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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

Gold Mine Ia t'e county Of Anson, N. G.
two miles from Rocky river, and about thirty
FIVE miles from this place, there has been discov-
cred an extensive Gold Mine in excavating
which, twelve woriJmen are employed with very
considerable SUCCESS We have conyersed with
a gentleman who a few days since visited this
nine from him we learn the ore is exceeding
iy pure, and sells readily in its crude state, at 81
cents the pennyweight. While he was present,
one piece was dug ua weighing % ounces, equal
to $40 40 cts. One other piece had previously
been found, weighing 40 ounces, equal TO $72S.
Gold is not found deeper than three and a halt
feet below the surface. There is small creek
running directly through this mine, the bottom
of which being covered with millions of parti-
cles of gold glittering through the impid stream,
presents very interesting and beautiful appear
ance.---N. Y. Daily .4dp.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
BY THE MAILS.


WtLshingtya, June l6.--We understand that
Col. WIN. McRce, late ofthe corps Of Engineers;
Lieut.. Col. r. Rec, superintendent of tie Ma
tional ArRory at Springfield. Mass; and Capt.
O. Taicstt of the Ordnance department, have
been arpoipted to explore the Western country,
under the Act passed at the last session of Con-
eress, for the establishment of National Arm
DRY npon the Western waters.
These gentlemen assembled at Pittsburgh,
and are now engaged in making the necessary
examinations. We are informed that their tour
viii embrace the whole extent of the Western
waters, and that evers site, which may be sup
posed to be suitable for an Arnory, will receive
particular examination.
Philadelphia, June 17.-Yesterday one of the
prisoners at the new Jail seized one of the coun-
ty csnstables by the throat, twisted bis necker-
chief till he vas. black in the face, and kicked
him several times in the most tender parts of his
body. The constable at length got hold of bis
mace, knocked the convict down, and beat him
very severely about the face and head. Both
parties are said to be in some danger-D Press
Boston, June ELLA severe scufIle took place,
about II o'clock on Thursday evening, at tile
northend between large body of frishmen and
natives. The windows of several houses were
broken, and il was found necessary to call out
the Mayor and Sheriff, TO prevent further mis-
chief Nv their exertions. and the timely ASS
lance of the watchmen and constabes on the
ground, the rioters were dispersed.
The Providence American saws !" "A trio of
Ho,se7al,les from the State Of n. York (Messsrs
Van Buren, Miller and skinner recently ar
rived in this State, and passed several days at
Newport and Bristol, taking Providence in their
rou, TO Eoston, &c. Report says that they are
political missionaries engaged in the service of
M. Crawford. - These Gentlemen also visited
this Town whether u.ey have extended in their
rout 10 New Hampshire and Maine we have not
heard.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

Hancock and Washington az tie last trial did
themselves great credit in giving Mr.. Asnor 20
MANY votes This gentleman would represent
that district with honor; be lis man of unblem-
ished character; his integrity and his iutcili-
gence place him above the reach Of our praise.
When such man is offered for public Office, the
wonder is, not that he should be chosen, bat that
he should encounter any opposition We trust
the good sense of our friends in Hancock and
Washington will elevate Mr.. ABBOT into sit
uztion, which he will adorn by faithful and valu-
able service.
We have given hasty glance at the situation
of the candidates in the several districts, but we
fear from the division of sentiment that this Sec
ond trial will be unsuccessful 1t is TO be desir-
ed that we should adopt the law of New-Hamp-
shire, that on the second attempt the person hay-
ing the highest number of votes shall be declared
elected. This would not only save the expense
of repeated trials, but produce more unty of SEN
tiInent.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
ETnpI7ENCE

When SIR Richard Steele was fitting a room
IN York Bulldogs for public declarations he,
one day. went into the room, and ordered one
Of the workmen to 60 up into the pulpit, and
make speech, that he might observe whether
IL would De difficult for a speaker TO Eli the
room or otherwise. The fellow took his stand
in the rostrurn and began to scratch his head,
telling SIR Richard, he did not know what to
say, for he was 90 orator. "Oh, no matter for
that, say any bling that comes uppermost"
"Why here, Richard said the fellow, =" we
have been at work six months, and you have
never paid us penny-pray Sir, when do you
meant to pay US pos. Very WE'LL !" said the knight,
"'you speak very distinctly. but Ican't say that
much admire your subject
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

PORTLAND. TUESDAY. JUNE q. 1923.

