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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28
CONGRESS.
WEDNESDAY, January -.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
L1endment OF M Constitution

.bfendnent Of The Constitution
Mr.. Reid of Georgia, rose, and said that
the bill providing for the execution of GER
tain snrseysland FOR the collection OF iopo-
graphical information, With a view to a sys-
tenn ofintcfnai improvements, was yesterday
ordered Ia lie upon the table, by u vote oil
this House. was. said he, one OF the
committee by whom that bill was reported,
and, al hough quite willing 10 afford the
Hon. Chairman of the committee an OPP
portunity TO make an experiment, The mea-
SURE did not altogether meet my approba-
ton. My objections 10 the bill are not to
be found. however, IN constitutional seru-
pies. | believe that Congress does possess
the power 10 establish roads aud construct
canals. But. | am aware, that there IS
much diversity of opinion upon tile sub
jet. 4 Iarg. portion Of the people enter
tain the opinion that we have moi the pow.
er, aud the Chief Magistrate has recently
expressed his convictions to the like ef-
feet. Under these conflicting sentlments,
| do not believe that any system of inter
nal improvement, however well devised
by Congress, would be efficient, because
concert aud harmony are necessary 10 lis
Property. ~ Nouih sf'flY ii'lci'I'1 WAT
our first step should be- a settlement Of hlS
question. This can only be done by an a.
mendmeut of the constitution, which shall
give TO Congress the power alluded 10, IN
terms so explicit, as to preclude all dis
putc. Such an amendment is now oiier-
ed, viz
Resolred by he Senate and House of Re
presentdtires Of the United States of 8neri-
ca, in Congress assembled, t,Do thirds Of both
Houses coneuJ1lng, That the following a
mendmcnt To the constitution of the Iulted
States, be proposed TO the Legislatures of
the several states, which, when ratified by
the Legislatures of three fourths of the
states, shall be valid, to all intents aud pur-
poses, as part of the said constitution, to
wit
Congress shall have power to estab-
llsh and construct Roads aud Canals"
The engrossed bill, entitled " an act in
addition To an act for the more prompt
settlement of the public accounts, and for
the punishment Of the crime of perjury y
was read a third time, passed, and sent TO
the Senate fr concurrence.
Collection Of Imports.
On motion of Mr.. McLane, the House
proceeded, in committee of the whole, Mr..
Williams Of N. {. in the chair, To consider
the bill " supplementary To, and To amend
an act, entitled : An act To regulate the
collection Of the duties on imports and ton-
mage passed the I'd of March, 1893, and
To repeal an act supplementary thereto,
passed Goth April, 1913, and for other pur-
poses.'
The bill having been read through, after
some time spent in debate, and efforts TO
amend ii, the committee rose, aud the
House adjourned.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28
F'RESHET.

RICHMOND, Jan. 23.-Thc waters ofthe
James River began to swell on Sunday
on Tuesday morning Trent's low bridge
at tins City was covered oyer.-On Tues.
day night, the ireshet rose with fearful ra-
pidty-and yesterday morning, presented
the appearance of a little sea near the city.
Fr"m 80 to 100 yards OF Mayo's bridge
from the earth abutment on this side to-
wards the t%ollhouse,) is swept away-ard
7 or 3 Gifts stone piers thrown down along
with 1.-THE cause of this damage is said
to be a b%atteau, which was driven down
the stream, lodged between two piers, pro-
duced an accumulation of large quantities
OF drlit wood, 3 finally bore down the piers
anu the contiguous part of the bridge a.
long with them. Rid. Eno
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28

Erdmple.--Alexander received more
bravery of mind, by the pattern of Achilles.
than by hearing the definition of fortjtude'
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28

Missouri COtton.-The Franklin tMs-
souri, lntelligencer of the 18th Nov. IN.
forms that a Wagon load of excelIen.
Cotton raised in that country, was brousn
INTO Franklin market on the previous "eeA
and sold in lots for ten cents per pound
Last season this article was imported D!
the merchants, and sold for 25 cents Pc
pound.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28
LYNCHBURG, JANUARY 20, 1898

NJ, ST. DuNsTAN was received At too
late an hour to appear to-day lie shall have
Q place in Friday paper.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28

