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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-02-26
Commissioner Eorice.

ME the subscribers having been appointed by the
w Hon Court OF Proba.e, for the town Of New
port, Commissioners TO receive and examine the
claims OF the creditors sganst the estate Of
S s.nUEL STER.vE,
deceased, late of said Newport, represented in.
solvent. hereby give notice, that months from
the date hereof, is allowed the creditors to ex.
hibit their claims and that will attend for the
purpose OF reee wing the same, ct our respective
dwellings, at any time during said period.
ISAAC TAG6ARr, }
RICHARD >HAW. Cennis'rs
ELNArHAN MANCHESTER
Az persons indebted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment to
GEORGE Z. SHAW, .sdrinis rafor
Feb 2, 1924 ltS]
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-02-26
NEW GOODS.
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John B. Newton,

RAs 5VsT OPENED,
"A N extensive assortment OF New
4 y Goods --.amsns sasm are 1000 yards Of those
yard vide sheetings Tor Is per yard-and large as
SOW -er' of ssuinrt,s.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

The Grand Jury beg leave respectfully to press on the
aenuon OF the Court, not only refuse granting new
Licenses for Iaverns, but withhold the renewal Of thsny
to such houses as without the requisite accommodations
tor travellers IT is notorious, especially in the
Borough OF Wilmington, that there number Of Houses
now Licensed without stablng for single horse. sucss
Places IN the nature Of things only be Grog shops
and sinks OF vice and immortality they nsnare our Youth,
and more than any other cause the opinion Of the Grand
jury debauc their morals and ultimately fit thenl to be-
come inmates OF Poor Houses, and burden on the
public 1t is surely the duty of all who are placed in pub
nc saons 70 watch with peculiar vigilance the NOR
aus OF the rising generation and rely with great conf
dence on the Court holding they do the power in their
own ands TO endeavor as much possible, dininse
an evil, fei and deeply regretted by many of our best
c a, The Grand Jury would also beg leave to sug
ges' TO the Court the proprety their directing the Clerk
TO publish within four weeks from this date in the papers
PaDhshed IN this County, full and complete list Of she
licenses granted for Tavernsi designating the persons to-
whom granted, and in what Hundreds situated
A. NAUDA1N, Foreman.
NEWCASTLE COUNTY, IS.
Y ##P DO certify that the above is true copy OF
9sfAI # the record thereof remaining filed of record
Il y 4 In Testimony Wheregt; have hereunto set nv
hand and seal of Office at Newcastle the 5h day of june
Ammo Domin one thousand eight hundred and twentyfour
DAVID PAINTER, C. P,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
A CARD.

The subscriber entertaining deep sense of the obfra
lon ne IS under to the different Fire Engine and Hose
Companies OF Wilmington and Brandywne as well as bs
for their almost unparalleled efforts TO save his from
destruction during the late conagration mad i not bee
FOR their and manly exertions on that occasion
ne must N regard 10 Pecunary circumstances, have en-
dued inevitable ruin He is fogetiu of the assson
rendered by that sex to whom are taught to look ne
" mnserng angels" in time of danger and distress The
Shdness also ID preparing refreshments for those who en-
dured the heavier part Of the burden Gkev sp ernan1s
his thanks To all without reserve he feels thankful ar
assures them that their benevo nee will ever be erateG
remembered, by their much obliged friend and humble,
servant. JOSEPH poSuE
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
Will be Sold at Public Sale
June 8, 1921.

Am Thursday next, the 10Th inst at o'clock, p NJ,
~ on the premises adjoining the property of Peter
Williams Esq, within two miles of the Red Lion Tavern
the road to the Buck Tavern the following property,
containing Twelve Acres, in four Corner Lots on which
are erected 2 Story Dwelling and Store valuable
stand tor any kind of public business having been occupi
three direct roads from the said place important stations
on the Canal viz, to ST. Georges, about two and
half miles off TO the Buck Tavern three and half
mites and to the Delaware river about four miles,
Conditions Wilt made known at sale. j. MORGAN.
H4NCE N.4FF y4,cfr.
June 4, 1924. 5O-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
FOR THE wATcHMAN.
servant.
June @.

