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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
Insurance against Fire.
CAPITAL STOCK 100000, ALL
PAID in AND INVESTED.
TNHE Merchants Insurance

IA Company, insure against risks by fire,
at moderate premiums, Dwelling Houses. Fur.
nlture, Stores, Shops, Stock in trade, and most
kinds of property. will also, soon
commence insuriug the Buildings, and stock
OF Manufacturers, and are now ready to re.
celVe proposals for that purpose.-Insuranc
may be procured, at their Office in Boston, or
at the office ofJOHN DAVIS in Worce ster. who
is authorised to receive proposals, and to fill
policies.
Worcester, Dec. 8, 1928.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

1t is stated that there are six hum
dred and thirty-nine widows in the town
of Newport, (R. ~ being one twelfth
ofthe population of that town. Should
the proposed law pass in Pennsylvania,
for taxing old Bachelors, we would ad-
wise the venerable gentlemen to emf.
CRATE to Newport in body.
Com. .AdU.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
DELEGATIONS AND oRpryArroEs.

The elegant and convenient new church re.
Gently erected in Greenwich, at the expense
of the inhabitants, was dedicated TO God on
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
GREECE

The following is condensed summa-
ry of the statistics of Greece, as commu-
nicated by the President to Congress
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

OF the state, was tried and convicted at
the last session of the court of common
pleas for the county of Sussex, and SEN
fenced to receive thirty-nine lashes on
the bare back at the public whipping
post, to stand in the pillory for an hour,
to have his ears nailed thereto, and the
soft part cut of. Ev. Post.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

Several of the provinces of Continen-
tal Greece are free, the others are in
instruction.
The Morea is free, and so are nearly
all the ISLANDS.
In the above mentioned statement of
the population, the Greeks in Thrace.
Bulgra, Smyrna, and ConstantinopIe are
not included.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

NlassachusettsL Legislature, provides that
all who appear completely equipped in
May, shall be exempted from Poll Tax
for the year.-lt also provides that
there shall be three company trainings,
annually, instead of one, and allows
twenty days for making excuses.
The bill provides, that all persons
who have held commissions for a term
less than FIVE years and all persons
who are between the ages of forty and
of forty five, shall be exempted from all
military duty, except the duty of being
furnished with arms and equipments,
and having them presented for inspec-
ton on the first Tuesday of May annually.
These are the only conditional exempts.
The bill has several other provisions.
ltprovides that on company training
and inspection days, the companies shall
be ordered to parade " at one ofthe
clock"
The bill also provides, that every
person who shall enlist in a volunteer
company, shall be holden to do duty
therein for the term of seven years, un-
less sooner discharged by the command
ing officer of the brigade"
Another proposition is, that " if any
non-comnissioned officer or private of
any company of cavalry, shall be desti-
tute of suitable horse and furniture.
for more than two months at one time,
he shall be discharged from such com
Pany, and enrolled in foot company"
Extract of letter from Bostonian, residing
at Smyrna, dated November 22d, 1823-re-
ceived per brig Nile.
"The Greeks go on famously. A
Naval Action has lately been fought, in
which the Greeks captured sloop of
war, several briggs and schooners, and
transports.-The sloop of war was for
merly an American ship, belonging to
Newly ork, captured during the war by
the English, and sold lately to the
Turks"
"P. ST. have just time to add, we
have this moment received official news
of the surrender of Corinth to the Gre
Clan Army, under capitulalion :--the
prisoners 10 be landed in Asia. The
Greek vessels, with the prisoners, are
now in the Gulph, with the intention of
landing them. 1t is an all important
place for the Greeks, whose cause ap-
pears daily to brighten"
KIDNAPPER.-The Delaware Gazette
states, that the notorious Joe Johnson,
who was so long concerned in kidnap-
Dinp noCrona and conyay,nc. tho,. 80.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

KIDNAPPER.-The Delaware Gazette
states, that the notorious Joe Johnson,
who was so long concerned in kidnap-
ping negroes, and conveying them out
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

