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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
al YALuARLE pILAN =

Ertracts from a letter on The geology and pro-
dactlons Of Florida published al tie Charles
ton Courier.
The mdguy of Mexico, the plant from which
is drawn The liquor called puiqae, Of universal
use and celebrity in that country, is not native
oil lorda, but thrives as we'll as if il was. 1T
forms plant, when full grown, from five to
eight ieet high in the body and from ten To eigh-
teen inches IN diameter the leaves Of it. If |
may be allowed the term, for they appear more
IKE hinge limbs than leaves but they must be
called leaves, as they are the only Lungs of the
plant, descend from the top TO the ground. and
are 50 thick and heavy that two or three would
make mans load.
At the age Of from six 70 eight years II flow
ers, by shooting up a stamina from ten to sixteen
feet above the plant, gorgeously hung with flow
ers, like May-p0le. Just before it sends forth
this exnberance, change in the color of the
plant indicates ITS near approach, when bowl
formed cavity is cut in the head Of the plant. and
cane introduced ia the side Of il to draw off
the liquor. Each plant contains from so 20 $50
gallons OF liquor and dies Immediately after: but
is succeeded by suckers left in their culture to
keep up constant succession.
This Juice carried through vinons fermenta-
ton becomes liquor resembling cider bot more
splIIluOuS, WtlICH II sought with aVIdIty by all
ranks Of society; on boiling and clarifying, it
becomes wine and on distillation, affords
fine brandy. The outward coat of leaves Yields
a membraneous substance used for the nanufac-
tnre Of cordage; an inner coat gives finer sub
stance for clothing and tie internal part Of the
leaf is an article of food 50 that this produc.
tive plant, regarded by the Mexicans as one OF
the most beautiful gifts of nature, affords them
cider wine, brandy, cordage, clothing, food and
fuel.
From 10 to $4,000 mules are daily employed
IN supplying the city Of Mexico, from tie sur
rounding plantations, with pulque, which IS the
liquor in a ciderous state. Great estates are
held in that country, 10 this article of culture
1t is in the Towering of this plant in dercner-
ate state, in colder climates that we are decerv-
Cd BY supposing it to be the aloe that flowers
once in century; this flowers III 9 Or 10 wears
IN such climates, and perhaps is not Of tie aloe
tribe; certainly it partakes not of the nauseous
bitter, nor cathartic qualities of the aloes we
are acquainted with.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
LEATHER,
CHEAP GOODS.

lust received, at Ne. A, ExcHASGE-STREET,
- an additional assortment of
European, India g. american GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE,
One case Parasols, rery cheap, Fans, Zelia
Handkerchiefs, Marine Points, Jubilee Ccrds,
Corded Ginchams, bingham Robes, cheap Nus
lin Hdkfs. 81 and Dmotes, Ribbons, Long
Lawns, Linen Cambria Hdkfs. rsry lOW, Calicoes,
Copperplates, Cambrics, Muslins, Jeans, Gloves,
Hosiery, shestngs, Shirtings, Checks, Cling
hams. Tickings. Knitting CottOns, Threads,
Tapes, &c. &c. &C.
LYFORD &, GILMAN,
Portland, July 9, 1928. CIV.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
Reception The roof d house, to dcfnd IL from ht
weather and from fire.

Take one measure Of find sand, two measures
of wood ashes well sifted, three of Stacked lime
ground up with oil laid on with a painters
brush first coat thin, and second thick.
painted on boa I'd with this mixture and II
adhcres 50 strongly to the board, that il resists
an iron tool, and put thick on single ressts
the operation Of fire. used only part of the
mixture what remains continues in an iron pot !;
water has lain on the mixture for some time
without penetrating the substance, which Is as
hard as a stone.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15

The DroughL-We are sorry 10 hear from
various parts of the state that the drought has
been very injurious to grass and grain, and in
deed vegetation of all kinds. We had slight
rain in this town on Sunday last, ansi some yes
terday, hat not enough to wet the ground thor
oughly.-Hal Gax. 9th INST
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
COMMUNICATIONS.

