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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-09
VOLUNTEERS.

By the Rev. Mr.. CLARKE.
The Inhabitants Of Princeton-May til
virtues be as beautiful, firm, and unyieldi
and their prosperity as enduring as their
vorlte, everlasting Mount adams.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
INLAND NAVIGATION.

yR7E subscriber having obtained Letters Patent under
the Seal of the United States For saving in the
passage of through Locks Of Canals and for saving
generally Inland Navigation pledges himselfto to
Locks upon construction, by which any guam
'y Of the water by the present construction SPENT in the
passage Of vessels shall be retained and reapped,
ceedg eight ents; aud also that the passage of vessels
shah thereby be expedited With respect to the time Of
filling locks lie prepared to prove to the satsfac
Of any Engineer intelligent person, the fact to h
stated well by the model by the best expert
mems Of lrndey Smeaon, and other eminent engineers
Enrope made on the flowing of water; and is there
fore willing to say that unless the passage be exped
led and with perfect safety well the saved he
will present his Improvement without any charge what
eyer. J. p. FAIRLAMB, CsrH Engineer.
Wilmington. Del August 10th, 1926 73-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
JOB PERMITTING
DONE AT THE
w. q GLLlHsgBH1y1E5. .zAAT @IFl IgE5E99e
PROTECTION.

Delaavare Fire Insurance Company,
Office No. 81, Shpley-st. between Front s. Second.
FHyIS Company has commenced Insrng against Loss by
Fire, and inland transportation of goods with capital
ur One Hundred Thousand Dollars.
The President and Directors ready to receive
applications for insurance against Loss by Fire, every
description Of Buildings in general Merchandise Ships
in Port and their Cargoes Household Furniture, and 9TH
or personal property ;aso against loss damage by in
land transportation fgoods, wares, merchandise, and
try produce.
Terms of insurance will be favorable as any of the
Companies in the Cities Of Philadelphia or New York.
Parties assured, may repnse the fullest confidence in The
solty of its capital, and that all losses will be promptly
adjusted by the company.
CoHSgLus D. BLANEv is Agent to survey property be
Insured, for the town and vicinity of New Castle.
UrectoTS.
William Chandler, David G.. Wilson,
John Patterson Joseph G.. Gilpn.
David Bush, Joseph Grubb.
WILLIAM SEAL, President.
DANIEL BYRSEs, Secretary.
Wilmington, 5th mo (NIay,) 90, 1925. 18-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
NOTICE.

IL persons indebted either by bonds, notes or book
IA accounts, TO the Estate of THOMAS CLARK, decd.
lse Of Laurel Factory, New Garden township Chester Go
Pennsylvana, required to make immediate payment !;
and those who may have claims against said estate pre-
sent them legally attested for settlement. TO
BRYAN JACKSON, or
HENRY ]. PEPPER Exrs.
to the last will and testament of Thos. Clark.
Wilmington, Del Sept. 5th, 1925 80-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
A Black Servant for sale.

rEyE uncxpued time Of ndcnted black selwan! man,
u who had nine morths to serve from the time ne ran
awsv will be sold by the subscriber The above Servant
about twcn,y-egh years Of age: he sa complete band
an farm. and may be at the Jail at Newcastle where
nc is now lodged for leaving his mast er's service.
r. H. HOLT ZBECKER.
Sept. s, 1897 79--3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
TAKE NOTICE.

40 ngton and CAr4saaa Inrnpike Road that Dividend
at the of six per cent per be- and the same is
hereby declared on the Stock of the said Company for the
last sx months which will be paid to the Stockholders, or
,heir legal representatives on after the 18th instant
BY Order efhe Boa'd'
WM. SEAL, Trcas'r.
Wilmington. 9th mo S, 1925. I9-M
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
WANTED

ENa Lottery Office lad from 70 to years Of age, who
a writes legibe hand and is Of correct habits A
compensation equivalent 10 his services will be allowed
Apply at the Office of this paper.
Aur 80
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
Del. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS. 1925.
DEMOCRATIC TICKETS.

The following are the regularly nominated Democratic
Hepnbhcan Tickets for Kent and Sussex, and are recon.
to the Democratic Party in those Countess for their
rn and undivided support at the General Election in c
tnber nexl. y -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
CaDital Estate for Sale.


