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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07
The National Inteflipeny

The National Inteiligencer state. ;.
emoluments which Commodore Porte, he
ceive from the Mexican Governments n ;"l'e'
be more than S5,4oo per annum. RO, - not
tors say that "the Government under,, as sa'
that, in entering the Mexican service r.
rel,nqu'shed' OF course an old claim which, !,
had upon the Consulate of Havana .c. '"N
apply to the Government Of Vera Cr,, G 70
him in possession of large tract Of b.. p,''s
the fine river Of Guasacualco The co, s "
ment OF Vera Cruz has agreed to cede "
Commodore eleven leagues square in u. :. "'
est and most beautiful par, of the Stat. W. 1,''
tract contains about half million Of ,c,,. D'
the route to the Pacific, for the es,sh;.h '"0
of which decree has recently been MAD. D" ''
pass through it" II will be Remembers :, 80
the Raleigh Register speaks Of this sana
on the old Mexican Government, ratjno :, -
so or $50, 900, and declaring il to be for J..,..
ing priUateers We are at a loss to comnrob...
how foreign government can be indebted >,
an officer of the United States Navy for G.,,,,n
ing pricateerS. Should any Of our brother s5i.
tors understand the real character of the fran.
action, they will lay the public under an obi
cation by giving an explanation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

Porosity Of Glass.-Mr. Campbell, in his voy-
age to the south Of Africa, demonstrated this
fact, by Theoretically sealing two spherical bot
ties, W HIGH he sunk in the sea to the depth Of
1900 feet, by attaching to them great weight
Of lead. Ten men were one quarter OF an hour
in raising them again, and they came up full Of
water, which had been forced through the glass.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

The Hon. CHARLES FENToN MERCER will 4.
liver an Grafton before the American Whip :
Cllosophic Societies, at Nassau Hall. Prince.
ton, on Tuesday, the 10th instant, being III.
day previous to the annua commencement
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

It's remarked in the New York papers .ha
the packet ship Corlnthian, which arrived then
on Sunday last, from Liverpool, experience.
continual Gains throughout her passage. Tn.
state Of the weather may be inferred from The
remarkable fact that her topgallant sails, which
were set at Liverpool by her pilot, were not IA,
ken in until orders to that effect were given J..
NeW York pilotso that she may be said tn
have drifted, rather than to have sailed acros,
the Atlantic.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

Paris Papers to the Gath, and Havre to the
25th of July, have been received at New-York
by the packet ship Montano. They afford no.
thing Of interes, % the American reader
The Journal du Commerce, of the oath, says:
that accounts from ConstantinopIe to the 25th
of June, state the news from the Provinces was
not very encouraging. The Janissaries OF Bel.
grade were not affected by the knowledge Of the
tate OF their colleagues at ConstantinopIe, but
unfavorable reports were received from other
parts OF the empire. 1t was said that the JAMS
saries OF Phiippopolis and Andrianope were III
open rebellion, and contemplated marching
upon Constantinople. 1t is added, although
with little degree of probability, that they h'o
proposed 10 the Greeks TO make common cause
with them. The Paris editor remarks thai Il
is difficult to obtain correct intelligence as IN
der the existing state Of affairs, persons were
restrained from writing.
The squadron Of Lord Cochrane was about
to be reinforced by two steamboats, and a T.
The Constitutional is epraeed that Spain
should purchase peace with Algiers, by the
payment of 100000, claimed by the Dey, and
neglect the debt due France.
Letters from Rome received in Paris, state
that the massacre at Mssolonghi made so deep
an impression on Leo x. that it was in contem'
plation TO address letter in favor of the Greeks
to all the Christian Potentates.
A letter from Napoli di Romania, dated july
9TH, says-"ln the Peloponessus there are 5OOC
Romeliots, and the natives have at length d.
termined TO act in concert with them as well
as the Mainiotts. 1t probable that Mr.. Coz.
don, who has just arrived here, will put himself
at the head Of the Romeliots. This genten2a
has RENTED to Col. Fabvier So, 900 fr. to sap
ply the wants of his troops. Two vessels, enc
laden with cannon, and the other with Goals,
have arrived here with news Of the early COM
ing of Lord Cochrane. The Greek feet, con-
sisting of 100 vessels, is securing the ArchIpe
lago, fully determined to attack the enemy
wherever he may be met with. The fOrtresse'
Of Athens, Napoli di Romania, Corinth and Ma
poll di Malyoisa, are yictuslled for one year.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

ltisIepresented in Canada paper, thattheg
are now employed on the ST. Lawrence, be
tween Quebec and Montreal, IA steamboats,, ct
which number ten run between the poris Of
Montreal and Quebec, and the other four are
ferry boats to cross the river A Boat leaTs
Quebec and Montreal daily. The distance l8'
miles, is frequently run down in II hours, and
up in 80. The fare averages from to dollars
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

