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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
COMMUNICATED.

DIED-At Dover, Delaware, Friday the 18Th inst.
after illness of than weeks. Mrs. SALLY
ANN CLAYTON, wife of John NJ. Clayton, Esquire, in
the Goth year of her age.
Seldom has society suffered loss severely aiict
ing than that occasioned by the death of this most excel
lent woman. Blessed with the most perfect goodness OF
heart with temper the gen,le amiable and lovely
in word endowed by with all the virtues that adorn
her sex she lived by all beloved and died by all amented
Rarely indeed have nature and united their happy in
uence in the formation of perfect character for per-
feet she far perfection fall to the lot OF hui
manity. Her death is the affecting as it was sudden
and premature In the morning of life, in the bloom Of
unfaded loneliness in the full tide of conjugal felicity, she
died sad example of the raily of all sublunary bliss To
her husband Mrs. Clayton crown OF honor her at
tatchment and devotion him perhaps unexsmped
during the short period of their marriage seemed the
only aim and object of her life to administer to the haPp
ness of her husband by the performance of every act and
every duty which her could dictate OF her loving
kindness suggest She loved him to the extreme and his
love for her be measured alone by his overwhelming
grief and agony for her loss
1t 10 consolation her relatives and friends to reflect,
that until the very of her dissolution she retained
unimpared all the faculties of her mind with the most per-
feet serenity and mdness of temper She sunk into the
arms of death without sigh, whilst heavenly
smiles beamed upon her face Her transit to the celestial
world was truly enviable To her, death dsarmed
of his and his sting errand full OF love-, to
watt her spotess spirit to the bosom of its God.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
FOR THE wATcHMAN-No. 8.

Mr.. EDIToR,--Since the publication Of my
piece on the subject of matrimony, have received
several letters from young ladies OF my acquaint-
ance, requesting my advice, as to the course they
should pursue in their various situations; but, as
do not purpose giving any, through the medi
UNI OF your paper, ! hope they will not make such
requests, unless they are willing it should be made
public. The following is one Of those letters.
"Mr. .qgricola II expect every day that a
young gentleman, who visits at house, and is
very attentive TO me, will ask my leave to apply to
papa for my hand. My friend Miss Patty Precise,
thinks so too but she saysI should act very indeli-
catey in giving him any encouragement Tor some
years to come at least, because no young lady who
possessed proper share of reserve said pes
till after she had thousand times said NO. Now,
good sir, this perplexes me terribly. never could
tell fb with good grace; and as my lover
knows how sincere am, he might take me at my
word, which would be terribly provoking, for do
mean to have him atlast. But even if he did not,
such long time must elapse according to my
friends slow way of proceeding that should be
quite an old maid before was married, for / am al
most eighteen now. Do pray, sir, inform me
whether may not as we'll tell the truth and say
yes at once and, for goodness sake, be quick IN
your answer, for fear he should put The question
before receive it. Your obedient servant,
HARRIET HAsTY."
find that Miss Hasty has arrived at the stop
ping point, and l should doubt whether she is not
really an old maid at present. This is very diff
6calt case for me TO give my decision in. /, like
my fair lass, have great reverence for truth, and
am not sufficiently versed in female punctilios, to
tell how far it may be actually necessary to violate
it on those occasions, in conformity to the rules Of
etiquette. think that Miss Hasty had better adopt
middle course, and remain silent when her lover
makes his intended applications if he has any
spirit, he will ask no other reply. -AGRICOLA.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

John Quincy adams is now the President elect
OF the United States. His Inauguration is to take
place at Washington city, on the 4th of March. II
this result be not exactly what majority of the
people wished, it is yet triumph OF the people
the unconstitutional caucus system, and has been ar
rived at in accordance with the constitution as it
stands. That the administration of Mr.. Adams may
be prosperous and happy one, must be the wish.
as it will be the interest, OF every good citizen. Its
popularity must depend his acts and the conduct
of his cabinet. His qualifications are second to
those of no man in the unon.-Pitts. Gaz.
Ellcton Bank.--Joshua Richardson Esq. has
been elected Cashier, in the room of Philip Hard
ing, Esq. deceased.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

ORPHANS, COURT.

