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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
From the INe,0 York Commercial .adrertiser
COURT OF GENERAL. SESSIONS.


The August term of the Court of General SEES
sions OF the Peace for the city and county of New
York, terminated on the 18th ult
Beralah Douglass, the reputed Philadelphia Law
YER whose feats of fraud have already been detailed
TO our readers, was marched up to the bar. He
moved with much confidence and gravity. He was
convicted on two indictments, the one tor conspi-
racy detraUd and the other Tor practising fraud
|on the Messrs Lynches. The first was the case of
Ia young man. saddler, of responsibility. Douglass
became acquainted with him, and was invited TO,
and actually visited, his fathers Cor empoyel'sl fa-
mily. Having gained the confidence of the Young
man, (who had laid up several hundred dollals) he
soon after informed him that he had been directed
to bring suit against him, in behalf of an old man
from Newberg, for the seduction of his daughter
In vain the young man protested his innocence and
the total ignorance of the family. Douglass repre-
sented that it would be hard matter for him, to
have the affair known; and purely from motives of
! Friendship, he would undertake TO hush the affair
up for the amount of about sixty dollars. This mo.
ney was paid, and written release procured But
Douglass soon afterwards came to him with long
face, and stated that the old behaved badly
about the matter, and was now preparing to prose.
cute Notwithstanding the hush money. However,
as he was such scoundrel, Douglass would have
nothing to do with him. and purely from motives of
friendship he offered his professional services to
the young man, which were accepted This point
gained, he continued to exort all his cash from the
young man, and was pushing for more to defend the
suit, which he represented had been appealed to
Washington, when his client began to smell rats
and went and stated his case to the Police. On the
trial the whole had been proved to be fraud. The
other case was that Of two gentlemen named Lynch,
from whom he continued to extort money, by repre-
sentiDg that they had been prosecuted by Mr.. Sos-
son, as the Attorney.-He even went so far as TO
forge notice for trial, in the of Mr. Slosson.
In the first case, the Recorder remarked that an ex-
ception TO the indictment had been taken by the
prisoners counsel, Prcel inasmuch as the indict-
ment was for conspiracy, and it was not proved that
here were any such persons as the old man and his
daughter named in the bl.--Of course, therefore,
there could have been no consRiracy-for one can
not conspire. In the other case, however, the Re.
corder said there could be no difficulty as both fraud
> and forgery had been proved. Benaah Douglass,
u Esquire was then sentenced to the Penitentary for
the Of three years. with directions that he be
Iemployed the tread mill,-Throughout the trial.
and the last scene, he preserved the unruffled
gravity, and his conntenance was as immoveable as
a marble slab.
Ertract from the ALBANY Daily .4drertiser.
"You notice use the term riding on the canals,
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FROM THE BOSTON cENTINEL, AUGUST IS.
,4RRIV.4L OF GENERAL La F.AKETTE.

See they furl the welcome sail,
Freemen's shouts his ear assail,
More than thrice three millions hail,
Welcome La FAYETrE
Hank along thu Atlantic shore,
Wake, as never wak'd before,
Shouts, and peals, and lannon's roar,
See the Friends are met!
Brother he and Friend in arms;
Sharer once in their alarms.
Now within peoples arms
See their LA FAYErTE!
Fer did Pomp, or Pride, or Power,
Claim or boast so bright an hourl
Wore they e'er laurel flower
Hands SO noble setl
No, it's not a rabble rout ;
No, it's not hireling shout
FreemeA's voices now speak out,
g Welcome La FAYETTEl"
Freemen speak in Friendships name;
This is Freedoms full acclaim;
Not breast but feels the fame
Of love for LA FAYETTE.
Who is he could boast he knew
Ev'ry heart to him was true
NOT A FOE THE NATION THROUGH,
Who but La FAYETTE?
Those who mount trlumphal cars,
Conquerors, and Kings, and Cars,
Envy, hate, the triumph mars,
Tears the laurels wet.
Read the long historic page,
See the prince, the hero, sage,
Public shouts, with private rage,
Round them all have met.
Who had thought to see again
Him who won us many plain
Yet for us he dares the main,
Bids the sails be set.
Now he sees the Boston dome,
Nov he feels his heart at hons,
What were all thy triumphs Rome
Now to La FAYErrE!
See! DER Bunker's honor'd height
Hangs the wreath of red and white:
Hangs as once, amidst the fight,
Foes remember yet.
Welcome here our Country's Friend!
Welcome too till life shall end
When with ours your dust should blend.
When in death we met:
Then nations tears should fall;
Grateful hearts should spread your pail;
Honor'd, lov'd and wept by all,
Were our LA FAYETTE.
Hence our babes shall lisp his name,
Hence our sons shall learn his fame,
Future ages long proclaim
Him remembered yet.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
NO. 276.
COMMITTEE MEETING.

