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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-08
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DALTiWONE
Coroner's Inquest was held Thursday, by Lam
bert Thomas, Esq over the body Of VIM. Wright,
late of Richmond tVa The verdict of tho Jury was
that the said Wright "camc to his death by wound
in the left shoulder entering the chest, inflicted by
the hands of Antony Egan, Sunday evening las -
of which wound Wright died at the Infrmarv, on
"Wednesday, Cd inst. He had been inferred in The
grave yard Of the LIST Presby terisn Church. and the
body taken up by the Coroner.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-08

pIED-At midnight or Sunday Goth of April the Hon,
able WILLIAM TUGHMAN, Chief Justice of the Suprru.
Court OF Pennsylvania, the LIST year of his age
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-08

1he President Of The Bank Of JIirginiz AT Lynch
b"'s'-We published some tire ago. documents con-
nected with controversy between the President of the
Bank OF Virginia at LyDcLbuig and some of the Di.
ractors oftha Institution, furnished by the latter
Impartial justice requires TO publish the Presidents
reply, contained in the last Vrgiuan which we accor
dinghy do
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-08

Dr. Sontt.-Dr South visiting gentleman one morn
ing, was asked TO stay dinner, which invitation nc
copied OF; the gentleman stepped into the next and
told his wife. and desired she would provide something
extraordinary. ereUpon she beganto aud scod,
and made thousand words; till lengths her husband,
provoked at her behaviour, protested that If not
for the stranger in the room he would kick her
of doors Upon which the doctor, no had heard all thai
passed, stepped CRYING Jrg sir will make s'tg-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-08

Virgre taking the portrait Of lady, perceived that she
was twisting her mouth in order render smaller an,
put her lips into extreme contraction. "Do not trouble
yourself so much madam" exclaimed the painter "for
you choosel will draw you without any mouth at all
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
From tie kentucky Reporfsr /.

The Legislature in both its branches is for
The Administration, as well as eight thousand
Of "a majority Of the votes given for members
Of Congress. The contest was in truth very
unequal, and the friends of the Administers
ton ought to be SATISFIED with the result They
have beat the Relief party and Jackson par
ty united, Notwithstanding some Of them voted
half dozen tines,) and exhibited strength
enough to satisfy every body that the cleo
loral vote Of Kentucky will be given to MIR.
Adams. If there had been less confidence and
more activity and concert on the side Of the
Administration party, instead of losing two
members OF Congress, they would have gained
one, perhaps more. M'Hauor, il is admitted,
would have been defeated, and we thing Moore
and Lecompte also, ifproper means had been
early taken TO ensure fair play to the friends Of
Adams and Clay. Gen. Jackson's interference
had some effect; his letter 10 Owens was pubs
!ished just in time for the opening OF The polls;
his letter to Daniel was no, published, but il
was read 10 the people from the stump; bu,
The most effective maneuvre OF the General
was the sending over his Tennesseans 10 vote
against Johnson.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
EOm he Bos.oq Courier.


farts.-A single mercantile house, on Long
wharf, has sold since the lst January lasl ,fh'r
'y.''rsa Thousand barrels OF Gennessye Flour; oil
Which less than 500 barrels have been disposed
0 eoasl wise; the remainder has been sold to
Country traders, and chiefly those in the manu-
Lettering villages.
Another house has paid, since the hrst OF a
PM, one hundred and tjiy thousand dollars I0' a
@''''aa wool, purchased from farmers and wool
S'o~ers belonging TO the New-Ensiand states
and New York, ard sold out again 10 the man
''aeturers OF New England.
The Boston and Canton Factory company
imported, during FIVE months preceding the
mt OF May last, one B,hiton pounds Of Smyrna
Soos all Of which is used in It's own factory,
mtae manufacture of what is called negro
cloths.
isitpossibls that our manufacturing estao,
'Ahnen,s can be detrimental 10 commerce ana
agriculture, when a single establishment nm
p''s wool enough in Ave months to ireign'
&ree or four ships Ito say nothing Of other al,
u. aces necessarily used in the manufacture OIL
we Tooi) when single dealer in American
woo WOO pays, in the same time, to the farmers
o''oOoo! and another individual receives from
."O'eer portion. Of farmers and sells of 70 the
oSn'ry Hour enough to make its first owners
'""' IL not independent!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
SHIP NEWS FROM THE ROCKY NOUN
TAlNS

