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Delaware journal., 1827-11-02

in pursuit Of the animal, armed with muske,. ar.,
and harpoon. They soon came near enough II
throw harpoon into him, when he proceeded viii,
great velocity TO the shore, forcing himself so far
upon land that lie could not return. They then
commenced discharge Of musketry, and after f..
ins 40 balls into him, found that he was dead They
towed him to Lubec, where his skin was taken al
and stuffed, and eight barrels Of oil taken fran ha
liver. We have not been able to obtain particular
description ofthe fish, but Captain Allen writes that
..he was 28 feet in length, and l6 feet & incLp,
round, at the largest part Of its body-that he had
got no name for it-and that 500 people had been %
see it," He is coming to the Westward with HI,
prize for exhibition, and expects to be in Salem in
about fortnight. The master of vessel arrived
here day or two since from Lubec has brought
specimen Of sort of name which encircles the nerl
Of this strange fish. 1t consists ofstitf sharp point
ed brstles about four inches long, resembling polish.
ed wire.
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
SALEM (MAss J Oct. e5.

Another Extraordinary Fsh,-Captain John Al
ten, Of this tnwn. master Of the schooner Prince and
Groves, with his crew, captured on the 2st Of Sep
tember last, a marine animal Of an uncommon de
scripton, in the following manner While the
above vessel was lying in the Schoodc river, lit
tie abuye Lubec, the crew observed strange crea
ture swimming about in the river, having come over
the bar at high tide, and unable to return on account
# the shallow depth of water when the tide fell.
they Immediately manned their long boat, and went
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02

Inc ali his career lhrnugh life. 4 spirit Of re-
venge and despo'c violence, seems to have been en-
lwned with the earliest feelings oi his nature.
Fcow-ciiizens, reflect gra,ely on the conse-
quences of eevat.ng such man to preside over our
free discussions ;-lf he would force himself into
the senate chamber for the purpose of Gaming menu
Der, Tor daring to question the proprlety OF hls
measures, say, If he would commit this bold viu-
lence when merely general. what would he not do,
as president OF the United States, as commander-ln
chief Of the army and navy. Oh Pennsylvanlans
be warned. Let not your blind zeal overcome the
prudence for which you have been long famed
Force not the deslinies ot your now happy, pros
porous and peaceful country into the hands Of an
incorporate Hotspur Our present pilot. is wise,
prudent, experienced, and patriotic. Why, then
should you wish a change?
Why should you wish to assign to Gen. Jackson
the important duties Of the presidency, when his
own bographer asserts. that he resigned civil sta
tons that required only moderate talents, from
conscious inability to perform the dutle. OF them
NESTOR.
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
From The Ngiy- Fork .4Daer;cais.

Tomorrow evening the friend, Of the Admins
traton will assemble in Tamuany Hall to receive
the report of their nominating committee. they
will assemble in such numbers to sh W how Il
good bring out the strength aini substance
Of the people. The selection of candidates them
selves is, as we hear excellent and ,hr slnrli wach
is every where manifested. gives token oi assured
success. Nor is the confidence Of our trlead,
more Inspiring than the obvious alarm OF our al, en-
saries. They have in vain endeavored to maze
strong ticket their men have refused to ser,e.--
Beajanin Baiiy. Sad AHey Stephen allen, Gilbert
Cauianl, Gideon Tucker, nominated "a, jackson A..
sembIymen, have refused to serve. Onour part, men
who heretofore uniformly declined any pubic station
have yielded to the importance Of the occasion
and consented to serve. Every thing auyurs sue.
cess.
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
From the .Neop-O Orleans .lrgus, Sept. 28.

