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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-08
Mattawoman Fishery for Sale.

0MHE subscriberofers for SALE that we'll known Fish
n cry and the FIRM attached to it, at the mouth OF
Mattawoman Creek on the Potomac River, III Charles
county, Maryland, Of which he is the proprietor
This is the first Herring Fishery the river and shad
are also taken at it in considerable quantities The
land and water custom both very extensive and M
creasing annually The improvements consist OF
large brick dwelling salt and houses houses for
the accommodation of the hands, and sheds for curing
fish, with watts and stands sufficient to contain at one
time three thousand barrels There can be put up on
thisshore with ease ten housand barrels in season
The apparatus consists of two large Senes, very SUI
peror boat, capstans Of the mostimproved kind lamps
for lighting the shore, and every other convenience to
be found on the hest establishments; all in complete
order The improvements have been made, and the
apparatus constructed within the last four years, and
every thing THE best materials. The expenditure
on this shore has been that time, upwards of
thousand dollars.
This Fishery has produced, clearof all current er-
penses, as wiappear from his books, for the three
years. when shed by HMM person. interest per
mum on upwards of thirty thousand dollars
The tract ofland adjoining contains about 100 acres
all irstrate river low grounds-mOre than half OF il
has MANFRED produce ten barrels OF corn per
acre. every year. one third part might be manfred
from the ofall of the shore.-It lies beautifully level,
and there is about 10 of reclaimed marsh ready
to put down in grassThe farm good for 800 barrels
ofcon and from 800 to 1000 bushels Of wheat or 80
hogsheads of tobacco per annum.
: Havingremoved permanently, from that part OF the
country, will now be sold tor hfe orefhan me aef"
al eQetefibe improvements. Thepost reasonable time
WILDE sMso op the lments, Tsyidedtheir punctu'
alhyis we'll secured =,
sshould be disposed of previously, he sc1G
again in person, the coming seasos .sys">., w.
Iee.ters seekipeany further nforrpstisas
VO MARINERS:
~,ow ;. The time to use lime for manrre' AZ i%a
u cents per bushel or rs cts. p per easH DAVIS.
| oct 10 -------
Seine Twine and Liverpool Coal.
,,.rr;,c Irvine, lust received and tor sale
Bales OF he'f"6 SAMUEL NJ. JANNEY,
by vnopov. for sale on 5eera 'As Boston, ..,,,x.
1000 bushels Liverpool Coal OF superior 4uA"''''
ONO 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-08
NO FarMers:

~ cents per 'u'"e JOSIAH Fl. DAVIS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
COMMUNICATED.

DfED-At Newcastle, on Thursday morning, November
co. after and short Illness Mr. JOHN BELvlLLE
Mr. Belvie was ruling elder of the Presbyterian
Church, under the pastoral charge of the Rev. j. n.
Dantorh, formerly Worshpfn Master Of St. Johns Lodge
No g. and at the time ofhs ecease Senior Warden of JEFF
ferson Lodge, No IS.
He was gifted with sound judgment, and indep5n-
dent spirit No more fearessy maintained opinions,
honestly adopted, than he did, stood unshrinkng
y in the hour Of trial by he had csposed
who had won his regard. His friendship not that
worthless thing, covering under opposition, Aecng from
danger, which is ever most wanting when most needed
Frmness and independence are, tru qualities rare above
all praise and above all p,ce.
Mr.. Belvle warmly attached TO Free Masonry, fer
vent in his admiration Of its pure and beautiful neral pre-
cepts versed in its myse cries, cxcHplarly regular in his
attendance at meetings Of his Lodge. firm in eulcng the
discipline and resisting encroachments the landmarks of
the order While his heart and his hand shut
TO the wayfarng brother, endess and homeless, his us
ment was saluary check upon the Understanding bene
cence Of less prudent brethren.
Mr. Belvc not less jealous in his attachment TO the
church to which he belonged, and faithful in doing the
duties OF that office in it 10 which he called lie was
persuaded sincere believer in Christ, and his life
with that a1mxure Of error, which must sully The
obedience ofa fallen race, consistent with his chrisa
profession Ills death was peaceful; lie enabled,
through Him who strenghe him. 10 commit his VIII,
and children to the husband of the widow and the father
of the atheress, and his soul the Savourtiol who
er fnrsakes his faithful follower
Let those brethren who his loss be conso.ed by
that sublime truth yelled under the Impressive
in which they lately jnned when they into his open
grave :" the strg Of acaa' - his mortal must put i'm
mortality and though sawn in corruption he raised in
glory.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
TOWN MEETING.

