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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
SALE,
Of Hau. Stn.G, &c.

Of Hay, Si5th, &c.
rES0 be sold at iAhic Sale urssy tho 18Th Of Feb
ruary INST, at the late dwelling Of Ddrid Higgins. decd
Port Penn, N. g County, y l. all his personal pro.
perry viz. Horses, colts and seers Cows and Young
cae 80 head of sheep, Bakewel md other breeds, II
Is hundred bushels Of 10 the ear, Wheat by the
bnshe 50 Of excellent hs5, so do Of coatser quality
endred weight Of salt beef first qiaiy, thousand
weight amaged, number Of hogs 80 or 40 acres
whea' u the ground, Wagons cars poughs, harrows
geas, &c. Sale to 10 O'Clock, on said day
RORERi PORTER,
THOMAS HIGGINS, admire
n b. Tile Creditors Of said decd are requested to at.
tend day Of sale, with then accounts made out for
settlement
Wilmington, Feb 5'h 1897 26-3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
TO THE DEMOCRATIC ELECY0Rs or
NEWCASTLE COUNTY.

1f9HE subscriber having been nd on on the return
IL on former occason (162D in Tie election tor
CORONER, and having been solicited by 4. fTienis
is induced offer himself as candidate FIR that Office Al
the ensuing election JOSEPH DAY
Wilmington Jan 26, 1897 23-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
LUMBER FOR SALE

AT JOHN HEMPliILL'S Hharf and Lumber Yood n
me Borough OF Wilmington, general assortment Of Ium
ber well selected, suitable for persons for building or for
mechanics; and large stock of Cedar and rytnus SHIN
Giles, are constantly for sale The syest terms far casb
or the usual credit '
The friends and former customers Of the ward and the
public generally, are invited call at the ON STAnn
where their tavors will be thankfully acknowledged bn
WILLIAM SIMMONS, .4eenf
ounc " lo1o. 57-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
TO BE LET

RssR From the 25th Of March next a good Two Story
EaSG Brick Dwelling House, Store House, stable, and
garden with good pump Of at the door, IN
Mddetawn, Newcastle County; now IL The tenure Of Wm
Kean. for terms apply h Philadelphia 70 VIZ. MFRl.
o1rH, Esq. or TO the subscriber The premises.
ROBERT MAXWELL.
Jan. 23, 1897 331tn
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
BAN OF COLUMBIA.
4. & Nli.Ssj

a, i
NJ los Ia ket eaeet, Wilmington,
III AVE been appointed salc Agents 10 the State Of Della
WArp, or III sale ladge's Chemical Balm of %.
9i1t.a, Nj u rSctrd from found in 'he wds Of
Ame9icl. AZ BAnls nproved u color, strength and
ertane, aal It's EE4pd capillary virtues follows
gme b7r p'c $ ceai5 prevents the hair from falling
90 q 43 or y frst applications or causes new
growth u Nnste.s few @eeks hotte, price rs
eeas, VII not oi s9of e har from falling off, but like
Wisc 81 tafee weeks cAses growth TO appear; al
Is a -, gives geAeal good head Of hair 10 you
"a
itpesentsthe VAR from tanng gray and makes il cur
aeautllaliy s3S brEn aQa n sss, 40 in few appica
tons trees tror scl aud entirely removes nervous head
tches
i ~ repeated exper, t found 10 bear every sort 81
climate, without the leas' niIry TO lis virtues.
Copies Of cefthc tes Nit be shown by the venders from
gentlemen no. after beng bald number of wears have
received a new growth Of har.
The slgners characters supported by Ills Britannia
Maeay's Consul, pMadelpa WHO thereto has prefixe,
his seal AMI royal arms q Great ran also the Aiayo
and other Magistrates Of Philadelphia who were personal
y acquainted with the slgners, have certified thetr hie
Responsibility, and have likewise prcfxed their seals
4 October 90, 1896
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
SERMONS

OFKMONS
Thomas We,herald ard Elias Hicks delivered during
- the Yearly Meeting Of Friends, in the CITY Of NeS
aorh' June. 1920 together with Sermon by Elizabeth
Robson, ana prayer BY Anna Bratwaie also Sermons
as Wetherad 'N' o"
Market street. Sen, 80
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.