AT an adjourned meeting of the Democratic Re.
publican party Of Kent county, held at the house OF
Abel Harris, in Dover, Tuesday the tenth instant,
the committee appointed to form County Ticket
in pursuance of resolution entered into at the last
meeting of said party, on the 31st u reported the
following, which, On motion-was adopted viz:
Senator,
PRESLEY SPRUANCE, Jun.
Representatives,
SAMUEL PRICE,
ANDREW GALLEY,
MARTIN w. BATES,
ROBERT YOUNG,
JOHN C. MAXWELL,
WILLIAM JOHNSON,
JAMES P. LOFLAND.
sherifs,
NEHEMIAH CLARK and - -.
Levy Court Commissioners,
THOMAS MABERRY, D. c. II.
JOHN BELL, L. G. Fl.
THOMAS GREEN, and
THOMAS M. STOUT, d. II.
Coroners,
WILLIAM HARRINGTON, JOHN SMITH
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting
be printed in hand bills, aud published in the a.
merican Waterman.
ABRAHAM PIERCE, Chairman.
Ave M. ScHEE, Sec'ry
Dover, August 10.
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vol. Ill.

Curious advertisements following is an ex.
act copy of curious shop bill at Wigan:
James Williams, parish clerk, saxtone, town
crier, and beman, makes and sells all sorts of ha-
berday sharies groceries, sc. likewise hair and wings
drest and cut on the shortest notice.
N. B. keeps an evening school, were teach at
reasonable rates, reading writing and singing.
N. b. plays the hooboy occasionally if requir-
ed
N. B My shop is next door, ware bleed, draw
teeth, and shoe horses, with the greatest scill.
N. b. Childre taut to dance, if agreeable, at
pence per week, by me J. Williams, who by and
sell old iron and Goals. Shoes cleaned and mended.
N. B. hat and pr stokens TO be cudgeed for
the best in on shrof Tushdey. For particulars
enquire within, at the hors shoe and BELL near the
church, on tother side of the way.
N. B. Look over the door, for the sign of the
pidgeons.
N. B. sell good Ayle, and sometimes Cyder--
Lodgings for single men,
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A person in company observing that he could
pun upon any words, was told that he could not pun
upon the three Latin Gerunds, &c Di, Do, Dunn
The following was his answer;
GO When Dido found Eneas would not come
She mourned in silence, and D do dun dido dumb y
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

Ertract from the Albany Daily .adrertiser.
"You notice use the term riding on the canals,
and we're you to talk of sailing on them, you would
risk laugh at your expense, and with much reason
too. Once when was detained at Syracuse wait
ing for the packet, was asked whether wosd take
a ride to Salina. assented, and when informed
that all was ready, was much surprised when in
stead of Wagon, was lead to boat, with horse
attached to il by long tow rope. Do you cali
this ridngi' naturally asked. Certainly was
the reply. And why - | resumed. Because
you are drawn by horse replied my companion.
The answer was conclusive, and felt no disposition
to continue my nterrogatories"
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STATES

of superior quality-for sale at this Office.
CHECK BOOKS
On the different BANKS in the Borough,
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
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THE BLESSINGS OF LIFE-BY

THE BLESSINGS OF LIFE-BY A LADY.
Were to describe the blessings desire in life,
would be happy in few, but faithful friends.
Might choose my talent, it should rather be good
sense than much learning, and the character of
good Christian would please better than that of
a Philosopher. l would consult in my choice of a
house. convenience rather than state, and in my Cir
cumstances desire moderate independent fortune,
business enough 10 secure me from Incidence, and
leisure enough to have always an hour to spare.
would have no master and desire but few servants
would not be led away by ambition, nor perplexed
with disputes. would be free from both envy and
avarce; | would enjoy the blessing of health but
would rather be behoden for it 10 regular life and
an easy mind than the school of Hippocrates. AS
to my passions, since We cannot be wholly Invested
of them, would have only those whose manners
and actions render them idoneous, and love only
where know ought. Thus would pass cheer
fully through that portion Of my lie which cannot
last and place my only true confidence in that which
shall never end.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-17

