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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05
AN ACT giving The privileges of Legitimacy 70
certain persons therein named

AN ACT giving The privileges of Legitimacy TO
certain persons therein named
sBe IL enacted by tie Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES IN Legislature assem-
Tied, That Henry Bates, Hamlet Bates,
Humphrey Bates, Hannah Bates, Harriet
Bates and HELM Bates, all children OF
Elias Bates, of Passport, in the county
of Washington, Merchant, born out of
wedIock. and until the passing Of this
act illeeitimate, are hereby declared TO
be- legitimate, and entitled TO all the
rights and privileges Of children born in
wedlock; and the said Elias Bates, their
father, shall have and exercise all the
power and control over them as parent,
in the same manner as if said iIlegiti-
macy had never existed.
Approved, January l9, 1922:
ALBION X. PARIS.
AN ACT 20 incorporate The Master, Wardcns
and Members Of United Lodge.
SECT. /. tie ii enacted by the Senate
and House otRepresentatires, an Legislature
assembled, That Jonathan Page, Nathaniel
Green, Isaac Lincoln, JamesJones; Robert
P.Dunlap, David Stanwood & their asso-
GATES and successors, be, and they here
by are Incorporated into body polite,
by the name Of the Master, Wardens
and Members of Uni'ed Lodge; with
power to sue and be sued TO have
common seal, and to change the same
TO make any bye laws for the manage
ment of their affairs, not repugnant TO
the laws Of this State, nor 10 ancient
masonic usages; TO take and hold for
charitable and benevolent uses, any
real estate TO the value Of ten thousand
dollars, and any personal estate TO the
value Of thirty thousand dollars; and
to give and grant, or bargain and sell the
same; and with all the privileges usual
ly granted to other societies, instituted
for purposes of charity and beneticence
SECT. 2. BE it further enacted, That the
first meeting of said corporation shall be
holden at such time and place, and be
notified in suc8 manner, as the majority
of the persons herein named may direct
SECT. 3. BE at further enaGfed, That
the powers granted By this act, may DO
enlarged, restrained, or repealed al the
pleasure Of the Legislature.
Approved, JaS. I9, 1922,
ALBION K. PARIS.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05

.fnorreg AZ Lax,
HAS opened an Office IL Staudish. Eusinsss'
in The line Of his profession. with whTh p
may he favored, viii be attended 10 with Prcnpr
ness AID fidelity.
Siardish, Ian. %, 1892,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05

Vile. v IN the inh hiians thereo', 10 and they
hereby arr incorporated int town ~ VIZ
nilne of Dover. And the inhabitants OF save
town are hereby Vested witt al ihe To"r''
privileges and immuniiies which The inhabitants
# towns, within this State, DO, or fay Oy y"
eijry.
Sect. 2. BE IL further enacted, That Joshua
Carpenter, E-qnTe, = hereby empowered ~
sue his warrant to some inbabHant Of sa'o
town, direo ing him 20 notify the hihao''ah's
thereof 10 meet ~ such time and place NJ I'M
shall appoint, Ia choose such officers Is oihtr
towns are empowered 70 choose al their ahhe-
al town meetings.
Approved, January 10, 1922:
ALBION X. PARIS.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05
ALBION =. PARRls'
AZ ACT 10 annex the lownNr Harden

to the town ~ eIiaa.
SEC. De a eracfsd bg ne Senate cnd House
Of REPRESENTATIVES Ia L-gisllirre assrasied That
= The tawn oiiiarIrm,in he cotraiy OF Kehn.hec,
and iil- inhabitants thereof be. ard TIC same
ar hereby annexed 70 the Town oS ChiUs, III
said County
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05
LAWS OF MAINE.

AN ACT TO alter tho name of Phillips
Limerick Academy, and fdr other pur-
poses.
Sec. l. BE II ennfied bg ne SerSrfs md Hopse
OF Representatives. IN Legislature assembled, Thnl
irora i after the passing ofiii- acSrhe Academy
at limerick, ia the County oG york, mcorpo-
rated ~ the name o. Philips Lirierik Acade
my. shall be called and known h The name of
Limerick Acadeiny.
Sect. .. BE a further tsactd, Tint the
number OF trustees Of said Acldrtiy shalt here
after consist q sntnbrr not exceeding ihiF
teen, and thai sevrp hall COT stitute quoruni
for dong business; any thug ,fthe act moor
lars'in~ said Academy 70 the csptfafy uotwuh-
standings
APPROVED, Japnary II, 1879
ALBION n. PARIS.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05
Approved, JAN. I9, 1922,
ALBION K. PARIS.

