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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1828-02-21
Cheap New Goods.
Milton Hall,

Has just received on Consignment, and
UiH sell the Joitowing GOODS uery loc
for Cash or short credit:
PLACK broadcloth, from ESQ 20 So, cx-
- cellent; blue do. from so TO $i; steel
mixed $2,25; cassimeres from As TO 7s6; sat
tinett from 2s to ds; good calico at l6 cts yd;
bleached shirting from I3 to 25 cts; brown
sheeting 40 inches wide IS cts Berkeley era
vats 80 dozen; silk hdkfs from 2s TO 4s6; sat
tnett vests at 4s6, Merseies do at 6s; duck
trowsers at 4s6; bone peaacket buttons az
go, l2l gross; metal and gilt coat buttons firm
90 cts TO $3.50 gross; suspenders from Gs to
I0s6 doz; 100 boxes hooks and eyes from 10
cts TO l6 cts box; pearl buttons 80 cts gross;
patent thread S71 cts h.; vest patterns ga cts
1000 skeins silk = cts skein; German q owes
at 2s pair, buckskn at 3s6, beaver from Is TO
IS pair; 80 gross wooden buttons at 10 cts
gross; 10000 Russia quilts at 7s6 1000; nee.
dies from No. to 10, at Is 100; warranted
lead pencils for I2 cts DOZEN warranted ra
zors for 2s3; shaving boxes II brushes knives
Il forks from 80 cts to 50 sett; pocket knives.
pen knives, brass candle sticks, brass andirons,
shovel and tongs, slates and pencils iron and
Brittania spoons, 80 boxes shaving soap from
6s to $3.50 box; 10 boxes half spanish cigars
at s % cts. 80 in a box; good Spanish do
from % TO "A box; boys shoes for "A cts; /;
boots for s so 40 pair ladies pruncla walk.
ia1 shoes at 81 l,lQi uBir
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1828-02-21
Printed and Published by
ATKINSON & READ,

Printers Of the Laws Of the United States
IN THE BRICK BUILDING,
Opposite Mr.. Townsonds Coffee House,
And South corner of Pelham-street.
Entrance Pelham street.)
Terms.
Two Dollars per annum-one half in advance
Price of .4drertiSing.
One Dollar per square, for three weeks, and
seventeen cents for each subsequent inser-
tioh. Larger ones in the same proportion.
Advertisements NO. marked, will b. contin-
ued till forbidden, and charged accordingly.
uPAll accounts must be settled at least
0ncs year
UNo paper discontinued until arrearages
are paid.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1828-02-21

Has just received on Consignment, and
tciN sell the Joitowing GOODS very lop
for Cash or short credit:
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1828-02-21
For Sale.

THAT convenient and val
nm. liable dwelling house in Mar
E!s. I ket-Square, owned and occupi-
~ ec by v. BARBER. The house
is three stories high, with cook and oys-
ter cellar which has long been occupied
for that purpose and has full fow Of Gus
tom. What renders this estate to the pur.
chaser more interesting is the market,
which is nearly opposite. The whole is in
complete repair and will be sold in May, at
public Auction, If not previously disposed OF
at private sale. Terms and conditions
msde known by applying to Mr. JosKPH
MAR7fx, or 10 v. BARBER,
Jan. 81. on the premises.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1828-02-21

Court VI Protote, Newport, Feb. 4th, 1S25.
NTDEREAS the Commissioners Re.
w port Of the claims against the estate
Of BENJAMIN p. Mnnford. Eco. late ofNew-
port. deceased. hos ihis day been present.
ed, nd the consideration thereof referred
to court Of Probate, 10 be holden in said
Newport, on she first Monday in March
next. tat the State house, lat 9o'clock, AM:
Notice is therefore hereby given TO oil
persons interested In the estate ofsaid de-
ceased, to appear OF said time and place,
If they see ct, and they shall be heard.
By. order Of SAID Court,
VI. B. ID. ROWLAND, Prob. elk.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
For RENT.
SIIERlFE'ss SALE.

