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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-03-07

Large 0x.--'rhe live weight Of NJ
Benjamin Woodward's OK, at INLAY
town, Monmouth Co. IN. J.) has bee
lately ascertained to be three sHousa,
one hundred and Gjv porludsf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-03-07
PRIVTER, S NOTIEE.

rPRivTIk0, Of al kinds, erseu0sfp
rSss6wsrv '.sSsrr, af ths sf5es.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Certificate.

The subscribers respectively, in the con-
slant use of P. Wlliamson's patent coffee
rooster, ieei il a pleasure to bear testimony
to its great utility lit is truly entitled TO
the name it bears, economical ~roaster) and
well susla,ns the character and description
published of it. This machine consumes
The smallest portion OF tuel, the least time &
labor in the operation, and invariably insur.
ing the most excellent quality 10 the roasted
coffee, are considerations worthy the atten-
lion OF the prudent and saviDg.-To such
we can recommend this rooster with the tui-
lest confidence, having proved it for our
selves. Although this rooster possesses the
advantages above stated in a pre-. eminent
degree, which Of themselves are quite suttl-
cient to introduce it into universal use, yet
it possesses, another anu more important adj
vantage the great saving of coffee. by roast.
ingit in a close vessel, a considerable portion
ii its flavor and strength. (which in the old
way few OF and was iost) is now retained,
consequently much less coffee will be re-
CURED.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
independent Volunteers.

ny the request OF the Mayor of Alexan-
- dria, you are called upon to parade
TyHS MOfLNING at. eight o'clock, (pre-
e,srY) IN front OF the Mayors othce, tor the
u,rpose OF assisting in clearing the bushes
,,,n the sides OF the road between Aiexan
Ira and Washington. 1t is fully expected
wy man Will attend so laudable a CALL
You will be conducted py the Hon. Mayor
!, person. n. BLASDELL, Capt.
10 GA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
=. WIL!fAAES0ES
PATENT
Ec0ncmicQt C0lfee Rooster.


rENHE subscriber has The pleasure Vi an.
L noGncing TO the public that a general
supply OF his Improved Coffee Ron tc's OF
all tie different sizes can nov be obtained,
on application to lis Agent,
John T'rimbLe,
A No. SO, South Calue,t-st. Baltimore
Cor such other agents as may be by him ap-
pointed) 10 whom he requests all orders may
be addressed, and which will receive prompt
attention.
The extensive demand in the city of Bal
limore, and the neighboring states, has hi.
lhertO prevented him from furnishing more
than a partial supply OF the roasters which
circumstance is in itself, strong evidence OF
their utility and the following certificate
will show the estimation in which thy are
held by a number OF the most respectable CT
tizens of Baltimore who have proved by ey
perience, the benefit resulting from the use
OF them. In all the modes tor roasting COT
fee heretofore adopted, and now in common
use il must be evident 10 the most common
observer that they are attended with great
waste of fuel, oppressive and fdtigueing la
tor, as well as peTplexing uncertainty in the
result, and when we consider the vast num-
Der of persons whose unhappy lot it is for
several hours in each week to he stewed and
roasted while burning and spelling the fami.
ly's coffee, it becomes a concern, worthy the
enlightened aud benevolent, to encourage a
plan completely calculated 10 mitigate those
evils, as well a, 20 economic largely for The
multitude OF houseksepers.
In addition to The testimony presented in
favor of The use of his rooster, the inventor
offers another, the strongest in bis power to
offer, or that the public can ask, which is
it on a fair trial, pursuant to the accompany
ing directions it should not answer the pur-
poses herein stated, the purchaser is at IL
berry to return i, (if uninjured) aid receive
back his money.
P. WILLIAMSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Bows anted.

EHTANTED Immediately. ten or twelve
w smart boys from l2 To it years oil
are as apprentices to Tobacco aud oegar
Mlnuiactory. None need apply but such as
are OF reputable parentSge, and good condi-
ton; th,se rom the county would be prefer
red Parents or guardians who wish to put
their boys out, may rely on strict attention
Icing paid to their morals, and an education
suitable to their station IN HE, being given
them. e-Apply to the printer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Public Sale.
Old ,Hadeird " ines.