AN ACT TO changs the name Of The town Of
Gerry.
BE ii enacted bgA the Senate and House
ofRepresemtatires)sn Legislature assembled,
That, from and after the passing of this
Act, the name ot1he town Of Gerry; in
the county of Kennebec, shall cease, and
the said town shap henceforth be called
and known by thename of Windsor, any
law to the contrary Notwithstanding &
nothing in this AL contained, shall be
construed TO impair any rights or obliga-
tons of said corporate
Approved, Januaty 10, 1922,
ALHON X. PARIS.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-05
AN ACT 10 incorporate the Officers and
Members of tie Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of Maine.

SECT. J. Be IL enGclsd Jv The Senate and House
II Representatives. in Legislature Gssembied That
Charles Fox, Robert r. Dunlap. Lawrence
Sprague, Erastus Too'e, Joseph NJ. Gerrish,
James Loring Child, jonathan Greenleai. Gid
con w. Olney, William p. Davis, with their as
sociates and SUCCESSORS, be, and they hereby
are incorporated into q body polite. by the
name Of The Officers and Members Of The Grand
Royal Arch Chapter Of Maine with power 10
sue and be sued TO have common seal, aud
70 change the same TO make any bylaws lor
tie management Of their affairs, not repugnant
10 the laws of this State, nor to ancient masonic
usagps 10 take and bold for charitable and
benevolent uses, any real estate 10 the value Of
twenty thousand dollars, and any personal es
tate 10 the value OF CITY thousand dollars ; and
give and grant, or bargain and sell the same !;
and with all the privileges usually granted TO
other societies instituted for purposes Of charity
and beneiicence.
SECT 2 BE a. further cnacted That the Grst
meeting of said corporation, shall be holden al
such tue and place, and be notified in such
manner as the majority OF The persons herein
named may direct
SECT. 3 BE IL further tnacted, That the
powers granted by Tins Act, may be enlarged,
restrained. or repealed, atthe pleasure of the
Legislature.
Approved, January 10, 1892,
ALBION X. PARIS.
AN ACT TO incorporate the Master. Wardens
and Members Of Amity Lodge
SECT. |. lie ii enacted Jy the Senate and
House Of Representatives an LEGISLATURE
assembled, That Jonas Wheeler, Freder-
ic Jacobs, and Joseph w. 1horndike,
and their associates and successors, be.
and they hereby are incorporated into a
body polite, by the name of the master,
wardens and members of Amity Lodge
with power to sue and be sued to have
a common seal, and TO change the same
to make any bylaws for the manage
ment OF their affairs, not repugnant to
the laws OF this State, nor to ancient ma
sonic usages; 10 take and hold for char
liable and benevolent uses, any real es-
tate, TO the value of three thousand dol
lars, and any personal estate to the value
Of five thousand dollars; and to give and
grant, or bargain and sell the same; and
with all the privileges usually granted
TO other societies, instituted for pur-
poses Of charity and beneficence.
SECT. 2 he IL further enacted, That
the first meeting Of said corporation,
shall be holden at such time and place.
and be notified in such manner, as the
majority Il the persons herein named
may direct.
SECT. 3. lie 1t t,DMer enacted, That
the powers granted by this act, may be
enlarged, restrained or repealed, at the
pleasure Of the Legislature
Approved; January 10, 1922:
ALBION X. PARRIS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
Dying, Securing, and Dressing
Establishment,

Corner of Prince and Fahfaac streets.
JOSEPH WILLIAMS, silk, woollen, and cot
- ton dyer and scourer, from England, res
pectfully tenders his grateful acknowledgements
TO the ladies and gentlemen Of Alexandria, for
the liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here;
and hopes by his unremitiing care, uniform
punctuality, and moderate prices, to merit con-
tinuance of their custom.
WIS mode of securing and dressing by
STEAM sPoseIsG, has peculiar efficacy in ex-
tracing all kinds of spots, stains, iron-nouids
&c. from all woollen, cotton and silk clothes, and
stuis, &c. so that gentlemen's coats, panta-
looms, vests, sc. and ladies' habits ,merno shawls
lace wells, &C. will be restored TO their first co.
or and beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para.
soils, &c cleaned, dyed and dressed in the neat.
est manner, as to equal their original appea-
rance. Military uniforms, gold apdssilver en-
broidery, fringe, epauicts, tasseIs, &c. cleaned
and polished TO equal their original brilliancy
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
MORAL.
THE BAPTISM.

