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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-07-05

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, IS. Court of Common Pleas al
Worcester, June Term, A. d. 1895.
On the Petition aforesaid, Or
dered, that the said Petitioner notify all per.
sons interested therein, to appear at the next
term of this Court, to be holden at Worcester
aforesaid, on the first Monday of September
next, by publishing an attcsted copy of said
petition and this order thereon, in the Massa.
chusetts Spy, and Worcester County Adyer.
tiser, three weeks successfully, the last pub.
LEGATION to be thirty days, at least, Le fore the
sitting Of said Court, that they NAV then and
there shew cause, If any they have. why the
prayer thereof should not be granted.
Attest, ABiJAH eIGELow, CLERK.
A copy Of the Petition and order Of Court
thereon, Attest,
ABIJAH BIGELow, CLERK.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-07-05
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From the London Literary Gazette
TIE Moon is on the silent lake
lov'd so much Of gore
And, as m other days, stand
Beside IFS willow'd shore.
# is not chaug'd; the quiet wave
Glides in its beauty on;
And not bud and not a leaf,
Seems from the green tree gone.
Like fairy barks these lilies spread
Their white wings to the air.
Those flowers so lovely and so frau,
Still are they floating there.
II cannot be that years have past,
Since last saw the place
For years bring change, and here is not
OF any change trace.
I'll fling me down on yon green bank,
And dream my dreams of old
Drink Hopes Pactolus-draushts again
From starry waves Of gold.
o no! o no my hearts awake
cannot sleep again;
know hopes golden sands are dross-
know life's dreams are vain.
Iwould there were some sign OF change
Upon the scene around:
IT'S sad to think in mine own heart
Alone that change is found.
Like birds and winds that pass away,
Our hopes and joys depart;
And nature has no desert place
Like the lorn human heart.
For there are thousand flowers that rise
Fair from their winter tomb;
But Hopes are annual that know
No second spring Of bloom, L. E. L.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
CIRCULAR TO PosTMAsTERS.
Posr-orr1cE DEPARTMENT, !,


26th May, 1896.
SIn Complaints have been lately made of the della, and
occasional loss of newspapers sent by mail These be
attributable in to the careless in which
papers prepared for the mail but in others. they
believed arise from the nattention design of Post
masters. IT is feared that some of them fogefu of
their duty TO consult the convenience of contractors
horse routes by retaining part Of the packets when the
mail large that the usual number of bags cannot
tain it. Others, it said being cupabe, retain
papers to read them. A moments reflection must con-
vince every Postmaster guilty of either of these charges.
that he res with the obligation imposed by his oath OF
office, and Should be held responsible tor such gross viola
tons of duty.
Publishers Of newspapers and their subscribers well
Postmascrs requested to report to the Department
all Irregularities in the reception of papers forwarded in
the mail and an assurance given that where the regu-
layy shall be proved have been produced by the neg
gence design of any contractor postmaster clerk
}hc eectua steps shall be taken to prevent its
renee.
II often Of as much Importance the public and always
as essential to the reputation of the mall that newspapers
should be speedily and safely transmitted letters and
an individual who is naentve the former, is unworthy
of being trusted with the latter He is stranger that
high incentive duty which arises from ardent desire
elevate the character of the Department. by giving the
utmost efficiency to its operations.
In the Office Law, it is provided that, off any per
son. employed any department of the PosOfce, shall
improperly dcain delay, embezze, or destroy, news
paper shall permit any other person to do the like,
shall OPEN permit any other person to open any mali
packet of newspapers, shall embezzle DIES roy the
same, being directed to such person. or not being
thorzed receive open the same, such offender SHALL
conviction thereof pay not exceeding twenty dol
lars for every such offence"
At all Offices where newspapers mailed, Postmssters
should see that they properly put up and directed
None should be forwarded in the mail except such are
secured by substantial envelope, and have egibe super
scrpton. If this injunction were strictly observed the
number of failures would be greatly reduced
Under no circumstances should any part of the mail be
left the route short of its destination This may always
be avoided by Postmsstes the important Offices keeping
one extra mail bags
lam. very respectfully, Your obeSient servant.
JOHN Mclean,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

