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Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-06-17
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Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-06-17
FOR SALE

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Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-06-17

FOR the cure of scrofula, or Kings Eril, Ulcers,
rheumatism, Syphilitic, .Mercurial o"l Lirer
Complaints, and most Diseases arising in debit.
stated constitutions, or from an impure state %
the Blood, &c. &c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
Charles County Court,
jan 9-,5t

-HuguSf Term, 1927.
an application to the Judges Of Charles County
OCourt, by petition in writing Of FIaS kns Tubmn
of Charles County, for the benefit of the Act Of A.
| sembly, for the relief Of lnsolvent Debtors
passed at November Session 1905, and the several
supplements thereto OF the terms mentioned there
in schedule Of his property and list Of his cred
itors oath, so far N lie ascertain them, being
| annexed to his petition and the Court being sstlsi
ed by competent testimony, that the said Hawk ms
ubman ha, resided two years Immediately preceding
the time of his application in the State Of Mary lard,
and being also satisfied that the said hawkins Tub.
man is actual confinement, for debt and for no 9th.
er cause, and the said Hawkins Tubman having en-.
tered into bonG with sufficient security for his person
aiappesrance in Charles County Court to such
allegations his creditors may make against him. l.
is thereupon ordered and adjudged that the said iaw
kins Tubman be discharged from mprisonnc Mt, and
tina, by causing copy of this order, to be inserted IN
some one ofthe Newspapers, edited in the District OF
Columbia, once week for two months succ cssvey,
before the third Monday in March next he give
tce to his creditors to appear before the said COUNTY
Court, At Port Tobacco in said County, on the third
Monday in March next, for the purpose ofrccommend.
ing Trustee for their benefit, and to slew i!
any they have, why the said Hawkins TGbmsn, should
not have the benefit Ofthe several Insol,ent Laws Of
this State, rs prayed.
Test JOHN BARNES, Clerk
ian 9-1aw2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
From. Tie New. York Commercial .7dces.isr
THE IMITATION EYE.

DR.. Scudder Of this city, son OF Mr.. ScuL
der the late proprietor Of the Museum, has il
vented an artificial eye, so closely ressmbIins
the natural one, that even when examined wiki
view Of detecting it, it is extremely difficult
10 discriminate between it and The living.
speculatng orb. A gentleman has called Up.
on us, (whose name is John w. Parsons Of
Salisbury, Maryland, eastern shore, and vino
is a, present residing at the Eastern Nolci, So
Water-sAeet,) who wears one o. these articia
eyes. No person would suspect the saet, o.,
when appraised Of it, would readily dIscowr
which is the substitute. No paint is used, in
producing the resemblance, but The compost
ton is colored by means Of fusion. We are
informed by The subject of the operation W.
have alluded to, tina, the insertion OF rsmovs.
Of The eye is attended with no pam. Ii plays
in its socke, as naturally as he ether, ard co..
responds with is slightest movements We
canno, but consider this invention as one OF
the triumph Of art. Tie secret by which TIE
delicate co!ouring is communicated 10 The pr
pi aud The iris, is Of Course known only to the
inventor. For augb, We know, il may be re.
vival Of some of the ancient modes OF staining
glass. which have been supposed to b. lost,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09

An interesting pamphlet has JUS, seen pub
Used in this city, enti,led Report and Pro-
eeedings in relation to Rail Road from Bal.
timore to the susquehanna." The work de.
mons,rates with much earnestness the prac-
,icability OF the measure, aud Of its great i'm
portance to Baltimore We have only time To-
day TO extract the closing sentence.
Baltimore must and will be the grea, Cen
trail City Of the Union Nc rivalry can impede
her progress-no competition disappoint her
destined elevation, IL her citizens are but true
20 themselves, and unite, with their character
este enterprise, 10 improve the advantages
and cultivate the resources, which providence
has placed at their disposal"
BaH. Pot.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
AUSTERITY OF OLD MEN.

