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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-11-14
Droad Roch ran Rcce, for lsao

WILL commence The ,rd Tuesday il, NOyenl,sr neS,
doars-half forfeit thr, ar ,o,rs a.,
make race, and the subscription close heay prrcesng
the
SECOND DAY-The Jockey Club Purse, four miichea,s,
nranee 20 dOafs.
THIRD DAY-ihe Proprietors Pore three mile heats.
entrance s dollars
FOURTH DAy-A fInndy Cap two mile heats, weisht,
20 be regulated hy the rules OF the course.
FIT OAl-A Mule race, nilc heats the best three in
h,e. &c dollars entrance. and 20 carry catches
After each tay elegant Saddle will be hung nm
to BE- run 'or 10y Saddle H"r, only. carving catches.
requested at the Broad Rock the evening, preceding The
Jockey Club race, on business OF nportauec.
Stables and litter furnished raeo horses. gratis.
The subscriber having rented the place of MIR. Thomas
b WI use every sAsron IN h. power give subtraction
re also pledges himself to furnish every article in his line.
OF tue oest qiaity q. ID. BAKER.
~ H. IL earnestly requested, tat each membr of the
Club VIII be punciuI in t'e discharge subscription on
or beforethe day OF the raet
o. ID. BAKER, Proprietor.
'TKUSI SAIE-By virtue OF d,t,i Of trust tr,, jo5.
unieswood and wife, executed to the subscriber on the
seNeeenihy of April last for the s,csri uf ebt due
TO VIM Price, shall the pr,ni',s XI oclork on the
leh cg gt1s pfeS. mora proc cd the
by SAID deed, bens the SO iaud which was allotted to
sou,ha's land situate on the wes,ISam ,arnp,ke-or 50
n.h thereof rs remains nnsol under former and prior
suehtite only will be as is vested in me b, The
said trust deed--Sse 10 he conductrb by RO GAMBLE
Nov.3. s2-tds RIO: DouIiiAT Tr,s,rr
re Of
\ , November 1878, by &eti~etier Lewis walker and
MARIA his VIE, George G. Lindsay, aud John Wren
and Ezabeh his wife, o record IN CLERKS orce O.:
a'oeuae, 10 he subscribers rs trustees, Tor the pnr-
pose OF securing the punCal payment sundIy sums
OF money due hy bonds and therein named to nahney
siuor, OF Aiheinat'e The undersigned as trustees
aforesaid, viii seii for cash at the front door Of the
i'iTahna Minis, nov IN the occupancy Richard and
James Duke, in Abenarie canaiy, on ytEnrday rhs
MA day 81 December 1920, seven hundred and
ninety eight acres OF iauh. and the said Ricannd J1As
WIN all The apputenanee, beone'as To the same on
both sides OF the river, acb or the same as will
iase The balance that will he then due said Dahney
MINOR the costs OF inc int eecthe said deed OF
trust The ahove property valuable lies on boh sides
OF lhe North FORK o! the ivanna river, which affords
oa,teanA navigation TO Richmond The undersigned
acting as trustees for the benefit of others will sell and
convey sneh title only as vested in hen as trustees
hy the deed aforesaid.
NlNKCD BRiMiiM
October 81. 81 a..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-11-14

A Pistol with seven barrels, so cou-
slrucled as 10 discharge seven balls sue
cesSlveIy with once loading and prinInI,
was presented al the late exhibition ~
Brighton, by Mr.. Amos Wheeler. Ils eff
feet was tried, and il was deemed b, lniI.
iiary gentlemen present, an invention
which would be useful in tie naval SER
vice as a boarding pistol. But not being
an instrument OF use IL agriculture, il did
not obtain premium.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-11-14

Mammoth ca tbacs.-There is now growing in the
garden OF 81 UifaI7 G0Rid, of this city, Cabbage
OF the green Sa,oys OF the fOiwng dimensions
across IL one d'rrcti ~ rom hs extremity 81 one leaf
TO that Of the phsr five feet inches IN The other
dreell i've feet four i1Ches-in height four ret three
inches. II growth la been SO rapid thar IL has no,
yet headed sud 1t is laie IN the season. that II
9rnhahly will not head but il ia cett1,ny the most
extraordinary vegetable we have s-rH-
tTreHs0H II american,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-11-14

4 IL persons Indebted to JOSErn DARWsDATT
sec are requested N make payment to me imine
dsey, as am desiTous 81 closing the administration
as soon as possible aud therefore caauoi grant ndu
genie 10 any boty. HANiEL CALL, Ex'Or
ven. g. SJ..n Of JaseUh fIsruIsdau
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
NOTICE.

