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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29

In Store.
400 Bbls. Mess, No. l and SBEEF;
100 Half barrels Mess do.
80 bols. Mountain fine and superhne ALEX
ANDRIA FLOUR;
SO bbls PEARL ASHES;
9oO X. o. SHOCKS and HEADING
"a bbls- Rye Flour;
p do. Corn Meal
40 do. Philadelphia PORK;
l75 boxes by s, by 9 and by 10 GLASS
900 lbs very superior Harness Leather Bride
ditto
10 superior Chaise Tops;
dc. Dearborn do
4 pipes Lisbon, Sicily and Canary WINE
5 casks Cut-glass Tumbers
~ dozen German Steel Handsaws
Demijons Claret Wine
general assortment or Iron and Copper
TACkS and Cut Brads, constantly on
Is bundles SHEET IRON;
% boxes Tin Plate;
tons English Patent SHOT;
800 lbs. IRON WIRE;
10 pigs Spanish BLOCK TIN;
4oO boxes Alexandria, Spanish and half Span
ish CIGARS;
10 bbls Cherry Rum:
Factory Checks and Bedticks
b0ls. block tin Tea Pots
do. Brittania Coffee do.
40 Bolts Ravens DUCK;
800 sides SOLE LEATHER
400 Gunny Bags
90 casks Raisins;
80 boxes and half boxes ditto
cases Winter OIL;
ID bbls Summer do.
case Mustard
Blue, drab, olive and black BROAD
CLOTHS and CASSIMERES
LEVANTINE SHAWLS;
Long Cashmere ditto
bales twilled B0MBAZETTS;
10 Trails FIGS
80 doz. HOES
% Reams wrapping and printing Paper;
Chests y boxes Souchong and Hyson TEA :
200 boxes mould CANDLES, Am. tallow.
100 Boxes brown SOAP
90 Bbls. soft do;
Case containing 100 NJ fire crackers:
Tons English Flat and Round IRON.
=. Cash literally advanced on Merchandise
June 10. is. IT,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29

The Supreme Judicial Court closed IL session ~
ibis town on Friday last There were two ,oep
convicted OF assault and battery, and Humphrey
Noodsome. Of WaeTborough in the County Of
York. convicted Of horse stealing ana sentenced 10
20 days solitary Imprisonment, and one year con-
hnementto hard laboar in the State Prison
Ban Reg.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
CANAL LOTTERY.

an THURSDAY last, the third drawing took
~ place. Eighty numbers only were
drawn. The lottery will finish in four more
drawings. The wheels are very rich now,
as only one prize of 5000 has been drawn, all
the other Capitals remaining.
The following prizes sold BY NJ. ID. Those
numbers without any prizes attached are 7
dollare
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
To the Inhabitants of the to,cn


Of Wesibr0ok, and 10 nonresident prcprie-
tors Of Estates IN said tolrn
THE Assessors OF Taxes for said town Of
II Westbrook, for the present year, have asses
sed the Polls and Estates of the inhabitants, and
the Estates Of nonresident proprietors, living in
said town, and have this day committed the
same u me 70 collect, together with warrant
in due form OF law. You are therefore respect.
fully requested TO cali on the subscriber
and paw the same without fur
Their notice. -Four per cent discount will Be a.
lowed 70 those who voluntarily pay their taxes IN
thirty days from the date OF this notice and three
per cent discount viii be allowed to those who
pay in their taxesin sixty days, and two per cent
70 those who pay in 100 days-as 100 DAYS are
allowed for the Inhabitants to pay in their taxes
voluntarily and inform themselves Of the amount
OF them the (now Unnecessary custom Of de-
livering notifications TO each individual, will be
dispensed with.
GEO BISHOP, Treasurer Z, Collector.
West0rook, June -, 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29

Military AT Hampden on the 18th inst It.
Col Daniel Emery was elected Colonel Mai
VIM Snow LIeut. Colonel and Capt Cant Of
Hampden MAJOR, u the ID reg. % BAT 81 div late
~ commanded by Col. Elijah p pie Of Frsnkfon.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
DEnTC4TTnr

The new Westinghouse. recently but in the vi
lage OF Bowdoinham, was dedicated 10 the use o
Divine Service, and Religious Worship on Wed
nesday the 18th inst. BaH Ca
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
CARD FOR THE LADIES.

