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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25

beheld this spparition from the back parour. be.
Gan to break to her our misfortune while | was
breaking the sugar. when she few into such rage
that verify thought she would have finished BY
breaking my head She would not have minded il
SO much, she said, but she had lost the opportunity
of morlifying Mrs. Tibbs, and that our best cuso-
mer, Mr.. Alderman Dewlap, had sent for his bill,
declaring his intention of giving his custom to anoh
er shop. This she attributed to my impertinence,
and insisted upon my writing him submissive
apology. which sturdily refused doing, declaring
II would be the master Of my own house, and that
though was ruined, would not be humbled or
hen-picked. Very angry words ensued, but car
red my point with high hand, for instead OF writ
ing to the Alderman as she ordered, called upon
him, and made him very humble apology in per-
aol.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25

NE pave seen ae.ter from agentlenan in London to his
friend in this city, which confirms the statement
don John Bull of Sept 70 that Mr. Rnouon.m has serions
intentions Of visiting America 1t stated that he is now
able him to remain in this country long enough 10
over great portion Of its territory, oner that he NAV
witness the practical effects Of that system Of government
o ~'ch ne 10 so enthusiastic an admircr.--P Jor7x,i
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25
Lexington, Ky., Nov. II


MURDER-Col Solomon P. Sharp was as
sassinaed at Frankfort during the night Of Sunday
last, in the most horrible manner He was called
from his bed, at two O'Clock in the morning, by
some ruffisn, who represented himself as an old and
particular friend. residing in distant part of the
state, and who solicited lodgings, alledging that he
had been unable TO procure Them any OF the tav-
erns of the town. Col Sharp Immediately arose to
give admmission as he fancied, to an old acouaint
ance, and received stab the heart, with a
knife which in a few instants, terminated his ex
istenco. Thus far no clew has been found BY which
the murderer can be discovered. Suspicion has
fallen on an individual from a remote county, but
It IS impossible TO divine what will be the issue OF
this Gala mitous affair.
Col. Sharp was man Of fine talents for sever
al years member OF Congress recently Attorney
General for the state Of Kentucky and, at the
time Of his death, member OF the Legislature, Of
which it is presumed, he would have been con.
spicuous member. We do not recolect ever to
have heard of any occurrence which has given so
severe shock to the feelings of society," or which
has so highly excited lis indignant sensibties.
We hear from all sides, one spontaneous and uni
versal burst OF horror and execration against the
perperator OF this horrible crime.-JPhig
Mr. Sharp was. during the war Of 1879, a Re.
preventative in Congress, from Kentucky, in which
capacity he distinguished himself by his acute and
ready reasoning, and his jealous support of the
then Administration OF the Government: since
which he has been at the bar, in popular practice.
and at the same time conspicuous actor in the
political transactions Of the State in which he lived
Vat. INTEL
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25
TOO SERIOUS TO MAKE A 1oyy

Acco' ding to the following narrative. NJ, ~
son had barrow escape for his lie. W. 'eter
1t makes US tremble, that the yene,,h,. eohess
the Declaration OF Independence had Wv" au'"Oi Of
been converted--not into stone but plas,s, . msh
by the hands OF this modern Corpon. M, n rams
ere' who, regardless OF MIR. U.s. liIe SEEN, n,oH'
nave thought OF the trophy he was likeIv ~ '"y 70
oil 10 the shape OF correct cast.-Uosb y u'fJ
From the Richmond Enquirer.
We have received from Charlottesville. II. en-
ing account Of The matter -" Mr.. Browsr. 'o'O@
ed letters to MIR. ]. and one from Mr.. Madi.on sa,N
latter had submitted to the operation, and r.n,s,.a
ed it as not painful, and the artist assur.d ',o NJ.
that his mode was more easy than ,ha, of ~ M ...'
who had already taken his bust. He snh,n;,,s1a a.'a
the operation. Instead ofpursuing the nsusl
OF taking the face at operation, and the rss s
the head at another, the whole was attemn,ss
once. The plaster was permitted 10 prt ,on ss.a
and Mr. ]. was nearly suffocated. us h.a na'u
other mode OF giving the alarm but bv sama,sO W
with his feet. This noise alarmed the fr'Is f.p's
part OF the family, who ran into the room il "'
ment. The plaster was so hard that il had ,n%' ,"U
broken into peices by means Of hammer and wv
sci. The strokes were necessarily hard. and Il.
jars exceedingly distressing. Even after IN. no"s VI,
was broken, the plaster had taken such firm h0I
the ears that Mr.. was doubtful wbr,h.r ,tSu W
would be pulled OF or the plaster would b,esk !
had to be separated from other parts of the r,,s
aod skin by running knife between.'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25

