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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-16

Norfolk FEB. 1.-THE schr Syren, (of Bid
deford, ) Captain James P. Perkins, from St.
Johns (E. whence she sailed Oath Jan la
den with live oak timber bound to New-York,
was abandoned LIST inst. in lat. 90, long. SO; the
crew were taken off by the Ship Han'onia,
Tisdale, of and from Portsmouth, IN. H.)
bound for Hampton Roads, where she arrived
Yesterday. The Syren experienced heavy
gale from the N. list ult al S O'Clock, A NJ.
during which she was knocked down by trip
of the sea, which partially swept the deck load,
carried away the boat, tafiail, quarter rails and
quarter boards, mainsail, mainboom, gaf, and
both pumps by the deck. AT A NJ was
knocked down second time, which swept the
deck Of every thing; the jib and foresail (both
handed were carried away, when she became
completely nageable-remained on the
wreck "a hours when they were fortunately tai
len in with by the Hantonia.
-EPCapt Perkins in behalf of himself and
crew, takes this method Of returning his
grateful thanks to Capt. Tisdale, for his uni.
form kind attention to them whilst on board
his ship.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-16

OVONT UNI
WEDNESDAY, FER. Is.
John Chase and others VS. j. Vasgues, Con.
sui General Of Portugal-The appeal in this
case was dimissed for wan, Of jurisdiction.
Piles VS.. Bouldin and Others, lessons Of Doe
The argument of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Isacks, for plaintiff in error.
The heirs of Bronfin VS.. John DfeGreD--NNrit
of error in this cause dismissed for non APP
pearance Of the plaintiffs.
The lessee d Hinde VS.. Longworth-The argu.
ment Of this cause was commenced by Mr..
Scott for plaintiff in error, and Mr.. Webster
for defendant in error.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-16

cheaper rate, would it be requisite to gain the
consent of the States? If it were proposed to
open an internal communication merely, such
assent must first be obtained-The survey and
report would satisfy Congress whether this was
calculated 20 protect commerce or not, and un-
til this were made, the constitutional question
could not be discussed Almost every gentle
man who took part in the debate, admitted the
great importance and utility Of the undertake
ing, and there was general testimony borne,
both by the Committee on Roads and Canals,
and by those who spoke, to the interest, ability
and value of the communications which had
been RENTED by Mr.. White, the intelligent de-
lega,e from Florida, on this subject
The greater part Of the day was passed in
the consideration of Executive business.
In THE HOUSE OF REpREsEsTATIvEs.-A
number ofunimportant reports and changes Of
former references were made; and message
was received from the Senate, giving informa-
ton that they had passed bill entitled "An
Act for the survey Of route for a Canal be.
tween the Atlantic and Gulf Of Mexieo;" in
which they asked the concurrence of the House.
The unfinished business OF the previous day
came next in order, namely, Mr.. Johnston's
motion to reconsider Mr. Miners resolution in
relation to the comparative receipts and ex-
penditures at Boston, New-York, Philadelphia,
and the Ports in the Chesapeake. The House
consented to reconsider their vote, when Mr.
Wurtz, and Mr. M'Lane Of Delaware, advoca-
ted the adoption of the resolution, and Mr.
Wood and Mr.. Storrs of New-York, opposed
| it, 1t was contended on the one hand that the
| information required, was indispensable to
fair investigation of the claims of Philadelphia
in relation to the proposed Breakwater in the
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
Prices of Country Produce.
WILMINGTON, MOP. 80, 1926.
Soap and Candle Mandatory.

THE Subscriber takes this opportunity to in
form the public, that the establishment hereto
fore conducted by James Ray, Esq, together
with the accounts connected with the business
of that establishment from the first of January,
1926, have passed into his hands, and that he
will continue the business in all its branches, At
the Old Stand, corner of Tatnall and Queen-strs.
near the Friend Meeting House, where he will
manufacture, and furnish at Philadelphia prices.
'louM and Dipt CANDLES, fuller's, Yellotu and
Broun SOAP, of the best quality.
ENOCH ROBERTS. u
N d. The highest price given for Tallow,
Butchers Fat, and Fat of every description.
Wilmington, Nov. Is, 1926. 8-6m-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
GLEA MI aIES.

