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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
FoR THE WArcHMAH.

IL would be satisfactory circumstance TO the wri-
OF this article, il he could foresee the eventual
completion oi the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
in a reasonable time. and its permanency il scan
be completed on It's present location. But as he
doubts whether that can be effected for many years
come he wishes to call the attention OF his fellow
tilizens to the propriety Of considering, whether it
will not be practicable by proper exersion to obtain
double or treble Rail Way from Eikton to the wa
ters OF Ghrissna-wilhin shorter period than il
will BIZ possible to finish the present Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal.
1t IS the opinion Of the writer, that there is
scarcely section of country in the United States,
where Rail Way could be located, with greater
advantage both to the public and TO the sockhold
ers than on the route mplated-whsre, by such
a Read Of only about ~ miles in length. commu
nicalon be opened between the two tdrgest Bays
in this counlry-t that are now shut up and requires
rouage by sea of several hundred miles, to reach
the points where this the shortes, communication
can readily be made at a small comparative EXPENSE
it is presumed-probably not exceeding 100000
dollars at most. 1t is true, that a Rail Way might
have been laid the location oil the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal but the country it must hare
been passed through could not have yielded as much
business to The Road. by very much as the one now
contemplated, and that for many substantial reasons
that could be assigned. MENTOR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

From Dover We have nothing but REPORTS, of which
are that no apponme nj has been made to fill the vacancy
occssloned by The resignation of Judge WAr That the
bill 10 extend the time allowed for drawing Lottery
build Masonic Hall in this Borough, has been passed. and
that the bill TO authorize Of money to be raised by
Lottery for The purpose of supplying this town with water,
has been rel, cled, though is said that of the
ers of the Legislature intend 10 move reconsideration of
the bill.
1t would perhaps be better for the country il the Lottery
business were entirely sboshed-but whilst moneyis per-
med be raised in this way, should be taken that
The object to be accomplished by this means. should be
one productive of such good results would in great de-
gree counerbalance the evils of Lotteries When this
is asce,aincd, slight should induce Legisa
are to reject application for Lottery and We be-
eve that the which is the subject of these remarks
has been aside without due consideration of its impor.
to large community Let Legislators seriously
consider the situation of the Borough of Wilmington at
the present time. large town, great part OF which is
closely built many OF the houses Frame and almost dcstl-
tutc OF water lies at the mercy OF ncendiay whose
work of des,rucan it would be impossible in many parts
of the borough, to arrest saw for instance what would
be the consequence should fire break in close
" built square not in the immediate vicinity OF the creek
What could expect in such case, but scene of de-
vasaon and distress, smia to. greater an that which
has Just been experienced by the unfortunate city oil Alex
andria
We tgus, tina, the Legislature should the bill be called
up for reconsideration will take these things into view,
aud gram, the prayer N tho petitioners there appears
10 be other method TO han immediate and full sup
ply Of water, than by Lottery desirable object you'd
then be ned-te health and safety Of the borough
would be promoted and citizens relieved from por-
ton Of those heavy taxes which have long been a
grievance and which have operated against the growth
and Improvement Of The town,
We aaare that there are some who are opposed to
Lot altogether aud who have presented petition to
the Legislature against granting the request OF the Coun
c II any of these persons viii suggest plan that will
accomplish the object which the Lottery is intended to
effect and which, in is operalion will be efficient, and
as little burIcnsome 10 the citizens should be happy
publish ,hcir views and do not think unreas ,nable
that iher should expect that in opposing a
plan Which has the appreciation Of large maort:, they
should offer ohcr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

