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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-10
Dissolution of Copartnership.

vdVIe coparnershp of Samuel Sappingon and John Cor
don heretofore existing under The firm of Samuel Sap
ngton and company is this day dissolved by mutual con
sent All persons indebted them are hereby reaues ed
to make payment to Samuel Sappington and George w
Worrel who WILL in future, Conduct the bushes, at the
old stand, under the firm of Samuel Sappnglon ( Co.
SAMUEL SAPPINGTON,
JOHN GORDON.
Wilmington, May 10, 1926. Aft
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-10
NOTICE.
Grand Lodge of Delaware.

stated meeting of the Grand Lodge Of Del.,.u .u
be he'd at Wilmington. on Friday the 9Th day Of lime
next at 10 o'clock, A. NJ The subordinate lod@es ave- n
uesed to attend by their representatives. y order ~
the X. w. Grand Master ~ oiuer OF
May 9th, A. ID. 1923 "e secretary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-10
NOTICE,
PUBLIC SALE.

Pc BLIC SALE.
e.; VI ,ne last will and testament Of Phoebe Jcf
ieres late Of the Borough of Wilmington. deccssed
W. oe eAosed 70 public sale Saturday The 9Th tay Of
lex a. o'clock, p. NJ the house Of Eli Laorn
ION, lot OF land with house and improvements
~ sb;i rolhg on Market street, and running through
:" 33npey street Attendance will be given and terms
known on the day of sale Possession will be iycn
~ M, ,,'o % t,o'h , June SAMUEL JAQUETTE, Err
- - to%o' EFT cfPha6c Jefc5ie.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-10
HOTEL.

HOTEL.
esSTsA THE subscriber having taken "S
@sS5sS@ House lately occupied BY james frI ~.
%ss8asAM the Town Of Newcastle, respectfully y,
s g tsssS cts share of public patronage tbs li"
where the Judges of the several Courts and the Genep
OF the Bar, generally put up during Court Terms Is s'
opposite the Court House, commands fine view " ~
River Delaware and TIC Fort on the Pea Patch and Is
calculated Tor comfort any season OF the year
undergone considerable repair, and has attached
large stable and shed, in complete order, and ine i s
Passages IN The Dovar Stage, Wilmington liacN' -
Steam Beat for Philadelphia. can be takcr.
Apr'iI, 1875 SIT
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-17

Extract of letter from a member of the Virgil
MIA assembly, to gentleman i'm this place
"The improvement of the navigation
OF the Potomac river is now before us.
A much stronger interest is felt by south,
ern members in the Accomplishment OF
this great object, than was at first antiei.
pated Tomorrow we expect the Ma.
rylaud law. lf its provisions are such as
we can sanction, Virginia will do her du-
~, without regard to petty local jealous
les or private interests"
How much then, is it to be regretted
that the bill waited for by the state Of
Virginia has been defeated, by local jeal.
-ousies and narrow souled contracted po..
Icy, which, when, considered in relation
tothe great national object it contempla-
ted, throws an iDdelitle stain upon the
character of that cityy~bich made graves
for their invaders, and monuments for
their defenders" Communicated.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-17
MIND YOUR BUSINESS.

MIR. PITTMAN-The attention Of your
correspondents for some time past has
been devotedto the investigation of the
professions and qualification of the dii-.
ferent candidates for president of the U
). A question 10 which the citizens OF
the District of Columbia, have no voice |;
and nearly two years must elapse before
the question can be decided. forgetting or
nsglectiDg their own local concerns.
The period for electing councilmen
Tor the government Of the town OF Alex.
andria, will take place within the ensuing
three weeks and nothing has been pub
lished on the subject, except the appoint
meDt OF commissioners to hold the elec-
ton by the present council.
This subject is in my opinion far more
interesting to the citizens of AlexaDdria
than scanning the merits of the candidates
Tor tie presidency.
The following gentlemen are respect
fully submitted to :hc consideration oil
/ the citizens of the I'd ward as candidates
for that ward.
Jonah Thompson Silas Reed
w. Bartleman Noblet Herber,
II Citizen Qf'she Second lizard.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-17
How few