In the State ofNew-Yor Rcp. ]. F .Shcr-
merhorn recovered one thousand dollars OF
Req. H. V. Wyckotf, for salndcr; but re-
linquished it.
Gov. Clinton has issued a second procla-
nation, Offering specific rewards for the ap-
prehension and convictions OF the persons
who carried Morgan out Of the state. and
reward of $500 for any authentic informa-
tion oe the place TO which he has been con-
vcyed.
Out of 175 COO inhabitants in the city Of
New-York, there are but lG coloured per-
sons entitled to vote.
Erie Canak-The amount of toll received
by the Collector at Rochester, during the
month of October, was seventeen thousand
seuen hundred and eighfy-t7ao dollars.
Bad Sngng.-There was something OF
novelty, it is true. but not less OF reason, III
the proceeding of a late esteemed minister
Of New England, who at the close OF very
badly sung psalm, read another othe choir,
saying, You must try again, tor it is impos-
sible to preach after such singing.
The Lite rary Cadet forewarns geese and
turkeys, that Thanksgiving Day is appoint
ed on the 30th inst.
Warm Cah.-A few days ago teamster
passed through the streets with a cap ON his
head, which was made OF a hornets nes.;
and many people were surprised to see how
calm a man could be with a q hornets nesi
about his ears.
Marrying Steti-danghter.-A man has
been convicted and sentenced in Maryland
for marrying the daughter of his late witc
They were residents of Baltimore and at
tempted to evade the law by going to Penn
sylyauia to have the ceremony performed
At Quebec, OIL the Esd ult. there had beer
no ice thicker than dollar, and there was :
prospect of fine open fail. We suppose
they don't call it winter till the ice is yart
thick.
II is surprising to find how nature keep
: pace with air--the Times of Friday inform
us that there has been discovered in Hun
gary in the salt mine Of Szaitina, a natura
stream OF hydrogen gas, which has been re
ceved ard conducted by pipes, by whc
the mine is now lighted
Captain Lewis Warrington has been ap
pointed by the President Conmlssione
, of the Navy Board, in the place OF Captai
Jones.
!, . Effects of Ohhosition.- can tra'
3 el from Bristol to York, England, Tor tn
a sum of one shilling and sixpence. a fe
. years since the price was three guineas.
fashionable boarding School.-Gymna'
tic exercises have been introduced at som
girls schools. 1t would be quite sight to Sc
: a dozen of fine lively rosy-cheeked girls nos
/. ing one another for exercise, with the
il school man looking on, and guiding the
IS movements.
d There are in Paris, $40 matchmaker
G who employ about 2o56 workmen, and pr. pnt
e duce annually $4,000 gold Watches 4o,ot
r s;lyed watches, and 5000 clocks, the who
G worth about 19, ,755 900 francs.
o The report in Blackwood, that Wash,nS
% ton I,-uing intended marrying the quanoal
y wife of Napoleon, appears to De 'aoric'
: tion.
G A ladies society has recently oeen iorme
l. in Montreal. to cooperate with the au*ill'
~ -. so1fetv for the education and improv,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
PhiAOsopMicaA XAectWres.

The subscriber designs, in case sufficient en-
couragement should be given, to deliver course
of lectures OH Natural Philosophy, during the
ensuing winter, in the new brick house, at the
corner of High and Orange streets.-To COM
mence about the first ofnext month, and to con-
tinuc twice week. (Third and Sixth day eve
nings,) during the ensuing three months. Those
inhabitants Of this Borough or its vicinity who
incline to attend, are requested to leave their
names at ziba Ferris shop, corner of High and
Market streets. ENOCtl LEWIS.
Wilmington, II month 9TH 1926. 7-4tp.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30