The Atlarc Souvenir, for 1896, and 1897.
The Amulet.
Also the following works in elegant binding.
Thornson's Seasons, Beauties Of Byron Faconer's ship
wreck, Campbeils Poems, Beauties of Scott and Moore
The British Spy, Goldsmlh's Poems.
And variety OF Books for Youth, among which are
Alfred Campbell, containing Travels in Egypt ard the
Holy Land. BY Mrs. Holland
Bird Ca,chingi or The Northern Adventures The Ne
gro Boy. A Tow through England The Youthful I,Is
ellers. Geusn the ine. Conversations on Poetry The
orphan Boy Choice Poetry. Mothers Care Rewardso
Conversations on Chemistry
Do. or Natuta! Philosophy
Taylor's Agricultural Essays
New-Yolk Expositor. American Orator
lIor's Chronology, Murray 5 Exercises
| liafde's Corderi Colioquia
| Pike, Jess and Benefits Arithme,ics
HANDB1LLS, CARDS. and every DESCRIPTION of ~
1fg cone ~ the neatest manMt" ite shor'tst motto
| and on the most favorable terms
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
yI7HE subscriber WISHING 70 tluse his business the state
Of Delaware, takes this method Of requesting those
indebted to him either by Bond, Noe Book account d
otherwise to come forward and make immediate payment
further indulgence is deemed uunecessary and those
having claims TO present them for settlement it is hope
these hints will be punctuy attended TO- a. those ndebt
ed will find it much eaeT, aud attended with less expense
to settle with the subscriber than it will be 10 have 10 g. ~
with bis agent The subscriber will also sell out his stock
Of Dry Goods g Groceries at Mlddleo@n Delaware on ac
commodating terms. The goods have been ell ad ~
aud If sold private sale before the Path of r, next
will be offered at public sale, Of which further no ice viii
be given WILLIAM kFAN
goth January, 1927. 25-6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
Charles County Court,

.AuguSt 7trm, 1926.
ON application to the Judges Of Charles County
~ Court. by petition in writing, of Thomas Lancas-
ter of Charles County, for the benefit Of the act of As
sembly for the relief of nsolvent debtors, passed at
November session. 1905 and 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 petitions
and being satisfied by competent testimony that the
said Thomas Lancaster has resided two years immed
atey preceding the time of his application the State
Of Maryland and being also satisfied that the said Tho
mas Lancaster in actual confinement for debt and for
no other causes and the said Thomas Lancaster having
entered into bond with sufficient security for his per-
sonal appearance in Charles County Court to answer
such allegations his creditors may make against him.
1t is therefore ordered and adjudged that the said
Thomas Lancaster be discharged from imprisonment:
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 successiyelv.
before the third Monday of March next he give notice
to his creditors the said Court at Port
Tobacco in said county, the said Third Monday in
March next, for the purpose of recommending trus
tee for their benefit; and to shew if any thew
have, why the said Thomas Lancaster should have
the benefit of the severansolyent laws of this State as
prayed. Test,
ian 25-1aw2m JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
New Books, Music Sc.

