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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Cut Nails, Brads e Sprigs.

TIME subscriber, agentfor the mandatory
Il of Haxall, Brothers 4. Co. of Richmond,
Virginia, offers for sale the above articles.
The manufacturers of those articles are
very willing to put them in competition, both
as 70 quality and price. with any similar arti-
ces manufactured in the U. States, and hope
to have the encouragement of The dealers, and
consumers of those articles, in their own
state at least. JOHN ROBERTS.
GA full supply Of prime first proof Wool.
ington Whiskey, constantly on sas J.R.
January Is sthwlw2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
For New-York.

sS4N The good sloop MARY JANE
. sss:ssssse Graves, master, burthen 500 barrels
and will be ready to load in few DAYS.
Apply TO JOHN H. LADD & Co.
Who have received for sale by said vessel
6 chests Tyson e. Y. H. tea
II bbls loaf and lump sugar
II trkins Goshen butter (best quality
S casks Goshen cheese
cases ladies' + chldren's straw
bonnets
Also, received by schr. Joseph {. Mary.
10 tons plaster
loo boxes smoaked behring's
s Sbls. Liver oil
p kegs butter, suitable for family use
IS boxes large and fresh lvica oranges
and lemons
casks cheese
4ploughs and 81 nests of tubs
] hid. and 9 bbls. clover seed.
feb 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
For Freight,

For Freight,
sSAN the good brig ECONOMY, Eben'r.
.sssaaE A. Shaw, master, burthen Io5o bbls
in fine order for any voyage, and will be rea-
dy toload in few. days.
For Halifax,
.sAAN The good scbnr. HARVEST, ].
-$&Si&ss Dosloff, master, burthen lis tons,
to sail early next week, and can well accom-
modate 4 passengers.
Apply to J. Fl, LADD, & Co.
Who have for sale, received by said vessels,
500 bushels heavy Albany seed oats
l2o barrels potatoes of excellent quality
35 M. clear boards
som. merchandise do
90 NJ. do joist
sam. shingles
SO quintals Goldfish
207 boxes smoaked behring's
II bbls. dry sailed Nova Scotia her
rings march IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Sugar, MOlasses. &c.

WIN. FowLE & Co. have for sale, the
w cargo Of the schooner Alexander, capt,
Lincoln, from Boston, of
36 tierces Musovado sugar
60 hogsheads retailing moIasses
2pipes Holland gin
SO bolts first quality Russia duck
SO pieces da S white Russia sheeting
70 tons plaster paris
Also the cargo Of the brig Panopea, from
St. Andrews of =
210 tons plaster paris
100 boxes smoked herrings
In Store,
30 hogsheads First quality sain. Croix
80 barrels Sugar
10 hogsheads ! Muscovado sugar Of good
$50 barrels quality
10 bags Indiado for retailing
10000 lbs coffee
l5pipes Holland gin
90 hhds E rum
Pipes, half pipes, quarter and half quarter
casks old Madeira wine, from the house of
Keers y Co.
300 casks nails assorted sizes
ESQ boxes mould and dipped candles os
Simpsons brand
50 do sperm do
loo do brown soap
SO bbls mess and No. beef
loo sides red sole leather
800 bolts first quality Russia duck
Zoo do do Ravens do
loo crates Liverpool ware
pipes old Cognac brandy, of superior
quality
SO casks fresh raisins
do Zante currants
3ooe lbs soft shell almonds
Malaga wiEe, bales kOrks
Cases mems coarse and fine shoes and hats
An invoice OF Nankin and Canton grapes
sarsenets. sewing silk and India cotlons.
December % If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Chewing Tobacco.

