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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-24
To Cotton and WooIlen Manufacturers.

The subscriber, Agent for James & j. A. Smith OF Lei
cester Massachusetts, receives and transmits orders for
Cotton and Wool Machine Cards of every description.
Certificates of their superior excellence, from the Bos-
ton and other northern manufactures, with samples OF
hickset, together with prices and terms may be seen on
application Those in the Woollen trade, particularly
requested to examine double Carding engine at j. & W.
Matby's Factory the Brandywine, clothed with j.
A. Smiths Cards. JOHN TORBERT,
March Is, 1929. 20-3m Wilmington, CDet J
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MILL SEAT FOR SALE.

MN the 8th day of the 9th month (June) next, will be
<sold at public SALE mill seat, with the mills thereon
erected, situate the OF Octoraa Creek in Coc
County, State Of Maryland This not excelled
by any in that part ofhe country either for beauty
venence 1t contains nearly twenty OF first rate land
lying both sides of the said Creek and commands the
power OF the whole stream, with twelve feet head and fall
and within fifty rods of the b0atable of the Sus
quehanna Canal by which wheat iron cotton or any o.
ther materials can be brought from any part the Chcsa
peak Bay River Susquchanna, and taken from thence
either up down said River II is surrounded by rich
and fertile country, furnishing copios lies of the best
wheat and others produce There the premises two
never failing springs, rising sufficiently high and furnishing
supply of clear water sufficient for paper mill in the @
est season-lt is believed by competent jdges that the
water power is adequate TO drive rolling and Sitting
mills, paper MILL grist and mill at all times through
the year, and that the situation is well adapted for either
an iron cotton Factory.
On the premises erected a stone grst mill, with a
frame building ajong, calculated for grinding grain &
plaser-with an excellent pair of Burr Mill Stones four
feet seven inches diameter and requisite machinery
ALSO an oil mil and apparatus for manufacturing seed
O and new saw mill on the approved pan capa-
BILE OF saving from 5000 to 1000 feet of boards per ay
also several frame buildings, and stable "a by feet
The Stage Roadfom Port Deposit to Lansaster passes
the boundary line Of this property.
1t IS deemed unnecessary more infinitely describe this
Estate as 1t is presumed any person wishing TO purchase
Will previously view it The sale will be made on the pre-
misses, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ and good title given TO the
purchaser. For further information apply in Wilm'u Del
/ to BENJAMIN FERRIS,
| Administrator testaniento dnnero of
| Henry w Physick, deceased
1 or to JACOB RICHARDS,
| Wilmington, 5mo. g. 1892 $50 on the premises
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COTTON Y.aRN
PORTER ALE & CIDER.

The subscriber having recommended the above business
his old stand No. g. Market ST. Wilmington, where he
intends keep constant supply OF the best quality of
Porter Ale and Cider. He returns his thanks 70 former
friends, and trusts to receive share of Public patronage
March g. 1922 22-6m HENRY GRIMES.
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COMMERCIAL BANK or DELAlVARE.

The Directors of the Commercial Bank of Delaware IN
Ia JOINT meeting, have this day declared dividend Of
on the capital Stock for the last six months which
Representatives, any day after the tenth instant at smvna
Milford, as the may be- By order of the board
May z, 36-6t EBENEZER BLACKISTON, Cashier
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Episcopal Convention.

The conventional the Protestant Episcopal Church in
the Diocese OF Delaware, will meet at Dover on Saturday
The first day ofJune next is contemplated order to
ensure ruler attendance OF Delegates, adjourn from
that day to the ensuing Saturday, June 9Th
Newcastle May 10, 1892. GEORGE READ Jr
5o-8t Sec'y Of the Con- Of DEL
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of Joseph HILL late OF
Newcastle County, decd. requested to make payment
without dela and those having demands against the estate
to present them properly attested for settementto
MARGARET HILL, ! ,J,
HENRY STEEL, ~
Newcastle March 81, 1892 24-3m
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that an election for nine Directors will
be held at the banking house of the Bank of Delaware
on Saturday the first day of June next between the hours
OF two and five o'clock in the afternoon The punctual
attendance of the stockholders is requested as The
lance of the renewal of the charter Of the bank will he m
ken into consideration that time Bv order of be n;rec
itors. EDWARD WCjRREII Casb;
Wilmington, May Sd, 1922 ~ 35--7t
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NOTICE 10 MANUFACTURERS

