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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08

EStraCt OF IPlteT udtfu 81. TanCOIS,
(Missour,) April 80, 1924, to gentle
man in Halifax Dauphin county, (Pen.
sln compliance with your request,
take up my pen tOglve you sholt account
of ths s'ae:-
This country affords TO every judicious
and enquiring mind, the minera lopist, DO
tanist, and oTnitholOg isl, boundtess field
for observation. But these. Sir. are SUBJ
.jeclS SO far above NY capacity that should
mai attempt detail OF them was | not
persuaded that the Candor Ui your mind is
such. that you will make proper allow an I.
Ces for any errors That | may make
Nature 10 the mineral vegetable and
animal kingdoms, appears To have been
more lavish in the distribution OF her gifts
to this country, than any have seen, -
The fIlssuur lead mines is the most iuI-
portant section of the Western country;
they lay between 81 and 80 degrees OF
north LATITUDE, is ~ miles IN length and
45 in width, comprising the counties OF
Washington, ST. Francois. st Genevieve,
Jefferson and Madison. 10 this COMPASS
there are upwards OF 50 different mines
or diggings in which there are upwards OF
one hundred hands at work. who accord
ing to the best accounts, raise upw ards
of three millions pounds Of lead per an
nun. Lead has been different prices at
the mines, it has been from three dollars
and fifty cents 10 nine dollars per hundred,
al this time it is but three dollars and sixty
cents But the probability is that it will
raise as there is bill laid before Congress
requiring an additional d ~ OF two per
cent laid upon all imported lead shall
give you short catalogue OF The minerals
and fossils OF this country. Lead, iron,
copper. antimony, sul phate OF zinc (wbile
vitriul. su!phale of copper (blue vitrioI J
nitrate of pot ash (salt petre, sulphaie OF
lime Gypsum ba,sanle (touchsione, J
sulphaIe, magnesia. onyx. jasper, coruelI-
an, sulphur. upalized, wood, alum, red.
die Cred chalk J white chalk, manganese,
chalcedoDy. load stone lnative magnet }
sulphate of barytes, called by the miners
tiff (: this substance is considered by mine
ralogiss the matrix Head ore. Radialed
quartz. BY tire miners called mineral bios.
som. Staagmite, agate. opal, novocullte,
a species of oil stone found near the Flat
Springs on the WashIlaw river; pumlse,
| this substance which is brought down the
Missouri by its annual foods, indicates the
existence of some volcanic eruptions On
! the head waters of that river
In Washington county, Bellevue settle
mept. eight or ten miles from tAis, is the
| most noted body of iron ore that proba bly,
has ever been found: il is called the iron
| mountains: nature has piled it up in such
huge masses as 10 form lofty ridge ee-
! r hnn G.. 49,
the plain, and half a mile in length; they
have lately established a furnace near the
above mentioned place, where there are
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
AFFECTING ANECDOTE.

A circumstance of q very interesting
and affecting kioi occurred some time
since in one of the Greek ieies. :: num-
Der of the island ere terrified at the sP-
proach of Turkish frrce. hurried on
board large beat, ADD pushed oft from
the land. The wife Of one OF them,
young woman Of uncommon loneliness,
seeing her husband departing, stood on
the shore, sire ching out her hands to-
wards the boat, and iinploring, in the
most moving tesns to be taken on
board. The Greek saw it without con-
cern or pity. and without aiding her es-
cape, bade his companions hasten their
flight. This unfortunate woman, left
unprotected In the midst of her enc mics,
struggled through scenes of difficulty
ano danger, of insult. ADD suffering, till
her failing heal h sn5 strength, with a
heart broken by sorrowa broDght her
to her death bed. She aever had
heard from her hosband; andawben
wandering amongst the mountains, or
being hid in some wretched habltation,
Or compelled to urge her flight amidst
cruel tatigues, hes affections for him
and the hope Of meeting again, bore up
her courage through all. lie came at
last, when the enemy had retreated,
and the Greeks had sought their homes
again, and learning her situation was
touched with the deepest remorse. But
all hope of life was then distinguished;
her spirit had been tried to the utmost;
love had bssD changed 10 aversion, and
she refused 10 see or forgive him
There is at times, in the character of a
Greek woman, az more than one occa-
SION occurred Of observing, strength
and sternuess that Is remai sble. Her
sister and relations W ere standing round
her bed and never in the days of her
heslth, and love sId she look 80 touch.
iDaly beautiful as then: fler hne dark
eyes were Turned on them with look.
as if she incurred not to Gle, but still
fele deeply her wrongs: tie natural
paaeness Of Der cheek was crimsoned
wish hectic hue, and the rich tresses
of her black hair fell dishevelled by her
side. Her friends, with tesrs, eptreat.
ed her to speak to and forgive her hus.
band: but she turned her face to the
wsll, and waived her hand for him to
begone Soon the last pang came over.
aud then affection conquered: she
turned suddenly round. raised look of
forgiveness TO hin, placed her hand in
hp, and died.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
Genuine Port Wine

