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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-31
THE MEXICAN PRESIDENTIAL ELEC-
TION

The following will be read with the interes
due to its importance: Party rage in Mexic
has evidently risen to fearful pitch-,hreat
enins even 10 subvert the government We ar
sorry to ce'that the Mexicans are thus iealou
OF his country. 1t shows that they are utter
~ ignorant Of the feeling Of the people of III,
Uniied States towards their republic. w,
trust the conduct Of our Minister has not bee,
such as TO Justify the insinua,ion made acains
him.
Ertract eta letter, dated Aug IS, from n gentleman II
erieo. from trho ,ce hare fore received similar fa
UOtfrS:-
The public mind is engrosse at present with
the Presidential election, which takes place on
the l,t September. The candidates are, Don
VICENTE GUERRERO, to whom they give the ii.
tie of the "Hsro Of lie Soufh," and Dow GoMrz
PEDRAzA, the present minister of war, hickman.
ed the g Second Emperor Of Merico' Guerrero's
party is said to be composed Of the most vic.
lent spirts-lhey had no idea of any thing like
an opposition III the outset, and spoke of his
election with the greatest confidence, but slal.
terly they have become much alarmed. their
case being almos' desperate, and have come out
with the most violent accusations you an think
OF. The sparrlng between the Jack.onians &
Adams men is /ooi 10 ii, though we, who are
abroad and cool, look upon that as scandalous
81 have made particular inquiry respecting
the merits and demeri's OF the two candidates
and have formed and altered my opinion OF
them almost as often as have consulted diff
!erent persons on The subject. From what |
can hear from those belonging TO neither party.
Gen. Guerrero. the Yorkino candidate. is ma.
,riot who declared himself in favor of lndenen
dence IN lis infancy, and who stood in its de-
lence during all rs reVerses. He is ga gener-
Gus, good hearted chieftain," as the word goes
with you, swell disposed to strangers Of all ma,
lions" So far so good On the other hand he
IS fond OF cock lighting, aud The gaming table
and il an intrigue is Carried Of by one with
pretty woman, he is very !enient towards them.
With these flaws IN his character, he has no
Of diplomacy, and not one requisite
alent for President.
Pedraza, the Escoses candidate. is man n.
ally different from his competitor. He WAS in
thce under the Spanish Government, and con.
lnued so during the revolution until the declar.
tlon OF independence. He is man Of taIen,
nd hrmness, not TO be shaken by pretty wo-
nen or doubloons, a law once passed is sure T.,
e enforced by him. He is not friendIv ~
rangers, but disposed to suffer their residence
moving that they improve the country |,
ian OF his hrm character is calculated to mate
imself dreaded by that class Of people VIII
'rm The mass of Guerrero's party. This cl,ss
no are averse to order naturally, and. no,r
ned 10 their hope Of getting one from their !
"n ranks into the Presidential chair, are
ought to state OF desperation, & have given e
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-31
THE THAMES TUNNEL.

Is now entirely al a stand. A brick wall has
been completed al the further extremity of the
e1caya'ion, which, being made water tight.
prevents any water oozing in that part, and
also does away with the fear entertained. that
il left in its unfinished state, another break in
OF the river might be ,he consequence. The
water the Tunnel makes, Gf we may use the
expression) at present is very triAing, and the
whole Of the interior is as fresh & firm as b.fore
any accident happened The workmep, with
the exception Of very few hands, who arc en-
ployed IN thoroughly removing every appear
ance OF the late disaster, have been discharged,
and even the few now a, work, will, in another
week, he no longer needed. Public curiosity
appears 10 have slackened in great measure,
as the number Of visilers TO inspect this won
derful attempt of art is now very limited, and
from The slowness with which money is col,
ec'ed for its completion, the undertaking would
appear TO have completely slipped The recollec-
Ion oil the public. Notwithstanding the ap-
'eals made, and the time elapsed since the new
,lan was proposed and adopted, little more
han tenth part Of the sum required to be |
aIsed has been got together. We understand |
hat Ii has been proposed in the event Of the
um OF 100000. being raised, to commence
'orking from the other side Of the Thames as
ar as they can go; and in case of the water
reaklng in, as they approach the dangerous
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-31
New Goods.
H0ratiO Day.

