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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-08-23
Fire at Nemburyport.

This Inflated town has again been visited
by its old enemy. II commenced its opera.
tons on Thursday night last in a barn in
Green street, which was soon levelled with
the ground. The barn being detached from
any other building, The first fire was confined
TO The spo, where it broke out.
About three O'Clock Saturday morning a.
mother IRE OF a more threatening aspect brok.
out in large block of wooden stables between
Temple aud Charter streets, which with sew
eral surrounding buildings were soon denol-
ished. The following are the buildings burnt:
The stable in which it originated. owned
by Capt. L. NJ. Clark. and two others sd.
joining it, owned by Mrs. Cross, the former
occupied by M. d. Gilman, tTuckman. who
lost several tons Of bay, two horses, Sc.-a.
double dwelling-house owned by Mr.. Brad.
street 'ohnson, and Mr.. Smith, Of Newbury,
and occupied by Nr. Johnson, Mr.. BIumpey,
rigger, and Mrs. Alderman, who has under
her care the children Of the " Female A,y.
lum."-The mansion-house of Andrew rro,h.
ingham, Esq. and the dwelling house and
barn of The heirs of the late Thomas II. Balcb.
occupied by DR.. Nathaniel Smith--,he house
was torn down, when the fire approached il,
TO preserve the opposite buidipgs-ihese were
all on Temple Street. The buildings ON all
sides were scorched, and some were saved by
great personal efforts and the well directed
exertions of the frewards and engine men.
The loss of Mr.. Gilman, Mrs. Alderman and
Mr.. Blumpey is severe, Gas well as that d
Mr. Evans TIE first mighty The building ia
which the Post. Office is kept, and occupied
by Mr.. Lord Post. master, and others, was in
imminent danger, but the end mex. the fire BE-
ing brick preserved it.
The wind was fortunately very light, bul
the springs being low great scarcity of wat
er was experienced.
: What excites the most alarm and create.
the most lively distress in relation TO these
hires, is the cause that has given rise to them
There isevery reason to fear they originated
with the midnight incendiary, and the Select
5 men offer reward Of $3.50 for the discovery
al The perpelra'or
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-08-23
~ Late and Interesting Mems !:
from ,SD0in. 1<zsx$

written to the Secretary Of the State, in or.
|4dsF that he nigh, ascertain when i, would be
/; agreeable to His Majesty 70 receive the CON-
mittee from the Cortes, and the King ans
wered that he was willing TO receive them
without loss of tlme-the committee called
; on His Majesty, who received them most era.
cously and who fixed the 9th inst. at 10
;o'cleck, A. M. TO appear before the Congress
and make the solemn oath to the Constitution.
On Che Rth, at day break, another express
arrived Nom Madrid in so hours, which
brought the Gazette with the official accom-,
of His Majesty's appearance in The Cor,es
and his cath TO the Constitution on the morn
ing Of the 9th, before all the Princes of the
blood. the Diplomatic body. the Ministers Of
State, the Council Of State, the Supreme
Court of Justice, in fact all the authorities of
the town, an immense number Of officers Of
the army and navy, and about 1000 spec,a-
tors, which is more than tie galleries could
conveniently hold His Majesty read a
speech in which he attributed all The evils
which bad happened for the last years in
Spain, To he bad counseilors who surrounded
him , that Providence had at last conde
scended to open his eyes, and that be trusted
that the Cortes would assist him in promo.
ting the general welfare. His Majesty ap.
peared to be full of saiisfacticn-he smoke
with energy and without embarrassment.
The President Of the Corles made very sem
sibe reply 10 the King, TO which His Males.
ty answered that he thanked the Cortes for
the expression of their feelings towards him.
and that he faiered himself that new era
was about 10 reign in Spain from that mo-
ment. His Majesty then retired amidst The
acclamaions OF the people, and the tears Of
all the spectators.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-08-23

