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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-14
On HIngd doors above the Mechanics Bank Alera'G.
THOMAS G.. PRETTYMAN
Has lately patented, and is now manufacturing,
n ev1p rNfa nnTr
A SPRING SADDLE,


A SPRING SADDLE,
Much sperior 10 anv that hare hitherto been offered to
the Pubic.
This improvement consists in the suspension or the
whole seat, by two springs, similar to gig spring,
which being screwed the back part OF the cante OF
the saddle, receives an iron bar, forming the Vi
the camille thus preserving it from receiving any INJURY
by horse rolling IN the saddle, and making the saddie
tree more firm than it would otherwise be, wcn can
not fail to give ease TO both horse and rlcef-a t"me III
so enters the back of the candle calculated 10 TASe le
Vace or Portmanteau, and keep entirely clear OF 'le
horses back-this can be put on or removed IN mo-
unent Gentlemen DESTROYS OF further explanation are
invited 10 call at the store and examine the model
Persons out of the District wishing purchase the pa
tent right will be dealt with on liberal terms on appl
cation as above.
In order to prove to the public the superiority OF
these saddles they have given atew extracts Oh letters
from those who have them in use-among whom Is the
late President of the United States
. c. Prettyman: Sir,--I find, trial of your Pa
tent Spring Saddle that 1t corresponds with the view
YOU have taken oft. JAMES MONRot'
Oak HILL, July 7tk, 1926.
T. G. Prettyman & Col find your Patent Spring
Saddle to be far superior to any have ever tried:
.qYJ,ap. Loudo,m Cy. Ta.Juiy 17ts, 1896.
From the u S. Agent Of The Patent Office.
l. ". PrettynSl y To- pehliC1hSHJ ms = N''"S
!. the first time that have mounted my horse since
received this elegant specimen OF your ingenuity 1t
ia so easy that were to ride few hours on IT, think
itprobable should fall asleep ] admire, not only the
invea@on but the materials; and particularly the work
manshp. WILLIAM GHORNION.
Washington City, June 10th, 1896.
T. G. Prettyman: Sir,--I have used your Patent
Spring Saddle COR time past and can say 1t is the
easiest that have used; and agreeaby to my
Judgment on experience, in confidence recommend it.
DANIEL. KENNEDY.
Ci=ries County, 1ia July Sth, 1896
We, the subscribers, citizens of Alexandria, have
used T. G. Prettymans Patent Spring Saddle, and find
it easier than any We have tried
JOHN HOOFF.
A. C. CAZENOVE.
]. h. RUNNELLS.
iuly 90 SIN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-14

Pork, Soap, etc.
on BBLs. New-York prime Pork, 90 boxes hard
III yellow Soap, lbs. Tallow, 10 boxes sperm
Candles, receivedper Eagle, from New-York, and Tor
saIe bv TiuIv III VIM L.. KENNEDY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-14
Candles and Coffee.

Al BOXES, Sperm Candles, 90 bags good St. Do
III mngo Coffee, Just received and for sale at re-
duccd prices by y. INDISPENSABLE.
;,,l,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