Nrvrosr, %. Sffssm6ev 50, A. u, ,.eo.
w HEREAS thr Pfe.iden, D;,.c,a.' !,
company OF tho Newport Bank. : HsnL
Legally incorporated and es,ahii.h.6 =. .S .";s
newport, IN the county OF Nswpo,,' h.ss
preferred 70 the Supreme Judiels, Car,,
set'ing 10 Nswporta bill of foscelo,u,. 80 49,
ing decree of foreclosure on : re,,.;. NJ.
gage made and duly executed ~ ~. Ia
Pfesldeot Directors and Comn,,v ~
ward Eas.on, merehsnt, then rs,;d;.
nswponi ou' now rss'diug in psr,s to ,hr
s""as onknown' which said MORTGAGE
pears oa'e the TN August, Iai3, and COMES.
10 lee a1o 10 Mortgage to the Plain,ifgs one
CERTAIN Lot oi Lspd with the Buildings ,he ~.
on' situate 10 ,a'd Newport, described :. s,,.
low" WE Beginning a, the Norhwes, cor.
dor OF SAID LOT and running soo,oet,y. an
iasmes-suce', for'y-eigh, feet, ioor ineh,s
,heoce eas'efiy' on land OF the heirs of Wu'
nam Hunter, deceased, one hundr.d 49,.
three ieet eight inchess thence no,,h..,,,
e'gbty iest one inch, on land Of m. ..;,, ~ :,
Ham Huntcr; thence essteflv an ,ors go.
said honter aod Charles Feke. on. h,,.a'.s ,.S
and niue feet, and Eve inches ,hene, no,,h.
cry, sixty feet tive inches, ON SIsnd ~ A..
Nusse" thencc westerly, one hundred ,rv.
envfwo iees hvo inches, ON land OF Thomas
~ o'a"i thence sootheriy on land sf Wi.
nam S.., Cesg.shall end s'las Dean, twenty six
ieet ten inches; thence westerIv nm l.nd =,
the SAID William CoggeshaiI and SiIs, p IA
sesen'y'eieht feet ten inches, to the As,
mentioned bounds or beginning and of which
SAID premises, the PlainuHs are IN pos,s,sion.
undee said Mortgage.
AND whereas ssid Bill 1. now pending be.
'ore SAID Court, to bo heard and tried az the
next term thereof to be holden on the 6,s,
Nionaay OF March nsxtat said Newport, IN
sno io' the said coun,y Of Newport. Now
oy o,aer o. s,ld Cour'' Notice is hereby civ.
en- 20 SAID Edward Easlon. and to all ne rsous
claiming 'aid estate, or any. ,eto., ,h.,eoo.
Dy' THOUGH os unde' him, to appear before
'a'a Sou'' at their next term, ss aforesaid,
'shd snew cause II any they have, why the
a.''ee oi TO- eeIosure, as prayed for in said
bi'I' should not pass.
HOLMES WEAVER, ClerA. ss.
Hyme 1nd,e'of Conrs couniy Of Aewno,f.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
LA HAM THURSTON.