VJNHE Golden Violet, with its Tales of Romance and
Il Chivary, and other Poems; by L. E. L.. Author
of the Improvisatrice. Troubadour, &c. 81 Is.
The Royal Kalendar, and Court and City Register, for
England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Colonies, tor
1927; containing list Of the 9th Imperial Parla-
ment, assembled May IS. 1926, officers of the State,
Law, Revenue, and other Departments, Army and
Navy, Ecclesiastical Establishment, Literary, Scen.
tic and Charitable Institutions, Peerage, and Baro-
netage, Governors, and Law and Revenue Officers
of the Colonies, and of the United States; vol.
50 25.
Johnson morbid sensibily of the stomach 81 cts
Nahant, the "floure of Souvenance;' 81 cts.
Rasselas Vicar of Wakefield, Paul and Virginia, Eli
zabeth, Castle of Oranto, CULVER, Sterne's Jour-
ney, Sorrows of Werter, &c. with seven portraits,
all in vol. 81 50.
glove once little Boy" "I've been roaming
sung with great applause by Mrs. Knight.
"Wha'l be King but CHARLIE words by Walter Scott.
Also inst received, great varietyof Spanish Guitars,
Flutes, &c. new and fashionable Music.
On sale by PISHEY THOMPSON
Washington, march IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
DENTISTRY,

nR M'KEE respectfully offers his services to he
IL inhabitants Of Alexandra and its vicinity, in the
department OF Dentistry Having paid particular a.
tenton to this branch Of his profession he a,ters hin
self that he is competent to render essential service
those who may have the misfortune of disease in thef
teeth Orgums. In almost all cases he is able the
toothache without the loss ofthe TOOTH and to relieve
the pain Immediately He will clean and file the tee'h
without injury to the enama; and will guarantee thai
upon obedience to his directions, they will reman
clean ard retana beautiful ivory whiteness. He WI
also insert new teeth which cannot be distinguishes
from the original ones. -.
His Office is at Mrs. Gardner's opposite St. Paul.
Church, where he will be always ready, (sundaysa
cepted to attend to any calls in the line Of bis pFc
sion.
Reference may be had to Rev. Dr. Wilmer, Rev. Pro
fessor Keith, Dr.seDmes, Dr. Richards, Dr. Fitzlug'
and Or. Brown. septh
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
AAmack's, SC.

A LMACK'3 Novel, in volumes. 'Nothing ex-
N tenuate, nor set down aught in malice"
Nahant, or the "Floure of Louvenance."
Nature Improved, new method of teaching Ian.
guages exempfed byits application to Latin Greek,
and French, "Quali condemnes etiam, ct etiam as.
price" By Samuel Jackson, NJ. D.-Prce rs cts
General Statistical Table, exhibiting the Areas, Gin
square miles,) the Population, &c. of the several
States, Kingdoms, and Empires. in the WORLDS
cents
Statistical and Geographical Atlas of North America;
showing the latitude and longitude of the principal
Cities their distance from each other in every direc.
ton, from Quebec to Panama. The whole so con.
else that the road distance from any city or town. to
any other city or town, in any direction, may be
found in five seconds-.lso the number of inhabt.
ants in each city, county, district, state, and Inten
dency and the number Of square miles in each State
O and Province, and their boundaries-price 81 90.
On sale by PISHEY THOMPSON.
Washington march
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
District Of Columbia,

Alerdndrld County, SCI:
NOVEMBER TERN, 1s26-11th Day.
Richard B. Lee, ComPiainah''
against
John Hopkins, junE and the ffes,nen PHI '"aN'efy'
Alexandra, DeiesJ
HIHE defendant John Hopkins, jun not having en-
i tered his appearance to this SUIT, and given secu.
ry according the statute and the rules OF this court
and appearing the satisfaction OF the court upon at
dayt fled, that the said John Hopkins, jun. not
nhabtant oftbe district of Columbia, the motion of
the complainant by his counsel it is ordered that the
said John Hopkins, Jun do appear here on the first day
of the next term, and enter his 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 ofthe public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandra, and
that another copy be posted the front door of the
Courthouse of said county. Test,
jan 29-2m EDN. I. LEE. C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
MarshaA's Sale.