MRS CANTELO, having appointed Miss
IVA MI 5. HUBS agent for the sale III her
elegant and fashionable CORSETS and patent
Minerva BRACE, informs the Ladies that reg
ular and extensive assortment will lie constant
" kept N her shop under the Mirror Office, I'M
Court Street, POrffdRd
UFFour young Ladies viii he received as
Apprentices TO the Habit and Dress Making bu-
siness, il application il made soon. Apply I'D
nj. :. HUBS june Ia.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
AUCTION SALES


DH FhFD.4N FEAT. ai iu sxfeti w W ny Mf
liaas u cH8HLEE bHHDLkF. bfeaa Az
A VARIETY 81 fioasf heiffNkNtflRE.
~ ransiHtinH nf EEu1--b EN1lhA AID --+
bEpii AI---AiahseaNg SURE tr-- SIDE
h0Ahn-cafd and blulnF TAHtEH-r AIR.
PHYSICIANS GLkssEs-fhe SETS
1HAihe--ChOCkEhH GLASS tnt CHINA
NAhE--IarrH Caak STOVE ard Apprentices
complete. Ar Nr
Gunditiuna Hi thf Sale
FLETCHER S eREELEY. fseiisassra
June 2oth
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29

YELLOW FEvER.-A strong case. in
proof that the Yellow Fever i contagious. Il
given in the London Papers in the case or The
British vessel Of war, the Bann. She went
from Sierra Leone with l07 Europeans. in an
parent good health, and before her arrival AZ
The Island Of Ascension, where she was bound.
she lost -, aud afterwards 90. BY the yellow
fevor--and 80 were seized with IL. She found
the island IN health, and there had been no
death for two years. Soon after she arrived
the Yellow Fever broke out, and Of 20 men in
one fort 10 died, beside 4 women and chill
dren.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
NEW BOOKS.
Portland Bookstore, No. 2,
Merchants Role
S. JOHNSON, Agent.


JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE,
NOTES on Mexico, made III tie autumn
~ OF 1922, accompanied by an historical
sketch of the Revolution, and TRANSACTIONS Of Of
fetal Reports, on the present state Of that coun-
try, with Map-by Citizen Of the u States.
Franklins Narrative of Jour
ney to the Shores Of the Polar Sea, performed
in 1919, 20, p and %
APractical Treatise upon the
Authority and Duty 81 Justices Of tie Peac, III
Criminal prosecutions-by DAsIEL DAVIS, ESQ.
Solicitor General of Massachusetts.
Belzoni's Travels in Egypt.
Percival's Poems, a new edi-
ton.
Cabinet of CuriOsities.
.4LSO-ON HAND
An extensive assortment Of Classic and School
Books, and Stationary Account
Books, manufactured Oh good
terms
ALSO
French Paper Hangings,
for sale as above
Portland, June %, 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
4th of july.

A. the Fourth Of July" comes The pre.eu,
year on the sabbath the anniversary Of Ames;
can Independence will be celebrated h this
town on Monday the 5th A collation. ,xill n.
provided % M. John PafeHs Hotel. n n
o'clock, Tor such a. may be disposed 70 ioin i
the ceremonies Of the day,-Tickets Tor those
who wish 20 pariake Of the collation.. so cent?
to be had al ]. Adams and s. Johnson's Root
stores, al the Argus and Gazette Offices and 7,
Mr. Patterns Hotel After the collation.. Pro.
eession viii be formed at I past II O'Clock. and
proceed, under escort, 10 the Rev. DR. Nicbols'
meeiinghouse, where the Grafton IN behalf N
the town viii be delivered BY A. L. EmrRsow
EsQ together with music, &c.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
R4NCHORS.
G. B. BROOKS & son

~ ~. DAAOOhS - SUN
HAVE received good assortment 81 AN
II CHORS. Of the first quality.
ANCHORS of any size, may be had az sh1rl
nntice-aelivered here at ihe lereri B1rign pri
ceF. -.3TSD-
50 PLoJGfIS-one new CHASE and HAIR
NESS, q &c sold Low. March 80. NJ
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29

Received per sch. Superior, from Fredericks-
burg,
$50 Bbls. Fine and superfne FLOUR.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29
NEW STORE.

