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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06
FREIGHT WANTED.

.r 200 hhds freight is wanted to
IN complete the cargo of the superior
Tf3EyA copper fastened ship FLORIDA,
4XD Jesse Brown, master; that will sail
for Amsterdam during the next
month. For which or passage having spacious
nccomm cd ions, applyto W FOWLE g. Co
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06
FOR FREIGHT,

al The new and fast sailing
hM Brig Warren,
-1TENH capt Owen; burthen Ola tons, oil
-. about $50 hhds tobacco she will
sooa be ready to load. Apply TO
JOHN III. LADD g. Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel
5000 hush ground alum salt. iy IL
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,

Ia The ship Gouernor Strong,
,IrrA Daniel Coffin, master burthen,
A1XE 270 tons;she is an excellen, vessel,
-.. built at Dighton, Mas. in the year
1917, and has been employed in the whaling
business. Applyto JOHN III. LADD l. Co.
iy 80
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06

on, ,ons ASKING for any ofthe above Ie,ts,s
nus. .-. say .ney are odserti:ed. ID. BRYAN. n ~
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06
MAR1NlRo
FOR AMSTERDAM,

,R> The ship General Langan,
MSk VIM Crabtree, jr, master; burthen
RR80N 600 hhds; well known as most
4. superior vessel; she is now in Bal
timore, and may be expected here, ready TO re-
ceiye cargo on the LIST Of July, when she will be
dispatched and can taxi 200 hhds Of Tobacco
on freight Apply to JOHN ". LADD & Co.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06
FOR FREIGHT,
FOR FREIGHT,

~ The brig Columbus,
LSEh Leonard Marbury, master; burthen
[TtVH about 100 hhds. tobacco, or 1000
1-&ss9s1kszzs ..bbls -four She is a superior and
fast sailing vessel, and now ready to receive a
cargo Apply to JOHN II LADD g. Co.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-06
FOR FREIGHT.

LR The tine ship Ann-.Maria,
,&1NA capt. Tarr, burthen $50 hhds or
NEEy 420Obhls; copper fastened through
out is fast sailer, and will be
ready to take in cargo in Is days. Apply to
7mo % r. II. ROWLAND.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14

August Term. 1923.
ON application TO the Judges OF Charles
~ county court, by petition IN writing
Of Elizabeth Davis, Of Charles county,
for the benefit of the act OF assembly for
the relet OF insosent debtors, passed at
November session, 1905. and the several
supplements thereto, on The terms men,
toned therein, schedule Of her property
and list OF her creditors, on oath, SO !ar
as she can ascertain them, being annexed
to her petition; and being satisfied by
competent testimony, that the said Eliza
beth Davis has resided two years lmme'
diateIy preceding the time OF her appll.
cation in the state OF Maryland; and being
also sati6ed that the said Elizabeth Davis
is in actual confinement Tor debt, and for
no other cause; and the said Elizabeth
Davis having entered into bond with suffi-
cent security, for her personal appearance
in Charles county court, to answer such
allegations as her creditors may make a
gainst her /: Ii is therefore ordered and ad-
Judged, that the said Elizabeth Davis be
discharged from Imprisonment, and that
by causing d copy Ot this order to he IN
serted in one Of the newspapers edited IN
The Distric, of Columbia, once week for
two months successfully before the third
Monday in March next; giving notice to
her creditors to appear before the said
court at Port Tobacco, in the SAID county,
On the said third Monday in March next,
for the purpose Of recommending trustee
for their benefit, and sbew cause, it any
they have, why the said Elizabeth Davis
should not have the benefit Of the several
insoIvent laws of this state as prayed,
Test, JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
sept 81 laH2n@
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14