shcu he asserts that is ridiculous III the extremt
that force Of 500 and NOT exceeding 400 men
could excayate miles of canal, and that o! the
very worst kind, in 6 weeks.o- He here very inge
nously introduces distance as the obstace-withou.
reference to the quantity of labor 10 be performed
The fact is however, that the amour; OF excavation
does not exceed rs 900 yards leach man can re
move from 10 10 yards per diem 400 men,
then, will remove daily, at least 5000 yards-or
weekly, 10000 yards lin weeks, therefore, they
would effect H. were there no interruption from bad
weaher-and 2 weeks is considered an ample al
owance for tina, and other contingencies We are
not, however, of that sangAlne temperament which
would lead US to promise more than could rea-
sonably expect to perform and the little "ac.
quaintance We have had in canalling,' has shown
THAT unexpected difficulties sometimes occur to de-
feat the most rational calculations. Certainly no
sffort on our part will be wanting to effect it.
As to the attack made upon the Board Of Direc
tors for want Of attention to the work, we deem it
proper TO state that since we commenced our ope-
ratons, committees have been down about every
weeks, and have particularly examined our por-
lion Of the work, at least !; and from this fact we
are at liberty 10 Infer tina. they bestowed similar
attention to the other parts. We certainly have no
reason TO complain ourselves nor have we heard any
complaints from the other contractors on This point.
All their relations with US have been of the most
the greatest interest in The Of exertions
The insinuaton to the want OF attention or
competency in the Engineers, does not merit no.
tce.
As to the alterations which have been made in
the line Of canal, the writer, it is presumed, alluded
to the variations oil the line in the St. Georges Pond
This done, we have understood, to effect the
petion of the canal at a much earlier period
Than was originally contemplated, and was one of
The conditions of an arrangement entered into with
the contractors of the eastern division Of the Deep
Cut" for that purpose.
We have also observed in the U. S. Gazette, a
piece proposing the postponement Of the election
for Directors. until the fifth day Of July. In this
proposition we mos, cordially acquiesce. as il will
afford an opportunity for all such stockholders as
have not yet visited the work, to do so, and for
themselves whether the statements made by the
host Of writer's on this subject correct other
wise.
We again repeat that we furnish "pIain state
aents' Of facts, and that challenge contradiction
BY any respectable man under his own signature.
Respectfully Yours,
REYBOLD & CLARKE.
Dslapare City, June /, 1926.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
~ THE AMERICAN FLAG INsULTED


We suboin an extrac, from the PASSPORT (Me.)
Sentinel of the Goth ult. giving statement of the
capture of fishing schooner and an attack m two
others by the British brig Of war Dottprel. We
are certain that these insults our flag are made
without the knowledge, much less the sanction of
the British Government; but they are, neverthe
less. calculated 10 irrae our pride, and keep alive
uDfriendly feelings; and we cannot forge, that this
is not the first insult we have received from the
Dotterel. In the navy service of Great Britain, as
well in that Of every other country, we are aware
there will be found iniudicious officers-men fond
OF showing prowess where resistance is possible
but these men are exceptions to the general galsn-
try OF sailors; and we have only TO regret that the
British Government has not adopted greater caution
in the selection Of an officer to have command on
station where the exercise of courteous forbear
ance, and conciliatory disposition, without doing
any thing TO comprom the dignity or the rights Of
his own Government, might effect 80 much in ere
ating confidence and good will among our citizens.
Nat. Journal
tThe schooner Hammond, Tuherley, of Portsmouth
n II with about 1870 qintas of fish board, captr
ed last Monday, on SandyCove fishing ground, which is
about two leagues from the Shores by boat belonging
the above brig Two other vessels the Mary and Favorte
OF Portsmouth, were in company the time, but made their
escape as did also the schooner Lark Captain ard of
the same place, in this port from whom obtained
the above information. Capt states that several shots
we're fired at him, and came very killing wo of
his men, He spposes that several otherve sells taken
al the time number anchor anoh her part of
the ground 1t is hoped that armed vessel will be
sent in ba and another The Labrador coast for the
protection of the hardy and meri orious fishermen"
The Boston Patriot makes the following remarks
upon this occurrence:
"When 10 t's renewed m Hesitation of fishermen,
we add the rece, case of mpressmen the African coast
both acts of British officers confess they present
indication of systematic repetition of thse outrages
national rights which forced this country into of
reprsal for the protection of those rights; and which
dcrner tnav aga be driven unless these be
officially dsavowed and measures be taken prevent the
occurrence hereafter of like depredatons In the mean
time of sleeps of stationed in the Bay of Funv
in that vicinity, might prove sautary check that
thirst for naval rennwn which has led British sloop of war
to show fight to an American fishing smack"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
ron THE wATcHMAN.
BOROUGH ELECTION.

