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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11
A MURDERER ESCAPED.

Little Rock, Dec 3O.-John r. Dunbar, who
was indicted at the last term Of the Superior
Court Of this Territory, f.r the murder of Tho
mas Dennis, at an early hour yesterday morning
effected his escape from the Jail in this place, by
Disgusting Mmssifin the clothes Of his aifs. who,
contrary to the positive orders If the Sheriff, had
been permitted to remain with him during the
preceding night, and passed the jailer. with his
child in his arms, without exciting suspicion.
After passing ont Of the Jail, he carried his child
to the house Of Mr.. James Sanders, where his wife
had been living, and hen made his exit out of
the back door. Two minutes had scarcely eiaps,
ed before the alarm was given, and several per-
sons started soon after in pursuit Of the fugitive.
The pursuit was con inued for 2 OF hours, but
without success, aud the f. low may now consra
tulate himself on the success ofa stratagem which
has no DOUBT saved his neck from the halter.
Dunbar, we understand, is notorious scoun.
|drel, and has for long time been leagued with
IA gang of horsethieves and countcrfeiters, who
iiniest some parts Of this Territory.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11
10 the Democratic Electors OF New Castle
County.

Fello,u Citizens-As the time is drawing nigh
when YOU will assemble for the purpose of selec-
ing proper person from among the numerous
applicants to fill the ColtONER's OFFICE OF
This County, have deemed it not imprndent to
offer myself as candidate for that office. Should
you see proper to nominate me as the candidate
Of your choice to occupy the Coroners place on
your county ticket, pledge myself that nothing
hall be wanting on my part. in the performance
of the duties Of said office, to render myself wor
thy of YOUR confdence-I shall, however, cheer
fully abide by the nomination.
MILLER DUNOTT.
Wilmington, Feb. IL, 1924 25-Sm
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It was piteous sight to ken
Yet all the people ssid-AMEN!

The French Police is very vgiIant in inter.
ccpting all private letters from suspected quar-.
tiers or from suspected persons. Some little time
ago the Police intercepted letter from cele
Ibrated savan, who was known to be great Bo
lnapariist. The letter was laid before the Frenc
Minister of the Interior, and by him shown to all
his ministerial colleagues and coadiutors Wha,
ltn make Of the letter none of them cuuld tell
I,hey read and conned the strange epistle i'll they
COULD repeat it almost by heart. Some declared
THAT it was absolute nonsense, others laughed vt
lit heartily, whilst the sagaciois -
shrugged up his shoulders, anil swore. par blea
there was more in it than met the eye, though
what that more was, neither he nor his official
friends conld give the least idea of. At length
fter three conferences, they came to a resou
lion thar the letter was either hoax, or that III
author, the learned Mon,ieur 1872, had takel
leave Of his senses much learning, as Felix OBJ
served to st. Paul, being apt to make men mad
At length the suspicion nf madness against tn
| ,uthot WIS pronounced to hc unqaestionsbie, ant
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11

IUSr received and for sale by J. SCOTT.
- No. 90 Market street, Mrs. Sherwood's Ste-
|ries, explanatory of the Church Catechism.
N B. Subscriptions received at the above place
for the History Of the Church, from the cruci-
lfxion of Christ to the present time" published
lin numbers, not TO exceed 20, At Is cents each.-
Also, to the Monthly Magazine, edited by Doctor
EMHenry of Philadelphia, a, IS per annunn.
| N. B A boy between IA and Is years Of age,
|of good moral character, will be taken az an ap-
prentice to the Book binding business.
| March 4.
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PROPOSALS
ran PUBLISHING sEMI-MoNTuLY p4pEGs 70 al
CALLED
9rNll8 Bl&]IAlBANo

