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Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1833-05-29

NULIIFIcATIoN.-ln some parts of South
Carolina the ladies have formed themselves
into companies Of invincibles, with uni
form of .frock coats and pantaloons; an east
ern editor says that the union men can new
er be induced to march against them.
Quere-if these ladies are really out of
the bonds of union, might they not be
made to surrender at discretion to the arms
of an equal number of bachelor soldiers.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11

That a1elL EROlCis Tract of Land,
Formerly the property of Walraven Wal
raven deceased, bounded IN he road near
he Ncwp ri turnpike, q miles from VIII
niggtnn leldng from the Newport Tn the
\. mass urNr,kr rnads,tnencc land oi.
Asst richardson to Mill Z eek, tbcncenp
.rtFrrk ltnds 4 Jhn Richardson, tlence
disp sud Nicha ,isun's line to the atorcs id
= al, 9ntanng II acr' S, be the same mere
rlcss Also. Is acrosof woodland, be the
san N re 'h less. There re on the prtm-
scs ,,nnr dwelling house with log kitch
- adjoining, all in good repair, well Of
K nd water at the dunr, likewise a tenant
house, ~ stone ba II almost new, young
orchard, all under good fence also nine acres
Of meadow in Middle Borough marsh, be the
same more o. less the upland of he hrs'
quality but as it is expected that those
VINO wish to purchase will view the proper-
~, it is unnecessary to say more concerning
1t. ANY one wishing TO view the property
in ~ apply 10 Joseph Walravrn, near Bul
| ck'siavcrn an the Concord road. or joel
Nalravcn, near the premises, or Of william
2umIor:l, Orange street, Wilmington, or 1T
Isaac sValra' cnnh the premises. The sale
tocammencc A. two.o'ciuck, P. ~. when at
tea rcs will DC gvcn and conhtions made
llrewJs IS ihr aforesaid persons Possess
sier vii. DE- eieen on h. 25gi Of Marcia next.
1r- i9-rS
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
N11S0AAlhNMWo
From the New England Magazine for January
THE NEW YEAR.

inthat" grave town, that lies south of
this ci hp.--'.----->s.- i---.l-i----.--
washed ny the same waters as they we've
two hundred years ago, there dwelt, not
long since, prime, formal squire, having
negro servant, who, though he dwelt in
Dorchester, was called by the name of Bos.
ton. 1t was the custom Of Boston, every
new years day, 10 come into his masters
presence, and, with many cringes and
bows, wish him happy new year, and to
receive small donative as reward for
his disinterested good will. One pleasant
morning., on the first of January, he came
into the parlour with his usual shrugs-
81 wish you happy new year, SRA hap.
py new year." "Thankeo, Boston, thank
ee kindly" said the squire. But there was
no donative. Boston still remained, bow
ing" Wish you happy new year, sir, a
very happy new year." "Thankee, Bos
ton, thankee." The black man began to
look rather dashed. He paused, grinned,
hesitatcd; and finally went slowly out Of
the room, Struggling his shoulders and say.
ing, in an under tone. "Thankee starye
a cat, Sill"
On this day Of annual beneyolencc and
universal good wishes, VIC are afraid, as
we tender our friends the compliments OF
the season, we shall subject ourselves TO
the suspicion Of uttering merely those idle
professions. which, according TO the Eth.
opian's philosophy, are enough to enact
ate, for want Of sustcnance, ono Of the
feline species. No one can be moro sen.
-ilxto tbon An.aolun. Ac sho &c
fession when it is separated from perform.
ance. We think, with the African phi
losopier, that it not only may leave a man
TO perish in neglect and hopeless poverty,
but il has nm actual tendency 10 accelerate
the evil For, let a man be starving fol
the want of food; let him be In the 0oudi'
tion of the negro's cat; and let one Of hi:
sentimental friends come to him with {
mouth as full Of professions as his hand il
empty of relef-would il not make hin
still more hungry, and actually acceler
ate the work Of starvationl "My dea
FRIEND" be says, 4" an sorry for youi
am sorry 10 see you emaciated. l wisl
you had good pork.tub in your cellar;
wish you might see a good roasted turkey
smoking on your table," &c. What is al
this, but bringing 10 his remembrance
blessings beyond his reach, and helping Il
famish him beyond the celebrity of nature
The negro might have said that thanke'
ledres the cat TO staIve; but he was phi
losopher, and has expressed himself will
more energy; it sTARvEs the cat.
We wish our readers most cordially
happy new year. No man shall say tia
this is not good profession. But we shal
take a step farther; we shall undertake t.
teach them how to make it so. On thi:
point we have made some great discove
lies.
!. In the first place, We do, by virtue O
our high prerogutive, as editors of mora
magazine, advise all our friends 10 call i
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
PWMRRWo
TEEEl RETURN.

