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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

A new Bank Is proposed AZ Albany.
A prrxan has presented \ memorial t0 fhr I.e-
rislature e Tennessee, Stating that be . desi-
rnHz ut being married. expects ID have child w,
md v ishes leave 20 keep billiard table tor
aaeir support The msmoFiAi wnH committed
ArcDuHtE from rairhex, IRE fo Nov g.
There bad beer loar irosts, aad beaigh vas re-
stored
TIE crop Cf Cotton IL re State ~ N.sssssir.-
~ il estimated NJ ONE laird or hal CHE asrsal
quaniify-and there II mach p~cuniafy tanIar.
rnssnsent.
One inn and half of specie passed through
T.ics iass week tcr tie westward. Prineipaiiy
FROM Maasac huHctta.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
Land on Lease.

TO be Let or Lease during the life Of Mrs.
Sarah Goldman. so feet OF Land fronting
on Temple Street, and extending back about
40 feet. Possession to be given Immediately.
APPLY TO WM. SWAN, on Long-Wharf
Portland. NV. ~. 1893.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
PORTLAND GAZETTE.

ADAMS, PAINE a. WOODBURY..
Ccrnsr y Coarf ard Fsferal Nrsst. Portland
CoNpsnoNs.--T~o Dollars per annurn half
IN advance. II not paid within the year. Two
Dollars and Fits Cents. fr-No papers dis
continued iili al srFearages are paid.
Thcsf Sahsefibers 10 the Gazette. vho we're I'm
'hs lnt WREN Me Shirley transferred tss esta blsh
ment = -. WI be considered A. or subscribers
sn'ii mes dsrnnsnns the paper ia the usual mode
By payisg al ssssarsges
We shall sudeavor 90 insert advertisements with
shs uirosi sccufacy bar We carnot BE- responsible
~ errors = any san. heycnd the sn0unl charged
for fht Publication.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
Flour and Tobacco, at pri-
vate sale.


Just Tcceired from .Ner YORK. aud Alexandria. Al
No. 5. Central Row. Fore-sfreef.
25O Barrels superfne Richmond City Mills
FLOUR, for families,
$50 do. DO Mountain FLOUR,
100 barrels superdne Alexandria,
40 do. Fine do do.
20 do. Middlings do. do.
30 Half Barrels sunerfae do
80 barrels Richmond civ mills. shin stGff.
20 Do. Petersburg scratched Flour,
% do. do. middliuss.
30 KEYS No. ], manufactured Tobacco. Lyde
Davidson & Co \ brand,
30 do. do. S. & D Garthright's brand.
~ do. do X q. Harris do.
10 do. 10 III Roll Tobacco,
do. fine Ladies Twist.
do. common Ladies' 40.
As i is TIE intention of the Subscriber 10 he
regularly sunplied with the above articles. ~
takes this method TO inform the dealers in this
place and vicinity, that he shall offer every facil-
ity with regard to credits, when the purchaser Is
undoubted, giving them at the same time the
privilege Of returning the article should Il prove
not satisfactory JOHN ID. GARDNER.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
CROCKERY.

SUcH As, CRATES in original packages well
assorted for the country--C G. edged, col q, en-
and and printed pLATES-Twiaers and Muf-
fn DISHES-NAPPIES- BAKERS-Tea and
Coffee CUPS and SAUCERs--Tea POTS--SU-
GARS--CREAMS- CHAAaBERS-EWE &
BAS0NS---oval and round Tea SETTS--or
each separaie--Dining WARE, in sets or other
wise--Piekle -aiustards--Peppers and
sails
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

The subscriber is disposed to make due al
lowance on account Of the scattered and re-
mote situation Of many of his former patrons.
and exhibit al the Ienity which the nature Of
the case calls for but there is point beyond
which forbearance would expose him to injus-
lice.
The Legislature Of Maine is soos to con-
vene ia this town and each delinquent may
have an opportunity Of forwarding BY their
Representatives the balance due for their pa
pers -fryThose who wish to avail them
selves OF this mode OF conveyance, and thus
avoid an unnecessary expense, are informed
that the subscriber will retain their accounts,
without cost, until gs 20th day Of January
nssf. Those who defer settlement beyond
that time with view Of making business for
lawyers and magistrates, must not censure
the Printer Tor the additional expense thus
incurred
A. SHIRLEY.
Portland. Nov. IS, 1928. fowl
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
JAMES II. CAHOON.

