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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-06
James w. Scott,

Ali of which will be sold at the late reduced prices
10 mo 20
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

DO young gentlemen study GesgrahhyS
"a day OF two since, while canal boat was
passing by this village; on the deck OF which
several gentlemen were speaking about the
beautiful situation OF Waterioo, on the Cam
ada shore, opposite this place, spruce
young gentleman, who wore cane, and
sported white beaver, begged to be in-
formed "where the battle of Waterloo was
fought" All stared at such consummate
ignorance. "Gentlemen, where's the spot"
he again inqured-none answered. Confus-
ed, he cast his eyes abaft, and discovered
the ebony hue of the cooks bright connte-
nance; the cook naturally thought the ques-
ton ought to be solved, SO as soon as he
caught the eye of the spark, he exclaimed
emphatcally, "Urot, massa," covering his
ivory with skinner, as he ran below"
The deck roared with laughter. The ''mor-
Ntifed man" rushed into the cabin. and betook
him to his books.-Biaek Rack Gaz.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

soul. by keeping watchful and steady eye
to the executive; and above all by holding
to strict accountability the military branch
of the public force.
"To you, Mr.. Chairman, belongs the high
privilege of transmitting, unimpaired, to
posterity, the fair character and liberty OF
our country. Do you expect to execute this
high trust by trampling, or suffering to be
trampled down, law, justice, the constltu-
ticn, and the rights OF other people! BY ex-
hibiting examples of inhumanity and cruel
ty, and ambition! When the minions of des-
potsm heard, in Europe, of the seizure OF
Pensacola, how did they chuckle, and chide
the admirers OF our institutions, tauntinsly
pointing to the demonstration of spirit OF
injustice and aggrandizement made by our
country, in the midst of an amicable negoci-
alton of spirit of injustice and aggrandize-
mcnt made by our country, in the midst OF
amicable negotiation. Behold said they, the
conduct of those who are constantly re.
preaching Kings You saw how those adj
mirers were astounded and hung their heads.
You saw, TOO, when that illustrious man,
who prcsides over US. adopted his pacific.
moderate, and just course, how they once
more lifted up their heads with exultation
and delight beaming in their countenances
And you saw how those minions themselves
were finally compelled to unite in the gener-
al praises bestowed upon our Government.
Beware how you forfeit this exalted charac-
ter. Beware how you give fatal sanction
in this infant period Of our Republic, scarce
ly yet two score years old, to military insub'
ordinations
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

plants thaving killed in his day above Forty
of these gigantic animals) LAID wager that
he would 60 into the forest and pluck three
hairs out Of an elephants tail. The feat
he actually performed, and returned safely
with the trophy to his comrades. But not
satisfied with this daring specimen OF his au-
dacity, he laid another bet that he would re
turn and shoot the same animal on the IN
stant. He went accordingly with his nigh
ty roar, but never returned. He approach
ed too incautiously. and his first shot not
proving effective. the enragcd animal rushed
upon him before he could reload or make
his escape, and having first thurst his tre-
mendous tusks through his body trampled
him to acake.-IAomhson's Southern Atrt-
c1
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

GLEANT TNGS.

On the 18th and 18th of Sept. "trade
sale" of books is to take place in Philadel-
phia. Similar sales have two or three times
occurred in Boston, and have been found OF
great advantage to the trade. The custom
is copied from England
Isaac w. Norris is appointed Warden
of the Port of Philadelphia, in the room OF
Charles Penrose, declined.
Havard University has conferred the hon
orary degree OF Doctor of Law on Bushrod
Washington of Virginia, and on Horace Bin3
ncy, of Philadelphia.
At a recent meeting of the London Soci'
ETY. Of Arts, Lieut.. Hood, of the British Nag
Wy, received large silver medal for an ice
saw, for clearing channel for ships navigat-
ing through the ice. This saw should be
known in the United States.
The Mat IF Kirginia, made under the au-
thority of the state, has recently appeared
engraved by Mr.. Tanner. The same artist
is making another on reduced scale. These
maps can only be obtained at present, from
the Office of the Secretary of state of Virgin
ia.
In the Crimea, they freeze their wine, 10
extract the water, and obtain the quintes-
sence.
1Norgan.-Several new bills of indictment
have been found in consequence of Important
disclosures having been made in the course.
of ths. late trials at Canandaigua.
Shortest Passage 6etzveen albany and W
York.--The Albany papers mention that
the steam boa. Independence arrived at that
place on "Wednesday, in eteven hours from
New York, including the usual landings.
| The receipts at the custom house. Lon
don, for three days in succession, in the
month of July, are said to have exceeded
one hundred thousand pound sterling each
| day
A farmer in the interior of New York shot
squirrel gamboling OIL the top OF his wheat,
6arrack; the wheat took fire and was con-
sumed, together with the hay in the vicinity.
! A final convention relative to ecclesiasti-
| cal afiairs, has been signed between the
Pope and the King of the Netherlands.
The remainder of the persons tried last
week at Canandaigua, N. York, for a con-
spiracy to kidnap WIN. Morgan, have been
acquitted
A young woman lately died suddenly in
Paris aged l9 years, who left behind her
paper stating that having been untaithiul to
her lover, she could bear to live no longer,
Mr.. Wing has been reelected Delegate
for the Territory of Michigan, by majority
of votes over Mr.. Biddle.
The amount of notes put into circulation
BY the Bank of the Commonwealth of Ken
tucky has been reduced to S813, ,874; to re.
deem which it is said the Bank holds indi-
vidual notes for loans to the amount of ST.
4o6,762, and real estate to the amount OF
S50,591.
Captain Franklin and DR.. Richardson, ot
the British Arctic Land Expedition, en-
barked at New York, on Saturday in the
packet ship James Cropper for Liverpool.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13
From, Tie ". Y. Chronicle.

