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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-25

Lphning An awful instance of the uncertainty Of lf
was presented in the of Hamilton Ohio, the st
inst During severe storm, fash of lightning struck tn
chimney Of the DIV cling If Mr. James Boal, and cause
the death of four of its inmates. the wife, two children
mother.in law Of MIR b.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-25
DELAWARE FIRE COMPANY.

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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
roa THE wATcHMAW.

As some anxiety has been evnced to give the public
correct impression in relation to the published proceed
quanted of With financial affairs and little dull
wha but having pretty considerable tax to pay de-
sire the following questions answered.
lst.Under the head of Interest and DiscountHas
Levy Court been kind to two Years Interest
the sum (ccr6ca,e) Of Sl545l1 during the past year
There being charges for the payment OF ~ ON said
account
2d-Was the $40 81 paid for the of the $1,000 for
50 daysor lad the Treasurer this money hand 81 days
fol which the Interest paid You have gwen dates
must draw inferences
3d--How s that you pay Sl27. 90 for years
Of S20U0when the legal Interest IS but $40! Now see
ing that all Corporations and Governments in any toerabe
credl, have borrow ed money for d and per
cent, which would have been 500 Or $780, instead OF VIA
you pay S127.98, with per c,. for pays=SS lG=
S133 lo pretty round sum paid by the county, these
hard times, for the loan of S2000when this money coud
for years have been had for S90 making difference in
this transaction, 10 the county, annually of S43 10 Hac
this difference been properly aged for tile las l0ye ars,
alone would have pad more than Of the principal eb
thereby paying near per ct.-ohers pay ing " Really
credit of New Castle County apprcximate thai Of the
unfortunate Greeks, when they deal with the usurers OF
Eagland.
4h-Why is there advance Of SO per cent, in the
allowance of e for the prsonsay nothing of COAL CRATES,
&c. which makes said articles more than double-ihese
hard times.
5h.-Elcctions, according Sheriff IS ORDERS &C.,
amount the of $4,000, which with the per ce' T.
for payng=58 o. costs the county 1924 68 whereas IN
your exhibit No. 2. all Of the Hundred Elections amount
only S4704 Now, Inspectors greater men than
Collectors and their Election duties perhaps doubled,
should think it proper for them to have times the
allowed the collectors for very nearly the same
service but certainly proprey in paying them hye
times the have the Election law before me
perhaps This allowance according law: so gentlemen
Levy Court petition the Legislature at your next meet
ing alter it. reform must be the order OF the day
6th-You say in your receipts NO !, that Robert Gal,
brath has paid in full of his Taxes OF 1924 the sum OF
49, You also say your No g. of said report that
Rob- abath owes the county for the taxes OF 1874 the
sum Of s58 81 cts, which statement right Gentlemen,
it may be it in wise mpairs the accuracy Of the set
temet respects the county, however rreconcilabe
II may be with the English language and common impress
sons of plain men. TAN PAYER
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
.4Widged from, rhc .Tul,o,,a, kurnaI

CONGRESS.-In the Senate on Wednesday, the resolu-
ton denying the power of the Executive appoint public
ministers, ane the resolution proposing exclude
bers OF Congress from beng appointed civil Offices
made the order Of the day for Monday
The House of Representatives had very little business
before them, excepting the Mission Panama.
An act from the Senate to authorize the State of Penn
sylyana to lay out and make Canal through the United
States public grounds the city of Ptsburg read
third time and passed.
In the Senate on Thursday, bill introduced by MIR.
beon, to authorize the President of the United States
sell certain lead the property Of the United States in the
State Of Missouri
After few minutes spent in receiving reports of Com.
mtees, the House of Representatives went into Commit
tee OF the Whole the state of the Unon when the sub
ect OF the Mission to Panama again taken up for
sideration.
In the Senate, Friday, the Judiciary Bill from the
House of Representatives the subject of consideration
all day. The amendment reported by the Judiciary Com
mttee changing the arrangement of the Circuits,
place Ohio and Kentucky in the Circuit was agreed
to BY large majority. The discussion chiefly the
amendment
The House of Representatives were engaged in the dis
csson OF the claims of the State of Massachusetts, for
services rendered by the militia of the State during the
late war, but the Committee without coming to any
decision.
Mr.. Eastman, of NewHampshre, offered joint resol,l-
ton providing, amendment the constitutions that
shall hold the Office of Judge any Court Of the
United States after he shall have attained the age of 70
years.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
The United States Literary Gazette

