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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

4 decree signed by FRSclsco DE- p. SANrAH
DER, dated Bogota, Scptepsber 22d has been is
sued, enjommg the army and navy and public of
iccrs OF Colombia to wear a knot Of Grape on the
lcf, arm ont OF respeot to the memory of THOMAS
JEFFIRsoE aud IOHs ADAMS.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28
From Cnrloal,ss of LI.cature.

do not believe Gays Carpenter) TINT those
who are unintelligible. are very Intelligent.
QulntilIian has justly observed that the oh
security # a wri.er IS generally in proportion
10 his inCapaCity.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28
Tm0 Lotteries Nctt Moath !

C0iIEN'o OFFICE BAi1inohr. /
Deermher Isl, lb26.
onp AND EtLN SYSTEM schcme NJ. Of the
Grand State Lottery oil Maryland
The holder OF Two Tickets or two aaarrs, vii
be certain ol Al Leaf onr Prize aud may draw
THREE The whole to be drawn ~ UNE
DAY, and Will lnhe place IL BnItimore,
o. The l7th 81 Janunry.
llIGHEsT RzE--2O, 600 DOLLARS.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

OHLmrs-Ye have lately been much anus
ed in looking over the old Colonial and Prorn-
cal laws of Massachusetts. II is impossible not
To admire the rigid morality and stern virtue Of
the trainers Of these edctS, visible in most of
these Interpretations and it's, Ito us At least
equally impossible not TO he astuniShed at the
pcrversionS of the plaincst moral principles,
which exist in few Of the laws. As an IN
stance Of giieyouS " penalty for keeping Christ
mas II is the second IN series of " acts a
ganst gaming. dancing, &c" 1t is supposed kcc.
ping Christmas must be included IN the et cetcrd.
The aet was passcdm l65i. [ ". H. Journal.
" For preventing disorders arising in several
place, within this jurisdiction, by reason of some
Stl observing such festivals. as were supers-
tiousiy kept in other countries, TO the great dis
honor ofGod and offence Of others;
at isthcrcfore ordered by this court, and the
authority thereof, Il at whatsoever shall be found
observing any such day as Chrstnasor the like,
either bA forbearipe labor fcastng, orany other
wav upon any such account As aforesaid, every
such person SO offending, shallpay for every such
oflcnce five shngs TO the county"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

s,..' oih has been arrested in Philadelphia on
., non OF bong the villain who aoieihe pack
1 ,nl. 'ans bills belonging to Messrs s. Il NJ
Allen OF Ncr.York.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28
Drawing Announced.

/[tlll+ draw IN ni The vnginih iierniure
- Lottery, oh Class, will take place ia
Lyuchhnrr. on Tuesday the 10th 81 January
urAl, when he following pTizrs will be J,s
rrbnird in ndyertnrers, VIZ
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

Grand State Lottery Of Virginia.
The whole Is osC DAY, The DraHlng vii
take pioce IL Richmond.
Ga the 9th OF Jhnary.
IIIGHrsr PRlLE--l0.0OO DOLLARS
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iiy AnhontiIofllio State u Virginia
FREDERICKSBURG
Street / ottery--( lass No. Q.

On the Alphabetical System secured BY Letters Patent
" Tn Whole 10 be drawn in ono day, Al the ro,gs.
Hail Al fredericksburg, on lhc 9Th day ofJanunry
apIEADID nCHIM1 =
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Dec I.
NEXT LOTTERY

Toha drawn n iyuchhnrg. High aud Low System
Virginia Lteraftaf Lottcy, 5A Ciass.
In. drawing 10 tokc pset lolll al Janurfy,
IL :, wh'utbe following handsome prize.
VIII be distributed 10 some OF the fortunate
adveninrrrs. VIZ
6ooo Dollars 500 Dollars
1000 - Of 100 >,
1000 3, ~ Of 80
Besides numerous Smaller prizes 6's Sc.
~ But few tickets ~ the scheme, an,
uot one blank Ia a prize.
Whole tickets IS, shares in proportion.
For sale Of ALIENS
Truly Lucky Once, Lyuubbnra
Dec ~.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

The commonplace mode of letter-writing in
many instances is very ridiculous: how often do
persons commence with " Iampcrfectly SeHSibie,'
who before they conclude, prove themselves con-
suminatc d,Jckheads
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

SNe ORTIZ AMERICAN REVIEW, No. 63. FIR
| ~ October, 1920, just received aud ready inr
delivery at the New Book Store Of 4, Il
NORTH. Get. 30.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