All the candidates for President have
some friends here but it is astonishing
that the friends of Mr.. Crawford should
entertain any hopes for him in PepsyI-
vania, as, upon strict examination, not
more than fue members of the House
OF Representatives can be found, who
are willing to avow themselves in favour
OF the Treasury candidate.
Franklin Gaz.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

The Hon. James Fenner, Of Provi-
dence, is nominated as candidate for the
office of Governor of Rhode-Isiand, al
the next election. Charles Collins,
Esq. is nominated as Candidate for the
office of Lieut.. Governor.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

Five new houses for Public WORSHIP
we're erected in Philadelphia, during
the past year.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

STATE House BURET.-On the Sd De-
cember the State House of the State of
Illinois at Vandalia, was consumed by
fire, together with the books and impIi-
ments ofthe Receiver of Public Moneys,
and the regalia of the Masonic Lodge.
The fire was accidental. On the next
day, subscription was set on foot to
rebuild the State House, and the Gov
ernor Coles for some cause did not
choose TO sign the paper, when at night
a mob of Vandalians { not to say Vandals)
dragged his effigy through the streets
and then burnt it amidst groans, and the
cry of" State House or DEATH" 1t is
added that they were headed by Col
onel Barry. The Governor treated
the transaction with contempt, and had
received the expressions of respect from
every gentleman in the town.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

EFFECTS OF CHARcoAL.-Two young
ladies' in London, Miss Margaret Thomp.
son and Miss Cardiff were found dead ir
their bed. They were suffocated ir
consequence of charcoal fire having
been kept in the room.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04
DIVISIONS OF GREECE.

Continental Greece, the Isthmus of Pc.
ioponesus, and the islands,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

Stare Vessel Capiured.-The English yes
sells La Forte and Ringdove, have captured
the French brig Egerie, 80 miles from the
river of surinam. The Egerie was 298 tons,
and had $50 negroes on board, from the coast of
Guinea, and has been put into the hands of
the authorities of Surinam.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-04

Gen. VIM. Pauldipg, jun. has been
elected Mayor Of the city Of Newly ork.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
Valuable Smyrna Property.

NVILL be sold public vendue, 5th day the oath
w Of nexl month, the premises in execution OF a
rust Ted in by virtue of deed for this purpose,
made by James Morris and wife, all that valuable real estate,
situate in the town of Smyrna, Kent county, and State Of
Delaware to wit
No l. lot piece Of ground, situate the south
west side of High street, 20 feet in front, and in depth 1902
feet inches, with frame dwelling thereon erected.
No. 2 lot or piece Of ground, situate on the south
vest side Of High street, % feet in front, and in depth l02
Get inches, with frame dwelling thereon erected.
No 8 lot or piece Of ground, 81 feet inches in front,
increasing in width to 81 feet back, and in length 166 ct
inches, atuate the south side OF High street, and
having 10 feet alley back leading into Commerce
On this lot large, commodiuus three story brick
house, finished in the best manner "a feet in front by 54
feet deep, with good cellar under the whole, brick
kitchen adjoining the house, and stable, &c. This pro-
perry wen situated, and calculated for public house.
No lot or piece of ground 25 fee, Sinches 'front.'
about II feet the centre, 81 feet back and in epth
l66 feet the southwest side of High street. and
on which is erected copmodous two story brick dwell
ng-house NEARLY rs feet in front and in depth 81 feet
with stone cellar under The whole, having alley d feet
wide, leading into Commerce street, and the privilege Of
10 feet alley back leading into the
No large, Convenient two story hrick store house,
nearly new situate the Of High and Commerce
Streets about ~ by 34 teet, with stone cellar under he
whole 1t is esteemed the desirable stand for business
IN Smyrna, and occupied at rent of 400 dollars
per annum has alley Of two feet the south side
No s A lot piece of ground rs feet in front and 81
feet inches in depth, situate Commerce street,
which is erected large convenient frame house,
stories high, 2Oby 80 feet having stone cellar, with GOOD
plank floor therein under the VIII lie, now occupied
store, and esteemed valuable stand for business.
No 7. lot or piece of ground, adjoining No. 6, val
liable site for store twenty-five feet in front by thirty
seven feet two inches in depth.
No 8. lot piece of ground, sixteen feet eight in
ches in front and thrtyseyen feet two inches in depth,
good stand for business situate on Commerce street, on
which is erected small frame house.
No g. lot piece of ground, sixteen feet eight in-
ches in front, and thirtyseven feet inches in depth,
situate on Commerce street, adjoining No g..
No 10. lot piece of ground sixteen feet eight IN
ches in front, and thrtyseven feet two inches in DEPTH
adjoining No 9.
No IL lot or piece Of ground containing FIVE acres
adjoining lands of Ebeneaer Backiston and Geo Walker
situate Smyrna.
Sale begin at 10 O'clock A. NJ, when the conditions,
which will be LIBERAL will be made known, and attendance
lgiven by JOSEPH G ROWLAND.
Camden, S mo- "a, 1924. 49-U
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

