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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

A GRAND IDEA IN A FEW WORD.


! have been often amused by thought of friend
oil mine, suggested few weeks since, as we were
riding together. We had been conversing about
steam boats the great value of the invention to he
public, and regrettng their being so expensive
IN their construction and maintenance as to prev ent
their more extended use. From this subject we
turned 10 steam Wagons, as recently brought into
use in England: sentiment of regret was express
ed that we might be deprived of the advantage OF a
boat from Wilmington for the reasons before men
iioned the facility of going to Philadelphia in the
stages, deprving the boats of passengers In this
situation the conversation stood, when my friend
proposed to lay " Rail Way along the foot OF
the high lands near the Deaware-from Christians
creek across Tinicum to Philadelphia, capable oil
bearing a vehicle to contain forty to fifty passen
gers, wheels, say of twelve feet diameter, to be
drawn by steam engine of small but sufficient
power. My friend appeared to entertain the opin
ION that such a vehicle could be readily drawn on
tereI Kali Road at the rate Of twelve to fifteen miles
an hour-thus making the passage to Philadelphia
IN two hours Gas the distance to that city by tn,
way mentioned would not probably exceed twenty
TWO TO twenty.three miles)
AS the present is an age of projects, and man,
That have been executed have proved eminently be
hehcai to the community throw out the hint 70
others to improve upon, as the thing does not ap
pear either impractica5le or difficult provided tina
the money necessary for its accomplishment can b
raised. The mode of conveyance would certainl
DC both pleasant and expeditions, 1t it be rer
oered sale, and the route would be as agreeable
one as any IN our country-in view OF the Delawar
s the way.--It would probably be more agreeabl
man steam boat passage. and vastly more so tina
one by stages, and less than one half the expens
OF either. PROTECTOR,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

we'll as MFR. 4. with his abilities, can act the part OF
surveyor general for the county of Sussex in Ell
Their case modesiy would have directed the man to
follow the example set by the tabled Brotheus i. e.
to take refuge in Mount E'tna where his defor-
NIFTY might have been for ever concealed rather
than thus to expose himself to public view.
AS to the governors motives for making the ap-
pointment, cannot well discover them If it could
have been pretended, that Mr. Jacobs was unquali-
fed, Mr. r. is eminently more so. True, the CO.
vernon might not discover Mr. RS want of abilities
as that would have required some superiority in
his own: But he knew very well that county sur
veyor is removable by the governor at pleasure; he
must also have known that the governor elect would
soon be indicted into Office I; and that lie could re-
move or continue Mr.. r. at his own discretion
Under these circumstances, to attempt 10 impose
such on as Mr. r. for principal survey
or, appears to me to be an act of consummate folly;
bordering on insanity.
AS have mentioned the governor elect, (Col
Joseph Hasett) must here add. that from him
know nothing Of his mind on the subject, and can
therefore only anticipate.
AS deem Mr.. Haslett man of accute under
standing and profound judgment; of much liberaty
oil sentiment and of refined sensibtes-I antici-
pate that he will consider the case, and according
TO the rules of Justice and good policy, will act for
the county in which he resides
If it should be said, that have exceeded the
bounds of that charity which teaches "to hide the
fault see" answer, that know no law OF charity
that bids US implicitly to acquesce in the elevation
of the mast presumptive ignorance to the post or
places of honor and intelligence. l know that
have not moderated Mr. RS abilities as a mathe-
macian and had he continued in his private stu
alton, however unqualified might have known him
to be for proper discharge of the duties of his
calling, | should never have honored him so far as
to give his name to the columns of public news
paper.
l am very certain that had he ever studied the
fundamental rules of surveying, and known the de-
monstrative certainty of the logarthmic tabular
rules and proportions, as every competent practi-
toner must do; and then see man so unqualified
Gas he now isl raised to the Office which he has OBJ
taned-he would feel indignant at such an impos
tIon-at such gross presumption and want OF dis
cernment.
That Mr.. R. is tolerably wealthy, industrious, and
economical, and we'll skilled in the pleasing ''alt OF
money catching;" that he is an affectionate hus-
band, kind parent, and good neghbor, may be
true. He may possess many of the best social
qualities in an eminet degree, but these (admitng
he possessed them) can never qualify him for the
duties OF practising surveyor. Nothing short Of a
well founded education in the principles Of geometry
and trigonometry, can give him those qualifications
.aRLSTIDES.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
"But for business ,oorthy of God,'
that wish GA MERRY CHRISTMAS"