On FRIDAY, the Goth day OF July, will
Obe sold at the warehouse of Mr.. John
Adam. on Water street, 9 hhds and 46 quar-
ter casks of Madsira wine, being the stock
left on hand by the late Vim, Hodgson, esq.
as agent for Me.srs. Murdoch, Yeuille, War
drop & Co. Of Madeira. These wines were
imported several years ago, ADD are believ-
ed to be of the FIST quality, with the exccp-
ton of few hhds and quarter casks of Lon
don Market wine, which, having been also
imported some years ago, is probably very
fine wine of its kind. Six months credit will
be given to the purchasers, on approved
notes, II negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria.
j. II. HOOE. Admr.
july 8 OF VIM. Hodgson.
The above sale is postponed
until Friday the eth INST. al II O'Clock, A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Public Sale.
Saperimtendants Office {
Juiv "a, lS-l.S

DY virtue Of the authority vested by law
ID in the Superintendent OF Police, to ap-
pp,nta suitable place tor the sale of MELONS.
Notes is here6u slosn to all person bringing
mellons Tor sale within the corpo. alton, thai
the county OF fish wharf. is assigned tor The
above purpose, aud that the penalty Of the
law will ne strictly enforced against those
who may be found selling and delivering
MELONS. brought by water. at any other
place within the limits OF the corporation,
alter Saturday the 28th day Of July.
mis- QJ JAMES CARSON, S. Z.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Public Sale.

Public Sale.
an Monday next, the 3Oth inst. at 9 o.
" clock A. NJ. will be sold at the late re-
sidence of Isaac Entwistle. deceased, on
Wolfe street, all the p~erishable estate OF
tbs said deceased. consisting Of household
and kitchen furniture, groceries, a ,quanti-
ty of Ale and Porter in casks and bottles,
horses, draJs and carts. brr wing utensils,
N alt, hops. Sc.
Also, the brig Cumberland. j.,
Terms 6 months, credit for approved
notes. on all sums over Fifty dollars.
By order Of the Orphans Court.
JAMES ENTWiSLE, adn'r.
july 20 Il"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Alexandria Academy,

ON Thursday the 26,h inst, the Students
~ in this institution, will undergo an ex.
am;natiOn.-Their parents, friends and such
as leel il terested in exhibitions Of this kind
are respectfully invited to attend. The ex.
animation viii commence halt alter nine o.
clock. =.
NJ The trustees will please to attend halt
an nour before the time, by order OF the
President.
l.. P. THOMPSON, Sec.
iulv 0l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Z mo 10
For Amsterdam.

go The new and very superior
EGESSA copper fastened ship DELTA,
&XE2s44ss$f Joseph Hooper, master: burthun
tEES2398N3l5 ions, or about 500 hhds Ma,
ryland TohacLo Three Gttbs o. which be-
ing pro 'ided, She will meet with all pos
sible% dispatch, and for freight of the residue,
apply to JOHN II. LADD s. Co.
July "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Tor Sale or hire,

a VERY superior Female Cook, who
n can bring with her satisfactory RECON-
mendatiOns. For ;erus enquire OIL The Firm
ter.
lgly o3.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