S-s Pursuant to the Last Will and Testament
IlsSaf of Henry W Physck, deceased. will be sold the
ss following described Real Estate, situate IN the
~xssss Borough OF Wilmington and State OF Delaware,
70 wit: All that ELEGANT MANSION HOUSE and lot
of ground on which it is erected lying at the corner OF
Kent and Marke.strees. and extending through to Ship
ley street. containing in front on Market aud shpeystreet
% f. n and on Kctt III #. in, be the same
or less The buildings OCCUPY the whole front on
kent street. and the lot Market and shpey streets IS
fenced in with high and substantial brick walls The first
floor has large l elegant all and four Parors all prI-
vate--a commodous dining room large and convenient
acknowledging reom--smokc house, Sc: Above there
eleven chambers besides the garrets pumps be-
reciion of the late John Dickinson ESQ fer his own resi-
dencc and finished throughout with elegance and taste
being calculated for the accommodation OF large fanny
in the best stve The situation is high and healthy, com
mandlng extensive views OF the surrounding country.
For particular, apply 20 -
.9gent fo, TIE Trustees Of II. ". Physcs
Vijm;nrtnn d mo 4 1895 75--tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
Kent County,. .

Kent County.
Senator,
PREsLY sPRUANCE, Jr.
Representatives,
ELIAS NAUDAIN,
MARTIN w. BATES,
DIR. THOMAS M. STOUT,
SAMUEL WARREN, Sen'r.
JOEL CLEMENT,
DIR. JOHN BRINCKLOE,
WILLIAM HOPKINS.
Leuy Court Commissioners,
ABRAHAM ALLEE, Jr, ID. C. III.
DAVID 0NINS, ID. n.
HENDERSON COLLINS, Mis-. III.
Sussex County.
Senator,
JOHN TENANT.
Representatives,
Capt. ROBERT WEST,
THOMAS RIDER,
GEORGE POLK,
kendall NJ. LEWIS.
DR.. SIMON X. WILSON.
JOHN TUNNEL,
HENRY II. WELLS.
Coroners,
WILLIAM SWAIN,
THOMAS MARVEL.
Le1y Courf Commissioners,
GEORGE II FISHER, C. C.H.
GEORGE FRAME, j. Il. RI.
NATHANIEL TiNGLE, ID. II.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-13
Number 3sf.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN.

The terms are to Those who pay, during the month of
January July, six months advance Four Dollars
wear. From those who do not pay above, Fine Dollars
will be demanded. If subscriber wishes to decline he
must notify the editors of his intention before the first
June December, and pay all arrearsges. Without a
compliance with these conditions paper will be dscon-
tinued except at the option of the editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines for term
Tess than three months four times for one dollar and
ty for every subsequent insertions longer
portion Advertisers requested to specify in writing
low long their advertisements are to be inserted they
WILDE continued till forbid Letters the Editors to in
sure attention must be post paid
advertising bytheyear.
To Subscribers. To Non-Subscribers.
year SIS, 90 1year St8, 90
6months =, 10 6mUnths Q, so
3do. A., do S, 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
TO BE SOLD

4 public sale, Wednesday, the 9th of November
n. next, al the late residence of G Lam5orn dec sign
of James A. Bayard, Wilmington, Dels the personal prop.
ery of said deceased. viz
Several Stages and Gigs with the harness 90 Horses
Cart and Gears / Cow, and several pigs.
Also-iiousehod Furniture, consisting of 90 Beds Bed
steads and Beddng Sdeboard, Desks. Bure~. Tables.
Chai s-Bar, Kitchen and Cellar furniture, &c.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock and continue from day
to day till all is sold. Conditions al sale by
WM SEAL,
HENRY HOPES,
.2da'7s.
q. The Tavern stand is still offered for rent AppIy
above. Oct. IS. 94-4t
The Editor of the United States Gazette will insert the
above twice week till sale The Village Record West,
chester, will give it inserton-and forward their ac
counts to the advertisers
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
On Thursday the 18th Of November neat, wiU be
exposed to PUBLIC SALE, at 1 o'clock, a
PLANTATION