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. IL.
On Sunday night about eight O'Clock, fire broke out
on Fnthams wharf, between Race and Vine streets, by
which were destroyed two bockmakers shops, coopers
shop the axseed formerly occupied by MIR. Flint
ham, and adjoining building used by Mr. Grce pack
A coored man named Tighman was found frozen to
death early yesterday morning, in Atknsohs Court, Lom-
bard street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. He is said to
have been in state of ntoxcaon the preceding ning
On Saturday evening about O'Clock, poor woman,
who had been making purchases at store in the
neighborhood of the New Market had her reticule,
tanng the change of dollar note $3.50 snatched from
lher by black fellow, in Second street near South.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
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From Massachusetts,.
GEORGE CABOT,
WILLIAM PRESCOTT,
HARRISON GRAY OTIS,
TIMOTHY BIGELOW,
STEPHEN LONGFELLOW,
DANIEL WALDO,
GEORGE BLISS,
NATHAN DANE,
HODIJAH BAYLIES,
SAMUEL SUMNER WILDE,
JOSEPH LYMAN, and
JOSHUA THOMAS.
From Rhode.ISIund.
DANIEL LYMAN,
SAMUEL WARD,
BENJAMIN HAZARD, and
EDWARD MARSTON.
From Connecticut.
CHAUNCEY GOODRICH,
JAMES HlLLHOUSE,
JOHN TREADWELL,
ZEPHANIAH SWIFT,
NATHANIEL SMITH,
CALVIN GODDARD, and
ROGER MlNOT SHERMAN.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
PERSONAL PROPERTY at
SHERIFFS SALE,
BY DAVID c. WILSON, SHERIFF.

pY virtue of sundry wrts of vend EXponas, to me di
I'D rected will be exposed to public sale at the house of
Thomas Phillips in White Clay Creek hundred, Friday
the 9th day Of December inst at 10 O'clock A N. the
following goods and chatte yiz-sbes, chairs, corner
Cupboard BEDS bedseads and bedding, looking glasses
cart gig and harness. Sleigh quantity of clover and tmo-
thy hay corn and fodder, wheatin the ground, 7head
II head of horned CATTLE among which is good
woke of oxen and several mich % head of hogs &c.
Seized and taken in execution the property of Thomas
Phillips. NeFCFstIe Oec' 1f' 1874 S9-os
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
FOR THE WA9cHMAN.

Wilmington, Dec. 1922
MR. WILSON, have reflected much within a
Jew months on the improperly of permitting i'm
por,ers OF British goods to SO on in the commission
VI .hose tiagrant offences against the public, which
'ney are constantly perpetra!ipg wthou, fear of OPP
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
The Trustees of the Poor of New

Castle county requested to meet at the Poor House on
Thursday the 2nd of January next at 10 O'Clock, A. -
Those having accounts &c may present them for settle
lment. A. S. NAUDAIN, Sec'y. Dec 171, 1922.
r. s. Two days attendance may be necessary. e9-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
COMMUNICATED.

The Rev. Mr. FnEY convert from Judaism to Christi
anity is expected to preach in the Methodist Episcopal
ing bec of his visit to establish Societies for the aid of
Jewish converts.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

MARRIED-on Thursday the 18th inst by the Rev. Doc
tor Read, Mr. ABRAHAM ALLEE, of Smyrna in this
State, to Miss SARAH SrARRETr of this place.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
APPRENTICES
To learn either the Printing Bookbinding business
Wanted at this Office.

About o'clock the morning of the 10th inst. Mr.
James j. Hilson Editor of the Trenton True America
who had for time past abored under temporary
deirium, swung himself of the second story window
over the lower sash, and striking the pavement had
both bones of the right egbroken and the large bone OF
the left At present, Dr. Howell, the surgeon, pronoun-
ces the symptoms favorable.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

Another instance of spontaneous combustion occurred
the Navy Yard Philadelphia, Monday morning last
The large leap of COAL containing several hundred bush
els, was discovered to be fire il however speed.
y put out by the persons employed in the yard.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

Mr. minus presented the petition Of John Stevens, in
the Senate of Pennsylvania, the 18th inst who
that he has invented method of constructing railways,
superior those in use and praying an of ncor-
poraon for himself and associates for the purpose of
rectng railroad from Harrisburg to Pittsburg.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

