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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11
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FOR THE GAZETTE.
Plan ad0ice to 1owns and High7uay Sur

Plan ad9ice to Topns and High7Uay Sur
Deyors.
Generally speaking, one half the money an
nually expended in repairing hig hways, is no
better than thrown away, so injudciously is the
labour done. If a few simple rules were OBJ
served all concerned would be great gamers.
]. A road should always be made highest in
the middle and gradually sloping each way :
and at least twenty feet wide. In this way the
water will run off into the side passages or gut
! tiers, and the road will seldom be quilted.
z When surveyor is going to repair a road
and give it the proper width and form, the first
thing to be done is to plough up the travelled
part of the road and the land on each side ten
or twelve feet in width, and then with scraper
drawn by pair of oxen, draw the earth from
the sides towards the middle of the road, taking
out all the rocks as he proceeds.
3. When this is done, level the earth with
harrow, or shovels, leaving no hillocks, and then
rake off all the small stones with an iron-toothed
rake
4. The advantage Of ploughing up the road, as
well as the ground on each side is that it makes
all the earth equally soft and light, and the
ground will all settle equally, and become smooth
and hard.
5. Never attempt TO cover up rocks or stumps:
remove the rocks and cut the stumps down level
with the ground, and then make the road.
6. If road is to be made over low or swampy
ground, poles may be laid at the bottom but
they must be well covered with earth. and then
the road must be made GROWING as before OBJ
served, with ditch on each side.
Z. When road is made on the side Off hill.
il must be made as GROWING as any other and
good ditch or passage left on the upper side
for the water else the road VIII be washed away.
8. It will do but little good TO dig out small
stones, if the road be left fiat wheels will soon
cut down and strike others.
9. Every fast stone in the wheel track will
occasion hole or low place BY the side of it
produced in wet weather, BY the wheel in de-
scending from the stone this will soon become
4 mud-hole.
10. Ifwhec Is have made deep ruts, it is not
enough to fill them with small stones, or sods. or
dirt The road must be made more GROWING
and so high in the middle that the water viii
readily pass off. We do not see ruts in roads
which are not muddy.
IL When it can Be done, all roads should be
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11
1884 6gl IO7 16.

ItOT OIL lU1 4b4
1t appears from this table, that more than
one hira Of all The Congregations connected
with The Presbyterian Church, in this country.
are destitute OF preaching for there are 1884
Congregations, and 464 vacant.
It appears also, by comparing this table,
with the tabular view of the Colleges, exhibit.
ed in late paper, that ii all the professors Of
religion, in ten of tire principal colleges, in
this country, should in four years enter the
ministry, it would take tie whole number
Saving So to supply the vacant congrega-
tons, in the Presbyterian Church. But they
will not enter tie ministry, till three years af-
Ter they leave college, because this is the
length Of time required. 10 the Theological
SeminaTies, AID because the time has at
length arrived, when public opinion requires.
that Minister should spend as much time,
at least. after he leaves college, in studying
his profession, as lawyer. 50 that it will Be
seven years, before ten colleges, which are
The great source of supply. VII furnish min
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11
NOTICE to INNHOL :

NOTICE TO INNHOL,c ppr,,r,
~ common VlCTUAf linz q
hereby given, that the SeNu !" .ni1 ."Mh' IS
sion at their Office in the bteh WI Ne ~ ses-
PORTLAND, or Tuesday the = .ne pANh OF
-. l;csrses agreeably the purpose of
o,;t1sd can act for thate law Of this
holders, Retailers and commotal'1mh q nm
BY order Of The Seleetmen. .ud'ers'
ISAAC ADAM.
PORTLAND, SEPT. a, 1921. F0""'dH'
n. B. Those who carry on tn
retailer. &c. without complying ness OF a
visions Of the law, are liable 10 P Inc pro-
dollars. (ew.is.) oil my
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11
FOP THE GAZETTE
MElSELS.

