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n uoa ac,1l, 10 ms friends and The public IN
general, The uriral cfthe Joiio,oing Ne~ Bouts,
rjs:
Herberi Lacy, uopeiby me aahorof Cranky
in , rolls
Confession an oil Mid, a noret ~ t0ii
Ihe Hnpoprs Of t'tiopia, tale If colonial
times, BY an tuioyiun m rotS.
SAYINGS md Doings or Sketches from tls,
hrdsoies, IN tois.
Lord Byron amt nome ofhia contemporaries,
rih reeoiisciio,,s ot the anthor's hie, d'd q las
riyitto fa.gbV Lcigh HIM IN lroi.
The u BrioHs nndihe O'Fiahertgs, n national
tate by Lazy Horgaa al / uots.
The nbore together ich monV oibcr New
Books, ba,t jusi been rtceired and ore noia for
sale at the caeap Book and Stationary Store t
CHiS, Il. u fTiiERs.
=" 4 pniety Of coioared Icy booksJor chit
df,n.
May 10.
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HUsT RECEIVED, by Thomas J. Duval,
~ supply Of Linseed OH, 5pts. Turpentine.
White Lead. superior Salad Oil, Maccaba
Snuff loose and in bottles. aud number of o.
ther articles la his line which he i'll sell at the
lowest cash prices May !
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mo. RENT The tenement occupied by
Messrs Rankin & Cole. Possession to be
given on the LIST day Of August next. Apply &c
Saml. Clayton or TO the subscriber
JAMES l.. CLAYTOR.
MAY 10. tS62
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PICKING N1TERTdyS

PfChLIhG III TER{ALS.
Nu'megs Iurmerc
Mace Cochineal
Cloves Black and white Mas
Black and Long Pep lard seed,
per Ginger,
Cinnamon Alspice.
Just received by THoS. J. DUVAI..
u Tie has also lately received an add
tional supply Of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Dye Stuff. Brushes, Periumrrv. &c
witch makes has assortment eq ,a to any ev.
or offered in this place,
THOS. J. DUvAL.
Aug. II.
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Desirable Real Estate for SAT-.

Desrablc Real Estate for SAFE.
~ WI sell the house aud pa feet al ground
n fronting on main street, near the market
house, now IN the occupancy OF Mr.. James
Iones Also . brick tenements, in the neigh
bothood of NJ, John Mallory. Also, a wood
pn house. on Fco,lal Id, near Mrs. tIigar-
botham's, and so left Of ground ON Diamond
HHl f,ho above properly Is not sold by
Wednesday tie sub Oct p,snolf' the Whole
rzccp' the house anu lot on matt street Will
b sold. without reserve, at pubic Shcuon, on
rh,tday. J. il, u. rNSNE
sept - tdsN@
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EAf +. AVE just received aud offer 10,
0 1hds. St. Croix Sugar,
80 bass green Coffee.
mis-. superior Nolasses.
10 hbls. Tanners Oil,
10 do. Loaf Sugar,
30 boxes Cheese,
WIN general assortment OF Groceries
Also, on consignment,
10 ,o t ss,lohs mountain Whskey,
~ oo's old Reciifed do.
pipe Cosnac Brandy.
c. LANCASTER & MARSH.
m, :, - lm7
u. ne' beng stories taken from S,n,,;s,
History, by the author of Wayerty S'o''lsf
SAFE a''he Book aud Stationary Store Of - ="
M.r,.o o, CHARLES A. WRITER'S
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NToRrH AMERICAN REVIEW. 90
~ Just received aud for delivery a, the
Book aud Stationary OF "A r. NORTH.
A1g.4,
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VE ATRASS MAKISG.-.Tbe
4'H subscriber at the lower end OF main
street IN addition to his Rope and Irvine max.
ing business; makes and repairs Curld Hair
Mattresses Also makes Shuck Mattresses a
cheap and comfortable article for summer--and
would be thankful for any job in tina, way
"',ch snail be done with nrainess and despatcb
ana on very reasonable termes.
A., j. II. ECHOLS.
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July ii.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
a Valuable Farm for Sale.

