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American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

The Subscriber offers for private sale, his PAPER MILL
situate on Chester Greek, in Aston Township Delaware
County, Penn 20 Miles from Philadelphia and from.
power present sufficient to drive 1000 spndles of
Cotton Factory into which the said paper MILL being large
and commodous may be easily converted and with little
expense may have double the power has There will
also be sold with the MILL snGicie quantity of well i'm
proved LAND, on which erected six good Dwelling hou-
SEES For further particulars, apply the Subscriber,
the premises AARON MATSoN.
Aston January, 1922. SGT.
The Aurora and American Sentinel, Phiad will insert
the shove in the Country Paper for month"; and send
heir accounts to this Office forpay.
Gratifying to snuff takers A skillful physician
asserts that he knew sniff to injure the brains,
as is generally pp0sed-because, says he, never
knew man take snuff 7Uho had any brains.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
NURSERY.

AT a late established nursery, the road between
Newark and New Garden, D miles from the former, and
Of mile from Abel Jeans lime quarry, the following
fruit trees to be had viz SchaytiH .9 Red VI,gn-
Ca,ttonse, Pine .pb, Grayhose, BuNs Eye Nesv Gray
ho~se, Fiat Pbpin, Winter QUEEN Rose Bu White Virginia
CRAB, Sveet Russell Grstone, Bell F01oer English Codn
Large I'enc, american Pipbn' May DIXIE and Bullock
Heart Cherry Trees Peaches and Pears of different kinds
The above fruit will be sold at fair market price
The following time of planting is particularly
obtained by nqurng of him-From the first of Novem-
Der to the last of December.
CHRISTIAN WHITMAN, at Green Vile
Jan. IL, 1922 3--3t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
LIND FOR S.aLE.
Jan. Il, 1922

To be sold public sale. if previously sold at pr
vate sale. Saturday, the 10th day Of February next
one O'clock p. NJ. on the premises
No 1. Farm lying in Mill Creek Hundred, New Cas-
tie County State of Delaware, bounded by lands of Tho
Mitchell, John Tweed esqr and Andrew Walker, CON
tanning about ~ acres portion of which Woodland and
Meadow. The improvements two log dwellings, barn
and orchard This land is of good quality, well watered
and advanageousy situated, being in improving neigh
borhood, within Sd of mile of Limestone Quarfe and
adjoining the read leading from Lancaster Wilmington
being IL miles from the latter place and from Newark
and convenient to several places of public worship and
mills. ALSO, at PRIVATE SALE,
No. Q. Farm in Cecil County, state of Maryland, ST.
tuated Turkeytown within miles of Elkton, and
miles of New Ark Dell boundedb by lands of William Cow
an and Others containing Is acres large proportion Of
which is good Woodland and Meadow The improvements
are good log dwelling house, barn and orchard The 81
tuaion of this property healthy, convenient places
public Worship mills factories and iron works, and well
watered. An incsputablc title will be given. For fur
Their description, TERMS &C. apply 10
THOMAS PHILLIPS.
Chrisana Mills, near Newark,
Jan. 1922. Slot
The KHage Record, Westchester viii insert the above
till SALE forbid and send the for payment to the
advertiser, Newark, Del Post Office.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
FOR SALE or REM.

plantation situate in Brandywine Hundred, Newcastle
County, containing hundred acres sixty of which are
Woodland, and about fifteen of waered Meadow On the
premises are, good dwelling and choice spring Of
water the door, tclerable frame barn. with conve-
nen out buildings, variety of different kinds of fruit
trees This Farm is handsomely situated, commanding
within five of the Borough of Wilmington twenty two OF
Philadelphia, and half mile of the road leading from the
former to the latter place. The arabic land is divided into
fields of a convenient sze all of which are well watered
lin good state of culture, and under good fence
Possession given the 25th of March next; title in
dsputabe. For terms and other information, inquire Of
the subscriber, on the premises
ADAM WILLIAMSON.
Jany. 18th. 1892. ST.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
Fob sale OR RENT.