From 'sLighis and Shadows Of Scottish Life."l
1t is a pleasant and impressive time
when, at the close of divine service, in
some small country church, there takes
place the gentle stir and preparation for
a Baptism. sudden air of cheerfulDes
spreads over the whole congregation; the
moro solemn expressions of all couDte
aances fades away and it is at once felt,
that rite about to be performed. which
although, Of sacred and awful kind, is
yet connected with thousand delight
ful associations Of purity, beauty and in.
nocence. Then there is an eager bend
ing of smiling faces over the humble gal
ieries--an unconscious rising up in af
aectioDate curiosity--and a slight mur-
-muring sound in which is no violation Of
the Sabbath sanctity of Gods House
when in the middle passage oft the church
she party OF women is seen, matrons and
maids, who bear in their bosoms, or in
their arms, the helpless beings about 10
be made members OF the Christian Com
muniop.
There sit. all dressed becomingly in
white, the fond and happy baplismal
group. The babies have been entrusted
for a precious hour, TO the bosoms Of
young nnaidens, who tenderly fold them
10 their yearning hearts, and with endear-
mepts taught by nature, are stilling, not
always successfully, their plaintve cries.
Thenfihc prouDd and delighted girls rise
up, one after the other, in sight Of the
whole congregation, and hold up the liz
fants, arrayed in neat caps and long flow
ing linen, into their fathers hands. For
the poorest Of the poor, If he has heart
at all, wilI.hay his infant well dressed or
such day, even although it should scsDt
his meal 5or weeks &c come, and force
him TO spare fuel to his winter fire.
And now the fathers are all standing
below the pulpit with grave and thought
full faces. Each has tcBderly taken his
infant into his toil-hardened hands, and
supports it in gentle and steadiast affec-
dion. They are all the children Of po-
verty, ant, ifthey live, arc destined to
life Of toll. But now poverty puts Oh
j,s most pleasant aspect, for it is beheld,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
" HITE.SMI"H.

VHNHE subscriber embraces this opportunity O
l. thanking The public in general for their IL
beral encouragement since his commencement
in business, assuring them that every attention
will be paid to merit continuance of their sup
port. Having engaged a complete Locksmith,
IL enables HIM to pay more particular attention
to the various branches of White smithing,
which as follows:
Repairs door, sideboarl, chest. mortoise, and
all kinds of locks and keys, hand irons fire irons,
brass or steel, coffee mills cut, &c.
Repairs and grinds surgeons instruments, ra-
zors, shears, scissors, &c. bell hanging with the
incest facility and durability. Makes elastic
steel trusseS, penknife and other blades letters
and brands cut to any size, and every variety of
fancy work in either Steel iron, copper or brass,
executed in the neatest manner Guns and pis-
tolls stocked and repaired, ships and other com
passes touched, quadrants and spy glasse, re-
paired N. 3. Work will be done very low for
cash only. Shoemakers' Tools ofcvery de cri
ton made and repaired. GEORGE JONES
Next door to r. Wood, Fairfax-streei
NOTICE. have a variety of articles repair
ed considerable time since, which if not pail
for in less than a month, will be sold bv auction
to pay the repairs, and the surplus (if amy wiz
be delivered to the owners of such property
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
THE FOUNT.1
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
THE HOME OF. MY CHiLDHOoD

To the home of my childhood in sorrow came
And fondly expected to find il the same
Full of sunshine and joy-as thought il IN he
In the days when the world was all sunshine 10
lstood
Looking down ON the village, half hid by the
wood, ~ ,s,,
That happy abode, where usd TO possess
A fathers affection, mothers caress
TO others those scenes arc as bright as before.
But can rejoice in their brightness no more /:
I stand in the home of my Childhood alone,
For the friends of my childhood are all of them
gone: W T,iest,
That gave to this spot all the charms il possest
Aud here the remembrance opppresses me most,
OF all once valued--of all lhave lost!
How vain was my prayer that the place might
retain ti
Its delights, if e'er should behold it apaini
Those who made il delightful no longer are near,
And loneliness seems unnatural here,
Thus he who in age al ball room has been,
Where IN youth his gay spirit gave life to the
scene, @ -
Still signs Tor tho fair ones he loy'd and to him
The dance must be cherries, the brilliancy dim
uh wnere are the dreams, ever happy and new;
And the eye, with felicity always in view
And the juvenile thoughtlessness laughing al
fear, There
Which reign'd in my bosom when last was
And where are the hopes that used to enjoy
The hopes oil iight-hcarted, spirited boy
When the present and past had as little of gloom
AS then thought of finding in moments to come
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
The Alexandria Baths

