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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
FOURTH OF July.

We understand that Nathaniel Dsering. Esq.
Of Milburn in the county of Somerset, has been
appointed to deliver an Grafton 70 the people IN
that vicinity, on the approaching anniversary.
We do not learn that any preparations are vet
making to celebrate the day 10 this place. tits
70 be hoped that the spirit, which seems to pre-
vail at the Southwark and Westward NAV reach
us, and thatwe may not fail to commemorate an
event, The greatest most assuredIy that nation
can commemorate; and in our country the more
particularly to be observed, as il is our onlvna-
tlonal jubilee. 1t stands alone, proud coiun.S
Of glory in our history, and should the more al
tract our regard and admiration.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17

This Library received last week, from 4 gen
tleman ofths town, the valuable donation Of the
Domestic Encyclopedia, in three large royal
octave volumes. We notice this, because we
are glad to perceive that this useful institution
is not wholly ont Or the regard ofour liberal and
wealthy citizens. Were we at liberty to men
ton the name the gentleman above alluded
to, we arc confident that il would greatly assist
the cause which he has patronized. The exam
pie ofmen Of generous principles, elevated views
and disinterested purposes, is not without pow
erfu, although often secret influence upon
community. We perceive that a committee
has been selected by the "mechanic association
10 solicit aid TO the library, which they have.
with prase-worthy zeal been instrumental in
forming. ltist to be hoped that they may be
successful, and that a collection Of books NAV
be made which shaIlsbe an honour 10 the town
while it promotes spirit ofinvestigation and
love Of knowledge among Apprentices, and sub
serves the best interest ofthis Community and Of
man
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
A WESTERN HERMIT.

About 2 miles above the junction Of Spoon
and Illinois rivers, Immediately on the bank Of
the former there has been living, for three ears
past, man who had entirely secluded himself
from the world, dwells 10 the midst Of the wild
erness alone, and upwards Of 60 miles from the
residence of any human being. His name is
Davidson, is physician, was formerly surgeon
in the United States army, and was pupil to the
celebrated Dr. Rush He has number of med
cal books, two guns, and dog, and quantity
ofclothing. He has erected himself small hut
and has about an acre Of ground in cultivation
at the back Of his garden runs Spoon River, in
which he has a fish trap. lis food is wild
turkeys and other game, fish, and the produce
ofhis garden. He appears displeased at the
sight of human being. My informant saw him
at his residence. being mpeled BY curiosity TO
visit him, and inquired of him particularly the
cause of bis strange seclusion. He said he had
done so, and would do so ever, to keep clear of
the wretclted white people. Ills father lives in
Pennsy Ivana, and he has received many solicit
letters from him and other friends, to return
but he has never answered one, and declares it
to be his determination TO remove from his pres
ent situation as soon as the whites approach too
near him. As soon as his present stock Of
clothing wears out, he says he will dress himself
in skins. Ind. Gd<.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17

The part taken by the British miaisirT--ihat
Of perfect neutrality, has been supported IN the
House Of Commons nv the unprecedented ma
ioritv of $50. the vote 10 favour Of ministers
being 572 and 20 against them.
The debate which terminated as above, con
tinued during three evening sessions, on the pa
pers laid before the House by Mr.. Canning, rel
alive to foreign negotiations. The opposition
endcayoured TO prevent division, but IL being
urged bv the other side, the speaker was com
pelled TO divide: he ordered those WHO intended
10 vote for the amendment to 90 into The lobby,
and those who meant to vote against it to remain
in the house. The opposition proceeded into the
lobby, together with the ministerial voters but
Few members on both sides were shut In The
house in consequence Of the lobby being too
small to contain the united numbers.
The vote thus obta ned, Hlust be considered as
partial representation Of the opinion Of the
House. By the unwilinguess Of the opposition
for a division, which unquestionaby arose from
consciousness of their weakness, We may con-
clude that the policy Of the ministers is very
popular.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
BANGOR, June IL.
E.1RTH(lTrAkE.


The shock of an earthquake was very seusi-
by feltin this vicinity on Tuesday last, about
ten minutes before u O'Clock, NJ. The
course of it was nearly north to .south--the du-
ration variously estimated from 90 seconds TO
one minute-the sound like subterranean thun-
der the motion of the earth iarring and trem-
ulous. The effect of it on several persons was
such as we do not recollect to have before heard
observed. pain or dsagreeabIe feeling in the
head. The usual effect, terror or fright, was
very general. The effect was equally felt on
the water-the Captain ola vessel lying in the
harbor, says, he was surprised by feeling mo-
ton Of the vessel as though she was sailing at
the rate Of knots and rubbing over a pehIy
bOttom-he says, also, that the water sweIed so
as to rise eight inches by the wharves and sunk
again Immediately.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
BY THE MAILS.