n .3sisrooa 1, Quiueys Ogfcs, Erehaags- sirtsi
fonrLkSp.
The Ware j new, and Of the first quality, and
assorted as follows
rs Crates assorted. suitable for the
Country market. consisting Of PT.ATFs .TFAs
BOWLS MICS PITCHERS TEA POTS
SUGARS: CREAMS. sc.
II Crates G. G. 4 Fdg'd PT ATFS.
do. 10. 10. TNTrFERS
do. do. DO MrFFTNS:
DO. %. CT tNBFRs a. BOWLS
do. B p. Plates, TWIFLERs and
NuFFTNS:
DO c. &. " Fdrd DISHES 4 BAKERS.
d. Enid TEAS;
Q ~. G. G. & Cold BOWLS;
do. do. do. TfGS.
DO. do a. MICS.
d. do. WASH BOWLS;
Do. r. r. BOWLS;
d. Black TEA POTS:
4 DO Enl'd TEA WARE:
hid B n round TEA WARE;
do do oval do. a..
Elegant blue printed DINING SETS
containing ia pieces each.
Also
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

No. 3, .Nerchanf's Ror, .Middie Street,
II VING lately made considerable additions
20 his stock before on hand, offers for sale
nrfieles Of
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

have been appointed Agents to DR.. Hull, for this
state, and have received large assortment of the
above TRUssEs, which they offer for sale, at their
SIORE, at The corner Of Middle &, Union Streets,
by Wholesale or Retail
~ liberal discount made to those who buy
TO sell again.
Portland, October Z, 1923. eowH
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
REMOVAL.

THE Office of the CHRISTIAN MIRROR is
! renewed one door East Of the Gazette
Once. or Entrance on Court Street
where the late publisher of the PORTLAND
GAZETTE viii attend to the settlement OF
Notes and Accounts with
6PDelinquent Subscribers.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

go TEA SETS, low priced and handsome,
Tea and Coffee CUPS aud SAUCERS-covered
DISHES, and peceS--cake PLATES--De-
sert Setts-Fruii Baskeis--Bakers-Tea Pots
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

Common, cutandprest ID &c ANTERS-Tum-
hlers--W ines-Castor Bottles and salts of more
than 100 different s-Cmets-Lamps-
lamp Giasses--show Bottles-preserve Jars
Jellies-Custards-Le observation-disclosures
p,nNa-frH ct.aSu pottl.s axa f-l,sts
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09

AkHItH viii b. sold cheap IL lots. now land
TN frum Ship Margaret. from liverpool
~ul A. xaHn -
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
STONE WARE.

Jars from quart TO FIVE gallons-Pitchers-
ngs-Murs-Flower Pots-Pickle Pots.
Hard Ware and Fancy Articles.
Ivory and bone handle Table aud Desert
KNIVES and FORK S--plated, iron and Britain
IN Table and Tea SPO0NS--Block Tin and Brit
tania Tea TS--Waiters-Snutfers and TRAYS
--Candlesticks-Piaied and Japan Castors--sad
Irons-common and fancy Bellows-Shovels
and Tongs-Brnshcs, &c
Also
a Lot Of W.ARE partly damaged.
IL Ware rcpaeked for the Country as cheap rs
ean be purchased in this place, on ne same Terms
Of CREDIT, or for Cash
October z Il
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-12-09
NEW CHEAP STORE !

THE subscriber respectfully gives notice, that
he has taken stand ia CorRr STEKTrs
near MIR John Cox's, StoFc--WheFe he i nov
oueufna an extensive assortment of
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
POETRY.
lSELEc TED.

On the deck OF the SLOW sailing vessel alone,
As silently sat, all was mote as the graves
~ was nights and the moon brightly gt,ering shone,
Lighting up, with its lusire. the quiyering wave.
% oewtching'y mellow and pure was that CLEAN.
Which she dArted while watching DER nature o
repose,
That thought it resembled Christi.nity's beam,
when II soitens and soothes, without chafng our
woes
And felt such an exquisite wilIness Of sorrow,
IA gazed at the tremUous glow Of the deep,
Xbst longed to prevent the intrusion OF morrow.
And stay iber: forever TO wonder ard weep.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
v'HE Farmer.