A RE now in complete order, fitted up IN a
IN superior style, and " i'll be ready for the
accommodation ofthe public on the FIRST Of May
As this establishment has received the unquaii.
fed appreciation OF the physicians, il is unneces
sary to say more in its recommendation than
that strict attention will be given in its manage
ment, and faithful male aud female servants
provided The terms will be reduced to the fol-
lowing moderate price Subscribers with fami-
lies So; single persons So; three warm baths
81 /; four cold baths 81; single baths 374 cents
One half Of the subscription money will be ex
pected in advance, and the balance on the 10th
july. apr 22 or M. GARNER.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
DUTCH CLEANLINESS.

Sir VIM. 1 empie, observing upon the
Textravagant nea,ness off the people Of Hol.
land, mentions, the circumstance OF o ma
gistra.e going to visit the MISTRESS of o
house at msierdam, when, knocking a,
The door, tight, strapping NorthHolland
lass came and opened it. He asked whe.
Their her mistress was at home? She re.
piled 'yes,' and with that he offered to &C
In ; but the girl, remarking his shoes
were not very clean. took him by bot
arms-threw him upon her back-ca
RED him across Two rooms--put hin
down at the bottom of the stairs--pullec
OH his shoes-put on him pair Of sli1
pers, and all without saying word b =
when she had done, she told him nc
might go to her MISTRESS. who was in a
room above.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07

viz. BOB formerly called harrison); and
JOE BAKER, his brother, the property ofThs
Marshall; ESSEX and ANANIAS, the property
of John Marshall, jr. and ANTHONY, belong
ing 20 James X. Marshall; all residing in Eau
quier county, Va.
BOB, is about 23 years of age, of black com.
plexion, about 8 feet Z or inches high, and a
cooper by trade.
JOE BAKER, is a blacksmith year or two
Younger than the other, OF much lighter com
plexion, and taller by an inch or more; both
had new linen shirts and trowsers The former
wore occasionally alght blue jacket, aud long
cloth coat partly worn; the latter hat of rab-
bits fur, with a black Grape, which he has pro-
badly removed, though the mark of il may per.
haps be seen as the han is OF dingy white.
ESSEX, is tall, handsome negro, of light
complexion, prominent features, and wears large
whiskers: about 30 years of age.
ANNANlAS, is very black and not so tall;
81 or % years ofage.
ANTHONY, is a tai; stoutsman, of light COM
plexion, and disagreeable counrenance, although,
his features arc good his eyes have peculiar
appearance, and seem somewhat bloolshot.
They went OF with negro man named Tom,
formerly belonging to Thomas Marshall. Tom
was lately apprehended in Philadelphia, brought
to Warrenton, Fauquier, lodged in Jail, and sold
to trader, name unknown; he broke Jail about
fortnight ago, and has been lurking in this
neighborhood, but without our knowing il, until
the others had eloped will, him. He is tall
negro, with complexion like his cousin Joe
Bakers. II is said that the advertisement de-
scribing him, states him TO have swelling oil his
head aud one on his back I E is about 90 years
old. There is no doubt thew are all en,ieavor-
ing to getto Philadelphia. We will give 500
respectively for each of our men, if taken out of
the state; and $50 for each of them if appre-
hended within the state, and in either case safe.
~ delivered to us. What reward has been of.
iered for Tom is not known to the subscribers.
THOMAS MARSHALL
JOHN MARSHALL, Jr.
JAMES X. MARSHALL
4 Oak Hill, FaWqnier CO. Va July 23-24 ~
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
DIR. SMITH,
(THE IMDI,dN' PHYSICIAN,

(THE IWDI.dNI PHYSICIAW)
HVAKES this opportunity of informing the CT
u tizens Of Alexandria, and It's vicinity, that,
owing to the numerous and pressing Invitations
he has received, he will leave this place on the
9TH inst. for Norfolk, where he intends establish.
ing his lnfirmary. Any communications add
dressed to Kim, by the steamboat, per captain
Jenkins, will meet with prompt attention and
dispatch. Medicines or advice eau be forwarded
weekly, with the greatest certainty and conf
dence.
DIR. Smith returns his warInest thanks to the
inhabitants Of Alexandria, for their liberal at
tention and politeness and hopes by his gene
raj success, to receive share of their future
patronage IT July is
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
HENRY PITTMAN