From Tie " 7. CNf0nicze.
appropriate Name.-We observe in our Ma
rine List the arrival Of the Happy Go Lucky, in
distress.
The Happy Go Lucky hath happily come
To a haven of rest from the rude Oceans foam,
Unhappy, unlucky, and sorely distrest,
Yet the Happy Go Lucky hath come for the
best;
Though her hap hath been lucky, her luck was
mishap,
And mischance, by chance, her name chances to
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13
Water Power.

An excellent Uatcr Power and small Farm,
within about ID miles of Wilmington, the fall
about 90 feet, saw-mill on the premises, viii be
sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for real
estate in the Borough of,ymington. Apply ct
this Office.
Aug, %, 1897 4s~-as
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

The Democratic Delegates for the sever
al hundreds Of this County, met at Red Lion
on Saturday last, and nominated the follow
ing perssns to compose the county ticket.
Senator.-Levi Boulden, p. II. Retire.
sen.at,Ucs.-A S. Read, b. H.-Jno.
'rorbert and Jas. Delplaine, c. H.--Benjamn
Whitelcy, w. c. c. H.-NVilliam +. Read,
N. C.. H.--.John Exten, r. l.. H.-Alexan-
der Crawf ford. A. H. Levy Court-Philip
Reybold, r.. L. H.-Jacob Faris, P H.
John Janvier, Jr. St. G. H.-John Herdman.
w. C.. c. II. SherW-William Herdman.
Coroner.-Hcnry Nining.
Resolved, That this meeting do approve
of. and agree to support IRRiiam Herdman,
the nominated Candidate for the office of
Sherif-and Henry Vnmg, the nominated
Candidate for the Office of Coroner, at the
ensuing generel election,--and we recon-
mend them to the unanimous support of the
Democratic Republicans of New Castle
County.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13
POLITICAL

At the Federal County Meeting. held at
Christiana on Saturday last, the following
ticket was adopted and recommended to the
support of the party.
Senator-Archibald Hamilton.
Representatives. Harmon Tally, John
Caldwell, James Deakyne, Andrew p Read
ing, Jesse Boulden, John c. Corbit.
SAerUs.-Geo. Houston, John Elliott.
Coroners.-John Green, James Armor.
Levy Court-Nathan Bouden, P. H., Eli
hu Jefferson, X. L. H., Manlove Hayes, st.
G. H., John Reed, w. c. G. II.
1t was Resolved that it be recommended
to the Federalists of this county, and of the
State, to withhold their support from any
candidate as Representative to Congress,
who may be favorable to the reelection OF
John Q. Adams.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13
THE WILMZIN tsTcsEJxAI,
DELAWARE ADVERTISER.
Thursday, Sept. l3, 1927.

In our next number, which will COM
mence new year of our lahours, some al.
teration " III be made in the title Of this pa.
per.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

T,in.ed UO0lenS. = We saw on Saturday the
first specimen Of printing on woolrn cloth, in
imitation Of the common cashmere shawls, an es-
tablishuent for the manufacture ofwhch article
is going into operation at Bloomfield, n. Jersey.
The piece we saw was omron shred Of rather
coarse fabric, upon which an experiment had
merely been made of the colors They were as
bright and handsome, however, as any we have
observed in the imported article. The gentle
man who showed us the sample, it may be worth
while to state, said that he did not want any pro-
tecting duties.-N y C0m .9dr.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

