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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-26
JOHN CREIGHTON

6 C0NTlN UES TO manufacture, and has on
" hand general assortment of cut and
wrought nails articles in the blacksmith
line Of different descriptions. Also, con-
segment OF cut tacks and sprigs, from one
ofthe most extensive manufactures to the
Estward: hoop iron, suitable for mill stone
makers. The above articles will be sold low
iOreash. ORION a short credit to punciual Gus.
toner's, at the Mandatory, on Royal, street
nearly opposite the Gazette OAce.
July &c WIN
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-26
MARYLAND Tobacco.

TIME subscribers are wanting some MA
4 RYLAND TOBACCO, for which cash
W be given. A. c. CAZENOVE s. Co.
july "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-26
dissolution of Copartnership.

yJ,tIE copaItnership Of John Creighton
| and William Gillian, heretofore carried
80 under The firm oil John Creighton & Co.
Va, dissolved ON the first of September last.
aIl,hose indebted to or having claims against
me same, are requested 10 call on John
Creighton, who alone, is auth orised to close
he business OF the concern.
JOHN CREIGHTON.
WILLIAM GILLIAN.
mly 96 wtmSw
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
SPRING GOODS.

n .\eu .uPpy 81 0sdSoneIbte Dry
GOODS.
Are just received fom the Nrw.Yok Auc.
tions, x Offered Tor sale, Ito Cash on,y) BY
ROBERT p. LEE,
No. ia, IhonIes.sr
(Where fhr Pubic are respectfully ,npitsd 20
call and eraminr for shemsetves,)
They consis, oil TIC to.'eying articles, with q
va'ie;y Of Others DOT nentioneds
T. XTRN superGne blue and black
IL BRoADCLOrHsl
Common ditto, from Is to dollars.
Real double mild black and blue CAAIHrRss
Common ditto, variety Of colours, from 4s6 TO
i2s
Black. white. olive, light, blue drab and crimson
Grapes, for Sli piece.
Blue. blAcx, brown, olive, orange. crimson and
scarlet Bomba zetts
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

In this town. by the Rev Mr. Elton, Mr BENJA.
ars OLpsEpoE, native OF Denmark. to Nsiss
MARY Goaros. daughter Of Mr. Uriah Gorton, Of
On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Elton,
Mr.. JoHSB B LAsoLRy to Miss MARTHA Z. Town.
SEND both ot thls town.
Al Brisoi. on ihe 23d u't. by the Rev Mr. White,
MIR. WILLIAn G. FIELD. formerly o: Boston, to
Miss ELIZA q NoRRrs, o' the former place
DIED,
In this town, on Friday last, RAcaEL LAwroN.
youngest child OF Mr. Benjamin. Lawton, in the ith
year of her age
At JHiddesosn, drowned, on Tuesday, 23d inst.
GNU. s'n ,i Caps Philip peckham in the 9th
year of hi age
AT Po" .Mchhmack,auc. (.iz'ehigan Isritory,>
Capt JcsgPa GLgAsoN, agelS2, OF the |, army,
formerly Of Bosf0n lie was a gallant and highly
esiimsbie officer
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
SHIPPING LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT.
EN-TERED.


Sloops Packet, Delano, New5ein,N N & Roebuck,
Crandai, Boston; sally, ilisms. Rio de Ia Hacha
scbr. Merino, Calvert, Naw-Yo,k. ship William.
Carter, Liverpool
CLEARED.
sloop Packet, Deiano. New .Bedford; schr Ken.
nebeck Trader. Gale, Wilmington, e
Saturday. Mug 27-Arrived ship william. Car
ter 81 days from Lives pool, with cargo consisting
Of 10000 bushels salt, crates, Goals, &c. Left,
April I9, ship William T. Henry, swinbuInc, OF
Newport, for Bsliimore. in 2 days. Sailed i" co.
with ship hary.Almy. Burroughs Of Providence,
for.Stockboim. Lat. IS, Ion IS spoke ship Henry
Clay, Games. & Jays from Plymouth, bound 10 Nor.
folk, lat a.. 30. Ion. 43. spoke brig Richmond.
Adams, Of Portland, bound for Richmond. 30 days
out parted with her May l9, in lat. Al, lon 81.
At London. April 30. ship Alliance, Rider, Of
this port, for Russia. uncertain hen TO sail.
Brig Amstel, seabury, of Tivertor, ~ days fro m
Philadelphia tor Teneriffe, was spoken May iith,
lat 38, long. a.
Brig Nereu., Easton, cf this port, was At Mar.
settles, March 9th. to sail for home in or 10
days.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

