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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-26

Vernon, will bloom in few days: And, 1t IS
understood that it is the intention of the gene
rous proprietor to send it to this place, for the
double purpose of facilitating the public graft
fica,ion, and Of applying the proceeds OF a
small sum to be asked of each visitor, to a
charitable object. Further notice will be CIV
en- when the plant shall have attained its per-
lection.
Letters from Havana state that the house OF
Martin, Knight & Co. resumed business on the
18th inst. ~ T. Mer Adv.
Accounts from Rio Grande, Brazil, are to a.
pril 20. The invasion ofthat province from the
up-country was expected. A'body OF Brazilian
prisoners had escaped from the La Plata Pa
triots. Business dull at r. G.. Wheat harvest
bad 49,
We understand that Mr.. Bradford, who was
killed by jumping out of a coach in the neigh
borhood Of Liverpool, was merchant OF Dos
,or ID.
A vessel arrived at Demarara, April 2Sth,
from Boston, partly laden with fresh meat, dlk
ferent kinds of fish, Holsters, sc. packed In ice,
which were in good order and brought good
prices. TO-
The following is an extract OF an official let
ter from General WM. CLARE, Superintendent
of Indian Affairs, dated Isl. Louis, Nay So:"
"By letter, received from Mr.. kcnnerly, /
am informed of the lamentabie death Of Mr.
Peter Wilson, the sub agent of the Upper Mis-
souri, He had been some time sick at the
Mandans, the post assigned to him, and was
brought downby the traders to Fort Atkinson,
at which place he died on the 18th, soon after
his arrival at that post. He was inferred with
the honors of war, and his papers and effects
sent to this place"
Mr.. WILSON was formerly a Lieutenant in
the Army of the United States, and he had
been acting as sub-agent (Which appointment
he received from the late President OF the Unit
ed States on the 9TH June, 1920 nearly two
years at the time of his death. His sub-agcn-
CIV was considered very important one, the
duties of which he performed with great Gre
dit to himself, and the Government has lost,
by his death, an active and valuable officer
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-26

Letters from Havana state that the house OF
Martin, Knight & Co. resumed business on the
18th inst. N. 7. Mer Adv.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-26

We understand that Mr.. Bradford, who was
killed by jumping out Of coach in the neigh
borhood Of Liverpool, was merchant OF Bos-
ton. ~.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

At Injecting of the Democratic Republican citzena of
NeWcase County, held at the Red Lion Inn Saturday
inc llh lns pursuant public notice, Major JoHs Cpow
was called TO the chair, and HEsRr WILSON appointed
secretary.
Resotved, That the Democratic Repubcan electors ne
County assemble on the second Saturday Of Sep
tembef next between the hours of 10 o'clock NJ and
T. h at the several places of holding the general cleo
onin their respective hundreds, (except that in Chrsana
hundred an additional election shall be held the Buck
ayern Tor the accommodation of the voters residing in the
upper part OF said hundred) for the purpose of eecnp
ten delegates from Chrsana hundred and five from each
ct the other hundreds who shall meet at the Red Lion Inn
on the third Saturday Of the month, 10 o'clock
NJ, 10 form county ticket :and the delegates from each
hundred shall nominate two persons for each and
every office to be filed from said hundred 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 len days notice of said elections, respectively
vlz.-For
Byandywine-Wm Aldred, Robert Forwood VIM. Smith
ChrisaanaAt the Town Hall Henry Steele G. j.
Wolfe, Albert Wilson.
Al the Buck--Jesse Chandler, VIM. Huston Thos Bald
win.
.lhH Cree!s-Francs Denny, George Springer, VIM
Baldwin.
rKhite Gay Creek--John Herdman, Stephen Willis,
Benjamin Whteley.
Pencader-.John Cauk, Wm.s Thompson, Zackariah
Jones'
Observation-Disclosures Ewes, John Moody, Robert Rhodes
Red Lioa--George Clark, VIM. yandegrift, James H.
Miles.
81. Gcoges-Abraham vandegrift, Wm Kennedy, James
Houston.
.4bboq,aninink-Th Wilson, Thomas Naudain Tho
mas Reynolds
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the
American Wachman.
Resofpea, That this meeting adjourn to meet on the
second Saturday Of June, 1927
HENnY WILSON, Sec'y
Red Lion, June IL, 1926
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
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Several of the constant contributors Of letters,
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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
ID DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.

