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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-10-23

Longevity. Arthur Wall of " AXE Forest,
OF whom some notice va. published two years ago,
in the Register, completed the hundred ard ninth
year OF his age, on the 18th ut. A few days ago,
he walked three miles, but said he was somewhat
iatigued and thought he discovered by it, that old
ase was creeping upon him. Rygistfr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-10-23
a DUTCH ANECDOrE.

There are some good hits in the newspapers, I"
the part, spirit which prevails in the present COW
test fcr the Presidency. Both sides are IN 'hs
habit OF taking many Liberties with each othef
though il is to be hoped, for The honor Of both, te
there is mole humor than truth in the following
confession. We copy it from the Annapolis Ee'
pnhlican-snd it quite unnecessary for US to 'ay'
TO which party the historian belongs For ouf
own parts We wish to be neutrals during the CON-
test, and we extract the following, tot for the
sake ut the politics. but Of the lessen it humour'
Dusty nculeates :-Richmoni Compiler.
:" A plain Frederick County Dutchnan, who ~ss
attending some concerns in Annapolis last week.
beng asked how the administration men came 10
suffer themselves to be bca. ~ their late elccoh'
IN that county, replied, that g De Silackson meS
lied so communicable"
Well, but why didn't you Adams men i's
too 70
IVY we til lie a little too, but de shackson me'
lied such tamnation lies"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-10-23

Female FiriuP.-Thcre is a tree in MeSlcahS..
which is SO tender that IA man cannot touch any "
its branches but it wihcts presently. \ 'a'.
credit is of equal nicencss, " small touch mar
wound and XII ia
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-10-23
AN AMERICAN VOTER.

.hodenv-C. c. Cambreeng, a few evenings sine. Il
NE bar room OF tavern made bel Of hundred tt
lars tina, MAORI, OF the members of Congress wouds
Jackson'an.- And" said he, have prevented JOIN
Taylor from being speaker once, and will do 4
again" Well then, all is lost; If the "Gnna" man saws
hc North shall not elect speaker uill doubt hes,
We give up at The tiry -four votes of New yqk
he ever had thirty riggurs 'on de coast of Gna
Perhaps he can pnt them along WITH DelaNae, in lis
'breeches pocket" " Y.rE .ldvornfs.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26

patches from Paez took the command of the town, and probably on Paez's arrival he will prevent blOodShed. But should he not, PaeZ has on the east Bermudez with many troops, on the south Meserez with 1900 men, and on the west Porto Cabello with the troops there opposed to him. The whole number of Paez's troops cannot be estimated at more than 5000, ,probably less. The citizens of Caracas and Venezuela are apparently opposed to all these meas ures, and are loudly crying for peace on any terms. The people in the interior know little and care less for the political state of the country. IfBolivar makes his appearance in Venezuek, doubtless all political troubles will be immediately qui- eted.-Mer. Ado.
 Extraordinary instance of natural qf- fectioh and fcrOcity of Cat.-The fol- lowing facts are we'll authenticated "A family in the Lower Town of Quebec, had cat with kittens about two months old one day the mistress of the house had occasion to open cupboard where provisions were kept, and on shutting it, a kitten got squeesed by the door, aud utter ed loud and piercing cry. The mis- tress of the house, after seeing it was dis engaged, apparently not much hurt, turn- ed to go to another part of the room. Presently the mother of the kitten came in, went up to it, and then flew furiously at the mistress of the house, first biting and scratching her legs and thighs and arms, and proceeding to her neck, upon which she fixed the woman used her hands to preserve her eyes, lowering her head to save her throat, her cries alarmed her hus- band, who came into the room to her as- sistance the cat then let go her hold, re- ceived kick, passed unde the stove to the other side of it, where she was followed by the man, she then repassed making again at the woman but being pursued she went out the door, which was immediately clos- cd. She then began to fly up against the door uttering hideous cries; the family was so much alarmed that assistance was had, and finally the cat was killed on entering the door, partially opened for the purpose. The woman was much hurt. but her wounds are nearly healed. The cat had frequent ly shown symptoms of boldness and feroci- ty, when irritated, but never before in a way to excite alarm in the family.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
l4,OOO Acres Of L01sd

