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American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

BY virtue of writ Of ais. vend exp to me directed will
be exposed to public Gale at the House of Mrs Brnto
Wilmington in Christians hundi ed Saturday the ninth
day Of March next, at O'Clock MI he following de-
scrbed plantations, tracts pieces parcels of land and
marsh, in Chrstana, st Georges and Appoqunimnk hun
dreds and county of New Castle viz No armln Chris
tana hundreds by the Kennel Turnpike road land
of John Carter and No 2, with stone dwelling
house, frame barn and frame smiths shop thereon
tanning 65 less No g. tract or piece Of
land in Chrstana hunded bounded by the Kennel Turn.
pike road land of John d. Carter the road leading to f.
Duponts land Of John Hirons r; containing 95 acres
more or less, subject to water right to cover one half
Of land for the benefit of the factory of John Hrons
unr. No. 3, farm in Christiana hundred bounded by
land on James Laws the heirs of David Brnon deceased
Joseph Springer and Others the Kennel Turnpike pass
ing through II, with large stone dwelling house,
Darn and other convenient buildings MISUNDERSTANDING
sxty-eght acres-Inore or less No H. tract or piece
Of Land in Chrstana hundred, bounded by land Of Dr.
James rton Thomas Bradun James Laws and others and
the Kennel turnpike road containing 25
No. S, farm in APPOINTMENTS hundred bounded bv
Land Of Samuel Thomas, John Milgan and the heirs of
James Moore dec. with two story brick dwelling house,
large frame barn with stables under the same contain
ing SAB acres or less. No G. piece OF woodland
in Chrstana hundred, near the Kennel Turnpike road
I've miles from Wilmington, bounded BY land of James NJ
Broom esq f. Dupont and others, containing l6 acres
more or less No7 piece Of marsh in ST Georges hun.
dred, bounded by Appoqunimnk creek and above Car.
Gers landing the opposite side of said creek by marsh
conveyed by David Wilson to Samuel Thomas containing
acres more less. No 8, undivided half part Of
three fouhs Of an Of land or less bo nded by
lands of McLane and Mgan, other land Of John irons
and land of John rons unr with dam erected thereon
for the benefit Of the factory Of John Hirons iunr
Seized and taken in execution the property Of John
Hirons, and to be sold by JOHN MOODY, late Shift
New Castle, Feb. 49, 1922. 12-7t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
SHERIFF,s SALES.

BY virtue of writ of Lev Facas to directed will be
exposed to Public SALE at the house of Mrs Brnton (y
mington) in Chrstana Hundred, Saturday. the ID day
of March next at O'Clock, p NJ All those twofoowing
described Lots pieces of Land situate in the borough OF
Wilmington and county ofNewcastle viz No l. lot of
ground at the intersection of High and Tatna Streets
feet inches High street, and 1872 feet Tatna street.
with large brick and stone Brewery (Which would make
nine thousand nine hundred and sixysix feet of land
or less No2 lot ofground rs feet front on High street,
adjoining No l. land Of the Friends meeting containing
by computation, FIVE thousand six hundred and
feet of land less Together with all and singular
the Improvements thereon erected Seized and taken in
execution the property of George PIERCE decd and
be sold by D.qYID c. ULLSOA; Sh'f
Newcastle, Feb. A. 1922. 12-4t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
FOR SALE OR RENT.

plantation situate in Brandywine Hundred, Newcastle
County, containing two hundred acres sixty of which are
Woodland, and about fifteen of watered Meadow On the
premises are, good stone dwelling and choice spring Of
water near the door, elerable frame barn. with conve.
nient out buildings, variety of different kinds of fruit
trees. This Farm id handsomely situated, commanding
fine view of the river Delaware from which il one mile
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 convenient size all of which are well watered
in good state Of culture, and under good fence.
Possession given the 25th of March next; title in
dsputable For and other information inquire OF
the subscriber, on the premises.
ADAM WILLIAMSON.
Jan'y 18th, 1922 ST
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

