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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-07-16
FOR SALE.

Opposite the Four Commas, IN Princeton,
A VERY valuable FARM
I Z containing about twenty-eight acres of
the iirst.rate Land, under good improvement
well fenced with good stone-wall-an excel
lent Garden, with large and convenient two
story Dwelling-House, Wood House, and
two very comfortable Barns-all of which will
be sold on reasonable terms. IE3TFor further
information, inquire Of the Subscriber, on the
premises. LUTHER NASH.
Princeton, July Is, 1928.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-07-16

Worcester, IS. july II. 1823.
A TTACHED on mesne pro-
IA cess, taken on Execution, and will be-
sold, at Publick Vendue, ON Monday, the elev-
enth Gay of August next, at two of the clock
in the afternoon, at the Dwelling House of
Tyler Goddard, in Paxton-all the Right DA-
FlD SWEETSER has in Equity to redeem the
mortgased Real Estate where he now lives.
situated in Paxton, in said County.
sEWALL HAMILTON, d. Sheriff.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
SHERIFFS' SALE.
CUM BFRLAND IS.

CUMBERLAND IS.
Taken By rirtus Of an execution and 10 Be sold NJ
Public -4tctiOn on WEDNESDAY,, The s5m
day 81 jane neat, al TEN ofthe clock in The fore
noon, al The d'oeILng House Of Col George Cash.
man, Inn hotderig BridgtO1,, in said county,
4 Ill the right in Equity OF redemption which
a Benjamin Ch-dOourn, of Harrison, in said
county, has il and to The following described
mortgsged real estate, viz. his homestead farm.
where be now lives, lying and being il Ia,.ison
said county containing about eighty acres
more or les, il being the same farm which the
said Brrjdmin Chadbourn marfgaged 20 Cumber-
land Bank, also 10 Ira Crocker TO secure The
payment OF about two hundred dollars in the
whole. DAVID POTTER psp,u sa,r;r
Rridgos. Mey Il, ta33
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
FMPIOYRIFNT

The wants of society call for every mans Ia
Dor, and require various departments to be filed
up They require that some be appointed TO rule
and others to obey ;--some 90 defend the society
from danger, others TO maintain its Internal or.
der and peace; some TO provide the conveniehces
Of life, others to promote the Improvement Of the
mind many TO work; others to contrye and
direct.-ln short, within the sphere Of society
there Is employment for every one and in the
course of these employmerts, MANY moral du->
ty is TO be performed many religious grace
to be exercised. No ore is permitted to he a
mere blank in The world. No rank or station.
10 dignity Of birth, nor extent OF possessions ex
empt any man from contributing Ilis share 10
public utility and good. This is tie precept "
God. This is the voice Of nature. This i tho
Just demand Of the human race upon one another.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
Frnm tha Cnnnscticnt Aiirrnr.

II was proposed in the House on Friday, thay
certain restrictions should be laid on the Ale
Wive fishery in Connecticut river, and its BRAN
ches, during particular seasons, on the suppose
ton that these fish we're young Shat, and that a.
Committe should be appointed TO Investigate the
subject. Ii is well knownth that Mice are young
Rats, and the reply Of the lrshman, when charg'
ed with stealing Gun, {" that he bad owned it.
ever since it was Pistol" was acknowledged
70 be conclusive This suggestion is placed be-
yond doubt, by the discovery OF gentlemen who
eat Alcwives at horne, and SIIad ia Hartford,
that the anatcmica! structure is the same, and
that both have have he same nu1s6eT Or ,Tbs.,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
From the Daily Advertiser

