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The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

the authority Of gentleman Of unquestiOna-
bic vrraCiiy shO lad them from very res
peCiahlr person direct from the neighborhOod
uf the shocking scrne,are as follows: A man,
(whose name our informant has fOrgotten)
who keeps public house somewhere ~
Giles county. left home with his wife, with
the intention of staying all night. He lefl
the house in care of his two daughters, with
directions TO receive no travellers in his alb
sence. Late in the evening: an old gentle
man called and desired to stay all night. The
girls refused to entertain him, alleging their
fathers commands as an excuse He insisted,
and they finally agreed to let him stay. Some
short time after young man called, whom
they also refused to entertain; but upon his
insisting, backed by the request of the old
gentleman, who pledged himself for his good
behaviour, they consented that he should stay
also.
Some time after they had retired to rest
the two travellers were awakened by loud
and unusual noise in the chamber Ofthe two
sisters, who slept above them. They in
stantIy arose and went up stairs, the younger
taking his pistols with him. At the door of
the girls room, they encountered man pas
sing out. He was hailed by the younger
rand and the cause of the noise which had
awakened them. and Who threatened to shoot
him if he remained silent, or persisted in his
attempt to escape. He made answer, and
on endeavoring to pass, the traveller shot
him dead on the spot. They then went into
the room, where most bloody and appalling
spectacle met their view-the two sisters were
found in bed with their Threats cut, and vel
tering in their blood.
They now sailed forth for the purpose Of
alarming the neighbors. The first house
they came TO, and the one nearest this scene
of blood, they informed the landIady what
had happened, who Immediately exclaimed,
1T is my husband you have shot ~ She pro-
we'd to b" correct it was indeed their near
est neighbor who p-rprtrated the crime. 1t
seems that the murderer and the father Hfthe
ill-fated girls, were engaged in lawsuit
they were the most material witnesses in the
case, and the monster in order to get rid of
their testimony, formed in the absence of
their father the diabolical resolution in which
he succeeded but too well, of deprivmg them
Gie.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
THE FRESHET,

The papers from the north and east are
hllrd with accounts of the disasters occasion
td by the late heavy rains. Several extracts
follow:
From the WILLIAMSBURG Advocate.
During the las; week this town was visited
by the most destructive freshet ever expert
enced since its first settlement.
On Green River was Grist Mill, contain
ing two setts ofstOnes, a circular saw and a.
Their machinery. A strong dam Was here
thrown across the river, but its strength was
not Proof against the swollen and impetuous
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
THE WEST,

Fifty years ago there were no English
west of the mountains. In 1890 the
whole population in the Western States &
Territories was less than 10000. Now
it is about 100000. In ten years the
increase has been not far from 100 per
cent--The Western states contain 7 in
habitants on square mile. The number
of persons to a square mile in Massachu-
sets is 70.
Allowing the ratio of increase to be less
as the country grows older, it will be mo-
derate calculation to say, that in 1850 the
Western States will possess more numer-
ions of the United States.
When the population shall be as dense
as Massachusetts they will contain &c.
100000. Allowing one soldier to 7 in
habitants, the military force will be $780,
600. AS the unorganised part of the
Western county, is not taken into this cal
culation, I'VE may safely calculate that at the
period referred to, there will be more than
100000.
Under the present regulations, every
10000 send representative to Congress.
In 1850 regulations continuing the same)
they will send 263. The northern, middle,
and southern states now ITO. According
to the best calculations that have been
made, the increase OF those three divis-
ions will not ent!tle them to 298 represent
tatives. Electors for President and Vice
President, are chosen on the same princi-
pie. Thus in little more than 20 years, we
shall govern the United States, and in 80
years The power of the Western States will
be overwhelming. While this generation
is alive the government of the U. States
will be just what the Western States are
disposed to make it. At the contemplated
period, the military force of the Western
States will be greater than the Emperor of
Russia can bring into the field. How i'm
Portant that virtue and science should shed
their light over this great valley of the
Mississippi, and prepare our citizens to
place such men at the heads of depart
ment, as shall save the nation from polite
al shipwreck. kewark(O h.) Gaz.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
DREADFUL DISASTER,