Aae,ter dated 'Sweet Water Lake, July o!h,
1927" received by gentleman OF TINS ei.y
says--aMr Smith, one o. our .rauers' arri ,c r
e. days since, in forty days from The Gull oil
Sirc mi, He has explored The country south
Is ~, ue informs us that he was on board OF
oi ILL., hart vessels from Bos;on,-the ship
1870 1~o Cant. Cunningham, aud schooner
Cou, &C whose master is not recolleeted.
G G,e G was taking in cargo OF hides and
oap, MIR. Smith had been given up for lost.
I;s snfIerings were extreme, owing TO the
ms sa ndv deserts lying between this place and
the gulf ,r;ce current Of va
ne .r,;cles in the region OF. the Rocky
nous Mr,,a;us This together with other extracts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
we shall take advantage of an early opportuni
~ TO lay before our readers.


A fewmonths since, the British ship James
Mitchell, Captain J. Robertson, which had
been wrecked on the Padre del Cruz, was got
off by the United States ships Hornet and
John Adams and taken into Key West; the Of
6cers and crews of the two vessels claimed
salvage, and their libel to the surprise of eve
ry one, was dismissed with costs. An officer,
as agent for the. claimants, left the Hornet
with Midshipman Hunt and flew sailors, to
superiutend the affair, and went several times
from Key West to St. Augustine, where the
court sat. IN the absence of this officer. the
captain of the James Mitchell, who is said to
be Of Incorporate habits, had a quarrel with
Midehipman Hunt whom he abused; he also
abused the men, calling them yankee pirates,
and presented loaded pistol to the breast of
boarswain's mate, and threatened 10 blow his
brains out. Unfortunately, the man was as
intoxicated as the captain, and having pistol
in his pocket, loaded, but not primed, he man
aged to get away until he primed, when he shot
him in both legs, and the captain now lies dan
g. rousiy, if not mortally wounded This took
place at half past ten At nght.-The boat
SWANS mate was on shore, contrary to orders
which were explicit 10 all, never to remain OH
shore after sun,!own He was put in double
irons, and conveyed on board the Revenue Cut
ter. where he awaits his trial for attempt to
murder The inhabitants have given letters
confirming thu above, Key West was very
heal ny September Cd. The John ADAMS was
daily eXpec ed 10 carry them all to Pensacola,
and the Horne, was at the letter place
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
Hardware and Cutlery.
JOEATNA% BVVfNEN

EEAs received from Liverpool by the Virginia ana
Cumberland to this port, also by northern arrivals
his fall assortment of mann f,4RE, &c.
AMONGST WHICH ARE.
Smiths. vices, hammers, amvils and bellows
Traces, wagon boxes, iron rin'd and STOCK iocks
Bolts hinges, screws, atches, shOveis and spades
Shoyels and tongs, sad irons, waiic irons
Chatting dishes
Mill, cross cut and hand saws
flannel, sash and dove tail do
Hoop iron from inch TO It inch
Knives and forks, pen knives, razors and scissors
ivory handle knives and forks in sets 81 TO 81 pieces
Clear bone do do
Table casters, plated ana common
Commode knobs book case and Sidcboard iockS
Smiths files, hand saw do
Horse rasps, cabinet iasps snufiers -nu laps
Brass can,;lcsticks and lamps
Fowling guns, double and single barrea
Brade's and Walby'strowcls
Pl.stering trowcls
Plasterer's hatchcts
Mnce meat choppers
Bake pans, brass and bell metal kettles
Fryinc pans, brass and cast iron and irons
with great variety of other articles
HAND:
D.9VLS' P.7TENT PLOUGHS, aHsi-es.
Qmo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
I YuStoo's sale.