1t has been well remarked that there is no
thing more unjust than the i'll temper which
old people show against the young.--An at.
tempt to check the merriment, and sportive-
ness Of youth is not less piepos,erous than to
be angry with the Spring Of the year, hecau Sc
it produces nothing but blossoms, and to ex-
pect from the early season, the fruits of Au-
tumn. How different was the humour Of An
axagoras, the Greek Philosopher; that amiable
old man, at the point of death, Was asked by
the citizens of Lampsacus, what dying com
maud, he would wish to enjoin on them! His
request was, that every year during he whole
month in when he died, all the children in the
city should be permitted to keep holiday"
and the historian adds that this custom was
observed in his remembrance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09

animal, ,sge,abie and mineral; that 's,of Ii,
arr of ssce rtsining their properties Odd rsa-
tons to each other. ThrN is hardly any dc
nestle business, in which the knowledge Off
is not important. The making OF bread, beer
wine, cider, the dis;ilIa,ion OF spirits, prcser'
ya,ion Of cood, the making Of butter, CHEESE
SOAP. Sc. are all chemical operations To the
farmer this science is peculiarly useful. I,en,
ahles him 10 analyze soils and manurcs, thus 10
asc certain What particular crops are proper FOX
different Soils, and 10 improve poor soil BY
the mixture Of different ones -Knowl-@ge Of
these partic ula,s, without The aid OF this SCI
ence, will be guess work, loose ana unsaii'
factory.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. M'Lean, from the Committee on Indian
Affairs, 10 which were referred resolutions
moved by Mr.. Lumpkin, OF Georgia and Mr.
Mitchell, Of Tennescee relative to the removal
Of all rhe Indian tribes East Of the River Mis-.
sip2i, 10 ,hr West of iha, River, made rrpor,
in detail upon that subject, accompanied by a
bill; which was twice read and committed.
On motion Of Mr. Hoffman ii was
Resoived, That The Committee on Revo>
lutionary claims enquire into ille eXpedency
of making provision for carrying into effect
the resolution Of the Congress Of the United
Statps of Saturday Oct 4!h, IVY, that he
Governor and Council Of New York be desired
10 errect monument al contincnta expense of
tive value Of FIVE hundred dollars, to The memo-
~ Of the late Brigadier Hermiker, who Conn
manded the militia Of Tryton County, in the
State of New York, and was killed lighting gal,
lan.ly in defence ofthe liberties ofthis State.
On motion Of Mr. Gorham, il was, Resolved,
That the COMMITTEE on Commerce be instruct
ed 10 inquire into the expediency Of extending
the benefit of drawback 10 goods exported
from the last Of two districts other than that
Of importation, when transported into one OF
the said districts BY water, and into the Other
by lane, according TO existing laws. Also, 10
inquire into the expediencp of repeating the
s7th section Of an act relating to the cole, ZION
Of duties on imports, SC. passed Is, March,
1928, or Of SO modifying The same that the
regulations prescribed by it shall apply only to
those goods transported coast-wisc, which shall
be intended for expectation with the benefit Of
drawback.
On motion of Mr.. Varnum, it was, Resolved,
Tha, the Committee on the District Of Column
ba be instructed t. inquire into the txpedien-
cyof amending the law relative to the transfer
Of real estate by deed in said District.
A great number Of petitions were presented
and referred 10 their appropriate committees.
The House resolved itself into Committee
of the Whole on the bill for the relief oil Ma
rigny D'Au'erive, Mr.. Condict III the Chair.
The question being on the amendment, Of
fered by Mr.. Li,ings on, 10 add a section mak>
ing appropriation for the injury done TO
slave, &c.
A considerable discussion arose, and the
House adjourned without determining the ques-
ton.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
HAVANNA.