NEW JERSEY.-The convention which
assembled at Trenton on the 22d ult. COM
posed of delegates from niue of the counties,
passed thirteen resolutions, in favor of con-
vention to amend the constitution of the state
They recommend to the different towns to
hold meetings on the subject, and to petition
the Legislature.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

!, Cadets.-A detachment of $50 Cadets from
Inc Military Academy at Middletown, under
snSrse OF Captain Partridge, arrived at eight
n,, CLOCK this morning, in the steam boat Oliver
.-ns"orth, and were received by the Sd regi-
,neht ~ \. S. Artillery, and the companies OF
Issp1ains "a lhompkns and Scely, They partook
vi W breakfast at the Masonic Hall--wilI visit the
mIvy yard IN the course Of the day--attend the
o&pipit'op Of fire works at Castle Garden this
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

Fatal Boast.-In the course of conversa-
tion, our hostess, the Ju6rona Mare, gave an
account of the recent death of one of her re-
lations, in the following manner:-On the
first of January party offriends and neigh
bors had met together to celebrate New
Years day, and having got heated with Ii
quor, began each boastingly to relate the
feats of hardihood they had performed
Mare, who had been q great hunter Of ele-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

=; , An extraordinary stalk Of Indian Corn
we saw in the Mayors office the other day,
brought there by our worthy old fsllow-ci,i-
zen Mr. Joseph Semmes, stalk of Indian
Corn having on it thirteen ears. ten of which
we're perfect. This stalk was taken from
WI oemmes' garden-the grain Is small and
oeautitul, OF a golden colour, and very full.
Georgetown Col.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

We have this msmcnt been banded, by a
friend pair of scissors, weighing fess than
the. sixteenth fart ofa grain. The precise
weight could not be ascertained by any scales
in the city. They were made by Mr.. Jacob
Gorgus, clock and matchmaker, of Eliza
bethtown; are perfect in formation, and open
and close with ease.-LancaSter hater.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-09-13

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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13

yenson, Of and bound to Baltimore, from Co.
quimbo, (repor,ed under our marine head) tina,
there was no political news in Chill, at the
time of his sailing, (24th September) That the
English Mining Companies were failing in
their business. One Of the Companies Bills
to a large amount had just been returned pro.
tested, in consequences OF (which the purchasers
of said Bills had seized every vestige OF prop.
ertv. which was soon to be sold. Most Of the
people who came out from England to work the
Mines were returning back.
Copper at Coquimbo was very scarce, atSls
on board.
The crops of Wheat in Chill, last year, wer.
said to be good.
american Flour, in Coquimbo, not much in
demand.
Mr.. Heath also furnished US with some ma.
rine intelligence, which will be found under
the proper head.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13
From the Norfolk Beacon, January 9.
JACKSON BALL

A splendid Ball was given BY the citizen. Of
this place, last evening at Johnsons Assembly
Room, in honor Of the officers at Fortress Mon.
roe, at which we're present an unusually large
number Of our most respectable citizens. and a
brilliant assemblage Of Ladies. Among the i'm
vited guests were the Foreign Consuls residen,
at this place. The decorations of the room
were such as became the occasion, and the in.
dieious arrangements Of the Managers pave
the most perfect satisfaction.
The supper was prepared by M. Johnson.
IN his usual style, Combining the greatest pro.
fusion OF the best viands, with the most taste.
ful decorations. The la.eness of the hour pre.
vents our giving more particular accoun, Of
this entertainment.
In Portsmouth,, a Grand Murray RI,
given BY the Volunteer com panic. and c;,;,.ns
at the La Foysite Hotel, which was eondnr,sd
in style that reflected the greatest ered;, =.
the occasion, and gave the most imnos;rc .s u"
denee of good feelings. The Bali ROOM ~.
.asteisiIy decorated with appropriate flags, fes.
.ooheo 10 neat ana conspicuous manner, and
ese.y tning was arranged with becoming Ell
quelte-lhe cheerfulness which pervaded eve.
~ eoun'enanee, and the happy display Of ele.
gance, ana beauty, had the finest effect. and
gave the occasion character both splendid =
agreeable; and never was a Ball more nnm..
rously attended in that Gown, where patrio,;.m
- known 70 exist In no small degree. The
company sat down At the usual hour, 10 an .i..
CANT supper, prepared and arranged bv Csn,
george Weeo, the proprietor Of the Hotel. in a..
perior style, and the night passed of with ~.
most uninterrupted enjoyment. wy
fro" Coqu'm6o.-We learn from Mr. Dn,..,
heath' supereargo Of the brig George p S...
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13
,-m. rns ,aurerson courier.

