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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04


coun'ry.t When the stone is well broken, and
properly applied there is no occasion for the cover.
ing OF gravel or slate-and object 10 it, as pre-
venting the consolidation Of the stone, by keeping
the pieces apart, whereas they would otherwise
unite by their own angles.
y. " he reason Tor recommending the laying
lon the stone at different times, and in layers Isl that
1t the whole quantity be laid on at once the under
part never consodates properly, but continues
loose, and tends to loosen the upper part as TO
allow the water to pass through.
lO. Nothing is to be laid on the clean stone on
pretence OF binding. B'oken stone will combine
Joy its own angles into smooth, solid surface,
which cannot be affected by vicssudes oil weather,
or displaced by the action of wheels, which will
pass over 1t without jolt, and consequently without
Injury.
III. " carriage ought as much as possible to
stand upright in travelling. have generally made
roads three inches hig her in the centre than at the
sides, when they are eighteen feet wide. If the
road be smooth aud well made, the water will easily
run off in such slope.
IL. "When roads are very convex. travellers
Igenerally follow the track in the middle, which is
the only part where carriage can run upright; by
which means three burrows made, one by the
horses and two by the wheels. More water stands
lon very convex road han one that is reasonably
fiat.
IS. "Ten inches of we'll consolidated materials
are equal to bear any kind Of carria.e | do not
|care whether the substratum be soft hard--indeed
should prefer soft one, provided it vas not such
as would not allow man to walk over it.
IA. /" When road is 10 he formed on the side of
"a hill the ditch should be on the higher side of the
road, where 1t will receive the water falling from the
high ground, and keep the road dry.
10. The materials should be cleansed Of the mud
and soil, with which they mixed in their native
state on the spot where they procured. If gra.
vel be used, it ought to be cleared by screening, or.
if ne cessary, by washing. Some addition will be
hereby made TO the expense in the first instance
but 1t will be found the most economical mode in the
end.
it. "Twenty per cent. of the expense of improv.
ing and repairing roads is often incurred by rows oil
trees, particularly on the sunny side, intercepng
the influence OF the sun.
II" Carriages. whatever be the construction OF
their wheels, will make ruts in newly made road
till ii consolidates, however we'll the materials may
be prepared or however judiclously applied There.
fore careful person must attend for some time al
ter the road is opened for use, rake in the track
made by the whees.''
1t is curious fact, that the roads in Sweden, which
are among the best in The world, made on the
plan adopted by Mr.. Madam. On these roads no
stone Is ever laid larger than walnut.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
SECTION II.
On the Repair of Roads.

There Is reason to believe that the expense oil
keeping turnpike roads in repair might be diminish
led one third at least by the following plan. Let the
road, as soon completed, be divided into sections
of six, eight, ten miles, as experience may die
tate TO each section let man be appointed, whose
duty shall be to proceed daily, every other day,
up and down his portion OF the road to till up ruts,
cut small drains to carry off the water, remove all
stones that obstruc the wheels of carriages and, in
Ia word to repair any damage that may arise in the
road. He ought to be provided with full supply
OF broken stone, placed at proper distanceswth an
lox and OK cart-a rnler-a rake-a shovel &c.
a person tit tor this purpose might be had tor pro-
badly $50 or 200 dollars per annum-besides the
texpense OF proyender for the A supervisor
Ought to be appointed to every portion of road OF
40 or so miles, with full powers over road.makers,
gate keepers, &c.
The following directions for repairing old roads,
are taken nearly verbatim from Mr.. M Adams
work.
L. No addition of materials is to be brought up
on road, unless where there is not quantity OF
Iclear stone equal to ten inches in thickness.
@. The stone already in the road is TO be loosen
led up and broken, so that piece shall exceed six
LOUNGES in weight.
5. i" The tools to be used in repairing roads are
u. Strong picks, but short from the handle to
The point, for lifting the road.
b." Small hammers about pound weight in
the head the face the size Of shilling, we'll steel
ed, with short handle.
C. Rakes, with wooden heads, ten inches in
length, aud iron teeth about two and half inches
in length, very strong, for rakng the large
when the road is broken up, and fer keeping the road
smooth, after being relaid and while it is consoda
ting.
d. Very light broad mouihed shovels, to spread
the broken stone, and form the road.
81. H.
rise of three inches from the side to the centre is
sufficient for road thirty feet wide.
S." The stones, when loosened, are to be gather
led off with strong, heavy rake, with teeth two and
la half inches in length, to the side OF the road and
there broken. On account stones to be broken
on the road.
6. When the large stones have been removed,
and left in the road exceeding six ounces, the
road is to be put in shape, and rake employed to
smooth the surface, which will, at the same time,
bring the remaining to the surface, and allow
he dirt to go down.
z. "When the road is SO prepared, the stones that
have been broken, are &c be spread carefully over it.
his is rather nice operation, and the future quail
ty Of the road will greatly depend upon the manner
in which it is performed. The stone must not be
laid in shovels full, but scattered over the sur
face, shovel full following another, and spread
ing over a considerable space
8. "Ony small space OF road should be lifted at
once. Five men, together, should be set to lit 1t
all across. Two oil them should continue to pick
up and rake off the large stones, and form the road
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04