From the .N'e1p- Orleans .lrgus, Sept 28.
The following is extract of letter addressed
to the editor Of the Argus, containing statement Of
The late bloody affair, near Natchez, by party
from Alexandria, via Eapde =
Concordia, Sept. "a, 1927,
Dear Sir 81 was invited by Dr. Maddox. not
long since, to interview without the limits Of the
State. met him at Natchez, on the 18th instant
on the 18th, was challenged by him. appointed
the 9th for the day, and the first sand beach above
Natchez, on the Mississippi side, for the place o.
our meeting. We met exchanged two shots with
out effect, and made friends. Myself and my tnenq'
Major NV Whortcr, and my surgeon DR.. Cuney,
were invited by DR.. Maddox and his friend, Col
Crane, and surgeon, Mr. Denny, to the Wooas'
where his friends, who were excluded from the
held, were stationed, to take some refreshment
when about half way, we were met by my irenas,
Gen. Cuney, Mr.. James Bowie, and my brother VINO
had accompanied me from Red River, and VINO
were also excluded from the field, and had taken
their station in the woods about two huadrec yaros
from the field. Gen. Quincy, on meeting us. enqur.
ed of me how the affair had been settled toa
him that Dir. Maddox and myself had exchanged
two shots and made friends Eic then turned to Col.
Crane who was near me, and observed to hun, lhas
there was difference between them, and they l@a
better return to the ground and settle it. as Docof
Maddox and myself had done DR.. Cuney ana my,
self nerposed, and stated to the General, tha ha'
not the time place ior the adjustment OF lheli
difference the General ilnnediatey acqmesceo
and his brother had turned to leave him, wheh
Crane, without replying to Gen. Cuney, or sayilS
one word, 1red pistol at him, which ne cari'eu
in his hand, but without effect. then steppeu
back one OF two PAGES, when Crane drew from ND >
belt another pistol, fred it and wounded Geneiai
Cuney in his thigh he expired in about fifteen nm
utes. As Crane presented his second pistol, uen.
Cuney placed his hand upon the breach OF his pu;
did not draw until he had received Cranes second
fire, and as he was falling. Gen, Cuney did nos
will state on the authority of DR.. Hunt. of Natchez
that Crane had said to his friends in Natchez' tha
# Gen Quincy made his appearance on the ground
he, Crane, would kill hm-and that at all events
he intended to kill him the first opportunity-ano
we'll has he kept his promise Mr.. Denny has slne'
informed me that Crane had made the same dee'S
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
From the Trenton True .americaa.

In reply TO the Emporium. we state with the ut,
most confidence, that the supporters, Of Gen. Jack
soa for the presidency are not increasing in this state,
but are Jaot dTreas'a5 IN nunber, III most of the
couuties.- There are4M three cOiultes in the state
where they clan impurities, and ia eiecea coun-
Ties there are majortties against them. IL was 50
at the last election fur Congress. 49, ii will be more
completely SO at the next election m elec ols. dua{
they k,iop 1t. The frendsof the Administration in
"'her states. may rest assured that New Jersey
Will do her duty.
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
y D., -.,.,s.c ]. A. A q,
From The Eihion Press.

Messrs. Edtors--please copy the following com
nnnicaiiun, which is from the pen of Pennoylva
man Ii any OF the Generals friends here, think
proper to deny the fact. that General Jackson made
Those threats it will give me an opportunity to prove
by respectable testimony in this county, that he also
threatened to cm off the ears Of some Of The q.
Staes Senator's" for discussing his conduct in the
Seminole business. CATO.
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
PEoPLE OF COLOR.

1t will be gratifying the friends Of freedom to
learn that the people Of coloy held by the society Of
Friends in North Carolina, are all in fair way to
be placed in free governments. Since the number
sent out last year, the meeting has received donations
from this continent, to the amount Of nearly fys
thousand dollars, in addition to two Thousand dol
lars raised by themselves. We also learn that q
draft to considerable amount has been received
from they early Meeting of the Society Of Friends
in London. to assist them in the noble undertaking.
The present prospect is, that in the course Of year
or two more, 6etWeen one and f1co thousand persons
will be placed in situation to enjoy their unaena-
ole righs We understand that the principal part
Of them will go to Africa and st. Domingo.
Nat. Hist
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02

