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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
WILMINGTON, Del. FRIDAY, AUGUST d 1896

ny follow, the debts not discharged The Agent
having engaged TO prepare the tickets and conduct thu
9DeTson Loery throughout without compensation for serv
ces OF expenses and being the time extremely soil
cous thate entire fthe Scheme should be speed
ny raised and paid overto the Managers without the loss
dimnuton OF cent, they other hazard thar
such as they choose volunteer to do for the benefit of the
Jefferson Fund and they therefore pray that applications
Ior tickets be promptly made, and that all remitances be
maze IN funds Bankabe al the place where the orders for
tickets are to be executed AS for credits in this Lottery
they can give none and spresmed none will be desired
Inc funds Tor these tickets shall be kept sacred dis
tinct from all other funds and the Managers be advised
from time to Time draw them as they accumulate to an
swer the objects of the grant.
The Vendors of Tickets throughout the Unon ii is no.
ped will lend their willing aid in the sale of these tickets
and by that means afford convenient opportunity to the
thousands IN all parts OF the country, who
memory of the Iustrious dead
Inc prizes have been valued under oath by gentlemen
appointed by the Virginia Legislature AL then who adj
venture for prizes, will have the full value Of their money
IN the chance or chances which they purchase But high
er motives than the mere value of prizes will actuate all
VINO have known heard of the public and private worth
OF the man who wrote our Declaration of independence.
~ cannot TOR moment be supposed that any will be found
50 earess as 10 say that since Mr. Jefferson is dead they
feel themselves under obligations to his descendants
ana that although they would have been wiling to relieve
M whist iVing, they care not What become Of his
offspring! No: it cannot magnanimous grateful
People, will spurn such sentiment utterly unworthy Of
them.
The Tickets in the Jefferson Lottery had been prepared
in April last but the offering of them for sale was posipo
ned, at the request of the Committee Of the Czens Of
New York, appointed with the view of raising funds suf
Gent to purchase up the Lottery burn the Tickets the
day Of our Jubilee ard supersete the drawing of the Lot
terry altogether This noble and heart cheering plan failed
IN part, and The tickets therefore be sold, and
the Lottery be drawn
It is said however, that the funds raised and expected
to be raised in the United States, Exclusive of those
ickets,) will be sufficient purchase the Monticello Prize
from the fortunate holder of the ticket drawing it, and thus
preserve that Estate for the Descendants of the Author Of
the Declaration OF Independence We cannot but hope,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
Thirty Dollars Reward.

Ee AN AWAY from the subscriber. living Queen AIMS
HI County, Md near the head If W,e river IN NAV last
black boy who calls himself 1homas Johnson Is years OF
age and having ten years to He is straight and
slender made has swelling under his jaws and chin is
If careless department; and has rather full LIS He took
with him pair oi to- rovsers, and jacket of the same
old wool hal, &c. lie has bce wprk several weeks
since he left me, at the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
near the Buck tavern He is supposed tc have gone to-
wards Philadelphia Any person securing said boy in any
jail so that get him again, shall he above ar
aid reasonable charges if brought hone
Jaly IS 1926 71-'4tp JOHN Il DENNY.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04

Richmond, Va. July, 1896.
Until the LIST of October, tickets in The JgSon Lottery
will be sold by ROBERTSON & TITLE, Agents of the
Managers at the Scheme Price, SIC, at their Office No 49,
Market street, Wilmington, Del Angus
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04

s1l250o

Prizes S1l2, $40
1,477 Blanks.
This is Lottery formed by the ternary combination of
AZ numbers producing II 48O tickets. To determine the
prizes, the numbers, from AZ, inclusive, will seve
combination numbers, the 1st 3D. and Sd drawn from the
Wheel will be entitled the Crandthe interesting prze
and that having the 9TH 8th and 9th, viii be entitled
to the prize of the Albemarle Estate.
is contemplated that the Lottery will be drawn The lat
Ter end of October and II hoped that the mean time
all the tickets i'll be purchased up.
The agents of the Managers, in offering the tickets Of
the Jefferson Lottery to the public feel confidence that
they will be Immediately purchased up, and the only child
Of the late Mr. JEFFERSON and her family, be relieved from
the painful consequences which must inevitably and speed
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
NOTICE.
HENnY WILSON, Sec'y.
Red Lion, June IL, 1926
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