~ The citizens Of Wilmington and its vicinity
are requested meet the Town Hall Saturday next
he 9Th instant az o'clock IN the afternoon 70 consider
the expediency Of forming Temperance Society
This meeting is invited pursuant to The opinion of seve
raj citizens (who convened Saturday last) that
this subject ought to be taken into consideration and s
earnestly hoped, that citizens will cordially attend il,
their Counsel and encourage and countenace by
their support, the taking Of suitable resist The
ted them ponder the duty they in this particular
10 society Dec. 8, 1927 1,-2t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

We have heard some Of the friends Of Mr.. ADAMs ex
press their surprise That he has in his last Message al
uded particularly to the subject Of Domestic Manufactures
or expressly recommended them further prote ction
And we have heard some persons express their Fears from
his silence, that the Presidents sentiments on this question
had changed We think such an inference altogether
warranted The .4merican System has not more ar
dent friend than Mr.. Adams. lie had already earnest "
recommended it to the notice OF Congress- and we have no
doubt he had in his mind of the "various other
subjects Of deep neres. to the whole Unon Of which he
speaks in the concluding of his Message The
Presidents enemies the watch for something from
him in favor Of the Manufacturers Had he presented any
thing of the kind fresh hue and cry would have been
raised against him by the political who bark against
every thing he does. We think he did right to dsappoint
them The friends of American Manufactures may rest
assured that there not two in the country more
ready to cooperate with them than Messrs ADAMS and
CLAY.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
FOR SALE. OR EXCHANGE.

fS For property in the country, story brick house.
lHia. and lot 1he house is 1874 It, front, with two
with good dry cellar The lot is 36I f. front BY lbs H.
deep, with stable the lower end This property fronts
on King street, between The n'andywne Mills AID the
Boarding school; in pleasant situation. Any person
Wishing buy exchange, will please apply to the sub
scrber. JOHN GRAY.
N. q. Also, Building LIT on Washington street between
King and French the 10, is 4 1t front by 50 dscp
with work shop on the
Dec. g. 1927 1l-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
GCMtf6 a
Uashin-fon, Dee. A.

" aShiH-fDn, ire, 4.
CossnEss-The first Session Of the Twentieth
fonpre,s opened Yesterday. with the fullest at
,.ndauce m both Houses, that ever has occurred
In the Senate, was present every Member but two
II the House of Representatives,, all the Members
except SIX.
This early attendance shows the deep interest
which il felt in the politics OF the day.
The election fur Speaker oil the House Of Repre-
sentat,yes. resulted in the choice Of .andrpW Ste.
qenson, Of Virginia. by majority OF four votes.
sni plurality 0f ten votes over Juin ". Taylor,
# New York. the late Speaker. Though it is pro
liable that this election did not turn exclusively on
general politics. the result shows that parties III
fhe House are pretty equally divided, Mr. .Steren-
syn being considered, we believe, an opponcnt and
Mr. Idplor friend. Of the Administration.
1 Considering that MIR Iayior made very good
! Sneaker. having many excellent points for that
station, Mr. Stprenspn has to be lattered by
1 his election. lie has had considerable experience
As presiding officer in the Chair of the House of
Delegates Of Virginia; and will. doubt, preside
with credit to himself. His situation, however, is
one 10 which, we should think, he will find him
self tlecately situated; and we wish that his pos
session Of il may be comfortable as his acquis-
ton of it must have been ilattcrlng.
As regards parties. the opposition party in the
House, to whose compactcd vote probably Mr. Ste
renSDn owes his election, are, we tlnk, pdCcu VI
y n predicament, the awkwardncss of which they will
Heel before long. The result Of this ballot, suppo
sing it to be followed up by a corresponding sclec-
8,ion of Committees, throws all the responsibility
8iur the public measures Of the session off from the
administration and its friends, upon the Shout.
Sdels Of its oppoaents.-.Nat Lnteligencer.
.qerund IA, December 5..No business Of moment was
Eansac,, in either House of Congress yesterday, with the
exception of the passage OF resolution, By the Senate
ec.ns Daft Green be the printer 10 that body for he
faent ell Congress lnd-lb,e this stain is upon the
character of country, another Of sill deeper die
Hph ctd during the DISCUSSION of the resolution We
~ ere present and ~nessed the hlnlating sight Scarce
d. could ae believe our ewes when Duff himself
Make books from The Sece,atys table, examine them, and
Hnmet!ii'e'y pass The Of Mr.. Senator Woodbury.
who sillced him whisper in his for ,nserable
me- and directly afera ards occupied the floor in support
"A the resolution To villa. lower depth OF degralaon
H an this Jackson Mans carry US Casefe
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