Opposite, on the left, was the statue
Of Liberty, resting shield present.
ing the American arms on the back
of an eagle. The front of the boxes
were tastefully festooned with dags
and eycrgreens; and where these
were braided up, were seen azure
shields presenting alternately the
names Of some Grecian or American
victory, or NATURALIZATION and
New Orleans Thermopola and
York Town Saiamis and Erie,
were mingled with the names Of The
mistocIcs and Hamilton; Leonidas
and Montgomery; Cimon and La
Fayette. Nor was Buzzaris. the
worthy associate Of such venera.
bic names, forgotten. Upon the
whole, the effect of all the decora-
tions skiIfulIy arranged. and set off
by innunerable lights, was very
great. The committee of decora-
tions certainly displayed no little
taste; and were well seconded by
those whom they engaged to assist
| them. Messrs. Grinnell and Ritter,
and Mr.. Dunn, the architect to the
theatre. To the efforts of these gen.
tlemen much is due, both from the
committee and the public.
Tile orchestra was on tile right OF
the stage. Benches had been placed
ali round the fuor, and in front Of
| the hover tier; all the boxes were
thrown open. The large tea room
was reserved az an attiring room ior
| the 1adies.--The company began td
assemble before 7 O'clock, and con.
tinued pouring in till IL. The file o
carriages reached from Wall stree!
to the theatre. A more splendid
coup d'eil, than was presented b,
the house when filed, was never wit
messed. To its description, however
We are quite unequal, and shall
therefore, not attempt it. One re-
mark must be added, that more or
derby, and decorous, and gratifiet
assembly, was, perhaps, never seer
any where.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-17
Charles County Court,

August Term, 1898.
I'm application to the judges Of Charles
" county court, by petition IN writing
OF Hezek:ah T. Dement,, of Charles couD-
ty, for the benefit the ACT OF Assembly for
the relief of insolvent debtors, passed al
Nov. session. 1905, and The several sup.
piements thereto, on the terms mentioned
therein, schedule OF his properly and a
LIST OF bis creditors on oath, SO tar az he
can ascertain them, being annexed 10 bis
petition and being satisfied by competent
testimony that the said Hezekiah i. De.
ment has resided two years immediately
preceding the time Of bis application in
the state Of Maryland, and being also sa'
tisfed that the said Hezekiah T. Dement,,
is in actual confinement for debt, and Tor
no other cause; and The said Hezekiah 1 !.
Dement, having entered into bond with
sufficient security for his personal appear
ance in Charles county court, 10 answer
such allegations as his creditors may make
against him. Ii IS therefore ordered and
adjudged, that the said Hezekiah +. De.
men, he discharged from imprisonment,
and that by Causing copy OF this order
10 be inserted IN one OF the newspapers
edited in the district OF Columbia, once a
week Tor Two months successfully before
the third Monday IN March next, he give
notice 10 his creditors 10 appear before The
said court. al Port Tobacco, in the said
county, on The said third Monday in March
next, for lbe purpose Of recommending a
trustee for their benefit and to shsw cause
il any they have, why the said Hezekiah
+ Dement, should not have the benefit oil
the several insolvent laws Of this state as
prayed. Les!
JOHN BARNES, elk.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-17
August Term, 1928

