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Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-15
No. 81.

this comparatively happy state, to
feel the miseries that marked my fa-
ture lot. Since tlien, I have drifted
abont the world. listless. reckless aud
nnpurposcd. lfI have sny kindred
left. | know not where 10 seek them.
| am, by sRe babitsof my early fife,
uafitted for any actike busiaesssfbst,
by employing end dlscihining ~.
nisd, would restore its elasticity (;
and j cannot return 10 tho scenes oi'
my youth, lest the sight Of them
should again unhingc my brain. L
am TOO DID now to think OF planting
the ten der shrub of affection IN any
female heart. and shalt die long be-
fore il could take root and arrive
at maturity. Nothing now rem aims
for me but to bear my fate like a
mau, and wait, with humble resigna-
tion, for The hour when shall 10
permitted to jcIn my murdered fam
ily o! let no ono think himself
happy that be is exempt from the la
bonrs OF business, nor let tho needy
man rrppe at his daily toAs. Ny
Own experience has taught me this
lesson that employment is the sur
est path tothc recovery Of cur peace
ofm ind, and that to be exempt from
the necessity of exertion, is to bo at
the mercy Of incurabh sorrow Z
Z Compare, now, yonr situation with
mine. Though berott of ono bless
ing, you are surrounded, by many
others, and cherished by friends
whose affection will in some measure
supply your loBs-wll!e exist like
IL desert rock pn the wide ocean, to
whose barren breast no mariner is
allured, and in whose desolate con-
fines no gentle surgster MARBLES a
note Of happiness. He who has
none TO love, aud who is beloved by
hone, may be permitted to despair
butl remember that uncontrolled
grief for the loss of one friend, is a
tacit unkindncss to those who sur
vive, because it seems to indicate
that-their affection is Of little worth
land it is ingratitude to. heaven
whicn has still permitted you the en-
joyncnt Of many blessings" p.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
For Private Sale or Rent,

la ND possession given before the 25th of March
nrx, the following described property in the Borough
t Wilmington, wit, Three Stored Brick House. and lot
onling Is feet the south side Of Stiham street. and
Extending Il feet back TO Joseph ShPleys line. There
Is excellent pump Of good water in the kitchen, and the
premises in good order and have been occupied for
cyera years Grocery store, and Is good stand for
business Alsn lot Of ground fronting 9S feet II inches
bn tile south side Of Washington street, and extending
pack l2 feet inches, bounded by lands Of Samuel Carby
Ind others There this lot two frame tenements
PIE large stable and carriage house, with ether build
5s, AMI excellent pump Of water Any person wish
ng purchase rent, any, all Of the above property
pill please to apply for terms to
SAMUEL FILE, Brandywine Mills.
Jan. II, 1896 1T-9tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
Notice to Manufacturers.

PROPOSALS will be received at this Office to furnish
for the of the United States Army, for the year
1896 the following enumerated articles Of American Manu-
acture
Leather Caps and Leather Stocks
Blue Clo,h dyed in indigo, Ga wide,
Gray Twlled Cloth Cd vide,
Cotton Drifting unbleached, I and 7-a wide,
Cotton Shifting do 78 wide,
Flannel Of cotton and wool, and rs wide,
Wooden Half Stockings, Germantown manufacture per
dozen pairs,
Wooden Foot socks, do. do.
Wooden Gloves, do. do.
Laced Bootces, per pair.
Shoes per pair,
Spades and Shoyes per dolen--and
Drums, complete
To be delivered at the United States Arsenal near
Philadelphia, and to be subject to strict inspection. Sam
pies of the foregoing articles will be exhibited at this Of
icc and patterns Of wooden and cloths will be trans
mcd to those manufacturers who may apply for them
accompanied by such information shall be asked for
The proposals must be in writing, sealed anu endorsed
Proposals., and will be received until the nth of Ma c
1926. C. IRVINE,
Conii8sary General Of Purchases.
Cornmssary Generals Office,
Philadelphia, February 6, 1926. 24-7t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14

