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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04
PARIs. February o. 1924.

The birth day Of Washington was celebra !
ted BY the Americans in Paris, on the 2lst.
the 22d being Sunday. They met % the
number ofabout forty, at the Quadrant bleu.
and partook ETA dinner served up ia the grea-
test style Of elegance. Dir. Barnet, our Con-
sol, presided, with the Marquis de la Fsyetie
on his left, and Sir. sheldon, our Charge -des-
Afaires. en- his right--The flags Of France
and the United States were displayed behind
the Presidents chair, aud two wresths were
suspended, one on the right, enclosing the
lame Of Washington. and the other on tbe
let. enclosing that &c La Faystts. Thos.
only who have seen the table Of a fashionable
French resteratsur, arraysd Tor public dis
ner, can imagine the taste and fancy which
were displayed on this occasion.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04
BY THE MAILS.
IRON WASHINGTON


April 25. The Tariff bill was reported to
the Senate yesterday, with few unimportant
amendments. 1t had been referred 10 its friends,
who were cautious not to embarrass ii with
amendments Of any interest.--It will doubtless
De called up tomorrow when il is expected
amendments 10 il win be proposed, and particn-
larry one to prolong the commencement Of is
operation for a month or two. An amendment
so reasonable cannot but be sustained by a body
SO enlightened and deliberate as the Senate.
This body may be said to be equally divided on
the principles Of the bill and many are anx-
ious for the arrival Of the successor Of Mr.. Ed
WARDS, from Illinois, who il is anticipated will
vote in favor Of the bill We have not heard OF
the appointment Of this successor The Legs
lature of Illinois meets only once in two years,
viz. on the LIST Monday in December biennially
and believe are not to assemble until next De-
cember. But in the recess Of the Legislature
ire Governor has the power TO gil the vacancy
and who Gov. Coles viii appoint is not yet
known to rs. Much may depend on this man,
and the time of his attendance"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04
SNAIL Pnv

.Msssrs adams and Paiae,-No new case Of
small Fox having appeared since the 2lt ole The
Seiee'mrn entertain the strongest belief that the
measures adopted 70 prevent The disorders sureaH-
ing have proved efeciual On Ire nirbt M rhu
zsin ut Mrs Nelson, wife NJ Andrew M ared ~.
alexander Baker, aged 49, and on TIE SON P1brrf
fnEksA 20. AT Of this town died n NE ho-pi,.l
rive ief The hospital yesterday. those who re-
maia are eoavalescent, and, from present appear
-nees, WI be N condition 70 leave it il the
course n a week or less.
Published b. order IF me Board
ISAAC ADAMS Chairman.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04

a letter from St Petersburg, SAYS g En-
sl'sh ana american Papers are prohibited.
NM PRUDENT tnan dares express bis p0 itiCal o.
rin.ons--and We rarely &c dcwn 10 I.nne-
without one or more spies AZ table
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04

Mr.. Floyd from the committee 10 whom was re-
lerred the memorial Of Mn an Edwards vindica-
ting himself and accusing Nc. Secretary Crawford.
pursuant to instructions Of the committee com
nnica'ed the follwong minutes Of its proceedings,
viz
The committee to whom was referred COM
mUnication from Ninian Edwards, report the follow
Ing minutes Of their proceedings to the House Of
Representatives -
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04
. 50
Portland April, %, IsaA

To The SslsetEsH of Portland.
Gen'lsmen- Ellen Riggs Mrs. Foster. ana ~.
e''.'aFen' sno Mrs. Rsnkius child, on their being
properly eleaDsed. may leave ths HosBi,si ,yi,s
safety 70 the public. Yours &c. ALBUs EFA
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04

PORTLAND, TUESDAY,, NAY :, ls24

The Executive Council q this State adjourned
M Friday last 70 the 1fh " July neNt. The fol-
lowing appointments havr been made
EbwIs sMrH, VI HETrHi hnFrrilrH
Isaac & REED, ~ Halaobsr0 ef hg
JoHS sPEAR, Of Thomcagn, } ofaieFnisga.
Bya Resolve, passed at the last session Of the
LEGISLATURE, the Governor una Connrl were
suthorized 10 appoint committee ofi three per
sons M revise The FIR BHI, during thr recess,
ard make report to che next Legislature hat
alterations Nv amendments ought 10 he made
therein UHder this Resolve the JrsTIcEs ~
rur suFErMr JUDICIAL CoUKr have been ap-
pointed for that purpose.
The law term q the SUPREME IUnEcIAL CouHr
for the county 81 Cumberland, commences in
this town to-day.
The CIRcurr CoUHI oF TuE IMTEp SrAFFs,
was opened IN this town IN JuBGE War. IN
turday last ;-JUDGE sT0Rr took his asat 81
the bench yesterday and win preside during he
session.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04