large Two Vat PAPER MILL, and one hundred acres
of good and half clear, good stream of water dwelling
and four or Ave out houses five miles from Carlisle the
turnpike leading Baltimore; rags in abundance in the
neighborhood, and brought TO the doors neither of the
present understand the business, and will therefore
give bargain Neither sale rent will be concluded
until after the Goth of February next that those at dist
ance mayview the propertyPossesson will be given
the first day of April next. For terms apply to
JOSEPH KNOX, or
JOHN MCCLURE
Carlisle December 25 sgt
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

DR.. Chervin of Paris is now on visit to this
town for the purpose of obtaining the opinions Of
our medical men on the origin and nature of the
Yellow Fever. He has, we understand, been prose.
cutting this inquiry ormore than seven years athis
own expense, and has visited for this purpose, du-
ring that period, almost every place within the iro
pics, and every city in the United States. ltgives
Us great pleasure to learn that every where in our
country, with solitary exceptin, he has been trea-
ted with kindness and attention by the physicians,
and that he has collected, by this means, mass of
the most interesting and important information
which he intends to give TO the world on his return
to Paris 1t is to be hoped that the information
which he will give to the world may leasen the en-
barrasments to which our commerce is frequently
subjected in Europe, and establish more and
rational views of the nature and origin of this dis
tressng pestilence Every one must admire the
zeal and perseverance of DR.. Chervin. and we
sincerely hope that he will realize the most substars
tal reward from the publication of his work.
Boston RetlerEo-Y.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
TO LET.

The Dwelling house at present occupied by Reuben
Webb, situate in West street, Third street 1t has
two parors andve good lodging with commodous
kitchen, two stories high pump of good water the
kitchen door, and garden extending $50 feet from the
street. The situation high and healthy, commanding an
interesting view of the Delaware River and surrounding
country Possession will be given the 25h of the Sd
month next. For further information apply to
BENJAMIN FERRIS.
Wilmington, 1st Mo 18th, 1922 3-t25Mortf
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
TO BE RENTED.

A valuable FARM in Brandywne Hundred, within two
miles of the Borough of Wilmington 1t is bounded the
West by the Concord Turnpike Road and contains about
us acres great proportion of which is good arabic land
and is well calculated for Dairy Farm. With the above
plantation will be rented about twenty five of Marsh
in Cherr Island TO good Farmer the whole will be let
upon liberal terms. None needappiy who cannot be vel
For particulars apply to Albanus G. Logan
near Germantown, Pennsylvania or in Wilmington to
BENJAMIN FERRIS.
Wilmington, 1st Mo. II 1922 SGT.
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Boot and Shoe Mandatory:
IN Broad. near IShihiev Street.

The subscriber respectfully informs the public in gene
ra that he carpes the above business, in all its variety
Having employed Foreman ofthe best capacity and be-
ing determined oemploy the hest wormen both for mems
and womens work. and having procured the best materi
ais he confidently atters himself that he will be enabled
give general satisfaction and merit share OF patronage
SAMUEL W0LLAST0N
N He continues the Brcklaying business as former
n.y. Apply as above.
One two boys of respectable connections wanted as
apprentices.
1st month II, 1922. lit
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
TO RENT.

K THAT we'll known farm called NORVIN, situate on the
Delaware river 81 miles below New Castle, q from Chris
Iana Bridge and from Wilmington, The soil Of this
farm is extremely fertile and produces abundant crops Of
antaons in the State possess greater advantages FOR
grazing. The improvements good For terms apply
10 JAMES ROGERS, Esq New Castle.
sf Jan. H. 1929. 1-3t
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CONDITIONS.

The American Waterman WILDE published every Tues
day and Friday, sheet Of super royal paper and de-
vered to subscribers in town, and forwarded by the
first mails distant subscribers by any other mode of
conveyance they may direct.
The price will be four dollars year. if paid in advance
by distant subscribers and six months in advance by those
in town. and five dollars per to those who do not
pay in advance, as above.
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THE WATCHMAN.

The late proprietor of this paper earnestly requests
speedy settlement Of arreaTages that he may be enabled
do justice to ALL with the least possible delay and real
who have business with him requested call at his of
flee, of Second and French Streets at the Eastern
door, on the French-street side.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
WILMINGTON, TUESDAY, % JANUARY, 1922
FOR SALE.

