The Delaware gazette (Wilmington [Del.]), 1809-10-11 00:00:00

THE DELAWARE GAZETTE.
VOL. I.]
WILMINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1809.
[NO. 22]
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To the Public.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has purchased the whole stock and trade late of the firm of John & Wm. Patterson, saddlers, and removed to the west side of Market street a few doors below Third street, where he continues to carry on the above mentioned business in all its various branches, and has constantly for sale a large and elegant assortment of articles in his line, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms.
William Patterson.
Wanted, as apprentices to the above business, one or two active boys, of from 14 to 16 years of age. ap 22 3m
John Dixon
HAVING succeeded Warners & Torbert in the grocery business, at the stores lately occupied by them on Market-street wharf; offers for sale on the most moderate terms, for cash or the usual credit, A General Assortment of Groceries.
And hopes by a strict attention to business, to merit a share of the public patronage.
The Packet, Sloop HOPE, Capt. MILNER, with good accommodations for passengers, will ply between this Town & Philadelphia as usual—all freight sent by said packet will be carefully attended to. Wilmington, July 8, 1809.
A VALUABLE Tract of Land for sale, At Private Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale the tract of Land on which he at present resides, situate in Mill-Creek hundred in the county of New-Castle and state of Delaware, containing two hundred and fifty acres more or less, with a comfortable dwelling house and kitchen, a cellar, barn, and a good stone spring-house thereon erected, a young apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees of the best quality; it is well watered by a number of excellent springs; on said tract there is near twenty acres of good timothy meadow land, about forty acres now in clover, a large proportion of woodland—and the residue good arable land capable of improvement to a high state of cultivation, being within one mile of timestone where it can be had on reasonable terms eight miles from Wilmington and six from New-Port on the main road leading from thence to Lancaster. As it is presumed any person inclining to purchase will view the premises, it is thought unnecessary to give a further description—it will bear a division into three parts, and will be sold either the whole together or in parts as may best suit the purchaser. If it is not sold at private sale on or before the 22nd day of September next, it will be sold at public sale on the premises on said day, and a liberal credit given for a considerable part of the purchase money, at which time attendance will be given and the terms made known, by
JAMES OCHELTREE. Wilmington, June 24, 1809.
Patent Washing Machines.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has, some time ago, purchased an exclusive right of making and vending Patent Washing Machines throughout the hundreds of Brandywine and Christiana, in New-Castle county, a number of which machines he has already made, which have been tried by divers persons and highly approved of, as they save a great part of the labour of washing in the usual way, and are less injurious to clothes. He will continue to make and have a supply of them on hand, which he will sell on reasonable terms to such as favour him with their custom; and will also sell to any person a right to make and use them within the hundreds aforesaid.
ABRAM GEST. Wilmington, Jan. 21, 1809. tf
To Brewers.
To be rented, and possession given the first of tenth mo. (October) next, a large and convenient Brewery, with every necessary apparatus in complete order, situate in the borough of Wilmington. This Brewery is well supplied with good water, and convenient to a good barley country. As it is presumed that any person inclining to rent would first desire to view the premises, a further description is deemed unnecessary. The terms will be reasonable: for particulars apply on the premises, or to the subscriber at Abbots and Sheward's brewery, Philadelphia.
Caleb Sheward. 7th mo. 19th, 1809. tf
A quantity of good malt and casks may be had of the present tenants.—A lot of marsh, about two acres and a half, to let, with or without the Brewery.
DR. DODDRIDGE'S RISE AND PROGRESS Of Religion in the Soul.
MR. ROBERT PORTER, of this town, has issued proposals for publishing the above excellent Book, by subscription, on good paper, and with a plain common sized type, at the very low price of fifty cents.
Perhaps, next to the Bible, this is the best book extant for private and family use....No one is better calculated to awaken, convince and convert sinners, and to conduct them in the straight and narrow path to Heaven; as doubtless the experience of many can witness....No one is more highly esteemed by pious people of all denominations, as is abundantly evident from the numerous editions it has passed through both in this country and Europe.
As the proposed price is only half the sum it is now selling for in most of our Book-stores, it will be seen, that neither the Printer, nor any persons who promote the work, have any object in view, but the good of souls, and the glory of God.
It is presumed that every one who wishes for the spiritual rise and progress of religion in his own soul, or his family, will subscribe, and that all friends of religion will encourage the work.
Recommendation by New-Castle Presbytery. Whereas ROBERT PORTER, has issued proposals for printing Dr. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul, at a very low price.
Resolved, That the Presbytery do recommend so the people under their care, to subscribe for said excellent Book. September 9, 1809.
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers is recommended.
Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills.
Prepared by Richard Lee and Son Baltimore. Persons wishing to purchase this valuable medicine are requested to be particular in enquiring for Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills, put up in wooden boxes, having on the outside wrapper the signature of Richard Lee & Son—this is necessary as there are other pills of the same name.
The operation of these highly esteemed pills is perfectly mild, and the experience of thousands has proved, they may be used in every situation in life without the least inconvenience or damage.
They are admirably adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevents its morbid secretions—to restore the appetite, produce a regular habit of the body, promote free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, so often attended with fatal consequences to the lives of thousands—and seldom, if ever, fail to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. Habitual costiveness, and its opposite, are removed by their wholesome influence, as also those diseases arising from them, head-aches and sickness at the stomach.
It is almost unnecessary to state, that on the regular habit of the system, the health of mankind depends. To conduct to this all-important object, perhaps no medicine was ever more generally successful than these pills—they never do harm, and at least nine times out of ten afford relief to those who use them for the purposes for which they are intended.
With the most perfect confidence we recommend these pills to the public, and will only further add, that their operation is always pleasant, and that they leave nothing of that cossive mess behind them too often attending medicines designed for similar purposes.
Ten years have justified us in stating these facts, during which we have had a very extensive and constantly increasing sale for this truly valuable medicine.
Sold by Mathew R. Lockerman, Bookseller, Next above the Bank of Delaware, Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Aug. 23, 1809.
TO THE LADIES
Facies and complexion are injured with Freckles, Pimples, Black warts, Tan or Aylburn, Ring worms, Prickly heat, &c.
To those persons is recommended,
Lee's Persian Lotion,
A certain remedy for removing those disagreeable barriers to beauty, the proprietors with the most sacred regard to truth, and the credit of these medicines after the afflicted, that all the different appearances above enumerated, are in a short time subdued by wetting the parts affected, with this pleasant fluid, according to the directions on each bottle.
Persons therefore who regard, either what is due to themselves, or the favour and opinion of the world, who can distinguish between the comeliness of health, and the deformity of disease, and who can weigh the advantages which belong to, and are inseparable from an engaging appearance, to which perhaps, they themselves, have by nature, the strongest claims are seriously assured, that these advantages, so far as belong to a good skin, are to be obtained by the use of his Lotion, however violently they may happen to be afflicted.
Instead of the studious, and debilitating courses of medicines, which patients went through formerly, and which, perhaps, they are still too frequently obliged to undergo, it is now found, that the greatest number of these complaints, are more certainly, and speedily removed by the use of local remedies merely, than they ever were by a contrary course.
LEE'S LOTION.