The NAvY.-An able writer in the
Richmond Enquirer" deprecates the
practice of the commanders of our shjps
IN receiving freights for the II transportation
of money-and says, To pass over OF Their
Instances, have it from good authority,
that Capt. Downes, whilst he commanded
the Macedonian in the Pacific Ocean, rea-
allied, by this means, upwards of fifty five
thousand dollars ; and by the report of
persons who have lately left our squadron
~ thai sea, Capt. Stewart, is in a fair way
OF pocketing "a still larger sum-
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28

NEw-foRK, Jan. l5.-Yesterday morn
ing, between 8 and 4 O'Clock, a fire brok.
out IN the Eagle Brewery, No. SO, Crosby
street, which, with a stable adjoining. were
reduced to ashes. The wooden dwelling
house on the north side was also burnt to
the ground. The wooden dwelling house
on the south side, and the brick front No.
20, were nearly DESTROYED. The brewery
was a considerable establishment, owned.
We understand, by Mr.. James f. Depey,
ster, and was occupied by Mr.. Wright, who
also carried on the Gstilling business in the
same premises. Most of the machinery
and stock were DESTROYED.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-28

A resolution has been offered in the Le-
gislature of New York for the purpose of
disseminating and abolishing the practice
OF addressing the Governor by the title
OF HIS Excellency. and the members of
the Senate and Assembly by the title of
Honorable, as Incompatible with the re-
publican form and principles of the consti.
tuition.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
REMOVAL,

SAMUEL FESSENDEN and THOMAS ANGRY
- DEBLOiS Councillors and Atornies at Law have
Removed from the office. formerly occupied by them
to Rooms over the store of Mr. Ebenezer Webster in
Hopkins buildings, IN Middle Street. opposite the
bead Crosssree where any busne entrusted to them
will be gratefully received and faithfully transacted
Portland Jan. q, 1923. Il
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
Collectors Notice-PoEand

NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresideus
~ Owners and Projectors Of lands 10 Poland,
IN the county Of Cumberland, and State of Maine,
that the following lots and parts Of lots Of land,
are taxed ia the bills committed to me, the sob
scriber, to collect for the years 1921 and 1922
az follows, viz.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
CHELMSFORD GLASS

Us received at No. 5. Central Row, Fore
- Street, az additional supply of CHELMS-
FORD GLASS assorted sizes. Among which
are 7-9-7-9-8 1910 IA.
The subscriber is selling the GLASS at Bos-
ton prices with the exception of freight &C. and
thirty per cent. lower than it has formerly been
sold in this market.
Dealers wishing to obtain GLASS Of a size NOT
usually put up, can have their ordersfor any
size executed at short notice, by leaving them
with the subscriber. JOHN ID. GARDNER.
Portland, Feb. A. 1928 If
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
Portland SILK and WcoHen Due
House and Pulling Nail
ROBBERY THOMPSON.

MOULD inform his friends and the public
w that he has had new Buildings cree, ed hea :
vaughan's Bridge for his SILK IND WOOL
LEN DYE, and for FuHfag and Dressing Cloth,
10 the neatesi manner. He has lately bull, new
machine for hnoPPing and IeGsAng and Dressing
CON, which doesii in a superior stile.
He also colours british blue TO, 80 cents ware.
All kinds Of men, garments can be colored and
cleaned whole.
Goods left al Messrs Haines and Morris. Mid
dle-Street, at Mr.. samI. Emery's head of Long
Wharf, will be taken and returned.
X. L. viii furnish any of the Country Cloth
iers with Knapping, TeazIirg End Dressing Ma
chimes az $50 90 cash down. or $3.50 on one
years credit.
Goods colored black every week
Aug. 81. e.
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....AMONG WHICH ARE.

