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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22
]. &R. Withers & Washington.

]. SR. Withers & Washington.
uAVE on hand at their store second door
Il Ifrom the corner Of Fairfax and King ST.
8 Cases Irish Linens, very cheap
8 balesbleachei Ticklenburgs
do brown do.
5 do Burlaps
4 do Stelitz Oznaburgs,
With a general assortment OF DRY GOODS,
purchased at auction in New York for cash,
which they offer at reduced prices.
also
5000 lbs. cotton yard
S barrels prime Whiskey for family use.
June 8 #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22
Union Bank of Alexandria.

June 8. 1920.
A n election for Directors, to serve the
n ensuing year. will be held at the Bank
House of the institution, on Monday the Sd
day of July next, agreeably to Charter, OF
which the stockholders are hereby notified.
c. II. CHAPMAN, Cashier.
June tdte
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22

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LITERATURE sI.UTTERT.
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No. soo7 prize q 1000
90 S doIIspsl craving no PRIZE came 0us 0's1
Gain ofthe wheel rising 10000 dollars.
- 's' prines p af e5 are Dollars :
1900
5000
90 1000
"a 500
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22
Notice.

NOCiCt@
PROPOSALS viii be received till the l 9th
d day OF July, for cutting down and repa-
sing the two bills On the Little River Turn
pike Road, east OF Fairfax Court House. he
tfeen the Is and la mile stones, the wsrk to
be done agreeably to a,plan in the possession
OF the subscriber, to whom please apply.
THOMAS MOSS,
Superintendent of the lower section OF the
Little River Turnpike Road.
june 22 ih3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22
For Sale.

SS The schr MILK, carries $50
sgSk& barrels, is a good vessel clipper built,
sails remarkably fast, and viii be sold very
iow to close concern. Enquire of Captain
Hartesty on board at 'rhompson's wharf, or
10 THOMAS |. PEYTON.
June &c At Upper end of King street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22

~p0p1' Or J1LIE%Ast.s s-' 80
W. ARRIVED,
!. !, Hazard, Crabiree, 46 days from St.
SIP Ia. - gip and oil TO VIM, Fowie q Go.
1bss;s ss' Cen : Eingan, to sail next day.
Ell sns SAILED,
ca. Henry. Rhodes. Providence.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-22

!. .,.r supply ofmen and money. Gen
I'D sss ! IS disision, was at San Eernan-
g s,riIlo's head quarters were Al sa'eh'i1'
LES was al CaIsboza:: -
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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Negroes for Sale.

4 nm, strong, healthy black woman, a
n good plantation slave and house SER
want Nelly, Cher child) 8 years Old
Likewise, negro nan named Richard -,
They will not be sold out Of the neighbor-
hood Of the Middle Ferry, Prince George
county, Md. The whole will be sold for
CASH only, and ifnet disposed of before the
lst of March next, they will then be sold al
auction. Apply to
DANIEL PIERCE,
King-st near Westinghouse. Alexandra.
Who hos for sue,
A general assortment of umbrellas, parasoIs,
canes and trunks.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
For Halifax.

Lea, THE superior schooner LEVANT,
49, 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-
tnodated.-Apply 10
JOHN H LADD, T. Co.
Who have just received and for sale
20 tons plaster
10 barrels Liver Oil
A few bushels Of Sain Fein 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
well as Pasture Land. Feb s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Valuable Property for Sale.