Is celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind, it operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is so essential to health, yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth. Sold at the Bookstore of Matthew Lockerman. Aug. 23, 1809.
Each article has on the outside wrapper the signature of RICHARD LEE & SON. Persons not attending to the above, are liable to be imposed upon.
Notice
IS hereby given, to all whom it may concern, that application will be made to the General Assembly of the State of Delaware at their next session at Dover, for an act authorizing them to bank off, stop and drain the waters, marsh, low lands and cripple of the North-west Branch of Duck Creek, at or near Mr. Edward Roberts's farm, in Thoroughfare Neck, Appoquinink hundred, New-Castle county and state of Delaware.
John Fenimore, John Taylor, Thomas Emory. Aug. 12. 3m
WILMINGTON COLLEGE.
THE Trustees of Wilmington College take pleasure in being able to announce to the public the revival of the Latin school in this institution, under the immediate care of Mr. Bigelow and general superintendence of the Rev. Dr. Read. The healthy situation of Wilmington, its character for morality, the goodness of its market and choice of best boarding houses, joined to the evidence of Mr. Bigelow's capacity as a teacher, and the long and justly established reputation of Dr. Read as a successful preceptor, all concur to recommend this seminary to the attention of Parents and Guardians, anxious to promote the education and improvement of the youth entrusted to their care, especially when they are further assured that the other departments of the College are provided with tutors fully adequate to their appointments, and unexceptionable moral characters.
By order of the Board,
ROBERT HAMILTON, EBENEZER A. SMITH, JOHN RUMSEY, WILLIAM PRYCE, Committee.
July 22, 1809.
Notice.
SUCH persons as are indebted to the estate of ESTHER YARNALL, deceased, either by bond, note, or book-debt, are requested to make immediate payment to John Warner and John Torbert, or either of them, who are legally authorised to receive the same. And those who have claims against said estate are requested to present them for settlement. William Warner, Ex'r. Feb. 11, 1809. tf
Notice
IS hereby given to all persons indebted to the late John Baldwin deceased, that they are required to make immediate payment of the several sums due from them—And all persons having any demands against the same are requested to present their accounts properly attested for payment to the subscriber, the executor of the last will and testament of the said John Baldwin. John Baldwin. Wilmington, Sept. 13, 1809.
For Sale,
AT the Book-Store of M. R. LOCKERMAN, Weems' Life of Washington, containing a fund of information and amusement. An interesting history of the Knight's Templars, their origin, character and persecution. The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, by Edward Gibbon; containing memoirs of his life and writings. Patriotic sketches of Ireland, written in Connaught, by Miss Owenson. Poetic Trifles, by John Henry Mills, comedian. The Wild Irish Girl, by Miss Owenson. Montalbert a novel; Armenian or Ghost Seer; Joseph Andrews; Roderick Random; Charlotte Temple; the Brown'd Wife; the Vicar of Wakefield; Blair's Lectures; Goldsmith's Rome; Jess's Surveying; Jackson's Book-keeping; the Clerk's Magazine; and a great variety of histories, voyages and travels, day-books, journals and ledgers, and writing-books of every description; writing paper, slates, scales and dividers, quills, inkstands, wafers, &c. &c.
* That scientific author speaking of the French and Indian wars about the time of Braddock's defeat describes the effect the news had in England thus:—Swift as the broad-winged packets could fly across the deep, the news was carried to England. Its effects there was like that of a stone rudely hurled against a nest of hornets. Instantly, from centre to circumference, all is rage and bustle....The hive resounds with the maddening insects; dark tumbling from their cells they spread the hasty wing, and shrill whizzing through the air, they rush to find the foe. Just so in the scurrying island, from queen's house to ale-house, from king to cockney, all were fierce for fight. Even the red-nosed porters, where they met, bending under their burdens, would stop, fall back, and in the streets, to talk of ENGLAND'S WRONGS; and, as they talked, their fiery snouts were seen to grow more fiery still, and more deform. There throwing their packs to the ground and leaping into the attitude of boxers, with sturdy arms across and rough black jaws stretched out, they bent forward to the fancied fight! The fore-gating foe, in shirtless ruffles and long lank cue, seems to give ground; then rising in their might, with fire striking eyes they press hard upon him, and coming in, hand and foot, with lick and cuff and many a hearty curse, they shew the gorgoning crown, how damn 'em! they would thump the French." September 6, 1809.
James Gardner,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has removed his store to the east side of Market-street, one door above Spackman & Grubbs, (near the post-office) where he has opened a large assortment of elegant Dry Goods among which are,
 Blue, black, brown, drab, corbeau, bottle green, grey, and dark mixed superfine cloths  Cassimeres  Bennet's patent cord  Coatings and flannels  Forest cloths  Velvets and constitution cords  Bevereens  7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens  blue & yellow nankeens  Wide and narrow cotton cassimeres  Chintzes and calicoes  Cambric and common dimities  Calimancoes  Durant and Jones' spinning  Cotton and worsted hosiery  Colored, chambray, cambric, jackanet, mull-mull, India, British, book, gurrah, bafta, & leno Muslins  Marseilles quiltings  Fustians and jeans  Lute strings  Sinehaw and Mantua silks  Silk & york tan gloves  Bandanna and Madras handkerchiefs  Cammel's hair shawls  Checkered and striped linens  Damask shawls  Russia & dowlas linens  Rattinees & bombazets  Red & greenocking baize  Brown holland  Suspenders  Un'orellas & parasols  Black satins and floroutines  Scissors & pen-knives  Silk hose  Gilt & plated buttons  Oil cloths  Trunks  Morocco & kid shoes, &c. &c. 
N. B. Country Store Keepers supplied on the west terms for cash or the usual credit. James Gardner.

Intelligence.
FROM LATE ENGLISH PAPERS.
PARIS, Aug. 1.
The preparations making here induce us to presume that his majesty will soon be here.—The Imperial guard has already received orders to occupy the same posts as is usual when the emperor is here. It is reported here that a general Congress of all the Princes of the confederation will be held in this city.
Aug. 8.
Letters from Munich of the 31st of July state, that an entrenched camp has been formed on the Wittenberg, (White Mount) near Prague in Bohemia, to which the Austrian army is to retreat in the unexpected case that peace should not be concluded.—The works of Prague have been confidently reinforced, and the place has been virtually for a six month siege. Much heavy ordnance has also been conveyed thither from Theresienstadt.
HAMBURGH, Aug. 10.
We have just received advices of the Archduke Charles having been removed from the command of the army; and, that notice had been given to the French of the termination of the armistice. It is said, that Prince John of Lichtenstein is to succeed the Archduke Charles in the command of the Austrian army.
NAPLES, July 27.
The British have very unexpectedly received orders entirely to evacuate the islands of Ischia and Procida. The troops and the sick are embarked. The Sicilian Prince Leopold, who was on board the fleet, and the Dukes of Arcoli and Camera, two Neapolitan emigrants, have by this time returned to Melazzo. It would appear that considerable differences have taken place between them and General Stuart.—Two British regiments had proceeded to Malta.
LONDON, Aug. 16.