II does ones heart good 10 see merry
round faced fs'ner. So iodependendent and
yet so f'ee from vanities, and pride. So rich,
and yet so inGus,rious--so patient and perse.
voting IN hi, calling, end yet 60 kind socisi
end obliging. There srs Thousand ncbis
usiis about his character. He is generally
bospitsble--.a, and drink wish hic,, and he
won', set mark On you aod swes, i, cut Of
you with double compound interest, as com.
know will--you aIe welcome. lie win do
you Kindness without expecting q return ty
way Of copp-n.,,ion---i, IS no, so with syesy
body. He is generally mote honest end sin
csre--le,s disposed to deel in low and under
hand cunning, than many could name. He
gives to society ii, best suppcrt-.is the firm
est pillar ,ha, supports the edihce OF govern.
me n.---he is the lord of na,ure..-Look at him
10 his homespun and grey bsck.--sSn,Iemcn
laugh al him If you will--bu; bslievs me, he
can laugh back il he pleases.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
JUST PUBLISHED,

AND FOR skLk,
At Mr.. James hanInIond's Book Store,
and at Deacon Samuel Vlnsoa'S,
THt. first number OF the LADIES MAG.
hxlsE-Subscrip,ion popsF, are open a, both
places. Those Who have subscribed, will
plesse cell or send for theirs at Deacon S.
WILSON'S.
The motive that induces the sale Of the
first number singIy, or to sut purchasers, IS
to give Specimen OF The Work, in the hn DC
OF ob'aining more Subscribers and with less
trouble IhaO the Usu-, method.
Newport, April 9, 1898.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
From the Salem Observer.
SIrI.Cy or THE IN CIE.N rs

Bias the Pniicsopher used 90 say, that he
would rather judge between Two sosmIes thsn
between two t,isnds. For, when he decided
between two bieuds, ono Of them became an
enemy; but when he decided between two
enemies, one Of them became friend.
When Arisiides was hearing . cause, one
the partiss 10 order TO irsitsie him against
The other, began 60 recount macy Injuries
which Atisiidss had suffered from him
"You msy omit those things" said Aris,idss,
"snd ID he hes done you wrong, speak on ftaf
subject. sm sitting 10 y0ar cause no, my
Ae.".
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11

NOTICE.
yANES TOWNSEND. informs his friends ana
J the public. that ne has employed an experienced
workman, at tae CABINET MAKING BUSINESS,
and is ready to attend 10 the calls of his Old Gus
toners and Friends--the smallest favour Nhl be
gratefully acknowledged snd punctually attended
to--csll at the Chambers over his Store, north
corner of nannister's-wharf March 90. 1921.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
ADra.vTAGE OF A SNORT LE6.

A man named John Shean, was convicted
IN Ne~ York Of receiving stolen goods, know
ing them TO be such, sod fined Ely doIlst--
snc would have been sentenced 10 The uesd
mill, bu', fortunately for him, h, hs, one shotf
leg, which disab!es him i;Om taking the p,o
per steps.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
CHAkLfS NJ. THURSTON.

CnHhLf - M. lHONS iON,
Has JUST reccived q ogers for safe cheap
Jor CGSh or Otnyoved e,edn
SO boxes and 10 bbls. Havana brown
Sugars
Barrels white do do
so cbss,s and boxes young Tyson. Hyson skin,
souchoDg and Bohea Teas;
5 bsgs Coffee
5 DO iepper;
S pipes Cogsac Brandy,
bhds. Jamaica spirits;
Hhcs and 5O bb!s Jenek's best rye Gin;
20 Hl1s Noissses.
20 qr. cask, Port, sherry aud Malaga wines
DDds Old Cherry HUNS
50 sscks blown salt.
20 boxes Doolilties soap;
80 90 Coigstss best do;
81 Klgs hrs qualify Richmond Tobaces
Lb,. Lurri!isrd's paper do;
S do LoTrisrds scotch snuff.
% Jars Lorriilards Nsceaboy dol
100 bags patent shot;
10 barrels sperm Cd;
10 kegs Butter
iOC0 VI. pure Ginger
100 do. Nutmegs;
500 do. C4ss,s,
Cloves
~ Reams writing paper;
50 do. wrapping do;
~ quarter boxes spanish segsrs;
5000 American do &c &C
.RLSU-A large assortment OF Groceries. et res
tail Newport. August Z, 1898
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
DRY GOODS.
James Hammond.

