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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
Removal.
y PsWHITNEY begs leave

II PS.WHITNEY begs leave to ac-
IL. quaint his friends and the public 10
general that he has removed his shop from
The corner OF Fairfax to the corner. OF
Pi.nce 4 Water streets; where ne will be
happy to supply bis customers as former
ly, with any, description that they may at
any time need as low he trusts, as any
other in the District, and he likewise
wishes to inform them that he has just
received full supply Of almost every ar
ticle for the approaching season, which
will be found an object for those that need
such goods to call and judge for them
selves.
N. B. Every description OF ready made
clothing constantly on hand, and the low
est prizes, and any orders fulfilled with
punctuality and despatch.
sept g 3taw4m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
State of Maryland.
Charles COUNTY,, S.

Charles County, Set.
ON application TO the subscriber. one
" of the Judges of the Orphans Court
of Charles County, by petition in VIII
ting of Walter Edelen OF Charles Coun-
ty. for the benefit of the act OF Assembly
for the relief of insolveEt debtors, past
ed at Nov. session, 1905, and the sew
eral supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, sched ult OF his
property and list of his creditors on
oath. so far as he can ascertain them,
being annexed to his petition and being
satisGedby competent testimony that the
said Walter Edeien, has resided two years
immediately preceding the time Of biz
application 10 the state of Maryland; and
being also satisfied that the said Walter
Edeien is in actual confinement for debt
and for no other cause, and the said Wal
ter.EdeIen, having entered into bond, with
sufficient security for his personal appear
ance in Charles County Court. to answer
such allegations as his crediors may
make against him. II is therefore ordered
IL adiudged that the said Walter Edelen,
be discharged from imprisonment, and
that by causing copy of this order TO be
inserted in some one Of the newspapers
edited in the District of Columbia! once
week for two months, successfully be-
fore the third Monday of March next, he
give notice 10 his creditors to appear be.
fore the said court at Port Tobacco in said
county, on the said Sd Monday OF March
next; for the purpose Of recommending a
trustee tor their benefit and to shew
cause, if any they have, why the said
Walter Edelen should not have the beneht
OF the several nsolvent laws OF this state
as prayed. Given under my band. this
Esd day Of October, 1891:
/. CAMPBELL, &
True copy, Teste, JOHN BARNES,
''I dec lawam
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
For Amsterdam.

Ssx The good brig SWAN, Jeremiah
80 heelwIight, master, burthen .
but $40 hhds. Her cargo being ready
,5e will be Immediately dispatched. FoI
small ireigh, OF passage, apply TO the mas
tsrOa board, or to
Who hare for sale reed By sad brsg,
6 Casks whale Oil,
Anchor of about 100 10,
70 Tons building stone
De-. 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
For Darlen.
For Freight,

IL The superior sch. GREEN Sam.
IESSumbard, master, bur,hen 1000 bis.
new IN complete order Tor the reception OF
acargo to any port in the West Indies, or
Brazil. Apply to 7. X. ROWLAND,
Who has Just recsiUed for safe,
iObOxes mould candles, Sampson brand,
80 do Spermaceti do Swans patent DO
6bales Lisbon floor and entry mats
Il mo Is 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
X1O.OOO

r HAVE ten 10 ifteen thousand dollars
i ofthe Georgetown Importing & exp ort
ingiStock, wish to dispose Of will SET
it for cash, or on credit Of to 10 years
for undoubted landed or other security. or
exchange it for property. Those disposed
to deal for any part Of this stock, will call
at my Office, Bridge street Georgetown.
ROMULUS RIGGS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
Negroes Wanted.

TIME highest prices in cash, will be
Apaid for 80 or 40 likely young Ne
gfJ(s If application is made Immediately,
TO the Subscribers at Eli Leggs Tavern,
King street, Alexandria.
ian. 9s.-3t. GRAVES y BALLARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
state of Maryland.

