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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

Il zvealhy lfaiden.-- Miss Lawrence, an
elderly maiden lady is the proprietor of near
" the whole town of Ripon, containing po-
pulation of 5000 souls; she is also the owner
Of the beautiful parks and pleasure grounds
of Studley Royal and of the ruins of Fon-
taine Abbey. She has complete control o.
yer the elections of two members of Paria-
ment returned for the borough of Ripon, and
thus possesses more influence and power in
Parliament than the town OF Manchester
with its 100000 inhabitants.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

he can carry the mail and one or taa
sengers with him: and that his vehirIss s"a !.
completely manageable. except in s sev..s y
gales of wind, when he can descend from r'tt' 4;
nrial voyage at pleasure. If proper as, as.;a, a,'
ance be given him, he will by next Cbr;st C,r;st'
mas be ready for to ascend from anv ~
pointed place, manpvre and manape 4,
coach with nearly the swiftness Of for, WI
and show to the world that man can tr,rei
through the air as we'll as on water.
The Tea Case of Messrs. Lippincott, +,
NewYork, which had been tried before mdsa w
Van Ness. and decided by him against them them
has been tried in the Circuit Court Of the IT.
nited States, before Judge Thompson, WIN
has given his opinion, after months reaec' S'
ton, in favor of Messrs Lippincotts, rever..
ing the Judgment of judge Van Ness.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

We are indebted to the Richmond En-
quirer, for the following notice of the life
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

mers at the same moment had fallen sharp
lv on their six heads. Brevet remained
long time lying upon his back insensible.
Tipping was the first who rose, and ON ms
knees, with uplitted hands to the governor
sad-sO o sir, is it true?" 1t was ON Easter
Sunday just after they had received the bles-
sed sacrament Birmingham Chronicle
Contested Eiections.-At the memorable
contest for York shire, which lay between
Lords Milton and Lascellus, the expense OF
each candidate was not short OF gl20,ooo'
Every carriage and post horse throughout
the country was in acquisitions: every inn ana
tavern was open, and the whole election was
one scene of lavish expcnce, ruinous to any
fortunes but those of the two families, when
were equal to the enormous pressure. nc
last Northumberland contest is said to have
cost each candidate g3000 day and the
sitting member purchased the return OF
few short months at an outlay OF G50,o0o.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

On Tuesday evening week most distress
Sing event took place at the village of Pud-
sey, near Leeds .fr. Joseph Blackburn,
respectable cloth manufacturer, of that
place, proceeded to the house of Mr. Car
lisle, to whose daughter he had for some
time been paying his addresse. The fami-
ly had retired 70 rest when he reached the
house, but being anxious to see Miss Car
Isle. he got upon the ledge of one of the low
er windows under that of her apartment
and succeeded in awakening her. The
yeung lady felt much alarmed lest her pa
rent should be disturbed, particularly as her
father was indisposed to sanction MIR. Black
burr S attentions, and cntfeatcd him to leave
tie window and go home; but the young man
delayed complying with her request, and
Miss Carlisle become so agitated in conse-
quence, that she wept aloud and awoke her
sister. The latter cenceiving that robbers
were on the premises. few to her fathers
chamber, when Mr.. Carlisle seized sword
and rushing towards the lower window, "a
sainst which the moon threw distinct sha-
dow of Mr.. Blackburn's person, darted the
weapon through one of the panes OF glass,
and into the abdomen of the unfortunate
gentleman. The wound was inflicted on the
right side, between the naval and the groin,
and OF considerable depth. He was able to
walk to his brothers house, distance of a.
bout five hundred yards, where the wound
was dressed by a surgeon. Mr. Blackburn
died on Thursday, On Friday an inquest
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

E.rtraordinary.-Wh the six men (viz.
Nixon, for a highwa, robbery-Brevett, for
sheep stealng-and Faulkner, Tipping, De
ritend, and Pool for burglary,) who were
all left for execution, were assembled by
Mr.. Brutton, the Governor, and the respite
during his Majesty's pleasure read to them,
and when Mr.. Brutton added, Your lives are
spared, they all at the same instant fell down
as dead men. 1t could not be from sympa-
thy one falling after the other; but it is des-
cribed by the governor as though six ham
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20