.ME4SELS.
As the measels are prevailing al this time,
it may not be amiss 10 give The opinion Of one
Of our most experienced physicians, that they
are not 10 themselves dangerous, If properly
treated. He advises, where medical assist
a0ce canno, be obtained, that the patient
should be kept and suffered 10 run in the open
air as long as practcable-aler that let him
be kept as cool as possible. Give cold wa
ter for drink-beverage Of tamarinds in wa.
Ter. SC. and cautiously avoid all heating or
sweating medicines 10 increase the fever al
ready too high. Should they be oppressed at
The stomach, gentle emetc or in pain few
drops Iaudanum-if debilitated, little wine
and water. The physician says little or no
danger attaches to the measles unless improp-
erv treated that half century's experience
il them every time they have been epidemic
through the country, have put it beyond a
! doubt. -
| AMERICAN EDUCATION SOCIETY.
liant Of Ministers IA the bounds of The Gene
raj assembly Of The Presbye,i an Church
| according to tke report for 1919.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11

WYER & NOBLE, Exchange Street. have
w Just received one chest and one case more
GUNS-White and Yellow SWORDS-Gold &
Gilt EPAULETTs-TASSEI 4 CAP-BANDS
black, white & red PLU MES-MiIitary Gilt
BUTTONS, with Star rai.ed in the centre agree
able TO a late law of this State. Together with
complete assortment of MILITARY TRIM
MINGS which will enable them 20 fulfil their con-
tract with the officers and companies who have a.
greed for equipments
Military Companies can BE supplied with ele-
giant MOROCCO IL rs, Of any pattern and
other Trimmings 81 aanost reasonable terms
and at short notice - Sept. /.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11
POETRY.
OBLIVION.

saw a monarch great in name,
OF high renown and matchless fame.
Deck d with his royal robes and crown,
saw Oblivion strike him down.
| saw conqueror in his car,
Loaded with trophies gain'd afar-
] saw Oblivion hurl his dart,
And pierce the hero to the heart.
] saw stately column rise,
Adom'd with sculptur'd victories
| saw ObiiUiOn make a thrust,
And 10, it crumbled into dust.
saw man, in modest dress,
ASSIST the poor and fatherless--
! saw ObLtUiOn'S mighty arm
Ia vain attempt to do him harm.
When this saw, musing said,
O6tirion now thy power is dead
a virtuous man may thee defy
His deeds are REGISTERED on high"
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TO LET,
IOHN SWEETSIR.

Al he keud Of Long-WhGU, fortd"d'
HAS just received by Capt Stock an;lo ept1's
III Teas Of a superior quality, which VIII DC
sold low for cash or country produce. Aug 20
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-09-11
PENMANSHIP.
, LET,

THAT large -: nuD,c
r;oJ ~, Tho near Clap's Distill. now
given in October. ''''' ios'es'0" VIII 0e
STE
DIU orEN STEPHENSON.
Mi, lower floor Of the Rev
An, S8 1901 Nuse, Enquire as above
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-06-13

country, then, IN its most enlarged serse, the
army must look for the reward of its success.
ses, and for support in the hoor Of adversely;
and IL is only by deeds of arms in war, and
devotion to duty in peace, that its object can
be attained.
The nation must no convinced that tho ar.
my is pi ogressing in lluseful improve
and must be made TO feel that il is connected
with its safety and honor. I, is in vain iha,
Officers complain Of tho difficulty of this a.
chievement. /; is called for by the hghes,
duties epjoioed by patriotism, end il must be
effected as they value their own reputation,
and the consciousness OF having performed
theis duty
The efficacy Of example is too generally
felt to be asserted, and 10 officers Of rank the
III aior General looks for constsnt exhibitions
of zeal. and attention TO their profession. If
they perform their du.y, he cannot doubt,
confidng as he does in the worth and talent
Of the junior grades, tha, tho army will be
dstingu uished for its devotion 10 the ins,tu.
tions Of the country, and model OF order
and excellence in the military profession.
Lieut.. Z Kirby, Aid dc Camp TO the Ma.
ipr General, will PEE form the duties Of Adjr
iant General OF lhe army, until further orders.
JACOB BROWN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-06-13

Mrs. Stephens that i.ir. Stephens vans-
ed her to go to the corner OF the land Tor
the purpose of being wituess. Mrs.
Stephens started Immediately with me,
followed by her youngest Child, boy.
We proceeded on through the woods,
some short distance from The plantation,
when ] snapped the gun several times at
her. She at that time turned about and
said, 20 Duncan, don't do that = then
knocked her down with my gun, and cut
her throat. then caught the young
child and cut his throat. then as before
went to the branch and started to the
house, with the determination of killing
the two little girls. On the way saw
Warren, Stephens son and paused tor
sometime whether would xiii him or not;
and concluded that / would not; but
would go to the house, take what money
could find and make my escape. On
arriving at the house told the little girl
that her father wanted his money, and
sent word to her to send it by ne. The
girl and myself searched chest, and !
found and carried off sixty eight dollars; !;
which is, to the hest,of my recollection,
all that is material"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-06-13

