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Delaware advertiser and farmer's journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1831, 1829-07-30
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from sac CfttNN1 GtitOUs
We have been politely favored by friend
In this Borough with an extract Of letter
from Gem. Porter, on his arrival AZ the city
OF Mexico, after the avtemptto assassinate
him. The account given Of this affair by
the Commodore, differs in some respect
from that which was published in our paper
of the 14th INIT. copied from the NewOr-
leans Argus. The cool and deliberate man
ncr in which these Williams were received
by the Commodore aud his friend DR..
Hnardman, display a bravery and firmness,
which have always marked the character
of the gallant Porter Whenever placed 10
danger
Me.rieo, May goth. 1929.
have not yet had an interview with the
President, but shall to morrow when shall
settle all matters with them and return
hone. On my way here had a most UNI
pleasant and extremely dangerous advent
nre, but my good geniusprotected me asst has
done on many other occasions. Travelling
with friend and having no apprehension Of
danger we were suddenly attacked by three
Banditti, being part Of gang OF seven, well
mounted and armed, with their faces black
cd and looking more like devils than human
beings. We had merely time to form line
on one side Of the road while they formed
their captain diseharging his pistol at me al
che distance Of a few PAGES, then fired and
would have killed him had not his horse
thrown up his head and received the ball in
his neek, He in great rage fired again at
me aud missed me--by this time all the piss
tolls Of the Banditti we're discharged as well
rs those Of my friend, one Of my pistols was
Loaded and charged with my friend in a.
mong them, they fed and we pursued. when
the captain suddenly wheeled his horse, pas.
sed my friend and came directly at me with
his sabre to cut me down, waited quietly
until he came within six feet Of me when !
shot him through the body, he fell on the
neck of his horse and they both came to the
ground together. His companions seeing
this became intimidated, but after little
seeing an intention on their part TO charge
against me (my friend being occupied 10 fin.
ishing the captain who was not quite dead, :,
seized a small fowliug piece which was il
the hands Of myservant, and compelled then
10 retreat, this left as masters OF the field
We took possession OF the captains horse
arms, &c. and delivered them 10 the AlGaldt
or Magistrate Of the next yillage--the villa
GERS turned ont armed, and gave pursuit
when soon meeting FIVE Of the gang they
killed cue Of then, Il Is most fortunate
circumstance for us chat we did not fall il
with The whcle gang, II we had should no
now be alive to tell the tale. My friend Or
Boardman) received severe sabre wound ii
his--arm. DAVID PORTER.
KnoEuiiie. { 7sRnesseeJ July ls.--A let
tex received by a gentleman Of this plae'
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CARD.

Mr., BRIsTow presents his grateful acknow-
Judgements to the inhabitants Of Wilmington for
the very liberal encouragement he has received,
during lis stay 10 the borough, He regrets that
his engagements are such as to prevent his re.
manning here any longer at this time. but hopes
he may at some future period have the gratifica-
ton ofagain forming class in Wilmington.
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MARRIED.,

At Newcastle. Del. on Thursday evening, the
10th July, BY the Rev. James Latta Of Pennsyl-
yania, Doctor James N. Sutton Of 81 Georgia
Del. to Eliza Jane. daughter Of John JanyIef,
Esq. Of Newcastle.
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Men Scheme-CLass No. a.
MARYLAND State Lottery,

No. 4, for 1929,
Arranged on the ODD AND EVEN SxsrkN, by
which the holder Of two tickets or two shares,
IS certain Of obtaining at least prize, and may
dral1 three; and in the same proportion for any
greater quantity. The drawing will take place
in Baltimore, on
Wednesday, the 18th Of August.
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from Gov. Houston, gives information that
the latter was. at che date Of the letter. May
18th. on his way to the upper village pfthe
Ossages, and would shortly return 10 me
residence Of Jolly, the present King of the
Cherokees, who IN 1917 adopted hin rs his
son, and with whom the Governor has been
invited, and intends to reside.