AofatlO Day,
Laa'es' and Gentlemen's Fancy Boot and
Shoe Maker,
Few doors East of Washington, on King street,
~ Returns thanks to the Ladies'
and gentlemen Of Alexandra and 49,
ITS vicinity for past favors, and x3p
ehopes by his perseverance and attention
20 business to merit continuance of their patronage
mas on hand as handsome assortment Of all kinds
OF ladies' and gentlemen's
BOO1S, SHOES .A1YD FANCY PUMPS,
as can befound in any other establishment in the Dis
.rct winch he will sell reasonable terms they
can De had any where of the same quality.
ALso-Ladies' and gentlemen's Gloves; ladies' fns
worsted stockings childrens stockings and socks sew
ing sks OF all coors brads and ribbons. and has on
hahd wii Keep constant supply OF sparovblls TOT
boot and shoe heels.
All orders thankfully received and promptly e1eeut
I'd d8t oct28
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-31
For freight,
Cabinet-Makers Wanted

Il and constant employment, the Cd door from tn.
corner OF King and Washington-streets, Alexandra.
D. c. The situation, altogether, furnishes induce
ments, seldom met with, u steady, industrious men
Appyto W. j. FERGUsoy
GJ'The Baltimore American will inser; the at5.e6
times, and send their account to this Office o.t.y
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-10-31

: The "Recollec,ions" was, for the first time,
published in the North American: Mr.. Snow
,.den would oblige the author by republishing
!, ,he Phenix Gazette w. II. p.
REcOIJ ECTJONS
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
6 Utmost ErerkiOns.O

These excrtons the Jackson Circular can scarce
necessary Jackson, the Jackson papers tell us that
he ito be elected by at least t73 votes
They can scarcely be necessary to Congress
Delaware improvement of presses and the abous Of so
many patriotic lawyers
They surely necessary their in Newcastle County,
where pretend they will obtain between 600 and
100 majority
Are these utmost exeion necessary chstiana The circular
fsnds of Jackson this Hundred and they are told
that the crisis requires exeron We hope after
condition Of the Jackson party among u.s. that
people hats boot and small change
will cautious We again repeat that they must calculate upon
diminished majority in the oounnot exceeding between two and
the Administration may be- and on no ma
oriy ALL the people of the and mchancs' anu
nducedone and ato the polls and sup
port pledged friends of the so beneficial this
section of the country.
know that many good men much deceived:
THAT the politicians many a'tray
That many have not even impartial view of this
test
But it an utter npoy County of support
Jackson could have glimpse of that policy which mn
be the of his election We see on what grounds people IN
other States have cangedand the very same Causes nave wrought
gcs Brandywe, and in different parts of the Country These
conieraion within weeks land they operating power
fully pennsylvania New York; will with general movement on
first Tuesday in Octob put what called the Jackson party IN Inc
minority n this County.
We would address oelves directly ckonns who lay claim
to loe intelligence They aiked take our e dx
but they aed look at facts and to the ma
things The tales of the hired r'ber on their de
the qeon hefe write for payor bread and cheee he
employers uouy of Tight all hoe facts and
circumstances would had they been known to YOU Immediately
have and placed the Tide ct the
mpy the Administration we're advocates OF
your bs ns of the state OF New York; whe mad
creat reflect for Gen. kfon' openly declined to uppot HIM. in
conequnce believes will be the et OF his election some
mart of his addre communication to A. Gray "ho ike
him. the Harbug Convention Mr. stewart oeheVe
that every citizen give in the approaching CONTEXT,
goi gives that zn virtually pronounce uosmehe FUN "
f TARIFF PRO &c rloN.
Now Mr. ho prephon favour OF the ADJ
inraton ppod to be entertained by many on our % nc
has had and rcect for Gen. kfon' But looking TO-
Cpiuo il
pt;b and papers B influence, he fully periuaded
that voting fpport the Administration votng the
ance of the Tariff voting General aokon voting dna IT. m
hc will bring power party who have dec Jared an
againi 1t.
If YOU are wife would rejoice to do one year hnewe
yo power politicians take of hemiees and ook
nees and to the the State and the on
on Remember your regrets however hncere w DC unaVas
there ,houd once the friends OF Dome inquiry
ndod Nor,bern politicians the generally, and the Brih
will 70 proa they gain the advantage that our eeo'e
will ow probably not our day and seeratoh' DC WISE
tme fay in you will be wife enough by and oyi but d.
in time
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
MEASURES OR MEN