10 The Commissioners Of the Roads Of Mil Greek Hundred.
The subscriber residing the Paper Mill of Messrs
William Samuel Meeteer, respectfully addresses Won or
the subject of the order your oyerseer of the Road
leading over hte Clay Creek bridge and near the aore-
sad Mill which order directs him to cut down three.
Poplar trees standing about eight perches nYr1
OF SAID bridge is believed that those trees are not oy
ornamental to the neghbOrhood, bat that they are eg
to the PASSING traveller aud persons going to and from
DIVINE service, and to children going and from school,
by The shade they afford during hot and sury DAYS Of
the summer months 1t is also believed that there is room
enough tor three not four teams pass abreast at or by
sad Trees and that they act beacon or security to the
person travelling in the night, by their obgng him 10
Keep % the Lett when passing from White Clay Creek hum
dred INTO Mill Creek hundred, thereby preventing him
from going into deep which presents itself IN s,ed
atey IN front OF the bridge and which passes fw fees
rom the trees These suggestions submitted 70 your
consideration under the hope that after having veil re-
Hected upon the subject you will counermand The siore
said order, The road Immediately to and opposi,a
SAID trees, is bad that down in the bottom or
rat and nearer to the Paper because the water after
Ia OF ram more or less lodged in the and wicls
makes that part Of the road ofentmes very wet and deep
n Tara6ie Of Mil Creek Hundred.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

DIED-On Monday, 3lst ult. in Philadelphia, of puno
nary consumption, JOSEPH DELAPLAINE, Esq. "a gen
teman generally known and much esteemed His charac
ter amiable and honorable and only too enthusiastic
for his prosperity in the ordinary pursuits of life His
ardent love of Letters and the Fine Arts, involved him in
enterprises for the advancement of tem which deserved
from their nature and his moves than they
found, and which consumed nearly the whole of COM
petent patrimony. We reierto his splendid work The
Lives Of Distinguished Americans" and his Gallery of
American Portraits the value of which adequate
ly appreciated. MAJ. Gag.
- Suddenly, at New York, on Wednesday ast Can't
SAMUEL EVANS, commanding u States Navy Yard at
Brooklyn. AT IL O'Clock he in perfect health, when
ascending the side of the Constitution Frgae he rptured
blood vessel and expired in about 90 minutes, on board
the ship.
In Baltimore, on Thursday morning, after linger-
ing illness, Mrs. ANNE MILES, wife of Hezekah Miles,
edtorof the Register aged nearly A. years If prompt
and strict performance of the duties Of daughter, wife,
mother, sister and relative if charitable heart glowing
with benevoence bounded only by the of cxerng
and willing attention to the relative connections off
society without ostenation and mild and meek obser-
vance ofhe principles of Christianity, confer value
man, may be said that the subject of this notice possess
sed them in an eminent degree; and will most certainly
insure the reward of"Ms good and tlfia awrant."
BAH Patriot. |
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
Ten DOLLARS REWARD.

ANYWAY from the subscriber, near Hares corner on
IA the 9th inst, Black Man named Roderck Crosby
about feet inches high thick and well made round
feaured full faced, good countenance, rather brown Had
on when he left my house, pair of shoes, new pana-
let's of twiled domestic yellow and blue stripe new
domestic shirt, yellow striped ves good deal faded and
stained before with fruit, rab cloth roundabout good
deal worn, old fur hat lie took with him tow linsey
Shirt torn at the wrists lie sold me by order of
Court, for theft Five dollars will be given for nforma
ion and ten if secured in any Jail that get him.
NOAH MORRIS, Jr.
June g. 1884, 50-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
NEWCASTLE COUNTY, S..