FOR THE GAZETTE.
01TCTTIZENS OF PORTLAND! -
An affecting description has appeared in the
Newspapers, of the thunder storm in MontylIe,
Conn While the people were assembled ia the
house OF worship, the lightning struck the cupo-
la, passed into the house, and killed an eyed la
dy and child. THERE WAS NO LIGHTNING ROD
ATTACHED TO THE sTEEPLE. In another town.
the lightning struck meeting house, but no in
jury took place, for The building was defended
qoidtu lightning rod. Will it be believed, that
not one of the steeples which adoIn this town is
guarded by a conductors Yes. This as the
fact and although we have been spared from
srch heart rending scenes as occurred at Mont
vile, yet is If not presumption, infatuation, to
neglect providing mode ofdefence for our pub
lie buildings, so easy TO be procured, and so eff
iective? Let those, whose duty it is, think on
this subject, and ACT without delay. DELAYS
ARE DANGERoUs--valuable lives may be lost
through delay.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
Dve-Stufis. Paints, &c.


THE subscriber offers for sale at the Store
Il in Middle Street, recently occupied by
HENRY BUTMAN,
IN Tons LOCKWOOD,
do. FUSTlC,
do. REDWOOD,
Q do. NICARAGUA,
40 Bbls. CAMWOOD,
3 do. MADDER,
S Hhds. COPPERAs,
Casks Blue yITRIOL,
6 Casks ALUM,
do. NUT CALLS,
1 Case INDIGO,
8 Carboys OIL ViTRIoL,
3 Cases do.
Press Papers, Clofhicrs Jacks, No & 10
Cards Clo,hiers Plates--Copper KIT
Ies--Teasels--Tenie Hooks Brushes &C. sc.
ALSO
2 Tons DRY WHITE LEAD
60 Kegs GROUND DO.
% Bbls LINsFED OIL
Cask- FRENCH YELLOW
q De. SPANIs-t BROWN
3 DO. VENETIAN RED
IThds WHITING
10 Boxes CROME YELLOW
10 Sacks yERDlGRlSE
Gum Copal--Gnm SheIlsc-Rose Pink-Prus-
&tan Btne -Lltnar5e- lutPehtaAe-fS ct
million &C. &c. &c.
An extensive assortment of Window Glass Of
Various Sizes from by 10 Ia by 90.
Together with very General assortment of
Drugs & Medicines,
AMONG WHICH. ARE
Pale snake hOO1--t DO. sENNAE
4 DO. PINK ROOT Case CAMP HOR,
I Gaze LTQUORICF--f dc. HOES
cask cream 7.IRI-f zeroon Peruvian BARK
case PuIv. BARK case RHUB4RB,
case Puiv. RHCB6RB--1 case BORdX,
Hhas. Flour SULPHUR--8 bits Giaubers
SALTS &c. &c.
OF LorillaFds, Maccoboy and Scotch
SNUFF, Pot and Pearl ashes, SAL ERA1J'S,
Windsor and Fancy soap Fash Balls, Perium-
cry, Soda POWDERS with great variety of
other articles. too numerous to psstculsrize- A J
OF which will be sold the most reasonable
terms for CASH or approved Credit.
JOHN COE.
Portland, July 8. (e.o.ptE)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-07-15
Efects of CnnnL .Nnrirntion.