fSKssAr, April 20.
Ia Senate, Mr.. Lloyd introduced a bin "a 70
provide Tor the punishment Of crimes. when
committed IA any navy yard, fort, arsenal.
magazine, dock, light house, tract OF land. or
other place belonging 20 the u. s." Mr.. l..
said that, IN introducing this bill, IL was oGly
necessary now TO remark, that such was the
peculiar nature OF our laws, a man might
commit murder within an arsenal or fort, OF
other place under tie immediate jurisdiction
Of the y. States, and unless he was reached
by the bullet oV the bayonet Of the soldier, be
could not be touched. There was no Law b.
which be could be called 10 answer for the
crime. The bill was twice read, and refer.
red TO the committee on the Judiciary.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04

STR-An Occnliation M the planet Hrrsrhel will
take place Monday morning May f7th. which
will be visible throughout the u States. The
Phases IN mean time for Cambridge, in lat a deg.
% min. % sec. n. and Ion. n deg. min. Is sec.
IA ara n fOlfntvr.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-05-04
COMMUNICATIONS

The following article az astronomical iutelii-
gence Il copied from the Boston Centnel under
the presumption that Il was furnished By some
resident az the neighhouring university, and that
il is therefore of sufficient authority 10 be trusted
as TO accuracy Of calculation. Ii you please, il
may be inserted in your paper, with the remarks
subj0ined
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03
BRIGHTON SHOWS.

The late annual exhibition at This
Agricultural Mart of the State has not
been exceeded in interest on any for
mer year; and the attendance of prac-
teal Agriculturalists, enterprizing Man
utacturers, and Friends Of substantial
Improvements, was much increased.
The day was NOT uufavourable; and the
Society, its Committees, Marshals, &c.
were bright and early at their posts
After prayers by the Rev. DR.. Foster,
the President, Mr.. Lowell, opened the
business of the occasion, with number
OF pertinent remarks and the Commit
tees proceeded on their duties. The
Show of animals was pronounced by
Judges to be much improved; although
the fat cattle and mich cows were less
in number than usual, severalwere Deem
ed to be excellent; and pair of seven
year old Oxen, raised by Mr.. Seth Wv
man, OF Shrewsbury: and weighing near
ly 5000 pounds, were pronounced 10 be
one Of the latest pair presented for
many years. The Bulls, Bull Calves,
Heifers, and Swine, exceeded any form
er Show, in beauty, size, and we believe
in number. Two Of the latter exhibit.
ed by Mr.. Consul Manners we're paTtic.
uiarly noticed Two fine Colts sired by
Columbus, of the draugh, breed, arrest
ed much attention, and gave promise of
an Improvement in This class of useful
animals. The qualities of the sire an.
7eared to have descended in full meas
ure. A mule, from the Maltese and An
dalusian stocks, from It's size and appar-
ent hardihood, appeared calculated TO
induce our farmers TO turn their atten-
ton to the increase Of this economical
animal. There were some fine Young
animals in several of the pens, which
we're all filled. The sheep were but
few in number.
In Agricultural Hall the increased
number of Machines, improved Imple-
ments, and articles of domestic cookery,
were conspicuous, and afforded much
satisfaction. A portable Corn Mill was
among the newest exhibited articles,
and appeared well calculated to make
the farmer his own miller. An elegant
Power Loom was exhibited. The spec
imeps of Manufactures were not SO nu-
merous as common, but the fabrics were
much improved, particularly in the
comfortable article of FlanneIs. Some
samples fCarpetina, Sattinets, Ticking,
Blankets, were considered excellent
The exhibitions Of individual skill and
industry were numerous but the crowds
which continually thronged to inspect
them prevented any thing more than a
bird's-eye view Of their qualities, by
passing spectators.
The Ploughing Matches on Thursday
were much more satisfactory than on
any former exhibition of the kind;--the
improved arrangements of the Society
having produced this effect.
was owner of "thrce cows kept together.''--
This not being the fact, the premiTm cannot
! be received.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