The Literary Cadet states, that at recent meeting of
the friends of General Jackson Lancaster county, Penn.
syvania committee of seuen appointed, dcnonna ed
the Committee Of Vigilance" since which four Of the spei
have declined serving said committee, and have pub
ished cards in the papers 10 that effect One OF them MIR
Kieser, writes follows 81 democrat, and friend
TO the laws Of my country, and cannot therefore, give my
support Gen. Jackson, who has often transgressed
sent administration, as find nothing wrong therein"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
NOTICE.

HAVING called nearly all The tasables in the hnn-
dred and in too many instances without The desired
result; the far advanced, and any further n-
diligence should be expected, will for the convent.
of myself and those who have paid but will
ing pay their tax, attend every seventh Saturday.
until the first of January al the house of g. j. Wolfe, in
Wilmington, where they ai please 10 call and receive
their receipts JOHN ERWIN, Caiecter.
Nov ~, 1897. 12-Tt
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

ErHNd tONsDlaut9u s.o!tPT!, q tldSs,
Draws in Washington CITY, 18th of december.
S.hsme IL Pie Of $40 600; I at a, Gu; Of 1900,
/ OF 1925; of l0o3 of Co; 10 o! 500 ~ Of 1906
10 # 100; 81 OF so; 81 of 20 81 If co; 81 of So 81
of 40 1O2 OF so; 1853 of 90 IS e % IL: HAS # S.
Ticket s5-IIalf 50 500 ar,er 81 aj-Eighh 6as Gle,
Delauare and North Carolina LOTTERY,
Second Glass; draws in Wilmington, Del, on Saturday.
The 22d Of December.
N d Christmas ON the 25th.
.Slsme IL priz If $40 coo; l Of 000 nf 0oo;
Of 500; Of 2 00O Of 1850; OF 1000 Of 80; E
500 1855 Of so; 156 Of 81; 156 OF 90; 463 Of 10, ant
$40 of S.
Ticket S5-Iaif s. 50 Quarter 81 p Eighth 81 cts
For Prizes appl, a,
Tru,y Promm Gnd LneSy Office,
Dec 2. ~ q, M;Tket-st Get, WilmhigtoR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

.ii~e "Signsn--1ie jackson men in Philadelphia CAV.
dinner to commemorate the success Of the Herotes in
the city of New York Gov sHuLz. was invited but de.
clined the invitation This refusal Of the Governor has
called out the venom Of Stephen Simpson, (senato,
Ealohs Fifteen Hundred Dolus man, who now speaks
in the following terms of Mr.. Shulze -" The Governor
prefers tory and vant Cen jackson. lie has given
in his adhesion to The usper, and consider him as AN
APosTATE." He warns the Pennsylyanans not to fol
low what he is pleased to call their Governors "un Incl
pied example,"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

The Legislature Of South Carolina convened in CcIun
ba, the 10Th III,
On the following day the Senate declared vacant the
scat Of David Sloan Senator from Pendleon in
gnence Of his hodn, the office Of Postmaster; and the
House Of Representatives declared vacant the of
Dawkns Representative from Union and that Of James
rannon, Representative from spartanbugh, on the same
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
6 Ashland, 9th August, 1928.
john d. GOODMAN, M. D."