The village of Locl1port IN. w which two
years ago was q perfect wilderness, has now
1853 permanent inhabitants. The population Of
the village and its vicinity, including the work
men on the canal, falls little short Of 5000. The
increase within the last months has been be-
tween land 800, Forty large buildings have
been erected within the last months. There
are in the village law Offices, IL stores, "a me-
chanics' shops, public houses, 8 physicians,
public schools, house Of public worship com
pleted, and another erecting, and a continual
scene of business is passing in the various branch
es or human industry. This settlement il in the
midst Of luxuriant country, with heathfuI
climate, I'D central place on the canal, and en-
joying such advantages for water, that il will
probably be great manufacturing as well as
agricultural country.-ProUidence GaSette
Singular Occurence.-On Friday, the goth
nh. man who called bis name johnson. stating.
that lie was from Bath and in tile employment III
Gen. King and had been in the woods looking
for timber, put up at Boes' tavern, ia Scion, and
remained there until Saturday evening, vixen he
stole horse from Mr.. Bosworth, who lived
near, and made his way during the night, through
Bingham and Moscow towards Canada, inquir-
ing for the Canada road and in attempting "a
cross the Kennebec early on Sunday morn
ing was uIOHuct dDDUlulTtG mites DelOW LEAD.
River. David Young, Jr. who lives near this
place, was awakened by bis cries for assistance,
and fastened to the River when he arrived be
discovered the horse in the River near the OBJ.
posite shore, but person 10 be seen a son Of
Mr.. Bssworth, who then was in pursuit, arrived
in the course of the day. and recovered his horse.
Ten days afterwards the body OF the man was ia
ken up about six niles below Young'S and re-
cognised by several persons who had seen him al
Boies', to he the same, and was buried.-When
al Boes' be appeared 70 be 10 perfect health.
and was deeently dressed with mkt satnnet
frock coat aud pantaloous we understand that
no papers was found with him of any value, or
by which his name could be assertained. A store
key was found in Iris pocket & some blank writs-
in his hat Tie stated 10 Boes tn at he had for
merly lived in Poland--ana had been EMPLOYED
by DR.. Vaughan, Of HalloweIl, few mouths,'
three years sgo-that lis father and brother live
at Bangor that he was acquainted with Col.
Eastabrool1, Of Brunswick Me. The same per-
son had short time before passed through Wa
terville and Norridgwock, and ia both places
made short stcp-Sops. Jour.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
To Tie Woy,Aigna Ae Mayor ,,a "a and ,,I, Con.
TIE uESSIAN ELY

Tbs destructive insect is propagated from the errs OF
The ny Deposited the grains of wheat when rpcnng;
the truth "t which learned from The
NY may ne seen ny the middle Of June from that time
Till wheat cut, flying lighting upon ears of
wheat deposits its eggs upon the outer end OF The grau
whete they may he seen with good microscope upc
glass sometimes to the number ofG or gram.
ihey remain Ihere till the grain is TIE warmth
necessary To produce vegetation to animate the
insect IL bursts us she'll and enters the shoot lies
III Torpid state I'LL The next spring except in insan.
cts when wheat rs early, the fly
ges in tie fail Wben this dscnveret the hest method s
to ur sheep npoR pasture short the fail
in the winter.
The edecIua way 10 check the propagation is in
lowing manner Put seed into l, or vat
and cover with let stand 10 or Y hours then
put on the water, put thu wheat upon barn door and
sprinkle lime over and with shovel mix IL till well
covered with lime. Let remain in that state about "a
hours aud the will be destroyed without any Injury
the seed. '''' -
TO The discovery is given that all who
10 he satisfied O. the truth of u, ocular
ION OF the TACT " they will take the trouble on viewing
several grains OF wheat microscope something resen,
bling the eggs OF insects observed upon them grains
were selected with those appearances they were pu
some raw cotton and little earth in tumler OF water
ana observed every day. and the day the
aud put forth its tender FIBRE burst from its she'll
aud not to be
Ten days hiier, five ut the grains with their roots and
blades were taken from the glass carefully
IN inree OF mem me insects were found The other IS
maine' AMI oVespread top Of the glass They
preserved TIL spring, wben examining every stalk had
an insect in IT, some two, and one had four
Iweny oher grains we're selected the lime applied
for IL hour Ii was then washsd color of
was changed, and being put glass like manner as
the other the wheat grew, but eggs did mt produce
The roofs were ranspanted aud grew WE'LL bushels
OF wheat lined as above produced good crop while Tho
neigbOrng fields suffered materially and some were al
mUst wholly destroyed by the Nv.
Il Fdruer IF Bukks County, Psnnsy'vnnia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
Farming Implement Nianutaetory-in Fred.