The following is an extract of a letter IRON
correspondent of the Editors of the Nations
Intelligencer dated
"BAroN RoueE, (LA.) Aug 9, 1925.
GA. PENSION was, one hour ago, killed by
stab from dirk, inflicted by Mr.. B. PoTs
They had rencounter, and Pension snapped
pistol at Potts, about the time the fatal stab
was given.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-07

from Matanzas, dated the 23d inst
sour communication to Havana has been in
terrupted; the Government having stopped the
private mail, and we have not had steamboat
from thence for fortnighl---one of them has
been taken by British sloop OF war, in conse-
quence of having a lot of Neao Negroes: we do
not know what has been done with her.
"Rice SIS last sales, Coffee a Z cts. not good;
Molasses rs; Muscovadoes very scarce; the
Stephen Girard lakes every hhd we could find
In market" Charleston Courier.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30

From the New York Mirror.
FASHIONABLE WATERING PLACES.

Miss Shipper appeared at Saratoga
in an elegant sui, of sable She was
said to be in mourning for her father,
an opulent brokec in Baltimore, re
Gently deceased. Grief had wasted
her health and weeping had washed
away her roses, and she was come to
recover her appetite, and reanimatc
her bushes Mss Simper, of course,
was an heIress, and attracted great at
ten ion The gentlemen called her a
beauty, and talked great deal of her
real estate, bank stock, and securities
Som. OF The ladies thought her com
plexion TOO sallow. and some object
ed to the style Of her dress. Mrs
III ghdyer said she had not the air Of
woman of fashion. while capt Hal
lard pronounced her suspicious sail
and declared his belief that she was a
privateer in disguise. The fair st,an
ger, however, wicked duly to the foun.
tam, modestly cast down her eyes
when gazed at, and seemed uncon
scious of her own horrors A oout this
time, Msjor Fi,zconneII appeared up
on the busy scene He was a tall,
handsome man, easy address and 90
lished manners, who seemed to regard
all around him with an air of very po.
lite unconcern. He was announced
as an officer in his BritaDic majesty's
service, and brother to Earl Somebo
dy, in England /. was reported tha,
be had large possessions in the West.
He did not appear TO seek society. but
was too we'll bred to repel any civilties
which were offered to him. The gen
tiemen were well pleased with his
good sense, his knowledge OF the
world, and the suavity of his manners,
but as he seemed to avoid the ladies',
they had little opportunity of estimating
his qualities.
ljor Fitzconnell and Miss Sim
per met by accident at the fountain -
The officer, who had just filled his
glass a. her approach, presented it to
tie lady, who, in slipping the transpa-
rent element, dropped her handker.
chef. The gentleman very g llan.ly
picked up the cambria, and restored it
TO The owner-but the blushing dam
sci, abashed by the easy attensions of
an elegant stranger. in her confusion
lost herreticul' which the soldier grace
fully replaced upon her wrist aud with
a most respectful bow.
A courtesy on the one side, and a
mother bow on the other, terminated
the civiliiies of this meeting The gen
tleman pu' sued his walk, and the lady
returned to her chamber That Miss
Shipper felt duly sensible of the honor
OF having elected three graceful con-
gees from the brother of an English
earl, cannot be doubted; nor can we
suppose, without injostice to that gen
tlemau's taste. that he saw with indif
ference the mantling bushes which
those attentions had drawn forth; Ger
tain it is, however. that as the, stpara
ted in opposite directions, neither of
them was seen to cast zone longing
lingering look behind"
A | bad not the privilege of in
trading into either OF their chambers,
cannot say what fairy forms might
have fitted around the magic pillow
nor whether the fair one dreamed o.
coroDets, coats of arms. arms, kettle
drums. and epaulettes. In short, | an
not able to inform the inquisl,lve re-
der, whether the parties thought 0,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30
From the New London Gazette.
MASONIC ODE.