ME subscribers. agents Tor the Manufac-
Il tory Of David Barclay, esq. of Rich
mond, have just received 30 kegs. 8's los
and l9's of his justly celebrated brand which
is warranted first quality land which we have
no hesitation in saying, will on comparison,
be found superior TO that of any other brand
offered for sale in the Distrct--and with
which We shall continue 20 be regularly sup
Piled.
For sale, at established prices and credit.
JOHN JACKSON g. Co.
ma, S invite
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
For Halifax.

xSAS, THE superior schooner LEVANT.
:SSss: asSas Moses Nash, master, she is now load
ing and will sail as soon as the navigation is
open four passengers can be we'll accom-
modated.-Apply to
JOHN H LADD, {. Co.
Who have just received and for sale
30 tons plaster
IS barrels Liver Oil
A few bushels of Sain Foin Seed, known
by Germans by the name of Esperrette or
Hundred year Clover Seed, highly approved
of both in France and Germany for hay as
we'll as Pasture Land Feb
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Public Sale.

TTNDER the authority of. deed of trus
~ from Robert Gray y Wife to the sui :,
scriber, TO secure the payment OF slim o.
money due the Mechanics Bank of Alexai-
dIia, will be sold at public auction on Tues
day the 2lst day of March next, on the pre-
misses. for ready money, a certain half acre
LOI OF GROUND, in the town Of Alex
andria, on the east side of Pitt, and South
side OF Orohoko street, and known by the
number 1870. JOHN LONGDEN.
feb "a thst2(M
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Whiskey, Irish Potatoes, Clio
YER Seed. SC.

~ -
yer Seed, &c.
7 lindsay s. HILL have just received,
IL 2 hhds. g. l5 bbls. Baltimore whiskey
And from Ireland, via Norfolk,
loo hampers potatoes, Of superior quality
IN STORE,
80 bushels Vermont clover seed
300 do Albany seed oats
10 do timothy seed
10 bids lst. and Is hhds Cd quality New
Orleans sugar
w. |. sugar of Cd quail. in hhds T. bbls.
Jamaica rum in hhds.
Holland gin and French brandy in pipes
Malaga wine IN Or. casks
.Molasses in hhds.
Green &. white coffee in bags 4. bbls.
Imperial tea in So 10 catty boxes
Gunpowder do in half chests
H. ditto in chests and catty boxes
Goshen cheese in casks-shad in bbls.
Liverpool coarse and fine salt, in bulk and
sacks
Corn and family -four, also
Zoo tons plaster. march IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17

Public Sale.


ON FRIDAY, at 10 A. NJ.
Will be sold at the auction store, corner Hs
Prince and Water Streets;
IL hhds Nuscovado sugar
80 bbls. do do
5.pipes Holland gin
10 hhds Molasses
bbls American gin
bbls w. |. rum
s bbls. N. E. rum
30 trails figs
60 boxes mould candles
10 kegs mustard
10 casks raisins-furniture, &c.
m3 doz. Windsor chairs, Baltimore made
so boxes smoked behring's
Also, dry goods, among which are
8 cases Canton and Nahkeen grapes
As gross sadders' buckles
doz double rein bits
A few pieces Irish linen.
And quantity OF Riga balsatn:
S.A. MARSTELiER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
For FREIGHT.

.MsN The brig JAMES MUNROE, cap.
sssss 49, AIN Croker, carries about 1900 bbls.
is nearly new vessel--wiIl be ready for q
cargoln few days. A treigh. to the West
Indies or Southern port would be prefer
red, Apply to w. FOWLE, & Co.
feb Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Indian Queen Tavern.

FAME TRIPLETT takes this opportunity
- of informing the public that the Indian
Queen is now ready for the reception OF COM
pany. Travellers are respectfully invited to
call. as. every attention shall be paid to rem
der the establishment comfortable.
few boarders can be genteely accommo-
dated, by the week or year, on moderate
terms.
Horses taken in on livery.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Swami Point for Sale.


