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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
TIMOTHY FLETCHER.


No.11, Jones ROIc, Exchange street. Portland.
Agent for the Boston and Chelmsford CYLINDER
Gun Powder Factory.
Has RECEIFED- D
l5O ar. casks off. r. F. and T. P.
500 cansters r. F. and r. and It. p
Which he will dispose of at the Boston prices.
This Powder has received the highest recon-
mendations from officers OF the U. States Ordnance
Department,and many others who have used the
same.
large quantity ofthe above Powder, can be
furnished at short notice.
0FGentiemen are invited to call and examine
the above Powder. e Oct. %.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
TO TANNERS.

HIDE AND LEATHER STORE.
GWETT & HAMMOND have removed from
- Nc. Central St 20 No. 10 Indis Wharf
Corner of India Street,) BOSTON. where they
will keep constantly for sale good assortment Of
Hides, Goat-SkinS and Leather,
which they will sell on the best terms for CASH.
& CREDIT.
o. LEATHER received on consign oeut
and HIDES advanced on the same.
Boston, Jan. z, 1928. SIN.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
GARDINER IRON WORKS.

GARDINER IRON WORKS.
THE Subscriber, Agent II the 6 RDINER
IRON WORKS, has constantly for sale at
the Agency Store in Gardiner. the following ar
ticies viz -
Saw Mill Cranks, Pulling Mill do.
Lantern Wheels,
Wrought and Cast Mill SpindIes,
Hatter's Basius,-Ciothier' Plates,
Grow Bars, Plough Moulds and Coulters,
Wheels for various kinds of Machinery,
Sad lrons,-Cast Iron Dogs.
Shelves and Cogs for Blocks,
Carding Machine Irons,
Gait and Wagon Boxes,
Gudgeons Of all sizes,
Brands for names, &c. made at short no
tice
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash
or approved credit. Orders for any description
of Castings, will be executed punctualIy in the
best manner. M. SPRINGER, Jr. Agsnf.
Gardiner, Sept. Q, 1929. If.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

HAS FOR SALE,
HINGHAMS, lCassimers,
NJ Checks, Ful'd Cloth,
stripes, Glass and Mettle But
c,:.; bleachedl tons,
ehn,;. ano and IN Writing, Wrapping and
ps J beached Sheathing Paper,
Bedticking, Binders paste board,
{ otton Batting, Spanish Cigars,
Cotton Yarn, all Nos. Sewing Cotton all Nos.
. Do. DO. deep blue. aud Colours,
Sd and ga Rose Blan- Worsted Hose,
kets, American Tapes,
Sattinetts,
Toge her with an extensive assortment o
Straw Bonnnets, Braid and Trimming constantly
on hand,
Portland, Jan. %. II.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

FreetByou giDe and Freely / Receipe.
A BOUT 500 loads Of Gravel and Loan will
~ be given to any individuals who may want
and feel disp sed t. cause it TO be taken from
the spot Of Land adjoining John Mahan's new
rick Store Maine Street by the Goth Of May
ext. Apply to the Printer.
Portland, March 90, 1922.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
SETH CLARK.

SE / III Ola I'M,
A No. S. Exchange Street,
" EEPS constantly on hand ofthe latest fash
IN ions, general assortment of
COATS, " RUSSIAN BELTS,
SURTOUTS, n HANDK'FS.
FROCK-COATS, " DRAWERS and
CLOAK5, N WAlSTCOATShan
Duff Great COATS,~ mel.
PANTALOONS, n Fur GLOVES,
VESTS, n Leather do.
SHIRTS, = SUSPENDERS.
CRAVATS, n HOSE, long & short.
ALSO
general assortment of black, blue, mixed &
drab
BROADCLOTHS g. CASSIMERES,
Valencia, Toilnet, Silk FIorentine
and Marsailles VESTING,
Of the most fashionable patterns;
Real Scotch and Tartan PLAIDS; .
Hair CAMBLETS,
English Do.
White and Green FLANNELS;
I, Silk and Cotton VELVETS;
Military BUTTONS:
Irish & Brown LINENS;
Steam Loom SHIRTINGS.
0FThc aboce GOODS being Of The first quail
lily. are offered loao.
+**.4u orders promptly and faithfully erecraed
Oct. %.
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r FURNITURE FOR SALE.
TIMOTHY FLETCHER.