tOlficn, IN that they rectl5eG TIE WORD aoih d{5
readiness Of mind; and searched the Sriptursa
daily, auhether those things acre so. p" Prone all
things; hold fast ttat avhich is good" AeTs, xvii.
IL. THEs. v. 81.
THE Bereoa, with Scripture and Common
sense for his guides, will examine freely the
opinions and practices of the religious profess
sors of the present day. Bound to no sect, as
"a sect, nor to any creed, or set Of opinions, Ge-
caase supported by great names, he will reduce
Ito practice the excellent advice Of the apostle,
|" Prove all things, hoid fast that achich is good"
With the Bible in his hand, the Berean wifi
contend for what he believes to be that faith
&c once delivered to the SAINTS faith both
simple and practical, and within the compass
|of the humbest perceptions. Controversy, in
the commonly accepted sense, and opinions
having no bearing on practice, he will freely
abandon to polemical zealots.
The BereQn will judge no man; he will con-
demn no man, unless already condemned by
Ibis ACTIONS 1t is here that the empire of gen.
|uine HKRssr IS seated. Actions therefore he
will closely try--to actions he will closelwpress,
1.-THE infallibe RULE "BY THEIR FRUITS rE SHALL
know THEM"
Each number will consist of 16 large octave
pages, and will be issued every two weeks
Price two dollars year, payable half yearly
lin advance.
PRINTED BIZ MENDENHALL e WALTERS,
WILMINGTON, (DEL.)
| UFIAe first Number of the avork may be seen
by applying III this office.
| February 90.
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10 the Electors of Newcastle County.

Fellow Citizens.--As the period is approach.
ing when you will assemble to nominate suia
BILE person to fill the Office of Coroner, have
thought proper to offer myself candidate for
this Office. Should be so fortunate as to meet
your appreciation, my grateful acknowledgements
shall be returned, with an attention and zeal,
which shall secure me your confidence, and rem
Ter myself worthy the Office may be allotted to
fill.
Thomas A. Starrett.
Wilmington, Jan'v. %. 1894 l9-'t.
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WANTED.

A buy about IA or Is years Of age, who can com
we'll recommended for industry and moralit
will be taken as an apprentice to the printing b,
at this Office.
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JOE PRINTING

OF every description, will be thankfully re-
ceived. and neatly and promptly executed a,
this Offne,-(Oyer No. tol Market Straeto
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Edentou. IN. c. ] March Q

xINfHFUH3 [ " " 4'1t1T o't =
LITIOTOMY,-W have witnessed with much
pleasure, the return of little boy, aged four
years and nine months, (the son of Mr.. Samuel
Clark, Of l,eauford county in this State,) from
who lately submitted TO this mnsl
important Operation. The operation was
performed by Doctor Physic. in two and half
minutes and the child was confined but iiv
weeks, and is now in perfect health We have
had the curiosity to examine the stone estracte
from the bladder. 1t is round ohlong, ofa har
texture, with several sharp knots on the bod.
measuring in length 81 isches, in circumference
At, and weight twelve penneweigl.ts and eigh
teen grains.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11

A short time since, vessel that had on boarsl
several passengers, struck upon rock on the
coast of England, and was in so great danger OF
sinking, that all who were on how'd endeuvouret
to save themselves As well as they could though
only those who could swim well had any chance
|of succeeding. Among the passengers there
~ ere two women of fashion, who, in their des
lpar, entreated their husbands not to leave them
One Of the gentlemen chose rather 10 die with
ibis wife, than to forsake her the other was NOV
led with compassion for his children. and told his
wife, "tha, for the good Of their children, it was
better one Of them should live. than both perish
BY piece of good fortune, mex, to = miracle
when one of our good men had taken what h'
thought his everlasting farewell Of his wife in or
Ter to save himself and the other held in hsarm.
1.-The woman that was dearcr to him than life, thu
ship was suddenly saved After this occurrence
the faithful pair, who were ready to have dice
in each others arms, took some trifing disgust
Goodness and indifference followed, and they hay,
parted forever. The other couple live togelhe
IN uninterrupted friendship and felicity.
New FOX Patriot
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At the las. annual meeting OF the weas of Eng