The time of black boy who has about years to serve
He is smart and active; has been accustomed to farming;
is good hand to manage horses of which he very fond
Inquire of John Phillips Hockessn, d c. Wilson, Sheriff,
New Castle, or at the office of this paper.
Jan. IL, 1922 1-4tp
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

Every who shall receive this paper without having
subscribedfort we hope will consider in the light of
personal application respectfully made solicit his patron
age, aud those who do not it, yet them
selves entitled to such attention, will be good and candid
enough attribute the omission incidental the
commencement of every establishment of this kind; in
short, to any cause but intentional neglect.
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Dividend.

The stockholders in the Bank of Wilmington and Bran
dywne, will please take notice. that the Board of Di
recors have this day declared dividend Of so cents
each share of stock which win be payable to the stock
holders their legal representatives after the 10th
inst. By orAer Of the Board,
AK ID. BYRNES, Cashier.
a. January g. 1890 1-9t
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TO THE PUBLIC.

The Establishment of the American Watchman hither-
to owned and conducted by the subscriber has been
terred and conveyed to Mr. JAMES WILSON, whom ALI
applications relating TO the future oil the Esab-
shInent, will henceorth be made Mr. Wilson, it is hop
ed and believed has the aud the disposition to give
general satisfaction all who have reasonable and liberal
views of Printers duty and COMPENSATION. The nominal
patronage of others is than mockery; it is positive
and negative injury; Withholding well earned bread with
one hand, and intcrcepng supplies with the oher--Fhe
late proprietor thanks many real patrons and friends
TO delinquent subscribers and advertisers, he wishes
better memory; to malicious enemies better heart Fl
nay he sincerely recommends the establishment in its pre-
sent hands, to the patronage and Of the pub
lie. SELiECK OSBORN.
THE Subscriber having purchased the establishment
Of the AMERICAN WATCHIAN, has barely time in
the present NUMBER present himself respectfully before
his old friends the patrons OF this paper, and the public
from whom he solcits that share Of which lie will
iendeavor to deserve.
1t is deemed superiuous at this tne when the aim and
desgn of Periodical Publications, and especially of News
papers, are so well understood to enlarge upon their tl
iy suffice it therefore to say that the columns of the
American Wachman will embrace every topic common
Tor proper for Public Journal Articles Agricul-
lture Arts and Sciences Manufactures; Morals and His
torca, POLITICAL and religious Intelligence, Foreign and
Domestic, &c.
An abstract of the proceedings of the Congress of the
and of the Speeches of the Governors of the several
States, to the Legislatures thereof shall be recored
gether with much of the legislative proceedings of
each State, may be generally interesting
The Politics of the Watchman will be purely american,
and in strict accordance with the Democratca Republican
institutions of country. ''Ta is YictOr without
Once and long decency and candor guide the pen,
the columns of the Waterman shall be always free and
pen for the fair investigation of the preensons of candi-
dates for public Offices of public men and public
sures--unmingled with the wormwood and the gall that
have heretofore characterized, at the time that they
have dsgaced too many of the presses of country
but the truth, unvarnshed shall at all times be fearlesy
Itold attend vi0m it nayand while the need Of applause
shall be justly conferred upon the faithful of the
people, the lash of will be withheld from the
traitorous delinquent or public detaulter.
not least in estimation, shall be passed by unre-
garded. portion of columns shall occasionally be
devoted to their amusement and instruction.
Jan. 1922. JAMES WILSON,
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Our friends who hold subscription papers for the North
american and Delazvare .4dterse requested to send
the of any subscribers they may have obtained
who will be considered subscribers this paper They
ence of each subscriber, and the Post Office which his
paper must be sent.
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All persons indebted to the Estate of Capt JOSEPH
dec are requested to make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against the Estate, pre-
sent them, duly attested, for payment, to
JAMES p. MERRIHEW, Admir-
Jan. H. 1922 st.
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.N.EJY AND LATE BOOKS