IHE PkESlDEN lAL NOMINATION..
The preamble to the resolution nominating
Gen. JACKSON as suitable candidate for the
Presidency, consists Of description Of his me
rits, of the qualifications requisite for the sta
ton, and OF insinuations against The present ad
ministration Of the general government.
No impartial man would wish to detract in
the smallest degree, from the meritsof General
Jackson, or Of any other man who has contri.
buted to the reputation of the country. But il
we wish to see the Government administered
according to the spirit Of our institutions, one
object Of which is to call into action every spe.
cies Of merit, and assign to it its appropriate
spheresSwe should wish that his merits should
be strictly canvassed. That Gen. Jackson DOS.
sesses decision and energy in the field, is uni
versally admitted; that he pursues his object,
regardless Of personal consequences, aud with
view to the public good, is generally believed;
but, it is also known, that he has, in numerous
instances, violated the constitution and laws of
the country Many Of the most able and up
right men Of the country, do not ye, know Gen
Jackson as statesman. He has resigned or
declined accepting every civil appointment.
We think there is room for difference Of opin.
ion relative 10 the comparative value Of the ser.
vices of Gen. Jackson. Are the public servi-
ces of John Marshall, Of Alexander Hamilton,
Of Madison, Of Monroe, Of Robert Fulton, infe-
rior to those Of Gen. Jackson! To come nearer
home, will any impartial man lay his hand on
his breast, and say that the public services of
John Quincy Adams, are inferior in value to
those Of General Jackson?
The friends o. the present administration
have never avoided investigation. 1t has been
courtec in various shapes. They have not in.
sisted upon long life spent in public service,
without slain, as shield against facts. But
every attempt al investigation has been avoid
found. The men who, in these circumstances,
bring allegations against the constituted sutho-
rites, cannot complain il they are subjected to
scrutiny in turn, and exposed to the disappro-
baton Of impartial men, and the indignation Of
San insulted people"
The men who have sanctioned this preamble.
speak Of the accommodating morality which
has, by common consent, been attributed to DO
liticians. What 10 the situation of the poli,i.
clan? He has 10 act for millions and perhaps
for future times. Itisa situation requiring the
elearest judgment, the most extensive informa-
ton, the most mature experience, the purest
morality Is human nature so degenerate. tina,
msn in this situation, cannot feel its tremen.
dous responsibility! Ana yhatis the testimony
Of history! Will the n'eh who impIiedly sanc-
ton this sentiment, compare the exalted intee-
rity, the general morality, the reverence for The
laws, Of Sully, Of 'PuafndorH, of Gro,ius, Of
Cha,nam, Of Pitt, Of FOk, Of the elder Adams.
Of Alexander Hamilton of Jefferson, Of Madi.
SON, Of Monroe, and lalt, though not least, Of
John Quincy Adams AMI Henry Clay, with the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13
Mast and SPAR Timber.
NAVY CoMMIssioNERs' OFFICE,