Know their own good, or knowing IL pursue;
How void of reason our hopes aud fears.
Dryden.
WASHINGTON, FEB 10.
Mr.. Pittmau-W When ! addressed you
some time since, did not expect, as a
friend to Mr.. Adams, to escape the pen
of"Aristides"; but to share, equally, with
"a. p" the 6enedictionS Of that writer.
But, alas, it appears that am to receive
mine from far more elegant one,
whose brilliant production ornamented
your paper on Monday last, over the sig.
nature Of Birch. thank this scrib-
bier for his kindness, and beg, therefore.
as compensation, to offer him the follow.
ing.
Had your enlightened correspondent,
Mr.. p. thrown aside the veil of indie
cency, and presented me with little Of
that decency which rules his pen, suppres-
SEES virulence, "syllsbub style," "fudge
flights of fancy, and "beautiful meta.
phors'', his "trash", would have had a
better effect on his humble servant,
"Heracli:us'.
In the following sublime and elegant
strain. your correspondent commences
his criticism, 81 do not use the affected
and incorrect phrase "oVer" the sigma
ture. not being Of hat school-and yet
this philosopher as he signs himself, if
he kno7us the meaning ut the signature
over which ne writes, sfledks OF the pride
Of scribblers, when addressing A'is'ides."
Now, Mr.. r. let US endeayor to get The
true meaning Of this iOcomPFeheDsibIc
paragraph of his ale communication =
~ Jo not use the affected and incorrect
nb,ase oyer the signature. BY this 1
premme he means that the word oOcT !.
incorrect, While that Of Hadsr should be
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-17
Brake on the [Kes1r. Dec. ~

A severe gale of wind took place from
the ). W. on the 9th inst. and occasioned
much mischief among the vessels lying at
the quarantine station, most Of which
drove. The American ship George
Washington, from N. Orleans, parted one
cable and dragging from the other, fell
on board of the Bremin ship Catharine,
Sagenuhl, VINO was obliged to cut her
cable in consequence ; and the ship Gen.
Lingan, parted both cables, and falling on
the American ship Thomas Gibbons,
from Baltimore, got her bowsprit cnlan
gled in her starboard main rigging, which
It tore away' and did other material mis-
chief.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-17

Know .heir own good, or knowing IL pursue;
How void of reason our hopes aud fears.
Drydeu
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-17

The Potomac canal bill is again befor,
the legislature Of Maryland; though bu
little hope is entertained of its passag e
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
peraio marine list.
PORT. or. ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIv Ed. MAY (

hhhlNEDS MAY %.
Schr Alert, Bears, Bostoni molasses,
lemons, oranges, nails. domestic goods,
oil and plaster to w. Fowle & Co. y. n,
Ladd u Go, Saml. Messersmi,h, and ma.
hogany 10 >. u ID. Reed.
Sloop Milo, Delano,N. York,8 DIS. hay
to Vowel u Douglass (; dry good. and
groceries to K. McCrea, VIM. Bar,le.
man and merchants of the district.
sAILED...MAY g..
Sloop Regulator, Curtis, Barbados.
Sloop Fair Trader, Beaston, Philadel.
phia.
Brig Frederick, Barrett, hence, ar a,
charleston, 3. c. in the short passage oil
ninety sir hours, and 70 from the capes
schr Sally Sheldon, cid at Norfolk LIST
inst for this port.
SchT Kissing Sun, Silver, cid at Salem
LIST INST for Norfolk and this port.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
FRANCE.


The New York Mercantile ADVERTISER
says The Havre letters OF the oath.
state tina. there had been no change in the
market since the sailing of tho Camdus
on the 25th. and that mercantile opera.
a'Iuns continued TO Ne founded upon the
fuii belief that war would take place.
we learn that nothing had been s.ard at
Have OF contemplated change in .sa
French ministry Gas iutimated IN the Lon.
oon papers nor were any other expecta-
lions entertained than that the troops sen,
against Spain, would immediately com.
mcnce hostilitles. The people in the
commercial towns were generally oppos.
ed to the war, but they could not recede
from IT'S present course without disgrace.
The remarks OF Mr.. Canning in the
house OF commons, had induced an ex-
Pectation that England would not inter
fere IN the contest for the present.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
REMOVAL.

g DEVAUGHN begs leave respectfully to
NJ state that he mas recently removed from his
former residence ON King street, to the house
on Royal-sireet, formerly occupied as the He
raid Office
All business in his line, such as hair cutting,
shaving, pertaining, sc. will be executed with
as much dispatch as is practicable. He, there
fore, trusts that the patronage of his former
friends will DE continued, and that he may de.
serve the support IF others who may not YET
have extended their kindne, towards him.
His shop is handsomely fitted up, and he
humbly presumes on inspection will he found tc
answer the expectation and wishes Of all those
who may favor him with their custom
). ID. pledges himself to pay the strictest al.
tenton to razors for persons tina, are in the
habit of shaving themselves. 81 ap 25
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
PUBLIC SAFE