ment Of Indians and remote settlers. The
countess of Dalhousie was appointed patron
ess, and Mrs. Judge Ogden. president.
A duel was fought in Kentucky the 7th ult.
by Mr.. Walker of New Orleans, and DIR. VIM.
Worthngton, of Washington City. The first
fire the former gentleman was shot dead. He
received the ball n his right side, and it passed
through his body. He is about % years of age.
About IS wagons loaded with cotton arrived
at Petersburgh, Va. in one day, at the beginning
of this month; and almost double the quantity.
or 400 balesin Richmond.
A corn shelter has been invented in Maine,
by which two men can she'll fifteen bushels in an
hour.
The National Intelgencer states from high
authority, that the actual receipts into the treas
ury, during the present year vii! fully equal the
estimate presented by the secretary of the treas
ury in the last annual report. That estimate
was 5,500,000 dollars.
1t is stated in the Newport Republican that
Benjamin Hazard, Esq. s'has been elected thirty
sic time in succession a Representative from
Newport, Il. ]. without even one opposing vote.
CdJbages Of superior quality, have been tax
en- to the New-York market, by way Of the Ca
nal. from Buifaloe distance of five hundred
miles, and sold for four dollars hundred!
An establishment has recently been opened in
I Ncw-York, for the manufacture Ct an entirely
new article, Imitation Leghorn Hats.---A pat
cnt has been obtained for the iiventioos
| The Alexandria Herald made its last ap'
pearance on the 18th, the establishment
having been consolidated with the United
States Telegraph, printed in Washington,
which is to be delivered daily in Alexandra
every morning.
Abou. 1880 barrels of oil have been i'm
ported into the country since the first Of Ian
uary, 1896. In 1924 the aggregate quantity
exceeded 81, 900 barrels. We cannot thre-
fore, wonder that the prices Of oil and can
dies are improving.
There were off Cape Ann on Saturday last
4 about 100 sail of fishermen, who avcras.
from 10 to 40 wash barrels Of Mackerel eacl
three wash barrels make two packed bar
rels.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
HIGHEST PRIZE:
10000 Dollars.
10000 Tickets. .

10000 Tickets,
Price of Tickets.
Tickets, S. 90 Qusrters, rs
Halves, ---- \ so Eighths, ----- 31t
The cash can be had for all prizes the moment
they are drawn, at either Of the Offices OF
J. /. COHEN, in. & BROTHERS.
Orders from any part Of the United States or
territories, either by mail, pos; paid. or private
conveyance, enclosing the cash or prize 'Ickets
n any Of the lotteries, will meet the same prompt
and punc.ual attention as II on persona, spp'i-
cation & =.
| Nl,v, 81. ritz
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30

.A.gfA DcotE.-While the Rev. Mr. Bran
don was preaching OIL Sunday last, in Finncr,
and Just as he uttered the words Let him
that standeth take heed lest he !all," he
was observed to sink down in the pulpit,
and in an instant he was dead 1t is said
that he had been i'll for some time previous
to this awful visitation.-DubLn Euening
Post.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30


TURKEY-A letter from Constantine
pie. dated Sept. 25. says that the Porte per-
sists in the plan Of reinforcing the army
with unabsting obstinacy.
Several persons have been arrested and
executed for having had share in the con-
1agration ef fConstantinople. ~.
A contagious malady is making great raw
ages in the barracks of Eski-Serai. I'd
A great many citizens have been taken up
for sedition. They are Immediately tied up
in sacks and thrown into the sea.
An English paper announces that Sir Walter
Scott would leave London for Paris on the 26th.
1t appears to be certain, that the llustrious au-
thor of Wsverly has nearly finished his "Lfe of
Napoleon" 1t is to be issued in February next,
and will form six large octave volumes.
The Duke of Devonshire. British Ambas-
sador to Russia, gave splendid fete at Mos
COW, in honor of the coronation of the En-
peror of Russia. 1t is said it cost 60,OO0k.
Among the guests was the American Min
lister. U
A letter from St. Petersburgh has the fol-
lowing passage:-"The Persian war with
this country resembles the Burmese war;
the Persians having taken a fancy to con-
quer Russia with 10000 men.-The result
of such affairs with the Persians is generally
the loss of few heads and uoses among the
unucky couusellors."
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
From the .Mew. Hlrn.0ny Gaseite.