Charles County, Set.
~nNap application to the subscriber, one OF
the Judges OF the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by petition in writing
6f William Bridgett, of Charles County,
for the benefit OF the act Of Assembly
for the relief of insolvent Debtors. pass.
ed at November session, 1906, and the
several supplements thereto on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule OF ms
property, and list of his creditors on
oath so far as be can ascertain them pe.ng
annexed to bispetiton, and beng eati E
by competent testimony that the SAID w m.
Bridget has resided two years immediate
" preceding the time OF his application
in the state of Maryland, and beng also
satisfied that the said William Bridget, W-
in actual confinement for debt, and for no
other cause; and the said YIN, Bridget
having entered into bond With sufficient
security for bis personal appearance in.
Charles County Court, to answer such al-
locations as bis creditors may make
against him. 1t is therefore ordered and
ad;n,lged. that the said William Bridget
be- discharged from imprisonment, and
that by causing copy of this order to be
inserted in some one OF the newspapers
a .n;, in the District of Columbia once
week for TWO months successfully before
the third Monday of March next; he give
notice TO his creditors to appear before
the said court at Port Tobacco 10 SAID
county on tbesaid third Monday i'm March
next. for the purpose Of recommending a
trustee for their benefit, and 10 shew cause,
if any they have, why the said William
Bridget should not have the benefit OF the
several insolvent laws Of this state; as
Given under my hand this Esd day Of
Oct. 1921. l.CAMfBEInE ~
True copy, Teste, JOHN BARNES, elk
A. law2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
eOr Boston and Portland,

tkk The good brig Rising Sun, Prince,
1S5M Master: carries about 1900 barrels
- and will tax freight on moderate
'ein'' WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Who have for sale said Briggs cargo OF
rs tons Plaster.
doc IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
For Freight,

~ The good brig COLUMBUS
&S&J. c Marbury, master, bnrthen
about 1900 bills. and now ready to receive
aeargO. Apply to
j. H. LADD & Co.
Who have just received for sale,
10 tons Russia clean hemp
70 Or casks Rio Madeira wine
10000 Spanish segars
1000 lbs St, Domingo coffee
l case band boxes dec i6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
For Freight,
For Freight,

sEx The good Schooner MARY, w.
40 Carrick master, burthen about
ana Bbls. and will be ready tor cargo
tomorrow. Apply to
JOHN H. LADD, Co.
dec I9 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
Hemp, Duck, Tea, &c.
YIN FO1CLe e. Co.

Lave this day landing from brig Ar
II row, and offer for sale,
10 tons clean st. Petersburgh hemp.
100 pieces Russia Duck,
SO do Ravens do
chests 4 boxes young hyson Tea.
90 barrels Mo-. sugar
90 or casks T. NJ. wine
60 boxes mould candles,
40 do dipped do
dec Is a saszss
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
A Negro Man,


Sept, 1891,
NEGRO Man.
Who calls himself John, runaway,
and committed as the property OF Mr.
Hump, and lately purchased OF a Mr..
Cave Withers, of Alexandria, %. CO.
but since in Jail says he was tthesproperty
of William Skinker, deceased, OF Stafford
county. The said negro is about 10 or
90yesrs of age, very black, about 5 feet
8 or 10 inches high, and had on when
committed, black broad cloth coat.
dark green .pair of pantaloons and white
hat. The owner is requested to come Tor,
ward, prove property. pay charges snd
take him away; otherwise he Will De ais
posed of as the law directs.
p''' P. 3. BRADLEY, JaiIor
for S. Jackson, Sheriff Of fniriar Co.
The editors of the Richmond Enquirer,
will please publish the above commitment
in their paper once week tor three
months. and send their account TO me for
settlement. n n D
dec 10--law3m d. u.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
For New Orleans.

