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Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
Bargain---for Cash.
SAW-.MJLL FOR SALE.

The Subscriber offers for sale new Saw. Mill
in complete order and IN full operation, on ST
Georges Creek, in a well tmbered neghborhood,
in Pencader hundred and County of New Castle,
a Tenant house in good repair and about IS acres
of Land, 20 acres Of it Woodland, bounded by,
or near, lands of the late Esquire Howell, decea.
sed, on the road from Glasgow to Middletown
The stand is good fora Distillery and Tan.yard
for terms apply to Nathan Boulder, Esq. nea,
the premises, or to
Morgan Jones,
Wilmington, Del
Dec l6--,f
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
To the 1OidD1cs and heirs Of the Off
GERS, sedmen and marines of The
late U. S. brig Of War Epei'rier.

AN ACT
For the relief of the widows and orphans of the
officers, seamen and marines, who were lost
in the United States brig Epervier.
Be IL enac,cd 6y the Senate and Housed
of Representations IF the United Statesl
Of america, in Congress assembled, That
the widows if any such there be, and in case
there be no widow, the child or children, if
there be no child, then the parents or parent,
and if there be ne parent, then the brothers and
sisters of the officers, seamen, and ma,r,es who
were in the service Of the United States, and lost
in The brig Epervicr, shall be entitled TO, and
receive, cut of any money in the treasury NOT
otherwise appropriated, sum equal to six
months pay of their respective deceased rea
,,ves aforesaid, in addition to the pay due to
the said deceased OH the 18th day of July, one
thousand eight hundred and hfeen, TO which
day the arrears of pay due the deceased shall be
Iallowed and paid by the accounting officers of
the Navy Department.
Passed Sd Of March, 1917
The amount Of six months extra pay author.
Used BY the above Of congress, will be paid to
The legal claimants, upon appl CATION to the ma
Ivy department. Washington. when they shall
lseveraly transmit certificate of marriage duly
authenticated in behalf of 4 widow, certificate
iof paPtlN"i ano OF the pariSn record IN Dehaf OF
iorrhan children, a certificate of the relationship
of brother or sister duly atsested by magistrate
| of the county, proving incontestibiy the kindred
land Just claim under said act As no interme
diate agency Unnecessary in the case, claimants
are requested TO send their vouchers and papers
direct to the navy department, and the money
will be paid by checks upon the banks, in the
neighborhood of their residence, without ex-
pence or deduction. Those who constitute at
rorneys will have to prove their identity, and af-
6nity, to the officer, seaman, or marine, and
no letters of administration will be required or
admitted in favor Of claim. The payment
lbeing specifically applied to the relations afore.
mentioned, none other need to apply, and the
srrictest scrutiny will be observed when the APP.
lplication is not direct from the person desgnat-
led in the law
BY order of the Secretary of the Navy.
| Benjamin Romans.
Navy Department, 10th April, 1917.
N B. The same proofs and vouchers will be
sufficient for the arrears of pay due on the l4th
Ijuly, 1915, which will be paid by the fourth au-
ditor of the treasury department.
April 2i--3w
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
Turnpike Notice.

-
THE President and Managers Of the Gap &
Newport Turnpike Company have directed the
sum of Ten Dollars on each share of stock in
the additional subscription to be paid into the
Treasury, on the FIRST day of Juue next, being
the fifth and last payment Those stock holders
who are in arrears with former instruments are
earnestly requested to make immediate pay
'nent, as no further indulgence can be given.
James kelton, Treasurer.
Turnpike Oifice,l
May IL, 1917. st.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
j ames Monroe.
Department of War.
additional accountants Office

additional accountants Office,
September 81, 1916.
g 1T having been made the duty of this office
by law, to adjust and settle all accounts in the
War Department, which remained unsettled at
the conclusion of the late war, and are now IN.
settled--It is hereby made known to the off,
GERS of the late army, who have public accounts
10 settle, and TO such non commissioned officers
and privates discharged, who have arrearages
of pay due them, that. by forwarding their pa
pers to this Office by mail, their accounts will be
settled, and the balances remittf 4, without In
curing any expense by The appointments Of an
agent to transact their business for them The
heirs and representatives of deceased officers
and soldiers of the late army are also Informed,
that, by forwarding their papers to this office for
any arrears of pay due the deceased, the accounts
will be adjusted, and the balances be RENTED
free of expense"
The duties heretofore con6ded TO the Add.
Itional Accountant having been assigned to this
Office applications relative to the above notihca-
ton will be addressed accordingly.
Peter Hagner,
Auditor,
Treasury Department.
Third auditors Office. A26sr
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
VALUABLE MEDICINES.