HI, FOR o.fLE,
EXTRA super and fine London ana
IA French blue and black broadcloths, and cas-.
sIp.res.
Fine blue and oIitc single ditto.
Fashionable veslings-insndarin Grape and Flor.
entne for ditto,
irish linens and linen cambrics,
English and Wal,hsm p0weroom cotton shirtings,
Fine cravat muslins and fancy or plaia crsvM
handkerchicfs,
Company aag and bandanna bdkfs
Double and single black Darce lona htfr
Biue--mazsrin blue--snd yellow nalkins.
Satinets and csssinets,
York stripes and striped jeans,
Long and short silk and cotton hosiery,
Webbs' patent suspenders-- best Beaver gloye,,
Silk and cotton umbrellas.
-
Ginshsm robes. Plaid snd striped s;iss.
Cambria gingbams, Lustrings,
Undressed prints, Sa,ins and levsntines,
Canbrics, Italian Grape,
EaT1biie muslin, Green ganze,
Null and ;lcu1et ditto, | Sarsenetts,
]. India book nuslins, Nsnkin grapes.
Swiss nosiirs, Canton grapes.
Pre- ssed Grape, Furniture cbintz.
bobbinet lace, Fu, ni,ure dmity,
4 4 piaia thread lace Bedtiukirg,
Dimities, Linen & cotton sheetins
Cambric dioiities, Green tsbIc cloths,
Double aud single Jeans, Linen z cotton damssEi
Kid and silk gloves, Dsmssk table cloths.
Silk and cote hose, Napkins,
Bombazins Crash,
Bombszcts. Fine birdseye diaper.
Gauze Rannei, Russia disper,
Long lawn and linen ! Cushion moreen,
cs'Dbric hdkfs. Curtain bombaLetts,
Merno hdkfs. | Belt cords
Fan silk hdkfs. Carpet bindings,
-tLSO-
kidderminster, Venetian and Sira%
CARtETISGS.
Newport Aug 81.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11

NOI!Cf. IS heteby given that the
4 subscriber has been srpoined By 'he Cours
OF Probate for the town OF Jamestown admmistrstor
90 the estate OF John Carr. late OF Jemtsovn, de-
ceased, and given bonds as the Law diiects-1heTc-
fors, All persons having sny demands against said
estate are requested exhibit them for settlement,
aud those indebted to make immediate payment 10!
THOMAS CARR, .3dninisra:or.
jamestown, Aug ID.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
rOC4EONT5S

As an honest ii'osrninn wss passing q sfrfet
auction IN this CITY, he paused moment,o TO
witness the sport. Going! going J" ex
claimed Tho euctioneer, who held book In
his hand" eoipg, at two shill!Ogs! TWO ,0d
three-psnce Two and .ix.pence two lad
nine.pencs !--thtec and three !--going 60
ING gone !, is yours, sir" Mime, si,"
replied the lri,hmsn with unaffected surprise
-" ia il! :" "Pocahsnta,, sir, OF thee
and thee. pence" "No. no. my Gear ho,ey,
you don't hO6e il on 10 u.s." replied Pct, aud
walked o6.-N. Y. Eafsr.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
4 eynsin man he'd travelled abroad 10 I'm !.

4 eys,sin man he'd travelled abroad TO i'm
prove himself, bot returned without having
ob,sined the expected advantage. How does
this hsppen, said he, 10 Socrates. Il hsppen,
replied Soers,es, because you have now the
same resson for travelling tina, yco had before !;
meaning, perhaps, that parsons oi smell ca
psci,y or sodieied 10 vice, dsiivs bur littie
benefit from forsigo travels.
To smother man, making tho same COM
plsiot, Socrates said, "this happens o. might
have been expected you travelled ntone.--lt
j. 90, The sight o! moontsins CT tiyers, thar
bsrow, wisdon, but associating with wise
men,"
I, was saying Of Socrates, tha. the silence
Of bad mao, like that Of a savage dog, wa.
mote to be fea'ed than his voice. For %
such dog bites withou, barking, 90 . bad
mon will suite his neighbor without threat o.
warning.
Aristotle having given charity to bad fel.
low, was reproected for IL, "I did not look g,
the character oi the man." said ht, g. looked
at nothing but his distress"
Being rsprosched by another person on
similar oeession. 1t was not 10 he man
gave, raid he, but to huDanify, &. o. the COZ.
diuon ol humsD nature
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
Nea0 and Trey5 GocQj.
JOHN b. NEWTON,