he brig Adeline, Capt. WiNGAak. 81
days from Cadiz, arrived at Portsmouth, N IL
on Sunday last, brought papers from thai
place to the 18th ult They announce TIE
assembling of the Spanish Certez at Madrid,
on The 9Th, and that the Spanish Mcnsrch ap.
peared before that body and solemnly took
the oath to the Constitution on The 9th
This pleasing intelligence reached Cadz the
12th, and filled the whole city with extreme
JOY. The streets were filled with citizens,
singing patriotic songs and crying out with in
describable enthusiasm Long live our Con
stitutional King Long live the Constitu-
ton" " The magistrates, the military and
civil officers, the inhabitants of all classes, and
conditions shew a patriotic enthusiasm wor-
thy Of the sentiments that distinguish this
heroic people. The city OF Cadiz, desiring
however, TO shew in more solemn manner,
the love they profess for the magnanimous
FERDINAND, the best OF monarchs, the father
of his people, de.erm nsd to have process
sion through the principal squares and streets,
OF an eifigy Of his majesty-and at 10 o'clock
in the evening the procession commenced
from the Constitutional Square A beautiful
triumphal Car, carried by individuals of the
national militia, the centre of The principal
part was occupied by the Efigy-dressed in
beautiful royal mantle, the ex,remties Of
viii CHI were held by two children, represent
ing two geniuses, dressed in white, and crown.
ed and encircled with howers-the sides of
the car were also decorated in the same
manner.
The exterior part cl the centre and above
The etfigy there was 10 he seen beautiful sta
tute, representing Spain with the Constitution
IN one hand and Scepire in the other. Pre-
ceding the Car was band OF military music,
and an innumerable number of wax lights.
The procession was headed by an escort Of
gentlemen on horseback, elegantly dressed in
the anceint Spanish costume--,he rear was
composed Of large detachment of the nation
al militia, preceded by the Band belonging to
the " Regimen, Of SPAIN
The brilliancy Of the night We'd with the
day in the splendid illumination of the public
cdiices, and the immense concourse of PEG.
pie, the general enthusiasm Of the people of.
iered grand and magnificent spectacle, in
ieresting in the extreme, and worthy of a
FREE and illustrious people anxious to shew
their love for their King ahu their. enthusiasm
for the Constitution.
A solemn MASS and te-deum was celebrat.
ed at the Cathedral ip great splendour and
sasasnidcspeerSsc. /.
8 Among the feasts soemniAd'fh the mem
orabe 9th OF July, one merits particular al
,ention in the sumptuous banquet given TO the
National Militia, in the Castle of San Fernan.
do.-After the banquet the immortal Riego
was conducted in triumph to his quarters by
The people"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-08-23
Letter from Me american Consul an Cadir

Letter from he american Consul an Cadix
CApIz, July Is, 1920.
This town has been for the last six days a
theatre OF gaie,y 4 rejoicing. On the 9th inst
an express arrived from Madrid, in 4s hours,
stating that the COrtez of the Spanish nation
had their first session on the 9th that they
had appointed Mr. EsPIcA, one of the most
enlightened and liberal deputies Of the for.
mer Cortes, President. Gen. QuiRooA had
been appointed Vice President. Immediate.
ly after the nomination Of the four Secretaries
a committee was appointed, Of "a members,
10 inform the King that the Cories was actu.
ally and legally constituted. A letter was
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
Chesterfield comfy .tnesr the Cnsi
no. Mine. \ Anil %
FHf"d6Ie Property fo1' Sac.

pursuance of an order Of the Superior ceurt Of
- Nha".eiy ioi the Richmond District and OF n de,-,
w t'us nom ihOinas Taylor and Lucy "a his Wiz al
ieooI" w hvhfico county court made 10 srcute liz
p'iheh' oil snm OF money to The execu,o, az rn, .
on ths Pr emfsss on 9TsSaa ~ scfL arr oCt6e ef
Ia"eS RIVER, IN The county 81 Henrco dstani sbo,,
seven ii'isS from the cij Of Rchno,I know by the
i i ot - hoI ma containing 200 acres more ct
i'ha Is wei "atefed near 800 Of itarr m wooc
c"hslueiahle par, ot ~ lch is well tmbered .Tbe
nHuiIHs ave new, az brick, and ia excelIeut order
me premises Will he shewn 10 any one wishing 10 g..
mem 10y Nr iailor, who has survey Of The properly
The Terms VIII he fourth part of the nuyrtase me-
hey IN cash, aud the residue on cr.di, of ,,,I"s
elgheen aud ~ months tle purchaser giving bond vim
approved security ana deed OF trust on r prom err
10 secure Tue payment Possession will be delivered
o" 'he isi DAY "f Oclohet next with The urivil.o.
TO The purchaser OF pntng ia crop OF wheat b,ftt
THAI time. WIN: F. wICrU,M ne'o'V
Aprii ~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
fol. NnIe