THE proprietor of Leess original Family Medicines, res
pectlly informs his friends and the public III general that
he continues carefully prepare the above well established
Medicines at his Dpensary, No. o3 Hanover street, Bal
tmorc where they always to be had wholesale and
retail.
Those who purchase sell again will be treated
the most liberal terms.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of
Doctor Alexander Forester, dec. are
requested to make payment to the sub
scribers; and such as have any claims
against said estate, TO present them to the
same for settlement, previous to the first
of June next.
Catharine Forester.
Clara Forester.
April 3o-lot. Adm'xs.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24

Lees A,ltibiliOqLs Pills.

The operation of these highly esteemed pss perfectly
mild, and the experience Of thousands has proved, they
may be used in every situation i'll life without the least in
convenience
They arc admirably adapted to carry of superuous bie'
&c. &c.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
Mills for Sale.

FOR sale Grist and Saw Mill, situated at
The head of the Bohemia river, Cecil county,
Maryland. Both are in excellent order the
Grist Mil having been thoroughly repaired the
last six months, and furnished with new burrs.
The building is of brics--there is house, gar.
den, and several acres of land attached to the
premises.
Also, a Saw Mil, situated on Broad Greek,
having LOT and dwelling attached to it. The
darn has lately been furnished with new gates,
and is in excellent condition. There is toun.
dation laid for Grist or Fuug Mill. for
which it would be an advantageous situation,
For terms, apply at this Office.
wilmington, Del.
April l6--tf
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
DESCRIPTION OF WORMS.
lind the symptoms BY zcllich they ar


Worms which nfest the human body chiefly of iour
kinds, Eeres, large round worm; the Ascardes
or small mam-worm the Cucurbnia short, Hat, white
worm and lastly, the Trn tape worm, called from
ts resemblance tape This often many yards long, and
hull of joints 1t slnost hutfu and most difficult TO
move.
Among the symptoms attending disagrecable
breath, especially DIN the morning; bad and corrupted
gums hing in the nose, and about the scat; commissions,
epeptc hts and some times privation Of speech; starting
sometimes oathng food and sometimes votacious purg-
Ing, with SHINY and ortid stools vomiting; large and
hard belly pains and sickness at the stomach; pains in the
head and thighs with oness of spirits slow fever, with
small and irregular pulse; dry cough excessive thirst
sometimes pale and unhealthy counteace IND sometimes
tho face bl6ated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any Of the above symptoms, should
have mne datc RECOURSE to IIaltonss Worm DESTROYING
Lozenges which have been constantly attended with
IN all complaints similar to those above described
dose OF ms medicine given occasionally during the
warm season. will efectually prevent " the vomiting and
purgng of cilen..a dreadful disorder, which annually
likewise the mildest and most certain sly known, and
has restored to health and strength great number when In
an stage of this fatal complaint Particular and
plain instructions given part OF the
treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness
having pleasing appearance, and agreeable taste.
Huhn's ,dnti-ti. IONS Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, to be
used by persons n every situation, and Of every age.
They are cAceeny adapted to carry OIL all superRuous
mend the appette to produce free respiration, and there
by prevent colds which often of fatal consequences,
dose never fails to cold If taken its rst APP
pearance They celebrated for removing habitua
tvecss, sickness at the stomach, and head ache
and ought be taken by all persons change of climate
They have been found remarkably etcaciouS in prevent
ing and curing disorders attendant long voyages and
should be and carefully preserved for use by every
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24

Which have cured immense number of persons of both
Sexes of every age, md in every situation, Of various dam
gcrous complaints arising from Worms and from obsrul
tons or fouiness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears analogy whatever others Of
similar titles commonly complained Of, operating with
vioenoe on the contrary particular excellence Of this
remedys It's being suited to every agc and constitution 1t
contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and SO
mild in its operation that it cannot nre the most delicate
pregnant lady, the tenderest infant ola week old,
should worms exist nthe body; but will without pains
gripping, cleanse the som ach and bowels, of whatever
foul offensive, and thereby prevent the production OF
worms, and many fatal dsordeers The ozenges part
cnarly ecncious in carrying o all gross huors and ep
tons, feycrsh and bilious complaints and the safest and
mildest purgatiye that be used any occasion.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
FOR sale,
4 Tract Of Land,