The editor OF The Charleston Mercury gives
in a late number Of his paper, the annexed in
| teresling account Of the city Of Havana, and
The whole island of Cuba generally:-
In looking over our late files, we are led Ia
think that the city Of Havana, indeed the
whole Island Of Cuba, is pros porous and tran
gull, as far as external appearances can exhibit
Commerce still hourishes lotteries and
bull batting, economical and speculative en-"
terprises still in vogue in that richesr Of the
golden isles Of the West. The people, it is
true, occasionally shew somewhat Of penchani
for independence, but as long as European
Spain uoes not Cypress them too sorey, they
appear, from all accounts, for the pre- sent, dis
posed rather TO remain in the current state Of
things,
"Than Ay to others that they know not Of"
At least, Unless the power aid maternal care of
The mother country be too much weakened and
distracted by internal trouble, her children Of
Cuba will not immediately risk revolution,
although this revolution might be accomplish.
cd without bioodshed The nature and charac-
ter of large portion Of the population Of Cuba,
may have also some bearing with the prudent
The wild cry Of universal emancipation is not
TO be tolerated where there are grades Of soci-
ely, and colors, and rights. Bolivar may use
such a walchword for purposes Of ambition,
and MGregor for noise and folly; bu, The
wealthy ana the ?erman' mt Inhabitants Of Gu
ba are not to b. caught in surprize-,hey will
no, RAISE a 6euil that, once upon earth they Can.
not lay.
Printing and publications seem to be to'er>
ably well encouraged in HAVANA. Among the
late works, we observe that the fourth number
of,he "Anna!s Of Science, Agriculture, Com
merce, and the Arts" for the month Of Octo.
bar, was published early in December. Its
contents are: LIST, a history Of the COFFEE plan;
ID, he procuring elaboration of Sugar from
r he Beet preceded by some obsel vations on
the various SPECIES; Sd, Free thoug Us upon the
utility which may result from physlca, poli,-
al and agricultural (indusiriaO history Of
Cuba; 4th, The agriculture, population and
coInmerte OF the English Colonies Of NewHol.
land and Van Diemen's land, &c.
a Domestic, Bolanigaft and Medical Mar
ual, for The use of the inhabitants Of Cuba, ex-
,racted from The Flora Medica de Ia AntiIlis,
with an appendix containing The vulgar names
of plants, has just been published byDon Ram
on de la Sagra.
A number Of republcations of works, origi-
nally printed in the United States and England
are also mentioned as being for sale, and in
good circulation. Let the ligh, spread The
Press is indes,ructibIe.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09

,iles which ere much worn and irregular. -
GALLERY is also wanted in the Senate Chamber;
to prevent the necessity Of admitting strangers
ON the floor, design fr this purpose VIII De
offered for the consideration OF the Senate. a
general attention 10 the regulation anu I'M
movement of the grounds will be required
and some accommodation for necessary STA
bling. and the convenience Of such police OH
GERS as NAV be appointed for the guard and Sc
curly of the Capitol All these obJects may
be effected in the ensuing season, with mod
crate addition to the expanded appropriations
Of the past year.
In closing this report, ask leave 10 add,
that the Rotunda cannot be considered COM
n,e,e while the four large panels are suffered
10 remain vacant, and TO suggest hope that
me sures may be taken TO supply them win
paintings eonf.rmatle to the others, on great
national subjects In the mean time, frames
might be made at present with more economy
than al any time after the workmeD are DIS
charged, and their appearance would give an
air of finish 10 the room.
have taken the liberty 10 make THIS report OF
a statement Of the work executed. and OF wha'
remains to be done, tha: the whole mlght oe
exhibited a, one view. Which is respectful!
presented, BY CHARLES BULLElNCH.
Architect oil Capitoi OF -. D.
Washingto on, December 29th, 1897
Jos. ELGAR, Esq. Com. OF Public Buildings.
Sir: 1t was the ntention Of the Superinlend
ent Of the works az The Penitentiary to give ;
particular and detailed repor, of the proceed
| ings al that establishment. during the pas
year, but he has BEEN pre- vented by necessar!
| absence from the city; therefore offer TIT
following general statement.
! In the principal building, stories, OF cells
| fac ed with stone and arched with brick, have
been built, and the iron doors to the sam'
prepared; roof has been raised over the mass
| of cells and The surrounding areas, which il
now in progress Of stating. Two wings arr
finished, containing the keepers rooms, kleh
ems, lnirmary, sc The surrounding wall
twenty feet high has been built, except th'
front entrance. The following remains TO bs
done:-to pasler the principal building; Il
raise the stairs and galleries TO the several sto'
ries, to build the stone gateway and the bries
apprndages of receivers and porter's lodges
and to pu, on the stone Gaping OF the wall
The stone is provided, and the workmcn ar
employed in preparing IT,
| No arrangements have been made for work
shops; the extent & nature tnese will drpent
on The system of employment anc discipline
which may be directed by Congress. II j:
presumed that the whole may be completed
early in the next season.
| Very respectfully, your obrdicnt servant.
CHARLES BULLFlNCH.
Dec. 2slb, 1897.
JOS. ELeAn, Esq Com. Public Buildings.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
Sugar, Whiskey, &c:
on bbls New Orleans and SAINT. cro;

~ 5 ,ierces New Orleans and Santa cro;x sng''
IS hhds 'whiskey
10 kegs rasins
IS bbls loaf sugar
sc pound canis.ers imp eraltea
10 bales best Brdpor shad and herring seine
Irvine Just received and for sale by
Jan JAMES IRWIN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
From the National Int elligencer
TWENTIETH CONGRESS-1sr SESsIO