exactly know What it was, but that ali
the old men VINO had been his contem.
Poraries, had been dead a very long
time ago"
His account Of the ancient Spanish
settlements, of which there are such
numerous traces in Florida, and about
which history gives US so little infor-
nation, is said to be very minute and
very interesting. NJ Y. Observer.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

pie of, his Lordship was not sorry to
be spared accusing his old and hitherto
supposed faithful servant, and the whole
was hushed up as much as possible.
we return TO the poor girl. after :
great deal Of care she recovered so as
again 10 repeat before the steward her
evidence but when she came to that
where she felt the knife touch her
throat, the horror of the circumstance
threw her into conyulsions, and she
went mad!
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

ecner. Hoping you'll attend these d.
rections.-l remain your ible, servant.
SAM SMlLLIKEN.
Bumond, London, Nov. 4th, 90.
(Turn over.
Mrs. Smilliken's compliments to Mr..
Turnmup, begs he will, teach the mas
ter Smillikens the following Long
speeches against the Christmas Oil
days.
Master Tom as most snited TO his ten
per "Collings hode in Passion with
The proper haksent, (the haction I'll
teach him mvself)-Master sam, "Kol-
Iy, Kibbers celebrated Su!lilliky on the
Dagger in Macheath;'' Master Harry a
few helegant versus in the moving line
out of Lord Biron's Lady of the
Lake"-Mrs. S. will do herself the
pleasure of Riding hover on the 28th nit.
Opes that all the Master Smillikins will
be perfect by that time, as he intends TO
give speciment of their talons 10 a Sc
lect party ofamotoors of Theatricats at
Christmas, which may be Of use to Mr..
Turnmup's School, and which she will
PasroOiza all as lays in her power, if so
be, am NOT disappointed in the speech
es.-Mr. Turnemup will excuse my par
ahality for the News, but when mount.
ed on Peggy's ass never knoes when
to. stop.-Mrs. Dobbins informs me her
son is studying the bellecter, if its moo
and fashionable the Master Smillikins
may learn, if SO you'll oblige me by
purchasing one for them the first time
you comes to town, which if not immedi-
ately, can myseIfif you'll send me des-
cription,-Yours and so fourth.
SARAH ANGELICA SMlLLIKENS.
P. S.-Ope Mrs. T. will attend reglay
to the master SmiIiiken's teeth.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

The first Match was contested bvsey-
en- Ploughs, each having two yokes Of
oxen, with driver to each p,opph
The quantity of land ploughed by each
was one-eighth of IN acre, and an bour
was allowed TO execute the work
which was completed by the competi-
tors in nearly the same time, the quick.
est plough having finished in IS, and
the slowest in about SO minutes.
The Second Match was contested bv
fourteen Ploughs, with one yoke of OK
en- 20 each, all, save one, having driy.
ers. Each lot contained one-sixteen,h
of an acre, and 90 minutes we're allowed
for the execution of the work. All the
ploughs finished within time.
A full account of this interesting scene
will be published by the Committee,
who expressed their high satisfaction
on the neat execution of the work.
The spectators were very numerous
and the day was good. d.
The Trials of Strength by Workiuo
Oren succeeded, and afforded much in.
terest The competitors were hume
rous, and comprised some of the finest
formed and well disciplined animals,
which we think any country can pro.
duce' C'entinel.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03
from the Trenton Emporium.]
AUTUMN.

The country around begins to assume
the appearance Of a1tumn-vegetation
is slowly witheIing-the forests are d.
Tersihed with green aud red and yellow
leaves-the farmers are all busily pre-
parloS for the winter-the frosts nip
closely, and the mornings and evenings
are cold and chilling. as winter
approaches, to the farmer we wish a
prime stock Of beet, pork, and Cider to
the citizen, luck in business, if he has
any, and pocket full of money, if he
has none-with plenty of wood, clean
chlmnies, and escapes from all "acci-
dents by fire ito all people we wish
health and happiness-long life--good
cheer--and good newspaper.-What
want We more =?
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

1t has been stated that substitute for
rags, for PIPER making was recently dis
coversd inFrance. A poor fellow who
came 10 ofer us some original poetry.
put his eye upon the paragraph, and
inquired with sigh, whether no dis
covery had been recently made to sub
stitute something for rags, in clothes max
ing. = q. S. Gozette.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03
91, the MalIs.
PHILADELPHIA, OIr Of

