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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25
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SHERIFF'S SALES.
DIV lNAxTID n WIFI GAM Gu.

I'D Y virtue Of Writ Of vend exponas to directed
sew be exposed 10 Public Sale, the house of John
Grow, New Cas'le,) in New Castle hudlled Monday
tine 4th day of November next, al 9 O'Clock, F. Nj
The following described Lands and Tenemenis aarate,
lying and being in the hundreds of Chritiana Hews
Castle, and County Of New Castle-No. l. hot Wa
Street the Town of New Castle, running IL low VIZ.
tiers Mark with Two Story frame Iise and frame Sta
bic thereon No. g. A lot ON Waer Street, adjoining No,
running to low Waters Mark, with frame House there
on, ad oi ing lands of Thomas alvier and ohersNo g.
lot the Corner of Marker and Water Streets, the
Borough of Wilmington, adjoining lands of William War
ner and Others, with Two Story Brick Tavern House and
frame Shop thcreon.-Seiztd AND taken in execution
the property of Thomas g. Cable.
New Castle, October 18, 1922 Sat
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GEORGE w. METZ
'VOL. [.

Respectfully informs his friends and the public generally
that he continues carry the Brush and Bellows max
ing business, IN all its variety, the Of High md .
ley streets, and will be pleased to meet with their custom
Rdck$mihs' ,BeilO1rs nacle and rep0ired.
@ AVE YOUR BRiSTLES The highest price, C.2SR
- will be given for hogs brstes of good quality. Many
thousands of dollars might be saved annually the United
States, and which would be clear saving to individuals,
by careful preservation If this article which always meets
with ready sale and commands the cash.
boy about Is or 16 years old, Of good moral ella
and industrious habits, wanted apprentice
Wilmington, October Il, 1922. 32-3m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

SIOYES \!

NOTICE IS hereby given all concerned, that intend
" apply the General Assembly at their next session,
10 complete nv title in tract of land situate in Appoqun-
mink hundred adjoining lands of Auguseen Boyer Dr.
Thomas Boycr William H. Roberts and Daniel Charles,
Hetli's Range. NfNEL MELPIN'
Sentenber 81 1892. 76-12t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25
STOP THE RILLALNy
BY the President of the United States.

BY the President of the United States.
Whereas the President of the United States author
sed by law to cause lands to be offered for sale:
Therefore, l, JAMES MoNnoE, President of the United
States do hereby declare and make known that the pub
sales shall be held as follows wiz
At the land Office at Terre Haute in Indiana the first
Monday in July next, for the sale of
Townships IL and 49, in range l. east of the Cd principal
meridian line
IL and 49, in ranges to west do
At the Land Office Vancala, in Illinois, on the third
Monday in July next, for the sale Of
Townships II, H. ID and A. in ranges and 2, east OF
the Sd principal meridian line
IL, 10, 10 14and Is, in ranges and a, do
At the place, on the third Monday in August next
Townships II, 10, 49, IA and u.s. in ranges S. and 8
east OF the Sd principal meridian line
IL, in ranger, 10
At the land office at Palestine, in Illinois, the first
Monday in August next, for the sale of
Townships 6, z and g. in ranges 9, 10 and IL, east OF
Sd principal meridian line
SO, z, Sand 9, in range IA, west of2d do
Bands IL and13. do
At the same place, on the first Monday in September
xt, for the sale of
Townships TO- IL, IL and 49, ranges g. 10 H. east of
Sd principal meridian line
10, II, IL and ID, in ranges -, IS and ID, west
At the place. on the LIST Monday in October next,
for the sale of
Townships IA Is 16 and II, in ranges 10 and IL east of
Ia Is 16 and II, in ranges 12 Is and IA, west
of I'd
At the place, the LIST Monday in November next
for the sale of
Townships 10, 49, 90 and 81 in ranges g. 10 and H.
of Sd principal meridian line
is, 10, 20 and 81, in ranges Is and IA west Of
Cd principal meridian line
18, 10 and 20 in range II, do do
10 IL, do do
II, 10, 10 and 90 1o, do do
At the Land Office for the Northern District of Louisiana
at the town of Ouachta the LIST Monday in November
next, for the sale of
Townships 49, 49, II, 10 and 49, in ranges 9, 34 and
i west ofthe meridian line
At the Land Office at the seat Of Justice of the county
independence, in the Arkansas territory for the sale
such lands of the United States situated in the fol
flowing described townships and ranges and which hav,
been excluded from the lottery of the lands appropriated
for satisfying military land warrants for military services
lvz.--
i On the first Monday in August next for the sale ofsucl
of the above described lands situated in the follow
ing townships and ranges, viz
Townships $3.50 and 30 in range 1, east of the
dianl nf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