FNHE subscriber offers his the line 10 The
Il agricultural interest, and would particularly invite
er atteniion TO his much approved portable THRESHNG
MACHINE which is belle, ell TO superior any now in
use, Tor execution cheapness and durability. This
IS extremely simple in its structure and nearly all parts
oi IRON - completely portable be adjusted from
one part OF the farm another put in ion in
hour after arrives at the place destination by any
plantation hands. =
Persons wanting thing his line will please app,v
tn Mr. j. Boiling s. Fitzhugb of Stafford ceunty Mr. Rem
yamn Boughion or Or. Charles Morris of Caroline Col
VIM Boyd OF King and Queen The price Of his mac
Is 20 at the factory Orders for them the
moDd, will be Immediately attended to.
SAMUEL COCHRAN.
have purchased MIR. Samuel Cochran N portable
krcshng machine, which be worked by three mules
and hands, aud although have not been able 10
give fair trial. yet as To the
quantity and cleanness Of wheat get ou-apd am Of
the opinion, II wei managed II will hundred
bushels per day. CHARLES NORRIS
Meadow Farm, Caroline Aug 1922.
thereby certify, that Mr. Samuel c ochran,s
improved portable thresh;ng machines with which am
mush pleased With three mules and hre
es with great facility, expedition and ceanness
portable cnn be taken removed erected to work
again in four or i've hours.
j. BOILING S. FITZnUGH.
Stafford county, Nov. 1922. 6-wsw.
IL whom may concern are hereby notified tina, The
subscriber has determined close his
upon tile estate OF Capt. WILLIAM FLEMMING GAINES
without delay All persons haviag claims the
estate are requested 10 bring them forward Immediately
as This notice will he plead in bar Of all claims
he produced after the effects shall have been Distributed
amongst the legatees. R0Br. D. GAINES,
Adm'or of WIN. f. Gaines, dec.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
COTTON PLANTATION.

'oh SSLE-Ioomeia, the late residence OF the subscr
DER containing 1000 acres. 1t is situated a branch
,he bayon Pierre creek, which past the Port
Unison III the STATE ~ MsstSsippiand il distant from
shoh anu mat town only about six miles. 1t
upward, OF io acres OF cleared land well fenced and
under cultivation, capable on the present clearing OF
prnducing SO to 100 bales Of oouon-has go"d ml-gir
anu press, also frame dwelingoun corncrjbs, ami all
Other necessary buildings Tor person To prncee al
once To- planting, and would he delivered up in January
heNt ihe tract Is well waered valuable vine
principally the creek first second bottom land Il
WIN he sold either on long credit low for oierahly
prompt pnymens-ror terms apply Charles Ellis Esq
Richmond, or the subscriber Gibson Mississippi
June 3. IpUN MIN DncIIi
~ icrmS--sS aOOo PAYABLE delivering up the place
and 1000 in one yenror 10000 in four aanunl install
ments. with interest until n,it
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17

M H559HS' 7. THIFLkTT { go. having assigned n
we 'ubscrber as trustee for the benefit Of feir ere.
unnrs M thcir effects of every kind. persons indebted 4,
hrn Nv bond, open account or e,efWiss are regested n
gwen. ' N'''''' ~
Their stock Of goods hand, consisting NJ very cen
,s, anu wei selected assortment Of HARDfVAR ctr
LEHf VIII be sold, hv Nboesac aud retail NJ the nos
t"oe Ttces ~ order 20 settle The speedily NJ she
store lately occupied ly ibrm. where duv sutori.sd
92'n i' the purpose IS eectinc sales viii aI,ysvs he
l.unti- Oonnify merchants, particularly, will fnd IL Il,
'g 80. ,V''''' 10 can THOMAS GREEN, Trustee,
o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
ORANGE SPRJNGS