Washington, June a.
We learn that Retvrn J. Meigs has resigned
the Office OF Postmaster General Of the United
States. His successor is not yet designated.
II is stated in the Newyork newspapers, in an
authoritative tone, that Mr.. Meigs was removed
from office. For tins statement there IS no fonn
dation- The President, in accepting this gen.
tieman's resignation, which does not take effect
until the first of next month, did it in terms of
acknowl edgnent and consideration for his pat
riotic services, especially in the late war.
Nat. Int
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17

Lord Cestraae has entered the service of the
Emperor Of Brazil and become Admiral ana
Commander in chief Of his feet.
The EmPerorl.a issued decree declaring
the blockade Of Bahil. That is occupied By
Portuguese troops, who keep tire port open for
foreign perehandize.
An arrival frora Jamaica by the way OF Ha-
veua, at Charleston, furnishes accounts unfa-
vourabIe TO The cause of the Independents Of the
Columbian Republic 1t is. said that Bolivar is
AZ Gnayaquil ION the Pacific ocean, ID the prov
ince Of Quito) very much detected That
part Of the country still retains its Spanish
attachment, and as soon as his forces leave g
place, the inhabitants restore the Spanish author
ity. He burnt Paste and put more than 5000
persons to the sword, and has ordered all the
Spaniards and even the natives who are not at
tached to the cause Of the republic TO leave the
territory, under pain Of death.
Bolivar had had an interview with San Mar
tin, in which the latter proposed to call in a
Spanish Prince and crown him to this Bolivar
replied that he would rather cease to exist than
to accede to such a proposal. San Martin, it is
said, was SO Disconnected BY this repuse, that
be resolved to leave the county Immediately
and retire to North America to spend an easy
life he has 100000 in his possession.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
foFFrcIAL Accnrs1s.l-

-. piaoriG, April 30.
The whole corps Of Gen. Mo1IroR entered
Saragossa the 26th.--The population testified
the most lively jos. The General is going TO
march towards Leradc, (in Catalonia.) The
blockade of Mequincnza IS raised.
Gen. Battasteros has reiterated towards Va
loncia
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
EXTRACTS OF 1ErrrRs.l

Itttorio, April 30.
We occupy one third of Spain, and no act
OF reprisal has been committed. Those WHO
Know the barbarous despotism exercised by the
Re.o!utionists, will duly estimate this modera-
tIon The royalist garrison of .MeqnHenza. has
occupied the fort of Alcauis. Ballasteros has
quilted the Madrid road. to march towards Aroca
--Battalions OF Royalists are already organizing
at Saragoss.
Mont Louis, April 26.
MINK exercises great influence in Catslo-
ma, and prevents the operations of the Prince
from being known He has bis spies in Spanish
Cardange, irho gre ham exact affirmation Of all
oar DIoccD'eats This country is FIJI of defles
Witlteea roads tte mountains are stiH coyercd
nth snosc, and sOe haUe great difficulties as to
provisions"
From Bayonns. papers reeesved Il, London
Bayonne, April %.
The besiegers Of ST. Sebastian have been
repulsed with loss IN an attempt to prevent the
garrison exercising on the rlacs Ii is affirm
ed, that .df'isbal aud .Eorfito will unite an ar
my of 10000 men, and offer battle to Marshal
Oadiast; while Ballas.eros keeps .Nolitor in
check. The heavy artillery for the sieges OF
y. Sebastian and Pampeluna begins 10 ar
rive" -
II, says the Paris Journal de Commerce
the fortresses defend themselves, if che army
OF the faith does not Increase, but II, on the csp.
trary, the first request Of the dernlatcns which
receive orr troops is as il has in some case.
been, tint the soldiers offllat army NAV be KEPT
at distance. il Nina ap Baliasteros manGuvrc
instead Of Coming 70 seton. Abisbal collects hi.
forces in-Gastile, il Aloripo forms his army il
.Gaiicia, if reserve is. formed in Andaiusia. il
General Paarea, celebrated in the last war IN
der the aaine OF Mcdico, forms has guerilla
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17