NM .-----.- gF
Shain and Meriro. From tie correspon-
dent Of the N. Y. Gazette it would appear
that the accounts Of the enthusiasm per-
vading the troops who have embarked il
the expedition from Cuba against Mexico
have not been exaggerated The experdi-
tgre attending is outlh tHnodhtas - 500, :
900. Gen. Barradas, y x said vihhe pre-
pared 10 equip another division Of troops
after the ensuing equinox II is also stated
that the idea Of there being any Shanish
party 10 MEXICO, that is party desirons Oh
returning to the ancient regime md resum-
ing the Spanish yoke, is utterly gronndless.
The most probable point Of attack will
be OF the Coasts Of Yucatan, state which
many suppose has never been in favor Of
the Independence, IS their trade with the
Havana. formerly considerable, has been
cut of BY the war. This our informant Is
inclined to think is very partistopinion,
add probably formed by internal enemies
"The present cotnmander.ln Chief Of the
land forces, Gen, St. Anna, is an officer OF
distinguished military talents, and has pas.
sed his life in camps from the age ofthiTteen
or fourteen years, and is the idol Of the sol
diery.p
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Az dc iaEc celebration Of Tie 4sh, Of July,
in virginia. the ioiinwing toast was giyanhy
yfHdreya Sfethcass,i. Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives Of the u. States. "a
(" Union oft6e Siates--The golden chord
which binds IN one indissoIuble bond public
liberty and individual happiness.
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Runaway On WdiaS sEssi tsS 10Th IL " s,a
Mulatto Boy, l6yeaiahf sSout feet high,tnf
slim make, named SAMUEL. YoREECB. He
bad on when he went away Grey mixed cloth
roundabout, White Vest, pair Of new Green
drilling trowsers, pair ofnew Laced boots, a fur
hat two-thirds wore, and muslin shirt. lie ALTO
took with him drilling roundabout
TWENTY DOLLARS will be given for the
Boy II brought home, or delivered in Newcastle
jail
All persons are warned not to harbor said run
away at their peril. THOMAS CLARK.
Red Ltsn Hundred, Nciceasiis county. OH.
July 30 46---4t.
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or A stated meeting Of the Del Academy d
Natural Se;snee will be held in the Town Hall on
Saturday, The LIST Prox. at O'Clock p. M'---
A paper will be read.
July %. II. +. ASkEW, sec,
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Died.

On Monday morning last in Wilmington,
MIR. William Larkin.
On Tuesday morning, Mr. John Hirons'
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DELAWARE ADVERTISER
aptiHciplss, not Men."-MosRor,


Mr.. Van Buren, Secretary Of state, arrived in
Whining on Saturday last, accompanied by
his two sons, one of whom, We understand, will
accompany Mr. MTane, as his private Secretary.
The secrstary ofsta,e left town yesterday morn
ing, for Washington.
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Prices of Country Produce.
BRAND TpLNE MILLS, JBLR so, 1929


s,nersne F.oun. per barrel. IS 90
xIiddIines. so
Corn Meal pr. HID. ~ II SO
Do. al. nerbhi .a 2 IS
waRAr, white, pr bushel or 60lbs...,.,. oS
Do. red, do do. .......... l 90
CoaS, old per hushel or 57lb.....,., Ga
Flour Is extremely dull al IS, and in al prota-
bii,y will decline, and Wheat must and will 30
from 5to 10 cents per bushel lower, owing to
the very abundant crops in the country, which
is Of Ne very best quality.
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pNhlic. aale
ISTORE GOODS.

Cloths, Cashmere, Calicoes, Books, sackings;
Csffbne,. Swiss, Jaconett, brown and bleached
AliIaln; Domestic Plaida, Stripes and Checks,
Hansup ohd Phtsburg gcrdA hack Grape and
siIR variety ofSilk aud Cotton handkerchief;
Tfasiesy and Yes,ings n eni sfomens' gloves
A general assortnellt ~ Hsff AID Cedar wares
Bfusesin their tuflelS ABtns and Womens'
Shoes, &c. &c.