4 ORPHANS COURT will be held at Newcastle, in
N and for the County of Newcastle, Monday The
Eleventh day of April next at O'Clock in the forenoon:
before the Honorable NICHOLAS RDoELr, Chancellor OF
the State OF Delaware, composing the Orphans Court of
said County-When and where all persons who have
turns make TO the said Court other business, will
please to give their attendance.
BIZ order efthe said Co,at.
ATTEST, MATTHEW KEAN, CTk. O. C.
Newcastle, February 16, 1926. 25-5t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

The Legislature of Pennsylvania has elected Gen.
William Marks to the Senate Of the United States
for six years, commencing on the 4ih of March
next. He received 70 votes. Genera al Marks is at
this time Speaker Of the State Senate, and will sue
coed Mr.. Lowrie 10 the Senate OF the Union.
Orders have been received from Washington TO
finish Immediately all the United States vessels
building at this port, and to put two more the
stocks. IHilad. GAG.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

manufactured articles exhibit state of perfection,
s,r heyond the general knowledge or belief, and
,.ortby Of all praise. The articles were all SO ex-
client that it would be difficult to say which were
mos, admired the wooen cloths, nannels, blankets,
and iron work, such as coal CRATES, &c. seemed to
attract the most general attention.
Nat. Intetligencer, esd. inst.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FoR SALE AT THE
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FIVE THOUSAND RECEIPTS
IN ALL THE
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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

himself 10 the collection of this unequal and oppres
sive tax? Our forefathers did more than this. Let
US do this-but only this. And when The next gov.
ernor's election comes round-let every citizen Of
Newcastle couniy-sick or we--go 10 the polls,
with this motto in his hat-TAxATIoN and RE.
PRESENTATION. q.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
NEW STEAM BOAT
IA F.AYETTE

FOR WILMINGTON AND PHILADELPHIA
TIME Steam Boat La Fayete will commence running
i from Philadelphia to Wilmington Saturday the
Doth February, and will continue Saturday. Tues
day and Thursday leaving lower side of Market
wharf at 10 O'Clock in the morning, and leave Wilmington
lon Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings 10 o'clock,
for Philadelphia. Apply in Philadelphia to
Feb %, 25-lf b. & b. COOPER.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

MARRIED-On Tuesday evening last by the Rev. R.
WLLIsToN, Mr. GEORGE WINSLOW to Miss SALLY
ANN DERRICKSON, both of this Borough.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
NOTICE.

LLpersons indebted to the estate of THOMAS SIIEP-
n HERD decd late of Mill Creek hundred, request.
ed TO make immediate payment and those having claims,
to present them for settlement, duly auested. to
PETER O'DANlEL, .Adin'r.
Wilmington, Feb. IS, 1926. 25-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE.
Friday, FEB. II.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A resolution authorizing the State Treasurer to
borrow money Of the school fund, for paying claims
against the State, was adopted
'Tbe committee Of accounts reported the follow
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25
PETERSBURG, Ia. Feb. Is

Petersburg, Ia. FEB. IS.
Curiosities Of the Enthusiastically morning
man appeared at our market with sack bag filled
tn Robbtns. He stated that on Saturday evening
ft, immense flocks OF these Birds appeared at the
puth Of Appoma,,ox River and as night approach
alighting on the trees in the vicinity, people
IRE enabled with the aid of torch lights, to kill
me thousands of them. The person abovemen.
ned himself, alter ascending one tree, took more
Pn 700 with his own hands.
ne price Of Flour at Pttsburg, is three dollars
% cents per bill.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

DlED-n this Borough, ON Tuesday last, MIR. THOMAS
coach maker; one of most respecta-
BILE and useful citizens.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