meeting Of the Democratic Republican Conferees,
of the State Of Delaware held at the Stale House
Dover, Tuesday the 22d day Of August 1926, pursuant
previous arrangement and public notice. JESSE CHANDLER
called to the Chair and DAVID PAINTER appointed Sec
retary when it
Resoled, That this meeting proceed by ballot to nomi-
nate candidates for the office of Governor of the State of
Delaware and for Representative to the Congress of the
United S'aes he following members from the respec i've
counties being present, vz.from Wewcastle Cony-Wm
McCauey Jesse Chandler, John Clark, Benin Wteley,
Jacob Fars, David Payner, Richard Manseld and William
Vandegrif From Kent Comy-Isaac Davis, Abel Jones,
Jacob Stout, James Scotch, DIR John Adams Abel Harris
John Chambers Joel Clements John Wallace and Be
min Potter. From SUSSEX CouyWillam Porter, Joseph
Smith, George Polk, Matthew Rencl, James Robinson,
John Tennat, Peter Waples and DIR. John White y and
counting out the votes it appeared that DAVID HAZ-
XARD, of Sussex County, was unanimously chosen
candidate for the office of Governor of the said State, and
Doctor ARNOLD NAUDAIN unanimously chosen as
a candidate for Representative to Congress.
Reolved, That this meeting pledge itself to all hon
orabe in support Of the candidate selected for the
Office of Governor well in support Of the candidate
ced for Representative 10 Congress
Resoved hat the selections this day made of candidates
for Governor and Representative to Congress- be
meded to the Democratic citizens d this State, for their
undivided support The ensuing Election.
Resourd, That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
ished in the American Watchman.
JESSE CHANDLER, Chairmar
DAVID PAINTER, Secretary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING.

Am Tuesday the 22d day of August, instant, adjourn
W ed meeting of the Democratic voters of Kent county,
was held at the State house in Dover.
The committee appointed at The last meeting also met
this day for the purpose Of forming county ticket and
reported the following, which was adopted:
Ssnator-John ISrnckloe.
observation-disclosures A Rees, Elias Naudain Thomas
NJ. Stout, Martin w. Bates, Joel Clements Samuel Vr-
den, James rharp.
JeuY-csrt con,n,ssionerSAbe Jones, d. c. II. in lieu of
James Hofecker, decd, John Srad!y, Muir H. Garret
IIardcastle, Muir. H., William Salisbury, Mis- III.
The committee reported at the time that the
erees from Newcastle, Kent and Sussex counties had met
this morning for the purpose of selecting suitable persons
be supported the ensuing General Election for the
offices of Governor and Representative 10 Congress, and
had recommended the democratic voters of this state
DAVID HAZZARD for Governor, and DR.. ARNOLD
NAUDAIN for Representative to Congress.
On motion, Resoved That this meeting concur in the
nomination of David Hazard candidate for GOVERNOR
and Dr. Arnold Naudan candidate for Representative
to Congress, and recommend the said candidates the
Democratic Republican voters of Kent county for their
unanimous support
Reso,ed That the committee who formed the above
county ticket have power fill any vacancy or vancances,
any occur in said ticket any time they may think pro-
per- before the first Tuesday of October and that it
shall be the duty of the secretary of this meeting to give
notice to said committee of the happening any such
cies
Resolved That William Hill Wells. Robert Frame and
Jacob out Esqures, be committee of correspondence
esoued That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
lisbed in the American Watcman and that 200 copies
thereof be printed in handbs and distributed in this
ty.
Resolved That this meeting do adjourn to the last
Saturday in July next and that shall be the duty of the
secretary give least weeks notice of SAID meeting
ABRAHAM PIERCE, Chairman.
Aua: NJ ScHEE, Sec'ry.
August %, 1895.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01

