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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-10

Suqesannuated Judges.--The impropreiy Of ex
treme age and in6rmty remaining ON the seat o.
I Judgment, is one which, few years ago. pressed
itself very orcibly upon the notice of any one con-
yersant with Westminster Hall. In Ireland they
have Lord Norbury, who seems I'd have lost every
faculty but that of making bad puns and in Scotland
there is Lord Hermand, who, as Glasgow paper n'
formed US the Other. day, can no longer arculate 50
to be nteigble. ltis but two or three years ego
that there came on the Northern Circuit very
learned Judge, who had completely out lived his Ia
Guilty OF hearng and who was consequently in the ha
bit of making all manner of blunders. Eight or nine
years ago, saw another Judge at York, thentravef
ling his last circuit, who far overcome by the
lethargy of age that he actually ell asleep While the
counsel was opening case OF murder "a case ID
which the prisoner Turner, was conyiceda ana
executed !; and who was only reused, at the end o.
the counses speech, by the crer OF the court, seh.
to him with pretext of asking him question, ou'
in reality for The purpose OF waking him. II is SAID
that the present Government strongly con'ln'
| ced, Gas every reasonable man must be,) that tns
Judges OF the land ought 10 be in possession
a their faculties, that henceorh il will be rueW
choose them rather from the middle aged, than from
the Oldest members OF the bar and ii is also eSpec'
ted, with great reason, that the retiring allowance
for the Judges having received SO considerable ap
aug gmen,aon in the last session os parliament, on'
obstacle to their leaving the bench, when nature nc
qurea the resignation, Will exist no longer.-Ltre'
pool .fdr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-10

Chimnies on fre.-As recipe has been circu
lating through the newspapers prescribing couple
OF ounces OF powdered birthstone as a sovereign
remedy IN the extingushment Of FIRE in chimnes
It may be proper to state, that after an impartial tri
al It is found to be most mischievous trick worthy
vicious school boy. Instead Of exlinguishng the
hire IN the chimney, it came very near extngush.
ing the vital spark of the whole family.
~. Y. Ere. Post,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-10
Report Of a Committee Of the House Of nepresen
tatires, Februarg 1910.

tatires, February 1910.
The committee, to whom was referred The petit
tions Of sundry surviving officers Of the late revo-
tionary ARMY, in behalf of themselves and others
REPoRT:
That, by resolution of Congress, of the 18th of
May, 1778 all military officers, who then were, or
should thereafter be, in the service Of the United
States, and who should continue in service during
the war; and not hold any Office Of profit under the
United States, or any Of them, should, after the
conclusion Of the war, be entitled to receive, annual
ly, for the term Of seven years. if they should live
SO long, one half Of The then pay of such officers
provided, that no general officer Of the cavalry,
artillery, infantry, should be entitled to receive
more than the one half part Of the pay Of colonel
of such corps, respectively; and provided that the
said resolution should not extend to any officer in the
service of the United States, unless he should have
taken an oath OF allegiance, and should actually
side within some one of the United States.
That, by resolution Of Congress, of the lth Au.
gust, 1870 it was resolved, that the half pay pro-
vided by the Aforesaid resolution of the 18th May,
l778, should be extended to continue for life.-
That, by resolution of Congress, of the 2ist oil
October, 1850, it provided, that the officers who
should continue in The service the end of the war;
should De entitled to halfpay during life, to COM
mence from the time Of their reduction.
mat oya resolution of Congress, of the 18th oi
January, 1871, all officers in the hospital department.
and medical staH hereinafter mentioned, who should
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-10

1t is stated in Paris paper, that an iron rail Toa.
is to be CONSTRUCTED from Vienna TO Trieste. ~.
enterprise, it completed, is likely to be exirenisr
important TO the trade of the Austrian capital !"
we'll as to that of the port OF Trieste.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-10

Col. Spann's Bertrand,
Mr.. Dayenport's Aratus,
Mr.. IIarrison's Creeping Kate,

The first and second heats run in exactly the
time-5 minutes and 474 seconds; the third heat in 5
minutes IS seconds, and the fourth heat in minutes 81
conds--making the total of l2 miles couIsng in 25
minutes and "a seconds beating the ground, covered BY
the celebrated Eclipse and Henry ace, Long Island By
26 6seconds-exceedng any thing before known ont
Washington course, aud challenging the history Of the u
in any country, for superior fcetness and bottom.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-10

Ractng--At the close Of the Races which lately took
place the Charleston, S. c. Course there very
swift running for the Handicap Purse the result Of which
is stated in the papers, as follows
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
TIRGLNLq.

