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Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
Sheap aNd seasoDable Goods
Wls4a AAseS.A. rJ1,IEY.

Vv@'As saws @@@ ~ @@a%d&a Is
(Near the Brandywine Flour MiIls)
Offers for sale a large assortment of Dry
Goods, Groceries, &c. &c, among which are
the following articles, to,wit: fi ate
Superhne Black, Blue, Olive, Brown and Cha.
ret Cloths;
do do do Cassimers,
Marselles, Silk, and Teilonette Vestinas.
Gentlemen's and Ladies worsted Hose,
do as5 do Cotton do
do Lambs wool do
do Brown and Cotton do
Cambria, Deml-Crambric, Jackonet, Null
Plain and Figured Muslins,
Book, do Plain and Figured,
Calicoes, (great variety,)
Linens and Lawns, S
Ribands (assorted,)
Books and Stationary,
China, Glass, Queen and Earthen War;.
Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, LIQUORS, &c.
Drugs, Paints and OH
Nails, (assorted,)
Hardware and Cutlery,
lflannels, Baizes, and Swan Skins.
Ready made Clothing,
Traces, Plow lines Clothes lines. &c.
August, IS, &c
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
NEGRO WIT.

How much va charge Massa Magistrate,
to MARI me and Miss Dinah."
"why, Glenn, I'll marry you for two doll
liars, =
/" Two dollars what you charge TO snarry
white folkes, massa."
1--WE generally charge them FIVE dollars,
Glen. !" ~.
Well, va marry us like white folks, and
lgive va FIVE dollars, too y
">Why, Glenn, that's curious notion, but
las you desire, I'll marry you like white folks,
for FIVE dollars.n
The ceremony being over, and Glenn and
Dinah made enc, the Magistrate asked for his
fee.
"Oh no, massa, va no come up to de gree
ment--ya no Kiss da bride"
| Get out of my Office you black rascal"
And SO Glenn got married for nothing.
4
/ The Van Buren, Funeral procession, at Uti-
| tica, about which the Argus croaked, consisted
lof thirty two persons--dH told! Mr.. Presi-
ldent Hunt, who officiated as Chief Mourner,
wants an increase of $500, 600 10 the capital Of
This bank. We would not intimate, however,
THAT consideration of that nature mingled with
Ibis tears!--B.
DuEL.-A letter from fiiend at Columbus
lGeo., dated 21st ult. says: A duel took place
this day at Fort Mitchell, Alabama, between
lGEn. S. Voolfolk, Senator, from Muscoges
county, Geo. and ]. I. Camp Esq, a lawyer
iof this place-the latter being the challenger
1.-The resultwas eminently tragical, Gen. Wood
folk having been snot dead upon the spot, ant
Mr.. Camp badly wouuded. II was the seconc
thine they had becnupon the ground-att the FRS
IA duel was prevented by the interference o
friends; but hard words having been recent
linterchanged by the parties they went out a
galn. and the affair terminated as have state
above.-B Boston Gas. Of FRed,lesday.
THE WORLDS CHANGES.
To-day is ours, yesterday is past, and tc
morrow may never come. Iwonder people ca
|, lso much as forget death, when all we see b.
r. fore us is but succession: summer dies as viii
tier comes, the dial marks the change Of hours
IN every night death-like sleep. and morning seen
III la resurrection; yet while all changes and decay
iflwe expect no alteration, unapt to live, unread
#. Ito die. we lose the present and seek the fntur
n. TASK much for what we have not thank Prov
dence but little for what we have: our yout
has no Joy, our middle age no quiet, our o.
ease, no indulgence; ceremony is the 9
" rant of this day fashion the other, business
IT, the next. Little is allowed to freedom, hapr
o, ness and contemplation, the alteration Of O
i'd Creator, the admiration of his works, and Il
he inspection OF ourselves.
&C. Mrs. E. Montague
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
JUSE pUBAASAED.
And for sale at No. Z, Franklin Place.
(THE OFFICE OF THE SUN.
aAlyn's
RITUAL OF MASONRY.