~ nOCi 10 felinQuish his ptcseu, lima of
n business, Oilers ior sals, a, his S,orc No
'os ihau,et-sticei, his Stock a, reduced
P''N.s' ior Cash oDly.--it comprise. u,mos,
e'e'y a''icic usually found ia a Dry Goods
Sto'e.--ln particu,s,.--
ioaae'oths, Csssimeres, Flsnncls, Hank.
eis' Dsvon,hire Ketscys, P,sins, q ,mb.zc,rs.
Ndoins'ts, lar'aU Pads, Peiisse C!oths and
r'shneis' Cashmere Shawis, NJ .ioo bordc, "a
ooh"is, wofsted Hosiery, Vesines, Italian
,""n, oh'rt'ogs, India Cot,ons, Bosobsxines,
I9plins, Cal'coes. Chin rs s. Coppetpls,ss.
eioehams, Luslfihgs & Leyan,inc,, Sin &
1abhy Veivc,s, Canlon & Nsakin Crspes,
cape Shawls, black ss white Itaiisn Grapes,
bsodanna, fag aud black siIk Hdkis, Madras
and ehi'd,ens Hkts, merino aud inserting
j. mniucs, beaver silk and hid Gloves, coat
and vesf Buttons, COTTON, silk and thread l.,
ces, Irsh Linnens, PIatilias, linen and cotton
Damask, ditto Table Cloths, white and col.
out'd Camb'ics, Dimiiics, 0srnitures, plaid,
and plains l.nstrine * Satin Ribbons, &c. &c.
AMERICAN GOODS.
S,i'insus, 0inghams, Stripes, Checks.
bleach'd and unbleach he'd Shir,ines 81 Sheet.
ings, Bed Ticks, Diaper, Tow Cloths, white
and coIour'd Fiannels.
Whs,cver Goods remain ahsold on the asa
October next, will then be sold o, Public
Auction. All oioss who are indebted TO him
eilhcr by Note or Book Account, ore request.
ed to make immediate poymeat, or their
Notes and Accounts will be indisc, mlhstely
lodged with an Attorney for collection, IL not
paid BY tho ssd October ncxt-Those 10
whom ne is inccoted arc requested TO pre-.
cent their demands Tor payment.
Also.
10 lot, tho Store which he now occupies,
and possession given after the 23d Oct. for
terms apply 10 ABBY b SARAH MARSH,
up staiss.
Newport, Sept. 27, 1920.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
MILiIARY.

The 8tn Rsgt. under command of
Col. TAYLOR, the lth regt. under Col.
Reynolds, and the Sd regt. under Col.
Coon, comprising the third brigade of
,he militia Of this State, paraded on the
l2th, 18th, and l4th of last month.
They were severally inspected by Brig
ade- Major GAvIrr, add the appearance
and discipline ofthe troops gave general
satisfaction.
The first regiment under command Of
Col. SHAW, was paraded on Monday
last at Middletown. They were in.
spected by Brigade Major ALIEN, and
reviewed by Brig. Gen. D'WolF.
Public opinion declares the militia never
to have appeared in so complete state
of order and discipline. The regiment
of i'iverton and Little Compton was to
have paraded yesterday-as the weather
was very unfavorable, we have no,
learnt any particulars. The regiment
embracing the county of Bristol, will be
paraded tins day.
By the following article from the N.
X. Evening Post, it appears our towns
man, Capt. BERIAH WAITE, has fallen
under the ire OF the powers that he, for
having been a little too free with the 81
creed name and character Of his august
majesty Of England What, pity that
SO good and Ci'tuoas king should be 50
eonsemptaousD spoken Of. And yet We
believe it is no very uncommon thicg--
one ofour friends has even suggested,
that should only one half the amount paid
BY Capt: WAITE, be assessed on all
who have cursed, and with ample cause
the British Government, it would be
more than sufficient to pay their snor-
. nous national debt. US
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
UNION FACTORY.

