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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
SHERIFF'S SALES.
BY DAVID C. WILSON, SHERIFF.

DY Virtue of a Writ of Ais. Vend. Exponas to me di;
I'D rected, will be eIposedto Public Sale at the house
of John Crow, Newcastle in Newcastle hundred, Mon
day the 9th day of December next, at two o'clock, r. NJ
The following described plantation tract of land situate
lying and being in the hundred of Pencader and St. Geop
GEES wit.-No. /. life estate in farm in Pencader
hundred, with a Frame Dwelling House, Kitchen and
Barn. thereon erected, bounded by lands of Levi Bou-
den, Doct Samuel H. Black, the heirs of Samuel Eccles
decd and Others containing by computation 500 acres
more or ess-No 2 life estate in plantation in PEN
cader hundred with Log Dwelling House, Kitchen and
Barn thereon erected bounded by lands of James Thom
son, John Gi, the heirs of Samuel Eccles decd and
Others containing by computation 250 acres,
NO. g. life estate in farm in Pencader hundred, With
Log Dwelling House, Kitchen and Barn thereon erected
bounded by lands of Andrew Morton, John Mudrock and
others, containing $50 acres, more or lessNo farm
lin ST. Georges hundred, with Brick Dwelling House
and good Apple Orchard thereon bounded by lands of
Robert MAXWELL William Rumsey, John Wales, and Others
containing 200 acres or less.No. S. farm in ST.
Georges hundred with Frame Dwelling House, Kitchen
Smoke House, and other out buildings thereon erected
bounded by No. A. lands of Robert Maxwell, the heirs of
William Pryce, John Eddows and Others containing 900
acres or less, together with all and singular the inn
provemens thereunto belonging being seized and taken
in execution the property of Richard E, Cochran.
| New Castle Nov. 25 1892. 9A-a
DY Virtue OF Writ of Lev Faeias to me directed, will
40 be exposed to Public Sale, the house of John Crow,
Newcastle, in Newcastle hundred, Monday the 9th day
of December next al O'clock p all that lot ofground
County of Newcastle which are erected Two Story
Frame House and Kitchen, bounded by lots of David nj.
ven James Glasgow and the Elkon and Christana Turn
pike Road containing and four Perches of land.
more or less together with all and singular the improve.
and appearances thereunto belonging being sci.
zed and taken in execution as the Propey Of Jane Reg
man.
New snl., Nov. q. 1892. sos
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BaLtimore, Nfop. %.
COMMUNICATIONS.
SUSQUEH.a.N.r.a COAL,

We have had an opportunity of viewing and sit.
ting in room for some time, which was warmed
by this enlvening and pleasant fuel 1t appears, as
we learned from the lady of the house in which it
was, TO require about much time to ignite, as is
usual in green hickory fire; but when completely
on fire, it is very beautiful, and imparts genial
warmth into every part of The room. Unlike the
Virginia, or English coal, it yields neither smoke
nor smell, and only requires a partial renewal
through the day, TO keep the room perfectly com
Portable 10 the coolest weather. 1t possesses many
advantages over every other kind of fuel-taking
only about one tenth OF the room in your cellar oil
wood, you are thereby exempt from the unpleasant
smell of that decaying article. 1t requires only
one half bushel per day. your servants have less la
Dor in bringing it up than wood. It's perfectly safe
when left as it neither flies to the destruction Of
your carpets or sparkles; and consuming the
quantity above mentioned your room is very COM
Portable through the night and even in the morn
ing--the expence too is perhaps not more than half
Of that OF wood-in those times matter worthy oil
consideration. 1t in fact only remains to try to be
approved
1t abounds as we understand on the waters Of the
Susquehanna, and is of the nature of the Lehgf
and Schuyikill coal, so much demanded and in such
repute in Philadelphia AS this noble river empte:
itself into our Bay, it may be expected large guam
titles of this valuable article will be brought TO th
market,--.3merican.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
DEaTH OF CAPTAIN ALLEN.

