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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-12-14

The facetious Clerk Of the House of Rep
resentatives of N. II. who is also Recorder
of Deeds of Stra.Ford county, thus advertis-
es in Dover paper
"Stolen, from the Recorders office, two
penknives; the thief is requested to return
and cut his throat with the other.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-12-14

jamiu Fredd, No. 142 King Street
Iron and Coal Ncrchant-Thomas Oare"'
Jr. 80, Shiply-st.
Master Brickiayer. and Lime AlerehanA
B. w. Brackin, old Lime stand, NO.
west Broad-st.
2anner.-Bcnjamin Webb, Queen, betwee"
Tatnell and Orange-sts.
Stone Cutters, Albert & James Rooi''s'u'
No. 1873, market st.
lottery and Exchange OHce-Roocr''''
& Little, 90, market street. -."
James c. Allen Teacher No. los, OrahSe''''
above the Hay Scales. 49,.
Thomas c. Alrichs, Fancy Hardware, rdf of
and Sheet Iron Manufacturer, coi"N'
market and second streets. 6
Jacob Alrichs, Machine Maker cor''e'
shiplcy and broad streets. -,
Iron Foundry-Mahlon Belts, seco"N
near the Black Horse tavern ~
Morocc. Nanufactory-Robinson's o
98 market st. ,.op
upeyancey-Benjamin Ferris al '"'
ncr Of West and Third streets. g
]. p. Fairlanlb, Notary Public, ourvey" oureiyrect.,
Land. Conveyancer,' Regulator OF o'r'''-'
sc. No. King street. p,ses
Patent Hay and Grain fSsc p;sc-
Joshua Johnson & Son, niaRei''
Greek Mills. 1sas
Notary Public and Conreyaneer..,,aS ,,a Src
i Hendrickson, corner OF frehe'
ond streets, No. 43. ,e IL
Liycrv Stable-Kept by Huson o~''
4 Shipley st. above Queen .--.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
JOHN RUFF.
a6e PACKAGES

FRESH SEaSO.N:aBLE DRY GOODS.
ENLEMING EDWIN JAMES co. Market Bridge
II oder for sale the following DRY GOODS viz:
II bales and cloths comprising choice
almost every color aud quality
S do Cashmere,
10 do red white yellow and green anne and green baze-
III do rose, London dule and point Lanir-,
10 do Candy i Sons napt cott0ss
do plain and figured black and colored bombazes sumo
very rich patterns
10 Tartan aud Caroline plaiIs and blue CANDLES
do lion skins and blue plain.
% CASE, sattinets, choice assortment
81 bales negro cos, very superior
tIusscs winter We tinys, some veiy beautiful
bales hue and snyeiine ingrain earpess and hearth
rugs
2 CASTS wor.,ed and laabs wool hosiery
bales richly printed cashmere shawl,
ca'ess very rich cashmere aud neri'so saa.rts
do quality aud aIpel budns
/ box emcassiaD half hdkfs.
4i bales common superine brown shifting and ,leetins,
rs do do do bleached do do
is do beickngs, from Common TO very good
do domestic plads and ginghams
do common aud super apron checks
IS Case, common to 6ue fancy prints and chn,z
do white and coored plain and figured Mar.eillcs
do coi'n aud TIN cad hosiery
do cron and acone,t cambiiek, and corded muslin,
DO plan ndiismed book. null and jaconen muslin,
10 cotton hsudsnna and Madras hdkls.
do super. Swiss oainbc crays,s
do drab bang,uP cords
do cotton balls in pounds and b. xes
do Irish linens, lawns, diapers aud holland.
bales Russia duck aud sheetings
do toPsail duck aud linen padding
do British oznsbufgs
do bun lap, and brown aud white German roll,
do German oznaburSs and tickientury,
do tFl-d s,oknS
do patent threads, assorted
cases flag and hsndlnna hIkfs.
do Canton aud Mandarin Grapes and robe, and Grape
shavls
do black aud eolmed French and Italian grapes
do lat grapes, different qualities
DO ssrsDetts, stnchews, End leysntines
do richly shaded and figured silks and san, for dree,
do plain aud striped satin. and Go de Naples siks
do black and coored silk veIvets
do figured black hsrentne aud % ed silk velvet vr.inx.
do black velvet ribbons and richly figured silk velye,
belt do
boxes rich bohbinett wells and lace,
10 English and French thread laces
box real ostrich JsatLsrs
cases comPrisins choice assortment Of ribbons
do sewing silks, well assorted
do birds eys.,k bdkfs.
do black Canton levauiiue and Italian siik hJkf,
2 do silk gloves aud hose
do silk umbrellas
do womens kid beaver and CASTOR aud men beaver snd
buckskiD gloves
do mems common and fine Jogskin gloves, part lined
do coat and vest metal buttons
do coat, vest and suspsnder moulds
Pack pins, common aud gilt
Silk buttons, silk brsids
Pearl buttons
Womens and girls lined beaver gloves
itpnbarlnes, ladies' plaid elosks
Mems PLAID and csuibet closks
Piping cord, bonnet wire
Cotton umbrellas, &c. &c. &c.
The goods above mentioned certainly oompre one Of the
most sDding aortmess that have ever offered for
,sle aud having been bought confidently believe al nm
great indueenen 10 those who may call on u, 10 buy we
shall continue 10 receive from house York sue
supplies as we may need Throughout the season.
Oct 10. dave,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
CREEK FU.N.ER.aL CHANT.
NY MRS. HEorANs.