TUST received per schr. Exchange,
- from New York, and for sale by
july & CLAGETT & PAGE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
FOR SALE,

LII the real of Isaac Tyson dec late of White Clay
IN Creek Hundred, County of New Castle and State Of
Delaware adjoining the Furnishing village ofNewark and
on each side OF White Clay Greek, containing about two
hundred and fifty of land, which situated and d.
vded by said creek, to make two handsome farms On
one side is erected brick mansion house and Kitchen
with never failing fountain pump by the door, of excel
water, which passes through part of the cellar the
kitchen door and offers every accommodation for dairy
also excellent merchant mill with sufficient stream of
water the mill house is large building On said
premises, near said MILL stone dwelling house for the
accommodation of miller and family together with
stone store house the mansion Also Barns with all
necessary out buildings and good orchard The land is
in high state of cultivation On the other side of said
creek are erected frame house. good barn and two
venient tenant houses, with other improvements There
lis on said premises sufficient quantity of timber. The
above property is well worthy the attention of the capital.
s as being first rate situation for farming, ming or
any other manufacturing purposes 1t will be divided or
sold together to suit purchasers and possession given
any time before the 25h of March next As is presu
med the purchaser will previously view the premises
| further description is deemed unnecessary.
| ABRAHAM EGBERT Executor.
| 3, Chrstiana Bridge, Nov. 10, 1924. 96-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24

- ihLAsUHr DEPARTmENT, J,,e On a.,
|NoTICE is hereby given to the proprie"rs oV - iSA
IN changed per cent. stock of 1912 ss,, ~ The e
ance Of an act of Congress entitled, an ac auh p
subscription to the old SIX per cent. and deferred s
sixth of july 1872 that the principal of the sad 81 o. The
the interest which may be due thereon al the S and
be paid to the said prof e,ors or their a,torne,. will
horzed on the first day January 1926, at The Ta '
in Washington, at such Loan Office on the
of any portion Of said stock may stand '"' S0ee'
Information is further given, that a surrender ne
t6cates of the said exchanged six per cent soc e c
required at the time of redemption and that The r De
cember, 1894. WIN H. CRAVE wy VI Oe.
July 9. 59-t1Jan. Secretary of The Taa''D'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
Valuable Property for Sale,

CONSISTING of two story brick house and kitchen,
~ with the lot on which they stand sit is on the Brandy
wine Walk one of the most pleasant and healthy situations
IN the borough 20 feet inches front Market street
running back 100 feet to Shipley street The cellar is
dry hoored and paved. Whoever may be inclined to pur
chase may view the premises by applying the subscr
Der living thereon IT not previously sod will be sold
at public sale at j. NJ Smiths Inn, at O'Clock p NJ on
Saturday the 18th of January next
JAMES JARMON.
Wilmington, Nov. -, 1894. o5-18t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
STRAYED,
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD

AN away from the subscriber, Friday the 10th inst
negro Snah, calls herself Sinai Scott about 81 years
age, of short STATURE rather dark complexion broad
coarse features, under lip rather hangs has large feet
a woman. She took with her some articles of clothing
among which are the foowing-one tow linen frock, one
do striped blue and white nsey, do striped blue and
white calico. The above reward, with all reasonable
charges will be paid if taken out of the and brought
back TO the subscriber secured in any Jail and norma-
ton given so that he gets her agan fifteen dollars if taken
in the state, ten dollars if taken in the county. All mas
tiers of vessels and others hereby warned harbor
OF carry off said negro the law will be enforced against
the offending. ISAAC p. GROOME.
Near Chesterown, Kent County, Md.
18th December, 1924. 4-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
A Valuable FARM For Sale.