Sale to commenc< N 70 sdh3eis, A. NJ, when
attendance will Be kiKen md Conditions made
known BY tsHut Is MEErEEK
July n, 1929. a a6-1t.
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WASHINGTON, July 90
"The Government mas attached the prop
erty Of Mr.. Joseph Nouise, the late Treas
urer. This fact. taken alone, simply shows
that the Government,is Determined not to
yield TO his elaim against II on account Of
per ceptage. Bot theeireumstance attend
ing the act NAV shos something beyond
that determination. 3saat these circem.
stances are, | shall ptoeeedto disclose. Pre-
vious to the departure Of Mr.. Nourse from
the city, he addressed letter to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, stating that the con-
dition Of his hsalth rendered it proper that
he should make visit into Pennsylyania;
that be did not feel justified in leaving the
district for that purpose, without communi-
eating his intention to che Government; and
that, nntiltbe result d a trial should deter
mine the Justice ct his claim against the
Government. he was willing TO execute
deed Of trust, placing the whole OF his prop
erty into the hands pftrustees, TO be respou-
sihle for the issue. The Secretary of the
Treasury took a diferent ground, and re-
quired that Mr.. Morse should make over
lis property to paythe debt he owed to the
United States; WHICH he declined. until a
competent Court hopld decide it to be a
Edpbt Mr. Nours- subsequently, left the CT,
" tor Pennsylvania, and immediately after
his departure, the Government attached all
bis property. His son, Charles ]. Nourse,
then went to the Secretary Of the Treasury,
about the 10th. inst. repeating the offer made
by his father, and stating that bis father
was ready 10 execute deed OF trust on
the conditions he had specified; at the
same time he protested against the violence
which had teenused in the execution Of the
process Of staShmen,. To this letter from
| Mr.. CharlesJ. Nourse, the Secretary had
returned nc answer that day From these
circumstances, you and your readers may
form some estimate Of the spirit OF justice
and magnarinity with which the admins-
tration haveacted in the discharge Of their
duties. INA Y. Com. AdU.
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and was made, Il Is understood, at the very
earnest Recommendation OF two gentlemen
now as high in favor wishHhe domirant par
ty as any other individuals whatsyer--we
mean Mr.. WHITE Of Tennessee, and nj,
TAsKwELl. Of Virginia Farther, we VIII
tell this writer, that whatever may be the
iysae Of the suit now pending, these trials,
and the consequent scratiny into official
transactions, have elevated The character q
the late Secretary of the Navy, both as A
man and as public officer; aud We assure
him that this is no party assertion, " one
side impression, II Is borne optby the at-
acknowledgement. Of every man here, p what-
everparty, whoheardt the testimony through
iogt, and Notwithstanding what may have
Been said by the counsel, or asserted else
~here--the Tory was confined exclusively
70 no parlys NJ Il wsre not imrtni ~ vs.
might say thar the foreman Of the jury him
self Is warm, and we doubt not, an honest
Jackson man.---So much for that nisrepre-
sentation. As TO the Grand Jury, II Is mo-
torlous that it Is composed Of men Of both
parties.-- National lnfeihgeneer.
Eztraet ofa letter 10 he Editor Of he Deinoare
Advertiser, dated Sasser county 22d July, 1929.
''The late hundred meetings Of the American
Republicans in this county, have, on account Of
the number and responsibility of those who at.
,end.d s,r,el- J;sm.v ;neo H.. ,n;oda Of our
,rrg,,sn,, VIII, MI, n..,;n., w.,s n an
sections Of the county exceedingly small, and a
spirit Of Jealousy and fear appeared TO Rervade
them, ours were remarkably full, and the great
n, 1.u,,.. aes.,,ur, ,.o,,S .,;n "a ,are,l.ncs
20 - y - ~.