WILL BE SOLD, AT PRIVATE SALE,
A GREEABLY to the last will and testament of
IN I'm Lindsey. decd. the Farm on which he
resided, near New Ark said to contain ISL acres,
30 of which is woodland. acres meadow, and the
balance arabic. 1t lays adjoining lands OF +. H.
Holzbecker, Jno. pitner, Zachariah Jones and 9th
ers, on the road from Chrstiana to Elkton. 1t is
we'll watered and as productive as any lands in the
neirhbourhood 1t is laid off into six fields which
are well set in timothy and clover The improve
IA ments are good log dwelling House, with
laIlza three rooms on a floor, Barn, Stables, &c
4 well of excellent water at the door There is al
so very good apple orchard. 1t is desirable sit
uaon and well worth the attention OF those who are
disposed to vest their money in lands.
If the above Farm should not be sold at private
sale before the ID day Of February next, it will on
that day be offered at public sale at the house of
James Frazier, in New Ark, at Q O'Clock, ?. M.
Any person disposed to purchase will apply to the
Subscribers, who will show the property and make
known the terms.
ELIZABETH LINDSEY, E1e'r.
JAMES ANDERSON, Erecutor.
Neu.4rk, .august 15th, 1928. 55-ts
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
MnAAetoWn ACADEMY.

VENHiS Seminary will open for the winter session.
n on the first Monday in October, under the
superintendence ofthe Rev. JosEpH WILSON.
The branches taught are Reading, Writing, A
rithmec, Mathematics, and the Latin and Greek
languages.
Pupils from distance will be admitted without
Limitation as 10 their att aainments.
Good boarding may be had ofthe Principal, or in
respectable families i'll the village, ON reasonable
terms.
JOHN EDDoWEs, scc'y.
Sept. Is, 1898.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
TURNPIKE dividend.

THE President and managers of the New Castle
and Frenchtown Turnpike, have declared D-
vidend on the Capital Stock of the Company. for
the last six months at the rate of six per cent per
annum, which will be paid by the Treasurer to the
Stockholders or their legal Representatives at any
time after 25th inst
JAMES CoUPER, Treasurer.
NeW-Castle, sept 10, 1878. Act.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
Christian Traveller.

Just rece,ued and for sale here,
The Christian Traveller, in five parts including
space oinne years Of the Authors life, in which
he travelled 10000 miles, principally in the South
ern and western States, in preaching the gospel as
a missionary, written in the Eptstohlry form. Dea
icoted TO the Connecticut and American Home Mis-
sionary Society, by their fellow servant, ISAAC
REED.
The purchaser Of this work will not only obtain
an interesting book, but reward Il worthy, and
poor minister of whom the subscriber has some
knowledge--The price is fifty cents.
July 25 II. PORTER
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
Notice.

ALL persons indebted to the estate Of HENRY
BOWMAN, late of New Castle County deceased,
are requested to make payment, and those having
demands, to present their accounts duly authentlca
ted for settlement.
JAMES MCCULLOUGH, F.
Attorney in fact, for
SARAH BOWMAN, En'rr.
44-8t.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
COMMUNICATIONS.

Important cures effected by j. Albrights Columbian
Symp-pubshed that knowledge of the same may &C
quaint the afF icted of etiectual remedy.
Lbber Dublin Township, .lntgy. Go. Pa .Aag. 25, 1928
j. Albrigh,- deem it just, to add another test-
mony to the invaluable efficacy Of your medicine, the
Columbian Syrup, which cured me OF an liberated sore
throat, with which was afflicted for near twelve month
previous without the least benefit from medical aid the
disease sill increasingly need not mention, the extent OF
my disease, you have published many similar cases be-
fore, and it the oi Mr.. John itnkles son OF
Abingdon township in this county, which induced Inc to
try your Syrup. y remedy valuable your syrup is,
ought TO be made publicly known YOU are therefore at
liberty to make OF this communication as you may
think proper, it being upwards of eight months since
GEORGE DUNNETT
Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1928
Mr.. ]. Albrght--The unexpected, and may add the
almost unexamped that has attended the use Of
your Columbian Syrup III the u my little daughter
has induced me address myself 10 you with the impress
sion that it may be known TO the public advantage and
| bodily benefit OF others.
! Abou, twelve months since the infant vaecnaed,
but the vtccine virus VAS from some cause bad, and AFTER
the operation the and throat became sweled and
painful, which resulted first in small pinpes and then in
ulcers, accompanied with offensive and copos discharges
from both cars that the hole extent that have
toned complete ulcer; but by the blessing OF royi
dence aud the of your invaluable syrup, the child is
stored to lis former health, which appears to be pelina-
nent Yours respectfully,
(SiSncd) WILLIAM d. NANBAlM.
i North Fourth, near Nohle street
| PniLAnlLpHIA, Sept. Z 1928
Mr. J. Albright--The unparalleled success which has
attended your Columbian syrup my family induces me
To give YOU this public attestaton OF the same, asucl
as II may prove beneficial to others.
My wife afflicted with Rheumatic affection of the
head for upwards of fifteen years, from which she could
get rec from other remedies has been cured by tho
Use of your syrup and has continued so Tor upwards ot
months Her pains and sufierings at tunes were nd'scr
babt.
The which attended your medicine in the above
case induced to procure it for of my sons, now II
the fifteenth year otls age wno when he WAS about fou
weeks old got cold, which affected his hearing and pro
duced gathering in his head attended With violent pan
and occasional discharge from both laery from m
right car using your syrp the discharge has stop
ped, and his hearing is better
| (Sisned) PHILIP sllMMEL,
| FiDcrt above Tenth ST.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
THE BLACK BOOK.