10y virtue of Writ of vend. exponas to me directed
I'D will be exposed Public Sale, at the house john
Cvow, New Castle,) in New Castle hundred, nday
the 4h day of November next, at O'Clock P. w. fol-
lowing described equal and undivided half part Of
Plantation Tract of land situate, lying am being in the
hundred of randywne and County of New Castle, boun-
ded by lands of Robert Forwood Thomas Bafb Jere,nir
ah Harker and others, with large Two Story Stone Dwell
ling House thereon erected, containing by computation
three hundred acres less--Sezed and taken in
execution IS the property Of Jesse Harris,
New Castle, October 49, 1922. 82-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25
NOTICE.
Imhortant to Farmers, 1aUern Keepers, Cd7tmeg-,
Travellers and Economists in general.


Imhortant to Farmers, 2aUern Keehers, Cd7tmesy,
Travellers and Economists in general.
The advantages derived from used feed for hor
ses cattle and sheep, has long been proved
knowedged by experienced agrcultralstsn Europe and
many parts of America, be very great has peculiar
fitness for horse, not only because is much cheaper thar
hay but them against heaves bolts, and
fonders three destructive diseases to which horses
are liable, and which often destroy them in the midst OF
their usefulness. 1t has been used with astonishing
cess in attenng cattle in the STALL by gentleman in Con-
nectcut whose experiment has been recommended and
laid before the agricultural societies in Connecticut and
Massachusetts, Sheep also do well, fed straw prepa-
ed in the ordinary way, for horses. These and many
other successful experiments have been made by enter
prisng farmers; while aboring under all the dsad
yanages arising from the want OF easy and eectuaA
method of cutting the The importance of the SUBJ
iect has long called upon the genius of both Europe
and America, to supply the public with expeditions
machinery for the purpose Many trials have been made,
and many specimens Of great ingenuity and expense have
been exhibited OF which have done honor the
Inventors but in general have fallen short, in utility, of the
old Dutch Snibox, called.
But the public invited to call and view for them,
Selves a
STRAW CUTTING MACHINE,
which we confidently think far exceeds every thing for he
Ipurpose before exhbieds both it respects simplicity.
lcheapness of construction and ease of operation.
II has been in use Massachusetts six years and
mands universal appreciation. II is lately patented by
Giles DAYTON the inventor, of whom the subscriber has
nurcbased the exclusive right of making ard vending,
in the state of Delaware, and has also the agency by
lv;rtme of power of attorney from said Patenee sell
he above right persons in the countesof
Philadelphia Lancaster, York; Bucks and Northampton in
THE state of Pennsylvania ABRAHAM Ewes.
| June 1S, 1S22-ly Near New CastlSs
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

NOTICE.
LII persons indebted to the estate of ENOCH MOORE
deceased are respectfully requested to make immediate
payment and those having claims against the estate viii
present their accounts properly attested, to
WILLIAM & NATHANIEL MOORE, Admrs.
Wilmington, October ID, 1929. S0-et
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

NOTICE.
NIL PERSONS having claims against the estate OF
Charles Plunly late Of the Borough Of Wilmington, decd
requested present them for settlement and those
who stand indebted to the said estate desired to pay
their debts without delay, Benjamin Ferris, in Whining
ton, Attorney for the subscribers.
ROBERT PLUMLY, 1,oo4ors
JOSEPH PLUMLY 5
October Ath 1892. 77-5m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

NATHANIEL LUFF, slender made and small in stature
for his age, which is recoected in April last to
learn the Printing business in the Office of the Waterman
He std till Sunday the first of September, inst when he
deserted his station, probably TO seek employment else
where. tc had been at one two places before, and
knows something Of Cabinet making.
q Publishers of newspapers would subserve their own
interest by giving this notice place in their respective
pape and Printers generally would discourage renegados
BY refusing them employment. The obligation will be re-
cprocatcd when requested
EDITOR OF THE WATCHMAN.
Wilmington, Del September 1922. IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

I'd virtue of Writ of vend exponas to me directed
bw be exposed to Public Sale, ut the house of Eli LAM
born Wilmington Christiana hundred Saturday tho
Cd day of November next, at O'clock 2. M the follow
ing described House and Lot, Marsh, and Tract T Lands
sitate lying and being in the Hundred of Chrlsr'ana and
street. adjoining lands of the heirs of John Webster, decd
James Brobson, Esq and others with Two Story frame
House and Kitchen thereon ereccd-No. Q. A lot OF
Marsh in Brandywine marsh, in said Hundred adjoining
marsh of William Torber John Way and others, contain
ing Three Acres less NO. third part OF
Plantation Tract of Land in said hundred with Two
Story Stone House thereon erected, bounded by lands of
Joseph Henckson, and Others containing in the whole,
one hundred and thirty or ess.Seized and
taken Execution the property Of John Hendrickson.
New Castle, October 18, 1899. S2-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

