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American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-15

The house then went into the consideration of n,
partial appropriations for the Navy Tor 1922 which
after some considerable discussion were made. IN
in Committee of the whole.
|. THE BANKRUPT BILL RESUMED.
The hous', on motion MIR Sergeant, then resell
we'd itself into committee OF the whole on the hin
to establish uniform system of Bankruptcy--Mr
Taylor in the chair.
Mr. Mallary took the floor and expressed his SEN,
tlments IN speech OF more than hour, in favor r.
striking out the first section OF the bill
Mr. Montgomery then rose to support it--but III.
usua hour OF adjournment having passed, the com,
mttee rose and reported, and obtained leave to st
aga IN. And then the House adjourned.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-15
FROM THE LATE ENGLISH PAPERS

MANSION Houston Saturday a city tonsor
was brought up on novel charge of felony, pre-
ierred at the instance of the Bank of England, be.
lore Mr.. Alderman Thorp, who sat in the absence
OF his ordship.
Some time since, fashionable barber in the city
hit upon the expedient of putting in circulation,
wen executed limitation of SOL note, setting forth
ms CLAIMS 10 pfe'eminence, and giving challenge
to cut hair better than any man in ENGLAND. or for.
ieit 50E lie give one of these notes to each ind-
yidual who made trial of his skill; aid the novel.
ty had such success as gave rise 10 imitaors, NOT
only among the professors of that siberia art but
other professors had circulated their promises" in
the shape OF bank notes, to perform particular ser
vices Complaints have been recently made at ttf
BANK tina: the new circulation had been made con.
uecive to fraud. MIR Maynard the Bank solicltor
! applied Tor warrant under tie So, of Geo. III
cap 1873, sec. S, which rend.:rs the parte, circu'
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-15

putting ,ae claim 10 superiority either as REGARDS
climate, or the liberaty Of our merchants nc
former certainly has bad name, but It Is the nrs
lime we ever heard The latter unestioned.-oav hef
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23

Benjamin Wilson aged So year, Of Bucks county, ex
feeding i'll for upwards of years with dry cough anc
spttng of matter from his lungs hectic fever, nght-sweat
and reduced skeleton complete cure, by using
the specific for months Affirmed 7h OctoL-s, 1876
i John Hendricks aged q years, of Lampeter township,
long time exceeding i'll with dry cough pain in his breast
fever anddnghweats; complete by using two bottles
i Affirmed 20lh December, 1916.
1 Eli II. Thomas, aged 80 years, of Lampeor township
long time i'll with cough, hoarseness, splitting of prueni
from his lungs, fever and ngh-swezts; complete
cure by using bottles. Affirmed 18Th October, 1916.
! John Montgomery of do very i'll with most violent
cough spng of matter mixed with blood complete cure
BY ung two bottles and now 10 years since he used the
Specific, and no RETURN Affirmed 9th January 1873
Jacob Bowemaser, aged 80 years OF do. long time Ill
with cough, fever, nigh and symptoms above
staied; complete cure by using bottles Affirmed 2in
November, 1917
Henry Bird aged 26 years, of do long time exceeding
ILL., with cough, fever and nighsweas, and SYMPTOMS
bove stated complete cure by using bottles Affirmed
I'd. August, 1917.
Andrew Weice daughter Susanna aged Is years of do
long time III of cough, splitting of blood and matter from
her lungs and symptoms as above stated but all the hair
came of her head, complete by using bottles AT
hrmed 2nd November, 1917.
John Wilson, aged 49, years, of the CRY of Lancaster, Pa
months with cough, and symptoms stated above,
pele cure by using bottles, Affirmed 18th August, 1878
David Longanaker aged so years, of rawsbug town
ship exceeding i'll 70, better Than 10 weeks with cough and
all The symptoms Of confirmed consumption, complete cure
by 8 bottles Affirmed 18th September, 1916.
John Barr aged 25 of Strawsburg township, long time
cure, by using bottles. Affirmed 18Th November, 1917.
John Kryder, of the city of Lancaster aged 29 years.
long time exceeding i'll with all the symptoms before
ted complete cure by using bottles and since,
and is now IA years Sworn 10 24E November 1917.
Henry DehoH of The city of Lancaster, aged % years,
with cough and splitting of blood from his lungs, long time
complete by using bote and is year and
four months and no Affirmed 2oh November, 1917.
William Green, aged SO years, of Columbia, rupiured
blood vessel and the blood rushed from his lungs, and
tinued BY spells forneary two days complete cure, by
DO lc and inward, of mo-
Of the bleeding from his lungs since Sworn to 18th
December, 1875
Adam Nerfe, of Conesogo township aged As years. was
long time exceeding ILL., upwards Of three months ccnired
70 his room coug and copou: splitting of for his
nngs rgh,swea.s &C. complete ere BY using five bot
In testimony whereof have hereun,o affixed my hand
and SEAL this 18Th day OF February, 1919 in he city Of an
caster. SAMUEL CARPENTER
The above medicine is to be had of john y HITE,
Druggist, Wilmington DELI at the corner Of Market
and Queen streets.
October 20, 1921 -Iy
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
BY Authority Of the State of Delaware.
DelaaCare State Lottery.
For the completion of St. PETERS Church,
In tht Borough oil Wilmington.