An Editor full of Joys and sorro,vs hooe, and G.or
pleasures and pains. he is were universal sensitive
What is more amusing jog and sometimes succeed
each other SO rapidly, that there is knowing which sem
tnen IS the ascendant. IN short paragraph in late
New Orleans paper the Editors happy one sentence
miserable in another They happy 10 find there Was
no such gale they had reported had lately
twenty-five sail of vessels In the next breath thev are
to have given this causeess alarm Most Editors a
the most happy and the miserable people pon the
face of the earth. Rchmond conrb;L. vas
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25

Nearly all the women Of the Grecan Islands can swim
late traveller says the aunt of Captain Canars strong
woman Of sixty years of ago. saved herself the taking
Ipsara, BY swimming three miie'"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-25

A late number of the National Intelligencer con
tans letter from Horatio Gates Spatord, OF Ian
sineburg, IN. ~ In this letter, written the DAY
before the grand salute was fired along the New
York Canal, Mr.. SpaiTord nimaes his belief that
the coacassion of the atmosphere produced by inc
firing OF the cannons and muskets, the ringing
bells, shouts, acclamations and huzzas, would shaks
rain from the heavens.
MIR. 5. expresses his opinion that the time IS n0'
distant when provisions will be made by act o inc
Legislature to shake the moisture from the sur
rounding clouds, in seasons of drought, rather mas
20 suffer them to empty themselves upon the noun.
talns and bills where water is not wanted. hsu
proof OF his sincerity, Mr.. Spaord offered, during
the late summer, 10 pay the interest upon sum "
money, to be expended in gnnpowder, until 'no's s
who advanced it shall be satisfied that it was eooa
investment, and the object proposed perfectly attain
able-this object was to shake aater from the Hes
vcns.
How far Mr. Spafford might have succeeded ~
the good work Of shooting the rain, we pretend p0
TO say--but it is certain that many philosophers us,
lieve that rain is always shaken from the CLOUDS W
thunder, though it may not always be hearoLsn.
one Of common observation must have noceo 'ns'
during a thunder shower the fall of rain ba' 0e''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

John Gadsden of South carol;n. ;.
be Attorney Of the United States G.. "
the District of South Carolina, 70, W '"
years from the 9TH of Feb. next
John W. Smith, of Louisiana n !,
Attorney of the United States e.. % Ue
District Of Louisiana, for four r. VIC
from the 4th Of Jan. 'ea'S
Prior Lee, Of Tennessee. to be- A..
ney Of the United States for the Esa
tern District Of Tennessee, for faS.
years from the Sd Of March next 'OF
| Samuel c. Roane, of Arkansas. ,o \,
Attorney Of the United States for ,S DC
District of Arkansas for four W yea 'rs
from the 9TH Of Feb. next N''
Thomas Scam, of the Distric, ofco
lumbia, to be Attorney of the U S,a w.
for the District of Columbia, for rons
years from the 23d of Jan. ''a'
John II. For, to be Collector Of n.
Customs, at York Town, Va.
Joshua Taylor, to be Collector of ,hs
Customs for the District, and Insnec.
tor Of Revenue, for the Port of Ocra.
coke, N. c.
Vim. p. Gusts, to be Collector of the
Customs forthe District, and Inspector
of Revenue for the Port Of Folly Land.
ing, Va.
John ~ Mcintosh, to be Collector for
the District, and Inspector of Revenue
for the Port of Darien, Geo.
James Queen, to be Collector of the
Customs at Wilmington, N. c.
James Prince, to be Collector Of the
Customs at Newburyport, Mass.
Zabdiei Sampson, to be Collector and
Inspector of the Revenue at Plymouth.
Mass:
Nicholas Biddle and Manuel Eys, OF
Pennsylvania, E. / Dupont of Delaware,
and Henry Eckford, of New.York, and
Vim. Patterson, Of Maryland, Tin place
of John McKim) to be Directors Of the
Bank Of the United States, on the part
of the government. Nat. Intel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

The AMERICAN of Thursday contra
diets the story going the rounds, that
whiskey had been selling in Baltimore
at nineteen cents; and asserts that none
has been sold for less than twenty-three
cents per gallon in barrels, and twenty
one and half cents per gallon in hogs
heads, casks not charged. The editor
thinks the false quotation has material
ly injured the trade Of Baltimore in that
article.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