July H. 1926.
f0 obvate the risk and delay incident to the return of
the Bank notes from this Department, not receivable
at the Treasury of the United Sates payment for Pat
ent Rights, all persons DESTROYS of taking out Paet,
requested to transmits with their applications such Notes
Or Drafts as they may know, be advised will be avaia
Bile at the Treasury. 69-1Ot
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04

4 WILSON has lately added to his Circulating Library,
Os No los Market Street,
The Highlands, a Tale of the Hudson, vols
The Hearts Of Steel, vols
Spirits Of Odn, vols
Percy Mallory, 2 vols by the author Of Pen Owen
Lord Byron's Works. vols
The Refugee, 9 vols
Tales for Fifteen, Imagination and Heart
Blossoms OF Anecdotc and Wit Mrih for the Parlor
Babylon the Great dissection and demonstration of
Men and Things in the British Capital. 9 vols
Curosites for the Ingenious; selected from the
authentic of Nature, Science and Art Biography,
History and General Literature.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
Number 471.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN

rhe terms arc, to those who pay, during the month OIL
January July, Sin months in adyance-Four Dollars
From those who do not pay above Fire Dollars
will be demanded II subscriber wishes decline, he
must notify the editors of his intention before the first Of
June or December, and pay all arrearagcs without
compliance with these conditions, paper will be dscon
tinued except at the option the editors
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
less than three monhs four times for dollar and twen-
" cents for every subsequent Insertion longer
portion Advertisers are requested to specify in writing
how oag their advertisements arc to be inserted they
will be continued till forbid Letters to the Editors to in
sure attention must be post paid
Advertising 6yfheyear.
To Subscribers. To Non-Subscribers
year SID % year S18, 90
months S, 90 months g. so
3 do. A, so 3 do S. 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
NOTICE.

NNHEREAS my husband John S Couatce, has left his
w home and family, and whon any cause, utterly for
saken me, and done many other wrongs, that it is
impossible that should hereafter live together-Now
this to give notice that intend apply To the Legsa-
tre OF tins State of Delaware, at their session, for
divorce from my said husband. MARY COUNTlCE.
Dover, Del July %, 1926 73-,4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
LII 1SER FOR SALE.

At JOHN lIEMPlIILS Hhogf and Lumber Fard in
the Borough of Wilmington, general assortment of Lum
ber well selected suitable persons for building for
mechanics and large stock Of Cedar and Cyprus SHIN
GIFS constantly for sale tie lowest for cash,
or the usual credit.
The FREUD, aud former Of the yard, and the
public GENERALLY, invited to cali al the OLp STAND,
where their favors will be thankfll, acknowledged by
WILLIAM SIMMONS, .9gen
June e, 1896. 81
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-04
FOR SALE OR TO LEI.

AN.ag.N u CUTJUN FNCIURY,
FF5 StG And number of other buildings, the east
E3 EE side of tie Brandywine Creek about two AID
fss45tasssa half miles from Wilmington with IL
Of land The Factory of stone, built in 1914, being IS
feet front by As eedeep, four stories high besides base
ment story, and garnet floors, capable of containing
5000 spindcs with all the necessary preparatory machine
~ there also the premises six dwelling HOSES for
wetkncn smiths shop, &c, There is extensive
bleaching ground, it'll failing spring OF fine water
the hill back, which be carried by spots entirely
il and into the third story of the factory if desired
the property possesses half IF the power of the
bandywine, which power much greater than what works
been rebuilt since tie erection Of the mill. Inquire of
DAVID G WILSON, or
JOSEPH C.. GlLpIN
April %. 46-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-06
MESSAGE
OF THE