majority of the Managers authorised by Law OF
the State of Delaware passed I'd OF Feb last for the above
audable purpose having contracted for the same to effect
the object intended becomes the duty OF the subscribers
Iwho the contractors solicit public encouragement and
Patronage and respectfully state the basis on which they
found their hope of both.
The citizens of Delaware, generally were never very
willing countenance Lotteries, had they ever much
Involvement to do for independent OF other feelings
and dispositions the management OF them, to say the least
was not the BEST and the very few schemes presented tor
public appreciation predicated and conducted on the
old tedious and desutory plan, liable error, and very
susceptible of offering temptation to arttu unpnnciped
men, who might have charge control of the wheels in
dependent of the vast consumption OF time frequently pro-
tracted from month to month, and in from year
10 year.
But neo era in the application of an old principle, like
hat of steata has commenced Philadelphia in the draw
ling OF STATE LOTTERIES by which any lottery mode OF
lsorlledge may be concluded IN fze minutes, without the
possibility of mistake, by the powerful combination OF i
lres On this principle the Union Canal Lottery of Penn
syvania-Frst Class New Series, drawn the 18th
lay of Feb last in the presence Of thousands OF spec
fortune of 1000 tickets declared TO be decided by
Operation of fue minutes dration,a general shout of APP
pase wedsuch mans anxious desire to aUeid In
gerlag suspense and the agony Of Delay
For Hope deferred maketh the heart sck In fact,
so apparent the values candour and uneIfng exped
ton of the new mode that its march to popularity
equal to its velocity aid III few days the manager Archi
bald Mntire, Esq publicly advertised that all the tickets
in the Second Glass; New Series, sold And we be.
eve when the ci,zcns Of Delaware, witness the Drawing
otthe First class,New SERIES ofthe DFLAW ARR STATE
LOTTERY, 60 similar result will take place, Jthe de.
sIrabie object CONTEMPLATED be realized; CT and great
portion Of existing prcjudices be removed
HOPE & Co.
.8cting Managers, no %. Market 81 Wilmington, DEL
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
Patent Spring Saddles.

GEORGE M'CORKLE, No 81 MARKET ST.,
Having purchased the exclusive right ofmanuaculring MIR
Nathan Mixers newly invented and highly approved PA.
tent Spring RIDING Saddles, within the county Of Newcastle
offers for sale, and will keep constantly hand his ma
nutaclory, good assortment of Ladies' and Gentemens
Saddles constructed upon Spings which have been pro-
nounced BY the best Judges to be the greatest improvement
ever offered to the public the saddles being construct
ed as to be free from any liability inuie the horses
back and to carry the rider with perfect ease.
NIB The public particularly requested to call at the
Judge fo themselves of the utility Of the Spring Saddle
and likewise be accommodated if requested with one 10
ride or make trial Of and where there is likewise a COM
piete assortment OF the ordinary kinds of Saddles Bri.
dies Travelling Trunks, Harness. Valses &c all of which
he offers tor sale on the most reasonable temsor Cash
| Wilmington, April l, 1922. e4o
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
25--1ot
MILL SE.aTS FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale two valuable Mill Seats
on white Clay Creek, stream sufficiently strong for al
most any KIND OF water works One of these seats has a.
bout eight nine feet fall of water the other about twelve
rect These seats are about mile and half from New
about 100 acres. The mill Seats with suitable propor
ton OF land or the whole together may be had as ma,
best suit the purchaser good title and immediate pos
session may be had.
Those wishing to purchase, will please 10 call ON The
subscriber, ARFI JpsMS
.qpri2 1922, Sa-ySm Nc
me American, at Baltimore, Centinel, at Philadelphia
ana Naona Advocate, at New York. will please to inser
me above advertisement in the paper for the Country 70
TWO months, and send their bills for the same to this Office
i1n,ne0NateL4. - ~ - - INV
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
Commercial Bank Of Delaware