akXTILLIAM WARNER having executed an assignment
wv of all his estate, credits and effects TO the subscri-
ers in trust for such of his creditors shall within sixty
Nays from the 10Th inst execute and deliver TO HIM
Pull release of their claims and demands and William
Warner Joseph T. Warner and James NJ 1orber trading at
Wilmington under the firm of William Warner and com
any having also made assignment the subscribers OF
AL the estate credits and effects Of the said firm, in trust
or such of the creditors of the SAID firm, shall within
Sixty days from the both instant and deliver TO the
rssgnees full release of their claims and demands against
said firm Notice is hereby given that the subscribers
have appointed the said William Warner their agent and
attorney and have authorized him TO collect the credits and
effects of himself and of the said firm of William Warner
& Co. Persons indebted requested to make payment
to him without delay and the creditors desired to
present their claims to him for adjustment.
The assignment and blank release will be left with
William Warner, Marketsreet wharf, Wilmington, for
Examination and execution.
EDWARD TATNALL,
JAMES PRICE,
.4ssgrees Of UiMam Wauer g IPiAiam Warner, g Co.
Wilmington, 9Th mo. %, 1894 So
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

WILL be sold a, public sale on Third day the god of
w the 9th month Ounce on the premises that well
known FARM the residence of William Warner situate
the Newport Turnpike road about three quarters of a
mile from Wilmington, containing about 170 acres # land
in excellent order of which there are % acres OF wood
land, 90 Of Marsh, and the remainder Upland
under cuture and grass
The improvements on this Farm embrace every thing
necessary comfort convenience or utility, and consist OF
elegant stone mansion house built few Years since, IN
the modern style, of the hes, materials and IN the most
convenient manner stories high sixty feet in lcng H.,
lby forty in DEPTH with piazza extending the whole
length of the house, and supported by columns from the
roof The situation OF the house is high fronting towards
the Delaware, and commanding fine view OF that rNe
the borough Of Wilmington Chrsana creek and the
adjacent country Contiguous to this house, are all the
necessary outhOuses most OF Which are nearly new,
sstihg Of stable and carriage house, ice house, smoke
house, aud bath house constantly edwt copions spring
of fine There is large garden IN good order, and
the grounds around the house handsomely laid out and
adorned with number of fruit and ornamental trees
The other improvements large and comfortable two
story brick house for tenant or overseer, stone barn.
stone spring house, stone poultry house, and other out
houses, pump Of excellent water the door, and
perpetual lime-kn for burning oyster SHELF.
On the farm there thriving apple orchard Of about
eight acres; also young Oarchar Of the best grated
fruits consisting of peaches, pears pumbs, cherries and
choice apples,
The above described property unes in itself all that is
necessary to constitute delightful residence and prof.
table speculation The good order and convenience Of the
improvements and the high state Of cultivation Of the
farm will enable the TO realize six per cent upon
the purchase money by leasing 20 The shares The ten
who is on the FARM Robert .ltFWian may be re-
commended manager whose industry, gond conduit, ,
integrity and skill in the various branches of agriculture,
entte him TO every degree of confidence.
Possession ofthe mansion house, garden, young oarchad
and new Improvements will be given in one month from
the day OF sale and of the residue of the farm the
25 day &C March next the lease until then, will be for
the benefit Of The purchaser The will be accomo-
dating and made known the day of sale. If ii be de-
sired, the mansion house, with competent portion of
land, will be sold separately from the farm it will admit
OF convenient division.
The property will be shewn by William Warner, resd-
ing on the premises, EDWARD TATNALI.,
JAMES PRICE
.7ssignees Of William Warner.
The sale will commence at 3 o'clock, r. NJ.
mo. S, 1924. 42-l3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
ACADEMY.