At the last annual meeting OF the Weat of Eng.
land Agricultural Society. the SSaee1sry sssa5 Al,
interesting letter from c. Western, Esq, on the
subject Of Merino Sheep; in commenting upon
which Admiral Coffin, remarked, ",hat he had
travelled good deal, and observed sheep in all
countries, and he was persuaded climate would
change the nature of the wool. Take sheep
ito the West Indies, its wool would turn to hair
take it to Canada its wool would become like a
goats beard. Merinoes might be encouraged,
but il they remained here, Tin Engsahd,) their
wool would cease to be what we called Merino
lille was the friend OF experiment; but, as regard
led sheep, he gave the result of his experience"
A Philadelphia paper says From the great va.
riety of climate to be found within the bounds Of
the United States, there can be no question that
there are some districts in which sheep can be
raised, atfording wool Of the finest qualify, but il
Admiral Coffin's remarks be correct, it may be
douhtcd if those particular districts which have
petitioned Congress for an additional duty on i'm.
ported wool, will be able 10 supply the demand
for the finer qualities OF that ar'icle.-Ib,
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11

Tedious Courtship-On Tuesday last, a, a
young woman of the name of Wary Beckett was
on her way from her home at Wrasby TO Halifax,
whore she was engaged as servant; bling IA
tgued she called for refreshment at the George
and Dragon Inn. in Dewsbury. short time af-
ter, a young butcher, of the name of George
Birch, came in, clapped her upon the shoulder,
and said. "This young woman viii make me u
good housekeeper" The damsel, nothing loath,
,ss-nted to the observation. A serious CONVEX
|sation ensued, which ended in the procuring oi
Ia license, and the amorous pair were married the
next morning, to the great entertainment OF
numerous party of attendants.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11

the letter being considered harmless II was seal
ed up Again put into the post to travel to isl
place of destination. The passage OF the letter.
which had thus puzzled all the learned Thebans
Of the French Cabinet was AZ follows -" but u
must be implicitly obeyed, OF my whole plan and
contrvance will be destroyed--the River Thames
is rdcuously small, will have it increased 10
twice its size--but the English Channel may re-
main as it is--the capital OF Persia is inconven-
emily situated, desire you to remove it 80
leagues to the South East think the Bay of
Naples by far too large, reduce its dimensions,
md scatter the Alps more towards the centre,
they at present lie too close, and are moreover
too high. Az to the Andes in America. you must
push them at least two degrees to the West, and
of all things make St. Helena twice its present
size, in honor Of its having been the prison ofthe
immortal Napoleon And what could such a
letter bet was merely letter from the cele-
brated geographer, Mons. ----, to his Map
IEngrsyer, correcting several errors in Map OF
the World, about to be published.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-03-11

THE LAKE COUNTRY-The following is
an extract of a letter from citizen OF Craw ford
county to his friend in Harrisburg; and shows
THAT the direction of trade has been turned from
New Orleans to New York that, i'll consequence
Iof the forward state of the New York canal,
wheat has risen near 100 per cent in value there,
and at Erie, more than 100 per cent.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-11
EXCHANGE & READING ROOM.

a 1 the request IF many of the most respectable
IA inha bitants OF this cy the subscriber been
induced to open an Exchange and ReGditg Room,
for the accommodation aud convenience OF the mer-
chants and citizens generally. Tue room NOW &C.
cupied by the subscriber and the adjoining one, viii
be opened for that purpose. The principal ncwspa-
pers and prices current in the United States, and
the most approved periodical reviews and ma gaziues
III this country and Europe will be furnished.
change.
The annual subscription to tho Exchange will be
five dollars, payable in advance. Persons wishing
to subscribe, will be pleased to call ut the subscr-
bers' ohce. Due notice will b. given of the OPEN
ing of the Exchange.
The subscriber will sell public stocks of every
description at auction or privately.
CARTER b. PAGE.
Richmond, 18tl, May. 1883
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-11
RICHARD RUSH,
w. HUSkiSSON,
STRATFORD CANNING.