We have it stated in the papers, that Mr.. Miles,
the Editor of the Register, candidate for the post
filled by Messrs Gales and Seaton of printer Congress-
Without intending any thing unfriendy Messrs Gales
and Seaon, say that sincerely hope Mr. Niles
will succeed We there editor in the coun
try deserving than Mr. Niles, and without dspaage
ment to the present public printers believe him to be
as competent they any others to perform the duties
of the situation with accuracy and fidelity On the
of public desert know of editor in this country who
stands equal ground with Mr.. Niles. On all OCCASIONS
he has been found the side of his country and Of
rect princples-a hearted advocate of American
rights and American feelings; and he has done more, in
the late Presidential CONTEST to open the eyes of the peo
pie to the evils of the congressional sys
TEN, than all the other editors in the country. We have
known him from his boyhood to the present day, and
speak Understandings, when say-that he has been
enabled to perform mc well by the weight of his
arguments and the correctness and multiplicity of facts
which his well stored memory enables him present,
by the strong impression planted in the public mind, by
long of honest consistency of the sincerity and in
egrity of his intentions. At very critical period, when
most of the old leading Journals of the country styled Re-
Publican, exhibiting vena factious derecton of
principle, the Weekly Register stood like beacon in the
waste, guiding the wanderer the haven OF correct prnc
pies. Let merit be rewarded then and venture to
say, that Congress, in acting in accordance with this Re-
publican principle by giving to Mr.. Niles the post of pub
lie expectation.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04

Congress.-We have but little Of interest from Washing
ton to present readers to-day. On Monday and
Tuesday the Senate engaged the consideration of
the bill the suppression of Piracy in the West Indies
In the House, number of bills, OF general Importance
have been passed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04

DIED-On Monday last, in Philadelphia, in the hun
bred and third year of her age, Mrs. MARTHA CASllL-
LON native Ut The Island OF St. Domingo, but for many
years a resident OF that city
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
CoNINE's OFFICE, ,
baltimore, Jan. go, 1925. {
ELETE.NI'H REPORT

NJ the Drawing of the Sd Grand State Lottery of Mary
~ land Now regularly drawing week in the
city of Baltimore, under the superintendent of the
missloners appointed by the Governor s. Council.
No. 1862 prize Of $1,000
$40 10853 each 500
1919 1928 do 100
bO2o l22ol do So
And 1913 of 10
due share of which obtained at CONINE's office
where the cash be had the presentation the prize
tickets, or renewed for the drawing, which takes
place mex Thursday the Sd February, being the 18th and
last to complete the lottery except and all the following
grand capital prizes remain undrawn, VIZ
FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARSi
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
Is of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
IL of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS!
oeTo view the present brilliant opportunity which is
now offered to adventures in this lottery would any one
hesitate to give
Sl2 for whole ticket which may gain $4,000
or for half ticket which may gain 10000
or . TOR quarter ticket which may gain 10000
or only oo Tor an eighth do do 5000
1JFor the lucky numbers, which will guarantee the a.
bove happy mean of speculation, be particular apply
della at
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
FRESH GOODS.