field Of Ice continued TO drive up in his view, until
it came in contact with the Pier aor esaid when with
very little dmnuton ofis velocity, it struck off sev.
eral feet oil the whole upper surface OF the Pier.
pushed It quite across the top Of the standing part
and dropped 1t down on the upper side and went
Rejecting upon the immense Ioice thus exerted
(as the pier aforesaid was. believe, 60 feet square.
and probably strengthened with upright timbers of
great strength, and filled with stone and earh,) !
say, rejecting on .his matter, had desire to be
able TO measure that force by some comprehensibip
standard. say Of tons--bu, being deficient myself Of
the requisite mathematical learning, have conclu
ded to ask you TO publish this essay, with hope
that some OF our citizens will give US, through your
paper, solution.
have had the thickness Of the Ice on the Creek
opposte my house, measured, by boring hole
through it with screw auger-and by hooking the
Ice at the bottom, and measuring to the surface, it
was found to be Is inches thick Now, the question
that wish answered, is-what poacer in tons will
field Of Ice eighth Of an acre square (ss persons
may more readily estimate the size OF field Of Ice
By the acre than in any other way perhaps exert,
floating on the tide with velocity OF three miles
per hour-and supposng that Ice to be twelve inch
es thick land how much will that power be ncreas
ed for erery inch that the ice is increased in thick
ness by subsequent freezngse
The solution OF this question is not an ohjeo, Of
mere curiosity in practice may be Of consc
quence, in teaching the strength requisite to be
made use OF employed, to resist The impulse Office
IN the tides ,cay--moving with the velocity as is
above stated
An answer to these questions will much oblige
MENTOR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
SOME TRAITS or GEN. JaCK,sO.N,

Drawn by Samuel Ha,ke, Editor Of the Dcayare Gazette.
Speakii of Clay, Clinton Jackson, Adams Calhoun and
Craa ford, he says OF all the gentlemen named, Gea
jackson appears us TO 10 be the MOST OBJECTIONh
BI.E. That lie of energy. one will doubt, but
think that in CHI magistrate of the United States too
much cnrgy extremely dangerous; AND have seen IN
THE GENERAL such a DISREGARD FOR THE lNSTI
TU1IONS Of he country, such DISPOSITION 10 place
himself ABOVE ns ia7rs AND such an INCLINATION to
TRAMplE ON The RIGHTS OF OTHERS, where
they stood in competition with HIS OWN INTEREST or
FEELINGS, should render the citizens of the United
States vy cnuHous about placing him in the first office
within their gift y
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
LATEST FROM FRANCE.

The packet ship Edward Donaffe, Capt. Funk, ar.
rived at New York, on Friday last. sailed from IIa-
vre on the 10th December, and brought Paris pa
pers Of the 18Th.
There is nothing later from England. The news
OF the scrding OF troops to Portugal, with Mr. Can.
ning's speech, &C. had just reached Paris, and the
public were awaiting with great solicilude TO see
what course the French government would adopt.
The party in France called the Congregation, arc
considered as going hand in hand with the ultra
patty in Spain being inclined TO war with England,
and having hopes Of exciting diversion in ireland.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
Robertson & Little $.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.

The Atlantic Souvenir, for 1926, and 1927.
The Amulet.
Also the following works in elegant binding.
IhoMsns Seasons, Beauties Cf BY ron Falconer's Ship
wreck, Camphes Poems. Beauties Of Scutt and Moore
The British Spy, Goldsmitbs Poems
And "A variety OF Books Tor Youth, among which arc
Alfred Campbell containing Travels in Egypt and the
Holy Land. BY Mrs. llofand
Bird Catching he Northern Adventures. The Ne
gro Boy A Tour through England. The Youthful Tray
ellers. Gems in the Mine Conversations Poetry. The
Orphan Boy Choice Poetry. Mothers Care Rewarded
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

In the Senate, en- Friday, the Committee to whom
had been referred the joint Resolution, pedging ,hs
vote of Pennsylvania to General Jackson in 1899.
reported that nex peden, for ,heIegisalure to
bring the name Of Andrew Jackson before the Pco
pie, as a candidate for the Presidency, and request,
ing 10 be discharged from the further consideration
OF the subject. A second reading OF the Resolution
was asked for in order to introduce substitute The
motion was sustained, and the report was laid on
he Table. At one o'clock on Saturday, the Senate
we're engaged in debate the question OF recon-
hitting the report OF the Committee.
philadelphia Press.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

Postage.-We notice that an order has passed
the Legislature ofPennsyl for the postage in
cured by Members during The Session to be paid
out OF the Treasury. A similar order has passed
The House OF Delegates Of Maryland, which. 10 our
minds, seems perfectly right. The public have
but little idea how burthcnsome this has become 10
the members-many OF them receive fifteen or
twenty letters almost daily on the public account,
which often amount TO more than half their per d.
en-. Such things are quite oppressive and ought not
to be borne. Public servants are subject to many
impositions, and We know Of none more erievous
than to have to attend 10 the onerous business Of
those who lack the good breeding to pay postage
when asking favor for themselves. .--Batt Patriot.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
FOR THE wATcHMAN.