Tune-".aCLsu Heart" sc.
Oh. if there be = spot most sweet,
Most fall ct bliss. most free from care.
'Tis when We Gu the level meet,
And wben We part upon the square.
OH If there be an hour o. peace.
II IS. when twiIghts shadows fall,
When men their fretiul labors cease,
And mingle in the MAS0NS HALL.
lodges possess Mystic Cham
That letters every earthly csres
And If siagle human pain
Inirude 'tls sure TO perish there
Not Horeb'. rock 'ueath Asron's rod,
Did more refreshing comforts bring,
1han that abundant, sacred focd.
That from our fslaa. fhs lodge may spriny
Affections DER The earth are shed,
And sure TO trouble man Is born"
For sorrows. quick, the human head,
With Winters frozen locks sdo,n.
Blu, Winters storms adverse and fierce,
May DER the earth Affections watt;
Why LEI them rage. they cannot pierce,
The cHrtasn'd safety of the Craft,
Should harm spproach in distant shape,
The Brothers eye, will early scsn
its wrath. and if he cane escape.
liz. learns to bear it IKE man.
Should Fraud aud jealousy conspire,
And man promote his brothers shame,
Like judas shall his lamp expire,
And darkness frown upon his name.
Should rust corrode one iengthsn'd link,
And sovering steal Il from the chain,
That Magic Cham It's sweet TO think,
With potent art mites again
And when the wither'd body lies
And crumbles in the silent tomb,
Its germ like Casaa's sprtg shall rise,
And flourish in immortal bloom.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30

A man was found frozen to death in
his obscure chamber in Paris. he was
a miserable looking wretch, who fed on
bread and water, No less than $4,000
francs in gold and notes were found II,
a belt which was worn around his waist
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30

INFLUENZA IN CHINA-A letter from
"ampoa. near Canton, September IS,
sta'es tnai an epidemic cold prevailed
there, and whole crews IF vessels had
been at once taken down with il.
II thus appears that the disorder had
ragged in the Southern as in the n rih-
ern Hemisphere, in lhe Eas,ein as in
20 Western. - II has indeed been uni
verSai complaint.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30

FeGthe, ed ST. angerS- TIE in
hahitanis OF Whltesbotough, in Oneida
county n ew York were last " eek sur
pr,sed by visit from flock OF While
Swans, which are still remaining IN the
neig hhourhood. Several OF them have
been killed, the expansion of whose
wings, or distance from tip to lip, mra.
sures over six feet None of the oldest
settlers in the neighbourhoOd recollrrt
ever to have known the appt aIance of
any in the country before.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30

The official gazette of Madrid con-
ta'ns the following article in the shape
OF affidavit Miss Elizabeth Csno, born
in 1886, of delicate constitution, attained
the age of IS without serious indispo-
sition, in IS % she was attacked with
epileptic fits, which terminated in deep
sic ep Il al lasted three months; she re-
covered and enjoyed perfect health for
several months, when she again fell a
sleep, which lasted seven months; she
aw"ke and continued in good health
until September 1915, when she took
nap which lasted until Septemberl525.
ten gears! She lived, however, but six
DAYS after she awoke. her frame being
exhausted. She remembered persons
from their voice.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-30

'enu IUU.U0U francs more were IUuHu ;"
his mattrass and concealed in other parts
of his garrett His relations humane'.v
sent cart to carry him to Potters Field,
but when they discovered his wealth
they countermanded the cart and sent
a hearse, and attended as mourners.
His only friend was dog who slept in
a closet, and in attempting to crawl sn-
to the quarters Of his dog to keep him.
self warm he persisted. he was 20 years
old, and was called Jeofiroy.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-27
DIsHONORABLE ACT.

7SHE PRINTER Of a weekly Newspaper in his BOROUGH n,
Il changed the name of his paper from sDeaw are Rep
ster" TO Delaware Advertiser" thereby adopting pa
OF the ute OF the "Amercan Waterman and Delaware AL
Yertser, Newspaper published also in this Borough by
the subscribers; and which existence many yeas
before the said priter commenced business We beeye
thai man who will steal one species Of property will MOI
sefope 10 take anoiher and large portion Of our ex
ca &c papers and communications received through the
fos Office have no ether suPerscrption than Delaware
ADVERTISER, the design of the above eoned change
may be readily seen. We have endeayored in the most
respecu and friendly manner, to induce the printer a.
ded to- to revert to the former o some Other title for his
paper but our efforts have been unavaing-apd we
therefore respectfully request, mean TO avert whatey.
er INJURY Inc SAID printer may have intended towards us
ny adopting our title, that correspondents and those
printers who exchange with us will direct their ayors to
the '.4me2can Watchman," or to A & H. WILSON,
Wilmington. Del, March 10, 1896
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-27
MEDICAL NOTICE

