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The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08
Haraaa, Jazy 8, 1929.

"The troops are now embarking for Mexico eve
ry thing is bustle &c. They consist of three batal-
ions of the Crown, all young men, we'll equipped and
in high spirits and upwards of 5000 men,
park Of artillery and 200 artillery soldiers squad
ron of dismounted dragons, and battalion of ma
rlnes 1900 men also embark on board the trans
ports and men of war. They will be able to land
5000 men, besides, if necessary body of Sailors
The expeditions including infantry, cavalry, artillery
marines, volunteers, with the commissariat medical
and other departments fully amounts (incuding the
vessels of wary to 1000 souls. They also take
100000 dollars in cash.
unfortunate circumstance occurred on board the Spans
line of battle ship Soberano she getting under way
with the fleet Havana, the 9Th u In heayne nm the
anchor the capstan suddenly gave way, and killed from 10
to IA
Great Age-In noticing celebration of the 4tf
instant, Raleigh North Carolna,) the Register
states that MIR Arthur Wall, now in his 1O9th wear.
was particularly invited he excused himself on ac.
count of being busy Nth his crop but said he would
send one of his boys, lad of 49, with his toast No
toasts, however drank for there were no intox
eating liquors on the ground. Long before the shades
of evening, the grated company, after day of sober
and rational enjoyment, departed for their homes with
improved national and neighborhood feelings
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08
MECHANICS MEETING.


chancs and other citizens of Frederick, Md. met at
the Court House, on the LIST of August 1929, and APP
pointed Major Samuel Barnes chairman and Henry
Bantz, Jr. secretary-when the following resolutions
we're passed:
ResoIred, That committee to consist of twelve
persons, be appointed to examine into the of
the present depressed condition of the Mechanical in
teests of Frederick, and to suggest such measures
they may deem best calculated to encourage and adj
vance said interests.
RESOLVED, That of the said committee, eight shall
be practical mechanics.
Resolped, That the said committee report the
suit of their labors to adjourned meeting of the
citizens of Frederick be held the Court House,
Saturday evening next, at four O'Clock.
ne,U po,cer.-We glad to find that Messrs Brunei
have been pursuing with unabang ardor their experiments
the condensation of carbone acid geeaby to Mr. Faradays
discovery, applied the creation of moving power in
machine intended supersede the steam engine, variety
of The machine which this mode of procuring
motion is applied simple than the steam engne-it
not liable to accidens-gves invariably the results
der similar circumstances and will be economical than
its prototype in the proportion of four TO Messs Bu
mel have already expended upwards of 200 in projecting
their and ingenious apparatus which promises highly
useful results English Paper.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08
WARRINGTON. lPaA Anpusf !.

Ingram Cdrpefng-The first of this kind of carpeting
made this place, has been finished by MIR Peter Renaed
for the wife of Samuel Workmdn Esq and consists
of 81 yards-The colorng done by Mrs w. We have
had opportunity of seeing this article and consider it in
every respect equal the imported Heretofore we have
had in abundance made in town. beautiful carpets of the
Venian stripes but Mr. Kennedy has been the first weave
for us the more elegant Ingram.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08

Timber for WharUes-The Charleston Courier suggests
TO those whose business may superntend the repairs
of wharves that poplar timber ressts the attack of the
in greater degree than any other description except
the Palmetto An instance is mentioned of large log of
poplar, which had lain for years a sat-w alter mill
pond, and found have entirely escaped injury fom
worm, while other kinds of wood in the
tirely destroyed by it,
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08

South srn States. A bale of cotton weighing $50
pounds, will yield 10 bushels of kernel in clean
state from which 90 gallons of oil may be expressed
The annual crop of cotton in the United States NAV
be estimated at 100000 bales, which yield 100000
bushels Of kernel-but deductng 90 per cent for the
seed which may be required for planting, and lost in
the gathering, we have 6,40O,o00 bushels of kernel
or i28O0,0o0 gallons of oil, which if sold at the mod
crate price of 90 cents per gallon would be an addi-
ton to our resources of S6,4oo000 per annum-inde
pendent of the sale of the oil cake, an article which
is known to every farmer as nutritious food for
cattle. In making this statement, we are not to be
understood as saying that such will be, but that such
may be results arising from this invention Since the
machine has been erected it has been visited by sew
eral gentlemen, from different parts of the Union, full
ly competent to judge of its merits, who have pro-
nounced it second in Importance to this section of
the country, to the cotton gin only and we trust that
the public attention will be speedily directed to its
advantages, which fully set forth in the advertise
ment.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08