WILL be sold for cash, on Saturday The 14k day 81
w y7oril merit at O'Clock the afternoon, all the
right title and interest of Abel Holbrook IN ana 10
the following lots ofground:-
Lot No I, beginning on the west line OF the
half acre upon Prince.street l23 feet inches 10 e
westward or West-sreet, and binding thereon y,
wardly 20 feet; thence north, with ne Parshei "
I24 feet TO an alley - feet inches WIDE
thence east % feet; thence with straight line 10 the
beginning $40 per year, payable ist January LII
each year. L:.
Lo, No., leased to Leonard butcher, begin
ming on Prince upon the east line ioo rect M
ches west of west-street; running tnence east WIN
street 90 feet; thence north Ia feet 10 an al
-, thenc. vest on the alley 90 feet, thence with a
straight line tot ebegnning-Rent slo, payable ISL
January in each year.
Lot No. s, leased to Peter Paris, beginning
on the east line ofhe ground adjoining the last S'tees
inches to the west of Westsreet, aud binding there
on d feet; thence north with line parallel to west
street l24 feet to the alley; thence with said alley "a
feet; thence with straight line to the beginning
Rent S12, payable LIST January in each year.
Lot No 4, leased to Henry Darnold, begin
ming upon westsreet 1S6 feet inches to the north
of Prince street, and running thence north with west
street and binding thereon 2Ofeet thence west win
line parallel to Prncestreet 1913 feet nchesi thence
south with line parallel to weststreet 70 feet thence
with straight line to the beSinning--hent sio' pay
able the 1st October in each year.
Lot No. 5, leased to Benjamin Brown, begin
ming on West street, 156 feet inches to the north
ward of Prince street, and running thence north with
West street. and binding thereon ~ feet, thence west
with line parallel to Prince street lbs feet inches,
thence south and parallel West street 20 feet thence
east with straight line to the beginnng-rent $40,
PAYABLE lst October in each year Sold to satisfy an
execution in favor OF the Bank Of Potomac, assignee
of Edm. Lee c. SCOTT, d. NJ
march Is fort. Ringgold, Marshal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
MarshaA's Sale.

vvylIhbe sold for cash, Tuesday, the 17th day Of
w Aprl ner at O'clock in the afternoon, all the
r;vht title, and interest of Richard Are in and to the
following parcel of Land.-Beginning at the north
east corner of Payne and Oronoko-streets, and run
ming thence with Oronoko-street, north 81 degrees
west 81 poles IS links to stake; thence with ditch
on the west side of rope-walk; south 20 degrees,
west so poles 20 links another stake on the north
side of Queenstree,; thence with Queen-street 81 de-
grees east 81 poles % links to another stake on the
north side of an old ditch; thence north 20 degrees
east SO poles % links 70 the beginning, supposed to
contain Il acres roods; sold to satisfy execution
in favor of Laughiin Mssterson.
So C. SCOTT, DIM
march lS--t17A for T. Ringgold, Marshal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
70 Rent,

That convenient and spacious brick House
CT n and square of ground. situate on the east
MI. side of Washington street, and between oro'
noko and Pendleton streets.
Also-That two story frame House and other i'm.
provement Garden and half square of ground, on the
south side of WOLF north side oHenry and eastslde OF
Fayette streets.
Also the brick Warehouse and lot, on the east side
of Water street, opposite the Farmers Bank. :,
Also, the brick house and other improvements, with
four acres ofground situate partly in Fairfax and part
ly in Alexandra counties, known by the designation OF
Spring Garden.
Also, alarge frame Warehouse situate on cameron
street. between Water and Union streets.
Also, the Lot and Wharf, with spacious frame
Warehouse on Union street, to the north OF hompsons
wharf
Also, very large and convenient three story PRICK
Warehouse on Ramsay wharf, binding on K,ng-street
Immediate possession can be had Of the above pro
perry at low rents
July l4-s,w,f Appy at The Bank Of alexandria,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
IWhiskey & Gin.
on HHDS. Whskey. so bbls Country 'l s ,a''e h
~ from the Charlotte, at Twins Wnan TOT Go ~
feb IL A. CAA1.>OvD - 49,
PATENT
SPRING SADDLES.