md Spar Pieces, deliverable 1T the respective Ma
W Yards, on or before the Is, Of July, 1927, at
Meto- York.
sSs eel pieses .d ses s.e.. nainmas
Q fishes, and side trees, for foremas.
s eS:ss, . .sind s.sneh, for missnn.s.
I fore and main top-mast
/ lower half main yard
2 main and mizen.topsailyards
main, fore, and 1mizen.top-g allant-mast
2 lib blooms, 8 hying do and spapker.boom
The above for ava gun ship.
4 fishes and s side trees for main-mast
fishes half spindles, and side trees for foremost
! spindle, cheeks, and 2 paunches, for mzenmass
fore and 2 mizen-top- masts
lower half main yard
main, fore, and mizen.top. sail.yards
main, 4 fore, and 2 mizentop. gallant-masts
4 jib-booms, flying do. and spanker.booms
The above for a. gun ship.
Philadelphia.
fore and mizen top-msst
fore-top- gallantmast
mainyard pieces
bow-sprit pieces
l spritsail.yard
3 top-galant.yards in one piece
2 spindle-pieces for main-mast
fishes 2heel pieces for fish
side trees, 4 heel pieces for side trees
cheek pieces, 2 heel pieces for cheek
side trees, Q heel pieces
All the pieces for the mizen.mast
The above for a ship ofthe line.
half main cheeks, fore side trees
main side-trees, fore fish
|! bowsPrit piece, heel piece for main.cheek
heel piece for fore cheek, / half MAYNARD
I half fore top -sail-yard, . man fishes,
main spindle pieces i fope .tnn 0allert ro.s,
half main-top-saiLyards,
sprit-sailyard
l iib:boom piece. l spanker boom 7,
The above for q - gun ship.
Warrington.
paunches for bowsprt
/ spindle, fishes, 2 side.trees
2 cheeks. : heeipieees, pauneh for forem,..
spindle; fishes, sde.trees
2 cheeks. ahselPieees. pauneh for manmas'
I spindle, cheeks, l paunch, for mizen.m..,
2 fore, main. 2mizen topmasts
fore. 8 main, . mizen'top- gal.ant.masts
I s.prtsail, fore, II main yards
fforetSpsa;I, malntopsail, mizen.topsal yards
cross,jack.yard, 7jib-booms. 8 fyinr ditto
/! spankerboom. 4lower-studding sail booms
spindle, side-trees, 4 cheeks far fore or main
oow-sprit piece, swinging boom
uaiH piece I0r Q msXen-maSt
spindles, fish, 5side.trees, and cheek. e., ,vo
main-masts ''
I spindle for mizenmast
] mizen-top gallant.mast
The above for A. gun.ship.
! spindle fer main.mast
/ cross jack yard
The above for 4 sloop-of.w.r
Norfolk.
II side.trees, 2 paunches, cheek.
! malt man-yard, half fore, mzen .ton. s,;I.v,,d,
flying jib.booms
2 spankerbooms
'~1ns'ng-booms, stop.mast studdine -s,il.booms
Inc above fora ~ gun ship.
Ihe whole Of the timber REQUIRED above,
lust De got straight, Of long leaf. fine grain
oathern heart yellow pine.
PERSONS wishing to offer, NAV ob,.io .ebe.
o'es o. the dimensions, il necessary to regulate
aeir offers, on application to the Nav Srep,
NEW.YoRK.
PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE,
NORFOLK,
CHARLESTON, s.c.or
SAVANNAH.
s proposal. must be made pe- cubic foot,
no must state the names Of the suretie.
me timber when delivered. INNS, und.roo
pc : inspection and measurement sereeably 70
ne printed rules adopted by the Commi,siop,
IS, dated September lst. Yass =. ....;..I,.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13
From Niles Weekly Registsr.
STRONG GOVERNMENT.

We learn that on the 9TH Nov. last, the Pres
ident of Hayti published proclamation, con.
tanning decree, that call those who are not Ia.
borers" shall prove that they are in situation
"to gain their livelihood, and that they can at.
ford to pay contribution 10 the republic" or
they will be drafted into one OF the regiments
Of the army; If not, they shall be sent to the field
and compelled to work"
Florida Cdnai-The surveyors directed by
1t. Searle have gone abroad to complete the
survey Of this interesting subject ofin,ernal i'm
proyement They traverse the country between
the 81. John and ST. Marys, and then return s.
strike across the country until they reach the
summit level, where they will be met by the
party from the Gulf side, under the direction
Of It. Swift. We hope Congress will have a
speedy report from them. The weather is fine
and every thing favors The Enterprise.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13

:, fro" coqutm6o.-We learn from Mr. Du,h.,,
heath' supercarg0 Of the brig George p S,.'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-13

.hs proposals. must be made me-, c,DI;. INT
and must state the names of IN. .urs,;.. '''''
II. ;s. umoef when delivered, must undergo
the printed rules adopted by the cemm;.:;on,
~, -. GATED. as,ea September LIST, 1895, a p,ae,se4n
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for the payment Of such fees and rewards, or
make satisfaction thereof by servitude or Other
wise"
The Committee are informed by distinguish
ed counsel, ths, under the construction given to
this law, such person or persons are subject to
be sold as slaves. The Committee however be.
leve that this provision Of law is obsolete; no
instance having ever occurred in the District,
OF the sale Of free persons Of color, under this
law. The conclusions from the foregoing legal
provisions are. LIST. That free persons OF color,
whether natives or emigrants, are to be regis
tered by the Clerk Of the County Court Of
Washington, upon the production of the evil
dence Of their right to freedom, and that such
persons are to be furnished with a certificate OF
register. I'd That, by such certificate, free
persons Of color are fully protected in all their
rights and privileges. Sd. Persons OF color
found in the county Of Washington without
such certificate Of register, and in the language
of the law, not being sufficiently kso,On or able to
eirs good account Of fhemselues shall, after exa.
mination bstore Magistrate, be deemed runa-
WAYS, and shall be solo as fugitive slaves. 9Th.
If a freeman Of color should be apprehended az
a runaway, he is subjected to all the fees and
rewards given by Law for apprehending runa.
ways; and upon failure to make such payment,
| is liable to be sold as slave The Committee
consider that justice demands an alteration Of
the existing laws within the county Of Wash
ins,on, and for that purpose report Bill.