As supporter of the Ticket which carried by so large
which election has been pronounced illegal and new
one therefore rendered necessary, wish to call the aen.
ton OF the friends and supporters of that ticket to the i'm.
porance Of being vgilant Tuesday next Your oppo-
do not intend to make any opposition 10 you But ought
their assertion to be credited believe it is only made to
hull you to sleep, and prevent you from turning unani
mously; hoping TO turn your negligence Should they
succeed in causing any, to their account Another
method by which they intend TO endeavor to battle you is
by striving to gain your to unite with them in run
nng an entirely ticket which shall have on it the
of any member Of the Council Of last year or the
name of any person the ticket which You lately formed
and carried therefore You, my fellow voters to
beware othese and all other straagems of your opponents
and let every Of you turn Tuesday next and
give your for TIL ticket which you supported on
the first Tuesday in May, and which, by its great majority
was proved to be the choice of the people.
CITIZEN
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
FARM FOR SALE.

vINlIE subscriber being resident of Virginia. ia anxious
TO dispose OF his properly Mdde,uwn, Del, and
fpenfieM day of June ins, at 10 o'clock, at the ta,e IN
diddeton, without reserve to the highest bidder The
above property contains 300 acres, about mile from
Mddletown. on The Smyrna road the improvements are
Dwelling and Corn House This property is naturally,
and formerly divided into, farms of about equal
quantities. There is sufsclency Of timber for rails AMI;
very abundant supply o. fuel contiguous to good land.
ing 1t is present under rent, the subscriber il
determined upon dsposng of it, To person disposed to
enter into the milling business, the purchase would be
very advantageous, there confscaon of Eve acres
tor mill seat, permanent stream, and the Dam
already formed. A G's 0. Pulling Mill might be created
With infinite advantage either of them much wane1
in the neig,borh' cd. Application the subject IL
rson, t" WILLIAM ID MERCER, Esq, Sassafras Neck,
Md by letter directed Cecilton, Md, will be
ended to- and he will superntend the sale the day
above specified ii P. VAN BIBBER.
MidileoWn, June 3. 1926 57-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

and new Horse called Carpenter. The word to
start could only be given by an invisible band--and
am informed that young Cabinet was harnessed
the whole night previous, 10 be in readiness for the
awful word "GO." The moment the word was
pronouncet," smack went the whip-round went
me wheels OF the two competitors. wonder.
iul 10 relate, when Young Cabinet and Carpenter
run out-they found Old Cryer ahead. They both
swore ne had jockeyed them and it was not fair.
However the judge, from motives Of policy, would
NOT award the prize; but gave each to understand
he should have it, Young Cabinet got the purse.
understood that Iit.bebound says he.dont-care
anything about it. OSCAR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

AT meeting of the Democratic Citizens Of New
castle County convened this day at the house Of
John Crow, in the town of Newcastle, JAcoB FA
RIss, Esq. was chosen ChaiI man, and JOHN Crow
Secretary when, on notion it wasn
Resolued, That the Democratic Citizens Of New.
castle County be invited to attend at the Red Lion
Inn, on Saturday the 18th Of June next in order to
adopt measures 10 relation to the next General
Election. JACOB FARISS, Chairman.
JOHN Crow, Secretary.
Nav 81, 1896.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

From the above il would that the sheet iron cyn-
der stove is the economical mode of using tel-by
ss difference the mode in common, oen fire
bGeas the quantity Of fuel used in that common mode
eqres thousand parts to maintain Ike tem5era.u,e fer
Ten MINUTES, that hundred parts Of such fuel will maintain
rone making the saving the offucI
oh parts-and time or temperature gained ol0th also
Persons curious in matters OF this kind referred to
The Journal itself
would from the above, that there is prodieo,s
waste in the common consumption OF fuel far hey ond what
any person would suppose who had paid attention TO
such matters.
II shows also the very great saving there is in making
e OF ten plate stoDe in preference fire place
the quantity OF fuel used being between fourth and
inand the temperature obtained, ten minutes by tile
IRE Place. to .forty-fve minutes by the st6re.
MENTOR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
FOR THE WATERMAN.

