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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-28
.qbridged from The National Journal


CONGRESS.--ln the Senate, on Monday, the
resolution OF MIR. Branch was taken up; Mr.. MILLS
spoke against it and MIR. Macon In favor.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. JMcLane, OF
Delaware, from the Committee on Wsys and Means,
reported bill 10 provide for the appointment OF a
Commissioner of the Customs. The Judiciary Bill,
with the amendments made by the Senate, was re.
ported by Mr.. Webster, with the unanimous opin-
ION OF the Committee on the Judiciary, that the
amendments Of the Senate should be disagreed to.
The bill and amendments were ordered to be laid
on the table and printed. The bill for the relief OF
the surviving officers of the revolutionary army was
taken up in Committee of the Whole on the State OF
the Union; when MIR. HempiiU spoke at some
length in favor of the bill, and followed by
eral other gentlemen. Mr.. Reed, Of NIassachu-
sets, then offered an amendment, and the COM
mittee rose. The amendment was ordered TO be
printed,
On Tuesday, the Senate resumed the considera-
ton of Mr.. Branch's resolution.
The House of Representatives went into Com
mittee Of the Whole the State of the Union, Mr..
Webster in the Chair, and took up the bill to pro-
vide for the surviving officers of the army Of the re-
volution.
The question being on filling the blank with one
million of dollars
Mr.. Drayton, of South Carolina, and Mr.. Kid
der, OF Maine, then made some observations in ia
vor of the bill.
Mr.. Kren,er, Of Pennsylvania, then moved that
the committee rise, which motion was negatised,
The question on filling tho blank with one mil.
lion of dollars was then put and carred-Ayes II,
Noes 48.
Some amendments were then made OF trivial i'm
porlance, in the details OF the bill, motion of Mr.
HemphM Mr.. Baylies, and Mr.. Whipple.
Mr. Reed then moved the following amendment,
which he had yesterday read in committee, ard
which was ordered to be printed; and spoke at
some length, in explanation, moving to fill the
blank in the amendment with 100000 dollars.
Sec. 8. find be it further enacted, That the &C
counting officers of the Treasury Department be,
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and they hereby are, directed to make distribution
OF the sum Of - dollars, on the st day OF March
one thousand eight hundred and twenty .sever, TO and
among the commissioned officers commission
ed officers, musicians ard private soldiers and all
officers in the hospital department and medical staff
who served in the war of the Revolution until the
end thereof or for the term Of nine months long.
cr, at any period of the war, on the continental
Enlistment, and every commissioned officer, non
commissioned officer, mariner or marine, who
ed at the same time, and for like term in the ma
val service Of the United States, who is ye, resi-
dent citizen OF the United States, saving and except
ing such officers as are provided for by the frs,
section OF this act; and the shall be distributed
among Them at the rate, and in the proportion OF
live dollars to an officer, and Two dollars 10 non
commissioned officer, musician, Mariner marine,
OF private soldier.
Sec A find be 1t further enacted, That any per
entitled to the benefit Of this act, who shall &C.
cept and receive the allowance herein made to him,
shall be consider ed as thereby relinquishng on his
part, all claim or right which he now has, or here
after may have, to any pension under any act Of the
United States.
Sec 5. .4nd be it further enacted, That the per-
sons described in the Cd section of this act, shall
produce the same proof Of service is required by
an act passed March 18.h, 1918, entitled an act to
provide for certain persons engaged in the land and
naval service Of the United States, in the Revolu-
tonaiy wa,
Messrs sprague and Ererett then everally ad
dressed the committee in support of the bill, in most
able and eloquent speeches; after which, the ques
ton taken on filling the blank with 100000
dollars AYES 81, Noes 81.
M, Cooke moved to amend the bill so as to in
clude the militia officers within the provisions oil the
bill but the amendment was negaved-Ayes Sc
Noes SO.
MIR Hard, of New York, then moved to amend
the amendments, by introducing the following, as a
sixth section:
Sec. g. BE 1t further enacted, That each sur
Vivor who served in The militia during the Revolu
tlonaiy war, being nonresident OF The Cnitec
States, for the period of three months in one term
OF service SHALL if commissioned officer, receiy.
twenty dollars per month"; and il be served in any
other capacity, shall receive eight dollars per month
during his life.
The amendment was agreed to.--Ayes &C, Noes
81.
Mr.. Wee'ns, of Md. then moved to amend the
amendment, by striking out the words from thu
word !" Revolution in the 9th line OF the amend
ment, to the words =" United Staes,' in the l4tt
Iine AND inserting +" before and after the 2lst Octo
Der, 1885, and until the end thereof, and who shall
on or before the said LIST day of March, 1897, have
given in their names, together with the necessary
proof Of seryice.o
On motion of Mr.. Martin, of Md. who wished
to address the Committee OH the bill, the Commit
tee thea rose.
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MEDICAL SOCIETY.