WlLL be sold, on TUESDAY, the 4th
s'Y OF April, if lair, if not, the next fair
ssay' on the premises, small farm, contain
ss about coo acres, lying in Charles coun-
y ND. on the Potomac, about z miles below
Teles Ferry, and opposite Mrs. Sarah
aashIngtol's- There IS on it new two
SoGy dwelling house, on handsome site,
an1 several ntler convenient houses The
'Ol, Is adapted to wheat, corn and tobacco,
.@ great advantages, from It's situation, pre-
snt themselves for Improvement. However,
IS expected, and much desired, that the
pelsoa who would wish to purchase will
rev II, and can thereby be more satisfied
sr'u any description may give. As to fish,
yum The great quantity and variety il is
1 pas'dered equal TO any place Except for
,uaa aud herring on the river. The same
way De said of wild fowl There is good
PUMP water ter yards from the house ::
'Da ~ no place in Maryland is more healthy.
D, ermi OF sale, one half cash, the other a
"eiVemcnth after.
o. CHARLES LANCASTER. Sen'r.
Sharl ss county, feb. 10 ct
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Binns's
Declaration of Independence.
mar

TIME public are respectfully Informed that
( this splendid production Of -Americanta.
Tents in the fine arts, is now completed, and
ready for delivery. The patrons OF the fine
arts are invited to call on the subscriber and
examine the same, by whom subscriptions
will be thankfully received.
JOSEPH T. HALLOWELL,
Ate. Gilman's, Royal-street, opposite the
New Market-House.
January 29
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Just Published,

u EPORTS on cases argued and deter
II mined in the Court Of Kings Bench,
with tables of the names ofthe cases and the
principal matters By George Maule and
William Selwyn, Esq'rs. OF Lincoln's Inn,
Bsrristers at Law. in yels. Forsale by
JAS. KENNEDY u SON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
e. MAsI,

Teacher of Vocal u Instrumental Music,
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the ladies y
~ gentlemen Of this place, thathe has ar
rived in town, and is ready to receive or
wait on those who wish to become his pu-
pills. His residence is at Mrs. .Arguelle's,
Fairfax-street. between King y Prince.
match I5 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
To Rent.
Notice.

Notice.
n VIE Members Of the MUTUAL ASSN
i RANCE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.
residing. in my collection district, are here
by notified, that the quotas of the present
year become due on the LIST day of April.
The heavy losses sustained in the present
year demand that ALL the members should
promptly pay their quotas. Those mem
bers heretofore punctual, am satisfied, re
qulre no appeals OF this kind but all must
know, that without punctuality on the part
of the members, it is impossible that this So
cety can Ueet the payment Of such heavy
losses.
Those having special policies must re-
new in few days.
A. r. TAYLOR,
Agent y Collector
mari 2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
IN READING ROOM >SAaAN
sSGSG MARINE JOURNAL. &sassaA
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, March is.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, .March is.
ARRIVED,
Sloop Betsey, Hand, Philadelphia.
Sloop Rising Sun, Smith, Providence, K. l..
Schnr. Barcella, Pote, Portland.
Brig Susan and Sarah, Larabee. ditto.
Schnr. Decatur, Bell, from Bermuda, ar
iyed at Norfolk the ,Sth inst. IN SIX days
reports. schnr. George Washington, jackson,
TO sail in four days for this port; and schnr.
Tekela. Carlow, from hence, discharging.
Ship Commerce, Rose, OF this port, from
New Orleans, tor Liverpool, was spoke Feb.
Sd. off Cork. % days out.
Ship Herald, arrived at Salem in "a days
from the Texel-reports, ship General Liz
gan, Weston, of this port, discharglng at
New dep February IA; aud ship Hazard,
also of this port, at Amsterdam--time OF sail
Ing uncertain.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Public Sale.