gsY virtue Of writ of vcnd exponas, to me directed,
lid III be exposed public SALE at the house of Efhu
Jefferson delaware Cy,) Red Lion Hundred, on Sa,ur
|t he lo day of May next, AT o'clock, +. the fol-
FAN NO plan alton, Of land, situse, lying
land bell il the Hnnd cd of Red Linn, and County 81 NeN
sCa,tp, t, bounded by lands Of Hugh Erton, by
tayon creek the Chesopeake 6 Delaware Canal a. the
Frr Heo,eare with five two story brick dwelling houses,
frame layern house, and two frame barns, four trane
dwelling hruses, frame farm house, wharf, and frame.
lsore hos thereon erected cont aiming three hundred
anl aiken in execution the property IF John NesvJOd
and 10 be sold by
PETER b. DELANY Late ShF
NeN castle, April %, 1923. 3O-4
This of land contains the site, which the CITY
'0r DEL AWARE IS laid cut, and bids fair OF becoming
3ynr pace for business, the etion of the Canal
N nov CERTAIN and viii afford f the most spacious
and sale iarbor- the River Delaware.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09

eHlcacous. therefore deem it dnt, owe the public
TO assure them, that the composition OF Panacea
known nor was it communicated TO Any other perso macy
way whatever and consequently that all other
represented TO be nine are fraudulent mpositious
WI SWAIN,
No. 22l Chesnu' street, between seyettl and
Eighth streets, Masonic iiall, Philadelphia
CT Commu ncations, posi- paid aud nraers ron any part
OF the world, will receive imme,a'e a,tenii
81, Sold in Wilmington at ~. JCHN~ON'S
DRuG AND MEDicINAl. IroRE, 40 90, .Warket
Street: and also, BY J. t.2lNGHURST.
Oct 10, 1927. 97-1,
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
$4,000 80
RECEIPTS.

RECEIPTS.
Received from Collectors for 1897.
George Forwood. Brandywine Hundred 1O4o Al
John Erwin, Christana I9a9 w
Henry Whiteman, Mill Greek ll73 90
Nathaniel E. David, Pencader $50 90
James Robinson, w. Clay Greek 595 96
Harry Rowman. Newcastle 500 SIS
Thomas Clark, Red Lion $50 on
Edward G. Janvier, st. Georges 896 o7
Elias S. Naudain Appoquinimink 557 ID
Wilmington Il Philadelphia Turnpike Co. : 400 90
for rent Of Naamans' Creek Bridge
RECEIVED OF OLD BALANCES.
Robert Galbreath's Administrators,
in full of $40 l72 81
Alexander Porter. in full of 1926 1882 81
John CLARK. in full Of $50 l93 Gu
James Robinson, in full OF 1926 ~ 70
Nathaniel E. David, in full Of 1896 81 So
Andrew i,arnaby. OF acct. of 1896 385 ~
,rnonas I CLARK. in full of 1926 1872 %
Edward g. Janycr in full of 1896 So 90
Elias S Naudan, on acct. of John Lat
tomus, decd Collectoro of Appoquln-
mink Hundred, on acct. of 1896 492 Sc
Nehemiah Delaplaln, in full tor 1925 ID %
Samuel McIntrc, by Attorney, on
acct of 1925 AZ w
Robert Golb, eath's Adm'rs. in full of 1895 g. 70
Abraham :. Ewes, on acct. OF 1924 III w
TIna'as Naudain. on acct. of 1924 23 68
And. McNurphy's Admr's. on acct. OF 1875 100 -
Balance remaining in the Treasury the
4th day Of March, 1897 4fii *
$4,000 80
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
NEW CASTLE MY.

FEviIE CDmmttee app cinted u SetlIe vim tie County
4 Treasurer, report H.. olip@n giving correct
view of the transactions OF fai deparme, for tue prece
ding year
Statement marked \ OK bits he dfeien Suns urd 7
their respc i've heads. aid b. he re,uesup the 7h
March, o. md ais tNe and the Balance
NJ in the Tteasu
Sia,et,cnt marked b sEo@s the Balances due and
ON he County up to tl,s dte
Statement ma"ked G. shows the amount nf f1x !cvi.d
Tor year 10 II III f. 'ors, Cnnmisa'"r, Ahoaaac.'s
made The Col ~, anoits PAD ~" by ther aud
lae Balances ilum them, respet''"' L, w to this date.
A..
'apmens md receipts ntW ~ y 'asurer from The tiara
IF Ha1ch, Il Z, 70 the e. "a, So
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
SIX CENTS REV ARD.

