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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
GENERAL REGISTER.
Dry Good Merchants.

John II. Brinckie, corner of Market & Queen
streets.
William M'Caulley, Brandy wine, north side
of the Bridge.
John M'Clung 8, Co. SIS market st.
John M'Lcar, SO market st.
Joseph Pogue, 10l market st.
Allan Thomson, 43 market st.
John W. Tatum, 50 market st.
Chalklcy Somcrs, 81 market st.
in PHILADELPHIA.
+. Mcndcnhall, col, market ST.
Richardson * Bonsall, 10l market st.
China, glass & queensware stores.
David Smyth, 6S market st.
Joseph Mcndenhall & Co. corner Of King
and Second streets.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
THOMAS VIRDEN

Respectfully returns his thanks to his friends
and the public for the very liberal patronage lie
lis received, and assures them that he will still
continue to execute work IN the neatcst most
fashionable, and most durable manner.
He off, rs Ladies Yaenla shoes at reduced
prices
April | 1924. 29-tf
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

DOOt and Shoe NIanuIaCturcrS.
Iheophilus Jones, ~ market st.
Val M'Ncal < son, Sc and 100 market st.
WillamIM Neal, king st.
James Grubb, II east front st.
James simpson, 10 west front st.
William White, 80 market st.
Thomas Nirden, rs market st.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
IRELAND.

Ertrdct ofa icttrr .from an .fncriean gen
tf"man no7c rapciiing in Enrohc, 10 the
Editors otthc Nt7e York C,mmercial I'D
rcrfiSer, QQtrd,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
From the Mobile Commercial Register.

TrUH tI'e HopHc CommcrciaI Register.
The following article, with the exception
of the heading, is copied literally from
manuscript put into my hands in the Greek
nation-you are at liberty to make what use
of it you think proper.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

Millinery and Fancy Stores.
Mary and Rcbccca White, 10 market st.
Elizabeth Murphy & Mary Sitley, 1o4 mar
kct street.
Ann Bailey, market st near Kennel road
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
Grocery Stores.

UrOcery otOrtS.
James c. Allen, corner King & Third sts.
Joseph &. Gilpin, 46, market st.
James y Samuel Brown, s High st.
Clement & Gordon, corner Of Market and
Kennel.
James Brown, corner Shiplcy s. Cd sts.
Josiah II. Gilpn, corner market * Sd .ts.
Peter Horn, corner king and front sts.
Moses Morrison, market st. cor. front
Arthur Murphy, Is West front st.
John Rice, Brandywinc, south of bridge
Samuel Sappington & Co. S west front st.
Samuel Stroud, corner of front and orange.
George Williamson, 10, high st.
Richard Williams, corner king < queen sts.
George WinSloM 179 mark II St
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-17
From the Nsu Bedfard Mercury,

Captain Clark. VINO arrived here on
Tuesday from the coast OF Japan, states
that captain Frederick Coffin, (tormerly
OF Nantucket; OF the English ship SyreD,
while OF the PeIew Islands about the last
OF March, 1898, getting refreshments sui
tered about twenty OF the natives 10 be on
board bis ship just as he had filled away
to leave the coast-ibe natives rose upon
him, killed two men, wounded the capt.
mate, and boat steerer, and several OF bis
people. The crew beng SO suddenly at.
tackled, few to the shrouds; they then
rallied aud succeeded in clearing the deck /.
He finally got of alter having ba J bis
mizen shrouds cut away, and other dam
age done to his rigging. The natives seiz-
ed the whale spades, broke of the ban,
dies, which gave then very powerful
missile weapon. Capt Coffin stated that
cook defended has castle alone, and drove
off every attack with boiling mater.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-17
PIRATES.

A letter from Havana, dated 3lst ult.says
We have accounl- from Neuviias, of an
extensive nest u pirates IN tia neig hbood,
al! the robbery oil an American brig Of
5000 dollars in SPECIE
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-17

