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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
Declaration of independence.

declaration OF lndcpehuence.
ENJE have noauthentic copy Of this most
w important state paper, tue very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for a moment, with satistac-
ton. Why have we not ?
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHAR Ia, though every provi-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition of their rulers, have pub
lshed edition after edition OF this instrument,
each more splendid than It's predecessor.
Sir William Blackstone has coAated and
commented 9nit-his fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes OF the seals and
signatur sshave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, IN some de-
gree, not merely with the state OF acknowledge
and of art at the period in question, butWIth
the literary attainments, also, oil klng John,
King Henry, and their Barons bold"
Surely the Declaration Of American lnde
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta OF
England and if the fac-similes OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to era
iify curiosity, at least as laudabe as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents Of .Junius or Of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reuc-
tant monarchs of the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles Of our Declaration OF lndepen-
dence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve
ry innocent and honest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve
also, to promote the great cause Of public Ii.
beriy. Such an embellished edition as will
render it an ornament to an apartment, vii
have a tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 10 place il continually under the eye
of man. woman, and child in family-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas Of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseIt-and famiiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edl-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
Of the state of the Fine Arts amongst US at
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
For. Rent.

80 The dwelling house and store, oc-
1919 cupied by Mr.. Rob't. S. Blackjack
Essss for one or more years, and imm pee
49, ate possession will be given. Inns
itu alton is one of the most desirable in town
Cor grocery business, and the dwelling IS
large and pleasant. For terms apply to
september 24 mth6w CHR. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
Fnr Sale.

yEyHE HOUSE and LOT in which fused
& to reside inthe town OF Alexandra, con-
flaming an acre. of ground, on Westinghouse.
being one OF the most agreeable situations ior
a genteel family in that town. FOR terms.
and view of the property. apply to James
e. McKsana, esq. who IS fully au'horlze Ed
10 treat for and dispose of the same, and will
explain any facts respecting i which may De
required. JOHN HOPk'No
Hill and Dale. April 90,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
100 Dollars Reward.

- AN away from the subscriber LYING IN
N King George 'scounty Va. On Monday
the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES,
about 22 years of age, his tore teeth wide
apart, and cannot speak very quick-had
on Virginia cloth clothes and carried of a
shaggy great coal, he has father named Pc
ter Hall, who lives with the widow Morgan.
at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co. and his grandta-
ther, old Frederick Hall, is supposed to be
living at Mr.. Terrett's near Alexandria, and
it's likely he may be lurking about there. =
| will give the above reward for apprehend-
ing and securing said fellow SO that ! thin
again, and reasonable charges if brought
home. j. II. WASHlNGI ON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow tf June "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
For Sale or Rent,

The unexpired lease of the Spring
nM Garden, with all the improvements
ssssl now attached thereto; as well as
AGt he crop in the ground; the Whole
Beng in high state Of cultivation. :.
Enauire ofthe printer nov 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
5. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
2emoued from Fair ar- street to the corner Q
King cnd Columbus streets, ondhts

3emoUed from Far ar-s street to the corner Of
King cad Columbus streets, ondhis
prices falling,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his cusio-
/ = mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study TO give satisfaction. He has by him
4 small but well assorted stock Of goods,
which will be found on inspection TO be OF
the best quality, the whole Of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
Out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage a ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given. thinks that distinction
oughtto be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad to be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
10 pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price OF making to them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
~. b. Bread, hour, peel, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S. Drew has this day opened a tavern in
the same house, where he has laid in sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to vor him with call.-He is fit
ting up hi ,use for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, &c. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that il
will be found convenient establishment.
may es
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
To Let,

- ON moderate terms, three story
&7A brick House, in central part OF
MAJ tne. town, well calculated for prl-
Eskl ate family or genteel boarding
house. Possession given on or before t9e Isl
Of December next. Inquire OF the 1lnser'
illne 90 ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
Barr Will Stone Manufactory.

TIiE subscriber wishes to inform his
q friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, al
tie upper,end OF King. street, (opPosIte the
Blacksmith and Farrier's shop, IN the town
of Alexandra. } where he will supply miller:
with French B1rrs, of any size, at the snort
stnotice; and viii warrant them equal, i
not superior, to any inthe United States,--
Tmillers viii order their Wheat Burrs be-
fore they are built, he will build them IN
= manner, ashe can prove TO the satisfaction
of any person, that they will run, without
stop or fail, for 100 years !; T. if not bespoke,
from 90 to 100.
~ ". 3. Prices as low as possible
iuoe % ROBERT GLENN,
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To Rent.