Teas, &c.
so :" s SHsss Young Hyson Tea,
: ! H.; ! # { s s,s,, boxes Imperial do.
4 chests
9 half chests G,nnowd.r do.
80 ZEN catty boxes I
~ 2 ID. cannisters g.,
= Principally Of the London Traders, ana
'Sayaana's cargo, oil hne quality and at iair
prices.
SAINT MEsSEhSMITH.
ALSO
600 Barrels Baltimore, No | Herrings
s5U0 10 prime green Coffee
4OU Reams wrapping Paper
Muscovado sugar in hhds.ot various quail
res.
Bright WI. Molasses in do
Prime Beef 4 Pork n. 7. city inspection
Malaga Vine in Pipes and or, casks 10"
to close sales
Sicily Madeira and Colmenar do
One HID and five bbls. cOnt'g Ia dozen
bottles Port do.
fIve casks Ned DO.
Hampers Porler bottles
Canton table Mats
Sugar loaf Paper, Binders and Bandoox
boards.
Mould Candles, No, Chocolate
n Bbls. RoSin
Bdimore %Giskey
Country GSD, &c.
july % 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
REIDLXG-RO0W In,
sE M HiNEjOUk L, 80
pGRT or ILEIANUftLi, July IS.
AKRlYED

Ship Dealta, capt. Hooper from Newbury-
,,.I, ballast TO }. ii. Laid s Go. :.
BIZ E.Iwa ard Foster. capt. a. Atwater, IL
laws ron boslon, ballast 10 ". Fowle &CO.
bris Ann, Gorton, ii days from ProvI-
ayoce, mackarel, moiasses, &c. TO I. Corn.ng
mi domestic goods 10 A.C. Cazenoye & Co.
Biz Asrea, Baker, IA days from Boston,
cargo Plaster 10 +. Corning.
s,hr. Goquet, Mason, late Vale, from
rnrk, Island, passed up last evening.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
For Boston.

IN, The new and elegant schr. CENT,
%S&k. Hallet master, will be despatched I'M
mediately, and can take ESQ bills freight,
for which or passage having superior acco-
modations, apply to
T. II. ROWLAND
mo 10 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

Israel JanneA, Jr.
OFFERS for sale a, his store on Union,
OIower end of King street.
so bbls gross shad put up for family use
5 hhds pure old cider vinegar
100 sacks blown salt; Liverpool filled
Family -four as usual
With a constant supply of plaster, by THE
ton
The highest price in cash given for wheat
=. iune 20 Q5W
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

Best Chewing Tobacco.
<. kegs anc half kegs Of IS and pound
oCTwists, Barclay s brand warranted SUI
nerior to any in the District. Received by
Inc schr John. capt. Burke. and tor sale by,
John p. RkaWN, Agent.
July IS xaw"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
GRAND STiTE LOTTERY
OF MARYLAND.

rThe DRAWING Of this splendid scheme
wnl take Place IN the city oi BALllMohE
agreeabiy 10 the official notice heretofore an
nounced 70 the public. un WEDNESDAY The
Fifteenth OF Neat Month,
August under the suPerRtendanCe OF The
Commissioners appointed by tue COVER
NOR and COUNCIL OF STATE, and
will in consequence Of the RAPID SALES AL
READY aADE oil the tickets, progress regular
ly to its completion with all possible dis
patch. =,
Those in this city not yet supplied with
tickets or shares should not delay their pur-
chases: and those al a distance should send
ON their orders without loss OF time, the
draw ing being SO near at hand, more par
ti~cul4rly when they recoiicct that agrsea6ly,
10 The arrangement Of ahts highly approved
scheme the first 5000 blanks are entitled 10
49,. annh
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