After all that has been published, is it not won
derful, that General Jackson should have hazarded
the assertion, that PROPOSITION was made to
him by Mr.. CLAY and HIS FRIENDS to put an end
to the Presidential contest in ONE HOUR ? Carter
Beverly says he sloore to it," Yes, by the Eter-
nal God in one hour !" was the language the Gen
eral used to Carter Beverly.
What signal triumph Mr.. Clay has gained over
his enemies Kentucky Reporter.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

MARRIED-In Philadelphia. on the 29th ut by Joseph
Watson, Esq Mayor Of the city, Mr.. STEPHENS Mob
LET Of this Borough, to Mss ANN PARKER of the
former place
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
New Fork, Dec. {

Nev fofF, Dec. ).
GREAT rEnFonxANcE.-Mr. Campbell, an Industrious
mechanic of this city, Tuesday last made of rough
stuff ve panel door, in the shor, space Of four hours and
fifty minutes. 1t moulded each side, and the
mortce work Of the neasest kind hechsnics who have
examined declare to be unusually well made, and al
together unexampled performance. day and quar-
ter is the time usually required perform the like work
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

Canal To7The amount received this year by the Col.
lecor at Albany, hundred and fifty thousand,
hundred and forty four dullarswhch is thirty thousand
dollars more than he received last ycar.]
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
NEW ENGLAND THANKSGIVING DAY.

Boston, Noe. a0.-Iesterday WIS the best hoti.
day in the Canmonwealth's ca'endar; and al.
hough il has descended, to US as .oue festival
from rigid ancestors, its observance is universally
cheerful. 1t commences with devotional exerci.
-es. but what is somewhat rare in New England,
they do not throw upon it shallow Of gloom. 1t
is like the Sabbath on tie Continent Of Europe,
where the people think that innocent gaiety can.
not offend their Maker: and that day to be kept
holy, must not necessarily be passed in tear and
trembling. GALAXY.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

Elias Houd;not. 0f the Cherokee nation, is about
ITO publish a weekly newspaper for the benefit Of
The Cherokees. 1t is to be entitled Tie Cherokee
|ihdsnir. and to be printed partly in English, and
Pr part with the lately Invented Chero! &c charac-
|Nrs.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

GUIDED, and the Message having been referred to
commite of the Whole on the state OF the Union !:
On motion, 600O extra copies thereof were or
dcFed 10 be printed for the use Of the House.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
From the (PAil. J u. s. Gavette.


1t is known that, shortly before the election in
1925. many active friends Of Manufactures in this
City, resolved to support the nomination of the
West, and vote for Mr.. Clay. In order that they
might proceed upon clear grounds, DR.. Goldman
distinguished gentleman will show the reason Of
the Doctors letter.
".ashland, 9th August, 1928.
81 need not contradict to you, report of n
coalition between Mr. Crawford and me. have
come to no understandings. entered into no ar
engagements, made no promises, entangled myself
with no engagements Of any sort, with any cantii
date, nor with the friends Of any candidate-and,
50 help me God, will not. neither can, nor
have. nor will seek to influence or control the
choice Of my friends, In regard to the other candi
dates. believe them incapable of being intuenc-
ed BY me. or am sure should mot consider then,
worthy Of being my friends. Faithfully your friend.
ii. CLAY.
a
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
Delaware and North Carolina

Consolidated LOTTERY.
Second Class. To be drawn at Wilmington, (Del.,)
nccemher ODD l3l7.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

Ticket IS Half 50 5o-Quarter Si25-Eshth 625 ca
For sale at
Robertson 3 Little's
Dec 2. Office, M. %, Market ST. Wilmington.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07
FRIDAY, December 7, 1927.
frown Indignantly the first dawning mpt aena
ne portion OF the Union from anoherS WASHING, ron