A Wit proposes to advertise as Lost. SIR
James Mackintoh's HiStOrgof England" Who
ever will bring il to the subscribers viii be hber.
ally rewarded, and no questions asked.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

Besides many other smaller prizes.
Whole tickets 50 Halves 81 50 Quarters 81 %
For sale at the very fortunate office Of ). a.
NJ Allen y Co. Lynchbure
a. Orders by mad enclosing the cash or prize
tickets will meet with due attention. If addressed
to g. GG Isx. ALIEN. q GO.
Dec. %.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

MaGs1Gof-tn le.tsd,,y s.tuns. tes 2isi
int. d, the H.. stu Aioad, alt JANIS L.
TERRY to The aniasle Niiss SARAH JANE
RObiNSuN. al Of tie count, NJ Amherst.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28
big Prizes. 1881 Blanks.

Gig Prizes 1881 Blanks
frice OF hcketh -, aud shares in propor.
ton.
orders nc0sinr the cash prize tickets IN any ofibs
late drawn ouorics VIII meet t prompt atcnt,oli n
nddfeHted 10 I A Withen, Lynehbutg, Who hnd the
pleasure Of scllna No 81 - Is, which drew ptze Of
$1,000 IN the fthehss Of the Dismal swamp Canal Iotts-
~, besldea large portion Of smaller prizes.
{. A. UIJJiERS.
Dec. IA
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

"a RokER& COMMISSION BUslNEEs.-
- The subscriber has tul.cn an Office lou
doors above the Franklin Hotel, where he con
nhnes 10 sell lobacco and other produce on
commission and will IN future, also. transact
business asa Broker-~lIc hopes TO 10 able Ia
gave satisfaction 10 all who NAV couGde bueiuess
To ms care. ARCH. HATCHER
Zee. 10. wtaiflg
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feAIRAYED OR STOLEN from near my
~ Smiths Shop on Lynches road, on Sat
ur'av the 10th of December, dark or iron
gray horse, rising wears old, he has aiwhite
SPOT on the right side of his neck, as well as
| can rpcolIect, his face is nearly white, a
bout 4 feet 10 or inches high, | will give
r dollars reward for the horse and Is foI
the villain, to be delivered 10 me in Amherst
comfy. near Lyuchburg. ELIAS WILLS.
Dec %. cis2I
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n Knee n IICkf's Y ID. Tor InckV
Number, call at LEr7.pYICTs'G
Lottery aud Exchange Onire.
Where the Cash may be had as usual for al
prizes December %
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Ercdericksbug Strest Lotteyv.

rno be drawn on the Alphabetical System,
! on Monday week--nnd completed at
me drawing The holder of three tickets is
ure OF one and may draw three prizes.
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SlIlAlE
ffesen prier Of
u Whole go 90 Quarters - 5o

ptaefs 'nelosinF The ,asb OF rtita Tickets IN anrof
~ ie i"usi'tst Nul nest With prompt attentions.
NJ. INV 'haaslor sale u the LOTTERY and rxchanR
H' -, u = q VI. ALLIA, a CO.
me drawing OF hit splendid Lottery, viii he Tor.
"tH'a - Va. 'ia'r 81 > a Vi. Allen a 60. Lynch.
NhsingioH CT, De- - ir2g - ~ ~.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28

RISoR HIRE, the ensuing year, Twenty or
4 Thirty Negroes, consisting of men, wo-
men, boys and girls. L, FLETCHER.
Dee, 81. IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28