Contents Of NO. l, Vol. lV-for .4p'al I, 1896.
Rerierrs.-Remarks the Banks and Currency of the
New England Stales Gov. Wlnthrop's History OF New
England Mr. Tredgold Treatise Railroads and Car
riages; Roman Nights, the Tomb of the Scipios.
MISUNDERSTANDING Philosophy of Language.
Original Poevy--A Fancy Piece; Songi San2as.
Origin and Necessity of Slavery; The Contributions OF O.
@ TO Periodical Work
Hutelhgence-Mr. Webster's Grafton Comets OF 1925;
National Banner Annual List Of New Publications. Mod
ern Practice Of Physc University Leeds On the Con
structon of Chimneysi Legislature of Ohio; New Publ
cations
The work is published in Boston, the 1st and 18th OF
every month in an octave form. Each number contains
40 pages making 2vos per year, Of $50 pages each II
is printed with new types, on paper OF superior
they may prescribe The terms are Five Dollars per an
num- Su5scribhons receipedat this Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

CHEAT TRAvELLINa.-We observe in one of adver-
tisement- this evening, offer to take passengers from
this to New-London for three dollars and Providence
for five dollars. The genus of Fulton aud the spirit of
competition have effected wonders. Now, man may so
to Boston for dollars formerly appropriation Of
formed in thirty hoursforncrly it occupied from three
10 six days. ~. - Statesman.
GyongErowy, Kentucky, March 24.--We learn from a
gentleman vino Jeff Frankfort early yesterday morning, that
the case Of Beauchamp (he supposed murderer Of Col
Sharp) was befre the Grand Jury of Franklin County,
who i was supposed, would find true bill against him
some time during the day, and he would be put upon trial
The trial of Isaac Desha in the Harrison Circuit Court
was on motion of the Attorney fer the Commonw eah
postponed until the next June terr. he absence OF
witnesses whose testimony Thought to be essential for
the Commonwealth was the ground Of the pcsponement
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
eNpr Fork. 0nr;L 6.

sNeW 4 OTK, NTT2b o.
STILL LATER.-We again a, knowledge The
reception OF a'e London papers The fas, sailing
ship Hudson, Capt. Champin. having left Coues
on the 10th March, brings US London intelligence
down to the eueRihg OF The 9Th.
In the House OF Commons ON the 9Th genera.
feeling was expressed that the assistance already
afforded by Tie Bank Of England had produced symp-
toms OF ieyving confidence.
The reception in London by the Russian hrzi-
bassador, of dispatches from ST. Petersburg, iu-
duced him 10 set out on his journey Tor The latter
city.
Twenty mercantile houses have failed at Iern
since The commencement of thisyear.
An unft oaded rumor was in circulation on the
"a Of March IN London, that another revolution had
taken place in Russia, and that Nicholas had been
assassnated
Great distress existed in many Of the manufactu-
ring districts, in Of which the aboripg cassea
were absolutely IN state OF starvation. Placards
on which was inscribed :" blood OF bresdn we're
pasted up in several towns.
Serious disturbances had taken place al Macclea
field, occasoned by the disress to which large
portion OF the manufacturing classe. in thai ,owt
had been reduced. mob OF or 60O0 operatives
paraded the streets, aud committed many acta of vi
olence. They were finally dispersed By military
aid.
strong manifestation of the interest excited
among the Manufacturing classes in London, was
displayed in the attendance OF 5000 Oper rative Wes-
vers about the Avenues oil the House OF Commonf,
to learn the result of measures in relation TO the
importation oil foreign silks.
The nephew OF rich banker at Rome, was sem
fenced to be led through that city, ass and BE-
sent to the galeys tor ten years ior carrying suord
cane! His uncle offered $4,000 crowns for COM
mutations; which was refused.
On the 4,h Mr.. DykeIs, the Kings Messenger.
sen, off to St. Petersburg with dispatches for
the Duke of Wellington, Ambassador to Russia.
The Count OF Glenthorn, the most wealthy pro-
prietor in Silesia, has built in the forest Of Rumep-
erst, colossal organ, the smallest pipes OF which
by steam, and the various airs may be heard Ave
leagues in every direction
Mr.. Pike, the celebrated banker, is dead.
London, March 1.-THE determination Of the
Bank to grant loan Of three millions on mershan.
dze has not produced the effect calculated on, the
funds having declined nearly one per cent.
Tico O'Clock. We understand the Bank has
determined to make advances, in amounts not under
500l, and is making arrangements to commence
without delay. The Consul market continues de-
pressed.
Cores Liverpool Advertiser OF March g, speaks
oil great improvement in the commercial world, and
the revival of confidence. The prices oil producs
universally believed 10 have reached the mini.
mum; andthe improrenens it il believed, will
not be transitory.
The latest Macclesheld paper, announces the fai.
lure of Tour more silk houses--but not of consi6.
cradle magnitude.
The situation of the WOODEN weavers In Roch.
dali, is deplorabe. Many poor people arc literally
starving.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
YOUNG LADIES'
Boarding School, Newark, Del.