Indian Treaty by Treaty concluded at Wash.
.ngton on the Goth January, 1925, between the o.
bed States and the Choctaw nation of Indians, and
Satihed on the 18th inst. the Choctaws have agreed
b cete TO the United States all that portion OF the
nd coded to them by the second article OF the trea
N OF Doak Stand, lying cas-, OF line beginning on
Nh Arkansas, one hundred PAGES east OF Fort Smith,
nd running thence, due south, to Red River It be-
g understood that this line shall constitute and re-
pain the permanent boundary between the United
Itaes and said nation and the United States agree
be- to remove such citizens as may be settled on
he west side to the east side of said line, and pre-
Int future settlements from being made on the west
hereof. The United States, in consideration of
ch cesson, and on certain conditions agree to pay
bem 5000 dollars annually, forever.
II Nat. Journal.
n A Delegation from the Cherokee Nation, consist
m OF three. viz: Jno. Ross, George Lowry, and
Hlijah Hicks, arrived in this city few days since,
- business with the Government and on Saturday,
even Indians, representing the Shaoanese, Detn-
tares, Kickapoos, .Miamis, Piankashacs, Senecas,
ii yandots, lpeas, and Pioncas, SC.
Il The object of the last named Delegation is to
lake arrangements for removal Of their tribes
Vest Of the Mississippi; and are the Indians to
hom we referred in our notice headed " Move
tents Of Indians."-ibid. ISee Waterman of the
Pth inst.
II We learn from the Savannah Republican, that a
britain John W. Crowell has openly avowed that he
as instrumental in exciting the Greek Indians to
Ppose the ratification of the treaty with the United
laes' commissioners that he was prompted TO
this by determination to make as much money
he could from his Indian agency. A man by the
Pme Of Walker agent to Croweli states that the
addresses purpoiting to have been from the Chero'
Re Chiefs avowng their determination not to be
fmoved beyond the Georgia limits, were written
him without the knowledge or consent OF those
dvidual. Intelligence of this fact and documents
"a proof have been transmitted to the War De
Pitment, where it is hoped measures will be taken
bring such hardy offenders to condign punish
ent. There were many apprehensions entertain
not only forsthe safety of the Creeks, but that {
wi war would rage in their territories in conse
pence of the reception OF those forged documents
u Importing to be addressed by the chiefs of the
Peek nation to the government OF the United
ates. Hopes are now entertained that in conse
PENCE Of the discovery Of this plot, all differences
tween the state of Georgia and the Creek trib,
III be tremendously adjusted-a consummatioI
|vouty to be wished Bait. .ant.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

Caleb S Layton, clerk, for services and
bsiy attendance at this session 225 90
Kemp Roberts, for transcrbing the Jour-
hal and experimenting the printing 100 2S
Vincent Vandeford for attendance as door
Keeper and sergeant at arms and for articles
Furnished loS a
! John Robertson for printing the Gov
trnors message 10
/ Caleb S. Layton for transcrbng and
breparing the Journal of the November
&ession and other expenses 81 So
i George S. Ellis servant 20 90
Il The bill providing for the gradual abolition OF
Slavery, was postponed till next session.
The bill concerning the tax on the capital stock
Hbihe banks in this State, was postponed till next
session.
81 The bill to secure the county Of Newcastle, from
liability to support non resident paupers, was post
boned till the 4th OF July next.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

TO BE RENTED, the Room No. 1903, Market-stree
sion may be had. Nov. 80.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-25

MARSH to be rented. lot 81 acres in Brandywin
marsh TO be let Inquire at this Office. 24-tf
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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-02-01
rURLIsHKD WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

Terms efsubacfftion- perannum, paya5te
in aduance. Subscribers who do not comply
With this condition win be charged at the rate
of 81 per annum. A failure to give notice Of
p wish to discontinue at the end of each term
will be considered as a new engagement No
papert to be discontinued (uness at the option
Of the Edltor) until all arrearages shall have
been paid.
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heiaserted at 81 for the first, and 50centsfor
each subsequent insertion Larger ADVERTISE
mentsin the same proportion.
Ct' Letters to the Editor must be post paid.
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Thy AUTHORITY.l