BY virtue Of writ of Ven. Expo directed will be
exposed to Public Sale, the house of Daniel ianes
lowing described Plantations tracts Of land situate in
the Hundred of Appointments and county of Newcaste
No j, Bounded by lands Of William iuki Carrot Cruson
acres, more less with small log dwelling thereon
erected No g. The undivided oneseventh and oneourth
OF seventh OF Plantation tract Of Land bounded by
B,cts Creek, lands of John Dealyne, Enoch Joyce &
others containing in the whole hundred and seventy
five acres, be the same less, with log dwelling
and kitchen, Grain stoTe and Apple orchard thereon.
Deemed to be the property of Samuel Marshall and be
sold by D.7VID c. WILSON: SH'F
Newcastle, Feb 10, 1922 12-5t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
SHERiFF,S SALE.

BY virtue of writ of Lev. Facas to me directed will be
exposed to public sac at the house of Mrs Brnton VIII
ington, in Chrstanna hundred, Saturday the 9th day
of March next at o'clock, p NJ All that lot or piece Of
land situate in the borough of Wilmington and county of
Newcastle, wtha brick mesuage thereon erected on the
east side of Market street, between High Queen
l6 feet inches front Market street. the lot running
back 10Y feet inches; bounded by and of Lewis Rum
ford William Robinson and Others be the contents more or
less, with all and singular the thereon
ed Seized and taken in execution the property Of
Joshua Jackson, and to be sold by
Newcastle FEB. 81, 14-4t D.4VJD C. WILSON Sh,f
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
LINES a. BlY.aRD.
WILMINGTON AND PHILADELPHIA
POST CO.lCHES.

Leave the Subscribers tavern sign of the Swan Winning
ton and David Johns, sign of the White Horse, Bank
Philadelphia, at O'Clock A. Nj and at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
every day, Sundays excepted. FARE ONE DOLLAR.
The srctest attention paid to passengers, who for their
the city All baggage be at the risk of the owners
ISAAC ANDERSON.
Bank st from Market to Chestnut between Second
and Third streets.
Anril 1921 If
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
TO LET.

The Dwelling house at present occupied by Reuben
Webb, situate in West street, Third street. 1t has
two parlors five good lodging rooms with commodos
kitchen, two stories high pump of good water the
kitchen door, and garden extending $50 feet from the
rect The situation is high and healthy commanding an
interesting view of the Delaware River and surrounding
country. Possession will be given the 25th of the Sd
month next. FoFfurther information, apply to
BENJAMIN FERRIS.
Wilmington, 1st Mo. 18th, 1922 3-t25Afort E.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
Boot and Shoe Mandatory:
IN Broad, near ShihLeu Street.

The subscriber respectfully informs the public in gene
raj that he carries on the above business in all its variety
Having employed Foreman ofthe best capacity, and be-
ing determined 70 employ the best workmen both for mems
and womens work, and having procured the best naer
ais lie confidently aters himself that he will be enabled
give general satisfaction and merit share of patronage
SAMUEL WOLLASTON
n B He continues the Brcklayng business as former.
w. Apply as above.
One or two boys Of respectable connections wanted
apprentices.
Ist month IL, 1922. If
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
PHYSIC & SURGERY.
GARRISON FREEMAN.