INAO II l. I4T4 Oh III,
AS for sale, at his STORE in Erchange-Slreet
~ n No. If, Jones' RoaO
Mahogany Side Boards-Secretaries
Observation-Disclosures Dining and Work Tables.
.4LSO-A GREAT VARIETY OF
Fancy and Common Chairs.
CIT. F. has made arrangements with Gen.
tleman in Boston, so that he wall be able in a
few days TO supply any person with the above
articles, TO almost any amount.
Portland, March %, 1923. lam. f.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons holding TRIES 10 what ha )
~ been considered the NATIONAL LOT
Terry, 5th Glass, with the subscribers signature,
are requested to present them for payment.
WILLIAM FRANCIS.
Portland, April /, 1928.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
CROCKERY WARE,
At Whoicsale-only.
IA MES b. CAHOON,
HAS for sale a general assortment OF On ortE

JAMES b. CAHOON.
AS for sale general assortment Of Crock
cry WARE, Cat the Office, of Messrs. Att
wood & Quincy, Erchdnge-Street, Portland at
as low rate as can be purchased in town, for cash
or credit Hehas on hand Crates we'll assorted
for the country market, consisting of G. G. en-
amelled and b. p. Ware. Any orders for W are,
will be gratefully acknowledged and promptly
attended to.
j. B. c. Flatters himself that he shall receive
2 share Of public patronage, particularly from
those Of his friends with whom he is acquainted.
ALSO, For Sale as above,
hhds Sugar,
trucks Caiieoes, containing about 1000 yds.
Just receiVsd, and for sale as a5ope, ;
a General assortment Of Glass Ware
consIstIng of Deosnters, Tunlters, Wines,
Salts Crnets, Nlustards, Peppers, &c.
March 10.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
GARDEN SEEDS.

a general assortment Of GARDEN SEEDS
"A from New York. Boston, aud from the sba.
kerss warranted to be OF last years growth, fol
sale by CALVIN DANA.
Head Long Wharf, Fore-Street, Portland.
March, 25. CIV.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
DRY GOODS
Andrew Scott.

s1iiubO oNOtt.
INFORMS his friends and the public
= that be continues business al the Store lately
occupied 6y BARBOUR s. SCOTT, Exchange
Street.
He has just opened great variety Of CAIicoes
-Ginghams-Nankil and Canton Crapes--crape
shawls--SeeT suekers- SYnChsws-- Sarsnetts--
black and coiored Le-antines-plaid SIks-Mer -
no and Merino printed ShswIs aud Handk erchiefs
Cashmere Ssaws--G0ves and Hosery-Linens
Steam Loom Shirtngs-C mbrics- Musins--
Jeans Dimoties-FIag and Bsndanna Hand
kerchiefs-cotton Sbirtings--Sh ings-Checks
-.-Siripes, &c. Making with part of the former
Sock Of B. & s. complete assortment Of
English, French, India and american
GOODS
which he offers for sale cheap for Cash only.
Aprl 8. CIV.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
DAVID GRIFFITH.

INFORMS the Public, that he has remove !
a from the Store Of John Coe, Widdte-Sireef, in
the Store nearly opposite, where be offers al whole
sale retail
Medicines, Paints, and Dye-Stufs,
on reasonable ,erms aud of the frst qnaiIty.
II Constant attendance from Sunrise, until
go clock at night.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
AMERICAN GOODS.
Horace Seayer,

At No. 2, Merch 1'sts ROaO, Jiaddle-Strsct,
HAS FOR SALE,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
A t the Annual Meeting of the

