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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

METHOD OF TEACHING MUSIC,
a Highlander, having scholar to teach
disdaihcd to crack his brain with the
names Of semibreves, minims, crotchets,
and quayers.
Here DONALD, says lie, take your
pipes, lad, and gi' US blast. So ! very
well blown, indeed, but what is a sound,
Donnald, without sense you may blow
for ever without making tune oft, If I
don't tell you how the queer things on the
paper must help you. You see that big
fellow with round open face (pointing
TO semibreve between the two lines of a
bar be moves slowly from tina, Iine to
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
TlIE5 Is TO GIVE NOTICE

p in the district Of Columbia, has obtained
from the orphans court, Of Alexandria county,
letters of administration, the personal es-
tate Of Chs. NoRRis, late of said county, decd
All persons having claims against the said dece.
dent,are hereby warned TO exhibit the same with
The vouchers TO the subscriber, passed by The or.
phans' court on or before the 18th of Nav next,
or they may, by law, be excluded from all benefit
to said estate and those indebted thereto, are
required TO make immediate payment. Given
under my hand, this 18th November, 1923.
[JAMES NORRIS, admir- Of Chas. Norris
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

When queen Elizabeth observed to SIR
Nicholas Bacon, her high cbsncellor.
that his house was too little for him, h.
replied, emo madam, but yous majesty
has made me too big for my hqgse."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
Navy Commissioners Office.


November IL, 1898.
THE commissioners of the navy will receive
proposals until the TWENTY sIvrYru day
Of DresaBrRnexs, for supplying all
Cordage,
Ship CbandIery,
IroDmongeIy and Hardware,
Paints,
GunDe,s' stores,
Medicines,
Surgical instruments,
Bread samples, with the prices, to
be forwarded with the proposals,
Flour-superfine and 'fDe-prices
of each,
Whisky, made from rye full frs,
proof,
Other groceries,
Stop clothing,
Fresh beef and vegetables, that may he re-
CURED for the use of the navy for the year 1924,
at the following places, viz Portsmouth, NJ
ii. ; Boston, New York, philadelphia BaItj-
more, Washington, Norfolk, Charleston, S. C.. /;
Savannah, Geo, White Hall, Lake Champlain,
Sackeu's Harbor, and Erie, Penn
In determining which of the proposals. offered
Tor the supply of several articles, IS the most
advantageous to the United States, the COM
mssioners will be guided by the probable guam
Hty of each article required, connected with the
respective prices and this rule being applied,
in the same manner, to all the proposals which
embrace more than article, the lowest
terms resulting from it will he accepted.
That every offer may be made upon the same
principle, and alike in all respects, with the
exception of prices, the commissioners Of the
navy have deposited with the several commau
dants, at the places above mentioned, and with
the navy agents, forms for making offers, with
instructions to deliver one more of then TO
any person disposed to make an offer All
persons, therefore, who may have determined
10 offer for any part of the articles above men
toned, will apply to either Of the commandments
or navy agents nearest their residence for the
necessary forms, and they will he supplied.
Persons making offers are requested particn-
Iarly 10 comply with all the rules prescribed in
the forms, and 10 state the price of each article
which they are disposed 10 furnish. otherwise
their proposals may not be taken into conside
ration.
To be published in the Boston Patriot, New
York National Advocate, Philadelphia Demo
cratic Press, Baltimore Patriot, Alexandra He
raid, Norfolk Herald, Charleston City Gazette,
Savannah Republican, Sackett's Harbor Gaz
and Erie Patriot tD2T 10
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

a young Irishman who had married
when he wat about nineteen years of age
complaining Of The difficulties which his
early marriage had subjected him, said
he would never marry SO young if he liv.
ed to be as old as Melhusalah.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
Sixty Dollars Reward.


Il Ran away from the subscriber
E& residing in Cdlpeper county, Va.
E%Ss9Y on the night of the 10Th inst three
.-sEssS negroes-FRaNK. JAMES, aOd
~ l.. BEN Frank has very dark COM
pIexion, prominent cheek bones,
an acdusliue nose, sunken eyes, rather con-
sumptivc form, and has slight cough, and a
conspicuous scar on his lef wrist, which has oc.
casioucd the loss of pulsation in that arm; when
he clipped, ht wore al red yarn coat and white
pautaloons lis age between 80 and 40. James
has a light complexion,i is oflcw stature land has
los; most Of his fore teeth; is apt 20 smile when
spoken to by trade blacksmith, cooper, and
stone son, OF which h. is very fond of ta'k'
ing. Ben is black, stout made, with remark
ably thick lips, and has knot or scar on the
hack part Of his head he went off on large
bay horse. The above reward vii! he given to
any person who will apprehcnd sGh negroes and
secure Them in npy jail so thai get them again
or goo for either, secured above.
GEORGE w. 5. THORNTON.
Tho-nton Hill, Va Sept. 2i-2p IT
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

