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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-01-18
HOUSE OFREPRESE.NTATTYES

TUESDAY, JAN y.
On motion of Mr.. Blair, the House agreed to
take into consideration resolution heretofore of
fered bv him, calling upon the President Of the
United States for information relative TO the OPP
Grafton Of the Bankrupt Law of 1900 in the
States of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and
New-York.
Mr.. Cooke proposed TO amend the resolution
by including the District of Columbia which
suggestion was assented TO BY the mover.
After considerable debate on the resolution it
was carried in the alIirmative--Yeas 77-Nays
Il.
On motion of Mr.. Cooke, the House then
agreed to consider the resolution by him submit
ted Yesterday, calling for information respect
ing the expenses ofthe Ordinance Department.
This resolution adopted.
Mr.. Mctcalf called for the consideration of
the resolution he had heretofore proposed, call
ing for information relative TO the efforts that
I.a. been made to civilize and chrstianize the
Indians The House agreed 10 consider the
same. which, after a verbal amendation, was
adopted.
Mr.. Cook laid the following resolution on the
table
Mr. Cook laid on the table a resolution, re-
guessing information of the Secretary Of the
Treasury respecting tho Banks in which public
monies had been deposited, sc.
On motion Of Mr.. Poinsett, resolution was
passed authorizing enquiry into the manner Of
collecting certain duties at Charleston, ;. {.
aud Savannah and st. Mary's, Geo.
The Speaker presented communication from
the Postmaster General relative 10 the Clerks
employed in that Department and coInmuni-
cation from the Department Of State contain
inc list &c. of patents issued ia inventors
sc from the LIST of Jan. 1921. TO the LIST of Jan.
1922 which on motion OF Mr.. Smith, of Nd
were respectively ordered TO lie on the table and
be printed.
The remainder Of the day was occupied in de-
bate respecting military appropriations.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8.
Mr. Alfred Cuthbert. member of this
House from the state OF Georgia. appeared this
rne-niny, was sworn, and took his seat.
Nr. Carnbreleng submitted the following res
olutioa
Reso'rcd, That the Committee on Commerce
Il instructed 10 inquire into the expediency Of
zpiicrizing intercourse with Nauriins and
tie Cage of Good Hope and their dependencies,
according 90 the provisions of two British Or
Jers in Council, bearing date the 10Th July,
1920, aud IN pursuance Of the Navigation Laws
OF the l.. State.
Fsy.ara1l,ble Fund, &c.-Cn motion Of Mr..
Coos. the House agreed 20 consider the resou-
t;on hy him Yesterday submitted. calling for in
forn,.tien from the Secretary OF the Treasury.
relative 10 tie unaysiable funds Of that DEPART
Msat.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
GEORGIA.

Longeray in Georgia.-Mrs. PHGBE JoHy-
SON aged one hundred and Mn c gears, is still
living I'D Columbia county. She came with
her husband 10 This county in 1882. and was
The hr-t white female that landed in Georgia.
Our information is derived from her son. in
law; and he mentioned 10 rs, That the old IA.
dy intends removing with hIm and bis family
10 Alabama. in the course Of few weeks.
.1uoustd Chron.
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CONGRESSIONAL.