MEssns. EDlrons,-'The enclosed is the first
of series of letters which were addressed some
time since to an English clergyman, but which
have never been pubshesl.--If you think il
worth inserting shall willingly send you the rest
of the series in succession.
am friend and well-wisher
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30

this year. in the Delaware Bay. and within 5
leagues Of the entrance; and these vessels, J.
is alleged, might haye been saved, II thcre
Mad been AN artificial harbor, such as 1t has
been proposed TO make by the construction
of Break water, in the mouth Of the Della
ware.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
COHEN'S OFFICE, Richmond,

COHEN'S OFFICE, Richmond,2
Nov. 81, 1926. )
We have the pleasure of presenting the Third
Class Of the
Grand State Lottery of Virginia,
For the benefit cfthe Mononga!ia acadsmy.
The mode of drawing secured by letters patens
under the seal of the United States Of America;
And will take place in the City of Ricnmond' the
whole in one day.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30

w. s. CARDELL proposes to aeliverin
this Borough Course of Lectures on the "Phi-
losophy of language as connected with the laws
of nature and the science of mind.",
A public gratuitous lecture Introductory to his
course, will be delivered in the Town-Hall, this
evening, at o'clock.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30

tripped up the man who held them, and
sprang into the gig. At the same moment
the comrade Of the man in the gutter jumped
in on the opposite side, and supposinS that
he was safely seated by his fellow, advised
the doctor to drive down Hudson street,
which was done at round trot. Before
reaching Broome street, he remarked, "Let
us turn up Broome street to the Bowery, and
then clear out on the Harlan road" The
doctor replied negatively in monosyllable,
and his companion not yet discovering his
mistake, demonstrated; but they passed
Broome street a considerable distance when
the fellow said, "what the ID do you mean
by going down town--where the - are
you driving?"-"I am driving you to Bride
well as fast as can co." replied the doctor.
The unlucky wight thought that French
leave was the best which he could take, and
in his rapid flight for terra firma struck his
head against the top of the gig and fell at
full length under the wheel, which passed
directly over him. Here he was left to the
mercy OF the first good Samaritan who might
pass that way.
! In the States of Massachusetts and Maine,
there are twenty-five Revolutionary officers
who are in INDECENT circum stances, but have
been restrained. by their feelings, :rom APP
plying for relief to the pension law. They
are all seventy years of age and upwards ;
and must die in poverty, and with the old
promissary notes of nation unpaid in their
hands, merely because they cannot swear
they are paupers, and beg in their old age OF
the country of which, in their youth, they
were the salvation.
Seven out Of ten of a gang of young robbers,
all under fifteen years of age, have been arrested
in New-York. They had entered and robbed in
all twenty six stores INF NewYork and Philadel
phia Alderman Mlnor committed negro mar
and two boys on Saturday week, charged witt
having stolen from the front of store a piece o.
goods.
An application has been made to the city coun
Gil of Savannah by the Fire Company, request
ing that fifty cents should be paid to the colour
ed people who laboured under their orders a
the fire on the 29th ultmo, and further, for MI
tlority to compensate such men at any fire here
: after, at like rate. VIII not this be holding on
inducements to the prohgatc to set fire to The
city.
Curious Piagiarism- last Provi
lence Journal contains n singular instance O
! litearv theft. a Prize Essay of one OF th
students of Brown University. is found to b
literal transcript from an article in Black
woods Magazine. Now that the fraud is de
tected. the medal ought to be recovered. ant
the swindler expelled the University.
.Avfnl DcotE.-While the Rev. Mr. Bran
don was preaching OH Sunday last, in Finncr
and Just as he uttered the words Let hin
: that standeth take heed lest he !all," h
!, was observed to sink down in the pulpit
= and in an instant he WAS dead 1t is sal
G that he had been i'll for some time previou
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. E.
W. Gilbert, Mr. WM. II. You've. to Miss SARAH
II Fam all Of this Borannh.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
For Sale.