SEALED proposals will be received at this office until
the loh OF June ensuing, TO supply for the United States
army o. blue cloths dyed in indigo, and Cd grey ker
seysampes OF the cloths and kerseys, upon which is
intended to found the contracts, will be furnished on an
pcaon IN person. or by letter to this Office with such in
formation as may be required
CALENDER IRVINE,
Commssary General of Purchases
Commssary Generals Office,
Philadelphia, April a. 1922 SILT
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WHEREAS, James Brady, of the Borough of Whining
tom hath by indenture bearing date the 9th day of May
assigned over all his Estate be disposed of by
Subscription, for the equal benefit of his Creditors
Notice is the, efore Hereby Given,
That the deed of assignment lies at the house Of Iurh
Downing, Orange Street. who is invested with full and In
divided power to receive and pay debts due to and from
the said Estate, by the proceeds arising from such sale
and all persons having demands against said Estate are re-
send tine for settlement properly authe
ticaed before the Goth day of June next In witness
whereof we have herento affixed our Hands and Seals
this 9th day of May, 1929. JAMES BRADY
36-llt HUGH DOWJJNc
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Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEM

vWOIICE rs HEREBT GIVEN,
To the Proprietors that the President and Directors
meeting held this day have required and they do hereby
require, that nstamen of 49, every share of Stock
in this Company, heretofore subscribed be paid the
second Monday of July next between the hours of l0A
and NJ, at the Companys Office, in Carpenters Court
in the city of Philadelphia, at which time and place .
Committee Of the Board will attend to receive the said
instruments, and give acquttances for the same.
As is considered to be necessary to ascertain how fa
reliance may be placed former subscriptions previously
Ito recommending the work of the Canal which is contem
lpated the will pc nit, and the necessary
surveys be made determine the choice of the
lit is intended, and
Notice is hereby accordingly Given,
That if any of the Proprietors shall refuse neglect
pay the of money heretofore ordered be paid
each share the second Monday of May next the
Companys Office, in Carpenters Court in the city of Phi
ladelpha the President and Directors will expose to
sale at Auction, forfeit the shares with all monies paid
thereon osuch proprietor refusing negecting agree
ably the provisions contained in the charter of the Com
pany.
Blank forms Of transfer may be had, by application 10
the Secretary. KENSEY JOHNS, Presdent.
II. d. GILPIN, Secretary.
Philadelphia, 3D. April 1892 26-3m
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China, Glass and Queensware,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
The subscriber has for sale his store, No 68 Market
Street. general of the above articles comprs-
ing almost every description in his line He has also on
hand, and intends keeping constant supply of
COTTON Y.aR.N
of superior quality of j. Puseys spinning, all of which
offered the lowest prices for Cash accepances at short
sght-GoOds packed for Country StOrekeebes IN The best
manner DAVID SMY1H.
Wilmington, 5mo 9TH, 1922. 34-3m
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W ATCHES.

The Subscriber has just provided himself with hand
assortment OF good Watches such as can be warrant
ed and which have just arrived amongst which are few
levers Persons wishing TO purchase coon WATCH for
service, will more than probably be suited if they will call
ALSO handsome assortment of CHAINS SEALS and KEYS
gold, gilt and steel, and low priced watches All Of
which will be sold at a fair price. GEORGE JONES.
May ~, SIT
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