Mr.. Adams died with his impressions live
ly to the last hour of his life. about ten tlavs
previous to the Jubilee, the Committee of
Arrangements in Quincy addressed note to
him, requesting his company on the occasion
An answer was sent in wrting-and he re-
piled, besides, to the Committee, 81 shall
not be present in body, but in spirit shall be
with you." The signiture to the answer is
the last he ever wrote, and is saidto be clearer
from blemishes than any he has made for
several years. Or the following Saturday.
he rode in coach for a short distance, On
the morning of the Jubilee, he awoke at the
ringing of the bells and the firing of cannon;
the servant who watched with him said
do you know, Sir, what day it is? 20 yes''
he replied, at is the glorious 4th of July
God bless is--God bless you al.''
| In the forenoon, the orator Of the day, Mr.,
| Whitny, called to see him with clergyman.
They found him seated in large arm chair
and Mr.. Whitney, in the course of the IN
tervew, asked him fora sentiment to be de-
livered at the table in the afternoon. He
said will give you "Iadehendence foreveri,
After few moments had elapsed, lady
present asked him if he wished to add anv
thing to the toast, he said, mot syllable.'
This was delivered within an hour of his dis
solution in the evening.
Late in the afternoon, he appeared to be
little uneasy, and lie requested to be turn
ed in his bed. which was tlone-after which
time he gradually sunk away, and his snirit
departed with the setting sum- Boston FL.
Gaz. - y
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
To Let,

"A A small two story frame dwelling house on
EH Columbus, between King and Prince streets
nov 8 Apply to u. r. lHOMpSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
Jonathan G. May,

4 MERCHANT TAILOR, at his old stand, lower end
NJ os prirce street, respectfully informs his friends
and the public in general that in addition TO his former
stock. he has lust received general assortment OF
FALL GOODS,
Consisting of The foao,cing Articles, riz:-
superine blue and black cloths
Second do do do
Blue plains, Devonshire kerseys
Red green and white hannes
Red and green baize
Flushings and fearnaughts of various colors
Rose blankets, gloves mitts and caps
Tartan plaids, Russia sheetings
Burlaps and ticklenburgs
Irish, German and Russia dowlas, bedtickings
Bleached and brown domestic cottons
Domestic plaids, stockings, handkerchief stocks
Irish linens in pieces and half pieces
Checks and cambrics, fancy andplain eravats
Randanno and flag hdkfs
Snittal6eld and common pocket do
Calicoes we'll assorted, fancy tolnet vestlngs
Olive and black velvets, tabby do
Figured blackk silk vestings,
Rlack & brown bombazetts, guernsey frocKs
An assortment of Cotton Yarns, and general assort'
a AN af T.9ILORS' TRIMMINGS together with a
Reodv Made Clothes and Mattresses.
He ia determined to sell on the most moderate terms
n Custom work executed with neatness x dispatch
oct IL -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01

Fortunes Home.

NTILLIAM PRENTISS. Agent for p CASrrELn, an
w ticipates much pleasure from distributing large
portion of the following Capital Prizes in the
MARYLAND University AOttery
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
More Goods.
JAMES C. BARRY,
Ill his old established Store corner Of King and Fair
far streets, alexandria,


far streets, alexandria,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
White, black, and scarlet merinoscarfs
shepherds blk and blue first quality cloths cassmeres
silver and Parsons's grey mix'd do do
sykess superior blue and grey mix'd cassnets, which
he respectfully invites thepubc to call and examine,
as they are beautiful specimen of the superiority of
American over Foreign manufacture of that article.
new and very general assortment of caicoes warrant
ed fast colours
Very handsome silk stripe caspans for ladies dresses
Tartan and clrcassan pads, Canton Italian b grapes
Ladies and gentlemen's black and white silk hose
Kid horse skin, Woodstock, buck and beaver gloves
Also
Flushngs blankets, blue plains Devonshire kerseys,
fannels baizes buraps linens, lawns cambrics, checks
paids, stripes, and most description of DOMESTIC
GOODS, which together, with his former stock, COM
prses compile assortment, and will be sold very low
for the CASH, or to his punctual customers asusual
ALWAYS ON HAND,
Baltimore Cotton Yarn, Candlewick, and
Carpet Chain.
nov 18
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
District Of Columbia.
alexandria County, SCI.
R TERM, 1925.