.1nother Ballot.--A balloting for President, took
place on board the steam boat Victory on her pas
sage from Albany 10 Newly York, on Saturday last.
Alderman Esleeck Of Albany, was called to the
Char, and Mr.. Staats cnyler of Albany, appointed
Secretary, Messrs Cannon Of Newly ork, and Jones
Of Alabama, Tellers, which resulted in the follow
my vote
On the first ballot, J. G. Adams had 18 votes.
A. Jackson, II
De Witt Clinton, 10
Secoud ballot, Adams Al
Jackson 81
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02

hhereW Jackson,. 23
The jackson men not satisfied with this re-
suit, contendlng that it was not fair test of the
strength Of the two candidates the field, and that
the votes for Mr.. Clinton were in fact given by men
who would prefer kson to Adams. ltwss there
fore resolved to go into another ballot and confina
the votes 70 Adams and Jackson. Col. Ross, Of \.
York, was called TO the chair, and Herman Rn.,Ic.
appointed Secretary. The votes were taken anu
counted, and declared to stand as follows =
John Q. Adams, 55
Andrew Jackson, 80
| The states represented were as follows New
York =; New Jersey ) !; Pennsy ylvana Ohio q:
Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts each
lt6any DuiLN Adv.
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
Total for 1897, S4.Ooo.OoO

Since the year 1853, over hundred millions
Of dollars have been received al the port Of Boston,
and pad TO Government for duties, and during that
time the actual loss from failures has not been one
eighth Of one per cent!
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02
From the Concord Yeoman.
OF BOSTON.

We have the best authority forthe following state
nent of the increase of revenue of Boston for the
!as five months, over the same months last year.
Increase in May S2o000-June 30.ooO--July
32 ,O0o--August 81 00o-Sept o0,o00--thus ma
king increase over last year during five months of
S2l9,ooo. The amount Of duties acGruing during
the quarter ending March 3lst last, was
Delaware journal., 1827-11-02

.4aothec Steam Boat Bt!tot.-Dnring the last pas
sage Of the steam boat Chlct Justice Marshall froa
Newl ork to tins city, on Wednesday evening tie
passengers determined to ballot for candidate ior
the next Presidency. Three candidates were put
in nomination. viz. Mr., Adams, Gen. Jack ,n, ana
De Witt Clnton. On counting the votes they were
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NOTICE.
s. CHURCH, Att'y.

ALL persons liable pay taxes in the town of Litc-
field, Presidents or uon-resdents,) hereby warned
to pay to the subscriber State Tax of one cent the
dolar,-and Town Tax of four cents on the dollar,
laid on the Assessment List for 1926. will attend for
the purpose Of RECEIVING said Taxes at the house o
James Waugh, on the 9th; at the store Of Ard w.
Warner, on the 18th; at the house Of Alban Guild
the 26th at the house Of Capt Aaron Bradley, the
9Th and at the house of Stephen Dcmng on the 28th
Of Sept next, from o'clock P. M. until on each of
said days.-A persons who do not attend 80 this
tice will be charged the lawful travelling fees.
CHARLES BUELL., Collector.
IirhieId, August q. 1897. II
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
Gottrt Of 3probate, IS.
District of Sharon, AuguNg9, 1927.

District OF Sharon, AUguSs28, 1927.
UPON the petition of Peter Berce of Cornwall in the
County of Ltchfed, shelving to this Court that he is
Guardian to Hellen Maria Aing and Elizabeth Webb
Ang Of So ebury in said District, Minors that said
MinorsSRre6hP owners as tenants in common with
Betsey Nancy RebeccaeWheaton, Cynthia
Lewey WHEATON and George Alling Wheaton of said
Cornwall, piece of land situate in the town of Ham
den in the County of New-Haven, containing about
fourteen and one half bounded south on land OF
Sackett Gbert's heirs and highway, west on Sarah
Aliens heirs and Jesse Aliens land north said Jes-
sc Aliens and Elizabeth Aliens land and on He
zekiah Johnsons land; praying for liberty sell the
same as per petition on file, dated August 25 1897.
Ordsred that said Petition be continued until the
cond Tuesday of November next, at nine o'clock in
the forenoon at the Probate Office in Salisbury and
that said Guardian give public Notice thereof by ad-
vertsing in newspaper printed in Ltchfeld, three
weeks at least six weeks before said first
Tuesday of Nov ember next.
true copy of Reco,l,
IL SAMUEL CHURCH, Judge.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NOTICE.

