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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-11

ASi LEWIS county eiertIOH. Col. J ok labor
tn'ier great mistake when le says tlai truuesIpd
OF HIM 10 procure many of his friends to vote GDi
NE, ns would TIDs up with him on The poll hook
never was dawn that need assistance 10 be bclIed
up. Col. JirksUB never was even with me from tie
beginning Of III" poll The close OF IT, aud NV ma
Joiy over him, often between tweniy aud rhiri,
votes, and his i'irDds stand poiied ag ,insi me,
vii appear from e poll hook hy the votes of prn
who tOied for Us together. ! gave To Col Jackson
nouce IN writing the 7th dav after ihr cl-o sou
containing he following facts, 10 wit: that had
majority OF the Heeii"d.rs aud VOTES on the poll
book, and that the kheI n who conducted the eieC-
lion had certified that duly elected, and that
should take my seat as member nf The General A.
sembly Of Virginia. ! have received from the rOuniy
nl Lewis snndry documents WHICH deem inIpo, iant
~ The in,rsigaion of Tue case pending before
the commiec Of Privileges aud EIccIions, ~ which
committee ask that the said documen is viii, this
communication be referred,
aHi, gentlemen, with great respect your oLPdie nj
servant, LEWIS MAXWELL,
December 10 1928
o. motion of Mr. Thompson, Of E. IL was. Resoyr-
ed, That so much of The Governor communication AS
r"aies tO The debt CldImed Of the Unitrd States h
this state lie referred la select Committees with leave
Iepnri by bill ~ otherwise
Ms ChIO" Offered tie following resolution which
WAS agteedtu
RcsoirSd, That the committee fo, C. Of Jus,;ce III,
enquire Into tive PNprtIeucy uf amending ~ act te-
dac"g 'nio one the several acts concerning execu
lions aud for the relief OF insoI,en debtors, aud re-
pOri, &r.
On Mr.. Hiudnpli's nIniion; the report Of the Di-
rectois OF The fenirniIaTy and much OF the t;n-
vernon : communication - ulates Ia that subject,
were referred to- tie P"nitenuary cofupiince.
On mOtpn of NJ. wilkins Of T.. T. the committee
appointed und"f the 81 rur Of the House requiring
4 committee 0i membeis enquire into the legality
~ public expenditures, were discharged from tho
lnrihef consideration Of The suirrts them referred
--,nd tie memliers composing thai committee Nrfc
added Ia The committee appointed tu examiine t,e
Auditors OlHcr. NJ. Wik,rs sisted thar these r,go
committees had precisely the same duties to pri-
Torn. And
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-11
70 Iiny " 7Trner. UTNian ". Turner. and

JERNAN BAKER, Treasurer.
SEN 99-n BROWN, Jr Audtpr
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
From the Providence Journal.

ne following extract from the inaugural Speect
OF Governor Van Ness, Of Vermont. /, Given 40 ]
proof that the home policy for which this paper has
always contended, is gaining friends, among that
po'tion OF The community, which may be called rx-
elu'ively agricultural Governor Van Mess do.s
not like the Virginia politicians, consider the oncs.
non OF protection as one between the farmers and
manufacturers OF this country but as one. in The
success OF which the prosperity oil both are concer
heo-not as a question. really and substantially
oel"eeh any two branches OF American indus,rv
ou' ss one between the American peoDle and ali
foreigners who send manufactured articles 10 our
market. IT IS thus made question on profit and
'oss' 10 'he country at large.
" In casting our eyes over the condition and r,oo
pec'S OF our common country. we find on eYe,v LII
souhuahl cause Tor gratitude 10 heaven ana eirita
non 10 ourselves. II is but forty seven
'he O"i'ed States first claimed the rank of an ink.
penoeht nation, and but forty since that ranl wa.
acknowledged by the government whose denim -
'hey hao renounced. During this period. The i'm
oil our country, and the increase nj Ls
population and her wealth have been wi,ho,,
Parallel. With government which was errc,sd
~ 'he sases oil the revolution, upon the broad and
durable foundation OF equal rights and which s,ans
Tue ioiliest monument OF human Wisdom and ,ha
'n mos, humol'ng spectacle OF grants, we eT;ov
'oef'Y unknown 10 any other people on the f.ee If
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
TME RtAEs o,GLENIEEEn