At rules holden in the clerks Office Of the superior court
Of chancery for the Richmond district the 9Th day Of
August, 1896:
Thomas Hume, PHI
against
jacob Leckler, and Deborah his wife, Amelia Lcckler Julia
~ beckcr' aud James Lecklcr infant children Of the
said Jacob and Deborah Teckler, and William r Rich
a.'Son' ana Charles w. Richardson, DTS
The defendants, except William r.. Richardson and
Charles w Richardson, having entered their appear
ance and given security according TO the act of assrmty
and the rules OF this and it appearing by satisf
y evidence that they not inhabi Of this coun.ry
it is ordered that the said defendants do arpear here nm m,
first day Of the next term and the bill of the plain
R and that copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in the city Of Richmond for two
months successfully, and posted at the front door of the
rito in the SAID city.
81 coy. Tes;e, UIaa.U. IENTNG, o. :,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
JTRGLNT.1:

TTHGLNJ.1:
At rules, holden i'll the clerks office superior court of
chInccy for the Richmond district the 4th day Of Ser
tnr5er 1926:
Jacob j. Cohen Jr. Philip J. Cohen, Mcndes I. Cohen
Benjamin !. Cohen, and David l. Cohen merchants and
partners trading under the firm of Jacob Cohen and
Bfvihefs, am,
against
Lancaster and DENLY merchants partners and Thomas
ana RICHARD Crouch aud MoucuTc aud Robinson Of New
fo'k' and John and William GiIliat, DIS.
Tae defendants Moncurc and Robinson not HAVING cu
tered their appearance and given security according 10 the
act o assembly and the rules this court and il
by satisfactory evidence that they not inhabitants of
this county: IS ocdsrcd that the said defendants do an
pear mere the first day Of the and answer tic
bill of tie plaintiffs and that copy of this order be- forth
with inserted in some newspaper published in city Of
RIchmond for two months uccesvcy, posted at the
front door of lie capitol in the said city.
81 cory. Tcs'e, NV ~. UENI.NG &C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
1Secspses@esu gGabsg.
TUESDAY MORNING, sEpTEMnrp laee

The answer Of Mr. Adams to the friends of the A,,;
Sraon in Charleston, has called fo IN, as usual b chi
cism and ccnsue of tho Enquirer None bu, thos. WIN
are blinded by prejudice aud party feeling and ON ever
lasting fault hnding determine view every ac, of the
Administration in improper light, could object To- the
sentiments of this letter, which, opinion are iieu
ned temperate and respectful The meaning which the
enquirer eneavours TO give to il, certainly does exist
MI Adams does say that his opponents are
Hcst.'e oil "oandor and he
no Su'h thing. On the contrary, i, would from 5ne
sentence of his letter. appreciation Of the people Of
all his measures various and diversified as they are and
cohcng as they must, times, with the interests of
tam paris OF the Cnon and the expression of their sent
ehS mat he was wisely acting for the good their
common country must proceed from pure and disntcestcd
motives But does it necessarily follow those VINO are
opposed to him from honest principles therefore csti
"e of honor and Observation-Disclosures The idea is uucha,;
table and unjust The following the alluded to-
"Of that pure and magnanimous spirit which, in iuiqnr
ct the actions and motives of public scards all ar
tia anl s"rl considerations assumes standard of
esma commensurate with the Great varied brt nor
iecty reconcabe interest aud feelings of whole coun-
try the inhabitants of Charleston, whose Resolutions you
transmitted 20 nc, gave a memorable cXauple.t
II Mr.. Adams had any allsion Il party known to
exist in different of tho United States who regardless
of the prosperity and happiness country are en-
deavorng promote their views of persona argran
d%cmen by railing against the purity and designs the
government; who plot the overthrow destruction .f the
Administration t" the advancement their own fortunes;
IT, say liz had any ason this party, destitute OF
masnanimy of spirit, and of "candor and dsnerese
ness he is certainly be justified the facts of the
case But even this Inference, in opinion, cannot be
'awn, and he osy express his grateful sense of
that Una nanimy Of sprit which iscarug all personal
considerations, viewed the OF the
of whatsoever characters intended log the coed OF the
country.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
EIHGINT4.