I'd virtue of Writ Of levila facias TO Directed viii
Dbe exposed to Public Sale. at the house OF Eli Lam
born Wilmington, in ChTstana Hundred, Saturday the
I'd day of November next, O'Clock, p all that loo
or piece of land situate lying and being in the hundred OF
Chsana and County of New Castle, i'll the Dor gI! Of
Wilmington, bounded by French Street, between Broad
and Hanover Streets with Three Story Brick House and
Kitchen thereon erected containing by computations
thousand hundred and eighty five ct of land
ess-Sezed and taken in execution the property Of
John Sperey.
New Castle, October 49, 1922. 82--4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

On the LIST Monday in October next for the sale of such
of the above described lands situated in the follow
ing townships and ranges, viz
Townships 12 81 10 IL 12 IS Is 16 IL 10 10 and
20, in range z, west Of 5th me-
III liran
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

On the LIST Monday in November next, for the sale of
such ofthe above described lands situated in the fol-
lowing townships and ranges, viz:
Townships , SO 10 and IL, in range 10. west
C tho Lon Linz
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

1894 and 6 9 do
1894 67 and 9 do
1 10 IL 10 10 and ii do
10 do
1889 IS Ia Is 10 10 and 90 Invest do

On the first Monday in September next, for the sale of
such the above described lands situated in the fol-
lowing townships and ranges, viz:-
Townships Is 10 and 90 in range g. west of the 5th
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-25

Each sale will with the lowest number of Sec
ton township, and range and proceed in regular numer
cal order.
The lands reserved by law for the of schools for
other purposes, will be reserved from sale.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington this
18th day of March 1922. J6.0ES MONROE.
BY the President;
JOSIAH MEIcs, commr oFMe Gen. Id. Office.
March 92--wtNoy1
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17
COUNTERFEITERS

A society has beer formed Of counter
letters and horse sfealers, which embraces
the state of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alaba-
ma, Georgia, North and South Carolina.
This society has agents in these states
which sell the horses stolen.-tma nam
ed James Vineyard, one OF the gang. was
shot at Washington ga in attempting to
roo a stable OF horse. Another, calling
himself bYdiffeIent names, was riding
about the country on a fine bay horse, with
a good saddle, holsters and martn,gale
and having about D 10000 of counterfeit
money in his possession. The civil pow
er had adopted measures TO put a STOP IL
the career of these pests of society.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17

sakes he became poor, hat ye through bis
poverty might be rich."-Mr. aud Mrs.
B, will probably remain in town a week
longer: il is hoped the ladies will pay. her
all the attention she SO justly merits: they
cannot fail to be pleased with her, she
Gems TO possess in an eminent degree, all
that is calculated to render woman inter.
esting; her manners are of the most rehi,
ed and polished cast-and she has a zeal
ut God rarely to be met with. a zeal sc-
cording to knowledge. The writer OF this
was ne more charmed with a stranger,
than VITA this Disciple Of the meek and
lowly Redee,ner. The Episcopalians who
abound in wealth, and are so justly famed
for their liberaIity. will not we hope. wait
for further solicitations on this important
subject. as Mr.. aud Mrs. B. are members
of their Church.
A Friend to African Missions.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17
from Tie National .Adnocnte.

In perus,ng Captain Pfp:er's. 9d edition
OF bis Narrative, J have been particularly
pleased with that par; Gift which embra-
ces the Journal of Lieut.. (now Major
Gamble, during his stay a, Madison's Isl.
and Having been left by Capt. Porter in
charge OF the property with a very small
command, a number of prisoners of war
IN the midst of a numerous and hostile
tribe Of sayages, he was exposed at every
instant 10 the danger of an open or an i'm
sidious attack, and with scarcely less to
a%pprehend from The discomfort of bis. s.
crew, necessarily acted upon by the instr.
cations OF the prisoners.
In turn he experienced both these ca.
IaDities.-7he first was ,bwarted by a
vigilance and courage that carried the
war INTO the territory of The barbarians
lid them under tribute, and efectually
awed them into subsequent torbearance,
And when his Crew. forgetting what
they owed to their country and 10 humani
ty, rose in rebellion against officers who
shared their privations and perils, Lieut..
Gamble was found cool and undismayed
by the threats OF rDen to whose patriotism
his appeals were vain.
Having succeeded in extricatiog himself
from their hands, he was by the aid of his
skilful aud vigilant associate Mr.. Ciapp,
enabled to conduct his vessel to the Sand.
wich Islands with the skeleton Of a ere W.
OF whom only two were able to perform
the ordinary duties OF sesmen.
This little tale is replete with many in.
terestiDg circumstances, rendered the more
so by the transformations manner Ct their
recital, and without any elaborated sem
fences or yaunts OF egotism to alloy the
qualification which their perusal must af-
ford to every admirer OF real merit.
a Friend TO The Nary.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17
Baltimore, August ID. 1879.

