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FOR SALE, A SMALL FARM.

Agreeaby to the last will and testament of Neal McNel
deceased will be sold at private SALE and possession given
on the 25h day of March next small Farm, containing
1903 acres, situate in New Castle County, Del near Mr..
Cooch's Mills. On the premises comfortable dwell
ling house, good barn, stables, &C. with small tenement.
The proportions of meadow and woodland are abundant
for the size of the place. Part of the arabic land fertile
and in good state of cultivation ata
The local advantages considerable being situated
1.-THE turnpike nearly CENTRAL between E!kton and Chris
tiana Newark and Glasgow; convenient several mills,
and variety of places of public worship The terms will
be made easy to the purchaser For further particulars,
enquire of subsoriber on the premises.
ROBERT Nc NELL.
Administrator c. T. A.
| January, %. 5-9t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
NOTICE.

The DEMOCRATIC Republican citizens of
New Castle county are requested to meet at the
Red Lion Inn, on Saturday, the 9th Of February
Conferees of Kent and Sussex countless on Thurs
day, the l4th of February next for the purpose of
nominating CANDIDATE for the House Of Re-
fresentatives in the Congress Of The United States
to supply the vacancy in that House from this
State by the appointment of Cesar A. Rodney, ESQ.
to the Senate of the United States :-aso TO tran
sact other business which may be deemed advisa.
BILE in relation to the Democratic interest of the
County
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25

be embezzled by individuals employed in the collecs
ton, and the public in no wise benefited, we can
see no reasonable objection to the exemption of
any or every class of citizens who plead conscience
as their reason for not performing military duty.
"The Secretary of the Treasury reports The house Of
Representatives, in answer 10 Dr. DarlRgtons call for in.
formaon that no money arising from militia fines, in the
state OF Pennsylvania has been paid into the Treasury of
the United States Connecting this fact with the informa
ton derived from report that sonnet ling like two
hundred thousand dollars be collected in this way
lit is of little interest Mr. Smith, the late Marshal.
lit appears paid any money this account,
Mr. Conard, the present Marshall gavehm any definite
information on the subject 1t further appears that the
deputies of the late Marshal had generally refused to pay
over to the present Marshall the balances in their hands;
and also appears from papers delivered by M Smith
and from information derived from other sources that
Lewis Defebach, of Mr. Smiths deputies in Bucks
county, had balance in his hands of 49, SAG co. and that
similar abuses had been committed by other deputies of
Mr. Smith, but to what extent cannot be definitely ascertain
led. Here is an sAugaan stable indeed!"
Mr.. Deffebach in letter published in the De-
mocratic Press, does not deny being defanter for
che sum mentioned but states that he called re-
peatedly the Marshal for settlement; but "oqy-
ing TO confusion sOhich Prevailed in lis ociai
nation so devoutly wished" 'fIe attributes his
persecution to his opposition to the election of Mr.
iFndlay; but not concerned in the local
politics of Pennsylvania, we shall pass over that
part of his letter and give his concluding remarks
which are as follows:
"As suit is pending in court on the subject Icon
ceive improper to submit the whole in consdera-
lton the public when that suit is over will make it
my business lay the whole transaction before your
ders. But cannot avoid observing that the common
avidy, has, my view Of things, originated with the
bers of Congress of certain district in which Bucks
Iy included aided by the sneakng, sycophantc inrgues
of certain officer of the United States in this district
| LEWIS DERFEBACH.
| Even admitting all the gentlenan's own state
ment, we must acknowledge we cannot perceive
why the local Politics of any particular state should
interfere with the settlement of accounts between an
officer Of the United States and his dehuty. We
would request Mr.. Deffebach to inform the public
why he has declined calling repeatedly on the pre-
sent officer, who succeeded MIR Smith and making
him at least tender of the balance of the public
money in his hands. AS his answer will undoubt.
eddy throw some light upon our Political economy
we anxiously anticipate it.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
AGRICULTURE.
EFFECT OF LIME ON APPLE TREE