-. Thatlarge and commodious brick
ETzA warehouse, lately occupied by Geo.
AsssI Kincaid; also, the frame dwelling
MrA house, and store adjoining The a,
boye property is wellsituated for the -four ana
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immedIatsly;
iuly s JAMES 2SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04

Toilet.

xs-.s Two houses, near the Teli Gase,
EnM West End--one convenien. wv
Essss story house, and in complete o pr .h.
~ Any additional Improvement, "a Tue
WY Of shop. sc, viii be made to accomo,
modate tenant, who wants an adyantage sI,s
establishment. Also two small coini9 pit
hoses agreeably situatedin tow.n. these
hoases viii be rented low 70 goodn lena 1enan's'
Dec7 A.:HoLLbKooh.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
For Sale,

49, That three story brick house, STU
ESTN ated or the south side OF Tlnce-st
Essss low in the occupancy OF Mr.. VIM
AEl audd; perfect title will be gwen
and the terms of payment made convenient
Apply to JOHN II. LApD q TO-
- SeDfemher 3 Sne t4tS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
William Fowle & Co.

II AVE landing from schooner Quaker and
II sloop Eagle
100 boxes mould candles, Sampson brand
100. casks s. s, and 10 penny nails
casks seine Bridport Twine, of SUI
90 sewing perior quality.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
o. Notice.

DIFFICULTIES arising from the na,,,,
a. OF the following work, the pubIisbey Sa.
been compelled to remove to philadeInh;s
tor the better execution of his plan. Tba
editorial department has in consequences fol-
len into other hands. Mr.. ALIENS pres CO.,,
engagement rendering itimpossible to sun ner'
intend it in another city. The friends az
relations OF the different signers 10 the D.cIo A
ration of independence are therefore rson noe
ed to direct their fayors 10 the pubIsheT N NJ
443, Market-street. Philadelphia. :
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM fl.ayM.aGE
RESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
IL he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthven
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being in use Of his make ;
and every exertion shall still be made TO
render it as complete aspossible.
ftTAll other articles in his line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04

,frinters have been looking 1t, and ali ..
press their unqualified appreciation OF il.
our fress is better made than one va
nave = from Kuthyen's manufactory. Its IN
fast, an excellent machine, as powerful ac a.,
the Columbian, and to be preferred for lie ss
lightness and simplicity. :"
D. &C. BRUCE.
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
John Ramsay

JUtitl AaEilSdy
imported in the ships Boston, captain
! 4 Finlay, :. Potomac, captain Bradford,
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
ment Of
Fall and Winter Goods,
which are now opening, and offered for
sale or accommodating terms.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04
Declaration of Independenee.

Accompanied with Plates.
10 which will be annexed History of the
Proceedings Of Congress, during the passsp =
OF the Law, and the Declaration itself, with
the fac smile Engravngs Of the Signatures
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04

lar.
EyOUR HUNDRED bis tar, in good orue'
i and fer sale by ABIJAR ADAmo'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-04

Neg York, Jusy 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-l have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, to Jet you know
how well am pleased with the Ruthven
Press. improved and made by you ; but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
| have had it in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called 10 ex-
anime it. They have pronounced il as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have of it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working II is no more than
healthy exercise for a boy of Is years Of age.
& have boy of that age TO work on mine
1t is we'll made, the different parts admira-
bly, proportional, and not more liable than
Other presseste get out of repair.
am, yokr respectfully,
D. FAN5HAW.
Dir. A. Ramage.
Ne1v- York, April %, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthyen Press arrived safe, and
h IN successful operation. Many Of our
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A SPLENDID EDITION
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-06-12