We have seen, says the New-York
Gazette, the bill to regulate the trade be-
tween the United States aud the British
West India Colonies.--According to this
bill, it appears, that from the passage OF it
on the Gath of June last, it goes into oper-
alton, and vessels may clear this day Tor
the British Colonies, and continue SO to
do, until prohibited by a British Order in
;.g that reciprocity so desirable TO the
commerce OF both nations.-Tbe British
Islands and provinces are now open to us,
and nothing on their part prevents the i'm.
mediate commencement Of a commercial
intercourse.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17
Nsw- York, .aug. ls
FROM

We learn from Captain Brevoort, arr'y-
ed Yesterday from Canton, that the trade
was very much embarrassed IN conSe,
auence Of government having exercised
the right of searching all vessels which ar,
rived for opium, a great deal o fwnich nan
been smuggled into the country, he
difficulties, ii was supposed, would be sell
tied in the course of a few days.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17

to bring the perpetrators Il
justice and thai they would ~ luiteri 10
enforce that treaty that had cafe o
INTO with the Portuguese goys, ea enterea
effectuaiIy prohibit The sufiec,aa aen! ADD
gal from puruibg the slave irada VI FNts.
purchased the right Of search aets
petty Government, and9we were I boa.l ~
enforce that right sgaiEst It's haould ~
ven although it should be a,tsn D3ee's, !,
the shedding Of blood.-Were w. viii
held in defiance by the ,asisn66cea % ts
jeets Of Portugal Not a sS Sy1ioa' w.
should be paid as a compensa,inn noe
capture Of any Portuguese vessel !. mt he
abolition was completely insured D''' lie
GREECE.
On the present situation of q ,o..
editors OF the New York Ao,.,' Ne
mark:-H, The spirit which is rer,. 70,
to ap,mate the Greeks should f ,on,;ls
The happiest consequences NAV be- L Iona'
Tor a ,he result OF the conflict in ,S possd
seems they are left 10 encounte, %saN
and unaided. the whole power Of H. s T'
kish empire The head Of the c.a.
Church, The Pacifcaior Of Eurons-l utes
ander the deIiverer, the honorary ma. aal'
of the Massachusetts Peace soeie'v .'n T
at length abandoned them 10 all tho a., @
cions cruelties that islamis,n c,n sns a,s
or practice. More than ,2.oNl eb;Sss'ss
have been carried of from .,go,,a snJ =
neignhorhood, 10 be brought 40 N lhs ~ 1
hometan religion.
What would have been he cfn,u, !,
all the Courts Of Europe, on the annuns;s "
ton Of such an event, III the DAYS Of R;,t
ard Cenr de Lion? Ten thousand ,hol.
sand swords would have leaped from Ib.;,
scabbards TO repel and ayei,ge lhe disLoo,
or oil the general cause Of Chlistendom. /
yields scme consolation 10 Learn lbsl M
Greeks, sensible OF tie fale that avail,
them, prepare TO make the most o5s,iu,I,
resistance.-Thnse of Macedonia bayt r.
tired into the def|es Of Mount Olymrv,
The famous Ulysses (may he have d,
Fabian prudence of his ancestors! y VII
how commands in Thessa!y, has sddressr
his brethren in arms, in language suited,
the sanctuary character Of tie ~anticipY
ed c. nd Ct.
The fertile plains ofseres are change
into a desert; The cultivation of tobacco
the Euidgi is Abandoned; and all III
Greeks, the BuIgarians, and other Chi
tians, have taken up aims, either TO col
quer or die.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17
Neg York, August IL
HEALTH OH THE CITY.

The Report of the Board of Health yes
terday IS consoling7only one case from
the infected district vas reported. And Il
will be seen, by. the official weekly return,
lha, the whole number Of deaths in the
city last week, was less than usual at TINS
time of the year-9Dd what is remarkable,
there were only tie deaths Of all levers,
and only ONE W yellow tever Tor the
week. FheSweather continues pleasant.
cool and dry, and should we be blessed
with a continuance of it. there is reason to
hope that the health ofthe city will remain
such as to enable men of business to pur,
sue their daily avocations.
1t is gratifying 10 learn, that the MAORI
ty of the cases of fever reported to the
Board OF Health, are rot likely to termln-
ase fatally. -