# EFFECT OF LIME ON APPLE TREES.
communicated to the West Cane Greek Agricnltu-
iN raj Society, by Benjamin Vestel, an honorary
<. & member of Chatham county.
M In the spring of 1919, planted one hundred
apple trees, of very indifferent and unthrifty
growth; they were knotty, and nclinded much to
growing of sprouts from the body and roots, inso-
much that began to despair of their being worth
cutivating. However, in the spring of 1890, clear
ed the roots and bodies of sprouts, which were in
abundance then off the tops Of the Trees and graf
ted, which of course gave them greater disposition
TO sprout:--in consequences Of which the gratis
grew but little that season. and the sprouts came
out from the roots and bodies in abundace.-In the
fall of 1920, sprouted and trimmed them clean
then took lime and made white wash, Herewith
lined the trees from the graft down to the root:
cept a few of them which left unlimed to prove
the experiment These few remain rough, sprou,y
and unthrilty; while those that were lined have
cast off their rough coats of bark, have but little dis
position to growing Of sprouts and are now thrifty
\ and growing trees. This so fully convinces me Of
of the good effect of lime apple trees, that re.
scommendi il without hesitation.
WIN Marlborough Recorder.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
AN AUGEAN STABLE.

we would call the attention Sof our readers to
the following statement of facts which throw con-
siderable light on the manner in which the fines &C.
cruing to the United States for nonperformance of
military duty during the late war, have been appro
priated. We are not advocates for any hriviledged
order; but if the public treasure SO collected is TO
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25

s CELERY SEED.-It is fact, known to but
Few, that CELERY Seed, in the quantity of desert
spoon full to gallon, boiled in soup of any kind
gives to it richnes of favour that Is no other way
to be had, and has this advantage over the CELERY
ITSELF that it is TO be had at all seasons and at much
less price, american Farmer.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
From The Washington City Gazette.

F On seeing an EXQUISITE, or dandy, weighing him.
Sell in the market scaes to the admiration OF bye
SANDERS.
Bacon and beef are often seen
~ To grace these scales and hoor;
But sure there never here has been
@8 Sol LARGE CALF before.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. Morgan presented memorial from sundry
inhabitants of the city and state of New York; pray
ing for additional encouragement by the govern.
ment in aid of domestic manufactures, by increas-
ing the tariff and imposing further restraints on
sales at auction, which received its appropriate re-
ference, and was ordered to be printed
MIR Cushman presented memorial from sun
dry revolutionary soldiers residing in the District
of Maine and elsewhere, praying for such an alter
alton of the law relating to revolutionary pensions
as may extend the benefits intended to be produced
by that law. In presenting the petition, Mr.. c..
observed, that, as it would be consong to the aged
veterans of the revolution to acquaint the present
generation with their services their sufferings and
their achievements he requested it might be printed
This mark of respect was dueto their patriotism and
vaor. five cannot relieve their distress, said he
we can at least soothe their wounds
The Speaker also laid before the House the fol-
lowing Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury
viz:
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
american IWatcbman.
WILMINGTON, JANUARY Is, 1892.

Frown indignantly upon the first dawnng attempt aena
one portion Of the Union from another.r WASHINGTON
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
S8,891,285 48


The funds from which the appropriations for the
year 1929 may be discharged, the following,
viz:
LIST. The sum of six hundred thousand dollars,
annually reserved by the act of ofthe 18th of Au-
gust 1890, out of the duties and customs, towards
the expences of government.
Cd The surplus which may remain of the Gus
toms and arrearages of internal duties and direct
taxes, after satisfying the sums for which they are
pledged and appropriated.
Sd. Any other unappropriated money which may
come into the Treasury during the year 1929.
have the honoy to be, very respectfully, sir, your
obedient servant,
WILLIAM. H. CRAWFORD.
To the Hon. Speaker eftte House Of Representatives.
The documents, above described, were ordered to
be printed for the use of the House.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
January, %.
TO RENT,

S,AMA TO RENT,
Him A large two story brick House, with
two commodious rooms on the FIRST
floor, situated in ShipIey, between Front & Second
Streets, with pump of good water in the yard, &
other conveniences Inquire at No. 70, Marke
Street, of MARY Nc CORKLE.
Wilmington, Del January 2Sd 1922 st
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
Professional Areedote of DR.. Franklin.

WI When he came to Philadelphia in 1918, he was
first employed by one Keimer, printer, vlsiona-
~ whose mind was frequently elevated above the
little concerns of life, and consequently very subject
to mistakes, which he seldom took the pains to cor
rect Franklin had frequently reasoned with him
upon the importance of accuracy in his profession,
but in vain. His fertile head, however, soon fur
nished him with an opportunity to second his ar
guments by proof They soon after undertook the
Impression of primer, which had lately been pub
Iished in New England. Franklin looked over the
piece. and when his master had set the following
Icouplet:
S When the last trumpet soundeth,
s- We shall not all die;
syI But we shall all be changed
. In the twinkling of an eye.
He privately removed the letter it was worked OIL
M When the last trumpet soundeth,
VIA We shall not all die;
g But we shall all be HANGED
M In the twnkling of an eye.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
MACKAREL,.