From the Counties Of Cheshire and
Grafton, in Ns,c Hampshire.
BENJAMIN WEST, and
MILLS OLCOTT,
Had been elected in County Conventions in their
respective Counties, and were admitted to seats Ia
the Convention.
Tolanteers from Termont.
WILLIAM HALL, jun. and
JOSIAH UUNHAM.
THEODORE DwfoHT, elected Secretary.
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Amerlran llDattbmag1.
WILMINGTON, 20 DECEMBER, 1929

indignantly upon dawnng attempt
one portion OF the UHon from another.' WASHINGTON
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20
few evenings since the Rev. Mr.. nEpELI. Rector q

few evenings since the Rev. Mr. BEDELT, Rector of
St Andrews Church, Philadelphia, preached in
Washington Hail. in that city, in aid of the funds of "rhe
Female Hospitabe Society, when upwards of One Hun
dred and Eighty Dollars were collected for the Poor
This is indeed preaching and practising the Gospelto
member the poor this Indictment Of the year,
and to make them comfortable and happy, whilst those
round them rejoicing the return of another annver
say If that when good tdings of great joy
brought to all people,"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-20

Late Removal from, and appointment to the office
Of Sarreyor General Of Susse,c County.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
PnILAusLPatA, Augu,l II.

Lose Laughs at Locksmaiths On Weds
nesdsy morning lasI q oevelopsmeue took
place before magistrate, of on occurrence
which, however laughsble it NAV appear to
come, could not in all iss circumstances be
very agreeable TO the parties concerned.
1t seemed that Juliet, colored airl, with
ed TO conceal her lover in the cellar; and to
prevent the noise made By his heavy tread be-
ing heard, she, while he Was descending the
StairSs seized the cat and squeezed it so hard
as TO make il sguesl till tha whole house re-.
echoed with the noise. Grimalkin's saueling
served only TO excite the suspicion IF the
mistress ard determined her 10 see what
wss the matter. In this dilemma the fsir
Juliet dropped the cat, and blew out the cam
die The mistress descended the stairs. snd
in one moment afterwards found herself IN
The arms Of a'Staydy negro, who, shaking
It wsS The fair Juliet, imprinted one Kiss on
her lips, bus theu di'covsriug his rnistske,
ingloTionsly Asd, and left the lovely Juliet
TO her fate. The son Of the Lady, alarmed
by tbs uprcar, came down and secured The
wench, bus she would not reveal TO the mag.
is'Este the name Of her companion ~ UaionS
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
EMIGRANTS.

A company Of German emigrants, 8 +
iu number, passed through Phiidelphia,
on Sunday morning. last, on their wsy to
Ohio. We are informed says the Uni
on. that they profess the Jewish faith,
but what's most remarkable is, they ali
make one family, consisting of grand
fathers, grandmothsrs, sons, sons -in-
Jaw, daughters-in.law, grand children,
Ne: all connected. They appear to be
rich for settlers, having brought with
them from Germany, wagons, harness,
and various kinds of goods. ware, and
merchandise, sufficient 10 ell tea bzs-
gage wagons. In two Of the wagons
however, it must be observed, they
found room to deposile The children.
The long boards, broadr immed hats,
small clothes and short coats of the for
mer, with the drugget bed gowns and
red under.dress Of the latter, gave the
whole a singalarity Of aspect, such as
was well calculated to arrest the atten.
ton Of the passing traveller,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
PUBLIC SALE.

TNHE Suhsc,i bers being duly autIlo.
l. issd by The Distribntees of the
late Charles Graves, to dispose of GER
tain Lands, of which the said Graves
died possessed, will offer for sale. on
Saturday the Stat of August, (inst. y
onihe premises, respectively, Wig. Lot
of leased LAND for three lives, uovy
in this possession of john Graves, cons
tanning
One HundredAcres.
The Improvements e9nsist Of Log
House, Meat House, Kitchen, Corn
House, and two small Orekords Of good
fruit--aboatSSixty Al res cleared, l. ing
on the Shenapdoab River.
ANOTHER LR-NEDi Tor, CONTAINING,
One HuRdFed Acres,
adjoining the aaste. about Sixty Acre
ofwhicb are also kieared.-This place
is remarkable fotahsving on it valua-
bic Fishing Spri9g, from which large
quantity of Fish can in the proper sea-
sons, be taken--also "a small Orchard,
ANOTHER LoT. CONTAINING
Seventy Two Acres,
adjoining Elizabeth Graves, about
Acres Of which are eleared--this trace
has on 1t small Cabin.
Another Tract, containing zoe and
some Acres, adjoining the Windmgg
Tract, on the north aide ,of the Blue
Ridse.-The improvements consist OF
a Dwelling House, Kitchen, Corn
House, SAbies, BE. and 400 hearing
Apple Ifees--upwards of1Oo Acres Of
this Tract are cleared. The Land ia
we'll adopted TO the culture of Corn.
WheatyRys and Oats. The terms will
be made known on the day Il sale,
which will commence at ten o'cIock az
the dwelling Of the subscriber, aohn
Graves. ELIZABETH GRAVES,
JOHN GRAVES,
August f0-3i. ministrators.t
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
Virginia to wit:
August 81. 2w.