MRS. HENANS.
wall wa, heard the bed death he'd OF the young
Aud her tears the funeral chsns n,ourhia mother sung
laaih dos, thou sleep thou ,leeP bu; this Is not the rest
ullel thee no, TO this rePose ian'h', my sweet son
~ in thy ehiidhoSds glowing time by twilight have DONE
And that die not, seeing death thy pale slr ou' brow!
see thee wea,uy still too much ?f beauty Tor the grave
Though n.uy thy smile hAed AL heavily thine eye
Hath shut above the falcon glance that IN loved To- lies
Aud las, bound the ?fs''S'ep that seemed Oh oeeIe'
When Thy couch and 'aid wake hunter wake its
Yet at thou lovely still my untouched by slow decay
Aud The withefed sic" fe"An-i would 'h'' s.' might
Oh ever when me, thy look, knew that this would be-
knew well that length OF day, not gilt for thee
thy kindis cheek and in thy hearing high;
voice whispering TO my soul aud told me thou must
That die, thou eaTe,, one, where sword.
flashing red
They tell thy youthful they talk Of victory
Spssk thou aud will hear ehd Ianhi. my sweet
wa wa, heard around the bed, the desh.bed Of the
y far b,ir,d bride the Funeral Chant amidst her weeping
Ianfhis look.t thou not on me indeed he fed.
When IT before care upeu thy stately head
would THAI had followed thee, laulhis, beloved
aud ood, of hath stood, where faithful hearts are
Thsi had bound b.espl,ts and tarled at Thy side;
hut where when dd',t fall bene the sword
Wa, beside the sparkling fouu at the peaceful hoads
Or singing song old the ,adu~s the viue
Or praying the Saints for thee, before the holy shrine!
And thou vast lying low the while, the life drops from Thy
heart
Fast gushing like mountain spusAni eouli,, thou thu.
depart
Ccur,, thou depart my lips pour cut thy fee,ns
breath.
OH! with thee but in JOY, thai should have been
death.
Yes Twas with Thee When III. dance through mary ring, wal
lei
And when the and voice wes;unsd and when the fea,
spread.
But where noble blood poured FORTH where sounding
jsvlins dew
Why did hear .wee, word. not its LAST sdeu
What now breathe s!adns. what scene, what
what toner
The blue .ke. fade with all their yh;,Ihey fade
Even tia, leave me tina. still face by all my tears
moved
Take from tia, dark world with thee I.nt., be-
loved
wall heard around the bed the deahhe of the young
Amidst her thu Fune Chan mourutu sister sung
lanthis brother of soul, Oh where the day,
That Laughed among the deep green bills, all infant
plays?
When two :porej by the streams tracked them ihei
Andke the stag 1.-The rock, along thy re feale,
see the pine, there VET sic ri,ls descend:
bounding brLthtr aud lend
come with flowers. for Spring Ianhi thou
bring tn. yailAn she hath bTougn them
Thou shoud he crowned With victory, crowD but OH
meet they
The first FAINT violet, of the wood and lilies If stream
More meet for thus fondly loved and laid
Ala now sadly sleeps thy face sn,t the sun,hine glow
The golden glow that through thy heart such JOY
send;
Woe that it smile, and not thee my brother and m,
tiendi
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
Land and Meeroe, for Sale.