Dust received at J. WILSON'S BooKstoTe 6
circulating Library, No. los, Market St.
Percy Anecdotes from No to Ii inclusive each SO 50
Ten Years Exile Of Mad. DE Stael, 70
M 90 vols isf 8vo u wv ~'-'' a 90
The Life of Mary, Queen Of Scots, vols $40 90
Memoirs Of the Life of VIM Pitt 2vols Svo 90
Italy. by Lady Morgan 9 vols Svo 50
Raymond's Political Economy, / vol 8vo 9 so
Annals of the Parish the Chronicle of Danaing, IS
fyaleri1ls; a Roman story vols 9 90
&,The Cavalier a Romance 9 vols 9 90
The Privateer; a Tale, vols 1 IS
Marcian Colonna; Italian Tale; with three DrRm-
3H attic Scenes and other Poems, 63
.The Spy; a Tale vols . OO
Davy's Agricultural Chemistry, IS
4 Quarto and other BIBLES, various prices.
Il GERUlfAyN .aLJfy4JN4CS.
1855 IL Jan.
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Communications and essays from correspondents will be
gladly received, and hope they will enrich the COL
of this paper with their lucubrations They may
confidently rely the most nvolable secrecy with
gard to their productions and the utmost candor in dec-
ding on their merits.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
VOL. L.
GgEl q !saIllIgP SAlLyASo

BY virtue of writ of lev. fa directed, will be
posed to public sale, at the house of Mrs Brnton Will
mngton Christana Hundred Saturday the Doth day OF
January inst at two O'Clock Z. MAll that certain Brick
Mesage Tenement and lot piece OF ground, situate
the West side of Tatnal street, in the borough OF
Wilmington County of New Castle, containing in breadth
On the said Tana street, fifty feet, and in depth one hun
bred and ninety feet West street bounded by Wood
street. by ground of Joshua Wollason together with all
and SINGULAR the Improvements and appurtcnances there
unto belonging. Seized and taken in execution as the
property of Jesse Belts, and to be sold by =, 90
DAVID c. WILSON, Sh'H.
Newcastle, Jan. 10, 1922 2--4t
BY virtue of writ Of vend exp to directed will be
exposed public sale, at the house of Mrs Brinton Will
mington in Chrisana Hundred Saturday the Goth day
of January instant at O'Clock r. NJ. The following des-
crbed lands and tenemens, situate lying and being in the
Hundred of Mlcreek, and County OF Newcastle, 10 wit
The eleventh undivided part of a plantation tract of
land bounded by lands of Thomas Ltle Joseph Head,
Evan Phillips, ard Lewis ambOrn, with dwelling house
barn and other buildings thereon erected containing by
computation in the whole, hundred and fifty acres,
more less. Seized and taken in Execution the pro-
perry of Jacob Chandler, and to be sold by
DAVID c. WILSON, Shift.
Newcastle January 18th, 1922 2-4t.
Iy virtue of writ Of vend directed WILDE expos
ed public sale at the house of John Crow New Castle,
Newcastle Hundred, Wednesday the 30h OF January
inst at O'Clock The following described plantation
or of land situate, lying and being in the Hundred of
st Georges and county Of New Castle, to wit; The
divided seventh part Of farm adjoining lands of the
heirs of John Collins, Patrick NcConaughy, Joseph b.
Simms and Others with large frame dwelling house and
Kitchen, frame barn. granary cribs and smoke house
thereon erected, also good apple and peach orchard
thereon containing two hundred and ninety in the
WHOLE with all and singular the improvements and appur-
tenances thereunto belonging. Deemed to be the pro-
perry OF Arich H. Pennington, and to be sold by
DAVID C. WILSON, Shift
Newcastle, January 12th 1922 3-At
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December 81, 1921.
Eliza Anderson b
Edward Bucher Prudence BLIZZARD
Jeremiah Bowman Rebecca Bradley
John Barney Sarah Ball
David p Benson Eliza Brush
Mathew Black James Bennett
Benjamin Caulk John Crouch
Joshua Coombs Lewis Curc&
ID
Francis Denny Lewis Devaul
Joseph Nj. Duncan John Dodd
Isaac Daling
Eleanor Even
John Pagan Elizabeth Foster
Rodney Fisher
Samuel Guthrie
S Hadlcy Capt. William F. Hill
Elizabeth Hickman Rachel Hoffecker
Thomas Jeferis Benjamin Jefferies
Joshua Jefferson
L
Maria Lee Benjamin Lewis
VI
William M'Clerhn William Murray
Elizabeth Menca Maria Mowry
Henry Morton Ann M'Combs
Martha Mundall William Mount
Major Samae! Moore John Moore
John Nc Aleer Robert Macoyy
James Nc Mullen
p
John Parson Mary Be Penton
k
George Read Esq.
Grace Supple George Shannon
Capt. Sias Short Susan Smith
Robert Shannon
Iilghman Trutt Henry Thornton
Jesse Trump
John Van Dyke
w
Samuel Whiltbank Revd James Wiltbank
Hannah Wiltbanks William Wilson
Joseph Weaver Timothy Wiseman
Purnii Warrington
HUGH w. RITCHIE, P. M.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