IN Cecil county, Md situate Of the branches of
North East River, about two and half miles from Navga
zion, containing hundred and sixty acres hundred
of which being well bcrcd the remainder arabic There
on the agovc premises eligible situation for Mill,
tory, or Dtery &c. The contguity OF the above pro
perty TO navigation renders well worth the notice Of any
person dealing in firewood or ship timber for the Bat
more market, there the premises, great number
Of valuable white oak There is also comfortable
dwelling, kitchen, barn and other necessary buildings The
situations healthy, with spring of excellent water
yeuent to the house his property adjoins lands of
Samuel Maet, Esq. and also Mr. Sinp,on nnkeeper late
" deceased. The payments will be made easy, witt
No than third will be required in hand, the re-
inainder extended credit, with proper security.
Enquire of the subscriber,
Josiah L. Foard,
Near Warwick, Ceei, County, Md.
July 2o-tf
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24

ok MORE
8 for Sale.
n feet front on
e Queen, 60
l., ~ French st.
and in d. /. No. 3.
Eighteen fe4, +, .nch street, and in
depth 90 feet, adjoining No. Q. These OTIS, be.
ing contiguous to each other, will be sold separ-
ate or together, as may best the purchaser.
Also, is offered for sale, lot of ground mea.
surfing SO feet front on Queen street, and n
depth "a feet, which may he conveniently divi-
ded into Ave building lots, fronting Queen street.
This lot aaons the rear of the other three.
For terms apply to
ID. G. W ilson,
Joseph Moore.
May 3--st
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
: Of the Secretary of the Navy.
BENJAMIN Romans.

Navy Department, 10th April, 1917
N b. The same proofs and vouchers will be
sufficient for the arrears of pay due on the 18th
July, 1915, which will be paid by the fourth au.
ditor of the treasury department.
April 2l--3w
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
John Mercer.
Peregrine Biddle,

ADMINISTRATORS de bonls non.
Cscil County, Sassafras,
April Is, 1917
N. B. Creditors may deliver their accounts to
General JOHN STOCKTON, who Is authors.
ed to receive them.
April I6--lawst
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
ITCH CURED.
Y.o,so l,,t,,,o,,f e.,. fbo fgo

ITCH CURED.
Lees Ointment far the Itch,
Warranted an infaibe rcuedy application, may
be used with perfect safety infants week old
tanning particle of mercury any dangerous ingredient
whatever, and accompanied with that tornentinp
smar which attends the application of other remedies.
fees iRfdt,ibte Asue e Re- en- jjrOps,
For the of agues remttent, and intermittent evcrs
Hdhn's true and genuine Germun
Corn Plaster.
M B. At the place of sale pamphlets may be had gratis
describing performed BY the above medicines tht
number Importance and responsibility of which, fully JUS
tify veery article OF the advertisement.
Ian 6--tf
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
TAKE NOTICE.

The subscribers have this day obtained from
the Register of Wills, of New Castle County,
letters of administration. de tonis non, on the
personal estate of DIR. WILLIAM M'kEE.,
late of New Castle county, deceased-All per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby required to exhibit them, legally proven,
10 the subscribers, on or before the first day of
September next. otherwise they may be exclu
ded from any benefit of said estate AND all per
sons indebted to the deceased are required to
make payment without delay
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
WOrm Destroying LOsenges.
Lees Ei.rir.

sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, catas
asthmas, sore throats and approaching consumpons.
single trial will prove that it restores the determination
of the fluids the surface of the body and brings the
common, heathful perspation; that it dislodges and
evacuaes the tclg, viscid phleghn nucs, strength
ems the weakefa vessels Of the lungs Thu striking at
the root of the disorder, the symptoms of course ef-
fertilaiy and permanently conquered
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
SCHEME.