Il was to guard against fire in the Thea
tre, and who had taken the usual precau-
tlons. The building was not insured.
The wardrobes, scenery, furniture. &c.
said to have been worth from so to
10000 dollars, belonging to the Mana
gers, were insured at only about quar-
ter of their value. Several hremen were
injured, but no extensive damage was
done The Theatre will be immediate
ly rebuilt.-l his is the fourth Theatre
which has been burnt in North America
within year.
Several attempts have been made to
fire the city OF New Orleans. The Of
fec of w. Ellery, Esq. was partly con-
summed OH the night of the 2lst. ult.
AT la.t date, sentry watch was organi.
zlng b, the cIuzens individuals were TO
take stations al the corners of the several
streets, the better to protect the city.
--o:xxo:-
The Washington City Gazette informs
that Com. Charles Stewart, of Pennsyl-
vania, recently returned from the COM
nand of the Mediterranean squadron, in
the Frallklin "a, has been appointed by
President with the consent oil the Senate,
member of the Board of Navy Com
missioners. vice Gem. Stephen Decatur,
deceased >ia.ry, $500 per annum.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31


LAS received new assortment of
i i Dry GOODS. and Offers them Coz sale, for
Cash-.9nony hew are s-
Btoadcts'hs IA Csssireies, Sattinets
red. white. yellow and black PIannells, black and
eolour'd Bombasetts, black Bombszios. Canton and
Italian Grapes, black Levsntihe. svDchaws & ssrce
nets. sik vestngs, black tsbby Velvet. sik Vel.
vets. linen Csmbric, Marseiiles vesJilg, white and
co'oor'd, blse snd yellow Nsnkns, and Ga white
Csrnbrics. yscoDett and null fnuli MusIins - &
64 book md Icno do. Dmities and Cambria Dimi.
ties Irish Linens. steam Ioom-shirtiog cottons,
cslicoes, black add coiourd Csmbres, black and
fancy six Handkerchief, Carlisle Ginghssns Furni-
ture Cslicoes. b'ac. buff aud pink 6inghsms, Rus
STA Uspers, Crash, 8-4 olain vhne six .lrsws, do
brown COTTON. with six borders. 80 Grape ohawIs.
ladies' be aver. hid and sik Gloves. gensiemens bea
do ladies' cotton AID wors,ed Bose. gentemen's
do susprndcrs, pound, paper aud box pins. super
Tor siversyed Needles. sewing silks and Twis,,
Italian Brsids, Boot Cords. Tspss and B1bbns
Cotton Floss. 3 4 S, g. 2 and 8 threaded. do in
balls, Inserting Thinning Cotton Balls. Patent
Thread, variety OF Lostring and satin Ribbons.
Gsrniture and velvet 10 black and white wound
wise, cotton ferre,s. gilt coat and vest Bottoms.
chars. do silk do cotton UMBRELLA bonnett paper,
Miilinet, &c &c.
yfis. - Aapt.,Isn s re .Ciughsms. Che x
and brown shirtings and shce,ings. Tickings. so,.
ton threads. &c with many o.her xr,:eies no, nen-
tioocd.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
SALr-af Hurtion.
TOMORROW, ali o'clock,

TOMORROW, a, II o'clock, A. NJ.
XNILL be sold at Auction. at the Auction. n oon
w of Christopher Rhodes. in lots to sccommo.
date purchasers, $500 bushels Of Liverpool Salt,
part Of the cargo Of the ship William. The Salt
to be delivered along side of said ship lying
the Long wharf
Eewport. Nav a. 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
MASONIC.

On "Wednesday last. the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of thi, State met in Paw
tucket. Dr the purpose of installing the
Officers and Members of the Pawfueket
Royal orch Chapter. The different or
ders of Masons present moved in process
sion from their Hall, at about IL O'Clock,
and proceeded to the Church, where SER
vice was opened by appropriate music !;
service at the altar was performed by the
Rev. Mr. Blake, after which, learned,
appropriate and truly masonic discourse
was delivered by the Rev. and Excellent
Compaaion, Barnabas Bates, Grand
Chaplain Of the State. The Grand
High Priest then proceeded and installed
the officers and members of the Paw
tucker Royal irch Chabter, and they
were proclaimed, by the Grand Marshal,
regularly constituted Chapter, in the
presence ofa numerous audience. They
then proceeded to the Hotel OF Col. Mel.
son, where they partook of sumPtuous
dinner, and returned to their Hall, where
they closed the important services of the
day, from which they took leave of each
ether in harmony and brotherly love.
The occasion was Interesting, and that
order prevailed throughout, which IS the
conspicuous characteristic OF Masonry,
and rejected great honor onthe fraternity.
Prov. .fn.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