he United States schooner Alligator Lleuten
ant ALLES arrived at Havana about the 10th OF No.
yember, but being informed that four American
vessels we're in possession of the pirates, near Key
Roman, he did not come to anchor, but started i'm
mediately in search of the buccaneers, whom, on
that or the succeeding day, he discovered in the
channel OF the Matsnzas. The Alligator drawing
too much water, two boats were manned for action:
and IN an early part OF it, captain Allen received
two musket balls, one in the head and the other in
the heart. He died, but no died encouraging his
men; and his men performed their duty nobIy, for
cling the pirates to abandon their vessels, and swim
TO the shore. The pratcal vessels, each OF which
mounted gun amidshp, and had considerable plum
der on board, were, together with the four recap
tured prizes, towed into Matanzas; and there cap
tain Allen was buried with the honors of war. No
other officer belonging to the Alligator was injured
but two Of her seamen were killed. and three others
dangerously wounded. Several of the pirates fell
in the action, diothers drowned in endeavor
ing to make their escape to the shore.
Franklin Gaz.
/ Lieut.. ALLEN, Of the Alligator, was native oil
| Hudson, state Of New York, where his father, mo
/ Their and sisters now reside.
\ Two new bridges have been built at Trenton, &c
supply the place OF those which were carried away
last winter on the breaking up OF the ice. They
of stone, and neatly executed.
The Governor of New-Jersey has appointed
Thursday, the 18th of December, to be observed il
that state as day of public thanksgiving to AL
mighty God, for the rich and numerous blessing
we enjoy.
\ Within five year. the transportation of good
from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, cost eight dollar
per cwt. They are transporting for taoo dollars
u Collector of New- London.-Capt. Richard Law
of the steam boat Fulton, has been appointed Col
lector of the port of New-London, in the place O
: Gen. Gushing, deceased.
The Diference.--The Franklin Gazette say
Neac- Fork aciU make Canals Of aboue 400 miles i,
c seren gears Pennsylvania has stambered tor q
years Over one Of 20 mics
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

JudS0nlc Adtt, Ddtttm0Te.- ms handsome new
building, situated on ST. Paurs Lane. near Church
STREET. was dedicated Friday last with the solemn
ceremonies customary such occasions. The pro.
cession moved from the Rev. Dr. Glendy's Church
through the principal streets to St. Paul's Church
I he service in the Church was commenced with a
Voluntary on the Organ by Mr.. Meiaeke, and after
the Brethren were seated the Choir sung the Cha
|riy Hymn from the Church Prayer Book LORD
of life, all praise excelling;" after which prayer:
were offered to the Throne of Grace by the Rev
DR.. Wyatt, Grand Chaplain; and an Anthem com
posed by Mr.. G. Meinece, was sung by the Choir
The R. w. Grand Master, Gen. HIM. H. Hinder
then delivered an elegant end appropriate address.
The Choir then sung the following Masonic Ode
written by John PattiSon, EsQ.--The Music by Mr.
". Cole.
When darkness brooded DER the deep,
When Nature lay enchaned-asleep,
Or in sad silence rolfd;
'Twas by the WORD the dsy-star glou'd,
And Light and Life together flowed,
| Upon the blushing world.
rao,.,,s All living struck their untuned lays;
Z And echo first awoke in praise.
Ere the great ARcH1rEcTo on high,
Had 6x'd 10 radiant Masonry,
The Iris Arch so bright;
Our CRAFT by wise mysterious laws,
Had passed the word-had sealed the cause,
Which MAsoSs still unite
rao.,,s While the broad Earth shall Eastward turr
0'0' 80 I Our lamp OF Truth shall lambert burn
As that bright ARCH still glads our eyes,
And decorates the scowling skies;
The pledge Of heaven to earth;
So may our TEMPLE rise to bless,
The Widow ard the Fatherless,
And shelter wandering worth.
rbon,s As Hagar's prayer was heard on high
40 I The exile here shall cease to sigh.
Wine, Corn and Oil, we've poured upon
The Mason's hope, the Cornerstone;
Let Brethren breathe AMEN
Meek CHARITY attends with LOVE-;
While WrssoM, STRENGTH and BSAurY prove,
| The Pillars of our Fame.
cho,.,,o { Bless Thou the work our MASTER dread
Z Who hath the Earth's foundations laid.
The Church service was closed with benedic
ton by the Rev. Grand Chaplain, when the process
sion retired from the Church TO the HALL, wher
the interesting ceremonies of dedicaling the edi6c
Ito the Grand Architect of the Universe, and +
Masonry--to Virtue and Science--to Universe
Charity and Benevolence, took place in solemn
form.
/ Nearly six hundred Masons were present, amon
whom were many from the neishboring towns an
country; and the favorable state of the weather. an
the elegance and taste displayed in the emblem
banners, &c. all tended to promote that impressiv
character which 30 properly appertaned to the &C
i lemn occasion.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

The story lately republished from the London
Globe respecting some great secret discovered in
the art OF tanning for which the inventor had recei-
we'd large sum of money turns out to be fabulous.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03
COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr.. WILeoN.