The people of the South not only denounce the hmer
can system, calling It unconstitutional ana teil tos
they must repeal the laws passed on the ley
resnlve-look here-see what they resolve at meetS III
Georgia, held Aug. 10, 1928 .h 500, 81
ResokreL That will abstain entirely rom t,e use Vi
cation and woolen goods manufactured IN 'e Nor.her
and Western states , -. $500:
Resoryed That we will abstain, to the greatest Pfac'
h eyent from the use o all other articles OF the pro-
uce or manufacture of the States favorable 10 the af
d that We will give the preference, in every instance to
of the manufacture produce States opposed To
the Tariff. u ,+ evcer+ ~
Resoped more particularly, that we VIII nor, except IN
cases of necessty purchase the Hogs, IL ses Nes ana
Cotton arin OF the Western States, Tennessee eTcepfea
IN where we are satisfied that those articles are bona
Gde Tennesseean in their origin. ,-u.
esolved That in where necessary shaii require us
IN use cotton and woen manufactures, oher tan nome
spn we will give the preference to the foNf"N, over
the Nartheru and Westen manufacture. 49,.
In the communication to Andrew tray, Esq this aaS
published it is seen what grounds three very resPeca
HE Jacksn men abandoned the Jackson party anu winch
eserve the attention of all who favorable 70
the American system. They had their eyes opened
aro bl, If there is man in Delaware, ne ne andre"
GRAY or j. F. Clement, protesting to be frehaly 10 te
American SYSTEM who will support the " southern MAJ,
with southern seeing what mas passed ana
;s n.ssn at the South shall not believe ms
Look at the above resolutions ihey wiz ny vunsue
the cottons and wollens of the NORTHERN anu wes'er
states because they are friendly to Domestic indusyI
They will not consume if possible any olel a,.'1e
of the produce or manufacture OF states ~ e
| Tariff" , &c +b. western
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
ADJOURNED
MarsIlall's Sale.

In pursuance of two several DEGREES OF the DIS"
trict Court of the United States for the Delaware
District, to me directed will be Exposed to PUB
Lie SALE, at the Village of Seaford, in Sussex
County. in the said district, on Thursday the Esd
day of October neat. at 10 o'clock, A. M the steam
Boat PhadeI pha. together with her tackle. apparel
and furniture being Iibelled and condemned IN
said court for claims therein exhibited, and ordered
10 be sold by JAMES bkobooN,
Marshall Del. District.
W;lm;nrtop Sent ~ 1929. 5--tS.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23

Agricoa is the man TO whom we must look for
the discovery of the great secret IN the raising OF
the Silk Worm, as well as for instruction on agr'-
culture in general--a subject, of all others, the
most important, but one, which alas has been most
shamefully neglected. But we are probably re-
quring too much from who has already indeed,
given US much information but were master OF
his knowledge, it would be my pride to give 1t to
the world.
By another communication IN your paper, Agr'-
cola will very much obge great many worthy
and enterprising farmers, as we'll as
COLONUS.
P. S. Should Asricoa think it proper, should
be extremely obliged to him to inform me where
communications should be addressed to him.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23