TfWWTItftt 7 Ut t)ufE.
THIS very desirable Estate offered for sale some
Z time ago, aud am induced believe that il was
pretty geHeTa opinion that not in earnest again
present IL To the attention Of those that to pur
chase, and assure the public my wish is TO sell.
THIS Tract CONTAINS about two thousand acres, and
IS one among the most desirable RappallaH
mock, commanding fun view OF The river. AS eN-
prc no one will pnfchase without first viewing it viii
oEy mention few Of its many
thuess Of situslOn fertility Of soil large story
brick house with all other necessary out beuses Mea
dow land enough 10 MAKE one hundred tens OF Hay
which can very easily he reclaimed. There is 4 very
good Meadow, already improved and good deal more
may he sewed this FALL with the privilege Of seeding
Wheat agrea variety Of choice Fruit, very fine spring
near the fiGnse also Ice House The and will be
shown by myself OF In my absence. by MY Lewis
when the teams will be made knows.
HAY pATTAILE.
hpfiI u. tI1..nI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
WILLIAM SliAPARD,
.SpI.img Goods an Cartersri{Le.

THE subscriber has just received and offers for sale
at the lowest cash prices, the following aIticles-
irish linens, lawns, cotton cambrics, plain aud figured
cotton shirtiugs, steam loom shiTngs do white de-
'nestic cloth. 6-g checks, Russia DIR Hing cotton,
mere cord and Cnlceht, new fashioned aud excellent
i9T pantai2ous seushaws, saTGenets, bOubazHes can
ton grapes as Owas ever TeiaIled la any market,
shaWs, caliCOes entire PATTERNS -inghaps large
supply Of white cotton cloth, boxes balls,
ranted 1" he OF superior quality, green noTece thread
edgug. silk lace, black inOlesAn Inserting trimmings,
cOmpiste sSTtment OF TIbbaudS, elegant bon
nets trnme lin the latest fashion, her with various
other articles in The dry good line mentioned
IN addition 70 Ge above the subscriber offers eqHail
low, excellent brown And loaf susa, Imperial tea,
Zee, n"iasses, Tur, whisky, Spanish folant Iudieo,
fnaauer and spices, Snihled bacon, put oI fanny
Hse, ~ crns excellent behring's aud JamiesoH's
cfacosia cFGt,teT powder, Lyemder's factory ais,
an assaftHeRt Of Duval x MKildoe's medicines an
excellent supPIy Of Shoes, consisting 1T grntlemehs
ladies and childIeus. Also parcel nice boots on
consignment. HENRY b. MONTAGUE.
April -. IIO,.6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
BY RITCHIE 4 GO0CH.l

k7The ENQUIRER is published twice week. gene
rally, aud three times week during the session OF the
State Legistdtnre-Price the same as heretofore Fue
Dollars per annu, payable in advance Notes of Char
tered speciepaying Banks, (ORiy) will be received in
payment The Editors will guarantee the safety OF
paid by tue writer's.
n No paper Will be discontinued but at the discre-
OF the Editors until all arrearagss have been paiS
up.
kTwhoever will guarantee the payment OF nine papers,
shall receive a tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Y One Sqxare-FirSt Insertion, IS ceNts-each
continuance, so cents.
- No advertisement Inserted until t has either
teen paid for aSSAes By person la thiS city
it's
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02

iNUSIEES' SALE.
ID virtue Of deed of trust executed the subscri
- beTs by James Burnett, dated the 18Th day Of No
vembeT, 1915 aud duly recorded In the county
Chesterfield tor the purpose Of securing The payment
OF certain sum OF money therein mentioned We viii
proceed TO sell for ready MONEY at thu said James Eur
ners house, on the Manchester turnpike road, about
seven miles from Manchester Thursday, the 4th
day ~ MAY merit, one tract or parcel of LAND,
tanning i've acres, being the same which the aid
Burnett now Teslaes.-Also, one negro ana
child and Wagon aud four horses aud gear for six
horses. On this land there buildings sufficient for
the accommodation Of a small family
THos; Vh6EN, Trustees.
April "a. 100, ids
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
SIR ALFRED