VIE subscribers having taken the Orange Springs for
u term of years. and having laid ali rents in the
Improvement OF the place. il is rendered very comfortable
anu calculated 10 entertain large number perssns-
ne stables are large and will nj all times furnished
ne orange Springs situated INN rai- the road
eauhg from Fredericksburg Orange Courthouse by the
way OF Catharpin about 30 miles from the former ard 10
from the latter place From the healthy situation ~ The
neshborh3o and the quality Of the water (Which
70 oe equal To any sulphur springs in stae)
the strict attention shall pay TO furnishing our table mar
&c we hope to merit share of public patronage Gentle
anu nn,es mat intend visiting Springs this season,
invited 10 call and Judge for observation-disclosures of honri
per week, six doils'si horse per week four dollars.
AZ, =. LASDOS LINDSAY,
"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17

SA LIZ,

~ Thursday the 26ii of June 1929 ut Deer Chase In
m'deseH county, shall proceed, according TO the
u Nic"lS%n to me- TO sell credit Of nine months tic
o negroes some valuable beds large qunnt, OF ele
CANT household and useful Kitchen furniture some ham!
some modern plate an extensive, valuable and well
rceh library meicai and miscellaneous y all The siork
OF cattle sheep, hogs, &c. all carts and plan,aton
utensils handsome conchee (by Oge pair of carriage
noreS, valuable saddle horse, many other valuable
pieces {" property Bonds with approved security will he
required e" the purchasers before The proper, is CHANGED
ed. - il'' % 'N""s'"
the sale viii be continued from LAY lay Till finished
CARTER Nj. BRAXT0N, Trustee
,,,. - :, For John Tayloc aud Others.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
ORIGINAL ANEEnnIE

p" diDdte toTghteOu5atSS aud sin not"
preacher the pei ia the lower counties of
Virginia had selected the above passage scripture rs
lie was very much given loHg sermons, varying
from an hour and halffO hours. There happened
10 Ire among the cnngre gaIiona young who bad
bau once sept under Tue sound Of his this
occaOn,h being funeral sermon, determined TO ak
every effort 70 Keep his eyes open. lie acquitted himself
tOleraby wen the first hour hut less than
he gently rested his head against his hand sunk into
profound sleep Just he concluding his ht nap,
The preacher was in the Of rehcarsng text and
had gone thus far, Awake to righteousness and"here
lie stopped suddenly short, discovering the situation
the young aud instead Of Pursuing bis text, he
claimed with great emphaSil" siesy not" The coprre
CATION appearing 10 notice the change made in the
y Substituting the word eeP for sin lac proceeded with
apology, and without perhaps, having
the bnnder, to conclusions oi his sermon In his usual
The young man, however, had both heard and felt
1t ard wping his face with his handk crche put bim
SELF lis good behaviour during the remainder the
discourse. II happened that the preacher
ding gentleman that day Invited dine The
house. The preacher either being overurened with
that charity which admonisheth forgive hope
10 he forgiven, or from desire Of making fasfae
Impression the young man mind, remarked IN him
while at dinner, Well sir, you appeared bc faugued
tp-dayyuu must have besn up late inst nigLLTO which
the young promptly REPLIED" understand you, sit
but you mistaken, quite mistaken, you'll was
only dfmonstraffny your Pnr0phrass NJ tAs tcsf."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17