make speech on this subject. Whether the ex-
ercses Of tomorrow would be appropriate, or not
was not for him to say but he presumed they were
#ntended be so, and that they would not disgrace
,he Hail. But We had already adjourned so oi;en that
Mhe was not disposed to adjourn over to- morrow
#more especially as it would be cited hereafter tor
%precedent. Whatever might be the opinions of 9th.
&er gentlemen, who were free TO exercise an equal
Hdscreon with himself on The subject; with his
Gown particular views, he should deem himself gull
ESty of departure from duty and the principles OF
5honesty, il he voted for the adjournment He thought,
as we are sent here 20 legislate it is duty to get
#through the business. and come to an adjournment
Hal as early day as possible. five adjourn over to
&morow, it will at least proohg the session one day
HIn order to show his constituents how he should
%vote on this question, he would ask for the Ayes and
Noes.
Il A sufficient number rising, the Ayes and Noes
Mwere ordered.
Mr.. barney OF Maryland stated that he de-
srous to make single observation what had
@faen from the gentleman from Ohio on the subject
Not dsgracing the Hall. Nothing connected with
@Masonry, nothing coming from Masonic brother
@cuuld disgrace the Hall. In order to become ac.
@quainted with the principles of Masonry, you must
|asludy the Bible, on which they are foInded. That
HAL, instead Of being disgraced would be honored
#by display Of Masonic rites and celebration, espe-
@cially when in honor of him Who was the patriarch
aof Masonry. He hoped, on that ground, therefore,
Esthe apprehensions Of the gentleman from Ohio
would be put to rest.
N Mr.. Campbell, OF Ohio, said the gentleman from
Maryland had represented the principles Of Masonry
las being the same those Of the Bible He was
|%no Mason himself; but he knew those who had
been Masons and Deists at the same time. He,
Ahnwever, was desirous himself without being Ma
bon, to act the principles of the Bible; and TO
perform conscientiously the duty which had been
Entrusted to him. II we adjourn over to moro ow,
I've shall expect our eight dollars. Yet if he had
|jaborers in his employ, and called to pay them,
d. should expect that they would work He did
bot suppose any thing would be done by the respect
4blc Masons Of this city to disgrace the Hall. He
bresumed there would be an oration, and he suppo
bed il would be suitable and able, but he thought il
1 might be delivered any where else. There no
calculating when the present session would termi
bate but he not willing to do any thing which
would unnecessarily lenglhen il.
Mr.. Little Of Maryland, said, as the subject was
bne which had no connection whatever with legisa-
4 3on and seemed to be consuming much time, he
would move to lay the motion on the table. Ayes
E#j--Noes 50.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.
BY PETER B. DELANY, SHERIFF.

I'd virtue of writ of test vent. exponas direc-
I'D ted will be exposed public sale, at the house of
William Donoho. Dackbird, in Appoqunlmink hundred,
Saturday the 1ih of March next, at O'Clock, P. NJ
the following described lan tenements and edaments,
situate, lying and being in the hundred of Appoqunimnk
and County of Newcastle to wit No. la life right in
fifth part of of land bounded by lands of Nathan
el Nowan James Reynolds and others, with log dwell
eighty acres more or less No. "a life right in tract
of land bounded by lands Of James Reynolds, Elizabeth
ONea and others, with log dwelling house and stable
more or less 3-a of land bounded by lands Of
John Lowber Esquire, Abraham Pierce and others, with
two small log dwelling houses thereon erected containing
one hundred acres or less together with all and
singular the Improvements and appurtenances hereunto
belonging. Seized and taken execution as The property
of Hilham Kennedy.
Newcastle, February 81, 1896 29-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28

seals, verified BY their oahs, and attested by the
magistrate administering the oaths. In making
such valuation, it shall be the duty Of the valuers to
ascertain nearly may be, fair equivalent for
the property valued, supposiug it paid in such in
stalments as are usual in sales of similar property
in its neighborhood. The following persons shall
be authorised to make the valuations aforesaid, viz :
Peachy R. Gilnour and VIM. Radlord of Bedford,
Henry s. Langhorne of Campbell, and Jno. Nj.
Perry, James Lindsey and Nimrod Bramham of
Albemarie; and in case of the death or refusal of
any of them to act, such others as may be appoint
ed Tor that purpose by the county court Of Abe
marie, or the county court of Bedford or of Camp
bell.
The Lottery hereby authorised, shall be drawn
under the control and direction of the following
managers, or any two or more OF them, viz: John
Brockenbrough, Philip N. Nicholas, and Richard
Anderson.
This act shall be in force from the passage there.
IF
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
EARN TO RENT.

4 ND possession given the 25lh day of 81 month
N next-situatedon on the Wilmington and Ch,sana Turn.
pike Road about of mile from Wilmington, and con.
tanning about 80 acres The Improvements excel
lent mansion house, tenant house and cnmmodous ston.
barn, with sabng beneath and pump in the yard there
is also pump at each house.
The premises contain of the best bearing apple
orchards in the county, and the fruit select is well cal.
cuated for dairy market farm is beautifully situated
commanding fine view of the Delaware and Christians
Rivers, the Town of Wilmington and adjacent country
For further particulars apply to the subscriber living in
Wilmington JEREMIAH WOOLSTON.
2 mo- % 29-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
coMMUNrcATED.