It is an unquestionable truth, that very serious disturbances have broken out at Rotterdam. The spirit of insurrection first manifested itself among the lower orders of peasantry, who commenced by exclaiming, "Long live the House of Orange!—Give us back the Prince of Orange!"—Twenty or thirty of the ringleaders were secured a week or ten days ago, and lodged in the Stadt-house as prisoners. No example had been made of them at the date of the last advices.
A strict embargo has been laid on all vessels in Holland. We have been favored with the sight of a letter, dated the 4th inst. which positively announces the fact. The same letter enables us to send you a copy of the decree of the 20th ult. respecting Americans, which has already excited so much uneasiness. It is as follows:—
"29th July, 1809.
"LOUIS Napoleon, &c.
"Until further orders, our decree of the 30th June, No. 1. respecting the admission of American vessels into the harbors of this kingdom shall be repealed: and every thing relating thereto be placed on the same footing upon which it was before the promulgation of the said decree: so that no other vessels than those conforming strictly to the restrictions contained in our former decrees, shall be admitted. Those which shall not so conform shall be warned off.—The director of the customs hereby orders all custom-house officers, stationed in the harbors and ports of this kingdom, to act according to the above decree; and to inform all captains of American vessels, who may hereafter arrive of the contents of the same; as also to send the papers of those who, from the nature of their cargoes, conceive the same admissible; with the addition of the usual declaration of the Directors of the Customs; and to wait for further orders concerning the same."
The above decree when issued, was accompanied with a copy of that of the 30th of June, in which the articles allowed to be imported from America are specifically enumerated; and which was published in this country in July.
The following is the copy of a letter, dated
"Flushing, 13th August, 1809.
"This place was not altogether evacuated by the French until this day. A great part of the town is destroyed, and thousands of their inhabitants have perished. The Stadt-house, a large church, and several other public buildings, have been consumed. Most of our ships of war have proceeded up the Schel, and Sir R. Strachan will follow with the remainder to-morrow. There are ten French ships of the line and 15 frigates, with about 50 gun-boats (as we now learn) beyond Fort Lillo. There are also a line of battle ships and two smaller vessels building in Flushing."
Letters from Paris of the 8th inst. speak
of the probability of a decree interdicting all communication with America.
Aug. 23.
The mysterious veil which has covered the negotiations between Austria & France is at length drawn aside, and an appeal to arms has been once more resolved upon by the Emperor Francis. This important intelligence has certainly reached his Majesty's ministers. An official communication declaring this change, and at the same time announcing the determination of the Austrian government to persevere in the contest at all risks rather than yield to the arrogant demands of Napoleon, was on Sunday evening received by Mr. Canning.—This we state as a fact, which cannot be contradicted.
Aug. 24.
Dispatches have been received from Major Maxwell, commandant of the Island of Goree, announcing the capture of the settlement of Senegal, on the coast of Africa. It consists of an island in the mouth of the river Senegal, with a fortress called Fort Louis. It was formerly taken by us in 1758, but, by the treaty of peace in 1763, was restored to France.
Two letters from the Earl of Chatham, dated Middleburgh, August 14th and 18th, will be found under the London Gazette department. The one notices the opening of the sluices at Flushing by the French, and the letting in salt water, which, says his Lordship, has been attended as yet with little inconvenience—the other, the surrender of the towns of Zeirickzee and Bovershaven, and the islands of Schower and Duiveland, from which his lordship believes, he will be enabled to draw very ample supplies of cattle, spirits and biscuits. His Lordship encloses Gen. Monnet's return of the late garrison at Flushing, at the time of its surrender—he makes the amount, in all, 5803. His lordship farther says, from the information which has fallen into his hands, that the enemy's whole force opposed to him in the island of Walcheren, may very fairly be taken at 9,000 men.
August 25.
The dispatches from the Earl of Chatham, by the Phoenix, the arrival of which we announced yesterday, are dated the 20th, and state, that the whole of the British force had landed in South Beveland, except a corps left in garrison in Flushing, under the command of Lieut. General Fraser.—The most active preparations were making for the attack on Fort Lillo.
Several private letters also received through the same channel from Middleburgh, dated the 21st, state that the Earl of Chatham had that day proceeded to Beveland. The amount of the force left in the island of Walcheren is 5000 men.—The whole of the British fleet had assembled off Bath, and the enemy's ships, as we stated some days since, had gone up the river above Antwerp.
We stopped the press yesterday to announce the arrival of Dutch papers to the 18th, of which the following is the substance:—An article from Antwerp states, that reinforcements from France arrived in that city to the amount of eight hundred men a day; and that the communications between it and Bergen-op-Zoom are rendered difficult by the inundations that have been formed. The lines of Steenberg are inundated, and the low ground of Bergen is also under water. The corps of the Dutch Gen. Gratien, consisting of 6400, has returned to Holland, and the Westphalian troops are also advancing to it by forced marches. A corps of 8 or 900 men proved, that the English would attempt a descent on that island.
August 26.
The Austrian army is again represented as very formidable in numerical strength, not less than 350,000 men, independent of the Landwehr.—This army is posted along the eastern banks of the river Maich; the centre is stated to be at Cremsier; the right at Olmutz; the left at Holitsch.
The report of the renewal of hostilities between France and Austria was repeated yesterday with increased confidence. It was farther stated in the ministerial circles last night that Prince Stahrenburgh had acknowledged the receipt of private letters, announcing an actual engagement in which the French were defeated.
Letters from Paris, of so late a date as the 17th, have been received. They state that Peace between Austria and France was signed on the 10th; but accounts from Vienna of the 12th (two days later) positively assert that no such event had then taken place.
THIRTIETH BULLETIN.
VIENNA, July 20.
The 9th army, which was commanded by the Prince of Ponte Corvo, was disbanded on the 8th inst. The Saxons, who formed a part of it, are under command of General Reynier. The Prince of Ponte Corvo is gone to use the waters. In the battle of Wagram, the village of that name was carried on the 6th, between ten and eleven o'clock, and the glory of this successful enterprise is due to the corps of Marshal Oudinot.
The House of Austria took the field this campaign with 62 regiments of the line, 12 regiments of cavalry, 12 regiments of grenadiers, four free corps or legion, making in the whole 510,000 men; 150 battalions militia (landwehr) commanded by antient officers, exercised 10 months; 40,000 men of the Hungarian insurrection, and 50,000 horse artillery, and mi-
ners, composing in the whole from 5 to 600,000 men. With this force the house of Austria supposed herself to be sure of victory. She entertained a hope of shaking the power of France, if ever her whole force were united. But her armies are notwithstanding reduced to one fourth part of her original strength, while the French army has been increased to double the number it consisted of at Ratisbon.
In the castle of Gratz, twenty pieces of ordnance have been found.
The castle of Sachenbergh, situated on the frontiers of the Tyrol, has surrendered to Gen. Rusco.
The Duke of Dantzic has entered Tyrol with 25,000 men. He has occupied Lofers, and disarmed all the inhabitants; he must by this time be at Innsbruck.
Gen. Thielman has entered Dresden.
The Duke of Abrantes is in Bayreuth and has pushed his advanced guard to the frontiers of Bohemia.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Defence of Mr. Jefferson's Administration.
No. X.
[CONCLUDED.]