Daniel Street, Complainant
against In Chancery.
Charles Coleman James L. McKenna.
TNHE defendant, Charles Coleman, not having entered
his appearance and given security according to the
statute and the rules Of this court and It appearing to
the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit filed, that
the said Charles Coleman not nhabtant of the Dis
trct of Coumba-on the motion of the complainant by
his counsel it is ordered that the said absent defendant
do appear here the first day of next April term and
enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the courts and that the other
defendant, James L. McKenna do not pay away, con.
vey secrete the debts by him owing to, the estate
or effects in his hands belonging to the absent defen
dant until the further order decree of the court; and
that copy of this order be forthwith published for
two months SUCCESSFULLY in of the public newspa
pers printed in the of Alexandria and that another
copy be posted the front door of the of
said county Copy. Test EDM. l. LEE, c. C..
ian Is Pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
To Rent,
To let,

S,xS very convenient brick dwelling House, with
E@ outhouses complete, adjoining Mr.. Thos Smiths
on Columbus, between King and Prince sts.. Apply to
~ I0-,f CHARLES BENNETT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
Ground album Salt.
OnO0 BUSHELS coarse Liverpool Salt, 200 sacks
OUUU fine blown do. for bale by
ian3 A. C. CAZENOyE & Co.
William FOWle & Co.
H4VE IN STORE FOR SaLE

HIVE IN STORE FOR SHE,
40 hogsheads Muscovado sugars part of which Of su.
80 barrels ) perior quality
20 20 Ae Sa Fs Se~ Srlean. M0lasse'
10 pipes Otard Dupay Co. and Segnette brandy, Of
superior quality
5000 pounds Sumatra pepper
$50 chests and half chests young hyson tea of approx
ed quality
81 tons ST. Petersburg hemp
$50 bolts Of Russia ! ,rcL
800 do ofRavens
100 pieces brown Russia sheetng
100 pieces Russia diaper
u casks Bridpor shad, herring and sewing twine
20 case, coarse hats
100 pieces choppa romals
1000 sides red soal leather
800 casks nails, assorted sizes
40 barrels and No. Boston beef
As do tanners oil
e Z G.; e. {; do No. snAenrnrl
q 900 bushels Turks Island and St. Ubes Salt.
$50 tons plaster Paris, AND
100 bales forming complete assortment of Domestic
Cotton Shirtngs and Sheetings, Sanetts Cassimeres
Lnseys Burlaps &c. all of which will be sold on liberal
terms. Jan3
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
District Of Columbia.

County Of alexandria, Set:
NOVEMBER TERN-1825.
The Common Council of Alexandria,
Complts
George Chapman, Charles I. Catlett, Sln Chanery
Sarah Harper, 1ownshend Waugh,
William Yeaton, John C. Mandel,
and Thomas Irwin, Defts.
THE defendant George Chapman, rot having enter
ed his appearance and given security according the
statute and the rules Of this Court and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the Court upon affidavit filed, that
the said George Chapmanis not resident of the Dis
trct ofCoumba: the motion ofthe complainants by
their counsel, it is ordered that the said George
Chapman do appear here the first day of next April
Term, and enter his appearance to this suit and give
security for performing the DEGREES Of the Court and
that the other defendants, Charles L. Catet, Sarah
Harper, Townsend Waugh, William Yeaton, John C.
Mandela and Thomas Irwin, do not pay away, convey
the debts by them owning or the estate e
ecs in their hands, belonging to the said absent defen.
dent until the further order decree Of the court; and
that copy ofths order be forthwith published for
months successfully in Of the public newspapers
printed in the town of Alexandria and that another
py be posted the front door of the of said
county. Copy. Test, EDM. !. LEE, C. C.
ian 90 Pm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01

NOVEMBER TERM, l825-llh DAY.
James Jacob Douglass, Compts.
AGAINST IN Chdnc6y.
James AMsons Adm and AIS. Ssss.
ISAAC ROBBINS, administrator OF the said James
Allson deceased, having heretofore returned his re-
port of the sale fthe said decedents real estate made
under the decree of this Court pronounced IN tins suit
on the 18th day of November Term last showing III his
hands the sum of two thousand hundred and TWEEN
tyve dollars, the gross amount OF the SAID sales, and
no exceptions having been taken to the said report the
Court doth receive and confirm the same and the said
Isaac allowed to retain out of the said sum commits
sion of five per cent for efecng the said sale, and for
paving over tie money as is hereinafter decreed to-
eether with the expenses of sale by him reported
and it is by the Court decreed and ordered, that the
said Isaac do out of the said sum, pay the expenses
which have been incurred in the prosecution and de-
fence of this suit to be taxed by the Cerk and that al
ter giving one months notice in the Phenlx Gazette
to the creditors of the said James to exhibit their claims,
he do distribute the remainder of the said sum par pas
su amongst the said creditors whose claims have been
or shall be- sanctioned by the Orphans Court of Alex
andra county, or have BEEN or shall be, established by
the Judgment decree Of this Court; and should any
claim be exhibited for payment not SO sanctioned or es-
tablished the said Isaac is required to retain in ms
hands rateable dividend all such claims, and to re.
port the same to this Court at its next session tor their
decision thereon. Test.
EDM. I. LEE, C. C.
n-TSuch of the creditors Of the above mentioned
James Allison as have not heretofore exhibited their
claims to me- are now called on to exhibit the same,
authenticated as required the above ORDER on or be-
fore the 2lst day Of next month -
| inn 2o-eodlm Admr. Of Jas. Allison, decd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
6,s5s Prizes-19, GOO Tickets 1874, $40