We have this morning been shown specimen of Telling
which is prepared by newly invented process for carpet
ings floor cloths Sc 1t is fine and substantial its texture
handsomely figured and coored and economical subst
tue for the expensive carpets in The person who
showed to that be of any
size and patternthat the coors will be permanent
will last longer than the best quality of English capetng
Hartford Mirror
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08

We this morning examined bag, about the size of
a common meal bag, constructed by Mr. John Mix, of
Waterbury, and from the bottom to the top en-
tire and without II is difficult to imagine in
what manner so curious specimen can be wrought by
the shuttle and the production compliment to the
ingenuity of its manufacturer Mr. Mix states that he
can weave bags of any sze twilled bed ticks
upon the same principle Connecticut Journal
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08

Col. Knapp, in his Address to the Society of Me-
chancs and Traders in New-York estimates the whole
number of Mechanics in the U. States at 100000,
Lawyers 9O00! Doctors 10000, Ministers 1000, per-
manent School Masters $4,000.
Forty miles of the Rail road between Columbia and Phla
depha under contract and in active progress of gradua
ton, including bridges, cuvers &c. The work consists of
divisions, extending twenty miles from Columbia and
the other 20 miles from Philadelphia The intermediate space
remains untouched
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-08-08

IacksThe business of making tacks is carried on very
extensively in Abingdon (Mass about 20 miles from Boston
by patent machines which turn the BEST
that made Nearly 100 persons constantly employed
by the enterpsng propreors of the chnes Messrs Ehu
s. Benjamin Hobart-and the manuac ured article disper-
sed and approved all the United SatesSome of the
handsome and perfect acs small that 1000 only weigh
Great quantities used in Boston, and still
greater regularly shipped hence in
wise packetsRussa iron necessary for this manufacture
B0st. Pat.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

ALmtntable accident occurred in Whining.
ar, Delaware, on Friday evening last Mrs.
Miller, an elderly female, resident Of Phila>
a,I9h.a, WAS burnt to death at her lodgings in
Nr. Eakin's Hotel. She had been transacting
5.sness al Newcastle, whence she returned IN
he e,eniag, and had been in her room some
tine waiting for supper, when noise being
heard in The room, some Of The family went up
and found her On the floor, burnt in the mos,
Shocking manner She died in few hours, in
yeal agony. The accident is attributed 10 her
filming aud falling in the fire. ..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

DINNER AT WAsuINeroN.--W find in the
Boston Statesman the following account OF a
feasting at the Presidents house in the Fede-
ral city. We presume the writer was the Sc
nior editor of the paper whence the extrac, is
taken. We republish it for the benefit # those
of our readers who have never dined with
the President:
Yesterday dinpd at the Presidents with
the whole foreign diplomatic corps, in their
various court dresses and orders OF nobility, all
the officers Of cur army aud navy now 10 the
city, in iull dress. all the heads Of the depart
ments and few distinguished strangers, among
whom was Mr. Gallatin. AS il was the first
public dinner he has given, had great curios-
i,y to witness the ceremony; aid was not only
gra.lied but fell proud tha; foreigners should
witness such splendid entertainment. The
President received his guests with great disn,-
", his manners being those of an accomplish
ed military officer; conrersed very freely, and
made himself quite agreeable The PreSi-
dent sat at the middle of The table, the foreign
ministers ranged on bis righ' aud left, &C
cording 10 th,ir rank; the Dntch minister on
his riehr, ans the B itish minister imme
dia,ely on his | #. Mr. Van Burn directly
opposite, and The niher ht ads 1t departments
ranged on his 'ighu and left The h1nors Of
the table were done ny Maj Donald, son and MIR.
Hays, The ~ phews Of Mrs Jackson. Thr Ia
dies not pr, zen, whir n regretted, for
consider Mis-. Donaldson quie heautif' |, and
Miss Eaton is very rnsert sing and very social.
The dinner was served up in = more splendid
style han have witNs ssed on any similar oc-
caslon. The dessert and wines were abundant
and rich; * We left the tabl- al nine o'clock in
fine spirits and much gra fled; when coffee and
cordials met us IN tn, drawing room
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
Public Sale of Land-For Cash.