The election for members of Congress in foul
of the districts Of this state, will take place OF
Monday next The candidates are, in
York, WIN. BURLETGH,
e4. ISAAC, LANE,
RUFUS MCINTYRE.
Lincoln, JEREMIAH BAILEY,
MARKsL. HILL.
EBENEZER HERRICK.
Kennsbes, JOSHUA CUsHMAN,
EBEN EZER L. WARREN,
JOSIAH PRESCOTT.
Hancock and D WIN. ABBOT,
Washington, ALFRED JOHNSON,
JEREMIAH O'RRIEN
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

The electioneering campaign for the next
Governor Of Pennsylvania is carried on With
great vfgonr and earnestness in that state. The
ground of contention apparently is, that Mr..
Gregg is not the regularly nominated candidate.
while Dir. Sctul-e was declared to be the most
suitable man by a legitimate convention.
There seem to be new parties getting I'D ia the
different states, the regulars and anti-rerular..
or irreguiars that is to say, those who do not like
70 have men forced upon them for rulers bv
few Interested individuals, whether thew win
or no. This was The case in New-Hanpshire.
and large majority proved to be Independeuts.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
INDIAN TRIAL.

Gu Monday last, an Indian in this place. was
stabbed by another; the friends present, decided
on the merits of the case-the accused was found
guilty, sentenced, executed and inferred on the
spot---the whole transaction took place in less
thas fifty minutes. Baton Rouge Pa.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
FEST BOOK AUCTION.

Tue first book auction in England, Of which
we have any record, is ola date as far back as
1876, when the library IF DR.. Seaman was
brought to the hammer. Perfixed to the cata-
logae, there IS an address, which thus common
ces !" Reader, il hath not been usual here in
England, to make sale Of books By way Of auc-
ton, or who will give most for them but il
having been practised in other countries. TO the
advantage Of both buyers aud sellers, 1t was
therefore conceived for The encouragement q
tcarniag,l to publish the sale of these books in
this manner Of way.
Judge Breckenridge, in reprimanding Grim
inai, amongst other hard names, called him a
scoundreI. IL prisoner replied" Sir, am
not so great a scoundref as your honor---
takes me to be-" Put your words closer to-
gether," said the Jrdge.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

The westher, for two or three days, has been
exceedingly warm. The state of the the rmom-
etur has been as follows -s
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
LATEST FROM ETJRopr

The following Postscript from the New York
Europe. '"e i'0'''
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

We perceive an error is going through the
newspapers relative to the appointment of post
master in this town. We stated two weeks age
that Mark Harris, Esq. had taken the oath OF
Office aud furnished bonds preliminary to receiv-
ing the commission of Postmaster but before
tLe commission was furnished, the Postmaster
General resigned, and the commission mas not
arrived. We understand that letters have been
received in town frsm the Deputy Postmaster
General, stating that nothing further will be
done in relation to this appointment, until the
successor Of Mr.. Meigs shall enter upon his Of
fee.
I" Between the acting Of fearful thing
Asd the first motion. all the interim
Is like a phantasma."
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
OUR COUNTRY.

We took up the Mobile paper on Saturday
evening. and in looking over its contents and Ia
its date, we could not but be impressed with the
magnitude and extent of our empire. This pa
per had been since the 9Th of May coming 10 -
by mail; we were informed by il that there wan
no doubt from the return of votes in Boston ana
its neghborhood, that Mr.. Eustis would be elect
ed Gov. Of Massachusetts, and the same paper
brings cnee more the account Of tie expulsion
of M. Manuel from the French chamber Of den
nties. These pieces of intelligence have been
comiog to US from different quarters Of the u. 8 !
present. although the one event occurred in
February and the other In April. NOTHING
brings SO nearly home TO our minds the extent
of our country, as these slight circumstances;
what is transacted at one extreme Of the empire
is not known at the other until lapse Of sixty,
seventy or ninety days; and il we include our
possessions upon the Pacific ocean we may even
say, six months. Thus asvoyage may be made
&c and from Europe, while information is passing
from one extreme of our country TO another. The
| ancient Charters Of the New England colonies
| bounded their Proprietors by the Atlantic On the
east and the great South sea on the west: twas
then supposed, that the Pacific was within few
hundred miles Of The Atlantic but when more
| correct information was obtained their Limits
were restricted The ambition and enterprize
however, ofthe Republic, have Carried our boun.
daries 70 the ancient landmarks, and given ~.
instead of an imaginary territory actual soil and
| freehold IN the vast regions of the west. Whea
we contemplate the magnitude Of The possessions
Of the republic, more extensive than were thosa
of imperial Rome in her brightest DAYS, we ara
taught the force and spirit and genius Of free
dom. For had we still continued colonies ar
Britain, our surplus Of strength and power woulI
have gone to have sweled the resources and
wealth of the British empire, and the cOuntrs
which is now enlivened with the busy hum RI
population, would have continued an unproduc-
tive wilderness.
The variation Of our climate has been stronr-
ly shown by the weather o. the last five davs
On Thursday at o'clock the mercury stood at
80 deg. and il rose dariRg the day to 90 deg.
On Friday at O'Clock Il stood at S. deg.--and
on Sunday at the same hosr il had fallen 60 az
dcg.-making a difference in three days of 10
deg. It would seem almost impossible for the
human constitution to bear so violent change.
The electioneering campaign for the next
Governor of Pennsylvania il carried an r;4h
great vfgonr and earnestness in that state. The
ground of contention apparently is, that Mr..
Gregg is not the regularly nominated candidate.
while Mr. Schulze was declared to be the most
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28