vINIlE members Of the "Metca Society of Delaware are
hereby informed that the Annual Meeting of the Soc.
ETY. will be held Dover, the second Tuesday 1.-THE 9th
IN May next As business Of importance will be brought
before the Society, general and puncua attendance il
earnestly requested BY order fthe Society.
J. VAUGHAN, NJ. D., Sec'y.
Dover, April "a, 1896. 46-3t
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TEN DOLLARS REV ARD.

EbA> AWAY from lie subscriber, on the 10th inst,
AG James Pierce, ndened Mulaito boy Is years Of
age his face ha; Marked occaso ed by ing been
poisuned-snal If stature: had on blue roundabout
jacket, black vest brown cloth irowsers patched JeeY-
boots and wool hat The above sum aud reasonable
charges, will be pad if brought hone in jail or
Otherwise, so that the owner may get him again
CALVIN TEBDS.
Newark, Dell April q, 1926 46--4tp
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MARRlED-In this Borough, on Wednesday evening
last, ny the Rev. w Gilbert. DR. WILLIAM DARRACH,
OF Philadelphia, TO Miss MARGARETTA MONRO, daugh.
'er OF the late Dr. George Mohro of this place.
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.


Il D AN AWAY from the subscriber the 18th Instant
IL ali indened apprentice to the Saddle and Harness.
making business, named Richard X. lanes Whoever re.
tlras him 20 me shall ;eceye tie above reward, but no
charges All persons forbidden trust him on my
account, or harbor him at their peril
JAMES WATSON.
Wilmington, April 90, 1896. 46-4t
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FOR SALE OR 10 LET.
L. A COTTON FACTORY,

ES-A Il CUTIU.N FHCTURT,
#Ss:E And number of other buildings on the east
gS3sasE side of the Brandywne Creek, abnu. two and
ssseasSsA half miles from Wilmington, with IL acres
/ ia'd. Factory Of stone built in 1914. beng e5
feet front by As fee deep four high besides bae
nent story and garre floors, capa lie of containing
ry; there the premises DIV eng houses for
workmen. a smiths shop, &c There is extensive
bleaching ground, it'll failing spring Of fine
on the hill back, which be carried by sous entirely
it, and into the third story of the fac ny if desired.
the property possesses halt of the power the
Brandywne which power much greater than what works
erected require the dam new, of stone, having
been rebuilt since the erection of the mill Inquire of
DAVID WILSON or
JOSEPH G. GiLPIN
April 49, 46-tf
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Medical Board Of Examiners.

Annual Meeting of the Medical Board Examine r.
IA of The State Of Delaware will be held at Dover on
Tuesday, the ninth Of May next.
w. COLLINS, Sec'y.
April %. 46-4t
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p~ Voters should be on their guard against the
sra,agems of designing on Tuesday next, as
we believe uncommon exertons will be made by
the partisans Of the compact" to carry their tick
ct by the basest deception and by resorting to all
those dirty means which honorable minds shrink
from.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-04-28

The Democratic Press says it is expected that Mr. Ran
ooiph will embark for Liverpool, on Monday week
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There only about four hundred given at the
last Borough election More than double that number
entitled to the privilege Of voting and hope that there
will be general turn out Tuesday The people
have it their power to put down the faction who have
long borne sway, the injury of the Town; and if they
will not this power let them to complain of the
absurd and yrannca laws which they suffer this faction to
make and enforce.
voters away your apathy and let every do his
duty by giving his support ticket composed Of men of
sense and lberality.
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BOROUGH ELECTION,

The notice calling meeting at Hutton's Hotel
TO adopt measures relative the next election for
Der of our most esteemed townsmen, and we anti
cipate more numerous and respectable meeting
than has ever been convened in this Borough, on a
similar occasion.
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FRIDAY, april %, 1872

ndgnanyupoR dawnng aenat
one Union from znother.b WASHINGTON.
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FOR THE WATERMAN.