NREsH Supplies of Imported and Domestic goods just
II received. And general assortment of them will
hereafter be kept hand, selected from the Nev FORK,
PHILADELPHIA and Baltimore markets. and disposed of the
most reasonable terus-zphoesQLe RETAIL for cash or
barter, at No. ILL., Market street, Wilmington.
Feb. 1926 18- JOHN r. BKINCKLE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04

TO BE RENTED, the Room No. 103 Market-sIreet.
Apply at the Office of the Waterman. Immediate posses
sion may be had. Nov. 80.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
To be Sold at Public Sale,

On Saturday the 18th inst. at G. j. Wolfe's
Hotel at O'Clock,
Lot of ground al the north of Market and
N Water streets, in Wilmington. On the premises are
two story frame house and Kitchen and coopers shop
and the lot sufficiently large for additional buildings
Water The situation is excellent one for public
business, having been occupied such for many
The terms will be made known at sale.
BROWN & BAILEY, .8uctra.
Feb 1928. 1876
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
CONINE'S

Lottery and Exchange Office,
No. 80 Market Street. the Centre Market, baltimore
Where the puncua payment of all whole tickets and shares
issued in this otteryi guaranteed by the of Maryland
GOrders from any part of the United States will meet
with strict attention if addressed to
w. C. CONNIE, Baltimore,
0The prizes Of the two University Lotteries recently
drawn received Connes office in payment of tickets in
the State lottery.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04

Rufus King has publicly signi6ed his intention
of spending the remainder OF his life as a private
citizen.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
TO BE RENTED,

well finished Three Story House pleasantly situated in
N Queen, doors below Market street, Wilmington,
now occupied by Jesse Cause Inquire of John lphe,
Druggist, or JOHN WAY.
February 4, 1925. l9-lf
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no LE,I.

~ LIZ l.,
large Three Story Brick House, with lot, stables car
IN rage house, and other appurtenances, in Town
of Newcastle, late the properly of Archibald Alexander
ESQ dec. Possession will be given the 25tl OF March
next. Apply to GEORGE JONES' Wilmington, or
HUGH w. RIrCHIE, New castle.
Feb S, 1926. 80
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04
Amerlran matrbma11.

w lLM1N1 Mn, 4 TEDhO AN 3, 1870.
Indignantly the dawning ALLEVIATE
portion the Union from anothcr., WASHINGTON.
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NOTICE.

LII persons indebted the estate of Joshua Gordon
IN Brnckg, ESQ.,, dec. requested to make imme-
date payment and those having claims against the same,
to present them for settlement.
JOHN r BRINCKLE,
WIN. d. BRlNCKLEf.
Feb. 1, 1895 1S-- Administrators.
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NOTICE.

NOIICE.
LII persons indebted to the estate of John Carn dec.
late of Centrevile, Chrstiana hundred requested
TO make immediate pay men and those having claims,
present them properly attested for settlement to
JOHN YEATMAN,&
JOHN KITCHEN,
list mo. 28th 1925. 18-4tp Exrs
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-04

An APPRENTICE to the Bookbnding business wanted
Apply at the Office of the Waterman.
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CT Those News printers throughout the Union. VIII
DESTROYS of promoting the public wefare respect
fully requested to insert the above.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-01
DREADFUL uI1RRICANE

. The Circlevie, (Ohio) Olive Branch, gives the
following extract Of a letter % The Editor, which
details The effects of cfthe most terrific huri-
canes of which have ever heard. From the
character Of the writer, (says the Editor we can
say, bis account may be relied on correct:
GRANVILLE, (Ohio) May p.
The wind was nearly mile in width; but it's
extreme power perhaps did rot much exceed half a
mile. Its length i not known. We have heard
as far as New Philadelphia which is said 10 be to-
tally destroy ed-l7 PERSONS killed, and great ma
ny bruised and MANNED do not place implicit
belief in this, although fear it is but too true . In
Burlingtou, two boys only were killed, and not ma
ny wounded. 1t would as;onish YOU to hear the
narrow rather provideniial escapes Colonel
Nrigm's only son wask killed. As the wind struck
the house, he attempted TO hold the door and " =
driven in consequence of which, to the oppc lie
side of the room against the wall, and his brains
dashed out. Col. Wright at the same time, was in
his saw mill, which tninjurcd: he noticed the
Storm, and observed large tree afloat in the air
above the bank, and fastened to his house as soon
az safety would adult. lie arrived in season 10 see
his son expire. His wife was extremely injured,
and her life was dcspaired of Hopes are now,
however, entertained Of her recovery Several of
his children were bruised, but none dangerously.
lie had large new cart, very strong, carried into
the air, and the axleree twisted in two, and the
wheels dashedt pieces on the ground. lie Lad a
number OF cattle IN separate pastures which were
whirled into one common heap, and all killed. Mr..
Clemens was In the woods, and as he the
storm approaching, with matchless violence, nc
sprang to a buckeye tree sapling, the top OF
which at the same moment was twisted of and
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-01