A t the Annual Meeting of the
IA Society of Mutual .4id in detecting
There's, in the Town of Worcester, January
10, 1823-the following Gentlemen were ap-
pointed the Committees for the current year,
For Standing Committee.
Theophilus Wheeler, Esq, Capt. Asa Ham,
ilton, Levi Lincoln, Esq. Col. John w. Lin
coin, William Eaton, Esq. MAJ. Enoch Flagg,
MIR. Silas Brooks, Gen. Thomas Chamberlain,
MIR. Nathaniel Stowell, Mr.. Otis Corbett, and
ARENAS Ward, Esq.
For Pursuing COMMITTEE.
Capt. Reuben Munroe, Maj. Nathan Heard.
Capt. sewall Hamilton, MIR. Israel Whitney,
Mr.. Nathan White, jun. Capt Samuel Ward,
Mr. Ira M'Fariand, MIR. Aaron Howe, Capt.
Lewis Bigelow, Capt. Nathaniel Gates, MIR.
John F. Clark, and MIR. John Jones.
Votea-That Members be admitted to
the Society by subscribing the Articles of the
Association, and paying the Treasurer, o.
FIsKE, Esq. Sl:35.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
ALSO,
STAPLE GOODS.

Il general assortment, Of 4shich the folloav-
dng comprise d part -
Real S0pert1ne Blue Diapers; Frocking
" Black Broadcloths Kidderminster Carpet
Fine Y common do. ing of good quality
Black, Blue, Drab, & Ladies' & Mems Silk
various shades of & Worsted Hosiery
mixed do. Do. do. Gloves
Handsome Vestings Webb's Patent SUs-
Bombazetts; Plaids PEyDERs
Flannels; Fearnought Silk & Tabby Velvets
Blue Serge Gown 6. Furniture
Plains; Blankets Chintz
/. Bombazines Bingham and Silk
Buckram; Padding Umbrellas
Brown Linen An assortment of Do
Sewing Silk Ferret ,NESIICKS, VIZ
Coat & Vest Buttons Shirtings. Sheetings,
Imitation Sheetng Bed-Ticks, Cling
Irish Linens hams. Tow Cloth
Britannia Handk'fs. AND
Black Silk do. A supply of the APP
Flag & Bandana do. proved sir-cOrd and
,Children's do. three-cord SPooL-
Salisbury Flannel THREAD & Wire
Linen Damasks Thread.
SHOEMAKERS, by applying imme-
diately, may be supplied with SHOE THREAD
at low rate, and No. II Hank Gallons of a
good quality.
WILLIAM MANNING, JR.
GREEN Store, Worcester.
or Notice.-Person indebted in Ac-
count arc notified that their Bills are drawn off
forsettlement, if not due, by Note-and Cash
or Grain will be received in payment for such
Notes and Accounts as, having become due,
should be paid. VIM. MANNING, Jr.
Jan. 6, 1928.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
AT AUCTION.

AT AUCTION,
On the 9TH dag Of JEarbt aent, at o'clock,
1not disposed Of prerioasly at pirate sale,
The undivided Property Of the
late Firm Of REED & RICE, els
The STORE they formerly occupied
.fso,-A HOUSE near the store, built
by MIR. L. Woon, and he LANYARD for
merly occupied by him.
00F For conditions, apply to ether of the
Subscribers. TlLLYRIC
JOHN z REED.
Jan. 10. 1928. is
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
Hats, Bonnets, &C.
- Ky y $50
JOHN P. KETTELL & co.
Haze jsst receired, and efer for Sale,

Haze just receired, and efeT for Sale,
A SUPPLY of Ladies' black
~ and drab BoNNETs, for less than BOs-
ton prices.
They hare also for Sale,
The real WATERPROOF Oval HATS
Youths Fancy HATS, from SO cts. to $2:25
black Ostrich PLUNlES-black and drab
HAT STRINGS, &c. SC.
~ They have on hand, the Patterns
Of the improved MILITARY CAPS, of gem
teef Military Companies, who wish
to purchase, will do well to call at this Shop,
1.-THE old Stand, on the Bridge and examine
for themselves-where they can be accommo-
dated with any quantity, on reasonable. terms.
Worcester. Jan. %, 1923. 6w
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05