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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14

WASHINGTON, april lO-Thc following statement OF
transaction winch On Saturday last and since, has
cted considerable sensation in this city, has been
horzed by the friends OF the parties and NAV of course
he implicitly relied npon. We have ouly 10 add 10 it,
That the difference, thus adjusted, is supposed to have
arisen out of considerations merely political:
CON Saturday, 9Th April at half pas, four O'Clock,
meeting took place between MIR. Clay and Mr.. RAN
dolpb upon call of the former consequence of Ger.
tam expressions used by the latter in recent debate il,
the Senate, which Mr. CLAY considered offensive and
applied personally TO him.
Mr.. Randolph attended BY Col Tattnall Of Geor-
ga, and Major Hamilton. of South Carolina Mr.. CLAW
by Gen jesrp ite Army, and M.. Johnston, of Lou
isiana.
The parties met on the ground-exclianced saluta-
tons, and tool. Ct = stations
Tho pistol Of MIR. Randolph. which was suspended BY
his side, wen, OF II was perceived TO he an accident
ai.,: pronounced by Mir. Claw ;ininedia,elv howe
vcr upon the report OF the pistol MIR. Randolph TUNED
TO Col fatuail, and said 81 told you sou Col. TAFT.
nall then turning TO Gen. Jesup, observed ssSir the
an IS mine; Mr.. Rsndolph protested against the use
OF The hair trigger; ii at my express instance ia
hair was sprung" Another pistol was Immediately
handed TO Mr. ph-bc parties resumed their
tons, and exchanged shots W ithout effect
Immediately after the report of the pistols, while Col.
Iatina aud Gen. Jesup were re loading. Col Benton
OF Missouri, rode up, and united with Mr. Johnston
and Maj Hamilton in effort 10 stop the affair." which
proved inet!ectnal The parties again took their Ste
lions, and the word being given, hr. Clay raised his
pistol and fred and the ball passed through Mr. RAN
doiprs clothes Mr.. Randolph reserved his ire-olL-
ing his pistol perpcndcuar!y up-sa;d 'sI do not fire
at you, Mr. ay and dis cha gcd his pistol IN the air
He added, 'It was moi my intention TO lave fired al You
ALL The unfortunate circumstance of my pistol goine
oil accidentally changed ny determination" Al this
instant Co! Dcn;on came up and said, eyes, Mr. Ran
dop told me so expressly, eight days ago The parties
simultaneously approached towards each other both with
EXTENDED h0nds-Mr. Randolph marking 0Sir, give
you my hand"-whch was cordially received by Air.
Clay; and the fundamentally and happily closed
The friends of tile parties without consulting their
respective principals in the hope of terminating the diff
terence IN manner alike honorable BOTH were pdu-
cedt ceiay The period OF meeting for few days.n
Nat. Int
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14

N CIlANCERY- At court held for New-Kent
= county on the 9th day Of February, 1926:
Thomas billiard, copipiqinnay
aga inst
Claiborne Day, and Emily Jones, b. - -, her
guardian adj Item and next friend, dsEendanfs
The defendant, Claiborne Day, having entered his
appearance according to the Of assembly tie rules
of this and it appcagi 20 tho satisfaction Of the
court that he is not inhal+tart OF this
"n the motion Of tho planti by his attorney ordered
that tine said defendant do appear here day Of
May rour' next, nd his appearances and answer the
PLAINTIFFS bill, and tAa copy Of this inserted in
onc Of the newspapers published in the city Richmond
fr eight weeks scoessvey and posted UP the from, door
Of the said urt-housc.
II Copy. Testc, y. D.4NlDRIDGE,C.c.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14

ne following extract is from speech delivered by
Mr. Canning in the British House of Commons ON the
18th Feb. ~
III we can by its TO the country the fixed
PciF't {" metallic currency, say that we shall have
acNc" niS'y good, and conquered ncalcuiable and
s""e eV' VIII, with permission of the House. quote
sentence from ct'-' which addressed to me by Mr.
Burke at time when Il subject nearly similar 10 that
whch now occupies attention subject dis
cusSiop' came INTO Parliament years that
s'''' an" INDUSTRIOUS man quilted public life. bu, had the
honour OF some intimacy with him in private life and
SHORTY previous TO his lamcnted DEATH willie he was
upon at bed of sickness which never rose he adj
dressed 10 me the letter which have alluded and which
''e preserved as relic OF departed greatness The
'ci"o"S sentence oithe letter contains these
wo'"S' WORDS winch wiSh nurcss upuu the minds of
muse WHO near me, IS they whose opiu
IONS are entitled To respect, and who, upon
S'dS'on, proved himself true prophet. The wo,ds
'"eSe Tell William Pitt, that il he issues one pound
notes, he will neve see a guneO again."
Mr.. Brousharn expressed himself in February in
the iionse OF Commons, in The following terms.
There pon, connected with the question of Cur
rcncy to which he had been unwilling give up his mind
out WHICH had been forced upon him by experience
''ec heIy that paper currency convertible gold
could not exist with gold. This contrary all theory
on the SUBJECT and at variance with all the positions
Gown ny political economists; but il truth which he
CONS no longer resist that when there
cy at the same me the gold would disap from
the circulation.
- neither 1t was that the greater portion of small
circulated among poor people who ignorant of tie
power they possessed to it into gold; III. whether
hey did consider themselves free gents require from
'hose VINO uttered these notes, the Of their bond
the fact was undeniabe that gold did get into cir
cuann by means of these notes, and that, contrary to
theory did 'ot retain lis place in circulation OF mixed
paper and precious metals"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14
BeaYerdain for Sale.