Neaespaper Accuracy death of man in Russia was
hehoned IN the Watchman time since, copied from
snme other paper said he was aged I68 year tba.
ne remembered Gus'avus Adolphus, aud was soldier IN
,ne 81 years war. FAefsGusavus Adolphus the great
year 1882 being 1874 years ago or &c wears before the
birth of the Russian. The 80 years war Commenced in he
year 1913 and ended by the celebrated peace Of Munster
o. Westphaa ~ 1913; beng l78 years ago, and just 10
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
DRAWING.

IyuE following the numbers drawn from the wheel
l. Of the Mem York Literature Lottery LIST Glass; for 1896
23-3o-1-34-32-5t-21-
TAKE NOTICE.-The Lottery for the benefit of the
Dismal Swamp Canal Company of Virginia will positively
draw TOMORROW "Wednesday the 1st of March.) For
Tickets shares please to apply at the acson g Laay
etc Lottery Office, No. l05 Market street. Wilmingons
Del, to 81. ROBINSON.
Feb. %.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
RELEASE OF AMERICANS.

Extract of letter from THOMAS NJ. onSEy. Esq, Consul
of the United States in Cuba, Mr.. CLAY, Secretary Of
State, dated Havana, 4h Feb 1896.
Ihave the honor to inform you, that YESTERDAY
had the pleasure TO effect the release from prison of The re-
naming part of the of the brig Noble, viz Bruce,
ferry Armstrong, White, and Thomas Young''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
ELECTION.

vUVE Stockholders in the Delaware Fire Tpsurance Com.
j pany, hereby notified that an Election for nine
Directors, will be held at their Office No. 81. shipey
Street, on the 9th of the Sd arch) next TO open Al
nine o'clock, A. M. and close at twelve O'clock NJ.
By direction q the Board:
n, RYRNEs, Secretary.
February 1a 1895, 2s6t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
COUNTY MEETING.

The friends of THOMAS JEFFERSON residing in the
County of Newcastle, invited meet at the TowN
in the Borough of Wilmington Wednesday the 1st of
March, at O'Clock, r. NJ, for the purpose Of adopting
measures expressive OF their attachment that usrous
statesman and patriot and Of their sympathy and
at the adversely which has oyertaken him in the evening
OF long life devoted to the happiness and liberty of his
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
NOTICE.

FKVE Levy Court of Newcastle County will sit Court
il of Appeal, the Court House in the Town of News
castle, Tuesday the seventh day of March next which
time and place the respective Assessors OF the seveu hund
Feb. IS. 29-st DAVID PAINTER, c. p.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28

DIED-At Petersburg. Vr., on the 10th inst after a
short Illness, Miss LOUISA ANNA RAY, daughter Of
JAMES RAY Esq, of Newcastle County. Del
IN Philadelphia, on Friday morning last, commo
dore RICHARD DALE, in the 10th year Of his age
oh the 18th inst at her residence a. Carlton near
Monticello, Mrs. ANN CARY BANKHEAD, eldest grand
daughter Of 'Ihos. Jefferson Esq
in Washington City, Sunday afternoon last,
JOHN GAlLLARD, Esq, Member Of the Senate of tile
United States from the State of South Carolina and for
several years President of the Senate Mr. Gailard
has been much afflicted of late years with comp lant the
fatal termination Of which has been for some time expec
ted.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
NEWCASTLE QUICkS.

TvTiE subscriber living Robert Phillips Mandatory,
in Chrstana Hundred, Newcastle County, Delaware.
has for SALE reasonable terms. quantity Of .ascaste
Qucke, winch uncommonly beautiful and three years
old and in fine order for planting
THOMAS STNAX.
Feb. 28, 1926. S9-4p
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28

MAkklED-On Thursday evening last BY The Rev A.
H. Russell Mr.. ROBERT Mccoy TO Miss MARY ROW
AN both OF Newcastle Hundred Newcastle County, Della
ware.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
TO ruE EDITORS OF THE Waterman.