On Thursday morning last, between
] and 9 O'Clock, the New. York Theatre.
the mos, spacious and costly IN The Tn.
ion, took FIRE and was consumed, with
the exception of the ouicr walls. The
FIRE originated near the ridge Of the ROOF.
and is supposed TO have been accidental
Mr.. Noah's new play bad been exhibited
the evening previous, and the audiencs
had retired about an hour, when The fire
was discovered by the person whose duty
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
HATS AND SCHOOL BOOKS.
TEN boxes Mems, You,hs and Chill.
i dren's HATS, Aandsoms and cheap. just re
ceivcd from New.York and for at
G.. WANTON's Book & Hat Store.

among ihem are -
J. wfLLsoH's celebrated imitation beavers and
Mems white and black Hats, with wide brims, At
the low price of 8 3 each.
Tweedy d Benedict irnifdfion beavers-h-st
quality meas re- super6ns ditto.
White Brothers b Co imitation besv, s-Ws'er
proof ditto SIDE entirely of Fur. light and hand
como Also best No I, Hats.
ChiIdrsn's white and black Beaver, and red Mo-
rocco Hats.
For sale az abovc,
80 Resms writing paper, Cap No. I, & 3. At one
domsr per Resm less than the usual price
Letter paper and stationary. Of every description
School Books of every kind in ust-ss tden's
and webber's ist. Cd Sd vols --Cunmings.
Morse and Godsmih's Biographies -Ariihmetics
-Grsmmars, Dictionaries, re,tsmen,s. &c Sea
mems aud BlsD< Books
Paber H1ngings and Bordgs, =
For Rooms and window Curtsins, selling on at
very reduced prices
p lIJ Those persons who are indebtedto @ WAs-
ros, and the more especially hose whose hcccus;s
have been of long standing a'e earnestly sequested
- cali snd max payment, az otherSise tae.r Ac
counts wilt De pa, 10 SUI in the course Of ~ dps
Newport, May ~, 1870.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
BUFFALO, IN. X. MAY |

- BUFFALO, m, r. NAY To-
Lieut.. Evans, with about 200 troops
belonging to the Sd U. S. Infantry, arii-
we'd at Black Rock, via Sacket's Harbor
end Niagara, on Sunday evening, and
left there Yesterday morning in the Steam
boat for Detroit. Their ultimate destin-
alton IS Green Bay
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
BLACK PRIZES.

Arrived at New York, sch. PIafts-
burg, Lieut.. Stringham, prizemaster !;
and the piIot-boat sch. Science, SANDER
son, both captured on the Coast Of At
Tica by the u. s. ship Cyanc, Capt.
Trcnchard. The schrs. Endymlon and
EsperxDza, also prizes to the above ship,
sailed in company, and were hourly ex-
pected.
When Lieut.. Stringham left the Cyane
we are happy to learn, her officers and
crew were all well.-Bos. Caz.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
NATIONAL eLOAW.

The Secretary Of the Treasury has an.
nounced, that proposals will be received
at the Treasury, at any time previous 10
the 22d oil June next, for loan to the
governnen, of t1uo millions OF dollars.
The proposals must state the amount
to be loaEed; the rate, not below par at
which stock bearing interest at the rate
Of six per cent. per ahnum, payable quar-
ter yearly, and rrdeemable at the wi;l of
the government. will be received the
ins;alments by which the payment will
be made; and the place where the mon
ey will be paid; but in all cases it must
be paid into the Bank of the United
States or its officers"
Capt. Center, 46 days from Isle of
May, was informed by the Captain Of
the British frigate 'Myrmidon, that the
ship EtIzABErH, which carried out the
people OF color from N. York, had touch
ed at Sierra Leone. and proceeded to her
destination, previous to the arrival of the
Cyane.
The brig james Coulter, at Philadel-
phia. 8 days from Havana, reports the
arrival at the latter place of the steamship
RoBEKr FULroN, Capt. Inott, in Z
days from n. York. The u. 3. ship
JoHs ADAMS, and u. S. schr. Now
SUCH, had also arrived from st. Tho-n.s:
and thu Enierprize, lieut.. Kcarney, re-
Mainsd there.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
To BIZ. SOLD-ot Public AUCTION.