situated in the townshis of Orwell, Warren & Windham, in the County of Bradford, Penn sylvania, about 145 miles west of Newburg, 28 west of MOntrOse the seat of Justice of Susquehanna county Pa.; IA from TOwanda, the county site of Bradford county; and I6 south of Owego, in the state of New York, and 10 miles east of the Susquehanna river. Said Lands to be surveyed into lots to sui! purchasers at the expense of the owner; at the low rate of S1.5O per Acre, Cash or S2,5O on credit of four years, The subscriber hav- ing resided on this tract of land for some years, can recommend the quality of the soil to be equal if not superior to any tract of land in the country for Grain Grass, &c. timbered as follows, viz-Becch, E1aple, Hemlock, White wood, Cherry. Chesnut, Oak, Pine, &c. well watered with pure, living water, with roads leading through the tract in different direc- ti0ns, with aourishins ,ttlements in different places on the tract, WI Grist Mills and Saw Mills on and adjacentt retO. An indisputa- ble title will be given. The Subscriber has the title papers from tn State, which are sat- isfactory to all who hay examined them.
 For further particula please call on the subscriber in Orwell To> .,ship, who will take satisfaction in showing the land.
 B. CHUBBUCK.
 December, 1926. 8w28
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26

Shocking Transaction at NST-LOndOn. We learn from correspondent at New London, that on Monday night last, u quarrel took place in cellar, occupied as grocery, between a man by the name of Spencer, and two brothers by the name of Forsyth. Spencer was, or had been, sailor. After he left the cellar, the two Forsyths offered the fireman of the steam boat, Long Branch, who was present, three dollars if he would Ego and beat the d-d rascal" while they were to stand by with clubs, and knock the first man down who attempted to interfere The frman clo- sed with the proposal, followed Spencer, and knocked him down in the street. Af- ter some struggle, Spencer succeeded in getting to the Hole-n-the-Wal public house, though not until he had received a severe foging. The fireman afterwards went to Spencer, expressed his sorrow for what he had done, and by way of settle ment paid him the three dollars received from the Forsyth, and took his receipt in full for the Aoging. Spencer afterwards died, and on Saturday the fireman and two Forsyths were lodged in gaol to await their trial. The same day, Saturday the wife of Spencer, being somewhat intoxica- ted met Mrs Barns, who was no friend of hers. A quarrel ensued, severe blows were interchanged, and Mrs. went off severely pounded. Yesterday morning she died; and the deceased Spencer's widow was lodged in prison with those who had compassed tbn death of her husband-a!l to meet their trials together.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
NOTICE.

FNHE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis A trict of Norfolk has appointed the sub scribers Commissioners on the estates of
 ABRAHAM CALDWELL, & SAMUEL HART, late of Winchester in said district deceased represented insolvent We therefore give notice to all persons concerned that we shall attend to the duties of our appointment on the last Monday of January 1927, and on the first Monday of March 1927, at the Office of Wm. $. Holabird, in Winchester at o'clock P. M. on each of said days, at which times and place the creditors of said estates will have an op. portunity to present their claims to us for ad- justment and allowance.-All claims must be presented within the time aforesaid legally at tested or be barred a recovery.
 Wm. S. HOLABIRD, Ccmnqis-
 JAMES c. CLEAVLAND, { sioncrs.
 Winchester, Jan. 12, 1927. St
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
NOTICE.

THE Subscriber will sell at Public Auc- 1 tion on the premises at 9 o'clock P M. of January 27th, 1927, all the right or title which is invested in him by virtue of Deed of Assignment given to him by Jacob Com nlng of Washington in or to the Land and Buildings, now occupied by said Comming, called his homestead.-Terms of payment very favourable.-All persons having claims against said Comming, are requested to pre- sent them to the subscriber on or before said s7th day of January 1927; if they expect to receive any benefit from the avails of his prop erty agreeable to assignment.
 CHARLES A. HUDSON, Assignee.
 Dated, Washington, Dec. 28, 1926. 50
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
JUST RECEIVED,