,G The brig Hannah, w. sPear-
~ son. master, will sail on the iotn
S:a 80 and take freight OF passengers on
noasf"'' w. FOWLE, & Co.
v,o hare non landing from schr. Midas,
""0 uad for sale,
10 tons St. Petersburg hemp .e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
For Freight,

OF The good brig ARROW, A.
gslAW. Lord, master, carries 1000
SsrTeIs and will take freight for the West
Indies, or a Southern port.
AppIy to WA. FOWLE + Co.
dec Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
Vol. XIII
For FREIGHT,

For Freight,
.w The schooner CAROLINE, /.
go Seavey master, burthen 600 bbls.
So NE freight to the Northward, .Ior the
VII IL Indies. Apply to .n.vc
Nest ih 4. & A. H. ADAMS.
who offer for sale, received by her,
,o ~ SOars. 40 to ga feet, 10 to Is inches
diameter
IS S bushels Potatoes rs
my
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04

Beaver Hats.
HNHE subscriber has received al DIS
new commission
Shoe and Hat Store,
King street,
And intend. keeping constantly on hand
a general assortment OF
FASHIONABLE HINTS,
OF every description, made by tne pes:
workme6, equal in quality, beauty ana
shape. durability OF colorto any 10 'ne
Tinted States; and has received sore real
BEAVER HATS from the well known
establishment of Merssrs. Lamscn and
Clan. of Baltimore.
Also, general assortment 81
BOOTS e SHOES,
OF town and northern make, comprisios;
eyery kind suitable for the present anu
approaching season, and all for sale at the
lowest cash prices, by ,,.r,c
N. 3. All kinds of uncuirent nsn i,
Notes under FIVE per cent. discount, WW
| be received at par for he above goes"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
Cheap Shoes

gSTo the Miiiers, Farmers,
Merchants and others, about to send Flour
to Alexandria for Inspections:
You zciU please to take notice,
UyHAT in consequence of a request
made to me by United States Grand
Jury for the county of Alexandria, through
their foreman, | shall proceed gradually
to raise the grade OF -four inspected in
this port, and hope you will forward my
views by using every exertion in your
power to meet my reasonable expectations
on that subject.
am respectfully your oct servant.
AMOS ALEXANDER.
Flour Inspector.
dor 81 III
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-04
dec "a
Was Committed

ygvO the Jail of Fairfax county, by war
rant from under the hand OF Law
renee Lewis, Esq. dated the slst DAY OF
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
ST. Domingo Coffee, etc.

st. Domingo Coffee, etc.
S1 bags Sc. Domingo coffee, Of superior
: quality just received per sloop Regula-
tor and brig Columbus, from Port au
Prince, and for sale by
sAM'L. MEsSERSMlTH,
WHO HAS IN STORE,
100 bbls Baltimore whiskey ,.L
% do apple brandy
100 mats cassia
20 sacks blown salt
% half chests imn, and gunpowder tea
10 ten catty boxes do do
9 boxes each cont'g 90 two ID cannis.
.ff tiers do $3.50 80
10 hhds Muscovado sugar
1900 lbs Laguira green coffee
1900 do st Domingo do do
40 bundles sugar loaf paper
Sicily Madeira, Colmenar, Wiz.
Malaga and Canary
Cognac, brandy, Holland gin
= Pecan nuts, superior Havana segars
Hampers Of porter and wine bottles
Sweet oil in 1asks
Mould candles--low to close sales
Bakers chocolate, Nos 81
Baltimore do Nos I, 2, So
NIuscatel raisins
Goshen cheese, &c. dec 6 :
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
NOTICE.

TINHE subscriber having received a convey
J. ance Of the books Of hoRATIo moore, for
the benefit Of his creditors, requests those in
Jebted To make immediate payment. The cfe
dtors are requested to present their claiE.s
without delay, and are desired to take notice
that they are only allowed al the first day
Of January next, by the terms Of the said con.
veyance, to entitle themselves to dividend, by
executing general release TO tiic said Horatio
Moore. 5. TOWNSHEND, trustee.
PIscATAwAy, Md dec 2aw3w'
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