Mr.. WILsoN,
Permit me, through the medium Of your paper
to call the attention of the Police Of the Borough
"a gang of negro fellows who collect almost every
night about Mr.. Jennings and Mr.. Brinckle's COR
ner; where they not only baoo and wrestle, to the
disturbance of the citizens and the danger Of pas.
sengers, but especially insult unprotected females
who have occasion to pass that way.
About twelve o'clock, one night last week, the
whole neighborhood we're alarmed by these fellows,
who had battle royal. 1t is indeed insufFerable,
that rest is disturbed by these midnight gentle
men, and it is hoped that the proper authorities
will attend to this hint from one who sincerely
wishes We had a Ircadigg NIL.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-12-03

Mammoth Thraip.-A turnip of the common
fiat kind was plucked from the patch of Mr.. Adam
MARVEL near Milford, in Kent county, state of De-
laware, measuring in circumference thirty-ons and
ia half inches, and weighing nine pounds, exclusive
OF the top'->N Ma.2h this Wig Gap.'s B.
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 80.


Spontaneous Combustion. Another instance Of
spontaneous combustion occurred Yesterday in the
Coal-Yard Of Mr.. JOSEPH JAMESON, on the City
block. The fire was discovered carly in the morn
ing in mass of coal of about five thousand bush
els-and although apparently extinguished several
times in the course of the day. II again broke out
and was the occasion of successive aarms.--.4mer.
q .-dRRIY4L OF THE MEXICAN AMBASSADOR.
Our correspondent of the Norfolk Herald Office,
under date OF the 18th inst. informs us that the Bi-
fish barque Maria. Ronadson, master, in 81 days
from Alyarado, (Guph of Mexco,) anchored in
more, having board passengers, Don Jose
suanuet de Zazaya, Ambassador from the Govern
ment of Mexico to that of the United States, Don
Jose I0rrens, his Secretary, and Don francisco de
Paula Tanearez, Don Manuel VilLasenor, Don
J7,ianas Zazaya, Don Manuel 10rrens, Juan Tor
9eas, and Jose Henriquez, officers attached to the
Legatiou.--Balt. I'M. .Nor. 80.
Profitable Stock.--T Utica, New York Sent
mel says the Directors Of the Company owning tht
passage boats which ply on the Canal between vi
ca and Mon,ezuma, have recently declared and pax
TO the Stockholders dividend of 1856 per share
which is equivalent TO ESQ per cent for the last sly
months on the capital employed. A more produc
tive investment has probably never before been made
IN this or any other country.
The Packet Ships between New-York and Liver
POOL taking libraries Oh board fer ting use OF tn
Cabin passangsrss
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-30
Marshals Sale.
april IS

WILL De sold on the premises for
w cash, on Saturday, the 4tb day oil
May next, at 10 o'clock; all the right, IT,.
tie and interest of Abiel Holbrook, in and
to the following lots Of ground, with all
the Improvements thereon, being IN the
town of Alexandra and District oil Co.
tmbia, one lot OF ground on Water street
"a feet 81 inches, extending back KS
feet 5 inches. Also one other lot OF ground
on Fayette alley, near the lumber yard
of James Mcclure T. Co. supposed to be
60 feet by 80 feet. Also, one other lot
with brick house and all other improve
ments thereon, situated and fronting on
Fairfax street 90 feet and extending back
SO feet. Also one other house and lot
and all other improvements thereon, ad.
Joining the same and fronting on Fairfax
street 29 feet and running back to- lot tor
merly owned by Thomas White. 81 teet.
Also one other lot of ground lying on the
Georgetown and Washington turnpike
road, containing nearly two acres. Also
one other lot wilma brick house, and all
other improvements thereon, formerly oc-
cupied by the President, Directors and
Company of he Bank of Alexandra, front
ing Cameron street Al feet | 9 3 inches,
running back 60 fee! inches Also one
other lot with a two story frame house
thereon, fronting on Alfred street, 81 feet
6 inches running back Sc feet inches:
Also one other lot of ground situated and
binding on Queen street 80 feet. and
running back 100 feet TO an alley. Also
one other lot lying between Alexandra
and the Poor House, near Mr.. Mande
ville's lot Also one other lot, with two
story frame house thereon, situated on
Cameron street, and binding thereon 2S
feet and running back 70 feet z inches to
an alley. Sold to satisfy two executions,
one IN favor of D &. Ross, the other in
favor OF Leonard Cook.
D. MINOR, D. M.
april 4 For T. Ringgold, Marshal
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-30
AUCTION S4LE, &c.
Public Sale.