VINE subscribers offer for sale that well known Farm, the
Il residence of William Warner, situate on the Whining.
and Chrsiana turnpike road about three quarters of
mile from Wilmington containing about 170 of land
III excellent ORDER of which there 25 OF woodland
about 81 of mas and the remainder upland under
culture and grass.
The improvements on this farm embrace every thing
that is necessary TO comfort, convenience or utility, and
consist OF an elegant stone mansion house built few
snce in the modern sye of the best materials and in the
most convenient manner, two stories high sNy feet in
length by forty one 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
wards the Delaware, and commanding fine view OF that
river the borough of Wilmington Christiana creek, and
the adjacent country Contiguous this house, all the
necessary out houses of which nearly new
sistng of stable and carriage house, house, smoke
house and bath house constantly filled from copious spring
OF fine water. There is also large garden in excellent
order and the grounds around the house handsomely
aid out and adorned with number of fruit and ornamen
tal trees
The other improvements are large and comfortable two
story brick house fIr tennat or oyerseer stone barn.
stone spring house, stone poultry house, and other cut
houses, pump of excellent water the door, and a
perpetual lime kiln for burning oyster shells
On the farm there is thriving apple orchard of about
eight acres; also young orchard of the best grated
fruits consisting OF peaches pears plums cherries, and
choice apples.
The above described property possesses every requisite
either tor delightful residence profitable speculation
The improvements elegant and convenient and the
land is in such high state Of cultivation that the purchaser
cannot fail to obtain handsome interest upon the purchase
money by leasing TO the shares tenant is the
arm Robert Mcfaran, who may be recommended
manager whose industry, good conduct integrity and skill
the various branches OF agriculture, entte him to every
degree of confidence.
II be desired, the mansion house with competent
portion of land will be sold separately from the fam
will admit OF convenient division.
Possession OF the mansion house, garden young orchard
and new improvements, will be given Immediately, and of
he residue Of the farm on the 25th of March next
The property will be shown by William Warner the
terms will be accommodating and made known by applca
IN lam Wnpp th..e keor.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
FEATHERS.
HAIR RESTORATIVE,
And Preserpatipe Eegetable Cerate,

lind PreSeTyatiye Vegetable Cerate.
VIE important discovery of vegetable substance capa
Bile OF restoring and preserving the hair acclden
tally made by Individual who has neither the capacity
nor the disposition practice deception fraud The
fullest reliance may be placed the efficacy and power
OF the Vegetable Cerae, not only in restoring and preven
ting the falling off the hair, but in producing the greatest
ustre and veness of it Imaginable and the public may
rest assured that its effects win be clearly manifested in
the course OF short time by the renewal and vigorous
growth OF the hair by eectuay preventing its COM
cusctate and excite the energies of the capillary vessels
which constitute those organs that secrete the matter form
ing the hair these like many other organs of the animal
body which have been in state of dormancy disease,
may be rec'ored 20 their healthy action and perform all
those fun ons assigned them by nature.
The proprietor being of the specifics
pamed on the public and DESTROYS that the article
may not suffer- rests its merits the effect has produ
found to be the only thing in restoring and preventing the
hair from coming out of the heads Of those who have used
it. and all that is asked relates to the verify os ef
feet, is fair trial.
Elderly people, with BALD heads must rest assured tina
10y applying few boxes of the above Cerate, their hair
will be restored with all its youthful beauty and life
TO prevent imposition, the sale of the Vegetable Cerate
VIII be confined to Dr. JAMES II. HART for The city OF
doors from Washington Hall, where it will be sold at 81
Us.
liberal deduction will be made to country dealers.
n. b. Gentlemen that bald after using for some
weeks will find small fibre of hair growing the place
that is bald they will continue it for about days after
its appearance then they will shave their hair close or
where is affected, after that will receive its natural
and vigorous growth.
And those who have the misfortune of losing their har
by sickness, the Cerate will them in very lit
tie time full and beautiful head of hair beyond all
doubts that is the only thing that has been discover
led IN tins country, or perhaps in any other.
-. few boxes of the above valuable article just re.
ceyed from New York. and for sale the Waterman OF
fee. %
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
CHEAP DRY GOODS,
at No. 1Ol, MARKET STREET.