At meeting of the Democratic Republican citizens Of
Newcastle County, held at the Red Lion Inn Saturday
the l7h inst pursuant public notice, Major JoHN Crow
called 10 the chair, and IIENRY WILSON appointed
secretary.
resolutions for carrying into effect the objects OF the meet
ing
Samuel H. Black, William p Brobson, Henry Whteley,,
John Janvier, and David Isynter.
The committee reported the following resolutions (he
being inserted by the meetng) which were unani-
mously adopted.
es0lye That the following persons be appointed Con.
feees the part Of this county, TO meet the Cnerees OF
Kent and Sussex Counties, at Dover on Tuesday the 2d
day of August next for the purpose of nominating candi
dates to be supported by the Democratic Republicans OF
this State for the offices Of Governor and Representative
in Congress viz:
For Brandywine, hundred, VIM. NrCaulley,
"Christiana do. Jesse Chandler & Henry steele,
"White Clay Creek do. Benjamin whitley,
"Pencader do. Jacob Faris,
"Newcastle do. John Crow
Red Lion do John Higgins,
est. Georges do Richard Mansfield,
"Appoqunimink do. VIM. Vandegritt.
Resoiued That the Democratic Republican electors Of
Newcastle County assemble the second Saturday of Sep
TENDER next, between the hours of 10 O'Clock, NJ and
s. p NJ at the several places of holding the general cleo
ton in their respective hundreds Except that in Christana
hundred additional election shall be held at the Buck
Tavern for the accommodation Of the voters residing in the
upper part of said hundred for the purpose of eectng
delegates from Chrsana hundred, and five from each
of the other hundreds who shall meet at the Red Lion Inn
NJ to form county ticket -and the delegates from each
hundred shall nominate persons for each and
every Office to be filled from said hundreds upon which
nominations respectively, the meeting shall decide by BAL
lot
Resolved That the following persons be appointed Judges
of the delegate elections in the several hundreds and that
they give ten days notice of said elections respectively
viz.-For
Braadv.piae- Aided Robert Forwood VIM Smith
CArsaana--At the Town Hal-Henry Steele, G. !.
Wolfe, Albert Wilson.
Al the Buck-Jesse Chandler, VIM. Huston, Thos Eald
win.
mn Creek-Francs Denny, George Springer, VIM.
Baldwin.
Uhte Clay Creek-John Herdmsn, Stephen Willis,
benjamin Wbteley.
Iiencader-John Caulk, VIM. Thompson, Zackariah
Jones.
Observation-Disclosures Ewes, John Moody, Robert Rhodes.
Red Lioa-George Clark VIM. Vandegritt, James H.
Miles.
81. Georges-Abraham vandegrif, VIM. Kennedy, James
Houston.
abboqu,nimils- Thomson Wilson, Thomas Naudar, Tho
mas Reynolds
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting be sign
ed by the Chairman and Secretary and published in the
American Watchman
Lsesotued That this meeting adjourn TO meet on the
second Saturday of June, 1897
JOHN CROW. Ckairnass
HgNny WILSON, Secy.
Red Lion, lune II. 1895
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

A Young lady about II years ole, by the name Of
Polna SNYDER has arrived at New Orleans from
Indiana, soliciting aims from the chsritsbly disposed
part Of the community. The Louisiana Gazette
says, she is tie most deformed creature perhaps,
ever seen. She has an intelligent and interesting
face, but arms, nor even the appearance of them.
One leg about foot shorter than the other, and
when assisted 10 stand on the left longer leg she
appears to be about feet high, The short leg is
whon, joint from the hip down to the ankle. Her
feet are large, and she has learned to use them with
a drxtery truly astonishing. With them she is
enabled to sew, knit, with scissors knife feed
herself and perform most of the duties OF hands,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23
WANTED ON LOAN,

yHvIE Of six hundred Doarsfor which ample securi
Il ~ viii be given by Mortgage Real Estate in this
Borough. For further particulars apply to
BENZ. FERRIS,
At his Office in West street..
Wilmington, June Is, 1885, Co.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

A an apprentice 10 the Bookbinding business, boy
IN about 16 Is years of age who 7eNrecon-
menlea One Of the above description by immediate ap-
pcation, will be taken the most liberal conditions.
LEWIS WILSON,
Soft No los. Market Street
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

Projahe Swearing questionable during the
passage OF one Of the elegant Steamboats, which ply
between New York and Albany, The present spring,
passenger came on board from one Of the interme
date places, and, whether he was influenced by the
reception OF dltfusse sllmulans, or prompted by an
exubefance OF animal spirits, he bounded about, and
swofe most roundly, dcscanting upon the fashions
and news OF the day, and accommodations OF the
hoat, (which he admired,) in general terms, inter
iatding his remarks with many oath. Every
one knows that the society on board OF steam boat
y quiet, and that the utmost urbanity and cvility
rcigns; and That interruption OF that quiet inter.
ISIS the whole in this case, The pain felt by the
%enl men passengers was such as 10 induce them
10 appoint chairman, who was respected mem
be- Of b, society Of Friends snd the cabin passen
gees !ahibg INTO consideration the coarseness indie
totum ard ey'ty Of the young man in question, he
was, accordingly called up, and reminded by the
chairman I terms OF great propreiy and kindness,
Of his breach OF the laws ol God and oil man, of the
laws OF society, and the common claims Of decency
hat he must be assured that he was board Of
hshlrg smack nor he in the forecas,le, but il
he company of gentlemen, and was bound by all
considerations Of honor, to shock the feelings oil
those associated with him. by his i'll timed and pro
tame Use OF vain and corrupt language; that, II nc
should acknowledge that he made bunder, in get
ting on board the wrong vessel, his passage money
should be returned 20 hun, and he be invited join
such company might be more congenal TO his
Atfalnments. The young man, stnng with feelings
OF remofse, boa ed his head with shame, and remain
ed virtually speechlrss during the remainder of the
voyage Black Roc5 Gag.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23
Grand Lodge of Delaware.