JOii-N I'D. ~ w A-E,
Old StdHd--No. lC4, Thames -Sfr,r,
WILL open this dag yer, extensive s.so',, =
Of Day GooDs, purchased in Boston ,it .s,:
week. among them are
Superb black levantines. garniiurcs :
ribbons, Grape shsw.s. dito nsn'Ies, black mat.
rim grapes. black sinchsws and ssfsne,s, black 20
ton and nankin grapes. book and jsoouet nHs.f,,,
parasols, stripe jeans, gloves and hosiery. nerrp
shawis and hsndkercbeis, black taiiled bombAzs.',
black Italian grapes, vestings, &c &c
CT We forbear resorling 10 the tsrg (4siiara5s
and sfa!e mode Of advertising prices--ws ehouo .e
pleased TO have purchasers call and exsnine i5r
themselves Juiy
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
FRESH
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
or 7HE BgS7 QU<LITr,

X PIT constantly Tor sale by DR..
IN JOHNSON, 81 his .MeGieoI Dt.tensdry, No.
l5o, Thsmes-sTeet. just north of the brick market
where the citizens of Newport. and It's vicinity. and
hose from tbe country, aud ssefaring people. will
find ss gos6 medicine, as ~ any other psee and the
greatest care viii be had that mistake be made;
and, they can. also receive medical dHenon and Gd
riee. as saafary, At least, from any o,ber
0( iedieine Chests put up. OF repienisled, with
particular care.
Al Tie ssme place oniy. msy be had the Ross ONT
nienf, or safe. certain. cheap cure tor the heh,
scaid.head. eruptions on the face and hands, &c.
Sc.--TeeIh powders. sydenhsn's Pitts, &c.
ILoC--.fS IBCVE,
Doct Manieigh's much admired
MADAGASCAR OIL,
tor the hair This oil is u,ed 10 curl and perfume
tie hair, 20 cause il TO grow. and TO prevent bald.
nsss. This OIL is in general request.
Ey- YOUR 7EETH
The Ladies and Gentlemen Of New
port, and from The country. can be furnished with
natural or artificial Teeth which will be fitted to re.
temole nature, with great exsctncss embracing all
the modetn Unprov ovements m the art
CT Teeth dressed. extracted, &c. in the neatest
manner, and with ali possible safety.
June Is
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
AIEE.

AIFE,
The vanity Of life is like river constantly
passing away, and ye, constantly coming IN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-11
UNICN FAC1tJni.
INDIGO BLUE.

UNION FAC1Oni.
INDIGO BLUE.
TIE subscribers respectfully informs their
friends and ie public, that they have es,sb-
lshed the Indigo blue Dying and have employed
an experienced workman at lbe coloring AID fus.i.
ing Woolen goods Of all descriptions will be f..
shed ia lhe nea,est manner, the most reason as.c
terms.
WOOL CARDING.
Wool OF all grades csrted into rolls an the hes,
manner. They continue to manufacture v ool on
share. or by contract, as may best suit their EN-,
ployers.
The following persons will receive and forward
any articles intended for the Union Factory
EDWARD STtNHUPE, and
ROBERT X 4 FRANCls CARR, Ieaboig.
GEORGE LA~ rDN, Jipertsn
JEREMIAH CLIFFORD, 8-tssol re,rv.
They return their sincere thanks 10 their iorre-
cusomers and solicit the continuance of their IA.
YOURS. JOHN BABCOCK
MOSES LAWTON
Portsmouth. June ~
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-14
ROYAL GALLANTRY.

1t is not many years since house in
Cleveland row, St. James, was taken
down, wherein one Of the favourites of
kingCharles tho second formerly resided.
Ii had noble entrance hall and wide
stair case, on the latter were plainly yisi>
BILE the marks OF the shoes of that amo-
rous monarch's horse, for his gallantry
was such, that he always rode up stairs
to the lady's bed chamber to pay his at
tentions but whether he descended In
the same manner is uncertain.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-14
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY IA, 1928.
THE FoUNr.
w EDDED LOVE.