Or Continuation Of Travels, in the United
States.
BY Mrs ANN ROYALL, Author Of Sketches Of
History, Life and manners, in the United States,
and the Tennessean,
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
II Office

A LII persons indebted to the Estate of the late
EAMrs. Ann Newin, decd. are requested to dis
charge the same (; and such as have claims against
the Estate will present their accounts for settle
ment to THOMAS II, NEWLiN, Admr.
iI--4t.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
Classical, Mathematical & English
ACsAxS lcj;lysS

VH\iiE Subscriber, graduate OF the University of
- Vermont, will commence school for young
men and lads, in the Academy in this place, on the
Goth instant where he will teach the above branch.
es of Education. Those, who may favour him
with their patronage, shall be rewarded with the
best exerions he can make towards the Improvement
OF those under his care. Their morals and good
bthay lour will also be watched over with careful at
tention. The school will be furnished with Maps.
Globes anu other apparatus soon as practicable.
Tuition per quarter Latin & Greek, 81 90
Mathematics and Philosophy, 90
English, 5 90
BYREM LAWRENCE.
Wilmington, esd Sept 1923. 45-lt
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
T.AXOKLNG.
JOHN ~. JACK

Respectfully informs his friends and the public,
that he has commenced the above business in all its
various branches, at No Hest High Street, next
door to Ziba Ferris Watchmakers shop, where he
hopes by strict attention TO business to merit share
OF public patronage. Having had nearly three years
experience in New York City, he fatters himself
that ne y every way competent 10 render general
satisfaction.
N. b. Wanted a first rate jurneyman to the above
business. Apply MS above.
V"hWSton, sept. oOh 1928. 47-4t
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
For Sale, II Farm,
May 81, 1928,


On the Delaware river, about three miles below
Port Penn, containing about 700 acres, more or
less, principally Marsh, known by the name ofLong
Island This Farm though not in good state of
cultivation, might for trihing expense be made IA
valuable Grazing Farm, and will be sold on very
reasonable terms.
ANOTHER FARM,
On Chrlstiana Creek, about two miles below
Christana Bridge, containing about 100 acres, a
good portion of woodland
As tits presumedthat any person wishing to pur-
chase, will view the property, it is deemed unneces-
sary to give more particular description. For
terms apply to JOHN NlVlN,
London Britain Township, Chester County Penn.
SAMUEL w. WOODLAND,
near St. Georges, Del. or
DAVID B. NIVIN,
ChrisiaDa, Delaware.
June II, 1898, 17-u
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10


The advantages of their Hydrants over the COM
mon kind are as follow:
They can be taken up without digging orbreal-
ing the pavement
They do not freeze in winter;
They are not liable TO frequent or expensive re-
pairs
The cocks will probably last longer than twenty
years while the cocks of the red cedar and common
hydrans frequently break and wear out in gear.
IEYDRANTS ofevery construction fixed
Iron and lead pipes Of the first quality
Iron pi pes put down al 40 cents per foot.
Lead pumps for cisterns; Baths and Plumbers
work of every description fitted up at Philadelphia
prices, by J. g. W. EWING,
In Market-st. squares above the Town Hall, where
the public are invited to call and examine their i'm
provements.
N. B. As the Subscribers manufacture their lead
pipes themselvest They warrant them capable of
bearing any pressure they may be subject to in the
water works. J. J.S.W. EWING.
Wilmington, July, Sd 1928.
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
DESPATCH LINE,
Erom Phi\aAelphia to Dovers
BY Steam and Canal Boats and Stages.
THROUGH BY DAYLIGHT.