Nv GIN n Il Tee.
TUrspAs, Jan. 9--Mr Holmes. Of Maine
from the committee Of finance. To whom was re-
ferred the petition Of the Transylvania Univer-
tity OF Kentucky, praying a repeal Of the dutv
on foreign printed books. made detailed re-
port adverse To the expcdiency Of adopting at
this time, such measure and the report was
read.
The engrossed bill for the relief of John Cot
fec, was read the third time, passed, aud sent to
the House Of Representatives.
MIR. johnson, of louisiana. laid on the table
the following resolution
Rcsolred. That tie Committee on Roads and
Canals. be instructed to inquire into the cxped-
cncy of providing by law for the repairing and
the preservation of the military road. beginning
at MadsOnvlle. IN the State of Louisiana, and
terminating at Florence, on the Tennessee river
After the reception and reference of sundrv
petitions.
The Senate went into the consideration ofex-
eculiyc business
And then adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9-HTessages were rcceiv-
ed from the President, relating 10 the survey of
the coast Of North Carolina, and 10 the longi-
tude of the Capitol from Greenwich.
The resolution submitted bv Mr.. Johnson of
10.
Mr. Otis submitted the following resolution
for consideration:
Iecsolred That the President of the United
States be requested 20 cause 10 be submitted 10
the Senate. a return of the nett amount of du-
ties collected annually for the last five years,
upon the importation books-dsting so
far as it can conveniently be done, the amount
accruing upon books printed in foreign langua-
ges.
The bill for the establishment OF port Of en-
try at the town Of Blakely, in Alabama and
the bill allowing further time for the rcdemp-
lion &c lands sold for the direct tax, were seve-
rally considered and ordered to third reading.
The Senate then again went into the consid-
Grafton of private business and then
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, JAN. I0.--The Senate spent the
greater part of this days sitting on Executive
business, which is always transacted with closed
doors.
The resolution submitted yesterday By Mr..
Otis. was considered and agreed TO.
Mr.. Gailiard submitted an amendment TO the
rules of the Senate, to the following effect:
THAT the Vice President, when indisposed
at the seat Of government, may name, in writ
ing, a Senator who shall preside in his stead in
which case an entry thereof shall be made on
the journal Of the Senate I; but in no case shall
anv substitution extend beyond an adjourn
ment."
MIR. LLOYD presented a petition from the
Chamber of Commerce of the city of Baltimore,
PRAYING the passing of an Uniform System of
Bankruptcy.
Mr. Lloyd submitted the following resolution
for consideration:
Resoired, That appropriations Of territory for
the purposes of education, should be made To
those states in whose favor such appropriations
have been made corresponding in a just proper
ton with those heretofore made TO other states
in the Union.
Resolred, That the foregoing resolution be
referred TO select committee, with Instructions
10 report bill pursuant thereto.
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BRAZIL.
RAHIA, Oct. %.

RAHIA, Oct. %.
The temporary constitutional government
makes known TO the people Of Hao do Alho, Lii
morica, and Goyana. installed this government.
and vowed allegiance to it, in which they were
Joined by most Of the people of the 'ovince
An obstinate opposition has been experienced
on the part OF tie general of Pernambuco. who
was inclined 70 ensanguine the pacific measures
proposed by this government for the q, cticn Of
ProsincIai Junia- In order to prevent the efTu-
sion Of blood The council have agreed tn contin-
ne The general m the Office Of governor Of tie
village Of san Antonio dc Recifc. and the CITY az
O!nda--thus establishing two separate govern
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MASSACHUS

The Treasurer OF the Common wealth, as
appears from the statement submitted on
Thursday 10 the Legislature, borrowed the
sum necessary for paying off the balance 81
the state debt, amounting to S3S, 500 at al
interest OF \ per cent. per annum, payable
At such times as the Incorporated funds in
the treasury shall admit.
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FOREIGN NEW S.
AFRICA.
COLONIZATION SOCIETY

COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
A gentleman from Washington informs us.
says the Statesman, that previous 70 his Ieav-
ing the place, intelligence had arrived Of the
death OF MIR. VIM, agent of the American
Colonization Society, residing on the Coast of
Africa-Mr. VIM is the second agent who
has lost his life III that perilous Office, insti-
tuted 10 aid the cause Of humanity.
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VERMONT.

a Convention is TO be held in Vermont to
consider The expediency Of amending The
Constitution Of that State.
a Catamoun, weighing l8 lbs. seven feet
~ length and three feet IN height, was killed at
Roxbury, Vermont, on The 10Th ult. by par
" Of hunters.
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KENTUCKY.

Tie legislature OF kentucky, have apnro-
priaitd one hai Of The net profits Of tue Con-
mon~esl'h'. Bank for tie ,npporr Of Free
SChf o!s- one halt Of lie Pre- fits of the Bank.
acoiu'ns IN tsyeiie county, 10 pay the debts
q the lrSnsy lvania UnItcTsiry-one third Of
those sccluing Tor oy.asS 10 Mercer county
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SOU I'll AMERICA

A letter dated Oct. 9Th, 1921. from = oen-
tleman at Monte'ldeo 10 his friend in Norfolk.
states, that BY the last accounts from Lima,
-four was one hundred and tsgentu dollars !
barrel
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GREAT BRITAIN.

