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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

Here state the title Of the
proprietor in 1899; of the
heir Of the donee ; of the
legatee /; or of the legal re-
preventative, (that is TO say
OF the creditor, grantee, or
purchaser.) II the declar-
alton be made under any
title other than that of the
proprietor in 1889, il shall
state the name and sur
name Of the proprietor in
1883, Of the property here
after denominated, and
those Of the intermediate
heirs.
State the name Of the
property, and Of that part
Of the colony, Of the juris.
dlction, of the parish, and
OF the quarter where situa-
tod; mention if the indemni.
ty is claimed for the whole
or only a part of the proper
ty. State as far as it can be-
done, if the property be in
the country: the contents in
square measurement the
kind or kinds of culture and
Improvement I; the distance
from a port the boundaries
on the four cardinal points;
thenuinber ofnegroes males
anu females, young and old,
and also, when practicable,
the number Of laborers on
those improvements, who
have been surrendered or
sold TO tho British Govern
ment or taken awayby their
masters into other colonies,
or into foreign countries;tho
number and description of
buildings, manufactures,
mills, vehicles, (cabrouets,)
the number Of horses and
mules; the number and spe-
cies Of horned cattle and
sheep, attached to the pro.
perty; the quantity in quin.
tails, eight ounces (poid, do
marc) (ancient measure Of
weigh, in st. Domingo,) Of
crops made in l7S9,or in tho
gear next thereto.
II the property be in town,
whether situated TO the
North, West, or South part;
,hc name OF the town, vii.
ingo, or port where the pro-
perty was situated; Of what
II consisted, (hotels, houses,
or storehouses;) the amount
of rent, and that Of the an
lual tax.
Add lastly, in each case,
whatever information tho
claimant may deem of ser
vice.
lfthe value of the proper.
ty for which claims is laid
j, c Established in the authen-
tic acts exhibited with the
declaration, mention shall
30 made Of the value given
in said acts.
State opposite hereto in
numerical order, the papers
produced by the claimant in
evidence of his right to tho
inheritance, and the value
to DO put upon the property,
State here the proofs
which the claimant is una
bic TO produce, II they relate
to the ownership of real es-
tate for which claim 10
made; or if they appertain
to the value TO be ascribed
to said estate. In both cases,
the declaration must bc ac.
companied with a certificate
from the keeper Of the ar.
chives of Marine Of Yer
sailles, es,purporting that there
exists no documentrespect-
ing the property claimed.
Relate here the general
or particular causes that
prevent the production of
thsproofs above mentioned.
Here follows the recital
otthe facts and circumstan-
ces upon which the inquiry
must be made.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

ID. That ! claim the in
demnity tobe liquidated un-
der the law, for the proper.
ty known in 1889, under tho
denomination Of
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

The claimant shall hero
give the nance, surnames,
domicils and qualities of
the persons whom he shall
desire 10 be heard.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

FORMULA NO. /.
III the P,ssidont and
Mentors ot ihe Commits.
sion Of Liquidation.
| the undersigned,
native Of
reimbursement
OF department of
inhabitant
ans resident Of the arron-
discinent Of
department of
cited by the law
o the 3Oth April, le26, to
present my claims tor a
pcC'cn of tho indemnity
appropriated to the ancient
c.lurlsts nj IT. Domingo,
deehr':
]. That ! have choser
as ny domicil at Paris, Ia,
house ~ MIR.
living on stree,
No.
2. That I present myse
In quality Of
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

9Th. IN suppo,t OF the
above statement, there are
exhibited and annexed 70
the present claim, the pa
pcrs in evidence hereafter
described, to the number
OF
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19
TIrLr 4
General Prorisions.