ACADEMY,
Fs'HE subscriber respectfully informs the public that
still continues his Seminary for the education of you
OF both sexes in all the various branches of useful Educa
ton and as he Aaers himself that he has given genera
satisfaction 10 those who have already favored him witt
Their support and having opening for few pu.
pills, he again solicts share of public patronage.
WM. BASS, Orange Street, Wilmington
October 13tb 1928. So
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
PUBLIC SALE.

MILL be offered at Public Sale 2d day the Dist of
w June next, two O'Clock in The afternoon at New
London Cross Roads, in Chester county Farm u about
Acres, the land is in good Of cultivation, having
been under heavy Of Lining for the last 30 years
During which time large Crops f Grain of various kinds
have been raised annually, and likewise considerable
number Of Cattle and Sheep faened thereon-As to sit
nation none supposed TO exceed il, between Phade-
phla and Batnore-beng bounded by the new Turnpike
road recently laid out between those places and about
equal distance thereffom. The premises will be held for
private sale until said 2lt Of june and if sold previous
will on that day be sold above. The payment will be
made easy great part of the money may (f the pur.
chaser choosel lay in the land number of years
The improvements large story Brick house
and Kitchen Rooms AoOT exclusive of the latter
large log Barn, Hay house with Siablng UNDER Smoke
house, &c. variety of fruit trees, &c
MAY 3lst, 1894 50-4p JOHN GIBBONS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
Birth Day Of Independence.

Thy spirit independence, let us share,
Lord Of the lion heart, and eagle eve;
To Hope the Lucky--quickly let 3 repair,
Nor lose the Golden Opnortunitv.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
HUMOROUS GRAFTON ON NOSES.

Delivered on the public commend ement in the Col
lege OF Philadelphia, July 17th, 1890, by MIR.
Henry Hutchins.
1t having become my indispensable Duty ladies
and gentlemen, to address you to day, from this
place, have earnestly endea, ored to find topic Tor
discussion, which should at once be and interes-
ting but, alter painful search, cannot find q
single subec, which has not been handled before
40 81" 80 ~N''F For safe, '""""'''''" Or
LSOR want of employment, black girl who has baer
IL brought up farm Inquire the Trap New
Icastle county, Del of ALliICH II. PENNINGTON.
March is, 27-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15


Nor lose the Golden Opportunity.
The National Day, 4th July next is fixed for the draw
ing Of the Dea7vdre STATE Lotery-a lottery we bos;7e
declare, considering the few tickets in the Scheme liz
Opess Of the price and the magnitude of the prizes
the best in the Union
.Eschance rhap, mistake, misfortune, cannot harmon
you by adventuring. No, your misconduct alone Il,
not applying timely, your Fortune and some of
customers will certainly lose the pfzes by doubpp
others by dy by turning and Twisting for want Of ye
luton 1t reminds of the definition of s.gistig which
is thus.
When TRIsTER twisting will twist him twist
For the twisting OF his twist he three twines doth iutyis
But If one OF the twnes of the twist do untwst
The twine that untwisteth untwseth the twist,
untwisting the twine, that untwisteth between,
He TwIRLs with his TwIsTER the two in twine,
Then twice having twisted the twines of the Irvine.
lie twitcheth the twine he had twined in tg ain,
The twain that in twining before in the twne
AS twins were int@istcd, lac now doth untwinc,
EIwixt the twain intertwsthg Irvine between
lie TwIRLING his TwsTER, makes twist Of the twinc
And thus have many been t7ustng, and twinng abo.t
us for tickets, and keeping suspense until the at
moment-but the lucky day is fast approaching, aud d
becomes dangerous We therefore offer an additional in
dncement to adventurers-by pledging ourselves from
this date to devote proportion of small profits on the
sale OF tickets 10 The sufferers al AeVcase This determine
ton we trust will influence many adventure PROMPTLY
and combine three great objects in one-vs. their own
emolument-the good of the Churcl-and the benefit Of
the sufferers.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