1ESusI Term, 1919.
ON application TO the Judges of Charles
~ county court, by petition in writing
OF Joseph Davis, Of Charles county, Tor
the benefit OF the act Of Assembly for the
relief of insolvent debtors, passed at No.
vember session, 1905, and the several
supplements thereto, OH ths terms men-
Toned therein, schedule Of bis property
aud list OF bis creditors, on oath, so lar
as he can ascertain them, being annexed
to his petition; and being satisfied by com.
petent testimony, that the said Joseph Da.
Wis has resided two years Immediately
preceding the time of bis application in
The state OF Maryland. and being also sa-
tisiied that the said Joseph Davis is in &C.
tual confinement, Tor debt, and Tor no 9th.
er cause; and the said Joseph Davis hav-
ing entered into bond with sufficient Sc.
curity for his personal appearance 10
Charles county court, to answer such allie
cations as bis creditors may make against
him: Its therefore ordered and adJudged,
that the said Joseph Davis be discharged
from imprisonment, and that by causing
copy Of this orderto be inserted in one Of
the newspapers edited 10 the District of
Columbia, once a week for two months
successfully, before the third Monday in
March next, he give notice 10 bis credi-
tors to appear before the said court at
Port Tobacco, 10 the said county. on the
said third Monday 10 March next, for the
purpose of recommending a trustee for
their benefit, and 10 shew cause, if any
they have, why The. said Joseph Davis
should not have the beue6t OF the several
insoIvent laws of this state as prayed.
Test, JOHN BARNES, clk.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-17
/ Green Coffee.
70nO lbs. prime green coffee, landing
soO0 from the schr. Charity, captain
Pike, and FOR sale by
dec rs WM. FOWLE y TO.
Charles County Court,

august Term, 1898.
ON application 10 the judges ct Charles
~ county court, by petition IN writing
OF Walter B. Padgett, ofCharle, county,
for the benefit Of the Act OF Assembly Tor
the relief of insoivent debtors, passed al
November session, 1905, and the several
supplements thereto, on the terms men
toned therein, a schedule Of his property
and list OF his creditors, on oath, so lar
as he can ascertain them, beng annexed 10
bis petition; T. the court being SATISFIED oy
competent testimony, that the said walter
B. Padgett has resided two yeats imm:'
diately pre- cediog the time OF bis appli'
cation in the state Of Maryland; and being
also satisfied that the said W. b. Padget'
is in actual confinement for debt. and TOT
no other cause; and the said Walter 3
Padgett having entered into bond with sum:
cient security Tor his personal appearance
in Charles county court, TO answer SUN
allegations as his creditors may make a.
gainst blm: II is therefore ordered ana ad'
Judged, that the said Walter b. Padgett DC
discharged from imprisonment; and thai
by causing copy OF this order 10 be 81
serted in one Of the newspapers edited N
the District of Columbia, once week lol
two months successfully before the tbiIc
Monday 10 March next, giving ho'ice tt
his creditors to sppesr before the saic
court at Port Tobacco, in the SAID county
on the said third Monday in March nex
tor the purpose Of recommending trustee
| for their benefit, aud shew cause. il any
they have, Why the said Walter b. Padee,
should moi have the benefit OF the seyere
iDsolyent laws OF this state, as prayed
Test, JOHN BARNES, Clerk
! fse III On
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-17
Patent Elastic Saddles.

WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FOND OF EASY
RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy
saddles, which is for the most part a just
and general one, and is really great grIe.
vance to those who have much riding to
do, has caused him to turn his mind par
ticularly to that subject, with view, if
possible, to remedy tbs evil. lie can
with confidence assure The public that he
has accomplished il. The plan projected
is by means OF strong and well tempered
steel springs, SO constructed as TO support
the saddle seat and give much greater ease
to both rider and horse, than saddles made
10 the common way or any other that he
mas ever seen can possibly do. The plan
is entirely differenl from The English elias
tic saddles with spring bars of steel,
whalebone, &c. and also from those with
wire springs, and he conceives much SUI
perinr to either, as the elasticity is great.
er, and the tree not being put out OF its o.
riginal form, will not be subject to hurting
horses on Journeys, which is complained
OF in The saddles with spring bars. A
number Of gentlemen have those saddles
now in use, and but one sentiment exists
among them in favor oil thei; superiority.
The invention is equally as applicable 10
LADIES' saddles as to gentlemen's. In
point of durability they will be warranted
equal to any other saddles and superior to
most, JAMES vANSANT.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-17
Fifty Dollars Reward.