$1,000 TICKETS.
Not 4 blanks to a prize
list drawn 1000 blanks
to be entitled to eight
dollars each.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24

So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe
all invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repcent minerals, he basis of other To-
tions of unparalleled efficacy in removing blemishcs
the face and skin, freckies pple inammatoy rednes
ssru letters, rngworhs, ;nnburns, prekey heas etc
natural nsensbe Precipitation, wloh is essential to health
yetts cects speedy and permanent, rendering the skin
delcatey soft andsmooth, and improving the complexion
r. ti..a D1a=t.tla4. For, I In lialt a
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
LEE'S
Sovereign Itch Ointment,

Warranted 10 CURE
BY one aP LEGATION, Tree from Mercury any perncous
ingredient. This vegetable remedy is so mild, yet etca
cious tia, may be used with thentmost safety, the
most delicate pregnant lady, child of week old.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-01-29

OF The three preceed;ag days, snd found, dur
Ing thst time, my family bad ate nine ~ Ia
cent Ioaves of bread and that had drank
and smoked precisely as many. Alarmed at
this statement by which found that what
l thought before was uifng sipping and
smoking, amoanted TO . sum sufficient 70
furnish broad for my family.
l determined to act about correcting
tho procedure, gave Mrs. the usual
bread money, end proceeded on my way
to business; came 10 the tavern, tried
to 'sss, but could not succeed, went in
and drank glass of pure zuorer, and
came out without scgars tho landlord
appeared much surpTised 37 IL
Fridsy--Gsve Mrs. tho bread money,
proceeded to basI.ess, and after sever
al trials succeeded in passing the tav-
ern door 81 l-2
Saturday-GAve Mrs. tho bread mo.
ney, proceeded to business, and passed
the tavern door without the least diff
Guilty 81 l.2
On examing the sta,enen: oil The aecoun,
for those three last days, I found L had made
for my family, nino 70 i-2 cent ioeyes OF
bread, by simply drinking pure wster, unadui-
terated by the poison Of ardent spirits, and by
breathing pure air, unsdulerated by the foul
intoxicsling fumes Of The Indian weed.
Having, as hope, delineated the process
OF making this bread clearly undersood---l
shall mex, proceed to point out the whole
some qualities oil il, when so made il swee-
tens the breath, cures lhe head ache, clears
tho eyes from fiery homors, cures bloated
and carbuncle faces, prevents The gout, and
so renova,es the nervous system AS TO iender
it ou, Of danger of those dreadful diseases,
the virtsgo, aprcpe2y, palsy and qoets the
conscience, and in sbe,t, tfans!orms a man,
reduced 20 situation ii,tle better than brute,
into rational human being
To conclude, would It not be s,rsnge ahcr
being made atquniu,ed with this easy method
Of obtaining bread, u We should hear man
after seeing him ,sk, down al one breath,
the price of IL l-2 ctnt loaf in poisoned
water, ExcIaim, Lord have mercy on US !!
what will become of Us" We shall s,arys,
-four is Sl6 per barrel when by drinking
pure water withou, poison, he could reduce
the price to one half the amount.
BAH. 7siegrGhh
Formerly called sling, lattery swist, and now
fig.
+ So called from its being composed az Tour in
gradients snirit sugar bi,ters and waer
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-01-29