Containing a revelation Of several degrees in
Masonry, not before published, together with
the PHI BETA KAPPA, the ORANGE
MAN and PURPLE of OraDgeisrn, and the
INITIATORY CEREMONY,
with the signs. grips, 1oords sc. of the
ODD FELLOWS.
accompanied with Copperplate engravings
containing from Two to
Three HUNDRED FIGURES,
explaining the signs and ceremonies of the
several degrees.
The following are the contents of the vol.
ume:
Publishers Preface.
Degree of Entered Apprentice
Fellow Craft
I" Master Mason
Mark Master
Past Master
Excellent Master
| Royal Arch
Royal Arch Cipher
Degree of Royal Master
Select Master
8. Super Excellent Master
=" Ark and Dove
Knights of Constantinople
Secret Monitor
q Heroine of Jericho
Knights of Three Kings
Mediterranean Pass
Order of Knights Of the Red Cross
knights Templars and Knights Of
Malta
Knights of the Christian Mark, and Guards Of
the Conclave
Knights of the Holy Sepulchre
The Holy and thrice illustrious Order of the
Cross
Secret Master
Perfect Master
Intimate Secretary
Provost and Judge
Intendant of the Buildings, or Master in Israe
Elected Knights of Nine
Elected Grand Master
Sublime Knights elected
Grand Master Architect
Knights of the Ninth Arch
Grand Elect, Perfect and Sublime Mason
Phi Beta Kappa
The Orange Degrees
The Odd Fellows
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02

A, Prolific Corv.--A cow owned by VIM.
Macarty. Of Roxbury, had on the 28th of
March, 1881, three calves at a birth; on the 9th
of february, 1888. she had three more, max
ing six calves in less than eleven months
They were all alive when born. The COW is
gow in good health and doing well. Bas. pa,
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

A gentleman who was going to fight duel,
asked friend of his who had won consider
able sum the night before. to be his second
"Mv dear sir, /" replied the gamester. g I won
fifteen hundred guineas last night, and shall
cut but poor figure at lighting TODAY; but il
YOU will apply to the person got them Off
he will fight like devil. for he has not far.
thing left"
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
Treab Castor 0tl,
In bottles by the Gross, Dozen, or single,
BYAM'S
Celebrated Physical DroOs.

composed OF roots. and herbs, for the cure of
coughs, colds, Jaundice, bile and weakness Of
the stomach. "a
-; ALSO tauinine warranted pure, in Powder.
Pills or Solution to suit purchasers.
The above with a Fresh assortmentof Med;.
clnes, Chemicals, BIC. for sale at E. BRING.
HURSI'S Drug and Chemical store, No. Isy
Market Street, opposite the Bank of Delaware,
esp'' ~'' 1904: US
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
JOSEPH LEE,

Respectfully informs his friends and the
public generally, that he continues to carry on
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
DRUGS
chemicals, Family Medicines.
PERTIJ7EERY.

Sold Wholesale and Retail at E, BRING.
noKS rs Drug and Chemical Store, No. 1az
MARKET Street, opposite the Bank of Delaware.
~. b. regular supply of Osborn's Sr.
perhne water Colors, for sale as above.
Sept. 90, 1891. e
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02

King James I. gave all manner of liberty
and encouragement to the exercise of buffoon-
cry, and took great delight in it himself
once to bear somewhat hard on one
Iof his Scotch courtiers. BY my soul, returns
the peer, be that made your Majesty king,
spoiled tic best fool in Christendom.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02

When some ot1c was once lamcnting Foot.
unluckv fate in being kicked in Dublin, John.
son said he was glad of it; he is rising in the
W orld, added he; when he was in England, nc
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
ROSE WATER.

above. "n1, 'oia DIS
Dec. %, 1881. 1o.r
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02
,asa,afn1as ~ ataeea,
. Vex,1aiAs1ge.

- Constantly for safe at EDWARD Bringhurt's
Drug and Chemical Store, No, 1a7 Market
Street.
August, as. ,v i-tf.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02

A bon vivant Of fashion. brought to his death
bed by an inrnoderate use Of wine, after hav-
ing been seriously taken leave ofhY DR.. Pit
cairn, and ingeniouslv told that he could not
in all probability survive IL hours and would
die hy eight 0. clock next morning, exerted the
small remains Of his strength to call the doc
tor back, which having accomplished, with
difficulty. his loudest efforts not exceeding 2
whisper. he said with the true spirit of gam.
bier. Doctor. III bet you bottle Of wine,
live till nine"
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02

y D@ The political obsequies Of our rejected
Plenipotentiary, were celebrated. on Saturday
ers and manv Of our most respected fsde, Al
fellow citizens, acting upon the benevolent sen
timent, DemortiuS. nil nist bonum.' were pI e.
sent, participating. with sober and decent graz
ity, in the solemnities. Mr. Il. Il. BUTLER.
with deep and unaffected grief, opened and
read, .the w;A' Touching. eulogiums were
pronounced by those veteran and distinguish
ed Republicans. JAMES M'KowN and JoHN
L. VlELE! All present evinced, by their a.
ching hearts and streming eyes. the extent
and bitterness of their Affections. They mour-
ned like men, who, by cruel and expected
dispensation, had been suddenly bereaved of
tteii. fondest hopes of---orrIcE! 1t was
quite on affecting post-mortem affair.
49," AH. Eve .TowndL
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-02