Duck, &c.
THIS day landing from brig Medford,
Il Jacob Coving ion master
100 bolts superior quality Russia duck
50 pieces Russia sheeting
60 do heavy Ravens duck
p 20 bags good St, Domingo coffee
For sale by
WIN. FOWLE s. Co.
Who hare in Store, for sale,
100 bolts OF lst & I'd quail. Russia duck
$50 pieces Ravens do
800 DO Russia sheetings
800 do broad diapers
25 tons ST. Petersburg hemp
10 casks Russia lallow
Is bales do feathers
5 do do quilts, cont'g 10000
9tons American cordsge
10 hbds LIST quail. ST, Croix sugar
20 bags St. Domingo coffee
81 do Sumatra pepper
20 pipes brandy-a part Seignett's
brand, of superior quality
10 punchenns Alb proof Jam. Rum, old
Holland gin
80 hhds molasses
5pipes Sicily Madeira
SO SO S Ssii t aes. ss,s ss,a, /, WINE.
8 pipes London particular Madeira do
10 quarter cask, enerife do
of superior quality
400 casks .ut nails. assorted sizes
500 Liverpool filled sacks D. blown salt
90 hampers wine and porter bottles
500 tons plaster paris
Ia 900 bushels St. Ubes and Cadiz salt
Oct4 If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
BRITISH GOODS

as can be found in any market; with every
variety of
GERMAN AND IRISH LINENS.
In addition to their general supply OF
American goods, they will receive in the
course OF the present week, upwards OF
100 Packages Of Cotton
and Wooden manufactures. All which are
offered Tor sale on reasonable terul, by
package or piece.
ALSO CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
London particular Madeira wine
Port and other red wines
Colnenar and dry Malaga do
Currant do and cordials
w ! g. N E rum
Country GIN, old s. common whiskey
Whale and Bordeaux oil
Baltimore manufact'd loaf sugar No.
1884
Do a lew bbls OF family loaf do
Havana white DO
Gunpowder and Imperial tea
Molasses, best retailing, in hhds. and
tierces
Green coffee
Manufactured tobacco, 8, 12 &. pound
twists warranted irt quality
Window glass all sizes
Swe6es iron do do
Cut nails and brads do very superior
lul supply from lid to 4od
Nail rods and hoop iron
Dutch quilts and whetstones
Cotton yarns aud cards
A few bales Carolina moss
Soap and candles
Spermaceti do
Susquebannah behring's just inspected
Dupont's powder, &c.
aug 90 A. G. CAZENOVE g. Co.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Police Notice.

EHE following section of law OF the
. Corporation, Is published for the in
formation and government OF The People of
Color. passed Goth Of January, 1890.
"SEcrloN Sd The meetings of the peo-
pie of color, for any purpose, are not 10 be
permitted to continue longer than ten o..
clock at night; they are to be dispersed at
that hour by the Watch-and il they do
not then disperse. they are to be treated
as suspicious characters are herein before
directed to be treated"
The above law will be strictly enforced
after the 10th OF October next.
By order Of the Mayor.
WIN DAVIS, Captain of the Watch.
sept 80
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
District of Columbia,

County of alexandria. set:
TEORGE w. WISE has applied to
" the hon. William Crsnch, chief
Judge ofthe United States circuit court of
the District of Columbus TO be discharged
from imprisonment, under the act for the
relief OF insolvent debtors within the Dis.
trict OF Columbia, on the 18th day Of
October at 9 o'clock, A M. al the court
house in Alexandra, when and where bis
creditors are required to attend.
EDM |. LEE, &C.
oct Q st
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
TUESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER IA, i
Best Chewing Tobacco.

IN HALF kegs manufactured tobacco.
oo8's. los, ls's, and pound twists, Bar.
ciay's brand, warranted superior TO any in
the District. Just received by the schr.
John, capt. Burke. from Richmond; for
sale by JOHN D BROWN, Agent.
aug 19 II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Caution.

MY wife, Susanusb Mortimer, has left
vi my bed and board. without any just
prOsocaiion-Thi, i, 10 caution all persons
against harhoring or trusting ner on my &c.
cant, as will not be answerable for any
'e''s o. Der contracting
spa WILLIAM MORTIMER,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Sugars and Wine.