me STATE OF THE SEASON
'iT' fGte-l have for so many years given some
account OF the progress of vegetation that find nv
friends, In town and country look for it, II is ne r
haps Of as much the diaries eff the weather and
common themometrical statements In some sbor, ra.
MARKS winch sent yen early in this MONTH | obse r.
we'd that though the was exactly one month he
mind the last, in The beginning Of April vet like the
siheIian summer had advanced so rapidly that on
the first Of May il had caught even the precosi, N
the last After that communicated Iona con.
tnued cold eastcrly and northerly winds set in on
Inc ON OF May ice made in the country sufcent
10 bear child OF ten years of age and all the
ances OF Tire progress of vegetation ceased The buds
BAN started from their winter protection remained for
fourteen days, nearly quiescent-yet the season has
advanced within few days and has acquired an ay-
eTage rate of forwardness Rains have been ,nost a.
oundant-springs which had been deficient fee two
years are amply supplled-the grass is well set and
ne season promises ahundanty all the fruits ex-
cept apples. The shew Of pear blossoms never was
exCeedea-the country is literally white with them.
i"e dPpies VIII Oh course be less numerous, owing to
Inc extraordinary efforts Of the trees last vear-vet
there viii be an ample quantity, and while less loss
VIII De sustained by the cultivaor the consumer will
fee no failure IN the supply If apples max be little
dearer the more Important article OF hay will probab
be cheaper II will he impracticahle to give scbeG-
uie OF the progress of the various seasons wtOut
etitlonyet few persons preserve the staten ems a
former years, and il IS not possible 10 giy4
vlsw without comparing many yCarS. This will enable
me curious to make useful remaTks-and IL will con-
vince all that however different tire weather and the
? sress OF vegetation, we have experimenting Prov
ldence above us all who regulates al seasons in ,ney
Cyl ana compensaicS Ivy TIE heat moisture at one
moment, all that may lie deficient in ARCHER
The statements made from the same tree ar nlan,
In the same exposure, and situation and therefore
NOT naoie 10 the variations which would appear from
transient observations OF passengers or travellers
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03

AN ACT 10 extend the time allowed or the
Redemption Of Lands sold for Direct Tax in
certain cases.
src. / ElE IL enacted by the Senate and
- House Of Representation Of The
United States Of .4nerica an Congress assembled
That the time allow ed for the redemption OF
lands, which have been, or may be, sold for the
non payment Of taxes, under the several Acis,
passed the second day Of August one thousa nd
eight hundred and thirteen, the ninth day Of JAM
usry, one thousand eight hundred and fifteen, and
the fifth day of March, one thousand eight hun
dred and sixteen for laying and collecting d.
rect tax, within the United States, SO far as the
same have been purchased for, or on behalf OF
the United States, he revived and extended for
the further term Of two years, from and after the
expiration Of the present Session Of Congress
fT0rtfed, That on such redemption, interest
shall be paid, at the rate of twenty per centum
per annum on the taxes aforesaid, and on the
additions OF twenty per centum, charges able
thereon and the right Of redemption shall
enure, as well 10 the heirs and assiguees Of he
lands so purchased on behalf OF the United
States, as to The original owners thereof
PHILIP p. BARBOUR.
Speaker Of he House Of Representatives.
JOHN GAiLLAkD
President ofhe Senate pro tenpore !;
Washington, March Sd, 1923.
.4pProred
JAMES MONROE.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
ORIGINAL POETRY.
To A FRIEND

I'LL love thee still tho absence cod and drear,
Throws its dull veil DER scenes forever dear;
III love thse still while memury's power snail last
10 give one mournful image Of the past.
And Oft when sorrows darkest clouds obscure
The sun of pleasures beams serene and pure,
Then thoughts Of thee, like moonght's pensise ray
Shah chase the deepest gloom Of woe away.
And ahes at even's melancholy hour,
Beguifd by memorys soft deusive power;
wander by the star 10 friendship dear.
I'll shed for thee, loves pure and holy tear r.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
Paint s. Oil Store.
MARCUS QUINCY.

At has old stand, head Of Long WharC under Tie
store nOw occupied By adams & Jackson,
Z EEPS constantly for sale, complete assort-
IN ment ofPAINTS,
AND HAS NOW ON HAND,
Q Tons Of dry & ground white LEAD ;
IL Casks Ducth OIL direct from Hol-
land
10 do. Northern OIL, of first quality ;
065-He will keep constantly the Dutch Oil,
as il is found to be very useful for inside Paint
ing, and its preferences is perceived in its drying,
sooner and harder tbsa other kinds in use.
GrWATER PAINTS will be prepar-
ed at short notice.
"-@He will continue his PAINTING BUSI
NESS, Paper Hanging, eign Painting, &c. as
usual. April, Is
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
JAMES MONROE.
COLLECTORS OFFICE.

Portland, LAY %, 1923.
'THE lands that have been sold I'D thi. District.
under the several cts mentioned in The
above act, and purchased by the United States,
may DC redeemed al this Office, within the time
allowed 10y The aforesaid Act
WOODBURY. STORER.
$, Collector Of RsreRsf.
Nay 81, 1923. la.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
CKOCKEkY WARE,
At Wholesale-o,ely.
JAMES h. CAHuON.