TO BIZ SOLD-df PublIc HucfiOn.
4 tho Store Of the late GILssRr CHASE, on
~ TUESDAY, the Goth Of June next. at 10
O'Clock, A NJ. uni. previously disposed Of at pri.
yste SALE about i2 Of Swedes and Russia Iron,
assorted some Steel and variety Of other articles.
the wharf and stores to be leased previous 70 the
sale. Conditions made known at the time and
place. WILLIAM LOWE, .7ucf'r.
Newport MaV al 1870
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
NEW GOODS.
1nSi ooenld 9 eases OI cIePnnf

1na ooened 9 Cases Of eiepdnf
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
Real Good Bargains, as ever was offered
la this town, parchsse' With Cssh in Bos-
ton, f,om the latest impcr,a'ions IN no
London packet, Minerva, Ms'ca'v. T'i,oo
aud Fslcon.-reey sre aow offs'ed Tor
sale Al the Oia Cheap stand, corner OF
Church end Thsmcs-street, By
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
THE FLORID

A Charleston paper, of the l7th inst.
has the following article -
A letter from St. Augustine, dated 9th
inst. says -" We have an arrival here
from the. Havana, bringing reinforce
ment for this garrison, Of 1000 men,
Catalonians.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

. A
Real meriao lIandker.
chiefs, with elegant
borders
"a plain While silk
ohawis
A.. S.A snd Ga plain
cold ditto
Imitation metino & Wa.
terloo ditto
81 cream color'd cotton
dI(to~
Fine undress'd bIoe
Prie,s, Tor % cos,ls
= per ysrA Z
Power loom Shirtings,
from is6 10 2s6 per
yard
Blue end yellow Nan.
kins
Black ,abby Velvet
hitc q pink sarsnetts
Green LutstIiugs from
As6 to o.
Best black and white
Satin
White Levantine
Silk veivets
Linen Csmbrics
Long Lawns
B,ao k Bombazins
Very Hne white Mar
seiIles vesting
White and color'd CON-
mon ditto
Back Fiorentines
Dimiiy and white Jeans
ladies beaver, Kid and
silk gloves
Gen lemen's real wood.
stock and silk ditto
Ladies black worsted
Hose, from 2s6 10 6sS
q pair
Cotton ditto from Gag 10
$50
CentIemen's white and
color'd Hose
White and eolor'd half
Hose
Pink Ginghams
Dark English ginghstns
for 10 cents
II - LIE kesns ronss
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

har'ne Insurance LomDulr
~ OTt, r. --'rhe stockholders oi ,he MAJ ine ina
~ saranee Company are hereby ihen 0 t,cnd
Their Aanua Meeting OF IN. 6rs' Mond.y IA june
neat, M II o'clock, A N. Al thep ofii,e iol ,he
choice 0f nine Dire.,ors for he ensu,ng Scar md
20 ttansact such other business ~ may ,,n como
before them b. pIEW. n Scsrr,arv.
Newport, May -. 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

oO,
/ A and 6-4 book Mus
| Inns
! Plain and 6gur'd Lenoes
Black and white Italian
] Grapes
, A. and 64 white cotton
Cambr,cs, from 20 cts
!, 10 S.
Plain and Rsur'd jsconel
! Mus,ins
Null null do. from -
to 6s
/ Black and color'd Lus.
.trirgs
! Flag 4 bandanno Hand.
kerchicfs
Black silk ditto. from "a
10 40
Fancy siik ditto
White cotton ditto, fne
for 20 cents
Cotton table cloths, from
4s6to l2s
| "a Il D 4 Linen Damask
Russia and English dia.
pers
Irish Linens, from 1s6
TO 6s
White and brown Rus.
| sia shee,ings
Brown Linens
Duck, sc.
English and American
! Chex
American stripes and
| ginghsms for 10
Silk and metal buttons
Dtst black and coior'd
!! Italian sewing silk
Patent thread by the
| pound
webb's patent suspen.
| ders
J Wildbores for 10 ger
| yard
Cotton floss
Italian braidS
20 and 20 inch cotton
! Umbrellas. first duality
Very handsome parasoIs
for l5s.
an,ly on hand. white. blue
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