and for Sale at this Office,
 GRAMMAR SIN1PLIFIED, or an OCULAR ANALYSIS of the English Language, by J. GREENLEAF.
 1enth edition, price 75 cts. This work has quickly ran through ten edi- tions, and its popularity where it is known is unparalleled. It is recommended as being the best work of the kind extant, by Rev. Drs. Griffin, Romeyn, M'Leod, Spring, Blair, Rice, Buchanan, Wylie, Rogers, Staughton, Aber- crombie, Allen, Mason, and Harris also, by Chief Justice Marshall, Dr. Mitchell, MT. C.. D. Golden, Prof. Goodrich, MT. Gallaudet, Gov. Randolph, and by other professional gen tlemen too numerous to mention.
 ALsO,-
 MARSHALL'S SPELLING BOOK, work unquestionably superior to any other spelling book now before the public, and re- commended to be such by multitudes of the first literary characters in the country. It is only necessary for candid person, capable of judging, to examine the work, to corroborate the numerous testimonies that have been giv- en in its favour.
 EULOGIES on ADAMS & JEFFERSON. TT would be presumption in us to pretend A to speak of this work, as though any man could doabt it's intrinsic value. It is a collection of eulogies, delivered by the great est men and most accomplished scholars in our country, upon an occasion the most in- teresting that has ever been known by men, who at the time, brought the whole powers n Q Infn of hM knew they were writing for posterity.-
 Price $2,OO in boards-$2,5O bound. Also
 5Superior SILVER STEEL RAZORS,
 finer article than is usually found in the
 country.
 1jSA very choice and valuable assortment of
 PEN-KNIVES, from 1e 1-2 cts. to s2,5O Also-Fine Cast St. PRU KNIVES {;
 very excellent article for Gardeners. Also-ALL KINDS of SCHOOL Books & STA
 TIONARY, consisting of Morse's, Wood
 bridges, & Goodrich's Geography; Mur-
 rays Grammar, Flint's Abridgement of do.
 English Reader, Columbian Orator, Amer
 ican Preceptor, Arithmetic, Spelling Books,
 Writing Books, &c.-BIBLES, common,
 & extra bound, COMMONWEALTH, do Real WEDGwooD INKsTANDs-Lignumvit Sand --Walkden's Red & Black Ink Powder, warranted to be genuine-Maynard & Moves. do.-ALBUMs-a general assort- ment of Bunk Books, Pencils, States, Quills, &c. &c. and a variety of miscellaneous books. Blanks ofall kinds constantly on hand,-writ- ing and letter paper.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
English notiees of 1lnleriean Agrieultuce.

English notices Cf Anleriedn AgriCulturc
 The New England Farmer gives the following extracts from London, an Eng fish writer.
 An American laborer is most expert al the use of the axe and the scythe; the spade he handles in very awkward man. ner. and has no ideas of banking, hedging, clipping, or cutting hedges, and many oth- CT operations known to every laborer m a hiohlv cultivated and enclosed country like Britain. Rut the versatility ot talents of an American laborer amply compensatcS for his inexperieuce ill these operations, and is more useful in his circumstances In handling the saw, the hammer, and even the trowel, the British laborer has no chance with him. Most of them can build > a house, mend plough or wagon, and C. ven the harness, aud kill and dress sheep and pigs.
 As a country for British farmer to em- igrate to, we consider the United States as superior to every other, in many respects First on account of its form ofgovernment: by which property is secure, personal lib- erty greater than any where else, consist GnlV WlLn puDlIC SdIOlJ , "n~ Oo'' A"'AA'N"A" ed at less expence than under any govern ment in the world. Secondly, on account of the stock of people being generally British, and speaking the same language. The only objection we have to America is the climate, the long and severe winter, and the rapid and hot spring and summer. Equally good land, and nearly as cheap, may be had in the south of Russia and in Poland, as in America; but who that knows any thing of the governments of tIJose countries, or even of Germany and France, would voluntarily put themselves in their power while the United States are accessible Who would live in country of tyrsnnic nobles, often very deficient of moral principal and ofa peasantry little better than hogs, and not so we'll fed and lodged as that animal is in England Who would live in country of passports, of spies, and swarming with beggarly gentry!
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
STAMMERING.

NHE subscriber has opened School for IL the cure of STAMMERING or STUT- TERlNG. at Wm. Germonds. in the town of Pleasant Valley, Duchess co. N. Y' From the experience he has had in curing this ai:- f1icting impeachment of the speech, he feels confident that he can affect cure in all such cases. AMASA HOJ.COMB, Jr
 This is to certify that have been afflicted with most obstinate stammerng for nearly 80 years which thought could not be correc- ted, short of miracle. After having attend ed Mr. Holcomb's Institution days, am able to speak and read with perfect facility, I would earnestly recommend any one who is afflicted in the same way, to put themselves under his care. As am persuaded that on the part of the pupil nothing is necessary, bu; strict observance of his rules to ensure a speedy recovery.
 OBADIAH B. BRIGGS.
 Clinton, (N. Y.) Jan. 13, 1897. 3i
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
MASONIC NOTICE
CALEB MORGAN'S ESTATE.