NItNON TLIs
90 barrels, Nos. l, . and 8, Mackarel of the last
catching.
ALSO,
Plaster Paris, Grindstones, Salt, coarse, fine and
ground; Carolina Tar; Rosin &c. &c. for sale
by DAVID BUSH,
at Bush.s wharf.
Wilmington, Jan, % 1922 SIT
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25

A French Journalist quoting from the London
paper "The Independent Whig," called it La Per.
vuque Indehendante. In the same paper speaklng
Of the Pugilis,s, or "he Fancy" they called Mes
sieurs de J. Imagination.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
Treasury Defartmes,

Sir: have the honor to transmit herewith, for
the information of the House OF Representatives
estimate of appropriations proposed for the service
of the year 1899, amounting to 88,89l ,985,4s.
For the Civil List S868,603 40
For Miscellaneous Expenses 456,375 so
For Foreign Intercourse $4,000
For Military Department. including
pensions, arming the militia, Indian
Department, and arrearages 5,165,896 10
Naval Establishment, including the
Marine Corps 2,252,410 OF
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25
THE WASHINGTON BONNET.

# AIR--The Old OaSen Bucket.
The Bard who so often has sung independence,
And awakened his Tyre to the praise of the brave
Now halls new spirit among their descendants
Impaired from heaven that blessing to save.
The delicate white fingered hands of our lasses
Have opened the era their virtues adorn,
BY making alone from American grasses,
# delicate bonnet that rivals Leghorn.
A pretty grass bonnet--a dear native bonnet,
The Washington bonnet that rivals Leghorn.
No foreign intrguers can now disaffect US,
"a Since we can oppose them with courage and wit
Our masculine yaor has made them respect US,
XXI Our feminine genius will make them submit.
No more shall we send them our eagles and
M dollars,
WI Our fair from our soil can their persons adorn,
With necklaces, bracelets, corsets and collars,
And delicate bonnets that rival Leghorn.
Z A pretty grass bonnet "a dear native bonnet,
The Washington bonnet that rivals Leghorn.
Then hail to the arts that secure independence,
ANg And draw our resources from liberty's soil;
Our national banner derives new resplendance
From feminine genius and masculine toll
Our valor shall teach all the world to respect IL,
W Tho some have affected that valor to scorn,
And Amazon damses have armed to protect it,
s&stM With helmets of bonnets that rival Leghorn.
" A pretty grass bonnet,-a dear native bonnet,
M The Washington bonnet that rivals Leghorn.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-01-25

The encouragement which the public have already
given to domestic manufactures, has excited a
very laudable spirit of emulation among the A.
merican Fair. Elegant specimens of art have
been exhibited at the different shows through
out this part of our country, and perhaps few oil
the number had better claim to distinction than
3 the grass bonnet, manufactured by the Miss
Hedges of Suffolk county, Long Island. 1t was
awarded the bounty at the show of the Agrlcul-
tural Society of New York What adds to the
pleasure, is the circumstance of its being made
as we are informed by two of the daughters OF one
of the surviving heroes of the revolution. who be.
Ionged to that valorous corps, commonly called
Washington's life guards" Such refinement in
the arts could not be passed unnoticed by our A.
merican Bard, accordingly we find him breathing
his usually happy illusions, in the following beau
tilul ballad.--PatterSon Chronicle.
M THE WASHINGTON BONNET.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-04
Dying, Securing and Dressing
Establishment,

Corner Of Prince and Fairfd1 8treets.
EOSEPB WILLIAMS, silk, woollen, and cot.
- tor dyer and scourer, from England, res
pectfnlly tenders his grateful acknowledgements
20 the ladies and gentlemen Of Alexandria, for
he liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here
and hopes by his unremittiug care, uniform
punctuality, and moderate prices, to merit con-
tinuapce Of their custom.
j. WIS mode of securing and dressing by
STEAM sPoEGiSG, has peculiar efficacy in ex-
tracing all kinds Of spots, stains, iron-mouiis,
&c from all woollen, cotton and silk clothes, and
stufis, &c. so that gentlemen's coats, panta-
looms, vests, &c. and ladies' habits, merno shawls
lace wells, &c. will be restored TO their first CO.
Tor and beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para.
soils, &c. cleaned, dyed and dressed in the neat
est manner, as to equal their original appea.
rance. Military uniforms, gold aud silver en-
broidery, fringe, epaulets, tsssels, &c. cleaned
and polished TO equal their original b,Ilisncy.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-04
FRESH GOODS.