Art a. The ancient colonis,s Of Saint Domingo their
heirs creditors assgnces cgatccs legal representa-
tves authorised procure from the keeper Of the
chives omarine at Versailles all papers and docu.
ucns relative TO real estates that belonged them
Saint Domingo. In the demand made by them to this
effect, they shall when be done, the of
the jurisdiction and the where and tho year when
ths claim entered and the name of the notary before
whom il was taken
Art ~ The papers produced by the parties or BY the
comnssary OF the king and instruments and documents
upon watch the liquidation shall have made, and the
reports presented 10 the shall be deposited
the hands oi the Chief Secretary The liquidation be-
ing completed all records appertaning therco shall by
che order o ne conmissary OF the king and under the
care OF the chief secretary be transmitted to tho
chivcs OF marine and COLONIES al Versailles
Art ~ In conformity to the provisions of the 10th ar
ce OF the law no right Of succession tho indemnity
granted 70 the ancient coonss of Saint Domingo shall
bc received andtle papers and Of whatsosvss nature
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19
ROYAL ORDINANCE
of 0lh Mav IeOG

OF 3fh May, IN26.
Indemnity appropriated
70 the ancient colonists Of
st Domingo.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

Declaration Of property.
Nota. Ii the declaration
be made collectively, lna
names surnames, &c. of
tho claimants, shall be
mentioned.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19

INDEMNITY APPROPRIATED TO THE AN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19
FORMULA NO. /.

JH. DE yILLELLE
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-10-19
CHARLES.

The President OF the Council of Ministers,
ID T.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

and when the office Of Chancellor Tor the latter
district should become vacant, the new = AN
ceIor WIS permanently to perform the duties
Of that Office The oil gave rise 70 protrac-
ted and interesting discussion The OIL was
supported by Messss WoodyliIe. Smrh OF
Greenbrisr, Douthart, May. Winston Wood
Patteson. Of A and Boaldsns and opposed BY
Messrs. Dromgoole. GhDlson, Christian and
Goggin The latter gentleman called tor the
ayes and noes. and on takIas 81 i'.estion. the
bill was ,cted, ayes 50, noes %
Mr. Patteson OF A. offered resolution to
bring IN bill providing for the appointment
Of Chancellor tor the wythe and 6reenoriar
disricts; saying nothing about the stsunton
district This resolution les one day OF course
The chief objection TO the bill reject d was
that il provide d that the new Chancellor should
perform the duty of Chancel or Brown, and be
his sncce ssor at his death or resignation
5an,ry bills were read first and second
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

FIVE Montreal has again suffered
severely by fire. On Tuesday week a
fire broke out in the extensive wooden
building occupied as.commission stores,
by Nr Daniel W. Eager, which soon
spread to the buildings occupied as
store houses, by Messrs. A. Gates s. Co.
Shutter, & Wilkins, Routhel,ree, Mawer,
Lat1ontague, sc &c The loss sus-
tainedby these gentlemen is said TO be
great, particularly Mr. Eager The
piles Of bsrrels of beef, pork, fish. ash
es, &c. were burning when the mail
left. and Il twas supposed would continue
to burn for many days. Mr. Eager had
an insurance Of S12 900 on his stock,
$4,000 in the Etna and $4,000 10 the
Farmers Insurance. Mr.. Gates had an
insurance of $4,000 in the E;na. and
Shutter and Wilkins $60Oe in Alliance
Office. She whole amount OF proper
ty DESTROYED is believed to be upwards
of 500, 0Go.-,idem.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The deprsvity of human nature is
avorite top with the priests, hot they
sill not b, ook that the laiy should des-
aui upon It: In his respect ihe' may
. compared TO these husbands who
RELY abuse their own wives, but arc
cad, to cut the throat o. y staer man
Who does 80.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The following curious circumstance.
is illustrative OF the Natural history Of
the FOX:
Not long since, boy who was on the
shore of a hatbor in The District OF
Maine, saw a Fox go down under the
Bank and cover himself in eel grass, so
that there was no part OF him to De seen,
when he swan Oft to a flock oil DUCKS
Of the variety, called Coots, mat were
in the harbor-Just as he reac9eo tie
spot, the boy observed consldesaple
commotion amongst them--and after
wards Reynard returned to the shore
with one of them in his mouth. Inc
lad stopped till he bad killed the Coot,
and drove him away, and carried the
bird home.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