Continues - in the above branches as hereoore
and ms Medical shop is in South Queen street, square
from the Cour house. in he city Of Lancaster where he
prepares upon The mes reasonable erms all kinds of med
cines, agreeable the age irengh constitution and habits
of the patient, for aiding and assisting in removing
and curing most diseases which the human body liable
The dafey and numerous applications from individuals
from different sections OF the state, aborng under various
Affections for which they could get relief the easy safe
and expeditions manner IN which they have been happily
stored in health again in very short time the rnh of
which several hundreds ofvng witnesses uner oath) have
already cstihed only the best evidences but the SUI
criterion for the public judge of the efficacy Of his re-
needless as well as the certainty OF hiss mode Of treating dis
eases.
Lancaster county, 90.
For the information Of TIE public do here by certify that
the following persons, whose names herein mentioned
personally appeared before me- the subscriber one of the
denen Tor the cry OF Laneaster and being duly or
affirmed ssvcay dposed and declared that they had made
of DR.. Clarkson Freeans cough drops Tor Indian
cc) upon themselves with the greatest success for the
ring OF coughs colds asthnas, consumptions, splitting of
blood and diseases OF the breast and ungand thai in every
instance their effects complete ard nfabe will fully
appear by the folowng testimony of those who used Them
Peter Abrgh aged "a years. Of the city of Lancaster
long time exceeding i'll with violent cough main and
stitches in his sdes and breast panied with hectic M
yer, nghsweats, and enaciaed Commenced using DR. C
reenans remedies and Indian Specific 2Oh of February,
1879, he soon found himself better and by continuing il,
resored TO health again. Sworn and subscribed to- Dec
1879.
Conrad Mxa, aged 81 years. oe Ieacock township an.
caster county was sorey afflicted with most violent cough
aa stitches IN III; sides and breast fever and night
s%eas began using Freeman Indian Specific 5th March
1872 which gave immediate relief and by its use was cured
in very shor Time Affirmed and subscribed to 10Th Noye
Der, 1919. 'e'''
John Casns, Weaver) aged 10 years. of Lapeter town.
ship Lancaster county, had violent cough pains in his side,
and breast and splitting of from his lungs hectic fever
ana night swests complete by using his Indian Spe
August 1919. ~ Ao'"
John Barr aged o. years. of county, state nc
delaware, long time exceeding i'll with most violent couch
hoarseness pains his sides and Breast hectic fever md
lght s~ess much emacated 22d March, 1917, applied
pete cure now upwards of two years and no return we'll
and nearly, Affirmed and subscribed to- 10th Nov 1919
Nathan Jones, aged I7 years. of Srsbug Lancaster Co
am,cea with mott violent cough, psns in his Sides breast
ana s g OF Ra'tcr mixed with blood from his lung s. nee
ir isSei ana night sweass By using two bottles complete
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
Brantlywine Cotton Company.

The Legislature ofte State of DELAY arc having at their
late session passed incorporate Company under
the and title of the Brdnduele .lIapujacturing
Company for the purpose of carrying the Manufactures
of Cotton upon the property of the Mill Seat Company"
on Brandywne Creek within and half miles of the
Borough Of Wilmington.
THEREF ORE, .Notite is hereby ;giren, that Books
will be opened by the Subscribers the House Eli Lam
born in said Borough Second day the fourth of the
third month (Monday the 9TH day of Marc) next from
o'clock i'll the afternoon of said day. for the purpose
Of receiving subscriptions the Capital Stock Of the said
Company the terms and conditions then to be made
known Subscriptions may be made in person by proxy
JAMES C.i.NBY
EDW.4RD T.3TN.ALL, Commissioners
isaac PENN OCK, for receiving
LANES PRICE, subscriptions
JOHN TORBER1.
Cd mo. 18th 1922. 12-6t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

BY virtue of writ of Lev Fa me directed will be
exposed to Public Sae at the house Of Daniel anes ION
the premses in St. Georges Hundred Wednesday the
9th day of March next, at O'Clock r. NJ All that mes
suage with the appurenances commonly called the Can't
wells Bridge Tavern situate the north westerly side of
Appoquinmlnk Creek in ST. Georges hundred on the pub
lie road leading from the town of Newcastle to the town
of Dover; bounded as folowsLands of Mary Bradford
William F. Corbet, and Appoqunimnk creek; containing
one hundred and seventy three perches of land be the
same more or less Together with all and singular the i'm
provements and appurtnances thereon erected Deemed
and taken to be the property Of Motion Hudson an to be
sold by D4VID C, WXLSOM. NIT
Newcastle, Feb. IT, 1922. lS-At
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

BY virtue of writ of ais vend exp to me directed
will be exposed to public sale at the house Of Mrs Brin-
Ion, Wilmington, in ChTistana hundred, Saturday the
ninth day of March next at two O'Clock P. NJ the fol-
lowing described lands and tenement situate in Chrsana
hundred and county Of Jew Castle, viz
No /, tract Of land bounded by land Of E. L Dupont
and company, McLane and Migan and others, whereon
is erected cotton factory Of stone, and the necessary
buildings to accommodate the hands keep it in operation
containing ten or less
No 2, farm bounded by land of z. 7. Dupont John
Hirons senr and Nol with large and web finished stone
dwelling house,-stone barn,--waggon house-granary
spring house and other convenient buildings, also large
orchard = e best fruits containing seventy FIVE acres,
or less.
Seized and taken in execution the property Of John
Hirons junr. and to be sold By
JOHN MOODY, late Sheriff
New Castle, February IS, 1922 12-7t.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
NOTICE.