FOR the following tender and pathetic ballad we are in
debied to the Name ct IanNahi; name that will To-
De dear to the lovers OF Scottish song Ills private life S
involved in obscurityi he rcspred the ethereal flame
Whle he Piled the shut lie in Weavers shop in Glasgow
and displayed in his illusions that exquseness Of sens
bhty, which 50 little accords with the humble lot of me-
chaic The same morbid feelings which produced the
phrenzy OF Collins, the melancholy of Cowper the Wild
ness OF Chateron, the ntemperance of Burns and Der
mody, exhibited n the untimely fate Of rannah whose
Ivy ""s iou"u !" me Clyde. Kentucky Reporter.
Keen blows the wind Ger the braes o. GlenifFer
me aud castle turrets are covered wi snaw
How changed sim the time that met with nv lover
AhanS INC green bushes by Stanley green shaw!
The wild flowers o. simmer were sprnginc sac bonnv
me mayls sang sweet frae the green birchen tree;
ny Tar 70 the camp they hae marched my dear Johnnie
Anu now q IS winter wi nature and me.
Then ilk thing around us was btllsone and cheerie
men Tx thing around US was bonny and Draw
NOW nothing is heard but the wind whistlng dreare
NO" nothing IS seen but the wide spreading snaw
- The trees are a. bare, and the birds mute nddow;e
Aney snake the cau drift fae their wings as they ee
hey chrp out their plants seeming wac for nv Johnnie
rs winter WI them and its winter wi me.
fon caud seey cloud as il skiffs the bleak ynornta,
and shakes the dark frs on lis stey rocky brae
"hle down the deep glen baws the snaw flooded
That mnrmurcd sac s1 eet to my ladde and me.
49, lis nae the loud of the wintry wind swelling
Is nae the caIid blast brings the tear : my e'e;
4 =, for y! GIN saw but my bonnie Scots cailan,
-Ae oark days ownter were simmer me
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31

the ear'R~ And being at peace with ann
and likely at present to remain 80 W. se WofldI
with every opportunity to attend 10 N, aa'Vur'
proVe'heh' OF the country, and to the Regulation
p'1sho'io" OF nsr various and permanen, insr.s.
Bat with all this pros eriiy and the DosS ,'es'
vi 'nese Valuable privileges, we canno, oy.,lo.a
scarce OF regret and apprehension. We .r. "a,
uePenoan' on foreign nations for the supply of
tna' We consume and the sale of much Thai onn
produces. Hence we are necessarily evno.'S SU'
the prisaions and losses incident 10 the rb's
that take place in our relations with then, .,S
III their relations with each olher and the con.s,
huciuatonS and interruptions of their n,.sr
ana from the unlayourable course of trad. IN"
10 US our citizens are supposed 10 Be ar,a1v S.
ml'lions IN their debt, while there is much
lear' not only that the amount will be increased !.
mat II Will have 10 be paid in a manner ,bs ~.
dlsao'anlaseous to this country
he manufacturing interest of the United c..
mas been leit to struggle with obstacles whith
never oVerpower. until the encouragement, "a,
10 the lmpor alton oil foreign goods shall h., v;,
drawn, by sufficient increase ofduties. or tv A..
p' omoItory regulations. This, it is believed r,s
Dc done without invading the Just claims Of Er.I
commerce, considered in conDexion win H.. ;Sa
pataole rights Of he other great Interests Of
nation. On the success OF our Manufacture,
duslry depends essentially the prosperity Of apr,
ture as by the establishment Of mapuIac,oris,
created arket Tor the articles necessary
manufacturing and Tor subsistence And tb.r.
pears good reason to justify the opinion, tn,
cherlshing The resources OF our own country
protecting The industry Of our own citizens vp min
soon be able, without pOlnr abroad tn oh,e;, -,
and comfortable supply Of our wants and 10 End
profitable and ,teady market for our produce
u, on the othe, hand, We should perseyere in
con' Sc We have been pursuing If no barrier is en-
ttd to the vast importa,ions OF foreign merchants
by which, the exertioDs OF our manufacturers h,
been syse tnalicaliy paralyzed, and the deb!s asv
as the habits OF extravaganza of our citizens, 60
slartly increased 1t would seem that period ca
rot be Tar distant. which will overwhelm US W
o.ttcu lles Of most serious and alarming natu,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
1892.
LIST quarter, S263,720 "a
I'd do l,502,721 GO
1g29.
1923.
551,791 90
-1,845,988 81
2,39778O SO
1766,442 81
Dolls. 1,766,442 81
Excess Of the present year beyond the