Virginia Pohtics.-There is no state
in the Union presenting stronger claims
to general respect, than Virginia. Her
early and distinguished exertions in
the cause of liberty, her generous sa-
cri6ces to the public veal, and her re-
gular and liberal contributions to the
fund of talent, integrity and patriotism,
by which the councils of the nation
have been adorned, and its character
exalted, have secured for her place
in the esteem and affection of her sister
States, which nothing but a degenera-
cy without parallel, and a total aban-
donment of all that she has hitherto
been, can ever entirely forfeit. But
she now stands on fearful eminence.
After having, for twenty years, given
tone and direction to public sentiment;
after having, for at least five successive
presidential terms, ranked as mistress
of this mighty empire-she presents
herself no longer as the leader of states
but as the rallying point of Fictitious
discomfort and disorganizing princi'
ples. Of those who lately followed in
her train, who sustained her authority
and gave effect to her opinions, there is
now scarcely Zone so poor as to do hei
reverence" Her peculiar tenets have
become objects Of ridicule to the nation
at large; and her fayorite candidate fol
the presidency, with all the aids Of a
Congressional caucus, and her own le'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

We regret to find that the experiment
of sheathing the bottoms ofvessels with
leather, has been abandoned, as not an
swering the purpose intended. 1t is
said that upon examining the Eliza Bar
ker, at New-York, large quantities OF
barnacles were found adhering to the
leather, much closer than to wood.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

Our town has oeen no little excited
for the two or three last days, by the
circulation of a number of the most
malicious, incendious, and defamatory
anonymous letters that we ever remem-
Der to have read; or, indeed, that we
could have supposed it possible for CT
vilized man to have produced.
These letters, teeming with the vilest
and dirtiest abuse, have been conveyed,
through the post Office, to many OF our
most respectable inhabitants; and we
learn, from the postmaster, that Others,
in the same disguised hand, have been
forwarded to Washington, Winches-
ter, Portland, Providence and Boston.
The wicked object of the writer is evil
IDENTIFY to PROSTATE all credit, and rain
the town, by creating distrrst in the
commercial community, and destroy
ing our confidence in one another
He declares our Banks and all our
mercantile houses of reputation insol-
vent; invites withdrawal Of credit,
and run upon them for specie; and,
in one instance, basely threatens assas-
sination.
knowing, as we believe we do, the
author and his desperate motives, we
should not have deemed the subject
worthy of consideration, had he con-
fined his hellish operations to the limits
of our own neighborhood. Suitable
chastisement and the finger Of scorn
might have corrected the evil. But
upon finding that communications had
been made to banks and merchants at
a distance; and fearing that they might
be of more artful and alarming ma
ture than those circulated at home, we
conceive it duty incumbent on us, not
only to notice the affair as we do, but
to use all our exertion to ferret out the
monster, and to bring upon him all the
punishment and disgrace that an out
ragged people may think it necessary to
inflict.
We have expressed a belief that the
author is known to us-as yet we have
no positive proof; but from compar-
ison ofhandwriting, together with ma
ny corroborating circumstances, no
doubt remains on our minds. Murder
will out-he must be detected and the
public shall have his name, as soon as
we can feel ourselves warranted in CIV
ing it. We mention, in the mean time,
in order that suspicion may not rest
upon innocent shoulders, that the sup
posed author has long been OF doubt
full character, and has, it is believed,
practiced his villainy for years. We
request our brother editors abroad, to
copy this article.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

Anxious to accommodate, by turns,
every class of our readers, we publish
to-day, al the request Of an amiable
and worthy subscriber, ".Rn address to
Mothers" which will be seen on The
last page. 1t may be too bland for the
palates Of those who read newspapers
to kill time; but as its moral tendency
promises to render it beneficial, we
commend it, with the last argument Of
the Christian to the Deist--if it do no
good, il will, at least, be found to do
no harm.
We have just received, for the first
time, and we hope the last, a paper
from Pittsburgh, calling itself the Gal
leghany Democrat" A spirit Of de.
famation, ingratitude and illiberality
seems to be its ruling characteristic
Every column will bear us out in thi:
assertion; but we shall be asked for nc
other proof, when the reader has pc
rused the following attack upon oul
distinguished and beloved benefactor
We hold that the american WHIT
would insult La FaYETrE, would no
hesitate to sell his country, or plung'
a dagger in the bosom of his own ia
Their. We say .Anaerican--but, from TIT
name of the editor, McFarland) WI
trust he is ofexotic growth.
Mr.. Mercer must doubtless be prout
that he has shared the fate Of the "Na
tion's Guest"
GAS was anticipated, our Representa-
ties at Washington city have under
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

1t has been ascertained, by accurate
investigation and enumeration Of the
different establishments, that the CAPT.
tai employed in the various manufacto-
ries of Massachusetts exceeds the
enormous sum Of twenty-five millions
of dollars.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15
SATURDAY, JANUARY IS, 1925.