the carpentar was in much distress for his money
land would be compelled to sue the building COM
mittee, Mr. Adams said "gentiemen l will loan
Is 600, if the other members of the board will loan
Ian equal sum''-to make 1900, the amount due
Ito the carpenter on the contract The other mem.
beers required time to consider their means being
llimted) Mr. Adams said, s. if the treasurer will
call on me he shall at once have the s GOO. The
pastor Of the church feeling lively interest in the
concerns Of the church, called himself on Mr.. Adj
ans for the money, who asked where the other
5000 to from, and on the reply OF the pas
tor g that he did not know" Mr.. Adams immedi-
latey drew check for the full amount $780,. This
sum has been reduced from time to time by the pay
ment to Mr.. Adams of small sums. The treasurer
has several times expressed to Mr. Adams that the
board of trustees feared he would think unfavoura-
bly, of them for their delay in payment, but Mr. ADJ
ans has always said .'gentlemen make yourselves
easy--pay me when YOU cam" The last time this
subject was mentioned to him he told the treasurer
to "pay the other debts first"
On the LIST of July, 1920. he made dOna-
| ton to the church, of Is so 90
And on the 2lst of April, 1928, another
/ donation to the church. of SO 90
On the lst of December, 1898. he subscrib-
| ed for himself and Mrs. Adams in the
i monthly contributions to the church OF
| s per month-which from 1st of Dec.
| 1895, to the LIST of Aug. 1928, is Sc
( months, Sc 90
| Pew rent from the 1st of Oct. 1922 to LIST
l ofJuy. 1925, 225 90
Cash paid for purchase of pew, 1926 90
Amt. paid for support of Cd Presbyterian
church, from July, 1890, to July,
1928, 600 90
! Add amount loaned to the church, 1900 90
: Making the amount Of Mr.. Adams munifi-
4 cence to the church, 1906 90
The amount of Mr.. Adams contributions to the
church in addition to the regular collections taken
the sabbath for the contingent expenses, char
= table and Presbyterian purposes, cannot be ascer~
tanned but from his known liberality to such OBJ
ects, there can be doubt but that they con-
siderable.
1t may be observed that Mr.. Adams was amongst
our most attentive hearers until our late pastor let
us--No weather kept him from church on Sabbath
afternoon. On Monday 9TH of July current, an
election took place in the church for pastor to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
t of the Revd. Mr.. Baker. Adams wa, present and
e gave his vote in person. and after having expressed
&c a deep interest in the natter remained until the
:; votes were counted. when it appeared the Revd.
; Luther Halsey was unanimously elected.
l. certify that the foregoing is correct statement
n of facts most of which recorded on the books OF
as the church. JAMES II. HANDY.
% Late treasurer, now Secretary Of the Cd, PreSd
church. Washington city.
d .august 49, 1928.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
From the Deluspare .4dpertissr.
SILL, WORMS. .-..

The gentleman who sometime ago favored us
with a communication in the Delaware Advertiser,
over the signature Of Agricola' In relation to the
Introduction of Silk Worms into this country, will
much oblige IA large portion of his fellow citizens
with further instruction upon subject so deeply
important and interesting TO an enterprisng public
Should Agricoa be kind enough to comply with
this request, it is to be hoped that ne WIN spare
derstyod by the public, we doubt not will be IN
dertaken with all that ardour and enterprise which
have distinguished us people. Let him con-
vince the people that it is practicable; OF the vast
benefit which would undoubtedly result to the ma
ton they are aware, should it succeed.
Would it not be we'll enough Il hope Agricola
will think SOY to extend this information to'the i'm
provement Of agriculture in general He tells us
that his experience in the science ofagricutare has
baen derived from devotion of many years of his
life to its pursuit in Europe, where he obtained the
best practical ENTHUSIASTICALLY that branch
adapted to the raising Of Silk worms. Surely then,
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
From the Crawford (Penn.) Messenger.

Read-thea judge
Extract from u letter 10 gentleman in M's pl &C.,
dated, oo
WASHINGTON CITY, AUG. 90, 1928.
eYonr letter of the 9th inst came duly to hand
in answer to your enquiries IN relation to what
Christian denomination president Adams belongs
enclose (for your information on that sublect a
statement certified by James H. Handy, late treas
urer now secretary Of the Presbyterian church IN
the city of Washington which expect VIII be SUN
GENTLY satisfactory to you that MIR. Adams belongs
IN the PRESBYTERIAN order of christians"
!. Mr.. Adams rented a pew in the 2d Presbyter-
ian church, in Washington city, the lst: Oct 1872
at the rate of so per annum, and continued at thai!
rate until the ist Of April 1925, when he purchased
and the pew is now his property in fee simple.
son the 9th of May, 1928. he was elected by
the congregation one of the trustees, in which capa-
citv he served until May, 1925. being two years.
dnring which time he was one of the most attentive
members Of the board. During the period Mr.. a.
ans was trustee, the church was involved in debt
and frequent meetings of the board were necessary
to devise ways and means to relieve it. On one "c-
casion when the treasurer stated to the board that
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
40 Dollars ReeCNrd.