yINDERthc authority OF deed Of trust from pbi-
u lip G Nars eer to the pawn ent of certain
debts therein mentioned, VIII be sold public sale,
the To,cn HaH saturday The l5M doy If October
merit, at IL ocice noon, tine following mentioned pro-
perry, viz
Two Lots o. Ground, Nos. - s 8, OF Con-
WAYS Platt north OF Montgomery street and bounded
the west by Washington street and on :he east by
ST. Asaph.strcct. containing EACH about Two Acres.
A Lo, of Ground On the ives, side of Pits
street. between Cameron and Queen.strec
Also, an undivided half vi j Lot Of. Ground,
and the improv cmcnts thereon, the SO Oh side Of
King str, CT oeiween Washing ton and ST. Asaph sts.
and west of George Coleman's dwelling.
Also.- frac, Of Land .ylHe in Hawkins coun-
ty, Tennessee and tSo Slaves girl and boy, the
about Is and the other about Ii years old.
Terms at sale. by order of the Trustee,
sept 22--3w GEO. JbtiNS6N, auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01

-. J.cksonires in the second consrcssl0na'
luz of philadelphia have nominated Joseph
D's"'' IN ESQ. as their candidate, John Ser
Hs GU, ESQ. is supported by the friends Oh Inc
ADMINISTRATION.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
AUCTIONS.
Night Auction.

I'm Wednesday evening, Sd inst, at my Auction
~ Roo as, shall continue the sale OF great varie
y of seasonsbe goods consisting part of cloths in
pieces and patttrns-casmeres, shIrtngs bleached Il
unbeac!ed ladies hose, stripe plds, muslins, shawls,
hats, shoes knives tapes, silk and other hdkfs also
ready made clothing. General attendance is earnestly
requested, the goods offered will positively be sold,
and on LIBERAL terms
In store--l5 barrels S boxes refined sugars at
manufacturers prices, casks wine, 200 gallons best
Winter pressed lamp OIL pipe cxcelien, French bran
dy, - tons Susquehannah Anthracite coal, and one
second hand piano, very low, 900 bushels white corn,
81 hams fine family cured bacon, 500 lbs nice lard in
Jars. besides variety Of furniture, among which, ]
handsome patent bedstead
is CEn InuNcnN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
8Isll.p NEWS.
Port Gf AleXanAria.
ARRiXrD-SEPr %.

AKKIVFD-SEPr y,
Schr Cent, Burgess Boston, via Norfolk; plaster to
S Messersmith; hats and shoes to True & Harmon
Schr Enterprise, Hancock, ST. Andrews, Via Boston;
plaster TO a. G. CaZenove s. Co.
Schr Esther & Sally, Bancroft hence,,at Phiaael-
phia 2S!h inst.
schr. Velocity. Hammond, hence, at Bos ton 25th
inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
n0Nk auction.

FES'E subscriber will receive in 4 few days most
1 splendid COLLECTION Of books, en.pracirs many of
the most modern, together With iew copies Of Napo-
leon ionaparte by Walter Scott ~ 3 volumes with al
most every kind of School Books b, quantities. The
whole will be sold at ny store by printed catalogues,
which will be delivered day or two b. fore the sale.
~ the whole peremptcr,, bargain ma, be
pcc,cd. JAMES G. BARRY, Auct.
sept 26-l9awtSO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
From the Com.bierciai .3dceriissr.
TROUBLEIN THE WIGW