VI ~ - 81
....AMOYG WHICH ARE.
l case black and colored Nankin GRAPES,
/ do. Canton Do.
Eankn Cape Dresses Grape Shawls Plaid Silks I;
black and colored French GRAPES; black, blue, pink,
lilac and green SARSNETS; black SYNCHAWS I;
black Tafeuas black and coiored B0MBAZEENS /;
good Flag Bandanua, German and black silk HAND
hERCHIEFS; Merino SHAWLS and HANDKER-
CHEFS thread and cotton LACLS; figured & plain
silk do Bobbnett do figured and plain Cambtic and
Null MUSLINS Muslin ROBES; figured and plain
Book & Leno MUSLINS; Linen CAMBRlCS =
white and colored do. Irish LINENS in half
pieces, very low linen and cotton DAMASK; ga,
"a and 81 Turkey TABLE CLOTHS green do. !;
cotton HANDkERCHIEFS; Cashmere SHAWLS !;
cotton do Marseilss, Velencia and black silk VEST
1NGS; white and striped JEANS /; plhlOTlES; Tar
tan PLAIDS; blue and yellow NANKINS; silk and
cotton VELVETS English GIN CHAINS SEER
SUCKERS; coronation CAI1COES; black and white
silk HOSE: black white, slate and mixed worsted
HOSE Furniture PATCHES silk and cotton UNI
BRELIAS, Kiddermnister CARPETlNG Merino
PRINCES; Russia DIAPERS spool Cotton shell
side COMBS Ivory DO. black and white HOOKS
and EYES: SUSPENDENDERS; BUTTONS gen
tleunen aud ladies learher kid and silk GLOVES;
ing SILKS and TWISTS, &c. &c.
ALSO.
Black, blue, Oxford and HaTesback mixed
BROADCLOTHS Il CASSIMERES /;
Factory Sheetings. Shirtings, Ginghams, Checks and
Sni2es. If May 10.
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by order Of Court, will be sold

n Public Auction, on THURSDAY, the third
day Of July next, at O'Clock il The afternoon.
e the dwelling house Of Joseph Dunbar, aljoin4
ing The premises,
SO much of the Real Estate Of Tohn Anderson.
late Of Falmouth 10 the County of Cumberland.
deceased, will produce the sum Of fifty dollars.
for the payment of lis just debts and incidental
charges. OZIAS BLANCHARD.
MARTHA BLANCHARD.
June 7. 1928.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
AMERICAN GOODS
HORACE SEAVER,
Cosanoission Merchant

HAS on HAND AND FOR SALE.
SOQglD yds. Glngbams. Checks & Stripes.
5000 yards Sheeting and Shifting,
1000 " Ticking,
1900 " Sattinetts,
5000 lbs. cotton Yarn. from Nos to 16,
400 g sewing Cottons, all Nos. and colors,
$50 gross glass Buttons,
American Tapes and Bonnet Thread,
Foxes bar and shaving Soap,
Do. Spanish Cigars,
A handsome assortment of
LOOKING-GLASSES.
---ALS0-JUST RECEIYED-
90 cases STRAW BONNETS, Flats & Gipseys,
of the newest fashions,
Writing Wrapping g. Kentish Cap PAPER,
Book-binder's Board g. Band-box do.
0rTogether with PLOUGHS, HOES and
SCYTHES.
Portland, May 20. (6w.)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
DENTIST.

AT a Count Of Probate held at Porflarad, tctthtn
and for the county Of Cun,berland, on the first
Tuesday Of June, an The year Of cur Lord eigh-
teen hundred and ttCenty three.
MERCY SMITH and JOHN p. BOYD, adminissr ato-s
I OF the estate OF DAVID SMITH lare of said Port
land merchant deceased having presented their
accounts OF OF The OF said deceased
ORDERED, that the said administrators give notice to
all persons inte rested by causing copy Of this order
e published three weeks successively in the Porta
zette, printed Portland. that they may appear at
PROBATE Court to be held said Portland, the third
Tuesday OF July ofthe rhe forenoon
aud shew cause ii any they have why should not
be allowed. BARRETT POTTER. 3IDGF
true copy attest-HoRATlo MITIGATE, Reg.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
New LOT Of Powder y!

JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE By
TIMOTHY FLETCHER,
NO. IL, Jones, Rolc, Exchange Street,
900 Or. casks FF. RI. g. Up.
POWDER,
1900 Csnisiers Rifle end r. POW DER, from
the Boston aud CheImsffd Cylinder Gunpowder
Factory.
This POWDER hasreceived the highest re-
concentrations from officers Il the U. 5. Ordi-
nance Department, and many others who have
used the same.
GA large quantity of the above
POWDER can be furnished at short notice.
lF Gentlemen are invitedto call and examine
the same rotland June 10, t82S
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

ErAMERICAN GOODS,-A
CHEAPER THAN EYER,
HENRY I'll. BOODY,
OPPOSITE CuMBEkLAsD BANK, Exchange
" Street, PORTLAND,
OFFERS FOR ssLR, AT REDUCED PRICE,
5000 ID. YARN, from No. 6, to %, Blue
and White,
1900 yds. GINGHAM, warranted colours,
1000 do Apron Check,
5000 do brown SHIRTINGS, very low,
1900 do DO SHEETINGS,
400 DO Wssham SHIRTINGS, bleecb'd,
700 DO Waltham SHEETINGS, DO.
1000 10 Waltham COTTONS, uubleerh'd No. 2,
$500 DO Wslthem SHIRTINGS. do.
Shaker BED1TCKING; Knitting Yarn !;
SLACkS and SesDing COT1'ONS,
OF all colors, and superior quality.
3LSO--
uy7GPNTLEMgE, LADIES, MISSES and CHILD
RES's Morocco and Leather
SHOES 4, BOOTS,
Manufactured by the best workmen.
DPMERCHAHTs in Town or Country and all
Others who wish to purchase any az The above
GOODS, will do well to call. as they are from
the oldest aud best Mandatory in America, aud
received regularly every week, which gives them
the superiority over any sold IN Town.
I'm. r. WANTED as above, 800 GOOD
WEAYERs none need apply excepting such as
can be we'll recommended.
Feb. is. 1898. )n.)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
SPRING GOODS.

JUST RECEIVED Il NOW OPENING FOR SALE, BY
William w. Thomas,
Rrchange-Stret, Portland.
DLACK. blue and mixed BROADCLOTHS,
D-CASSIMERES-Ir LINENS in half pie
ces, first quality Nankin aud Canton GRAPES,
Grape and Cotton SHAWLS,
Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimoties, Cambria and
Cambria Muslns, blue and buff Nsnkins, Silk
and Cotton Hsndkerchiefs, Silk, Cotton Il Wors-
ted Hose, Patches, British Sheetings, Psrasols,
blk and cold Silks, Diapers, Muslins, plain and
figured. Also
Shirtiags, Shestings, Bedtickings, Stripes
and Checks, with variety Of other artisIes,
which are offered at the lowest CASH prices.
Mayo. IT,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
NATHAN GOOLD,

HE subscribers having been appointed by the
ret Potter, Esq Judge Of the Prpbafe OF Wills. &c.
FOR the county of Cumberland, Commissioners receive
and examine the claims of the creditors the
tate OF
JOSEPH POPE,
tate Portland in said Merchant and
months cm the third DAY of June instant allowed said
creditors bring in and prove their claims do berey
give nticethat propose the oce OF JAM s
NEAL u Exchange Sire Portland for the Pupose of
ceivng and examining The claims against said the
last Friday of this aud the following months two
TO Eve Of he clock in the after OF said dsvs.
JAMES NEAL,
JOSIAH DOW,
Portland June Z, is,y
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
A RIFLE.
100000 Dollars !!