A letter from New Orleans of the 18th ult.
states-"One of our finest Tow Boats, the
Grampus, was rendered complete wreck
yesterday morning by the bursting of her
boilers. She was towing up -four ,esstls, one
of which lost her topmasts and spars, and an
other was much injured. Not Vestge of
either Of her six boilers was to be found af
ter the accident. Seven men were killed, five
missing, supposed to have been knocked o.
verboard) and wounded. The commander,
Capt. Morrison, was not injured"
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

IS hours The journey may now be made
in about fsceRty RiRs hours! :! The use Of
steam cOaches with some little further i'm.
pToSement in steam beats, may, in less thar
Eve years, fulfil what was thought the " mad
prophecy Of Oliver Evans, for then the jour
ney was one Of srriOus moment, and with Sc
we're travelling, occupied five or six days,
Niles Reg.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

have thsuehl, but chiefly Of Job himself;
and TIA, the whole was written shortly at
tor the occurrence Of The eyents il records
--An analysis of lis contents t"llOws:-it
inculcates the knowledge and fear Of the
One Supreme Being, aud the immortality
ofthe Soul--it contains references to the
leading events in primitive history. A
mong other notices of highly cultivated
state of society, we find illusions to the
various gradations of rank-to the cultiva-
ton of astronomy and natural history; to
the invention of writing and some kind of
engraving; to the knowledge of medicine
and architecture, land to the arts and all the
principal metals. Mention is likewise made
of musical instruments of different kinds
of variety of implements of war, and of
instruments used in hunting and fishing
but especially of numerous particulars gea-
orally relative to agriculture and the com
mon arts of life. The Book of job, there
fore exhibits the industry of man in the
primitive ages, as alread y called into ac-
ton, and his genius employed in extensive
researches. Nor was the various knowl-
edge displayed by the personages introdu-
ced derived from the Egyptians. The
discoveries of these nations must at that
period have been very recent while these
personages ascribe their knowledge to the
wisdom of their ancestors, and expressly
disclam intercourse with strangers. This
knowledge then, contains the genuine ira
ditions of Noah and his immediate success
ors. The writer states his conviction of
the importance Of the Book Of lob to the
divine as well as to the historian. He re-
CARDS its preservation as special act of
providence, in order to confirm a tes1imo-
nv of Moses, and to transmit to posterity
the valuable maxims of the Patriarch.---
Nor considering the simple nature of pro-
phetic poetry, in which the Imagination of
the writer merely colours the style without
distorting the facts, ought its poetical char
acter to detract from the confidence due
this composition as history. Even the
celebrated expostulaion in the 38th and
following chapters in which the Lord an
swered Job out of whirlwind," which
some critics have represented as a mere
act of a tragedy,he considers in the light off
a visible interposition of the Almighty,
preceded by the grandest and most awful
phenomena, intended 10 humble the pride,
and to confirm the faith of the patriarch.
Lond. Pap.
The late DR.. Nesbt, celebrated for his pro-
found erudition and ready wit, being asked
how he would define modern philosophy or
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
HORRID MURDER.

frankie, (Tenn.) Aug. 8.
We have been informed Of most shocking
occurrence which took place in Giles county,
10 this state. few days since. The circun,.
stances, as they have been detailed to as on
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
PARTY SPIRIT.

Party spirit is but egotism somewhat ex-
banded. 1t narrows our conceptions It
misleads our minds, corrupts the sentiments,
and substitutes interest instead of virtue Z; it
engenders discord, breaks social ties, and
brings even misfortune upon individuals, by
driving from their hearts all moderation and
kindness, without which. neither real wisdom
nor true happiness can exist.
A French emigrant having been but short
time in England. was invited to partake of a
bowl of pnnch-a liquor he had never tasted
before, and which not at all agreed with him.
Speaking of his entertainment next day, but
forgetting the name of the beverage, he asked.
Wat de calls dat liquor dat be all contradict
ton where is de brandy to make it strong,
and dc water to make it weak, de sugar to
make il sweet,and de lemon to make it sOur!'
Punch. suppose you mean" "Ay,punch,
Gsaid Monsieur)it almost punchee out my brains
last night"
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

The late DR.. Nesbit. celebrated for his pro-
found erudition and ready wit, being asked
how he would define modern philosophy Or
infdelity, repIied-"It consists in believing
every thing but the truth, and that in exact
proportion to the worst of evidence; or, to
use the words of the poet, in making win
dows to shut out the light, and passages to
lead to nothing.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
A GOOD Transfer.