6,S5S Prizes-19, 600 Tickets 1874, 24O
u-fEvery Prize payable in Cash as soon drawn.
In this rich scheme, for the small number of tickets
and the large proportion of Capitals it is evident the
risk is much less and the chance ofgain much greater
than in any other Lottery.
considerable portion Of this Lottery is put up in
packages ofsevcntecn tickets warranted to draw $780,
less the Is per cent. deducted by the State, with
many chances for the Capital Prizes.
Whole Tickets $50 Eighths 25
Halves IS Sixteenth IL
Quarters 10 so Thirty-secondthl Sc
BY certificate as folows:a certificate Of II whole
tickets be had for $685. II half tickets 1927 So
II quarter tickets Sl48 Is; II eighth tickets s74 ST.
II sixteenth tickets 81 3d. II thirty sccondth tickets
s18 SO. Which certificates will entitle the purchasers
or owners hereofto whatever prize may be drawn by
the original tickets of like NUMBER over and above the
ofs300, being the amount due thereon, and in like
proportion for shares of certificates respectively
Capital Prizes for SALE as usualat Fortunes Home,
by WILLIAM PRENTISS,
Agent for p Garfield, Washington City.
Where the Cash will, USUAL be promptly advanced
for Prizes as soon as drawn.
Orders, post paid enclosing the cash. for a sin
gle ticket or share will meet with prompt attention
as personal application, if addressed to
WILLIAM PRENTISS,
agent for P. Garfield,
jan S Washington City.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
Dissolution of Partnership.

Dissolution of Partnership.
VIyHE copartnership heretofore existing between 10
i nathan C. May q Jonah lsaJeH, under the firm Of
Jonathan c. May Co. was dissolved on the 22d inst
JOMaT7EiN c. lMaYhaving purchased of Jonah Isa-
bell his interest in said concern this to notify all per-
sons indebted to the concern to make immediate pay
ment. The business in future will be carried on by
J. C. MAY.
WHO has on hand and offers for sale
Manufactured tobacco
Cav & Pankeysin kegs and half kegs
BARCLAYS cavendsh in do do do WTranted
8's. I2's, los and rs, twists
Scotch in bladders and bottles
Maccouba
French rappee SSNUFF
Iuber rose Bourbon
Virginia and Spanish rappee
LIST, ID, & Sd quality Spanish segars in whole halt and
quarter boxes
In do do do half Spanish segars
Also, American DO nonooco
The highestcash price given for Transfer TOBACCO.
oct28
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01

Accommodating from 40 10 so Horses.
II is situated between the Market and the Team-boat
Ferry, which renders it decidedly the most convenient
stand for gentlemen coming from Maryland, as well
as for Drovers, who will always meet with purchasers
at the subscribers Hotemost of the horses sold in
Alexandria being for the Maryland market
The stable will be attended by Osers of establish
ed sobrety and industry and will always be provided
with proyender Of the first quality The charges shall
be as low as any others the District and every exer
ton made to please gentlemen who may think proper
to call. WA. b oA1Whhi'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
Wanted.
auction Store.

A HANDSOME lot of fresh seasonable DRY GOODS
n at very low limits and long time at private sale
jan Is S. MARSTELLER, Auct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
ENrniture, sc.


lust received at the auction store,
% superb hair covered sofa
1 do piano
New and second hand sibeboards
do do chairs
do do tables
do do Book cases
Wash and candle stands
Clocks and fancy time pieces, Beds and bedsteads
Chocolate No. l, fig blue, Spanish & half do segars
double 1ageolette, 2 carionetts
Spy glasses. &c. English walnuts, flberts, &C. Be.
ALso-Gratesfor burning coal, stoves, &c. &c.
noy26 "A. MARsTELLER, Asset
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-01
Cuba Tobacco.