FS'H!S Superior MORSE will be found TIE present
Il season. part Of his time at the Falls Plasiaton
in Chesterfield county, and part at MIR. William ID
faylsr's, n Hanover cOnnty-tO wit He will remain
IN Chesterfield froni this inc, beng the commence
ment OF The season, until the 18th of April and in
Hanover from the 18th OF Aptii until The 18Th OF May
aud again Chesterfield from the 18th May TO the
18th Of June and in Hanover from that ,Ne until the
18th of July, when The season will expire.
SIR ALFRED is So well knswn for his beauty Of
form, his high hlood, and performances the iTrf
that 1t is thought unnecessary to the particulars
80 the pablo. His stock is inferior TO meme being
son of the celebrated imported horse SIR HARRY.
Ierms-S 20 per season. in cash and s 10 Tor nsur-
anCe. WlLLiAb HAXALL,
NJ. w. HANCOCK.
March ~, lO3..I2t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
Valuable PrOperty for lyofe.

FENE subscriber wishes TO dispose Of and will sell
A reasonable terms. the following valuable PROPER.
TI, VIZ Lot No ISO, situate on aud 9th streets
which he lately resided, Containing full bali acre.
The b0Ise Is convenient and rnony, aud the offices of
every Kind OF the hfs order, having been recently
paired, and completely enlarged rhe Well (Of never
falling ard excellent satsrD which has lately under.
g-ne thorough repair, has bees deepeHed and walled
With stone The garden IS spacious anGIhandsune
one This property IS we'll calculated for the comfOT-
table accommodation Of geuteel family, and its sua.
ton ur many accounts IS extremely desirable one,
being ie most elevated in that part Of the CITY, aud
fant from the Capitol only ahontI 400 yards.
Lot No. 551 at present IN the occupancy Of Hr. Sa.
musl e.. Swann.....rbe house is convenient aud
comfortable one and has attached At the usual Offices
which good repair, and situated AN agteea-
able and healthy nrighbothood.
Also 6it rect Of Ground being pat ofthe Lot known
hy Tie name at tie Governors Garden. This property
IS SO sell knewn. that any farther descriptions Of it
unnecessary. For terms, apply Bernard Pcyion or
preston Smitb. Esq who are dGly authorized 10 sell
aud convey and who viii afuiG every facility thOs
Who may desire 10 view tue property.
April Is. IiO..U PRESTON.
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she suhscfher lad his stable broken open a-t niot.
- ana taken thettfTon larg- GREY HORsE SAD
easily identified. Having llouehed Ia, horse IarI, -
ismhet rubbed about the mouIb aud sidrs bas ILL.,
sCl-Shes" an bs tore ieet, r9EI as his ane cut on
near ms ears hts ears have heen trimmed la;e,v ~ ~
"a" OF me inside, and upon examination Nv oren,rT
MS mouth II VIII be readily perceived that part -
quo " his teein IS broken of. The saddle is a yeIv
g'"u one lately put The old saddle cloit, :.
hanasome eau skn dressed with the hsir on H. The
p,"e - Only ioerable one, having been meuded q.
o"t e Wy iattiy, IT has caused The plate to grt de-
whoever will deliver The horse saddle ana
pLut 10 sor give Information they can be ro,sen
shall be literally rewarded by e'Se"'
c, wiLLihm Ranks.
Ii3..3t Mire. ! s,,.t "H'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
AZ EIlE,TING sAIE