Excess Of the present year beyond the
last Ceo1 900 10
lhlS result is the more pleasing to us, because we be-
eve our coasng trade and internal commerce have pro
porhonaliy increased The gentlemen who are engaged
III the regular lines of Packets between ths and forepn
ports and with our own ports, have by their enterprise
IN no small degree contributed TO this Improvement W.
would venture TO suggest to them the establishment Of
line OF packets between this and suitable port IN France
we should hope that in short PERIOD they would ind
plan. - '''
The Lehgh navigation opening PHILADELPHIA very ex
ensIve tract of fine timber and lumber and an inc xbss
be supply ofthe best COAL is in successful operation
The Schuylki navigation of still greater importance 10 orr
trade IS IN state of rapid completion and ,be Union
Canal connecting the waters of this river with those nf
the Susuehanna, is carried with spirit, When TO these
interesting schemes Of internal Improvement we add the
brilliant prospects which presented TO our view hv
canal which to unite the Chesapeake with the Delaware
Bay we may reasonably hope for vast additional
Of our already advancing commerce. Hitherto Phllade
pha has received very little aid from the public
put we trust that the period distant, when the na
tona Legislature will feel it to be both their interest and
duty TO do something towards the improvement Of our mo-
Vgaon and the protection of trade by The rec,;o
Of additional lights in bay, and above all bv the
strucon OF breakwater and safe harbor from he e IL
the vicinity OF the Capes.-NatiOnal Gazette. ~ -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
aTfIE BOOK

We noticed this publication the other day. Which con-
tains correspondence between the Hon. John 9dans,
late President of the United States, aud Vam Cunning
ham, esq" Since then have read the letters with al
enton and with the editors of the Boston Gazette, have
experienced nothing but regret in contemplating the sub
jec viewed in any way, OF which susceptible either
as relates to the cunning and dupcty of the latter, in
worng from his aged friend the secrets OF his breast
the folly and imprudence Of the former, in being cozened
out Of themor the inelicacy, if not turpude
of the younger Cunningham in giving them publicity.
Presuming the letters may excite desire in readers
TO be made further acquainted with them, copy the
following brief and impartial analysis, with the remarks
thereon, for their gratiication Bah Pat
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31

tyrds had taken the wife Of Tigranes, and ask
ca MIN what be would give to save her from SER
vitooe he replied all hat he had in the world,
ana MS own HE into the bargain Cyrus upon this
very generously restored her, and pardoned VIVA,
had passed All were full Of his praises on This
occasion some commencing the accomplishment
OF his mind, others those Of his person. Tigranes
asked his wife, whether she did not greatly admire
hlm' 4 never looked at him. said she mot look
at him returned he, upon whom then did YOU
look Upon him. replied she, who offered his
own life 10 redeem me from slavery
This charming example should be copied into
our behaviour IN the house OF Cod, where we should
behold and contemplate the beauties and Projections
Of That blessed person alone, who actually did give
his life ransom Tor us.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
STORM AT NEW LONDON.
.Nelc London, ( Connecticut,J J Oct. !,