L uUIIC CdIts
/ NDER the authority of deed of trust
~ from Even P. Taylor, to the subscri..
Der, TO secure the payment of SUM of mos
ney, due the Mechanics Bank of Aleaan-
dria, will be sold at public auction on Mons
day the Goth inst at IL O'Clock lot Of
ground in the County and near the Pout
House in the vicinity of the town of Alexan
drla, containing FIVE acres, ten perches.
Terms, ---Cash.
mas A. MOORE, Trustee,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Public Sale.

Public Sale.
RY virtue ola deed of trust, executed to
- the subscriber, by William II. Dundas.
dated the Gath day of July, 1917, tor certaii,
purposes therein mentioned, shall proceed
TO sell at public auction, on the premises,
for cash, on the I41b of April next ensuing
the date hereof, the Wharf, Warehouse and
Lot OF Ground, devised 70 the SAID Dundas,
by VIM. Hepburn. Such title will be MAIDS
as is vested in the trustee.
JOHN HOOFF. Trustee.
march 6 tI1A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
Lands for Sale.


THE subscriber will sell at public sale,
4 without reserve, on Wednesday the
22d day OF March next, in the town of Port
Tobacco, the following plantations, lying in
Charles county, to wit: The plantation at
present occupied by, Joseph Watson, for
nerly the resid, nee of Dr. John Courts, &C.
ceased containing from 800 to loco acres.
This plantation is handsomely situated, ly-
inc Immediately at the mouth of Mattawo-
man Greek. The Improvements are large
80 two story brick dwelling house, with
E1F n every necessary clubhouse, an over
NJ shot mill. in goodrepair. on an ex-
go cellent stream, and in a good stua-
tiop for custom two good fisheries, with
suffciency of wood land for support also
tract of wood land, containing about 200
acres, lying about two miles from the above
plantation.
This last mentioned land will either be
sold separate or with the DWELLING planta-
ton, as may best suit the purchaser Also a
plantation at present occupied by John h.
Barnes. containing between 8 and 400 acres
This land lies Immediately on the above
mentioned creek, about one mile above the
dwelling plantation, about one third Of which
is in wood, with handsome marsh for gra.
ling. Also another tract or parcel OF land
at present occupied by Samuel Wheeler, a.
bout one mile from said creek, containing
between and 500 acres The greater part
of these lands are of an excellent quality,
and we'll adapted to the growth OF wheat,
corn and tobacco.
Asitis presumed persons wishing TO pur-
chase will first view the premises, il is tho't
unnecessary to give more particular de-
scription thereof. The terms of sale will
be as follows. viz one half of the purchase
money on the 1st day of jan. next, when
possession will be giyen--one fourth part on
the Ist day of Jan. l699-and the remaining
fourth part on the lst day of Jan. 1928, and
upon the payment OF the hoI.,purchase mo-
ney sufficient deed will be executed to the
purchasers.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
HEMP. sc.

HEMP, Sc.
MTM. FOWLE Sc GO. have for sale the
w CARGO of the brig SUSAN & SA-
RAH, capt. Larrabee from Portland.
l2 tons Russia Hemp.
% hds. Molasses,
25 bis. n E. Rum,
2pipes Madeira Wine,
ALSO,
THE Cargo of the brig MILO, Capt.
Hall, from Portland.
10000 clear & merchantable Lumber,
500 bis fine SALT,
20 half bls Mess BEEF,
Ia tons plaster Of Paris.
~, ALSO,
The cargo Of the schr. Barzella, capt. Pote.
$50 tons plaster paris
For Halifax,
MS, The superior brig MILO Moses
$ssssss Hall, Master, has half her cargo rea-
~ to go on board, and will take 500 bbls.
Oh freight, on application as above.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
St. Patrisk's Ball.