London. April 2s.---NoIlekins, the. Sculptor
recently deceased, has left f50,000 to bis pres
ent Majesty, f50,0OO TO DR.. Kerrick, the pub
lie librarian at Cambridge. f5o,O00 TO ths
most excellent person, Francis Douce, ESQ. who
is also made residnary legatee, by which he vii
get f90,O00 in addition. NolIekins died wortE
f300.0OO.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17

Chancellor kENTs Fdrel1eU TO the Bar.
The Court of Chancery adjourned this morn
ing, when his honor the Chancellor took occa-
sion in few unprecedented, but feeling and af-
fectionate expressions, to bid farewell to the
gentlemen Of the New York Bar.-The effect
was instantaneous and electrical--every coun-
tenance changed; every eye filed. The scene
was affecting beyond the power of words. The
speaker and those he addressed were equally
moved. All the bar present involnntarily rose
at the same moment, and Mr. Wells in tone
and manner suitable to the occasion, expressed
the poignant regret they all experienced at the
separation and added that the members of the
bar would take the proper time, to convey to the
Chancellor their high sense of esteem and VEN
eration.-EUe. Post
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17
BELFAST, JUNE II.

BELFAST, JUNE II.
For several days past the weather has been
extremely cold for the season. On Monday
morning at O'Clock, the mercury, in Their
motrieter, stood at II degrees above zero. Yes
terday morning there was heavy frost.
This village was visited on Thursday after
noon last, with a considerable shower of rain,
accompanied with vivid lightning and heavy
thunder. A barn belonging to Mr.. Robert Mil
Ter was struck with lightning, and one of the
corner posts shivered to pieces.
During the storm, which lasted about half an
hour, hail Jumps Of ice, Of various shapes fell
very copiously for several minutes. Some glob-
nlar pieces measured in circumference three
inches others, nearly square, an inch and an
half from one corner 70 the other. Severa!
panes Of glass were broken in this and the neigh
boring towns.
slight shock Of an Earthquake was felt in
this town, about - o'clock, yesterday.
The rogue caught at last..-We understand
that on Friday last a man was apprehended in
Gardiner, and carried before Justice on a
charge of having passed counterfeit money TO
several gentlemen in that place. He was or
dered TO recognize for his appearance at the
next session of the Court of Common Pleas, in
the sum Of $500. Being unable TO obtain sure
ties he was committed TO prison. This culprit
proves to be no other than the renowned David
III. Kelley who has become so notorious as the
head of the gang corrected with Col james NJ.
Rogers, and who has I'LL now been so fortunate
as to escape the vengeance of the law.
HaliotceU .Advocate.
We learn, that JOHN LOCKE, ESQ. is elected
Mem Der Of Congress, for Worcester North
District
Capt. Hun, VIC learn, has declined being on
the Conrt Martial for the trial of Capt Evans.
10 New-York.
Letters from Com. PoRrFR's squadron, H.
form, that the misunderstanding exists betwee q
| him and the new Governor-General Of Cuba
Don WIVES. tt
lord .NoTh.-Whie this gentleman was en-
gagged in discussing of the most serious point:
Of question under examination, a dog which
had concealed himself under the table of the
House OF Commons, made his escape, and ran
directly across the floor, setting up at the same
time a violent howl. 1t occasioned burst O.
! laughter, and might have Disconnected an ordin-
airy man. But he who knew how 20 conver
the most awkward occurrences to purposes O.
advantage, having waited till the roar had sub
sized, and preserving all his gravity said to The
speaker, Sir, have been interrupted by . new
member, not acquainted with the forms of In,
honse. / therefore yielded to him; but rs ).
| has concluded bis argument l shall resuH,
rairen
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-17

The Jnry acquitted tie defendant Of all the
counts laid IL the indictment, and as soon as the
verdict was read there burst forth from the
audience acclamations Of joy"-" an inyolunta-
nv clapping of hanis, stamping on the floor, with
expressions Of general satisfaction, resounded
throughout"
Letters from w fNngton mention, that the
Russian Emperor hss receded from the ground
taken respecting the jurisdiction Of the North
West Coast &C. and has very wisely revoked
his famous Ukase on the sublect.--Bost. Cent
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
This is tn give Notice,