AN ACT making partial appropriation for
tie year one thousand eight hundred and
twenty -four l6ye.]
Be ft enacted BY the Ssnate and House
Of Representative of the United STATES
fAmerica in Congress assembled, That
the sum of two hundred and sixty five
thousand dollars be, and the same is here
by, appropriated, for the compensation
granted by law to the Senate and House
of Representatives, and to the Officers
and Clerks, and Servants of both Houses
OF Congress, and for defraying the con.
tingent expenses thereof; and that the
same be paid out of any money in the
Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
H CLAY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
JOHN GAILLARD,
President of the Senate pro tempore
Washington, Dec. Is, l824-Approved
JAMES MONROE,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-02-01
List Of Letters

Reminding at the Post Office al Salu, Jan. !,
1925.
T EvY ALLEN, Edward Bishop, Daniel
Ii Crume, Green Crowder, William Carter
William Costly, Daniel d. Mseker, Jacob
Myre. BENNETT MAskEY, P.Ms
Jan. 1876
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-02-01

Remaining an the Post Office at BeLertlie, JaTl,
/, 1884.
Abraham Allen Mel kenaday
James Bahbitt Thos Knighting
Clark Bertsill Elijah Little
VIM. Barrett Cube V Lacy
Joshua Barnes Benz. Messenger
Daniel Boman Hugh MClintock
William Biggs Henry Null
Wilson Carr Archibald Ormes
Edward Cissil Thornton Peoples
Andrew M'Corkle Joshua Perkins
Seth Catlin Richard Raper
Sarah Calhoun Mrs. A. Robinson
Robert Duncan Israel Sevan
John Dew - John Stuntz
A. Delardezie William Sample
Abel Fke Mrs NJ. Alendet
Jos. Green Elijah Smith
Daniel Gregg Fl. W. Turner
VIM. Gillaspie Hiram Virgin
James p. Glasgow Andrew WEIGH
John Hatfield Elijah Wallace
VIM. Holcomb Jesse Walker
John Kingston Charles Woodwork
Jas. Kenaday JOS. Watts
JAMES MITCHELL, P. NJ.
Jan. 18-St
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-02-01
List Of Letters

Remaining an the Post Office at BelleuiHe, Jr..
l, 1884.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-16

dance on the court, prevented bis making the pro.
vision to which their rank IN l:fc entitled them
Ills lady solicited his return with all the energy Of
disqualification She represented to him the ne
cessty there was for inspecting his affairs as Ill
son was yet minor, an, the infirm state of her
Own health made it TOO probable they would verv
speedily need his assistance to guide them through
a world bcset With Many dangers to inexperienced
youth. Nature had been liberal in her gifts 10 this
nohleman; She had endowed him with true cour
age, strict sense ofhonor, and very nderfcclngs
Ihc first Of these qualities bad led him to defend
the unfortunate Kmg as long as his bravery could
be Of service and the nigh notions he Held Of Id
nour, prevented his deserving him, when regard tn
lis own interest would have dictated such a stc + a.
highly prudent. The Just idea he had Of what " a.
d0e 70 deserving wife, and such numerous Of
SPRING occaoioneI many struggle, III his breast ana
If I'hSth he determined to quit cause in which hi
could no longer be useful, il order to retrieve l.
own affairs which he was but too sensible we're
Foi! unplonnano state lie quilted the unfYru
nate king with assurances that hls sword and FORUM
wcre At his devotion Whenever his affair, REQUIRED
the assistance Of either; ana returned to III, sca
at , where his lady i.,J informed him she v..,
retired. 10 his great concern, he found her in a
state tiat Threatened buta Short continuance IL Hill
she wa surrounded IN her Children whose inna
cent pratue ntl to amuse the hour Of solitude
rAe igit 81 those . dear to lin, for some tin
deprived Lord D. Of the power Of utte1arce
and though LIS wife bad reason to expect tile lol
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
From the mperial Magazine.