1t is now some years since, (probably in the year
1929 that conversing with respectable nhabitan,
OF the town oil Newcastle, he told me that ct time
when the Delaware River (oppo,ite that Tu~n) vas
covered with heavy masses OF floating Ice. he OBJ
served one mass on lis way with the food tide. and
he concluded to watch its effect when il should come
in contact with their Piers and Wharves. He was
then standing in particular spot that he mentioned
10 me, land whtre, indeed. believe We both stood
al the time Of our conveIsnlion) within about 100
yards Of lhe.l0sey Pier opposite the town The
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

.AMens, (0hio,) December 16.
We scarcely know in what terms to mention ar
occurrence which took place on "Wednesday NOR.
ming last. While Professor lIoge was sitting alone,
reading in his room. in College, by sudden con-
traction of the muscles, the bone Of his thigh was
badly iiacured so as to require setting in the usual
manner Of broken limbs The pain he has suffered
has been extreme, though somewhat aha;ed since
the setting. Mirror.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

DEl)-At C.cilton, Md. on the Goth inst Mrs. PHEBE
H. NOWLAND in the oath year OF her age, wife of Alfred
O. No~land Esq and eldest daughter of yland Is. PEN
ingon, Esq Of that village.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
WOrcesfpr, (Wass. J Januaru

W0rcesfPr, 1ldss.J january 8.
The person who fell from the steeple Of Charlton
Meeting House, me noned in our last, is since
dead Although no bones were broken, and he at
hrs appeared 10 be doing we'll, yet the conclusion
OF the brain, accustomed by falling far, injured
il SO much as to cause lis death, as appeared by all
examination made BY the physicians since his de
cease. Spy.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

We unable 10 comply with our friend " MEN
ron's" request, not haviog any work containing the
information which lie desires us to publish.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

PRICES CURRENT AT BnANDYwrsE Minis, JAN 80.
FLoup, superine, per bbl. SIS rs s
Middngs, do. 8 90 8 so
WHEAT, white, per 60 ID. 10
DO red, do 10
Cons, yellow, per 81 ID. SIS
kn-dried Corn Meal, per hhd Is 90 is SO
Do do per bbl. : 3 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
PHILADELPHIA Press.

.Nc.D York, Jan. 27.
Greek Fmd.rhe Of the fund actually collected
for the relief of the Greeks, in bank arly six
thousand dollars, and number Of subscription lists have
not been returned These contributions exclusive OF
provisions and clothing, which not inconsderable.
Arrangements making for splendid ball at the Park
Theatre, in New York the 22d of February The pro.
ceeds will be for the benefit Of The Greeks.
The Legislature OF Pennsylvania have decided by
ma jority Of 9. against removing the seat OF gov
ernment to Philadelphia.
A complaint has been made to the House OF Re,
preAen,alives of Pennsylvania. OF official miscon-
duct in Chief Justice Tilghman and MIR. Justice
Duncan Of the Supreme Court Of that State.
The U. States ship Hornet, Capt. Cax,on, in
which MIR Sergeant, Minister TO the South Amc,i.
can Congress, embarked for Vera Cruz, landed
letters at ST. Jago de Cuba on the l2lh December,
ten days out from Philadelphia.
The Kentucky Reporter of the 18th inst, says
the strength of The parties between Mr.. Adams
and General Jackson, in the Senate oil Kentucky,
is 90 for MIR. Adams, and 6 for General Jackson"
About thousand bushels Of wheat rye ond oats
in stacks in the field, belonging to Capt. Aaron
Saunders Of the vicinity Of Leesburgh, Va. were
destroyed by FIRE on Tuesday. 9th inst.
During the month of December the quantity OF
cotton landed at the wharves in Savannah was
$4,000 bales. This is exclusive Of that received by
small boats and Wagons.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