HE subscriber offers tract of land in the county
VI Meekenbus, en- Coxs creek, miles to the east d
the Courthouse containing ITO half
land standing IN woods all good tobacco land The plana-
lion IN good order for cropping and very productive thin
s. Of the country with prime low ground.
one VI the beat tracts Of high land the county Also another
tract Of 2s2 acre, on Bears Element creek all wood land
tobacco isud with so 30 acres county, prime
low grounds all famous plant land, part of this land
fork Of Sahod' aud aud would be ekcelen
stand fer store OF tavern.
Also, as sgent for James S. Raven.ero, other
aod on butchers creek iii the County Of Mecknbug
hi. land well improved and good
about half Of this tract clear soft fac. productive land
the above land, not sold privately before the ih day
November next (of which due notice will be siven the
eiiber will ON that day sell 10 the hghe bidder the PIE
mtes the tract Cox creek; also alt the crop
der oats and stock of oil kinds and the i7L day Of
same month"; on the preists he will sell the biGder
the tract Bucke creek also all the crop corn fodder
aud stock Of all kinds Terms will be made known the day
OF sale between 60 and 10 valuable would sold with
these two tracts Of land. JOHN BUFORD
ANY wishing TO treat for th. aud by
letter TO the subscriber Lombardy Grove Pos. Je Meek
lenburg, shall meet with promp, attention.
JOHN BUFORD
Meok'enbuvg, Oct 42-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
LIND, &c. For Sale.

TiENpiNd u remove 10 the State of Mississippi Il H.
TOT sale tue tract Of land where IN reside Th, 10
f'a county, adjoining the lands Of J.rman Baker VIM
aud others, and supposed contain between sco
con.iderable proportion Of which GOOD river an
eek bottom II IS one of the most desirable family re,dt@
~ @ section Of the country, and is inferior TO few If
men required onefouith 10 ash and The balance i;
eg1a annual 'iamen,s II sold privately before the 20
u val on that day be offered the highest bt
us nu not s9id will be rented 10 the Aner
winch WI also he sold to the bidder all Of my live
utensils, corn fodder &c. and all the household ar
hnehen urnHe, on credit until the Ist of August for I'll
sums above 20 dollars, and cash will he required Tor ali
not exceeding that amount STEPHEN r; aRcnrv N'
Sept. 10. 90 ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
Wig,eam Grammar School.