ESUhSuAST to prospect entertain of removing from
n ms state have determined 20 s" my Farm James
River, lying AT the mouth 0f BeavcrGam Creek.
1T VIII be sold AT public auction. the premises lie 10Th
day of May next, if fair, otherwise first fair d there
AFTER on the following terms, to w.t. fourth OF the
purchase money to be paid the end of present year
at which time possession will he givcnol this ount the
purchaser vii. be required his bond with UNI
questionable personal security payable aforesaid. The
balance of the purchase money be discharged by three
equal annual instaments that period and Tie paw
ment of the TO he secured by deed Of trust on the
and complete deed in fee simple will be made at the
time of closing the - conditions Of the sale.
Ihis Farm contains about 45 Of nd nearly two
hundred oil which, river low grounds; in addition
which there are 10 creek bottom equal 10 the former
III point OF fertility The high land is supposed equal
TO any in tins section of the country 1t lies distant from
Richmond 20 s,recty the &c Staun-
ton, and just below the termination OF James River Ca
nai-Ihose who may wish to view the premises pros
pect of purchasing will enquire for the subscriber living ON
Genito Greek about i miles from the place
WILLIAM H. PEASANTS.
March Il II-oy
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14
By Order of the Executive.
70 ANDOLPHs (VAN REpoRrs,

z Nm DOLFHS (VA) REPORTS,
Ia GILMER'S (VA) REPORTS,
HENlNG'S STATUTES AT LARGE: being co;!ec-
ton of al the Laws of Virginia, from the first session Of
the Legislature, in the year 1919, in i volumes
The Laws of country are necessarily connected with
every thing belonging to the people it; So hat tho
rough knowledge of them and of their progress would inform
us of every thing that to hc known about
them; and one Of the greatest mpcrfecons historians in
general is owing to their ignorance of Law
u The above works will be sold at reduced rficcs
consequently great bargains may be had if carly ap.
Picaton &c made TO J. II. s. I. NASH.
march 10 Iyv.r
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14
FRESH HATS
u 80 EANNaW EAeTTTN1

VIE subscriber takes tic liberty Informing his friends
d AVID the public that he has jus, returned from New
ysting of the following kinds Gcnilcens s Cd ard
Sd qualities black Beavers; TO- Cas,ors; do do ;riia
ton Beavers; LIST, I'd and 81 qualities Rorams; Youths and
ohrrn's bats, morocco caps, and large assortment If
WOOL HATS, cf various quaities-all Of which have
selected in person and my friends nd custom
that they such wa~ran 10 give satisfaction:
all or any Of which feel disposed to sell for small advance
for cash only.
also continue 20 manufacture hats Of every cption
according IN order, the shortest notice Old hats repaired
and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged.
JOHN THOMPSON.
" " Those indebted to whose accounts are of six
months standing, requested 10 call and discharge the
a'' and those to whom am indebted will please
~ their accounts for payment.
Ssp9 IT
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CASH FOR BARK.