A nation, thus prosperous within for an uninterrupted period of eight years, can have no just reason to complain of the management of her foreign relations. However, indeed, these relations may have been contested in detail, their having secured the only end for which they were adopted, the welfare of the community, is the most indisputable proof of their wisdom. Fortunately too it is a proof, which, addressing itself equally to the feelings and the judgment, must succeed alike in convincing the virtuous and the intelligent classes of society. Satisfied with this result, the defence of Mr. Jefferson's administration, so far as relates to foreign affairs, might be here safely rested; and that same might be viewed as reposing on adamant, which is guarded by the felicity and gratitude of a nation. But we might, perhaps, be considered as neglecting to do justice to the subject, should we omit to notice in a general way the various important measures which have flowed from our intercourse with the foreign world.
Let not the reader be alarmed at the apprehension of a tedious discussion of topics, which although of genuine intrinsic importance, have recently so exclusively occupied the public mind as to have almost lost their capacity of engaging attention. It is farthest from our intention to enter into a learned argument on points long since at rest. The justice and wisdom of the measures pursued for a few years have been finally decided by the voice of the people constitutionally pronounced, and especially by the election of the successor to Mr. Jefferson, who, we sincerely believe, will, in every essentially concern, tread in his foot-steps.
When Mr. Jefferson came to the Presidency, the situation of our external affairs was critical and awful. The tempest, that previously raged on the further side of the Atlantic, and had extended its fury in no small measure to us, instead of being hushed, was inflamed by the career of Mr. Adams. I have no doubt but that the general course of his measures was dictated by patriotism; but, fatally destitute of wisdom, they exposed the government to derision and contempt, and the dearest interests of the nation to imminent hazard. They operated, indeed, in a most powerful degree, to destroy union at home, and respect abroad.
Mr. Jefferson no sooner succeeded than the scene completely changed, and external danger almost entirely vanished. It is useless to enquire, whether this arose from the particular measures adopted by him, or from the respect entertained for his character. The fact is certain, and in either case attests the signal benefit gained by his succession. The sail of commerce was unfurled, and spread, by the enterprise of our merchants, in every sea. Capital and labor and talent were quickened into vigorous life by an abundant reward, that durst its cheering ray into every corner of the nation.
Mr. Jefferson wisely and honestly determined to place and maintain his country on neutral ground. Every past and prospective view which his acute and comprehensive mind could take of the interests of his country, concurred to convince him that they were best to be promoted by a faithful neutrality. The inspirations of philanthropy and the precepts of philosophy sealed the patriotic award, which was still further strengthened by the powerful claims of a free government not to sully its infant purity or cloud its future glory by an unjust participation in European contests. Here then Mr. Jefferson placed himself as upon a rock, which might bid defiance to defection and treachery within, or injustice and violence without. He succeeded, perhaps, beyond his utmost hopes. Look at his inaugural speech, that glowing picture of a heart full of his country's happiness, pass in review the great objects which he there presented as worthy of being accomplished, and you will find that, with a singular good fortune which has rarely attended any one, he in the short compass of eight years effected them all. And when we extend our contemplation to the means by which they were accomplished, and behold them consummated, without war or violence, by peaceable and common means, we should be lost to honor and truth did we not ascribe them, at least in an eminent degree, to the wisdom that devised, and the vigor that executed them.
It was, in this honest spirit, that he healed our differences with France, without regarding the foolish or corrupt clamors of the faction that opposed him; and it was, in the same spirit, that he soon after ratified the convention with England, which, for a while at least, suspended our collisions with her. The same spirit, drawing good from evil, seized the portentous mo-
ment of our differences with Spain, to acquire Louisiana, a possession, which, whether we consider the means by which it was obtained, the evils which the mode of its acquisition vanquished, or the effects it has already produced with those which remain to ensue, is destined to throw an unfading beam of glory on Mr. Jefferson. It may really be questioned, whether the annals of history present an analogous instance of such a brilliant concurrence of foresight, fortitude and good fortune.
All was now tranquil except in the Mediterranean. There our little navy, called upon to do its duty, promptly inflicted upon the pirates a chastisement which has ever since kept them in complete subjection; so that now even England herself, with her gigantic flotilla and boundless treasure, does not enjoy a more perfect exemption from their depredations than we do. Nor can it be questioned, but that this signal proof of naval prowess has convinced European nations of our ability, whenever we shall deem it expedient, to embark a force on the ocean which shall be even formidable to them.
We come now to the more recent measures of the government and the causes which gave birth to them. There is no man who will hesitate to admit that, at the close of the year 1807, an imperious necessity was imposed upon the government to adopt some decisive measures. The still unatoned outrage on the Chesapeake, our captive seamen every day swelling in number, orders and decrees exposing to capture and confiscation by far the greatest part of our vessels and their cargoes, produced a loud call from the whole nation for redress or vengeance. With this popular sentiment the government had the cards in their own hands, and could have carried the nation into war with the greatest ease. Indeed the only difficulty was to restrain them from war. But, with a temperance, rarely found in cabinets, the decision was made in favor of peace, and the embargo adopted as the only remaining measure, that was at once efficient and impartial. Never was a measure more virtuously taken. Those who advised it knew very well the opposition it would excite, and its consequent effects upon their own popularity.—But there are seasons when consequences ought not to be calculated, and when personal party considerations ought to be disdainfully rejected. Under the patriotic impression, Mr. Jefferson, relying on the virtue and discernment of the people, proposed the embargo.—This confidence was, unfortunately, misplaced. A large portion of them were deluded, and excited an opposition so formidable as to neutralise the effects which would otherwise have indisputably flowed from it. It was abandoned amidst the regrets of the most enlightened and virtuous part of the community. For the effects of this relinquishment Mr. Jefferson and his friends are not answerable. They opposed it with all their might, and only adopted the system of non-intercourse, when every chance for the continuance of the embargo was lost.
Had the embargo been maintained we have almost positive proof that it would have brought our enemies to terms. It is now certain that the expectation of its continuance produced the favorable arrangement made with Mr. Erskine. If the mere expectation had this effect, what might we not have obtained from the certainty of its duration?
With the cursory notice of one other topic we shall conclude. From the commencement to the close of Mr. Jefferson's administration, there has not been ceded a solitary right or prerogative of sovereignty or neutrality. Notwithstanding the colossal power of France and England, nothing has been yielded to either but rigid justice. They have, it is true, flagrantly violated our rights; but it has been the violation of force, against which we have been steadily protested. No present boon has been ingloriously purchased with a surrender of permanent interest. Thus, if we have not boldly resisted our enemies, we have cherished all the means of eventually asserting our rights with unsullied honor.
CULTIVATION OF THE GRAPE.
It is with great satisfaction that we are enabled to inform the public, on unquestionable authority, that several of the most valuable Hungarian Vines are successfully propagated in the vicinity of Hagers Town, in the state of Maryland. Three or four years ago a number of emigrants from Hungary, who had been principally occupied in their own country in the culture of the vine, settled near Hagers Town, and having brought with them a considerable collection of roots or cuttings, immediately formed vineyards; some of one, some of two, and some of five acres. This is the third year since they were planted, and such has been the happy success with which their labors have been awarded, that there is at present the fairest promise of sufficient fruit to make a good quantity of wine. Every circumstance, either of soil or climate, favors the final success of this interesting experiment. The vines are planted at a distance of from five to eight feet apart; it is said that eight feet answers better than a smaller distance. The greater part of the work requisite has been done with the plough. Very few of the plants have failed and the whole vineyard exhibits an uniform appearance. They flourish as well, are cultivated with equal ease, and bear as abundantly, as in the original soil from which they have been taken. Upon the whole, those interested in the issue consider the experiment as conclusive, having completely realised their most sanguine expectations.