90 HHDS first quality ST Croix sugars
~ 40 quarter and casks Of S Madeira
80 hall quarter : wine OF sup. quality
landing from the brig Ventross, and for
sale by WIN. FOWLE & Co.
aug 26 4
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Rum, Coffee, etc.

Rum, Coffee, etc.
A, HHDS Barron's 4th proof, N. o. rum,
near y equal to Jamaica
rs bbls Baltimore Wbiskey
~ bags prime green coffee
Landing from schr. Daunless, and for sale
by S. MESSERSMiTH.
aug IL f
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14

Whiskey and Cotton Yarn. +.
If hhds. Baltimore wbiskey. 8 bales of
IL cotton twist, assorted Nos. 5 a 10,
Iust received and Tor sale by
sept II }. Il, LADD q CO,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
This is to give Ns{ice.

TflAT the subscriber hath obtained
,. from the Orphans Court of Charles
county, in Mary land, letters of admins
tration on the persona estate Of Samuel
Hanson, Junior, late OF said county. de.
ceased All persons having claims "a
gsIDst the said deceased are hereby warn
ed TO exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the
hrst day OF May next as they may ,oiher-
wise by law be excluded from all bene fiji Of
said estate; Given under my hand this
first day OF September, 1898.
ELlZABE I'll c. HANSON, Exect'x.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Fall Goods.

TINE subscribers have landing from Ii.
i verpooi per the Boston and Freder-
lex, large stock of GOODS particularly
selected for the present and approaching
season. We daily expect further sup.
ply, compromising as complete an as
sOrtment of
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14

Sugars, Whiskey. &c.
SlXTY. Two barrels and 10 bags supe-
- rior Muscovado SUGAR, entitled TO
tebentUre
hbds prime New Orleans do
pioes high proof Amsterdam brandy,
Just received, and for sale, by
SAM'L MESSERSMlTH,
Ia Store,
) Fresh young hyson tea
lnperial and gunpowder do
Bakers chocolate, Nos. I, 2, 4 3.
Constantly on hand, =;
Sunerior Spanish segsrs, sperm candies.
cotton ~ small bales, N. o. runs cognac
esaniy, &c. sep
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14

.Among them are
Imperial Saxony cloths and cassimeres.
Fine and superhne do
Do do double milled drabs..
Do do pelisss cloths, (most
fashionable colors
Do do cashmere shawls, with
fancy chintz borders
Do do blue, mkt and drab
plains
Devonshire kerseys and twilled fear
White, red, yellow and green aannels
Booking and draperv Baizes
8 and 81 point blankets
Rose do in trusses, assorted from Sd to
1874
Fancy silk striped and figured Valentia
vestIng
Do swansdown do
Black and colored, plain & figured bonn
baZettes
Blue J. brown camlefs & Tartan plaids
9-8 and GA cambria muslins
"A stout power loom shirtrngs, SC &c.
aug % II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Vol. XXIlIl
FOR Amsterdam.

For Amsterdam.
ra The ccppered ship PIONEER,
TN Ele,zer Crab'ree, master; the prin-
- Oar, Of Der cargo being ready-sbe
tlgf ~ Immediately dispatched aud will
w na Il i'm hbds. on freight. Apply to
axe NV VIM. FOWLE & Co.
u,, have for sale, received by said ship
VIZ 900 bush coarse Liverpool salt
1870 sacks blown do
100 bush table do
IO6 boxes TN
s casks Bridport shad aud herring
Irvine octS
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
For Amsterdam,