Prospects Qf Astimasonry. the ratio u
representation be fixed at $4,000 which isnow
the most probable number. the Presidential
vote at the next election will be 27G. OF these
were the election to take place tomorrow, An
timasonly would be sure of s. votes. which
are but 7 short Of one third of the whole. Blu,
Wehre are IS votes our opponents will exciaim
Here you have them from three States New
York, 45;spsnnsylvania 80; Vermont. s. And
if Antmasonry should continue tpsAsie away
az its wonted rate, we may add Wayhand, II;
Delaware. 8; Rhode-Island. =; Massachusetts,
Is; Connecticut 8: New-jersey 5: and Ohio.
23---72: which added to the IS, will make 5157
or majority of So votes for the "Saprelnacy
of the Laws"
If the ratio be fixed at any other number ii
will not alter the re suit ma,erially.
With such a prospect before us, and con-
scious of the justice Of our cause; we can see
no reason for Antimasons wishing to icin with
claymen or Jacksouisn, when such an ANAL
gamation would result in defeat and disgrace.
l. Il. M LtieKgeHcer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18
NO. 20.
BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNIFIED STATES PASSED At
THE FIRST SESSION OF TIE TwENTy-sEc-
oND CONGRESS.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES PASSED AT
THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TwENTY-sEc-
oND CONGRESS.
[PuBLIc No. So.
AN ACT to authorise the P resident OF the
United States to direct transfers Of sppro.
priations in the naval service, under certain
circumstances.
Be IL enactel BY the Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of the United States Of .4mers-
ca in Congress assembled, That upon the sp-
plication Of the Secretary Of the Navy, Pre-.
sident Of the United States shall have au.
thority, whenever in his opinion, the un
fofescen contingencies of the public service
may require it, TO direct that psrt OF the
money appsopriated>fos . particular branch
of the naval service bo applied to another
branch Of the said service in which case, q
special account of the moneys thus trans
ferred, and Of their application, shalIbe laid
before Congress before its adjournment, il
then in session, and during the first week Of
the next ensuing session, IL such transfer be
made in the recess Of Congress.
This Act shall continue in force until the
close of the next session of Congress and no
longer. W M
A. STEVENSON,
Speake, ofihe House Of Representatives.
&c. CALHOUN.
Yiee President ofthe United States and
W President ofths Senate.
ArrRoyEp, July 3. 1882.
i, s.i a.t ANDREW JACKSON. x
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18
fPuBL,c No. GAL

AN ACT TO provide for lquidating and pay
ing certain claims Of the State Of Virginia.
Be Il enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of The United States Of Amer.
ica in Congress assembled, That the proper
accounting officers Of the Treasury do liqui.
date and pay the accounts Of tho Common.
wealth Of Virginia, against the United States,
for payments 10 the officers commanding in
the Virginia line in the war ofthe revelation,
on account Of half pay for life promised the
officers aforesaid BY that Commonwealth, the
sum of one hundred md thirty nine thousand
FIVE hundred and forty three dollars, and
sixty-six cents. iy. r-a.
Sec. g. find be u further enacted, That the
Secretary Of the Treasury be, and he is here
by, required and directed TO pay to the State
Of virginia the amount OF the judgments
which have been rendered against tho ssid
State, for and on account Vt the promise con
tsined in an act passed BY the General A.
sembly of The State Of Virginia IN the month
OF May, Anno Domini one thoussnd seven
hundred snd seventy nine, and in favor Of
the officers or representatives OF oiiicers o.
the regiments snd corps hereinafter rscited
and not exceeding, in the whole, the sum o.
Two hundred end fcvty-one thousand shres
hundred snd forty. .nve dollars, 10 wit: tHp
First, To the of8coss, or their legal rep
rcsensatiyess ofths regiment commanded b!
the 'ete Colonel George Gibson, the amour
Of the judgmenis which ihey have obtained
and which are now unsotis6ed. a
Second. To the oflcess. or their jers
representatives., ofshs regiment, commanded
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18

