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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-11-13

Mr. Strickland has completed tic survey of route for
R Road through New Jersey from The town Of Camden
to South Amboy at he head Of Raran Bay, and expires
ses himself confident of the paccabty of eecting the
contemplated undertaking.
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prescription of the most dsgraceiu character and threat
enng sap the very foundation of the liberty and happ
ness of the people Of the United States We might extend
our comments this subject, but will conclude by enreat
ing readers TO give it their most serious reflection
which think fail TO produce conviction that the
Signs of the Tines call loudly the friends of our ex-
ceen government for therutmost energy and most active
exerons in its support.
.NeW York Election General Election
in New York closed on Wednesday. and the result
has been more favorable for the Jacksontes than
we anticipated In the city they have three Or
four thousand majority. The whole number of
votes taken in the city was about twenty thousand
being eight thousand more than have been taken
at any previous election. From all accounts an
immense number Of illegal votes were taken, and
much deception and unlawful conduct was prac-
tised the part of the Heroites Of which further
notice will be taken.
In Albany, one Adams man and two Jackson
men were elected.
In Kings County the Jackson ticket had small
majority
In Queens County the Administration majority
is upwards Of 200.
In Westchester County, the Administration ma
jority is 1870.
The city of Troy gives the Administration tick
ct majority.
In the city of Hudson the Adams Assembly
ticket received about $50 majority.
1t is said that Duchess county has given up
wards OF 1000 majority for the Administration
ticket
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-11-13

The Administration party in New York, though
in measure unsuccessful at the late election, are
not in despair. They are already taking mea,ur es
for more united and vigorous exerton Of their
strength on future occasion. Their cause is a
righteous one, and will ultimately prevail over the
unholy :" combination Of political gamblers :
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-11-13

Great Fire 2! On the o1st ut fire broke out in Austns
Hotel, in Mobile, Alabama and not arrested until two
thirds of the business par Of the city, (amounng TO be-
two and three hundred houses,) and most of the
Wharvcs destroyed. The Post Office kept in an
apartment Of the building in which the Gre originated, but
all the important papers of the office saved The
damage Is estimated at upwards Of million Of dollars
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-11-13

Jacksoniss We have had frequent occasions to notice
the ilbera and dangerous spirit which influences many
of the Infatuated parisans of the who has been de-
nounced by some who found amongst his advo
Gates in this Borough. "a Military Despot"-"A id
old Cut Throat"-'A Despiser Of the Laws"-"A Tramp
Ter upon the Rights Of Others" sc Another disgracefu
exhibition Of this spirit manifested at the late election
in the City of New York, in the heading OF one OF the
Jackson handbils, which was as follows
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RosSevcral riots have lately taken place in NewYork
city, consequence of many Of the shopkeepers refusing
to accede to regulation adopted by Of their rater
nifty, TO close their stores at dark The stores Of num-
Der who persisted in keeping open at night have been at
tackled by large mobs. who broke the windows and other
wise damaged the premises and goods On one night the
Mayor Aldermen and about hundred watchmen sue.
cceded with great difficulty in committing so 40 Of the
rioters 10 Bridewell and dispensing the mob amounting
70 upwards OF 1000.
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Hop Poles selling in the city of New York at price
high, vz.-hogslead poles 81 per bur
red tercc poles, ST. barrel do So, and the demand V
~ great.
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Norember 10, 1927

.Fown ndipnanty upon dauninr ali
one portion the u lion anohcr,' WASHINGTON.
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The philadelphia Greek Committee have received a
communication from the Greek Government, expressing
their gratitude for the generous contributions Of the for
mcr to their suffering nation.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-11-13

Mr.. Cuwell intends to erect splendid Theatre in Phil
alephia, the site of the present one at the of
Walnut and Nnth Streets TO be finished BY next Sepcm
Der.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