c. Rigieley Of II. Henry Keerl
Thomas Tenant James Barrolf
Mrs. w. w. Tay Tor, John Gregg
Mrs. Sarah Fl Norris Il. Waters
MIS-. DR., Hall John Hewes
Evan Thomas. jun. rThos. ], Sheppard
Mrs, r. Ricaud John w. Wilson
Mrs. N. Williams r. H. Osgood
Mrs. PhiIe Towson Hugh Birshead
Mrs. D. Williamson, VIM. Wilkins, jun.
Mrs. Owen Dorsey, David Barnum
John Cugle IS. Gordo. Foster
Basil Williamson Jacob Myers
Samuel X. Jennings, Evan T. Ellicott
Maxwell Mcdowell Benjamin Edes
Talbot Jones Mrs. Daniel Rowland
Jonathan Manro Allen Dorsey
Samuel Stump ". NJ. Chesbrough
Joseph Vickers 10. Deshon
John Duer. Phillip Llttig
c. K. Fite lAsahel Hussey
w. L. Horton IFred'k. G. Schaefer
VIM. Bose IFred'k. Schafer
Thomas Murphy Peter Snyder
Rembrandt Peale Charles Crook
Edward Palmer Isaac Munro
Gerard |. Hopkins |Dr John Cromwell
George Warner WIN. |. Alcock
Mrs. f. Ward |Wm. Howard
Es'hs5 Ba'derston Luke Herman
trThe Patentee would dispose Of share
in bis patent right for one or more states, to
those who may be disposed 10 manufacture
them for sale and would take an interest
therein, with a view TO the saving of freight
and OF insuring to such states, a more certain
and regular supply: or if more agreeable to
a purchaser, he would dispose Of The sole
right for one or more states. Communica-
| tions on the subject addressed TO him or bis
| agent in Baltimore, will be attended TO.
The subscriber being appointed agent for
| this place, has on hand, and expects to keep
a supply of the above Coffee Roasters. to
| which the attention of the inhabitants OF A
lexandria and its vicinity is respectfully so.
llicited. C.. STABLER,
Upper end ofKing street.
7tb mn 16 iaw4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Riggs and Independence!


Tune-"Ik neao by the smoke" &c,
knew bv the sign that wasplac'd at door,
That the ~..remple Of Fortunc"b by Riggs was kept
there,
And | said that,! wealth could give bliss to the
poor
Then Riggs is the man who their boSoms can
cheer.
One evening on Bridgestrcet lloiter'd around,
Nv heart was depressed s. myPurse almost bare,
And duns in my ears wese beginning to sound,
Duh music for those who've no money to spare.
~,
Then in this bright "Templeof Fortune" ! cried,
With nv small stock of ,Donev a ticket luouy,
And when all my wants, bv aprize are supplied !,
How blest can live, and how calm can | die.
From Won "Temple of Fortune a card ! pro-
cured,
Which replcnish'd my pockets SO empty before,
And It's sweet to reflect, that tho duns I've en-
dui'd
Ine'er shall be troubled by duns any more.
Forthe sweet little card which from Riggs | OBJ
tanned,
Was IN, passport to wealth and to happiness
too,
And reader? few more at Riggs's remand =.
Go purchase, perchance there's a passport for
you.
IN THE
Grand National Lottery,
No ),
The following splendid prizes may lie had
l. .~Sl,~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
Sale lly Auction.

" inc premises. II tbt 81 GrCn1d on Ming
street To- the westward Of Alfred street. mont
ing on King, "a teet 8 inches; running south
Ito feet to a Is feet alley.
G-Terms at Sale.
By order of Joseph Spears admir-.
July - S. A. MARSTELLER, auct'r
ON WEDNESDAY
At 10 o'clock viii be sold al the auction
store
hid and 10 bbls. Ist & Cd qI'y sugar
2pipes Cognac brandy, agarrGnted gen
uine
60 baif quarter casks Malaga " inc
Is boxes No chocolate
6 cask nails
2hhds. molasses
9 boxes soap
& do candles
8 cases Day + Martins backing
6 do Philadelphia mustard
"a few essences assorted
... ALSO,
Cslicoes, Steam-loom, Shifting, BoInba.
7etts, Men and Women's hose, cambriss,
Thread, Silk, Cotton, &c.
VARIETY OF
Household Furniture;
And without reserve
Fps. veryfne linen cambria
patent balance, adjusted and with dish.
es &c. complete
5tbls. n. E. rum
do peach brandy
A qurntity Of second hand rope part OF
which is nearly new
A lot Of scale fish
case mems shoes
S. A, MARSTELLER.
july %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
For Charleston.