The political world it, this state is thrown
into q strange confusion. Ancient parties have
resolved into their Original elements, and the
individuals belonging 10 them seem floating
about, like the atoms Of chaos, no. knowing,
with what other atoms they are 10 cGec, COT
Hiioa. It's now perfectly understood thai Co
vernon Clinton has identified himself and his
interests with General Jackson and his sup
porters.-1he Committee OF Vigilance, TO
which we had the honor Of belonging, & which
has fought the battles of"the state administers
tiGn" so manfullv and successfully for few
years past, melted away some time during the
unable 10 say-bu' ii vanished 'into thin ain
And now the General Committee oil the
Blu entails has also tumblcd apart, and the
fragments are not yet assorted. Forsaking
the much ,aunt,d discipline Of the parry,
although the Hero of New Orleans has new
or been nominated by Caucus, some OF
these gentlemen have undertaken 10 dictate
on this subject to the people OF the Union,
and 10 instruct the honest bucktails Of this city
10 vote for no persons as members OF the nom-
Mating committee, who will not pledge them
selves 10 vote for Jackson men only. We old
republicans, who date back from the place OF
IS, and Tough, the battles of '9S, shoulder to
shoulder with old George Clinton, can APP
prove Of none Of these things. This same &c
neral ommillee, who, in May last, denounced
the EnqGirer and its, Editor, as vehicles OF
all manner of abominable things, as treacher-
Gus, and as un,rustworthv, are now giving the
puilerul Israeiile closer fraterna! hug than
ever Much good may he do them! All hon
est men. who 40 not know in whal -poliu
cal latitude or longitude they are thrown,
by these late strange troubling Of the waters
have now TO find cac h other out, il they cam aud
rally in support Of principle. For ourselves
we fear no, The result. The stale OF Newly orh,
despite Of all the hcartess huzzas OF the oppo'
si,ion, will be found clearly and distinctly
with the administration. A majority oil
both branches of the Legislature have been
a,certamed the present week, 10 be in Ia
vor of the Administration; and SO It VIII be
with the next. A majority OF the delegation
10 the next congre SIS, will sustain The admins
tra,ion. In this city the line has been draw"
There " in be two Assembly tickets, both se!ec'
ted from the ranks o. the old republican party
aud ir,he friends Of the national administration
do their dnty, the candidates Will be 'rium
phanly elected.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01
MarsIial's Sai..

WTlLIbe sold by the Marshal, on'ruesday the Esd
w day of October next, al II o'clock for cash. all
the right, title interest Of Abel obrook, IA and 10
the following lots of ground adjoining the Town OF
Alexandra, bounded the Eas, by Washington
street. the West by Columbus street, on the South
by the first street north Montgomery street on the
North By the second street, n. of Montgomery
street, and on The 5. W. by the new turnpike road,
passing through one Of the square and binding
on said streets and road, containing nearly two acres
No, I6. ,
Also, one other lot, beginning OH the west side Of
Columbus street. where 1t intersects the ID street
north of Montgomery street, and running thence
with t! west side Of Columbus street, 100 feet to tie
Inc OF Pcndoton, land, thence with his hEe, soutI IS
degrees west I97 feet TO the line Of John Mandcviles
land, thence south degrees east with his line ll8
feet inches, thence To the beginning Sold to salts
+, an execution IN favour Of the Bank OF Potomac, a.
signee of Edmund ]. lie (.
C.. SCOTT, D. "
sep 90 For Ringgoid Narshs.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-01

The Portsmouth Palladium contains the fol-
lowing letter from Cape Hayden, dated August
2l:-
"as re,pects the present stale Of commerce,
:, :. mos, oioomy-,he loss of American car.
,,ors when realized, will be one-,hird three
soyaoes winds up the Capital. new lalh
ha, Come out, augmentipg The duties on I'M
ports. ,,.c, ,ore ,h;s
"rhe British Consul General lett mere inns
morning tor. England, without taking ieare Of
the Notwithstanding is done now win Eng
lsna-the Consul was disguised with The eoun,
try. and the administration oft, and expressed
his views pubicly-wha, all this VIII END i"'
time will shew.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
MEDICAL NOTICE,