WILLIAM CHASE respect
fully informs the public that he has Ia
ken the Store lately occupied w Messrs Church
III and Carter, No. Z, Hay market Row, two
doors above the Stage tavern, where he has
general assortment Of
W. T. Goods and Groceries,
which he will SEN OH very reasonable terms
tie Aatters himself, that II town and country
customers viii call, they viii be satisfied both as
respects the quality and price Of his goods.
Portland, jane 10th. 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-06-29

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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10

GIVE are authorized to announce Ro-
BERT ALLEN, Esq of Shenandoah, a candidate
to represent this district in the next Congress Of
the United States.
GIVE are authorized to announce Al
FRso u. POWELL, Esq, candidate TO repre-
sent this district in the next Congress Of the U.
states
0FWe are authorized to announce
AUGUSTINE c. SmTu, Esq. candidate TO repre-
sent this district in the next Congress of the U.
States
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10
COO DOLLARS,
10000 DOLLARS.

do 10000 DOLLARS,
of 5000, % Of 1000, ls of 500, SO of 100, or
of so, 1903 of TO-
The above list of prizes are still undrawn and
I'll but four are floating from the commencement.
and as the prizes only will be drawn most au-
spicious prospects are presented to early adven-
turers.
On the opening of the wheels on Wednesday
the Oath inst. the price of tickets will be advan-
ced TO Si2, and from the unusual demand for
tickets, and the proposed rapidity of the draw
ing, the price will probably be still farther ad-
vasced, of which due notice will be given-Un-
I'll which time tickets and shares in a great varie-
ty of numbers may be bad for the following low
rates, viz
Whole SlOS , Quarters 90 so
Half So @0"e'S { Eigh,hs IS
h-a nniv;no
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10
DIED

On Friday last, aged u years, Benjamin DoIdy,
eldest son Of Mr. William Dolby, of this town.
--,On Monday last, aged years, Elisabeth,
daughter of Mr.. Samuel fica Of this town, an in
ierssting and lovely child.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10
CONFINES
RnO LII -E.C rInaar.
FORTUNE ) HOME,

No. 80 Morkei ST. near the Centre .1nrEef
where all tickets, halves, quarters and eighths arc
signed or couptersigned by the Commissioners
appointed by the Governor and Council. thereby
making the state of Meryland responsible for The
punctual payment of all such prizes as they NAV
draw, and where also the cash NAV always be
obtained for prizes, imme diately on the tickets
being presented
Distant adventurcrs who are desirous Of ear
" and punctuai attention 10 their orders, ss
well rs speedy returns OF their investments, may
enclose the cash to
WIN. c. CONNIE, Baltimore.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10
.0R HALE.

THE FIRST lying on The head waters Of Long
Marsh, Frederick County, containing
1872 ACRES,
and the other about miles north between the
head of the Marsh, and the road leading to
Charesiown, containing
221 ACRES.
As Il is presumed no ono wiz purchase 1-itbons
sight, il is necessary TO SAY more, by applying
~ Michael Smith or the first mentioned Farm
any moy see lands &c 5nd know ternls
MICHAEL. SNITFE,
HENRY SMITH,
Oct s--p1d. Ezecutors
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-10
YCEGXC SAAG.

belonging 10 the estate OF Mrs. Mar, "A. u, rd,
consisting principally otyoung men and women;
viz an excellent washerwoman, capital seam
stress, first rate male cook, two good wagon
ers, and admirable farming hands of every de-
scrption also, servant, well qualified either rs
a house servant, carriage driver, gardener, or
hoster, will be offered at the same time aud
place, il not hired before by private contract
Those who hire females with young children
will be required to take them with their mothers.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-22
PAI fRMON...A TALL.

TWAS II thc latter cnd Of MAY, when all nature
bears beautiful aspect enioying cool breeze
and q clear and serene sky, wandered about six
miles II ne eastward, the banks of the river
Dcrwent. Diverted with the meloIious varbHng
Of the BIRDS, and with the numerous other Objects
that presented themselves, was led beyond tie
ordinary limits Of a mornings walk.
At little distance | cspled, under thc shade Of a
reverend beach, an old man. pensive and sad, lean
ing upon his staff. His head silver gray, and
his snowy beard.swept his aged breast imned'-
ately went to linn Sire sad l, 'you seem to be
sunk in melancholy l will not ask the cause, as
such question would only serve to renew your
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-22