-.
THE subscribers respectfully informs their
i friends and the public IN general, thst they
have added to their es,abIisbfnent complete ecu
OF new Cards, suitable for csrdins Of Mesino vool
mer machinery make their establishment completes
Wool Of all grades esrded into rolls 1t the lew
est terms They wish to ,ceive ~ool for fnanus
featuring on shsres or contract. ~ msy best suit
their employers They continue 10 carry on ,heif
Clothing business, 10 all iis various branches Ess
cry attention viii be paid 10 the eoIorng Of CrspcsS
Bombsseuts, silks &c The following persons
win receive and forward any articles intended fos
GEORGE LAwroS, Tssrs.n
JEREMIAH CLIFFORD. Brisfsi Ferry.
EDWARD sTANHOPH. and
JW WATSON. Nsrpers
The Subscribers, return tier sincere thanks Il
their Old custemsrs ant solicit the continuance 81
their hvourA JOHN BABcOCk.
Il Ear MOSES kAWTcTs
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
DIED,

IN Ibis ,cwn. en- the 2sth nit Mrs sAsis G.
Busprcx, aged ~. wife Of Rev. Henry Burdick:
Yesterday afternoon. st an advanced age. Widow
ELrlAsErn EYRss, reict of the late poct. Thomas
Eyres Funeral from the house OF Henry howisnd'
spring street. tomorrow, nj one o'cloek-reisuons
and friends are invited to attend The m'erment 70
be In Portsmouth
At yamessova, on the 30th uIt being his birthday
Capt. BssIAxIx REaIsoros, aged ~ tie was
worthy man-an honest and enterprising Citizen
and dstine ished for the urbani,y OF his manners
Al Providence on Monday last Mrs LYDIA Eps
nv wife Of MIR Benz amin Eddy, in the sis' year o.
her age.-On Tuesday, Miss SALLY iALAAS' sse"
% yesrs
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
Ssa,e Of Rhode. Island and Providence Planta

STATE of Rhode-Isia and Providence Piansa.
sions-Ocf. q. 1920.
THE Creditors of Jeremiah Phillips, Of GIouces.
i ter, in the county Of Providence, husbandnnan.
are hereby notified to appear, f they shall sec fit,
at the General Assembly. tn be holden at Provi.
dence on the last Monday Of October next. to she
cause il any they have why his petition for the ben
eft Of an act entitled An act for the relief Of 10.
solvent debtors.' ough, not to be granted.
Oct r. HENRY BOWEN, secretary
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
SHOE STORE.
DAVID HODMAN,. !.
No. I56, Thomes.ssreef, q

Vo. l36, Ihonses-sfrfef, =
(Nearly opposite the well-khown Sign Of
the Golden Esgie.) ~
Respectfully fnfa,ms his J'iends e. me Public
THAT he has made such recent ad-
i di,ions to his stock Of BOOTS 4 SHOES, a.
renders his Assortment very extensive . great
part Of which are OF his own Manufacture amnng
which are,--Men's calf skin shoes, for s 4 So
Morocco Walking shoes 7s6-sIippers. Lsces and
Sandals, Of real goat skin morocco. for 40 d 3s -
Children's Morocco Boolees $50 small Shoes. IS
cents -.siso, Black and eoor'd morccco, and hid |,
boo,-webbing. cord and ferret. &c &C.
Boots ard shoes Of every description. mshufsct-
ured TO suit measures. at short notice, oi the best
materials and substantial workmanship.
Newport. 20,h Of 9Th mo 1890
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04

BY the schr. Abigail, from St. Johns,
we have received the New Brunswick
Courier OF Sept. 10th. At General
Session Of the Peace, held there in the
early part of this month, We perceive
that Beriah Waite, the master Of an A.
merican vessel, lying in the harbor of
St. Johns, was convicted of seditious
and contemptuous words in damnin2 the
King Of England, and sentenced to pay
a fine of twenty-five pounds, Halifax
currency.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
Co. Partnership Dissoloed.

NE copsrtnership heretofore existing Under
the firm off. CooLsv l. Co. is this day dis
Business In all its branches. vilI from this date.
be carried on by FaASxLrs CooLEr, at his old
stand. NJ the head Of Pseke, Wharf f
FRANKLIN COOLEY
RICHARD J wETHBr.
N y. All persons indebted to the Company are
requested to make p. yment 10 p. CooLrr. All
having demands on said 6rm are requested 10 pre-.
sen, the same ios settlement, to
Prsridsnes, RPfM An1
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
SHIPPING LIST.
poRr1or NEWPORT.