The manufacturers in England, are said 10
be all GusIly employed at COED wages.
Penitence.-A gentleman OF Barrnr. unon
Humber. received parcel Nv the beat from
Hull, which being opened. was found 10 con.
tain an ancient manuscript music box, map
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-01-18

4, n the G. utre College 81 DauvI'ie--and one
third of those accrulng for two years ~ war
rem. 10 the Southern College Al Bowling Green.
The first appropriation Is considered efuai 10
! s6O, OOO. THE 81 cond to 100000, The third TO
$4,000, and the fourth 10 $1,000, per annum.
WASHINGTON.
The President OF the United States by pro
clamaiion, has recognized La Calban de Ia
Forest. Consul Of Hi. Majesty the King OF
France anu Navarro, for the Port OF Baltimore;
Paul p. Thomson, Vice Consul Of His NaJ
esly the KING Of France, Tor the Port OF "a
vannah and Charles Pindsr, Vice Consul OF
H,s Imperial Majesty The Emperor Of all The
Russians, for the Port OF Pensacola.
NEW YORK
For the .Neto York Daily -fdcert;ser.
ANNUAL CENSUS.
or the Humane and Criminal Institutions in the CT
" Of New York. with their increase decrease during
the year. BY the attending minister John Stanford,
A. M.-JdHHary 4, 1922.
ORPHAN ASYLUM
40. Total Increase and Decrease
Boys, 81 80
Cils, 81 1876 inc. I3
CITY. AIMS HOUSE.
1904 dec. la
CITY HOSPITAL.
Patients 133
Lunaties, 80 2l5 dec. l0
DEBTORS PRISON
In confinement includ-
ing the Liberties, 2l6 dec. sol
BRIDEWEIIn
Whites, 81
Blacks tr4 81 III inc 80
PENITENTIARY BELLEk UE,
Whites, 232
Blacks, los
Female Maniacs 344 dec
STATE PRISON.
White Men, 412
White Women, 10
Black Men, 10
Black Women 13 553 dec. ~
Total, 3209
Last Year, 36T9
Present, 1909
Decrease, 40
VERMONT.
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OF Enrnne. two p'a'es representing ihe sys'
TEN Of Hersldry-fogeiher with four shillings
80 silver, and az snony NOUS letter, OF which
The following j. literal transcripts
:" An individual sends ycu this, Sir, who
once was al your house, some years ago, and
took these things. And now The gospel hsv
ing come with power. has shown bis error 10
him. and he now wishes 10 restore them he
humb'y en'reats your pardon, begging you
not 10 make il public
The above articles being Of such small val
no. had moi been missed thew are however
recognized with pleasure by the owner, as old
acquaintance, and 10 future will lie presery-
ed and esteemed by him. "A valuable records
Of reformation 10 his conscientious correspon-
dent.
BY the same tide. another parcel, contain
ing some silver. and also under other coinci-
dent circumstances and proofs OF a renewed
mind, was addressed 10 person in Barton !;
and the two Cases have excited a strong de-
sire as 10 a recollection Of The convicted and
converted sinner. but at present without sue
cess. he is, however. strongly suspected 10
be Baronisn md il Is thought proper TO
" make il public" that he may have he sat-
isfaction Of knowing be is freely forgiven.
London .UerCuru.
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IRELAND.

The Disturbances still continue in Ireland !:
and although Gays The Amercau) a large
number OF troops were blleled among tie
inhabitants, and the landlords had promised
Indulgence a. the tenantry, the Dublin Jour
Dal Of the 5h Nov. says, The intelligence
received This morning from Limerick, Cork,
and other quarters, presents no feature indi-
ealing any change of conduct in The Peasantry
OF the south and west of Ireland. We may
rather say that they are daily becoming more
audacIous, and il appears 10 us that the mill
tary have no influence beyond the spot on
which they stand, not even 10 half the range
OF a musket shot The Dublin Patriot says,
Our opinion regarding the rioters, their
character, and the probable condition Of the
principal nstigators 10 their ouirages, is alread-
y before the pubic The following epgram,
singular in its poetry, but in its sentiment as
tleid IKE, perhaps, as conld tie penned, is an
evidence that men Of no ordinary mental ca
paCny direct Tie sctlnns OF these mscreants
II was communicated 10 Us late this evening !;
Hoskrns* and Going are nearly one
Hoskins is going
Going's gone 7
*Lord Courtenay's steward, obno: ious 10
rioters.
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DIED.

At Warren, Me. Deacon Thomas Starret, a
gei Sc years a native Of that place, and one Of
the .even original pillars Of the Congregational
Church there. Twelve children followed his
remain, to the grave, who all reside in the town.
Ills descendants, now living, are l02.
He was a military officer during the Revolu
iouary war, ana commanded regiment for a
considerable time. He ha. ever been an use
fal, pesceablt me mber of civil society an az
fectiouate psrert, pleasant companion, and gen.
uine phiiauthropist. lie appearedt 70 be meek,
modest, cheerful, resigned and humble christian.
lis conversatlot wa. such as becometh the Cos
pel Of Christ. His Intellectual faculties contin-
ned unnpaircd 10 the last, and his faith firm.
Few ever lefss.e.s enemies, or more friends, n
the circle Of hisIscqusintance.
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10 he sold at Public -Auction on