VINHE Subscriber Docron OF MxD1c1sx and pn.crrc.,
CHEMIST respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentle.
men OF wilmington and its vicinity, that he has com.
menced to prepare Medicine, in MARKET STREET
wilmington, Delaware in the house opposite Mr. Henry
hocpes Cos Lumber fard-where he prepares the fol-
lowing Medicines The Sulphate of Quinine. This medi.
cine contains the active principle of the Peruvian Bark and
when properly prepared is the best medicine as yet dis
eoveredfor the cure OF Agues, Rement and Intermittent
Fevers lie also prepares Balsamc Restorative FOR dis.
eases OF the Breast aud Lungs, Pulmonary Consumption &
Pthisic and medicine which will efectually cure The
most distressing Headache matter how long its contin-
uance may be- He also cures the Toothache in few
minutes without making of any of the coroding acids
or red hot iron, Or plugging the teeth with gold leaf or
sheet lead The medicine he makes Of will preserve
ne teeth TOT years. lie prepares Tooth Powder that will
yhten the teeth be they black from taking med
cine or any other Dr. P. prepares an Eye Water
that will remove all lnammations from the eyes. have
cured numbers from the Rheumatism and of them
crippes for years from it, Names signatures do not
require, as see it is too much the with qackery
From my practice of medicine and my experience and
knowledge OF chemistry, am able to extract medicinal
virtues contained in animals vegetables and minerals and
can apply them for the different diseases the constitutions
OF people may want them Persons afflicted with Cancers
it they make timely application, can be cured.
There is a medicine sold by the of Ssaim's Pona.
cea, which did not hear OF until Mr. swam's adver-
tlsement, some few weeks past then called Of
the most eminent physicians in Philadelphia and spoke to
them respecting the Psnacea, and informed them that
had the authors works who invented the medicine and
discovered its effects in the of certain diseases. All
he gentlemen spoke to the subject, said they
certain that Mr. Swain not the inventor Of the med
cine The that invented the Panacea was one of the
greatest chemists that Europe produced and is dead
Nv" hundred years; and his writings difficult be had
That MIR. Swain has cot part of his works.
rave him receipt from the work have no doubt
Of have prepared chemical and real preparation
Of the pANACEA, which will sell dollar per bot.
tie by the Dozen and dollar and fifty cents single
d.. p. prepares Wash for the Ladies which removes
Il, Spots. Erupons and Teter from the face and hands,
and clears and beauties the skin. He also prepares
Save that will take Cons by the roots from the toes
and give the least sensation of pain.
Ladies Gentlemen VITO afflicted with any disease
that is curable if they pleased to call me, shall be
attended TO with the s,rictes punctuality.
JAS. PURCELL, NJ. d. & P. C.
Wilmington Del Jan. %, 1897. ely
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PROPOSALS

LSoR the construction and complexion of PRISON.
u in Georgetown Sussex County, Delaware, Of the fol
lowing dissertation and dimensions will he received by the
Levy Court Commissioners of said county.
The building 70 be two stories high fortytve feet ~
FONT fifty feet in width and twenty feet in height 70 the
caves The materials OF the walls to be of the best bricks
that can be had in the vicinity of the place, except the
show Of the front WALL which be of good Philadelphia
paving bricks. The roof 10 be of good shingles.
Through the House, from front to rear TO be passage
often feet in width, in each story, equally dividing The
CT passage.
Ofthe divisions thus formed the is TO be the more
substantial for the prison apartment the cutter walls where
Of be % inches III thickness, the inner ones forming
side of each entry % inches. and the subdvldng
walls Of the several apartments IL inches of which apart
there will be four i'll each story, and each one to
have fire place, and into the windows thereof must be
affixed strong grates and the doors to be strong and
corresponding The raers and oists strong and the lat
ter not more than six inches apart. The Hoors of the
entries stairway and apartments to be OF inch oak and
the finish of the whole to be in like substantial and cor
responding
Ofhe oher division, designed for the keepers accom-
,nodaon, the outer wall will be Is inches in thickness,
each non and fire place in each the whole to be of
good and suitable materials finished in plain substantial
manner the style and construction whereof to be what COM
mon and comfortable brick dwellings generally are.
y b The Commissioners wish TO know the extra rate that
would be asked build it of Philadelphia bricks, which
may be brought to Milton, only miles distant by water
Proposals will be received until the 25th day OF May
next addressed TO
HENRY F. RODNEY. L. G. commissi0ner,
Lewes, Del.
&arch 22d 1897. H-12t
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[No. So AN ACT for improving the Navigation of the
Ohio River.

[No. 50 AN ACT for improving the Navigation of the
Ohio River
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
ssntatires Of the United States Of america in Con-
gress assembled That all snags, sawyers, stunps,
logs, end distractions Of every description, which
tend TO endanger the steam boat nayiaaiion Of the
Ohio River, at any navigable stages OF the water,
and which present themselves. and are to be found
on the banks and sides of the River, shall be remov-
ed, SO that the navigation Of said River may be
rendered at all times safe and the same shall be
done under the supervision and direction Of the
Secretary Of War, and through the aid Of some
practical agent acquainted with the situation of the
River. its respective bars, islands, and danderous
(dangerous) places and parts; and he ahall like.
wise cause the channel Of said River, at a par,
usually called The Grand Chain, near its mouth, 90
to be deepened by proper channel formed, that,
at the usual state of the water, steam boats may
be enabled safely TO pass and repass the same.
Sec 2 .and be it further enacted, That, for
carrying this act into effect, the Of thirty thou
sand dollars be, and the is hereby, appropria
ted, out OF any money in the Treasury, not other.
wise appropriated.
Approved Sd March, 1927.
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mo. 53.] AN ACT to grant certain quantity of Land
to the State of Ohio for the purpose of making Road
from Columbus to Sandusky.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatires Of the United States Of america in Con-
gress assembled, That there be, and ere hereby,
appropriated, to the State Of Ohio, for the purpose
Of aiding the Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike
Company in making a road from Columbus to
Sandusky City, the one half of quantity of land
equal to two sections, on the western side OF said
road and most contiguous thereto, to be bounded
by sectional lines, from one end of said road 10 the
other, wberesoever the same may remain unsold.
reserving to the United States each alternate Sec
ton the whole length Of said road through the lands
Of the United States. to be selected by the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office, under the d.
rection OF the President: Provided, That no toll
shall at any time be collected of any mail stage,
nor Of any troops. or property Of the United
States.
Approved Sd March, 1927.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-13