Course of Instruction. orthography; Reading Writ
ing Arithmetic, mental and mechanical; English Gram.
mar and Composition; Geography and History, Ancient
and Modern; Use Of maps and globes; Delneation Of
maps; Natural Hstory Natural Philosophy, including
Astronomy and Chemistry; Rhetoric and Bellies Lettres
Elements of Moral Science.
Young Ladies will be carefully and diligently instructed
in any of the foregoing studies according to their respec
tive capacities and the wishes OF their guardians
AT the same time, special regard will be paid TO their
healb comfort manners, and morals. In superinendng
the Dress manners and conduct OF the young ladies, Mrs
serer will be asss ed by governess Of unexceponabe
character good educaton and accomplished manners In
short, possible Will be made to render this
school equal 10 any similar institution in country
The summer term commences the first day OF May,
and terminates on the seventh OF October Board and tut
ton for the whole term $780, half to be paid advance
AIRY furnished at the usual prces.
Ezra ehargea.-Musc $40; Use of piano 80; French
sc per quarter tt twelve weeks. w. SHERER.
Newark, April 7th, 1926. 41-4t
The following testimonials in favor of the school
pectfully submitted:
The undersigned having generally attended the seman
nual examinations of Mr. SHEREHs School, truly
that they were every instance, much pleased with the
proofs Of proficiency which his pupils exhibited The
prompness and accuracy with which they answered almost
every question proposed in the OF extensive and
minute examinations, evnced intelligent acquaintance
with the branches which they were examined. The
undersigned therefore, with entire confidence, declare
their opinion that for all the useful and Of the
mental branches of female education well for
ton to the health, and conduct Of the young
ladies' The Boarding School at Newark is equal to the
distinguished institutions of the kind with which they
acquainted. SAMUEL BELL,
ANDREW GRAY,
A X. Russell,
HENRY WHtTELEY.
My daughter was at Mr.. sherer's Boarding School, in
Newark, for than year: attended one of the
examinations and fully concur in the opinion expressed
in the above certificate. WILLARD HALL.
Wilmington, April s, 1926.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
NEWARK ACADEMY.

TTNHE sem-annua examination Of the sude this H.
sttuion, will take place Thursday, the goth inst.
The Parents and Guardians of the pupils and the fends
IF Literature, respectfully invited to attend The
mer session will commence Monday, the 18th May.
Boarding, including washing, mendng, &c, be had in
the village and vicinity, from $50 Sl0o per anpum.
BY Order, HENRY WHITLEY, Sec'y.
April 8, 1896. 41-3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
NOTICE.

HSHE partnership heretofore existing under the firm Of
L Harris g Young. shpwrights is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent All persons indebted to said firm re.
qnesed to make payment, and those having claims will
present them for settlement, to either of the subscribers
JOHN HARRIS,
Wilmington, April a. 1896. THOMAS YOUNG.
JOHN HARRIS 4 SOW
Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that the
business will be continued by them, the old p-yard
above the Wilmington Bridge; and by John Harris,
Brandywine ship.yard.
THOMAS YOU.h'G
Having entered into partnership with WILLIAM THoMP
SON, will continue carry the above business the
Lower Wharf
April q, 1895 41-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

Philndelphia, .4pru lo.-Capt. Dunlevy, Of the
scbr. Horatio, arrived here in forty days from Chas
gres reports that before he left that port, inteli-
eence had been received there OF the surrender Of
Callao to the Patriots This event is said to have
taken place in January.
Rodil was making preparations to embark for
Europe. Agreeably to the accounts received he
had but 500 men with him when he surrendered ths
castle
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
TOMORROW! !!
$4,000 will be obtained for 49,!