Protocol Of the fourth conference Of the Ameri-
can AMI British Plenpotentiaries, held al the Board
of Trade, Feb. 10Th, 1894.
Present-Mr. Rush, MIR. Huskisson, Mr.. STRAIT
ford Canning
The Protocol of the preceding conference was
read over and signed
Several points connected with the propositions
brought forward by the American Penipotentiary
Ill the previous conferences, informally discus
scd, with view TO explanation, and, if possible to
the removal of difficulties on both sides.
The British Plcnipotentares communicated Il
countcr-proect, comprising the principal alterations
which they proposed To introduce into the articles
on the slave trade, presented by Mr.. Rush, and an
ncxed to the protocol of the first conference.
After discussing these alterations in a general
way, 1t was agreed that a formal consideration of
the articles ON this subject, produced both
sides, should take place the next conference, to
he fixed at as carly period as possible, with view
to the conclusion Of convention satisfactory 10
each OF the contracting parties.
Al,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-11

theatrical Find GtnneY..-Thc seventh an
niversary of tie Drury Lane Theatrical fund
dinner, was celebrated at tho Freeinascn's Ia
vern, London, on the 9TH April, the Duke of
York IN the Chair. This fund was established
for the support of poor and aged actors amounts,
to considerable sum, and we observe that u
bout 5000 dollars was subscribed at the dinner,
at which were some OF the principal men of the
country, together with all the prominent ac-
tors.
The New Times contains q detailed account;
and among the guests we perceive the name of
Mr.. Price, ofthe Park Theatre, whose SUBJ
scrpuon when announced was received with
long and repeated applause; and the Band
struck up Yankee Doodle, and the ladies in the
gallery waved their handkerchicfs.
The Duke of York drank Success 10 the n
cT3cdn stage" which!wa received with great
appreciation.
"Air. Price rose to return thanks for the no
nor they had conferred on the Drama of Amcri-
ca. AS yet twas but in its infancy; but he was
convinced that IT was in the right road to pros
perity, and that nothing had more conduced to
lis improvement than the introduction of rreat
talent from this country.-Loud applause. y
with That opinion, it had always been his pride
to welcome genius and ability; and he was well
conv nced that common admiration of the same
great talent must naturally tend to cement and
strengthen that friendship which it is the inter
est OF the only free nations on the face of the
carih 10 cultivate towards each other.-{Loud
appiause.)
We are pleased to see this liberal feeling to-
wards America; it shews the increasing interest
icit for this country, and the disposition among
| 'iien oil talent to pay us visit. Mr.. Price sub
scqncnt!y had some conversation with the Duke
oi ork, on the American stage, character, SC.
Matthews is attracting crowded houses will,
| his new entertainments.
hean, in his speech at the dinner, announced
ms intention to quit his native country for a
ume, doubtless 10 visit the United States again
lie VIII probably arrive in the fall with some
new recruits. ". Y. .1dcocate.
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Prcseny-Mr. Rusl,, Mr.. ,i@Skisson, Mr.. STRAIT
ford Canning.
Ii was agreed, after the communication and cN-
change of the respective I'LL powers that the ncgo
tiation should be carried by the conference and
protocol with the rgh; both sides. OF annexing to
the protocol, auy written statement which either
party might consider necessary, as matter either
Of record or of explanation.
1t further agreed, that the slave trade should
be made the Grs subject of discussion and that
ny articles on that head, which the parties might
gree in drawing up, should be formed into scpa-
rate convention, to be submitted for ratification to
the respective governments, Immediately on its
clusun, and without reference TO the of the
negotiation other matters.
The British Plenpotentiaries in;imated their ex-
pcctaiion receive from Mr.. Rush, in tile first in
stance, full communication of the proposals in
tcndeo. to be brought forward successfully by his
Governments under the heads of the several questi-
ous for the adjustment of which the negotiation had
been opened, in conformity with the annexed me-
orandum, previously communicated by him
marked A.
In pursuance of this intiination, Mr.. Rush, after
some introductory remarks, explanatory of the
views of his government upon the subject, commu-
ncatcd, IN erteiso the project of convention
for cfccting a system oil cooperation between
the United States and Great Britain, with view
to the complete suppression of the slave trade.
The British PlcnipOtentarcs in receiving this
project, observed, that they could not be expected
10 express any opinion to its admisSibility,
either i'll whole or i'll part, on first perusal to
which observation the American Plcnipotentiary
| aSscuted; and it agreed that the next con-
ference should take place Monday, the ID of
February.
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M. Rush 10 Nh. Adams.
LONDON, LIST April, 1924.