III, The coppered brig EtGH l.,
EnSOSS, J. W Lowe, msstsr, VIII
III s'rly next mouths; a few bhds OF iobac-
" w sept 80
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
For Amsterdam,
For Amsterdam,

lG The coppered brig MEDFoRD,
MJacob Covington, MASTER having
he principaI part Of her cargo resoy 10 60
an hoard; will he dispatched in lew days;
IA ian bbds of tobacco, or small articles Will
10 taken on lreigh'. on application 10
We 'aA WIN FOWLE 4 Go.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-14
Charles County Court,

oct Q 9
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

GARDINER IRON WORKS.
I'M Sibscriber Agent II the GARDIN
Ill FIR IRON WORKS, has constantly for
s,le at the Agency Store in Gardiner, the fol-
owing articles viz -
Saw Mill Cranks, Pulling Mill do.
Lantern Wheels,
Wrought and cast Mil SpindIes,
Hstter's Basins,-Clolhiel's Plates,
Grow Bars, Plough MouIds e. Coulters
Wheels for various kinds Of Machinery,
Sad Irons, Cast Iron Dogs,
Sleeves and Cogs for Blocks,
eCsrding Machine Irons,
Cart and Wagon Boxes,
Gudgeons Of al sizes.
Brands for names, sc. made at short
notice.
The above articles viii be sold cheap Coz
cash or approved credit. Orders for any des.
eruption of castings will be executed punctual.
" ia The best manner.
M. SPRINGER Jr. Agent.
Gardiner, Sept. g 1899. If.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
POETRY.



Hynrs, the times 20 bed are growing.
| lear ike banks, That ihou VIII shortly ssou
Fer scarce enough i IN thy business aa,ss- Up
70 pay The rent and lighting Of thy shos
n slhese dark days OF dismal dams and sehsor.
How rare the papers show the names az 49,,
who, Of thy making buy pair u fetter.
To give Thy trade che profit Of penny
Criev'd should be, indeed, beyond ain ,.Il;n.
TO hear that thoa wert broken, bankrrrt. rorr
criev'd % behold thy stock at auction sell;ps
And see" To let inscribed upon Inv door
But much fear thy business win snixearrv
And soon the sheriff be thy shoulders ~. es;ns.
For few the couples bold enough 20 marry
Without some prospect afterwards Of eaiinv
Pray, Hymen, DO take counsel 81 D friend
Sir up, at once, thy wits, be sharp and clever
And coax thy brother gods the times to mend.
Or else thy occupations gone" Tor ever.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
Cumberland and Ortord Ca
nal COrDOrnfiOn


FNNHE Subscribers, four II The persons lucuF
A. porated inthc Act, entitled, n tn Act tn 60
tablisb the CUMBERLAND AND OXFORD
CANAL CORPORATION passed hv fhe Legs
lature ~ the State ar Maine, March 18th, lr-l
hereby notify the persons named IN said Act. %
meet AZ the Court House IN Portland, Un IhfIrE-
day, ne 1Tenfg Ssrenth dag Of Norember nexfs
az iirD o'rl0ck, NJ. M 10 act On che following
Articles, viz -
ISL no choose d Moderator, Clerk and Urea
surer, and such other Ollicer 81 Ofbccrs ~ hy
said Proprietorsi Ut said Meeting maybe deem
ed proper
I'd. To receive the Report of the Committee
appointed by Tie Subscribers t0r Abares---in en-
Pioy an experienced Engineer, 10 make the
necessary surveys, and rutiEnstn fhe probable pH-
pence Of making said Canal-and lie Epgineer's
Report thereon
80. To consider and determine upon the mea-
sures necessary 10 commence and pFosneqtH the
undertaking for which they were incorporated
and to raise such sums OF Money as may be found
necessary 70 carry the same, 81 any part thereof
into operation and effect
9TH To agree upon the REAPER of calling fr.
TURF Meetings, and 10 adopt such Bye-Laws and
Regulations a. the interest of said Corporation,
and success Of their object may require.
Those persons who have become interested
in said Corporation bv subscribing FOR shares,
and those who wish 10 become interested, aFe
requested 70 attend said meeting.
ENOCH PERLY,
NATHL HOWE,
IRA CR0CKER,
SAMUEL ANDREWS
BFidgeton, October 20, 1928
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
NE BRoKEN HEARr