The extended and increasing circulation of the Wach-
man, renders it an eligible medium for advertising
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

Subscribers who have been the habit ofsenng call
ing the Printing Office for their papers, will hereafter
find them at the old stand, No. los, Market street.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

Debating societies much encouraged in New.
Jersey. From the societies established in the diff
ferent counties, general society is organized, which
held its fourth public meeting last month, and
discussed for its exercise the merits Of theatrical
performances.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22

A man named Lewis Lucky, was so anlascky on
New Years day as to drink himself to death upon
whiskey, at Warwick. Orange County.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the PostO Office, at New Castle. Del.
December 81, 1927.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
NOTICE.

Wilmington, LIST Mo. II 1922
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-22
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

Jan'y. 18th, 1922.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-01
Very Valuable Lands For Sale.

Tract or Parcel Of Land in Cecil County, near EIkton
containing 4f0 less, will be offered for SALE
ION Tuesday the 18th day VI February next, the Pre-
misses, at IL O'Clock.
This land situate within two miles of Ekton on the
Public road leading from that place to Fair Hill
1t is well watered, and sufficiently supplied with wood
and mber-we adapted to the growth OF grin and grass
and remarkably healthy.
1t will conveniently bear division into Farms, and
will be so divided if necessary, to suit purchasers.
There thriving, bearing apple orchards upon it.
and is in all respects suitable for improving and bene
fetal cultivation
There is a new and convenient dwelling house. &C. &c
thereon The local situation of this land and the several
advantages which it combines being convenient to mark
let mills and places of worshp and the terms of sale must
render It desirable object to Farmers and Grazers
The terms of sale are, only fifth of the purchase
money to be paid in hand the balance in FIVE equal annual
payments secured by bond, with approved security BEAR
ling interest.
on payment of the purchase money! good and ndefeas
bic Deed in fee simple, will be made to the purchaser OF
purchasers
Upon these advantageous terms, accommodated to the
times, is this property offered and all persons inclined tc
buy, are invited to view it and attend the sale ALSO,
ON THE SANE TERMS, and on the next day, to wit
wednesday February the goth next will be offered tol
sale another tract parcel of land, containing 587 12
cres situate upon the waters of Back Creek, in Back
Creek Neck, within short distance of Elkton.
This tract is now divided into two farms, aud may be
conveniently divided into three, suit purchasers and vii
be divided necessary 1t is improved BY good enclos
ures, buildings, &c. The quality and fertility Of this lane
are equal TO any land in that part of Maryland II vii
produce good Tobacco Wheat &c. any land, it is be
ieved on the Western Shore, very considerable crop
which has been raised thereon, the last year
This land is most favoraby situated for fish and fowl
markets. &C. and through il the contemplated canal be
tween the Chesapeake and Delaware has been located b.
the Engineer The situation and quality of this land, uni
ted to the advantageous terms Of Sale, all combine to in
vte the attention Of the Planter and Farmer and eve
that of the Spectator Possession delivered, purchas
money secured and title made above Ekton Bank Pa
lper Certificates will be received in payment
\ FRISBY HENDERSON, .oa,4.
i JEREMIAH COSDEN, oN"s9'
Ekton January 10, 1922 Silt.