PRICES CURRENT AT BRANDrw1sr Mills, DEC. Z.
FLoun, superfne, per bb,. SIS cs
Middlings, do 2 SO 900
WmEAr, white, per GO ID. II s
DO red, do 1 O5
Cons, old, per 81 ID. so
Do. new, on cob, 10
Kiln-tricd Corr, Meal, per hhd. ~ 90 70 so
Do do. per bb so 27s
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

The Trenton True American publishes an ex~
tract Of letter from gentleman of Burlingtons
who, in the language Of that print. enjoys the
highest confidence Of The People" Of New Jersey,
relating some curious particulars Of the manner in
which the late election in the City of New York
was carried on. This letter states that one of the
citizens of Burlington "was in the city Of New
York when the election was going on; that three
Of his acquaintances, (whose initials are given) all
residents Of New Jersey. put in nine Jackson tick
cts; each rotrd three times, In three different
cards" This citizen Of Burlington was impors
tuned to vote also, but declined We do mt sup
pose that such practices as this are confined to
one party only if one resorts to them, the other
probably retalates but it exhibits lnoseness Of
moral principle, in the management of elections in
some parts Of our country, which we have never
before suspectcd.-.Aa Intel
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-07

At the late Circuit Court in Washington cours
ty, New York, Miss Mary Anthony recovered
$3.50 against Mr.. William Lcgg, for not fulfilling
his engagements to marry her. But after the vers
dict, she generously released the whole, except
enough to reimburse the expenses Of the suit.
Desfrucn1e FTe.-1le Woolen Manufactures, and new
Grain Mil. at Mortified, Vt belonging Elijah Paine,
ere destroyed by Are the "a u Loss estimated u.
S15 0o0-but 75g0 insured.
rro1idence n. T. Mop 90.
CANVAS BACK DrCKs-We announced a short time since
that number of the Can11s Back Ducks had been taken
in bay and exposed for sale in narke'. BY some,
doubted whether the ducks real Canvas Back.
We indebted TO the loteness OF Mr.. BLAKE of the
american Hotel in NewYork, for three pair OF those epicu
rian fowl which have been compared with those taken in
bay, and pleased TO say that the latter turn
be without any mistake the "rca Simon pure, and what
pleasing they said IT, be very plenty
gentlemen party of pleasure took eighty Of them in
one day Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-11
New line Of Mail Coaches

ypSaE public are Informed that a new line OF Man
Coaches is established, intersectIng the "incheS-
Ter stave a, Fairfax Court House, and the Charlooes-
vino stage at Orange Courthouse. 1t starts from
FairfsS Court. House on Mondays and Wednesdays AT
GA. VI. on the arrival of the stage From Alexandra,
and arrives at Orange Court-Housea at 2 p. NJ. on iues-
dsys ana THURSDAYS on the arrival Ct the stage from
fredericksburg. IL starts from Orange Court. House
at A. VI. on Mondays and Wednesdays on the arrisai
of the stage from Charlottesville and arrives at FAIRFAX
Cogr:. Houss on TUESDAYS and Thursdays at l. NJ. on
the arrival of the stage from Winchester.
This route is about the same distance &c Chariottes-
Vile as that by fredericksburg, and is, in WINTER de-
ciIedly preferable II is a shorter route to Salntoh
than that ~ Winchester-passes through poPuious
Ana picturesque country, and furnishes TO the curious
and Intelligent traveller, a most captivating view OF
Monticello and the University OF Virginia.
rhe Proprietor ha, procured close, comfortable
Coaches; strong, active Horses; discreet, careful dri-
verS; and will warrant the accommodations to be ex-
ceugd by none. Every e~xertion shall he made to
please.
From Fairfax Court house to Centreville, 624 cts;
from Fairfax c. Il. to Haymarket, 81 So; from Fairfax
C. 1. to auckland, 81 Is; from Fairfax C. L.. to New
Baltimore, 50 10; from Fairfax c. H.. to Warrenton,
81 so; from Fairfax C. I'll. to Jefferson, IS Is; from
Fairfax C. I'll. to Culpepper c. VI. 81 so; from Fairfax
c.. II to Orange c. H., IS miles, So 90.
ian 23-faw3m II PROPRIETORS.