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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

Z n Cwiosity--A yglspn by the name
Of Robinson, has obtained and brought
from The Indian country near Mackinse.
an Indian having in each arm and each
lcg more than double the Number OF
FONTS ordinarily allowed to man by dame
Mature. This extraordinary being IS Ii,
.anieasurc helpless, and unable 70 stand,
yet he has discovered a contrvancc by
which he obtains loconatlon n---this IS a
large wooden bowl. III which he rolls
himse.f along with considerable facility
when on smooth and level surface.
Tbs Indian, we are, inlormed, is quite
intelligent, speaking the Tongues OF three
or four different iribes, aad conversing
hacn,h in the common French Of the
country. Mr.. Robinsellinentloas that ne
sax; wasile in the lndkn ceuAtry, what
hcdcemsa Tar Greater curiosity. This
Is an L'slinn whose body is tblckly COW
cred With long hair. The hair on the
ou,sidc1br his hands aad fingers, which
Is per- tied TO grow, is stated 70 he SO
Ioagt6M lie is enabled TO tie il round his
wrists. His forehead, nose, and every
parlofhis FACE, is said to be covered
with h,irs The Indians of his tribe are
stated 10 pay him mnch respect In con-
sequence Of his sJpcior sagacity and
hardness. - Dciro'. Gige'fe.
The following lldicrous adventure
took place in the state OF New-Ierseyi
not century ago: young cergy.nan
went to pay visit to a senior brother
parson. who resided on The sea coast
Eiriag his stay, he was iuvir..! by his
firl,d to 90 a fishing TO this tbe young.
er gentlemen readily acce,led and as they
were proceeding on their excursion, ask
ed wha. fish they should be likely 10
take? Ills friend replied, tho. they
should probably get some weak FISH and
devil FISH. After trying FOR some time
they hooked a large. devil who immedi-
ately ran Oft and dragged the b,St with
considerable velocity. The senior par
son burst out in hearty laugh, while bis
friend, apparently much alarmed, inqui-
red the cause OF his laughter. The old.
er gentleman replied, he was laughing at
the. idea ofhie dspl rsspag away ssah
s7vo parsons.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

LINES
On Aiss fSs Af'C'or. who died az Sapanrah,
in fht fan efrhe fvesenf year.
swEEr'esry aswre, bofn to die.
Whose fragrant leaves unsullied spread,
Just blooD'd beneath RUNNER sky
Nh whittier have thy beauties fed
The smiling sun Of bIissful joy.
That on thee with elFu'gence shone,
Too soon was cipndci---fair MCoy!
And sorrow haid thee al her own.
Tho short the date by mercy given
Unperishing, immortal rise
Trant planted now IN wyve IN heaven,
And grace the bower Of Paradscc.
---s; CD: s----
Prom Refs Phi,Adeiphia Gazette.
THE YELLOW LEAF
n0UNU iew the bowl the laugh rose high,
wnen summer'srcheH canopy,
The buddcd boughs OF emerald dye.
t Was all our shade
go sof, The air. so gay ibe plain d
Though sugust's moon was ~ hef'wabc,
We said thai summers joyous rgsoi
4 woud never cease
High rose the laugh he transport swell,
< when saddcn, tent as speil
Detsch'd by 40 rode zephyr, Tell
oae yellow leaf
The nrlh was busl'd the songs,ers lays
I,roke short. anl back in solemn gaze
Hung on the iea eaf, nor dared to raise
. a li,n'rous lay.
Each fear'd spon his ncigbbos's face
His own sad thoughts pQurtfayed TO irsce,
As the pale en,blem "a spoke the race
- Of summer run.
# seer,'d some Fairy from The skies
Had seen orr ide transports rise.
And, 10 nnmask ifes tseaeheries,
The warner cent.
10 tell us. that the scene nigh, glow,
but soon should fade 10 uLecriess snow,
To tell us. ihat our lie nigh, know
An Au,umnioo.
That ioys but comng sorrow speak,
~ isns preccdc the tempest bleak
abzi Death D,ssure 81 ,i.s.ins check
H'ishe paint.
Nes. in tina, hour aud on that day.
Reflection stole my sne's away.
And, like him, weeping to survey ~
"a IFS myriad lands
MeIhought ere many years go round,
Full Iaany of ~ who on this ground
Nav gully travel, viii far be found
To meet again.
The ysurg hefsrs the old may ~, 8o
Aud he who haas th5 measure how
May fsi rcrchAnce the hrsi. 10 SOW
s ans moral true
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