GNo. 54 AN ACT for the gradual improvement of the
Navy Of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentntives Of the United States of america in Con-
gress assembled, That, for the gradual improve
ment Of the Navy Of the Uned States, the sum Of
FIVE hundred thousand dollars per apnum, for six
years is hereby appropriated, to be applied as in
this act prescribed and as may hereafter be direc
ted by law.
Sec. Q. find be it further enacted, That the Pre-.
sident Of the United States be, and he is hereby,
authorized to cause to be procured, Ship timber
suitable for the construction Of vessels of the vari
Gus classes now recognized in the Navy Of the
United States; and also the timber proper for the
construction of steam batteries; and to take the
proper measures for having the said timber duly
seasoned and preserved co as to be fit for immedi@
ate use.
Sec. 8. find be it further enacted, That the
President Of the United States be, and he is here
by, authorized TO take the proper measures to pre-
serve the live oak timber growing on the lands Of
the United Siates and he is also authorized to re-
serve from sale such lands, belonging to the Uni.
ted States may be found TO contain live oak, OF
other timber, in sufficient quantity to render the
same valuable for naval purposes.
Sec. 4. .and be 1t further enacted That the
President Of the United States be, and he is hereby,
authorized to cause to be constructed two dry docks,
on the most approved plan, for the use Of the
Navy Of the United States the one Of said Docks to
be erected at some point to the South, and the 9TH
err to the North of The Potomac River.
Sec. S. And be 1t further enacted, That the
President OF the United States be, and he is here
by. authorized to cause the necessary examinations
and inquiries to be made, 20 ascertain the practica
bility and expectancy of erecting Marine Railway
for the repair Of sloops Of and other vessels Of
inferior class. at Pensacola and lift shall appear
from such inquiry an candy examination that such
Railway would be useful to the Navy Of the United
States, and can be constructed at reasonable ex
pense, that he cause the same 10 be constructed
the most approved plan.
Sec. 6. lind be it further enacted, That the
President of the United States be, and he is hereby.
authorized to cause the Navy Yards of the United
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CURRYLNG.

yHNIE subscriber notifies his friends and the public that
he has removed from the old stand, No. IS, Shipley
tree,, formerly occupied by William Chandler, to No %,
Tarke', and &c, shpleyst where he intends keeping
hand a Constant supply Of FINISHED LEATHER, of ev-
-y description, which he will dispose of the most rea
sonable terms Persons ayoring him with their custom,
depend having their Leather Of the best quality.
Also Morocco, and Lining skins for sale.
JOHN GUYER.
Wilmington, March 10, 1927. 36-3m
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LAWS OF THE u. STATES.

mo ST. AN ACT to authorize the Governor and Legis
ative Council Of Florida to provide for holding addi-
tonal terms of the Superior Courts therein.
Be it enacted by the Senate ard House of Repre-
sentatiues Of the United States Of .america in Con-
gress assembled, That the Governor and Legisla
ture Council Of the Territory Of Florida are hereby
authorized until Congress shall otherwise direct,
to provide by law, for holding the Superior Courts
OF said Territory at such other places within their
respective Districts, as may be necessary for The
more convenient administration of justice therein.
Approved Sd March, 1927.
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SHIP TIMBER.

yIE following described knees wanted at the Phila-
delphia Navy Yard. tor which the prices annexed will
be paid on delivery. They must be Of The best white oak
and delivered in the course Of The year 1927
KNEES-Body and arm feet 6 inches, diameter of the
arm clear of bark Is inches, side when completely fin
,ed in the ship 10 inches, to be square and in square in
shape price dollars.
KNEES-Body z feet 6 inches. arm feet inches,
diameter of the arm clear # bark IL inches side when
completely finished in the ship inches, TO be square in
shape price dollars and so cents
KNEES-Body S feet inches, arm feet inches, d-
ameer of the arm clear of bark l2 inches. side when
completely finished in the ship inches to be square and
in square in shapes price dollars.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY feet, arm S feet inches diameter of
the arm clear Of bark Is inches side when completely
finished in the hip 10 inches, to be square in shape price
. dollars and so cents
KNEES-Body feet, arm feet hches' diameter o.
the arm clear of bark l., inches, side when completely
finished in the ship inches, to be square in shape price
~ dollars and 50 cents
Navy Agents Office, philadelphia, Feb II SIS
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LJJNBER FOR SALE.