ANYWAY from the subscriber, Hare's corner, on
n u the 9th ins Black Man named Rode77ck Crosbv
about 5 feet inches high, thick and we'll made, round
featured full faced good countenance rather brown. Had
on when ne LETT house, pair Of shoes, panta
let's Of wiued domestic, yellow and blue stripe a new
domestic Shirt yellow striped ves good deal faded and
stained before, with ffI drab cloth roundabout, good
deal worn, old fur hat. He took with him lnsey
shirt torn the wrists. He was sold 10 me by order Of
Court for theft. Five dollars will be given for nforma
ton and ten it secured in any Jail so that get him.
NOAH MORRIS, Jr.
June 8, 1924 50-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
INDIGO AND COMBS.

yuST Received and for sale. eood BENGAL INDIGO;
o. Also, an assortment Of B.lCK COHBS imported from
New York and Boston. JOHN X. BRINCKIE.
Apul Z. S4-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-15
LARGE BREAD.

YsSE subscriber, entertaining grateful of the
n favors he has received, since his commencement of
business in the borough takes this opportunity
his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for their
patronage, hoping that the cxertons he has used for their
satisfaction, has not been unattended with success and
hoped that continuance of public favor will be received
is his intention alter his system Of baking to what
in his opinion deserves public appreciation. lie will sell
while -four remains at the present prices,
Q l8 lbs. of bated acheat bread at ia cents,
4l2 do do 10 9 do
Id rye 40 6 Ia do
1-2 do do 10 g do
Which will be at least IA than has been given by
himself any other in his line Of business in this borough
Pilot Bread, Cakes, Crackers, &c. in proportion re
aers supplied at the reduced price 20 cents per dozen
Customer and dinner baking done on moderate terms
JAMES GIBSON,
Wilmington, April 10. S7-3m No. 9, East Front.St
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-11-02
WINTER GOODS.

zkfflE sub-1fihe,. ate n1H opening very
u general assortment of sIAFBE GOoU9i
a,neng which are the following:
- , 10 and Ia kn.s Blankets, low char
ged,
Superior London Dnffie ard Point Blankets,
ali sizer,
anf,, Cotton, Of The most approved marks.
shepherd aud Hoist london saperfde Cloths,
equal To spy ever imporied)
Do ds cassimeres, striped aud plain,
\ large assortment irish Linens,
) snd 81 Irish Sbeetings, OF approved bleach,
Elegant figured silks (some entiEeiy new pat
trfnsA
Plaid faplins, handsome Article,
Beautiful Gireassian flhids,
81 curtain Calico, new style, aud very su'
perior,
White Ball FriDges, and Toilet do
With gseerul assortment of other Goods
selected recently al New York, from the la
test inporiHiions from England, France, &c
all Of which they intend 10 .ell at the most
reduced price, for cash.
MCKEE, ROBINSON & co.
October % isi2
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-11-02
Noung Slaves,
October %.
DEDFORD CLERKS OFFICE,

OCTOBER KULEo, 1871.
payid Crenshae, plaintiff,
against
Milton L. Hopkins, John Crehshaw, samuel
II Crenshaw, Thomas Preston and Lodowick
Mcdaniel, defendants
IN CIF1NcERT
The defendant Mltont Hopkins not being
an inhabitani of this state, and entered his
appearance and given security according to
the act of assembly and the rules OF this court,
II is ordered, that he appear here on the fourth
Monday in January neat, aud answer The
plaintiffs bill--rhat~a copy OF this order be
forthwith inserted. in one OF the Lynchbnrg
newspapers fsrtwo months successfully, and
posted al the front door OF tho courthouse on
two several court days.
A Copy~-reste
% J. STEPTeE, c. Be