srs.-@ss-ar,
Nv hie PreSldi'm of zee DnisSd ,SlaieS.
WHEREAS. ~ vAr:ons acts oe mgress it-
w President of the uned .tAtes Is at,thorixed 4,
direct the public Isnds witch have been surveyed
,o be offered for sale
Thetcfote, 1, James Monroe. President Of the
Unised States, do hereby declare and make sno~n
that public sales, for the daposs (4ccotdipg 10
law OF public lands. shalt be held loows. viz;
s II fraakiin, in Missouri, on the GFst Monday IN
Jsauary next. for rae sale of
townships 81 to IS, IL range 90 west Of the 5tl
principal meridian line
so 10 IS, ranges ~ and 28 do.
81 20 So range 29 de
AZ the snnne place, on the frst MONDAY in March
next, for the safe OF
ToTnships 81 TO So, in range 3o wsst of the 5th
principal meritlisn line.
soto So, il ranges 81. 80 end SO do.
AT ST. Louis, in said estste. on the. FIRST Monday
in December next. for the safe OF htM
Townships IS to "A, in tsnge and 9. cast of the
tss 5'h principal meridian Tine.
At The same place. on the frst Monday in March
next, FOR the sale uf
Townships IS 10 "a. in rs,ges sod 4, chst.
At ihc same place. on the iirs, Monday in May
next for the sale of
Townships IS 90 a., in range md 6, east. and OF
4S aud "A, in range cast
Al Jackson IN the county OF C.xe Srsrdeau, in
the'said state. on the first Monda, Ia February
next, fof The sale of
principal meridian line.
.e 3S, range 4, east do.
90, 30&3t 3 do
81. 80 X 35 Is do.
At Edwsrlrvtle. in the state of Illinois oo the
= frat haslsy 10 lsnu.ry pext. flf ,br sale ~ ~,
Tosuships to Is. rRug, 3, west q ,ue 81 srri,
cipas meridian line
iltoiS 40 and IL do.
etols iS'and ls de.
Stols Ia do
ST yandalia, in the said stale, on, the third Mon.
day in January next. for the sale Of
Townships 5 10 10, in range 1, east of the 81
pr'ncirs meridian line
sfoio rsnges s,4 5 and 6
t,8, 9and 10 range 2, east
1,67.8. and 10 8.
AT Palestine. in said state, on the second Monday
in February next for the sale of
Townships To 10, IN ranges 9, 10 and III. east Of
the Sd principal meridisn line.
5to ~ range 10 were Of Oh princi.
pal merids0 line
8, 9ani 10 rhrges ~ and i3. .
AZ Detroit, in Michigan Territory. On the 6rs,
Monday 10 November nex,, ior the sa'e Of
Townships 3, 3 anil 10 s. On ranges 4 aud S east.
8 and o
7.s and9 7and 81
Except such lands ~ have been or may be re-
erved by law for the support Of schools. OF for 9TH
er parpcses-rhe lands shall BE- sold in regular nu-
mericat order, beginning with the Lowest number
OF section, township, and range. ttG
Given under my hand. at the City Of WashiAgton,
this nipetesn,h day Of September ls90
JAMES MoNnoE.
BY the President ,os,. . sx,o.
Commissioners sf sse ea,slsi tasd eRee,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-12-20

