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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-27

ests. 10 finish this kind Of landscape, more ="
keepinp with the rest, than the long MOSS ~
Spanish beard: and this funeral draPery a''ao"'
es itself 10 the c, press in preference 10 any o'"
er tree. There is not that know an ooJtc' "
nature: which produces such namoer VI >.
nnlchr.l imarrs as the view OF the cypress 'u'
ests. all shagged, dark and en'e'oped ~ ~ ~
h.no;no resionps Of moss. If you wonio III,
80 .n ;nhabi,ap, OF New England, possessed
of rho customary portion of feeling, with '"e
!. - oc home.sick ness, which would strike 10
49, ha,r, transfer him instantly from the mn
~ ,I.I. ,he bracing air and varied scenery OF
nh, north. to the cypress swamps OF the S"u'"'
,ha, are covered with the long moss
This curious a2pendage 10 the trees Is ",''
,.;sihl. in the typress swamps at about So de
arees and is seen thence TO the gulf IL is the
cops,an, accompaniment of the trees III deep
bottoms and swampy lands, and seems To- oe an
indication Of the degree of humidity IN the al
mospbere. have observed thai IN dry ana MI
" pine woods, far from streams and staghah'
waters, it almos, wholly disappears; but IN 'he
pine woods il reappears aS you approach oo',
IONS. streams and swamps have remarked
too. tha, where il so completely envelopes the
cypress, as 10 show noting but the irstoons o'
The dark grey moss, other trees are wnoiiv 'ree
from il 1t seems less inclined to attach itseii
10 The cotton wood trees than TO any other
This moss is plan, Of The parasi'ical spr-
cies. being pro?agared by seed, which forms IN
capsul, that is preceded by very minute but
beautiful purple flower Although when the
trees that have Cast their leaves are covered
with il, they look as if they were dead, yet lhr
moss will not live long on Il dead tree. 1t IS
web known that this moss, when managed ny
process like tina, of preparing hemp or ti.x,
separates from its bark. and the black hhre that
remains is not unlike horse hair, elastic, inc1r-
ruptible, and an admlrabl and cheap article
for mattresses, of watch are formed most OF
he beds OF The southern people Of this region
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
a PLANTATION.

THE Subscriber offers for private sale, a valua-
BILE Farm, lying on the turnpike, leading to Elk,
about two miles below Chistiana-Brdgc. 1t con-
tains ~ acres, so Of which are under thriving tim
Der, and the remainder under tllage, with good
proportion well set with clover there is also on the
premises good bearing orchard--the fences are in
good order. The buildings are IA good dwelling
house, stable and granary A further description
will be gwen and the land shewn to any one apply
Ing, by the subscriber living on the Plantation.
WILLIAM B. M'INTIRE.
15-t1Dcc
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
Notice
IS HHEERX GIVEN,

10 The Frecncn, Inhabitants Of .Ne,c Castle County,
qrho are qualified to for Members
Of The General .7ssembiy:
THAT an ELECTION will be held at the same
time and at the same places, and IN the same manner,
that Senator's and Representatives for the said coun-
ty are chosen, for the purpose Of electng as Com
missioners OF the Levy Court and Court of Appeal
in the said County. one good and substantial Free
holder residing in pcncader Hundred, one good and
substantial Frceholder residing in Red Lion Hun
dred, one good and substantial Freeholder residing
in St. Georges lundrde, and one good and substan-
tial FreehoIder residing in White Clay Creek Hun
dred to supply the vacancies occasioned by the ex-
piration of the times, for which Jacob Faris, Philip
Reybold, John Janvier and John Ilerdman, were
elected Commissioners in the said Levy Court, and
Court Of Appeal.
I. STOCKTON, Clerk of the Peace
for New Castle County.
.Neyy-Cdstle, .4ugust9iM 1927. 58--8t
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28