Pennsylvania "A bill has passed the Leeisa-
ure for the establishment of a College in the bo
rough of Easton, Northampton county. The Oh
ect OF this institution is, "the education of youth
IN the various branches OF science and literature
the useful arts, military science, tactics, and enein-
eefing, and the learned and foreign languages to
be called =" Lafayette College," There is 10 be for
ever maintained in this college PROBES of
The German language, and as soon as shall be
organized and ready Tor the reception of pupils, the
adnant general of this commonwealth is required
TO deliver to the corporation 100 muskes and bayo
nets with belts, bayonet scabbads and catouch boxes
complete. y
The first printer who settled in Pennsylvania. was
William Bradford, native of Leicester in ENGLAND.
and member of the society Of Friends, who emf.
grated in 1862 OF 81 and landed on the spot where
Philadelphia was soon afterwards laid out before
house was built. 1t is believed that he SET up his
first printing press at Kensington, in the neighbor-
hood OF the Treaty Tree. His earliest publication
was an almanac, Of which, it is the mos; ancient
book printed in Pennsylvania the title page may be
worth copying:
An Almanac for the year Of the Christian ac-
count, 1857, particularly respecting The Meridian
and latitude of Burlington, but may indrfferenty
serve all places adjacent. BY DAME Leeds, Stu
dent in Agriculture. Printed and sold BY William
Bradford, near Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania, Pro
Ammo, 1872
.Naryldnd.-The association recently formed in
Baltimore for The purpose of working the silver
mines OF Iemascaltepec, situate about one hundred
miles from the city Of Mexico, have engaged a I
gentleman Of New York, who is an experienced |
engineer, to contract for the requisite machinery
all of which, it IS stated, is now preparing at West
Point, and will be in readiness to be shipped from
New York about the frs. of April next
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
FOR SALE

At J. Wilson's bookstore, No. los, .Varket Street,
POOR WILLIS POCKET ALMANAC FOR 1896.
rJSIis little Almanac very portable it has the Cacndar
ntereaved with fine writing paper for memoranda a.
contains among the variety to be found in it, list of the
heads Of depart the enbers of Congress and of The
Legislature Of Penn. Circuit Courts of The United States
and Of the state Of Penn Census of 1920 and compend.
GUS list Of the Roads throughout the United States
Agricultural German and variety of common lmaracs
Finley Pocket Map Of the United States, for Travellers
DO. of Delaware and Mary !anI,
Good Browns Grammar,
Murrays English Reader, 10 which prefxed the De-
nitions of Infections and Emphasis and Rules for Read
those principles 10 the pronunciation Of written Language
the Infections well emphasis also actually app-
ed, by sensible characters, and aecaby the directions
contained in the Key, 10 the whole of MIR Murrays selec.
tons. by NJ. r. Bartlett, author Of "Ihe Practical Read
err &C." Fourth Edition.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14

mo A. AN ACT 10 revive and continue in force an act
entitled An act fixing the compe nsaons of tie Secrc
tary OF the Senate and Clerk of the House of Represen
tatlyes OF the Clerks employed in their Offices and of
the Librarian"
he enacted By he Senate and House ef Reb,enta1es Of
ne United States Of nerica in Congress- assembled That an
act passed the eighteenth Of April one tiousa.. eight
hundred and eighteen, entitled An act fixing the com
pensston Of the Secretary Of the Senate and Clerk of The
House Of Representatives. OF the Clerks employed in their
Offices, and Of the Librarian be- and the same IS hereby
declared 70 be revived and TO continue in force for three
years. and until the termination Of the session Of Congres
next ensuing.
APPROVED February 1, 1896
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
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SHERIFF..

vlNE undersigned intends 10 offer himself to the Demo-
cratlc Republican citizens of Newcastle county as a
candidate tor the Office of SHERIFF for the next term
tie would not have thought necessary thus early to
maze known his design, but others having already appear
eu for me same oice, before the pubc-if he should
might be understood REIMBURSEMENT of his preten
Sons When the time shall approach for deciding the
selection, he hopes more fully to make known 10 the
democratic Party, his wishes, and his views At present
ms only motive is to apprze those who may be disposed
to assist him, that he fully intends al the propr time 10
call upon them, for their friendly aid 4
w. b. COCHRAN
Near Middetown Dec 81, 1925. 13-t2mn
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WORTH ATTENTION.

|HNiE Subscriber having determined to remove fl ON the
4 State the 25th Of March next, ofr,s his whole
stock in adc consisting of Silver Table and lea Spoons
Silver spectacles, Brittana Ware, Jcwely, &c 1t very
reduced prices for Cash 9nly.
All persons indebted to him requested to make i'm
mediate payment and those having demands y i'll please
present them for settlement
Being determined TO sell out il will be 10 the advantage
Of tho'e who want any article in his line Of business to cali
soon, HENRY ]. PEPPER
4.
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FLANNELS. &c