These are not the only facts within our knowledge which strengthen the opinion that these

are the best fitted vines for naturalization in the U. States. We are advised, on good authority, that in the State of Pennsylvania, on the Western bank of the Monongahela, a very considerable number of Vineyards, some of a large extent, have succeeded so well as to yield a handsome profit for the wine made. They are likewise reared by the German emigrants.
Of the Hungarian wines, it is the peculiar property, they can be easily kept without brandy, for any length of time, with a steady improvement of quality; for this purpose, they are put into casks, previously cleaned in a most careful manner, which are deposited in a cool cellar or vault. They are fit for use the second year, but are generally improved by being kept for two or three years longer.
We are promised with a full statement of the situation of these interesting establishments, which shall be communicated to the public the moment it is received.
The importance of this information will fully speak for itself. If this inestimable plant can be so successfully reared in this country, as to yield a plentiful supply of good wine for our consumption, the advantages will be incalculable. The instance of France, indisputably the best wine country in the world, proves how intimately connected the sobriety of our common people is with the general command of this pleasant beverage at a reasonable price; and we must admit, however reluctantly, that the greatest desideratum among us is an effectual substitute for and antidote to the prodigal consumption of whiskey, which is at this moment more actively employed in the demoralization of our citizens, than, perhaps, all the other causes of the corruption of manners. The experience of other nations has shown that the juice of the grape, when cheap, is infinitely preferred to any other liquor.
It is no mean additional consideration that the general cultivation of the grape will extend our field of agricultural employment, by adding a new product to those at present raised, and it will be the means of bringing into value a large portion of land, now either abandoned to total neglect, or used to very little profit.
Nor should the beauty with which this species of cultivation adorns a country be considered altogether unimportant, as it necessarily tends to make us more contented with, if not proud of our country, and really, in a variety of ways, increases that species of enjoyment, which is certainly among the most innocent and virtuous known to the human heart.
If to all these motives be superadded the immense saving that will accrue from making our own wine, instead of importing it, and the political benefit of rendering ourselves as independent of the foreign world as possible, it will be generally acknowledged that this object is scarcely inferior in importance to any which can be named. Already with a population of seven millions, and with our frugal habits, we consume foreign wines and brandies to the amount of five millions of dollars. In 50 years we shall have reached a population of at least 30,000,000, when our demand for this beverage will cost us more than twenty millions of dollars.
Federalism, like Achilles of old, seems to have but one vulnerable part; and that is the part of England. This is the solitary fibre by which you can reach the grand federal sensorium .
Abuse the President of the U. States as much as you please; insult every officer of government, civil and military, from J. Q. Adams and Armstrong to the lowest civil officer, and from Gen. Wilkinson to a Corporal in the army; and you will not hear a lisp of displeasure from the leaders of what is called federalism . But dare to venture a disrespectful hint towards his Britannic Majesty's Minister, Jackson, and federalism is convulsed with wrath; then it is that we hear of the decency and decorum which should govern our dealings with public characters. The newspaper publications respecting Mr. Jackson, say the federal leaders, is enough to disgrace our country forever; yet they can see no disgrace in the foul and vulgar abuse which has for years been discharged against the rulers of our country!
When the President of the U. S. is publicly hissed at a London dinner, by members of Parliament, the wrath of federalism sleeps undisturbed; when the populace of Liverpool (by whom instigated is not certain) on a late occasion, forced down and trampled on the American flag, with every mark of insult, and damaged the American vessels lying there, we saw no agitation of federal sensibility; but no sooner are some slight marks of public disrespect exhibited towards his Majesty's minister, Mr. Jackson, in the neighborhood of Baltimore, than wounded federalism sends forth the heart-rending groans of agony, from every quarter!
In one of the late federal papers, which laments, in concert with others of the same stamp, the manner in which his majesty's minister , Mr. Jackson, is spoken of in the Republican papers, our own minister in Paris, Mr. Armstrong, is styled "the unfeeling wretch who mis-represents the U. States in France!"
D, these things "spring up from the dust?" Are they accidental?—Or do they go to prove that federal leaders love not
there own rulers and fellow-citizens, better than the rulers and citizens of any other country.— Old Col. Gaz.
QUERIES,
For the serious consideration of every true American.
While we have received injuries yet unatoned, and which are just causes of war, from both England and France—and while it is uncertain whether these nations will give us honorable satisfaction, or add insult to injuries—is it not impolitic and base, to say to them and to the world, that we will not, even in the last resort, go to war in defence of our violated rights?
While the claws of the lion are fastened upon us, and he evidently seeks us for his prey, is it not the extreme of folly, baseness and cowardice, to talk of his justice and magnanimity, and to seek his protection?
If we have been, and still are able to contend with the British lion, who, in his naval power, flies on the wings of the wind and bears the thunder of the tempest—is it not unwise to gorge his rapacity and contribute to his strength, from a fear that his power will be subdued, or transferred to other hands, that have not, and for a century to come, cannot have the skill to use it with such desolating effect as it is now used?
For those who hold the negative in these Queries, I should be glad to find in the English language milder epithets than fools, cowards, or traitors.
Those who answer in the affirmative, rely on the justice of the American cause, and our ample means for its honorable support. Boston Patriot.
The enquiry is a going about as to what we are to do in the present emergency. On this point common sense would say, let the legislatures of the different states conciliate parties; let the real interests of the country be calmly considered; let us discountenance local distinction; let us become more constitutional, and consequently more national, by becoming more United; let it no longer be Massachusetts and Virginians, New-Yorkers and Pennsylvanians, but Americans ; then shall we become more respected and formidable abroad, more collected and happy at home; let us also instead of talking, act; for foreign nations will not believe that we are in earnest until we make a display of something more than mere words. V. Argus.
The Gazette.
Wilmington, October 11, 1809.
"Timotheus" will appear in our next.
We have been disappointed in our returns from Sussex. All we have heard of the result of the election in that county is—that the Federal ticket carried by a majority of about 200; and as this is mere verbal information, we cannot vouch for its correctness.
MARYLAND ELECTION.
We have not yet seen the entire official returns; but no doubt remains that this respectable state is now completely democratic. As far as our returns from the different counties have been received, says the Baltimore American of Monday, the Republicans have a majority of eight in the house of delegates. Opposition being so completely put down at the late election, and so much money spent uselessly and disgracefully by its votaries, it will not attempt to raise its crest for years to come. Maryland has completely retrieved its republican character.
PIRACY AND MURDER!
The following Circular has been forwarded by the Collector of Boston, to the Collectors of the respective Ports in the U. States.