III AS for sale general assortmept of CIR ocK.
cry WARE, Get the office, of MesSrs. Att
wood & Quincy, Erchange-Stttet, Portland, at
as low rate as can be purchased 10 town, for cash
or credit. He has on hand Crates well assorted
for the country market, consisting of G. G. en-
amelled and B. p. Ware. ANY orders for Ware,
will be gratefully acknowledged and promptly
attended to.
J. 3. c. Flatters himself flat he shall receive
share of public patronage, particularly from
those of his friends with whom he is acquainted.
also, Fer Sale as above,
hhds Sugar,
trunks Calicoes, containing about 1000 yds
Just receiUed, and for sale as above,
4 General assortment Of Glass Ware,
consisting Of Dscanters, Tumblers, Wines,
Salts, Cruets, Mustards, Peppers, &c.
March 18.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03

THE subscriber informs his friends and the
public, that he continues TO clean and polish
boots and shoes in the neatest manner, at Mr..
Msnuers shop, sign ofthe pole, Exchange street;
sad soiicits share Of public patronage.
WILLIAM NEWHALL.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
PORTLAND BRIDGE.

THE proprietors of PORTLAND BRIDGE, are
hereby notified, that an Assessment of twenty FIVE
dollars each share Of the Capita. Stock Of said
Bridge, voted their last Meeting and the said
Stockholders are hereby required TO pay the same TO
the Treasurer, on or before the tenth day Of June
next.
ELIAS THOMAS, Treasurer
Portland May 81, 1923
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
Fortune S Frolics.

OR THE ROAD TO WEALTH.
THIS very popular play is now performing,
Il and The following benefits are to be con
feed -
SIOO,OOO-2O,0OO-2 90 10000, 900
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
-5000--50OO- 5OOO-5OOO-3O of $1,000,
&c. &c. &c.
Account Of this play, with the names Of those
who have had benefits, will be received twice
week through the season at Fortunes home, Md.
He-SIreef. May 90. 4w
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
Ooct. y. Clark.

III AS taken the House at the head Of Exchan gs
"a Street, lately occupied by MIR. Joseph Har-
rod, where he will be happy TO attend TO any
call in the line Of his profession.
Nav Of
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03


In March 1916, an ass, tIi4 prlpcr.y Of Cap
tain Dundas, Of the Royal Navy. then Al Malta
was shipped on board the lister frigate, Captain
Forrest, bound from Gibraltar for that Island
The vessel having struck ON some slIds oa
Point de Cat, at some distance from the shoe
the ass was thrown over board To give il chancl
of swimming 10 land,-a poor one, for The ,a
was running SO high, that boat which lcft .
ship was lost few DAYS afterwards, hove
when the gates OF Gibraltar were opened in fr
morning, the ass presented himself for admit
lance, and proceeded to the stable Of Mr.. Week.
a merchant, which he had formerly Uccupi-
ed, to the no small surprise of this gentleman,
who imagined that, from some accident, the ami
NAL had never been shipped on board the lster
On the return Of this vessel to repair the mys-
terry was explained and it turned out, that
Valiante, las the ass was called had not only
swan safely to shore, but, without guide, com
pass, or travelling-maP, had found his way from
Point de Cat to Gibraltar distance Of more
than two hundred mites, through a mountainous
and intricate country, intersccted by streams.
which he had never traversed before, and in So
short period, that he could not have made one
false turn His not having been stopped on the
road, was attributed TO the circumstance of his
having been formerly used to whip criminals up
on, which was Indicated to the peaseuts, who
have srperstitiOds horror Of such asses, by the
holes in his ears, to which the persons logged
were ted
Shuf-The Boston Statesman contains an arti-
tcle on the subject of taking Snuff. the writer
thinks it very foolish practice for snuff takers
to purchase cheap snuff, because they can get
more tor the same money as =" the number Of
times you neeSe is the thing TO be regarded, ADD
not the number Of Pnches you take. The loud-
ness Of the RePoTy in sneez.ng should also be
taken into consideration. man with poor
snuff in his nose, makes but little noise at ALL
There should always be an impressive depth
the strong sonorous emphasis to the sHeeze Of a.
well-bred man, morc especially il he mingles with
genteel society. The goodness OF the snuff is all
important. Take for instance the nose Of O mar
Of small stature. You M ID up with snuff. 1t
tckles his smelers, but stufs up Mr. head a great
deal, and has nose becomes Gerry SIRE. Take ois
the other hand he GOOD SNUFF. You cram
your thumb and fore finger tgitF good snuff ~
erPlOdes like a bomb in your Rostriis and affords
instantaneous relief The whole frame Of the
little man is eonvulsed his eyes are filed with
tears ofJoy his nose and mouth are overlowing
with gratitude.
In order to test the advantage Of good snuff a.
yer poor, he proposes the following experiment
Let five men stand III one row, with their ha'7
off, and their noses eleyated-zf.et them Char-
and fire regularly, at the words Reddli--uiii.--
sneeze Then let them charge with the Ycli0E
Scotch, &c. The loudness Of the Report, ana
the promptness with which they discharge their
pieces shall decide the strength Of the different
kind ofsnuf.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
HOUSE & LAND FOR SALE.