,5'o Gentlemen Of The It,i aud breeders of Zine nor
n ses....OH FTiddy, *, 5fh 81 MGg, on the New
Market Race Gto,id, F,tsTsbaTE CN-i:. the spring
race week. win Ne sold AZ ptbiic aurtiOn "the b-n.ss
bader, @hhoHt rtserue the following Imported Eii-
sft'" Higa RTef 9.si IaH 6loOded RACERS, and
iit-ir product.
LvI No. I.-rns,er bay horse, with black legs,
ioaied 10 ls0s, goa by Orlando, "a $3.50 old Whisky
dar T.! Pegasus, % Highly nare sister to Es-
cape.
No IA bay mare, twelve years old. rot by Popin.
jay. out of BOurbsns dam, by Pteciptate.
No IA nay mare. eight years old. got by Chance.
O. Of Lurchei) h.t dam Je,niins ny Phenomenon
she Is own sister to Grtnakn, who was, in 1914, sold
10 'he tmpcfoT OF Austria for 1890 guineas.
No 4'-PhiadelpA.a. q daik bay mare, foaied in
1905, GOT ny Washp .ton, Of Miss Totteridge, 10y
Duhgannon. Washington was got by Sir Peter. This
mare is nearly Ii hands high.
No. s. cbesdnt mare, foaled III 1894. got by
lamitoniar, out Of Golden Locks, the daui Of the
famous horse SOOthsayer.
No Ga chesnut mare foaled in 1892 got by
Alexander The Great, dam by Duzzad GU, OF Rose, by
Sweet BTier, and is sister t. the celebrated horse
Mactdnn'an. This mare is nearly 10 hands hisu
IA ehesnnt colt Two Years old, by Blusitr, out
No. s-A bay colt, Two years old, by Buster, Of
Lot No.3.
No. "a black colt, oneyear old. by merIyfeld.
Of Lot No. 4.
No, lo.-A bay Fmy, one year old, by merryaeld,
Noii.-A hay FLY, one year old. by Meu,deIa,
No. ia Chesnut Fiily one year old by Merri.
field. out Of Lee Nos
No. ia brown filly, fue year old, by MerryGeld,
ont Of Sha- mare, bred IN Virginia.
MeriJheid Is decd. He Gas remarkably hand some
morse, OF DARK brown cOiSS he WAS got by Cock
Fiehier OUT Star mare was Of the best four
haite horses IN Great Britain with success and
ottner than any other horse in has day Cock Fighter
was got bp overon who was got by King Fergus Star
was got by High FLYER.
Extended pedigrees Of al, and performances on the
tHrr ~ s.,a as have RIM, will be exhibited at the
time of sale which will commence ,-cc3,eIy nj half
past O'Clock, en the following trrirs, viz
Twelve months credit will he a,iowed, purchasers
giving bond with approved secuity to rear imerest
from date hut the interest To be RENTED il the
principal is punctualiy paid-snd those who chuse TO
pay cash, will he allowed The liberal discount ten
per cent.
such another chance may never happen again in
tbs country for gentlemen to lay the foundation for
superior breed ~ race horses.
WILLIAM & HENRY HAXALL.
April}II los ids
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FittV Uoiiars Rewa,.oI.

TytV UOff0rS ReW0IU.
ID ANAWhI from the subscriber on the Alb Of Aprii.
10 ~ ~ iis county OF Aibeldarlr iaiv5
JOttN put SOnSues Calts himself john Si3Tkesbe
black fellow, about - 80 years % feet OF
10 inches high, remarkable account OF having large
white teeth. lie was purchased oi Dir. Hooes, living
near Hooe's FeTryin King George county. where
pect lie is lurking. will give the above reward,
together with all reasonable sNpeuces, any person
who will deliver him to me my farm IN the above
mentioned county near Scottsyille, him ia
any jail SO get MIN again.
ROBERT LEWIS.
Apr IA. IOp.wl6g
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
April 81.
TRUST SALE

nN UedHeSddy. tie IOfh MAY, at ~ O'Clock pre-
~ CiseN, on the premises, will he sold AZ PUBLIC
AUCTION to the highest bidder, fhSf ddUaHfGg
situated amt UdkHdbie grick House and cor1mOdioHs
Lot on FUNK streft, formerly occupied by a. & X.
81 Cunningham. aud belonging to Leslie & Nc.
lndoe, and by them conveyed ny deed to trustees for
benefit OF those therein named. TeTins-G, ~ aud is
months. Negotiable notes With deed Of uust aud
approved endOTsers on the hrst Hote.
By OrdcT O6fhe Trustees
W. * n. HAXALL, " 81.
petersburg April ". los. ids
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
ETeyh aud DcSir0bIe GOOfIy