:aen. in writing, To oe published after D.
death which is now in the press and vii
speedily be published. Oh The nature o.
it we know notl,ing-but are iniormeo
that il contains information Of consIdera-
ble interest and importance. Castillano
has also left several MSS. which Will ap
pear along with those OF Garcia.
From tho Winches,ef, VI. Rep. Of May 60
Singular Case in Swsery.-One OF
the most Singular cases IN surgery We
have heard OF, has occurred in this town
within a few days past 1T hes excited
a proper attention in.ihe curious and the
humane, who are anxicus to know the
fate of the unfortunate patient. The
following communication cD the subjec;
is furnished by friend.
:" deem it my duty, Mr.. Editor,
to state The following c;se, which came
under my own observation, as caution
to persons who are in the habit-ot put
ting pins or needles in their mouths and
the danger arising from the swallowing
Of them.
"l'he victim of,his unfortunate prac~
tice. a coloretl g;rl, eighteen years OF
age. whilst engaged in sweeping YARD
about two years since, found a number
OF pins and needles, which she placed IN
her mouth. Carelessly Calling asleep
soon. afterwards, she swallowed them.
An emetic was administered, which oc-
oasioned the discharge Of several, but
not all. Since that she has been sub.
ject to cpileptic fits; ard her sufcrings
ior the las, three months have almost ex-
ceeded human endurance. She has I'M
dergone eight distinct operations Tor the
extraction of them from the abdomep
(at each Of which needle was obfaircd,l J
and her life still remains in the utmost
jeopardy. It is supposed The whole
number swallowed was abcpt go, and
that two or three Still remain in the pu-
tient. This case is sufficient 10 show
what caution should be Observed in keep
ing any metal, ard especially brass, ~
the mouth; which If swallowed, is acs.
ed on by the acid Of the stomach, thus
producing yerdigris, a certain destroyer
of life"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-06-13
New. YORK. June ].

.
Seed Corn We learn that Gov. Cir.
ton has received from Col. Atkinson,
commanding at the Council Bluffs, OH
the Missouri, barrel of seed corn, ofa
peculiar species, and highly valuable, as
being suited to this climate. Ityegetatcs
rapidly, and ripens in ninety days from
planting. The seed Of this corn was OBJ
tanned last year by Col. Atkinscn, from
the Maha nation of Indians, high up the
Missouri, and WAS plantedfor the par
pose OF raising grain to support the troops
at that sta'irn The yield was prodig-
ious--being at the rate Of l02 10 bush.
els to the acre, on the burnt prairie lands,
wi.hou, p!oushing, and with bat two hoe
ings. Col Atkinson is entitled to much
credit for his zeal in promoting the inter
csts Of his agricultural countrymen, and
we hope his example will not be lost up.
on others who may have opportunities to
render similar services. Gov. Clinton,
we are informed, has entrusted this sted
among The agricultural societies., ard also
among several individual agricultplal'
lists.
a correspondent requests IS 70 men
ton, as caution to dealers IN shoes, a
circumstance which came to his knowl-
edge a few days ago. "A well dressed
woman called at a respectable shoe store
in Maiden. lane and wished TO purchase
pair of shoes for The lady she lived with.
Alter few minutes, she selected pair
which she thought would exactly suit her
mistress--but said she would just run
home with one of them, ard be sure that
it was the right size, when she would
bring the money. The owner Of the
store had no hesitation in letting her take
it but has not seen her since. The proh-
ability is that she procured n0se for her
shoe at some other store in the same man.
ner.
II Curiosiy.-Among the addi'iors
Just made to Mitchell's collection, is a
letter from the Chippewa tribe of indians
to the Sioux, with the answer. OF tie
Sioux to the Chippewas, done during
tie summer of 1920. Both are cxocn.
ted with the point of knie, or some
other hard body, upon the bark Of the
birch tree They are examples Of pic.
ure srifing, bordering rPon the SYM
oolic or hIeroglyphic, and show TIE
manner in which the al,origines Of North
America communicate thSir IDEAS al t.e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-01

paper ,uot being satisfied, may think proper
10 return il To the editor within three weeks
An allowance OF Ten per cent, VIII be nsde
when claimed. on all MONIES received ior'
and RENTED to the editor.
A lew of the drst volume, either in sheets
or well bound, with copious index, remain
on hand Tor sale. =,
Notes Of the Banks Of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally
will De received Ipar. :, :,
To- All communications 10 ne aGaresseu
10 JOHN S. SKINNER, -
june 90. 1890. Baihmors.
S.-For aileditors in The United States,
who may have the goodness 10 & We the pre-
ceding hotice a lew weskty insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have in ballI-
more, or to return their good Offices IN any
other way in his power. dim
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Fishermen Take Notice.