tbem.elve, like heroes. Lieutenant Col.
GoBsalez, martyr to his country, de-
serves to receive the highest gratitude.
Colonel Come with $50 OF his soldiers
" BIO escaped, retired on Maracaibo, but
the brave Lieutenant Colonel Gomez por-
sued him in every direction. Fortunately
Col. Torrelas, who was in advance with
horsemeD, passing from Corora to Coro,
got sight of this detachment OF the enemy
on the 4th instant, at six in the evening,
in the neighborbood of Pecsya, and sur
prising him OH his march, succeeded in
dispensing his detachment, so that thirty
of them only (under shelter OF the high
thistles) succeeded in reuniting; but ii was
not in The power of six men 10 complete
this triumph. The enemy recovering
themselves, charged our horsemen, land
Colonel Torrellas sent for a piQuet OF 20
infantry which he had destined tor the &C.
cupstion of The village, and with these he
so barassed their rear guard, as to pre-
vent them from arriving in any order at
Pedregsl, Tin ignorance OF what had pass
ed at Coro >. .
His Excellency the Commander in chief
has raised the siege of Puerto Cavella, I'M
til the reorganization of our naval forces
enables him to carry it on with effect.
Puerto Caveilo obstinately holds out,
but the firmness and wisdom OF our 60
vernment will still enable US to wave the
tri -colored flag on its walls. The corps
OF the Amy entered Valencia this day,
and have resumed their respective bar
racks.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
FOREIGN NEWS.
TWO DAYS LATER.

New YORK, June 25.-The packet ship
Montana, capt. Smith, arrived on Monday
night from Hayre. By this vessel the ed
itors have received Paris papers to the
18th and Havre t. the Goth inclusive. 1t
will be seen from the traDs!atioas below
that the Head Quarters OF the Frehch ar
my were at Lerma, at which place the
Duke d'Angouleme arrived on the 18th.
French FUNDS, May 10, (trom Ha-
vre paper of the Goth Five per GEMS.
88f. 4Oc. to 58f Coo. Bank Stock l59Oi.
The Archbishop of Mexico has arrived
at Havre from Havana.
Col. ZenowitZ connected with ore OF
the first families in Lithuania, and EN-.
ploysd 10 the French army at the battle OF
Waterloo, has embarked, with number
of other officers, for Spain.
A Spanish snip, loaded with wine, from
Barcelona for the Brazils, has been cap
tured by the French irigate Junon and
carried into Marseiles.
The Journal de Toulouse of the 18th,
says, that it was in contemplation TO form
an army Of reserve in the neighbofhood OF
that place.
NJ. Kachln, member of the Chamber
of Deputies de cote gauchs) has been
tried at Paris before the Tribunal OF Cor
rectional Police, tor having published a
pamphlet on the subject OF the events
which took place at Colmar on the ed and
Sd of July last. and which led to the ar
res, OF Col. Caron. He was convicted
and sentenced 10 six months imprlson'
ment and TO pay fine OF 5000 francs:
On leaving the Tribunal he was received
by a number of young men, who took on
their haas on his approach, accompanied
with loud acclamations. Some OF them
followed him, on which the gen d'armes
made their appearance and arrested many
of them.
From Haurs papers to the 90h ult. rsce,o'
ed at the Gazette Obice.
PARIS, May 16.-rhe MOn!teur OF to-
day publishes the following TeIegraph'c
Dispatch, transmitted from Bayonne, the
10th, at 5 o'clock, P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
BENSTHLE,