In your paper of the Oath inst you have given your
readers from British paper, extract, Of uncommon
y interesting character, relation Rail Roads. Perhaps
this not in every respect be relied on
yet nothing obviously intended deceive or even to mis-
represent If then, accept the facts directly stated
obvious that all that has appeared in your paper
at different times, in relation to the advantage be der
we'd from Rail Roads, may be more than verified
Let us only examine for few moments, what vast adj
vantage would be derived to interior country differ
ent distances of from 10 to 500 miles from the place of M
innate sale of their producs instead of Turnpike
Roads Canals, Road similar to the described by
you should be formed capable of conveying those products
to the Atlantic ports.
The lowest possible price which the products of
country transported from the interior, is about %
per go b for 40 miles.
had written thus far when paper came to contain
ing particular description of the Hetton Rail Way"
(Engand with view of lie Road with various eleva
tions and depressons, and train Of "a wagons upon it
containing ninety tons of coal, which are drawn upou the
said Road at the rate Of nine miles per hour The de-
scrpon you have doubt SEEM and wish you TO repub-
ish such portion of it is most interesting, appears
more and more evident that the information OBJ
tain the subject of Rail Roads, the
vnced that they destined to take the place of Canals
Turnpkes, and indeed all other public of trans
potation being the least expensive, the and
most expedous and for these peculiarly a.
dapted 10 our interior communication Canals to be sure,
appear to be better adapted tor the connection Of large
gG6 rars Gas for instance the Bays Of Chesapeake and
Delaware but the Rail Way, for interior communication,
and particularly much pared country will doubtless
be found preferable to all others yet proposed evil
dent from examination Of the lIeon Rail Way" above
mentioned MENTOR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
FOR THE wATcHMAN.

Messrs EdtorsYou will please to insert the following in
your papers Editors throughout the United States
who have love for political standing and the
authors thereof, requested TO give insertion.
TO all Generous and Sound Hearted Republican Citizens ii,
The United STATES ef america, both native and adoped
Mr. Worthy FRrENDs-Another unexpected and an ex-
ceent opportunity presents ITSELF of manfesting to
the World that the Republicans OF the United States of
North America not ungraeu but that all that
sary to cause them voluntarily 10 strengthen the hands of
those who have served them either in the Field in the
Cabinet, is knowledge of the want of such strength
From the application that has very recently been made to
the Legislature OF Virginia, it appears that very worthy
beloved, and much esteemed EFFERSON stands In need
at present. not only of HEARTFELT gratitude, but also of that
kind OF gratitude which is of more substantial nature.
however, that this fact is known through
sppy Republic, each of her will embrace the
first opportunity that may be offered of laying before the
Author of the Declaration of independence, that kind
of gratitude which his eminent services require and
justly demand therefore take this early opportunity of
suggesting to Won the proprety of calling meetings i'm
medlately throughout your respective Cities and Towns
for the purpose of appointing Treasurers to receive and
TRANSMIT forthwith Monticello The free will offerings
Which will be Immediately poured in from Maine to Lousi
and from The shores Of the Atlantic to the borders of
the Pacific, for the of Thomas JEFFERSON, Esquire and
should the aggregate amount of such exceed the
wants OF Political Father he will doubt the
excess 10 be applied in such way will be well pleasing
to his Children. NEW CASTLE.
N. b. 4 Meeting of the Citizens of the Town and Hun
drsd of heucasae will be held at the House of John Crow
in The Town Of Newcastle, Saturday the 4th day of
March next for the purpose Of appointing Treasurer to
receive such free will offerings and will be made for
the use of THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esquire. N. C.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
NOTICE.
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY!!!

Plain matter of fact tells best says learned contem-
porary of Sheridan, &c. and few will be found now days
who think otherwise.
We'll therefore be plain, and repeat once again,
What riches Dame Fortune has in store.
TOMORROW the Vremia State Lotery draws. Capi.
tails Of $4,000; $4,000; 10000 5,276; 500O 5000
of 1000, &c. win be distributed. Chances only Sc;
shares in proportion For sale at
Robertson s Little's,
g. Market ST., where number Of Capitals have been
obtained. Feb %.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28
- 5JJU3o @

In noticing the propositions made by several Editors for
and by individual subscriptions, the Richmond Enquirer of
Tuesday last says-"M JEFFERSON will accept of not
cent from the public Golfers, or from the pockeN of his fell
lowcizens That fact has been distinctly ascertain
Cd Mr. Loyal avowed il in his eloquent and most ap-
proprae speech If had been ascertained there
would not have been wanting public spirit in the Iegsa-
ture, or among the citizens Of Virginia. to make munf-
cent oblation on the altar of public gratitude"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-28

We learn from the Norfolk Beacon of Friday
last that subscription papers for the relief of THos
JEFFERSON left at the several Banks and Book.
stores in that Borough.