r WISH to rent. for the ensuing season, OF
fara term ofvears that noted 4 ,hrry call
ed j0HNSON'S SPRING. It's celebrity as
a herring hudiug, together with its contigu-
ity 10 market, renders il well worth the at
tention OF any person acquainted with the
fishing business. For terms, which will be
10 proportion 10 the difficulty Of the times,
apply to the subscriber
GEO. F. WASHINGTON.
Wellington, near Alexandra, feb efmm
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Notice.

The subscriber having obtained letters OF
administration upon the estate of his father,
the late Thomson Mason, deceased, re-
quests all persons having claims against
the said estate, to present the saTe, with
proper vouchers thereof, without delay
and those who are indebted thereto, are re-
CURED 10 make immediate payment to
teb IS-tawIn K. C.. MASON
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District II Columbia. to wit
County Of alexandria, s0h
Norsmber Term, 1920. boy
IN CHANCERY


Nopember Term. 1920. boy
IN CHANCERY.
Jacob Baugh, Complainant.
Against
Cyrus W. Murray, Peter Dunbar, spd JOH'
Adam, Defendants
THE defendant Cyrus W. Murray. no
Il having entered hIs appearance and e.
ven security according to the statute ano
the rules of this Court; and it appearing
the satisfaction OF the Court, upon afbd''n
filed, that the said Cyrus W. Murray IS III
an inhabitan, Of The district e. Co'Umh'S--
On motion j, is or..ered, that the said Cyl''
W. Murray Dc appear here on or tt'oTe its
lst day Of the next May tenn. d answer u.
bill Of the plaintiff, and give security ~
performing the DEGREES Of the Court; S'J
that tbeother defendants. Peter Dunbar 'pa
J. Adam do not pay away convey .orsedt..
the debts by them owing TO, OF the estate 4
effects in their hands belonging TO The san
absent defendant, Cyrus ". Murray. unli
the fnrther order oi.his court; and Ibstaw
py of this order be forthwith publishes "
TAO msnlhs successfully in one oi the puS
lie newspapers published in this eoTnv,,
and that another COPY be posted al The lI0''
door of the Courf Forse 81 sand county
Test, EDM. |. LEE, e. L
January 80
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Printers have beta ieok.ns u. ssa
piess their unqualified aPpfotai,o, o, :"
lour Press is better made Than nn ~
havetron Rutnveu's manuisclpry T !,
tact, an excellent machine, rs row. r. ~
the Columbian, and 10 be prsferT.d ' =
iightness and simplicity. '''
Mr. A. Ramage. If Decemh..r :,
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Screw and Ruthycn
PRINTING PRESSES.

The former, in lis present improved state,
with iron heds, sc. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press IS
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly 600 being IN use OF his make /;
and every exerton shall sill be made 10
render it a, complete as possible
ftTAli other articles in his line, as usual
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Naval Stores & Whiskey.

EUSi received nv the sch. Stage, .Nevitt.
- 81 bills whiskey
10 d, apple brandy
i0hhi> whiSSey
So bushels clover seed
And By the sch. Benjamin Franklin, Foster.
SIS hhls tar.
5o 10 snft tarpentine
6 DO bright varnish
40 spirits OF turpentine
81 bales ofp-ime cotton
loo casks OF rice
Landing on Vowell's wharf and for sale by
feb 9I-3t L CORNING.
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". Deyaugn.
HAIR DRESSER s. FANCY STORE,
Royal street, .4erandria:
INFORMS the public that he has just re-
ceived an assortment OF
Fancy Articles in his Line.
W. Deyaugn.

dbSy hItlCiSS HI iifS IitiCs
which ne will sell lew for cash, such as the
following:
Patent hair brushes, cloth DO. tooth do
Nails do. shoe do. razors OF all sorts
Travelling cases. dressing cases
Powder pufS. hair powder.
Pomatum of all kinds dressing combs
Pocket and sporting knives
Tor:0se shell pccket combs
Tuck do. pocket do. common
Shaving boxes, shaving brushes
Shaving soap, pocket books
Looking glasses, Hopkins straps
Duff 10. snuff boxes
Curling longs, Cologne water
Lavender do. anni-eed paste, rough
Homes for razors, lead pencils s. cases
Watch chains. watch KEYS
Hopkins paste, Ladies' thread cases
Segar boxes, segars. first quality
Best chewing tobacco. and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
p n. B. Shaving or hair cutting done on the
lowest terms. and great deduction made for
hose Ra, shave by HE year.
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Fortune ruth both handS JuH!