a sovereign remedy for Colds, OBSTINATE COughS'
.Qsfho,as, sore Ihroats, and approaching Con-
su,ptions and most disorders Of THE breast T. lungs
a SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE, that it
restores ,he determination OF the fluids TO me surface OF e
body aud brings ON the common healtul persra'ion
thai it dodes and the tough viscd ph!egm or
mucus, sregthens the weakened vessels OF Inc lungs,
sleahes the acrimonious humor which irr'a'es nen' anu
fny discharges thus striking at the root OF the dis
odef the symptoms OF course etfecua'y and perma-
eiy conquered, the reverse OF common medces winch
weaken the CONSTITUTIONS and give strength to the disorder,
for sake of modeaug for the present some OF ITS pam
ul effects.
10 parents who have children afflicted with the
WHOOPLNG COUGH.
This discovery Of The first magnitude, as it affords i'm
mediate ree checks the progress, and IN short time en-
tre removes the cruel disorders to which chdre
IL abe.-The elixir is perfectly agreeable, and the
dose so small, thai difficulty ARISES IN taking It
Hamihon'S genuine Essence and ertract OF Nl1stard
safe an, ,iiectual remedy fer acute and chrome rhei
natsIo gou, rheumatic gou,, paisey lunbago numbness
white suengs, chblans. spains, bruises, pam Ill 'he
lace and neck, &c &c.
Lees AafalhJle .Ague and Feucr Drops.
For the oe-, ent, and intermittent 1eVers'
LEES PERSIAN LOTION,
Is an invaluable cosmetic. perfectly innocent and safe
IT unparalleled efficacy npre,entns removing bemishes
in he face and skin, of every krd particularly RECKLESS
pmple scui teers rng.worms sun burns, &c. render
ng Tie skin delca ely soft and clears and improving the
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate
| and lasting relief ~ the mast severe instances
TIE RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH
GUNS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the
gums preserves the enamel from decay, and cleases and
whitens the teeth, absorbing all that acrimonious smeand
toulness whc, suffered accumulate, fails to in
lure, and final them.
/ THE D.4If.lSK LIP S.ALVE,
Is recommended, (partcuurly 10 the ades) as an ele
giant and pleasant preparation for chapped and lips
and every bemsh and Inconvenience accustomed by ccds
feyers SC speedily ong beautiful rosy colour,
delicate sUftness 10 the ps
| Hahn's Genuine Eye Uater.
| sovereign remed, for al, 'f the eyes.
| CORN FLASIE.
An nfable remedy for corns, speedily removing them
toot and branch, without giving pam.
ITCH CURED.
| Lees Ointment for the Itch.
| Warranted al niable remedy a, application, no
containing particle mercury any dangerous ngredi
| en whatever.
The subscribers have just received the above ar
ticles. fresh from LEE S Family Medicine Store il
Maiden-Lane, Newly ork, and for sale by particular
appointment in Wilmington,
". Porter & Son.
July IS, 1897. 24-tf
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
VAAVABAE
Mill Property
FOR SALE.

THE SUBSCRIBER wishes to sell the Gristl
anl Saw Mills, situated at the head of Morsan's
Greek, Kent County, Md. about five miles from
Ca.stertown. This very valuable property will
snil to good purchaser, such terms as will Sc
cure the amount of the purchase, an interest, IT
sha property be rented from ten to twelve per cent
per annum.
During the last and the present year the Grist
Mill has been well repaired on the improved plan
otcast iron cog wheels, working into avery large spur
wheel: and every part of the running gears, water
wheel and great frame, husk, as it is called, has
been made entirely new, within IA few months past,
and also, pier head or iore-bay, boiling cloth and
gears are new and of the best quality-the mill is
making some of the best meal and Hour in Kent
County. The stream which said mills are built
is far superior to any in Kent County, SO much so
that grain at this very dry season sent to her from
l5 to 90 miles, and at all seasons an excellent sup
ply of country custom is offered, and the water
power is sufficient to do merchant work and manl-
iaciuring Of different kinds very extensive
scale. The Saw Mill is in very good order and
cnn be very proitably employed until Il drought
prevails. The Dam and Flood Gates are in good
order.
tia5H A tolerable good DWELLING HOUSE
slz1=4. with other out houses, are on the premises
and there is attached to the property Wood Lo
of twenty acres, and some arabic and bottom Liant
Suituhlp tor n,eaIOxv
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
.M' Ca,slley g. Rice,