Having by purchase, made on the ftceniy-serenh
day of Nay last become the sole proprietor, and
publisher, of the establishment of
The ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
intends, in future, strictly adbering to these
CONDITIONS.
j. Five dollars year; half yearly in advance
by town subscribers.
ii. Subscriptions for less than six months,
charged at the rate Of six and quarter cents
each paper.
III Extra papers six and a quarter cents.
Nv. No paper discontinued until all arrear.
ages are balanced.
v. ADVERTISEMENTS, not exceeding a square.
inserted three times for one dollar and TWENTY
FIVE cents for every subsequent insertion: Lar
ger ones in proportion. Advertisements which
have not the number of insertions marked, in
writing, will be continued till forbid
NOTE.
Subscribers who, from the neglect of the car
riers, or otherwise may not receive their papers
can obtain them on application at the Office: so
that no allowance Gun be made for missing pa
pers.
Uj' Complaints having been made of persons
who are not only in the habit Of Jorro,o;ne the
papers, but of taking them from the doors of
are, therefore, informed that
the latter practice must be desisted from and
the carriers have been directed to deliver the
papers to none but subscribers, or such as thev
may authorize TO receive
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
About Sirty Three Acres.

d y y
The improvements are handsome and conyc-
nient two story brick dwelling house and kitchen,
gardeners house, stable, carriage house &c. &c;
an early and productive garden, and an orchard
of the most chbice and best selected fruit of va.
rious kinds. There are about thirty-iwo acres
under cultivation, divided into fields of from Sc
ven to nine acres each, all enclosed with sub,
stantial fencing the remainder of the tract is
in wood Of good growth. The healthy and de-
lightful situation OF this property, the command.
ing prospect afforded from the house, OF the
town OF Alexandria, the city Of Washington, the
river Potomac, and the adjacent country for Sc
veral miles around; its contiguiiy to the turn
pike road, and its short distance from town, viii,
other obvious advantages, combine to render this
the most desirable farm of its size now offered
for sale. IL will be sold upon liberal credit,
or will he exchanged for stock in any of the
banks in this district paying specie. The pre-s
misses will be shewn, and the terms made known
ON application to the subscriber, ut the Mocha
MICS Bank. CHARLES CHAPLIN.
july 10 3t&1awtf
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
COACH MAKING.

sWYyo Z. p. TAYLOR is advis.
&ISS HEEEHsT ed TO take this method of
XsayySEAzl& informing his friends and
-soDnsaR3sES the public, that ne has re-
a.. -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
$40 REV RID.

q Ran away from Alexandria, d. c.
En black woman named CATE, the
AER property OF Margaret and Mildred
AM Powell, Of the same place. She is a
CkKT bout % years of age, and has a very
~ noted walk has been crippled, which
60 occasions her to walk cross legged; has
very prominent hips. The above reward will,
be givenif taken in the District OF Columbia,
and twenty five dollars if taken in the state OF
Maryland or further eastward, delivered to ME
living in Fairfax couniy,Va ENi
GEORGE SILECNiAN, Guardian
july % II for Margaret and Mildred Powell.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
FOR SALE.

The Land and house ON Stump Hill,
keszN lately owned By Mr.. Norton, being
HIH about i acres well inclosed on the Lit
Esks, tie River Turnpike road, Q miles from
Aicxantris. The garden contains ma
ny valuable Shrubs, vines and fruit trees IL,.
situation is handsome and healthy. Possession
may be had Immediately. The time OF payment
will be reasonably extended to sui, the purchaser
march II law tf w. CRANCH.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber wishes to sell tina,
hKuA desirable and well improved farm stu
s. ated in the county Of Fairfax, upon the
Hu0a Little River turnpike road, two and q
~ half miles FROM Alexandria, cuntaipinc
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
HUMOR.

The following toast was not drunk in
Philadelphia, but it was drunk at Elem
ington, N. j.. Dem. Press.
The nert Presilenf-Calhoun, Craw-
ford, Clinton, Clay.--What e of trou.
bles
An Irish wit, who was siiDted by his
physician to pint of wine, being re-
preached with drinking four bottles of
claret, and bid to stick to his allowance,
replied, ESQ do; my pint of Madei-
"a is my salary, and the rest is my per-
squisite."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07

sincss in all its varieties at his old established
shop, on Fairfax, between Prince and Duke
streets, where he is prepared to execute all or
ders in his line promptly, aud on reasonable
terms He feels thankful for past favors and
solicits a renewal OF the same, for both the work
and prices, he is confident, will give general sa.
tisfacton. tf may f.. r. TAYLOR.