Il p LEE keeps constantly on hand, white, bite
mix'd and lead colour'd Knt,ing Cotton, Of the
hrst quality. 2 and 3 threaded.
Nexnort April 26. 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

They. invite their Old customers and the puoic 20
call and examine the Goods for themselves
where they nov purchase more
Goods for 8 1, than they
could for 2 or 3, lit
Gle tine past
NANroN GRAPES .or l and l2 dol.
~ lars per piece Nark,n plain md hyurd EN-.
boss'd for only Ss 80 the Gown p.r.In India
Csicoes for only 50 cems p.r pece eE and a
imi alton shawis Tor ony 40 and g. SO btxek
fisnnr for Shsw.s and scarfs bllfc anu add y,l-
low Nankins. black Lustray for $50 per .rd
good and elegant chsngcable Lustrings. iar only -
per yard, superb 8 Ct ape shswis, che.po. han
ever shite Cotton s,ockings from ls6 to Is per
pair Iadia Chcx good for only 9 per yard. a. In
dia Cotton forts black, scarlet, Aag and bans Anno
Hsndker erchiefs, plaid LusirinEs, Ladies aud Gen.
ticmen's silk Hose white cotton Ahawls, with mer-
ino borders. for $50, elegant boxes of Pins, with
looking glasses, for only O. each black, lead drsb
and fAwn color'd Waterloo Cassj sjm~ve Shaw "a
plain superb ga ditto plain ndd,ss with cLints
borders Sattinetts for 40 per yard. lsce 6sur'd
leno and green fancy pocket hook Mhsiins ludia
limitations do do. striped Jeans for Ch,idie
clothes, black Csmhrics, leo 20 SO, white ditto.
from ESQ to $50 90 wide cheap! W sting white
aud colored Marse,llcs, kid leather b six Gloves {,
American Diaper for only D. per y.d, English
birds eye linen Diaper black. brown aud olive
bombazetts &c
few elsssnt Straw Boonsts. Of the newest pat.
terms
Day & Martins Real Japan Backing.
Newport Ma, "a 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

S1RAn Bl}NNt. IS.
X liz beth TOWNSEND. has JUS received
- 500 now oaeres tos safe an elegan, assortment
ol straw BonReis. Al No i<2. Thames and My
stiss,. Also silk. CHIP. and willow Bonne,s oi ,he
newest fashion
Parasols and Umbrellas covered at tho
above store Newport MAY ~ 1920
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31

NEW GOODS.
LATHAM THURSTON,
No. les. 7hames.sfreef.
LAS Just received from New York,
i i an Assortment Of New Goods. which will be
so'd (for Cash) as cheap 90 at any store in Metz.
port May 81. 1870
FLOUR, &c.
lust landed from sloOp Brothers, and for sale
y ON Gardnet's.wharf
So SO 's's ss ,sps'ans sas ; Alexandra. FLOUR.
Apply 10 d LYON
Who has for safe, q sloop about Is tons burthen.
500 fish barrels
Newport. May ST. 1920
DAVID KODMAN,
40 lS6 Thames street
(.Vsorty opposite the Sssn u the Golden Eagle
- EsPEcTsULLY informs The public,
i y ths; he has receatly made conside rahle sd.
diiions TO his Stock Of
BOOTS & SHOES.
which renders his Assortment very general MANY
Of which OF his own manu- bEacturs, and the 9th
ers carefully selected For retailing. which he in.
tends setting as low as at any Store IN town. Of equal
quality Among which are, one case Of Gre M~roc.
CO slippers snd laces At 80 pair stout ditto for
common wesr, at $50, quantity Of shoes . little
solid, q, 50 cents. and small shoes at Is cents -
.fiso, black morocco and binding Skins, silk and
cord, ferret and French braid boo, webbing
shoe thread. &c &c
Boots and shoes manufactured as usual. of good
stock, and substantial work nsnshp
Newport, Sd of 5th mo 800
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-05-31
JOIN Dllt.,

LAS received new assortment q
l. i DRY GOODS. and offers them Coz sale. 70
The Portland gazette., 1820-02-29
Ls3A GAZETI IE LIN
Sssagas. SHIPPING LIST. .zsla.-.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
ARRIyALs. M