/ the subject, Mr.. Poiossts supported tho
amend ,nent by few remarks.
| Mr.. Forsyth moved to amend the amend
,pent. by striking out its last clause, VIZ:
ION all other books, when bound. 81 cents
per h. and when in boards or sheets, 33
cents per ID
Mr. Bradley opposed this alteration, and
it was disagreed to.
Mr.. Condict suggested, as modi6ca.
too, to insert or parts Of which was &C.
copied by the mover.
Mr.. Macarthur called for division Of
the question, and it was accordingly ia
ken, first, on the first clause OF the a.
| mendment, and decided by Yeas and
NAYS, as folIows-Yeas 1874, Nays I2.
The question then recurring on the I'd
part OF the amendment, the yeas and nays
was dispensed With, and that part OF the
amendment was adopted, without divi.
sion.
Mr.. Randolph then moved to amend the
bill so as to reduce The duty on brown SUI
gar to two and half cents per ID. and be
supporte bis amendment by a speech, 10
which be delivered, al considerable length
bis sentiments on the subject.
Mr.. Condict opposed il, and referred 10
the facts which existed when the present
duly was LAID.
Mr. Randolph replied.
Mr. Brent said few words; and
Mr.. Floyd argued al some length 10 ia.
vor of the reduction.
Mr. Cook took the same side OF the
question, and was opposed by Mr.. GurIey;
when
Mr.. Wicklife called for the previous
question. l he house, refused 10 take it
Ayes 81, Noes 80
Mr.. Farrely opposed the reduction.
Mr.. Wsrheld avowed change OF senti-
ment on the subject, and argued in favor
of the reduction, and in answer TO Mr..
FarreIly.
Mr. Cook spoke in yindcation Of the
course he pursued, aud in answer 10 a
charge OF Inconsistency
Mr.. Livingston explained some facts in
relation 10 thecOnsumpliOn and raising of
sugar, and urged arguments against the
proposed amendment.
MIR MslIary inquired into the state of
the sugar growing interest and the prose
poets 81 its increase.
Mr.. Livingston replied, and stated de.
tails IN expisDs ion.
Mr. Moore, OF Alabama, moved an ad-
tournament
The house refused 70 adjourn-ayes 81,
noes 100.
AIR. Forsyth gave the history of the I'm.
position Of the tax on sugar. 10 show that
il was raised tor revenue only, and advo>
Gated the reduction.
Mr. MalIsry spoke IN opposition to it.
The question was then taken on Mr..
Randolph's motion. by yeas and nays, as
follows: Yeas SO Nays 80. So the mo-
ton was negatiyed.
Mr. Williams, Of N. C offered an a.
ment; but, before il was read,
On motion OF Mr. Hamilton, the house
adjourned, ia quarter before E o'clock.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-17

Extrsc, OF letter received al Villa da
Prayar, st Jago, Cape de Verd, from
Capt Simon .detcait, dated at bissau
Dec Is, 1923
Il have no doubt but you will be sur
prised 10 hear that am prisoner here
After let, the Isle OF May, when Cap
tam General B. Coffin and crew went
with me TO Baltimore, On the ship Anan.
da.) took charge of the private armed
brig Arogsnta. under the AItigas Hag, and
sailed on a cruise tor the coast OF Africa.
Al The Gaiinas, captured two Spanish
shaving schooners, and on the same day
was boarded by boats from his b. NJ. ship
Myrmidop, Henry J Leeke, Esq cum
mander. and taken 10 Sierra Leone, where
my papers underwent an examination,
and was cleared, and allowed to refit and
augment my crew; and for all persons
shipped at that place was furnished With
a passport from the Secretary's Office tree
OF expense, and my papers endorsed by
capt Leeke, to prevent further molesta-
ton by any of bis B Maiesty's cruisers
=! left Sierra Leone 10 February, 1890,
and run down the coast. Near Cape Me-
surado, captured Spanish brig fitted Tor
goo slaves; threw overheard her muskets
aud powder; detained her papers, ana
gave up Ibe vessel to the prisoners with a
certi6, ate as cartel. Then crossed the
equator, and at Cabinda captured Spa
nIsh brig and Portuguese ship with slaves
on board; removed the slaves from the
ship on board the Spanish brig, and de-
stroyed the ship. Of river Congo, cap.
,ured Portuguese schooner taking IN
slaves, with IA on board; took out the
crew and slaves. and destroyed the yes
sci At Ambres, captured Two Porlu
guese scbooners with slaves; took out the
slaves, put the crews OF the other vessel on
board of one and destroyed the other.
My Instructions allowed me 10 capture
slave vessels-and as qualification, was
to be allowed loo dollars per head for
each male slave to be provided tor.
After leaving the coast OF Africa, steer.
ed for the Brazils and being short OF wa
Ter run in shore and anchored; in the
night. the water getting sh0a'er, got under
weigh, anu struck on reef, and was
stranded on the 25lh OF April, 1890, when
myself and crew were made prisoners,
and marched 600 leagues to Maranham,
where we remained two years aud Hine
months 10 prison, we're tried and sent TO
Angola tor HE. No vessel at Marsnhan
being bound to Angola, was sent, with
Two OF my crew, 10 Lisbon, thence to 81
Jago, ic the !rigste that arrived there the
other day, and from that place to this.
where we are in close confinement IN
chains, what we are told IS the Governor
orders When our sentence was read to
US 1t aid not mention confinement, noT
chains, bu. tor Iae. We captured no YES
sells but Guineamen, and were the means
OF preventing more than two thousand
souls from being dragged into slavery toI
which we are sentenced tor lie to slavery
ourselves. am miserabiy situated, and
have to bear every insult In lew days
| expect to be removed TO Cacheu.'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-17