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Communicated to both Houses at the
Of the Second Session of the Nineteeh'h eo'e
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
Mss HUGBES

- ESPECTFULLY informs her friend. and N. r,r -
~ general that her SEMINARY fsr youn- lIie. vii h.
It-oPtned on the third Monday in SenenbeT Iirr c 5
i VIII embrace oFhogaPhy Reading, Writing Eng
h Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, History Natural anl
Moral Philosophy, Bellies Lctifes and the Frs6eb T
@e and G'sy'ns The French will te taught by naive Of
i"ho' ad emnently qualified for the instruction of youth
Particular atitrton viii paid 10 the i.tory Cia T
o. teaching " not by committing memory practice
WI consume many years, and real acquisition OF
n o SeEPse"t to form the mind, used. Ia the
I 49, W. II!i !, oil little Importance that the pupil sto
eI memory vain iac aud asceittiu rpocha and date, Sb.
&c made 10 aee the effect 10 it. cause, examine The
'eoe 'p'ins' OF action and accurately observe the ouer,
Of The passions. The religious benefit derived from tie %
be received. '' D'A'"e's VIII
Terms Board and Tuition $780, for the scholastic term of 10
s Washing 20 dollar, loIgng 10 dollars Da-schoars
'ai siiii = dollars; French Language 26 dollars;
D"'s % collars Stationery dolls 80 ot.; Fuel doIlaO
ascertain the XII and diligence Of Miss ughe. in in
suuc'S YOUTH and Their Intellectual attainment, und her
tuition, the public Is referred to !ne Hon Judge Br,
ooush Tue ev Mr. Croes, De- Bradford aud Mr. Cheyale
August 1. o. 'uDe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
MIR. < MRS lIAMILTON,S
Female Seminary anil BOARDING Scboo,
RICHNIoNp, vIRG1N1A.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
MIS- Seminary has been ope atinn only for tb l .,
. The generous support which it las received ~, =,
commandments has greatly exceeded the most sanrrine ex
Pectaiious Of IL principals. e"> "a
Nit Barnard q naive Of FTancc is engaged 70 ,e,c ,,
Li'n'h ahh spanish languages, together with Arithmetic and
"ne'siob' ~ the Seminary, for the next wear Tins zen
uenan's qualifications aud re -
ace 10 The principals that these studies wall he ,r.b m do
h's' approved meihod The price generally charsd Ear I'M
tton has operated pTcudicially to the s,u,v az III
al'p heen cuomdy TO give only or three Ie,on .,t
hut as these branches will form part of The rscl,
u'1s OF the Seminary, they will be attended 10 daily
In the boarding Department of The Semip,r,.N g. AZ
IL pledge themselves that nothing will he ofn ,tc D.,
,he comfort aud improvement Young ladies, Who ,y
We pceh under their The advantage of boarding. win
eaeheis must be obvious To ALL addition 10 the
tuition IN the SCHOOL, they have the advantage of private
siiuciions. - f'''"'e i"-
The Principal deem it their nperious duty to nav nel
regard 10 the morals anI manners OF the young ladies
10 their o ~ communion
The next Term will on the first MONDAY in oc
ner and continue uHtil the last "wednesday IN uI ll
constitute the scholastic year. ~ ~ w
an apparatus sufficiently extensive will he provided bv tte
5ng S ;hr tn1ry, TO euedae ;hes Instructions IN
natural fh''osophy Chemistry and Astronomy.
TERMS OF TUITION
~, Fer scholastic year Of ten lt;otihs
Fpsncb ' Smae; ,.,;.,, $50 and $40
Italian Language, 80 " -
Music ~
Drawing, Printing, &c. in water colors "a
knii ance Si.-Fuei ST.. "
Tuition payable hall 18th Decembe he other half The
G3ad. per halftem Of FIVE months eig6tv dollgrs
IN advance, exclusive OF washing. 49,
Every hoarder will furnish her self with par NJ es, too,
pillow and towels. - = ''' WV
f3a"g Ladies attending other schools for the EoLs
can 'eeee Instruction in the Seraaary IA n, IF
t"e languages or Ornamental BrGlches.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15