MyHE Subscriber DocTOR MEDICINE and PnAcTIcAL
CHEMIST respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentle.
EN- of Wilmington and its vicinity, that he has con-
henced to prepare Medicine, in MARKET STREET,
gilmington Delaware, in the house opposite Mr. Henry
ooDes q Co's Lumber Yardwhere he prepares the fol
bwng Medicines The sulphate of Quinne. This med
line contains the active principle Of the Peruvian Bark and
hen properly prepared is the best medicine yet dis
overed the of Agucs, Rement aud Ine mittent
levers. lie also prepares Balssnc Restorative for dis
ases Of the Breast and Lungs, Pulmonary Consumption
Phthisic; and medicine which will cffec u.'y cure the
host distressing Headache, matter how long lis contn-
lance may be. He also cures the Too nache in few
nutes without making OF any of the corrodng acds
red hot iron, or plugging the teeth with gold leaf or
heet lead The medicine he makes use of will preserve
teeth for years. lie prepares Tooth Powder that Ill
hen the teeth be they ever so black from taking med
8ne any other DIR. p. prepares Eye Water
hat will remove all nflammaons from the eyes have
ured numbers from the rheumatism and some Of them
trpples for years from it Names signatures do no,
equre as see it is too much he custom with quackery.
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
an apply them for the different diseases constitutions
bf people may hem Persons afflicted with Cancers,
If they make timely application, be cured.
There is medicine sold BY the of Syaims Pdna
a which did not hear OF until saw Mr. s"sm's adver,
he most eminent physicians in Philadelphia and spoke
hem respecting the Psnacca, and informed them that
lad the authors works who Invented the medicine ant
discovered its effects in the Of certain diseases. AL
the gentlemen spoke to on the subject, said they we
certain that Mr. Swain not the inventor Of the med
cine The that nveaed the Panacca one of HE
greatest chemists that Europe Produced and Is dead neal
two hundred years; and his writings are difficult 10 be had
Tha MIR. Swain has got part of his works, some
person gave him receip from the work. have no doubt
Iof have prepared chemical and real preparation
of the PANACEA, which will sell a. dollar per bot
e by the dozen, and dollar and fifty cents single
DR. Y. prepares Wash for the Ladies which removes
all Spot Erup,ions and Teter from the face and hands,
and clears and beauties the skin lie also prepares
Save that will take Corns by the roots from the toes
and not give the eas sensation OF main
Ladies or Gentlemen who afflicted with any disease
that is durable, if they pleased to call me- ea be
attended TO with the s,rictest punctalnv
JAS. PURCELL. NJ. d. g. p c.
Wilmington, Del, Jan 23, 1877. 22-1y
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
NEW BOOKS.
81 4. 4 III. Wilson'S bookstore and Circulating
Library.

81 a. 4 IT. Wilson's Rookstore and Circulating
Library.
Honor Offara, Novel vols. by Miss Anna Maria Por
ter
Russian Tales
Rough Mites taken during rapid Journeys
the Pampas ard amorg The Andes. BY Capt f. b. Head
8ell's Observations on Italy. vol.
The History OF Chivary; or KGighhood and its Times
BY Charles Mills, Esq Author Of the History OF the CRU
sades 2 vols. in one
The Works OF Anna Lata Bai BAUD with Memoir by
Lucy Akin 2 vols.
The Tor Hill Blythe Author Of Brambe,ye House, &c.
2vols.
Hints to My Countrymeo. BY an Ame lean. vol
Moderation. BY Mrs. Holland. vol
Beauties Of Byron. VOL
For Sale at The abore place,
A General Assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS, STATION
ERY and FANCY ARTICLES, among which are
Scales & Dvders, Visiting Cards,
Penknves Backgammon boards, ele-
Scissors, ga tIy finished.
Gold B. Silver Pens. Durable Ink,
Silver Pencil Cases, Pocket, Ivory and Dressing
Pocket Books Combs,
Windsor and Fancy Soap, lnksands,
Sealing Wax States,
Waters, Black Sand,
Wafer Stamps, India Rubber,
Ruled Writing and Letter Parchment,
Paper Copy, Cipheiing, ard Memo
Water Colors randum Rocks.
Toy Paints, White & Blue Bonnet Board,
Camels Hair Pencils Day Books,
Black Lead do Legers, &c
All of which will be sold low for cash.
BLANK BOOKS mRde' any pattern.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
WHAT rs WISDOM ?
ROwENA.
From Bshter's Quarterly Magazir