DIR FANATIC

Tie following IS an outline Of tile story Of the
!. Avengers ON, or the Haunt Of the Banditti,'a
new dramatic Romance by the author OF the drama
ot"TAe SPY" (The scene is laid il Spain
Arobleman iouneying With his children and re-
iulc from Madrid to his Castle, some league, dis
t,nt, i set upon BY Banditt and murdered The
Children saved confidential servant also
escapes Slaughter, Vho bind, himself BY an oath the
most solemn, 70 avcngc the murder If his lord ~
Wandering IN pursuit Of this Object, IL !, captured
by Banditt and detained closely guarded pri,o-
ntr for many ycars-tllus his hopes and means of
vengeance destroy cd-mcantnnc the murderer
enjoys the estate Of his friend and kinsnan After
the lapse Of Years, two young nohlcmcn, officers in
the Spanish army, returning from TIE Moorish wai,.
are, with their servant bcnighted in the mountains.
ovcrtakcn by storm, aud find shelter IN 4 ruined
oa>tle--tle Haunt Of the banditt-At this period
The Drama opens.
The Wcnger, now one Of the outlaws. but in
whose mind the tulGlmcnl Of his oath i an eyer living
anxiety, pcrceycs their entrance, and forms pro
icct to engage them in the accomplishment of hi,
VOW. He lures these men Of var, BY What appears
learn the history Of the murder n a most my ,tro,,.
md romantic manner The elder Of the Cavaliers
binds himself by the same a%tul oath NH which
the avengcr Is shackled, to seek no other object
But revenge upon the murderer. After hight al
danger and t4t'gue, they reach the mansion Of a
moody man, Al some distance from the scene of their
adventure wth the Bandit and are received BY tic
,l,..,, AZ.
shortly after Introduction takes place, and the
mention OF his name creates instant suspicion in Their
minds and distrust and alarm in his W hen the per
tlrbaton arising out of this has in some measure sub
>ided, they are invited to remain. He meanwhile
Imagining himself betrayed, on the rack of guilt
and terror. At this moment the leader of the Ban
'tt, who has traced the Cavaliers to their present
abode, and whom his employer has imagined to be
silent the grave, suddenly appears before him,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-22

and proposes plan to quiet his fears forever. AZ
ter much surprise and upbrading on the side,
and cold blooded sneering on the other it is agreed
that the Bandit shall be conducted by private en-
trance at midnight the apartment ofthe Cavaliers
IN order to despatch them while sleeping. This
scheme of vlllany is frustrated by the unseen aven
ger, One of the Cavaliers now departs, conscious
that the murderer is found but first an oath is pas
scd between the noble youths that neither will act
without the aid of the other This concert of ac-
ton, however, seems impossible. as he who remains
has lmblbed passion torthe daughter of the gloomy
Lord, who, on his part eagerly SEXES upon the
hope Of their uniona the only means Of sal, alton to
his life and honour-hc urges his daughter to ac
ccpt the hand Of the youthful marquis-she refuses
his dark and hend-llke passion then breaks thro
all bounds, and he is about to sacrifice her to his
rage and fears, when the ministers of the inquiston
burst into the hall and bear him to prison
The Marquis, who, previous to these transactions,
has left the Castle, olns his friend and both fab INTO
The hands Of the lurking BanIltti-thcy however
find means to escape and reach Madrid, where they
are summoned before the dread tribunal of the IN
QUESTION. Ilic c7eAgeE, Nho has elulcd the ,igi-
lance IF the .rditt, Is the open accuser on the
trial ta,t now, takes place, before the nquistors
The leader Of Nle band OF outlaws Is also seized and
brought torvtiA partner III the foul dced to
which the Cavaliers give eyidcncc--thc murderer
denies al knowledge Of the crimc-it is plainly
proved Upon him, and he dies III dcspar-hs co.
mate IN guilt ne, 5 with his dvserts--the children
ON. = 4
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-22
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAHER,
~ tie office the Harpers-Ferry Free Press.

TERMS.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance or one dollar and
twenty-five cents to be paid at the time of sub
scmbng. Payment in advance, from distant sub
scrbers, who are not known to the publisher, will
invariably be expected. Where payment is defer
red to the end Of the year, 81 will be required
The postage on all letters and communications
on business must be paid
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-05-22