L Fairfax, pronounced on the 21st day of August,
1928, between William Russell, complainant, and Da-
mel +. Duany and others, defendants, will proceed
to sell, for cash, the premises. the highest bid
der, on Monday The 29ih June, 1929, at II o'clock,
NJ "a saeInder former advertisement MT being ef.
fected) certain tract Of land lying in the county o.
Fairfax and State Of Virginia, the residence Il
the said Daniel T. Dulany, containing about
Four Hundred and Fifty .7cres.
This originally first rate upland, and has not
been materially injured by nudi cious cultivation 1t
is about seven miles from Georgetown, and eleven
miles from Alexandria. 1t is well watercd, and has
abundance of timber for all farming purposes;
its fences are good and conveniently arranged. The
title is believed to be perfectly unexceptonabe, and
the land will be shown to any person wishing to
mine it, by Mr.. Dulany.
T. w. HEWITT, Commr.
The Integencer Will copy this nsv cn,s
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

H'o IASElao.-Advices TO 10Th ult, inclusive,
cave been received by the brig Jane, arrived at
New York. We copy the following items
"Oa the Journal Of Commerce.
lie state Of The public finances was very
Nv 0eess!oued by the excessive importatious
goods during the war with Buenos Ayres,
'S expectation Of gold aud silver for the pur>
'D4Se OF slaves and other causes. formerly
~, 0'mOer OF slaves imported per annum, was
''N $4,000 or 10000; in 1927 $4,000; and in
. ~ $4,000. The government paper had very
'''' appreciated; aud copper was coined in
"'i' Quantities: more had been coinrd in
me.
Tic State of things in the Northern Provin-
:. W" such as 10 indicate that an explosion
SUI F near; some arrests had recently ta>
VAce, and branches OF the old conspiracy
* constantly discovered. These circums,an>
"se'her with The prospec, Of war with
CIV; s'' rendered the public mind very Tn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

=. ;, mentioned in the London report Of the
-, Anniversary Dinner Of The Royal Asiatic
.,.v in London, that Mr.. BARBOUR, the
,...;,an Minister, " in neat speech, glanced
!, II. principal features in the policy Of Anne
:, and acknow lodged how much she was i'm
,,,.6 10 the parent country for her progress
81. ,,;,pces aud the arts" This acknow-
.,,.usn, produced cries Of L" hear, hear !"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

a paragraph from St Jonn's On. pa
per Of April IA, says ;" We are grstihed
TO learn that an official commune auon, OF a
most satisfactory nature, has la'ely been reeeiv-
ed at Head Quarters from Mr. Vaughn, by or
der of the President Of the U. S. in which the
sentiments expressed in his Inaugural Address,
respecting The relations between Grea' Britain
and America, are fully borne out. The Gem
cral is pleased to characterize, in high terms
of commentator, the conduct OF Sir Howard
Douglas, and the whole proceedings OF our
Provincial Government, in The case oil the dis
pu,ed territory, to express his cordial wish TO
facilitate The adjustment Of all matters IN dis
pu:e between Grea, Britain and America and
20 cullva,e the mos, friendly habis between
the two counties, as conducive TO the best in
interests Of boih."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

On Saturday,, the steward of the American
ship ST. George was brought before The magis>
Ira,es, charged with having in his possession,
on board that ship, quantity ofbrandy which
had not been reported al the Custom House.
The officers proved tibet on rummaging the
ship, they found in the stewards pantry, two
uli,ce k gs, containing five gallons OF brandy,
value 6.lat GAS. per gallon, including duty, up
on which the defendan, was liable to penalty
of l8l being three times the value. The de.
fendant admitted his error III no, reporting it,
and stated that ii was intended 10 be consumed
Oh board The captain gave him an excellent
character. The magistrates observed that the
Customs had deal, most lenirnllv in taking this
course, instead Of another proceeding, under
which the derendan, Nigh, have been fined
1901 and imprisoned Following Inc same
course and considering his good character,
they convicted him in the miiigated penalty
oil A. los. and costs e5s. and the brandy is
forfeited. IT, 1m'eS'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
ALEX ND@IAa
~onAy MORNING. MAY 1. 1929.