|0N SATURDAY, the 4th Of March uest,
~ the following valuable property will be
offered at public sale, for cash
|. A two story brick tenement and LOT Of
ground On the south side of Kng.stre 4S
feet to the west of Henry street, in front Oh
King street 25 feet, in depth loo teet.
2. A vacant lot on the west side of Fayetts
street, beginning al point equi-distant from
King and Cameron streets, thence north OF
Fayette- street rs feet inches, ives! paral=
lei to king street to Payne. street-so0th OF.
Payne-strset rs feet Z inches, thence 10 the
beginning.
8. A large two story brick warehouse
and lot of ground at the intersection of the
north line of fixing street with the east line Of
Fayette- street, in front on King street IS
feet inches-on Fayette. street. loo feet 10
10 foot alley, now in the tenure OF James
English.
4. A lot on the east side of Faystte. strt
1 10 feet to the north of King.street, in front
on Fayette-sttree: FL feet inches, in depth
1873 feet 5 inches.
S. Two Lots Of ground formerly parts Of
the estate Of the late Richard Conway, dis
tingujsbed in the survey made for bis exerus
tors by No. 90 and 9l-No. go situated Oh
the north side Of Montgomery. street, and
west side Of Columbus street, containing ons
acre and 7-8--No. FL situated at the Tnteis
section Of the south side of Montgomery.s.,
With the west side of Columbus. street, con.
tanning 5-l6 Of an acre.
The above described property will be of
fered for sale under deed OF trust from Jas.
Anderson TO R. |. Taylor. for the security
of the Mechanics Bank ofAleYahdria.
The sale will be made at the ware.h HOUSE
distinguished in the above advertisement by
No. 8. at 10 o'clock a. N.
Payment will be required on the spot fos
each piece Of properly struck of-ahd il
not made, the property will be Immediately
resold at the rsque Of the defaulter, whose
bid will not be afterwards resolved.
By order of the trustee,
S.A. MARSTELLER, Aue,
January 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
SALES AT AUCTION.

THIS DAY, at 10 A. M.
Will be sold at the auction room, cotfftE ef
Prince and Water streets;
SO hhds Muscovado sugar
So bbls do
ALSO;
pipes Holland gin
10 bbls do
10 hhds Molasses
60 bags green coffee
Skegs chewing tobacco
8 bales feathers
8 kegs mustard
20 boxes maud candles
Furniture, &c.
Also;
Cloths
CasimereS
Steam loom shirtings
Cambrics, Woollen hosiery,
Sewing threads, silks, and eottons
Florentines. blankets, &c. &c.
s. A: MARSTELLER, aus!:
feb Ia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
For Newburyp0rt,

>AA The good schr. JOHN HOWARD,
nd. John Tucker, master, burhen 400
bbls. she Can take some small freight and
Apply to
J. H LADD, & Co.
Who have just received by the above vessels,
9,OOOlbs. Java coffee
9,OO0St. Domingo do.
l3 900 bushels Lisbon Salt
1Ohhds. molasses, s oal leather, bis potatoes
and Onions
boxes r. Crehores cards
Is Freedoms patent cast iron ploughs
10000 merchandise boards
tons hay in bundles.
Jan. I9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Notice.
January 10

TIME members Of the Washington Society
Il of Alexandria, are hereby notified. that
the Anniversary meeting of the. Society will
be held at Browns hotel, on Tuesday, ths
22J inst. at 10 O'Clock, A. Nj.
The Society will move in procession at IL
o'clock to Christ Church, where an oratiot,
will be delivered by George w. P. GUSTS,
Esq. one of its members. By order
c. P. THOMPSON, Sec'ry.
feb II t2e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
TO Rent.

f-- Two brick dwelling Houses, both
lit handsomely situated on the pave
asss ment, and in good neighborhoods-
E..ssz4 one next door to where live on King
street.-the other on Queen street, near
Washington. street; and two or three rooms
in another house, well calculated for small
genteel family. Also, a large ware house
adjoining Jonathan Janney. Application
may be made to the subscriber.
A, SCHOLFIELD.
I'd mo 9th stuth7t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
To Rent,

As The commodIous and handsomely
@N fitted up Brick Farmhouse, the south
Esas east corner of King and Patrick SITS.
49, formerly occupied as Hardware
store ALSO,
That convenient Brick dwelling house the
lower end of King and between Water and
Union streets.
LIKEWISE FOR SALE. LEASE, OR RENT,
That commodious frame Warehouse, the
south east corner of King and Patrick streets
well calculated, and formerly occupied as
Flour Store.
The Farm called RACOOON or LA
COTTAGE in the County of Prince Will
am, and within three miles OF Dumfries, for.
merly the seat of the late Col Thomas Mont.
gomery, ard containing about $40 acres
For further particulars enquire of
HENRY G.. SLADE.
ian IS thstu3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
TINS Is no GWE NOTTCE.