SINGULAR ACT OF FREAKISH GENE
ROSITY IN A MISER
Not many miles from the city Of
Hereford, about fifty years ago, lived a,
farmer of the name of Harris. He was
extremely shrewd. Industrious, and
fortunate; he earnestly desired, and ca
gerly grasped after, riches; Providence
favoured his endeavours, * they flowed
into his bosom in full stream of copi-
Gus abundance. The love Of lucre took
fast hold upon him, and gold became
the beloved idol of his soul. Avari-
cious and penurious to hateful degree,
he possessed no friends; for his rela-
tons disliked, his neighbours avoided,
and his dependents detestcd him. A
mong other prominent features OF his
avaricious character, was one for which
he was particularly remarkable, that Of
exacting the utmost exertion OF his
servants strength.-When the re-
volving year had covered his fields
with a plenteous harvest, when the
reapers were gathering in the golden
grain. often would our farmer ride up
to the field, alight from his horse tie 1t
10 the gate, and stripping off his coat
set to work with the reapers; there ne
would work most laboriously for half
an hour or an hour, constantly urging
his men both by precept and example,
TO do the like. Then he suddenly de-
parted but, as though about to return
in few minutes, left his coat and horse
behind him at the gate; while his Ia
bourers, expecting him shortly to ap-
pear, either to praise their diligence or
reprove their sloth, still continued to
work as when he was present with
them and in this way farmer Harris
exultingly exclaimed, "My horse and
coat will do ten mems work, while am
fifteen or twenty miles off doing busl'
ness at some neighbouring market.
But Notwithstanding his avarice far
mer Harris once exhibited remarka-
BILE instance Of generosity. lie sent an
invitation to many Of the surrounding
farmers and wealthy men to come and
dine with him at certain hour upon
an appointed day. All wondered what
! this could mean, but none OF the invit'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-28
SPRING ASSORTMENT
Dt:g Gonn8+
JAMES G. BARRY,

At his Cash Store, Corner of King ana
Fairfar-streets,
HAS received beautiful and very general
III assortment of Goods, comprising almost
every article in the Dry Goods line, consisting
in part, of
Austin's cery BEST London blue and black
cloths
Do steel mix'd, olive, brown, and bottle
green do
London black, blue, coronation and mix'd
colored cassimeres
Do striped of different colors do
- White & Nankin cold plain & strip'd drill
ings
Super6ne Denmark twilled lustrings
Do striped and plain Denmark sattins
Twilled and plain black bombazett
Black and colored bombazines
A., 90, Ga cambria and jackonet muslins
Do do null null aud Swiss do2 Some
Do do plain and fig'd book do new style
White and colored Marseilles vestings
Superior calicoes and printed Muslins, a
beautiful assortment
Mems and women's cotton and silk hose
Children's cotton socks
A 9-8 super fancy and white cravats
Madras and Berkley hdkfs.
Bandanna and flag do
Canton, plain and figured black do
Cashmere, gauze, celia, barrage and DAM
ask do
Chintz and other shawls
Italian and India lutestrings
White, black, and yellow sattins
Striped & crossbarred ginghams of various
colors
Wilmington Grecian stripes
White and colored kid, beaver and buck
skin gloves
Furniture and cambria. dimity
Ribbons, braids and gimp
Thread and bobbinet laces
Beggar's lace, white, black, and colored
fringes
Blue and white nankin
vigonia striped cassimeres, for summer wear
Diamonds, Clark's and OrrePs spool and
foss cottons
Black and white Italian grapes
Nankin and Canton black and colored do
Steam and power loom shirtings
Black, yellow and pink csH.t.io
Edging, and inserting trimmings
Swiss pets,imitation cumb oordered hkfs
Linen cambria and cambria do
Irish linens, lawns, dowlas s. brown Hollands
Russia sheeting and Ravens duck
Ticklenburg and burlap linens
A very general assortment of domestic
r~onJe apH