mas Kimball, Henry Gage, George w. Morton,
William II. Dillingham;, Rufus G.. Vose, Joseph
7. Dillingham;, Allen Lambard, Eben. Fuller,
Elas Craig, Junior, Hannibal Dillingham;, Luke
N. Ba rton, Moses +. Davis, William Dewey,
Lewis D. Hamlin, Abshai soule, E. J. Vassal
Davis, James Bridge, Jun. Richard II. Vose,
George H. Vooe, Henry Williams, William Pills
bury, Asaph Nichols, John Cony Brooks, Charles
Keen, together with such other persons as may
hereafter associate with them, be and they here
by are created body corporate by the name Of
the Augusta Union Society and by that name
may sue, prosecute. and defend in any Court
whatever (; and may take, hold and possess, any
| estate, real and personal, the yearly income
whereof shall not exceed One thousand dollars,
aud may sell and convey or lease the same.
SEC. q BE ,tfuther enacted, That all the es-
tate of said Cooperation shall be held and used,
exclusively for the improvement Of morals and
he diffusion of useful knowledge.
SEC. 3. BE ii Jursher enacted, That said Cor
poration may have common seal and may change
tho same at pleasure, and may make any By
laws,l lor its government, not repusnant to the
constitution and laws Of the State.
SEC. 4. BE HJurfher enseted, That the Legs
lature may, from time to time, examine the at
fairs of said Corporation and may at any time,
after, amend or repeal the charter Of the same
and upon the dissolution Of said Corporation, all
the estate appertaining thersto Shall vest in the
town of Augusta, to be applied to the sole pur
pose Of establishing and maintaining a town
Library therein.
SEC. 8 Be IL further enacted, That James
Loring Child, Esq. be, and he hereby is author
lied to fix the time and place Of holding the first
meeting Of said Corporation, by publishing no.
LITIGATION thereof in any wspaper printed in the
county Of Kennebso, seven days at least before
said meeting
In the House Of Representatives, June 9, 1870.
This bill, having had three several readings,
passed TO be enacted.
BENJAMIN AMES, Speaker.
In Senate June 10, 1890.
This bill, having had two several readings, pas
sed to be enacted.
JOHN CHANDLER, Precedent.
June 10, 1820-Approved.
WILLIAM KING.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-06-12
MISCELLANY.
FoR THE GAZETTE.
SENATOR'S OF THE u. STATES.

Tomorrow at l2 o'clock, is the time as.
signed by both branches the Legislature, 10
come TO the choice of two gentlemen, TO fill
the important and dgnifed office of Senators
TO Congress. The hearts OF our fellow. citi-
zens, who are deeply interested in the well.
fare and happiness Of their country, and who
feel an honest pride in the honor, the dignity
and the reputation of Maine, beat high with
anxious hopes and fearful apprehensions, for
| the result Of this eleotion--an election which
| interests us not only as State, but as a mem
the selection of candidates we have left this
business entirely, to the legitimate electors
aud we do sincerely hope and confdentially
trust, that they will not be uDmnd.ul OF that
generous and mistaken confidence, which
their iellow-citizens have reposed in their dis,
cerDment, integrity and judgment. We do
conidenially believe that the members Of the
Legislature will not forget the high response
biliiy and important trust which devoIves up
on them, and that they will attentiveIy con
slider, aud duly weigh the consequences which
will follow wise, judicous and deliberate
decision. II is earnestly to be hoped that the
gentlemen will consider that they are acting,
not only for themselves, but for their fellow
citizens, who have selected them as the \ uar-
dams Of their rights. their liberties, and their
happiness, and have consigned TO their pro
lection the dearest interests of the State AMI
country.
This state is a, present in its infancy. We
have just emerged as il we're, from obscuriiy
and have character to form. Ii may reason
ably be expected, that others will judge Of
the character and condition of our State from
the character OF those men on whom the peo-
pie confer the frs, Offices and the highest
honors.
II is then matter of the highes, importance,
that the most distinguished of our fellow ctl
liens should be selected for ibis important
otlice-tbose who are men of integrity, abi'i
~, and patriotism who are Jealous am
watchtul, for the rights, the interests and the
Liberties Of the people, and 10 whom they, with
confidence unwayering, are willing 10 en-
trust their most sacred prerog atives--such
men will do honor 10 themselves, their constii
uenis, and their country they will strength
en- our national Union. and multiply and PEI
petuaie distinguished blessings to the present
and 10 succeeding generations, who will rise
up and call them blessed.
We consider it a propiious circums, ance,
tia, this important election ba. been SO long
deferred II is to be hoped. that every gen.
tieman has had time to deliberate and to ma :
iure his opinion and we do now most ardent.
.ly wish, that each elec,or may look to heaven,
TO his own conscience, and to the happiness OF
his fellow citizens, to govern his motives and
10 influence his determ ina'ion and we most
sincerely wish and confident ly believe, that
to support men Of principle, Of ability, and Of
integrity, will be the lsudabe exei,ion OF ev.
cry true friend Of hi, country.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-06-12