I,ish Emis,aafs. tho 9th Instant, two
steam boats arrived at Montreal from Quebec,
w,th about 500 lrtsi, euIirrant, who had been
sent on, by ilc British government. They we're
not permitted, however, to enter the town, but
proceeded to Lach,nc, to hc convey Ell by water
to Urper 1 dpada.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-01

Exuact Of 4 letter from Il nicuj in Williamsburg,
to tic Kiito,s OF the Norfolk Beacon.
- ne wheat crops ~ York aud James City
counties are 30 much iului ed by the rust that
dies arc hardly worth rcApug. The cotton is
also much lnlurcd, bat the warm weather is very
favourable to ITS growth and II 'bcgus to look
quite well.
MIR. W. T. Pierce lad a valuable negro boy
killed 10y lightning on saturday, 9Th inst. While
on MS way rom tins place 20 james City"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-06
Caution TO Purchasers.

The great demand and wonderful success OF
this medicine, have induced number OF per.
sons to initiate it in various ways. Some are
selling sarsapareIla and otheI syrups, imposing
them on the ignorant for the Panacea; others
are mixing the genuine medicine with molas-
SEES, &c. making three bottles out OF one
thus retaining some Of its virtues. These imi'
tations and authorizations, have in many instan-
ces, protracted the suferings OF patients IN
cases where the genuine medicine would have
proved instantly eificacious. Therefore deem
i duty owe the public, to acquaint them,
that it is impossible, from the very nature OF
its constituents, to be discovered by chemcai
ANALYSIS; and consequently, that all other NIX
lures represented to be mine and sold as such:
are fraudulent and base impostons, calculated
to deceive the ignorant and mwary. The
genuine medicine has my signature on label
representing Hercules and the Hydra and my
name on the seal.
Communications, post paid, and orders from
any mart ofthe world, will receive immediate
attention.
1rPrinted directions accompany the medi'
cine WIN. SWAIN.
No. Is. South N;nth,sireet, Philadelphia,
Opposite the University Of Pennsylvania.
A constant supply Of the above valuable
medicine is kept by the subscribers who are
appointed sole agents for Alexandria.
Prices-s3 per bottle. or $50 per dozen;
april % EDW. STABLER < SON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-06
no. aA8,
Swaim's Panacea.
HIS valuable medicine has obtsin,

HIS valuable medicine has qbtsinsds dis.
tinction which its efficacy alone can srp.
port. AS purifier Of the blood it ha, no
parallel. tits the most useful spring md ats-
fumn 0keratire ever known. . All those who
are affected with Srofula, Leprosy, &2yry,
or cutaneous Erupfions, or any of those ne
lancholy diseases arising from the impurity Of
the blood and juices-also, those who suffer
by diseased Liver, Rheumatic affections, or from
indiscretion of their youth, as well As those
whose constitutions are broken down by mer.
curial, antimonal or arsenical medicines,
should submit to course of SIcaim's Pana-.
cen The effect of this medicine is such as
not to interrupt either business or pleasure,
and requires only the common restraints of
moderation in diet. tits conveyed by the cir
culating fluids, and corrects their tendencies
to all those diseases which originate in vitiated
blood. It is a safe, though powerful sabsti-
tute for mercury, and removes those evils
which an unsuccessful use of that mineral 20
often occasions, &c.
CERTIFICATES.
81 have repeatedly used Swaim's Panacea,
both in the hospital and in private practi c,
and have found it to be valuable medicine in
chronic, syphilitic and scrofulous complaints,
and in obstinate cutanedus affections.
svALENTINE MOTT, NJ. d.
ssProfessor ofsurgeiy, in the University of N.
York, Surgeon of the N. Y Hospital, &c.
Nep York, LIST mo. 5th, 1924"
81 have within the last two years had an OPP
port,nity of seeing several cases of very invet-
crate ulcers, which having resisted previously
the regular modes of treatment, were healed
by the use of Mr.. Swaim's Panacea; and do
believe, from what have seen, that it will
prove an important remedy i'll scrofulous, We
nereal and mercurial diseases.
an. CHAPMAN, NJ. ID.
s'Professor of the Institutes and practice OF
Physic in the University of Pennsylvania, &c.
philadelphia, Feb. 16, 1924"
81 have employed the Panacea OF MI.
Swain, in numerous instances, within the last
three years, and have always found It extreme-
" efficacious, especially in secondary syphilis
and in mercurial disease. have no hesitation
in pronouncing tia medicine of inestimabie
value. w. GlbSON, h. D'
ssProfessor of Surgery in the University OF
Pennsylvania, Surgeon and Clinical Lectur'
:. er to the Aims House Infrr,ary, &c.
Fsbr,Ery II, 1898"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-06
70 Rent.