AT rules holden in the clerks cce Of the superior court Of
chancery for the Richmond district tive 81 dav Of J
1926: ~
Daniel Z. Atkins aud Geo g. Atkins children Of Polly At
k"s' aud Frances w Mayo, widow Of Stephen Mayo,
, Py5.
William q. PcSram adm. If Elizabeth Peyrar, dec and
Mhiington Simms' William =. Simms and Mary T..
Smns, d1s
The defendant NIii.iueton Simms WIN. =. simms and
Mary B. Simms not having entered their appearance and
given security according the cf assembly and the
rules of this court, and appearing hy satisfactory evil
dcuce, that they Inhabitants Of this country i, z
ordered that tho said defendants do appear here on the frs
day OF the neTt term and the bill o the plaintiffs:
aud that copy Of this order be iorhvh inserted I'm some
newspaper published in the city Of Richmond for two
months sUccessivcy and posted front door of the
capitol, in the said city.
CT 4 coP- Tcs,o, nv. r.. HEYLNIf G. e.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
IRGLNI.4:


AT rules, holden in the clerks Office of the sup-ro, co,
of chancery for the Richmond district the 5th dav nf
June, 1896 ~ "' VI
hehecca Bell in her right and cxecutrix of Henry
Bell. decd IS
agaius,
IMAM H. fefk'"s' and Samuel Perkins, DIS,
The defendant Samuel Perkins, not ha wing entered bis
and given security according act of as
semoy and the rules of this appearing bv sa
sact"ry evidence, that he is iuhabitaut of th;s
ou"' " Is ordered that the said defendant do appear
mere ON he hrst day OF the answer the hill
ol Tue a'ni; and that copy Of this order be for thwh
IN some newspaper published in city of Rich
'i NV" months successfully, AMI posted the front
door of the capitol, in tho said city.
Oh copy, Teste, HIN. IL HENLNT CT
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
TIRGINY4:

At rules holden in the clerks office the superior court
of chancery for the Richmond dis,,;rt rho 9,h . s
August, 1926 ~ ' Jay VI
Harwood Burlington ~,
against
'yF"s yree Richard Graves, of New Kent
~ "h"m the estate of Abner ryree hath been comni,cd
ADMINISTRATION, Martha Tyrec, Caleb Tyree and Mi
-, DTS.
The defendant Cyrus Tyrce not having .r,.,s, ~, -.
ana gwen security according to the act of assem-
N an" tue rules of this court, appearing bv satx
eVaence that he nha bitant of this cour
ny" IS ordered, that the said defendant do annear hor
o inc nfSt day OF the answer the hill, ne ,t
' an" 'at a copy OF this order be forthwith inserted
" some newspaper published the city of Rirbnord g.
months successfully and posted the front door of
the capitol, in the said city. ~ "a
64 a copy Teste lin w. HENJNT1. =
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

'i'' les Ia iue c"uaty u. i..,s, the ocs were
greatly against Mr. Scott, his opponent receiving 3 vn,cs
""iS iiS. Both gentlemen represented by the Mis-
sour papers ms being friendly the present, ton
from Indiana, we learn Jonathan Jennings has
ee'eti' without opponn Representative the rwcu-
e.h congress o. III. Smith is elected a Represent tive
congress ON the District represented by John Test
ny majority of something like nine hundred votes out of
many thousand nearly e!cre Et0pS0nd votes yins
been taken in this single Representative District, From
me other District, now rcpresenedby Mr.. Boon, NO re-
turns have been received.
from Illinois, we have received wiic!, make
ft"naolH that Nniau Elwaos been elected t;,v,,rr
vi e state For Representative there is OF The
q" nif. Cook, though not without
L he returns shall be given when received in fun
.S1y. Tat.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
JIRGkNL.4.

JIRClyNI.4:
ut rules holden in the clerks Office of superior cou. IF
cnancG1y tor the Richmond district, the 7h day Of 8
9'as Hayes and Otis Loomcr, late merchants aid rat
ners trading under the firm Ind style of Hayes aud [
mcT,
against
Jon" Edwards Samuel B. Edwards, and Dudley Atkiuson
,o,, DHs
Inc Defendant John Edwards ha wing entered his an
pearancc and given security according to the act of
oV ana me rules OF this and appearing by s.s
eV'aehcc mat he is not iDabitaDt of this coun-
y u IS ordered that the said doendau appear here on
ne hst DAY of the next term and the bill of tie
Pain; and that copy of this order forthwith insert
ca III some newspaper published in the city Of Ricbmond
Tor two months successfully aud posted the trent door Of
the Capitol, in the said city.
81 copy. Tese, HIM ". TIEWLNTr. r. r.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
JiRGLNI.1:

IIRGLNI.1:
AT rules holden in the clerks office the superior corr, of
1896 ivy va '"}'
feyion H. Buwcl, Richard II. Walker, Thomas Coodo
spntswocd Burwsll, John Davis, Edmund TAYLOR How
ell Taylor, Alexander 5. Field, executor OF Charles q
fel, Lewis Bnrwe, and Lucy Burwell, ex'x of ARMS
toad Burwcll, deed, u,,
against
Alexander Boyd, Blair Burwe john w Lewis lyi,,is,
Iownes, Richard Boyd John d. Hawkins. Daniel r.
HICKS W iliam o. Goode. and T.. s. McCraw, I,n
Inc defendants Richard Boyd and John D. Hawkins no,
having entered their appearance and given security accord
ing 10 the act OF assembly and the rules of this court and q
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are not p,
n'J " 'ls country; 1t is ordered that the said decn-
den's do appear here tie FIRST day of the ncxt term
answer tnf Dli ct the plaintiffs; aud that COPY of this
oHer De forthwith inserted in newspaper publishe w
inc cry of Richmond, for months an,
pos'cd al the front door of the apol, the sal city
or copy. Teste, I'm. ~. IfENINC;
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
nI!ED.

AT his residence in the county of Buckingham VIRGINIA.
on the 10Th ult. Capt JOHN Gloon, senior EeyoIu
n?nay worthy III the 90 year of his age. In the death
"i ms truly respected man. his family aud mcighborIoo
nave sustained an rrcparable loss, court of his
county one OF its oldest and most respectable members
Al West Farm in Stafford County, on Friday the
oih MI. Miss HANNAH COOKE youngcs; daughter of the
late Col John Cooke, aged twenty five years
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
IIRGNTl:

|IRGLNIl:
~ ues' holden in tue clerks occ the s,peror cou,,
August, 1926: WV -" ""y %
!ohn C9ckc, D,,
against
Lucy l. Markham, widow OF John Markham decd md
bernard M. Markham, Champe +. Markham William F
Mh'hham Mary L. !. Markham, judith v Markham
George w. Ma'kham I.neus b. Markham, Alfred H.
|' H'Sm Marina Il. T. Markham, Auburn NJ. Markham
nam decd all OF whom except the first named are
' DTS.
ne defendants BERNARD NJ. Markham, and William r
akhan not having entered their appearance and given
security according to the of assembly nd the rules of
S court and appearing by satisfactory evidence that
y are NOT inhabitants of this country; ordered thar
he SAID defendants do appear the first dov of tho
newt term and answer tho bill of the plaintiff and that
10y {" '"s order be forthwith inserted newspaper
published in the city of Richmond for two month @
said city. f :" ''o
o. copy, Tcste Vna. ". HE.NYNG, c c.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
HiRGENLI:


At rules holden in the clerks office superior court of
chancery for the Richmond district, the 7th dsv of An
gust, 1926 " '' - ''u-
fiGl bert 4. Claiborne, -,
against
John Edwards Samuel B. Edwards, and Dudley Atkinson
IT, ,c,, DTS.
me defendant John Edwards not having entered his an
pea"nce and siv security according the act of
my ""d the rules o this count, and it appearing by salts.
factory evidence that ne is an in!ab,snt of this
country; 1t is ordered that the said defendant No ap,o,
mere on the first day of the answer rho Hi Of
"e P'ihi; and that Of this order be forthwith in
SIRE" " some newspaper published in the city Richmond
o tv" months Scccssivey and posted the front door Of
the capitol, III tie said city. "
"a a copy. Teste, HIM. II uEALNCr cc
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

ciiCe ol the Boston Patriot.
hr' a. VI =" ihington, passenger on beard the steam
o,g New York Capt iarrod, which left this port on
MONDAY week or Passport. that The boat took fire on
tuesday last and was entirely consumed The fire
caught near ono of The ucs, about une O'Clock in The
evening, and II was Immediately discovered vet snch
was the velocity of the flames owing TO the combusti
oie matter near mat all exerons TO stop were
(rutless; time enough not being allowed TO secure
even the baggage of the passengers, and nothing we
learn but tue letter bag saved Tn fifteen min
utes time the boat was all in flames. Fortunately this
accident occurred when the weather was calm, the
sea smooth, and when the boat was only eight miles
distant from Petit Menan Light House The passeu
sengers and crew took to the boats and by the aid of
,he keeper or the light were enabled 10 make safe
landing on the island al about eleven O'clock the same
evening.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
WHISKEY, GIN. sc.