A cloud from the Northwest, and another fro
+, tn Southwest, met o, er this city between six a
seven O'Clock, on Monday evening last when col
menced most violent tempest Of lightning, wild
hail and rain --wind :. w
The sloop Experiment, Capt. Henry Tabl
from New Bedford bound to New.Yok. put in Id
Tor harbour. and had just come 10 anchor BY \
chain cable, when the lightning struck her toyml
and descended her mast to the deck when II IaJ
to the water by her cable, which was secured oul
her mast. A piece was spiit from her Iopms|
lanother fourteen feet long from The mast near
top, and another thick iece five feet long from
opposite side Of the mast about twenty feet from
deck--no injury below deck.
The Capt. and four men were on deck, one sd
ding near the tler, the rest forward, oil were stu
down, evidently sensesss for few moments,
they did not hear the thunder which accompsn
the stroke. They soon recovered. The Capi.f
his foot upon the chain cable. at the instant
though struck down, experienced no lasting lnu
All are we'll. There were twelve or fifteen pass
gers on board, mos, Of them in the cabin, who IS
tained no injury bat state the report accompany
the lightning was louder than the heaviest cam
The mast is repairing, and being Gshed il lsM
posed will carry her to New York.
After the Sloop was struck, amidst this war
elements, barn owned by Capt. John Way, q
tanning quantity of hay was struck by the bg
ming. The blaze in few minutes, was SO grts!
TO give general notice of the spot; and the o
active citizens assembled with alscri'y. Jhef
gines were also there with the greatest dlspal
II being impossible to save the building, it was
led Gown, and the fire subdued.- Thanks as
to Lieut. Gates, who, Immediately on obse'
the fire, ordered party of soldiers to our assslan
who were among the most active in eyllngusD
the fire. There were also, present, numDeT
the citizens of Groton and Waterford, who ace
ready to recprocate exertion on similar occs'lO
But first OF all, we are indebted TO gracious
erpositon Of Divine Providence, for the preset
ion Of all Banksireet, and probably the create
IF the city. The barn burnt, stood within i've
eet oil another, large and full of hay, when
nearly adjoined other buildings, contiguous IOWA
$ rope-walk containing quantity OF hemp
he time the fire was issuing from every paHO
uilding, when the intense heat rendered tlUPV1
lie for the firemen to sustain themselves ne'
nd fiakes OF fire were falling on houses ioFW
istant-at this decisive moment, the glarlOg W
ing, the loud peaIs Of thunder, and the lurl'U' y"
'ere stayed. A perfect calm succeeded thec"'
'ere dissipated, and the moon gave her lSn"
'as the hand of the Deity.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
PROSPECTS OF PHILADELPHIA.

During the last six monthq, from the first Of January to
the first OF july 1923, the duties which have accued on
Merchandise imported INFO the District Of Philadelphia
exceed the corresponding Of the last year, six hunret
and hiry-one thousand three hundred and thrive ht
dollars and two cents, appears by the following state
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31

An extensive bed of Oysters, said to pc a o.
markable fine favour, has been discovered "''m'
lew days, in Connecticut River, about h'e 'D'
above the mouth.
We see by the Boston papers that tomO sv"'
ed for sale at public vendue, in that cry u, |
payment Of the legacies and incidental charges
the deceased owner.
In 1890, the number OF post Offices in the o,Ul
States, was 70, and the extent oil post roSu' ID
mics; in 1920, the number OF offices was ~
and the extent OF the post roads, 73,492 miles,
Having The foot of bedstead six inches V'|
than the head, is said to be preventive u
cramp.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31

a Care fertile Dysentery-Take one Pu M'
mutton suet chop it fine, one pint OF new mus
pint of best brandy, two ounces OF cinnamon
fourth oil a pound OF LOAF sugar, simmer them W
er and strain it off, take one glass at tlme' W.
three times day.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31
High Prizes at Low Prices.
DELAWARE FASHION.

The public is respectfully informed that the sale of
Tickets ia the Delaware State Lottery increases, and is
believed will he much rapid than in former Glasses
Il is also announced that consequence Of some Clubs
beng formed whose arrangements made it more conve
lent to pay advance of 1913 on package than $50
The subscribers on application cheeruy agreed it, and
will Of course UFin Justice ALL make it general CT For
the future therefore, the advance be only
grWhoe packages S2S. Half do St4. Quarter do. 81.
Eighth do. S3, So
BY this arrangement half quarter package of
etickeis, may be obtained in the Rich Delaware Lottery
for less than the of single Ticket in other Lotteries
and in which, positively concnd there is not so good
chance OF this, any of sense, who calculates the
7onstrOus difference, between t.vety nine hundred tickets
in the Delaware Lottery and the many THOUSAND tickets
that in others, will be convinced and we trust
Give his Little Delaupare State Lottery the preference,
no matter how high the bait thrown by foreign Schemes
Rut
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-31

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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-07
CLERICAL DESIGNS f:

Extract from the anniversary Election Sermon,
delivered BIZ ID. Huntington, before the Gouernor,
Lieutenant. Governor, Council and Legislature
Of Massachusetts,, May a9th, 1892.
"Let the intelligent look at what is passing In
many Of our congregations and churches. Letthem
notice the projects that put in operation Tor en-
listing parzans, and for augmentlng their resour-
ces. To gain the controu OF funds, see them, MOI
only fawnng upon the widow, and those who are so
unhappy as to be destitute oil near relatives, but
watching around the dying pillow OF the opulsnt,
crying like the horse leach, gire, gire;' encou-
raging the belief, that every cent committed to
their disposal, shall be gem IN that crown OF glory
finally TO be bestowed as reward to the fidelity oil
their votares.
sit is not to be disguised, that in some sections
OF this enlightened Christian community, there is
too much evidence of disposition Tor spiritual do
mination There are bodies OF men, still claiming
jurisdiction absolute, if not as extensive, was
ever claimed by the most imposing PontiHs Of the
dark ages. We are daily conversant with those,
who with no superior claims to The necessary means
OF enlighening their fellow men, and having no Gre
aentials OF any special illumination seem be
stantly saying to those around them, he secret
Of the Lord is with u.s. hear lis word al uui
mouths
In all these MEANS which a-e used for con-
rol'ng the right oil private judgment, do we not per
;eive the shattered remnants Of the machinery OF IA
once formidable and most mischieyous hierarchy !?
And shall we see our fellow men collecting ana
lrrsngng these remnants and enteavoring again
o bring them into action, without letting them know
hat we are not insensbe to their opvI atoms, ano
he evils Of them.''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-02-07

| WAsHrSGTov Jan. IA.
'You may rely upon the assurance which give you,
that Gen Smys circular letter his constituents has
been reprobated by his colleagues from Virginia. men,
Der OF the House OF Representatives from that State sta
!ed to me his opniono the sentiments which that letter
intended 10 convey, in terms Of decided Misrepresentation
Many OF the Members of Congress from that state arc
favorable 70 the election Of MIR Adams this setinen.
also previsin Virginia to very considerable extent and
Mr. Adam address to Mr. Smyhs constituents has had
happy effect throughout the State "--Bosf. Pat.
Treasury Repor.-Tle Treasurer of this State in his
annual report says, the receipts into the Treasury for the
year ending on the 5Oh Of November, amountedto S9I5
S924094 80. There in the Treasury on the LIST Of
Dec 1921, balance Of S117,2l4 81 maklng in ALL on the
SON OF November last, Sl052,919 3d. Consequently
there now balance in the Treasury OF S1o 1924 So
Nee-Pork PAPER
The PiratesRecent adyices from Port All Prince repre
sent the pirates as in the ll tide OF successful alton
They lately captured the brig Vineyard from Boston,
and as usual shamefuy mareated the captain and crew
aso inc Two Brothers OF Newburyport, which they served
~ similar manner.
York Legislature for Banks ten OF which are 10 be located
in the city Of NewYork.
The Legislature Of n. Carolina has abolished itnnrison
ment tor debts contracted after the LIST of May next
The citizens of New-Brunswick and its vicinity have
agreed on articles OF association for the encouragement of
domestic manufactures, and have committee appointed to
prepare and transmit memorial TO Congress.
The whole number of the militia of the United States
and Territories, agreeaby the latest returns that have
kansas ~ ~ S n
The Light House on Lobby Island, near Machas en- the
coast OF Maine, is now completed aud will be lighted in
DiVlDENIl-The Baltimore Insurance Connarv hove
declared dividend of five per cent the Capital Stock
mechanic in London has taken patent FOR formng
'uoteaneous passages under the streets Of the me,rooo
u.s. 70 place the gas and water pipes in that the necessity
or taxing up the pavement for repairs &C. may be ayo
at Rome. s ~" III uSe
hyperion h,re'on-It is stated in English paper that
Mr. Cook, OF Birmingham, has discovered method o
enierihs all sorts OF cotton linen, nmslns &C. as well
luton pure vegetable alka This solution is perfecty
clear and without any SMELL and window curtains andbe
ahgEs are thus rendered perfectly secure from any &C.