CALEB MORGAN'S ESTATE. VNHE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis N trict of New Milford has limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof fer the Creditors to the estate of
 CALEB MORGAN,
 late of Kent in said district deceased, repre- sented insolvent to exhibit their claims thereto, and has appointed Alpheus Fuller and John M. Raymond Commissioners to receive and examine said claims certified by MATTEL PERRY, Clerk. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the late dwelling house of the said deceased in said Kent on the first Mondays of March and Julynext at 10 o'clock in the fore noon on each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 ALPHEUS FULLER, ] COmnis-
 JOHN M. RAYMOND, { sioners. 20 Kent, Jan. 8, 1927. S1 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 MATTEL P. PERRY, Adnin'r
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
Penrl Tooth POaUder.
November 21, 1926.

CTAGES leave Litchfeld for New Haven S daily, Sundays excepted.) Mail Stage leaves Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, al o'clock in the morning precisely intersects the Mail Coach at N. Haven, so that passen- gers arrive in New-York next morning at 6 o'clock.
 The Accommodation or Steamboat Line leaves Litchfeld, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at II o'clock. on arrival of the AL bany Stage, and arrives in N. Haven at o. clock Same evening, and in N. York next eve ming by Steam Boat.
 For Seats in the above Lines, apply to J PARKS, agent and proprietor.
 Litchfeld, Dec. 80, 826. q9
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26

froid, took one of the pistols and shot him dead on the spot. On taking of the mask. the robber was discovered to be no o,ber than the Confessor to whom the good woman had told her secret The postilioh immediately proceeded to the Mayors and gave himself up until the af- fair can be investigated. We wait for further particulars, says the paper, before we name the conleSsor, and the place where this terrible drama was acted.-
 " Y. Com. A6v.1
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
WINDOW SASHES.

THE Subscribers keep constantly for sale A at their establishment in CornicoN
 WINDOW SASHES, of the common size, made of the best mate rials, and in the most workmanlke manner, Extra sizes furnished at short notice. The above for sale on the most reasonable terms, and on a reasonable credit.
 JOEL BARNES,
 NELSON T. LOOMS,
 EDWARD R. LOOMS. Cornwall, Jan. 1927. so
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
TO ACTUAL SETTLERS.

THE Subscriber as Agent for Gen. ThOm-
 A as Cadwalader, of the city of Philadel- phia, offers for sale about
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
CHA Y'S HCh Ointment,

ENOR pleasantness, safety, expedition, ease, A and certainty, is infinitel ly superior to any other to cure that tormenting disorder.- Price s cents per box.
 Clay's Ston,ach Bittcrs. They will be found, in all cases of the fol- lowing description. to give relief-nausea, vomiting, heartburn, costiveness, weakness at the breast, pain in the stomach, loss of appe- tite, and all other simptoms of indigestion and fatulence, and as nervous cordial not to be surpassed by any thing.-Price s5 cents a box.
 Pearl Tooth POaUder. This celebrated Powder needs no recom- mendation-every gentleman and lady should he in the constant use of it, if they wish to preserve their teeth from decay, and have them appear of beautiful pearly whitenes.- Price 25 cents a box.
 Sold by w. & $. BUEL, and HENRY PHELPS.
 ID. CLAY. November 21, 1926. 23
The Litchfield County post., 1827-01-26
LIST OF LETTERS.

LIST OF LETTERS, moining in the Post Office at Litchfed.
 JanuGry lst, 1927. ,iel Baldwin. Betsey Loundsberry, ve M. Bradley, John Mansfield, ,an Beach, Abraham Morse Q. M. Burrall, Amos Moss, ,n Bassctt, Coe & Munsell, n Bissell, Aaron $. Merrill, her Blakesley, Catharine Peters, arles c. Buel, Eunice Peck, ,ustine A. Buel, Tho's A. Payne, les Burge, Samuel B. Plumb, Catlin, Joseph Pruden, Ii Coe, 9 Liday Parmeley, 5ustus Cooke, Sherman Pierpont, nan Curtis, Linus Parmelee, n l.. Church, George w. Potter, Ia Cable, Charles B. Phelps, ,n J. Cole, John Pierpont, sell Chubbuck, Fiber Peters, her Clark, John c. Riley, 'riett Clark, Henry s. Richards, g Catlin, Loonis Rowley, rtin Clapp, Lucy Stone, n Champion, Bryant Stoddard, ,rge Cook, Amos c. Sherman ,on Dexter, William Scovill, liam Elliot, Ansel Sterling, derrick J. Fem, Boyd & Thayer, ny Fitch, Philip Tompkins, rgaret Granger, Celestia Thomas, yer Goodwin, Philee Taylor, les Griswold, Benj. Vaill, n Griswold, J. c. & A. Wadswortlr val R. Hinman, Denman Woodruff, rgaret Hall, Moses Wheeler, on Hunter, Samuel Woodruff, Hart, Ablathar Wilcox, ot Hitchcock, Reuben Webster, lis Hall, William G. Williams am J. Hand, Nelson Wadhams. Ill Letters not called for in three months
 be sent to the General Post Office.
 CHARLES SEYMOUR, p. N.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-15
TIE WhEArH OF LOVE.