A counterfeiting establishment was
discovered on Saturday evening, at No.
Catharine slip, and four men engaged
in the concern were secured by Til
lou and other police officers. Appara
tus for coming on large scale, tools
FOR engraving plates for notes, and some
OF the stock in trade in an unfinished
state were found. There was also found
a small parcel OF counterfeit So bills on
the Manhattan Bank. remarkably well
executed, ard calculated to deceive e.
ven good judges They have the check
letter X are dated May lst. 1925. and
made payable TO Vim. Bayard. and j.
>cBride. 1t is feared a number OF
them have been put in circulation.
". Y Mer ado
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

.anoiher solemn caraing. A man b,
the name of S'ockdale, was frozen 4
death on Thursday might last. near Fly
tavern, in Hartford county. e W
when he left the house, in'Oricated,-
riplers beware! - Bond Of Uaioa.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

Baltimore, Feb. An the Gazette az
Tuesday last, we mentioned that ID
ward Riley, had been found dead ID
Howard street the preceding night. ard
evidently murdered, mad named John
Riley. or O'Riley. weaver, had en-
ployed the deceased about dusk on
Monday to haul loom from house
which he bad left to one which be had
removed to-at the latter house, the
deceased in the presence of O'Riley and
his wife, counted his money, and wrap
ped il or part of it, in a piece Vt linen
obtained from the wife. 1t was discov-
ced on Tuesday morning. that GRiley
had left this city Ia the Stage Tor wash
ipoton-~suspicion attached so strongly
to him as she murderer Of the deceas-
Cd rat Office rs were employed to pur.
sno b;m-be was arrested in Washing
ton. brought to this @i'y last evening by
Mr.. John Essender ana AIKEN before u
B. Ferguson, Esq. one of tie e''y JUS
tees the circumstances proved ,"e'ors
the justice were so strong that ne cons
mtted O'Riley for trial. The linen in
which the money of the deceased had
been wrapped was found in the posses
sion OF the prisoner, and since his COM
mitment, we learn, he has acknowledge
ed that be had the money that was in it,
but SAYS that he found il in the street
when following the deceased.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The legislature of Mississippi assem-
bled at jackson, on the I'd uit. In the
Senate. Thomas Freeland. Esq. was e.
lected President, pro. tenn. H. the House
the votes for Speaker were - for Nich-
olson 90 e. h. Green IL, b. aadon, 1t.
Governor, performing the duties of the
Executive, sent his message to the two
Houses on the Sd. One of the first
acts, we presume, will be the appoint
ment Of Senator of the United States,
a situation which is now filed by Judge
Ellis.
The message states that there is a
deficit in the Treasury of S792l 81;
and there are said to be claims against
the state to the amount Of $4,000 dolls.
1t is not expected that The assessment of
taxes for The year viii not be adequate
to the disbursements. modera tax
is recommended The contingent ex-
penses of the Executive Department
for January 1926, amounted TO S776
So The residue of the message is
devoted to local matters of little inter-
est beyond the limits of tie state.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

Several fortunes were distributed
YESTERDAY by the Union Canal Lottery.
We understand that Nr. CONNIE sold
prize of twenty thousand dollars.
Phil Aurora.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

A company of about thirty men IN
der the comm and of DIR. Robinson, of
Tennessee, passed through Natchez on
Saturday, December cath, for Texas
They have gone TO survey and explore
a grant made TO gentleman of FEN
ressee. They were all hale, fine look.
ing young nen.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The Stage from the Vest lately arri-
we'd at Caughnawaga. N. Y. and the
passengers were very patiently waiting
for the driver to open the door. As
there weS no indication of such step,
the passengers helped themselves out,
and were astonished to find they had 40
dr,rer, but that the horses had brought
up regularly at the stage house. Pre-
sently ma erode up, who informed that
he had found the driver I'm the road,
three miles back, with both his legs
broken aud bis thigh. file was not heard
to fall oil, perhaps owing to the noise
Of the stage on the frozen ground. 1t
thus appear that the horses kept the
road for three miles, in dark night,
and at their usual pace. The recovery
of the driver is considered doubtful.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

A wild cat was lately presented to
the proprietors of the Charleston du-
scum, measuring from the head TO the
point OF the toll full three feet. & weigh
ing % lbs. 1t is considered 10 be the
largest ever caught in 5. Carolina.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The cry of FIRE, which alarmed the
citizens this morning, bet" cen 10 ahd /
O'Clock, provedto be in the large three
story dwelling and store OF Mr. Humes,
at the corner of High and Hiilen streets,
which with their contents were consum-
ed II is stated that an ate pit was
made to set fire to the premises a few
nights since, and from this and other
circumstances, it is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary-BaH Pat.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