the premises,
ON Tuesday heJ5dh day Of March nezt at
tao O'Clock IN the afternoon, BY order Of the
Supreme Judicial Court,
4 LII the right and interest which James
n Linscott, a minor, ha. in and 10 seventy
fve acres Of land situate in Harpswell in the
County Of Cumberland, being one third of the
same, and bounded northerly by land 10 posses
SOD OF Elisha Coombs, westerly by land in pos
session OF Isaac Rich, southerly by land in pos
session OF stephen Snow, and essterly by land
IN possession of Paul Raymond. Conditions made
known at the time Of sale.
SAMUEL HOPKINS, Guardian.
Dated this 5Oth day Of January, 1922.
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JOSEPH c. BOYD, Treasurer


fTHOMAS MERRILL, guardian 10 CARO-
LINE VI. HOW, q minor, having obtained
license therefor from the Supreme .Iudicia Court
OF the State, will sell al Public Auction on Thurs
day the efs day DfFebrEGry, rurrsnt al 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. At TIMO1HY FLETCHER'S OFFICE.
in Exchange Street, Portland all said MINORS to-
terest ia and 10 the following described real estate
siusted in said Portland, and late the property
of DANIEL How, merchant, deceased being one
18th part in common and undivided, as one of the
heirs Of the said DenicI deceased, viz
"A lot OF land with the Brick building thcrecu.
standing on Middle-Street, owned in cosmon anil
undivided with William Evans, being one half OF
said land and building and now occupied Ivy said
Evans and William How.
Also at the same time and place will be sold
all the right, title, and interest os the rest of the
heirs Of tire said Daniel, deceased, and Of their
assigns TO the remaining four ffths in common
asd undivided of the several parcels Of real estat
shove described, together with the Widows right
OF dover therein, pursuant 20 an agreement enter
ed into by said fdow and the said heirs and their
assigns.
particular description of the title TO and Of tie
bounds Of said rea estate may b. seen az said etch
er's Office prior 20 the day Of sale.-Teyms, CASH
on the delivery of the deeds.
THOMAS MERRILL, Guardian
JOHN MUSSEY. JR. Aeent for The heirs &C.
TIMOTHY FLETCHER .4uct'r.
N. B--Through the improper management. of
an Individual at the f,a soie of the above lot
second has become necessary. And persons de-
sirous Of purchasing the same are hereby notified
that IL will on the day above mentioned be aciu-
ally sold Tor the most il will bring 10 cash without
regard 10 any other consideration.
Portland, FEB. s, 1872.
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THE WASHINGTON BONNET.

lHE w ASiilNplON bON-Nbi
Ar-Ths old oaken Bucset
THE bard VITO 80 often has sung Independence.
And wasensd his lyre TO the praise of the brave.
Now rails 1sw spirit among their descendants,
Impaired from heaven, that blessing to save.
The delicate, esghite fingered hands OF our lassss
Have openea the era their virtues adorn,
Nv making alque, from American grasses,
a delicate bpnpei. that rivals Leghorn.
A pretty grasslbonuet--a dear native bonnet
The Washington bonnet, that fivals Leghorn.
10 foreign intruders can now dsafect us,
Sine we cap oppose them with courage and Wit
Our masculine vafonr has made them respect Us.
Our fcmIn,n9 genius has made them submit.
No more sha,we send them our eagles and dollars :;
Our fair frdtn our soil. their persons asom
With necklaces bracelets. and corsets and collars
And delicate. hornets, that rival Leghorn.
pre,,y grass bcnnet-a dear native bonnet y
The yyashnyss5n bonnet. fhat rivals Leshorn.
Then hail % orr arts that secure independence,
And draw off resources from Libertys soil
Our nationaI baTuer derives It's resplendence
From femiuiitc genius and masculine toll.
Or valour shall teach all the world 70 repeat il,
Though some have affected that valour 70 scorn
And amazon dansels have armed to protect IT.
With helmets. or hornets. that rival Leghorn.
A pretty grass bcnnet---a dear native bonnet
TIE Washington bonnet. that rivals Lsgborn
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STATE OF MAINE.