VUE,
ren Tor the celebration of the Second An
niyersary of the Settlement OF New Hampshire.
HAIL THE DAY .-Tune--ScO,s aha hse.
Hail the day gallant sires,
On these rocks first lit their fires,
Where stand our fanes and spires
On this jubilee
Sires, WIN from old England bore,
Freedoms standard to our shore,
May your deeds for evermore
Live in memory
While New Harnpshire's healthful gales
Ocean when'd with her sails,
While verdant hills and wales
Cheer gratefully
Wen revere the.pairiot hand,
Men who, this desert strand,
WGv'd their banner DER our land
Flag of liberty
On the spot where pilgrims ncd,
Where by savage foes they bled,
To the spirits oi tue dead
This oath shall he:
By the mounds their ashes made
~ the affairs where they prayd,
Ivy our own right AMI blade,
Sill will be free
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
PUBII[' SALE

Sf virtue ot adeed Of trust executed nv Samuel Wood.
~ son to the subscribers, the 3O,h ay November
lS2 and recorded in the clerks Office of powhatan for
purposes therein mentioned, shall offer for sale
inquest onder nj public auction, for cash, Powhatan
courthouse, on the 9th day OF June next, Of land
Sns IN ie county Of Powhaian, adjoining the lands
James Crawford David FnurnOy and Others, and contain
ing IJOi acres more or less much thereof NAV
ne necessary To satisfy the said trust deed The title
III e subscribers will be conveyed the pure
. JOSEPH Is. DAVIS,
NAV II. G-w5w* WM. $. DANCE (
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17
fEsKEssrr. suLrivAS County, I


~ large respectable meeting of the citizens Of
Sullivan County, convened at the Court House ~
Bloun,ve, for the purpose of expressing their
tments in relation The support of our fellow ci,i
zen, General ANDREw JACKSON, for the Presidency
OF the United States, the election, Richard
CANNON was unanimously appointed Chairman, and
William Anderson Secretary. The object Of the
meeting being explained by the Chairman, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed a Committee, TO
wit: John Rhea, William Snodgrass, William Dee
ry, David Shaver, John S. Gaines, Thomas Rock.
hold, and William King, who reported the following
resolutions AS sense Of the citizens OF this County
ION that subject
LIST. Resoired, That our felIow-ci,izen, General
JAChSON, has merited confidence by his long we'll
tired character, and eminent services which he has
bestowed, iavoring the best interest of the United
States, hom the beginning of the Revolutionary war
to the present--to eDumerate them would he
only repeating what is well known and ed
I'd. ReSoired, That the troubled state of the world
makes it necessary Tor the United States to select
some known citizen, who combines super eminent
military skill, great political experience, first rate
rmness, aud inexible integrity, President, in all
oil which we believe he is surpassed by any citizen
al the United States. Aud whereas we have he ard
that 4, ~ stated in the neigborns States that the cit
lzens OF Tennessee will not he unanimous in his sup
port-that far regards us and as our
| Information and knowledge extend, is incorrect.
81. Resoired, That viii not support any man for
Governor Of this State for the General Assembly
M either branch thereof, for Congress, the APP
preaching election, who will hesitate TO give him. iii.
recty aud indirectly, their support in any measure
thar may come before the Legislature of this State,
or Congress, touching that subject.
9TH ReSohed, Tha, the opportunity OF elecng him
ought not 10 be omitted, but carefully attended to,
1t may be thar a citizen so completely qualified to
per'orm The duties of that station may he
found io. reside among and that the citizens OF
tins State would he bind their hest interests not
I'D cor"ia'W Unite IN so important Il measure.
9th ReSofred, That, as he iste only candidate now
before me American people who deserves high
est gratitude Tor services rendered in the of the
.nIf Ill la,s. IL,
do, therefore, recommend him as a suitable person
to he the next President Of the United States.
bth Resofred That meetings expressive oil the SEN
are solicited in evrey Comfy, for the purpose Of re-.
moving ANY doubts of the citizens of the sister States
with respect TO our unanimity This important mat
ter.
It'll Resoired, That the foregoing resolutions. he
signed 10y the Chairman asd Secretary, and publish
ed IN The National ln,ellisencer aud Knoxville Re-
gsier.
LII. -.