.anecdote-To Judge from similarity Of style one
would suppose that Sir William Draper had hit up
on The writer of the celebrated letters of Junius
Meeting gentleman at party who bad been point.
ed out him the writer, he thus boldly accosted
him 81 am informed, SIR that yoo wrote the let
ter which appeared in to-days Public Advertiser,
under the signature of Junius. Will you tell me
whether you did, or did not! 70 "Realy Sir,o repli
ed the stranger, ",hat is question am relieved
from The necessity of answering If you believe your
informer, it is needless; if you do not, it is rather
rude to fasten suspicion on me from the informa
tion Of man you suspect to be ar,'' " Sir" re-
torted the General. warmly, Lord Talbot chaen-
ged Mr. Wilkes on similar OCCASION" "And you.
sir rejoined the stranger, coolly, "may adopt his
lordship's example. but l shall not make Mr..
Wilkes's conduct the standard of mine;' adding.
as he was turning on his heel and walking away" if
you were to despatch one Junius to day, you would
have another 10 encounter before the end Of the
week.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
TAKES.

A merry fellow, whose hard lot
/, in old Vermont to gather taxes,
Stopped meath shed where CARTS poughs saws and
Shew'd the proprietor sume cash had got;
Then to the house he hed,
And on the door his leathern knuckles tricd
+" Sr' (enteripg) "Sir, your taxes if you pleasep'
/" What - quoth the owner, very ill at ease,
Taxes again why twas but t'other day
81 paid most nonstraesous away
" For taxes,-'tis tsrna hard vow
ga man can scarce afford to keep COW
"I ra'aly bieve you'll tax my very eyes"
i" SIR" quoth the man Of lazy, in grave surprise,
" You really unreasonable
g Sure the main comforts of your house and table
" Are never taxed for instance, sir, your wife,
!" We ask no tax on her"-. You don't, od's life
!" guess you DON'T" reoin'd the grumbling elf,
" Good reason why she's tax enough herself!''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
THE IAII.

| No one can think Of Jail, in the general accep-
tation of the term, without associating with it all the
horrors OF narrow cell, grated window, and those
cheefless hours which are pregnant with mcan-
choIy.
/ A naturally smiabe young lady, who became the
dupe OF designing lover. by series OF nsfortunes,
was reduced to the morifyog dilemma of descend
ing from the opulence Of wealthy athes's house,
to the menial drudgrry Of common servant. But
her poverty, her fallen condition, and the accumu
ation Of those endless which the result of
seduction could not screen her from the malicious
prosecutions of her superiors.
The mere loss of some ,ri1iug article induced
her hard hearted mistress 10 throw her into prison
for supposed theft, and when she her delicate
frame exposed to the cold damps of wretched
abode, still tormented her almost senseless vclim
with continual threats of greater vengeance, II she
continued to deny the crimes Of which she was &C
cused
The months passed away and the poor forgotten
Mary who once delighted the fondest parents-who
gave life to every circle, and who administered to
the wants of the needy became perfect maniac.
An unH: subject for the deliberaion OF court, she
was suffered TO remain in the same disconsoaie
apartment, the very picture OF wild despair. The
story of her crime had been forgotten. The mis-
tress alone remembered the maid whom she had
persecued-b but neglected the subject OF her malice,
and only thought of her when conscience prompted
duct-for she never believed Mary was guilty of a
crime: but she had gra.ified revenge for some
trivial mistake, which was construed into contempt
of her character.
Mary died-and in prison too, and she was borne
to the grave without friend TO pay the last tribute
Of tear. Justice has abiding place: virtue
never goes unrewardcd in the world beyond the
skies. Misfortunes followed the family OF Mary's
prosecutor in Quick succession. Her husband died
in fit of apopexy her only child was drowned
in WE'LL and the creditors stript the splendid dwell
ling OF The proud mistress. She was driven, in
turn to The servile tolls of neighboring kitchen,
and in those sad moments OF reflection which bring
the misdeeds Of past life into bold relief before the
eye she mourned in the bi,terest grief for the sad
exit of Mary 1t was too late; there was no re-
trieving what had passed-yet her heart never melt
ed for the cruelty which she had measured 10 de-
tenceless orphan, till she herself plunged In,N
the same prison where Mary brea.hcd her last
Where one lives to enjoy what he has IN view.
ten thnn.ard are -, off in 'hc pursuit nft.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
DELEGATE ELECTION.