The Propretors Of the Cumberland and OK
ford Corporation are hereby notified, tina, the
hrst meeting OF said Corporation, will be held a,
the dwelling house Of Issaei Wsterhouse, InnhoId-
er in Portland, 10 the county Of Cumberland, on
Thursday the seventh day Of March next, at two
O'Clock IN ihe afternoon, to act on the following
particulars, viz
1ss'y' To elect g President, Treasurer and Sec
rotary OF said Corporation. and to agree upon
The me nod of warning future meetings.
IDLY 10 make and establish such bylaws for
the prudent management of the Affairs of said Cor
PoTation, not repsgnant to the laws Of this State
as shall be judged expedient.
sd'y. 10 take such measures 70 dispose Of the
Stock Of said Corporation, and 10 carry into ef-
'ect The objects and intentions of the act Of in.
corporation, as nay he considered necessary.
SAMUEL ANDREWS ! Members of the
NATh ANIEI. HOWE, said Cumtsrland
ENOCH PFRLEY, (and Oxford Cor.
IRA CROCKER, poration.
February 9th 18e9.
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AT Court OF Probate held the Probate O&ce ~ por
land, within and for the county OF cubrrlznd 81 -
fnst TUESDAY OF February, the our Lord eQ
hundred and w enty-tVgo- - 1870 e's4s-
WILLIAM TASTY named Executor in a cY-@,sr -
~ EtyInicrF~ Izsr win .nd rrxr
ment OF ROBERT HASTY, late OF ScarboroBsh IN sa;a
county Gentleman DECEASED having presented The szn, ~
pronate OhDkRAD, Thai the said Exeeuror give notice
70 AL persoas Interested causing COPY CT mis- ord
n " published three WEEKS succtssively the Portland
Gazette printed az Portland thar they NAV appear ~
Probate Court 70 be held said Portland or The hrxt %
oy OF March next a ten Of the c OK in the forenoon ara
shew eNiSe they have, why the said insrrnr,-nr
should not Be proved approved allowed As the Iast W
ard testament Of said deceased. Inn -
b. POTTER, Tl5ge.
Eel, ,,,p., HoRATIo soUTHGATE, Reg.
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TIE subscriber Of PASSPORT, County Of Wash
Ington, hereby gives notice, that BY en- act
Of the legislature Of this state, passed AZ the las,
session, he has been allowed 10 take the name
Of f.4IH.ihiEL FULLER TON DEERfyYJi.
and that hereafter he will be known by that
name sad no other. NATH'L ID. POOR
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DANCING ACADEMY.
MIR. WITHYCOMBE,

y ESPECTFULLY informs The inhabitant, Of
~ Portland that he intends opening his day
school for the reception Of Masters and Misses,
on Wednesday the 18th inst in Mr.. Patterns Ho-
tel at 2 T. NJ. Those who may honour him with
The important charge Of their tuition are request
ed to leave their names at the Portland Book
Store. Portland, Feb. 8, 1922.
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1HE subscriber of Portland, Couaty of Cum
terland. hereby gives notice, that hy A Act
Of The legislature Of This state, passed AZ the last
session, he has been allowed 70 take the M me
Of SAMUEL JoHnsoS, and that hereafter he will
be known BY that name aud no othc-.
JOSEPH JOHNSON, - aEsti.r.
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MIRfA.E s. FIRE INSURANCE

MIRfA.E :, FIRE insurance
EiHE President aud Directors OF the Cum
Il BEELAND INSURANCE COMPANY
in Conformity their act OF incofp ration, heie-
ny give notice that their Capitsi Stock amounts 10
One Haadred IhoEIanl DoHGrs Fifty IhrI send
Ut which u Paid IN. That they are ready 10 re-
oeive proposals make Insui against she Foi-
lowing risks viz.--AIl kinds OF Marine InsHrEree
and on Houses Or other Buildings and on Properly
therein contained, within the Iown Of Portland.
against damage arising 10 the same by Fire, orig
mating Ia any except that Of design Of he in
sured. Not Dure than tIFe Ih5usEaG Dollars Milf
be taken % any one risk.
BY der OF the President and Directors.
6w JOHN CHUTE, Jr. Secretary.
CUaBERLASD Insurance. OFFICE,
Portland, Feb ., 1892.
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PDRPBYo
ria RONNET.

TH4. BONNET.
WHO'S shr maid with face 80 fair.
Win iilly hand and glove upon u.
With modest look and auburn hair.
AID tho curl beneath the Bonnet.
With pointing lip and rosy cheek,
And moiest dimple on II;
And eve 81 blue that seems % speak,
81 kind beueath Che Bonnet.
The grateful step Of fairy foot,
With tiny slipper on II.
Gh VIM could mark. and then Be mute,
The chains beneath the Bonnet
Where's the form and -races too,
To swellehe song or sonnet
Whrre's STc look that Is so true.
az TIC sg,.le beneath the Bonnet q