By some arrangement Of the mail,
no Washington papers or any north OF
Baltimore were received by last even
ing's mail.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

taken to cap the climax OF national
folly, and conferred on the Marquis
La Fayette a grant of $500, 600 in cash,
and township in land, about 2s,o4o
acres. This iberality towards a for
eigner, is, we believe, without a pre-
cedent in any country, and goes to
show, if it proves any thing, that we
are either the greatest fools, or the
wealthiest people, under the SUM-
We have given in this days paper
short specimens of the debate, pro.
and con. when this question came be-
fore the House of Representatives. 1t
was carried to considerable length;
and to the immortal shame OF one OF
the members, Mr.. Mercer, OF Va was
disgraced by the following ridiculous
Hams
"He challenged the House-he challenged
the world, to produce parallel to Genera La
Fayette. It was not to be found IN modern
nor in ancient times; in all the crusades OF our
age, nor even if we 60 to those OF other ages.
to the land of the Redeen-sr, to the days Oh
the Turk and the Saracen."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

The Legislature Of Kentucky have
taken roundabout and novel method
of breaking their Judges. We learn
from the Lexington Advertiser, that
on Thursday, at midnight, the Esd ult.
the House of Representatives passed a
bill from the Senate, abolishing the
Court of Appeals, consisting of three
Judges, and establishing another, con-
sisting of tom-(new ones, Of course
The bill was approved by the Govern
or the next day. Some time ago, the
Legislature of the same state passed a
law, inviting Judge Sebastian to retire
from the bench, and accept pension.
The Judge acceded to the propositions;
and at the next session the law giving
the pension was repealed!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

France, though not the native land OF
the vine, has, at the present day, almost
four million acres devoted to its cult
walton. The average produce OF these
immense vineyards, is about one thous-
and millions gallons: and the whole an
nual value Of their vintage, about
Sl25, 100000
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-15

The present number Of Revolution
airy Pensioners, as appears by the do
cuments lately submitted to Congress,
is 1904; and the amount annually
paid to them, Sl,357,sle. The num-
Der added during the last year was SIS,
and the number of deaths was AL
More than two-thirds are citizens OF
the New-England states and New
York.
A Boston paper mentions the re-
markable fact, that in Massachusetts,
during the year 1924, whiles49 were
added to the list, not single one died.
Long life to them-and an increase OF
pension, if their circumstances require
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
LOTTERY OFFICE.

.Ne,o FORK Literature Lottery. 4M Class.
To be drawn the 9th OF April, AMI finished in few
minutes prizes Of GOO o'ars, Of 5000, o. 082.
II Of 1900 20 Of 500 II OF 300 81 Of 0J 81 co. 1884
It II, HAS Of 6s-Whole Ticket dolls. Halt 3 So,
Quarter Is, Eighth 88 viii soon advance % dolls.
.Nargtaad Unirersity Lottery. 5th Glass.
To be drawn the 10th ii April AMI finished in few
minutes; prize Of 10000 dolls Of 5000, IF 2,500
2,000 d l4l2 Of $50, 10 OF 500 "A Of 100 80 OF
81, 5@8 Of 8, 5676 Of 4-licke,s dolls.but win soon
advance to So
Union Canal Lottery, 10Th Class.
10 be drawn the llth o. May and finished in few
minutes prize Of 5000 dolls OF 10000 / Of 10000
II $780, Of 720, 90 Of 1000 80 OF 5O0 So Of 100
f56 Of 50, 1913 Of 20, and 0603 4 10-Iicke dollars
taf SO, Guar er 25 Eghti 12l; but will soon ad-
10 10 dollars.
Tickets shares in either of the above Lotteries may
b had BY applying No. 80 rket street, Hihniagtoa.
JONATHAN RUMFORD.
March %. So
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
FEATHERS.
10 Let for a term of wears.