stated Communication of the Grand Lodge of Delaware
IN will be held, at Wilmington, Tuesday the twenty
seventh day of June next, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ The SUBJ
ordinate Lodges requested attend by their epreseE
tatiyes. WILLIAM L. READ,
May 9th, 1926. 55-9t Grand Secretary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

MARRlED-At Philadelphia, on Monday evening the
10 h inst, by the Rev U. Morgan, MIR GEORGE
WILLIAMSON of this borough, to Miss MARIA y
HARDING of the former place.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

.Yissolonghi.- An arrival at New York on Tues
day, from iavre, brings intelligence that .Mss0ipa-
CHI HAS FALLEN, al last 1t may however turn ous
that the information is not entitled 10 more credit
than former reports of the fall Of that place.
The was brought 10 Corfu, on the 25ih Of
April by a Greek vessel. The fall OF the fortress
took place the Esd Of the same month, alter sus-
tanning siege. and making defence, unexampled
in the annals Of warfare 1t was Palm Sunday, sc-
cordirg to the Greek Calender, at syb,eak. The
Government Of the town, being reduced to The last
extremity, opered the gates, aod the troop OF the
Greeks opened itself passage through The Otto.
mans. The latter had scarcely entered the town,
when the mines which had been prepared. blew up,
and the destruction was dreadful. Another &C.
count states that 10 the attempt to cut their way
through the women and children having been pia-
ced in the centre of the hollow square, all were mas.
sacred by the Moslsms.
There is a strong opposition in the House Of
Lords against The importation OF foreign grain. At
its head are the Dukes of York. Beaufort and North
cumberland, and The lIatquisses Of Salisbury and
Hartford
Captain Rradford arrived at Plymouth. Mess
reports that tour thousand troops arrived from le-
land at Liverpool on the Sd OF Mar, on thei. way
TO Manchester, to preserve order in mat place.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

with pleasing anticlpalons to the more improved
condition OF human society in all its relationship
the lessened frequency and mitigated horrors Of
war, and 70 the multiplied embellishments and in
creased enjoymcnts OF peace
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

the High Constable of the District was tried at
Chareston, , Z. recently, on charge, that he had
not caused Negro, convicted of Arson, and con
demned to be hung, 10 be executed in pursuance of
ma sentence. The defence set up, and on which
he prisoner was acquitted, was, that the warrant
onvsyed no authority to cause the sentence to be
"a ,led into effect bot merely described the crimi
nai, and cecited the sentence. The Constable also
pleaded that he did not conceive it was his duty to
be hang man; and that he had apprised the Court
hat he would not do 50, but would find subsitu,e
Y he had the requisite pecunary means. The
Judge was OF opinion ha, the defect in the warrant
vas sufficient ground Of acquitta. The following
= copy OF the warrant:
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
70 Daniel Green, High Constable for Charleston District.
You are hereby required and ordered to summon
all the lawful Constsbles 10 the Parishes oil ST
Mchael and ST. Philips and them order to attend
yau TO morrow morning. at the hour of nine, at the
common Jail Tor Charleston District, and there you
receive from the keeper thereof, the body Of the
Negro Man named sNichei, the property of Nj.
Ganvier, convicted the 28th of last February, Of
Arson, by Court of two Magistrates and five Free
holders, and condemned by said Court to be taken
from said Jail on the second Friday of this month
and be carried to the public place OF execution near
the Lines, on the Meelng.street road, and there
between the hours OF ten o'clock in the morning and
two O'Clock in the afternoon. he be hung on gal
lows until he is dead. dead
Fail not. under the penalties Of the law 10 such
cases made and provided
Given under hands and seals, at the city Of
Charleston, the 18th day of April, 1896.
[Signed by the Magistrates.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

Cotton crop.--The quantity received in
ket up TO this period we ate informed by Mr. VI
H. already exceeds that of the whole OF last
being upwards Of tuo hundred thousand bales. The
Quantity now here, sold and nnsod, is more than
Si&y thousand bales.
.Ne,c Orleans .fdrertiser .Hay Is.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