"a sEROONS Cuba tobacco, just received per schr
I Farmers Ingenuity, and for sale by
JAMS 'onN . 'aAA'A''''
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
SOAP-sTONE MAR
BEE, SLATE, &C.

u,HE subscriber has just received Ten
4 Tons of Francistown Soap Stone,
warranted 10 stand the test Of fire. Those
who arc in want Of this useful article can
be supplied with Fire Places. Hearths,
Furnaces, Back Logs, small Blocks for
setting Stills, Hatters Kettles, and every
other use where Fire proof Stone is re-
quired.
Also keeps constantly on hand, large
assortment Of Marble and Slate, suitable for
Monuments, Tomb Tables, Grave Stones,
Facings, Hcarths, lambs, Soda Urns and
Tables, Water Founts, Paint mills, Paint
Stones, and almost every article called for
in the Stone Oatting line, all Of which will
be executed in style inferior to none, and
on the most !easonable terms. All orders
gratefully received and punctually attend.
ed 10.
Country dealers can be supplied with
Rough Stock at 4 small advance from cost.
ID. BOLLES.
Prouidence, Hydrnulion. Street, near the
Exchange Bank, UeSt-Side. June 26.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
Notice to Farmers.

THE Subscriber having several Farms I'M
Il the District of Abbevile, situated in the
upper part Of the State of South Carolina, the
leases Of which expire on the lst of January
next, will give encouragement To industrious
families, or to a number Of sober, steady and
active young men, accustomed to farming, 10
settle there
The Farms are of the first quality of soil
producing the best upland cotton, tobacco, in
dian corn, wheat, and all other kinds Of small
grain--are under good cultivation--well wa
tered and well fenced-and the buildings aud
other improvements eligible. The climate.
similar 10 that of The northern states IS heal
thy-the population numcrous--,he roads IL
general good--and the lands not distant from
Hamburg and Augusta, both places always
ready money markets for the produce OF thax
section Of the country. For further partiey.
lars, apply TO
FRANCIS HrvDrTsoE. Jun Tss o-fo
FRANCIS HENDERSON
Newport, Auu 81 800
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21

wonld women, were their faculties fully de-
veloped, excel in intellectual power Wo-
men have been, in all ages. and are now,
more or less, the slaves Of the ignorance
and imbccility imposed upon them by all
mem In improving yourselves, improve
equally the other half of your race also.
Thus only, by making women your equals,
will you accomplish the last great step to-
wards becoming yourselves rational, bene-
ficient, and happy.
.-..e0A..-
Remarkable Physician.--Thc New. Or
leans Mercantile Advertiser contains the
following notice Of the success ofa Physic-
ia n Of that city, in his treatment to very
obstinate disease. If there is 40 fsllacy
in this statement, the most learned doctor
bids fair to acquire I'll imperishsble fame.
Bos Rep.
We have repeatedly noticed the Won
deriul remedy, which MIR Loiseau is now
employed, with so much effect, 10 restore
10 society and 10 their friends, men and wo-
men who were sinking under the Pc,uic-
ious consequence Of excessive drinking.
Since our last article was penned, Mr.. Loi-
seau has radically cured fine white adults,
four coloured, and fifteen slaves. Among
the number thus operated upon, were one
! or two persons whom drinking had made
mad--nnd several presented the most
shocking appearances in bI0ated limbs.
Mr.. Loiseau has now thirteen patients un-
der his hands: part of whom 1t viii take
| three weeks 10 cure, whilst others may be
discharged in ten days-The waeea Of .
physician go valuable, Who not only res.
torres the body to all IL wonted functions,
! but also reclaims the noble faculties of the
mind-thc wages Of Mr. Loseau are grad
iated according 70 the circumstances of
those who employ him.-From the poor
he asks but tntio--nay IN some instances 3
he has cured tlIem without fee or reward
The rich, however, are expected to con
tribute handsomely, and in proportion to
the greater OF less lDyeteracy of the case.
.-.esse,--
The Montreal Courant gives tire follow
ing remarkable account OF mans acci.
Gentally cutting or his own head:
We are informed that one day last
week, Canadian man at L,Assumption
was moving hay near the river side, when
he saw a very large fish near the waters
edge. he made blow at IT with his
scy,he (which was just whettedJ J, and rais-
ing it above his head, it appears the han
die turned, and coming in contact with his
person, il severed his head from his body.
Near the same place, rs five men we're
digging wcll, and had proceeded about
30 feet, when they went to the surface 10
take rcfreshment. rs they were about to
descend, one of the men observed pro
pheticaily) that it would Do strange If th
ground should fall in and crush them
They descended, and the ground did s,tn-
ally fall in, when two were unfortunately
killed, d third severely bruised, and the re,
naming two escaped uninjurcd.