VyE subscriber having purchased his Goods Auction
at the lowest prices for Cash, is enabled to sell them,
particularly Cloths and Cassitiers at the REDUCED
PRICES. He has now choice assortment FALL GooDs,
which for variety and quality not surpassed by any in
the market, and which he offers Wholesale at the
smallest rsts. Those in want of any of the following
tcles will find it to their advantage call at his store
supene blue black, olive, brown claret, drab, scarlet
and mixed CLOTHS.
Mlddling and low priced do.
Superfne blue, black, coronation, RIBBED striped and
mixed CASSIMERS.
Super La Fayetie striped and plain Sainefs.
Habit and Peisse Cloths, various coors
Ingram Competing; Blankets Fannels; Baizes; Merno
and Cashmere Shaws Tartan and Circassan Plads
bazins Bombszets Norwich, Nankin Company, Canton
and Italian Grapes Levannes; Silks La Fayette, and
variety of other Vestngs Damask Diapers Superfne Irish
Linens; Lawns Linen Cambria; Russia Sheetng and Da-
pers; Flag Iidkfs Gloves; Hose Laces Chinses; Ca
coes; Ginghams Null, Jaconet and Cambria Muslins ;
Cords and yeyes Bed Ticking; Checks; Stripes Plaids
Domestic Musns Tortoise Shell Combs; Ribands But
tons, and variety Of other articles in his line.
quantity of Shoe Thread always on hand.
JOSEPH POGUE.
b. Lve-picked Geese FEATHERS, of .f,st quality
constantly on hand.
Wilmington, Nov. 10. o7-3m
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NOTICE

hereby given that intend to petition the General As.
semby of the State of Delaware, at their session in
January next for law to vest in title tract of land
in Mill Creek hundred Newcastle county, called Homony
RIDGE formerly belonging to William Moore, containing
125 acres, bounded by White Clay creek, lands of VIM.
Mote, George Jacobs and Joseph Rankin.
Oct. q 1924. 84-.3mp ABEL. JEANS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
TO RENT.

VENlAT valuable FARM situate on the Bohemia river in
ahe state OF Maryland, formerly the property of the
late Robert Mllgan Esq and now in the occupation of
Mary Conyn This Farm contains 1000 of land of
which nearly seven hundred are llable It is well adap-
tea 10 oo'h wheatand contiguous good market
The Farm will be put in good enantable repair and The
terms OF renting made easy and favorable for the tenant
For terms, apply to Mr.. PERE BIDDLE, near Sayinon
Cecil county, Maryland, to the subscriber.
Dec. Is, 1894. 5-if LOUIS M,JANF
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
ACADEMY.

NiE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he
Il still continues his Seminary for the education of youth
of both in all the various branches of useful Educa-
ton and as he atters himself that he has given
satisfaction those who have already favored him with
their support and having opening for few more pu.
pills, he again soclts share Of public patronage
WIN. BASS, Orange Street, Wilmington
October 18th, 1928. 80
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Draught Beer, Porter and Ale.

