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NiiS celebrated Horse will stand the epsu;,,
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CANAL LOTTERY

FIFTEENTH CLASS,
TO be dra,rn on Wednesoiuu. The OH .NIo,,b
1925, and .f:iished in q /c,o minutes
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-22
GARNETT S LECTURES.

Jan. 10.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-07
Eighteenth Congress-Second Session,
Monday, JAN. s.
SENATE.

| Mr. Smith, from the Joint Committee appointed
10 announce to General La Fayette the passage OF
the act in his favor, and 10 request his acceptance Of
the provision made for him, reported to the Senate
the following copy of an address Of the committee
TO the General, and his reply.
| From The Joint Committed to Gen. La Fayette.
! GENERAL We are Committee of the Senate
and House of Representatives, charged with the Of
Ace OF informing you Of the passage Of an act, copy
OF which we now present. You will perceive from
this act slr that the two Houses of Congress- aware
| OF the large pecunary well as other sacrifices
which your long and arduous devotion TO the cause
OF freedom has cost you, have deemed it their priv
ege 10 reimburse portion of them, as having been
Incurred IN part on account OF the United States
The principles that have marked your character will
not permit you to oppose any objection TO the dis
charge OF SO much OF the national obligation TO you
as admits OF it. We are directed to express to you
The confidence, as well as the request, OF the two
Houses, that you will by an acquiescence with their
wishes in this respect, add another 30 the many and
signal proofs you have afforded OF your esteem for
people, whose esteem for you can cease until
they have ceased to prize The liberty they enjoy and
emulate the virtues by which it was acquired We
have only to suboin an expression OF our gratifica
ton in being the organs of this communication, and
OF the distinguished personal respect with which we
ate, Your obedient servants,
SAMUEL SMITH, ! Committee
RCBT Y. HAYNE, Of
d. BOULlGNY, The Senate
WIN. S. ARCHER, ! Committee
S. VAN RENSSELAER,, Of the
PHILIP S. MARLEY, HousvReps.
| Washington, Jan l, 1925
GENERAL LA FAYETTE's REPLY.
Washington, January |, 1925.
Gentlemen Of he Committee Of both Houses Of Congress-
The Immense and unexpected gilt which, in ad
dltion TO former and considerable bounties. il has
pleased Congress 10 confer upon me, calls for The
warmest acknowledgements OF an old American sol.
der and adopted son Of the United States-two Ii
ties dearer to my heart than all the treasures Of the
world.
However proud am Of every sort of obligation
received IRON the people of the U S. and their Re
Pfeseh1auVes IN Congress, the large extent Of this
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-07

1t is said to be proper that the doors OF Ice
Houses should be left open during the clear cold
weather. and closed in the damp and moist
In the preservation of Ice there need not De much
expense. 1t is said, that large masses placed upon
bed of charcoal and covered with straw, Will re-
main in common cellar almost through the sum
mer.
The process is more tedious in description than
in execution, and the building may appear more
formidable on paper than when actually erected on
the earth The mode of operation and construction
is explained in the foregoing article In a general
manner The ingenuity OF each person will sug
gest improvements and make such alterations as
will adapt the plan to his own situation and purpo'
SEES.
In countries lying within the burning circles o.
the torrd zone where the streams are never bound
|by frost, ice is manufactured arthclally Shallow
trenches are dug in the ground and nearly closee
with straw. AT the close oil evening, earthen pans
partly filed with water are set in rows within them
During the night although the temperature is
above the freezing point on the thermometer, ye
thin sheets of ice are formed. These are collected
and preserved wrapped up in wool. An expana
on OF this singular experiment, too well establish
ed to admit of doubt, has been given by chemists
The subject is one Of interest at this time and We
would solicit Information from our friends who may
possess personal experience and knowledge.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-07
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER
THE ST. PETERSBURGH CONVENTION.