Five hundred and sixty five dollars were collect
ed by Louis .HL0ne, Esq in Washington CITY, OK
members of Congress and others, for the relief Of
the sufferers OF Newcastle.
fire broke out in the woods in Suffolk county Y
on the l9lh ut and continued raging days. COM
mensed aGe a from burning brush aud spread
10000 cords of wood standing, and 1000 cut.
Connecticut. Senate has not conquered in
the nomination of Mr.. Wylie, but has confirmed
that of Mr. Edwards in place Of Mr. Boardman..
which terminates IN year from next session.
Hayi.Recent accounts from that place state that tb.
late alarm produced there in consequence of the naval
preparations making in France had been entirely spee
BY later intelligence.
The Loan of Five Millions Of Dollars authori.
zed by Congress, to provide for The payment of the
awards OF the Commissioners under the Treaty
with Spain, has been taken by Mr. Biddle on tine
part of the bank of the U. States.
John Home Pres Esq has been appointed by the King.
OF England, Consul for East and West Florida 10 reside at
Pensacola
Brace Jnen.-Two fellows belonging TO phiIadei..
phia, fought duel on Friday morning, opposite
Fort Mifain. One had his thigh broken, and the
other, lamentabe to relate, escaped uuhurt.
Fre.-Four dwelling houses were burnt at Albany, on
SUNDAY morning. the S0th ut The progress ofhe flames
was so rapid that but little of the contents were saved and
some OF the inmates narrowly escaped with their lives.
Daring Robbery.--Last Wednesday afternoon,
while the clerk was absent for few moments in
the interior OF the warehouse a person entered the
counting room of Messis. bruno 4 Dannemap.
S. Gay street, Baltimore, and stole from the desk
the bank book containing Two thousand dollars, in
q. S. Bank bills.
CHESTER, (Penn.) NAV 25.
Robbery--On Friday evening last, Mr.. Samuel
Black, OF this county being in his market cart ON
his way home from Philadelphia, was attacked ON
he West Chester road by five robbers, armed with
clubs and axe, who led the horse and cart into
he woods, bound MIR. Black in the cart, and after
,ealing him, took what money they could find in
lis pockets, and left him in maneed and insensi-
lie condition. On their first approach, Mr. Black
ucceeded IN concealing his watch and his pocket
ook, which contained the principal part of his mon-
y and some papers, where they were not discovered
)ne OF the robbers very much intoxicated, and
threatened to take the life of Mr.. Black; and there
no doubt he would have put his threat in execu-.
on had he succeeded in getting into the cart,
hich he attempted to DO. After they had left hin,
,me time, Mr.. Black recovered sufficiently 10 un.
ind himself, and succeeded in getting to the near.
st house. 1t would be well for persons who trayeE
the night to be prepared for the reception of
lch villains.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
PUBLIC SALE.
June 4, 1924.

WILL be offered at Public Sale Cd day the Dist of
w June next at two O'Clock in the afternoon, New
Acres the land is i'll good state of cultivation, having
been under heavy of Lining for the last % years
-urng which time large Crops Of Grain of various kinds
have been raised annually, and likewise considerable
number Of Cattle and Sheep fatened hereon-As to sit
uation none supposed to exceed it, between Phadel-
phia and Baltmore-beng bounded by the Turnpike
road recently laid out between those places and an
equal distance therefrom The premises will be held for
private sale until said Dist of june and not sold previous
will on that day be sold above. The payment will be
made easy great part of the money may M the pur.
chaser choose) lay in the land number of years
The Improvements are large two story Brick house
and Kitchen Rooms aooT exclusive of the latter
large log Barn, Hay house with Sabing under, Smoke
house, &c. variety of fruit trees, &c.
May 31st, 1924. 50--4lp JOHN GIBBONS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
Highly Important.
What's this dull town to me ?
ISan,my'S not here"