Ran AWAY from the subscriber living in Queen AIMS
county, state OF Maryland near the Beaver Dam causeway
on Saturday night the fourth day Of Nav inst NEGRO
BOY named JACOB, who calls himself Jacob Wells, about
20 years of age, and rather small of his age and Of vel
low complexion the only particular mark about him, he
has uncommonly large nostrils His clothing was short
thin summer coat of yellow coor-an old white fur hat
back and white kersey trousers and coarse linen shirt
is probable he has changed his clothing and also his
name Whoever takes up said boy and confines him in
any Jail, so that the gets him again. shall receive 4
in the county, TWENTY DOLLARS; fout of the coun
~ and within the state, thirty DOLLARS, and if ou
OF Inc state the above reward of FIFTY DOLLARS and
all reasonable charges fbrought home, paid by me- a
| JOSEPH COOK.
/ May 18Th, 1922. s7-12t.
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NOTICE.

Whereas Joseph Jones, Tax collector of the COUNTY p,
and Poor tax in the Hundred of Christiana for The @
having BY an instrument of writing duly executed un
fered all his right interest and authority to Collect d
taxes to the subscribers, investing them with all the booI
papers, Documents and authorityto collect or appont
Collector, attorney substitute to complete the coect
ofthe same Now this is ogve notice to all whom man
concern that in consequence of this Power SO vested n ~
We have constituted and appointed Michael Do.utev ofe
Borough OF Wilmington, and invested him with full nouo
to collect the taxes remaining due and unpaid and to- &
legal receipts and acquittances for the same And th
lnquens further notified that the indulgence alesI
given, and the pressing demands ofhe Public Interest 3
peFiousy require the most prompt and decisive measures
for speedy collection of these taxes.
April l6, 1922. 2s-4t MOSES RFa
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25--1ot
MILL SEaTs FOR SALE.

The subscriber OFFERS for sale two valuable Mill Seats
on White Clay Creek, sufficiently strong for Al.
most any kind of water works One of these seats has
bout eight nine feet fall of water the other abou. twelve
iee These seats about mile and half from New
ark, and about six from navgabe water Also farm of
about 100 acres. The mill Seats with suitable propor
ton of land, the whole together may be had as may
best suit the purchaser good title and immediate pos
session may be had.
Those wishing to purchase, will please to call on the
subscriber ABEL LEANS
Mill Creek Hid. New Castle County, Del.
April 2, 1922, M-6m
The American, at Baltimore, Centnel at Philadelphia
and National Advocate, at New York. will please insert
the above advertisement in the paper for the Country for
two months and send bills for the same this Office
lJnmedtaeh S'
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Commercial Bank of Delaware.

The Stockholders of the Commercial Bank of Della
ware are informed that the General Assembly fth State
at their last session enacted Law on the 9Th day of Feb
ruary last past to enable the President Directors, and
Company OF the Institution, to close the of the
Bank And Thursday the I'd day of May next is appoint
subject Of closing the concerns OF the Bank is to be taken
into consideration of which the Stockholders will please ia
take particular notice, and give their attendance accord
ngy, at the Banking House of the Institution By orde,
of the Board EBEN'R BLACKESToN Tnsb,r
Smyrna March 25, 1922. 25-8,
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WHINING TON AND PHILADELPHIA
POST CO.fCHES.

Leave the Subscribers TAVERN sign of the Swan Whining
ton, and David Johns sign of the White Horse Bank
Philadelphia, al O'Clock A. NJ. and at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
every day, Sundays excepted. FARE ONE DOLLAR.
The siicest attention paid passengers who for their
convenience will be taken up set down in any part of
the city All baggage must be at the risk of the owners
ISAAC ANDERSON.
Bank st from Market to Chestnut, between Second
and Third streets.
March IL, 1929 If
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INDIAN SPECIFIC.
OR COUGH DROPS.

LANCASTER COUNTY, So.
For the information of the public, do hereby certify
THAT The following names are herein men
toned personally appeared before the subscriber one of
the Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Lancz
Ter and being duly and affirmed, severally eposed
and declared ths they had made of DR. Carkson Free
mans cough drops or Indian Spechc) upon themselves
with the greatest success Tor curing of coughs cods ash-
mas, consupons, SPIT ing of bocd &C. and tina, in every
instance their effects we've complete and nfalbe, will fully
appear by the following testimony of hoss who have used
hem.
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Patent Spring Saddles.