RtISALS.
Iuesday, feb o. ar. sobr May Ann. Prcntiss
Cape H-ory, (Hayii,) with cargo nlolssses and
cotiee--sehl. Mary Am, Prince. Boston.
Wednesdoy--sehr. A,e,a-, Loring, Bos,on-brie
Hird, Prince. Havana, vim Edgatown. with cargo
mois,'e---btig Mechanic, Knight. do. via do. with
do.
Thursday. schr Daniel and Ignalius, Abbot,
Irerchman's BAY. fer Boston.
Friday-brig William, Norris. Havsna, with
cargo molasses,-f, Capand Cobb.
Sdturddy--sl. Hsie. row st John.
CLFARAsCas.
rosEIGS-Wedhesiay. Fec. 25-CI. brig Hero
Robn.on for " .t-,udies
TWsdag-'chr. Infant, Anderson 81. John.
Saturdag--tris Argo kiilcran, for ilavana--sl
Ra agsr Smith, 81. 'ohn.
coAsrwisr-u Monday Ftt. ef-Cl. ship yigi.
liant, Camme.t, fr savannah.
Tmsdag-si. GaIen, Pendetop. for Bostan.
Wednesdcy--.chr. Olive, Prince, for Phiisdel
phia.
Friday-irg Collector, Tiicomb for Aexsn.
dfia,
Saturaay--sctr. RarxiIlai. Pote, fcr Alexandria
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
British bxie Charlotte Ann, Frink, from New.
port, for SDesse Island, was at anchor near Jew.
rs Island, off this port on Thursday last.
The Portland gazette., 1820-02-29

NOTICE i' hereby given, that further tive Of
three moushs, from the second Wednesdsy II
February instant s allowed the creditors TO The
estate of PAUL STEVENS, late If NV Glouee..
ter, deceased TO exhibit their claims se ains .aid
estate-And sha, the 'uhscsber. will ateod TO thar
duty, on the fourth Monday of March ,he ,hirds
Monday in April, and fret Monday in May uen,,
~ the Office of Samuel Fesserden Esq. in New.
Gloucester, from ten til five O'Clock ON each of
said days
ISAAC GROSS. ''~""'enHi.
New. w.Cloueesisr, Feb. -, 1890.
The Portland gazette., 1820-02-29
ADVERTISEMENT.

In presenting 10 the public an account Il the
proceedings OF the Convention, which framed the
Constitution for the New State, regard has been
bad, only to the grst fration Of liberal curl.
.itv, but TO tbs preservation of an authentic rec
ard for future tunes The assembling Of that veo-
rable body. was the most interesting event in our
history. The object Of tteir meeting the most
important, that csn be undertaken. by men who en-
Joy the ines,imabe blessing Of sei-governnent.
They were to lay the foundations OF the State
aud th" result Of their labours TO be an -Act,
which, II acceptable to the people, was 10 endure.
and 10 Influence their happiness, for ages. The
elaboration. Of such an Assembly, though happily
for Americans not novel spectacle, yet must be
s1ewed with the deepest interest. especially by
those for whom they were acting That interest
y bv no means impaired by the candor, magnanim-
fly, and good feelings which characterized their
proceedings. they are suspicious Il that ingenu-
nus and enlightened spirit. which IL rs srden'ly
60 be desired. may distinguish the organizing and
administering of th. new government.
II Is surely desirable. that some memorial shonld
exist, besides the constitution iself, of the mi ans
ny which so many opposite opinions we're recoDcil-
ed, and the Efforts by which that importsp, instru-
ment was ms,ured. Il is easy TO conceive, what
instruction would be derived, from faithful h,sc-
~ of the proceedings Of that august assembly
thich framed the sii,uton Of the United States.
Aud although mos' Of the fund mental principles
Of a free government ave now too we'll understood
and settled in this country TO have undergone much
debate ~ the late Convention, yet the variations
from the established forms 20 which wa bad been
accustomed, and the new provisions, were nbly dis-
c's~d. and their policy illustrated !; and TO these
nages will those recur he desirous of Learning
the reasons Of their adoption.
The proceedings have been mostly taken from. OF
compared with the Journal Of he Conv sntion. and
the Debates from mimi - taken 1t tie delivery.
and In many instances revised by the speakers. No
care or pains have been spared. 10 render the work
perfectly correct; and 10 make il raiuat!e man.
uaifor tuery eitissn ef Maine.
II was thought best not 10 encr mber the book
with the hrst draft Of the Constitution reported,
nor the verbal alterations which IL underwent ;
snch important amendments ~ were adopted, or
were proposed and d'scussed, are duly noticed.
The accompanying documents will not be
tbonght TO detrsct from the value OF the publication
Portland, FEB. %.