Worcester, IS.
Probate Office, January 7, 1928.
To the Heirs Of SARAH Taylor, late of
Westminster, IN said County, deceased,
and to all Others concerned IN the Estate
Of sad deceased, GREEr1NG.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
ID pear Gfyou fly at the Court of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coua.
ty, on the first Tuesday in March next, at ten
of the clock, before noon, TO show cause why
the Instrument, which purports to be the last
VIII and Testament of said deceased, should
not be approved aud you viii be heard
thereon. THEOPHs. WHEELER, Reg.
BY order Of the Hon. Judge.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
WORCESTER, Wednesday, FEBRUARY S, 1928.
WILL BE sOLl,
1T AUCTION,

an Tuesday, the ourth of
W March next, at 10 O'Clock, AM. on
the premises-all the EALESTATE which
CHENEY REED, Esq. died Sd zed aad pos
sessed of, which lies in the town # Brookfeld,
consisting Of two good Farms, AID Tavern
Stand, with good Buildings, and all il good
repair-the quantity of Land to tary as shall
best suit the purchasers. The sad Lands are
of superior quality, situated ner the South
Parish Meeting House in said t@gn.-Posses-
sion to be given on the first daypf April
For terms and conditions of sac, inquire of
SIMEON DRAPER, Esq. who viii exhibit a
Plan of the Estate-and to whoh application
may be made for the purchase olthe whole or
any part of the Estate, at private ale, previous
to March 4tl--or to the SabscriAef! no. &c.
Broad-Stfeet, Boston. JOHN I, REED.
ALSO,
AT AUCTION, on tie same day, anlss pre-
sTously sold,
The following parcels of Lind,
and for conditions, apply TO SIMEON ORA YER,
ESD
A PASTURE, on Coses Hill, in he
West Parish, containing AZ acres.
dfso,-a PASTURE, On tagged Hip,
of about so acres.
.also,--a PASTURE, pne mile from
the Westinghouse, called Blanchard Ehsture.
of about "a acres good Land
Also, about II acres Df Woodland,
lying near Capt. Perys Farm.
.AlSo,-32 acres of Swamp and Plane
Land, situated near the Pond in TIL South
Parish.
.Also,-8 acres of Woodland, situated
near Mr.. Joseph Walkers, about de mile
from The Meeting House.
.Also,-23 acres of Meadow andUpland
Land, bounded partly on the Buying Ground
.fiso,-2 Body PEIVS in tie Meeting
House, and one in the Gallery.
On Friday, March 71b, at Il O'clI lex, sill
be sod, al AUCTION
All the HoUsEHoLD FuRNITuRE
and FARMING UTENSILS, late Improperly
of CHENEY REED, Esq..deceased.
JOHN 7. REED.
Jan. 10, 1923.
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9NOT7CE.

A IL persons indebted to the
IM- Subscriber are called upon to make i'm.
mediate payment Those demands which
have been of more than one years standing.
wiiFbe placed in the hands of an Attorney for
collection, If not paid before the twentieth Of
February next.
ELI WARREN
Upton, January "a, 1928.
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CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.

CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.
Price to single subscribers, who receive their
papers at the Office, or by mail, two dollars per
annum.
To companies of Sc subscribers, who take
the papers at the office, one dollar and City
{ cents per annum, payable on delivery Of the
papers.
Single subscribers, who pay in advance,
! will be entitled to deductionof ia per cent.
And the same allowance will be made to
agents in distant places, who will regularly
collect and remit money which may be due
from subscribers.
Or Advertisements. not exceeding tWelUe
lines, published three soeeks for one dollar, and
continued three aoeeks longer for fifty CENTS
Larger advertisements an The same proportion.
In consequence of decision Of the Supreme
Judicial Court, the Publisher of this paper
deems it necessary to give notice, that while
he shall sedulously aim to be literally cor
rect, he cannot hold himself responsible for
any errour in any advertisement beyond the
aum charged for its insertion.
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Take Notice.
Jan. 10. 1928.