Just received and for sale cheap, at No. ILL., Maket-st
p Wilmington,
s. pieces plain and figured BoMBAzETTs; assorted
tolors.
a. do white, red, yellow ard green FLANNELS.
l27 do CALICOES; assorted patterns.
Circassan and Tartan Paids figured atinet; booking
azesi blue black and assorted Clots and Cassimcres
fiinetts; Marseles, Vaentia and Fiorentne yesrg /;
acs silk, flag and bandauna Hds Britiania and cotton
TO-, Germantown and Irish knit Hose and half Hose black
me- slate worsted do Shaws; Mmtes italian Grape !;
si and Russia sheetngs iacpnet, cambria, NULL book
M shifting .liusin Ginghams; and variety OF other
al and Winter Goods, JOHN r. ERiNCKLE.
| ctlt, 81 IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
Next Lottery to be Drawn.

The public respectfully informed that on Wednesday
the 18th Of February will take place. the Drawing Of the
Grand State Lottery Of maryland.
se,iene.--1 prize Of 100000; of 900; of 2oo0o
Of 10ooo of5ooo Is Of l00O 10 of 50O 50 of 1905
100 of 50 100 of 90 500 of 12 and 105C0 Of 10 Dollars
Tickets S12-ialf 6--Guarer 00-Eighh 1.50-Six-
eenh IS
Neg FORK State Literature Lottery,
Glass No. for 1896 will be drawn on the 22nd day Of
February inst, and finished in few minutes 60 Numbers
3 Ballots to be drawn.
Scheme II prize Of $4,000; 10000; 5000; of $50
IS of 1000; Is Of 500 81 Of 100 SO OF so 104 Of 20
1900 of 10; and 10, sos of S Dollars, each.
Ticket, s5-lIalf, 2 So Quarter, 125-Eighth 60 cts
Union Canal Lottery Of Pennsylvania,
Twentieth Glass; New Series to be drawn on the 29th
day Of March, 1896 66 Numbers9 Ballots to be drawn
Scheme u prize OF $4,000; of 10 600; Of S goo;
Of 046 Of 1000 Is Of 500; Sc of 1907 81 of SO ia
OF 20 1881 Of 8 and 14,364 Of Dollars, each.
Whole Ticket, S4-Ilaf 2-isuarcr, Eighth, so cts
Tickets in any Of the above splendid LOTTERIES may be
had at the Joedse and Lefiycts Office No. lo5, Market
street. in great variety Of numbers where the Cash will
bepad for Prizes any time after The drawing
J. J. ROBINSON.
Feb ~. 30 lo5, Market street, Wilmington, Del.
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no. II AN ACT 10 annul "Anact concerning wreckers
Legislative council the Territory Of Florida.
re enacteabg The Senate anil Muse Of Rebrese4t;za Of
ne Tinted States Of .7me7ta IN Congress assembled Tha. the
act OF he Governor aud Legislative Council of the Terri.
toy Of forda entitled can act concerning Mreckers and
wrecked property approved by tie Governor the fourth
Jay Of Julv one Thousand eight hundred ard wentyhree
~, and lie same is hereby, disappi oye and declared
null and void.
ArpRoyED--February !, 1926.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
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Eains of the 91Miten states.

AN All Tor altering the time of holding the District Cour,
IN The Northern District of New York.
ne u enacted by The Senate and House of REPRESENTATIVES n
Me oned STATES Of nierca IN Congress assembled Thai
from ana after the next term of the District Court of the
United States tor the Northern District of New York the
term directed by law to be held at Albany on the last
tuesday IN January SHALL instead thereof be held at Al
after. - $50
JOHN w. TAYLOR,
Speaker of the House of Re prescntatives
JOHN C. CALHOUN,
VcePresident Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate.
AppnovED-February ], 1926.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
COTTON MANDATORY

SoR SALE: containing about 500 spindles. with full
~ supply of carding engines and other machinery Tor
3hc preparation of Cotton. Inquire of ZiBA FERRIS
Watch Maker, corner of Market and High SITS.
Wilmington LIST mo- 90, 1925. 15-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
10 the Democratic Electors of
NEWCASTLE COUNTY,.

AViNG understood that report is in circulation pur
- porting that had withdrawn from being candidate
TERM take this method TO contradict The report and res
pecully TO inform you that intend at the proper time
ana IN me customary manner, more publicly appear as
a candidate for the said Office
Jan. ~, 1926. T-t2m JOHN A. NAUDAIN
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
Number 425.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN.