A GOOD SECONDHAND DEARBORN
WAGON. Enquire at this Office.
NOo. %. y
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Some apology is due to onr subscribers
for the indifference of the paper on which
the Wilmingtonian is issued this week. we
were disappointed in not being furnished with
regular supply, from the paper maker, and
consequt ntly were compelled to make up
deficiency out of that of not so good quail
~, and less in size
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30
OBSERVATIONS

For The Month of NoD. 1926.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-30

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" 10 is ex-
ceptionable, We have no objection to ad'
init ryeH 4uri,fsn essays upon the sub
jrct which he has selected, but they must
contain more yubtance than the one before
us.
*" Cor particular reasons. cannot ap'
pear.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-07-25
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paris of the Unon the work has met with degree OF favor
and success. both in the United States and abroad, which
no similar publication iii this country has enjoyed; nor has
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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-07-25
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

at meeting of the Democratic Republican citizens of
Newcastle County, held at the Red Lion Inn Saturday
the LIN INST, pursuant to public notice, Major JoHN Crow
was called to the chair, and Henry WILSON appointed
secretary
Resore That committee of five be appointed to draft
resolutions turcaryng into effect the objects of the meet
The Chairman appointed on said committee, sIessrs.
Samuel II. Black, William p Brobson Henry Whteley,
John Janvier, and David Paynter.
The committee reported the following resolutions (the
names being inserted by the meetng) which unan-
mously adopted.
Resolved That the following persons be appointed Con-
erees on the part o. this county, to meet the Conrees
Kent and Sussex Counties, at Dover Tuesday the 22d
day OF August next for the purpose of nominating candi
dates TO be supported by the Democratic Republicans of
this State, tor the Offices of Governor and Representative
in Congress wiz
For Drandywne, hundred, VIM. M'Caulley.
"Christiana do. Jesse Chandler & Henry Steele,
"Ml Creek do. John Clark,
"White Clay Creek do Benjamin Whitley,
"Pencader do. Jacob Faris,
% Ns sd. do, John Crow,
"St Georges do. Richard Mansfield,
"Appoqunimink do. VIM. Yandegrift.
Reotred That the Democratic Republican electors of
Newcastle County assemble the second Saturday Sep
TENDER next, between the hours of 10 O'clock nj. and
6P NJ at the several places OF holding the general cleo
toni their respective hundreds (except that in Christina
hundred an additional election shall be held at the Buck
TaYer for the accommodation of the voters residing in the
upper part of said hundred for the purpose of eectng
ten delegates from Chrisana hundred and five from each
OF Inc other hundreds who shall meet at the Red Lion Inn
on the third Saturday of the month, 10 O'clock
NJ to form county ticket and the delegates from each
hundred shall nominate persons for each and
every office to be filled from said hundreds upon which
nominations respectively the meeting shall decide by bal
lot.
ResoSed That the following persons appointed Judges
OF the delegate elections in the several hundreds and that
they give ten days notice Of said elections respectively
eiz-For
Braudywine-Wm. Aldred, Robert Forwood, VIM Smith
Chrishana-At The Town IIall-Henry Steele, G. j.
Wolfe, Albert Wilson.
Al the Buck-Jesse Chandler, VIM. Huston, Thos. Bald
win.
.'M Cfcek-Francis Denny, George Springer, VIM
BAd@in
IPMte Clay Creek-John IIerdman, Stephen Willis
Be iamin Whiteey
Pencaasr-John Caulk, VIM Thompson, Zackarah
Jones.
Ncrucasie- Abraham EYES, John Moody, Robert Rhodes
Red Lon-George Clark, VIM Yandegrift, James ii.
Miles
81. Ceorges-Abraham yandegrih VIM, Kennedy, James
Iioustun.
observation-disclosures Wilson, Thomas Naudan, Tho.
mas Reynolds.
Resolred That The proceedings Of this meeting be sign
ed BY the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the
American Waterman.
ResofUed, That this meeting adourn to meet The
second Saturday of June, 1927.
JOHN CROW, Chairman.
LEsnr WILSON, Scc'y
Red Lion, June IL, 1926