In the Franklin Journal for May published by the Frank
the Economy Of Fueln which, after great variety of
experiments the hest modes Of making of different
kinds of wood for fuel and Of several different kinds Of
coal, the author the following conclusions 1t is
TO be observed that the epermen,er has, in order de-
ternne the relative advantage Of the different modes that
he adopted made his arrangements to determine with
much the length of time that the combustion of
different weights Of fuel would preserve in adj pied
for the trial the state Of temperature, degrees
above the air Of erternai r0o in which the of
tri,l was enclosed Those results were as follow.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

Le.ringtan Ky., May 2a-The trial of Beau
champ at Frankfort, for the murder Of Col. Sharp,
was brought to close Friday evening. The
Jury found him Guilty The wife Of the prisoner
who was supposed TO be accessory to The murder,
we understand has been acquitted BY the examining
Court.
At the request of many citizens, the Mayor OF
Richmond has called Public Meeting TO devise
measures for the relief of Thomas J.terson. The
meeting was 10 &c held Yesterday
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
Delaware State Lottery,

For the benefit of Newark College, Middletosn Academy
and Emmanuel Church.
SECOND CLASS.
TO be drawn at Wilmington on the Sd Of July, 1896
Scheme Il prize of S1o,ooO; Of 600; of 5000.
of 1,750; of 1880; Of 1907 Of 000 IL of 400;
156 of 80; $50 of s; 1900 OF a. $500 prizesl5 500
blanks-4 $50 Tickets.
Present price Of Ticket s4--Half S2-Quarer 81.
For Tickets and shares in great variety of numbers ap.
ply at the Office of the MANAGERS Yates s .'fcIye,
No 49, Market street, Wilmington few doors below the
lower market
Orders for tickets post paid, from any part of the
try addressed to Yates g Mcintyre, enclosing the cash o.
prize tickets will receive prompt attention.
Robertson 8 Little. Agents,
June I, 1896.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

On Sunday afternoon this Borough, and the country
around, considerable extent visited by copous
showers of rain, the beneficial effects Of which seen
and felt in the revived appearance of vegetation and the
relief from the intense heat which had been oppressive
for several weeks
Washington Ciy, June 2The papers, North and South,
give painful accounts of the continued and for the period
Of the year, unprecedented drought Vegetation Iangush-
es and in many parts the grain crops nearly past
covery We suffered very much in this neghborhood from
the cause until lately but within the last days,
we have had a refreshing shower two. The thunder
gust that passed this City last Sunday, experen
ced nearly at the hour at Richmond and thus not
ced in the Wing We copy it principally for the interest
ing fact with which the account concludes:
Thurder Storm--Wthin the last week, two thunder
OF unusual violence have passed City That
of Wednesday last supposed to have had equal in
the quantity and of the lightning for several years.
But the of Sunday evening far exceeded it in both 1t
up with considerable gale from N. W. and passing
off little to the East was brought back by change Of
wind It's second visit much terrible than the
first for the wind dying away and the rain in degree
subsidng, remained suspended over the City, until its
electric nearly exhausted. For the best part
of hour fash succeeded fash in fearful rapdity the
thunder bursting the ear the particular fash which
accompanied disappeared. In the space of minute and
half there four flashes at hand that the hun
der appeared to precede the lightning. In short,
few people remember terrible storm far thunder
and lightning were concerned.
We happy state that although several houses
struck serious accident occurred, that have heard
Of cradle i'll which infant sleeping, rived by
the lightning but the child escaped unhurt"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
LUMBER FOR SALE.