Fifty Dollars Reward.
DUNAWAY on the nigh, Of The iii
II inst. from on board OF my schccner
At Alexandra, black man named
JOHN.
He il between 81 and k2 years of age: is
very black; about Eve feet four inches
high he has scar on one of his eve
lids supposed TO be the right one. He
has been employed as hand on board of
a vessel in the Potomac river aud the Bay
for the last FIVE or six years; and it is pro.
babie he has gone OF 10 some vessel tosea
or on board Of some one from the Eastern
Shore Of Maryland. | will give the above
reward Tor John it taken and secured OUT
If the state OF Virginia or the District Of
Columbia. 80 that J can obtain bim: or
twenty FIVE dollars il taken and secured
within the state Of Virginia or The District
OF Columbia.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
Northumberland county, Va. Dec. %
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FsomtA 4 Engfist) Morning Caroaiete.
TO9 rae MEMORY OF THE GAL.
LIANT AND MURDERED RIEGO.
From the crime stricken ianu or the coward
and slave, sg,t:
Thou art gone to tbs home ofthe free;
And liberty sheds that bright tear onthy grave
Which she weeps but for martyrs like thee
When the pure Ii sht of victory Aash'd from
thy sword. s...,l ,,s.
and humbied the tyrsnt's dark pride.
Not vain,yshe crown d mal4fsctor ihpiored
That mercy he always deuied.
1'hsus Oh hi. hands w.re still red in the innocent
blood i-f< ~
Ofthe men who had rais'd him to reign;
Yet DER himl the soldier OF liberty stood,
And smote noe the Nero Of Spain.
Thou hast taught chat mild lesson Of virtue to
Kings ysa an, h ,H-s
Their gratitude love. toforget
But while they arc spreading ambitions wild
wings, - a..ssu-. a6ez
They may hear ofthy memory yet.
Risgo! if bf1me to thy actions we give,
III was chat the vukures who tore
TheheaTt strings Of freedom were suffered
~ to live, f'
And again dash their talons in, gore. a q
But they who have slain thee could never dis.
a grace 5i 1aa .iss 9tt., 80 s.
Thy fate has hut brighten.d thy name, s,5i
And thy deeds shall the bold hand of history
trace s.a.3s Sc ~ ~ 7,s,,.ss
~On the adamant column of fame.
Yet, wo 10 thy country, her honor and pride
Are chsin'd 1t the feet Of the vile;
Her virtue was smilten by gold and it died,
And her tyrant shull murder and smile.
On the spot where the hero Of Freedom Is laid,
Her champion the latest and first-
Shall the hailow'd remembrance Of mankind
bepaid, - e stn 81.
While his murderer's. grave is accurst.
When the heroes Of liberty triumph again,
They shall mark Whist thy story declares,
That Kings who are once Prov'd unworthy Il
reign,
Will punish the weakness that spares
And thou. who srtieft to lament DER his doom
2 Sad Widow, thy solace skaal be,
S That England's free people shah honour hi
temS, t,S t,s.t ~
And tie mourasrs ofyirtfe with thee! T
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Charles County Court,
August Term. 1928,

uESuSt lCTW, 1870.
an application TO the judges Of Charles
~ county court, by petition in writing
Of John B. Thomas of Charles County
fer The benefit of the act of assembly tor
The relief OF insolvent debtors, passed al
November session, 1905. and The several
supplements thereto, on the terms men.
toned therein, schedule of his property
and list of bis creditors, on oath, so lar
as he can ascertain them, being annexed to
bis petition; & the court being satisfied by
competent testimony, that the said John
B. Thomas has resided two years jmme.
diately preceding the time oil bis sppli.
cation 10 the state OF Mary land; aud being
also satisfied thatih said John b. Thomas
is in actual confinement Tor debt, and for
no other cause, aud the said John B. Tho.
mas having entered into bond With sufi-
Gent security, for bis personal appearance
IN Charles county court, to answer such
allegations as bis creditors may make a.
gainst hun: Ii is therefore ordered and ad.
Judged. that the said John B. Thomas be
discharged from imprisonment, and that
by causing copy Of this order TO be in
serted 10 one Of the Hewspapers edited in
the District OF Coiumbia, once week for
two months successfully before the third
Monday in March next; giving notice TO-
his creditors 10 appear before the said
court al Port Tobacco, in the said county,
ON the said third Monday In March next ,
Tor The purpose of recommending trustee
Tor their benefit, aud shew, Cause, If any
they have, why The said John b, Thomas
should not have the benefit OF The several
insolvent laws Of This state as prayed.
y Iest, JOHN, BARNES, Clerk.
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