The following rules have been agreed to-
Ordered, That the third order, made On the 18th
ult. be amended, as TO read as iallows:
That the claimants, respectively. or their agents,
upon producing special authority TO that effect
from their principals, shall be permitted, from time
TO time, TO take out Of the Office Of the Commission
ers their original documents and papers, giving 10
the Secretary an engagement Tor their sale and
punc,ual return within reasonable time, or whenev-
er the Board may specially direct.
Ordered, That dispositions shall be deemed duly
authenticated, which shall be taken before notary
public, judge or justice OF the peace ; provided they
be accompanied by certificate OF the Clerk of the
county or district court, within the jurisdiction Of
which the officer resides, under the seal OF the Court
and the signature OF the Clerk. certifying that such
Notary Public, Judge, or Justice Of the Peace, is,
hama tae the character he represents hlmselflo be;
and provided aso that in all cases where a regular
seal Of office has not been affixed, such certificate
certify the signature Of such officer to be genuine
Tor, by acertitcale under the signature and seal of
Governor oil State Territory of the United
States, or a Consul Vice Consul or other British
tunctonary, 10 the same effect.
JAMES BAKER, Secretary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-07

benefaclon might have created 10 my mind Cee,n,.
of hesitation, not inconsistent, hope, with those E
the most grateful reverence. But the so yetv l;nI
resolution OF both Houses. delivered by YOU. prn,.
men, in terms of equal Kindness preclutles All otbs,
sentiments but those OF the lively and profound cra,
tude of which, in respectfully accepting the mnnis
cent favor, have the honor to beg you will be The
organ
Permit me- also gentlemen, to Join tender NJ
my aiectionate personal thanks to the expression
of the highest respect, with which have the honor
to be, Your obedient servant
LA FAYETTE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Cooke, of Tenn laid on the table the follow
ing:
q Resolved, That the Secretary Of War be n
sructed to communicate to this House copies Of all
such letters on file in the Department or any mart
thereof, from Major S. Babcock, requesting inspec
tons of the work carried at the Pea Patch in the
Delaware River, or communicating the state and
condition OF such works and, also, the proceedings
of Court Martial, ordered upon the said Major S,
Babcock, during the last year, together with The
testimony taken by the said court and the Judgment
of it pronounced in the case"
| This resolution lies over one day of course.
THE LA FAYETTE GRANT.
| Mr.. archer, Of Va from the joint committee an.
pointed to communicate to General La Fayette The
act passed for his benefit, asked and Obtained leave
10 reports when he submitted copies Of letter from
the committee TO the General, and his reply, las will
be in the account Of the Senate proceedngsl
which, on motion of Mr.. Conflict, were entered al
large on the Journals oil the House.
Tuesday, JAN. 4.
SENATE.
Mr.. Clayton, presented the petition of James
Ray and others, praying indemnity for brig cap.
tured by Spanish prlyateer, carried INTO Porto
Rico, and condemned.
The bill to abolish Imprisonment for debt was or.
dered to be engrossed for third reading.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The resolution yesterday offered by MIR. Cooke,
respecting the notifications at the Pea Patch, was
adopted.
Resolred, That the Committee on the Judiciary
be instructed to inquire into the expediency OF pro.
viding by law for compensating the Messengers
fappointed by the Electors OF President and Vice
President Tor returning home, as well as travelling
to, the Seat of the General Government.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-01-07

appointments By the President, by and teith the adj.
rice and consent Of the Senate.
William Trimble, Of Arkansas to be Judge in
said Territory, in the place Of Joseph Seldom, de-
ceased
Benjamin johnson, of said Territory, TO be Judge
of the same, from the Oath January next
Joseph Miller, of Michigan, to be Member Of
the Legislative Council, in said Territory
Tobias Wathtns, to be Fourth Auditor of the
Treasury.
Samucl Moore, Of Pennsylvania, Director Of III
Mint, vice Robert Patterson, resigned.
John ShtAaber, of Massachusetts, Consul at Ba.
tayia, vice Abraham E. Scotsman.
J0hn FHman, Of Rhode Island, TO be Judge OF The
United States for The District of r. Island.
Dutee y. Pearce, of Rhode Island, to be Ator.
ney OF the United States, in place OF ]. Ptman, APP
pointed Judge.
Elias Glenn, Of Maryland, to be Judge Of the
Maryland District in place of L. Bland, resigned.
.Nathaniet UiHiams, of Maryland, TO be Attor.
ney OF the United States for the Maryland District,
In place OF L Glenn. appointed Judge.
" Htam Bdin6rdge, TO be President of the Board
OF Navy Commissioners, vice J. Rodgers, resigned.
JACOB Jones, to be Commissioner of the Navy
Board, IN place of Isaac Chauncey, resigned.
HIcH LIFE AT ST. JOINS; or an affair of Grim.
Con. an initiation Of Life in London.
On the 22d November, much CONSERVATION was
excited by rumour that the lady of an officer of
high iank and respectfully of the artillery, on duty
at that garrison, had clipped with certain military
officer OF the Goth Regiment. The writer of the
account goes on to say that, lit is his painful duty
10 announce that the report is not without fountla
tom" and describes the affair as being marked with
peculiarly aggravatng and treacherous crcumstan-
ces The iugitises it appears engaged vessel 10
'ay on and on The harbour the officer prevailed on
the husband to 60 with him to church, then left the
pew, He'd to the lady, conducted her to boat and
made Tor ireland. Bait Pat.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17