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The bill from the Senate, supplement.
tary 20 the act, entitled an Act supple
mentary to the act for the relief Of per.
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them; ard, being very numerous, II was
the opinion OF all, as soon as the lriga'e
and brig sailed, they would enter Para, as
that appeared to he their intention, and 10
overthrow the present government, ana
probably pluuder and murder all mat
would oppose them. Previous to tue trl-
gates sailing, they stopped the cattle 'rade
between Marajo and Dara from which
place the latter received its supplies Of
fresh stock.
Mr. Dickinson, the English Consul,
went 10 the Governors TO know it he could
protect him and British subjects, but the
answer he gave him was. they could not,
TOT probably protect themselves, hnaIiy,
the Consul ordered all the English yes
sells to leave the port. for the safety OF the
property, himsefand all the English mpr'
chants, With the exception OF Messrs. Ties
'keil and Gibson, who concluded to leave
Para for the preservation OF their lives.
leaving a great deal of their property be-
hind. which they could not take with
them. -
COLOMBIA.
New YORK. April l3.-By the arrival
last evening OF the brig Prince Edward,
Sears, IN 90 days from La Guayra, we re-
ceived file of he Ell Cclombiano,' print
ed at Caracas, to the 10th Of March =
Letter. had been received from Bogots as
late as the 22d of January, which mention
that Rlva Aguero, (wbo had resolted from
the constituted authorities of Peru, and
had been gwen up to Bolivar By his own
soidiers) had been sent 10 San Bias, 10
Mexico
Letters from Bogota also mention the
occupation OF Paste by the sedi'ious con-
maDders Agualongo and Mecharcano -
These rhieis fled to the mountains on the
approach OF Gen M,res
The papers contain an account OF
spIendid entertainment gwen by he Vice
PRESIDED, OF the Republic to MIR Ander-
son, Minister of the United States Forty
OF the principal officers Of the Republic
were present.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-17

Nsw YoRK April i3.-Fron Captain
Powers, arrived here las evening iD go
DAYS from Para, we learn that on the Sd
of March, the time appointed tor the Bra
lillian trigate Imperatrez, Captain GreR-
fell, and .ioop of war tiaranbam Captain
Subro. to sail from Para, at which time
the tsmuta insurgents, comprising lndi.
ans whites. (natives) and blacks, were
10 Possession Of The island OF Msrsjo, and
othe'' small islanis .djao-at to Para, TAX.
iAg only three hours 10 20 Or come from
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8.
IN SENATE

The resolution offered yesterday by Mr..
Barbour, was again read for consldera-
sion.
Mr.. Barbour stated, in IA few words, the
reasons that induced him To offer this re
solution, and il was agreed To
Mr. Benton, from the select committee,
to whom WIS referred the several rrsolu-
tious Proposing amendments 70 the Con
sttuhon, in rgard to the election of prrs-
dent aud Vice President, reported thr fol
lowing resolutions, which was read aud or
dcred IN be printed;
" Re8olrcd, Sc. That the following a
mcndmtnt To the Consultation of the Uni
ted States be proposed 10 The Legislatures
Of the several States which, when ratified
by the legislatures of three. fnurths nf the
States, shall be- part Of the said Conbltu-
ton
" For the purpose al choosing Repre-
sentatlves ia the Congress of the United
States each state shall, by its Legislature,
be divided Into number of districts, equal
10 the number u{ Representatives. tn which
each state may berntitlrG. These districts
shall he formed of contiguous territory,
and contain, rs nearly rs may be, an
equal number of persons entitled by the
Constitution Ia be represented. In each
et these districts, the persons qualified To
vutc for the most numerous branch of the
State Legislature, shall choose one repre-
sentative.
For the purpose Of choosing electors of
President and ' ice President of the United
States, each state shah, by its legislature,
be divided into ntnnbrr of districts, equal
To thr whole number oC Senators and Rep
resentalis.s 10 which such state may he
entitled in the Congress of the L. States,
which districts shall be formed of contigu-
Gus territory, aud contain, MS nearly rs may
he, an equal number of persons entitled by
the Constitution Ia be represented. The
persons qdaiicd 10 vote for the most nu.
lnsrous branch of the State Legislature,
IN each OF these districts, shall choose one
rlectOt.
q" The electors, when convened on the |
lay, aud at the place prescribed by law for |
he purpose of voting for President and |
Vice President, shall have power, in case
my of them shall fail To attend before noon
If such day, 10 choose an elector or cleo
ors in place Of him or them SO failing to
'ttend. l.
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Iu1nAY, JANuARY Q.
IN sen ATE.