Al JOHN HEMrllIi.I'S Wha5 and Lumber Yard, in
the borough of Wilmington, general assortment Of Lm.
be well selected suitable Tor persons for building, for
mechanics and large stock of Cedar and Cyprus SHIN
Giles are constantly for sale the lowest cash
or the usual credit.
The friends and former customers Of the yard and the
public generally, invited to call at the DIN STAND
where their favors will be thankfully acknowledged by
WILLIAM SIMMONS, .lgent
June 1926. SIT
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Notice to Manufacturers.

PROPOSALS will be received at this office, 10 furnish
for the use of the United States Army for the yea.
1877, the following enumerated articles Of American
Manufacture, viz:
Blue Cloth, dyed in indgo) g. vide,
Grey twied Cloth, Cd wide,
Cotton Drilling (unbleached) "a and 7-3 wide,
Cotton slrng, ditto 7-s wide,
Flannel of Cotton and Wool, "a and 10 wide,
Mooeh ,vo' ooeA' a { Germantown Manufacture.
The above Goods are 10 be delivered Al the United
States Arsenal near Philadelphia, and snjec to strict in
spection Samples Of the foregoing articles viii he
hibed al this oiIice; and patterns Of Wooden and Cotton
apply for then, accompanied by such information as shall
be asked for.
The proposals be in writing sealed, and endorsed
"Proposas-apd will be received until the IA If April
1897 IRVINE,
Commssary General Of Purchases.
Commssary Generals Office,
Phlla ola, March l4th 1897. 38-8t
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Dry Wilson, No. 400, Market Street.

States to be thoroughly examined and plane to be
prepared, and sanctioned by the President for the
improvement Of the same, and the preservation of
the public property therein. from which plans no
deviation shall hereafter be made but by his special
order.
Sec, 7. Ind be it further enacted, That the me-
ney appropriated BY this act shall not be transfer
red to any other object of expenditure, nor shall
any part thereof be carried to the fund denomina.
ted the surplus fund and annual reports shall be
submitted to Congress Of the expenditures under
this act. and the measures taken TO carry the same
into effect
Approved 81 March, 1927.
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fair hit.--Two girls of high fashion coming
into an assembly room at Bath, met fat citizens
wife quitting it. "Ah!" said one of them, pretty
loud, !. there is beef la mode going out" Yes,
answered the fat woman, sand there 10 game CO.
ming in"
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WILMINGTON Del. FRIDAY APRIL 49, 1927
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN

The terms are to those who pay. during the month Of
January or July, six months in atvance-Fom Dollars
ear Prom those who do not pay above, Five Dollars
ri; he demanded. II sub ,crbcr wishes to decline, he
% notify the editors Of his intention before the first of
lime or December and pay all arrearages Without
omniance with these conditions paper will be dscon-
snued except at the option ft',e editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements exceeding twelve lines, for term
three months four times for dollar and twen
" cents for every subsequent insertions longer pro-
norton Advertisers requested specfyn writing
kow long their advertisements be inserted or they
; be Continued till forbid Letters to the Editors to in
sure attention must be post paid
Advertising bytheyear.
To Subscribers. To Subscribers
year SIS, 90 1year s19, on
6months 3, 90 months g. so
do. a, so do. 500
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PUBLIC SALE.

TU bIIC SA LE.
AITE.rIIO.r .M.4.N'UF.ACTU
WILL. be sold Saturday the 18th inst. at John M
w Smiths Iauern sign of the India, King, Wilmington,
Dell the machinery for Rolling Brass Copper, consist
ing of large iron rollers in complete order, housings, pin.
ions and brass boxes for roller to with all The fix.
lures and apparatus necessary for such Adjustment
iatc the property of CHARLES TwAppELL, deceased
Terms at Sale. JAMES DELAPLAIN, Ear.
DOWNEY & ROBINSON, yqucfrs.
April I'd, 1927 42-4t
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TO RENT,

- A large T'co Story Brick Dwpliing House
4#ET1 in the village of Newport with good brick barn,
H.. and stables and every other convenient build
49, ing. To the house is attached large store
roDm for many years occupied sture as eligible
situation for country business any in the place There
are three lots the village containing about acres which
will be rented with the house Possession will be given
Immediately or the 25th of March next. Apply 10
ALLAN THOMSON, Wihningion, or
JOHN l.. MORRISS, Le1Vdeas Bland
Dec. 26 1926. 1S-if near Newpuri, Del