The following characteristic toast was
iven by fhos. e. FessendeD, esq, OF the
i'ighton Agricultural dinner,on the 18th
let "Fhe battle the Coafe1s-- May
4mericGHs always beat in Coz pens.
cHB pens, Sheeh pens, Pig psns
Aa'horspsns aed all esBsg Fsu.."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

this, while you beat one with your foot,
and 81 "a long blast; il now you put ler
to bin, he will move twice as fast
II you blacken his face. he will run four
times faster than the fellow; with the
white face but after blackening his face
you bend bis knee, or tie bis leg, ne will
hop eight times. faster than The white
faced fellow Showed you first.
Now Wiener you blow your pipes
Donald, remember this, tighter these Eel
lows legs are tied, the faster they will run
and the quicker they are sure to dance.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
Dnntour.

IT'S a GOOD THING TO LAUGH AT AMY RATE :
AFo II = STRAW CAN TICKLE A NAN II Is AN IN
srRUMEET OF HAPPIYEss.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
Fifty Dollars Reward.

Fifty Dollars Reward.
a Ran away from H.
tx the subscriber, on e1sEsS>-vsTra
ESSY the Sd day of April Sas:liSSsA
tz%$S last, negro man
named FORTUNE, fI>>'-->'-A =
nearly feet high, stont made,
tolerably dark complexion, about So years old /,
very likely. No marks or scars now recollected'
His nose is rather more prominent than me-
groes noses generally are, somewhat acqueiine;
the joints of the great toes unusually large.
He wore away coat and pantaloons of domes
tic cloth of yellowish color, anG took with
him blue broad cloth coat half worn, jeans
pantaloons aud an old wool hat. No other
cloathDg recollected.
He took from the subscriber, when he clipped
y bay horse, nearly l6 hands high, about IL or
IA years old and foxed. The above reward will
be paid for taking and securing said negro,
{provided get him agaih) if out of this state,
or SIS il within the state, and five dollars will
be given for the horse. JOHN III. BREWER
Fairfax Court House, Va. may 10 lewl2m-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
RICH NECK ES FATE. :
Late the property OF William Frazer, Esquire, deceased,
FOR SHE.

THE subscriber offers for sale at Newcastle, on salr
day the 7h day Of June next the house of Henry Steele
e above valuable property 70 the farmer and grazier
ate on the river Delaware, in Appoquinmnk Hundred
Newcastle County, Delaware, commonly known to the
public by the Of Morris Listens or Rich Neck n
CONTAINS 800 acres OF plough land thereabou Of the
best SOIL and from 70 10 100 Of woodland Of the best quail
W and about 200 acres of private embarked meadow adj
Joining the same well dched and drained and now beco
ming daily in fine order Also with the above farm. $50
acres OF prime Marsh, called Rob's Island situate at the
lower side Of, and adjoining Black Bird Creek at the
mouth and the river Delaware, and other marsh Of the
subscriber to the SOUTH This Island attached and be-
longing to body of marsh nearly embankeci by the
!Black Bird Marsh Company All of Ills marsh is cacuia
ted for any kind of grass grain flax or hemp. This pr.
perry enjoys great advantages stock farm for cattle
sheep and hogs. The late osncr was well known as ce
LIBERATED farmer and grazer.
Tie improvements good two story brick dwelling
house, with kitchen, dair, house smol.chonse corn
CRIBS stables hay house, barn and large ward boarded
~ WIN 6S'es RACKS tr'ushe, &c. The situation of the
osc Is She hshest between Newcastle and the Capes
commanding an elegm view of the highlands of Chrisiaua
and an unlimited view down the hav here is NOT more
healthy spot to be found any where ENJOYING pure air
IRON me sea, and hne pure wholesome water 1t IS but
miles peo" tort Delaware, and but that distance from the
contemplated Of the Chesapcake and Drawarc III
nal 50 miles from Philadelphia by water and 81 nv land
~ from smyrna, and from CantweIs Bridge 1t COM
ha"s me market with the shipping river craft and The
"pi's' mentioned to%ns An abundance OF fish and game
Stail seasons Mr.. Newell tile gentleman who lives OF The
properly VIII show to any pesons DESTROYS OF seeing it.
INC terms are one half The purchase money in October
neXt, ana the residue two YEARLY payments with nte
The person purchang TO receive the rent or he
lyear, and possession make any in
oconer nex-and full possession the 25th Of March 1924
II IS deSred sooner the subscriber will obtain it,
PERSONS desWous OF purchasing at private sale before the
i7th OF June next, will apply 10 General John
near Newport, Delaware, or n. G. williamson Es, vii
minSton, or the subscriber,
". c. FRAZER,
April IS, 1893. ''''N''N'' e''' l, us
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23