Hats, Shoes, Tortoise Shell Combs, &c.
John n. RUNNELLS e. Co have iost re-.
- oeived at their new Shoe and Hat store,
King street, Alexandria, general assortment Of
superior Beaver Hats, made by 6r>t rate work.
men in the country. Also, low priced compris-
ing Of every kinds do; and have made arrange.
ments with different manufactures, which will
enable them to he constantly supplied wii,I the
very best ). with general assortment OF shoes,
together with ivory, tortoise, and mock she'll
combs Of every description; clothes, hair, and
other brushes, Of different kinds, with a variety
OF other fancy articles, which will be disposed OF
on very liberal terms. Fancy or other goods
will he received as heretofore, and disposed OF
to the best advantage on commission. anp Q
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-04
TME PATRIor,s PRAYER.

Parent Of All, 0mnipotent
In heaven and earth below;
Through all creations bounds, unspent
Whose streams ofgoodpess flow.
Teach me to know from whence rose
And unto what design'd;
No private aims lie, me propose,
Since link'd with human kind.
But cbieT to hear my country's voice
May all my thoughts incline;
lis Reasons law, Ills Virtues choice,
Ills natures call and thine,
Me from fair freedoms sacred cause
Let nothing e'cr divide;
Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause,
Nor friendship false misguide'
Let me not factions partial hate
Pursue TO others wo,
Nor grasp the thunder OF the state
10 wound private foe.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-04
MY ABSENT LOVE.

or SIX long months did fate ordain
! should from her Hove be parted;
l.was,of course, like a true swain,
Dying with grief, quite broken-hearted.
According to established rule,
Iraved bout eyes, and lips like rubes,
Aud hearts,--in short, pIay'd the fool,
Like many other loye-sick boobies.
Fortune at length more kind did prove,
Granted from griefa short cessation
And swiftly on the wings OF love,
homeward sPcd---aII expectation.
Eager fond rapturcs to renew
The thoughte'en now my brain amazes
Quick TO The well known spot few,
And found my love as--drunk as blazes
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-04
HATS AID SHOES.

vaNiE subscribers have just received, in addi,
a ton TO their former stock, supply Of la
dies, gentlemen's, boys, misses and children's
coarse and fine shoes OF all descriptions, suita-
Lle for the fall and winter season. Also, mems
imitation beaver aud cheap fur hats, boys do
do do do; mems and boys coarse and fine wool
do. The above articles will be sold wholesale
and retail ON terms to suit purchasers.
octls True & HARMON.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-04
LIST OF LETTERS s

"otumS ~ The Post Onice, hfexonuria, ID.
c. November ], 1922.
y A--Gus b Alexspder 81 Peter An-
drews,s sap, John Allen, Mr. Albert.
B-Capiain Asa Bears, Edmund j.
brown, Thomas K Beale. Abigail Bull,
SILVIA Burnett, Henry w Biegal, captain
lhos i Berry, capt Amos Barnes, Wm
Ball, Gideon Is Beall2.
C-J Crottendcn esq, John Campbell
2, Hezekiah Cole, James Carson, Will,
liam Coal, Mendall Churchhi.l, Daniel
ID Cook 9. John Chase, Mary Ann era.
dick, JAIME. Crawford, Sami B I Cald-
well, J + Cardwel! ESQ. Owen Conner,
Q ID 5, Nancy Carter, VIM Clark, Mrs
Lydia Ctabyree.
D-John Davis, David Dick, Simon
Dearborn, James Dsary, JOHN Day,
+ Dosteri James Dave, Job Domain Mi.
10 Dixon, Simon Darne, Lawrence r
Dade 9, Jeremiah Bowel.
E-John S Ellis, John Ellis.
EMiss Ann L Fitzhugh, Robert
Frankling, Emeline Ford. u
OK Griffith, MIR Goodine, Miss r
Glover, Thos B Green, Rachel Games,
George Gordon, John Grammer, Cathe>
rine Gray, ] l. Graves.
R-Wm Hodgkin, David Hill, limo.
thy flanagan, Robert Hart, captain John
Harper, John Hughes, Caroline Hillery,
James Harriss senr, DIR L Hixon, Gle
ment b Hill, Jno Haycock, Luther Hall.
Elizabeth Hurst, Francis Hall.
INilliam Jordan, John nj johnson
9, Cuff Johnson, Mary Nj l. johnson,
Mary lnula Martin Ienny
K-John Knowles, Daniel Kennedy,
James Kennedy.
L-Hush Teddy, capt Peter LcCro-
MGR. James Lenkins, Stephen Lomax.
M-Thomas Mitchell, John Maddox,
John Mills jr. Joseph Max e Son, Archi.
bald MiskiD, L McGinn, Allen Macrae
esq. Ann Murray, Mrs Murray, Isaac
McLane, Jefferson Minor, Jacob Marbel
! M-iewis Neill. O-John Overall.
P-B w Powell, Mrs Powell. MIR
Powell Q, Palmer Patrick, doctor Level
len Powell, Miss Lucretia Padgett, Milly
Pain or Milly Piper, Harric, Potts, capt
Henry Paul, Richard Pickering, Saml
Purkins, August Price 2,George Parker,
Thomas Power 8.
R-Mary Reilly, Catharine Reisiuger,
Nugent Rily 9, Robert Rutter, Marshall
Robertson, Edward Ryan, Durah R,ga1
S-rhomas Il Smith, James Scott
Andrew Smith, Edward Smith, doc{0l
VIM Stearnes, Richard; Stanly, Richard
Staunton, Mathew Smith y Co. George
Smith, Jonathan ScholHeld, Brady Smith.
Joseph Spinny, John w Smith, John V
Smith, Thomas Shields, Erastus Strong,
Elizabeth Sullivan, Sarah B Simpson.
doct BENZ Sedwick d, Charles Stuart 2,
NJoseph and James Tattershall,
Thomas Tucker, Daniel Tyler, Henry
VI Iariant, James Thomas, MIR Thomas
Charles Thomas, George Talbot.
H--Wiljiam Violet.
! W-Wm Williams, Evan Williams.
Ulysses Ward, Nathaniel West, Richard
| Williams, Henry Wilder, NJ Whittier.
Joseph Whiimore & Co, John Watson,
Mary l. Willis, VIM " God. Elias d wa.
terhouse, Ebednego Williams.
Y-William Yates.
Persons calling for letters in the above LIST,
Will please say they are advertised.
oct 1t DAN'I, RRYAN p. nj
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LOST.