nat the subscriber, of Alexandria county
= Mc District of Columbia, has obtained
t on The Orphans' Court of said county,
R Ruers testamentary onthe estate ofVslentine
,pa'z, late OF said county, deceased. All
sv1sons having claims against the said dece-
ssne are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
e'h the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
used by the Orphans Court, on or be-
lure lure The 5,h day Of Aug. next, or they may
y law be excluded from all benefit to said
s.s'e and those indebted thereto are re-
s sased to make immediate payment. Given
''uer my hand this 18th August, 1920.
MARY BONTZ,
8, Exeeutrix OF Valentine Bontz, decd.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
THIS IS TO GIVE MOTTCE.

n 44IF) 10 to UIF Y JFOIINI1,
That the subscribers of Alexandra county,
N ,he District of Columbia, have obtained
nom the Orphans Court of said county, let
TrS OF administration OH the personal estate
VI VI Jacob WisemiIler, late of said CO. decd.
AZ persons having claims against the said de-
@aent arg hereby warned TO exhibit the
ialne with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
@'loer, passed by the Orphans Court, on
" before the 18th day OF Aug. next, or they
s1y toy law be excluded from all benefit
~ sand estate and those indebted thereto
re &c required to make immediate payment.
GI sosn under our hands this 18th February
'%V' DEIDRlCK SHECKLE.
ISAAC ENTWlSLE.
administrators of Jacob Wisemiller.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15

.no,oyed by Moses and the Prophets
= ~ .,rording the Revelations ofthe Almighty
y !. ancient church, as well as by the SIM
,..,,v and wonderful symmetry of its con-
pr. .,;oo Whilst therefore, in every point
W. ,:.w il becomes interesting and inpor-
s :, u The theologian, its dignity, antiquity,
~ '1l.obilOsophy render it highly worthy of
~. : scholar and philologist. we cannot
60. y;.b then, that the talents you possess
- communicate the knowledge of this inte-
.,;,g branch of science may meet with the
' enlargement to which they appear to US /,
!, i 50 Justly entitled.
w. II. WILMER,
Rector ofSt. Paul's Church, Alexandria,
OLIVER NORRIS,
Rector of Christ Church, Alexandria,
JOSHUA WELLS,
Minister ofthe Methodist Episcopal
Church, Alexandria.
S. H. CONE,
Pastorol Baptist Church, Alexandria.
". B LEARY,
Principal of the Alexandria Academy
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
feb 10
n Office.

TIME subscribers beg leave to inform their
Il country friends and the public generally
that they continue the Produce and Grocery
business, at their old stand north west corner
of King and Henry streets. where all tar
mers coming to market with Flour or Pro
duce Of any description will find it to THEN
BUTTS g. CAWGOD.
Alexandra, jan. 25, 1890.
The Winchester Gazette, Leesberg Wash.
ingtonan, and Martinsburg paper will pub
lish the above six times, and send their &C
counts to this Office for settlement.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Marshal's Sale.

WILL be sold for cash on the prchnists
:. w w., on Saturday, the soth day OF Februs;
interest, Of Phebe Moore, in and to one lot o.
ground in the town Of Alexandra, at the
northeast corner Of Washington and Wolf SITS;
to e satisfy an Execution in favor Of Archibald
B. Dick. D. MINOR. D. M.
Jan. 10 for T. RINGGOLD, marshal,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Alexandria Library.

A n Election will be held at the Library
"A Room, on Monday the 2lst day of Fee
bruary next, between the hours of 10 and /
o'clock, TO "elect by ballot cut of the compa-
nv. President and eleven Directors, whose
authority shall continue for one year, and
until another President and ether Directors
are appointed in their pla ee:u
w. G. CRA.sCH, Librarian.
feh7 mut22
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Passage for Savannah.

.SAN The ship FAIR TRADER will sail
1ai nence for Savannah in about ten days,
her entire cargo being already engaged, Sc.
veral passengers can be accommodates OH
reasonable terms. for which please apply to
captain George Fletcher, on board, or to
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Glover Seed. &c.

EIFTYbushels Vermont clover seed
II Sugar in hhds. {. bbls.
Coffee, rum, molasses, L. P. Tenerife and
Sweet Malaga wine, Holland gin, wits.
key, nglish walnuts, soft shelled al
monds, family -four as usual &c. &c.
For sale by LINDSAY & HILL.
feb 8 If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Boots. Bootees and Shoes ;
Orphans Court,
Alexandria county,

.AIerGndrlG county,
February Term, 1890.
0RDERED, That The administrators OLA
~ oSs WIsEaILLER, decd. do insert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, six
lines in the Alexandra newspapers.
Acopy-TeSte. A. MOORE, Reg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
BUTTS g. CAW0OD.
Binns's
Declaration of Independence.