's's'su' e''.ss Y. I, ~ : :
any F'cso'y' "s = NNs''-
", 10 meet the con'eFees Of hent and Newcastle
are, from.
Cedar Cyeei Hundred, Lowder Layton, Esq,
Robert A. Houstan, Capt. Elijah Hudson.
Broad KIN, David Wiltbank, Caleb $. Layton,
Peter s. Parker
Naafteotss Col, Glley G. Short Isaac when
warren ' t1l On, -. p,.,.
,yts' , rg,s, amon,s 'Ss'O'' ''"
1road cg,,I Iosenb tJous,an. Joshua Lamb.
den, Levin vaughn.
LINE Greek. hi Hastings. William Fooks,
Jonathan Bailey.
Dagsborough, Capt William Dunning, Derrick
Barnard, Joshua Morriss.
DeaLozs' Wi ,iis, ,s 3 ma.' Is NSp'' "'A
Indian Riper peter Parker ESQ. Robert Hun.
ter, Joshua Burton.
LeDes g Rsloboh, Doctor John WHITE rhom-
as eo,emah' shepne'u :. 'iuu''A'
ihe 0o'n'ns'ss' ''ow ~ $50.
as. = eeo'Se Nv" s, ~ s..;,.
uei0s'ANon' as'ssu uppp "'' 'o''O"s "S'''''-
nons ZOE pur eoun'y i'eNe''
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OF the merits Of DR.. Watkins case we
are forbidden, by obsiohs considerations. be-
sides the order IF the Court. now to speak:
but whatever s55g M taerit or demerit
Of the accused. neshertlame OF credit can
thence attach 10 ne late Administration.
lie was not Appcinhd BY il: and. 80 tar from
any thing appeariig in his official conduct
worthy q censnre curing It's Continuance in
Office, it was universally admitted, by all
who had business wsh his Office, that he was
prompt and efhlient public officer. Ills
appointment toak place under the admins
igation q tho veacrable JAMES MONROE
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THIS DAY,
Delaware and S. Carolina Consol-
idated Lottery.

Extra CHASING. II.
To be drawn 10 this borough, THIS
AFTERNOON.
ss, YATES K M'fNTyRE. Managers.
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The Rasaf gYdik--When Dr. Danne took
possession Of his FIRST living. he took walk
iuto the church yard. where the eexton vas
diggipg grave; and throwing up skull the
Doctor took it up aud found rusty headless,
nail sticking in the temple, which he drew
ont secretly. and wrapped it in one corner
Of his handkerchief. He then demanded Of
the grave digger whether he knew whose
skull il was. He said il was a mans that
kept brandy shop; an honest drunken fell
low, who one night having taken two quarts,
was found dead In his bed next morning.
"Had he a wifef'' "Yes." 'sWhat character
dose she bearl" "A very good Que; only the
neighbors reflect on her because she mar
Tied the next day after her husband was
buried" This was enough for the Doctor,
who under pretence Of visiting his parishon.
ers. called on her. he asked her several
questions. and among others, what sickness
bAr husband died Of. She gave him the
same account he had befere received, be
suddenly opened the handkerchief, and
cried 10 an authoritative voice, "Woman do
you know this naili".-She was struck with
horror at the unexpected demand. instantly
owned the fact, was tried. and executed
Curtosities Of Nature and .drf.
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a;sniosed.-.this million q livreswas directed
~ the Kings orterto be held fofthc use Of
The American Colonies, and the sum was ar-
cordingiy paid over to BeaumRrrhais under
Treasury order. Il Is this very million
Of liyrns which Bennmarchais received
from the Treasury nf France for the use
ofthe Colonies, thar he and his representa-
lives have persisted 10 refusing 70 credit 70
the Tinted States. The claim had been
uniformly rejected at tht Treasury and BY
Couvress. Ii is manifestiy without shad-
ow of lounAasion ard cannever be sustained
rs a pviyasO t'lainY: nevertheless. rs the mil.
lion n queasihn was one lf The ssatuities d
France, Il 10 case Of some dclisscy between
The two soaernments. WheneVer our nu-
,ual claims shall be adjusted. or become
thI rubiect 81 negotiation, there can be no
objection If France desires ii, to admit the
Bcaumarchais claim as part Of millilns Of
our properly which she unlawfully conhsca-
ted, and which she took, without waiting e.
ven the form Of trial from the Caisse d.