an Monday 2Sih inst. between Alexandria
Iand my farm, red morocco POCKET AL.
MANIAC containing fifty or sixty dollars in
notes, Of the Alexandra bank, and the bank Of
theyalley. The finder will be handsomely recon.
pensed by leaving the above at the Farmers
bank, or restoring it to the owner
Wellington; oc 20 GEQ.E, WASHINGTON,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ANCIENT IGNORANCE.

The following fact recorded by S,ra.
DO, affords as.r0ng and singular proof Of
the ignorance of. the ancients with RESI-
pect to the situation o: the various parts
OF the Garth. When Alexander marched
along the banks Of iheH yda.pes. u Ace.
sine two of the rivers which fall into the
inouz, ne observed that there were many
crocodiles IN those rivers, and that the
country produced beans OF the same spe>
cies as those which were common in e.
gypt From these circumstances he
concluded that he had discovered the
source OF the Nile, and prepared a fleet
to sail down the Hydaspes to Egypt!
fhe following curious memoranda were
made some years ago.
/ In theyear 1883, the aforementioned
soyereigns were reigning, viz:
Louis XVI. otFrancc, deposed, and
publicly murdered. Charles Nv. Of
Spain deposed. Maria, of PORTUGAL.
expatriated. Joseph III. of GERMANY.
died supposed by poison. Catherine of
Russia. died suddenly, and her SON and
successor OF Paul ,assassinated Gustavus
Ill. OF Sweden, assasinated at masque.
rade. Ferdinand Nv. of Naples, de prived
of his dominions. EmanuelI Nv. Sardinia,
abdicated. Pope Plus vi. of,he Eccle,
siastical States, died after being depri. ed
OF his temperatures. Selim ii. of the
Ottoman Empire, deposed and poisoned.
Christian VII. of Denmark, died. inca
pacitated from reigning some wears pre-
vious to his decease. William v. oil
Holland, deposed. Frederick III. OF
Prussia, natural death. George III. Of
Great Britain, still reigning. From the
above statement the account will stand
| thus -
One, murdered Four 1eposed One,
expatriated; Two, poisoned One, sud
den death One, assasinated One, alb
dictated; One. died lunatic One, na,u.
raj death; One, the still reigning Mon
arch, George the Third.
The actual expenditure of the English
Government for Is years, taken fron
L n lot
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Fire Insurance Office,

ALEXANDRIA, OCT. i, 1922.
"HE stockholders of this institution are here
Il by notified, that an ELECTION for direc
tors will take place on the FIRST MONDAY o.
NOVEMBER next, at this office.
oct Is ct JB. NICHOLS, sec.