"HAT the subscriber of Alexandra
y county, in the District Of Columbia.
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
said county, letters of administrative on
the estate OF Jeremiah Dowell, late Of The
aforesaid county, deceased- All persons
having claims against the said decedent,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof, TO the subscri.
Der, passed by the Orphans Court; on OF
before the a6lh day OF May next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this a5th day Of
November, 1898.
ELLEN DOWELL, Adm'x.
Of jeremiah QvwelI, deceased
nov e iaw3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
BRITISH GOODS

as can be found in any market; with every
variety OF
GERMAN AND IRISH LINENS
In addition to their general supply Of
American goods, they will receive in the
course OF The present week, upwards OF
100 Packages Of Cotton
and Wooden manufactures. All which are
offered for sale on reasonable terms, by
package or piece.
Also CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
London particular Madeira wine
Port and other red wines
Colnenar and dry Malaga do
Curran, do and cordials
w l. N E rum,
Country gin. old & common whiskey
Whale and Bordeaux oil
Baltimore manutact'd loaf sugar No.
l,9,3,
Do tew bbls OF family loaf do
Havana white DO
Guupowder and Imperial tea
Molasses, best retailing, in hhds. and
tierces
Green coffee
MsuuiactuIed tobacco, 9, ls & pound
twists warranted trt quality
Window glass all sizes
Swedes iro0 do do
Cut nails and brads do very superior
iull supply from lid to Add
Nail rods and hoop iron
Dutch quilts and whelstones
Cotton yarns and cards
A few bales Carolina moss
Soap and candles
Sp.rmaceti do
Susquehannah herrings just inspected
Dupoul's powder, &c.
aug ~ A, G. GAZE. Owe d Go.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
This is to give Notice.

THAT the subscriber, of Washington
i County, 10 The District of Columbia,
has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Alexandra County, letters tesraneHtary
on the estate Of Caleb Brady, late OF the
county last aforesaid, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said dec..
dent, are hereby Wstncd 10 exhibit The
same TO the subscriber, passed by The Or.
phans' Court. on or before the 18th day OF
May next, or they may by law, be sxcIud.
ed from all benefit 10 said estate and
those indebted thereto are required to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this l7ih November.
JAMES BRADY, Exec'r
OF Caleb Brady. dec.
nov 10 laW3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Charles County Court,

August Term, 1898.
ON application to The judges OF Charles
" county court, by petition in writing
Of Tho,. N. Garner, Of Charles county,
for the benefit of the act OF assembly for
the reliet OF inselvent debtors, passed at
November session, 1905. and the several
supplements thereto, GA the terms mem
toned therein, schedule OF bis property
aud list of bis creditors, on oath, SO lar
as he can ascertain them, being annexed
to his petition; and being satisfied by
competent testimony, that the said Ihos.
nj. Garner has resided two years imme-
diateiy preceding the time OF bis applI-
cation in the state of Maryland; and being
also satisfied that the said Tbos. N Garner
is in actual confinement for debt, and tor
no other cause; and the said Thomas u f..
Garner having entered iato bond with suifl.
Gent security, for his personal appearance
in Charles county court, to answer sucn
allegations as his creditors may make a.
gansl him 1t is therefore ordered and ad-
Judged, that the said Thos. NJ. Garner be
discharged from imprisonment, and that
by Causing a copy Of this order TO De IN
serted in one of the newspapers edited 10
The District OF Columbia. once week tor
two months successfully before the third
Monday in March next; giving nolIca to
bis creditors TO appear before the SAID
court at Port Tobacco, in the said county,
ON the said third Monday 10 March next,
for the purpose of Recommending trustee
for their benefit, and sbew cause, il any
they have. why the said Thos N. Garner
should not have the benefit OF the several
insolvent laws Of this state as prayed.
Test, JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
nov 20 jaH2R
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Private Sale.

y A. MARSTELLER has just receiv.
-. ed from n. York, handsome lot
oil HATS. which will be sold at very
reduced prices. In s,ore--pImento,
beeI, fish, candles, wines, 90 and o6's,
scales beds and bedsleads, dehoards,
bureaus. chairs, cribs, tables, stoves, a,so'
cassine's, linens, Cloths, knives aud forks,
look'ng-glasses. Also. | bind Cuba To-
bscco.
dvv 6 S. A. MARSTELLER, auc.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Sugar, Java Coffee, &c.