PY virtue of deed of trust, executed nv
NJ Alexander Veitch, to the subscriber, will be
sold at public auction, on the premises, at IL
clock, TWENTIETH OF NAY next, the folIowing
valuable property, 10 wit
@ -Four two story brick tenements,
1aHKE{T situated on Prince street, between
HFaEa Henry and Fayette streets. ALSO,
A--'sA ess4A three vacant lots of ground, imme
diately adjoining said tenements, and hand
somey situated for building, fronting on Prince
street, running parallel with, and binding on
Henry street, TO an alley And also, three other
lots of ground, fronting eastward on Henry
street, aud running parallel with Prince street,
1913 feet inches, TO the centre of the SQUARE
The above described propa1iy, lying all to.
gether, and situated in handsome, heaItbv.
and improving part Of the town, is thought 10
make il highly desirable to an individual: but
IL viii be divided and offered at sale, SO as Ia
accommodate purchasers. The terms will be
made known at the time and place Of sale
MATTHIAS SNYDER, trustee.
-I IisI ". OF la~ts
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
WAR PUMOIvR

ihc steam boat from Philadelphia
Drought report Yesterday morning ,ha,
the ship Rousseau, capt. Jefferson had
arrived IN the Delaware on Sunday. in a
very snort passage from Antwerp, with
In'e'iigence that France had made a .fors
ma. declaration of war against Spain, and
that the French troops were on their
naren towards. the Spanish capital.
me Loyd's Lists. published in yester-
oay,s American, report the Rousseau a,
~ Cowes on the 18th March from Ant.
we'p. IT. IS therefore improbable tn at
any intelligence she can furnish is later
~ man 'nat already received direct from
france, England ard Spain.
Bait. .dnter. Of yesseriab.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
A SILVER WATCH

XNTA5 found in the Leesburg road, = few
w miles beyond this place, about three
weeks since, by black man. The owner can
have it again on giving satisfactory descrip-
ton, by paying for this advertisement, and leav.
ing small reward for the finder, at the shop
Of Mr. Johu Brassipgton, ON King street. may Q
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
JOHN I'll. BRENT & co.

WIN He DBCCIN @ OO.
A RE constantly receiving additional supplies
"A Of cheap goods suitable for the
Present g approaching Seasds,
and are determined to sell them very low for
cash, among them are superfne cloths and cas-.
sims-es, ginghams, cambria, iacunet and null
muslins, pisln and figured book muslin, hook
muslin hdfs, Zeiia do, merno shawls, thread
Iaces and edsings, ves,ings, black bombazeen,
black twilled bombazett, Slue nankeens, cassi-
meres, white and colored drillings, Irish linen,
iamboured cap patterns, white and colored kid
gloves, beaver do, English silk stockings, spool
cotton misses stockings, Italian grapes, black
sarcenets and senshshaws, t@illed and plain
Brunswick mixtures. On hand
5OOOlbs. Cotton Yarn,
which will be sold at Baltimore prices.
APPS
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
NOTICE.

virtue by a deed of trust, executed by VIM.
a Hartshorn and wife,t us,tlie subscribers, fol
lne purposes therein mentioned, we shall pro-
coed to sell at public sale, on the premises. on
the Twenty EIGHTH DAY OF MAY next, at III O.
clock in the morning, all that
Lot or Parcel Of Ground
lying and being in the town of Alexandria. he.
ginning at the intersection of Water and Wilkes
streets, and running southwardly with Wafer
street l76 feet inches then eastwardly in q
lIne parallel with Wilkes ST. into The river Poto.
mac then in a line parallel with Water street :.
i7o feet inches TO Wike street thence west
wardly with that street and binding thereon, 10
the place ofbeginhing.
The terms OF sale are, one fifth part of the
purchase money TO be paid on the day of sale
the remainder on q credit of one and two wears
with interest thereon, from the time of sale, and
secured by a lien on the premises. The title to
thls property is considered good, and such a
one as we can make shall be given.
GEORGE DRiNKER, !
THOMAS JANNEY. trustees.
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The Alexandria Baths

A RE now in complete order, fitted up in a
IN superior style, and will be ready for the
accommodation of the public on the first OF May
As this establishment has received the unquali-
fed appreciation OF the physicians, il is unneces-
sary TO say more ia its recommend alton, tn an,
that strict attention will be given in its manage
ment, an5 faithful male and female servants
provided. Terms--Subscriber with families
IS; single persons SO (; three warm baths 81 /;
four cold baths 81 single baths 37d cents
One half Oft subscription money will be ex-
pected IN advance; and the balance on the 10th
idly. APP % ELIZABETH LAWS
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
PUBLIC SALE.