=, =, clad to see that the remarks we
We Ioog since, on the subject Of Educa-
n'u' ,,,,m me, with attention, and elected a
'''' ~. essay on the same subject from
10Y .o,dsn,. which will be found in this
'" ;a,,, Gazette. The more people reflect,
1''', they will be convinced Of the business
- Jews Of the writer. Its length should
,..r our readers from its perusal, espe,
~, ~ - a. the subject is Of vital importance TO
'' ,,,spt who wishes his children brought
Inc manner most conducive to their fu-
y ..lra,e, sespectabili.y, and happiness.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

Nsw BEDFORD Mercury states that
here are now 'en ships and briggs fitting in that
Po'l Tor SEA, and Ave ships discharsing inward
argoes; and that, in consequence of no, La
boring man 10 be hired on the wharvrs, some
r'ssels we're obliged to remain in st0iu quo.
It's ,aiG, too, that the change in the custom
house at New Bedford is likely TO prove enrire
III Haskell, the nspee TOR, has been removed,
md Sllas Hempton appointed to FIJI the place.
vi Bates, the deputy collector, has resigned.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

HNAYA-The Ednors Of the Baltimore
AMERICAN have received letter from their cor
'sP0ndSnt at Havana, under date OF Aprii II,
'hIth says" Yesterday the Grampus Came
u, and an American ship Of war appeared off
NE port happears, by an arrival from Jamai-
a. that the reported capture Of apira,e, by the
''iha brig Victor, turns out 10 be fabrica-
Uon The British Government, schr. Monkey
l'''e'aay brought in a Guineaman, prize,
qua 2o7 slaves. Com. Laborde's squadron IS
70" IN port, with the exception Of two briggs
''U Two sehooners, which are out giving coa-
10y We have no recent news Of piraciss."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
LIST or LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office, Alexandria, D. C. on t
1stof May, 1929.
or Persons calling for letters in the following lis
will please say THEY ARE ADVERTISED or they may n
get them.
Thompson Allison Rich'd Alexander
James Aubrey Sam'l AlbeYer
Elisha Abel
| B.
Messrs Briggs Go David Behold
Edw'd Brislin Capt C Bliss
John Burke James beale
John Bladen
c.
Wilmington Carpenter Thos Clagett
John Carter Ann nj Cross
| John w Cannon Alban Clements
John Coleman John Connel
D.
Nicholas Drsece Mary Davis
Abby Dillon
E.
Sarah Ellis
Stephen Field Henry Ann Fitzgerald
u
Miss N Gordon Elizabeth Glover
Thos Gordon Miss Cstharine Gre en-
H.
VIM Herbert jeremiah Hubbard
Lawrence Hqoff 2 Capt Sparrow Higgins
VIM L Hall 2 Housh
Thos Rowland 2 Jonas Hambleton
John Harrison
j.
Dennis Johnston Oliver Jones
K.
William Kelly Hugh King
John Kizendafer Calvin kenrick
Charles King
L.
B S A Lowe Mr. Lloyd
Miss Sarah Isles
NJ.
Jonathan C. Nav Geo Mason 3
Samr Mclean 8 Mrs John Merrifeld
Moses McKenny VIM Micmackn
Francis March Catherine Morgan
VIM Masten
y.
Thos Nickass
LIMO
p.
Geo Parsons Charles Petit
John Poten
r.
Geo Rogers Nathan Robbins
s.
Mocky Sheffield John sayrs
Fred'd Seiiz Robert Stephens
Edward Suyth John Stanly
Alexr Skares 9 John w Stout
John Sims If Garrett Simpson
VIM Spencer Capt Stanwood
7.
John Thomas Geo G Tyler & Co
v.
Geo w Valentine
w.
DR. Mason Weems Warren Wilcox
Eliza Vay Eliza Williams
Sam'I Workers. William Wood
Joseph Walker John Wigs
May ID. BRY m, +. Nj.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

The Concord Gazette s,a,es that the body OF
man named Buffers was found in Jaffrey, On.
~ on Sunday last. Hewas supposed TO have
,,ri,hsd in the snow storm in the beginning If
d,,ob and rruitless search was then made
., him. On the disappea ance OF the snow,
J.. va. found, in sitting posture, with rum
3tle by his side
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
DIED

In Alexandria d. c. yesterday, Svth April Captain
JonS JErrEar formerly resident OF the CITY OF New
York His friends and acquaintauces are invited to at
tend his funeral this day three o'clock, at his
late residence the corner of Duke and Alfred'sts
without further invitation.
Editors in the STATE Of Nep- York 0i please insert the
notice of his de.hl .
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
Soda Water.