TIME sSubscriber, DocTon OF MIpc1,t .na -
CHEMIST, respectfully informs tile Ladies MA nd1ac Hs
men OF Wilmington and lis vic nlt,, that N. ueMle.
menced to prepare Medicine, in MARKET s ~ con,
Wilmington, Delaware, in the house obboute ~ MEET
Hoopes e Cos. Lumber Pard-where he pren.,a" ney
lowing Medicines The Sulplate of ouin 81 me 70.
cine contains the active principle of the Peruvian R
when properly prepared is the best medicine j. ava
covered for the Of Agues, Remit,ent aud % ". U.s.
Fevers. lie also prepares Balsamic Restorative s
eases of the Breast and Lungs, Pulmonary lo iOt d
Phthislci and q medicine which will efiecnalv @
most distressing Headache, matter how luup WV, a
uance may be- lie also cures the Toohache i; SV n
minutes, without making Of any of the corrod"v s. lev
or red hot iron, o. plugging the teeth with poII aIu,
sheet lead The medicine he makes use of Vii ssA OF
the teeth for years He prepares Tooth powar, ,I
wnten the teeh be they ever SO black from tukna M
cine or any other cause. Dr. r prepares an Eye Wsa
that will remove all infamma,ions from the eve. "ae
cured numbers from the Rheumatism and some ,f lave
crippes for years from It Names or signatures 'en
require, as see it is too Intcl the custom with o
From my practice OF medicine and my experience aaj
knowledge OF chemistry, able to extract me aaa
virtues contained in animals, vegetables and minerl
can apply them for the different diseases as the m
OF people may want them Persons afflicted with Canca.
II they make timely application, can be cured e1
There is medicine sold by the name Of Svu;,n,o u.
cea, which did not hear OF until Mr. SWANS da
lisemen, some few weeks past. then called IN s.
the most eminent physicians in Philadelphia and snnk
them respecting the Panacea, and Informed them tlt
had the authors works who invented The me,lrn 'as
discovered its effects in the of certain diseases s
The gentlemen spoke 10 on the subject said tbev w"
certain that Mr. SWAIN was not the inventor of tle NAH
cine The man that invented the Panacea was one If M
greatest chemists that Europe pi oduccd and de.d @
Two hundred years; and his writings are difficult 10 he l%
That Mr. SWAIN has got par. Of his works or soma
person gave him receipt from The work have don
or have now prepared chemical and real prenara,,
OF the PANACEA which will sell Al one dollar ner ho,
tie by the dozen, and one dollar and fifty cents single
DIR. Z. prepares Wash for the Ladies which reno,a,
an Spots Erptons and Tetter from the face and hands
and clears and beauties the skin IT.. aI.n r,an. p
Save that will take OUT Curns by the roots from the ines
and not give the least sensation of pain e'
Ladies or Gentlemen w,,o afflicted with any di.c,,
that is durable, if they are pleased to call on me sh 20
attended 10 with the stricest puncualy 80" O'
JAS. PURCELL, NJ. ID. &
Wilmington, Del, Jan 90, 1926. ism
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-27
Queen of Otaheite HOTEL,

JOSHUA HUTTON, (iate Of the Black Horse Tayern J
% respectfully informs his friends and tine public gen.
era that he has taken the above extensive establishment,
lreceniy occupied by James Pumy.) which he has fitted
mp IN style that will comfort and convenience to his
visitors. The Hotel situated pleasant part Of the
Borough and presents inducements and advantages to
those who in the pursuit OF business pleasure,
surpassed by any public house in the The number
and arrangement of the such that those who
wish to be retired from the noise and hustle of tavern
may be perfectly grathed.
The Stables and Carriage House attached to the esab
shment extensive commodoas and secure and under
the direction Of TRASHY superintendent.
The advertiser halters himself that from his experience
anil the accommodations OF the house he has TAKEN he will
be able crafty his guests, and render his establishment
worthy Of share OF the public patronage.
Travellers wishing to take passage any Stages
Steam Boat from the Borough and DESTROYS of leaving their
Horses and Carriages may depend upon having every
,ention paid to them until their return
HORSES TAKEN AT LIVERY.
Wilmington, April a. 1926. 3o-3m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-27
HIGHEST PRIZE 10000 DOLLgRsl