Pursuant to Resolution passed at
Red Lion, on the nth of June last,
notice is hereby given to the Demo-
cratic Republican Electors of this Bo-
rough, that an Election will be held
at the Town Hall, on Saturday the
9th of September next, between the
hours Of 10 A. M. and P. NJ, for
the purpose Of electing ten Delegates
from Christiana Hundred, to meet the
Delegates from the other Hundreds
in Newcastle County, at Red Lion, to
form the County Ticket.
H. STEELE,
G. ]. WOLFE,
Aug 25, 1896. A. WILSON.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
THE VAMPIRE.


We will! now take view of the Vampire. As
there was free entrance to the vampire in the lofs
where slept, had many FINE opportunity of pay
ing attention to this nocturnal surgeon. He does
not always live on BLOOD When the moon shone
bright, and the fruit Of the banana tree ripe, I
could see him approach and eat it.-He would also
bring into the loft, from the forest, green round
fruit, something like the wild guava, and about the
size OF nutmeg There was something also in
the blossom OF the Sawarri nut tree which was g. ate
ful to him for, in coming up Waratilla creek in
moonlight night, sow several vampires flute ering
round the top of the S warri tree, and every now
and then the blossoms which they had b. oxen off
fell into the water. They certainly did not drop off
naturally; for, on examining several of them, they
appeared fresh and blooming So | concluded the
vampires pulled them from the tree, either to car
the incipient fruit. or to catch the insects which
often take up their abode in flowers. The vampire
In general measures about twenty.six inches from
wing 10 wing extended, though once killed one
which measured thirty two inches. He frequents
old abandoned houses and hollow trees and some
times cluster of them may be seen 10 the forest,
hanging head downwards from the branch OF tree.
The vampire has curious membrane, which rises
from the nose, and gives very singular appear
ance. 1t has been remarked before, that there are
two species of vampire in Guiana, larger and
smaller The larger sucks men and other snimalss
the smaller seems TO conhne itself chiefly TO birds.
learnt from gentleman, high up in The river
Demerara, that he was completely unsuccessful with
his fowls, account of the smaller vampire. He
showed me some that had been sucked the night
before, and they scarce able to walk. Some
years ago, | went to the river Paumaron with
Scotch gentleman, by name Tarbert We hung
our hammocks in the thstched loft Of planters
house. Next morning heard this gentleman NUT
teribg in his hammock, and now and then letting
fall an imprecation or two just abou. the time he
ought to have been saying his moreing prayers.
What is the matter, sr:'' said | softly lis any
thing amiss 20 !" What's the mat,ern answered he,
sur'y "why the vampires have been sucking me
to death" AS soon there was light enough,
went to his hammock and saw it much stained with
blood There" said he. thrustiDg his foot out OF
the hammock, "see how these internal lmps hare
been drawing my liie's blood" On examining his
foot | found the vampire had tapped his great toe
there was wound somewhat less than that made
by leech the blood was still oosing from it.
conectured he might have lost from ten to twelve
ounces Of blood. Whilst examining il, | think
put him into worse humor by remarking that
European surgeon would not have been so generous
as to have bloodrd him without making charge.
He looked up in my face, but did not say word;
saw he Of opinion that had better have spared
this piece of i'll timed levity.
Wate1tons Wanderings In South .fmerica,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
COURTsHIP.