WE are receiving rom New Yofk a choice as
soriment cemptIsin great variety Of scasGpah.
DE1 GOOUS, which, being bought "A vers low pr.
ces, viii he sold an me most Te0sOuab1e fPy5yS,We
invite country merchants generally To call aud examine
for themselves Persons wishing to purchase Al retail
are invited 20 call and assured hey will find t,y
Fhfap GOOdS. lLEnlNG JANIS * co.
hWUP7 llf..Gt Market Prdgp.
4 IL person. SAVING ciaiits ararnsi EOS DFENS
n rADr, sec. are requested to make them snotn
aDhNtEL CALL. EX'er
Feb. 2 s5..f = ~ iOseph DaTus'aff dec.
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agricultural society Of VrgiHia.
A STATED meeting will he bsld al the Union Hote
n In this city, on the bird Monday in Nav next al
i0@ciock A.N. John ADAMS, Src'y.
Apfl2I. eyi..Wtdm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-05-02
March 3



Warren manufacturing CompanyS Store,
No. 3, Hummer StrCet, HGhimoye
NOTICE 70 DEBTORS.-1he WARREN MANrFAc
y TURING CouPASY are extremely anXtOus 10 draw
their bhsfHr3s to heTCioTe notice IS hereby
gwen dli persons indebted to them that uness their
accounts paid, or the payment secured to the 81.
usacun 0f The President on ~ before the arst day
OF June next suits will We commenced immediately
thereafter. By Ordcr.
ROBERr WATSON, President.
Ballwore April 2. IO7..t6t
NTuiiCb b. hereby gwen the debtors aud credit.
ofs ofHeron .Sinton& Co. and G. f. MacmuTdo that
by virtue # deeds of trust and powers 81 attorney
iuev"cahle, eXecuted BY them respectively. we shall
proce~d eithsr ~ person by attorney, to wind w
The aadrs Of bc said two concerns, without delay.
FATRtCk GIBSON,
Jap.1 7i..n JOHN & BLAIR
z ~ pursuance Of 4 Decd ~ uust executed to US By
George AdcOck, ST. Of buckingham county. bearing
date The i0I day Of Jane 1919 and duly recorded ~
said counts cont COZ the purpose NJ securing debt
tge 20 Draut aud Pare, shall sell 10 the highest
nidder, iur cash az neselys Tavern, 100 The town Of
Caifa. OU me l5h dGg 81 MAY aert, SO much Of the
tract ~ land whcreOu the said George hfcOck ST. now
resides containing 233 more less ~ will be
uhcicni pay the rsi instslmeni Of The debt afoTe
aid and The attending The execution ~ tie trus
Should be day appointed for the sale prove bad b. viii
iake place The drst far dsy. sam. SHkPHARD,
BIN. BROWN.
cara, agrn ~ los it's
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Notice 10 N0sOns " fridge Buiidcrs.
ESRoPoSALS will lie received tHL the an OF .y,fDe
\ nert, by the subscribers, FOR me gNkcTtok,
OF TOLL BRIDGE across James Tver at this place.
ne river is 1913 yards wide at the contemplated size
the brtdge-the average depth thereof common low
wafer III summer two feet nine inches the bctto i-
rook entirely across. There several quatriss uf
rock of good quality, than yards distant
from the site he waters edge aud the wooden mate
rails can be conveniently obtained by water fTsn the
neighboIhood, either above or below. The bridge is
TO rest OH piers 10 feet apart each pier lie
vide at the bottom and i.e The - feet hiph
and 25 feet lopg. nf solid OF the most sub.
santia kind, and the top viii he required timber Of
suitable size and strength with substantial
plank one fourth of the cost Of the bridge will he
paid when the work commences foutth when half
hnlshed aud the balance the CompetiOn Of The
woik... Bond with approved security will lie rrGuired
from The undertaken before any money is advanced
The above is the general plan bridge cunie NJ
plated by the board a. managers suhjtc to be
altered upon the suggestion Of one more approved
Communications may he made ny any person dispospd
To undertake this work, To the undersigned agents OF
the bridge Company, at Gainesville, Virginia.
SAMUEL WILSON,
=. II. DEANE,
JOHN G. DANIEL.
March "a. iO3.taj
n The Editors OF The National Intelligencer will
please insert The above twice week til the June
aud forward their account To this Office for payment