The are, TO those who pay during the mon Of
banuary July, six months III advance Four Dollars
Near. From those who do pay above, Fpe Dollars
i'll be demanded If a subscriber wishes to Decline he
must notify the editors Of his intention before the first Of
une December and pay all arrearages. Without a
compliance with these conditions, paper will be discon-
kinued except at the option of the editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines for term
less than three months four times for dollar and TWEEN.
II for every subsequent insertions longer pro-
boron Advertisers requested to specify in writing
how long their advertisements be inserted or thew
killbe continued till forbid Letters tothe Editors to in
lure attention must be post paid.
advertising 6ytheyear.
no Subscribers. To Nom ubsc ribers.
year SIS, 90 1year S18, 90
6months 8, 90 6months g. so
do. 4, SO do. S, 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
EDUCATION.

IsIIOP DAVENPORT, respectfully informs Tie public
, that he continues his School for boys, in the viii
Eingion College, in which taught all the different
ranches Of English Education, the higher branches Of
Rhtiema les, and the Latin Language.
The Caiechsns of the different Churches are likewise
Farght on Saturday, mornings.
Board may be had in the family Of the teacher on ca
lonable terms.
Reference may be had 10 Rev. +. w. Gilbert, Mr. Ro-
bet Porter, Mr. George mes and Mr.. Allan Thomson
Scholars boarding with the teacher may be taught sacred
nusc gratis
Jan. 81, 1926. 2I-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
CONINE'S OFFICE.

BeAnore, January g, 1896.
fSvIlE demand for Tickets in the following very superior
Il and splendid Scheme, has been astonishingly great
bnd is still Increasing. 1t is therefore highly advisable
For all persons at distance who intend taking chances to
el their orders vithom delay, it is improbable bu,
That there will remain ticket to be had before the
Craving The circumstance of such brilliant sums ms
100000, $4,000 500 000 &c to be had all in one Lot.
aey for the Src of twelve dollars EACH very un
a occurrence in the of Lottery events and de-
seyes attention BY all who would secure themselves an
handsome independence by the least possible risk Anot,
cc Of not the cast moment regard to this Lottery
the promptnesa which has always characterised the
Sate lotteries Of Maryland both respects their draw
inss, and alwaj prompt payment Of their prizes.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-14
HIGHEST PRIZE 100000

Popular md Superior Scheme
prize 100000; 1o $4,000; Of 10000 af &c, 900;
offs COO IS Of loJo 10 Of 5oo 50 Of loo 100 Of so
NO Of % 500 Of ~ 10500 Of 10.
1899 prizes; 500 blanks IS 900 Tickets
PRESENT RATE or TICKETS
Ticket, S12-iiaf s6-Quarter, So 90 Eighth 81 50.
Tickets, Shares, and Certificates Of the same to be had
+ C0NINES OFFICE, No %, Market street, or at his
scncy, No 2l7 Market Street, Baltimore aud at his Of
zee, No, 3, South Third Street, Philadelphia.
49, Orders from all parts Of the unon (post pad will
neet with attentions if addressed w. c. CONNIE Balt.
nore or Philadelphia.
hiPoRrANr-Forth the security ofpurchasers, all shares
II fcke's in this Lottery issued at C0NINE'S OFFICES
'ill he conntersigned by the Managers.
Ian. 81. 1926,
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Ny special Act Of assembly.

Second Grand Consolidated State Lottery of Nd,
On the Improved Mode of Drawing secured by Letters
Patent under the seal Of the United States and under the
$uperinendehce Of the Commissioners OF lotteries an
pointed by the Governor and Council The entire Lotto.
ID TO be completed in ONE DRAWING only take place
&n WEDNESDAY TIE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY (ncxt
1906
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WILMINGTON, Del TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IL 1896
FEATHERS

various qualities and prices for sale at No Ill Mar
~ kets street, Wilmington.
June ~. S. JOHN r. BRINCKJ ~
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Volume v
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS

Wlitten BY Lady in South America, to her Eric
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-03
GOLD MINES