at times, by Colonels Brent and Dabty the
amount of the Judgments which thd have
obtained, and which are now unsaiis1ed.
Third To the officers, or their led rep
lresentatives. of the regiments Of CIldneIs
Clark and Crockett, and Captain Rbgprs',
troop Of cavalry, who were employed|i the
Illinois service, the amount Of the judfuPnts
which they have obtained, and whfhlars
now unsatlsfed. II .t
Fourth. To the officers, or their ledalfep.
resentatives. serving in tho regiment ofthe
artillery commanded by the late CoIlnel
Marshall, and those serving in the Safe
garrison regiment commanded by Col(ncl
Muller, and serving 10 the State cavdlry.
commanded by Major Nelson, the amoupt Of
the Judgments which they have obtaiscd,
and which arc. now unsatisfied. Aa
Fifth. To the officers, or their legal rep,
resentatives, who served in the navy Of Viii
ginia during the war Of the revolution, thf
amount Of the judgments which they have
obtained, and which are now unsaiisied.fl
Sec. g. find be II further enacted, That tl'f
Secretary Of the Treasury be. and he is here
by directed and required, TO adjust and setlib
those claims for half pay ofthe officers oftbl
aforesaid regiments and corps, which hQvi
not been paid or prosecuted to judgmeot
against the State of Virginia, and for whic(
said State would be bound on the princip plel
Of the half pay cases already decided in ~
Supreme Court Of Appeals of saic Sta
which several sums Of money herein direc(ed "a
TO be settled or paid, shall be paid out Of ~
money in the Treasury, not otherwise app(e.
priated by Law. T
Approved, July 5, 1892. 4
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18
Public, No. 65.
AN ACT conforming Patents for useful Inven-

hN AZ coHSct"ipS "ses'"s "7oa"' An's"
tions.
Be II enacted BY The Senate and House Of
Representatives. offhe United States ef finer
iea in Congress assembled, That il shall be
tho duty Of tho Secretary Of State, annually, IN
the month Of January, to report to Congress, q
to publish in two Of the newspaper printed in
the city Of Washington. a list of all tho patents
for discoveries, inventions, and improvements
which shall have expired within tho year i'm
mediately preceding, with the names Of the pa
tentees, alphabetically arranged.
Sec. 2. find Be Il further ENABLED, That ap.
plication 10 Congress 10 prolong or renew the
Term ofa patent, shall bo made before its expi-
ration, and shall be notified at least once month
for three months before its presentation, IN Two
newspapers printed in the city Of washington,
and in one or the newspapers in which the laws
State or Territory in which the patentee shall
reside. The petition shall set forrh particular
" the grounds Of tho application. II shall be
verified by oa tn !; the evidence on its support
may be taken before any Judge or justice Of the
peace; il shall bc accompanied by statement
Of the ascertsined value Of the discovery, IN
vention, or improvement, and OF the receipts
and expenditures Of the patentee, 90 ~ to OK.
hibit the profit or loss arising thereffosn,
Sec. 3. find be u further enGcfed, That
where yer any patent which has been heretofore
or shall be hereafter, granted 10 any inventor in
pursuance OF the act Of Conerem, cn'''so 1 ~
act to promote the progress OF useIu' . ano
pose,' passed on the twenty first day OF Febru-
70 ins yea, ., ou no'o O. oS snv Of Tho
unu.ou smo .s.,n .ha,, \. invalid or ;con
erp,ivs. by reason .ha, any Of the terms or con.
ditions prescribed in the third section Of the
said first mentioned act, have not, .. By in.dvs..
tence, accident, or mistake. and wiilirut any
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fPuBLIc No CAL

AN ACT to provide for carrying into effect'{5
treaty of limits between the United Statct 4
America and the United Mexican States.
Be IL enacted by The Senate and House
Representatives. ofthe United States Of .anae,
sea in Congress assembled, That the con
missioner and surveyor TO be appointed on Il,
part ofthe United States, according TO the tIsir
article of the treaty Of limits between the Un|
ted States Of America and the United Mexicq|
States, of January twelfth, ono thousand eigh
hundred and twenty eight, and April fifth. oI>
thousand eight hundred and thirty.two, be ~
orally apposntep by the President Of the Unit6|
States, by and with the cons, mt Of the Senate
together with clerk to the said commissions
10 be appointed in the same manner; and thA
for the purpose Of carrying into effect the 500
ond and third articles Of tho treaty aforesaid
thore be appropriated, out Of any money in tIl|
Treasury, not Otherwise appropriated, the ioI
lowing sums
For the salary ofthe commissioner, two tii3
sand Eve hundred dollars. ~.
l~~ror the sufury s0fsnc survcyors swo s0os
dollars. 3f..5itf ~, 81.
For the salary Of the clerk, one thousand tw
hundred dollars, Prorided, That the salary I
the eaid Officers shall not commence until the
she II be ordered into Service.
For other expenses ofthe survey OF boundar
required BY the said treaty including the purch'
of instruments, wages to persons employed, an
other contingencies, ten thousand doliaEs.
Approved, July 3, 1882. M
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18
Public No. 50.