HHA On THURSDAY, The FiFTEEnTH of
GIsstsf MAY next, at IL O'Clock, win be
Esss#R sold at the. reading room, the
s dwelling house and 4 lots of land;
"a on Stump Hill, lately occupied by
the late Mr. c. Norton; the whole containing
about 2i3 acres well inclosed The situation
is high and healthy with fine view OF the.
river and town, from which il is distant about
miles. The garden is we'll situated and has
many valuable vines, shrubs, fruit trees, and
good asparagus beds The house stories
high OF brick, with every necessary out house,
with pump connected with dairy atthe door.
The lots will be sold altogether or separately to
SUIT purchasers, and reasonable time for pay.
ment will be given upon the purchase money
being we'll secured with interest from the day OF
sale plat Of the land NAV be seen at the
auction room. s. A. NARSTELLER, auct.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

Total OF square and fat iron $1,000 lbs.
TO be delivered at the navy yard at PhIsdei-
phia, on or before the fstd day Of JANUARY, 1924,
10 he subjectto the INSPECTION Of the yard, and
to be paid for, on the account Of delivery being
receipted by the storekeepeT, and approved by
the commanding officer, by the navy agent at
Philadelphia. lie march 81
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
Great Falls of PoIamnc- ]

&A DUFFEY & HJBBALL respect.
isEsNy 'u,y informs their friends, and the
lilfIHf4 public generally, that they have
S-zsszs1zsA opened a tavern and store, at the
above named place, where parties
anu .Iaveners visiting the falls can be we'll sc-
..s.a. Their store contains general as
s 80, OF goods Their bar is supplied with
,n me pest liquors, and their stable with plenty of
P,oyender and careful and attentive ostler'--
heir charges win be moderate, and by unfe
nl'teo attention to business they hope TO give
general satisfaction to those who may favor them
with their custom,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

FHNE Copar nershp heretofore existing under the firm
4 of SHAW and MARVEN is dissolved BY mutual con.
sent WILLIAM MARyEN will receive all debts due and
settle all accounts WIN. MARVEN,
JOSEPH SHAW.
Mill Geek, Nov 24,h, 1923. o6-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
WASHINGTON COLLEGE-

FHNHE visitors and Governors take leave to inform the
D. public that they have elected the Rev. TIMOTHY
CLOVES L. /. u. the Principal of this institutions and
that he has enered the duties of his Office The Board
dvdual who would do honor any Seminary Of learning
and they feel confident, from the high recommendations
which they have received Of this gentleman, both as
pupils committed to!his charge The price of tuition in
the Classical and Mathematical department Is dollars
and in the English department. conducted as heretofore b.
MIR c. Ferguson, is 90 dollars per annum
The Visitors have also made arrangements with the Rev
Janes IAomaS board the students in the College who
may to the Institution from distance And the
PUBIC may res assured a' me Utmost attention OF the
morals of the youths committed 10 their care The price
Of board is established 100 dollars per annum the pu
nils being expected TO furnish their own rooms
Chester Town, Maryland, Nov. 17th, 1928. 96-6t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
n "a Coml q CAancerp q Me Smt. q D.ll.a.e. d.