T ~ will rent for the ensu-
~ s@Iking year, that well known estab-
Ef9 sSiH ishment as Tavern, at the east
4 end of Centreville, Fairfax coun-
ty, Va. where have lived for some years, and
now in the occupancy Of Mr. Enoch Grigsby.
The dwelling house is 70 feet in front, with a
porch thewhole length; good cellars with fire.
places in the same, kitchen, ice house, pump
of unexceptionable water in the yard, extra
ordinary garden and q stable with lot at
tao ed thereto.
Twill also rent, with OF without the tavern,
a smiths shop and four acres of improved
land.
Twill also rent and immediate possession
given, that large 2 story frame house in said
town, occupied by MIR. Wm.i. Wier as store
for the last five wears. Said house is A feet
in front, calculated for a store and dwelling
good cellars, kitchen with two rooms, 2stone
chimneys-intended in part for weaving
house-smoke house, stables, prime spring
immediately in the yard, with garden, &c
Twill also rent and immediate possesslor
given, the dwelling house, store house, black
smiths shop, &c immediately opposite Mr.
George W. Lanes in said town, with acres
of land attached thereto, good water, &c.
Any person wishing to rent any OF the
above property will please call on MIR. &. w
Lane, or Mr.. 4. Grgsby, wko lives IN the
tavern, or the subscriberiving IN Alexandra
at the Indian Queen Tavern, King-street.
oct % JEWELL A. PERRY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-06
Fifty Dollars Reward.

II AWAY from the subscriber, residing
IL in Alexandra, ID. C. on the 30th ultimo,
a black man, slave, named ID ANlEI, (caiis
himself DANIEL JUNIFER) about 5 feet 8
inches high, rather thick set, about SIS years
old. but appears older, large mouth, and
has lost the upper front jaw tooth on the night
side, has recently had sore on his left foot
which may have left a scar, is by trade a rPpe
maker, which may be seen on. exam nIngI his
r;pht hand, which win have some slight mlrks
Of the thread passing over the palm Of his
hand--He has variety of clothes with linn,
among them dark grey cassinett coat and
pantaIoons, blue round jacket and drab cloth
rowsers-He processes to be Baptist, and
fequently exhorts among people ofhls color.
The above reward viii be paid if taken out OF
the District, or $50 If takenin it and secured
n any jail 50 that he may be recovered.
nov 7-eotf JOHN AOAA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-06
New Store.
The subscriber has commenced the
DRY GOODS

BUSINESS,
On the South side Of King Street, ttco doors Desi
IF the .7ucfion Store:
WHERE he OFFERS ron SALE
Cloths, cassmeres, cassnets, plaid, hannels
Rose and point blankets, baizcs
Silk, worsted, lambs wool and cotton hose
Children's socks
Swansdown. Valentia and silk vestings
italian and India lustring
Black silk, bandanno and flag hdkfs
Jack onet, book, and null muslins
Jackonet cambrics, cambria r.usIins
Cravats, cashmere, cashmere and cotton
shaWls
Cashmere, merino, and cotton hdlfs
Black and white and fancy calicoes
Barrage ginghams, Irish linens, long lawn
Linen cambria, brown hollands
Russia sheeting, diaper, ticking
Domestic plaid, check, brown and bleached
shirtings
Bang-up cor;'s, umbrellas, osnaburgs and
burlaps
Woodstock, dog skin, kid and silk gloves
Buttons, tapes, pins, sewing cottons
Cotton yarn, SC. &c. &c.
Which ,oiH be sold iotc for CASH
nov II JOHN DUNLAP