For Charleston,
&XT The superior Schooner MILVARD
EE4 WILLIAM, Capt. Ellie, will .ail
in a few days. Can accommodate three or
four pa ssengers. Apply 10
WIN. FOWLE, T. Co.
July 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

For Boston y Portland,
III, The packet sloop FAVORlTE,
&&scapt. Dyer, will begin 10 load in two
days nd take freight or passengers, (for
which she has handsome Accommodations
Apply to WIN. FOWLE & Co.
iulv 12
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

Oranges, fish, DC.
lust received per sloop Economy, an
u for sale
50 boxes fresh Palermo Oranges.
20 qtIs cod fish. of excellent quality.
90 casks Thomastoh lime.
50 tons plaster,
200 French burr blocks,
20 bbls N. E. rum.
For Boston. =.
OK The good sloop ECONOMY
&SsE Benjamin Burk, Master, she viii
be dispatched Immediately: and tor passage
only. Apply to
,i9ulyIS. JOHN H. LADD, & Go.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24
w. |. Rum, Coffee, &c.

w. /. RUIN, COifte, &C.
EoR sale, now landing
Il 30 puncbeons West India rum
1000 lbs. green coffee
ibid. nola:ses..
loo lbs. old copper
pipe best cognac brandy
10 Cases claret wine
half pipes port wine
AZ boxes do 90 doz. each
For Freight,
>EAfl The good and fast sailing Schooner
A3& HORATlO, VIM. Bragg, master,
burlhen about 500 bbls and will very soon
be ready TO load. Apply to
July II J. Fl. LADD & Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-07-24

All of which are floating. and may be had
for the trifing sum of II dollars, shares i'll
proportion. -,
and all lottery information given gratis.
Prize tickets and uncurrent bank notes re
ceived in payment.
july II II
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-12-11
frE[I3 GAZETTE
PORTLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1921

The office Of Governor las once more changed
hands, in til first political term and Mr. AMEs.
Speaker of the House of Representatives was
on "Wednesday last invested with the authority
OF officiating Governor.
tits 70 be regretted, that the Chief Maeistra-
cy Of any State in the Union, should be so light
y esteemed, IS TO be relinquished for subordin-
ate situations under the national government -
that the first Office III the gift of the people of
State should be sought and valued, as the means
of obtaining the patronage Of power, which
seems TO be rapidly absorbing all others, rather
than with desire to exercise il in good car nest
and exclusively for the best good Of the com
monwealth. Yet such is the conclusion " are
constrained TO draw from the facts which have
tronePirod IN our Stale the past year Mr.. King
and Nr. Williamson have suCcessIvciv exercised
and laid down the Office Of Governor. and have
each deserted us to sail under the national 1ar
The employments, which rendered their resig-
nation necessary, were eagerly sought BY them
ana when obtained, the chair If state was re-
signed with as much alacrity as it was at first
accepted; and even now it is rumoured dat the
Governor elect, or lis friends for him, are LAYING
an anchor e w;ndward, 20 provide in season for
the flaws Of the ever varying popular breath.
It cannot but &c notifying TO our citizens TO
perceive that their highest Office should be con-
s!dcred merely one of convenience, taken Oh TO
Subservo the ambitious views Of an aspirant, and
laid down without hesitation or reluctance, when
il has accomplished his views of further advance
meut.
We arc aware that il may be said that man
Is not called upon to sacrifice his personal inter
est, because ne is Governor; but person, when
he accepts so eminent station, should leave be-
hInd him all other considerations than that of
serving the commouwealth-of seeing that the
public receive no Northumberland not, after hay
+ng obtained the sutfragos Of tie people, make
use Of them to advance his fortune in another
quarter, and leave the post which he had been
selected 10 hll. 1t is derogatng from the char
actcr Of a Chief Magistrate, weakening the in
fluence Of the state sovereignties, and MAKING
them subservient to the national power, which.
by Its overwhelming patronage. threatens TO con-
found the distinctions established by the cons.;.
tuition Of the Union.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-12-11