In tic Cart Of Chancery IF The SAFE Of DeacTe e'e
f5r Stsser county.
Between David Conwell, James Peery9
(son of James, David Hazard, Robert
Hunter and Jane his wife, Robert
and Joseph Peery, infants, by their
next trierd Robert Hunter, and James
Peery, Mary Eliza, Sarah Hester and
William II. Peery, infants, by Robert
I%G d ' Wtg uaF icnov c' .1d Nansy Bill in E
his wife, John M'Whortor and Mary
his wife, late Mary Segars, Frances
and Reuben Segars, and Maria and
Sarah Stewart, and Levina, Alletta,
Mary, William and Reuben Turner.
Defendants.
Upon the petition of James Perry (son of James, an!
one of said Compainants this day presented 10 The
Chancellor and upon reading affidavit, whereby NJ
pears That the 31st day Of july 1926 order Of h
Court was made by whichthe said Aletta Mary, William
and Reuben Turner, defendants aforesaid, were ode
10 appear in this Court and in this Cause, on CERTAIN wy
therein mentioned, or that the Compartments Bill heu
this should be taken pro conessO and that aCVy
Of said Order should be published in the newspapers anu
within and for the time therein mentioned and io' ~
much as it appears, that the name of Levna turner, Wv
OF said defendants was omitted in said order ana ta %
same has not been published as therein directed anu w
publication thereof would not have answered me pHF
for which it was obtained, 1t is therefore prayed 'hs wv
SAID order may be revoked and that another order Na
made for appearance and publication, which the ClHc'
holds reasonable, and doth order accordingly aud IS ,
fourteenth day Of November 1.-The year OF our iIu
thousand eight hundred and twenty three on ahdSv%
the said James Peery, that the said Levina, Aleua' si
William and Reuben Turner, defendants did a', SUI r.
reside out Of this State, Ordered by the Chahcei", M
tie sid defendants do appear in this Court, gnd IN ~.
Cause on the fist Monday of March next, or the ''
planants Bill filed in this shall be taken li"y
cuntcsso and is further ordered that copy Of hs
he inserted within thirty days from this date IN the MN
man, puolished in the Borough of Wilmington !" Il
state, and in the Democratic Press for the Country
ished in the City Of Philadelphia, and N eHch
DaDerS published for three months next alltL 10
iration NICHOLAS RIDGELY, CAance'p''
| Tie State Of DeI7pr3e,
SnaSer Comfy, to 1vit: 5
sEALl Jch, Stockhp, Register of the Court OF ronuty
Gerry Of the State of Delaware in and for SUSSEX ]
aforesaid, DO hereby certify that the above and
copy Of the order made in the above case op
In testimony whereof have hereuno set my a. Tosr
affixed the seal ofthe Court Of Chanceryat Oeot6c
JEHU sTOCKI.EY, Reg. T. a. l.,
| Nov q, 1921 g g4-S-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
WHITEHALL.

VHNO BE RENTED for term Of years, that small farm
IL commonly known by the above name, containing II
of good land at present under substantial fence and
divided into lots of convenient si2esa of which are at
this time under good grass Except that are to be
sown by the present tenan This land is within the b.
rough Of Wilmington, lying south east of the town in
pleasant situation, and is web adapted for the supply of
milk or garden vegetables TO the market.
On the premises lisa large single stored brick house,
containing three rooms on the ground floor, and kitch-
EN- and four chambers in the second sory-a pump Of
water convenient large frame barn. horse stables, and
COW sheds, altogether convenenta large piazza ON the
south east front of the house, with very fine view from
thence Of the Christiana Bandywe and the Delaware
river, well as of the country along their shores The
rent is to be paid quarterly and il expected that secur
~ will be given for the faithful performance of the contract
that may be entered into
Is. AS this property bounds upon the Branlywine
creek the tenant will be allowed take what mud lie may
desire therefrom for the use of the farm
10th mo. 90, 1823--87--tf WILLIAM POOLE
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
CHEAP BUTTER /

TSNHE subscriber has ost received 1000 lbs prime ye9v
Il Lancaster Lamp g Tu6 g Goshen Tub s. KEY BurrER.
which he intends dsposng Of by the single Pound Tub or
Quantity at the most reduced prices.
JOHN ID. VAUGHAN,
opposite the Lower Market House, Wilmington.
constant supply Of all kinds of Butter can be had
throughout the winter, by applying as above.
Nov. 25, 1928. 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
Public Sale.

ENlLL be offered at Public Sale, on Monday the 9Th
W December next, on the premises at o'clock,
Valuable Farm situate in Mill Creek hundred, Newcastle
county and state Of Delaware, about miles from Will
mngton, and from Newport deemed a healthy situa-
ton adjoining lands Of James Gin, Moses Montgomery,
Swithen Chandler William Jordan, and Others containing
about ONE HUNDRED AND NINE ACRES, is or 20 Of
which is woodlands the other under good state OF cult
vaon and natural to clover and timothy; convenient to
mill aud market great road running by the door On
the premises are two story log dwelling house, small
tenant house, stone spring house and large stone barn
young thriving apple orchard, of the best grated fruit
and goody portion Of cherry and other fruit trees with
well of excellent water the door Terms will be easy
good title made and possession given before the
18th of March next Further particulars are deemed I'M
necessary as any person wishing purchase may view
the premises previous to the day Of sale, by applying
the subscriber, living the same.
JAMES JORDON.
November 11tl, 1923 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-05
WANTED,

ROY about II Is years ofage. One from the coun-
IA try would be preferred None need apply that can
not come well recommended, and write toerabe hand
&c. Inquire at the Waterman Office.
FOR SALE, K0O for Cash. a TobacconfS Press and all
the apparatus belonging it. Also, 1900 Bricks for the
kiln Inquire as above.
Oct. so, 1928. 88-9t