NHE Subscribers are under
II the necessity of calling upn all those
whose Accounts or Notes have ben standing
sixty days, (unless by special agreement 9TH
erwise) for immediate payment. All those
who do not comply with their reasonable re-
quest within sixty days from the25th of last
month, will find their Accounts ind Notes in
the hands Of an Attorney for collection.
BURNETT & WHITE.
W They have on hand or hundred lbs.
of excellent pulled WOOL, which they will
sell cheap for Cash or short credit
s. s. w. have lately erected SMOKE
HOUSE, and viii pickle and smoke for such
as may choose to furnish them With Meat for
that purpose.
They have constantly for sale, Pro-
vision of various kinds, at their Provision Store,
under Mr.. Hathaacays Tavern House. Those
wishing to purchase, are invited to call.
Forester, Jan. 8, 1928. CIV
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
Fancy Goods.
gimp Trim Fl. Antique Oil

gimp Trim Fl. Antique Oil
Va mings Plain I'm. India Muslin,
Silk Braids & Cords large assortment,
Merino Trimmings bought very low
Do. Fringe I'M India Muslin Hkfs.
Thread Laces Plain & Stampt Thule
Mecklin do. Lace
Silk do. Swiss Muslins
Ladies' Merino Hdkfs. Plaid & fg,d Ribbons
DO. I'm. Cashmere do. In. Caroline Plaid
Do. Mourning do do. Muslin Bands
Gent German Silk do. Muslin Robes
of various and hand Bingham Patterns
some figures Elegant Long Shawls
White Furniture Fringe AND
Trimmings many other Articles in
Retlcnles Purses the Fancy line.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05

-9%c
Feeling an ardent desire to inn
prove in the art of PAINTING, they hope that
by strict attention and punctuality, they shall
be enabled to give satisfaction to those who
may favour them with their custom.
MILITARY STANDARDS, Of vari-
Gus designs,
MAsoNICK, LANDSCAPE, and GLASS
TABLET Painting,
Plain and Ornamental Signs,
Clock and Time-Piece Dials,
In all their variety, executed with neatness,
finished at short notice, and packed in such
manner as that they maybe safely transported
to any distance.
MAPS, PRINTS, and ether Drawings on
Paper, Varnished and Framed in superior
style.
OF Constantly on hand, an assortment
of Fancy and Windsor CHAlRS--LoOKlNG-
GLASSES, &c.
Forester, Dec. 10, 1922. If
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
Worcester, IS. January II, 1928.
"A TTAC:IED. bY virtue of an

IA Execution, (having been previously at
taehed on mesne process and will be sold, at
Publick Vendue, at Mr.. Charles Ben,is's 1ay.
ern, in Spencer, ON Thursday, the 18th day of
February next, at o'clock, F. Mall the
Right, Title and Interest which JOSEPH
WHEAT has to redeem the mortgaged Real
Estate on which he now lives, situated in the
southerly part of said Spencer, about three
miles from the centre Meeting House.
DANIEL UPHAM, ID. Sheriff.
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PAINTING.
S. w. DAY

o. w . WA Z
I'D EspEcTFULLY informs the Pub
4 T. lick, that he has formed a connection
with MIR. THEOPHILUS B. WESTERN, and
business will in future be conducted under the
Firm of
DAY & w Us Z RRTe
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05

Il general assortment, Of ashich the follou-
ang comprise d port
Real SNperfMe Blue Diapers; Frocking
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
Mount Pleasant Farm,
in Leicester,
FOR SALE, 1T AUCTION.


vESO be Sold, at Publick Ven
IL due, on Thursday, the sixth day of Feb
ruary, 1928, at two o'clock, P. M. on the
permissible following Real Estate, situate in
Leicester, commonly called the MOUNT Pleas
ANT FARM, consisting of about one hundred
and twenty-five acres of Land, with the DWELL
ing House and other Buildings thereon.-The
said Estate is bounded northwardIy on the
great road from Worcester to Spring6eld.--
This Estate is fit for Tillage, Moving, and Pas.
ture Land.-H aciU be sold lclfho,a seserre.--
One half the purchase money to be paid in Six
Months, with interest and the residue in One
Year, with interest. The purchase money to
be acceptably secured.-For further infor.
nation, apply to NATHANIEL P. DENNY, ESQ.
Leicester, or to the Subscriber, who will give
Warrantee Deed. Possession will be given
on the first of April next, and as much sooner
as may be.
WILLIAM SULLIVAN,
Cosalsellsr at Lao, Boston.
Jan. I, 1928.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
January Is, 1928.