LONDON, 1st April, 1924.
SIR II have the honor to transmit, i'll the
shape in which it has received the Royal assent, Il
COPY of the British act of Parliament making the
slave trade piracy. It wns sent to ME to-day by
Mr. Huskisson, with note, of which Il copy is en-
closed 1t passed the House of Lords the day be-
fore Yesterday, by an unanimous vote.
In addition to the explanation which Mr.. Huskis-
son afforded ire, of the clause At the end of the act
both himself and Mr.. Secretary Canning have Since
stated to me that further reason for it was, that
consolidation of this act with ali the other British
slave trade laws and regulations is in coniempla-
ton perhaps in the course of the present session OF
Parliament, with view to give to- the British ma
val officers comprehensive code of instructions
under them
have the honor 10 be, with very great respect
your obcdent servant,
RICHARD RUSH.
Hon JOHN QurNcY ADAMS,
Secretary u State.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-11
RICHARD RUSH,
w. UUSklSSON,
STRATFORD CANNING

Protocol Of the seventh conference of ,bo 49,;
can and British Pleupotcnliarcs held at the BOARD
Of Trade, March 10, 1924
Present-Mr Rush, Mr.. Huykisson, Mr. STRAIT.
ford Canning.
The. Protocol Of The preceding conference was
read over aud signed.
In pursuance Of The agreement entered into At the
last conference the convention the subject of rho
slave trade was produced, and being found, on PC
rusal, TO be- in all respects, satisfactory to the Plen
ipotcntiares, on both Sides received their resprc.
tive signatures:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-11

B n the Court of Chanccry Of the State of Della
a ware, held al New Castle in and for the Coun-
ty of New Castle, OF the August Term, Ammo DOM
mi 1898,
Thomas Roberts,
James NJ. Broom, Jacob J.. Broom, J ames Roberts
and Sarah his wife, John ROBBERS, Rachel Ro-
beris, Asa Moore aud Ann his wife, William
Lyon, Rachel b. Lyon, George Lyon, John Lyon,
and Jacob Is. Lyon.
And now to wit, on this twenty fourth day of A.
pri Ammo Domni, one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-iour, on motion of Joshua G.. Brinckle Esq.
compaiamts Solicitor, and Afidavits filed, II is
ordered by the Chancellor that William Lyon RAJ
chael Il. Lyon and Ann Moore do appear in this
Court and in the above cause, on Thursday, the
Eth day OF August next ensuing, and the Chan
ceor directs that copy of the foregoing order shall
within thirty days be published in the Delaware
Gazette Published at Wilmington, and the Consti-
tutional Wing, published at Richmond, in Virginia,
and be continued in such newspapers for the space
OF three months next after its first publication.
NcW Castle County, SIS. do certify that the above
Is true copy oftbe record tbereof--In tcs-
timony whereof, l have hereuEto set my
H.. S. hand and affixed the seal of the said court,
~, at New Castle, the Sd day of May, An
10 Domiui, 1924.
DAVID PAINTER, Regr
3n3l IN ChdacCry.
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In Amelia County, .Noy Court, 1924.

Ii, Amelia Comfy, -Hoy Court, 1924.
Thomas MulnfOrd and John G. Hill, Merchants and
partners, trading undef the firm of Mumlord and
iiDl' PJfs. } n, rgoncs,,
AGAINST 80 N'''''~'5'
John Roberts and Thomas Roberts, DefiS.
The defendant, Thomas Roberts, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security according
to tie Act OF the General Assembly, aud the Rules
of this Court, and it appearing The satisfaction uf
tine Court that the said defendant, Thomas Roberts,
IS net an inhabitant of this State on the mott
on of the plaintiffs, Ivy Alfred o. Egglcston, their
counsel, IL is ordered, that the said defendant, Tho
mas Roberts, do appear here the fourth Thurs
day IN August next. and answer the compliments
bill ;and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in some public newspaper, printed in The City
Of Richmond, for two months successfully, and also
posted at the Gont door Of the Courthouse Of this
county ON two successive court days.
cOpy-Test,
J. T. LEIGH, c. A. c.
june /. -w8wt37