County Of Alexandria.
"ILLIAM SMITH has applied to the ho-
w norable William Cranch, chief Judge OF
she United States circuit court of the District of
Columbia to be discharged from Imprisonment,
under the act for the reliefof insolvent debtors
within the District of Columbia, on the FIRST
Monday Of January next, at D o'clock, a. IN. at
the court house in Alexandria, when and where
his creditors are required to attend.
dec 3aw2w EDM.i. LEE, C. C.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
Sale without Reserve

Sale without Reserve.
an WEDNESDAY, the 18th Dec. if fair, IL
" not, the neat fair dav, AZ 10 o'cIoct
will be sold at the shop OF Mr. II. Bradley, uu,
per end of King street, a large collection and
great variety of superior and elegant custom
work CABINET ware.
consisting Of sideboaids, tables, secretaries and
book cases, bureaux and bedsteads, candle
stands, &c. &c. All to be delivered in good or
der On liberal credit
nov 90 S.A. hsARSTELLER, auc.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
FALL GOODS.
BR.4DEN MORGAN & Co.

FALL GOODS.
BR.4DE.N MORGAN & Co.
(Who have REMOVED two doors west OF Patton
Il Butchers, king-st.)
Lave imported in the ship Boston, from
IL Liverpool,
Saxony cloths and cassimeres
Fine and superfine Yorkshire dodo
Double milled drab cloths ->es
Ladies' cloths rl9ci. srA
Pelisse do. plain and twillsd -iss.t-
Rhodes's bonbazets, plain and figured
Fiannels, white, red, yellow and green
Booking baize, green, blue and red -
Green drapery baixe .si&,
Tartan plaids fsg ,t
Orange, scarlet and crimson rattincts
Fancy waistcoatings
Plains, blue, mixed and drab 80" % -
Blue and white kerseys s.s.' (.
90 cotton apron check
ON nAsD-Russia g. Scotch shcetinss
Irish linens, ticklenburgs
Brown hollands
Best English sewing silk and twist
Patent thread of all colors t..t4.,.
Hollis cotton balls ti
Worsted and cotton hosiery
Calicoes and ginghams
A and "a cambria muslins e
Imitation India book do e- ao, -
Corded cambria do ~ -..
Loom sewcd do
Leno do
Cords and velveteens .e
Best gilt coat and vest buttons n
Pins. needles r>tt+ss ~ ,.J1.
Plain do N.Y. ~.f
Ribbons, gloves, &c. &c. 9mo9
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
New Confectionery Store.

THE subscsiber respectfully informs the pub
a lie that he has opened confectionery
store on Royal-st. nearly opposite the new mar
ket, where ne offers for sale all kinds ofnew
dictionary of cakes, pastry and caa-
dies made fresh every day. All kinds of foreign
and domestic jelleys and sweet meats; dry
citron, fruits in brandy, olives, cocoa and nuts
of all kinds; variety of fruit. ChiIdren's toys
of all sorts in abundance csrdials, wines, sto-
maohic bi,tcrs, boar hound syrlp,iow priced ella.
ret, best Havana segars and half Spanish ditto.
AL kinds of superior catsup will be made during
the winter when commanded. N. B. He has al
so the pleasure of informing the public that lie
hasa First rate French Cook
from Paris, who can produce satisfactory re-
comnendation of his knowledge in the pastry l.
cookery line, who will assist him in attending
balls, parties and in taking bones from all kinds
Of poultry. All kinds of fruit, wine and cordial
jeileys, custards, &c. orpamerted in transparent
coiors. All kinds Of French pastry made into
pyramids and other ornaments. And variety
of delicacies too tedious to meHtion, for sale
lower than can be bought in the district for cash
by JOHN HEPBURN,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
MR.. PARMLY, Dentist,

I EAVES, Alexandra the lth inst. and will
4 A be absent about six months. Those who
may have occasion for his professional services
will please apply Immediately at Mrs. RapIey's
boarding house, on King st. below Fairfax ST.
JUST PUBLISHED
4 treatise on the disorders and treatmeu, Of the
Teeth, by g. PARMLY ,dentist,for sale as above
"The author of this treatise we know to be
an able and Ingenious dentist. This little vo-
Iume contains perspicuous directions for the
mana cement ofthe teeth, and sensible observa-
ton. on the causes of their decay London
,fed,eo C,iruugical Journal and Quarterly Reuie,o
of Medical books for September 1921. st dec s
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
ORPHANS COURT.