Sloop Ann Ma'ia, 6s'doer' New-fo'k
brig Stephen, Stsnh"pe. S'ocIho'm.
CLEANED,
Brig Mary, Norris, Philadelphia brig
Hiram, Ess,un, Point Petre, Gusdaloupe.
Big Aon God den, OF this port was al d.
Ubcs, on the slh Aug.
The Hiram, Eldred, OF this port, vas OF
Croustadt, July IS.
Arrived q, Norfolk, Aug IS, sleep Lively
Sheldon, from hence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
NEWPORT.
= WEDNESDAy, o crossR =, 1879.


rA GEnERAL CoHvEaTIoN Of
Republican Delegates from the several
towns in this State, for the purpose OF
nominating Electors Of President and
Vice President. will be organized at the
State House in Providence on Wednes-
day evening, the lst OF November next.
The Republicans Of those towns which
are represented in the General Assembly
by federaiists. are desired to elect their
delegates accordingly.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04

EOUND---a small cedar Boat, about
Il 10 or I2 feet keel, picked up off Point Judith.
cM the 2cth ult The owner may have the same, on
proving property and paying charges, BY applying
20 the subscriber, at Point. Judith.
Oct.4 JAMES ANTHONY
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
MERCHANTS BANK.

A Y Annual Meeting Of the Stock
4 \ holders cf the Merchants Bank will be held
at the Banking room, ,sgreesbly TO charter. on MON.
DAY next. oetobes I'd. 1920, at II O'Clock, A. NJ +,
fer the choice of Nine Directors, for tho ensuing
year, ard for the transaction Of such other business
r 4 nUMPoRD. ca.aisr.
Newport, Sept ~, 1890
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

subscriber having been duly
= appointed to collect the stste Tax assessed
IN June last, and the Town Tst assessed IN August
last. hereby gives notice that he has commenced
The Collection Of the same, snd requests -s those
indebted for Tsxes. 70 pay the same without delay
~ BENJAMIN BADWEN, Collector
Newport 9th OF 9th mo 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
NF.W FLOUR.

Jusf landed from brig Hebe, and for
soie on Ga,daer's wharT
400 bb,s fresh Alexandria super6ne
FLOUR, ground from old wheat
10 obs superb e do. from New wheat
20 half bbls do excellent quality .-.1ls on hand.
$1,000 Bricks. suitable for paving and 100 ieet
f.sS - tone apply 10 JOHN o. LYON
Newport, Sept 6
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04

ImVHS W.
superb blue, black and
brown Broadcloths
An assortment OF com.
mon Broadcloths.
Supet6pe and common
b.ue. black and mlxt
Cassimeres
Blue, black, brown mar
room and olive Ladies
a, cloth.
A complete assortment
Of Flanneils and Bar
res
Outfits s. Bookings ker.
sey aud Plains.
l bale coota ming an as.
sortmeni of Blankets.
I bale con,aininF AN AS.
sortment OF Bomba.
sets
Also. Wi!dbores
Power and steam loom
shirtings & sheetings
American Shir,ing and
Sheelings.
Italian b Canton Grapes.
Silk & woolen Vestings
Sinchsws & Lutstrings.
A complete assortment
Of Hosiery.
Euerpsev Erocka
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04

Tou..N oIeaing . complete assortment
J. Of GOODS, suitable for the present and pp-
proscbing season which he will sell lower than
be bought in Newport
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04

wM JAMES TiLLEY. will also open some
very good and cheap cloth for great coats, and
great many other articles too numerous to mention
all of which will be sold very low for Cash, it is
but 10 call and be convinced Of the Cheapness
Eewport Oct 4, 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04

Also, Net Draws.
Comforters and Caps.
Calicoes aud GinghaDs.
Wide Bemba1ines, from
ils3d 10 l5s the yard.
A complete assortment
of hsndkerchieis.
India Cottons.
India Cslicoes. 2s6 each.
Russia Diapers
Shear, leno, null, mu.l
and sprig Musiins.
Jsckonet aud common
Gambrics
Fancy Ciavais and Cra-
vat MusIirs.
Furniture and Copper
plates.
Line ms and Lawn
Floor & Oil Carpciings.
SILK ard ,abby Velve's.
A complete assortment
OF Ssitinetts.
Ribbons, ferrets & gal.
looms.
Shell, horn and pocket
combs
Silk, twist aud .hreads.
Ladies and Gentlemens
Gloves.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-10-04
CENSUS OF BREST0L-I