ES tAIE co. wish to purchase from to hundred
e.. cords of OAK BARK; be delivered at their Tan
merry just above the Amory for which they will give the
following prces:-For Spanis' and Ctesent, Sc; Ifilor
80; Btach' iIed and Ifiie, 81 per cord.
They offer for SALE usual terms at their Sale Store
d'recty opposite the Ben 1dDer general assortment Of
LE4I9hh oi their own nnage;-consis,inS Of Solc,
Upper, Harness, Shifting, sc. Sc.
~ T. Bark will he received the baml, o.. the canal,
Immediately above the Tamne!y.
March "a ,,t,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14
From tie Boy,op Pouod;ur, en,3A1

q.
BT'iain ant C0Isa9a-I'hc difference between Britain
aha Canada on the right of appropriang the Provincial
revenue came Under consideration in the Parliament
Lower Can"da by special assignment. and under call
the House, ON the 2ist Ill. The inucd from 10
c!ock' A. NJ on that day, till o'clock in the morning
me iH"w'g day, when the House decided against the
claims oi the British ministry, 81 4. The House,
al are present consists Of so members One vacant
members are absent from Canada and one is sick TIE
gae'''s wardrobe room and passages fun
lowing part OF the time. The Attorney Ganeral spoke
hrec hofs on the Side Of the minority. An address
voted. TO the King. Thus Canada takes stand. Some
other Colonies conpla that Britain fixes the salaries
Inc Custom House Officers and requires the Provinces
pay them.
many mcnacnlg rumouTs were sp~ad Of the dangers
when would result from their perseverng in asserting THEN
night to couro over the llth George Sd all these renaces
were despised and justly by the House.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14
JAMES WINSTON.

Commission -Hcchant Market Bridge has consignme
and offers for sale
10000 Lbs. OF heavy Middng Bacon,
'U0 bhls. No aud rings,
900 do DO DO gross do
10 do no. Shad,
so do No. Mackcral, Boston inspection,
90 do genuine Peach Brandy,
% do DO Apple do
30 do old Whisky,
o. IN country Gin,
20 do Newark Cider,
Is do Vinegar,
do excellent country WING,
30 boges superior Soap,
80 bottles country Honey,
g kegs leaf lard go lbs. cach,)
10 sacks Salt,
100 Gr. boxes Hacks Se2aIs,
100 gallons Lusecd OIL
100 do Lamp do winter s,rasne,l,
Family Flour,
Philadelphia Beer, in bbs and half bbls.
a Cotton Gin of SAYS,
And DAVIS's PIOUGHS, Of all sizes
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NOTICE.

Ill persons having claims against the Estate lizard
IA b. Whtockc, deed, late Clerk of Henrico Count.
Court are requested 10 make them to the stscriher
and those who indebted said estate are adn,ohe,
10 make Immediate payment him, il is his us, and
ms duty 10 close his administration speedily as possible
HERBERT CLAIBORNE, Admir-
of I2atd IS. Whockc deed.
FebT ,y,r
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-14
JOHN GARTH
March Il

EsPEcTFULI.T informs his friends aud the public, that
4 he has removed from Gynchburg this place for the
purpose of tfansactiug business Conisson which he
will be assisted by gentleman AIr James W DhreN nj
much experience, especially in the Tobacco Trade. tie
occupies the house recently in possession OF
Messrs. Seymour Scott and William Barrett.
March
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Smiths Cotton Planter & CuItiyator

HNHOSE interested in the culture of Cotton informed
that machine IS invented for Planting cultira:inr
TINS crop, which promises he Of great Importance Il
has been lately exhibited both in Richmond and PETERSBURG
and met the appreciation Of all who an opportunity OF
seeing IT. Those who associate large crops of or
corn with cotton, viii find it, valuable acquisition. 1t is
computed that one hand with this machine will plant or
cultivate ten per day They simple in their
construction that any common mechanic make them
ana any farmer keep them in repair.
ne following certificate, to which many respccta
bic signatures might have been added will doubt be per-
fectly satisfactory.
Having witnessed tho operation of Mr.. Smiths Patent
Cotton Planter and Culiivatcr, have no hesitation in
saying that fully The purpose for which it is de-
signed II opens the row, drops the seed at any REGULAR
distance required. covers lightly rolls ore OPERA
ton, and all much better than could be done by baud AZ
ter the cotton is up small ploughs arc then a,tachcd
which removes tine grass and weeds from both sides Of the
walks. It necessary however, that the land shoud he
FIRST listed and free from stumps other distractions
Signed by
RICHARD FIELD, VS.. VI. ATKINSON,
ROBERT Bo;IISG, FRs G.. YArcFy
WRIGHT EoBfTsON. T.. STOKES
NLrx. Crvv11CHAN,
Petersburg, 20u January, 1925.
II Orders for them will he received by LEWIS WEN.
& Co Echmond-JAs. X. KENDALL & Co. Pc;ersbtrs-
and SINCLAIR & NooRE, Bau1ore-,vhere tho machines
may any be Price Of the machine eighteen
dollars
Fob 4-wf2t