occupied at present by Mr.. Leonard Fer
rail-. This establishment is upon the pub
lie road leading from Piiscataway to Port
Tobacco, and is equi distant from either
Of those places. The road here IS inier-
sected by another public road leading
from the Cool Spring, from BryantowD, &
from Benedict and places Bensville at
the cross of the two roads, and thereby
renders it an excellent stand Tor tavern
or grocery store 1t is, moreover, as Geo.
trail situation perhaps as any in the coun.
ty. The houses al tins place are in good
condition, the site healthy, a we'll Of good
water at the door and an excellent spring
quite contiguous The land, which viii
be sold together with the acre lot on which
the buildings stand, is generally OF iria.
Bile quality a mixture OF clay and sand }
and has upon it great abundance ot rail
timber and trewood for the consumption
of the two places. The tavern IS sufficiently
roomy and commodiOus for the Coan'ry,
four good rooms Upon the ground floor,
good kitchen, stable and granary, and
substantial blacksnlh's shop, Here So
Der, industrious smith could not fail ia
prosper, Bensvile being centrally siua-
ted, and an abundance OF coal wood pro-
durable without expense and al very little
trouble. Terms OF sale, one third of the
purchase money 10 be paid down, the re-
naming two thirds IN two equal payments,
made annually. A good and sufficient IT,
tie will be given on the purchasers giving
bonds bearing interest from the 1st day OF
January next, with approved security.
BENJAMIN +. DULANY.
June 7
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
Thirty Dollars Reward.
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, resid.
IL ing in Fairfax County, Virginia, on
the 26th inst. mulatlo servant named


commonly called Leigh Jackson. Said
slave is about six feet high, twenty-eigbt
or thirty years Of age, has down look
when spoken To- took with him bIus
cloth roundabout, cuffs and collar turned
up with yellow cashmere, two pair pam
falcons, one of blue cloth, the other of
brown linen; great coat and two fur
hats, one " hIte the other black, the former
much worn. A very minute description of
bis clothing (if could be given) would
be unnecessary. as he wi no doubt use
every means to escape detection By chang
ing them the earliest opportunity. As the
above slave eloped wthou, the least pro-
vocation, he has in all probability sha ped
his course to the north, the favorite resort
OF all our Virginia slaves. will give the
above reward for apprehending AMI se-
curing said slave in any jail, so that get
him again, or thirty dollars aud all reason
able charges il brought home.
GEO F. WASHINGTON.
Wellington, near Alexandra, june 20.
OaWSw
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
Mhiskey, Sugar, Bottles, &c.

Whiskey, Sugar, Bottles, &c.
rs hampers patent Bristol Porter bot
ties OF superior quality.
10 hhds Baltimore whiskey
do Alb pr. rum Of good quality
!: e S;;:. {svoARs .; t.. :s'''"' quail
10 bundles Calcutta twine
9OuO lbs green coffee, landing from the
schr. Mount Vernon, and for sale by
SAM MESSERSMITH.
Who has in Store,
5000 lbs St. Domingo coffee, sperm can.
dies in boxes al a reduced price, imperi-
a tea in half chests, 10 catty boxes and
Glib caDisters, prime pork and beet New
York city inspection. superior Havana Sc
CARS, Malaga, Colmenar and Canary
wines IN Or. casks, Bristol wine bottles. Ill
berts in bags, Baltimore whiskey 10 bbls.
Upland cotton in small! bales. Antigua rum
Sd proof, at a low price, few bales
Bordeaux corks, boxes superior cheese,
Italian paste, Bakers No. & e, 4 Lap
ham No. chocolate, &c.
june se
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
G. WOODBURY.,
Colonel and Chiefof the Staff.