South Vest Of, and near to, Brandywine Ihi"s,
In and adjoining the store formerly conducted by
Mr.. John Rice, as grocery-where 1t may not DC
Of disadvantage to call and examine for themselves
The following compose part OF their assortment
DRY GOODS.
Supcrfne broad cloths and cassimers, assorted
colors: linen and cotton drilings, yellow and biue
imported and domestic nankn, Valentia, Mafseies,
tonet and Florentine yestings; black, pi'tn ana
twied bombazetts; Circassian gnghans, cailcoes'
cambric. bleachcd and brown shirting and sheeung
,nuslins Irish linens, long lawns and canpilc henS'
Leyentines, Florenccs, Gros de Naples, lutestrng'
1ag and bantanna hdkis. Cotton and linen do. white
and colored canton Grape and Grape shawls, greeh'
white and black Italian do. worsed and cotton nose
and suspenders York-tan and beaver gloves RAW
skins make of kid gloves of superior quality, wnte
and colored domestic plaids and stripes; tabpy'
bnno.up and Pittsbure cords; fustnas and drlngs,
Hannels. furniture and apron check; SWISS, null,
book and Jackonet muslns; 3-4, 5-4 and ID dmlty
crash. t,iaper and table linens, bedtickng Kussla
and imitation sheeting, bleached and unbleached ;
coarse linens, Osnaburg and Burlap's, Porter and
Lancashire sheetngs; Wilmington, jackson, Adams,
and Jefferson stripes jeans, Garcia stripe, ging-
hams. black and brown holland, sacking-bottoms,
sowing silks and sowing cottons, senshaw, sarsenet,
black and light colored lasting &C.
i GROCERIES,.
Sugar, tea coffee, molasses. -four, mackerel, in
bbIs and half bbls. ginger, alspce, pepper ground
and in the grain, nutmegs, cloves, &c. Together
with general variety of liquors and sea stores.
P.lLNTS and OILS.
White lead, black lead red lead, blue, rcd, vel
low ochre, Prussia blue, chronic yellow, verdigr
i ground and dry, patent green, fig blue, logwood
&c. winter, summer, common, castor, linseed, ant
sweet oils
Earthen China, glass and Queens1Sare.
: Having purchased the above goods chiefly at auc
, ton. we are certain we can sell them at the mos
n reduced prices to those who may favor us will
their custom. -
SAMUEL MCAULLEY,
JOHN RICE.
t June 90, 1927.
NJ R. We have in addition to the above just re
ceived general assortment of Fashionable Hoo
and Far HATS, on commission, from the wei
: known factory Of ISAAC SHoTwELL, No, AZ, soutl
Front Street Philadephia--whlch will be sold low
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
.Aas Office TO kRent.

TO LET the front room of the house. No. l05,
Shipley street. next door to Miller Dunotts Bake
ry and Confectionery store, (the same in which he
formerly carried on.) 1t is well calculated either
for an Office, or store being place Of considerable
business. Possession will be given Immediately.
apply to David kirkpatrick next door.
Sep. l3, 1927.
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
THE Terms Of Sale

are, that the purchaser pay the first day of Ja-
nuary 1898, $500, and the balance ofthc purchase
money in six semi-annual payments Any person
wishing to purchase will please view the property,
which will be shown to them by my miller, in my
absence from home. Possession may be had imme-
diately, or whenever the property is sold. IT it
should not be sold by the first Monday in October,
it will then be offered at Public SALE at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. at Mr.. Money tavern in Chestertown.
good and sufficient deed will be given to the pur-
chaser when the property shall be paid for. Any
further information relative to said property can be
had by applying to the subscriber on the premises,
or through the Post Office Chestertown.
JAMES HANSON.
Aug. II, 1927. 37--Gt
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
Valuable Medicines.
HaHrs .aN7EBILDUS PILLS