EeAN AWAY from The Subscribers, in February last,
III Robert arshaR ndented apprentice 10 The stone
Cutting BUSH ess His apparel is not ecled Height
about feet inches, and age eighteen years All prrs ms
are warned MT ha,bor hm. The above reward will be
paid if he is brought back, but no chatges ...
- A 6. j. ROBINSON.
Wilmington, Del, May 6, 1928. 3l-At
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
CHESAPEAKE & DELAWARE

CANAL COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby gieen thai general meeting OF the
~ prrprietrrs will be held at the Office No go, Walnut,
street. Phadel ha the first Monday OF June next at
ten O'Clock in the morning to elect President and nine
Directors ard transact other business according To- law.
Ii. ID GIi.PlN, Secretary
MAY 1923. 81
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
S{iERlFE'S SALE.

DY virtue of writ cf for atact to directed, will
Id be exposed public SALE at the house # Isaac Glenn
en- Summit Bridge in Pencader Hundred, IN Saturday the
tenth of May inst at O'Clock, p. NJ the following
goods and chae witt Seven head OF horses, yoke
oxen, Wagons, and gears for even horses Seized
and aken in execution The property Of Nnas john and
Sylvester HudsOn and TO be sld BY
WILLIAM HERMAN, ShG
Newcastle, May E, 1928 31-2t
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09


1 DO CERTIFY, That the preceding is true copy
" X Ut cement with the county Treasurer for
LIS A. the 1897, returned to the Levy Court, by
if sp8 s. he committee appointed for thal purpose.
IN testimony hereof have hcreunto my hand and af-
fixed my seal OF Office, New castle, the 5Oh day OF lpr
A. ID, 1925. STOCKTON, ClsrA Of the teace.
SD
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09

II3.
Statement Of The Balnces due and om Neucase Coun
ty, at this ,in,e. 10 7vtt
Balance IN he Treasury, as per Statement A. 1854
Due from william Va deg ft Balance of
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
From DR.. VIM Price, Liverpool, England, formerly sur
geon Of the pennsy wanna Hospital, &c.

The Vegetable Syrup, called Swaims Panacea prepared
by Mr. SWAMI Of Philadelphia, has recently been introd'
where is now ex'e svey used in the treatment OF va
riety Of Chronic Diseases
OF efficacy of this preparation Dr. Price has mad aeun
ant and most satisfactory evidence, during course Q. eS
permn made under his direction, whilst Surgeon OF the
Pennsylvania Hospital, and since his arrival IN England,
he has had he good fortune of witnessing many addoha
instances of its successful administration.
The diseases in which this Medicine has been particular
ef are those arising from constitutional causes--as IN
the forms Of scrofula whether affecting the BONES
joints, soft parts and in cases where alsPoson ~
this disease is manifested by debility only. it operates as
preventive to the local disease by its beneficial effects on
the constitution 1t equally efcaciosin MeFclria DIS
" been given with MARKED success in chronic diseases of
Me Liver, which had resisted the careful exhibition OF
mercury II has, likewise very recently been administer
ID with decided advantage by one OF the most ds.ngu,s-
reyel he right eve of the patient and great portion
Of the side of the face. WM. PKlCE, M II.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09