Joseph Antonio Paez, of the Order OF Ii
berator, General in Chief OF the Ar
mics OF Colombia, and Commander in
Chief Of the Department of Venezuela,
sc. sc. &c.
To the Army and Department of Vene-
zuela.
Soldiers--On the FIRST instant, we lost
two corvettes fighting valiantly against a
vastly superior force OF the enemy. They
are lost-but in support OF the national
honour aud our arms, this loss is tr'aiag,
more especially when compared with the
power. the energy, and resources Of our
government. You will soon possess a
squadron which will fulfil your desires, as
well as those of the human race, which
actually longs for the liberty and indepen-
dence of this country.
Soldiers-The siege Of Puerto Cavello
has been raised in compliance with your
welfare, as much as with that of the Re-
public-and would explain to you the
reason II | was not addressing faithful aud
tried soldiers, obedient to the will OF their
chief and of sublime virtues!
Inhabitants of Observation-Disclosures has
not favored our operations against Peurto
Cavello, powerful motives have induced
me to withdraw my troops, the place still
holds out, but do not doubt but that twill
yield 10 our constancy and immense re-
sources. Our patriotism ought not on this
account 10 be disquieted. Since you form
ed the brave resolution to be free or 10 die,
nothing could impede your august march.
Neither misfortune. which has overwhe'm-
ed you with such ir;ghtful evils nor po-
li'ics, at one time sharpening the dagger
of fanaticism, at another, lightning the
torch of discord, and exciting every where
those under her influence TO sustain the
cause OF tyranny. could induce you to re.
cede one step from your enterprise. Your
former sufferIngs should make you appre-
ciate more and more your present situa
ton Do not fear losing it. Our army
i. your shield Your Commander in Chic!
will ioyfully sacrifice himself for you.
Soldiers--Venezuela relies on your va
Tor, 6rmness and constancy. Your graft
tude is due to her. Since you broke your
chains at Carabobo. nothing has failed
with you. Its repose, its happiness, and
its fortune, are all placed by her in your
bands
Soldiers-The Angel of Victory pre-.
sides over your steps.
Head Quarters, Valencia, May Is, 1893
JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ.
"a true copy G. WOODBURY..
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III MARINE LIST, A
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED. JUNE 26.

Sloop Fanny, Mitchell, Baltimore, 3ds;
full freight to merchants of the district.
oloop Armada, Kirkland, N. York, s
days; full freight Of dry goods, groceries,
mahogany, Sc. sc. to Witbers and Wash
ingtcn-Robert McRea & Co.-A.C. Ca.
zenove 4 Gown. Fowle u co...
H. Laid y Gov. Bartleman-Dr. +.
Semmes,-A Scbol6eld-M. Miller S-Son,
E. Corning and different merchants OF
Georgetown and Washington.
SAILED,
Schr. Emeline, Jordan, Boston.
JUNE s7,--No arrivals.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28

Ship Boston. Capt, Finley, of this port,
arrived at Liverpool May 8, from Savan.
nab.
Schooner Napoleon, capt. Hall, hence
arrived at Barbados, May &c. Schooner
Rose.iu Bloom, Soule, OF this port, to sail
in ~ days from the above date.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
Trustees sale,

PURSUANT TO deed of trust. dated
i eth Feb 1899, from John Dixon 10
the subscriber, to secure the payment Of
deb: due 10 Dunlop and Organ, will be
sold at Fairfax Court House, for cash, on
lbe third Monday OF July. next, being
court day, parcel Of ground 10 the ecun.
ty of Fairfax, on the road leading to Oc-
coouan, said to contain 81 acres, Oh which
the said Dixon now lives, and adjoining
the lands of James Dawson and Jacob
Douglas. Sale to commence at IL O.
clock, M.
COLIN AULD, Trustee.
June Iawts
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28
Public Sale.

FINDER the authority of a deed Of
u trust, daled Sd day Of August, 1919,
from Daniel F Du!any and Sarah his wife,
to the subscriber, shall expose to public
sale all that
Tract or Parcel Of Land,
lying and being in Fairfax County, Va.
on which the widow Donaldson, Alfred,
and James, beI sons, resided, on the date
of said deed. The said tract conlains ac-
cording to The survey thereof mace by
John Summers, $50 acres The sale
will take place at Clagetts Hotel, in The
town of Alexandra, on Saturday 9Th day
of August next, at Il O. clock A. NJ Terms
oil sale, cash
GEO. BEALE, Trustee.
june 3 2awts
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-28

Mr.. STAFFORD Canning. the Minister OF
Great Britain. accompanied by Mr.. Foley
Wilmot, late Secretary of the British Lee
CATION, departed from Washington on
Wednesday, for New York, where they
will embark for England. Mr.. Canning
took formal leave-of the President on the
18th inst. and, since he has left this city,
probably not to return, we may say Of him
without improperly, and, we believe,
with perfect truth, that during his resi-.
dence here, be has, by the plain simplici-
~ Of his manners, his urbanity, and his
hospitality, acquired the respect and es-
TEEN not only OF the resident inhabitants
of this city, but OF all our citizens whose
public duties or private pursuits have oc.
casionally brought them to this metropolis,
Nat. Int. of yesterday.