GEORGE M'CORKLE, No. 81 MARKETS.
Having purchased the exclusive right ofmanufacurn y
Nathan Mixers newly invented and highly approveP p w
tent Spring Riding Saddles, within tne county of Newaa
offers for sale, and will keep constantly hand at his
nufactory good assortment of Ladies' and Genemans
Saddles constructed upon Springs which have been n.a
hounced by the best Judges to be the greatest
ever offered TO the public. the saddles being SO const
ed as to be free from any liability inue the horae
back, and to carry the rider with perfect ease
NIB. The public particularly requested to call ,a
judge for themselves of the utility of the Spring Sa ana
and likewise be accommodated, if requested with on"
ride make trial Of and where there is likewise SoU
pete assortment of the ordinary kinds of Saddles R
dies, Travelling Trunks, Harness. Vases &c all Of vbo
he offers for sale on the most reasonable tersor Cab
Wilmington, April L. 1892. do.
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SHERIFF's SALES.

BY virtue Of writ Of ais. vend exponas to me directed
VIII be exposed to public Sale, the house of Eli Lamborn
Wilmington, in Chrstiana hundred on Saturday tbe 97
day Of April, inst. at o'clock, F. M The following de
cnbed lands and tenemens situate, lying and being IN G
hundreds Of Christana and New Castle and county of Nav
lot OF ground the borough of Wilmington at the corner
OF Walnut and Front streets No2 story brick ho"Se
and kitchen and lot of ground adjoining No l. ON Front
street NO g. A plantation tract of land in Newcastle
hundred, boundedby land of James Riddle John Peach
others, With Frame house and Barn thereon; conannr
ao acres, more or ess-ogether with all and singular the
Improvements thereon erected being seized and taken in
execution as the property Of Thomas Merdena and TO
be sold by DAVID @. WIISOH sh,g !"
Newcastle, April TO- 1922 GA
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Boot and Shoe Mandatory:
Va Broaa. neor N.Whleu Ntreef.

III 15TVtui Ne1T OH7leY DEFeeF
Tle subscriber respectfully informs the public in gene
raj that he carries the above business all its variety
Having employed Foreman ofthe best capacity and be-
ing determined to employ the best workmen both for mems
and womes work. and having procured the best mater-
ais he confidently atters himself that he will be enabled
70 give general satisfaction and merit share of patronage
SAMUEL WOLLASTON
n He continues the Brcklaying business as former
ly Apply as above.
One or two boys of respectable connections wanted
apprentices.
ISL montn II, 1877. 1T.
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10 Cotton and WoolIen Manufacturers

me subscriber Agent for James & j. A. Smith of Lei
massachusetts,, receives and transmits orders for
oOesom ga Woof .iacne Cards of every description
oencaes OF their superior excellence, from the Bos
ION ana other northern manufactures with samples of
ckse, together with prices and may be seen on
apphcauo Those in the Woolen trade, are particularly
requested TO examine double Cardng engine at j. w
"A. Smiths Cards. John TOPREpT - y D.
Ni"ieh A'' io27' 20-3m Wilmington, CDl J
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Coach and Harness MAKING.

The Subscriber informs his Friends and the Public that
ne still carries on the above business its various branch
es at ms Shop corner of King and Hanover streets No
l2o, wilmington; where all orders in his line will be exc
cuted with dispatch He returns thanks to the public for
past fayos and hopes to be able give general sasac
tnues to keep on hand general assortment of new Car
ages made ofgood materials also second hand carrages
together with all kinds OF iIarness-Ikewise Pateut
crate terms for cash. THOdTgS aJnnDT
March S. 1922 rs r.
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REMOVAL.