TIME public are respectfully Informed that
Il this splendid production of Americana ia,
Tents in the fine arts, is now completed, and
ready for delivery. The patrons OF the hne
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, Roysl-street, opposite the
New MarketHouse.
January 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Orphans Court,

Alexandria county,
Opn February Term, 1890
I NoERED, that the executor OF VA
Me- - LeSTISE BoNrz, dec. do insert the
f;~ Sal notice 10 debtors and creditors. SIX
es IN the Alexandria newspapers.
q eopy-Peste. A MOORE, Reg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
w nted.

An assistant at the Mechanics Hall .aca
n denny. A liberal salary will be given
TO a young man of good moral character, and
approved abilities as an English scholar.
A. 6. BONNER.
Mechanics Hall, February Is.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15

For Frederick sburg,
YyHE schnr. LADIES DELIGHT, Hill,
Il master, burthen Al tons, will sail about
the middle of the week. For freight apply
ON board at Ramsay's wharf, Or to
JEREMIAH BOO TIL.
ieb IA 3t*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Friendship Fire Company.

Extract from an act of the Corporation Of
Alexandra tor the extinguishment of fires.
Sec. 7. lfany person who shall be pre-
sent at any fire, shall neglect or refuse 10 o.
bey the order or direction of any officer who
shall be appointed by any FIRE company now
established OF which may hereafter be estaA
blished, knowing bin to be an officer, such
person shall forfeit and pay the sum of five
dollars; provided the name OF such officer
shall have been first published In one of the
public papers.
At meeting OF the Friendship Fire Com
many Jan. 10th, f82o-the following officers
were duly elected for the epsuing year, viz,
Charles Midnight, lst.
James Carson, Cd. Z Commanders
Charles Pascoe. Sd.
Samuel Smith,
Mathew Robinson, Subordinate
James Gait, ) Directors.
Thomas Towers, !
Sam'l B. Larmo our
Robt. Brocketjr Regulators.
Tbos L. Martin,
John Longden,
Thomas Mount,
Jas. Douglass. Trustees
David Marll,
Extract from the Minutes,
Test, MATTHEW ROBINSON,
fcb4 Secretary
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
For Rent.

A FARM in the County of Fauquier Vir.
n containing two hundred and twenty
acres. The soil is particularly adapted To
the growth of grass and the use of plaster,
and in every respect fine farming land: As
the object of the proprietor is to keep it in a
state Of repairs-to an industrious tenant and
an early applicant, the terms will be made
very accommodating. Apply at this Office.
Feb 10 3tw3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
For Freight.

,sAN The new and fast sailing brig CO.
S&s LUMBUS, John Moffitt, master, bur.
then about loo barrels, and will be ready
TO load in few days.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Wanted to Hire,

TWO colored men for year, who can
4 work on farm. For such as bear a; a
good character for honesty and labor, halt
their wages will be given in advance: Inquire
OF the printer. zee, 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Notice.

THE subscriber having administered on
I the estate of the late Captain JAMES
CROUDHILL requests all those having IN
settled accounts with the deceased, OF pro-
perry of his in their hands, to make the same
known, in order that he may proceed with
the least possible delay to settls the affairs OF
the estate. '. H. noO1'
Febrruay 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
For FREIGHT.
Notice,

TINE subscriber having assigned to John
L Mandell his books for collection, here
BY informs all that are indebted to bin by
nOe or book accou nj, that they are reque,t'
ed to make immediate payment to him, as
nOother person is authorised TO collect or set
lie the same. r. F. DEGGE.
febi5 If
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For the West-Indies,

IA, The very superior sloop EAGLE,
.GssGGJ G. Wright, master, burthen TOO
bbls. and will very soon be ready to receive
freight.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
Boot and Shoe Factory.