The brig Louisa, Spring, IL days from
Havrc, uS from the land) arrived at New
York on Wednesday night. BY this arri-
val Paris papers to the llth, and Havre to
the 18th October have been received.
The American frigate which convescd
Cen. Lafayette TO Iiavre ARRIVED Oct. ~
saluted the forts ut that place, which re-
turned the salute by an equal number of
guns. On the dag after disembarking, The
General departed for his country seat, ac-
companled for two leagues by numerous
cavacade, consisting of young men Of the
principal families OF the town and its envi.
rons.
The Constitutional, in noticing the ar
rival of the General at Havrc, states, that
he was received there with enthusiasm.
There is nothing in the French papers
which leads us 70 believe that the govern
ment Of France has taken any measure to
prevent the expression Of the sentiments Of
the people towards our late illustrious Wis
itor.
The two sons Of the brave Cansris, who
arc TO be educated at the expense of the
Paris Greek Committee, bsye arrived in
France.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17
FOREIGN.
EUROPE.
FROM LIVERPOOL.

The packet ship New York arrived of n.
York on Sunday evening Nov. 9th, from
Liverpool, bringing Liverpool dates to the
lst OF October. They contain no news.
Among the passengers in the New York,
are the Italian opera singers, engaged by
Mr.. Price, the enterprising manager ofthe
Park Theatre. Signorina Garcia, who is
one Of the company, is considered one of
the finest singers in Europe, Pasta herself
not excepted.
An article mthe Courier Francais allep-
cs that Mexico and France had eventually
exchanged resident commercial agents.
An order in Council had been sent to the
London Custom House, to stop the clear
ancc of any vessel for the Mediterranean
having arms and-ammunition on board.
In Spain the arrests continue to be carri
ed on with great activity. The progress
sive declension Of the fortunes of my sub
jects, says King Ferdinand in decree for
constituting new Junta, " is the conse-
Auence Of our civil disccrds."
Orders had reached England from Rio,
for Lord Cochrane to repair thither.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17


bring them into the roads. At hall r.st
five the first entered, and soon after Tue
second. The captain of the port arrived
to take the usual dues. II was then per.
ceived that the first of these strange YES.
sells was epdeavoring TO penetrate between
the Turkish ships OF war, sndlas lone,
ScampaDia was perceived at the same time.
alongside, some Suspicion arose that IL
might be fre-ship. It was ordered 10
stop, but the captain stin advanced, and
would probably have proceeded, but for a
sudden change of wind. Thus finding
himself discovered, he set fire to his vessel
and abandoned IL. The whole crew got
into the Scampiana, and, by dint ofrc'ving,
got out of the port. The second seeing
this, tackled about and followed the Scam
pahia. Seven cannon shot were fred no
this second ship. Three others were fred
at it by French man of war, but without
doing it any injury. A great number of
berks hastened in pursuit ofthem, but these
vessels having hoisted the Greek flag,
joined their squadron. The freship that
was abandoned was towed to a part Of the
harbor where its explosion could do 10
mischief. At the same time three men OF
war, one Of them frigate, was sent out in
pursuit. but without success.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17

anoui; of water III May Of tins year. We
find the mean tempe rature of the spring
months for the last eight years as. SO, and
that of the present year AZ 40. The ay-
erage amount ofwater in the same months
Of The six preceding years is 1l.36 inches,
but The quantity or the corresponding
months Of this year arises only TO s.7i
inches. This season therefore gives us an
increase OF two degrees of average heat.
and decrease of about one third of the
mean measure ofwater.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17
FROM LONDON.