Advertisement.
Whatever the balance Of gratuity might
have been once against us, France has am
ply unidentified herself, BY seizures to FIVE
times the amount Of all such advances
seizures, too, which she has admitted to be
unlawful, BY indemnifying other govern
ments for similar claims. We by no means
wish to underrate the patriotic services Of
Beaumarchais---we should adjust his account
upon principles OF liberal equity--but we
cannot see the propripty Of allowing him &c
receive this million Of livres which France
chooses TO consider as gratuity 70 US. i
IL was gratuity to Beaumnrchais, and not IA
us, let her avow 1t, and. however her owr
records and her own accounts with US mas
prove to the contrary, we will pay the a.
mount. In the mean time VIC would advise
the advocates Of the claim TO say less of the
ingratitude and injustice of our own govern
ment. These transactions are now obsolete
but the account still exists--Franklin's cor
respondence still exists--the life, character
and circumstance Of the exceutric Beau
marchais are knoWn.---A strict Investigation
Of all these will show that, independently o
this million, he was most amply, most gen
erously Unidentified. Political necessity com
PEELED France tc disavow the transactions o
Bcaumarchais: we were obliged to confirm
her declarations, and TO pay TO Beaumar
chais what all the world knew he had pre-
viousIy received from the French govern
ment. fra
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-12
TO TIE PUBLIC

~ IliE PUBLIC.
Sia't Coach Line from Guyandotie 10 Stuu,-
ton, Three Times Heck.
1iiE SUBSCRIBERS have established Line of Post
Coaches from Guyandotte to Staunton, which, in
stead OF running hrice week only, as stated in for
MGR notice, will Tor the greater accommodation of the
traveller, and to prevent unavoidable delay on the
road, perform the route three times week.
The Line will pass through Charleston and from
thence by the Lioks and the State Turnpikc. 10
Lewisourg and the principal Medicinal Springs, 10
wit: the White Sulphur. the Hot. the Warm, &c ia
Stanton. ~
Ii will leave Guyanduttc every TuesIuy. THURS.
dty and Saturday. at :, o'clock, 4. NJ, and on its
return, will leave Stauntou every "Wednesday FIJI
day aud Sunday, Mt the same hour.
At Staunton the Line meets the Charlottesville,
Richmond, and Fredericksburg Lines, aiso .unnny
three times week.
Fare from Richmond to GuyandoJte $40 So
The route, from Guyandoite TO Stanton. will he
performed IN hve travelling days. tho 9TH day in each
week being necessarily resting day and from Staun
ton to Richmond, or Fredericksburg, in two DAYS
and from Richmond TO the CITY of Washinpion n,
20 hours, aud from Federicksbur,, to the City, in
eight hours.
There will be nigh, travelling throughout the
route.
Persons ascending the Ohio on ,l.rir way to the
North VIII hnd tins route very pleasant and cheap
one. Anu those who may wish to visit the Snrinrs
are Informed, That, exclusive of this Line they can
generai, be Hcconlnoda' ed short notice, Wi I,
good eTtra Coaches to those Watering places.
And the public assured. that in attention 10 tle
accommodation and comfort of the passengers so far
good Coaches ard Teams and skifnl attentive and
sober Drivers can afford them, the line shall no, 90
Inferior toony other in the State
PORTER & BELDEN,
Propricrors fum Guyandoitc, the Warm Springs
JOHN WISE,
Proprietor hom the Warm Springs to S,aun,on
Richmond. Va June ,. 1929. Sn
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VIRGINfA:-At superior nf chsuceTy, holden at
The former capol in the city Of Williamsburg the 3lst
eay Of joy, 1920 Richard Tibefake pE against Richard
Taylor, Henley Taylor, Henry Edoe, adnor Of Peter Poe
deed. and Wilson V. HeueY, dts.