PURSUANT to the last will and testament o. I'm M
e. Taylor, deceased, will be sold public sue ~ NJ
house Of Eli Sharpe, in the Borough Of NimMs~ m
"Wednesday the 4h day Of June next, the fo.l0""0
perry. ...,A
No la brick house on the north side OF flo,
45 feet fronting Market street, with o' 1
Shplcy street, whereon is erected a large s'ols al,
sheds, &c. This property has been long o0clp''
public house. Ea|
No. "A frame house and lot 95I feet front on
No S-A frame house and LOT, 18s feet on King I
joining No. 3, and extending back the same dsa,.', rad
No. Eight Of marsh, on the NewcaStTSl ri, Vi
Immediately adjoining the Wilmington bridge .n;t pS
viii be sold altogether, divided into small lots roo
chascrs. Any person DESTROYS of viewing the XIII
previous TO the sale will please call MI WI" a
iii Wilmington. The sale will begin at - oclpC aean
when attendance will be given and terms made hy
May 18th, 1929.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE
CHESAPEAKE and DEL.aJE.lRE
CANAL COMPANY.
April 90, 1928.

TNHEREAS many of the public institutions and citizens
w have agreed TO take sarcs the Stock Of this Com
pany on the following terms:
Twenty dollars each share to be paid as soon as ff-
hundred shares shall be subscribed and notice thereof
given in three of the newspapers Of the city OF Pade
pha, and the residue of the of each share be
paid in twelve quarterly instruments of fifteen dollars EACH
from the date Of such notice the said agreement to take
effect, if, within FIVE months from the 18th of April last
fifteen hundred shal should be subscribed and not
otherwise And notice has been given by those authorz-
ed this behalf that than fifteen hundred shares have
already been subscribed
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIYEN
In conformity with the provisions of the charter that books
will be opened between the hours of 10 and - in the fore
noon of THURSDAY THE TWELFTH day of JUNE
next at the Company's Office No. 90 South Seventh-S
in the city Of Philadelphia, for receiving and entering adj
ditona subscriptions Of 5000 whole shares of 900 EACH
in this Company, upon the terms above mentioned; that
the books Will remain open for 80 days until the whole
number Of shares subscribed and that committee of
the Board Of Directors will attend to enter subscriptions
and receive the nsament Of 20 each share and give
acquttances therefor. By order Of The Hoard Of
President and Directors,
JAMES c. FISHER, President pro tempore
III. d. GILPIN, Secretary
Philadelphia May, 1928. 30-12t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
FOE SHE,

A FARM containing $50 acres, two miles below the
"A Bear tavern, the Newcastle and Frenchown turn
pike, in Newcastle county, about miles and half
from Newcastle, from Ekton, and the from French.
town, and four and half from Chrisana Bridge Larobes
route for the Chesapeake and Delaware canal through
the farm short distance from the house. The situation is
Bile good of cultivation and divided into fields with
good thorn hedge and fence. The boundary lines are
NEARLY all set with hedge There is good proportion of
woodland pump of good water at the door, and very
good apple orchard with almost all other kind of fruit
On the properly there is good frame house and
log kitchen, granay stable and very good barrack and
chair house. Immediate possession will be given if requ
opportunity by applying to the subscriber, living thereon
+. PENNINGTON.
April 90, 1925. 36-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
April IS, 1893.
SHERIFF'S SALE,
BY DAVID C. WI SON Svrn,,

by David c. WILSON, SHERIFF.
virtue OF writ Of Ais Vena Exponas to me directed
will be exposed TO public sale at the house of Iohn
,2w Hewcasle, in eNcastle hundred, on Monday the
"a DAY CT June next at O'clock p NJ The following, de-
scuneu lands and enemens situate lying and being in the
hnarea Pencader and county Of Newcastle and bound
ed oy lands OF Samuel Guthrie Samuel H. Dawson Fran
cis SOFTER the heirs Of john Wiley decd, and the heirs
OF mower Evans, decd, containing BY computation Forty
Joseph Crawford, decd i'Ofo''' u
Newcastle, May 5th, 1925 4e-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
Trenton ADriL %.