For the cure of Scrofuta, OF Kings Erit, Ulcers,
Rheumatism, Syphiluic, Mercuriat and Lirp'
Complaints, and most Diseases arising IN debil,
iatsd constitutions, or from an impure state y
the Blood, &c. Sc.
TvIs Medicine has acquired very extended and es,ab
4 ishei celebrity both in hospital and private practice
winch lis efficacy alone has supported upwards OF e6h
years ........;,.
!, gpring aHpurifcr, has given new constitutions
20 h9lsands, it by its OPERATION on tue bo0a mat suc
slrp SAG cures have been performed on those VINO were
sup SGD 10 be laborng under pulmonary sections &c
rh. eli ct OF this clne is such as not y interrupt
ether ,u,,ess OF pleasure and requires only the common
e,rY Of IN liberation in diet 1t is conveyed by the clrcn
,y h Is and correct, their tendencies 10 the nu'ner
oui sea,e5 which originate in vtiated blood, diseased
liver Or deprayed appetite. Ii is safe Inedclne ant
rem ives all those evils which unsuccessful use ct me
cary 50 pen occasions. M one, ho.ceoer is adtised
take it. ,gt,ut first fully Convincing himself q tie run
viN here stated and he rectude Of he PrcpiftorS IN
hati.as.
This medicine has the singular fortune, just tribute t'
n great merit, OF being recommended by the most cele
braeI Practitioners OF Medicine in the Unted States a'
eeshere whereas not the spurious mixtures mad'
imitation of IT. has the least support from the meuica
faculty This fact offers argument SO PLAN ana conc
ave that needs only to be mentioned to enforce con
yclion
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
Fer THE DELAWARE PATRIOT.
THE CHALLENGE.
Ell DLsAFIo.

a Tale. translated and abridged from the original
Spanish Of Don arANAslo MoHRor.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-09
CAUTION TO runcuAsERq.

CAUTION TO FtNUHAhI'H7'
This medicine had been used for than seven years
before an effort was made to initiate it but the great de-
md for it, and its wonderful have induced great
Nanber Of persons to initiate it in various
IT, hth convincing proof fis being medicine q great
eae Some selling sarsaparila and other syrups, I'M
posing them the Ignorant for the Panacea others are
mixing the genuine medicine with molasses &c. making
uee bottles of one thus retaining some OF
ers are using the genuine Panacea IN their bottles 70 per-
m cures, obtain certificates to gipc their o1vn reonfaho
Nnces proraced the sulFerngs of patients in diseases
Where the genuine Paaacea would have proved instantly
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-28

The House then passed 70 the orders Of thedav.
AID took UP the unfinished busiuess Of yesterday.
which was Tie request Of the Committee Of The
Whole, iof leave 10 sit again on The Bill for the re-
e. e Meade. The question being put on
ming leave. IL was decided 10 ,he afi7matiye.-l
Ayes 90, Noes az.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19

RYE AND CORN
PURCHASED AT THE
STEAM MILL
ON CONWAY'S WHARF

Removal.
TI>HE subscriber has removed his AUCTION Store from
Janney's wharf to that spacious three story fire.
proof brick warehouse at the corner of King and st
Asaph streets and nearly opposite the Mechanics
Bank, where he offers By the piece or package o,ly,
5 and 50 point blankets, IA to 1874 rose do
Drab and olive cords, fancy prints
Bandano hdkfs, black silk do crimson moreens
Black, brown ami MKT broad cloths
Ravens duck, checks and stripes
Book muslin, Dr,b cloths
Shad and herring twine
casks Malaga wine
8 bbs botting crab cider
~ boxes Havana brown sugars, very prime
ALSO,
Ladies' morocco shoes, mems leather do
Drab and black wool hats, upper leather, stoves
Tobacco, oars, quantity of books, one piano
Secretary and book cases. chairs, one sideboard
Fender, pen knives, and many other articles.
Albeng consignment, will be sold at lowest H.
mits at private sale, for cash. or usua. credits.
GEO. JOHNSON.
George Johnson still retains counting room, sc.
on Jannev's wharf, where he will be foup60t all me-
cessary times, for the transaction ComNssion bust.
ness feb
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19
VloriAa Hand Agency.