Boston, September 27, 1809. To the Collector of SIR.—This will be forwarded to you by the Collector of the Port of Boston: the purpose is to request of you that, should the vessel below described enter your port, or come into your neighbourhood, she may be detained, the persons on board taken into custody, and immediate information forwarded to me, or to Gen. DEARBORN; the said vessel having been forcibly taken possession of by the persons below described, two of the crew killed, and the captain compelled to leap into the sea.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, W. S. SKINNER, Pro Consul. SCHOONER THREE SISTERS, a remarkable high stern schooner, no cabin windows; has a yellow streak fore and aft; from the break of the quarter deck to the stern a white streak: no mouldings round the stern, but painted yellow in imitation of mouldings. She is registered in Halifax, owned by Messrs. JOHNATHAN & JOHN TREMAIN, burthen 63 40-94 tons; JOHN STAIRS, Master. The signatures to the Register, are, THOMAS N. JEFFREYS, Collector, I. SLATER, Comptroller, and JAMES GRANT, Deputy Naval Officer. She has her clearance from Glasgow , or Pierce , in the Province of Lower Canada, signed by HUGH O'HARA, Deputy Collector.
The people left on board, were, EDWARD JORDAN, a man about 38 years of age, dark complexion, black hair, and a very black beard, of an innocent appearance.—JOHN KELLY, Mate, about twenty two or three years of age, five feet three or four inches high, very much pitted by the small pox, will probably pass as master of the vessel; EDWARD JORDAN has his wife and four children on board, one of the four, a boy about eight or nine years of age, and the oldest girl very much disfigured by a burn on her back and her right arm.
The above act of PIRACY AND MURDER was committed on the 13th ult. on the eastern coast of Nova Scotia, and within 2 days sail of Halifax, where the vessel was bound. In an unguarded moment, while the captain and one of the hands were in the cabin, the above mentioned Jordan, having first corrupted the mate, Kelly, and secured the arms, discharged a pistol down the sky light at the captain which wounded him and killed the man who was with him. The captain then ran on deck just in time to see the last stroke given to his only remaining man, who fell dead on the deck. He was then fallen upon by Jordan and his wife, and another pistol attempted to be fired at him, which flashed, and in the struggle was thrown overboard. Kelly at this time was charging another pistol, which the captain observing, while engaged with Jordan and his wife, by great exertion disengaged himself, and seizing the hatch threw it over and jumped upon it. As it blew very hard he was soon clear of the vessel, and after remaining in the water about three hours was providentially fallen in with by the schr. Eliza, of Hingham, Capt. Stoddard, who took him up when nearly exhausted by cold and literally insensible. From Capt. Stoddard he received the most humane treatment, and every attention necessary to his recovery and subsequent comfort.
Editors of papers will subserve the cause of justice by giving the above every possible publicity, in order that the perpetrators of so atrocious an act may be brought to condign punishment. And all persons who may come to the knowledge of any facts likely to lead to a discovery of the property and the offenders, will have it in recollection, that over and above the satisfaction they must feel in their detection, a competent salvage is in all such cases awarded.
We learn, says a Boston paper, that during this week a seizure of a considerable amount of English dry Goods was made in this town, on suspicion of their having been brought in without the duties being secured. We rejoice that the vigilance of our revenue officers has at last led to the detection of one of the host of smugglers, who, in defiance of every moral obligation, are defrauding the government. It is hoped that all good men will unite in their endeavors to put an end to the scene of iniquity which in face of day has been carried on among us. Shall we permit fraud and illicit to triumph, and to no on their ill-gotten gains, to the loss and discouragement of all honest importers; or shall we not rather openly join in an association to prevent the repetition of such nefarious deeds.—Much may be done in the way of prevention, if our auctioneers will cordially co-operate with the merchants and refuse to receive any suspicious goods for sale—on no class of men does the enforcement of the revenue laws so much depend as on them. We presume that they will come forward, and pledge themselves in the meeting which is proposed in yesterday's Palladium , that they will heartily co-operate in the laudable undertaking. To screen the guilty can never be the wish of any upright mind.
There is not on the records of history a more memorable instance of Heaven's vengeance on the guilty, than is exhibited to us in the fate of Aaron Burr. But a short time since this man was in the high road to solid glory—the second in a high office among a mighty people—intended by federalists for the first post of the nation—and at length with a band of conspirators, plotting the destruction of the union, and the erection of a throne for himself upon ruins. Now is he a wandering outcast so abandoned and infamous, that even the British government, that tenderest nurse of villains dreads his intriguing disposition and drives him from the shores of England without a penny to support him, knowing not whether to direct his steps! Wonderful reverse! Let future traitors read their own destiny from his.—Marshal when he saved him from the gallows only reserved him for a more lingering punishment.— Agis.
COMPANY ORDERS.
THE Wilmington Light Infantry Blues will meet, armed and accoutred, at the usual place of parade, on Saturday the 14th instant, at 2 o'clock P. M.—Punctual attendance is particularly requested. The roll will be called precisely at half past two, and all absenters fined, agreeably to the Rules and Regulations of the Company.
By Order, JOSEPH JONES, Sec'y.
Oct. 11, 1809.
TO BE SOLD.
At Public Vendue,
ON THURSDAY the 26th INSTANT, on the premises, a Plantation, situate in Mill-Creek Hundred, New-Castle County, and State of Delaware, bounded by lands of Wm. Jordan and others, and containing 200 acres, more or less, well proportioned in woodland, upland and meadow. There are on the premises a good log house, and several never-failing springs of excellent water. It will be sold separate or together, at may best suit the purchaser.
Also, for Sale,
At the time and place aforesaid, a tract of land adjoining the abovementioned plantation and lands of James Mendenhall and others, whereon is erected a Log House and Frame Barn, 30 by 40 feet. Mill-Creek runs through a part of this place, and there is a never-failing spring of good water near the dwelling house. This place, also, contains a suitable proportion of woodland and meadow. The above described property is situated within 7 miles of Wilmington, and 5 of Newport, and the Gap and Newport Turnpike road will run through it. It is thought unnecessary to be more particular in description, as it is presumed persons inclined to purchase will first desire to view the premises. An indisputable title will be given. The sales will commence at TEN O'CLOCK on said Day, and conditions will be made known, by
Robert McBeath.
October 11, 1809.
Was Found.
On the 2d instant, a Red Morocco Pocket-Book, on the road between St. Georges and Cantwell's bridge. The owner may have it by applying to
Jacob Vandegrift.
Oct. 4, 1809.
A NEW
REPUBLICAN PAPER, Political, Commercial, and Historical,
To be published Daily for the City, and twice a week for the Country,
WILL BE COMMENCED
On the first day of November next, under the title of
The Columbian,
And delivered at the yearly price of Eight Dollars for the City, and Four for the Country paper—payable in all cases half in advance.
THE OBJECTS OF THE COLUMBIAN WILL BE, To maintain and vindicate the rights and immunities of the United States as a free, sovereign and independent nation, against the pretensions, the violations, and the aggressions of any and every foreign power.
To support the constitution and government of the United States, and of the individual states, in their several and distinct provinces; and to sustain and uphold the liberties of the people.
To defend the privileges and measures of the general government, as administered under Mr. Jefferson, and continued by Mr. Madison, and of the present administration of this state under Mr. Tompkins.
To disseminate correct and useful American sentiments, and to subserve and cherish the republican systems and institutions of the United States.
To cultivate and promote the union, the harmony, and the prosperity of the republican party in this country, and to discountenance and oppose whatever local partialities and personal collisions may threaten to impair or jeopardize its interests.