Tie opera,ion of these Pills is perfectly md SO UNA
they may be used with safety by persons IN every
They are exceeutly adapted to carry Oft su3ernuousS
bile and prevent its morbid secreons'o testore a"J I
amend appeeo procure free
Jse never fs 10 remove cold, if taken on Its lrst a
pearance. .h;,,o, cost;veness
sickness at the stomach, and severe heao acne "o
10 be taken BY all persons change of climate; ,una
dose ofhese pills, taken every TWO WEEKS aus
The nev,lence Of our bilious e,ers, will prove an m'ali-
bic preyen,ve and in the earlier stages OF those
and tenen,y in cases es Desperate and beyond the
| power of common remedies ..:. and
they are found remarkably eicacions in ano
curing disorders attendant on long voyages ana s'ouu
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
GCOTTS LIFE or BoNAp ARTE.
Just received and for sale by R. PORTER s.

SON, No. 81, .lfarlet-Street.
Commencing with the Peace of Versailles in | I 83,
and giving concise history, of the most important
events in Europe, as we'll as detailed account of
the saugninary battles in which he was engaged in or
connected with, down to the time of his death, in
132l-in three closely printed vo vols. A more
valuable record, has perhaps seldom been offered TO
the Public and the facts arc rendered still more IN
terestng by the popular talent of the noble writer.
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28

The pamphlet respe ectingthe kremer affair, and
the history of Gen. Jackson's accusations against
MIR. Clay, &c, &c just received and for sale by the
Publishers, No. 81, Market-Street
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges

Which have within sixteen years past cured a" m"ense
number Of persons obth sexes OF every age, and IN every
situation Of various dangerous complaints arising from
WORMS and from distractions or ouness IN the s'omac"
or bowels. II, ,. .ha
dose of this medicine given occasionally during me
warm season. will efiectualy prevent the "vomi'ing anu
pging of children" dreadful disorder, which ahnuay
DESTROYS thousands of the infant part OF our cit,zehs ~ -
has restored to health and strength great number whe
in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint rar.cuar
and plain instructions given for every part OF hs
sary treatment in such cases. :, :.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerne's'
having pleasing appearance and an agreeable TASTE.
HAMlLTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE
Is recommended invaluable incidence lot the speedy
relief and permanent cure OF a.,
cn,u,nnt,ons stomach and back,
| nyvness of Spirits Indigestion,
| ISs nj Anne,ite Melancholy,
lmpurity Of the blood, Gout IN 'he T'ohac"'
Hys,erical Affections. PANS IN Inc LIMBS -
Inward Weakness, and Debility, kehxa'iohs &C. &C
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
AATeacher Wanted.

A Lady pr.Gentleman qualified to take charge of
the Primary School, in the Mddetown Academy.
Application to be made to the Trustees, post paid,
previous to the first Of next month. w
JOHN EDDOWES, Secretary.
Middletown, Del Sep la, 1897. 4a-1t
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
S'uper-royal Paper.

The Subscribers keep constant supply Of super
royal such as this paper is printed on, price So so
Also Medium and other printing and zvritimg pcpers.
Sep. IL. r. PORTER g. son.
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
NEW STORE
lust Opened.

The subscribers beg leave to inform their TRENDS
and the public generally that they have commenced
the Dry Goods and Grocery Business, under the
firm of
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
TtsrnpiEe DiUidend.