by the brig Congress, Capt. Goddai d, ar
rived at Boston on the 9TH inst. London pa
pers to the 9TH Oct. inclusive were receiv-
ed.
The king has issued proclamation a.
gainst fitting out of privateers or ships of
war against the Ottoman Porte, power ut
peace with his Majesty, and " engaged in a
contest with the Greeks, in which contest
his majesty has observed strict neutrali-
ty." 1t is said in the London papers that
this proclamation is intended 10 illustrate
the arrangement with Lord Cochrane.
The emperor of Morocco has announced
his intention Of declaring war against those
among the powers of Europe, who do not
keep Consuls at his court.
Mr.. Alderman Venables has been elect
ed Lord Mayor'of London. Alderman Cox
was among the candidates, but did not re-
ceive single vote.
Frankfort papers of the 2ith September
assert on the authority of the Oriental Spec
tator, that commodore Hamilton, instead OF
entering into negotiations to protect the
Greeks is blockading Hydra.
Accounts from st. Petersburg mention,
that after the Emperor has reviewed the
RuSian ArYy on the frontiers of Turkey,
" il is not saprebablo that Modavia and
Wallachia will be taken possession Of"
MANCHESTER. There have been three
failures Of cotton spectators here within
the last few days; one owing about So
600, another about G25,OOO, and a third
nearly f5O,00O. At present. we under
stand, the parties are all trying to effect
compromises with their creditors the best
composition proposed, We believe, is IS. in
the pound, and the lowest Is. or Is. Sd.
Two of the parties have failed before, un-
der circumstances pretty similar.
Mr. James Montgomery, The poet, who
has for one and thirty years conducted the
Sheffield IRIS, has relinquished this week
the editorsbip of that paper, lie informs
in his concluding address, that "from the
beginning, he took one ground-a plain de-
termination, come wind or sun, come fire
or food, to do what was right"
COWES.
We have been permitted to make the fol-
lowing extract from the letter of an officer
Of the Brandywine to his friend in this city
dated at Cowes, the sth ult. IN. Y. pa.
"A fortunate gale drove us into this por,
yesterday-we were on our way from Ha-
Vre to Gibraltar. We arrived at Hayre on
the 4th, landed Gen. Lafayette aid suite
the next day, and Immediately after sailed
for Gibraltar. We had scarcely cleared
Cape La Hague before we took a violent
gale from the westward, and were so for.
tunate as to arrive here in safety. We viii
probably remain long enough to refit our
ship, when we shall agcin attempt 10 reach
Gibraltar We have had constant gale
ever since we left the capes of Virginia
and, since have been tn sea, have never
known so unpleasant passage. TIE Gen
eral came on deckvnly four times. He was
confined to his bed almost all the time by
sea-sick ckness, combined with en- attack ci
the gout nj his right knee"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17
EGYPT


On the Goth Of last month, at four in the
afternoon, four small vessels, bearing Eu-
ropean flag, appeared in sight Of the port,
three of which advanced TO the opening Of
the port, the fourth remaining tacking off
and on. The pilots, a. usual, ven, out to
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17

"CoNsTANTISoPLE, Aug. 25.
The reports respecting the North A.
merican squadron are now in some manner
explained. II stopped but short time at
Hydra and Patros, and then proceeded to
Smyrna, where ii landed a negociator, who
IS to require the free navigation of the
Black Sea for the merchant vessels of the
United States. The instructions of this
negociator are said to be very peremptory."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17

PAwTuCKET CHRONICLE--we
received by yesterdays mail, the first num-
Der of paper ofihe above title, issued from
the press of Mr.. John {. Iiarwood, in tho
fourishing village Of Pawtucket on Sutur-
day last. l,s appearance indicates gcos
management and ability.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17
SPAIN.

iSF.IIS
Accounts from Madrid stated thst $500
men bad sailed from Corunna for Havana.
General Cruz was talked of as Governor
General of Havana, in place ofGen. Wives,
who had, it was said, given in his resigna-
ton.
GIBR.4LT7R.
The brig Texel, Capt. Hill arrived at n.
York, OIL the 10th inst. after very short
passage of "a days from Gibraltar having
sailed thence on the 10Th of October. We
learn from Capt. III. that the North Carroll
ma "a, Constitution, and Erie, arrived there
on the 10Th, last from Algiers. 1t having
been unhealthy on board, and some deaths
having occurred, the ships were obliged to
perform quarantine. The Ontario remain
ed up the Mediterranean. Commodore
Macdonough would take passage in the
ship Minerva, which was to sail in two days
Tor Boston. lie was in bad state of
health.
AUSTRIA
The Emperor Of Austria, it Is said, has
issued an order, forbidding his naval off,
GERS to afford any protection to Austrian
vessels engaged in conveying troops, mu-
nitions, &c. for the use Of the Turks, &c.
and chat all vessels engaged in the traffic
ire 10 be abandoned to their fate.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-11-17