A recent traveller in The British Colony Of the
Cape of Good Hope, relates the following incident.
Having learned that there was to be sale oil
cattle. farm stock, sc. by auction. at Weld Cor
nets in the vicinity, we halted our Wagon one day
for the purpose OF procuring fresh span OF oxen.
Among the stock Of the farm sold, vas female
slave and three children. The two eldest child en-
were girls the one ebout thirteen years ot age, and
the other about eleven the youngest was boy.
The whole family were examined together, but they
were sold separately, and to different purchasers
The farmers examined them as if they had been so
many head of cattle. While the sale was going on,
the mother and children were exhibited on table,
that they might be seen by the company, which was
very large. There could not have been a finer sub
ject for On able painter than this uohsppy grouPe.
The tears, the anguish Of the mother, while she
met The gaze of the multitude, eyed the different
countcnance OF the bidders. or cast heart rendlng
look upon the children, and the simplicity and The
touching sorrow OF the poor young ones, while they
cung their distracted parent, wiplng their eyes.
and half ealing their faces-contrased with The
marked sibty and ocular countenances Of tn e
spectators and purchasets,-furnished a striking
commentary on the miscries OF slavery, and It's de
basng effects upon the hearts oil its abetors While
the woman was in this distressed situation she was
asked, Can you feed sheepf' Her reply was so
indistnct tha, il escaped me; but it was probably
IN thc negative, LOT hcr purchaser FeJ"h'su ~ ouu
and harsh voice" Then will teach you with a
rhinoceros hide The mother and her three chit
dren sold to three separate purchasers, and
they were, literally tern from each other"
yfrtful question.-D Dominica, the harlequin, go
ing 10 see Louis XIV at supper, fixed his eye on a
dish Of partridges. The king. who was fond Of his
acting. said, "give tha, dish 10 Dominica" "And
the par,rdges foo, Site,' Louis penetrating bis
art, replied, and the cartridges too The dish
0as gold.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

Washington, Jan 27-We are sorry to hear,
from Georgia, that there is more trouble on the
frontiers The surveyors Of the State Of Georgia,
in attempting to run off the lines Of the land West
ward Of the New Treaty Line, and East of the
Georgia COMMISSIONER Line. have been stopped
in their course by depuation Of Indian Chiefs
from the Little Prince. The Indians, it is said,
exhibited TO the Surveyors plot Of that section ol
country, with the New Treaty Lines marked there
on and protested against the right Of Georgia to
cross it, for the pu pose Of surveying the territory,
which, they maintained yet belonged to the Indians
We hope the Indians will be satisfied with protest.
ing. Iatelligencer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

General Washington's WOrh's.--It is with great
satisfaction we have learnt, that MIR. Jared SPARKS.
Editor Of the North American Review, has made
arrangements with Judge Washington for publish
ing an entire edition of " General Washington's
Works." to consist OF his letters to the Governor
Of Virginia during the French war, his Stale Pa
pers, Official Correspondence, both military and ci
vii, and such Of his private letters may be deem
ed suited for publication the whole to be compris
ed in series oil volumes. with notes and iilustra
tions by the esteemed editor. II is we'll known.
that Gen. Washington preserved, with scrupulous
care, copies of his own letters, as we'll the pro
digious number OF originals which he received
from other persons. In addition to the ul use oil
these papers, which are now at Mount Vernon, MIR
Sparks will prof. by a mass o materials Tor Re
volu,ionary History, which has been gathered by a
personal inspection Of the several public Offices in the
old States. as well as from various private sources
The records. correspondence, and other papers Of
the old Congress. are preserved in the Department
Of State, to which he will also have
With these advantages and resources in aid Of the
editor, it may be expected that the work will pos
sess national interest, and constitute most vaua
bic addition 10 our political history. We understand
that Chief Justice Marshall cordially approves the
plan, and will contribute such facilities may be In
his power 10 promote its sexecu,ion.--sNat, latel.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30
10 LEI.
GARDEN SEEDS.
C.. d G. REYNOLDS

the general supply offered for sale in this State
10 be had wholesale aud retail, the Hardware Oil and
Paint Store OF Joan REYNOLDS, 40. 60 Marker s,yee,
where may be had Coach, Cabinet Map snrt and Root
Varnisb; Japan Paste, Liquid and Cake Backing, and
Razor Straps OF superior quality. all which will be dis.
posed OF on moderate terms. liberal dscoun, will be
made to dealers who will find to their interest 10 examine
those articles.
mo. 80, 1927 os-4,n
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-30