A GREAT bargain may be obtained in very con-
venent two story dwelling HOUSE and STA
BILE all ia complete repair with cop,modious lot Of
LAND near the center Of business in this town. by
immediate application 10 S. LITTLE, yH'ds. Broker
and .NegotiatOr Of Paper
.ALSO-The stock Of Grocer. about $1,000 we'll as
sored with Lease of the Store where is good run
of custom.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
KARRIED,

IN Boston, Rev. Eben. Burgess Of Dedharn 10 Mis-
Abigail Z. Phillips, daughferof Hon William PhI
lips.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03
PAINTS, MEDICTNES, SC.

THE subscriber offers For Sale at the store recently
i occupied by
HENRY BUTMAN,
No. Z, Merchants Ror, Middle Street.
Best English dry and ground
WHII'E LEAD,
Superior Dutch and American
LINSEED on,
French YELLOW Venetian RED; Spanish BROWN;
Dry and Ground YERDiGRICE /; Crome YELLOW !;
Red LEAD Orange BED; LITHARGE; Rose PINK;
Prussan Blue; VERAILLlON; WHITING; Slip
Blue VERDlTER; UMBER Spirits TURPEN-
TINE; Gun COPAL Gum SHELLAC; Copal
eAkNlSHi gold, silver and brass LEAF gold, silver
" copper BRONZE paint d white wash BRUSHES
PENCILSi TOOLS, SC. &c. Sc
ALSO.
pery extensive assortment of
MEDICINES & DYE-STUFFS.
Together with great variety Of other articles too
numerous TO particuarize, all of which will be sold in
large or small quantities ON the most reasonable terms
for cash or approved credit
***a constant supply Of Lorillards .Nacoboy
and Scotch SNUFF.
0I3-MEDICIyN'E CHESTS put I'D or re-
paired at short notice.
@Physicians, Traders, Clothiers,
Painters &c &c respectfully requested TO call, or
send their orders which will meet with prompt and par
iiculsr attention.
JOHN COE.
April 2e. sw
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03

~ ""' ''1O H'OsI uISdsITousIy cod year aIIerwaTd
The Pear-its first opening,
In 1872 May 90 In 1915 Msv 90
In Isl6t May u h 1917. Alsy
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-03

AN ACT 10 extend the time allowed for the
Redemption Of Lands sold for Direct Tax in
certain cases.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
Baltimore November 7,
latest FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

The ship Ia, Capt. Clarke, is below, 10 los day
from Callao which place she lett the Esd of July
rlonr Sll-By this arrival the following interest
jnu news is received at the Exchange news room =:
The advance ofthe Spanish army led by Gen
podill entered Lima on the night OF the 18th OF
lane. some days previous to which the city was
abandoned by the civil and military authorities OF
bern, who had retired to Cslao, together with a
great number of the Inhabitants, and vast deal oil
property When 1t became known that the Span
sb army was advancing on Lima with view Of be-
coming possessots of it, Capt. Prescott, of the
Rrit h ligae Aurora proceeded to the head quarter
oFGen Canterac, for the purpose of asceraining
bow far the persons and property of British sub
ecls would be respected in that eyent-what assu-
RANGES he received not precisely known, but
bev were supposed to be rather favorable, as seve-
raj English houses with their goods remained
During the time they had possession of the city,
there was no law restraint upon the proiigate
and unprincped, and many acts of violence were
committed. Several English houses were attack
"a by tie robbers, but they we're beaten off with the
loss Of several wounded and killed, as the owners
apprehensive of such attempts, were prepared for
defence.
The damage done to the city by the Spaniards was
consderabe-the mint was destroyed, as we'll as a
printing press-some tri1ing injury was done to
The Presidents house-a day or two before the e.
yacuation Of Lima doth JULY capt. Prescott, sent
a detachment Of marines from his ship to Lima
and ouarered them in the houses Of British resi-.
dents, to aid in protecting them, should be neces
salv Patriot.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