100000 Dollars I!
THE LUCKY MOMENT-NOW OR NEVER
IN old Song Corrected and Enlarged.
Tune" Mrs. Carey"
OF all the schemes ing snious man
Could ever boast th' invention,
The new Drsmatic-G olden plan
Deserves the first attention.
Then haste and buy, your fortune try,
And wealth secure forever
The lucky moment may slip by
IT'S surely Now or NeUeT.
See, Fortunes Wheel brim full Of gold,
Stands ready to reward ye;
And were the eagles singly told
They'd reach from .Maihe 10 Georgia.
Then hast and buy, your fortune try,
And wealth secure forever;
To FORTUNES AGENT quick apply
'Tis surely Note or Nsusr.
One hundred Thousand--there is one,
OF Twenty lena number,
And twelves and figes 50 plenty run,
They're mere theatre lumber.
Then haste and buy, your fortune try,
And wealth secure forever;
The lucky moment may slip by
'Tis surely .Noi0 Necer.
The Goddess at her portal stands,
Inviting all to enter -
Wives husbands, houses ships and lands,
She gives to those who venture.
4 So haste and buy, your fortune try,
And wealth secure forever;
To FORTUNES AGENT quickly apply
IT'S surely Non .Nerer.
See, FORTUNE stands with both her hands
Chuck full Of shining treasure
Then 10 one band, firm let us stand,
And share this source Of pleasure.
To number EIGHT, now hasten straight,
And wealth secure forever
In MIDDLE STREET, this splendid treat
Will greet you-hoiC or Ntrer.
ain allusion to FRANCIS Sign which rep
resents the GODDESS standing on her Wheel, and
scattering Gold from C0rnueop5a.
Extract from a Baltimore paper.
"The expedition of drawing, as well as the
promptnsss aud Pltncfaality in the payment OF
prises, uhieh hare alrays characterized ne BALI.
more Lotteries, has rendered them deservedly
popular, not only at home, but in every section
Of the Usion."
INFORMATION relative 10 money and good
luck may be had, on application to
Fortunes Agent,
No. 8, Observation-Disclosures.
June 10, 1923.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
]. & E. HOOLE
OFFER for sale, al their Store, head Of Ingra-
" ha@'s Wharf,-A good assortment Of
W. 4. Goods Sc Groceries,
.ANoNG wHICH ARF-


80 chests and boxes Hyson, Y.
Hyson, ~. Skin and Souchong TEAS; 10 hhds.
w. t. RUN do. old J. Rum; 10 bids. new
do 3Pipes BRANDY 8 do. III. GIN; IS bbls
a. Gin; IS hsis and quarter casks Malaga, Lis.
bon and !. M. WINE; Demijohns old Madeira
Wine; boxes and bags white and brown Havana
SUG IL; Loaf and Lump do. 10 hhdf. MO-
LAsEs; 6 bags COFFEE; ! casks Rice 6 bales
Cotton; 10 casks Raisins 10 boxes M do !; bags
Pinento and Pepper; Ginger Cloves; Sutuiegs;
Cassie; Indigo boxes Starch Aiam Copperas !;
Log Red Wood; boxes Chocolate: kegs NJ ustar,t
20 bbls clear and No. Pork 20 bbis mess and
No. Beef; Turks Island Salt; bags blown do
- boxes dipped Candles; 8 bbIs. Sperm Oil;
II cwt. Shot; 10 casks Powder 6g and half H.
Rolls Tobacco; bladders Snuff; 80 600 A. and
spanish Cigars; 1000 b. Cottos Yarn; 10 doz
Eng. and A. Shovels SO dor. Hoes cotton and
wool Cards; casks 90, 10 8, 6 and Id Nails; 8
by 10 and 7 by 9 Glass; so bushels white Beans !:
No. and culled Mackerel; 500 quntals Cod
Fish, IN good shipping order; 400O 10. No. snd
Butter. 10 kegs; 500 red Oak Shocks and Heads
30 NJ. good Shingles
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24
! PUBLIC sale IN B.ALDWLM.

ON WEDNESDAY, the oh dag of July 1ezg,
\ at III o'clock. "A. W. al the Uoltse or RIcHARp
FuoH, in Baldwin, ia The County Of C1tn1ber-
land, iCiH be said By PUBLIC AUCTION, the
Jollowing LOTS Of lsainlprorsd Land. ris -
NO. in the first range west No. 30, Pond
IN Lot, No. 26, Pond Lot. No. IA, in the first
range east, No. 81, Pond Lot, No. Is, in the fifth
range east, No. IA, in the fifth range east, No. n
in the second range east, No. 81, Pond Lot, No
ITO, Pond Lot, and sixteen acres at the easterly
part Of Lot No. IL, formerly owned BY Moses
Parker, all situated in said Baldwin one undi.
vided third part of the same, being the property
Of Ann Caroline Gardner, Joseph Charles Gard
ner, Emily Gardner and Helener Augusta Gard
ner, minors and heirs Of DR.. Joseph Gardner,
deceased, the subscriber is authorized to sell By
licence Of the Supreme Judicial Court, and the
remaining two thirds of said Lots, the property
of the subscriber, he will sell on his own account
on the same terms.
0EFConditions made known at the time and
place above mentioned.
HENRY GARDNER.
Baldwin, June 10, 1928.
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P4RASOLS AT COST.
At No. a, Exchange Street, Portland,
By X. RU6GLES,