Deaf and Dumb Institution
female pupils OF this institution from
Phi!adelphi on their way home to Fay
cite county, spent few days with their
relatives in this place. A Jest or an
apothegem often exhibits the most strik-
iag views of subject, and we believe
IN anecdote that occurred during their
stay here, will show in pointed manner,
The utility OF the institution. The visit
ors to them were numerous, and among
them several Yankees, who were Curl
Gus To know whether the deaf and dumb
knew any thing Of the Yankees The
question was put to the Youngest
"Nhat are Kankees?" ~he not knowing,
asked her sisters, when one of them, af-
ter little consideration, made sign
that she knew, and took the pencil and
wrote this answer-"7 They are ps2pte
ring IN he Eastern States. famous for
mok ng tsOOdea nut-msgs.- York Rec.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09
Shepkerds'oavn. Feb. 1.

4
A man drowned.-On Sunday last a
man named - Souders was drowned
a little below the landing at this place.
An axe had been dropped into the river
the day previous while cutting ice, for
which areward Of dollar had been of
fereJ; in consideration of which Sou
ders to dive into the water, in search
thereafter. He accordingly descended
and came up unsuccessful. Tie resoly-
ed to make another attempt, and was
brought up acorpse The water al that
spot is supposed to be la feet deep, and
the opening in The ice where heentered
at is said not to be more than four feet
square. Souders' body was taken from
the water in about an hour after he
drowned and jury of inquest held o.
yer the same, whose verdict corresponds
with the above statement Another
warning to headstrong rashness.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The Pittsburg Gazette of the 9th
ult says-"Our rivers are again closed
with ice During the late soft weather
an immense quantity of merchandise
was shippid hence for western ports
and large supplies of salt, metal, hum
Der, and up country produce, were
brought to this market"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

From Annapolis, we learn that Col.
Chambers has been elected Senator Of
the United States from the state of
Maryland, to fill the vacancy OCCASION
ed by the resignation of Col Llosd.
His competitor was Gen. Philip Reed.
- MIR. Chambers received 40 votes, Mr..
Reed "a. - Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

The rage for building continues una
bated. The extensive tract of ground
betwneen Millbank and Chelsea; which
has long supplied the London markets
with vegetables, has been lately let on
building lease. By Earl Grosvtnor to
Mr.. Cub Il the buiider,who has deliver
I'd in plan OF 5000 houses to ne erect
ed The market gardeners have re
ceiyed notice TO quit --LOadOa Pap.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

Frss!-On the morning of the 18Th
ult the dwelling house, wood house,
barn and out-houses of Joshua SawS ,r
Esq. of HYDE. Park. Vt, were wholly
destroyed by fire. together with most of
their contents. The family saved none
of their clothing except their daily APP
parel, and some of them had barely
time TO escape with their night clothes.
The fire is supposed to have taken from
box If ashes which had been deposited
in the wood house the day before.
On the Goth ult the public house of
james M'Cord, nearly opposite the
Post Office in the village of Groton,
about four miles north of Westchester,
on the Highland Turnpike, was burnt
down. Most of the furniture was saved.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-02-09

mfuenza.-An efficacious remedy is
used for the infueaza, which is drink
ing very plentifully of barley water,
sweetened with brown sugar, and strong
~ impregnated with acid, vinegar, lime
or lemon juice, ,& observing astrictdiet
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-13
SiEEREFE'S SALE.
Br PETNR b DEL.a.N'Y. .SAEBI