THROUGH BY DAYLIGHT.
TNVHE Steam Boat baltimore, Capt. Whilden,
n viii leave Pine street wharf, Philadelphia. on
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, at
O'Clock. for Delaware city. PASSENGERS will then
take the elegant Canal Barge. Lady Clinton, Capt.
Reldiu, for ST. Georges, where the Dover mail
Stages will always be waiting to convey the pas
sengers to Dover, and other parts of the Peninsula
Returning, leaves Dover, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings, at o'clock, and arrives in
Philadelphia, at o'clocklP. M.
FARE.
To Delaware City 81 25
st. Georges | so
Cantwell's Bridge 90
Backbrd SO
Smyrna 90
Dover 3 SO
NJ b. Passengers. by this route will meet with no de-
fention in going to the following towns, Canwell's
Bridge, Black Bird, Smyrna, Dover, Camden, Mil
ford, Milton, Georgetown, Millsboro. and to Snow.
hill A. HARRIS & Co.
Proprietors.
July 90, 1928. 29--tf
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
Farms for Rent.

FHNflE Farm called the Mansion Farm, late the re.
II dence of Capt Henry Bowman, six miles be-
low Newcastle, bounded by the public road and
the Delaware river. The arabic land is of the hest
quality, and the extensive meadows are calculated
to support very large stock.
South Farm adjoining the above, now occupied
and upon which his son George Bowman now resides
ALsO-Ihe Farm belonging to the heirs Of the
late Capt. Bennett Downs, at present occupied bv
Mr.. b Fowler. y
Applications to be made to Mr. G. Caulk.
Sept. e5, lSo8 4s-stn
Delaware journal., 1828-10-10
40 -DOlt0vs EsescGvd.

RANAWAY from the subscriber near SMYRNA.
Delaware, on the 3ist ult. an indrnted black bow.
named Moses. He is about l8 or 10 wears old
about feet or inches high, not very black, and
when spoken to he stammers little. He to,k with
him several suits of cloths, all home made.-Whoe-
yer will apprehend said boy and coniine him in Jail
so that get him again, shall receive. if taken in Ibis
State twenty dollars, taken out of this State, the
above reward
WILLIAM BLACKISTON.
Near Smyrna, Del.
sept. 2o' 1873. 45-4tp
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
LANDLORD AND TENANT.

special action upon the case has recently been
tried upon ,le following facts, before Judge Oakley
of New York city. A landlord sued his tenant, and
it appeared in evidence upon the trial, that the land
lord had recently erected house IN Mercers'reet'
which had been put perfect repair Tor the occupa
tion of tenant The defendant hired the premises
for term of years, and stipulated TO redeiiver the
same to his landlord at the expiration OF his term
in the same repair in which he received then ord
nary and unavoidable wear excepted. lhe landlord
at the expiration of the term. found his house much
injured the walls were stained, greasy, and peri1r-
ated by nails in the windows many panes OF glass
we're broken, the cornices were bruised. and the
premises. generally, misused and left in an mpro-
per condition.
Under this statement of facts the counsel Tor the
defendant did not pretend to deny the right OF the
plaintiff to recover IN point Of la,c but endeavoured
Ito mitigate the charges of the plan'tf by 'ntrouu
cins evidence to contradict or soften down his test
mony. ,,..1
i Tie Judge, charged the jury that if they believed
the evidence produced by the plaintiff. they were
Ihound. in point of law to give verdict Tor th'
nlaintf to the extent of the damages proved-tha
: was mere question as to the aoat OF evidence I
: be settled by the jury, who were bound to return
verdict according to facts proved II they oei'eVe'
d that the premises in question had been careless
and improperly used by the defendant and return
a ed to the plaintiff in worse condition than the
$, would have been from mere ordinary ana anaVo
: dable dilapdation, then their verdict would De lf
the naintif Under this charge, the Jury returhe
+ verdict for the plaintiff for $3.50 damages.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
OBITUARY.

Med at the Eleuherian Mills, Thursday evening last
Me- IRENE du PONT, the wife Off l. du PoNl, Esqr
M,s h feelings of no common regret, that we record
,ha eah of this amable and excellent lady. Her virtues
'sr dnmestic and unobtrusivebest known and most
a annreciaed by those who saw her in the various re-
p,;ans If wife, mother and friend. With the world SO
I'D She held little intercourse-her home was her world
Jill i m th.t cherished circle, most amply did she DIS
charge all the gentle and all the useful duties OF Woman ma
S .s devoed to her husband and children with all
wes affection and all mothers love-and by the nnmer-
ous families composing her husbands extensive establish
s, che s anented as beneacress endeared bya long
sas Of Kindness and benevocnce The writer was among
the crowd OF friends and neghbors VINO followed ner re-
~; w the crave he witnessed in their countenances
the unaffected tokens Of sorrow and affection and ne heard
M onest accents which spoke their sense OF the loss
te : irhhorhood had sustained 1t an unsudied
tribute to her memory, worthy OF them and OF her ana
more eloquent than any panegyr'c winch tue of' 0 "
euage can present.
! = At Philadelphia, on Friday last, Capt. THOMAS
|pROWN. of the u States Navy-a native OF this state
In this town, yesterday morning CHA ~ n
cTERRITT eldest of Thomas Sterrt--an muiap''
o,,h in the goth year of his age. The iuneia .akeS
"ce at o'clock this afternoon, from No. q
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
ATLANTIC sOUVENEIR FOR
1909