4 very pretty eiluslon. originally made j
appearance in the Hartford Times, from whc
paper we extract it, II is certainly creditab
10 the talents OF the writer, as we'll as 10 IL
paper.
A fond adieu--for soon we part,
Nor e'er perhaps to meet again;
Bu, every morn will tell my heart.
Thy friendship warm'd il not in vain:
The CLEAN Of mem'ry glows as bright,
For on al su MINERS dawning light.
II prompts me mid tho fields 60 rove.
And twiue for thee a wreath oflove.
Again nadieu--remembrnuce free,
VIII stroll 10 seek thine image dear,
AID often too my heart will nee
To breathe its Sigh Of iondness there;
And OF IN seek some lowly dale
Tiny long mourn'd absence TO bewail,
Aud there amid some shady grove
I'll twine for thee a wreath oflove. -
Adieu a lieu-I OF will stroll
To sesk some lonely spot ON earth,
Aud think of thee, and charm my soul
With ,bc remsmbraDce oftby worth.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-15
PROVIDENCE FLOATING BATHS.

8 ME subscriber having lust completed his
u spacious floating Bathing House, rcspec-
fully informs the ladies and gentlemen ofProv-
idence and its vicinity, that he has located it
in the cove, near the foot of Hydraulion street,
and n ;he rear Of the Exchange Bank. The
building is pro, ded with every convenience;
will stand o., where the current is pure, and
will be entered over a safe floating BRIDGE and
from its retired vet central situation, il cannot
fan 10 invite the company of those who prac-
tco cold water bathing. The apartments Of
the ladies and gentlemen are separated in an
el!cctull manner, and those which are appro-
prated for the former will not, under any cir
cumstancc, at any time, be occupied by gen.
tleincn.
Careful and attentive persons will be engage
ed to wait on those who may patronze this es-
Enlistment, and female will always be in at
tendance for the lac.'es.
The subscriber having at much expense pre-
pared this comfor.a ole house for those dspos-.
ed to enjoy the luxury of the cold bath, or
shower bath, hatters himself that he shall be
literally rewarded by the patro mage of gen.
erous public.
TcrmS.-Season tickets, So; single ticket,
!2 l-2 cents; ten tickets, \.
The house will be open from SUNRISE till
O'Clock in the evening, except Sundays, on
which dty it will close NJ 9 O'Clock, A. NJ.
June 9. ERASTUS FARNUM.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-15

The stanzas TO the Swallow, were written by
Cowper, poet, who in our opinion, has re-
ceved more praise for his productions, than he
was ever deserving Of II is not TO be denied
that he was generally, chaste and interesting
poet, but still he was not the incorruptiblc and
imma culate man, that his hal:erers would make
him. The fifth stanza does no great credit to
his taste, or select Of words; and we arc not
u little surprised to find, that he should suffer
it to go before the public.
rHE SWALLOW.
| am fond Of the swallow learn, from her
flight,
Had skill TO improve it, lesson oflove;
How seldom On ear h do we see her alisht.
She dwells in the skies-she is ever above.
| It is on the wing that she takes her repose,
Suspended, aud poIsd IN the rego, uf air,
'Tis not in fields that her sustennnce grows,
1t is wiDg'd like herself, tbs elherealia fare.
She come in the earth. all the summer she stays,
And, dreadlng the cold, she still follows the
SO true to our love, we should covet his rays,
Aud the place where he shines not, imme-
diately shun.
'Tis rarely, if ever, she settles below,
Aud only when building nest for her young:
Were il not Tor her brood, she would never be-
stow
a thought upon any thing filthy US dung.
Let us leave it ourselves, Ctis mortal sbode)
TO bask every moment IN infinite love:
Let us ily the dark winter, and follow The road
That leads 10 the day-spring appearing above.