DY yirl ue ofa deed of trust from Ben
Djamin Baden and wife to me tor Inc
purposes thereinmentioned shall proceed
to sell at public auction on the premises al
IOo'cIock on Tuesday the 2lst day OF may
the following property, viz:
A Lot Of ssrOund
on the south side of King street, at the DIS,
lance OF eighty one feet 10 the eastward OF
Paine street, and extending thence soutn-
wardly and parallel with Paine street to
Commerce street, then beginning again al
the first mentioned point on kl6g street
eighty one feet to the eastward oil aine 81.
and running thence eastwardIy with the
line OF King street twenty seven ieet;
thence southwardIy and parallel with Fame
st. to Commerce ST. thence southward'y
with the line of Commerce st. to the Sc
cond point in said Commerce. street, which
piece Of ground is subject to an annual
rebt of eighty dollars for ever.
The terms will be liberal and made
known at the place OF sale.
l. P. THOMPSON, trustee.
anrjl 25 Is
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Gift: to those who were able to purchase,
but unwilling they gave. supposIng this
preferable to leave them destitute
They visited also, many of the colored
people. In general they found these bet.
ter informed upon religious subjects, and
to prize more highly the scriptures than
thew had expected. Many of them appear
ed pious, and received the sacred volume
with sincere gratitude and many expires
sions of thankfulness Among them they
visited two very aged women, one lOo
and the other lO3 years Of age, both ap
parently picus.
They carried with them also in their vi
stations a supply of tracts furnished by
the Tract Society of this town. These
were found 10 be very suitable compan-
ions for the Bible. They were thankfully
accepted, and la-ge number were dis
tributed. They endeavored, also to I'M
press upon the poor, the evils of sufe ring
their children to grow up in ignorance,
and invited them to improve the favorable
opportunity for gaining instruction Afford
ed by the Sabbath Schools in this town.
The board have derived sincere plea
sure from the manner in which the respec-
ty. And while il sbews the Importance OF
examining particularly into the moral
state of the poor, they hope it will en-
| courage and stimulate to persevere IN this
| employment.
From the great number of applicants
| for bibles and testaments. many OF whom
have been necessarily denied, it is evident
much larger supply is needed than the
present state OF our funds will justify us
| in ordering. This circumstance shews the
necessity of endeavoring to increase our
funds by obtaining subscriptions and by
| other prudent means
| There has been obtainedIby subscription
tine sum O: D43 90. Also from the sale
of Bibles and Iestaments the sum of Do
931. 1t is with high degree OF pleasure
we acknowledge donation OF D3l %
from the Young Mems Missionary Society
of this town.
| Upon review we find much cause tor
gratitude to The Author Of all good for bis
smiles upon our infant institution, and
much encouragement to persevere. Ihe
cause in which we are engaged, is con-
nected with every thing dear to us in this
world and the world to come. 1t is the
foundation upon which civil government!
is reared. the only guard of morality and
virtue. 1t reveals the only means OF Sc
securing the happiness of man in future
| state.
| 1t is cause which will at length pre-.
vail. Wicked men and devils may assaii
but il will overcome all opposition. II
will vanquish every enemy. Ii is dest'n
ed to go forward until the Kingdoms o
| this world shall become the kingdoms OF
our Lord and his Christ. Highly honored
are those who are made instruments in ad
vancing this glorious cause, and their ex'
ertions although feeble will not lose their
Reward. Signed by order Of the board.
q. R. FI1ZHUGH, Pres.
Alexandria, April l2, 1922.
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-30
District of Columbia,
County off alexandria, to q

County Of Alexandria, 10 zva:
On the petition of West Ashton, an ln'
solvent debtor, confined in the gaol OF A.
lexandria county, for debt,-Notice is
hereby given to the creditors Of the said
West Ashton, that on the first Monday OF
May next at 9 o'clock A. M. at the court;
house O! said county, the oath prescribed
by the act Of Congress OF the y. States
entitled "an act for the relief of insovent
debtors within the District of Columbia"
will be administered TO the said lnsolvent.
and Trustee appointed, unless sufficient
cause to the contrary be then and there
shown.
Ordered, That this notice be inserted
four times in both the newspapers publish
ed in the town of Alexandria before that
day.
By order of the Hon. William Cranch,
chief Judge of the United States circuit
court of the District of Columbia.
Tes,e, EDM. |. LEE, c: c.
anriI 81 at
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-30
Notice to Stockholders.