THE President and Managers Of the Newcastle
and French Town Turnpike, have declared dvi
dend for the last six months, at the rate of six per
cent, per annum, on the Capitol Stock of the com
pany which will be paid by the Treasurer to the
Stockholders or their legal representatives, at any
time after the 25th Inst.
JAMES COuPER, Treasurer
Ne,u-Castle, Del. Sep. IL, 1897. t25s
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
WANTED TO PURCHASE,

A stout healthy negro woman about Is years old,
who will have to serve till % or so, to do kitchen
work, such as cook, wash and scrub, &c. Apply at
this office.
J,Gne I3, 1897. 19-tr
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28

June %, 1871
n. b. We have in addition to the above just re-
ceived general assortment Of fashionable Wool
and Far HATS, on commission, from the well
known factory Of ISAAC SnoTwELr, No, AZ, south
Front Street, Philadelp lphia--whlch will be sold low.
Delaware journal., 1827-09-28
HAMIILTON's ELIXIR,

a sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs
.qsthn,as. sore Ihroats, and approaching Con
symptoms and most disorders ofthe breast T. h'ng
A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE, that
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-15
PROPOSALS

yNOR The construction and compile ion OF new PRISON.
A. in Georgetown, Sussex County Delaware, Of the iol-
loving description and dimensions will be received by the
Levy Cour, Commissioners of said county.
The bulldog TO be two stories high, fory-tive feet IN
ont, fifty feet in width and twenty feet in height 70 me
caves The materials of the walls to be OF the best bricks
that be had in the vicinity Of the place, except NE
show Of the ont WALL which be of good Phadephia
paving bricks. The roof 20 be Of good shingles.
Through the House, from front rear, to be passage
of ten feet in width, in each story. equally d'''lg the
whole with substantial doors the extremtics OF the low
er passage.
Ofthe divisions thus formed the one is to be the more
substantial for the prison apartment the ouer walls "c e.
Of must be % inches in thickness, the inner ones fornI
side of each entry % inches. and the snodSid NJ
walls of the several arnents Is ches, OF whcn apa'
there will be four in each story, and each one :"
have fire place, and into the windows thereof must be
affixed strong iron CRATES and the doors to be strog anc
responding The raj aud ois,s strong, and he Ia
ter not more than six inches The Aoors OF TIE
entries stairway and apartments, t. be OF inch OAK, a1
the finish of the whole to be in like substantial and cor
responding manner
Of lie her DIVISION designed for the keepers accou-
mediation, the outer wall will be Is inches L. thickness
The flooring of good pine, with thee rooms or more o.
each floor, and fire place in each the whole TO Be Of
good and suitable teals, finished IN paia sbs'an''a
manner the sly aud construction VIII, be What COL
/ mon and comfortable Or ok dwellings, gene ally are
Il The Commissioners wish tok oW the extra rate a
would be asked build it of Philadelphia krcks "hcI
may be brought to Milton, only miles distant b! water
Proposals will be received until he 25h day oi Nh
u next addressed 20
HENRY F. RODNEY, L. c. Commissioner.
i LeNes, De-
March 22d, 1897. 4l-l2t
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