fortune UtH OOH HnhoS Jdu
THIS goddess of the rolling wheel, to
i whom the deyAtions OF all are avOwed-
ly or secretly paid, after besiowing. with Ca
PRECIOUS preference, her lavors, now on one;
and now on another, of the shrines erected
to her worship, in the City of Washington,
has, at last, we are credibly informed, de-
termined 10 honor with her special prefer
ence and permanent residence the TEMPLE
newly dedicated to her service,
Pennsylvania avenue. Washington City,
BY b. .. TYLER, .
Sole Agent for the Managers If The
GRANDNAiiONAL CANAL LOT
Terry,
Third Class.
Now DRAwISG-By authority Of Con-
greSS.
Member, Of Congress, to whom the triaing
compensation they now receive Is no Object
compared with being separated from their
homes and familie. lor many tedious winter
months; Merchants, who want an increase OF
active capital; Mechanics, who wish to add
to the stock, which affords scope TO their
enterprise; men of leisure and zvealth. who
would increase the means OF their bench
cence; voung men, who want the means to
support wives; and old men, who would add
to the provision Tor their children; females,
whose sex may prevent their personal pur-
suits of gainlul avocatIons, but to whom a
small inyestmen,m may give, withoutexertion,
a handsome share in the good things Of this
world; rich men, who wish 10 be richer; and
poor men. who wish TO be rich-these, and
all the other classes Of society. TO whom
Forty Thousand Dollars
or a more moderate sum, would be an &C
commodaton, are invited to furnish them
selves W it'll ,icSets Of admission to he court
Of fortune, where their several claims will,
no doubt, meet ready atte ntion. Shakespeare
old Us long ago that
There is tide in the affairs of men
Which, wnen taken at the food, leads on 10
Fortune"
1t is now confidently believed 10 be the
lood-t,de at TYLEk'S NEW OFFICE.
Those who have heretofore tried their
should remember the policy OF Bassonio-
sin nv school days hen had lost one shaft,
[ shot his fellow of the self same flight,
The self same way, TO fad the other forth.
And by adventur,ng both,I often found both
Those inclined 10 adopt this wise policy
OF Basssnlo may. for the tri1ing sum of IL
dol ars. secure to themselves the following
SPLENDID CAPITALS, which are yet 10 be
drawn, VIZ:
10000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
5000 Dollars.
49of LEGO Dollars.
IS uf 500 Dollars.
Sc vi 100 D"Ilars.
Besides nearly
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS,
In so and smaller prizes.
Not one b.nnk to prize, and 5000 tickets
entitled TO two chances each.
The Grand NatiouaI Canal Lottery being
authorized by special act of congress. the
tickets may he sold in any part of the Uni
ted States. Vendors and others will do well
10 forward their orders to TYLER's TEMPLE
OF FORTUNE. Washington city, where, within
4 few days, have been obtained prize OF
5000, OF loco, and number oil 800, loo, SO,
&c &c
The lottery draws again on Monday next.
The first 9ooo blanks entitled TO IL dollars
each. november g.
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L. T.. DOW DEN.
SAMUEL K. KRAMER.
JOHN 7. SlCkLES.
ANOREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F. CAVTT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
Ner- York, July 6. 1919.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, 10 let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press. improved and made by you but
variety of circumstances have prevented il.
have had it in constant operation three
months Turing which time nearly all the
printers of this city. and number of ous
most ingenious mechanics, have called IL px
anime it, They have pronounced it as com.
Plete IN every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have fit.
No Printing Press has everb been construct
ed. on which more or better work can be
done in given time.
The exertionof working tis no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years of age.
[ have boy OF that age to work on mine. J
1T is well made, the different parts admira-
bly, proporiioned and not more Liable than
othe: presses to get out of repair.
am, you respectfully,
D. FANSHAw.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
New- York, April 95, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe. ano
is ia successful operation. May Of our
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TO PRINTERS.

ADAM R.d.HlGE
- ESPECTFULLY Informs The trade tia'
IL he continues to manufacture The