Aierandria County, Nov. Term, 1922
ORDERED. that the administrators of JAS.
~ ALLISON, decd. do give the usual notice
to debtors and creditors once a week for three
weeks, in the Alexandria Gazette aud Alexan-
dria Herald. Acopy. Test,
A. MOORE, Reg. Wills
This is to give notice. that the subscriber, Of
Alexandria county, in the District of Columbia
has obtained from the orphans court, of said
county, letters Of administration on the personal
estate OF James Allison, late ofthc county afore-
said. deceased. All persons having claims "a
gainst the estate of said decedent, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof,t' the subscriber on, or before, the 18th
day of May, 1923, or they may, by law lie excl,,-
ded from all benefit Of said estate and those in
debted thereto are required 30 make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this elst OF
Nov. 1922. ISAAC ROBBINS, Admir-.
nov22 law3w ofJames Allison, dec ID.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
A LAW BOOK LOST.

r OST ID the confusion of the fire, which oc-
~ Cured ON the I'd inst. on King-street, the
first volume Of the American edition OF BAcoH's
ABRIDeaEsr.. The owners name is written on
the back, and an engraving of it pasted on the
inside. A liberal reward will be given to any
person who will deliver the said book TO the
printer, and no questions asked. If nov "a
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-12-09
NOTICE.
~ Goshen Cream Cheese, etc.

Uosneh Oream CleeSe, eC.
N HE subscriber has just received fresh
supply of first quality Goshen cream cheese,
Liverpool ground alum salt, and fine sack do,
wine bit,ers superior quality in bottles by the
dozen. Also, in bottles by the dozen Glove,
cinnamon, p. love, peppermint and lemon cor
diais ; which together with the best wines in
wood and in bottles, old Jamaca and Antigua
spirits, Holland gin, Cognac brandy, fine teas
particularly selected, sugars, groceries, spices,
&c. for sale usual at his store on Roy al-st
next door to the city hotel. WIN DUNLAP
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-05-21
PAYABLE YEARLY.

animals, in sundry or their citations was stinted
to seven. The golden candesfick had seven
branches, seven Priests with seven trump-ts,
surrounded the wall Of Jericho seven DAYS, and
seven times on the seventh day In Johns New
Testament Revelations, we find seven churches,
seven cand!estcks. seven spirits, seven stars,
seven seals, seven trumpets, seven thunders,
seven vials, seven plaques, and seven angels 10
pour them out on the seven-headed monster.
Antchrist.
Seven often signifies great many. a complete
NUMBER Mat. 10, As. Prev. 26. rs. %. IA.
i, l. lst Sam 2, 5. Job, 5, 10. Seven-foid
frequently means completely. Lev 90. a. Ps
10, IL, Gen. A, Is, "a. Ps. -, 8, and seven
times seven, or seventy times seven. imports
very often, Mat. 13 2I, %. Thus Christ's seven
horns may denote his great and perfect power,
his seven eyes his perfect knowledge his seven
lamps and seven pipes, his fitness OF revelation
and gracious influence; bis seven pillars, tie
fulness Of FUNDAMENTAL truths and promises. The
Holy Ghost is called seven spirits and seven
lamps Of fire, to denote his perfect knowledge.
and diversified gifts and operations. So seven
eyes on Christ denote many; seven thunders
many troubles; and seven stars many ministers.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-05-21