81 Il dITI6k DdII.
YTSHE third Cotillion party will be given
i THIS EVENING, the 18th inst. at
Browns Hotel.
The Ladies invited to the former Cotillion
party. are respectfully invited to attend.
o. Subscribers tickets may be had at
the bar.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17
John *. Mines.
Negroes for Sale

Negroes Tor Sale.
TIME subscriber offers for sale, bargain
Il viz
coloured woman, 28 years fage.
d. girl 8 do
do boy child, 7 months do.
FRANCIS WHEELER,
Mattawoman, near Port Tobacco.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17

Glover 8 Timothy Seed, ETC.
T lindsay & HILL have jest received,
~ SO bushels fresh Vermont clover seed
IA do timothy seed
Is casks Goshen cheese OF sup. quail.
10 bbls prime pork
SO bbls Baltimore whiskey
Also, for sale,
200 tons plaster of Paris. feb 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-17

Salt.
MINE thousand bushels Of St. Ubes salt,
l Y of superior quality. for sale, by
VIM. FOWLE 4 Co.
Who have also landing from the brig Agent,
and schooner Mary and Polly,
80 hhds. New Orleans sugar, OF excellent
A bbIs { quality.
That will be sold on liberal terms.
Also, 90 bbls. whale oil.
For Freight,
Eek The brig AGENT, Samuel
49, Vanhorn, master, burthen about 300
bbls. will be ready to receive cargo in a
few days. Apply as above.
february Is -
John I'll. Ladd, 8 Co.
OFFER for sale the cargo of brig Harri-
~ OF Il Lucy,
45o casks fresh lime
5000 feet merchantable boards
5000 feet Hard wood joist
Also, per scbr Union, and Mary g. Polly,
35 Freedom patent ploughs Of various
sizes
SO tons plaster paris.
For Freight,
AK, The very superior and fast sailing
.Y&s brig HARRlOT T. LUCY, William
Farnsworth, master, burthen i5C tons or 1900
barrels, will be ready in three days fol the
reception of a cargo, for Bermuda, the south
OF Europe in preference.
march Is
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-25
From NiIes, Baltimore Register.

AGRICULTURE AND DOMESTIC ARTS.
The noblest Of all arts because il is the
most useful, that of agriculture, for few
years past has excited uncommon atten-
ton 10 TIE United States. Men of virtue
and talents, laudabie enterprise and solid
wealth, have not felt il beneath them TO APP.
ply all that they possessed to bring science
to its aid, and introduce method and man
agement to the dull monotony Of the far
mer's life-whose grand aud irrefutabIe
axiom apparently was, as his father did,
so must he himself do; rejecting the rea-
sons OF experience, and following only ex
ampe--considering all innovations as Chi
merical, if not dangerous---aDd making no
allowance whatever for the march of mind
towards perfectability.
The public newspapers TEEN with the
accounts Of shows and fairs, aud the pro
ceedings Of the numerous societies which
Rave sprung from their common parent n
Berkshire, Mass, to immortalize the we've
,able name OF Watson, and disseminate
useful facts into every district of cur coun
try. The best methods of managing a
farm 10 all its details, rearing cattle, sheep
and swine, &c. and Of applying the SUR
plus labor Of the people within doors, are
carefully attended TO, and every mans ex-
perience is thrown into the common stock
Of knowledge; the power thereby to be
acquired is OF incomprehensible magni-
tude.
Among the happiest effects that are like
w 10 result from the numerous associa-
tions is this, that labor will become honor
able. Bank making and bank directing
was thought SO, in too many parts OF the
United States. But things seem TO be Ia
king another turn, and wholesome labor
and skill in the domestic arts Of agricul
ture and manufactures are coming into
fashion. Mrs. Homespun, who produced
the most elegant piece of goods at one Of
The late exhibitions, and received the pre-
MUM for it, is as much talked OF in her
neighborhood, and obtains as much pre-
eminence as Mrs. Swindler, who lately
paraded the street Of the city or village
with a,merino shawl aud Leghorn hat,
which cost some honest persons or 600
dollars. Fashion is every thing-and an
old friend of ours in Massachusetts, one
Of those practical christians and republic
cans that Providence sometimes blesses a
with, insists upon 1t. that il
virtue and industry were rendered slash.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-25