From Bsster's Quarterly Mngazine.
ask'd the sage, when wandering afar
In search Of Wisdom's bright and shining star,
What's wisdom HE exclaim'd with fearful eyes,
"The fear of Gods the Wisdom Of the wise"
ask'd the rainbow's changing tnts Of light.
The glorious harbinger Of mercy bright
Aud badc me lull the fearful heart of man."
ask'd the ocean-snd its ceaseless tide
In hollow murmurs to my voice replied
Behold my swelling waves, their ebb and flow.
The hand of Wisdom marks how far they'll 60"
Then pursued the pure, the golden sun,
And found him nearly when his course was done;
90 stay me not" he cried, "check not my pace,
IT'S Wisdom's work run the heavily race!"
ask d the stars 10 track me Wsdoms way,
In The high heav'n Of glory where they lay;
"'Tis Wisdoms path" they cried "thx we have trod,
The path to Wisdom is-the will Of God %
ask'd the moon, the moon that shone afar,
In her pale light within her crescent car
:" Wisdom is knowledge of the hand divine
That bade me be-and PLACID me here to shine"
The silver spheres caught up the heavily song,
Echo'd through endless space it rol'd along;
Angels reJoc'd and hll'd with holy fires,
Tun'd unto Wisdom all their golden Tyres.
+" Wisdoms he influence brightly glowing,
From The Almighty's glory ever flowing!
tn unspotted mirror of is power and might,
The radiance of the everlasting light"
Then earthborn man attune thy sacred yrcp
And join ting chorus of the heavily choir,
L. praise to the great tribune God above,
Whose Willis Wisdom, and whose rod is love.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
WILMINGTON, Del. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1927.
Dissolution of Copartnership.

copartneTshp heretofore existing between Samuel
Il remington and Augustine II Pennington, trading un-
solved Persons having claims will present them to H.
Pennington and all persons indebted either on Bond Note,
or Book Account, will please call and pay the same to
H. remington who will settle the business of the late firm
A. ii. PENNINGTON, Surviving Partner,
for himself, and Guardian of SAMUEL
PEsINGTos, minor, and Administrator of
JonN PENINeroN, heirs Of SAMUEL PEN
ISoToN, deceased.
Siiddetown, Del, Jan 12, 1927. i1o-2m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

AS body OF troops passed in review before Bona
parte at the Carousel, his horse became so unruly
that his hat fell off in his exerions to restrain it..
A young soldier, who happened to be near him.
picked up the hat and presentedit it to him. Thank
you captain said Napolean. In what regiment,
sire?' said The young man. A few days after. the
young man, with whose answer Bonsparte was
much pleased, was unexpectedly raised by brevet
to the rank Of captain Of the imperial Guard.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, on the night of the
IL 18th inst apprentice to the Coach-Mskng busi-
ness, named Martin SuLiyan, the Dist year of his age
Had on when he went away, suit oflight blue coth
and new fur hat He went in company with apprentice
belonging TO Peter A. Humphreys, named John Hail. All
persons are warned not TO harbor or employ him.
THOMAS MOORE.
Wilmington, Jan. 10, 1897. 21-4t