fetched deep sigh and the tears began to tricke
down his grief-worn check Nothing said he.
can relieve me from this melancholy but the silent
grave His full heart stopt him from going on
and he again burst into tears. But, resumed he
as the venting of my grief serves to allay it. will
relate to YOU the short history of my mlsforunes'
We both sat down on the grass, and the good old
man thus began his narration
'About nine years ago took pretty large farm
in the ncighborhood paid my rent when it fell
due, and lived comfortably with INV wife and 4
family of two boys and girl enjoyed this hap
Ply state for seven eight years and BY this time
my sons were able to assist me greatly in the cult
walton of my farm But alas my happiness wa
now near an end.
On winters night, which " II remember
The tears gushcd from his eyes, No. said he,
shall never forget we were all sitting round the
fire, spending the night in harmless mirth and d.
version, when 4 desperate band of robbers entered
Our cot, and demanded all the money we had, |
started from my chair, unable to utter a syllable
my afrighted y fc t;,intcd at my fect-Emlly clang
to her father, while my two sons grasped then
clubs, and with the assistance Of our nastifi dog,
they scntcnuousy set to work The conflict was
doubtful ornear half hour but at last the elde,,
OF my sons fell Great God . | exclaimed, and
sunk to the ground recovered soon after-whcu
gazing around me, 10, | beheld my sons stretched
on the floor, bcsncgled with blood In addition to
this gha,tly scene, saw my poor wife lying pale
and motioncsr, and my daughter in a swoon BY hei
side With toucrng limbs went to them, and a
hundred tunes kissed thcir cold chcc - Gracious
heaven cried /, With faulterng voice, why did
live to see the end of this In a little time, how
ever contrary 70 expectation, they began to breath.
and With the little assistance which was capable
OF giving, they recoYered-But, ala, my boys, tl-
glory Of my agc, thel were gone forever On,cp
lng THE dean Bodies Emily and her mother tainted
>eltr. times but were soon after able TO stand it,
a few days passed, WHEN We had our de-
Gently Inferred and 70 Add TO my misfortune, my
wife, the darling Of my bosom, soon followed them
Emily and her father were NOW alone.
The working Of my f;,Imlay heavy me ami.
Of course, was obliged to hire servants, which b.
came very expensive. The term at which nv rel
va, payable drew nigh, and failed in paving il
punctuaIly usual. My landlord sent me :, mes
sage, either 70 pay ny rent formerly, to give
up the farm. All the money could muster did not
amount to half that SUNNY cattle, and the It'll.
Of furniture had, were sold to make up the ,.,a
cheney; and | was forced to leave my long nhah
ted cottage Yes, the humble cot wherein had
L. a..
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12

composed by J. H. u. Latrobe, Esq Tor
the OCCASION:
Thus marched BozzAR1s in his bold career,
Hope nerved his arm, and Vengeance steeled
his spear,
High in the air he waved his banner proud,
The hero's glory-soon The heroes STROUD.
Like rocket hurrying throt the gloom of night,
To burst in splendour at its farthest flight;
So flew BozzARIs o'er the rocky steep,
And gained the Turk reposedin careless sleep;
Raised his loud war-cry-charged the startled
foe,
And Victory gained, received the fatal blow
Then to his tattered flag still closer chung,
And died with Greece and Freedom on MS
tongue.
On one side of The transparency was
placed the standard Of Greece-on the o.
iber that Of the Unted States. Near the
Greek standard va. that "l the Colombian
Republic, and in the recesses groups oil
splendid standar /. OF the military corps OF
the city. In the centre of the foor were
delineated 10 chalk, military trophies, sur
mounted by the cap Of Liberty. The mot.
to around the whole was-u6t ll6erta' 10,
pdtria.
The dances then commenced, and eontI-
hued with great saiely iii about O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-12
Eighteenth Congress.
IN SENATE. February 8.

The resolution appropriaiIng one hun.
dred dollars, to pay the funeral expenses
OF Samuel Tuner. jr. late First Clerk in
the Office Of Secretary OF the Senate, was
read the third time and passed.
Mr.. Johnson, OF Kentucky, presented
the petition OF William Thornton, Super
in.en dent of the Patent Office, praying an
addition to his salary. Referred TO the
Committee on Finance.
TIE Senate resumed the unfinished bu.
siness oil Friday last, being the bill report
ed by the Committee on Naval Affairs,
aulhorising the building Of an additional
number oil sloops of war for the naval SER
vice OF The United States; Mr.. Ruggles in
the Chair. The question was upon the a.
mendment submitted by MIR. Holmes, of
Maine, proposing merely TO authorise the
materials for building the vessels to be
provided.
After some further remarks, the ques.
ton was taken on the amendment Of Mr..
Holmes, aud iost-ll yeas. FL nays.
Mr. Barbour moved to fill the blank for
the appropriation with "250,0O0 dollars
for the present year. and 200, 900 dollars
annually, tor the three succeeding years. "
This was agreed TO, and the bill was or
dered 70 he engrossed and read third
time.
The Senate then adjourned.