PebefpI Ere.---In the Peninsula cf
Abbneron in the Province of Schirwan,
formerly belonging to Persia, bur now
to Russia, there is found perpetual, or
as it is there called an eternal fire. It
rises or has risen from time imme mortal,
from an irregular orifcc of about twelve
feet IN depth, .wiiha constant fame 4
The fame rises TO the height Of from six
to eight feet, and is unattended with
smoke; and yields no amelI. The. a.
perture, which is about 30 feet in
width, consists ola mass oi rock, ever
retaining the same solidity and the nmc
depth. The finest turf grows abont the
borders, and at the distance of two toises
are two springs of water. The neirh-
boring inhabitants have 4 sort OF vercra.
ton for this fire, and celebrate it win re-
ligious ceremonies Lon. paper.
We observe it i stated in the Agri.
cultural proceedings OF the, Westchester
county Society, that among the prem.
ums bestowed, one of tqueasy foe dol
lars was awarded to Abijah Hammond,
Esq. for the greatest number Of acres OF
hay and grain gathered spuhom The use
e. siiynnOus Hguors. This IS very
example, which If extensively
followed, win produce tie most bcrtfi
caii effects. We hope the Societies
throughout The country. will ADOPT the
same plap, and encourage the disase OF
ardent spirits among labonring men, by
Offering handsome premiums in the man
,ncr above mentioned. In no way that
we cav imagine, Can these useini institu-
tons render a greater scryice ID inc eoun.
Try than III this. = Treafoa nj
1t il stated in Rees' Cyciopedir arii-
Gle London. That ia the gear 1900, the
average weight of cattle and slsep killed
foo the London market, was rs toi.ow$
An Ok $40 Ibs Calf 5o'ibs 4 Sneep
: 20 los. a Lamb 13 lbs. and that the ave.
rage weight at present arising from i'm
proyements il, the breed and manage-
meni OF these animals, is as follows -
Oxen 800 los e,ch; Calves i4O los
each; Sheep 80 lbs. each; and Lambs
SO lbs each. Such facts, (sa}s a cor
respondent Of the Boston ID. Adv are
pi n,prc we;g'it than any argun,em ever
80 losg and ewes 50. good, tg eoyince
our agrIcult'r'lists oi she b.nvfiss tobc
derived from improving tie breeds OF
cattlc. &c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN away on the 28th of April, from
n T. the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HARRY,
aged about twenty three years, about FIVE
feet ten inches high, very black, we'll built,
has considerable impeachment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly: had on when
he left home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth. lhave every reason to believe that
he is endeavering to pass for free man, and
as such went off in some of the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters of
vessels are forewarned from harboring or Ia
king into their employ said negro, under pc
nalty of having the law rigidly enforced a
gainst them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district Of
Columbia; ifbeyond that distance, the a
-boye reward, provided he is secured in Jail
so that | get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors of the National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobaccofor payment.
June | l ii
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
Woods Improved
(FREEBORNl

Potent Cast Iron Plough.
THHIS indispensable implement in hus-
L bandry is at length perfected. Jethro
Wood, practical Farmer, in Cayuga cy.
state of N York, after many years attention
to the subject, has overcome oil prejudice, -
His Cast Iron Plough, already patented in
England, in France, in Russia, and in the
u. States, where it will supersede all others,
is now offered the public with Improvements,
warranted to perform all the various ope-
ra,ions of ploughing with less expense a1nd
far less fatigue to the team, than any other
pIough-the land side. mould board and
share being all of cast metal tempered so as
to resist friction much longer than wrought
iron laid with steel. The shares being cast
in moulds exactly fitted, by taking several
with each Plough, not only avoids the ex-
pense, but the delay Sc often attending re-
pair. Orders for the above Ploughs, Shares,
&c. promptly executed, and liberal dis
count made to those who buy to sell again,
hv J. Fl. LADD, &. Co.
ian 90 Proprsetors' Agents, alexandria
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
100 Dollars Reward.

- AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
IL in Pomonkey Neck, Charles county.
Maryland, opposite Mount Vernon, very
likely negro man, known by the name OF
JAMES HOOE,-of dark complexion, about
s feet 9 or 10 inches hgh.-He is very po-
lite negro, OF easy familiar speech. and is
good waiter, carriage driver, and carpenter
His clothing is not known. Whoever will
apprehend said negro, and secure him in any
Jail, so that | get him again, shall receive
thirty dollars, if taken in Alexandria or the
City of Washington, or thirty miles from
home-if fifty miles, fifty doIlars-aDd if in
Pennsylvania, the above reward.
1t probable be may be about the City Of
Washington, or Baltimore, endeavoring to
make his way to Philadelphia
Dec. Is CIV THOMAS MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
Notice.

THOR the information of the public in ge-
4 neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders for the benefit OF the
House of Industry, for a supply OF Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted =
John Harper superintends in the lst ward,
from the east side otFairfax- street to the RI.
yer; Charles Page from the west side of
Fairfax-street to the east Of Pitt-street.
Guy ,atkinson superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax-street to
the river Bernsrd Bryan from the west side
of Fairfax-street to the east side OF Pitt-st.
isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward, from the west side of Pitt street = he
east of Columbus street .4nhony Grease I'm.
the west side of Columbus street 10 the ex-
tent Of the corporation.
.Mordecai Miller superintends in the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of Alfred-street and Jonathon Jan
neu from the east side of Alfred. sueetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
Jan Is President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
Extracts from a Law