AAA+Ai IVY I'll.
-Four days late- from Englomd-Bv
the elegant packet ship Colossus, Capt.
Marshall, we have received Londcn na-
pers 10 the evening of the 9Th of Sen.
TENDER, and Liverpool TO the Goth.
The leading articles in the British pa-
pers relate chiefly to the las, illness of
the king of France,--Farious premature
reports of hi death were circulated
but a: 9 O'Clock on the morning of the
18th September expresses arrived at
London with positive intelligence of the
fact. The event took place at o'clock
on the morning of Thursday, Sc pit. 16,
and was known at Calais, at half past 5
O'Clock, by means Of The following tele
graphic despatch from the capital.
"The king died this morning at
O'Clock. King Charles X. Immediately
set out for St. Cloud, with the Daupbin.
the Dauphiuess, and the Duchess OF
Berri. The public have shown, during
the kings illness, the most affecting sor-
row. Couriers are setting out at this
moment in all directions with this
news"
We give the following extract from
the Quotidienne
Death Of King Louis YVTT-His
Majesty Louis XVIII. rendered VI his
last breath this morning Sept. 10th, at
O'Clock precisely, The Royal Family
and Princes Of the Blood have passed
the night in his MajeSty's apartment
When anticipating his deceasc, he,
French journalists, as in duty bound.
represented it as national calamity,
mixing up their lamentations, however,
with a few compliments to his successor.
The reflections INDUCED by some OF
them on the crisis then impending, are
OF truly singular cast. How glori
ous," says one of them, show holy is
the agony ofthe most Christian King
Monarchs ofthe earth, come and learn
bow to die.-Sorrow is spread among
the people: the father of the family is
dying--90eep al-reep! A new reign
approaches: the noble son of France
the model Of honor and loyalty, is call
ed TO the throne !..~...Frenchmen, let as
console ourselves !" According TO private
accounts the zreeping part of the advice
was not much attended to; but the con-
solatory was quite to the taste Of the
public.
Thirteen bulletins we're issued by the
physicians. The last Of these we give
as specimen.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN.
sat 8 o'clock an the evening.--The ac-
cess of the fever has been more violent
this day than any previous one. The
rattle has become hard in breathing,
the pulse is extremely weak, and more
and more intermi,ting. Signed,
Portal, Distel,
Albert, Dupnytren,
MoDtaign, The venol"
Their serene Highnesses the Duke Of
Orleans and Bourbon came several times
in the course ofthe day to take cogniz-
ance of the Bulletins.
In Britain the people were making
preparations for the election of mem
bers of parliament.
A Mexican Gazette, containing the Of
fetal account of the execution of Itur-
bide, was received at London on the
morning ofthe 18th. The news occa-
stoned rise in South American stocks.
"The moment the rattle went: the de-
mand for Mexican securities was i'm
mense." We are sorry to say, that the
British papers give very brief notices Of
the reception Of La Fayette in the Unit
ed States.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03
NEW YORK, OCT. 80.

From GTeece.-The latest news from
Greece is given in letter from Odessa,
dated the 28th of August. The Turks
continued TO assemble troops on the
coast Of Asia Minor, for the purpose, as
is supposed, Of invading Samos. The
Captain Pacha had also repaired 10 the
neighbourhood Of that island TO assist the
operations Of the army. Accounts from
Leghorn TO the LIST Of September state,
that al lie naval force Of The Greeks
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03
Hozv to catch and hoo 10 cure G cold.

Hoar to catch and hov 10 cure G cold.
At this time Of the year colds are ca
silly caught, and difficult to cure. The
following will be found effectuaI After
quick walk in the evening, sit il the
draft to cool: the consequence will be "a
severe coll, attended with cough; the
next day hoarseness, short breath, and
much expectoration in the evening at
seven, go to well frcquented tavern,
and drink three or four glasses of strong
punch, or stiff rum and wafer; stay till
eleven, walk home cosey, and 60 to
bed: you need not get up next day, but
send for the apothecary, the following
day for the physician, and the third day
your friends wiIl'send for the undertaken.
You will never feel the effects of an
autumnal cold afterwards.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