= Il letter IRON IN intelligent citizen of North
carolina to another in this city, under dare of Sal
lsDuTy' Oct. o, says The extent and value of
'he cold pines'are becoming every day more ap-
parent. Oh course some mines are larger than
DINERS. The one at Chsholm's has been found 20
De rch Tor quarter of mile up the branch, and
on each side from 10 to 20 yards There are MANY
.po's OF 10, 20 Ia 100 acres on which gold can be-
found, averaging from halt grain to two grains of
soid per blshel OF earth. Ia most of these pIa-
ces Is not gold but that is scarce Gold has
peen found IN the neighborhood of Charlotte /;
those mines are rich, but their extent is not vet
known. The gold found there is in very fine oar
Icles, embedded in ferruginous clay, running in
VEINS This is taken out, made ilne, then washed
down, aud The gold amslsanIated. Chisholm's gold
mine Is situated two miles above the Narrows Of
the fadkin river, on Beaver dam Creek, almost
mile from It's month. 1t is on this mine we are
erecting cur steam engines IF the machinery for
working answer The purpose, we cannot fail to do
gooi business. The gold IS there all that we
want IN order to obtain it, is labor saving machine
ry. L wish you could raise company IN Balti-
more to work one of our best mines Il am conf
dent you might realize great profls.''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-03
FAIL Dry GOODS.

Nm. y DAPID KYLE & CO.
ia AVE received by successive arrivals since the
,, Ioth uit. very extensive supplies OF FaH and
Hmser Goods, and are now enabled to offer an
orlent, believed 10 be nearly perfect, at prices
winch Is hoped viii meet Interpretation of pur-
cnasers; among them are
cough x Brailhwai;e's napt cot;ons
Sa'tlnets, linsey woolsey, coaings and variety
eli stout wooens, suited for negro cioihing
Medium and superfne blue, black aud fancy
coioured cloths and cassi,neres
Blue military cloths at reduced prices
Cambric, Jaconet, null and book muslins
Several cases calcoes, comprising a handsome
variety OF rich new patterns
Grapes, bombazines, Circassians and Chilian
stripes
Gauze, Barge and Gro de Naples hlkfs. and
scarfs
lrishlinens, shirtings and diapers
Flain and figured bombazetts
Ozaburgs, Dowlass and Porter sheeting
a large stock OF domestic shirtings, sheetings,
plaids and checks of various quality
Flannels, plains, drab cloths, Sc SC.
'dlso "A fresh assortment OF '' Anker' boiling
Cloths from TO 8 inclusive, said to be of very
superior fabric. Sept. %. 39-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-03
VaIuaJie ReoI Prooe,iv foT Ma

virtue OF deed Of trust executed by Robert NKim
- dec TO John Lee, dec dated the 2J1 day Of Jau
ana recorded IN the court Of huuss the city Of
Richmond on the 9Th day Of September Ig2i &, secure tie
payment OF certain # money WIliur Feet and r
other purposes therein mentioned shall the heir admin
ntFato OF tie said John Leel proceed to sell the pre-
nses Tor ready money! Tuesday the day Of Nov
between the hours Of and O'Clock the afternoon one
oe6 tenement at the intersection Of and roth sreets in the
sda Guy OF hehmond Also one other oek front
ing u aud hall feet L. street. adjoining To- the one f
mentioned Also, one other brick fronting q f.
on lO6 street. sud running back eighty feet with The "a
Itge Of feet alley, all four If The aid Robe
Mchns tenements, subject 10 the dowei Eizaheh Nc Kim
"ido" ~ the SAID Robert S1ch title only will be
as vested ~ the heir aud admir- Of John Lea. 49, ~
the trustee IN the said deed.
join A. L. LEE, heir and adm'r Of John Lee, dec
g.. 1896.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-03
Ell GOODS


~ % RECEIVING aud opening large proportion Of our
~ fsl and " inter GOODS amongst thUse NOW U.Line
y, ,'ies oil rose, point and duhe blankets e'
bales napt cottons, various makers
Bales hinuei, fearnois and bear.ki:,s
BALES hesched and unb. domestic eatinv. and h
, ihSs, compete assortment.
. superior imported - VIZ
Peiisse cloths, OF all colours
Vestings, ~ The seas IA
Si'k cotton and worsted hosiery
FURNITURE cambria and garment diniities
gases IRISH lin.n long lawn and sheetnr
a lew pieces Flanders she etns heauul and sbeap
Cases sattinet. he'd tickngs and hecks ~
Boxes Of looking glasses, put up in DOZENS for wholesale
trade ' ''' "A0.esA'e
lotion shHtings, cotton eambricks
hiu'hns bOmhazines, bombazets
Diapers and linen oambrics
complete assortment vt merino and c,sh,,.rc hi -
scarts, some beautiful "
a snai, assortment merino and cashmere hdkf..
a tew beautiful PLAIN black silks
IN read iaces, Hat bobbIn and
Canton, nankn and lta ian grapes
piece beautiful gauze faunrl
ihey expect daily additional supplies from New Yot and
fadeihia all which will be sold much under former
VI d 42-u WIN. NEALE a. co