Letters received 10 Washington city from
La Vera Cruz state the arrival In that city, on the
l5lh u, after passage of twenty four days, of the
American BRIG Tancitaro, having on board Com
Porter. Of the United States Navy, Mr.. Edmond
Law and several other Americans who eccompani-
ed the Commodore from New York, all in good
health The Vera Cruz .Mercury Of the 10th May
speaks of the brig being magnificent vessel
and worthy oil all admiration Her burthen is $50
tons. She arrived in ballast without armament
and with crew Of sorty-6ve men The Commo-
dore left Vera Cruz for Mexico the day after his
arrival Nat. Journal
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

!. PHILADELPHIA, June l7.-NICHOLS, against
whom The Grand Jury oil Newcastle county, (Del.)
few weeks since found Bill Of Indictment, charg.
ing him with having robbed the United States Mail,
between this city and Baltimore. and for whom the
Post Master of this city, went to Boston, about
two weeks ago--arrived in custody Of the Post Mas
ter, this day, in the steamboat from New York.
Nichols was Immediately delivered over to one Of
our Consables, by the Post Master, and put on
board the steamboat for Newcastle. Press.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

Ertract Of letter from Gibraltar, April 90.
The crops Of grain in Spain and Barbary pro-
mise to be abundant, and price OF wheat is now We
ry low he' G. with large stock for sale.
"Fresh -four is wanted; old abundant, and the
article will be in little demand during the summer,
the crops in the neighborhood being promising.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

William Hogan, late Catholic Priest in Phi'adel-
phia has been admitted to practice as an attorney 10
the several courts in South Carolina.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23
From I'll. National J0urnat.

We have received letter from an old revolutions
ory officer, who states himself TO be 68 years 81
age that be has not been able to walk for twenty
wears, nor to sit on horseback for years that
he is very poor and destitute, having no one 10 as
sist him, nor home, but being entirely dependent
on The charity Of friends. He states that he com
menced his military life in the revolution, in the
year 1775, as private and at the close oil the war
retired from the service as lieutenant in the Vir-
pinia line, 10 the continental establishment The
object Of this letter is to obtain some authentic in
formation on the subject OF the bill TO provide for
the relief of the survivors OF the army OF the revo
luton. The old man seems TO have been led by
those around him with the hope of some relief
under the provision OF this bill to sooth the winter
Of his age, and make the hand OF affection press
less heavily on his debated frame and his inqui
~ Of rs is to ascertain whether the bill was passed
or lost. We regret that The only reply which II
lis in our power to give him will big HI his hopes
and add TO his sorrows. The failure of he bill has
stricken down the staff on which he relied sup
port him to the grave. Like many others who
fought and bled in the same fields, and for the same
great cause, he is left 10 support himself the
consultations which his own memory and his own
feelings may supply lie must exist on the
scousness that he has done his duty to his country ;
ahhough he cannot but feel acuteiy the ungratetu
ungracous return which he receives from thai
country. He will, in few days more, be toasted
at the festive board, on the anniversary of tina;
event to which he contributed by his valor and
his blood while he himself must eat the crust
whcif cold charity reluctantly allows him COM
fortress and alone. He will be canonized in the
song Of triumph, while pain and poverty are feeding
on bis frame, and no music reaches his closing ear
but the sighs and groans which the two fold a.
cuteness Of his infrmes and his recollections
forces from his own bosom. 1t has been beautiful
y said by the hard
How besi the lot Of those
who for their country die
Sink on her bosom TO repose
And triumph where they lie!
There is truth in this bur thee is little Of bles
sedness 10 the lot Of those 10 whom destiny ha, r.
fused he repose OF death, hut in its stead has Civ
en- il 10 them TO linEer through half cenurv Of
pain and want, p,tied, perhaps. vet unrel'ev-d,
dragging their wounded limbs over the soil which
they have rescued from foreign grasp. to find
some solitary spot where they may be allowed
little cash to them. Surely public gratitude
is but ticilon--or, at most, name
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-23

In consequence Of the increased price of Grain
and Hay, the Draymen Of Philadelphia have advan-
ced the charge for hauling, from Is to So cents per
load.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-09-29
From the Boston Galaxy.
REVOLUTIONARY ANECDOTE