DELATE ov THE INSOLvENT BILL.
On our first page viii be found the inter
esting debate whichtoUk place at the recent
session of the Assembly, on the Insolvent
Bill. We have no doubt il will be read
with genersl interest-more especially by
those who have petitions pending.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-11
July Is.
Yaluable Real Estote fo, Sogs

'NHE Tract OF Land upon which the subscriber resides, ia
South East fthe Courthouse Containing twelve bnnJred ana
hiy four acres OF Which two hundred and ten aere. by an
seeurae survey river low ground in addition 10 which
mere are several acres OF detached pieces fiat land upo
me different water passing through it, About exh.
hundred and Fifty Of The high land are standing i;
all Of viii will produce tobacco; hut above 500 acre. r
productive tobacco cotton wheat nd The both,
ofhgh land aud low ground productive good I
which fitted for the culture tobaeao or Cotton and ali Tor
any other crop usually cultivated Virginia Every Kind OF
improvement either Convene nj md aeon,
mediation OF family securing of larre erop of
description, upon ih, oftco that an esiaie
may be had the day Of December next b the r;st
TO seed VIII, at this fall in due fourth Of the pnrchs,
money wi be required when possession given, balance
satisfactory security will be required.
Que other tract in the county Of Msekenburg within Que
nie OF tbe eourthouse, at which place there
affords good neighbouhood naIketj this contains tive
hundred ADD twenty two small plantation recently
by The present enant about hundred twenty acres
tn" land tobacco land theseiwo will be shewn by
and ~ b. absence by some agent who will NJ
third tract Of tobacco aad lying Dbe county of Henry
containing three hundred and eighty acres upon Leshtrood
Greek, upon which there small Plantation well eneio,ed
an some log houses This Of land will be shsysn by Mr.
land be bad on The 25 day Of Deeenb.r next
Two last tracts OF land third the Prhsse money will
qaed ,'hea possession given; the balance ia two eqsa,
annual payments, Tor which security will be required
As agent Of Mi. stith H. Spragios ofAlabams viii sell
tract Of FIVE huadred Of land lying county Of Not
,oway and ~ that part Of the county called the Fork Of Not
owsy, half VI this tract is wood land good quality upo
nih.re wa. formerly very profitable mill which although
uncomfortable expense The title 10 par. Of th tract ~
land s still nthe subscriber, but deed will be executed by
him TO the Purebaser for the other part the deed viii made
by Mr. SPfasin and his wife. Land in Asbss Kentucky
Tennessee,Or Slaves fair price would be taken ca
change for Of lsDd or wond be sold upon
modsting terms 10 time Of payment.
Thirty Shares Of Rnsnske Nsyigo Stock, upon whichar
the requtioDs which have arc paid can be had.
The offering this property Tor sale will moi interfere ,q M
fully fulfilled 6. GREEN
June
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-11
March IS.
HUNDRED DoLL.aRS REY:aRD.

- AN away from the subscriber about months ago
HI derso, about % years OF age carpenter,
and remarkably white fora ssve aud might be readily
ken for white strong active well set fellow rather
above ordinary size lie may have his forehead be-
rather above his eyebrows ranging aud down,
by accident the odge of from is heve cut hin,
there One Of his arms broken when susll
the wrist joint and is believed The left which shows
that joint enlarged, aud gives the appearance of docaon
bending ouward, with the end OF the outer Bone Of the
the joint condeaby increased in Ills eye,
blue his ha,r very straight dingy yeois white
had perhaps when he OH black ured Hat and blue
broad cloth roundabout Coat. lie blunt ken fellow
speak. with and and speaking
particularly when confused His purpose doubtless TO
free will give hundred dollars for is safe
delivery any jail that get him again, aud will pay be-
sides any reasonable expenses for his delivery resi-
denee in the county Of Franklin North Caroiiua
JOHN ID. HAWKINS.
June II 1925. I2-u