gsssss's 'syverwhelmiag influence in the eoun-
iy OF Provideocs, by q powerful auxiliary
hague in ,hs south. Ii leading object OF
lhis most~ patriotic and honorable conyention
has been siEnsIly defeatogi, the FAULT is not
yours. POSSESSED by the ridiculous wish OF
pushing your favorite pupil int place,
whore ne does little honor 10 himself or 10
The State, you would have left nc expsdient
uptried, had you been allowed yovf own time.
The event mus, have islieted on you NOR
si6c,lion no loss puDgert than that wbith
your worthy allies experienced on the oeca-
sion. Yet, a single instance, OF this nature
furnishes little cause Of exuIfation, while af-
fairs remaio as they arc. When the iodig-
cant voice Of an awakened people shall have
dissolved the incubus which now hangs over
their destiny, theo, and not ill then, will the
best blood Of the system, rushing 10 the cen
1 c Of power and of perception, restore US 10
the exercise of our constitutional faculties.
Supposing, however, that this crisis is
moro distant than am willing to believe il
snpposing, that It's distance will allow you
sime fer tho accomp plishment Of all your
sehemes Of grandeur and ambition, in the
uncontrolled direction of public affairs, the
attainment Of tho chief magistracy, and the
rlosing pageant Of State funerals what hon.
orable testimony will q life thus s2ont, afford
70 your ~emoryf Will relation Of your
son,csis and intrigues for power, and Of your
lukewarm friendships and enmities, adopted
and relinquished, as they are, according to
the suggestions OF policy, furnish topics OF
sulogys Where, in meagre page Of your
bi1g Apply, shall we hnd delinea,ion of great
and noble qualities, to delight US with tho
virtues of our species Instruction we may
Indeed And We may ponder on the recital
Of confidence betrayed, friendship deserted,
duties neglected, and power abused, until,
sevol,iog with disgust, from the character
which il portrays, We confess the depraviiy
Of our nature, and weep over the fallen con.
di,ion Of humsnily.
Yet, VIC should remember, that the public
man, as well as the private citizen, must, ere
long, encounter q scrutiny, more searching
than hat of rivalship or opposition. When
this Fitting dream Of life shall hsvo passed
awoy, and all its visionary schemes, whether
OF grandeur or enjoyment, shail have vanish:
cd when the spiendid bubble Of folly breaks,
and humsn greatoess realizes its own Impo
tepce there is tribunal more tremendous
than public opinion, aud more impartial than
posletiiy, before which tie motives and ac-
tions Of the dignifed aud the low, the asplr-
tng politician aud the humble reformer, will
squaliy rise for judgment. ATTICUS. -
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-01-29
GGaNGkESS.
IN SENATE.
hfondGu, January 3.

Monday, January >.
The engrossed bill res espectipg the Office Of
Attorney General was read the third ,in,s,
passed, and sen, to the other Hoose.
Vednesday, January IS.
The bill from the House of Represents
tives, making partial appropriation for the
military service for the yeer lal7, was read
and referred to the committee Slys+aSnee.
Mr.. Barbour's resolution 10 authorize the
P,esidcn, Of the Uolied States 10 employ
Col. Trumbuli to design and execute pain-
ting CONNIE emor alive of the DeGlara,ion of
independence, vas taken up and, CO motion
of M. Goldsboro0gh, the resolutioa was re-
ferrsd to q select com n,i,,ce, consisting Of
Mcssrs. Barbour, Goldsborough end King,
with ipstvuc lions to oonter with Col Erumbuii,
for tho purpose OF selecting two other scenes
of the revolution, as the subjects of TWO other
paintings to be by him executed.
The engrosscd bill authori2ing the sale of
certain grounds belonging to the United
States, in the city of Washington, was read
the third time and, after being amended,
on motion of Mr.. Dagge.t by unanimous
consent, so as TO appropriate tho proceeds OF
tho sales to dsfroy expences for public i'm
provemcnts, hereafter incurrcd---the bill pas
ssd, and was seni to the other House.
Friday, January ~.
Mr.. Tait reported bill to enable the peo.
pie Of the western part of tho Mississippi ter
ritory form constitution and State govern
ment, and for the admission of sneh State
into the union on an equal footing with the
original States.
Mr.. T. also reported bill TO establish
separate territorial government for the cas-
tsrn part OF the Mississippi territory.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-01-29
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SofuydaY, yorunry IL.

oobbY00yS SoHuu'g lie
Mr.. Johnson, from the Military Commit
tee, reported bill TO amend the act making
furthst provision for military services during
the lato war, and for other purposes; which
was read and committed. ~.
The engrossed bill making apartial appro-
pria,iou for the support of the military csteb..
lishment Of the United States, was read
third time and passed, & cent TO the Senate.
The cngrossed bill 10 amend the act au-
thorizing paymcn, for property lost, cap,ut-
cd or destroyed in the military service of the
United States, was read third time, passed,
and sent to tho Senate for eoneurenee.
Mr.. Irving Of Newly presenteaa petit
ion of Jacob Schietfelin and Son, druggists,
Of the city Of Ncw.York, stating that in the
year 1908, by permission Of the President Of
The United States, they dispatched o vessel
to the French Island Of Gaodaioups to bring
home cargo of Sugar, the properly Of the
petitioners then laying in that lslsnd, which
vessel on her return voyage wss captured BY
British crciscr and carried into BtitisL
port, where the cargo was condemned and
upon an appeal being carried up 10 The high
-ourt Of admiralty in Great Britain, the judg-
,nent Of condemnation was reversed but be-
fore they could draw the proceeds ei ssjd