TWENTIETH C0NGRESS-1sr SESSION.
Monday Lnuary7. 1923.
INsENATE.
TIE memorial heretofore presented from
sundry citizens Of the District Of Columbia,
relative to The widening Of the draw Of the Pc.
tomac Bridge, vas referred TO the Committee
on the district Of Columbia
MIR. Jonnson Of Kentucky moved the publ.
cation # document now in the War Office,
containing list of the officers and soldiers of
the Revolution who are entitled to Bounty
Lands, whereupon debate arose, which re-.
suited in he adoption Of mo ion made by
Mr.. Branch, 10 refer the proprie,y and the
manner of the publication 10 the consider alton
of the Judiciary Committee. Some time was
spent iD ext cutiye business.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
CHEMISTRY.

Chemistry, though belonging to the depart
ment Of natural philosophy, is in fact a sci>
ence ~ it'e,t and SO taught. 1t implies a
knowledge Of the component parts of bodies,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
Green Coffee.
Hair Cutting,
WILI.IAM p. GREEN.

Ia0o doors toest Of The Posi- ONIce.
IN all the various fashions of the country, TO So,
1.-The taste of every Person, and with all the ant
comfort that can be wished from the hands OF Ar
tist Aso shaving, and raizors sett in the best maE
ner and at the shortest notice.
The subscriber has first rate Horse and Gig TO-
sale. w PIG.
i'm o-5t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-09
p11RIIc BUILDINGS.

PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
To The Senate and House Of Representatives.
ofMe United States.
WAsHISeroN, January 5, 1927
Itransmi, to Congress The Annual Report Of
the Commissioner Of the Public Buildings,
made in conformity with resolution oil the
Senate Of the 7sth Of January, 1918.
Repors to the President of the u States.
Office Of the Commissioner Of the Public Buildings,
Washington, Dec. 3lst, 1927.
Sir: The expenditures Of ,he present year,
on objects in my charge, have been as follows
viz
Capital Grounds and Engine
House. Sloo,so3 I3
Penitentiary, H,so1 20
Jail in Alexandria, lo,6So Us
Do in Washington, 1869 81
Improving the Square near the
Presidents House, 1891 90
improvements at the War AMI
Nsyy Departments, l,4es IS
Fire Apparatus, sI9 -
Ibeg leave to refer to the accompanying re-
port Of the Architect for an exposition OF The
state Of the work at the Capitol and Penllentia
~. A Jail Of durable materials and workman
shin has been erected al Alexandra, and Is nov
ready for occupancy: but some further e1Pen'
oi,ure in and about the building would BE- We
~ beneficial.
l nave the honor to remain, with the high
est respect, sir, your most obedien: servant,
j. ELGAR.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-27
STEAM BOAT NEWS.
DEPARTURFS,
PROSPECTUS.

The WEsrERE TuLER IS the only paper N
this region, whose chiefobiect Is the diffusion oil
Agricultural Information. In this view, the pro
prietor, encouraged by men of judgment and I'M
tegence 10 expect support, thinks IL has some
claim upon the patronage and favorable opinion Of
the cultvator Ofthe soil, the owner Of lands and
all others who are DESTROYS Of unfolding and i'm.
proving the farming interest, and tile rural arts
The purpose and principles ofthe Tler are eX-
hbted IN the following particulars.
l. It's chief object will be, 10 increase the stock
Of Agricultural knowledge. do this, il wal
publish articles, either original or selected, upon
the various branches ofaglcuhure record the im-
provemcnts ofthe day; and notice the progress Of
Invention
IL. twill support, by all proper means, A.
mcric4u Manufactures, and American Produc-
tons
III. II will endeayor to advance the cause OF
Internal improvements, whether originating in M
tioual, state, or individual enterprise: II will.
for this purpose notice the objects, extent and IL
nity. Of those great works, for facilitating inter-
course, commenced or in prospect, throughout the
United States.
~ On Politics it viii publish nothing except
those matters Of tact or theory, universally inter
esling, and univ ersally instructive
V. Miscellaneous matter, it will publish enough
TO give the current events ofthe day, and relieve
what might otherwise be thought the dulness Of
the solid and useful
This plan, Improperly pursued viii, it is thought,
furnish paper, 1t once various instructive and in-
tcresting.
The Proprietor hes already received the official
approx ition Of the Hamilton County Agricultural
Society and he trusts that lac shall not look IN vain
for support among those, 10 whose benefit IDS pa
per is singly devoted.
" Subscriptions received at this Office
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-27