sons who compose the Legislature, And the
stuon has provided that the Electors shall be appointed
by the former, in the which may be directed By the
latter.
When the State appoints the Electors the President and
Vice President chosen by officers who are elected by
the people. But when the Electors appointed BY tie
Legislature, the agency OF the people in this all important
election rendered one degree remote They eject
the Representatives. who appoint the Electors WHO chn0e
the President and Vice President. This is should
be- it was intended by the wise who formed the
constitution The agency of the people distant from
the officers finally to be elected that the smallest respect
have the choice OF them. Both are lost sight Of and their
participation in the performances Of duty Of such deep
moment, is nominal, and no more.
Had the members of the General Assembly who on the
first Wednesday of January 1889 appointed the Eec ors
for this State done their duty directed by the constu
ion of The u States, by prescribing mode for their APP
poinment, instead Of appointing them themselves there
would have been occasion for the quadennla meetings
lin November to accomplish that service. They would
ave been chosen by the people in one OF the two ways
above mentioned To these meetings which have uniform
y been attended by the newly elected members the au
hory of precedent ought not therefore, to be attached
They quite unimpoItant in settling the question which
has been discussed Should therefore, Governor Thomas
convene the Legislature in the of the present month";
for making the Senatorial appointments they should have
no Influence in preventing the members who assembled
and in January and February last from meeting and
executing that duty. Unless the reasoning employed by
the author in support OF the opinion advanced by him. be
unscnd and faacious their authority do SO, cannot be
controyerted. PUBLlC0LA.
1t is intended to state absolutely that the Pres-
dent chosen and qualified the first day OF the ses
son. But it to be inferred from the wording of that
part of the provision in the constitution which relates to
1.-THE appointment of that officer 1t says he "shali con-
nue that office three years and until the sitting OF the
next General Assembly and longer"
Because they reap the profits Of their Offices sooner
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
Notice.
TO BE SOLD ATPUBLTC SALE,
November 10, 1928.

AN sixth day, the 2sh instant, the following described
" Tracts of Land, late the property Of William Phillips
deceased, of Mill Creek hundred, New Castle county
state of Delaware.
NO. l. Containing about eighteen acres, well watered,
with good proportion of arabic, wood and meadow land
being eligible situation for some mechanical business.
No. 2. Containing about seventy acres, on which
spring of good water and about twenty Of wood
being well calculated for a small farm
No. g. A small tract of wood land, to be sold in one
or two acre lots suit purchasers
The above described property is pleasantly situated in
good neigborhood, and about nine miles from Whining
ton persons wishing to vewt, may have it shewn them
by calling VIM Phillips, adjoining said properly. At
tendance will be given, and conditions of sale made known
by
1lth mo. Sd, 1928 Oh
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
Private Sale.

A FARM in New Castle hundred, containing from us
N 100 acres, 90 of which meadow of the first quail
ty 90 woodland, the remainder excellent arabic land
This farm lies the main road from Wilmington to New
Castle half way between the two places On the prem-
ses are good frame dwelling house stories,
thriving apple orchard This propertys eligible
ton for person disposed to attend market. For
apply to -
INGEBER BRYAN
At George Clark's, Red Lion Hundred.
November 10, 1928 Sit
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
Commercial Bank.

rHSHE Board of Directors for the Commercial Bank of
Delaware, have made dividend of stock of six dol
lars per share for the last six months which will be paid
Ito the stockholders their legal representatives Smyr-
ma or Milford the may be any time after the Doth
Inst. By order of the board.
S. II. HoDSoN, Cashier.
Nov. 9th, 1928. 9l-4t