Mr. VIM. Bradford, in three years and
three months past, has treighted to and from
Boston, for company in Montpelier, Yer
mont, and for Others in that vicinity, 349 tons,
for which he has received upwards ofS65Oo.
This has been all done with one team of six
horses without changing, with the exception
Of two horses for three months past. The
distance from Montpelier to Boston is about
100 miles. Mr. B. has performed all this
without drinking drop of spirits. wine ,cider,
or strong beer and he has never moved his
team on the Sabbath.-Hamp. Gaz.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

A London halter advertises having invent
ed porous hat, to remedy complaints made
against water proof hats, of preventing the
escape ofperspi' alton and causing head ache.
The inventor must have been relative of the
lrishman who made hole in his shoe to let
the water out.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25
SIGN EXTRAORDINARY.

A wag in one of the canal boats. filled with
passengers, ON the point of approaching low
bridge, sung out-'All who are in favor of
Gen. Jackson for President. will please to
signify it by dodging;'' whereupon they
lodged unanimously.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

Donald M'Donald, a Scotchman, 1O7
years old,was brought before the Boston Po-
lice Court on Tuesday, charged with being a
common drunkard, and sentenced to the
House of Correction. Although he he has
long been addicted to ardent spirits, his step
is as firm and his head as erect as most men
so years younger.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

In the Chester (Eng.) paper, we find an &C.
Tuesday the Indies Club held their an
nual meeting at the Bowling Green. Wrex-
ham. After hearing divine service, the mem
bers took tea, ,ohen dancing commenced, and
was kept up with great spirit through the eve
ming"
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

Prophecy almost .Ju!fited- Evans
said 80 years agO,that the child Was born who
would travel from Philadelphia to Boston in
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1828-09-25

The American Farmer describes a safe
trunk, invented by Mr.. La Porte. 1t was Of
hemp, wound round wire, woven and twill
led. like common bagsing, and painted on
both sides. to prevent rusting. Several coats
ofpaint will produce resemblance to Ieath-
er. and the material may be used for great
variety of purposes.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-22

went to walk in garden near the palace, where
| had been accustomed to spend some hours
daily from my childhood The old gardener,
with whose cheerfnlness had often been
amused, met me Seeing him look very mise
rable, | asked him what the matter? He
evaded direct answer but insisted upon his
disclosing the of his grief, declaring at the
same time my determination to remove it.
You cannot relieve me ); said the old man
with deep sigh: 1T is out of your power, my
beloved princess, to heal the wound Of which
am dying
My pride was reused, and exclaimed,
DO you swear?' said the gardener, Selling my
hand
4 do swear repeated, (irritated by the op
postlon) Il will stop at nothing to make you
happy; and | further swear that will not leave
this spot until you reveal the grief which preys
upon you
The old man, seeing my resolution, spake
with tremulous emotion, as follows Princess;
you know not what you have done Behold a
man who has dared for these two years to look
upon you with an eye of admra ton his love
has at length reached such pitch, that without
you he must be wretched forever; and unless
you consent to meet him in the garden to night;
and become his bride instead Of that of the
prince, he must die
Shocked by this unforeseen declaration, and
trembling at the thought of my oath, tried to
reason with the old gardener, and offered him
all the wealth possessed : told you,' he re-
Piled, beautiful princess, that you could not
make me happy. endeavoured to prevent
your rash vow; and nothing but that should
draw from me the secret Of my heart Death
know is my fate; for cannot live and see you
the wife OF another. Leave me to die 60 to
your husband goto the enjoyment yourpo
and riches; but never again pretend to the ex-
ercsse Of power which depends upon thou
sand circumstances that no human being can
regulate or control
This speech conveyed bitter reproach |
would have sacrificed my life a hundred times
sooner than stain my honor by marrying this
man; but had made a vow ia the face of Hea-
ven, and to break 1t seemed sacrilege Besides
earnestly wished to die undeceved in my IA
vonrlte notion, that could make all who came
near me happy Under the struggle of these
different feelings, told the gardener his desire
should be granted and that would be in the
garden an hour before midnight After this as
surance went away, resolved il nv own mind
not 70 outlye the disgrace to which | doomed
myself.
passed the day in the greatest nclancholy
4 little before midnight, | contrivcd to dismiss
my attendants and arrayed 10 my bridal appa-
rel, which was covered with the richest Jewels,
went towards the garden. had not proceed
cd many yards, when was met by a thief, who
seizns me, SAID, Let me strip you, madam Of
these unnecessary ornaments if you make the
least noise, instant death awaits youp In nv
state of mind, such threats frightened me little
wished to die, bat wished before died 10
fulfil my vow. told my story TO the thief, be-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-03-22

A moved from the pen Of a young lady Of Cia
cinnati, under the title of the AMERICAN patrt
OF '' about to be Issued from he western press
Delaware journal., 1828-11-14
lYouns Aadies' HOarAing School,
III UYlmington. Deiaayare.