uAvING obtained of Thomas G.. Prettyman, the
III right for the District of Columbia, to MAKE ms
Patent Spring Saddles, which tor ease 20 ommendsd
safety to the horse, are more hgh? S"ddIss auJ
which are now MANUFACTURED by at tire sign of the
invite the public and my friends to confer their pa
tronage. pledge myself to furnish them win a.
good materials and workmanship as they can procure
at any other establishment in town, nor on ~ @
Spring Saddle, but in all articles IN my i'"'' -
~ S Is. s 90 R. F. DEGGE, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
George 5. HoNgh

rs NOW one,;nr n.rt of his FaLL SUPPLY, and
in few DAYS his assortment will be veryfull-con'
sting among others of
Cloths and cassimeres
Figured and plain bombazets, some l"ii VI pam
coiors, very fine
Large andismail rose and point blankets
Super and common black bombaz,he
Athenan stripes and barrage ginghams
Super Battisse and Caty Paley
Furniture chintzes and wide furniture dimty
Twill'd, stripe and plaid liusey, for servants
Cassinets and kersey
Black, green, scarlet red, white anu u'ao
Red, green, and blue bazes
Tartan and circassian plaids and camblets
Green table covers
Wooden caps and gloves for sailors
Bangup cords, drab and olive
Best black levantine and Italian lustrlng
Figured and striped silks :.
Wadding for pelisses, super horsesKh gloves
American buckskin and Woodstock 40
Long and short silk hose, plain and ribbed
Do do cotton and worsted do
Servants wooden stockings
One case undress'd Irish linens
Linen cambria and do. hdkts.
Handsome assortment merno scars ana sna"is
Cashmere, cloth and camels' hair do
Black, white and coiored English belt ribbons
A few very superior fancy do in sets
Shoe do and galoons
Silk, barrege and love hdkfs
silk and thread braids, bobbins and tapes
Silk and other handsome vestings
Spool, sewing and floss cottons
Boss and knitting do :,
Figured Swiss cap patterns point hdkfs & collars
plain and fig'd Swiss and book muslin hdkfs
Germanand Scotch linens and Russia sheetings
Russia, fiuckaback and other diapers
64low priced cotton do.
Best and common tckings
ases best umbrellas and parasols
general assortment ofcoi'd and white domestics
1000 Ibs. Cotton Xarn.
All of which will be sold at the late reduced prices.
10 mO20.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
BensfeAa for Sale.

- This valuable Estate, containing a03N<.
NH1 1900 Acres of Land, is situated in sER&
Ne Charles county, near the line which ~
.Al divides il from Prince George. <sen
The site upon which the Mansion House and other
buildings erected, is high and healthful, and COM
mands fine view of the surrounding country. great
proportion ofths tract of landis fertile bottom lying
in full view of the dwelling, part of which is heavily
timbered. The greater part of the upland is in rail
timber the arabic part ola abe soil and very produc.
tive. This estate abounds in springs the purest wa.
ter, and however dry the summer months, every field
is sufficiently irrigated to afford plentiful supply of
water to stock ofevery kind. 1t is distant from navi.
gable water but three miles; from Washington twenty.
four, and from Alexandria sxteen it lies equidistant
from Piscataway and Port Tobacco, but eight miles
from either place; and thus from its lscaton advanta.
ges from either market is easily derived Feeling de.
sirousto emgrate, will sell either the whole or part
of this estate on very accommodating terms, Appica.
on can be made letter otherwise either to Ben
jamin T. Duhny, or to
HENRY r. BULANY,
dec-l2 Alexandra
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
Mattawoman Fishery for Sale.