AN ACT to authorize the Legislature ofthe
State Of Indiana to sell and convey certain
lands granted to said State for the use Of
the people thereof.
Be II enacted by the Senate and House Q,
Representatives. ofthe United States Of .dmer.
zen in Congress assembled, That the Legis
lature Of The State Of Indiana be, and is
hereby, authorized to sell and convey, in
such manner, and on such conditions, as said
Legislature shall by law direct; the follow.
ing described tracts Of land heretofore grant
ed and set apart for the use Of said State,
nnmeIy: sections numbered thirteen pro.
gressively to thirty six, inclusive, section
sixteen excepted, in township numbered two
north Of range two, west; and sections mum.
bered one TO twelve progressively and incln-
svc, in township one, north Of range two
west and the northeast quarter of section
numbered fourteen, in township seven, north
of range two, west and the northwest quar-.
ter of section numbered twenty six, in town
ship one, nor.h Of range 6ve, west. in the
vincennes district likewise, section fifteen
in township two, north ;section twenty eight
in township three, north Of range four, east
and fractional sections. numbered thirty one,
in township nine, north Of rnnge two east, of
the Jefiersonville district; and to apply the
proceeds Of said sale. to the purposes Of edu
cation Provided, That the Legislature shall
no. authorisc sale Of the said land at less
price than that at which the public lands are
sold at private entry.
Approved, July 3, 1882.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18
Franklin Observatory.
Is open for the reception Of Visitors,
WM g VOSE


INFORMS the inhabitants and visitors OF
i Newport that the observatory will DO o.
pened under the care Of Mr.. K. VosE, during
the season, and nothing on his part shall DC
wanting to make it n genteel retreat for 10
dies and gentlemen during the summer sea
son, he will keep Confectionery, Soda, Ice
Creams, Restorative Beer, Porter, Wines,
Cordials, all ofthe first quality.
Companies can be furnished with rooms by
Themselves If they prefer il. :.
: Two Billiard tables, and two Bowling Al.
leys OF the first quality. Many o. me good
people suppose that those who visit place
which has either of the above sources Of re-
creation must gamble for money, !. iss wrong
idea, they wcro putthere for innocent smuse-
ment. and never have been made any other
use OF. nor never shall so long az fhold them
Rolling at the alley Is an innocent smuse
ment and very beneficial TO those who are
troubled with the dyspopsy, and many who
ore over .scrupulous IN this particular would
find il 90 by calling and trying few gnmes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-18

Representatives. ofMe United States of .ameri
ca IN Congress assembled, That the Prcsiden
OF the United States be, and he is hereby
authorized 10 appoint three Commissioners
who shall explore, survey, and mark, in tho
most eligible course. q road from La Plni-
sance Bay, in the Territory Of Michigan, to
intersect, at some suitable point, the road
from Detroit to Chicago, established under
the provisions Of the act ofthe third Of March
one thousand eight hundred and twenty five:
and said Commissioners shall make out ac-
curate pIsts of such surveys, accompan ed
with field notes, and certify end transmit
the same 10 the President Of the United
States, who, il he approve Of said surveys.
shall cause the plats thereof TO be deposited d
in the Office Of the Treasury Of the United
States, and the said road shall be considered
as established and accepted: Provided, That
That said Commissioners shall be disinterest
ed persons, not residents Of the counties Of
Monroe or Lenewee, in said Territory.
Sec. 2. find be Il further enacted, That the
said Commissioners shall, each be entitled
to receive three dollars, and their assistants
one dollar and fifty cents, for each and ever
day they shall be necessarily employed in
the surveying, exploring. and making, of
said road, and making their returns thereof:
f>routded, Jhat the whole expense thereon
rball not exceed the sum of Eve hundred
dolIars.
Sec. 3. .and be II further enacted, That for
the purpose of compensating the said Com
uissioners and their assistants, and for open
ing and making said road, there shall be, and
Is hereby, appropriated, the sum of fifteen
thousand dollars, to be paid out Of any mon-
ey in the Treasury, not otherwise appropria
ted, to be expended under the direction Of
the President Of the United States. for the
purposes aforesaid Provided however, That
the money applied to the making of said
road, shall be laid out first in making such
parts of it from La Plaisancc Bay, to the
crossing Of The river Raisin at or near Tes-
ecumseh, ns have not heretofore been i'm
proved and the residue If any, upon such
parts Of it as in the judgment Of the snperin-
iendent, the public good may most require.