The proud leho suffer pam
Their agony aeiH Hsrer saow-BYRox.
THERF i grief that doth not wiring
The bosom with single sigh,
That doth not shade the brow. nor bring
The moisture from the heavy eye,
But lives where men cannot intrnde.
OF human things, a thing apart,
In the deep bosom's solitude,
And there Il feasts upon the heart
II is quiet reveller,
As Is the noiseless coffin worm.
That lone and snllen banqueter,
That fattens on the human form.
No wassail shout, no song of glee.
Is heard within that narrow dome.
No echo tells the revelry
That cheers the earth worm in his home
Such is that sorrows festival,
Bot alb Il hath higher prey.
A loftier victim in its thrall,
A nobler mansion than the clay
That wasting sorrow doth inherit
A palace framed with wondrous art.
That palace is the human spirit
That victim IS the broken heart.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
PROBATE NOTICES.

fI'HE subscriber hereby gives public notice NJ all
concerned. that he has been duly appointed and
taken upon himsElf the trust of Adminiaras0F ~
the estate Of RICHARD HUNNEWELL. late W.
Portland IN the county Of Cumberland Esquire. de-.
ceased. by giving bond tile law dirseis-He sherr.
lore requests All persons who ara indebted 10 the said
deceased estate 10 make immediate pay meni and
those who have any demands thereon. 10 exhihif he
same inT settlement 10 GEORGE WILLIS.
Portland, Oct. 81 1928.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

HE subscriber hereby gives poblic notice . sii
concerned thar he has been dolly appointed ard
takes np0n himself tie trust " Adninistrst0r " he
estate Of MOSES PARSONS. late "a New Gioucss-
er, m me County OF Cumberland. Yeoman. derras-
Cd, ~ giving bond A. the Ian directs he ihers.
ioFe requests Az persons who are IndRhted 40 thH
sad deceaseds estate 70 make Immediate paymert
and those who have any demands thereon t0 rxhiAit
ule same for settlement 70 PELETIAH LYON.
Newtiloucester Ocr n. 1874
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

re subscriber hereby gives puhlir Rrticr to ah
concerned that BE has Been dsly appointed ard
fasen upun himself tne trust al Adminis arasnE wih
~ wa 4nnexpt. or the estate az JONATHAN
FAME. Jun. late nf Portland M the cnunty q
Iumneriand- NleFchapt. deceased. Nv EirinE bonA
a ne az difects-Ha therefe-c reaaasis "a gsr-
spns Who ~ indebted 10 fte said aereasrda estate
. maze Immediate payment; ard those pt,p hsrs
any demaads thereon to pxhihif me snnr frr segle.
nirnt 70 NATHAw r.r-Nrarwfs<
foniand, ocs alst, ls13.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
Copartnership DissoEred.

NOTICE is hereby given that the late coparf-
- nerShip OF GREEN * EMERSON. was dis
solved on the Oath July last. by the death 81
Mr. Emerson one fsaid firm All persons. there
fore. who were indebted 70 said frTn. are reques-
ted to make payment and all persons who have
un seized accounts with said Irm. are requested
to exhibit the same % the surviving Partner.
PETER III. GREEN.
Bath, Oct. IL, 1873.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

NJ ssnse5l1ef hereby gives pnbic notrr ~ AL
concerned, that sHe has been duly appointed
and taken upon herself the trust of Adminlsirairx
of the estate Of EBENEZER GRIFFIN. lare wv Port
and "a me County ofCumbefIand AIerchani. dfcea-
go by giving bond ~ me law directs--She there
ipte requests I'll persons VITO are iutstsed 70 the
sad deceaseds esieafe no make immediate rarmenf.
ana ihoSe who have any drmaDdr therrrutr txbihiK
ne SAME ior seiiiemeot 70 IUDITHGRlFFla-
Portland. ori. III 1873.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
NOTICE.