ON the 9th of May next, being the first
" Monday in that month. an election
will be held according to law, at the toll
house of the Great Hunting Greek Bridge
Co. for President and four Directors to
conduct the affairs of that Corporation the
ensuing year.
Business of great Importance to the in
terests of the company, and which must be
acted upon by the stockholders themselves,
makes it desirable that a full meeting
should be had on the present occasion.
THOMAS IRWIN, President
april 60 St
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District Of Columbia,
.aIerandria County 10 aDI1 :
November Term, 1891.
- 10Th dav


November Term, 1891.
10Th day.
IN CHANCERY. :,
Richard Bland Lee. Richard Smith, casn'
Ter of the Office of Discount and Depo,.
sit, at Washington, being q pFahc nc OF
the Bank of the United States. me
President, Directors and company o. tue
Bank OF the United States, ana Waiter
Jones-Compla,nants,
AGAINST
John Hopkins, John Glasseil and Marga,,
RET c. Glassell, (late Margaret e. Lee,)
his vile. James L. M'Kenna, John
Llovd. Josiah Watson and John M'iver,
-Detsndants.
TIME defendant, John Hopkins, not nav
i ing entered his appearance, ana CIV,
en- security according to the statute ana
rules of this court, and it appearing 10
the satisfaction of the court, upon athdavlt
filed, that the said defendant John Hop-
kins, is not an inhabitant OF the U.s.
trict of Columbia. On motion OF the com,
plainants by their counsel lit is ordered
that the said defendant John Hopkins 90
appear here on or before the first day OF
next May Term, and enter his appearance
to this suit, and give security tor perform.
inp the DEGREES of the court. And that
the othe. defendants John GlasselI and
Margaret C. Glassell, Gate Margaret Z.
Lee his wife, James L. M'Kenna, John
Lloyd. Josiah Watson, and John M1ver'
do not pay away, way, convey or Sc
crete the debts by them owing to or the
estate or effects in their hands belonging
to the said absent defendant, John Hop.
kins, until the further order or decree OF
this court; and that copy OF this order D. De
forthwith published in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town OF Alex,
andria, for too months successfully .ano
that another copy be posted at the front
door of the court house of the said coun'
~
A Copy. Teste, EDM. |. LEE, c; c.
march l8 I'm
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-30
POETRY.
A THOUGHT ON DEATH.
BY MRS. BARBAULD.
Written az her ninetietA gear.

BY MRS. BARBAULp.
Written az her ninetieth gear.
WHEN life in open buds Is sweet,
And golden hopes the spirit greet,
And Youth prepares MS joys to meet,
Alas! how hard it's to die!
When scarce is seiz ID some borrowedp prize;
And duties press, and tenderties
Forbid the soul from earth to rise,
How awful then it IS to die!
When one by one those ties are torn
And friend from friend is snatch,d ioriofh'
And man IS left alone to mourn,
All! then, how easy TITS to die
When trembling limbs refuse their weight,
And films slow gathering dim the sight,
And clouds obscure the mental light,
Tis natures precious boon to die!
When faith is strong, and conscience clear,
And words of peace the spirit cheer,
And yision'd glories half appear,
'Tis Joy, tits triumph then to die.
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Public Sale of valuable, Pro.
perty.
april Is

i
b. Pursuant to the last will and
{HH testament, OF Joseph Dean, deco.
M:ss will be sold by public auction on
ednesday, the LIST day OF May,
at Ii o'clock, on the several premises, 10
the highest bidder: the residue Of bis real
estate consisting OF
One three story brick dwelling house,
situate on The south side OF King street,
between Fairfax and Water streets, With
a brick stable, &c. on the South side Of an
alley in the rear of the dwelling house.
One brick Warehouse on Union, be.
tween Prince and Duke streets, now oecu.
pied by Mr. Samuel Dean.
One lot of ground A 8-i2 feet on Wale,
and Union streets, running through tbs
square, and adjoining the Warehouse &C.
cupied by Mr.. Samuel Dean. On this lot
there is cooper's shop and shed, occup.
ed by Messrs Hill & Valentine.
Also, lot OF ground. 68 feet on Wate,
street, and running through the square to
Union street, on which is erected two
story brick dwelling house, and small
frame dwelling, both occupied.
Also, lot OF ground on the East side Of
Union street, bounded by the river Oh
which there is small wharf.
Terms OF sale, one third cash-one third
in six months, and the remaining third il
twelve months, with interest from dayd
sale.
At the same time will be sold at The
dwelling on King street.
Four thousand one hundred dollars in
Road Stock in the Union Bank Of Alex
andria, and ten shares Of Little Falls
Bridge Stock.
frSsle to commence at the dwelling
on King street.
HUGH SMITH, Ex'rd
Joseph Dean, deceased
april I6 IS