vefWo Factories Beaver creek never falling stream
which is considered sufficient card and full for thr
y looms. They are situated about half a mile from
BRANDY wneo the east side in Delaware county ennsyl
wanna, 70 miles from Philadelphia and from Wilmington
One Of the factories 80 feet by IS, three stories hph
The other IS 80 feet by 49, three stories high They are
convenient TO each other and will be rented together or
mills saw mills. schools and places of worship They are
in healthy neighborhood, with houses to accomoda
families to carry ON the BUSINESS and excellent sprnp
At each factory. 1t is good stand fer store further
description deemed Unnecessary persons wishing TO rent
MI call and Judge fer themselves For terms amply on
nc fenisea TO JOHN FAIieA.
March /, 1925. s6tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
FOR SALE,
a Valuable Lo. of Cram,

WILL. be exposed TO public sale, on Wsin,.,
w 18th day of April next, at the house Of Ien
m :" he to town N OF rron at o'clock
front the Westerly side of Water street and ~ h
with lots now of Dr. James Copper and 'nln attending
about $50 feet, less to a lot of Marv .sahse,
The buildings heretofore erected said lot, haynr h
entirely destroyed by fire, the lot is now capable 0ea
nien and permanent improvements both far d' ve
house and store. Being nearly opposite the unan
Hotel may be considered Of the best stands nI Ls
for public business 1t being that mart Of ba s
estate of Abraham See, deceased, which BY his w us M
devised to his Abraham Short See suh;c, Wv wa
widows thirds therein, and to be sold for their s, s
benefit, by virtue Of and UNDER the provisions o 1e m
Act of Assembly of the State of Delaware in h, ,ec
made and provided. Attendance will be given on bs a
Of sale, and the conditions made known, by "'ug
Newcastle, Feb. %, 1925. 3d.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
TO LET,
a frst rate stand for a Store on IaUeFH'

4 first rae stand for Store or IaUer1' ,.1.
TSo rent and possession given on the 25h March a e
D. that large range of brick buildings situate G along
ner of Market and Second streets, and and con-
Second to shpey street, consisting Of large brick
soreou,e on Shirley street with brick stable al sSsr
This property well calculated either for store oh house
being Of the first stands in the Borough, On Ship
and store will be let separate from the bu subscriber
ley street, if desired. For terms apply 70 AeIRCHs
on the premises. THOMAS u a. Oh
Feb. 80 1925. ,onted before
N b, Should the above property not be Fen "mber Of
she 10th OF March, it will be divided mo
apartments 10 aeco,nrnoda small families
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
NOTICE.

yEylE subscriber having obtained Letters of Adminra
tion the estate Of Rev. JOHN f. LATTA, late Of
the Town of Newcastle, dec. and wishing close the
settlement of the said with little delay possible
will attend at said town from the 18th the 18th day OF
April next both inclusive, at which time and place all
pei indebted the said are earnestly requested
TO make payment, and those having claims against the
produce their properly aested for settlement
WILLIAM LATTA, Admir-.
Newcastle, March ID, 1925. 30-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
J. J. ROBINSON,
TO RENE.

COACHMAKERS and Backsniih's shop, al me s c,'I
IA Of French and High Streets, at present ocoust
by Jonathan Pierson. sls
large two story brick touse, large garden, Smoke
house, Wash house, brick stable, carriage house a
carriage house, the of Walnut and Secona
three story brick &c. No. %, East High ofee
Three grass lots in Brandywine Marsh. ,..es nm
he Lancaster Turnpike. ;, pos.
grass lot Broad street, near the Brick Yards fV
session on the 25th instant. -. VII
Lumber Yard and Wharf, at present occupied oy "A
liam Kirk Possession had on the 18th of May next nd
age story brick house, at the of French
gh streets This house would accommodate Two
r' M .erms "a Apply 10 JON, SGT.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-05
ORPHANS COURT.

4 N ORPHANS COURT will be held at Newc.s,,a
N and for the County Of Newcastle, on Monday i,
Eleventh day of April next at ten O'Clock in the orenoon
before the Honorable NICHOLAS RDoELr, Chancelo, !
the State OF Delaware, composing the Orphans Cor, #
said County-When and where all persons who baye ~
turns TO make to the said Court, or other business. a
please to give their attendance. w.
By order otrthe said Court
ATTEST, MATTHEW KEAN, Cpk. o. r
Newcastle, February 16, 1925. 25-5t