VtStp0m Grammar School,
THE extent 10 which this Institution la, been
from lis aud the advantage s which, uns
proper management cannot fail TO eonbiue have
subscriber TO foeso other views; devote Me beI
Ut s miu TO fostering into usefulness charge
wa, committed TO bin its earliest infancy lie ss
ngly determined extend the eour,~ of Studio.
that the student wishing complete h. education =. N.
sersty Of Virginia. any other College in the linked
having previously studied Grammar Sci
ever may be comprehended in the classical or shs
courses o,ne college ios which hes designed may The
period Of his collegiate abours, aud WIKI eoin0Son inJ
aud ability, ensure distinction in his ciss,es Wb;is az,
scholar : aeoorns in The more rugged paths of science be
The principles and structure Vi his InrS,re Ill, Vs.
infinitely explained to hn aud by tracing cusee in b
primitive tongue, each word derived such of ths
languages as he be learning and by observing the sns
se' between them be will find himself asrsesby exercised in
quired competent knowledge Ct the structure If NJ;
language, his attention will be directed the euvs,;o
Lectures Rhetoric; but instead " con6unr lin ~, u.
authoritative and Frequently superficial dea If Dr. NJ,
research, by eoatiny for him the opinions Of The be-,
both autient and modern. The Course Of inueon vii,
eb. snien aud modern geography the the
philosophy The school will be furnished with a. moral
while Mr.. Giles. extensive plantation. will Sss s
gentlemen ample room Tor the Of their sil in
having been rumOured that Mr. Rockford ;n,.od.,
retire from the mathematical department Of this sehoo ,h
subscriber happy to state that he will continue 10 dei,r
he uues OF that department. doubt, with the
has hitherto accom- panied hi. exeiiions -Ses' ''at
The present session Of this school will close on The ,s
Of January, 1927. e ns' aay
Prices Of Board and Tuition
Board per session Of fye months, g.
Tuition, SD
The pr,c o, or po,,J al r;,:. =, 30
III any cases should be inconvesirn to send the n
boads will be expected; that for board psysb. t NJ
the other (for tuition) to the subscriber ' o'ie''
Mr. GILES now building ami will have ready by the frat 6
January new house exclusively for the az conimo %
me eho" 50 that any Inconvenience that may have b.e
neteoioie sustained by young gentlemen from the uunb,
will h..
moved by tll, building. 'y 'e-
An arrangement will probable be made with rsu,,.n,
who celebrated teacher Of modern au-,.s. -, ;
lesson. al me swam IN which opportunity viii he
presented 10 such may desire IL, Of earnin. 10 bs:t -
ase, e FRENCH Spanish German and Italian lancuares
". - BARTHOLOMEW EGAN, Principal
80 55-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
ValuaJle Real Estate for SOL

VIE subscriber offers for sale that Valuable rro,s
tavern at Dinwdde Courthouse, with two hundred are,
~ and; WIN about 20 Of first rate meadow land Il Il
mst rae land for the culture Of tobacco cotton com AMI oil,
m gram there Than half We in lis naturs rrovs
ae.mtu unnecessary 70 describe the improvements Il /,
one Of the best stand, for tavern known in ,L '
ms country exclusive Of the different eOut days aud 9th.
esinS' within two hundred yards ofhe tsver build
e,eheT Th land will positively be sold 10 The hrhe,, bs
yer on lhe lSh Of December next being court ds, Terms
made known gu chat day aud acc ,mmodsti.v -''N'
oct9i. JAMES SCOTT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
10 TUE EDITORS or THE georgian.
.nHiedgcpiIke, .UonInu. Mr.. 10

Nothing Of importance has. yet been transacted
by the Legislature. There appears TO be more
conciiaiory spirit than at tie last session. and at
lars go on much more smoothly. hopeit will so
continue. II the people are tired Of any thing, II
IS Of The violence OF party feelings, in which we
have too often been involved. Tie grounds OF
difference, however, appear TO be giving way, and
better times will dawn upon US. The survey OF
ihs Creek Lands is proceeding wi hout errup
iiSn--'he general government appears disposed to
co operate with Va, 10 which course it has been
induced, no doubt a. much by the ismness and de-
cisiOn OF our executive as by a conviction Of The
justice OF our clsims--we shall OBJ ain all our land
both parties will unite most undonbied in the
support Of the same individual for the Presidency.
both are firmly convinced Of tie evils Of intemper
ance in politics, IN any thing else, and bo'h il
is not impossible TO hope, may yet uni in aiding
to advance the permanent welfare Of the sis'e.
The subject Of the Cherokee Lands in this state
beginst attract attention. From the positive man
ner in which that nation have expressed their de-
,srm'ga''on reyer 10 feljrcuist Ter isf, ;b~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
.Marshars Sale of Land, Negroes. Sal g.