'gyIE Office Of Steward to the COLLEGE Of William e Noe
being vacant pcrsoDs desirou If obtaining the situation
WI apply 10 Judge Srmpie, The Professor Of Law who will
remain ~ Williamsburg during the summer.
In order ihs e Steward may have an opportunitv If o
ing the Coege-iarm wh small ain, appointment will he
made a. early poihe and consequently speedy appjoaof
Tor The place Will be necessary By order ofhe Society
Avg. p. ''"'i - 5a fIs,@''
b. As the notice published last year may not be in he
eoeeoh Of some persons who may he willing 10 accent the
once OF Steward, II he knew the advantages held out 10 him
deemed proper t0sto that. al the Students at william
Mary wa Board with that ccef, except such the socey
Tor peculiar reasons may Fetn 90 boatd town lie will
Hed 70 SiO0 Tor The board Of each Student for Inc course
VI be binds candles and washing he will be Paid $50 more ff
each BORDER lie IS allowed the Of the lIraaefion IN m
teHen brick bcusc wh six g1od beside the rartt
looms Kept ~ repair by the COLI the farm attached the
college with one held encioscd with fence; exfen-
siy garden aud all the the college and The oufhoues
"i oihefwc appropriated, nee Of sddon he nav
lake pine wood or The Of The Kitchen, which coye
uen a. % require hu' little team 10 haul u 10 the door Ans
person with growing a0y who wishedo educate his chill
dfen might hnd much his advantage obtain the sfu
tom especially ID he cge should be well attended az
ef Of ie institution hopeh viii ~, in short time. Apple
on nay De made 10 Professor Campbell 10 fhe abeaee Of d.
rrcfcsscf Of Law.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15

Ills hrauitn Farm situated o Jsut Rivct, IN the uppfi
eni ~ Hrurfto, adjoining the ~ John Wickhlm
t'q distant FROM kchnond about 10 miles will he cold ir
rts December nndtra decree ~ The Chancsr Cont Il
contains by survey, 5 tes which about 200 acfe are ri
fae '" erund i2J of which Tuckshoe Island the
balance on he crfek ohat u1e and about $50 Or 30 acre.
81 cleared h5h land Of good quality, average Of ~ bushels
"Hf 10 ihe oce farng been produced from them, when
under he clover .yefn. THE firm abound, In spin. gvhif
never have been kn'woto m 100 Che dfyct spells Of weather.
WHICH avcrfe every fcld on DE main land. Attending a6un
dance u water of stock The james river canal pae. tho'
the ctuite 81 he iaf"rwhn 30 yards ofihe harm which is
'paeio', and contains one az Exsr Teshinr Machine ~
good reFaf With a thr lines Hecesary weil-usnared
piani'2n the Dwelling House s Of brick covered with
incco Of the most durable quality contains seven rooms
whnh p''f''al plainly ii neatly f1shed There are All
he other eoogcneoef nuey found aschedioa rentce a.
al hhmen cf.h'ue, kitchen, smoke house, &cGc The
snhchef could dtram largely the many advantage
ed o. this estate b h .ry object h 10 brn. NJ ale t
public no'cf met persons disposed psrchlse may hive 40
oppofinnyo peosiy viewing te rfemisc Pre- urntd
hs VIII bcinhrieni Tie will shew the place to any
person Who may choose 70 examine Il in the lbseneeof
efrb7 59-FlfIf JAMES CuRnTE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
VaiuaJie Dcal Eeto,e g.. 81.