Frowa indgnanyupon the dawnng attempt aenat
C cport'on OF the Union another.', WASHINGTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-17

nR M'KEE respectfully offers his services to the
~ inhabitants OF Alexandra and its vicinity, in the
department OF Dentistry Having paid particular al.
tenon TO TINS branch OF his profession he aters him
sefthat he is competent to render essential service to
those who may have the misfortune Of disease in their
teeth orgums In almost cases he able to cure the
toothache without the loss othe TOOTH and to relieve
the pain Immediately He viii clean and file the teeth
without injury to the enamai; and win guarantee that
upon obedience to his directions, they will remain
clean and retaina beautiful ivory whiteness. He will
also insert new teeth, which cannot be distinguished
from the original ones.
His office is at Mrs: Gardners, opposite St. Pauls
Church. where he will be always ready, SUNDAYS ex
cepted to attend to any calls in the line of his prces
sion.
Reference may be bad to Rev DR.. W;lm.r, Rev PRO.
fessor Keith, Dr.Semmes Or. Richards, DIR. Ftzhugh
and DR.. Brown. cent rs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-17
Charles County Co.rt,
AUGUST Term. 1896

august Term, 1926.
an application to the Judges of Charles County
~ Court, by petition in writing, of Randolph Acton
Of Charles County, for the benefit of the Act of As
semby for the relief OF Insolvent Debtors passed at
November session, 1905, aud the several supplements
thereto the terms mentioned therein, schedule Of
his property and list of his creditors oath. far
he ascertain them, being annexed to his petit
ton; and the Court being satisfied by competent tes
mony that the said Randolph Acton has resided two
years Immediately preceding the time of his applca-
ton in the State of Maryland; and being also satisfied
that the said Randolph Acton is in actual confinement
for Debt and no other cause, and the said Randolph
Acton having entered into bond with sufficient secur-
ty for his in Charles County Court
to answer such allegations his creditors NAV make
against him; II is therefore ordered and adiudged that
the said Randolph Acton be discharged from imprison
ment, and that by causing copy Of this order to be
inserted in some of the newspapers edited in the
District of Columbia once week for two months sue
cessiyey before the third Monday in March next he
rive notice to creditors to appear before the Judg
es of Charles County Court to be held Port Tobacco
in and for said county, the said third Monday in
March next for the purpose of recommending trus-
tee for their benefit, and to shev cause, if any they
have, vhy the said Randolph Acton should not have
the benefit of the several Insovent Laws Of this State
IS prayed. Test,
jan 2S-1aw2m JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-17
District Of Columbia,
Test,
ian 1--2nn
alexandria Counfu, Set.

herandria County, Set:
NOVEMBER Term, 1s26-1lth Day.
Richard B. Lee, Complainant
against
John Hopkins, juhr and the President, In Chancery.
Directors & Company Of the Bank of
Alexandra, Defts.
TIME defendant John Hopkins, jun. not having en-
l. tered his appearance to this suit, and given
rty according the statute and Che rules oths court,
and appearing the satisfaction of the court upon a
fdavit filed, that the said John Hopkins, jun is not an
nhabitant ofthe hi trict of Columbia the motion OF
the complainant by bis counsel, it is ordered that the
said John Hopkins Jun do appear here on the first day
of the next term. and enterh appearance to this suit
and give security for performing the decree of the
Court and that copy ofthis order be forthwith pub
shed for two months successfully in the public
newspapers printed in the town OF Alexandra, and
that another copy be posted at the front door of the
Courthouse of said county. Test
ian 29-2m EDM l. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-17
DRY GOODS.
JAMES e. BARRY,

Neat Door to the Washington Tavern,
Hasjust received his Fall assortmentof
Blue, black, drab grey mixd and other colors' cio'S
and cassmercs
Sattnets, bangup cords
Swansdown, toilinet and valentia vestings
Fearnaughts and f1ushings, Devonshire kerseys
Blue plains, grey freze. plain and striped lInseys
Point rose and Duff blankets SC Itch tartan Plads
Scarlet, red yellow and white Aannes
Cambrcs, calcoes, ginghams, Partisan stripes
Canton and Nankin grapes and robes
Red and green bookings, carpet baizes
Figured scarlet Aannels, bombazetts, bombazeens
Tickings, Irish linens, lawns, linen cambria
Cambria hdks, brown hollands, Russia sheetngs
Ticklenburgs burlaps, cotton in balls and on sPoos
Braganza saws, camel har, cloth and merino shawls
and scarfs
Ribbons, silk handkerchiefs, and
Domestic Goods Of cvery Description.
With variety of other articles in his business to the
purchase ofwhch he invites his friends and the public,
assuring them that the Goods carefully selected
and will be sold aslow be had in any other Store
in the district. job
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