is the custom of Editors to notice the movements Of
distinguished men. Though do not approve of the
practice, carried to the extent that is the present
day, we must, when in Rome, do Rome does. We'll
then, to Our object, which is, TO inform all whom may
concern, and may be the number is sma that has
been officially announced that SAMUEL HARKEn ESQ., Editor
of the Green Pond Gazette Author of that celebrated
work, GA Journal Of Ride" Grand Cupbearer to His
Majesty King Caucus and Corporal in the Delaware Ar
iley; &C. &c., has left town and is expected
turn for several days
N B. is particularly requested that this information
respecting his Delaware Champion, be kept from Mr..
Crawford as in the very critical of that gentleman's
health, might have an injurious tendency Ii would per-
haps be prudent in the Washington Editors to repub-
lsh this notice.
p. S. A word to the hterati Gentlemen, don't smack
your lps-dont let your mouths waier-don't run mad
with the anticipation of "Another Journal of Another
Ride Remember, the Rider has blasted your ex-
pecations
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

ERHATA.In the 9th line from the end of the first para
graph IN NO g. OF the DELAWARE FARMER, for The word
elected substitute elevated
In the 18th line from the end of the second paragraph
same No. for he is friendly" read he is friendly
In the notice of the proceedings of the Medical Society
OF Delaware at Dover, for james Moore NJ. substitute
JACOB MooRE, NJ. D..
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

ROt.-There has been riot among The workmen at the
manufactures at Pawtucke r. Is in consequence of then
employers resolving to the mills about hour longer
than they had been accustomed to- and reduce the
wages of those who worked by the piece after the 18th of
June, about twenty per cent. On Monday the 24h of
mined not to accede the resolution of the master manu-
acturers. The mills consequently closed, and re-
manned so for eight ten days The Providence Journal
of last Thursday says-We are happy to learn that the
erment at Pawucket has subsidized, and that the mills,
generally, are in operation.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

.ur Rodney.-The ship Balize, capt. Shipper,
at Philadelphia, from Buenos Ayres, brings intelli
gence that Mr.. Rodney is in very delicate state
of health.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

fourth q Jn[y'~Preparations are already making in
many places to celebrate the birthday Of American indie
pendence Let not Wilmington remain Indifferent.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

The Presidency.-The votes at VOLTS Hotel yes.
terday were, for .4dams, 137-Jackson, 234-- Clay
c. Craocford, 8.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
BED LION MEETT.NG.

The Red Lion Meeting will assemble on Saturday
the 18th of June next, according to adjournment.
May goth, 1924.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

" Pencader,"" Call" and .q6diel," in our next.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

Mr.. Cramford.--Accounts from Washington
which may be relied on, represent this gentleman
to be dangerously i'll.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

Fire.--About II O'Clock on Sunday morning
the 50th ult., fire broke out in the woollen cloth
mandatory near Germantown, belonging 10 Will.
liam L. Fisher, which was more than half destroyt
before the flames were arrested. The proprietor
has addressed the following
Caution 10 WooLlen Manufacturers.
The late fire near Germantown, originated by
spontaneous combustion in waste WOOL Though bu,
twenty to fifty pounds had accumulated, yet it pro-
duced most dense smoke, and gas which tool.
fire like gunpowder. The building was so instan-
taneously in blaze that not an article could be
saved. The oils used in the waste wool were olive
and spermaceti; each kind had been so repeatedly
used before without any injury, that no danger was
apprehended. Repeated experiments that have
made, prove, that linseed oil will regularly ignite
with waste wool in twenty -four hours, but none had
been suffered about the mill for years. Within the
last week, olive oil had been used. 1t perhaps had
been previously adulterated with other vegetable
oil,though bought for genuine olive oil, and from the
use OF this oil The fire is supposed to have occurred
i he above circumstances show the rapidly OF flame
with the causes Northumberland that sew
eral small closely packed parcels of WOOL should
have been exposed to most intense fire, and yet
not burned In the centre, also proves how little
general danger there is of setting fire to wool
6mo. Cd. ". L. Fisher.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

Mr.. Edtcards arrived at Washington on the
lst ult.
The Committee Of Investigation on the Memoir
al OF Mr.. Edwards, was expected to commence its
stttngs yesterday.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