TN Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Del This
i property known by the of .1Iouat Hasineson
and is pleasantly situated in healthy neighborhood in
part Of the country much cquented, the Newport and
Lancaster road about miles from Wiming,on is conve-
nient places of public worship mills &c. and is only
about miles from the Spa Springs which promise to be-
place of great resort and where extensive improve
about to take place. The farm is within 81 miles
Of limestone quarry and contains $50 acres or less
adjoining lands Of Jeremiah Springer, Benz. Springer
Andrew Ford, and Frederick Clair There are so acres
of excellent TIMBER and large proportion of wa.ered
meadow The land is of good quality, and stream suf
fcient for any kind of machinery small SCALE runs
through the premises. The improvements are a large
dwelling house with and entry on the first oor
and on the second with stone kitchen adjoining and
cellars under both buildings; excellent we'll with good
pump the doors log barn and carriage house; good
spring house failing spring of waters
lime Kiln; and large bearing apple orchards with fiom
$50 to 500 trees of the choicest fruit The property will
be shown by eremiah Springer, John Hotter living the
farm Conditions will be made known the SALE (Which
will take place on the premises,) by
VIM. BURN, Mason,
WIN. BURN, Tanner.
October &c, 1925. o4-6p
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

From The Fayetteville Sentinel Oct. IL.
PRoDIGY.-Among the many extraordinary pranks
which dame Nature is daily playing off to the If
wonder loving gentry, the following is remarkable
that we should hesitate in giving it publicity, did not
information come from the most unquestionable
There is, at the present me in Marion district South
Carolina, boy child the of black belonging
to Mr. John Mcleod who at the age of three months walk
ed quarter of mile with ease and without assistance
He is not quite nine months old yet speaks sensiby and
deliberately rides horseback any place when assisted
mount and does not weigh more than from
his heels into the air. and performs several other antc tricks
with all the agility of an equestrian monkey.
Doctor Mckenzie who has the mother ofthe boy under
his CHARGE vouches for the of the above state
ment besides others who have been eyewtnesses Of the
fact.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

We learn from the Grcenville East Tenn. ma
pers OF the LIST instant, that u. H. EirIceU, Depms
Post Master at BountyilIe, was apprehended few
days since, for the robbery Of the United Stat :
Mail at that place, and after undergoing an exapin-
alton was bound to the Federal Court at Knox.
vile Tor trial. Not being able give security he was
taken to the Jonesborough jail for safe keeping.
Improvements in Priatag-Tle NJ York Gazette aindss
to great improvement made in the printing press By
Mr. Wardel, of Boston. work ed by onehorse power
The work done this press is uniform anil beautiful NJ
me same time the sheets struck off with incredible
velocity The printing for the Tract Society will soon be
undertaken with this press and four fo will be worke
at the same tme. The Editor of the Gazette purposes m
print his paper upon, as soon possible.
Reynolds, convicted in New York Of having muir
dered Captain West, and sentenced TO be executed
on The 18th OF November, has confessed that he is he
murderer.-Ihs avowal OF guilt, was made to Mr..
Sanford. chaplain TO the city prison.
Preparations making to despatch vessel from Boz,
ton, Tor the American Colony in Africa is proposed Is
carry farmers, artisans mechanics and teachers
The amount Of duties arising foreign merchandise in
boston, during the first nine months of this year. is
dollars more than the corresponding months Of the last
year.
The experiment OF raising Tobacco, tried this
year by several farmers in Ohio has succee ded be-
yond their most sanguine expectation. The editor
OF the Jefferson mount Pleasantly Gazette says that
very large quantities will be cultivated next year
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
hlifiiutowp. Octol,er1s

Mi1hntowr, October Is
DIED--on the 9th inst, HENRY DLACkBiLL. senior
aged SO years. and seven months.
This interesting old man was born in Philadelphia in
March, 1926 and served in the British army at The taking
of Havana 75zand Of only Of his COMPANY
which was comprised of sevenyseven men, who sllryscd
the vages Of malignant epidemic fever which prevailed
among the soldiers at that me-he likewise served as
volunteer the of the Re, dictionary war;
being then too old 10 be put in requsion as mtiaman
He preserved bis mental faculties free from the tltap
incident TO old persons until his last momens and his bod-
" strength and activity matter of as,onshpen to ali
who knew im-two years ago, although then upwards of
nneyseven years of age, he cut all the timber off well
timbered clearing of four acres within the space of six
weeks, and in the year. he marched with his axe ON
his shoulder TO the mountain, distance of two mics tr,m
his residence, and feed and trimmed up tree Two feet
and half and returned home again before hight and
during the present he has performed tasks which
might make some Of our young men blush Tie never was
during his long life visited by any sickness except that
which carried him off, which only lasted 10 hours.
---At Byfeld Mass, Rev. ELIJAH PARRISH, u. d.
aged 63, man of much celebrity Divine, scholar,
and political pulpit decamer against the late embargo and
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
Lnn6nn .Sent. q