THE SUBSCRIBERS attended the late examination Of
Mr. Dapenports School, members of the Visiting Com
mjttee werg gratlfed with the mode Of instruction. and
ito results as evidenced in the responses of the pupils In
the different branches Of Reading Writing, Drawing,
Arithmetic, Grammar Geography, History and Natural
Philosophy they gave honorable specimens of their indus.
try and requirements and could not but feel that the
school well managed, and worthy OF more extensive
public patronage. =; f,,,y, w i,i,I E,,,nEai,
August IS, 1928.
common branches $50 per quarter payable in advance
Ertra Charees-For Music, including the use OF the
Piano S12 for the French aud Spanish, taught by
perienced French master S6' Drawing aud Embroidery.
Ss per quarter. The discipline OF the school mild,
parental and christian. There will be one course of es
sons in Psalmody gwen in year. by person highly com
peent and valuable library tor the use Oh the Young
ades TO those who remain in the Seminary year
more there will be extra charges tor BOOKS stationary
or instructions in Psanody.
The teacher of Music upon the Piano is Europeau
and first rate performer The course OF lessons in
psalmody will commence the present season. the ist Of
November. u. DhVhNroRi'
Sept. IS. 1923. e.
Delaware journal., 1828-11-14
Real Estate in Delaware,
lit Public Sale.

VHVIIE subscriber will offer for sale at public ven-
u due, at the house of John NJ. Smith, IN the boz
rough Of Wilmington, Del. Wednesday, goth November
next, the following Real Es ate, viz
IN BRAND YHI.NE HUNDRED.
No. l. A Plantation ON the main Post Road from Phila |
delphia Wilmington about a miles north east of the
latter place. containing 80 acres The buildings thereon
are two story stone house, spring house and log barn
Also, story frame house, coach house and stable, with
other improvements and c.myeniences. The above farm
is susceptible of division into two small farms, having
ample improvements for BOTH and well located for that pur
pose.
No. 2. A tract of Land about miles fro Wilmin on
bounded by lands of Samuel M'Clntock. - A.dred and
David Penny containing % acres 70 pcrthes; Il acres
90 perches whereofis well timbcredte residue cieare,
land.
No. 8. A lot of Meadow called Sand Ran VI .1ow
bounded BY meadow OF Wm Wekli, Jnn, Almond, Hem
ry Latimer, and the Marsh Roas containing acres l5o
perches.
No. and A lot of Meadow in Cherry Island Marsh,
divided into two lots by road opened through IT. bound
ed by marsh Of John Almond Henry Latimer, the Marsh
Road and the River Delaware; one lot containing and
the other acres.
No. g. A lot Of Meadow in ditto bounded by the marsh
Road, marsh of John din--Sharplcy and Island
Creek containing 6 acres
IN THE BOROUGH OF WILMINGTON.
No. Z. lot of High and Walnut streets, il8
feet inches High street. 7o feet, inches on Wal
nut street. This LOT will be sold entire or divided into
building lots, of IL feet inches front on High street
and of Walnut street, and others OF ~ feet front
each on II gh street.
Two frame houses and frame stables erected there
will be sold separately to be removed oil tho premises
in one week after 25th March next.
No. g. \ lot French street between Broad and Kent
streets 60 feet 'front.' and extending that width 2G4 feet ii
inches to No. g. with the improvements thereon, CONSIST
ing of ubie two story prick houses brick coach house
and stable present occupied by The Rev MIR. Gilbert
No9 A lot on Broad street, fronting 352 feet ON Sal"
street, by 283 feet inches depth TO Kent street, no
yet opened containing about % acres, connected with
and suitable appendagc as pasture lot to No. D.
No. ~. A lot of Market and Hanover streets
fronting 20 feet Market street and continuing that Wldt
Shipey street; 2feet y inches ofte adjoining lot ca
be added it if desirable to suit the purchaser MAXIM
% feet 7imches III front on Market street.
Possession will be given 18th March next of all tla
part of the ABOVE property now rented to that day and
the residue Immediately at er completing the te papers
Persons wishing to view any p.rt OF the a'ove, wi
please apply to MIR, Morgan Jones or Mr. John Hedges
Wilmington
Sale to commence at % O'Clock, z. NJ, when the cond
tions will be made known by
JAMES HE.MPHH.L,
No. Ill, Spruce Street, Phladrlpha.
October 90 1928. 53--ts
Delaware journal., 1828-11-14
Oct. IA.