vHNHE subscribers have opened an Once ID inc Ciy
u of Tallahassee, for the purchase and sale OF
Lands in the Territory of FIoridd.
Such ;s the pcculiar character Of the lands in Fior
ola and their productions, that as yet very erroneous
opniors have prevailed among persons at remote as
tancesfrom this Territory in relation to their true eha
racter.
The subscribers will make the most minute exami-
nations of the public lands vacant well asthose
which NAV here after be offered for sale They Will
nrenare themselves with maps of all the good lands,
and with such information ma! be interesting TO Pur
Ihe lands advertised for sale in December next EN-
brace very inte pcstng section Of the Terrnor,-be'
mo situated farhes South and East Of any public lands
hitherto offered for sale by the United Ststes' and in
region of country admirably adapted t" the growth
nj the grand staples Of Territory; sugar cane and
eea island cotton well the rearing Of the silk
worm. and the cultivation Of the orange and olive
One Of the subscribers having been engaged in the
survey of that country, is well acquainted with most
of the lands Of any value.
The subscribers will upon requisiiion. either enter
or purchase land, and all letters addressed to them
] most pad) will be prompt, attended to.
NJ REFERENCES.
\ Col. i.mxs GAnspEH, Tallahassee, Florida,
I Col. Jous GAMBLE, Richmond, Virginia,
Hon A. G. DApr, Prince william County, Virginia
!, Ms;or BrRp c. Willis, Fredericksburg, yirp mia,
JosN MAcpAx, Esq. Prince William County, Va. ans
ri Major w F. TuoRxroH, Alexsn ria, d. G..
C. BRON iUGH,
EENRV HAsHlNGToN,
TALLAHASSEE, iy 1s27Ir e"ls
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19
German | inen> etc.

German inens etc.
4 Bales burlaps assorted
i i 5 do hessians, just received and for sale by
s. MESSERSMITH,
half chests and ten catty boxes OF various I'M
portations, and part Of superior quality
Gunpowtler and imperial in chests half chests ten
and catty boxes and boxes each containing
from 70 to 90 cams of ID, do do
Powchong in chests and halfchcsts-
so hhds Muscovado and New Orleans sugars,
80 bbIs part of prime quality
bags Port" o' ssa sn anc to debenure
Holland gin in do
Jamaica rum in hhds
W. J. molasses do
Writing, wrapping and printing paper
Fresh malaga lemons and grapes -.
Sicily madeira wine in pipes Of superior quality
(low to close sales)
Sweet malaga in Or. casks do
French madeira do do
Bakers and Laphsms chocolate
Bristol porte wine bottles, &c. &c. nov l9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19
More fresh DRY Goods

More fresh Dry lIOodS
KYLE& DAWSON, have received by the last arri.
N walls from New York, an additional supply OF sta.
pie and fancy Dry Goods, consisting in part Of the fol-
lowing articles:
Extra super blue cloths
Superine steel mixed and olive do
Blue cassn,ercs and pelisse cloths
Crimson moreens
9 cases ladies' bovars
do white merino long shawls
l do scarle. do do do
do square shawls assorted colours
4bales Sd brown shifting
5 do 70 do do
Blue, black gros de nap extra quality.
CoIoured do do
Florences assorted colours
Satins do do
case lawns, some extra fine
+ do apron checks do do
5.4 blk and white bobinett lace
A large assortment of gimps and piping cords
A. and Ga checked musns, beautiful goods
A. and Ga null muslins, extra fine
large assortment of swiss muslin capes and col
lars, needle work
Foundation musins
Mems white silk woods and beaver gloves
do English buck skn very superior
Blk bobinett lace wells, large size and elegant
rich borders.
Together with their former stock, enables them to
offer almost every article in their line, ofthe latest m
po1tations. Purchasers are invited to call and exam.
inc before they purchase elsewhere, as they will find u
tn their advantage,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19
and Mahogany.

18yES GREEN-C4BINET MdkEh,
On hand at his mandatory, on Royal street.
e.. 1nors south of King, ~ general assortment OF
I.. rev FURNITURE Of hisown manntac-
ture. .h,r,rv suitable for hand rails,
bny lingo curl and shaded mahogany in plank and
veneer 49, ho,tomsS cords. &c. all OF
1 se .si ins low sr cash OF the usual credit
nurctual customers. ,,e
P"1y TyRNING If ercry Kind neatly eree'te dec 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19
New FAIL Goods
Coffee, Sugar, etc.