7 ANDlNG from the schr. Alert aud
IIsoop Brothers, 10 hhds, 81. Cr?'z' SUI
gar weighing from loco TO 1900 lbs each
90 bags Java coffee
Spipes 9th proof coguac brandy, repre-
sented to be of good quality
20 81 casks French Madeira wine, repre-
sented to be of superior quality
tOO reams wrapping paper
Is casks prime Goshen cheese, Tor sale
by SAM'L MESSERSMl I'll.
nov
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Vol XXlVl
For Freight,

LIZ The very superior brig MARGA-
y3&RET. Nm. F Slocun, master,
b11,bep about TOO bhls now ready to re-
csiys a cargo; and wiz ! lad either tor The
Wssl Indies, South Of Europe or South
hH J.H LADD & Co.
Who have Just received tor sale,
1000 lbs green coffee
so casks assorted cut nails
so barrels y E rum
600 bushes potatoes
$50 bills No. l. 2 Susquehannah her.
rings
so bbls. No ] & 2 shad
dec Q
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04

Duck, &c.
THIS day landing from brig Medford,
IL Jacob CoviDg ton master
100 bolts superior quality Russia; duck
SO pieces Russia sheetiDg
60 do heavy Ravens duck
28 bags good ST. Domingo coffee
f0' sale VIM. FowLE s Co.
Who hare IN Store, for sale,
100 bolts of lst & I'd quail. Russia duck
$50 pieces Ravens do.
800 do Russia sheetiDgs
800 do broad diapers
Is tons ST. Petersburg hemp
10 casks Russia lallow
IS bales do feathers
do do quIlls, cont'g 100000
tons American cordage
10 bhds LIST quail. ST Croix sugar
20 bags ST. Domingo coffee
SO do Sumatra pepper
30 pipes brsndy-a part Seigneu's
brand, of superior quality
puucheons 4th proof Jam. Rum, old
Holland gin
80 hhds molasses
pipes Sicily Madeira
20 quarter casks WINE
80 half quarter casks }
5 pipes London particular Madeira do
10 quarter casks 1enerife do
ofsuperior quality
400 casks cut nails, assorted sizes
800 Liverpool filed sacks OF blown salt
20 haupers wine and porter bottles
800 tons plaster paris
Ii, 900 bushels St. Ubes and Cadiz ssft
ia #
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Third parts of a Mill Seat
rIvHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That

NHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That
i the subscriber o, Alexandra coun-
ty, in the District OF Columbia, hath OBJ
tanned from the orphans court Of AIexan-
dria county, letters OF administration on
the personal estate Of Charles Norris, late
OF said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against The said dece6enl,
sre hereby warned 10 exhibit the saae,
with vouchers to the subscriber passed by
the orphans court, Oh or before the 18th
day OF May next, or they may by law be-
excluded from all benefit TO said estate,
and those indebted thereto are required
to make immediate payment. Given IN
der my hand, this 10Th day Of November,
1898. JAMES NORRIS adm
of Charles Norris dece ,Hd.
nov Is iaH3N
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Moiasses, Coffee, &c.
JOHN II. LlDDS co.

uAVE just received per brig Bosto
IL Packet and for sale,
a hhds. molasses
80 bags cofee
81 bills. No. I &. 2 mackerel
81 kegs butter
$50 bushels potatoes
81 NJ nerchantable boards
Eoy
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
FALL GOODS,

FslLL UUVDC,
on the most advantageous terms, at the
auctions in Baltimore and Philadelphia;
and being determined to make quick sales,
will sell very low by wholesale or retail,
TOR cash, or on the usual Crec't to those
who have been punctual in paying OF their
accounts heretofore. Also
5000 lbs superior eastern cotton
$500 lbs do of the Union Manufacturing
Company Of Maryland
$500 IS DO OF Powhaltan do OF Mary
land
10000 lbs in all, which will be sold at
The Factory prices in New.York and Bal
timore.
Ii being deemed unnecessary TO anume'
rate the various articles on hand nosO OPEN
ing, they respectfully invite their town
and country friends and customers TO give
them call. and examine for themselves
as they are pledged to aii those VINO favor
them with their custom that they shall re-
turn home Boosting OF their bargains.
oct II u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Fall Goods.

THE subscribers have landing from Liz
Il veIpool per the Boston and Freder.
lex, large stock of GOODS particularly
selected for the present and approaching
SEASON. We daily expect further sup
ply, comprehending as complete an as.
sorlment Of
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
Sugar and Tea.

RTOW landing from the sloop Armada,
" from New York,
.9hhds. good muscovado sugar
chests gunpowder tea
Is naii chests do do
81 ten caity boxes do do
8 BOXES each 20, two 10. cannisters do
chests imperial 10.
halt chests do
lately imported IN the ships London Ira.
der. Hun ress, Savannah Il Importer, OF
superior quality: -
oct 10 S. MESSERSMiTH.