Boot and Shoe Factory.
THE subscriber has removed to the store
i lately occupied by Mr. c. Pascoe, few
doors south OF the City Hotel, where he con-
hnues to manufacture
Boots, BOotees and Shoes;
and by his attention hopes to merit the good
will Of bis former customers and the citizens
ngeneral.
l.. MASTERSON.
Er All gentlemen who have their accounts
long standing. will please come forward and
settle them, especially those who have given
lheir custom to other persons. Instead OF
claiming interest, as many do, would be
willing 10 allow discount, for sake of pay
ment February l5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15
More Alexandria Bank Stock
Febrruay 9

NOR sale.-APply to
VIM. DEVAUGHN.
The National lntelligencer will insert the
above six times and send their account to
this Office.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-15

Extract from TIC Minutes,
Test, MATTHEW ROBINSON.
feb4 Secretary.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-14

by reason of the extreme cold and deep
snow, and God had sealed up the hand Of
every man. We had very sensible con-
sideration of that, Who can stand before
this cold 2-January / 7th The cold abateds
aud considerable thaw followed; it con-
tiDued moderate for about ten days and
violent cold succeeded, and January went
out like lion. Another snow fell about
the latter end Of January about seven in-
ches deep. About the beginning of Feb
ruary there was terrible and violent
storm Of snow, which continued for near
three days together, which with what
SNOW was before, was more than three teet
deep. The weather DOW grew something
more moderate, and the snow settled con-
siderabiy; but February 25th fell another
SNOW about seven inches deep. and March
Sd another about as deep; so that uot-
wiihstandiDg the settling OF the snow, the
SNOW on the 9th day OF March was three
feet deep. The weather continued cold
and the snow wasted but slowly, SO that
there was considerable quantity of snow
the middle OF April. The great river was
crossed upon the ice above Schautick on
the first day of April, & the Sound between
the Main and Long Island was frozen over
that winter SO they passed it on ice. At
Guilford, sheep was in the winter buried
| in storm Of snow aud lay there ten weeks
and three days and came out alive. The
spring came on very slowly; the begin
hing of March about half the people of
the government had spent all their bay,
aud sutsisted them by falling trees, giving
out their IDdian COIN, aud by reason of
which scarcit, great number OF cattle and
horses died, and near halt the sheep, and
about two thirds Of the goats. Exceeding
scarcity followed, partly by reason of a
bundauce of Indian corn being ruined by
| the Iong rains in December aud partly by
people giving their ce:a 10 their creatures
TO save their lives. We suppose the en-
suing summer was the greatest scarcity
ever the English lelt since the first settle
ment Of this government. Indian corn
rose ID the price from tea to twenty shil-
Iings, aud what was commonly sold Tor
twenty shillings, till at last ali buying and
selling utterly ceased, viz. of corr. Money
~as nc temptation, and men Of coed estates
who had money were forced to put them
selves into the qualify of beggars, and beg
sometimes two quarts at place. 10 relieve
the distresses Of their poor families"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-14
From the London Literary Gazette.
THE FOG SPECTRE.

To the editor-Sir,-I lately read an.
account of the figure, which under some
peculiar state OF atmosphere, appears on
the Hartz mountain, 10 Germany. II re.
minds me of an extraordinary Illusion TO
which | was once exposed; if it have in
terest enough for publication. it is at your
service. About seven years since, was
one evening, 10 the month of October, re-
turning late from friends house iu the
country, where had diced, to the neigh.
boring towns about mile distant; the night
WAS extremely dark, and / had been re.
quested to take with me a lanthorn; a
pocket one could not be found. and was
prov ided with that which the servants gen.
orally carried swung 10 the hand. had
10 pass through some fields over high
ground; soon after had entered the Sc,
Good of these, observed something large
moving almost with me. placed the Ian
thorn on the ground, and walking towards
it, saw a gigantic figure retiring with as
tonishing speed. immediately perceived
that it was my own shadow on tog, which
| had not before observed. The appear
ance Of retiring was phsutasmagoric. and
arose from my interruption Of the rays oil
Hight from the lanthorn, at lesser angle,
as my distance from the light increased
My return to the light was terrific The
figure appeared TO advance upon me with
frightful rapidly, till il seemed forty fee
thigh. If had been ignorant of the cause
Of this appearance, the effect might have
much alarmed me, and led TO my telling
such stories as | should not have gained
credit by relating but aware OF the cause,
was delighted with the singularity ofm,
situation and might have been thought
mad by an observer, for every fantastic at.
titude aud action could assume did, to
be. m;micked by my new aud shadowy &C
quaintauce. am, sir, your obedient ser
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