All persons who may either be indebted to the estate Of
Jonas Canby (decd) may haze any demands against
their claims speedily as possible to EVAN LEWIS,
Whining. Emo H. 1922 lot Acting Executor
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
10 LEI.

A Small Brick House and Blacksmth's Shop, in New
port at present in possession Of Eli Senex. 1t is in agoed
stand for disposed TO follow Blacksmith's trade
ALSO two story brick house in village at pre-
sent occupied by Mrs. Price Possession given the 25th
March next. Applyto ALLAN THOMSON Wilm'n.
7. w. robson, Newport.
January % 1922 1T
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
PUBLIC SALE.

= II E1AN FJ-kE1El3
OF Valuable Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Books, SC.
On Fourth day, the 20 ofthe Third month (AIarch) next
at the late residence of Henry w Physick deceased pur-
suant TO his last will and testament, will be sold all his
household goods Kitchen Furniture, &c together with his
library Of liooks.-also, good mich COW. Terms Of
lSale made known at the time by BENJAMIN FERRIS,
Feb 81 1922 1876 .4prlnist'r with WIN atuered
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
TO BE RENTED.

Room suitable for a Shoemaker, Tinplate worker
Taylor Grocery store, &C. Inquire at the Office Of tl
Waterman. - ~
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
REMOVAL.

TIIE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
friends and the pubic generally, that he has remov
ed from the Queen of Otaheite to the
West side of Market Street,
Directly opposite the Town.Hal, Wilmington,
Delaware;
Where he has purchased and opened House oil
Entertainment for Travellers and others, sign of
.J.a.HES A. B.aY.9RD.
He confidently hopes continuance of his former
friends and customers and trusts his superior
commodations will merit continuance of an in.
creasing public patronage. ELI LAMBORN.
Wilmington, March 10, 1921 If
NIB Horses, Gigs, Carriages, sc. keptfor hire
as usual. L. l..
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

Wilmington & Christiana Turnpike Stock
By resolution of the Wilmington and Christiana Turn
pike company, the subscribers were appointed Commits
ones to receive subscriptions for 100 shares of new stock
for the purpose of raising fund for making and finishing
the road from White Clay Creek to Chrstiana.
The Books will be open for that purpose the House
Of Joseph Gilpn Wilmington the 5th and 9Th dav of
Marchnext from 10 o'clock in the morning, till O'Clock
in the afternoon of said days
WILLIAM SEAL D
JAMES M'KEAN Z Com
WILLIAM WAIsNER,o
February 18th 1892. 1o-7t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
PRINTING

Ofevery description neatly executed al the Office
Of the American Waterman, No. los, Marke, ST..
Wilmington, De!.)
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-25
AL.GIERS

An event has lately occurred at this re.
gency' which may create trouble and ex.
Pense. The vice consul of the u. s. he.
,ng out hunting, unattended, was violent
y assaulted and beaten by two Turks and
tne Dey' on complaint being made, refa.
SEQ TO punish them, because the vice con.
SUI was abroad without guard or droper.
man IN consequence of which, the flag.
sah was cut down, and the vice consul
,sit tpe place. In our contests with the
naroagy states, we have always put them
IN the wrong. In this instance the Dew
was right. No consul should leave HE
mouse without his drogerman, the guard
appointed by the Dey. If he does, il is
all MS own peril, and every officer knows
"' Nc Y. Adpocatc.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-25
THE APUsTATE.