A Variety Of custom made PARAsULc. aiil
n be sold at cost, for C.4SH.-U NJ BREL-
LAS 4 PARASOLS repsirrd nc short notice
Also, a variety of MUSICAL INSTR U MENTS,
for sale AT Boston prices, warranted good.
Portland, June 10. 1898.
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GARDINER IRON WORKS.
THE Subscriber, Agent Of the GARDINER
IRON WORKS, has constantly for sale at
the Agency Store 10 Gardiner the following ar.
ticles viz -
Saw Mill Clanks, Pulling Mill do.
Lantern Wheels, o
Wrought and cast Mill SpindIes,
Hstter's Basins,-Civfh,er's Plates,
Crow Bars,-Plough Moulds and Coulters,
Wheels for various kinds Of Machinery,
Sad Irons, -Cast Iron Dogs,
Shelves and Cogs for Blocks,
Cardmg Machine Irons,
Cart and Wagon Boxes,
Gudgeons Of all SIZES,
Brands for names, &c. made at short no.
tice
The above articles will be cold cheap for cash
or approved credit Orders for any description
OF Castings will ne executed punctually in the
best manner. NJ. SPRINGER, Jr. Aeent.
GeTdiner, Sept. 2, 1922. r.
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GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
HARD WARE, &c. &c.

The above goods are Of the FIRST quality, and
VIII De sold as cheap as can be purchased in town.
or cash or approved credit.
Ship Stores put up al tie shortest notice.
Portland. April 4, 1928. If
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-06-24

TIMOTHY FLETCHER.
Nc.lf, Jones Ron, Exchange street. Portland.
Agent for the Boston and Chelmsford Cylinder
Gun Powder Factory.
HAS RECEITED-
Z so or. casks off. r. T. and TIP.
500 canisters r. r. and F. and r.
Which he will dispose of at the Boston prices.
This Powder has received the highest recon-
mendations from officers Of the U States Ordnance
Department,and many others who have used the
same.
large quantity ofthe above Powder, can be
furnished at short notice.
E0~TGentlemen are invited TO call and examine
ne ABOVE Powder. If Oct. 80.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-02
FOR THE WATcKMnN

MIR. W1LsoN,-Our worthy friend Victor OF
Brandywine Hundred, appears to be terribly chaied
by the scourge Of Calm Observer. He has worked
himself into a passion "a great mistake III a willy
politician) and like most men in passion, he In-
packs his bosom OF great deal OF foul and yenem
Gus stuff
lie struts bully on the green and swears
BY nouns, he'd be pcrlols fellow,
perfect tIector-whilst village clowns
Start back-aflrighted At his valiant daring"
Our friend Victor the victorious having vented
his spleen against Calm Observer in style which
very naturally reminded US of the outrageous mo-
desiy of harot at christening goes on to inform
Of what he has done and what he means 20 do
for the good people OF Delaware. He is determi-
ned that nobody shall go 10 Congress hut men Of
FIRST rate talents. Thank We Sir; you hold the keys
ofthe State of DeIaacare, we very happy to find
that they arc in such good hands. hope cur friend
will continue to keep these said keys in his breech
es pocket, if such are his good intentions ; it will
save the poor people of Delaware great deal Of
expense and time IN attending elections, and they
d, ght to be duly grateful for the favor.
Then we have our friends confession Of faith no
litical and religious. !" am no fanatic IN religion
or politics ~ That is, presume, our friend means
he despsss petty scrupies--he is liberal man "a
losopher--anoher Fouche, or Talleyrand. Ex
cellentissimo The keys OF the State could not be
in better hands
Our friend extends his soaring view to Washing.
ton and discovers wonderful coincidence between
his political faith and that which prevails at the me
tropolis. 1t would be surperfluous to say another
word. Mr. Wilson, surely we are happy people,
TO have our state confded TO the watch and ward OF
our friend Victor. CURlS.