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally. that ne hasremov-
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
JAMES A. B.aY.1RD.
He confidently hopes continuance of his former
friends and customers and trusts his superior &C
commodations will merit continuance of an in.
creasing public patronage. ELI LAMBORN
Wilmington, March IS, 1921 1-tf
B. Horses, Gigs, Carriages, &c kept for hire
as usual. E. L.
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PORTER ALE & CTDER

SUBSCRIBER having recommended the above bus;ness
at his old stand No. 3d. Market St. WiIninpo hn 30
intends 10 keep constant supply of the best quality Of
Porter Ale and Cider He returns his thanks TO former
ana trusts to receive share of Public patronage
,.HiNn 90 1870 1S-om HENRY GRIMES
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of Joseph HILL late of
Newcastle County, decd. requested to make payment
wout delay and those having demands against the
10 present them properly attested for settlementto
MARGARET HILL,
.Fercaste, March 81, 1892 os--an,
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SELLECK OSBORN

Now transacs his closing business his Counting Room
entrance from Shpey street. usual where he Will write
RECEIPTS with great alacrity and cheerfulness
April S, 1892.
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NO'IICk.

The Bill filed in this cause is 70 obtain sale Of The rel
estate Of Edward Wilmer late Of Kent County Delaware
deceased. The Bill! states that the said Edward r. vii.
mer died, seized OF considerable real estate in Queen
AIMS County aforesaid and that there no personal pro
pery belonging TO the estate of the said Edward p viii
mer in this State that be discovered by the complain
ant the said Edward = Wilmer has left the following
children his heirs at law, viz.-Susan Wilmer Henrietta
Wilmer and Edwin Wilmer; all Of whom are minors and
reside in Delaware Sateand said Bill further states that
the said Edward F. Wilmer at the time Of his death was
indebted to the said complainant in large sum of money
is therefore adudged and ordered that the complain.
ant BY causing copy of this order be inserted once in
each week, for three successive months the American
Watchman, Delaware State, before the first Monday in
May next give notice to the absent defendants of the sub
stance and object Of this Bill that they may be warned to
appear in this court by Guardian Solicitor, by the first
Monday May next, to shew cause, any they have why
the said real estate should be sold TO discharge the
sad CLAIM. True Copy,
THOMAS MURPHY, CPk
Queen AIMS County court,
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BARCL.qY'S T,3Y'ECHTS.W

lust published and for Sale at No los, Market ST. "a Cat
echism and Confession Of Faith by Robert Barclay -to
which added "9he Ancient Testimony o. the Quakery
revived. '--Price 63 cts
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Wa.N'1'ED.

comfortable house, in pleasant neghborhooG suitable
tor small family Inquire at the Office Of the Watchman
April 2, 24-tf
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TO be Sold at Private Sale.

10 be Sold at Private Sale,
Or let for term of years. TILT MILL with strong
water power, suitable for Cotton factory or other works
with about eight fand convenient dwelling house
stabng, and Other out buildings 1t is situated n East
bradford, Chester County, Penn. % miles west from
West Chester the Strasburg road leading from Wat
Chester to Lancaster For further information &c ami,
to the subscriber the premises Possession first of Apr
Or any time during the Spring or Summer
March 25th, 1922 22--9p JOSEPH BURLINGTON
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TO BE RENTED.

And possession given the twenty fifth day Of March
ext that valuable FARM, situate in the Hundred Of Red
Llon late the property of Samuel Grow, deceased This
tract Of Land will be leased for term Of years. SO as TO
give the tenant encouragement for Improvement
For terms apply to the Subscriber, New Castle.
JOHN CROW.
January 21st, 1929 1T
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD

Was stolen from the stable ofthe subscriber living near
the Red Llon Delaware. the 18th of December last
BhiGHl By MARE, between IA and Is hands higb.
between and years DID, both hind feet white Star IN
her face wart above her left eye, small one on her
breast and scar on her flank occaoned by there haynp
been one cut from it, she is little eve necked with p
little OF the name rubbed off by halter, light tall the
hair OF which has not grown since docking Whoever
Will return her give such information as shall lead "a
her recovery, shall receive reasonable reward and ex
penses GEORGE RIrufSEY
March S, 1892 I6te