The last Edinburg Review contains an article
on the state Of Prisons and Prison discinbne
which presents Just view of the subject and do
serves the attention of Legislators. As crime
increases in TINS country, and with it the use NJ
Prisons, the best mode Of regulating them. "
that the best possible good may be accomplished
with the least possible human suffering, becomes
an object ofserious consideration. The remarks
n the article referred 70, although written for
England, have an application in this country.
they recommend that jail and House of Cor
rectlon should be established in every county.
either at distance from each other or in srch
a state otJuxta position rs TO be under one head
IN the former OF which should be committed ali
persons charged with capital ofences-in the
latter lesser criminals Sentence of imnrison-
men after trial in the house Of correction should
carry with u hard labour, but sentence ofimpr;s-
onment ~ the Jail Should imply an cxcmntion
from compulsory labour. There should bc M
compulsory labour n lailS-only in houses of cor
rectlon. Prisoners for trial = .uld not onlr NOT
&c compelled to iabour, but they should have
every indulgence shown 10 them. COMPATIBLE
with safety. No chains-nuch better diet than
thcy commonly have--all possible access u
theE inenus and relations--apl .ac2ns of earn.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-12-11

cation IN the new Republic, by the establish
ment and endowment Of primary aud secondary
schools, and colleges, similar in most respects to
that early cdorted ~ long continued, aud found
highly beneficial 10 ew-EnglIiJ. To BE- free,
man must be enlightened.
WEST INDIES.
Moro PLOT.
Observation-Disclosures from Hatanna, TO the Tth
ult. have been received at Charleston. Ii was
said that plot had been discovered among the
blacks for a general massacre If the whites
Forty-two of tie ring-leaders had been secured.
FOREIGN PASSENGERS.
A letter from Philadelphia, states that a proc
amation has been received here BY the Joseph
:. Lewis from Havana, issued BIZ the Governor
of Cuba, which prohibits the landing on the island
of any passengers from foreign countries, without
passports from the Spanish Consul at the ports
whence they sailed. The penalty u the masters
Of vessels bringing such passengers : FIVE hun
dred dollars they were however, permitted to
take them away again"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-12-11
CONGRESSIONAL.


W.4SIlT NC 7'O.T--Mo=pAv Dc. 9.
This being the lay appointed ~ the Constitu
ton for the commenc-G Ell the FIRST Session of
The Seventeenth Congrgs.i the two Houses as.
sembled in their respeeisve Chambors at the Car.
,iol. - SENATE
The President pto. tenn. (Nr. Gaillard Of
South CaruIins,) took the chair at few min
stes after Z O'Clock and, on calling over the
roll, II sppeared that quorum was present.
On motion, committee was ordered 20 Re ap-
pointed. jointly with sich committee a. should
be appointed by the House ofRepresentstiyes, TO
wait on the President Of the United Statos and
inform him That The two louses were assembled
aud ready 20 receive any communication he
might have 20 make.
On halloting for the committee, hessrs. Ma
con, Of North Carolina, and King, Of New-Yo rk,
were chosen: And the senate adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES
At twelve O'clock the Clerk Of the Hnnse Of
Representatives Mr.. Thomas Dougherty, took
his place, aud called the roll OF tie members,
pursuant 10 usage.
large majority Of members being prese nj,
the clerk pronounced that quorum was assen-
bled for the transat ton Of business.
On motion, The House then proceeded to the
choice &C Speaker.
-dessrs. Newton, Of Virginia and Nelson, OF
Massachusetts, we're appointed Tellers.
After sfteR unsuccessful attempt the house ad-
journed therssdlt OF the bal.otings was as fol
lows:
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-12-11

council on the subjects of police a6d f..r.5
which are now settled in town meeting.
Another alteration recommended by TIE ~.
mittee is, to abolish the jurisdiction OF Justiers
the Peace in civil and criminal cases in y,
town, and 70 transfer it to Police Court WI
posed Of board Of Magistrates. This Seen.
10 be 4 wise provision and will undoubtes..
remedy much abuse that now exists In lie NJ
ministration Of criminal justice in that place.
The report vas 70 have been acted upon ".
terday.