Tue Subscriber. Agent OF she q RDINER
IRON WORKS, has cons,antly for saie at
sue sgeD,y Sore lb1asa.aer, the following al
ticles VIZ -
Saw Nall Cranks, Pulling Mill DO.
Lantern Wheels,
Wrought & cast Mi spindies,
Hatier's Basins, --ClothseI' Plates,
Cow Bars,-Plough Moulds aud Coulters,
Wheels for various kinds OF Machinery,
Sad Irons, Cast lou Dogs,
Shelves and Cogs for Blocks,
CARDIAC Machine Irons,
Cart and Wagon Boxes,
Gudgeons Of all sizes,
Brands for names, DC. made at short no
tice.
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash
CT approved credit. Orders for any descril on
Of Castings will be executed punctua'ly in the
bes; manner NJ. SPRINGER, Jr 4genf
ON Gardiner. Fec s. lC22.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-05-21
american Goods.
CHARLES BRADLEY,
sGENT g. COMMISSION .MEROaaN,1

AGENT COMMISSION .HEROH.4.VT
CHAMBKRs, CORNER or MIDDLE AND USIoS
STREETS,
....H4SJUST RECEIVED.
q n pieces AMERICAN Red FLANNELS,
q - bale BED-TlCKS,
do. YARNS,
. do. THREADS, all Nos. and Colors,
do. Heavy Brown SHEETlNGS.
Is pieces S.4fTLFETTS.
4 bales bleached SHEETI.NGS and SHIRT
LNGS,
do. 7-3 brown SHIRTINGS Of superior
quality,
600 gross Of Brace BUTTONS,
500 gross coat and vest BUTTONS which viii
be sold cheaper than any thing OF the sort
imported,
/. 10 boxes No. ! CHOCOLATE, at Boston price
| case Windsor soap,
coo Yards GLvGH.4 rs, STRIPES and
CHECKS;
Go dog. Oh idren's HITS.
N. b. CASH paid for WOOL Of crery de-
< scrIpti0n rs dbope. a III. April 30.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-05-21
From a late London Paper.

l..
The following anecdote is related by late traveller
In Cornwall
Sir-About three years ago two yonng farmers came
TO me- and after their accustomed obeisance the fol-
lowing dialogue took place between U.s.
Famer-four Reverence, cir, when voul il be
convenient for you 70 cum and berry feyther
Parson Convenient to bury your father When
did he die then
farmcr-Why, zr. about three months aeone
"Parson-Dead three months since, and MOI Know
It (; and az yet buried-how's this
farnier-Wy, zir. we hadn't time, you NAV de-
pend.
Parson-What no time to bury your father,
farmer-Nc, zir, twere harest time, and We wer.
busy. the bosses and ALL
Parson-How did you keep him
Farmer-Why. zr, do hope youl not Re angry
out when feyther died, neither put on white shirt.
and set en- up ia ceimmers-and mother put kuub
OF salt IN ms mouth. and knub two ID bis eyes and
ne kept very well for feyther war main spare
man. 80 Master Trewem. our TAYLOR coined In
totner day, and he zays Well, hows master then y?
=" Oh (sad mother) he's up in chinmer" So aIais-
Ter Ifewefn went up In chimmer. and when he went
up close to feythe he zeede dead in his white shirt
and the knub of salt in his mouth and eyes-he were
irtened, and he gee'd jump back, and hitched his
loot IN hole 10 the planehngT which drowea'en
down, and broke his armand so mother said she
Won nd Keep feyther any longer and sent VIII and
over to know when woul be conye nient for you To
csm and bury feyther."
rInamoer- Floor.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-05-21
MISCELLANY.


FIOm TIC hIJut-IAanU FepubiCan.
TIE .Naanber St-m.--As from the beginning
this was the number of DAYS in the week, il has
always had kind Of emphasis annexed to il.
and is BY some called the number Of perfection.
God added seven DAYS TO his promised patience
towards the Old world; clean beasts were taken
into the ark by seyens; the years Of famine aud
plenty in Egypt, and their enblems, were mar
ked by sevens. With lie Jews, not only was
there a sevcnth-dav sabbath, but every seventh
year was sabbath of rest. and every seven
times seventh year was juhilee.-I heir great
ieasts Of unleavened bread and Of tabernacies,
were observed FOX seven DAG; tie number Q!