At JOHN HEMPHILL'S Wharf and Lumber Fard, in
the Borough of Wilmington, general assortment of Lum.
ber well selected suitable for persons for building or for
mechanics and large stock of Cedar and Cyprus SHIN
GLES constantly for sale the .vest terms for CASH
or the usual credit.
The friends and former customers Of the yard and the
public generally, invited call at the ON STAND
where their favors will be thankfully acknowledged by
WILLIAM SIMMONS, AGENT.
June 6, 1896 5Y-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

At q meeting Of the Members Of the Bar oil
Kent County, held at the State House in Dover, on
the eth May, 1896, the honorable NICHOLAS
RIpcELy, Chancellor Of the State of Delaware.
presiding, the following resolutions we're unanimous
ly adopted.
Resolved, That we have heard. with the deepest
.rief of the death of NICHOLAS VANDyKE-that
we feel we have lost in him, moi only one of the
best and ablest Of our fellow citizens, but one oil
he highest ornaments of our bar.
Resolved That We, with our venerable chsirman,
will wear Grape on the left arm for thirty days--he
only further testimony in our power to give OF the
high respect in which we hold the memory Of the
deceased.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

Prices in Wilmington Market, on Saturday.
Butter, 10 IA Beef, 6 10; Eggs, 10 10
Lard, 10; Oats, 48 a so; Peas per peck, so So
Potatoes, 88 100; Veal, 4 G.; Lamb, 81 IS
per quarter.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
=
For THE WATcHMA".
THE RACES.

some short time since, on the Kent turf, there
vas hard run aud well contested race, for $50 or
$40 dollars, per annum. Indeed, so we'll was it con
!esled that the judge Of the race determined that
Aether had gained the prize, it being left at the
sarl'ng place. Well, thought each, III be SIRE
u it mex. time. The young horse Dragon got
he start Of Old Cabinet nex! time, and won with
sase.
JOCKEY CLUB RACE.
Last week the same course {Kent turE) was run
" Young Cabinet, rather staggering fellow, who
notorious for visiting election treats, y.nducs &c.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

The Capital Prize of $4,000 in the New York
Literature Lottery, which was drawn on the lst inst
was sold in four quarters, by Messrs. Robertson &
Little, as, South Third street, Philadelphia.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

We are requested 10 state that meeting of the
friends of the Ticket which was elected in May
will be held at Hutton's Tavern, some evening this
week; OF which timely notice will be given.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
NEXT LOTTERY.

Union Canal Lottery, 22d Glass,
To be drawn the 18th Of June Scteme-l prize os
$4,000; of $4,000; Of 5000 Sc &c.
Ticket S5-Haf 2.50-Quarter 25-Eighth 625 cts.
Maryland State Lottery, Odd and Evea:
To be drawn the I2M Of Jnly.-Wnh capital Of
$4,000; &c &c
Ticket $5-fialf 9 50-Quarter 125-Eighth 625 cts.
Tickets AID shares either of the above Lotteries for
sale, and Cash paid for all prizes. presented 10
j. j. ROBINSON.
June S. No. 1o5 Market street, Wilmington, Dell
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
TO FARMERS.
Edward BrOokes.

Edward Brookes.
liz EEPS on hand for sale, his improved PATENT
N FANS for cleaning Grain. Also, SIEVES and WOyE
WIRE of different kinds
All Orders in The line Of his business, will be
fully attended to.
Wilmington, Del, mo. S, 1896 81
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06

FLoun, superfne, per bb 81 81 s
WHEAT, white, per 60 Id. % %
Do red, do. 90
Conn, per 81 ID. rs
Kiln-dried Corn Meal, per HID. IL 25 II SO
Do. do per bill. 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-06
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

At Philadelphia, on Saturday
Cotton, new crop, 12 1871. dull do. Ten. and
Alab.. IL do. Louisiana, Is; Flour, sup. 4,25 a
373; Rye $50; Cnrn Meal, $50 do. in hhds..
1850; Corn, up country, rs 80; do, lower do
70 rs; Wheat, rs 90; Rye 68 rs; Oats,
SO IS; Barley, 80 85 Hops, II Is
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, g lime the 70 N
Twas maintained al
l'he same tempe
aturc in the COM
Ibustion Of equal
weights Of fuel,
compared with
apparatus No, 9 +"