AFtHOH l1pFU 70.
Mr. FRANCIS s. WIGcINs, of this city, has issu
ed proposals for publishing by subscription, a work
written originally by the Rev. RICHARD STEELE.
and revised by the Rev. DR. WATTS, entitled me
Religious TradeSmGn or, Plain and Serious Hints
of Advice for the Tradesman's pruden: and Dious
conduct from his entrance into business to his lea
wing i OIL: contained under the heads Of the Nature
OF lille Of business, and obligations to it-of cboo
sing cang-of prudence or dIscretion--of dill
gence-of justice-of truth, and of contentment, as
they relate to trade-of relgon--of leaving our
callings "-These subjects are severally treated of
IN plain and practical manner, suited to the COM
prehension OF every capacity and calculated to FIX
conviction on every mind. We trust the volume
will be widely circulated, and atlen,ivey read: IN
which case we have no doubt it will be the means
OF beneht'ing many individuals, and doing much
good to community. Those who may be requested
to subscribe to this work may rely upon it that it
is no catch'penny production, but one Of sterling
merit It will be printed in an octadecimo vol d
about 500 pages, at rs cents.
b-3' Subscriptions received at the TYatch'n Office
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
EDUC.aTION.

$. BARsToW respectfully informs the public that h,
has resumed the arduous duties of his profession in NE
YouSG LADIES ACADEMY; and that he has furnished with
Maps, Globes and other apparatus necessary for aco
an extensive and useful NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. specm
Of Improvement and scholarship may be seen BY calling
the establishment.
TERMS-Board, Tuition and Stationary, $50 per Or.
Tuition and Stationary, 81 per a.
Wilmington, Sept 10, 1892. Tiff
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
ITIONE9S .MUOWELL

Z 4 AS removed his Office to No CA King stree,
mngton, where he continues to perform the ni(
Tie Office Of Justice of the Peace and Notary ta a's
Deeds, wills, Leases, Releases and instruments Of vIu
generally, with accuracy and despatch. % #
Wilmington, February 90, 1925. =
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
Il. Nj. pOMEROY'S
.METQLLIC STRap .gND pqST

sHEI'4ALIC SIH.fF IND P.iSTE,
s[OR Razors, Surgeons Instruments, &c manufactured
by Constant, Kirkland, and Co. Wangford, Connec-
lieut. and sold at the Wachman Printing Office and Book
store No 1O5 Market street The above Strap and Paste
are offered to the Public with full belief that they will be
found OH trial far superior to any before used in this
or any other country. January 1893
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
NOTICE.
imforfanf TO Farmers, TaUern Keetera cor..
Travellers and Economists IN general "''F


The advantages derived from straw used as s.1e
SEES, cattle and even sheep, has long been proved ~ @
acknowledged by experienced agriculturalists in E,r
many parts of America, TO be very great 1t hasa sA
fitness for horse, not only because it much chessH
nay, but it at once secures them against hesyes h,, %
founders; three most destructive diseases 70 whi,bI
are liable and which often destroy them in the n
their usefulness 1t has been used with astonsbns
Icess IN fstening cattle in the stall, by %
n "S whose experiment has been recommended ana
Massachusetts. Sheep also do WELL fed on straw 'u
LED IN the ordinary way, for horses. These and r
other successful experiments have been mad. Il, en,
prsng farmers while aboring under ali le t %s'S
yantages arising from the want of some easy and rge
method OF cutting the straw. The Importance OHM
Iject has long time called upon the genius of both E
and America, to supply the public with some exneG
machinery for the purpose. Many trials have BEEN m,
and many specimens OF great ingenuity and expense 5
been exhbited some of which have done Lono, ~ v
inventors, but in general have fallen short in u;g S
old Dutch Snibox, so called 1--WE
But the pubic are now invited to call and view fors
lselvcs,a '"'T
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
HOTEL.