Mr.. johnson Of kentucky, from the Sc
let Committee, TO which WAS referred
resolution concerning the abolishinS Of i'm
prisonment for debt, ported "A bill for that
purpose which Was read aud passed TO
second reading
Mr. Haynr gave notice that on Wsdnes-
day next, he should call up the resolutions
proposing amendments to the Constitution
Of the United States, in relation 10 the
election of Presidents and Vice Presidents,
in order thai members who wish to propose
amendments to the resolutions, may have
an opportunity to do SO.
The Senate adjourned to Monday next
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Tod, from the committee on Msnu-
features, reported bill " te amend the ST.
yeral acts for imposing duties on imports y
The Tariff Bill.
The bill was referred to committee Of
thu Whole house on the state of the Union,
aud 1000 copies ordered 10 be printed
Mr. Sloane. from the conmSttec of T.
lectlons, made a report adverse to the claim
of Alfred II. Powell, If Wa. 10 the seat IN
this House Of Jared Williams.
Mr. Hamilton, from the committee on
military affairs, made \ report on the me
moral ofthe Mayor and Aldermen of the
city of New York, in relation to the Castle
Clinton which, after some conversation,
as To its reference, between Mr.. Hamilton,
aud Mr.. Tay Tor of New York, was laid on
tire table.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent Of the United States, enclosing re
port ofthe Secretary of the Navy, &c. on
the subject of contracts for cannon and
cannon shot.
Mr.. Webster gave notice, That on Mon
day the 10Th January, he should cab up the
consideration %! the resolution sometime
since submitted by him, on the subject Of
the Greeks.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the bill for The relief cf Sarah
Perry on which prolonged and very
eloquent debate arose.
The bin was ad,oc by Messrs. Full
Ter, Hamilton, Henry, Gladly, McDuiie, A.
Stevenson, and kremer aud it was oppo-
aed by Messrs. Wiekliilr, Cobb and Clay.
The question being taken uthe committee,
on The motion of Mr. Wictiifle, to amend
the bill by striking out the enacting clause,
IT was decided in the alfrmatve.-Ayes
I2l.
The committee then rose and reported
the bill with the amendment.
Mr.. Hamilton moved TO lay the report
On the table, and the question being taken,
It was decided in the negative.
MIR. Archer then moved that the bill be
rccommittcd to the Naval Committee that
reported it, which was carried, ayes IS,
The Speaker laid before the House
communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, covering estimates of appropria-
ton for the year 1894 which was referred
TO the committee ofways and means.
Aud the House adjourned TO Monday.
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MONDAY, JANUARY IL,
IN SENATE.