Inc STOCKHOLDERS of the Commercial Bank of Della
ware are informed that the General Assembly of this State
ruary last past to enable the President Directors and
Company OF the Institution, close the Of the
San H. ana THURSDAY the 81 day of May next is appoint
eu py he aw above referred to which the important
mo considerations of which the Stockholders will please to
take particular notice. and give their attendance accord
Of the Board EBEN'R M HrKSTn,, y Gt,
Smyrna March IS, 1922 o 60 { o.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
NOrICE.

Whereas Joseph Jones' Tax collector of the County Road
ana Poor tax in the Hundred of Crstian for the year
io2 haVing by an Instrument of writing duly executed un-
der his hand and seal bearing date the fourth inst Franc
Tered all ms right interest and authority TO Collect said
ax@s to the subscribers investing them with all the books
papers, documents and authority to collect or appoint a
ooecto Attorney or substitute complete the collection
OF the sans Now this ogve notice to all whom it may
concern that IN consequence of this Power vested in us
we nave consh nted and appointed Michael Doruev of the
borough OF Wilmington, andinvesed him with full power
10 collect the taxes remaining due and unpad and to give
legal receipts and acquances for the same And The de-
hnquents are further notified that the indulgence already
gwen and the pressing demands ofthe Public Interest I'M
lperousy require the prompt and decisive
TOR speedy collection Of these taxes
JOHN WAY.
nPtu 40, iosS' 2s--at NOSES REA.
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INDIAN SPECIFIC.
OR COUGH DROPS.

LANCASTER COUNTY, IS.
For the nforma ion of the public, do hereby certify
that the following persons '" are herein men
toned personally appeared before subscriber one q
the Justices of The Peace in and for the county of
ter: and bling duly sworn and affirmed, everay dep,sed
mans cough drops Tor Indian Specfc) upon ,henseve.
whit greatest success, tor curing of coughs, Colds ah
mas consupons spit ing of bood &C. and tina, in every
appear by the following testimony of those who have used
hem,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
PORTER ALE & Older.

at his old stand No. g. Market ST Wilmington where he
intends to keep constant supply of the best quality Of
Porter Ale and Cider He returns his thanks 10 former
TRENDS, and trusts to receive share of Public patronage
March 70, 1872 22-6m HENRY GRIMES
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TO BE RENTED

And possession given tho twenty fifth NV Of March
ext, that valuable FARM, situate the u lied of Red
Lon late the property Of Samuel Crow deceased This
rac OF Land will be leased for ii IL 20 is to
give the tenant encouragement for Improvement
For terms apply to the Subscriber, Me- ash.
JOHN iJW.
January 2lst, 1929 4-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
To Cotton and WooIlen Manufacturers.

ne subscriber, Agent for James & j. A. Smith of Le'
1917, MASSACHUSETTS,, receives and transmits orders fW
ootoh a.a Hoof 'fachine Ca,ds of every description
eincales OF their superior excellence, from the Dos,
soh anu DINER northern manufactures, with samples
application Those in the Woollen trade. are particularly
requested to examine double Carding engine j. & W
A. Smiths Cards io,IN TonnEpr
March Is, 1922. 2o-3m Hnm;agsou, { Dd)
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
SELLECK OSBORN

Now trsnsacts his closing business at his Contn Room
entrance from shPey street, usual where he viii write
hEcE'PIs With grea. alacsity and cheerfulness
April S, 1922,
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ghihs so
HOPE So Co.

State Lottery Office, Market ST. " Wilmington, Del
The CASH vH be t@dfr all Prizes, AZ this ece as soon
as dtaaVn Orders pos paid) attended to- and Eu6s dtaa
4viM on the most Favorable terms. March, Ia
Wanted young ad Of strict integrity and respecta.
lbe connexions, who write good hand to attend The
q office -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
WILMINGTON AND PHILADELpHI.
POST COACHES.