~E-sg THE subscriber having taken the
SD ia House lately occupied by james Frazer, in
HbHfttE the Town of Newcastle, respectfully soli-
ksfiyesYs cts share of public patronage This House,
where the Judges Of the several Courts and the Gentlemen
of the Bar, generally during Court TERMS is situated
opposite the Court House, commands fine view Of the
River Delaware and the Fort the Pea Patch and well
calculated for comfort any of the year 1t has
undergone considerable repair, and has attached TO
large stable and she'd i'll complete ORDER and fine yard
Passages in the Dover Stage, Wilmington Hack, and
Steam Boat for Philadelphia, can be taken.
HENRY STEELE.
April /. 1895. Soft
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
NOTICE.

BY virtue of law passed by the Legislature the State
of Delaware he 30h of January 1926 have had the
Tract parcel of Land therein described, surveyed and
plot ofhe same made and returned into the Recorders
office of Dover in and for Kent county, for the norma-
ton of all persons who may be concerned
WM HOPKINS.
DoveI April 10, 1928. 132-Sm
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
DOMESTIC IND FOREIGN
DRY GOODS.

EUsT OPENED by the subscriber No. 67, Aarket-sres
% at the stand formerly occupied by Levy Taley oppo-
site r. Keddv's Inn, extensive assortment of Wooden,
Cotton Linen and Silk Goods, which will be sold whole.
sale or retail at the lowest Philadelphia prices
CHALKLEY SOMERS,
tIiringtor, 9Th Mo. 1st, 1925 S7-9tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-23
STRAW CUTTING MACHINE

which We confidently think far exceeds every thing E'
purpose, before exhibited both as il resnecs sS s
cheapness of construction and ease Of operation
1t has been in in Massachusetts, six wears arl ,,
mands universal appreciation. 1t is lately patented Ss
Giles Dayton, the inventor, Of whom the subscribe,
purchased the exclusive right Of making and ye0j.
in the state of Delaware, and has also The arency -
virtue of power Of attorney from said Patenee 10 ii
the above right to any person or persons in the con
Philadelphia, Lancaster, York, Bucks and NorthamptoD,
the state of Pennsylvania. ABRAHAM pVFS
June IL 1S22-lv Near Ncv caslo
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-05-20
office.

WHEREAS it has been my misfortune
w in estimating the responsibility OF
others too highly, 10 wade beyond my depth
in becoming security for men who never
calculated on being put TO the least inconve.
nience oHaccount OF the responsibility afure-
said, and believing il To be a most solemn duty
and legal and moral obligation on my part
10 devise such WAYS and means as will more eff
tectueliy enable ne 10 liquidate my own debts
have with that view, and none other, come to
the solemn resoluton of putting into market my
whole property, both real aud personal, for
the purpose OF raising as much money as will
be sufficient 10 answer thai purpose and
most earnestly desire that all persons holding
my paper will call upon me, aud they shall
have such proportion OF my property, at a fair
price, as will satisfy their respective claims.
Believing, by course OF this sort ,thatI should
advance my individual interest, together with
that OF my individual creditors more than BY
executing trust deed, which had once con
cluded to admit to record, but upon more ma
ture reelection | concluded within myself, as
had debts due at different periods, and not
being able to consolidate them, il might force
upon me host of creditors, and therefore
force my property into market, under all the
painful and disagreeabe circumstances sub
iect Co the mercy OF nhuman and relentless
creditors, and thereby defeat the most honest
intention--Which said deed alluded TO was
on the night of the llth instant, under the
garb and cloak of friendship taken and ar
rested by force from my possession Col
Alexander Tinsey, neighbor, and am truly
sorry to state, a relation, and in whom have
always until this moment had the most impIj-
cit confidence and high respect for his per.
sonal worth, and did cherish the most natter-
ing hope that no circumstance in the course
of our dealings would have ever warranted
me in saying that that mutual friendship ought
to be retracted. ISAAC TINSLEY,
May 10 v9w,i
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pARBYs EDITION OF
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u Book store, Market Bridge, Richmond
The following notice eff this work, is taken
from Philadelphia paper -" We have sci
I" dom taken up a volnlne with Ehich we
" have been better satisfied than we have
/" with this. II contains about $3.50 pages,
" syo. and embraces a larger mass of use
" fol and interesting matter than any similar
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g The subscription price was So 50, but TO o.
thers, il sells at s advance, and is AT that
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= from the press. II ought 10 be in the pos
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Adonbt The market will be speedily cleared OF
g the present edition. Annexed to the Gazet-
g ieers is the Constitution ofthe United States
q aud those of the States, with the latest a.
menaments and revisions."
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