S.'e ~ L0nd, JNeSr0eS, Stock, &c.
~ pursugnee ETA decree the Superior Court of Chaneey
' ,as ne Rieha.ond District pronouneed on tic 24I dag Of
1se, 100 an ths case Of Eb.-er StOu u.s. james Carrie
ahd ohsTs ihnn onthe 13h day ofDecenJer nert osr G
,ss 10 "a. Highest bidder public auction on tie r1emse
tract Of land 'yng james River Ae eoun
e zSd Augu,t 1919, filed among the paper, in SAID
az atontaning SIG acres: At the iinae and pacr
d =" Ie n'a'nsr shall e6r for sale all the ,toet u
1o,, nnes cattle Aogs sheep gieh on The .a
a. lne dae ~ said deed :phieh haze been sine, p
r's and nc increase IF such stock also all tic pyamsao,
@ m,ns ue'j also forty s- Slaves and their increa,.
t tne ddfe ~ snd deed among the savc is caypenter n
Maesna 'sate COOK andy pniua5ie house se5ran,,,
e. on, 9s Should ne etovt nand day pro.e L< unfa
excepted. ' 10y '1'''' 'HnaoyS
lInnSIFor the rea!s,tate onethird Of lie pxycka,S
money on DC required IN cash. and balance in fro ,oaT
,n',afment' 10 be secured by bonds NTH npprorsa
, a githhofding fhe title until they paid Tar he
ana oiher PERSONAL estate tirre months credit is
e"a'e'' sreeu''"s bonds ,rith approved security.
u GUERRANT, crd
o., ., Or one Of his Deputies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
ValaaJle Printing Establishment. for s,

1870 '"'V"'S IstuVFISHWtHt, JOT Sue
iHDE Proprietor would sell fair terms The G,ce s,J
estabishmsnt Ofthe CENTRAL on ETTF IN cI,,,
loueviie, Virginia This Pre.s ba, tecn established sby,
cysH yeas and from the steady aud iner, a,inv paons II
has rcceiytd and the prospects Of continued iSet.s.e &
nty,ty reason TO believe, that short time no country
.'ao'nment N The state will produce profitable IN
come Inc s5Vnnages possesses numerous and strae
i've ., 'iiussd IN wealthy pant Of The country in pos
porous ava ra2idy improving town, within few hunJted
yards Of tie University Of Virginia. The subsc ripion M
i"un' T. respectable number, and there fe perIsp. b
ew country Embellishments which sves share
using aud J"bw'fk The Office soiersby Complete for print
og ncwsPsFef, books aud ob'baYng two Preset on,
entirely founts OF Long Pfnmer BREWER pie, mes,
Double Pos, Double Trimmer, Five lines Plea and ysrie
Of other type some VI which news imperial
oyal medium aud job cise sticks stands gaIlies add eyerv
bug Else ntcesafy Persons whing purchase can addfe;,
The Proprietor by letter CPos paid
Nov ~. S7-ot
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
FdH Goods and the Latest Fashions.
JOHN M'ENTIRE, MERcuaNrT. w.,

Opposite the Bell Taveyn,
AS recently received his Stock If Fall &c DDS, eoo.,
oil 'urer and middling cloths and ca.,imere, ni,ci
IDIOTS aud fancy mixtue yesngs newest and nea,
patterns tartan Piaid., camble,,, &C. &c which added 10
~ a makes h assortment complete aud nfeor
ode at the hor,e. notice. in the neae.t manner and =,
prices TO suit the times. s'' e1a %
~ u \ complete assortment Of clothing of every Je.-,,
ced prices 0"' a. very ieau-
UT Every garment warranted.
large assortment u plaid anal canbct cloak.
VII, oe soa very low to country merchants aud o,L...
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
TnninrsrilIe 6r Rent

'INHE subscriber derou of renting for the ensuing
Il that well known establshm called Tay lor,ye IN
Hanover, about IS miles from Richmond. The property for
rent is Farm with good dwelling house and house,
tJrehoue, Back.miihs shop Whe.iwrghi's shor Tailor,
shop, excellent Manufacturing Mill sc. &c. The situation
very healthy My brother. The spot will TO any
one desiIous VI renting, or will mys self.
WIN u. TAYLOR, oehland CotHthou,e
Nov o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28

DY ,niue Of deed OF us 10 the b,
- Isaac CId,to secure several debts therein nenuneu,
will positively be ,od To the highest bidder, at Goochnd
cash, two trac. Of land, containing -four hundred
being part Of the tract sold A H. Lewis the other
ains three hundred and twenty five acres, lying
Creek aud adjoining Mrs. Mary Waikn, and Others both
said tracts lie Goochlznd Courthouse The subcribes
acting Trustees, will only convey such title vested in
them as irus,ees.
WILLIAM MILLER,
CHARLES COOKE. A'u''''''
Oct
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
NOTICE.