Just received and Tor Sale here.
This beautiful little work, is believed to surpass
in elegance even its last years appearance.
ATLANTIC CSOUVENlR.-Messrs. Carey, Lea
& Carey, have published the Atlantic Souvenir ior
s2o: We shall find time early next week, to
nartcularize some of its unusual claims TO admra-
ton and patronage. This beautiful annual has been
gotten up this year with an uncommon degree OF
splendor, and correspondent cost we under
stand that no less than eeuen thousand dollars
nave beenspent upon the work, by its enterpvisips
and liberal proprietors.--C. 8. Gaz
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
From the National .aduocpfe.

1VeU-1OFK, Dece9nber /.
BY the ship Roman, from Liverpool, have received
London papers to the evening of the 3d. and Liverpool
to tine 25th Oct. inclusive.
The accounts in the London papers respecting the
turks and Russians are somewhat contradictory-but
there is no doubt the Turks acting the offensive,
and that the Russians have retreated from Shuma with
considerable loss OF men and artillery. Under the Buch-
arrest head it is stated Russian army every where rem
derel unsafe by the marauding Spanis. The mortality
great among the horses attached to the Russian ar.
my, the artillery and heavy baggage had transport
tied by The Grand Vlzer had left Adrianope, and
was marching towards Redschuk with the intention Of
proceeding along the Danube Sisira.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
From the Virginia Free Press.
THE NEW CABINET.

Speculatons aloat to the probable formation Of
enera JAcKsoN's cabinet The General conceas his h
lough from the hairs of his hcad and is to all
understandings" Yet we may be permitted to class the
xpectants according to public conectues. The following
entlemen are spoken OF. lt
As Secretary of State. la
Edward Livingston, of Louisiana, lc
Henry Baldwin, of Pennsylvania, Ia
Martin Van Buren, of New York, lc
George McDuifie, Of South Carolina. i
As Secretary Of War.
Colonel William Drayton, of South Carolina, T.
Colonel Richard NJ. Johnson, of Kentucky l.
Colonel Thomas H. Benton, of Missouri
General f. P Gaines, of the Army,
.as Secretary Of the Treasury
William H. Crawford, of Georgia,
Langdon Cheves, of Pennsylvania,
Louis McLane, OF Delaware,
Mahlon Dickerson, of New Jersey
.as Secretaryof the Nary.
General r. Y. Hayne, of South Carolina,
Commodore David Porter.
Mr.. Hoffman, of New York.
us Attorney General
George McDuRe, of South Carolina,
Major John II. Eaton, of Tennessee,
Major W. II. Barry, of Kentucky,
Lteton w. Tazewell, of Virginia.
The Secretary of Sate-The New York Evening Post is
out with stout panegyric upon the Hon Edward Liy
ngston of louisiana" This gentleman was aid'de-canp
General Jackson New Orleans, wrote his dispatches
&C. and is currently spoken Of the Generals secretary
If State Straws show which way the winds blow'-O'
S. Gag. .
The Beefonte Patriot is in favor cf Henry Baldwin OF
pittsburg, as the successor Of Henry Clay.
~ Who u there that does not feel proud to be-
long to the party which numbers among its ornaments
such men as John Marshall, and Chapman johnson
of Virginia. and host Of great and good men eve
ry where elsee The following incident is worthy
Of the best days of the republic.
Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Baltimore
Patriot, dated Richmond. Va. NoU 8, Ecenhg
An occurrence happened to-day worth noting -
the venerable Chief Justice Marshall walked IN ant
nut in his vote for John Quincy Adams, saying not
word to any one-it was the 10th vote given for Mr.
Adams Invent up Immediately, counted the yote
and his name was recorded against the good old rev
olutonary number '76 This is the first vote thu
Judge has given since the General Ticket system
: in Virginia.
t The very extraordinary agreem ent or Bet, no
ticed in the Baltimore papers. as having been MAD
between an honourabe Senator and one OF his nelsl
: bors, has been cancelled by the neghbor having OF
. fered to take one thousand dollars, and the Senate
c promptly paying that sum- 6aN fa'