HE connexion in business heretofore exist
II ing between the subscribers Is this DIV dis
solved. All persons indebted 70 them arr re-
questad 10 make paymrnt % Marx :. Gilman,
who viii settle al accounts o. The Ern.
Nov. l. ~ LfFORD x GILMAN.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

N NE subscriber hereby gives public notice ~ all
concerned, that he has heen duly appointed and
takeR upon himself the trust w Execuor al the lave
viii and Testament or JOSIAH SMITH. late Of
raEls ~ ne county ri Oxford deceased, bF EiFirz
Dono A me law directs y He therefore seqlssgs ~
persons who indebted 10 the said decnaseds es-
late TO make immediate payment aua those uhp
have any demands thereon, 10 exhibit fhs same Ia
JOSHUA SMITH
Norway. Oct. g 1879
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

Farraafsgm az Calrareoms Spsr.--Nr. Haie, %
pouring cut the eonrenfs GA hotle OF saratoga wa
ter. which had sfooa several years % eeaf bun.
The bottom 10 coaiain well cehned crystals 81 Cal
Spar which, on beinS spli,. exhiesira tie ~
nal appearances Of thai Substance - Edsaszrg fsr-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11
MOULTON & WOOD,
MOULD inform the public that they con-
~ tinue 10
DYE e. FINISH.

in the best manner. BrCadcIoihs, Cassimeres
Satins. Grapes. silk ( Cotton Yelvets. Shswls
Ribbons, Hosiery and Gloves, lady's and
gentIemen's Garments OF every description
Cleanse Merino and Cashmere Shawls.
also
DYE e. DRESS "a the best manner single
widih Cloths. Csssimeres. Sattinetts &c. &c.
Where those who favor them with their
custom may depend on having their work ex
ecuted with neatness and Dispatch All Silk
and Satin dresses 20 Re dyed. must be ripped.
BRADLEY a. DOW. Agents.
No s, -MLssrE's Reu, Middle Street Portland,
.shere Goods may Be left, or al the Dye house,
Westbronk.
westbroOk, Aug. s6. 4
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

Capt. Houdin, commonly pronounced L.
dang, Is Frenchman Of singular manners
and character, and ludicrous in his personal
appearance, being rather tall but slender.
Ills features are tall but irregular, complex
ION dark, with small Jet black ewes. His Iono
hair Is brought 10 braid TO the top Of his
head, which is constantly covered with DOW
der He IS never seen without his small
sword, nor In conversation without display
Of vanity aud affectation. He converses in
broken English, with rapid articulation. often
pervertng words from their legitimate mean
ing. DR.. Thomas and Udang have at COM
fnand an inexhaustible fund Of nerriment and
humour--aud Udang once said to the Doctor.
YOU can take me off better than 1 can nv
SELF On return from Boston, in 1880. he
related some incidents that occurred to him
which have frequently been repeated 10 aid
IN festive mirth- Some wag. knowing his van
ity and sfectation of consequence, had en-
ployed negro wench to make familiar adj
dress 10 him in some public place. This was
severe modification, and destroyed all the
Comforts of his visit. In an inquiry how he H.
ked Boston, this vexaton was upPermost i'm
his mind. 81 like Boston very we'll. all but
one id madam nig.n On being pressed
iurtner, he related the particularly, with adj
the action and irritation that the reality &C.
casioned. " One gentleman said to me, will
you take walk 10 the market lr-'twas one
very fine market; de poultry, de geese, che
~ ting-one very fine assortment --dcre il
was | hear somebody say behind, Hoo you
do, Capt. Utang Who be you speak to me
in the market You forget, she say, was
your sweetheart in IT. Hol you tongue, you
Did rascal bish /: you speak to me in de
market, when ] am wild gentlemen, cut off
your head, | viii, you rascal wench. was so
asham, put de hat over my eyes and run
right home tro five tousand people Next day
some gentlemen tell me who own de black
bish who spoke TO me in de market, and advise
me TO tell de mistress. go TO dc house knock,
knock--by by door open. Hetc do you do,
Castaia Udaag--de same black bish rascal
dat spoke TO me in de market .-who own
you--tell you mistress one gentleman officer
wish to see her. Madam, say |, do you own
dat madam mig dat spoke 70 ms in dc market 7
She say, If you had net been too familiar with
nv negro wanch, she would not spoke 10 you
in the market. | say you be one id ras-
cal yourself, madan."