$4,000 will be obtained for S3
Washington Canal &. Rhode Island State Lottery,
First Glass 36 No. Lottery by Permuahon5 drawn BAL
lots To be drawn at Providence, (R. April IL, 1926.
Scheme--1 prize of $4,000; l Of 5000; of 1000 /;
OF 25o0 Of 1900; OF 1,176; 6f LOCO; IL Of 500 ;
SO of 100; 1856 of 20; 1914 of 81 1880 Of g. 1880
prizes
Tickets and shares for sale at
Robertson s Little's,
Lottery Office, No. 90, Marker St, Wilmington;
Who sold in the last Union Canal Lottery the capital prize
of 5000 April IL.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
The Trustees of the Poor,

ar Newcastle County, will meet at the Poor House,
" Wednesday, the 26h inst, at 10 O'clock A. NJ. Per-
sons having against the institution reqs sted
hand them to JOSEPH GnuRB to the subscriber at
least days before the day of meeting
Anril 1896. 4l-4t H. HEAID, Sec'y.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
A DUEL.
FROM THE NATIONAL JOURNAL.

washington Caty, sdprA 10, 1895.
The following statement received from the friends
of Mesrs. Clay and Randolph and may therefore be
lied on as strictly correct:
On Saturday the 9th of April at half past four o'clock,
P NJ. meeting took place between MIR. Clay and Mr.
Randolph, upon call of the former in consequence Of
certain expressions used by the latter in recent debate
the Senate, which Mr. Clay considered offensive. and
piled personally to him.
Mr. Randolph was atten by COL Tat,nall, of Geor.
ga and Major Hamilton, of South Carolina Mr.. Clay by
Gen. Jesup Of the Army, and Mr. Johnston Of Louisiana
The parties met on the ground-eIchsnged ssluations
suspended by his side, went off II perceived be
an accident and pronounced by MIR. Clay. Immediate
y, however, upon the report Of the pistol Mr.. Randolph
turned to COL Tatnal and said, II told you so." Col,
fault mne MIR. Randolph protested against the Of
the hair trgger was at my express instance the has
was sprung"
Another pistol edately handed TO Mr.. Randolph
the parties resumed their stations and exchanged sots
without effect.
Immediately after the report of the pistols, while Col
Tana and Gen. Jesup were re.oading, Col. Benton, of
Missouri, rode up and united with Mr.. Johnston and Ma.
or Hamilton in effort to stop the affair; which proved
Intellectual
The parties again took their ssaonsand th> word be-
ing given, Mr. Clay ssed his pistol and fred and the ball
passed through MIR kandolph's clothes. MIR Randolph
do not fire at you Mr. Clay" and dscha ged his pisto!
in the air. He added :" 1t was not my intention to have
fired at you ALL The unfortunate circumstance of my
pistol going off accidentally, changed my determination
At this instant Col Benton up, and sad aYes, Mr.
Randolph told me so, expressly eight days ago." The
parties simultaneously approached each other, both with
extended hands, Mr. Randolph remarkng Sir, give you
my hand' which was cordially received BY Mr. Clay, and
the affair thus honoraby and happily closed.
The friends of the parties, without consulting their res
pectye principals in the hope Of terminating the difference
manner alike honorable both, were induced to delay
the period Of meeting tor few days.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
DRAWING.

vSHE following the numbers drawn from the wheel
l. OF the New York Lottery, on Wednesday last:
30-.56-54-28-58-47-34-
BY which the Jackson g Lafayette Office continues be the
most lucky in this Stdte.
On Wednesday the 18th inst the Uashingon Canal and
Rhode Island Lottery will be drawn Highest prize $4,000.
Tickets only SO. Shares in proportion Applyto
j. j. ROBINSON,
April IL. No. los, Market ST., Wilmington.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
Robertson & Little s,
NOTICE.

TyHOSE persons indebted to the estate of JoHs Wool
sToN deceased, are requested to make payment, and
those having demands against said estate to present them
for settlement, to JEREMIAH WooLSTON,
SAMUEL WOOLSTON,
Anril 10 41-9t Admire.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.
AT baltimore, on Friday.