Worcester, IS. January Is. 1909
ENAKEN, on Execution, and
n win be sold, at Publick Auction. ON
Friday, the 28th day of February next. at one
o'clock, P. M. at the house Of Rufus BULLOCK,
in Royalston--all the Right that JONATHAN
BOzWORTH has in the Farm ON which he
now lives, lying in the north part Of Royalston.
bounded as follows, viz. west on Lands Of 10,
seph Estabrook, Esq; south on Samuel Greg.
DRY east on Oliver Lovejoy north on Luther
LoveJoy and Jonas containing thirty
acres, be the same more or less.
JOSEPH UPHA9I, ID. Sheriff.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-05
Notice is hereby GiDen,

Worcester, ss.
Probate-Ofice, January 81, 1928.
To the Wido0c and Heirs of EBER SMITH,
late Of Barre, an said County, deceased,
: and 10 oil otE,rs concerned IN the Estate
Of SAID deceased, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to APP
Il pear Gfyou see CITY at the Court Of Pro.
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the, first Tuesday in March next, at
ten of the clock, before noon, TO show cause
why License should not be granted to the Adj
ministrator to sell and convey so much OF the
Real Estate Of said deceased as will raise the
sum of $576 ~, for the payment Of debts and
charges and you will be heard thereon.
THEoPIis. WHEELER, Reg.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-16

From the .Netg York american
We present from the Appendix Of Gour-
gaud's Memoirs Of Napoleon, recently pub
iished in London, three letters from Bona
parte. The first IS TO the widow of Admiral
Brueys, after the battle of the Nile; the sec
ond, (says the London Literary Gazette is an
epistle, which being read with reference TO
Bonaparte's own conduct at Waterloo, will
be pernsed with the deepest interest; and the
third affords another curious proof of the odds
between precept aud example.
Letter from General Bondparte to Cheyenne
Brueys.
"Cairo, Cd Fructidor, year vi. 10th Au-
gust, 1882
" Your husband has been killed BY can
non shot, while fighting on his deck. He d.
ed without pain, and by the best death. and
that which is thought by soldiers the most en-
viabIe
" am keenly sensible to your grief The
moment that sewers us from the object we
love is terrible; it insulates Us from all the
earth il inhcis on the body the agonies OF
ieath the faculties Of the soul are annihila-
ted, and its relations with the universe subsist
only through the medium of horrible dream.
which alters every thing. Mankind appear
colder and more selfish than they really are.
10 this situation we feel that, if nothing obIig.
ed US to live, it would be much best to die /;
but when, after this first thought, we press
our children to our hearts, tears and tender
feelings revive the sentiments Of our nature
and we live for our children /; YES, madam, see
in this very moment, how they open your heart
to melancholy; YOU will weep with them, YOU
will bring them up from iniancy-you viii
talk to them Of their father, Of your sorrow
Of the loss which You and the Republic have
sustained. After having once more attached
yonI mind to the world by filal and materna
love, set some value on the friendship anC
lively regard | shall always feel for the wife
IF my friend. Believe that there are a few
men who deserve to be the hope ofthe afiict
ed, because they understand the poignaney o
mental suferings.
(signedl BONAPARTE."
Letter from General Bonaparte to Tice-.4d
nliral Thsrcnard.
Cairo, 18th Fructidor, year vi. (4tL Sept
1881
Your son has been killed by cannon ball
on his quarter deck | fulfil, Citizen Ad MIRA
melancholy duty in communicating this q
vent to YOU but he died honoura6ly and with
out suffering. This is the only consolation
That can mitigate the grief Of father. W.
are all devoted 70 death are few additiona
days Of life worth the glory Of dying for one
country? Can they be any compensation 70