Brilliant Scheme-1 prize Of $50 O0O l of 10, 600. 8
Of 1000; 10 of 1000, 10 Of 5O0 so Of 00 SO Of so
9o0 y ~ $50 IT los 500 OF 6; 10000 Of 2l,054
Prizes IL 946 Blanks 40 QUO Tickets2 1903 more prizes
than blanks
Prizes payable in CASH sixty days ae the compleon
4 the Lot,ery subject Is per cent etction bun can
be had the moment they are drawn az Confines Offices
MODE OF RRAWING-The numbers will! be pu, into
one wheel a. usual and in the ether Wheel will nut the
prizes alb. We the denomination of -Four Dollars, and the
drawing progress 10 the usual manner The 10000
prizes OF 81 each will be awarded the odd or even num-
oers IN the Lottery, Gas the BED dependent on
the drawing OF the CAPITA prize Of $4,000 that is to say
If the 10000 dollar pize sIoald come out to an ode num-
led 70 four dollar prizes the so 0U0 dollar prize should
come out to an even number then all the numbers in
Il sleme will be entitled TO A dollar prize
! e odd numbers those ending with l. s. S. y or g
ne even numbers are those ending with a. g. g. or o.
This mode Of drawing not onl, enables the Commission
ers to complete the Whole Lottery in drawing bur has
me great advantage OF distributing the small prz re gular
" to every Alternate number in the Scheme so thai TN,
holder OF two tickets or two shares Tickets Zone odd and
one even nueber) will be certain Of obtaining least one
prze and y the same ratio for any grea quantity
ticket drawing superior prize in this scheme is not
restricted from drawing inferior als-nany tickets
therefore, will necessarily obtain TWO PRIZES EACH
James |. Hawkins, VIM Il S,nart
Nah'l +. Williams, Commissioners
PRESENT RATE or TICKETS
icRet % oo-fialt 2 50-Quarter, 81 25-Eighth, 62I
OF Those who prefer paying only the de, ence betwer
the ce OF any certain number OF Tickets Or Shares eoa
odd and even Numbers and what they Of necessity mn,
draw 20 advancing he entire value Of the Tickets can have
cerhcates accordingly In which case there in he to
pay on two whole Tickets, odd and even, Sc 60
iickets $40 $40 do S53 %, and for greater num-
bers, and shares propcrllonately
For The greatest variety Of Lucky numbers odd and
Even, adveniHrers IN the Country respectfully invited
70 address or send their commands to
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-27
DR. e. EREEMAN'S
COUGH DROPS, OR LhUIdN SPECIFIC.

)R the Of colds, coughs as,hmas, approaching
4 consumptons and all discusses Of the breast and lungs
fur sale BY JOHN WHITE, No. Ito, Markestreet Viii
TESTIMONIALS.
LAxcAsrEa COUNT, IS
FOR the lnfornaon Of The public, do hereby certify
that the following persons, whose hereir
mentioned PERSONAL, appeared before ne, the subscriber
Of Aldermen the city of Lancaster and ING
duly affirmed seyeraly deposed and declared
tat they had made of DIR. Carkson Freemans c0us
drops, Cor Indian specfc) upon themselves with iii
greatest success, tor the crng Of coughs, colds asmas
consnnptos splitting OF blood and diseases of the breast
and UNtS-and that in every instance their effects ere
complete and ntable, Will appear by the following tcsti.
mony Of those WHO have used them.
isaac Broon aged "a years, Of the city of Lancaster
long time greyously afflicted with cough pan
aud stitches bis sides and Breast night swea,s and cop
oas discharge Of matter from his lungs, and all the sy
toms Of cnnslmptlyc. Applied i2th September 1885
complete cure by using his indian Specific. Affirmed and
subscribed, January, 1924.
.lben .2gso, aged 50 years Of Manor township, Lam
easier county, long time i'll with violent cough
symptoms above and mech enacIaed Applied August
St 1921 complete cure by using bottles Of Specific
sworn and subscribed o, November 50ih 1921.
Jain ietef aged IS years. Of Lampeter township Ian.
caster county. symptoms above aud splitting Of blood;
BY using bottles, and year and six months
AMI no return since. Affirmed and subscribed to- Decem-
Der 5h ISL
Ine@, .el, aged so years. Of Little Britain township
"a 81 county, q lonS time symptoms as above, com
n lre, BY 'shs he specific. Sworn and subscribed
TO May 22d 1922.
J'et.r nDtsgM aged 81 Of The city IF Lancaster.
Ceafat .Wrab aged 81 years Ut Leacock township,
Lancaster county. john Barr Of Newcastle county, state
OF Delaware aged 81 Elizabeth MKew, aged 80 wears of
Lancaster county Benjamin Wilson, aged SO wears Bucks
couniy2 years id. Nathan Jones' aged 27 Years S,ras
burg, towshp Lancaster county Jacob Sullebeger aged
20, Lancaster county. John Burgs aged 80 Years of
Stra ssburgh, Lancaster county Adam Werfe aged 48
years, Of Conesoga township, Lancaster county
Each OF he above named persons abored under most
violent coughs pans and stitches in their sides and breast
for long time, accompanied with night sweats hectic
levers, &C. &c were completely cured by using few bot