THEACOnrt of Probate for the District Of Litch-
field hath assigned Monday, the 18th day of instant
September, at O'Clock in the afternoon for the
appointment Of Commissioners onthe estate Of
NOAHEKILBoRN,
late OF said Ltched deceased represented i,ssol ent
at which time and place all persons interested in said
estate WILL if they see cause, attend before said court,
and be heard respecting such appointment.
By order of said Court,
JACOB KlLBORN, Administrator.
Litchfcld, September 5, 1897. IL
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
State Of G01InFcttct1t, ! go
COUNTY OF LITCHFIELD, "

SUPERIOR Court, August Term, 1927.
UPON the petition ofLUCY HATCH of Iitchfeld
in the County Of L;cheld showing to said Court that
about the Sd day of September A. D. 1879, she
was lawfully married to Harry HATCH then Of said
Litchfeld residing out of this State in parts
the petitioner unknown, with whom she lived, froHy
the time Of her sdsmarriage, in the faithful perfop
Of all the marriage duties and covenants one
part to be kept and performed, until orboutsthe
first daysof March, A. D. 1924 and more than three
years next before the date Of said petition, when the
said Harry Hatch, without any just reasonable cause
and in violation and utter disregard of the marriage
duties and covenants his part to be kept and per-
formed, wifuly deserted the petitioner, and has
since continued such his wilfl deserton and abst nce
with total ncgect Of all the duties required of g.
joined on him by the marriage covenant and relation
aforesaid, praying for Bill of Divorce from the said
Harry Hatch AS her petition on file, dated August
1st 1897.
Ordered by this Court that this petition he contitf-
ucd to the next Superior Court, to be held at Lch
field, within and for the County Of Litchield, on the
third Tuesday of February, A. D. 1928, and that notice
be given to the said Harry Hatch, by publication of
the tendency Of said petition in two newspapers in
this State, Immediately after the rising Of this Court
six weeks successfully, at which said next Court the
respondent, uiz. the said Harry. Hatch, may appear
(if he see cause,) and defend.
By orler Of Court,
6w12 FREDERICK WOLCOTT, Clerk.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NOTICE..

HE subscribers being duly appointed by the Hon.
Superior Court, at the August Term, 1897, Commits
sioners OH the estate of
CHARLES r. JACKSON,
adjudged nsovent debtor by said Court, give no.
tiee that shall in pursuance of our said ap-
pointment, at the County House in Litch6eld on the
fourth Tuesdays of November and December, 1927,
and on the first day Of March, 1926 to receive, exa-
mine, and adjust the claims Of the creditors of the said
insovent.
s s2HE r; LA pEM2X,, Commissioners.
Litch6eId, August 9th, 1927. IL
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted TO Canaan Cotton Manufac-
tory, whose Notes and Accounts, have become due
are requested to make immediate payment to the sub
scribers, transfer of the property renders settle
ment necessary. The Factory in operation, & they
have Oh hand large quantity of Domestic GOODS
which they offer for sale on reasonable terms for cash
or approved credit.
ANDREWS g. STEVENS.
Canaan, Gath August 1927. 12
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NOTICE.

HE Hon. Court Of Probate for the District Of Nor
folk, has decreed that six months from the publication
of this notice be allowed the creditors Of the estate Of
JOHN MALTBY,
late Of Winchester, deceased, to exhibit their claims
to the Subscriber, all who fail to present their claims
within the time limited will be debarred recovery.
JOHN LYMAN, Executor.
Winchester, August 90, 1897. IL
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
LOST,

A TIN TRUNK on the 18th Of August, from my
Wsggop in front Of J. Writings Store, in Litchfed.
containing an assortment Of small Goods, vi<.--S
large Shell Combs, doz. Of small do, dos. Of Silver
Thimblcs, 2 pair Of Silver Spectacles. number Of
Steel do, Knives, Scissors, Sewing Silk and Thread,
Combs of aumber of kinds, and Jewelry Of different
kinds, apd some old Silver, &c. &c. &c.
JESSE ]. DooLITTLE.
Wole6tt, Conn August, 1877 IL
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NOTICE.