LII person, indebted the estates of Jane, and Sarah
"A Mathews, dec. of Cumberland requested 10 make
eae payment TO the subscriber, and ali persons having
claim against said eaes requested TO h. knU
as sOop possible.
WILLIAM J. BERGMAN,
sdmor. Of James Mathews and Sarah Mathews, dec
Nov. IL. S5---il~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
Lunatic Hospitai. tt;ii;onsb,,,c

N OTICEb hereby given that all the cell, IN tb
are occupied, and that patients will he rer
nD some Of the said cells vsosnt; due notice Of
be given. By order Of the Court Of Direetors WIZ
May ~. Of LEO: HFNJEV
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
aDVER IT'S ENEn-J,

'TIiE tract OF Land called Hill Grove containing ab.v,
100 acres, lying IN the lower end Of Amelia counv lar
uey advertised still for sale. II would make an e.eelIen
elton plantation II will be sold ali tosstbe or divided n
parcels. The terms will he acoonmodat,ng. NV
Wicwan, mafch4. 9a-n NB X CfTrS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28

NOTICE bheIeby given. that petition will he pre.eued
tOthe Legislature Of VI gna next session prsvnS
the passage Cf la, 70 auhoiue change in the time ~ b
ING the S"Pefi0 cow' Of Law for anell1 County.
N'N~' tl.-wiSD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28
PUBLIC CO.VI'RaCT.

fORibESS MONkOE, Oct. y, 1926
{NHE undersigned wl receive Proposals till the 10Th OF
December next oI the supply of 900 perehe Stone
Tor the service OF this Fortress and Fort Calhoun. One half
OF which to he building possessing the following proper
tons viz Blackstone to have good beds and face; the
breadth TO be greater han and bear
to the THO kne'' as 10 admit IF coed bond when used and
be OF such sue to require at least lift and
other half 10 be angular but rough each weigh not
less than 1000 lbs.
The whole Of the stone TO be Of hard and durable quality
The deliveries TO lie made follows such
Of building and rough each place respectively as the En
yinee pern;endng Tor time being, shall direct, yr
Before the expiration Of the quarter ending the 3Oh June
1897, Building 5000 PR
- Rough 5000
DufnS the next quartes Building $500
Rough $500
And during the las, quarter, Building 1900
Rough 1900 >,
Separate Proposals will al.o he received until date
Tor the supply during the next year, at this place. Of
hard burnt BRICKS, Of the following viz in
i-2 1i $4,000 Of them to b. Stock Brieks-2OOMO
to be delivered during the first quarter; four hundred
thousand during the second quarter and the remaining
100000 during the third QuarteSamples Of the quality oil
the Bricks intended be furnished forwarded with the
proposals.
The Inspections TO be made exclusively by the Engineer
Officer al each post by such other person he NAV ap.
point to perform that duty Security the amount Of one
third II the contract will he demanded the the
sons intended TO be offered surees for the faithful execution
Of the contract must be forwarded with the proposals.
The contracts MT To be binding until they shall have
we'd the sanction of the War Department
G.. GRATIoT, 1t. Col Eng.
Now. 52-sOhN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-28

and purchasing sites Tor Notifications, at various
points, at the Short Hills near Queenston, where
barracks are contemplated for 1900 troops, and
sites for two forts are fixed on, at or near the
mouth of Grand River, on the Chateauque River;
and on Msnu.al Mountain, on which an impreg-
nable fortress is to be erected. The Montreal
Herald states that twenty millions Of pounds ster-
ling have been appropriated for the defences OF
Canada sum vastly exaggerated no doubt.
- Bait .dmerican.