Br PETER u DEL.4.NP, Sheriff.
a9Y virtue # writ OF vend expanas, me dreced will
~ be exposed to public sa e, the house Of John NJ
smith, Wilmington, in Crsana hundred, Saturday The
4h dy If June, inst at o'clock, p. NJ, that we'll know
ar, he Residence OF William Warner situate the Viii
nj go AID Chris'iann Turnpike Road, about mile
on Winning containing about One Hundred and Six.
yEg. acres Of land N excellent ORDER of hch there are
Menty five Of woodland, about fifty eight of
ars and the remainder upland, under culture and grass
ihe Improvements This farm embrace every thing
,ry nc,t, utility, and consist Of an
ecgat Sonc Mansion House, built few years since, IL
modern style, OF the best materials and in The mos
on inert manner two stories high, sixty feet in length,
10 rs one in Depth with piazza extending the whole
engsh Of The house and supported by columns from the
b ont The slnaon Of the house is high r ntng towards
the Delaware, and commanding fire view of that river,
the Borough OF Wilning on Chrisiana creek, and the
adjacent country. Con- gnous to the house all the
necessary out houses, most of which nearly
sising Of stable and carriage house, ice house, smoke
house, and bah house constantly filed with copious
spring of fine water There is large garden IN good
der; and the grounds round the house handsomely laid
nut and adorned with number of fruit and oruamen al
The other improvements large and conf rita.
BILE s,ory brick house, for tenant oyerseer,
barn. spring house, poultry house, and other
out hoises-a pump Of excellent the door, and
perpetual lime kiln for burning oyster shells. On the
farm there thriving apple orchard Of about egh acres,
and Young chad Of the best grated fruit consisting of
peaches pears, pmbs cherries and choice apples &c
Seized and taken in execution the property Of iam
Hdrncr
Newcastle, June g. 1896 59-5t
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THE ALBUM.
A7VD LADIES' WEEKLT G3EETTE.

49,
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= ~ mas been commenced under the most favourable
auspices and as its title designates approp tated par
c"aty 10 me LADIES. is devoted to the of vr-
t"e 20 Showledge and amusement. 1t will furnish infor-
NATION on the culture of pants flowers, &c; useful re-
general week summary of foreign and domestic
news, with rich fund Of choice and seec miscellaneous
literature. II is neatly printed ne white paper Tex
pressiy TOT bnding) quarto form-eght pages-uthont
advertisements. (Which to be inserted on cover)
me price only TWO fer onnu payable by those
IN me city, half yearly and by all others YEARLY advance
Among numerous list of contributors The names of
oELEcK OSBORNE, the BosToN BAun, &C., and in order 10
render the work truly valuable, the Editor will distribute
premiums for original articles, amounting ONE Hun
DRED DOLLARS.
subscriptions will be received in Wilmington, at the
Book Store Of Mr.. JOSEPH SCOTT, AGENT. No. 90
Markestreet where specimens of The work ma, be
NO receipts will be acknowledged unless signed BY
MIR Joseph Scott, ] r. Walker, or the editor.
Az communications must be addressed to THOMAS G.
CLARKE Editor and PROPRIETOR No. 40 Race street
Philadelphia Editors copying This will be furnished with
the Album and Ladies' Weekly Gazette, equivalent
Postnasters and others will be entitled to every sixth
copy they may order. May IL.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-13
800 REWARD.

EpAN AN Ny from The subscriber FRIDAY the 10Th OF
IA May, negro man named HENlsf, 20 wears DID, not
ycrv black abo five inches high broad face With
hsh check bones and lrge SIZE; when spoken to has
considerable impeachment in his speec'; the clothes he
has with him not k owls supposed to have gone
INTO Oxford Neck or rchcste! county, from the crc,m
eanceof small bateau having been taken OFT the same
night from the adjoining farm,
M.SO--Ran away Sunday night the 2lst OF May,
y The name Of BILL BUCK, but he calls himself Will
HAMMOND very quick in his motions very black abou,
five Fc,t inches high he is very takatiye carried
with him snt Of old kersey clothes, blue cloth coat
Supposed to have H. j.. Edmnnds written on the lining
II the sleeve, pair of striped cashmere pantaoons tw
pair OF shoes, and IL Or 15bs of bacon-!ie is half
brother 10 Henry, and the probability is they are together
eNhoever shall take the above mentioned negroes or either
Vt them ard secure them in Eaon gao so that get them
sgan, shall receive fifty dollars for each ut them.
CHARLOTTE l.. EDMONDSON
Talbot county. Nd May 23, 1876. Sgt