Runaway from the subscriber near Smyrnas
Delaware, on the 8 st ult. an ndented black boy,
named Moses. He is about l9 or 10 years old,
about feet or inches high, not very black, and
when spoken to he s,ammers little. He took with
him several suits of cloths, all home made w hoe.
yer will apprehend said boy, and conine HIM IN jan
en- fiat uet him again. shall receive. if taken in this
State twenty dollars, if taken out Of this State the
above reward
WILLIAM BLACKISTONe
Near SMYRNA, Del.
Sent. IS, 1928. 45-4tp.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23

siness before he transfers his asnne productions the
press In the of his malgnty he commits
which the merest Tyro might detect, and for which his
his good points, the prominent of which perhaps is
his abec devotion veerng will and the Swiss
vice Of his empl ,yer.--Yet more
"Commas and points he sets exactly right,
And twere q sin to rob him Of his mite.'
One ofAe BOYS.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
DELAWARE JOURNAL.
WILL 55l,INNaToNs
Tuesday, September %, 1928.
DISTRESSING Domestic Intelligence.

SIR:
Having confidence in your zeal and activ-
ity in the cause of Jackson and the people, you
bave been appointed member of the Com
mittee of Vigilance, for CHRISTlANA.
We would suggest the propriety OF taking, a
list of all the friends Of our cause in your neigh
bourhood. and see that each of them gets to the
polls on the day of the General Election. The
crisis demands OUR UTMOST efforts.
CP BENNETT, Chairman.
SAMUEL HARKER, Secretary.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
For THE DELAWARE JOURNAL.

Freebooter who placed at the head of the Gazette
quite pucker about echodp Does the viper forget his
Aucone heavy balance he kept from his creditors by CIV
the ourcc from whence
him freebooter! And does he know that
fco quite mach his freehold worth If he Ignorant
Iiaac long, fhoe who live in houtes of
slaG fhould never throw Rones. FEET SQUARE.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
NaturaliZati
Persol

Persons DESTROYS being admitted 10 Citi-
zenship may have an opportunity at the United
States Court to beheld at Newcastle, on Friday the
96th September inst. at 10 o'clock Am. where by
applying may become Naturalized.
Sept 90.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23
Classical. Mathematical & English
ACADEMY.

vUVEIE Subscriber graduate Of the University OF
Il Vermont, will commence school Tor young
men and lads, in the Academy in this place, on the
seth instant where he will teach the above brapch'
es of Education. Those, who may favour him
with their patronage, shall be rewarded with the
best exertons he can make towards the improvement
ofthose under his care. Their morals and good
behaviour will also be watched over with careful at
tention. The school will be furnished with Maps,
Globes amt other apparatus as soon as practicable
Tuition per quarter Latin & Greek, 81 90
Mathematics and Philosophy, 0O
English, r>IoU "
Wilmington, esd Sept. 1885, 4o-4t
NEW YORK CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Extra class, No. 8-Draws on Monday next, 18th
Of September-SCHEME--t prize of 5000 dol
lars ! or2tOl. / of 1000, 2 of 50O 5 of $50, 10
of 100 / II of TO- i68 Of A, and 4446 OF dollars.
Tickets S2--Half l--Quarters 50 cents.
Delaware, Maryland & ~. Car~
DINA Aottery.
Sd class, draws in this Borough, on "Wednesday the
9Th October. 50 numbers drawn ballots.
SCHEME prize Of 5000 dollars, OF osOo'
Q of 1000, S of 400, 5 800, s OF 200, l2o lSoy
95 of 100, 1873 of 27. 1850 of 6, and $3.50 50.
Ticket S3. Half $50, Quarter 10.
To be had at E. BARKER'S prompt and LUCKY
Office, No. II, Market Street, Wilmington, Del
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-23

Extract from letter TO gentleman in this pl CO.
,{rfo3
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-10-15
NOTICE.
Real Estate for Sale.

FENHE subscriber offers for sale his REAL
Il ESTATE wherein he now lives, situated
in the northerly part of Westborough, on the
old county road leading from Worcester 10 Bos-
ton, about one-fourth of mile below Wesson s
Hotel, containing ten and half acres of Land,
with small and convenient Dwelling House,
nearly new, and new Barn and Shop, suitable
for most any kind of mechanic.
Also, one other Lot near the above mentioned
premises, containing about six acres, a part of
which is good Moving, and part well Wooded.
% Possession will be given the first of April
next. For further particulars, inquire of the
subscriber on the premises
HENRY OTIS.
Westborough, Sept TO- 3teo37