THE Court of Probate for the District of Ltchield
hath assigned Thursday the 9TH day of October next,
at nine O'Clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office
in Litchfed in said district for the examination and
settlement of the Administration account Of the sub.
scriber, Administrator on the estate Of
ENOS GRISWOLD,
late of Harwnton in said district deceased at which
time and place all persons interested in said estate
will, if they cause, attend before said Court, and
be heard in the premises.
By order Of said Court,
TRACY PECK, administrator.
Litchfeld, September 4, 1927. IL
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NftrbFfT0 GouMtp, IS.

Superior Court, august Term, A. ID. 1897.
l Pom the Petition 81 John M. Holley e. John G.
Cofing of Salisbury in said County, shelving to this
Court that, the 3lst day of August 1924 one Com
bury Merritt Of said Salisbury then living, to
the said HolIey & COfing the payment Of Note OF
three hundred and nnety-eight dollars and iorty-sx
cents, morgaged to them apiece Of land lying in said
Salisbury, bounded northerly by Matthew Smiths
land, westerly by land then belonging to Augustus
IIuFlbut and COmbury Merritt Junior, sOu;heriy by
John NJ HolIey's land and easterly by HoIey s. Cot
fngs land, containing about sixtyhree acres and one
half; That said Combury Merritt dead leaving Polly
Merritt Of said Salisbury his widow, Daniel Merritt and
Betsey Cornwall the wife of Daniel Cornwall, and
Combury Merritt Of Bennington in the State of Ver-
mont, Lydia the wife of Daniel Ball of Lee in the
County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts, and
Sally the wife of Gabriel Feeto, Cynthia the wife Of
James Whitney and Waitslill the wife of Almon Whit
ney, all residing out of this State i9me places
known to the petitioners, chidrend heirs at law of
the said Combury Merritt prayH ior foreclosure of
said Mortgaged premises as Petition on file, dated
August 6, 1897.
Ordered that the pe1 bhers give Notice tosall the
Respondents sess residing out of this State, by
publishing 6 Oder in the Litchfed County Post six
weeks SUCCESSFULLY at least three weeks before the
nexttef ofthis Court that they may appear if they
at the next term this Court to be holden at
Litch6eld within and for the County,of LtchfeId on
the third Tuesday of February 1925 and make answer
to said petition.
By the Court,
FREDERICK WOLCOTT, Clerk.
SAM'L CHURCH, Atty. 6wlo
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
"a FkEDEKICk WOLCOTT, Clerk.
SAM'L CHURCH, Ah'y 6wl2

At a Court Of Probate holden at Litchf field with-
in and for the District Of Litchfeid, on the
29th day Of August 1897,
Present, FREDERICK WoLCoTr, ESQ., Judge.
Upon the Petition of GEORGE WHEATON of
Cornwall in said District, showing to this Court that
he is Guardian of Nancy Rebecca Wheaton, Cynthia
Lcwey Whea.on and George Alng Wheaton, all of
said Cornwall, Minors,--That said Minors are the
owners as tenants in common with Betsey Bierce of
said Cornwall, and Helen Mariah Alng and Eliza
beth Webb Allng Of Salisbury in Ltchfed County,
of piece of Land situate in the town of Hamden in
the County of New-Haven, containing fourteen acres
two roods and twenty-one rods, bounded south on
Sackett .Gibert's heirs land and highway, west Oh
Sarah Aliens heirs and Jesse Aliens land north on
said Jesse Aliens and Elizabeth Aliens and and east
on Hezekiah Johnsons land, praying for liberty to
sell the same, per petition file, dated August 25th
1897.
Ordered that said petition be continued until the 18th
day OF November next at ten O'Clock in the orenoon,
at the Probate Office in Litchfied in said District,
when and where said petition will be heard, and that
said Guardian give public notice of this order, by ad
yertising the same in newspaper printed in said
Lcheld three weekssnccessively, at least six weeks
before said 10Th day ofNoyember next.
A true copy Of Record,
r. FREDERICK WoICOTT, Judge
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
DN2SD