Leave the Subscribers tavern, sign of the Swan wu,
ton, and David Johns. sign of the White Horse an
Philadelphia at O'Clock A. M. and at 10 o'clocI "
every cry dsy SUNDAYS excepted; FARE ONE DOLLAR =
convenience will be taken up set down in anv ~, u u
the CITY, All baggage must be at the risk of the opns
sAAc ANDERSON.
Bank st runs from Market to Chestnut, between so,o,
and Third streets. wv" 'ec0ns
March 10, 1929 =,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
Boot and Shoe Manufactorv;
In Broad, near Shinkeu ,Strsc,

The subscriber respectfully informs the public n gaa
raj. that he carries on the above business in al h y.S
Having employed Foreman ofthe best capacv ana
ING determined to employ the best workmen both ior me
and womens work, and having procured the best mao
ais, he confidently atters himself that he will be en'I
ogVe general satisfaction and merit share of patronage
SAMUEL W0LLASTOY
n He continues the Bricklayng business as former,
y. Apply above. 'O'p'er
One or two boys of respectable connections wanted .
apprentices. """'eu ~
LIST month II, 1922. -
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NOTICE.

M persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Hill, late OF
Newcastle County decd requested to make payment
uelay and those having demands against the estate
" PRESENT them properly atesed for setement,to
MARGARET HILL, I Admrs
,fe1scssRr, s1asreh q, 1879. a-5a
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B.fRCL.4Y,S C.iTNTT1gs.E

lust published and for Sale a. No los Market a. CD
echsm and Confession Of Faith BY Robert Burctao ito
which is added "The Ancient Testimony of the 04akers
revived" --Price 63 cts.
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U.l.N1'ED.

comfortable house, in pleasant neighborhood suitable
Tor small family Inquire the office Of the aclman
April 2, 4-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
SCHEME.
86A Prizes,
ll40 Blanks,
1924 Tickets at IS 50.
1884

%OAf ICkGlo DIT Do 5Os 1854
NJ .Not one and quarter blanks 20 hrize. 4Js
he Prizes in this Lottery will be determined as ole
twenty four numbers, from l to "a inclusive will be pu
into Wheel four Of Which will be drawn out, the Mhoe
nam5eE Of tickets this Lottery consists may be seen
BY The Scheme Of 2024 tickets each there will be three
OF The "a Numbers, and that ticket having it the LIST 2d
ad 81 numbers daN from the wheel will be entitled 10
5000 thai ~ Ct having on the LIST I'd and 4 will be
titled u 500. ta, ticket having he Isl Sd and 9TH will
be entitled p 40O that ticket having the I'd Sd and 4h
VI be entitled 70 S544. Those tickets having on it only
the Is and 81 numbers drawn from the Wheel will be en-
titled to $50 EACH those tickets having On the Isl and Sd
Isl and 4th 2da sd; ID and 4th Sd and 4th Numbers
The Wheel viii be entitled So EACH and those
tickets having only the r number drawn above
will be entitled to prize of 81 each No Ticket which
shall have drawn prize of superior denomination be
entitled to an inferior Prize
Prizes 70 be subject usual to a deduction of Is per
cent This Lottery will positively be drawn on the Sd Of
june next if the sale of the Tickets will war
rant il.
Whole Tickets S4 90 Quarters 500
Halves w Eghihs so
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
Dover, Feb. e5, 1922
To be Sold at Private Sale.

Or let for term Of years, a TIT MIL with strong
water power suitable for Cotton factory or other works
with about gh Of and, convenient dwelling house
bradford, Chester County, Penn q miles west from
West Chester, the Strasbrg road leading from West
Chester To Lancaster For further information &c apply
% the subscriber on the premises Possession first Of April
or any tune during the Spring or Summer
March 25th, 1922 22--9tp JOSEPH BURLINGTON.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-23
Coach and Harness Making.

me Subscriber informs his Friends and the Public, that
ne sti carries on the above business in its various branch
e. a. ms shop, corner of King and Hanover streets, No.
1885, Wimngton where all orders in his line will be exc.
cuted with dispatch He returns thanks to the public for
past favols, and hopes to be able 10 give general sac'
on to all who may favor him with their custom lie con-
hues to keep on hand general assortment of new Car
RACES made ogood materials; also second hand carriages
together with all kinds Of tIaness-Likewise, Patent
Springs for carriages all which he will dispose of mod
crate terms for cash. THO.iLaS .lI00RE
March S, 1922. 16-3m
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II II nj q V A l..