yUNHE subscriber offers for SALE that well known FISH
cry and the FARM attached to it, at the mouth of
Mattawoman Greek on the Potomac River, in Charles
county, MARYLAND, of which he is the proprietor
This the FIRST Herring Fishery on the river and shad
are also taken at it in considerable quantities The
land and water custom both very extensive and in
creasng annually. The improvements consist OF a
large brick dwelling salt and store houses houses for
the accommodation of the hands, and sheIs for curing
FISH, with and stands sufficient TO contain at one
time three thousand barrels There can be put up on
this shore with ease ten thousand barrels in season -
The apparatus consists of two large Senes a very SUI
peror boat, capstans Of the most improved kind lamps
for lighting the Shore and every other convenience to
be found the best establishments; all in complete
order. The improvements have been made and the
apparatus constructed within the last four years and
every thing of the best materials. The expenditure
this Shore has been in that me upwards of seven
thousand dollars.
This Fishery has produced, clearof all current ex
penses, as appear from his books, for the three
wears when fshed By him person. an interest per an
mum on upwards of thirty thousand dollars.
The tract ofand djoinng, contains about 100
all first rate river low grounds-more than half of it
has been MANFRED to produce ten barrels of corn per
acre and every year. third part might be MANFRED
from the oli Of the shore-It lies beautifully level
and there 10 about 10 acres of reclaimed marsh, ready
to nut downin grassThe farm good for 500 barrels
of corn and from 800 to 1000 bushels Of wheat, or 80
hopsheacs of tobacco per annum.
Having removed permanently, from that part of the
country will now be sold for little more thanthe actu
a, cost improvements The most reasonable time
win be given the payments, provided their punctu-
atty well secured.
Should it not be disposed of previously, he wiH fish
II again ia person, the coming season.
Letters, seekmgany further information, directed to
him at Port Tobacco, Charles county, Maryland until
the lst of May, and afterwards to Williamsburg, Vir
GINA, will meet prompt attention.
march 2-1awH G. MASON.
mr. The Editors Of the National Intellgencer, Bal
tmore American, and Poulson's American (Philadel-
phia), will please insert the above once week for two
months in their respective papers and send their &C
counts tothis Office for payment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
Coach Making.

KVTISHES to inform his customers and the public at
w large, that he stillcontnues the above business
in all its various branches, at his old stand on Pitt
street. between King and Cameron streets, and has on
hand and for sale,
THREE COdCHES IND SEVERAL GIGS,
new and second hand, which will selllow for Cash.
Also pairs done in his at the shortest notice and
in the best manner AlordeEs thankfully received and
promptly attendedto.
FOR RENT,
&@S The Store now occupied by Mr. Brent Co.
go on King street. between Royal and Pitt streets,
and possession giventne 9TH Sept next. Apply asa
above. july %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-22
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue of two deeds of trust, executed by Isaac
I'D Henry and Judith his wife, II the subscribers,
bearing date the 18th day of October, 1922 and duly
recordedin the Clerks Office Of the county OF Prince
William, aud for the purposes in the said deeds men
toned. shall offer at public auction, tor cash. al
Brentsville, in the county of Prince William, on Mon
day the 18th Of February nert, the Tract Of Land on
which the said Henry present resides, lying in the
county of Prince william, containing Three Hundred
and Thirty Acres more or less-it being the tract OF
land which the said Henry purchased OF Robert n,
Hooe and Robert Hamilton, executors OF Elizabeth
Carter, decd. Aswe shall sell the foregoing proper.
~ as trustees other title will be conveyed thanis
vested in us by the deeds Of trust aforesaid.
80 EDMUND BROOKE,
jan Its STUART &. THORNTON.
The above sale is postponed
until MoNpAY, the 5th MARCH next, being Court
day, when il will take place before the front
door Of the CoprtH House. feb Il
Yhe above sale is further
postponed to MONDAY, the Cd Of APRIL, then to
take place, as above stated, for ready money.
marCn 10