WISH to seiltwo tracts fad Is ing in the couty Of CANT,
nei one containing about 2O0o acres The other between
SUI me two tracts separated only nv AT cerk
On ne mst ~ heing therao on which reside there are not
more than $40 acres of open land most Of which H. L
cleared "nhh lew years There now 10 clear large
quantity OF " rate Tobacco Land neal ~ all Of which IT, ~
one body. THIS tract lies kaby wen being ys i,i
uhduii'ed-the water fne and the nerghborhood
"s'Seane the improvements large DWELLING Nm n
rock Schen, smoke house, ice house &c preiber ,l an
"VeI'ets mouse, and good tobacco houses all Of which are
new VI tue other tract nearly half ofits open land J ~
hsh ae "i Improvement part Of which Is Hat land Of %
superior 1Gtuy There Is also IL excellent Nil S;s
aud good orchard OF well sc!eoted fruit tree. m
mcn' are two good dwelling houses about an half mile ana,
WIN M TIE usual out HOUSES attached 10 each of them
dei unnecessary to describe the property in more
m manner knowing that those who disposed 10 buy viii
mst view H-bu by way Of further uducernen ,vouI
mat tnIe :, On these tracts large quantity Of GOOD sav
Lnnd, winch certainly considerable acquisition n, H.
All persons who DESTROYS Of purobssirp The sb u.s.
perry are particularly invited to cali and view he .,ne RI
terms VIII be liberal and accommodating and made kno,v h.
me uocrioer living on the premises about 20 miles south
LyhohhnIs and souh-east from Campbell courthousr
=, u TT, NATHANIEL w. PAYNE
u. me a''ye land could he conveniently divided into
August H. 27-wff W l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
FLOHIDa LaJVD .aG E.NC Y.

Office fos the purchase sale Of land is opeped
Iaahaee the seat OF Florida. is known
that the rich lands in Florida well adapted to the culture
OF those great staples Sugar Cane and Sea Island Cotton
That gentlemen, visit this country with view TO perma
nent settlements labor under many disadvantage, in de pu,
chase location Of lands; which il believed mg he oy
ted by this Office 1t the intention Of the undersigned 10 be
prepared with special information relative qaty and
extent If the most vaeaJie lands, which may be for
sale by the by individuals. Books will he open
ed fo the registering Of all estates which may he committed
the charge Of said office, with drafts Descriptions Speeal
examinations will he made in all deemed nseesssrv
me 'ad ose Will prepared TO attend, TO all business rea.
i've t. the perfect completion adjustment of land cais
10 all business appeuaning TO the Donation or
Laws passed by the Congress Of the United States Tor The
heneht Of the early settlers Florida and to every descrp-
ton Of business, relating to General Land Agencg Mars Of
the public lands, which offered ia.hay 1895 and OF
those which may he hereafter advertised for sale by the govern
men eau Al all tunes he procured Letters (po.t PAID adj
dressed 70 Richard q. Allen Co. Tallahassee FLORIDA vba
attended 10. BICUAHD g. ALLEN 4 90
Tallahassee, 18th june 1896.
REFERENCES.
HE Exceleney VIM Duvai
Col. Robert Butler Surveyor Gcacral,
General Richard X. Cali
Col. james 6sdsden,
Major Benz. Chaires, Tailahassee
Jonatian HObison Esq. Gaasdcn County, Florida
August !. oL,1W
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
COLLEGES