,r. LDHdon, ,oPW. -.
There has just arrived at London, on board he
George and Ann brig, Colonel Pisa, from Biboa, to
@hch place he was conducted by detachment Of
spanish cavalry. This martyr to liberty, WIN has
served with such Spartan confidence has suffered
curing ~ months imprisonment the most severe
torments. Three months he received nothing bur
bread and water, and several times he YVES on The
point OF suffering death He is indebted for his lie
10 Mr.. Nelson, the Minister Of the United States at
Madrid to MIR. Appleton, Secretary Of Legation Of
the United States, at London, and 10 the Countess
villamone, one of the FIRST class of Spanish nobi.
lily.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
DoYlestolOn, Penn. Oct. 25

Doyiestoion, Penn. Oct. Is
SHOCKING INHUMANITY- 1t is with fee
lings of the deepest regret we inform our readers
that GEORGE BROWN, of Plumstead, has been
committed to our county prison for the murder Of
his wife on Wednesday last he beat her with
club and laceraled her in dreadful MANNER break
ing her skull and one arm, and inAc,ing numerous
bruises on her body and head she survived about
half an hour
JOSHUA DELANCEY, the colored man, is
still in close confinement and awaiting his trial for
murder. Democrat.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
SPA SPRING COMPANY.

A T meeting of the Stockholders of the Spa Spring
n Company held this day the house of General James
Wolfe, PETER CAYERLY unanimously elected TnSA
of said Company. ID. C. WILSON Secretaru
Wilmington, IS Oct. 1926.
order Of the President and Board of Managers of the
ID Spa Spring Company, the subscribers this nsit,-
ton required to pay thirty per cent of the amount of
their respective subscriptions, or before Monday the 7h
day of November next
PETER CAyERLY, Treasurer.
wilmington, Oct. II, 1925. 94-3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

Messrs. Haviand and Browne the architects have ssu
ed proposition to build splendid Arcade in Philadelphia
the lot occupiedb Chief Justice Tghman, front
ing Chestnut street, between Sixth and Seventh
frontage will be 100 feet and its breadth $50 feet 1t
will be two stories high both the fronts of marble and will
contain, under metal and glass roof 88 stores twenty
four stands STALLS and four cellars The will be
divided by paved avenues ID feet wide, running longitude
naly The cost of this building will be 10000 dollars
be divided into $500 shares of 500 EACH The following
isf he esfim atedr ett
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

! Chesapeake ind DeLauare Candt.-- We are au
thorized to state that the works which had beer
suspended tor week or two on that portion of the
canal which was under contract to Mr. John Randel
have been again resumed and that no injury has
been sustained from the temporary but unavoidable
delay.
All that part of the line which was vacated by
the discharge OF that gentleman has been let to new
contractors upon teims more profitable to the
stockholders. both in regard its cost and the time
required for its completion. And the persons who
are now employed, arei it is believed such as will
be able TO conduct it in the advantageous man.
ner, from their peculiar experience in such work.
From whatever circumstance may have arisen the
reports stated IN some of the newspapers, thai
greater difficulties have occurred in executing the
canal than were anticipated; we may confidently
assert that they without foundation. That
the excavation on the meadows would be less easy
than where the earth is frmer, was always believed
but there never has been nor is there now any rea
son 10 think that If the work them be performed
in proper manner and by experienced persons, it
VIII De attended with any greater difficulties than
we're anticipated. On the other hand, il has been
found, that some parts oil the line may be executed
with greater facility than was previously supposed
II is unnecessary to allude to the unpleasant cir.
cumstances that have lately attended act, which il
was thought the benefit of the stockholders and the
success OF the canal imperiousy demanded, al.
though they have been unnecessarily dragged
before the public. II is sufficient to say, that the
sentiment expressed by the President and directors
IN June last, still appears entirely applicable to the
work, " that in its prosecution, nothing has occur
red to change the conviction that it will be finally
and satisfactorily completed within the period ori
slnally contemplated p Philadelphia paper.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
The Eastern Shore Cattle Show will be held at Easton,
Md, ON the Sd, 4th and 5th of November next.