Coffee, Jav. SC. II i8; do. Havana, IS II ;
Cotton, Lou. IA a l6; Georgia upland, IL l4t;
F.a,hers, live, 32a 80; Flaxseed IS 100 j; Flour,
,up. 4ooa 4,25 Corn, 68 70; Wheat, 80 IS
Rye, IS o 70; Barley, 80; Oats, As; Hops, rs.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

Baltimore, .april s.-Cap.. Anthony, in the
Young Phenix, just arrived from Plymouth, Eng.
from whence he sailed the 10th March, heard no.
thing of the death of the Emperor Nicholas, as rec
ported at eIphia.-CaPt. A. brought no pa
pers.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

A. the late session Of the Legislature are informed
st the Law of this which secured 10 the creditors
deceased persons, residing IN 'he STATE, preference
4 his law has long been subject OF eprnach among the
szens of neghborng States, and has very probably
sed injurious the commercial cha acter and credit OF
nsawsre we publish this notice Of its repeal the hope
ha, Editors in the neighboring States will give it che ne
cessary circulation.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11
pp1cEs cuRRE.Nr Ar BaANprw1xr MINIS, ApRII lo

From, .uperfue. per hbl SA 81 Sa So
Middlings, do ~ oo 90
WugAr, white, per 60 ID. ~
Do red, do. IS
CoRs, per 81 ib.
Kilu.dried Corn Meal, per hhd II II so
DO. do per Dbl. s7s 4 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

My daughter was at Mr., Sherers Boarding School, ir
Newark, for more than year attended of the
examnaons and fully concur in the opinion expressed
in the above certificate. WILLARD HALL.
Wilmington, April s, 1926.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

Colesi 22o. Warmest 74o. Means $40, 48As and &lo.
Extcmes of barometer, 29. .26 and 80. 50 inches.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-11

The widow and chilafen Of David, the celebrated
historical painter Of France, sent petition to the
council Of state, to obtain permission to bury his
remains in his native SOIL in the hurying ground o
pere Lachasc. He was during his liie numbered
among the proscrib.l and persecution extended
beyond the grave. Ths melancholy request was
druiei.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-04-20

HOUSE. III bfLtuh -
amherst ~ Ilian VI. Waller 81, Lu-
ca, =. rhomp5on" lbs, Bennett A. Craw-
ford 81, Thomi Grows SO.
Henry Pryton tiraycly 1875, Maj. Bryce
Edward WI. James VI. R"dd II, Capt.
David Dyr, 81, Capt. JOS. ), k'og, 81
The deputy snrrlf If Henry hus writes
III After advertising for some time AT
thc.pnhc places in the county that poll
would BIZ taken on the prOprety OF calling
Convention, it was decided by major
ity II favor of \ conveu'len, one voter re-
fuslng To express An OPINION
Patrtef - lark Penn 287, Human CritZN
az J I'm Tatum 244 jesse Corn 100.
PHsyhtnia -Yncenl Wilchcr, William
Walton /. rhrre we're otherCaoddales, but
W. nave not received a statement OF the
polls
B1ckingham Rueben y. Patterson
S97 Gtroge VI. Payne' 2l9, San1 +.
Christian $50.
Riehmond Citg--John Rothcrfoord'
223, John G. Wllhams 70 John NJ Bolts
>. We cougratu lie the irDruds Of { on
venton on the election Of Mr.. Rutherford
H. is a warm " able friend of the measure
they have ~ much at heart elected, too
from place winch We ND hren fsught Ia
took upon as the focus of opposition
Riebmond County Thomas Baroes
Anslln Neal.
Rosftaghant-C Col. Samuel II. Lewis,
Jos. Ph Ciinr,
Gio c.s'er-N,nn Page, Thomas Smith
Princess ,1nn--Wm, Woodhouse, Ga.
lrb Ward.
Chfsi.rfsH james Eam,t Colin Clark =
SusStr- ltrchtrd Epps james Billiard
SENATE.
Richmond City Oistrict-John %. CIop
ton is reelected. No other district has
been heard from decl,ively.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-04-20
FnK TIE YIEGlNIAN.
EIh ne FINNINIAFf
To The Citi=eAS ., DeajUr4.

TO U1e Ctt4-eHa = ot..JO1A.
| think II prpPer, on declining Ia be con-
sdered as acandldate, for your suGrages al
the approaching election, 10 give such a
view as the compass Of letter VIII aiiow
of the causes ot my declining to solicit your
further tavQrs, bestowed on me IN 80 drels-
i've manner for the last five years, OVER
those WIN have thought proper to De my
opponents, and also 10 give su.ne sorl OF
Jar view Of the questions winch Aa.-
claimed most of your attention, ,,endlng
before the Lesislaiurr, AT il, last session !;
md the course. and causes OF thai course.
winch have taken IN them and to give
you lew useful hints, on What | consider
ought TO be The course ofthe future Repre-