EDDED LOVE.
Gentle and welded love, how fair az,
thou rblaihe
How rich, how very rich yet freed oil
How calm and how secure The peffot,
hours
Pass onward to futurity with thee,
Without single backward look of sor.
row;
Pleasantly onward they pass, never delay'd
ny doubt, remorse, or desperate fear,
but in thy train, beauty and blooming
Joy. whose glance
Pass hand in hand, and vouDg.ey'd hope
Not dimm'd, yet soften'd by touch o,
carey
Looks forward still land serious happiness
Lies on thy breast, safe and sheltered
quest
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
TURKISH EAST.


fast forcibly and lamenta6Iy exhibits the
power OF tina, superstition of which Ma.
homet was the founder. The Sultan
>eiirn having been constantly defeated in
his wars with the Germans, who were
commanded by the great Eugene, and
being afraid OF losing his crown and his
lite by popular instructions, eDdeavour-
ed TO amuse the people, and divert them
from rebellious thoughts,by proclaiming
fast. He therefore issued the following
proclamation -
"Ashmed Se!in, sultan. emperor of
The east and west, Lord of Lords, true
imitator Of the prophet Mahome,, Sc. SC.
The grand sultan being apprehensive
that the hand Of the great God is stretch,
ed out against his government, his SUBJ
Jects, and his empires since he permits
them to be oppressed and tormented by
their enemies; the Christians, who have
vanquished them several times, both by
sea and land, and all this because the
Mnssulmen have corrupted themselves,
and become too confident of their powers.
10 aPpease the wrath Of God, therefore.
and oil his Prophet Mshomet, he express
ly orders here follow forms of religious
ceremonies peculiar to the Mahometan
creed, ard then the order of the process
sion, from which the following is an ex.
tract
1.-The procession shall Begin with a
coffin filled with dead mems bones, bro
ken scimi,ars, 5c' carried by 600 Turks.
clothed in peniti,ial habits, bare footed
and bare headed, without turbans.
Three hundred Musselmen shall fol.
low, with habits dyed ii, blood, and strew-
ed with ashes, striking their breasts, with
lamehtsble outcries and doleful howlings.
"Sis Thousand naked from their heads
to their CIRCLES, shall lash their breasts
and shoulders with thorns; TIL The bio cd
dreftaefh on the ground, without their
~iping it off.
"Ihe coffin of the prophet supported
by 80 Spahis, without turbans, surroun.
ded by 400 Bashaws, with drawn scimi..
tars, TO destroy all zpho shall look ON
me coffin 7otfhott reshec., and whose So>
dice shall be cast TO tie dogs.
"At every quarter of mile, an ass
and Jezo shall be killed, and left ON tie
ground zvekteting in their blood,
"I'hirty land Bashsws shall be without
purple, and with pitiful turbans Of black
stuff ditted in The blood ofkhe ass and
tie Jew.
SIN fine, this procession shall be closed
by an iDnumerable multitude of people,
IN the midst Of whom there shall be am
hundred Turkish pettitents, who, win
kntOeS, shall cur off tie flesh of their
arms, their breasts, and their faces, the
better 10 appesse the wrath Of the Great
God and the prophet Mahomei," &c.
The following hints, it is believed,
lays the Baltimore Patriot, will apply
with equal force to other theatres, as
well as those Of New York. But we des.
PAIR Of infusIng good manners into the
mind of brainless coxcomb. His mfr
mites being an omission Of nature, from
whence originated all those little flashes
ct intellect, limited at by the New York
"rlter, and which deserve our commits.
seration and forbearance.
From tie New York Statesman.
Gsnslemsn-When you enter the
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-14
REFLECTION.

There are few higher qualifications,
than that ofrefection on surmounted evils,
when they were notiucurred nor protrsc,
'racted by our faull,and neither reprOseh
Ius with cowardice nor guilt,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-14
Lumber. lime and y ais.

60. ii. SMOOT &, Co have on hand and
" offer for sale at their lumber yard, OH
Union street, south of Mr.. Hunters ship yard
ad adjoining the Lower ferry wharf, good
&weh assorted stock of well Seasoned lamber
Fresh Thomaston lime, wrought and cut nails
which they will sell on accommodating terms
70 customers: If anr;l