The establishment of the i" Wash;aeton Uhig"a very
respectable weekly paper printed in Brdgeton, N. j.
offered sale, reasonable terms, for cash The patron
age of the paper represented good and improving
the supply of type and materials for jobs abunantthe
job work and Advertising considerable and the Laws of
the United States published in it. Letters post paid
the subject addressed to John Clarke Editor Of The Wing,
Bridgeton, N j., will meet with prompt attention.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
alexandria, ~. C. J Oct. "a.

DROUGHT.-The excessive drought which
has prevailed throughout the past summer is with
out parallel in this part Of the country. In Lou
don county we understand that grain has to be sent
from many farms to distance of 90 or so miles to
be ground, which could always before be done on
the spot.
The present stagnation Of business is mainly ow-
ing TO this cause. The quantity Of -four (our prn-
cple article Of traffic with the country,) inspected
here during the last quarter, was but about $4,000
bbls. while that Of the preceding quarter general
ly the lowest) was near 5000.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

Oct. 22.-The Exhibition Of Cat
and Manufactures, held at Mount Pleasant I'm
n the auspices and direction of the Pennsylvania
grtultural Society, terminated yesterday and gave,
Eoughout, the highest satisfaction to the multitude
spectators who appeared on the ground. No
ktter situation could have been chosen for the pur-
Sse, whether as to facility Of access or convenience
IA picturesque beauty. Ii is calculated that four
gpusand persons were present on Thursday. The
Erscs, horned cattle. hogs, sc. collected for the
Sion, from no uncomfortable distances, arc proha
] not surpassed, if equalled, in any part OF the
Ehlon. Much attention was paid TO the specimens
\ Domestic Manufactures, also; and these likewise
4 fitted TO excite admiration for the progress al
Rdy made, and the most confident expectation OF
Snefa Improvement. A striking proof OF the util
OF such exhibitions is found in the deep intereat
&ch SO large number of respectable farmers take
them. They meet not merely to view and study
breeds which they respectively possess, but to
erchange ideas and facts upon all branches Of hus-
hdry which they cultivalc and to establish an in.
eourse oFbusiness advantageous to all parties.
#lhe President and an Tishman.-On Saturday
= President Of the United States arrived at this
y, on his way to Washington He came in the
lam boat from Trenton. While on board the
eta well dressed, ruddy complexioned man adj
fssed him in these words am an lrishman.
il understand you are the President of the
tied States, and desire to have the honor to
ke hands with you.' With great pleasure,
said Mr.. Adams, extending his hand and shak-
that Of the person who had addressed him.
ay ask, SIR said the President, how you
this county, Indeed, SIR said the freshman,
Ike it very much. | like it so much that in
soon to become A NATIvE!' The President
led and with gentle inclination OF the head,
y We shall be happy, Sir, to have such fellow
Fens.' Here the parties were separated by the
w. which pressed round the President. This
genuine and good Irish bull 1t is not unwor'
oil place in Miss Edgeworth's collection.
Philadelphia Press.
re statue OF the Duke OF Wellington, in the
scent at Ramsgate, has been thrown down by
eyli minded radical. Twenty guineas reward
ohered for the discovery Of the offender,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28


The Philadelphia Gazette mentions that Messrs. Josiah
White and Erskine Hazard were severely wounded by
Elk, kept in the Park, " Mauch Chunk" The animal
which was finally shot, and found to weigh nearly $50
pounds, furiously attacked Mr. White knocked him down.
and before assistance could be obtained, gored him and
stamped upon him. Mr.. Hazard few to Mr.. Whites re-
lief and being entirely deserted by his friends compel
led attack the animal alone lie seized it by the horn,
but was soon thrown down. and received several very
gerous wounds in the groin. Fortunately assistance arry
ed and the Elk wassecIred.
The following queer notice is from late English
papers
MARRIED, At Blackburn, (England,) JOHN GRIGG,
aged 70 who has been blind for upwards of ten years. to
JANE AINswoRrlI, who is as deaf as post, aged 50
years. This is the fourth time this sprghty bridegroom
has appeared at the altar of men, and the BRIDES third
engagement in connubial bliss.
No couple was ever better calculated Tor
happiness for he is constituted to be blind TO all the
faults of his brdeand she is too dto be annoyed by his
the others faults; and the
other could hear his reproaches, even it were ready
utter them two qualities, that are wonderfully condu
Give to the happiness of the married life
Richmond COMPILER
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-28

re statue Of the Duke Of Wellington, in the
Fscenl at Ramseate, has been thrown down by
Il eyli minded radical. Twenty guneas reward
+ ohered for the discovery Of The offender.