Delaware, Maryland & North Carolina
LOTTERY, 5th class
Draws in this Borough, Friday the 28th No
venber 54 Numbers, Drawn Ballots,
SCHEME.
prize of $500, Dollars, / of Sa4o3. 2of 1000, $
of 400. 5of 500. of 200 ,2 Of 100. 25 of 100,
1873 of 81, 1850 of 6. and $3.50 Of 8. Dollars.
Tickets S3, Half $3.50. Quarter Is cents
The Package CONSISTS of Is Tickets S54. draws
certain S2O,40. A certificate of a whole package
will be $3.50, IL do. 5l6,S0, Quarters do. s.
and Eighths Sl.2o cts.
To be had in a variety Of Numbers either
by certificate or otherwise at
i. BARKER's.
Prompt and Lucky Office No. Il, Market Street
Wilmington Del.
Delaware journal., 1828-11-14
a Valuable Farm 10Y Sale.


WILL BE SOLD, AT PRIVATE SALE,
A GREEABLY to the last will and-,estament OF
IN I'm Lindsey decd. the Farm on which he
resided, near New Ark, said to contain 1877 acres,
so of which is woodland. acres meadow, and the
balance arabic. 1t lays adjoining lands Of +. II.
loItzbecker, Jno. pitner, Z,charah 5.nes, and 9TH
ers. on the road from Christiana to Elkton. 1t is
we'll watered and as productive as any lands in the
nelshbourhood. 1t is laid off into six fields which
are well set in timothy and clover. The improve
- ments are good log dwelling House, with
IN three rooms on a 1nur, Barn, Stables, &c
< well Of excellent water at the door There is al
50 very good apple orchard. II is desirable sit
uation and well worth the attention of those who are
disposed to vest their moneS 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 ol
James Frazier, in New Ark. at O'Clock, p, M.
Any person disposed to purchase will apply TO the
Subscribers, who will show the property and make
known the terms.
ELIZABETH LINDSEY, Eae'r.
JAMES ANDERSON, Executor.
Ncw.4rk. .4ueuSt 18th, 1928 35-ts
Delaware journal., 1828-11-14
Public Notice.

II HEREBY forbid any person or persons harbor-
ling, or trusting, dealing with my wife .lnn .Mer-
ry5peuther, on my account; as ! am determined TO
pay none of her debts or contracts after this day.
THOMAS MERRYWEAT1ER.
Mill Creek Hundred, Newcastle County. Del.
Oct. 26, 1898. 5G--4tp
Delaware journal., 1828-11-14

Also, al private sale, three other of the Mills on
the tide of Brandy wine. One the north east
side of the Creek OF sone II 43 feet, three stories
,gh with run Of feet burr stones, and all necessary
machinery IN good order. Attached to this property is
large cuopers shop and yard There will also be sold
with brck house and lot pleasantly situated in the vii
!age of Irandywne-On the south side of the Creek,
large building S8 feet by 46 feet, four stories high,
containing water wheels and four pair of feet
inch sones with all the machinery in complete order.
Attached this property and very convenient to it is
large brick house and yard, handsomely improved.
The central position, of these mills, within few hours
ride OF the great markets Of Philadelphia and Baltimore in
the vicinity Of the thriving and populous Borough of VIII
mngton, the tide waters OF the Delaware, Of
the finest mill streams in the United States, renders the
scte Of the advantageous country affords for
the establishment Of any branch of manufacture in which
water power can be used
For further particulars respecting this very valuable pro-
perty enquire of either of the Executors in Philadelphia
or OF JAMES CANDY, who lives at the said Mills and viii
slew them TO any person desirous Of viewing them,
ROBERT NORTON,
JOHN X. COATES,
DANL. b. SMITH,
Philadelphia,
JAMES CANBY,
Brandywine Mills,
10 6-50t9