VOHN 3. HEPBURN off RS for SALE at his Confec.
d ton ,ry, SODA W.aTTR and SHERBET. The
primo pal ingredients Of viii the sherbet is compos'
ed oIoriferous spices, entirely unsophistcated
and constitutes highly scntatIng salutiferous beve-
rage. Also, double refined LEMON SYRUP, con.
venient, salutary, and cheap and warranted to con-
tain nothing deleterious to q h
may ST
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

n, Savannah Merc1ry says, that the she>
d. If ,ba, county succeeded in capturing a
49,, # seven runaway negroes few miles
town. and is upon the track OF about,
..-,y c,he-s, who, it is supposed, have had
a.. AGENCY in occasioning the late fires.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
SHIP NEWS

Schr Triton Fowler arrived at York 18th inst.
from Maranham
schr Eliza Williams, somers, hence, at Philadelphia
29th ult.
Brig Isabella of and from this port was spo en- eIs
ult. in lat. Sc, so, long SO, 90.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

r.. number Of Professor Silliman's Jour
, A.;,g the frs, Of the sixteenth volume, is
ia !, scientific matter. All praise should be
,i,,, 10 the perseverance OF the learned Editor,
!, v,om The cause Of knowledge is otherwise
,reely Indebted,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
notice.!

Notice!
Office Of Fire Insurance Conpany,
ALEXANDRIA, Isl May, 1929.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Dividend OF Iwen'
~ ty.five cents on each share of stock OF the FIRE
Insurance Company, is this day declared 10 e
ockhoders or their gal on Tuesday
the 5h inst; at the time the notes for the unpaid
part Of the capital will be required t" be renewed'-
no dividends baid untl the notes are renewed.
By order of thu Board. JACOB HOfGdN,
may IN, 9aw,w President
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
Books! Books!
This is to- give Sotice,

vJlHAT the subscribers of Alexandria County, IN the
Il District Of Columbia, have obtained from the Or
phans' Court of said county letters testsmentary on
the estate of WILLIAM HARPnH, late of the county
aforesaid deceased All persons having claims against
said decedent are hereby warned to exhibit the same
to the subscribers with the vouchers thereof passed
by the Orphans Cour fore the first day of May
$780, or they may, by law be excluded from all be-
net TO said estate; and those indebted thereto arc
required to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands, this lst day of May, 1879.
JOSIAH H. DAVIS,
JNO. HARPER,
WILLIAM HARPER,
Executors of William Harper decd.
NAV l-d2w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

After very successful tour through the
,,a,hern Slares, Miss Clara Fisher has return
4 % Baltimore, from Norfolk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01

CT GRAND LoDeE.-A semi-annual com
municaon of the Grand Lodge of the District of CO.
hmba, will be held at Free Masons' Hall, in the City
of Washington on Tuesday next, at 10 o'clock, AN
WILLIAM LAMBERT, Grand seG'y.
NAV 1-St
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
9 WASHINGTON, APRIL "a, 1929,

".was told BY the Secretary of War, this
morning, that he had yesterday, by order OF the
President, relieved General Scott from his sus-
pension, aud granted him turlough until De-
cember mex"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
PRESCRIPTION LIST, No. XVI.
"OS Nth HI, k.ad.-So much for Buckingham"

"0f Nth his ksad.-So much for Buckingham"
TAoMAs MUM on, Postmaster Of Washing
ton, RRMovED. Dr.. William Jones has been
appointed in his stead.
The following gentlemen have mad notice
FROM the Secretary Of State that their services
will, in future, be dispensed with as Clerks in
his Department
Mr.. =. r. Fendall
I. l.. Thruston
VIM Slade
cCormick
Watkins.
All these gentlemen have been removed be-
cause they were not in favor of the election Of
General Jackson.
1t may be well 10 mention, that, in addition
to the partisan Editors appointed to Office. the
Naval Officer of New Orleans has been dis,
placed to make room for another.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-01
Keerh Rheumatic Plaster

5 confidently Recommended as am exceI1ent remedy
i for Rhe umatsm, having in many instances afford
speedy relief to PERSONS s cted with that painful dis
ease. and has also proved efcacious sprans, pains
in the breast and back, and debility and pains Of the
limbs, consequent on injuries, as fractures, contu
sions, sc.