/ VI The Corporations to prop,de for the speedy
srtiag,ashment Of Fare, S'c.
Sec /. That every proprietor OF any dwell
aaS house, or store house within the limits OF
he corporation, shall, at his or her own ex-
Pence, provide as many FIRE buckets, made
Of good aud suitable leather, and containing
least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
%laI IN number to the stories in such house.
Froplded, That no proprietor shall, IN any
sse be compelled to provide more than
sree buckets for one house. Every proprie-
Nr who shall neglect to procure the proper
Dunber OF buckets in the manner herein di-
eeted, shall forfeit and pay one dollar per
Month tor each bucket he shall So neglect
10 procure. The proprietors, of all dwell
pns houses and store houses which shall
Ce'eatter be erected within the corporation,
seil furnish the same with buckets IN the
Banner before prescribed, within two months
alter such hnrseS shall be occupied or fail
Iis to do 50, shall be subject to the penalties
selore mentioned.
:. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
muse or store house residing cut OF the limits
VI Inc corporation, shall neglect to comply
WIN the acquisitions of this act, the occupier
VI such house shall within two months after
s0@ing TO the possession thereof, procure
ns necessary buckets; aud failing 10 pro-
slqe the same, shall be subject to the like pc
aStes as are in such case imposed on The
Proprietor.
D II shall be the duty of the superinten-
9eat OF police, once in six months at least, to
sslt the houses within the limits OF the cor
geration to examine and take an account of
We buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
'sNor to the mayor the names OF all persons
VINO shall neglect to poyide and keep the
We. according to the acquisitions OF this act
@s~5l&e3e GEO CORYELL, Sup. Pc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
SignOr MuscarelIi.

PROFESSOR of Music, lately from Italy,
Il resident OF Georgetown, intends devo-
ng soma of his time TO the ladies and gen
tlemen of Alexandra in the line of his pro-
fession. He teaches vocal music and the pi-
ane forte after the much approved Italian
manner. IN accompanying the scholar with his
violin. He can give lessons on the French,
Engli and Spanish guitar, and on the violin
ifwished. He also tenders his services in tu-
ming piano fortes. The days which his en-
gagements in Georgetown and Washington
have left him are Wednesday and Saturday
Further particulars may be had, by ma
king application at LOUIS BEELER'S con-
feel lone rv store Kinp-street
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
Shoes.

a FRESH supply just received and for
"a sale by the subscribers, consisting OF
the following kinds -
800 pair ladies' morocco walking shoes
100 do do cork sole do do
SO do do morocco bootees
800 do do do slips
800 do do do do with heels
400 do do leather walking shoes. thick
soles
400 do W.. C. black 8. coI'd roam slips
800 do do leather pumps
500 do do do thick soles
200 do misses dc shoes
SO do ladies' white kid slips
200 do misses blk &. cold NOR. do
600 do mems thick shoes
800 do nail'd do
300 do boys do do
300 do do bound do
400 do mems do do
loo do gentlemen's fine do
loo do do do pumps
In Store,
Mems low priced fur and wool hats.
All of the above articles are offered for
sale, at reduced prices, FOR CASH County
supplied at Baltimore and Phi
ladelphia prices. S. Sd. REED.
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Blank Books and Stationary
r Articles.
received and for sale by

5AnFIO hENNED1 q DUN,
A complete assortment Of ledgers, Jour
nails and day books letter, invoice, blank
and mem. books of every size and yariet y
faint lined and plain
Record books of every description, hi
lined and plain
$50 Imsf. cap writing paper, No. 1,2
100 do S. hne qto post, gilt, colored & 8
hot pressed and plain, of the manufacture OF
Matthews, Amies, and D hmes
British and American folio post
Ditto quarto gilt and mourning do
45groce bonnet boards, white and blue
Superhne, hot pressed playing cards, white
and figured backs
A very large assortment OF the best quils,
inkpowder British and American, black lead
pencils g. crayons, cames' hair do, Reeves's
water coiors in boxes and singly, genuine
India ink, British drawing paper of all sizes
inkstands of all the various kinds blank an
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military en-
bossed, chess men, bone and ivory, back
CANNON and chess boards, states and pencils
of all sizes, ladies' and gentemen's elegant
morocco pocket books with and without in
struments, morocco purses, thread cases and
wallets, penknives of superior quality, silver
pencil cases and thimbles, port folios and
writing desks an assortment Of low priced
paper hangings OF new patterns, box boards
band boxes assorted, &c. &c.
ORDERS FOR BLANK BOOKS,
ruled to particular patterns, executed with
neatness sLd dispatch. DIT nov ie
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
Mahogany d Furniture.