In this village, on the ls inst. Miss Harriet Wnrd
daughter of MIR William Ward, Jr. aged 90.
In New Haven, Newport Freeman, aged 90 color
brought to this country, and for many years do
nestle in the family Of President Stiles, of Yale Col
lege The President subsequently gave him his free.
dom, and procured for him comfortable house and
garden where he has continued to reside till the day
Of his death,
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
ESTRAY.

DROKE into the enclosure ofthe subscribers on or
about the Oath ult. dark brindled yearng HEIFER.
The owner is requested to prove property. pay char
ges, and take her away. 6. g. NJ. GAYLORD.
Bethlcn, Sept, 4, 1897. -
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
MORRIS ACADEMY.

HE Pail Term of this Institution viii commence
on Tuesday, Sept. 25th.
For particulars respecting the School, the Public are
referred to Prospectus, to be had at the store Of Mr.
g. 8. Smith, or at South Farms by applying to Mr.. e.
J. Woodruff, Post Master.
JAMES d. CHAPMAN, Principal.
Liteh6eld, South Farms, Aug. %, 1927. II
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
FREDERICK WOLCOTT, Clerk
ZttcbRRIn Gotttltp, SIS.


Superior Court, August Term, 1927.
UPON the Petition Of SAMUEL A. JUDsON Of
CoruHall in said County, showing to this Court thai
OF the 22d day of March, 1922, Andrew Brown, then
Of said Cornwall, now residing in some part Of the
State Of Ncw-York, mortgagcd to the Petitioner to
secure the payment Of two promissory Notes of that
date one for six hundred dollars and the other for
three hundred dollars, one equal undivided one third
part of six of land lying in said Cornwall with
one third part Of corn mill and implements belong
ing thereto, with third part of dwelling house &
horse shed on the same, said land bounded east on
highway and land lately owned by James johnson,
north ON said Johnsons aud and the land Of the heirs
of Samuel Pratt southerly and westerly on highway;
stating also that Cyrus Swan ESQ. Robert Donavan,
Charles F. Sedgwick, Esq. Daniel Clark and Linus
Bates of Sharon in said County, and Thomas NJ
Wheeler Of Northeast, in Duchess County and State
misses, and praying for foreclosure Of the equity Of
redemption in said premises per petition on ;e, da
ted August 6, 1897.
Ordered, that the Petition aforesaid be continued
until the next term of said Court to be holden at Ltch
field in and for said County, the third Tuesday Of
February 1929 and that the petitioner give public no
tee thereof by an advertisement in the Litehfeld
County Post six weeks successfully, three weeks be-
fore the Of said Court that all persons interested
may appear and be heard thereon.
BY the Court
FREDERICK WoLCoTT, Clerk.
s. CHURCH, Aa'y. 6wl2
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
w O O T..
ESTRAY.

TAKEN up, in perishing condition, on the 9th
uIt. red heier CALF, about two months old, with a
white face, red spot in the centre Of the white. The
owner is requested to prove property pay charges,
take her away. AARON MERRILLS.
Milton, Sept. 3, 1897. IL
The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-06
NEW GOODS.

HENRY PHELPS hasjust received from New
YORK additional supply of GOODS, consisting in
part of the following articles, uiz.
Black and Scarlet Merino, Cashmere and Prussan
Shawls, of various sizes.
Elegant black Italian Lustrings. Black Levantines
and Sinchews, very nice.
Super black Silk Vestings. Fancy Silk Hdkf.
Calicoes, Cambricks Swiss and Book Muslins,
Belt Ribbons, Horse skin Gloves, &c. &c.
Ltchfed, Sept. A, 1927. 10