the grass which takes place, II becomes
good manure, especially for wheat. This
turf, or any other turf which abounds with
the roots Of grass, is used in making com
post with COW yard dung the dang is
cafted from the yard as soon as you have
done foddering your cattIe-you first make
bed Of this turf, 81 about ten loads, If
you mean TO make a heap OF 100 tons; on
this bed you cart ten loads of dung, then
cover the same with four or five loads Of
turf, made fine by plonshing and loading
ii in the cart you 90 90 in that proportion
till you complete the pile, which ought 10
be fiat on the top, and we'll covered with
this turf or other rich dirt, sufficient to
keep fftbe sun from tiae dung. This ma
nure is fit for use the next spring; but il
not wanted at that time, II will be best to
make another heap Of the same, by cutting
i down and throwineit with shoveis into
another heap; by this means another fer
mentation takes place, and the whole is
better mixed, and is very 6ue mapure
for wheat, corn or grass. Great addition
by this means is made 10 the quantity OF
your yard dung, and b, this means also,
you prevent any loss of your dung by the
moisture being exhaleA by the sun during
the summer; you have clean cow.y ard,
which being well filtered absorbs the
dung and stale of the cattle during the
warm season Of the year, and becomes spf-
ficientIy fine to cart cut before winter. l.
is the common practice Of farmers TO car,
out their dung in thefaIl. and to lay i, on
or near piece Of grouod they propose TO
till the next year; it lies in that state, ex-
posed to the rains about six months, which
must wash away much Of its virtue.
The mud taken from swamps is often u
ssed as manure; have known some
which have proved very good, others a.
gain have not answered the purpose. The
best have seen are those which, being
cleared aud drained. are adapted to grass.
iurnips and other vegetables Some oil
the swamps have ssil, or sort OF manure,
some feet deep, and will ield great quar-
titles of good manure for wheat. Attic
the swamp be rich, and will produce ex
traordinary crops, ye, the advantage Of
earring it away on poor land far exceeds
the profit you can Otherwise make from
it. BY cartins itinto heaps, and letting
II lie exposed to thelfrosts during winter.
il becomes mellow, and in many instances
is found nearly equal 10 yard dung. Some
swamps. to appearance inois vells and pro
mise to be good manure, when, on expert.
aient, they prove useless. / know not Of
any way TO determine without experiment
which may be done at very small ex-
pence.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-25

but which pronounced them husband and
wife. A tent had been previously prepa-
red for the bridegroom; on it was display
led white Gag or fly; be took his bride,
who had been blindioIded by tlie priest
with piece Of cloth tied over her eyes,
led her to his tent, SET her down on mat
and said to her, you are at home" Then
he left her and returned TO the place where
the ceremony was performed, and had a
white cloth. 10 the form OF turban, tied
round his head; after which he joined with
the company, 10 their singing, shouting, and
flring Of guns; most of The company taking
part IN this merriment. When night came,
he whole company went to his tent, but
none Of them entered it, not even himself;
instead Of which, they formed a circle in
the front OF it, where was prepared a great
feast, consisting of boiled meal and milk,
along with several sheep, cooked and eat
en- without spice or salt. Their feasting
continued till after midnight, when the
company having retired, the bridegroom
visits his spouse, takes off her blind, shows
himself to her by the light Of the fire, to
satisfy her that there is 10 mistake as TO
the identity of bis person, aud then blinds
her again, and retires. She continues in
this condition Of utter darkness for the
Term of one week. During the whole Of
this week, after the first day, all the wo-
men that choose it visit her; one Of their
lumber is appointed TO cook the victuals,
and perform all the other domestic duties,
until the spouse is brought out to the light Of
day, when she beholds, as her husband, a
capricious vagabond and a bloody mon
ster, for the least deviation from whose
mandate she is liable to suffer death. As
snredly the American fair will not envy
her happiness!