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully inform. !,
friends and the public generally that he has US
ed from the Queen of Otaheite to the 'u'N
West side of Market Street,
Directly opposite the Town.Hall, Wimino,o,
Delaware; 'P
Where he has purchased and opened Hone. !,
Entertainment for Travellers and others, sign Of
J.4.MES A. B.aY.aRD.
He confidently hopes continuance Of his fo,u.
friends and customers and trusts his superior y.
commodatons will merit continuance of an =;
creasing public patronage. ELI LAMBOpN
- 1T
LIB. Horses, Gigs, Carriages, &c. Ike, 70 b,.
as usual n |e
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Ten DOLLARS REWAND.

Was stolen from the stable ofte subs crber living near
the Red Lion, Delaware. the 28th Of December last
BRIGHI BlP MARE, between Ia and Is hands high,
between and years old, both hind feet WHITE star
her face, wart above her left eye, small her
breast and scar on her flank, occasoned by there having
been one cut from It, she is little eve necked, with
little OF the name rubbed off by halter, light tail, the
mar OF which has not grown out since docking Whoever
VIII return her. or give such information as shall lead to
her recovery shall receive reasonable reward and
penses GEORGE RJylISEK
March S, 1892 loft
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EAl ESTATE FOR SALE. Pursuant to the Ias,
AGWil and Testament Of Henry w Phlsick, deceased.
the following real estate will be exposed 10 public sale
on the 2lst OF the 18th month (December) next at
CLOCK IN the afternoon Eli Lnburn's tavern 10 wi,
All that ELEGANT MANSION HOUSE and lot ~
ground on which is erected, situate in the Borough Of
wilmington at the corner Of Ken and Market streets and
extending through, to Shpey street The lot is one hun
dre and seventeen feet and six inches in length on Kent
street and ninety three feet and six inches front on Mar
Set ana Shpey street. The buildings occupy the whole
front on hent street and the lot on Market and Shirley
streets IS fenced with high and substantial brick walls
ne mouse, on the first floor, has large and elegant Hall
with appropriate architectural decorations-four handsome
parors, SO planned TO be all privatea commodous din
ing room-a large and convenient kitchena battling room
sihokenouse, &c. &C. On the second floor there are
chamners all well lighted, and some of them unus,a,
arEe-a storeroom and laysory There are three large
chambers on the third floor, besides garrets All the Gel
las are dry and AIRY. There two pumps of excellent
wafer before he house and the whole establishment is
wen calculated TO accommodate large family in he bes,
STYLE The buildings erected under the direction of
inc late John Dickinson esq for his own residence and
hnshed throughout with taste and elegance in the most
substantial manner. ''N7'
Iothose who reside at distance and hare not seen tb
property may be properto say that the situation y ee
Va'ei-commanding extensive views of the SURROUNDING
country and for health and convenience is not excrl
by any in the state. Terms will be made known at tbe
time OF sale by BENJAMIN FERRIS
ADMISIsTRAroR cum testameio aanero
OF Henry w. Pbysic, deed,
" Hnlt'GtVb, peL lVtn mo. q, 1871 SS-99t
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LNULtN KING HnrrL

S DIN NJ. SMITH, having taken for term of wears.
Lat large well known establishment, the Indian King Ia
most eligible and pleasant part of the Borough Of will
nlngton Del tormery occupied by Brnton) respect
tnly informs the old customers Of the house and the pub
c that he will endeavor to sustain the responsibility
mouse by the srctest attention to their accommodation ard
convenience. Gentlemen, ladies' families can be ac-
commodaied with rooms, boarding and attendance in
manner which he hopes will give general satisfaction
Thankful for The liberal encouragement already bestowed
he hopes by unremitted attention his guests to merit 4
receive continuation ofthcir flyors
Wilmington, Sept. "a, 1892 74-3m
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THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD

Ran away on the 9th ult from the subscriber living
near Newark, Del. negro named Robert Of vel.
owsh color, about five feet nine ten inches high tScn
y t"o !cais fagc, has prcmneu forehead and heavy
lnnk' but sprghtly when spoken TO. he took with la
when he away, fur hat half worn. white muslin
roundabout, yellow merscles vest about halfworn ana
low linen shirt, three pair Of paniaoons VIZ two Of Nan.
sin, one Of blue, the other Of yellow and pair Of striped
tow linen, and also pair Of coarse shoes The above
iewaid will be given TO any person who will apprchcni
ne SAID negro man ard secure him in any Jail so that &c:
him ANDpEW KERR ill.,
Newark, September 2nd, 1899. GIFT