Not only does the number Of our literary insii-
iutons rapidly multiply in this country, but the
amount of patronage of each appears 10 increase
with every year. We have before rs the accounts
OF various commandments from almost every
point OF he compass.
BOwDofN COLLEGE, in Maine, an institution
Of great promise, is sadto be progressing with all
The usefulness that is wafnest friends could desire
The yearly commencement at HARvARD Uxt.
yEKsfTY, Cambridge, Mass. took place on Wed.
nesday last. The Phi Beta Kappa celebration was
on the day following There were ffly ltco grad-
notes This yesr.
Commencement at Dartmouth College in New
Hampshire, & Amherst College, in Massachusetts,
were the Wednesday peviop..
The WAsHINGroN (Episcopsl) CoLrEGy
commencement was held IN Hartford, Conn. on
Wednesday, the S0th ul
The commencement of BRowN UNfvEpsrry
at Providence, IS fxed Tor Wednesday, 9Th inst.
We regret to learn that there is much disorder in
the senior class OF this Institution and that such
Is ne state Of rebellion that lhe commencement
may pass without graduates. We know nothing
OF tie causes assgntd Tor the conduct Of tive persons
composing this class, but TumoIr has been yer,
busy with le cool name Of ihs President Of ihs
College.
Commencement at WILrIAzfsrowS on Mon
dsys-- d. BnLNsTfcg same 1ay.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
Roanoke Land for Sale.

tiiE subscriber Offers for sale his residence in Ia
"A county Of Mecklenbnrg (Va.) miles s. Z. the Court
House, called Elm H THIS comprises 1900 acre. of
and bounded in its whole extent GU one side bv Roanoke
river and neiseoied ny several minor courses which
anrd an unusual proportion OF productive bottom land,
whole under an improved system OF cultivation Tie dwelling
house. (Which occupies commanding emnence near the
Ver parirus aud well fitted aud furnished with every ne
ceary and convenient oce attached the estate Is an
eeent GT Mill work shops of different descriptions, Cotton
house and Gn Wheat Ganary and Treshins machine Over
ee house and Offices, and in short every convenient buin
whatever, the whole in perfect fepair.
This property well the any person wish
ing 10 procure improved residence aud rs the ulscrie4
sole object IN the sale TO free himself from the perpexy
managing drau es,aie, the of payment if made
ultimately secure and bear after reaonble period
shall be pretty much a; the election of the purcha.er par
or the whole OF the furniture of Tie house. The field Labor
and mechanics, employ ed the estate Comprising neat
an hundred select negice also the crops stock utensils
&C may he purcha'ed with the land, desired The manage pr
residing thereon will she the those wishing view
Is and all letters the subject the subscriber BY mail
ftsIwould near Cla'ksvile Meoklenburg (va will
ceiye prompt attention IL. SKIPWIrH.
July 25 a2-wtn,vs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-15
Sy tie Coyer,oc If Tie C0Isnlonsr alta of Yiryiia
Il PROCLAMATION

SNHEREAS has hcen the Executive tv the
W Jaor OF heteritciJ county, that on the 2i inst, In.
following persons noke aud made their escape from the a Of
said county, aud going large; all # whom had he on
iemandr to jail for further iAi by examining court her
Va William ", ice man of colour, charged Nth an At
tempt TO rnmn' rape ON respectable white married w.
man laehaiah Hatcher charged with petit larceny ar,,
Wills Tiey for grand larceny: have ih.r, fore thought
proper with the advice Of the Council Of State 10 offer
ward o; one hundred aud City dollars for VIM Cow and fv
dollars each to' Zacara Hatcher and Willis Tary to Az
person persons who viii aPprth.nd convey to the l
OF sad comfy ui hssfrield the said cupfi And do
moreover require all ocer civil and military and xhort the
good peop. OF the commonwealth their best endeayur,
to cause he said nyes to be apprehened that they ma,
dealt with rs the law directs. ~
Given uRder my hand Governor and under the seal Of
the commohw call al Richmond, hs 2G;h OF August, laG
q. s. Holm TYIFn
William Coy i mu!ai;o, feet inches high a full
lace 'h a'kahly white eyes 10 90 years old raised
near the Coal Anes IL Chester field.
La6hariah Hatcher small about feet inche.
high brown BAR, eyes believed be blue about SO or 10
years of age.
Willis Tailey from Amelia county, has dark skin about
iett hs light hair sIey e! Is about % 50 wears old