Jnsf recciredPer JIineyra,
Rs bbls. Ba tmore yvhiskey
, hrlS. do do
ID bills. Country gin
10 do bounce and CORDIAL
10 do peach brandy and N. t. suin
ton New York patent shot, assorted from BBB to
No. 10.
IN STORE,
Paten cnrlage for coal pits patent balances Goldfish in
boxes, NO and machere, kegs salmon, Baltimore stone
ware fresh teas loaf sugar wrapping paper, and
assortment Of PRIME GROCERIES; for sale by
ALEX. CUSTIMAN,
Sept Market Bridoc-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

New YoRB, August 22--Capt. Coffin, from s.. Sala-
vador, informs that adyccs had been received there
f5om lilo to the 5th June, which stated that action
was fought RIO Gfandc the 2Oib May, which
the BrazisUs lost 500 men killed Bucnos Ayres was
closely invested. -Four British 2 French and some Bra
lillian vessels bad been condemned at Montevideo Tor at
tempting TO pass the blockadiDg squadron. Portu-
guese ship Of the line had arrived at Rio.
N /. .Ncy, cir.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05
Household and Kitchen Furniture
At AUCTION

'ENiiS MORNING, will sell al the residence ne MI,
John Mcfarland in the white house at the corner on
pcstc Philpns Warehouse, short distance from the Ma
sons Hall, his HOtSEHOLD IND KITCHEN Fur
NI1tIff; consisting of sidebcar, sofa tea ami diuin,
tables, chairs, bureaus carpets, china looking classes
beds, belscads, &c &c. &c. &c.
Sale To commence at 10 O'Clock.
u J. Terms a sale
BROOKE & COsBYS
Auctoueers.
Sent CT,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

BOY 'or some time rastomp'oyed in sweeping the
&c io'N r"'ice Office in the morning haSheen detected
IN robbing the office variety of articles depc,ed there
by the officers One would suppose, that police Office
would he the last place which thief would select for tho
sccue of his dcpredatious 80 Wv
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

&frived the Z. &. Scirr. SHARK, Lieut.. Conrdt Oruo
NORRIS, from Of ten months the Souh side of
Cuba, and last from Pensacola.
The Shark has been absent from the L states nearly
eleven months, of which time she has been cuv forthec
days in port, has sailed eighteen thousand miles and has
returned without losing
The CovSrEiIsTGov, Comm, WARr1NeTov, was az
Pensacola when the Shark sailed and oIcave IN
days on cruise. The JoHy ADAMS was ou the South,
aud the HoRyET on the North side If Cuba and TIE
vssv heait-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

C"i Benfo1i- Considerable emeut appears to pre-
vail IN many of the West, against Col Benton in
consequence OF the he has pursued, in many pacu-
lars interesting to that part of the country. His conduct
III relation 10 the presidential election his opposition
to the measures of the Administration, has called down
pom him the loud and bitter denucia,ions the people,
After tanning the sentiments OF Cen Jacksnn ascrbed
to hun by the Cincinnati Gazette, which extracted be-
low, his desegton Of his friend Mr. Clay would appear cx
traordi"ary, did know the to which his
ambition would carry him. An cnvoyship to s7ui.,
America it has been generally SAID, his reward
Coz this unptiucipled somerset.
From N,c Ciarinnaii Gazette.
When Mr. Benton tnok part Supporting Mr. CLAW for
;!c Presidency, and in opposing Gen. Jackson knew
both the gentlemen personally aud fully. He was we'll
acquainted with tie private associations polit-
ical views and connections ofcac. Throughout the can
vas before the people, his reprobation of Gen. Jackson
nreasi:g, bold and vehement. He spoke fhim
hut in terms, and strong of comdemua ton
After the election feeciors was
during the FIRST part of the session az S24-25, Mr. Benton
remained unchanged lie described Gen. Jackson as
man who had been every way oveIrated by country;
possessed oI neither native talent general political in
tetgcncc above medlncfiy voirut temper and
toned TO the indulgence OF that violence. Rash
prudent, accessible attery very gross character and
consequently liable be surrounded andnfucnccd ~ the
arifu and unprimcipcd These topics of Mr. Ben
ton every day conversation with his friendsto which he
frequently added his conviction, thar il Gen. Jackson
elected President he would surround himself with
TO bait ~ who dared object measures For himself
Mr.. Benton would say, ne could think of Iegsating
with bruce of pistols in his belt he should in the event Of
Cen Jacksons election, resign his Senate, as
every independent would have do, or risk his life
and honor
hlr. Bcton VIII not deny that the sentiments expressed
by him here substantially, repeated. And he did not
speak o Cc Jackson as many did, without personal
NnewlcdEe OF the man. He knew him WE'LL had ming led
in his associations partoo& of his cxciements been the
Object OF his vengeance.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

think it proper to publish Mr.. Baldwins ansv er
10 "ir katdolph's statement of the affair which took
place between them on the voyage 10 Eng land which
VIII be found in another part of this paper