CAPTAIN Dearth, assistant to the Mar.
ehal of this District, has furnished the
Editors fthe Patriot, with the following
abstract Of the Censiis Of the town Of
Bristol, and some additional particulars !:
Free white inhs6isasfs. Male. Female. Total.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-09

Asa perfect Uniformity in the eltting and
making the cloths will add much TO the ap-
pcafanee Of the Students, Captain P would
be glad 10 have this wo:k all executedatthe
Academy, where excellent workmen will be
provided, and where It's believed, itcan be
done on as reasonable terms. as at any other
place. Captain P. would also be highly gra-,
tiled to see.alI his pupns clothed IN ao,aes-
tic manufactures Bills OF any The New
England banks also of the hanksof tie city
Of New York. OF Albany, Troy, aud Ian
sngburg, of the banks in the city Of Phiia-
delphia, and of the United States bank, o.
any OF It's branches, will be reeeiyedin pay
ment for Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New England banks, on he banks Of the
State of New York above mentioned, aid Q
the UnitedStates bank OF It's branches 10 New
England or New York, viii likewise be re-
ceiped.
NO fE.--Editors of newspapers who shall
be pleased to insert the foregoing IN their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
ON Capt.P and my perhaps at tue same
time benefit the public.
march Q demo
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-09
Declaration OF independence,

Which shall be, in all respects, .fmeri-
can. All Inc necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
iy iorthis publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze done
in politics and con do IN ART
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, ii is
confidently expected that this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tiona publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that IL shall be ready to deliver
10 Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, 10 he paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the oEciM documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, AID a list ofthe Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
to have the shields accurately tinctmed in
the modern style and the plants, SC. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
iorers The price OF those superb copies
will he THIRTEEN dollars each. As no
more of those copies viii be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested 10 add Tie
word 8, colorsd" TO their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
dec3O dff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-09
TiD
Declaration of independence.

W7 E have no authentic copy Of this most
Wv important state paper, the very basis
that supports tie proud column of American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can resi-, for moment, with satlStac-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud CT their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provi-
sion it contains has been tramped upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
Ijshed edition after edition Of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessors
Sir William Blackstone has collated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charla has been excelled by later specimens
Of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
s!gnatu' {shaye made every reader o. taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and OF art at the period in question, but with
The literary attachments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their !" Barons bold
Surely the Declaration OF American inde-
pendence is, at least, as well entitled to the
decorations 81 alt as the Magma Charta OF
England and ii the fac SMILES Of the sig
natures Of the patriots who signed it were
Published in America, il would serve to grd-
tity curiosity, at least as iaudable as that
which calls tor limitations OF tie correspon-
dents Of jnnius OF Of The aris'ocrAcy that
wresiei the English Charter from the reiuc-
tant monarchs 81 The day
We are Ermly persuaded that the more
the principles OF our Declaration OF indepen-
dence are spread out before tie eyes Of tie
world, the more they will be ADMIRED, by
foreign nations as well as our own : and eve
ny innocent aud hone$t device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, TO promote the great cause Of public IL
berry Such an enbeiliShed edition AS will
repderit an ornament to an apartment, Will
have tendency 20 spread the knowledge OF
lis contents, among those who would Other
wise have turned their thoughts bat lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 40 place ii continually under the eye
OF man, woman, and child in a famiIy-it
will associate the pleasnrabie ideas Of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of The
transaction itsel-and lamiiia!ize those
principles which form, or ought to form, tie
very bond and cement OF political society. =
Nor is II ol small moment that such an edt-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
OF the state Of the Fine Arts amongst us at
the present day. Actuatcd by these views,
the subscriber proposes TO publish
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