at Rules holden IN tie Clerks Office of the
Superior Court Of ChGncery for tie
W'ncAester District the first M0aday IN
august, 1922. .<a+.as
Benjamin Comegies and Harrison
Waite, Plaintiffs,
Edward Beeson and David Riigeway,
Jesse Beeson and Micaiah Beeson,
Executors, with said Edward, of
Edward Beeson, deceased, and Mat.
thew Ransone, Defendants
THE Defendant Jesse BeesoD not
having entered his appearance and gil
ven security according to the Act of
Assembly and the Rules of this Court,
and it appearing by satisfactory eyi,
dence, that he is not an inhabitant of
this country: IL is ordered, That the
said Defendant do appear here on the
first day of the next term and answer
the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a
copy Of this order be forthwith insert
ed 10 some newspaper published in
Winchester, for two mouths success.
sively, aud posted afFihe frpnt door of
the Court House in the said town of
Winchester.
a COpy-Teste,
DAN lei LEE, e. CO
August 17--C.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
August 40. w.
Virginia to wit :

virginia To wit
At Rules holden in The clerks Office 70
the Superior court Of Chancsry for
the WincheSter District the first Non
day IN august 1922.
David Tichinal administrator Of Sa-
rsh Raysn deed. Plaintiff,
against
James Williams and Adam Crosse Ex-
eeutors Of james Raysn decd. and the
heirs Of the said James Rayan deed.
Defendants,
'HE Defendants Timothy Corn &
Z Nancy his wife, Thomas Hacks
and Elizabeth his wife, George Long &
Sarah bis wife, Jane Doloh0n, James
Baily and Alice his wife, Elton Thomp-
son T. CathaTine bis wife, John Rayan,
Elsey Rayau, Daniel DolOhoD, Polly
Dolohou & Rebecca Dolohon not hav-
ing entered their appearance and Civ.
en- security according to the act Of As
ssmbly aDdihe Rules OF this Court, and
it appearing by satisfactory evidence,
that they are not inhabitants Of this
country; 10 is ordered, That the said
defendants do appear here on the first
day Of the next term and answer the
bill of the plaintiff; and shat copy Of
this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in Win,
chester, fer two months successfully
and posted at the front doafe4f the
Court HOase iBthe said town OfsNHin-
chester.
A Copy-Teste,
DANIEL LEE, r, {, e.
August ION.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
Dirainiatn llDit,

.9t Rules holden an the Clerks Office OF
The Superior court Of Chdncerg (0f;.
the WiacheSter District the first Hon.
day in July 1929.
Becky Stump, Polly Stump, Pc. (s>Ei
ter Stump, Abraham Moore and
William Moore, infants by John 3 =
Stamp, their next friend. iSE
AGAINST, -
Charles Douglass Exr. Of Hugh Doug~
lass deed. and others. DEFkNp dNq.
HNHE Defendants John M, Reed,
4 Jacob Reed, William Reed. and
Joseph Reed, sOus OF Polly Reed late
Polly Moore. FeniOn VI. BusseIl,
George w. Duesel!, William Bu.seli.
and John Russell, soma Of Sarah Bus.
sci, late Sarsh Moore Benjamin
Moore, sou Of Joseph Moore, and r..
den B. Moore, John Moore, aGd Will
liam Moore, sons Of Jacob Moore, not
having entered their appearance. and
giVe0 security according TO the Act Oh
Assembly ard the Rules OF this Court.
sffd it appearing by satisfactory evi.S
denee, that they are not inhabitants ~
this Country: 1t is ordered, That thu
said Defendants do appear here on the
first day ut the next term and answer
the bill Of the plaintiffs and that q
copy Of this order be forthwith insert,
ed IA some newspaper published ia
Winchester, for two rs succes-
sIvely and posted at the front door Of
lbe Court Houss in tie said town Qf
Winchester.
COPy-Teste, -
DANIEL LEE, c. 2. W
July 2+--.2m,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
Virginia to wit.
August 17--C.