Gov. Yates, Of New York, has issued his procla-
nation requiring the Legislature to convene at AL
bany, on the Cd of August next, to take into con-
sideration the expedency of passing law giving to
the people of that State the choice of Electors OF
President and Vice President by general ticket,
and to transact such other business may be deem
ed expedient.
The Lener-some of the Philadelphia papers state that
Mr. Losmie has returned to the President. the proed
letter of that gentleman to Gen. Jackson
Itoenty -four of the gentlemen nominated by the
Harrisburg Convention for electors of president
and vice president of the United States, have pedg
ed themselves to the central committee to vote
for General .andre,0 Jackson and John c. Calhoun.
The novel readers will shortly be favored with ao-
NANCE by the author of Wavery, &C. The last accouns
from London that volumes of it had been publish
ed in that city, The story is Scottish, and the ncdents
are supposed TO have taken place about the year 1900
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

Straac Plat.-NIessrs J. and A.. Muir & Co. OF
Greenock at present employ no fewer than eleven
hundred of the inhabitants Of the Orkneys in the
manufacture of straw plat for ladies' bonnets and
have recently turned their attention to an article in
limitation of Leghorn plat, in which they SO well
succeeded as to obtain, for some specimens, sill
,er medal from the London Society of Arts. Alter
trying various grasses, they have adopted the stra"
OF rye, and have, this season, laid down several
acres Of that grain. for the purpose OF vigorously
prosecuting this enterprise. They have already
prepared sufficient quantity OF plat to commence a
regular manufacture of bonnets and the article they
produce is equal to the inner descriptions oil hegnoFn
bonne,s. -Greenock will the efore, be the first
place to rival the Continent in this expensive article
OF dsess.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18

/ The votes are given by the electors on the
! first "Wednesday of December.
The electors whether chosen by the Lc-
pislaturc, by general ticket, or by Districts,
meet in their respective states, at the
place to be fixed by the Legislature, and vote
| for President and Vice President separate
| lv. They make three lists OF the number
Of votes given and for whom, which they
sign and seal up--one certificate is transmit
ted by mail directed to the President of the
Senate-one to be forwarded by special
messenger, to be delivered before the first
| "Wednesday in January ensulng-and one to
be delivered to the Judge of the District
where the electors assemble.
| Congress must be in session on the second
| ITednesday in February, on which day the
certificates must be opened by the President
! of the Senate, in the presence of the members
of the Senate and House of Representatives,
and the votes counted, and the President and
Vice President declared.
If no person receive a majority of the
whole number of the Electoral vote, then
from the persons having the highest number
of votes not exceeding Mrce, in the list of
those voted for as President, the House of
Representatives shall choose Immediately by
ballot the President, whose term of service
snail commence on the 9TH of March ensuing.
The votcsare takcnby states, the rcsprestn-
tation from each having one pote-.. quorum
for this purpose consists OF member or
members from two thirds of the States, and a
majority of all the States is necessary to a
choise. In the contested election (39 ballots)
between Jefferson and Burr, the ballots were
taken in secret concave that is, all spccta-
tors withdrawn b. the Constitution, if the
House of Representatives shall not choose a
President before the fourth of March next
following, then the Vice President shall act
as President.
1t is further provided, that if the Offices of
President and Vice President, should both
become vacant, then the Secretary OF State
must notify the executive of each State ant
cause the same to bcpublished in at least one
newspaper of every State, giving two months
previous notice, that electors Of Pres dent,
and Vice President, shall be chosen in the
several States, within 3+ DAYS next proceed
| ing the lst "Wednesday in December ensuing.
! In giving the votes b. states IN tie House
| of Representatives, the delegation irem each
ballot among themselves, to ascertain the
vote Of each State.
| II no candidate obtains a majority Of the
Electoral votes, as Hiee Ptcsi.enk, then the
Senate is to select one out of the t7co HIGHEST
returned to them.-- Richmond Enquirer.