Mr.. Jackson, from the committee on mi
htary ali@irs reported bill explanatory of an
act, entitled an act for the relief Of officers,
volunteers and other persons engaged in The
campaign against The Seminole Indians i;
accompanied by a detailed report ON the
subject which report was ordered to be
printce, and bin twice read.
Mr.. Smith, from the committee on Fl
nance, reported bill making partial an
pridtton for The ensuing year which was
read, and passed to a second reading.
The bills and resolutions which origina
ted in the Senate, 10 abolish Imprisonment for
debt for the rcli.fof Joseph Hood Of 0.
h'o, TO amend the Constitution in regard 10
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q The elseGen qtPresiaent ard Ice Pres
fdeHt and - authorize The Secretary o. he
Senate 10 employ an additional temporary
Clerk wese scveraHy read the second
time.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Webster, from the committee on Tie
judi larry. reported bill 10 proptde for the
sqie oridnds eonreg,a 10 lie Eaiied States,
in certain oases, and for other purposes
which was twice read and committed.
Mr. Mitchell. fof Md offered fhr follow
ing mint resolution, which lies one day.
E" Whereas that distinguished champion
Of freedom and hero OF our revolution, the
friend and asBnciate of Washington, the
Marquis do Ia Fayctte, "a volunteer general
oilicrrin our revolutionary war, has ex-
pressed an anxious desire Ia visit this coun-
try, the independence of which his yalor,
blood aud treasure were so instrumental IN
achieving: Wherefore,
e" Bet reSoiUed Gy The Senate and House
Of Representatives. Of The United States 81
.1me,ict IN Congress assembled, That the
President the United States be request
ed To communicate 10 the Marquis de Ia
Fayett" the expression of those sentiments
of profound respect, gratitude and alice
tomato attachment, which are cherished
towards him by ihe government and people
Of this country and 10 assure him that the
execution Of his "sh and intention to visit
this country will be hailed Ivy the peaple
and government With patriotic PRIDE aud
JOY.
.7ad be II JirAer resoired, That the
President Of the United States be request
ed 10 ascertain from the Marquis de la fa-
yctte, the time when il. may be most agree
able for him to perform his visit and that
he oHer to the Marquis conveyance 10
this country in one OF our national ships
Mr.. Hemphill moved to postpone the or
ders OF the day, To take up the bill for oh.
tdiHang The necessary surveys on The subject
Of Rodds and runuls The motion wa.
carried, ayes II, noes 55, and the House
went into committee of the whole, Mr..
Foot in the chsir, on that subject.
| Mr.. HemphlI, in ii speech Of somt
length, explained the grounds and objects
| of the bill.
The question being ON filling the blank
10 the third section of the bill, Mr.. Hemp
hill moved that it be filed with $4,000.
Mr.. +. Z. Barbour offered motion
(which, by the rules of the House, superse
Died that to ill the blank to strike out tn,
enachhb clause oI the OH. lie dId inns, II.
said. in all fairness, that the sense of the
House might first he obtained on the gene
raj principles involved in the bill, before
any thing should be determined AS to lis
details. Wishing, also, to deliver his views
on the subject, aud the hour being now
| rather late, he moved that the committe,
! should rise, and ask leave to sit again.-
After some desultory conversation,
The committee rose, on motion of MIR
Barbour, and the committee having obtain
ell leave to sit again
The House adjourned.
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HTi.r =. .s.r- : stsir- INTO Districts. -
hereby pro, idcd for, shalt taler pl"oe IN
m.diat.ly after this tfrcudmeni shall have
been alopted, fundamentally after Every
future census, and appo-'ipnmeni otrerre
s.ntatives under tile same. And such DIS
.f,icts shall not be a4ter'd, until another
census ahall have been taken, and an ap-
noriiootreni uf representatives under IL,
shall have bern made.
When the list4ofah persons voted for
AS President and Vice President, and me
nu,ob..r 81 votes for each, shall have bren
stt-nrG. certified aud transmitted. sraied, 10
TN. q, Al 81 .oytrifnrrf. rs required by The
kfonstitliiian, the Senate aud House u &c
oresentatffes shall lnrm a joint ineeilnG,
IN nhict.the President az the Srnate shall
pregidr, who shall open all certificates, anu
i6e votes shall tlIen hn couhtrd. The PER
san having The grfatrst number Of votes
lar President, shall be President, il such
number be majority the whole number
of electors appointed and If no pefsUn
have such minority, lhrn Nom the highest
lpan5ers, not exceeding three, on the list OF
Ethose voted for as Pfesidesii the joint NEE
ting shall immediately, by ballot, choose
the President. A MAJORITY oil the votes OF
II the members present, shall be necessary
To a thoice on the hfg. ballot, after which a
plurnlity Of votes oniy shall be necessary to
IN chpicr The person having the greatest
number Of votes as Vice President, shall
be The Vice President, If such number be Il
majority of the whole number of electors
lappointrd. Ifno person have that mdgori-
~. then he shall be chosen by the Senate,
As directed hy the Constitution.
a Resoiued, That no person, having been
twice elected 10 the Office Of President oil
the u. States, shall again be eligible 10 that
office"
Mr.. Benton gave notice that he should
call up the preceding resolutions, for con
sidrration, week from the next Mon
day.
On motion of Mr.. Williams, the Senate
proceeded IL the consideration of Execn'
tive business, and after some time spent
thereon,
Adjourned til tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
AIR. McLane, from the committee OF
Ways and Means, reported a bill duthort-
2ing The commissioners oChe Sinking Fund
10 purchase The Z per- cent stock ofihe United
Slaies IN The gear 1891; which was com
mtlrd To a committee of the whole house
on the state of the Uuion.
Mr. McLane, from the same commit
tee, reported bill dsihOri2tag he creation
of a stock moi preceding fire millions Of dol
tots, 10 proride for HI ardrd Of The commits
sionsv under The Treaty Of SPAN Of ed
Feb. 1919.
And the House adjourned.