A lew years since, l me, and entered
into conversation with an aged man, il
the county of Mlddlesex, who gave the
following account OF himseli:--" NV
name is Horton. l was born in vii
lage OF England, oil poor, bu, honest and
industrious parents, who had large IA
mlly of children to maintain by their
daily labor being oil rowing dispo-
silion, left them, without their consent OF
knowledge, and embarked for America
with very little money in my pocket,
| arrived al Boston in the year IVA, be.
ing then II years OF age, came lmme-
diately to this place, where l hired my
self to farmer, who furnished me with
food, clothes, and hard work to my salts.
faction. l grew more and more attach.
ed TO this country, and weaned from Old
England. When the war broke out in
rs, shouldered musket, on the side oil
my adopted country, was a, Lexington
and Bupker.Hill battles, and in the A.
merican army a, the surrender OF Bur.
goyne. The day after this event ! was
sent by one Of my officers with q mes
sage to British officer, who called to
one Of bis privates, saying, Horton, go
with this man to such place." On
our way ssked him if his name was
really Horton. He answered that it
was. asked where no came from; he
Damed my native village; asked him
the name OF my parents-hc named my
own. felt as though l should faint,
and sink into the earth, while exclaim-
ed, "by heaven you are my brother"
He was equally surprised and affected
and we both shed tears in abundance.
We made the circumstance known to
our respective officers, end obtained
leave to lodge together that night, in the
same tent. In the course OF the ensu-
ing winter, while the convention troops
were quartered at Cambridge and
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-09-29
.NsAYANE.

rs hereby given that we, the undersigned,
\ Administrators of the Estate of the late
DANIEL d. SMITH, deceased, by virtue OF
an order of the Circuit Court, held in and ioi
the county of Pike, and State Of Illinois, on
the 4th Monday Of May, last. will expose
to sale, at public vendue, at the Courthouse,
in the town OF Atlas, in said county, on the
10th day of October next, between the hour:
of ten in the morning and the setting OF the
sun of the same day, all the right, title
and interest of the Estate Of the late DAME
d. Smith, deceased, OF, in, and to, the follow
ing described tracts of land, to wit
s. f. or. of sec. 81, town S. range w.
n. W. or. of sec. 90, town n. range 6w.
S. e. or. of sec. a, tow n. range W.
S. e. or, Of sec. 10, town n. range W.
n. e. or. OF sec. 81, town 3 n. range e.
S Z or of sec. II, town range w
S W or of section %, town z n range
n or of section %, town. n range
n W or of section 8, town 4 range W
or OF section Is. town IL n range 3 e
NV Dr. OF section 90, town Z n range
e or of section IL, town 5 range W
w or Of section IS, town range CIV
W or OF section %, town 8 range W
W or of section %, town 9 n range 2w
n W or of section 27, town 10 II range W
sc ar of section 26, town IA range z e
sc or of section %, town IL n range e
sw or. of sec. 80, r. IN. r. e.-l0 acres
ar OF sec 81 4 2 range w-80 acres
n or of sec IS, tow nship IL n range "
sw ar of sec IS, T. S range 30 acre
sw or of sec "a, 4 IN range 6 e. 80 acre
sw or of sec 90, town IL N X. s e5 acre
sc or of sec 33, r. a S R. w--10 acres
w Or Of sec 81, r. n. r 5 go acres
II e Or of sec so, town 9 n range W
n or of sec Sc. town II range 2 W
ne or of sec IA, town II range 2e
sc ar of sec %, r 10 mr. e-10 acres
sw or of sec "a, town IS II range W
NV ar of sec II, town 8 s Il z W l acre
sw or OF sec s, town north range W
n ar of sec 81, town IL n range W
ne or Of sec IS, town II u range w
n e or of sec 9, town a n range W
sc or of sec 81, town 8 range l e
ne or of sec "a, town s II r w-00 acres
sw or of sec 5, T 8 S X w-69 acres
of 5 or of sec %, town 81 R6W
NV or of sec IS, town IN range wv
sw or OF. sec 81. town ID n range W
sc or of sec 26, town 5 n range W
NV or of sec Is, town n range W
n W or. of sec. 81, town IA n range a west
Situated in the Military Tract, in the State o
Illinois.
The purchaser or purchasers to give an ap
proved bond, with sufficient security, for thu
payment of the purchase money in lively,
months from the date of sale.
LEONARD ROSS, , ,a.u,.
NICHOLAS HANSEN, '1"" 100
June 4th, 1868