Mr.. George Bethune English, whose
eccentric conduct has attracted so much
attention. changing his religious creed
Caivanlsm TO ArmIDianism, from Armin.
lanism to UnitariaDism, from that, to
Judaism, and that again to Mahomedan.
ism' has returned to Boston his native
place, In good health, after an absence as
nearly ten years. a volume of his tray.
els on me Nile, has recently been pub.
hshed IN London, and, from the uncom-
mon incidents with which his adventures
nave been replete, it cannot but prove We.
ry interesting. rPhK. Un,on.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-25
ATHEISM.

WILMINGTON, (DsL.) NOV. 19.-We
have been informed that a man was dis
charged from serving on jury at New
Castle, ina criminal case, in consequence
OF his infidel sentiments it appearing to
the Judges that he did not believe the BIZ
BILE, that there were any future state of
rewards and punishments, or that man is
any thing more than "the beasts that per-
ish -
CONVICTIONS AND SENTENCES
The man who stabbed another in one of
our streets, some time since, and was
committed to prison on charge Of muir
der, had his trial last week, and has we
understand, been convicted. A woman
was at the same court convicted of the
crime OF arson. There are now in the
prison at Newcastle, three persons un-
der sentence Of death.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-25

LESSONS, cheats, adventurers, sharpefs
in,rigucrs of all descriptions they will 4
be found out, taken into custody, and ban
ished for ever from tho territory Of our
republic. All the persons designated in
the nine preceding articles who may FIRST
come here. will have great advantage O.
yer those who arrive later. We solicit
from our friends the printers and mer-
chants, who may read this proclamation,
that they aid VS. in publishing II in their
papers in the language Of their respec.
tive countries. The principal object of
this proclamation is to ameliorate the
situation Of the unfortunate of all coun-
tries who are leading a life Of misery :
and wretchedness unworthy of their abili-
ties and talents. We will endeavor to :
place these persons in situations adapted
to their merit, their conduct, and their
knowledge and their talents. We offer
to all equality of rights, an asylum pro-
lection and happiness.
Head Quarters, Mayagucz, Sept. 1899.
(Signed)
LOUIS viLLAUME DUCoNDRAs,
President and General in Chief.
(Signed) B. IRVINE,
Government Secretary pro. tenn.
An extract ola letter from Antigua.
dated LIST Oct. 1892, says-In the early
part OF last month, pilot boat built sch.
under American colOrs, from Baltimore,
owned and commanded by one Gould, an
Irishman by birth, arrived at St. Bar.
tholomews from Baltimore. This ycs-
sci was shortly after followed by a BRIG
and two schooners, also under Americas
colors, and from Baltimore, and under
the immediate control of said Gould who
purchased an hermaphrodite brig at st.
Bartholomew from MIR. Chaytor,which
vessel was captured and sent into that Is.
land by one of the Venezuelan priya.
teers, but seized and sold by order Of the
governor of ST. Bartholomew. This
vessel was under Dutch colors On board
the brig from Baltimore were several co.
lored and white men, among whom was
a general Louis Viliaume Ducondray, a
Frenchman, and an American named B.
Irvine. In consequence of the suspi-
cious appearance ofthese vessels, togeih-
er with its being well ascertained that
they came to the West lndies with the
intention Of making descent on some
Island by their having been Joined by
several white and colored men in St.
Barts, the governor ofthat Island order.
ed them of, and they consequently left
there, then sailing under American CO.
lors, and came to anchor at a small place
called Five Islands. The south east
OF Porto Rico was currently spoken of as
being the place of their destination.
An extract of letter, from ST. Bar
tholoTews dated September Is. 1892
says, "fhe secret expedition sailed on
the l4th, and stood apparently for ST. +,
Thomas; it is now generally believed for
Porto Rico. | am much afraid it Dor.
tends no good for the West islands, from
the number of st. Domingo characters
apparently principal in the busiDes.-al-
thoushattempted to be cloaked, sufficient
was ascertained to excite suspicion. The
rest are republican Frenchmen and To-
relgners. but not single Spaniard among
them. They were Joined by about go
bad characters, who can be well spared.p
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SLAVES.

A writer in the Southern Patriot says,
cit is believed that the number Of slaves
IN the United States amounts TO about one
million FIVE hundred thousand. The late
census shows it to be greater. These es-
imared at $500 per head, would amount
TO four hundred and fifty millions OF dol
larsW