AND FINALLY,
To contain such mercantile, historical, and agricultural information, occasionally variegated with literary and miscellaneous pieces as shall best fulfil the usual purposes of a newspaper, and gratify the hopes and expectations of its patrons.
The foregoing outlines, it is presumed, are sufficiently distinct and expressive of the purposes for which the COLUMBIAN is to be established, to enable every reader to decide on the degree of encouragement to which the attempt is entitled. Subscriptions will be received by post-masters and other holders of proposals in the different parts of the state.
The names of the subscribers are requested to be returned previous to the day of publication, directed to the Editor, at Hudson, or at the Post-Office, New-York; and the papers will be regularly forwarded, by mail or other conveyance, agreeable to direction.
Charles Holt.
New-York, September 5, 1809. 22—Gt
** Subscriptions to the COLUMBIAN received at the Office of the Delaware Gazette.
Domestic Manufactures.
THE Patriotic citizens of Delaware, who are disposed to encourage American Manufactures, and thereby promote the independence of our country, are informed that the subscriber has now on hand and for sale, at the Factory at Staunton, (New-Castle county) a good supply of Cassameres, Drab and Mix'd—also, a few pieces of coarse Cloths, and Felting for Paper-makers, all which will be sold low for Cash, either by the piece or smaller quantity.
Mordecai McKinney.
Newport, (Del.) 16th Sept 1809.

Poetry.
ODE TO CONTENT.
Nymph of the cottage, lov'd contentment, how! In the calm bosom of some tranquil vale, Primrose of life, sequester'd art thou found; Or in the solitary moss clad cell, Where some religious hermit loves to dwell, Mid high-grown woods securely fence'd around.
Or far retir'd from fashion's splendid state, Where health sits smiling at the shepherd's gate, Daughter of bliss! thou hand-maid pure of love Where, unalloy'd by passion's tumults vile, Simplicity, a nymph unknown to guile, Comes, a fair guest, thy unbought sweets to prove.
Oh! hither then direct my willing feet, To gain secure thy happy lone retreat, Queen of the placid smile and tranquil brow! Thou, whom my weary hopes so long have sought, From ev'ry action of whose mind's pure thought, The even joys of temperate pleasure flow.
Miscellaneous.
FRAGMENT.
Among the many satires upon that species of writing, which the modern term elegance of style , we recollect to have seen none very similar to the following.
Species wan, and birds of boding cry— C.R.H. *****The refulgent queen of day had just reclined her languid head on the bosom of the western horizon; but still a transient ray lingered on the ancient railings of a pigeon whose bristled inhabitants, "with untaught harmony," hailed the approach of her, whose bounteous hand poured forth from the remnant of a plenteous meal. What an in- teresting scene to the heart of sen- sibility! the affectionate mother viewed her benefactress with eyes "that spoke the feelings of the soul;" the youthful objects of her maternal care stood mute beside her, while their tongues, (which were employed in sipping the salubrious draught,) denied the power of utterance! What a subject for the pencil of a Raphael !
Here the swiftest current (that dashed in tempestuous torrents from the wide mouth of an overturned washing tub ,) wound its mazy course adown the verdant mead; where in tall majesty the nodding flower, which boasts a semblance on the face of Sol, lifts his undaunted head in all its glory! "And now o'er nature's face, pale vespers draws her sombre veil! The silver orb of night mounts her light chariot, and ascends her throne. Far, far beyond those rocks and hills, "That rise in grand per- spective," stands an ancient edifice, now tumbling to decay; many a year has seen it lift its peaked roof, full ten feet from the ground; now by relentless time, and idle school boys, rifled of its shingles , of which the truant form the bats "to urge the flying ball." Beware! (unguarded traveller) beware! "nor tempt the
dang'rous gloom"—for here, such sounds are heard—such sights are seen—"twould make your blood to freeze with horror!"—Here pump kinsbells take their nocturnal round —with flaming eyes, that mock the lustre of the moon; "making night hideous!" and as they flashing turn, "grin horribly a ghastly smile!" while superfluous flames roll from their gaping jaws "which breathe blue fire!"—description now must fail!
AUTHENTIC MEMOIR.
A gentleman had five daughters all of whom he brought up in such a manner as was proper to render them useful and respectable charac- ters in life.—These daughters as they came to years, married one after an- other with the consent of their father. The first married a gentleman by the name of Poor —the second a Mr. Little —the third a Mr. Short —the fourth a Mr. Brown —and the fifth a Mr. Hogg .—At the wedding of the latter, her sisters with their husbands were present; After the ceremonies of the wedding were over, a social conversation ensued, and the old gen- tleman made this remark to his guests: "I have taken great pains," (said he,) "to educate my five daughters in a manner that they might act well their parts in life, and from their ad- vantages and improvements, I fondly hoped they would form connections that would do honor to my family; but I find that all my pains, care, and expectations in the result have turned out nothing but Poor, Little, Short, Brown, Hogg! "
*The Tinker reader need not be informed that this is an allusion to the custom of carrying on a staff, a lantern made of an eviscerated pumpkin, on the rind of which, rude figures are carved.
50 Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Camp Meeting, in Worcester County, on Monday the twenty-eighth of August last, a NEGRO MAN named ISRAEL, upwards of thirty years of age, about six feet high, with a very bright yellow complexion, the property of Miss Polly Elzey of Somerset county, and hired the present year by the subscriber to James Tur- nip, of Somerset. Any person who will take up said Negro and secure him so that the own- er gets him again, shall, if taken out of the state, receive the above reward, and if taken in the state, and out of the county, Twenty-Five dollars—and if taken in the county, Fifteen dollars, to be paid by
Robert Elzey.
Somerset County, Princess Ann, } September 12, 1809. 9t.
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Somerset county, state of Maryland, a negro fellow named PHILIP BROWN, about five feet eight or nine inches high; a little knock kneed, a blacksmith by trade, has a yellowish complexion, and is a handy sensible fellow at any business; had on when he went away a country made over jacket, striped with red and black; a pair of country made long trousers, dyed a dark colour, old hat, shoes, and tow linen shirt. Whoever takes up the said negro and brings him to me shall have the above re- ward if taken out of the state of Maryland.
LAMBERT HYLAND.
September 9. 4w
Take Notice.
THE subscriber, Executor of Jane Owens , late of the county of Sussex and state of De- laware, deceased, being authorised to make sale of the real estate of said deceased, situate in the county of Sussex, doth hereby give notice that he will dispose of the same, at public vendue, on Wednesday the eighth day of November next, at Johnstown, in the county aforesaid, between the hours of 10 o'clock, A. M. and 3 in the afternoon. The terms of purchase can be known by applying to the subscriber near Johnstown.
William Carlisle.
September 20, 1809. 4t.
Matthew Kean
INFO MS his friends and the public, that he has opened a Dry Good Store on the west side of Market Street, next door below the corner of Second Street; where he offers for sale a handsome assortment of reasonable goods on moderate terms Wilmington, June 17, 1809.