Orders OF notice we're granted on the petI-
tions of the Seectmen of Montvhse-of Jerry
Burgn and others-and Of Timothy Shaw.
Thomas Cults had leave 10 bring in bill.
A resolve iDsiitu,ins an inquiry into the
doings of certain Banks, was read second
time and psssed-as did also another Resolve
on The subject Of Finance. Adj.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10.
The petition Of Luther Sampson and other.
was read and committed. 49,
The coulmttee on the Incorporation oil
towns, reported orders OF notice on the pc.
titions OF S. and d. Page; the inhabitants oil
Surry Benz. Folsom; inhabitants Of Unity +;
John High: aud others; and Jesse Kimball
and others.
William c. Whitney, Esq elected Coun-
sellor, appeared, was qualified and took his
seat.
The Trustees Of the Maine Literary and
Theological Institution had leave TO bring in
a bill.
Orders of notice were granted on the petit
tons of Caleb Boynion and another--Samuel
Floyd and another-W Warren Rice and Others,
Mary Merrll--and John Harvey and Others.
The Secretary of State was directed TO pro.
cure one copy of Greenleafs map and three
sets Of the laws and resolves of Mass cbusetts,
for the use of each branch Of the Legislature,
An order Of notice was granted 10 the in.
habiants Of Belfast, praying that said place
may be made bali shire town.
A bill entitled an Act establishing Su.
preme Judicial Court within this State, was
read and Thursday next assigned for second
reading.
An act dividing the town Of Wells and in.
cooperating The northessterly part thereof as
town by the name Of Kennebunk, was pas
sed to be engrossed.
The petition Of the selectmen Of Alma,
cstne up for concurrence.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-06-12
STATE OF MAINE.
RFSOLIED BY the Senate and Heust

RFSOIVED by the Senate and H.use Of Rep
rsseniaiires in Legislature assembled, That the
Circuit Court Of Common Pleas for the first Eas-
tern Circuit, NAV be held by any Justice Of said
Circuit Court, at York, within and for the County
Of York, IN the first Tuesday Of July next, with
power to adjourn the same TO Alfred in said Coun-
" Of York and that the Circuit Court Of Com
non Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, may be
cid by any Justice ofsaid Circuit Court, at Au-
gusta, within and for the County Of kennebec,
N the first Tuesday of June instant, and at Wis
asset, within and for the County of Lincoln, on
he third Tuesday Of June aforesaid and that
he Circuit Court OF Common Pleas for the third
Eastern Circuit, may be held by any Justice Of
aid Circui, Court, at Bangor, within and for the
County Of Penobscot, on the fourth Tuesday Of
June instant, and at Machias,' within and fof the
County Of Washington, on the same day. And
the Justices aforesaid, within their re- pective
Circuits, shall have the same authority As the
.aid Court possess at the terms now fixed by law
Prorided that no cost, by virtue Of this resolve,
aall be taxed in any suit pending in said Courts,
nor shall the same in any manner effect any ac-
ion civil or criminal instituted or n be institute
ID or now perving in said courts. Proridsd ALEC,
that the fees to be taxed by the Court and Clerk
for the schedule, oath Of the party, opinion OF the
Court, and Certificate Of the Clerk, to persons APP
plying under the law Of Congress, entitled" An
Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the
land and naval service of the United States, in the
Revolutionary war" passed on the 18th Of March
1918. and the Act in addition thereto, passed on
the Ist Of May, 1890, shall not in each case ex.
coed the sum OF fifty cents to the Court. and fifty
cent. TO the Clerk. whether said services shall be
reformed by the Court and Clerk at the several
times mentioned in this resolve, or at any Of the
stated terms Of the same.
BENJAMIN AMEs,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives..
JOHN CHANDLER,
President Of the Senate.
June Sd, l820--Approved
WILLIAM KING.
I'VE subjoi also the second set. desgnsd for NE
co,ree eneni Of liirnfure, Hkepise referred 10 in
orr last
STATE OF MAINE.
IN rHR YEAR OF DOR LORD ONE THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY.
AN ACT to incorporate the Augusta
Union Society.
TDr IL enacted BY TIE Senate and House
oEo' l. ID Of Rsprssenfatir.s IN Legislature as
umblsd. That Amc. Nichols, James Loring Child,
elias Cobb. Samuel R. Mason, William A. Brooks
tlbert A. Dillingham;, Benjamin Davis, Mark Ma
SOD, Edmund 7. Bridge, Daniel Williams, ASte
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-06-12
LAWS OF The STATE.

The foilouing humane Resolution, designedso ia.
ciiitoie he establishment Of the claims Of the rero-
lliionnry pensioners in this State, is the one al
ui.d 10 in our last being the first mhich has
ceired The signature Of 0uy ehief Imaginable -