OOHee, sugar, GU.
lnnA Lbs coffee
@yVHJI5 hhds sugar
70 packages tea, consisting of GunPowder, m
periai Young Tyson and Tyson skin
Is ar casks wine, S. VI. Madeira, CoImenar' Ma
laga and Port, for sale by
J. j. DOUGLAS,
Win have lust received few bushels fresh up country
TIMOTHY SEED.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19

Mackarel, Rum, &c.
az Ribs. No. l and fall mackarei
Z(D 20 tierces N. E, rum
hhds Jamaica do
pipes old London brandy, 6 years old
do do Weisp gin
20 bbis crab cider
for sale by
90 hhds whiskey
10 bbs do
10 cases pound lump tobacco, warranted
10 kegs Leiper's snuff
q chests Gunpowdertea
cases fooscap and letter paper
8 boxes pipes ,e,
$50 boxes soap w -.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-19
CHARLES BENNETT

CHARLES BENNETT
-.s Unmarried by the ship Virginia. arrived here,
\ and the Cambria, at N York. the following goods
which are offered for sale the lowest termsfor cash.
orapproved notes, on the usual credit
Colts blankets, 5, 81 and APPOINT
rose do from 4 to 1874
5.4 and ga Hnslings
Extra superfne slack, navy blue and steel mixed
cloth. and kerseymeres
Claret and navy blue Ladies cloths
Common and superRne double milled drabs
Schofeld's fiannels and baises
Kerseys and Forrest cloths; swansdown anu 'o"e'
AS Z, and SIS Venetian stair and passage car
peting h,,.,
Sbad and herring seine Irvine, in casks and oaie'
Patent threads. assorted from No lotto 50
Nth his stock of goods hand, renders his as
sortment pretty general. ,,.,r b. v;,, rece;v,
BY the ship sps obe Geser CHEESE Of first qua
Pine hpP'e anu If sept 10
lity -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-30
Mn, STEWARDS JOURNAL.

One of the most entertaining chapters of hi.
work. is that which describes tn manners .td
customs ofrbe Sandwich Islanders. They hay.
3yronian fonduess for the Ocean, and NIX.
nlav-ma,es of lis pillows. Their suri>s2or,
are thus described by MIR Stewart.
"For this amusement, plank Of light woOi
eight or ten feet long, two feet broad, and q.
four inches .hick ia the middle, decreasing ,oa
sharpe edge a, the sides AID ends--which sr.
rounded-and having the whole surface Sas,y
polishe d, is necessary, and t"rms an ar,iCiy q
person property. among all he chiefs, mlle:
female, AID among many o! he common VCopk
With 4 is under their arms, they .car lie
shore, and wAdc or sw IN MO lie SUIT o.
meeting roller, lEsy die under It with lhe..
boards, to prevent being carried ba,kbY is
mower: and thus, make their way beyond IL.
reef, TO the smooth surface Of III Seat La5a
inia-a quar- er of mile from the beach. Try
then wal, the appearance Of heavy wave, pbC:
themselves, al full length, tia' upon the boai.
with their face downward, and their head and
chest elevated above the forward .rd, b. AIDED
for the shore In this attitude they Lake lie
breaker, mount upon lis crest as II towers above
tine reef, and with the arms aud tce', skl.IuIiy
keeD their poise in the swell, SO as MOTTO b:
Sufficiently forwa' d TO be overwhelmed by i,
combine, nor so far behind, as TO lo,c its impt-
rus: and are thus hurried, with the velocity Of
racer,nn the rolling summit-thei: ersurl
heads only appearing above The foam till they
are cast on the beach, or slip from the board,
in time to escape striking upon tie Sand.
"rhey then make thtir,way out agan, end
return in the same manner. Humid eds, - allHt
have been occupied in this way for hour' TO.
pptLer. while the waves arc breaking on the
reef, apparently twenty and thirty feel high
Riding upon the surf, in canoe, IN SImIa'
m amer, is also common and ta'orte amuss
men,."