gEsiis Subscriber, DncroR MEpIcISE and PaAcTicAl
Cd.Mrsr res,.c fully Informs Ladies' and Gentle
men of " hunSton and lis c'nty, that lie has com
mesc.i t, prepare Medicine, in MARKET STREET,
Wla,soa. Delaware, in the house Opposite MI Henry
o,bcs . a Li.n,Jer Yariwhere he prepares the foi
iow,ng Medicines: rhe lphate Of 0inine This med
cine contains The active principle OF the Peruvian Bark ana
when properly pfepa cd is the best medicine as yet os
coverc flor the of Agues, ent,ent aud intermittent
Feyers Ne also prepares Dilsamc Restorative for dis
OF the beast AID Lungs, pulmonary Consumption y
Phhisic; aal me icinc winch Will effecuay cure he
distressing eadache matter how lonS us conh-
nance may be. lie also cures the nnolhache IN ie"
nnutes without making use OF any OF the corroang acus
red hot iron, plugging tao teeth with god ieat OF
sheet lead The medicine he makes use ct Will preserve
"A. teeth for years lie prepares Tooth Powder hat Will
Mcn the teeth. be they ever so black from taxing meal
cine orany other cause DE- +. prepares an Eye water
that will remove all inlamma,ons from the eyes. have
cured numbers from the Rheumatism and some OF them
cipples for years from It. Names signatures do not
require see is too much the custom with qiackeIy
Erom my practice of medicine and my experience and
knowledge Of chemistry, am able to extract medicinal
virtues contained il animals, vegetables and minerals and
can apply them for the different diseases the constitutions
of pe ,pe may want them Persons afflicted with Cancers,
If they make timely application, be cured.
There is medicine sold by the name OF S'Caims Pnna'
cen which lid not hear of until saw Mr. Swaims aver-
sement, some few weeks past | then called on some o.
the most eminent physicians in Philadelphia and spoke to
them respecting the Panacea and informed them that
had the authors works who invented the medicine and
discovered its effects in the Of certain diseases AL
se gentlemen spoke the subject, said they were
certain that Mr. Swain was not the inventor OF the med
cino he man that invented the Panacea Of the
greatest chemists that Europe prouced ands dead neal
w, hundred wears; ana his writings difficult to be had
That Mr. Swain has got par. of his works, or some
person gave him receipt from he work, have no donb
OF. have prepared chemical and real preparation
Of the pANACEA. which will sen AZ dollar per bot
lie by the dozen, and dollar and Fifty cents single
D.. z. prepares Wash for the Lad IS which remove
IL Spots Erupions and letter, from the face and hands
AM clears and beauties the skin. liz also prepares
ve that will take out Corns by the roots from the toes
Al not give the least sensation o. pain.
ladies' or Gentlemen who afflicted with any dseas
HAT ca-able if they pleased to call me, shall
sc,led 10 with the stiictest punctuality
JAS. PURCELL, NJ. ID. & =. G.
Wilmington Del, Jan. %, 1897 22-iy
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j ACK HAYWARD.

TUsT received ami for sale at ms Office, the new
editor, revised by the author, Of The Story Of JACK
HAl.YARD, the Sailor Boy; Or, the yirtuous FamI,
Designed foT American Children in Families and scht .i
BY William s. CARDELI.o This interesting little rprk
has received the appreciation Of and recommended by
numerous teachers and literary ge'tlemen III n. York
Phla'ephla, aud elsewhere no have given it practical
rial IN their respective schools and have Tlonou ced il
superior as reading book for the young, any Other
"ork that hey have Among ,he numerous list Of
Teachers who have given their mmenda,ion Of the
WORK, are the following Of this oroueh-lsAAc PIEncE
SIaoI BARsTow. DIsnoP DAVENPORT and ENocH LEWIS
For SAFE at the above place,
AGeneral Assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS. STATION.
cry and FANCY ARTICLES. among which are
Scales & Dviders,- I Visiting Cards,
PenkniVes Backgammon Boards, ele-
SCISSORS. Z. gantly finished
Gold & Silver Pens, Durable lux
81 er Pencil Cases, Pocket, Ivory and Dressing
PocSetBooSs~. ~ =. Combs,
Windsor and Fancy Soap, Inkstands,
Sealing Wax States,
Waters, Black Sand,
w. Stamps India Rubber.
Toy Paints, White & Blue Honne po,ra
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-15
Soap and Candle Manufacterv

public that tie establishment heretofore Conducted is
JAxEs RAY, Esq, together with the accounts conrees,
with the business of that establishment fom the 6 :.
January 1926 have passed into his hands, aid liza, he &
continue the business in all its banees at the old s,%
corner of Ta,nall aud Queen streets, tie Eiend %
inr House, where he will manufacture and furnish at pn
adelphia prices ,ioMd and npt CANDLES, FuAer's is
ENOCL ROBERTS.
NJ d. The highest price given for Tslow, Butchers
Fat, and Fat of every description.
Wilmington, Nov. IA, 1896 Sim