For Sale, or Rent,
A FARM within two miles of Port-Penn, on the main road leading to that place: it contains seventy or eighty acres of woodland, forty-two acres of marsh, in the Augustine Marsh Company, the residue plough-land of a good quality. There is two tenement houses and a new frame barn on the premises. The mansion house will want some repairs to make it comfortable should the property not be sold by the 1st of November next, it will then be rented for a term of years. Also, for sale, or rent, eleven acres in grass lots adjoining the town of New-Castle. For terms, apply to JOHN STOCKTON in Wilmington.
August 30, 1809. 1 p. w. till 1 Nov
VIRGINIA.
General Assembly begun and held at the Capito- in the city of Richmond, on Monday the se- cond day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth, the thirtieth. AN ACT giving further time to the proprietor of certain lands, forfeited for the non-pay- ment of taxes, to redeem the same. [Passed February 1st, 1806.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That the proprietors of lands forfeited to, and vested in the commonwealth, by the non-pay- ment of taxes, agreeably to the act, entitled "An act more effectually to provide for the pay- ment of taxes upon lands within this common- wealth," may redeem the same by paying into the treasury of this commonwealth, on or before the first day of March, in the year eighteen hun- dred and seven, all arrears of taxes due thereon. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof.
A copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the first day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the commonwealth the thirty-first.
AN ACT to amend an act, entitled "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this common- wealth." [Passed 20th January, 1807.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That, when the taxes on any tract or par- cel of land shall have heretofore remained, or shall hereafter remain unpaid for the space of two years, such tract or parcel of land shall be forfeited to the commonwealth, and shall not be subject to location. Provided nevertheless, That, the tract or parcel of land so as aforesaid forfeited, shall be subject to the redemption of the former rightful and proper owner at any time within three years after such forfeiture shall have accrued, upon payment of the taxes due thereupon, according to the following rules, to wit: That if the said taxes shall be paid in the first year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid all interest of twenty five per centum per annum on the amount of the said taxes from the time they became due, till paid: If the said taxes shall be paid in the second year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of fifty per cent- um per annum on the amount of taxes due as aforesaid; if the said taxes shall be paid in the third year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of one hun- dred per centum per annum, as aforesaid; Pro- vided also, That nothing in this act shall be so constructed as to affect the rights of infants, femes covert, or persons of unsound mind, until one year after the disabilities shall have ceased, on their paying all taxes due, with an interest there- on at the rate of ten per centum per annum on the amount due as aforesaid.
All acts and parts of acts coming within the purview of this act, are hereby repealed.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of March next.
A copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the capi- tol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and of the commonwealth the thirty third.
AN ACT providing for the redemption of cer- tain lands forfeited for the non-payment of taxes thereon. [Passed February 6th 1809.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That all lands hereafter forfeited or hereaf- ter to be forfeited to the commonwealth for the non-payment of taxes, by virtue of the laws now in force, shall be redeemable at any time within three years from the time when such forfei- ture hath heretofore accrued, or shall hereafter accrue, and until the first day of March next succeeding the expiration of the said term of three years, on payment of the taxes due thereon, with an interest of ten per centum per annum on each year's tax, from the time when the same became or shall become due, until the time of such redemption. Provided nevertheless, That all lands heretofore forfeited, shall be redeemable like manner, and on payment of the like in- terest, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Be it further enacted, That the Auditor of public accounts shall, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hun- dred and eleven, and on or before the first day of March in every year thereafter, deliver to the collector of the taxes of each county, a list of all such forfeited lands therein, as on the first day
of March preceding, had become irredeemable which list shall be forthwith posted or hung up in the most public place in the court-house of the county.
Be it further enacted, That on the first Mon- day in August in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, and on the first Monday of August in every year thereafter, the collec- tors shall proceed, by public auction, at the door of the court-house of each county, to sell to the highest bidders each tract of land contained within the list of such forfeited lands, as were irredeemable on the first day of March in the preceding year for ready money.
Be it further enacted, That if at any such sale the former owner or owners of any forfeited tract of land so about to be sold, or any per- son for him, her or them, or in his, her or their behalf, with or without any authority or direction for that purpose, shall appear and pay the taxes due thereon, with interests as aforesaid, until the time of such sale, such tract shall not be sold, but an entry of such payment shall be made by the collector on the list aforesaid, and a receipt for such payment given to the person making the same in the name of the former own- er or owners, and thereupon such land shall be taken to be redeemed, and the forfeiture accrued thereon, shall be, and the same is hereby ful- ly waived and remitted.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the du- ty of the commissioner or commissioners of the revenue, annually, on the first Monday in Au- gust, to attend at the court-house of the re- spective counties, and to take and make up a list of the sales to be sold by the collector, spec- ifying the name or names of the former own- er or owners, the sums paid and to whom sold; which list the commissioner or commissioners shall forthwith transmit to the Auditor of pub- lic accounts, who shall charge the collector with the amount of sales appearing thereon.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the du- ty of every collector to pay annually into the public Treasury, all such sum or sums of money as he shall receive by virtue of this act, de- ducting a commission of five per centum thereon, which payment shall annually be made on the same day on which the taxes collected in the same year shall be payable.
Be it further enacted, That the lists of sale so certified and taken by the commissioners, or ei- ther of them, shall be sufficient to charge the collector or his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators therewith, on any motion to be made to recover the same by the auditor of public accounts. And if any collector shall make default in the payment of any monies by him received, by virtue of this act, at the time hereby required, such collector, and his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators, shall be li- able to all such fines, interests, damages and costs, and be recovered in the same manner as in case of a default in the payment of the common- wealth's revenue.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the du- ty of every collector making a sale by virtue of this act, to make end execute to the purchaser a deed in fee simple for the lands purchased, recit- ing the cause of sale, and in every action or suit at law or in equity, in which a former own- er or owners of any tract of land so sold and conveyed, his, her, or their heirs, devisee, or o- ther person or persons claiming under him, her or them, shall contest the validity of the sale so made, the onus probandi shall lie on the party so contesting.
Be it further enacted, That the commissioner or commissioners for discharging the duties re- quired on them by this act, shall be entitled to receive from the public treasury a commission of one and an half per centum on the amount of sales, on a warrant from the auditor of public accounts.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the du- ty of the auditor of public accounts, at the pub- lic expense, to cause a copy of this act, and of an act passed the first day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, enti- tled "An act giving further time to the pro- prietors of certain lands forfeited for the non- payment of taxes, to redeem the same, and also of an act passed on the twentieth day of Jan- uary, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, entitled, "An act to amend an act entitled "An act, more effectually to provide, for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth," to be published for six months successively in the present year, and for three months successively preceding the first Monday in August in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, to be published in some newspaper, of general circulation, edited in each of the United States, if any such there be.
And be it further enacted, That the duties en- joined in this act to be performed by the collec- tors, shall where the sheriff is collector, be per- formed by the high sheriff in person, and every purchase made, wholly or in part, by the sheriff or his deputy, or by any other person being a collector, or by any other person, wholly or in part, for the use of such sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being a collector shall be void; and every sheriff deputy sheriff or other person being a collector, making any purchase, either wholly or in part, for himself, or procur- ing any other person to make such purchase, wholly or in part for the use aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay the sum of $500, to the use of the public, to be recovered by bill, plaint or in- formation, in any court of record having jurisdiction thereof.
This act shall be in force from the passing thereof.
A copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. keeper of the rolls.
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