understood that there is no fire. We have
more confidence in Virginia, than at any
former period. Our situation gives us the
command of every means of information
not accessible to all, and we affirm that
battles have been won underless promls-
ing auspices.
To the friends of the administration and
the corresponding committees throughout
the commonwealth; we tender greetings IN
the name of the central committee, on the
most encouraging aspect of things IN all
parts OF the Union. They believe that If
the vote of Kentucky is safe, which the first
returns published to day, lead US TO hope,
that a certain and easy triumph is in re-
serve for the good cause. They urge II
upon the friends of that cause, and espe-
cially the comfy committees, to buckle
on their armor-for the great contest in
November. Though the vote Of Virginia
is not necessary to secure the certain de-
feat of the Army Candidate, to rescue her
from the yoke of the military mania, I'M
posed upon her by the artful Vaccinations
of half dozen intriguing men, It is desi-
rable TO all who regard her former princi-
pies, or respect the future safety, tranquil
ity and permanency of our Republican In
sbtuhons. An united and vigorous exer-
tion may still effect this, and every friend
of order and tranquility, and Of the basis
of all republics, the superiority Of the civ
il to the military principle, is earnestly
and solemnly invoked to unite in the last
and great effort.
The central Committee respectfully in
vite the county committees, and especial
ly those which meet in the towns of VIII
liamsburg, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Peters
burg, Danville, Lynchburg, Lexington,
Lewisburg, Staunton, Harrisonburg,
Woodstock, Winchester, Clarksburg,
Wheeling, Parkersburg, Martinsburg,
Shepherdstown, Leesburg, Charlottesville,
and fredericksburg, to operate with them
in having printed and distributed tickets
enough to supply the circumjacent coun-
ties. They also beg leave TO direct their
attention to the prOpriety of placing before
the less reading portion of their commune
ties, correct information upon the several
subjects affecting the merits of the Presi
dental candidates. Rich Wig.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-27
PiHsJureh. .4ug .

L tttSOWGW, s4Ue -.
Joseph F. Pluymart, the Bank-Bobber,
escaped from the Penitentiary on Monday
night last taking in his suite another con
Wet. Areward of one hundred and fifty
dollars is offered for their apprehension.
A correspondent informs US, that 1.-THE
prisoners escaped by the use of a copper
key, supposed to have been made from the
copper spouts in heyard, where they were
permitted to walk for health. This was at
tached TO stick sufficiently long to reach
the key-ho'e, through the intervals OF the
grating Bytms Garrabrants, g tall, strong
man, effected his liberation from his cell
twisted Oft one ofthe iron hasps (about 4
feet long and aninch square, and wrench
ed Pluymart's lock. They formed lad
der from boxes or conduits, of funnel
shape, used in the priyIes, (about or 3
feet long, JOY inserting one within the o
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-27

From the PHILADELPHIA .4uora Of tug. 10.
FIRE.--A destructive fire, such as
rarely visits our city broke out last evening
about half past s o'clock, in a board yard
between Union and Beck's alley and
Swanson and Front streets, below Queen.
1t is supposed to have been the work of an
incendiary, as it originated in the single
shaving shop, where 10 fire had been en-
pioyed during the day.
Nearly all the neighboring houses were
Of wood, aud very soon a considerable
number of them were enveloped in flames
Several were entirely destroyed and a great
number injured, but in the confusion we
could obtain hut few authentic particulars.
The cases of individual distress are very
numerous-at least fifty families have been
turned out, either by the fire attacking their
tenements or approaching so near them as
to cause reasonable grounds OF alarm
Household goods literally strewed the
streets.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-27

Piracy. Capt Fernandez Of the schnr.
FL Experanza, at Savannah in five days
from Aux Cages, reports that a boat with
seven men and a small schooner cruising
off Aux Cages, and that ne was obliged to
hire a boat with 10 armed men to see him
clear oftha harbor; an American brig from
Trinidad, Cuba with specie on board,
bound to some other port to purchase a
cargo, (name Of the brig or destination
unknown, was captured by pilot boat
schooner, and all on board murdered, ex-
cept the pilot, who, to save himself Jump
ed overheard, swan to shore, and gave
the above information. Bat. I'm.