Premiums on Sheep aaparded At the Wor
ces'er agricultural SOcicty's Cattle Shou
October, 1924.
For the best Merino Ram, Joseph Thaycr,
Uxbridge, Gil
For the next best, Isaac Mills, Worcester,
For the best Merino Ewes, Benjamin N.
Childs, Worcester, II
For the next best, Stephen Marsh, jr.
Sutton,
For the best lot Of Mixed Merino Sheep.
James Smith, Rutland,
For the best Native Ram, Levi Jennison,
Shrewsbury,
For the best Native Ewes, John Temple,
West Boylston,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

Nathaniel Paine, of Worcester, the second
premium, of 10 dollars-to Benjamin F. Farms
worth, of Worcester, the third premium, OF
dollars.
To this conclusion the ccmmittee could not
arrive without great elaboration and hesitan-
cy. The essential points in many Of the cows
were so nearly balanced, that another set of
judges might in each case have decided differ
emily without any impeachment of their judg-
ment. Among the unsuccessful Cows partic-
ularly noticed for prominent good qualities
was Col. Mixers, of New-Braintree, and Col.
Bush's Of Boylston. They were Of the first
class, but not represented as uncommon in the
duration of their productiveness. Col. Wat
sons, Of Princeton, was large and one Of the
best formed cows exhibited; but from her
habitual propensity to flesh, and the circum-
stance that she had generally raised her
calves, 1.-TWO of which were present TO attest
her va!ue,) sufficient evidence was not afford
ed of her superiour excellence for the dairy.
Mr.. Hcratio G. Newcomb's, of Worcester, was
formidable rival to Mr.. Farnsworth's, and in
the Judgment of the committee was but very
little inleriour. Capt. Harrington's, of Prince
ton. MIR. Rangers and Mr.. Earlc's, of New
Braintree, at any former Show would have
taken a commanding stand. Mr.. Elisha Sum-
ner's, Of Rutland, had sufficient voucher in
noble calf by her side that she is [rst-rate
breeder; but as she had always reared her
calves, no judgment could be formed of her
value as mich COW. Mr.. Ncwall's, of
New Brantree, had every appearance of hav-
ing been tirst-rate COW, but her nSc 90
years. had essentially diminished her value.
Others, not particularly rccollected, in most
of their essential qualities, did credit to their
judicious owners; and the committee regret
that the restriction Of premiums prevented
their selecting much larger number of OK
cellcnt cows as objects Of a more iattcring and
substantial notice.
Cows for exhibition only, were offered by
Ward N. Goylston and the Hon. Judge Lin
coin, gentlemen who have ever manifested
deep and ardent interest in the reputation and
prosperity of the Society. Mr.. Boylston's
two uncommonly large and beautiful cows
have heretofore given celebrity TO our Shows.
The cows exhibited by Judge Lincoln, the
progeny of Denton, in their younger state have
repeatedly attracted attention at the pens. In
their present station as COWS, they amply con-
firm their early promise; and unequivocally
demonstrate the value OF this justly celebrated
breed.
In bchay Of The Committee,
o. FISKE, Chairman.
October 10, 1924.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03
Extract of letter from Rochelle, France
dated 4th September, 1924.

dated 9TH September, 1924.
" have opened my letter again mere
ly to insert the following as something
curious. 1t is from Bordeaux paper
"L'Etoillc. "A wood-cutter lately fell
ed, in the forest of Ardennes, a very tall
and aged oak, which had concealed in
lis trunk some remains of vessels used
for sacrifices, and some medals. These
have been recognized as belonging TO
the Semnites, and extend as far back as
276 years before the foundation of Rome.
The age then of this tree, which at that
time might have been GO or so years.
must ne auout o,UUU years
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

a criminal, under the gallows at An
twerp, two minutes before he was
launched into eternity, asked for glass
of beer, which was handed TO him. He
was observed blowing off the froth, and
was asked why he did it. "Because
it is unwholesome."
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-03

Yorkshire anecdote.-A Lancastershire
man and Yorkshire man, disputing a.
bout the superiority. of their respective
soils, the former said tina, the grass grew
so fast in his country, that if you turned
a horse into new-mown meadow at
night, You would not see his footlocks
next morning, That, replied the lat
ter, does not equal the rapidity Of vege-
tation in Yorkshire--for were you to
try that experiment there, it is not
probable that you would see The HORSE
next morning.