ISRAEL ID JONES, Brewer, at No a. Second street.
Wilmington, Del. keeps constantly hand supply Of
Draught Beer Porter and Ale Of the first quality with which
oers and others be furnished on reasonable terms
by the barrel half BARRE or quarter barrel.
He is thankful for the extensive patronage hitherto re-.
ceyed and soicis continuance of public favor
Wilmington, 9th mo. 1924. 81--f
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Notice

hereby gwen that the subscriber will apply to the Lee
gislaure of the State of Delaware at their Session in
January next for law authorizing him to sell the Land and
Mills of the late Joseph aset Esq deceased situated in
the county of Sussex Is. POTTEk.
lhlfcrd, Nov. 2. 1894. 92-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal COmpany.-OLD STOCK.

NOTICE is hereby given that the seventh nsament OF
ue dollars each share together with all arrearages'
will be due and payable the Companys Office, No w
Walnut street, on Monday, the Sd of January, 1926
H. ID. GILPIN, Treasurer.
Philadelphia 2lst Sept. 1924. s2-3m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
NOTICE.

TIME Commissioners of the Levy Court of Newcastle
County, will meet at the Court House in the Town of
Newcastle, Tuesday the 4th day of January next flor
the purpose of sitting Commissioners of the Taxi The
of the respective hundreds requested to be
punctual in their attendance.
By order DAVID PAINTER
Dec. 49, 1924. 5-6t Clerk of the Peace
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted to the estate of JANE WILSON
IA deceased, late of the Borough of Wilmington are re
quested to make speedypayment, and those having claims
to present them legally altested for settlement, to
WASHINGTON RICE, E1'r.
Nov. 26, 1924 eo-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-24
WILMINGTON AND PHIL aDELPHL4
POST COACHES.

ANE Coach leaves the La Fsyette Hotel of G.J. Wolfe,
~ Wilmington, every day at o'clock, for Philadelphia;
returning leaves the houses of Andrew Oliver Indian King,
Markesreet, and David Johns, White Horse, Banksreet,
a, O'Clock, for Wilmington
TWO Coaches leave the La Fayette Hotel Wilmington,
every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, at and 10 ock
for Philadelphia returning, leave the houses OLA Oliver,
Indian King, Markes and d. Johns White Horse Bank
ST. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. at and 10 o.
clock, for Wilmington.
FARE ONE DOLLAR.
Having first horses, good coaches, and careful dri-
yers, together with determination to conduct these lines
give general satisfaction induces the propretors pre-
sumo increase of public patronage.
Passengers for their convenience will be taken up or
down in any part of the city borough. Baggage
the dsk of the owners. ANDREW OLIVER,
GENERAL J. WOLFE,
Dec. ), 1924. 74-tf Propretors.
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DOMESTIC GOODS

4 ND COTTON YARN of various descriptions and from
N various Factories receiving daily and for sale at No.
Ill Marke-street JOHN II. BRINCKLE.
Wilmington, March 80. ST.
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NOTICE.

'l'HE stockholders of the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Turnpike Company are hereby notified, that an Flee.
ton for ten Managers will be held at Jacob ootons Ia
yern, on the first Monday in January next at ock NJ
- - JAMES PRICE, Sec'y.
braloyWhe, Dec. 9TH, 1874. st
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NOTICE..

4NO Il lNIs
4 LII persons indebted to the estate of CESAR A RON
IN NEY, Esquire, deceased, requested to make i'm
mediate payment; and persons having claims against The
same will present their accounts for settlement to
j. G. BRlNCkIE,
Attorney IN fact Of SUSAN III. RODNEY, .adnrr
Wilmington Dec 1924. 2-2m
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70 Editors of NewsDapers.

EFoR SALE the Press, Type, &c, comprising all that is
requisite for printing daily newspaper of an imperial
SIZE The Type has been carefully used about II months
Letters post paid addressed to editor of the
lonrnal. Philadeiphia, will be attended to-
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Travellers by the following Routes
T.iKE NOTICE,
Oct. %, 1924.

PENlAT the Uihnngton Phiadelbhd, Eikfon, Dover
ChssterO.vn .,h Stages leave and arrive at the sui
scriber's, in the following order, viz:
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oR the cure OF colds, coughs, asthmas, approaching
consumpons, and all diseases of the breast and lungs
for sale by JOHN WHITE, No. no. Marketstreet, Will
rninptun. Delaware - -