1 HAVE just received per sloop Fanny,
a from Baltimore, about 5000 feet Bay Ma
hogany, in logs, which will be sold to suit
purchasers, either in the log or Loard, at a
reduced price. Gentlemen who are build
ing can be supplied 18th hand railing, cut to
Also, on hand, and for sale,
A quantity of cabinet furniture, which will
be sold cheap, and warranted to be made by
the best workmen, and of the best materials
All orders for furniture, which the subscri-
Der may be favored with from the country
or elsewhere, will be promptly attended to,
and executed in superior style.
ROBERT ABERCROMBIE
The National lntellgencer will insert the
above three times, and forward their account
to this Office. oct, 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
To Rent,

FOR one or more years, my Ware
yTst House (6re proof and Wharf, occu-
sis MED at present by VIM. Fowle, &
i FL Co. possession to be given LIST April,
p10 Also three story Brick Ware House,
lnrnce. one door from the corner of Uni
".s,treet--and number of good lots in diff
cent parts of the town, to lease by the year
!, ever. For terms apply to ELISHA or
S0MULJfS RIGGS, Georgetown, or to
J. LAWRASON Alex.
febI7 u
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To Rent.

That large Brick Warehouse at
- the corner of King and West streets.
agisI Also, the Brick Warehouse now oc-
u cupied by the subscriber, which is
~ up TO accommodate a family.
lI.o. Two frame dwellings and shops to
h. east of said Warehouse.
uso the brick dwelling house, now in the
..enoapcy of Mr.. Lupton. Possession to be
yren on the LIST April;
lad the brick dwelling occupied by Mr..
|rsor,s Swami, Jr. Possession given the
m day of June next.
y The me above premises will be rented low,
j the whole or any part of the above va
EDSs property sold on accommodating
ans. A"A ~ 'fAh' = = ~
on 28
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-03-14
Proposals
For Publishing 5y subseriptiea,
THE SPEECHES
OF
CHARLES PHILLIPS. Eso,
BARRISTER AT LAW,
Correctly printed from the English edition,
edited By himself
BARRISTER AT LAW.

YNHE publishers in Offering the above work
IL to an enlightened and discriminating
pubic, feel confident of receiving that Ems
enlargement which has hitherto been 50 Ii.
berally bestowed upon all productions of me.
til. Among the many orators who have dis.
playea their eloquence at the bar, both in
America and in Europe, none have been
more successful in touching the finest feel
lngs OF the heart, and exciting the nobIsst
passions OF the soul, than Mr.. Phillips. His
speeches are repete with metaphor, and
possess, IN great degree, all that felicitous
ccoplousness OF which the English language
isso susceptible. His euIogium on the '; ;gs
mortar WASHINGTON. is OF itself mastesa.
piece OF eloquence. In his character of Re-,
Haparte, ne paints the actions of that won.
deefiui parsonage IN language at once sinh.
lime and imposing with all the chasteness
ana precision OF an historian, he recapjtu.
rates ms movements from the cradle 10 ths
camp-from the camp TO the tbrone-and
lastly from the elevated station of an EN-.
Peror 10 that OF an exile and captiye-tberes
by confirming truth, that pow er unsppport
ca by Viifue Is liable to wither and decay
his speeches on the various Grim. Con csa
seS, VIII be read with lively interest," bv ali
classes OF readers; and the citizens Of this
repuolIc, may, while perusing the immorali.
ties and vices of Europeans, rejoice that il
this country such crime is almost ,mk ne,
His speeches on the Emancipation Of the
Roman Catholics of ireland, need no com.
mrent-they speak for themselyes-and mn
told to mankind the history of a class Of mem.
who, although denied many political and cis
vii privileges, have always been known ia
be the trends of their country in times of
danger and in battle.-The Anne rica ' rssdo %
must view with Indignation the yarious nm.
pressIons under which great portion Of that
gallant and patriotic people at present laboT !.
and ages yet unborn" will lament the evI
lstence OF code which prevents man from
worshlPiIng his Creator according to the de- dr.
tate re-, OF bis own conscience.
he publishers, therefore. feeIinp anime,
TED by desire to present TO the Smeric.,
puollc, specimens of sublime and chaste elo.
9uence, which has been so often exerted lin IN
The cause of beDevolence and the nobIest
rights of human nature. with resnectf"l 0 dr.
hdence invite the patronage of all oiasea.
who are are interested in the display of national
~ HAVE & THOMSON
.1teTandT1G, d. C. Fe5 1000