For reasons appearing ~ the court the order this
capse the twenty ninth Instant aside; ADD
ZIG plaintiff and Henry Edoe, the doth order that this
si stand aud be revived against him adn'or Of Peter Pow.
~ decd Ant heeupon, the tis day 10 be
narh on the papers then dead, AID argued
consideration wefeJi the doth aduge decree
That the defendant Edloe Of the estate his tesatO in
MS hands 10 be administered pay tic plaintiff twcny.tyo
dollars and fly cents That the defendant flenlPy pav 10 the
plaintiff three dollars and my cents The court doth fher
adJudge, order and decree defendant Henley Tavor
deliver nP tp the Marshal of this court the slave now in his
possession helnngng Rchard TAYLOR VINO directed To cell
ne sd Save al public auCtnn a credit of six months
ond and approved security f the pufchase money HAVING
even ten days notice time place Of
Sn make report % has proceedings the court IN order 10
h uecfee And the doth furiher adiudge
ecfee That an account be taken before Of
s Oh ms court 10 ascertain Reasonable sum 10 be pad
ensy lNyoI Tor the support n said slave came into
possession Di the said Taylor who directed IN euot he
fo account To- TIRE cour, in order final decree Md the
court 10th further aduse, order and decree that Archer Han
kns, John T. Bfowne, and Jhn~a James be- and they arc
hsTeby appointed Commissioners, any of whom ma act
VINO arc eced 10 value OATH the estate OF Richard
ayoT, AMI report then proceedings the court in order 10
nnl decree Bot tho plaintiff have the benefit ~ ne
decree, unl he shall have entered bound win sac.,,
security ~ the clerks Office Of this court in PENALTY equal ~
te 'e money drcreed 10 be paid by the resident
I'D such condition the law requires the case OF aieo
cc"nf1y- = Copy. Tes;e ED. CHRISTIAN, g. &
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-12
To Printers and Pu5lisbers

WE subscriber having added the manuae ture Of mo
u TeaoIe Type IN his Stereotype establishment, ,c,
Pecuy soeis share of the patronage of the Ptn,e,
OF fennsyIven mis- and the adjacent States.
Having practical knowledge printing and al.o ha
wing been longer practically eugaged in the business nj
9eteoyPhE than other person in United States,
ne hopes 10 be able from such experience give salts,
sct'o" to those uho may favor him with their o,
FROM m intimate acquaintance for number of wears
(he"Tiy csh) with the business Of type founding he
hopes To he able 10 produce type equal any offered TO
the Printers Of the u. States
MS prices, though ow will Of course be the same n.
otpers IN the same business Nor will he ienpt 10 vim
ave uuih, or insult common sense, by to an
increased facilities ~ the tfor there AZ.
mo oiher aetes a, present in this city, than there ue,.
~ years ago. when type from 10 to 80 per cent
higher ihan az presen) have the "maers. used in
making printing types been greatly redUeed" as IN
bear any proportion to the reduction in the nriess NJ
type But the reduction has been "ndueed" by CONNIE.
io' and an oveTbesrng disposition some Of those
founders WIN have grown rich the heretofore enoro,
profits type.
All sizes of type, plain and mental FOR book and
JOB printing from IL lines Plea TO Nonpa refill
on hand IN such quantity supply ny order short
notice In the choice uf Book-letter, pains have been
saken IN select such faces generally approved for
tymmeiryI neatness and durability.
he also keeps a complete Printers Warehouse, (he
only in this eiiy) and furnish complete Prinnp
office very short notice.
The following his PRICES at .rsdit M months.
for approved notes secepiance-oT discount of Ave
II