By Mrs Carey, authoress Of Lasting IMPRESSIONS"
lebrated Novel lately published in London.
When Baldwin first wood said No, confess,
Because had heard people say
That the men nice, if too said FeS,
They with scorn would our frankness repay
So blush'd and look'd down.
Nay endeavor'd to froan,
And c,t-s Go! you but mean 10 deceive me-.
But he smil'd when l said
That meier meant to we'd,
And protested he did not believe
Then next he renew'd his professions of truth,
tried, but in vain, to say No.
For thought it pity to frown on the youth
When smile could such pleasure bestow:
So held out my hand,-
But said, "pray understand
If hereafter you slight or deceive me-
Though sorry to part
shall not break my heart'
He smild, and appeared TO believe me.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01

Inscription.---A short time since, in church
yard in Hertfordshire, were written on grave rail
the following lines
"Remember me you pass by,
As you are once was L;
As am you must be,
Therefore prepare to follow me-
Underneath these lines some one wrote in blue
paint:
"To follow you Pm not content,
Unless knew which way you went
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
TO THE LADIES.

NM RS. NORRIS intends g,yng ins uctions at Mrs. War
Iyl rngton lis, Market street. in the useful and
mental Accomplishment of LACE EMBROIDERY, which
has become much admired throughout the United States
Caps, Wells and Handkerchlefs worked to order, in a
style Of and elegance which far surpasses any
thing executed in this country. :,
N. b. Mrs. NoRRIs will pay every attention to such
Ladies may favor her with their patronage.
Wilmington. August 90. 81-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
Number 482.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN.

The terms are to those who pay during the month of
January or July, six months in advance-Fom Dolars a
YEAR From those who do not pay above, Five Doare
will be demanded. If subscriber wishes to decline, he
must notify the edit of his Intention before the first of
June or December, and lay all arrearages. Without
compliance with these conditions paper will be discon
tinued except at the option of tie editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements exceeding twelve lines for term
less than three months four times for dollar, ndtwen-
~ cents every subsequent insertion longer pro-
portion. Advertisers requested to specify in writing
how long their Advertisements to be inserted they
will be continued till forbid Letters to the Editors, i-
sure attention must be post paid
Advertssrng bythegear
To Subscribers. To Non-Subscribers
year SIS, 90 year Sl8 90
months 8, months g. 80
5 do. a, 50 do S. 00
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
LUMBER FOR SALE.

At JOHN HEMpHIII'S Whayf and Lumber Fayd, in
the Borough of Wilmington, general assortment of Lm.
ber well selected, suitable for persons for building for
mechanics and large stock of Cedar aud Cy'us SHIN
GILES are constantly for sale The loest terms cash,
the usual credit.
The friends and former customers of the yard, and the
public generally, invited to call at the OLD STAND,
where their favors will be thankfully acknowledged b.
WILLIAM SIMMONS, Agent
June 1896. 57--tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
FOR SUSSEX COUNT

II.
/. SenGtor--Curs Jacobs.
Representatves-John Tenant, Henry II. Wells, Esq,
Dr. SIMON K. Wilson, George r. Fisher, DIR. John Cary,
Col William d. NAPLES, Winder Desheld.
SaeriG-George Polk George Frame.
LeOp Court Coahissoners- Caleb Ross L. G II Kendall
N Lewis. b. G. II, Elhu Holland, b. II, Capt Robert
West, l.. & II. III.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01
To be Sold at Private Sale.
Aug 25, 1896.

GNOR term of years, two hearty young Negro Boys,
IL belonging to the estate Of S. MOORE, Esq, dec
For further particulars inquire of
WASHINGTON F. MOORE. .aln'r.
New Castle Hundred, August S, 1896. 75-9tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01

An old lady, whenever she hired servant, asked
him if he could whistle! On being requested to
explain the cause Of such singular question, she
replied, that when her servant went down to draw
ale, she always made him whistle until he returned,
by which means she insured his sobriety.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-01

Be not provoked by injuries, to commit them.