ut Rules holden an The clerks Office of
the Superior court of chancerg for
the WincheS!ea District the frt hon
day IN august 1922.
james B. Hall, committee for Cy,u,
Lawl ence ,unatee. Plaintiffs,
Against,
Ahner Redd and Betsy his wife, y
James NewbaRks and Jane his q
wife, Eleanor Lawrence, John 2
Lawrence, James Lawrence,
Alexander Lawrence, and Mar. :
garet Lawrence, heirs Of James :
Lawrence decd, !.
THE Defendant Alexander Law.
renee, not having entered bis ap.
pesranee and given security aeeor-
ding TO the Act Of Assembly and the
Rnies of this Court, Il it appearing By
satisfactory evidence, that he ia not an
inhabitant of this country: 1t is order
ed, That the said Defendant do ed.
pear here on the first day Of the next
term, and answer the bill of the plain
tia; and that a copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper
published in Winchester, for two
months successfully and posted at The
front door Of the Court House In said
town of Winchester.
4 Copy-Teste,
DANIEL LEE, C. C.
August 40. w.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
GARON SPRINGS.

A Meeting oC the Trustees Of Wat
"A soo Town, Cspan Springs, will be
held at the Cap9n Spriugs OH Thursday
the 9th day of September next at 10 %
clock ia the forenoon. The mem
bers are earnestly requested {,
attend on business for the interest to
the place. By order
CHARLES BRENT, P. B. L.
August 81. 2w
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
FOR SALE.

g SVERAL yoong Negroes, males &
- females from AZ io Is years of age:
bargain may be had if Immediate ap-
plication be made to the subscriber re-
siding near BatsIe-tovD.
MARQUIS BLACKMORE.
AusSss 2I-S,s
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
Frederick Land for Sale

FESHE subscriber will sell, upon We.
4 ~ accommodating terms. the
FARM upon which he resides, Iyin.
about ten miles from Winchester. va
upon the G,ain road leading fron
thence to Chariestown. The tract
contains -
g 3 a CR E S,
one third of whieh is ii timber, Tbs
situation is he filthy, AM would suit q
professional Gentiemay or one dispo.
Sad to combine the mel eantile business
with asricultute. r. an industrious
enterprisius ag6eultdrist few tracts of
no greater extent hold out a better
prospect Of speedy remuneration than
this; the soil being excellent and pecu.
iiariy adapted to the use of plaster,
which operates with good effect upon
it, The price will be made propor.
tionste to The present times. and the
payments accommodating. Persons dis
posed to purchase will be- shewn the
Land by application TO the subscriber,
residing al Rockville, Frederick eouna
ty, Va.
Aqgus, s--6t. JOHN HAN.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31

' 4 ME undersigned very '-syectfully
a informs his friends AMI Customers
ct bis willingness ~ serve sthem NY
manufacturing wool in.p any kind OF
clnth, or color in common lse.-The
prices Of work will be modetate, and
wooi taken in payment if delivered
when orders for work are handed in.
Cdrding will also be done at 8 cts, per
pound for cash, or upon a short credit
to punetuaf customers.
May 4. DANIEL AMIN.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31

Several Committees were Then ap.
painted 90 the subjects embraced in the
Governors Message, and some other..
Frtm wha; we can see, the Council
will have its hands full.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31

respectable Friend, by whom we have
frequently been favonred with valuable Com.
munica,iOns, has enable us TO publish the
following Interesting Article -
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31

III Rules holden an the Clerks Office OF
the Superior court Of Chdncery fo;.
the WiacheSter District the first .nor.
dn1f in T,,I,f 1900
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-08-31
SIdrs6acs &ats,

lSUreUANT to a Decree of tho
L. Superior Court of Chancery hnid.
60 az Winchester the 18th da, of a.
psIi, 1929, 10 suit depending in ss;d
Court between John Morgan, pIainnE
aud Robert Catlet, aud Others. Def.n
aants, / shall sell, on the premises. tho
interest of said Robert Catlett, (beins
lease of the lives Of himself. his mns
Their and brother. J in d tract Of lana
lying in M.ssfsFs Gap, partly inrE
County of Frederick and partly in Fa
Understanding about
TWS Hundred Acres.
The sfie will take place Oh Frid,v
the 27st days& September next-for
F.M, BECKWITH, D. for
JOHN S. PEYrON, NJ. ~. c. 4
August Sfth--fm