- ~. VI $50 - - 49,
ssxfs shoneras s.ss.: u M
The free he pare, the kind,n
So murmarea tfe trees in my homewnrd
As they play 'd,c the mountain Wind.
" Hast thou been true to thine early love."
Whispered my native streams.
"Doth the split, rear'd amidst hill and grove
Still revere Us first high dreams."
" Hast thou borne In thy bosom the holy
prayer
Ofthe child in his parent haIls9"
Thus breath'd voice on the thrilling air
From the old ancestral walls;
" Hast 'hou kep,,hy faith with the fai,hless
Whose place Of rest is nigh?
With the fathers blessing Ger thee shcds
With the mothers trusting eye'"
Then my tears gush'd forth in sudden rain,
AS answered. we shades!
bring not my childhood's hear again.
To the freedom of your glades!
"l have turn'd from my first pure love aside,
o, bright rejoicing streams!
Light after light in my soul hath died,
The eatly glorious dreams!
"And the holy prayer from my thoughts
hath pass'd,
The prayer at my mothers knee
l'arken'd and troubled, l come at last,
Thou home of my boyish glee!
"ButI bear from my childhood a gift of tears
To soften and atone;
And, q ye scenes of those blessed years!
They shall make me again your own"
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
DIVIDEND.

THE President and Di, ectors of the Bank
of Wilmington and Brandywine, have this
day declared a dividend of three and one half
per cent fo the last six months, payable TO
the stockholders or their legal represcn-
tatives on or after the 18th inst.
J. P. WOLLASTON, Cash'r.
Jan. At
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
FRTDaY. .T.aJVJc.glRF IL, 1899

Jacob Robertson Violet Richardson
John RumscJ James Rob
Rachel Rowsl George M. Robinson
Mr.. Rice Samuel RiRby
William c. Rogers William Robinson
Mary Ann Robinson Richard Russell
John Rudolph William Robson
Nathan Robertson Joseph Reed
John Robinson Robert Read
Frisby Remer Alexander Read
James Reeves Samuel Richards
Hannph Rogers Andrew c. Reynolds
i 8
Elm Scudder Joseph Sherard
Joseph Spencer Martha Smith
John Sterling Martha Strobe
Joshua +. Seal Margafotta simmons 3 !.
Jane Sterling ~ Ioiarf afssorD
Adm Sciroeder 49, MARY Springer
Stenhsu Smith Abraham Stokes
John SPottn Deborah B. Smith !,
Francis Sorden Roman Trusty
Peter Spencer Ann N. Spealtemsn
Thomas Simpson Joel Swayne
Mark Sheppard q. w. Sutherland
kczia Smith Richard Slcngsby
Anna M. Sherwood Maurice Slattery
Margaret Sherard Adam Shivcry
John Sheriden David Stidlihin
George Snyder Mahon F. Smith
Elizabeth Shelly Caleb Stroud
William Summers
II
Charles Taylor Henry Towner
William Tompson John Towman
Mary Thomas Richard Topham
Betsy Turl John Thompson
Eliza Taylor John A. Taylor
Curtis Talley William 1'ompson
Joel Stanhop Ann Thompson
Lieut.. Con'd. Tillon Mary Townsen
Andrew Thompson Timothy N. Terrell g. Co.
William Talley Thomas -
"
Elizabeth A. Vincent
wv
Robert Williams Mary Ann Wilson
Charles Williams Benjamin F. Wood
Simon Wilmer Francis Ann Wilmer
William Walter ]. Williams
Martha Wilcox Gideon Wakeman 2
Edmund Winterbotiom Wilmington
Jane Webb Sarah s. Woodward
Mary Webb Joseph Wood
William Winterbotlom James NJ. Wilson
John Walker Elizabeth R. White
Walker a. Covington David Wilson
Benjamin Wood Mary H. Williams
Sarah Wells Mary II. M Williams
George Williams John Way
"
George Fouse Edith Yaraall
u
John zalby
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED ny
y @ IA n n. MA R TX Err.
No. A, Market Street
TERMS

THe Delaware Gazette and American
w lehman, is publ shed on Tuesdays and
Fridays, in each week. at four dollars per
annum, payable yearl, IN advance, four fifty
payable half yearly in advance. or i've dol
lars ifnot paid till the end of the year.
No paper will be discontinued, (unless at
the discre ion Of the publisher) until all ar
rearages are paid
al letters and communications must be
post paid.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
Ne,o Years Gifts.

Just received and for sale at WILSON'S,
No. los, MARKET-sTREET, a variety of JU-
VENlLE BOOKS, and other articles, suta-
BILE for Christmas and .NeD Years. Presehts.
The PEARL,
The TOKEN and SOUVENIR,
RELIGIOUS SOUVENIR,
PARLEY'S TALES,
MAGIC LANTERNS,
GAMES OF PHILADELPHIA, &c.
Dec. 2I-6t
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
y. G. WILLIAMSON, P. NJ.
INDIAN KING HOTEL
ROR RlAETDo

Z. {! - 'I'ilssF Ve!I i..lsacii pil,lic
6SaiIila House, the INDIAN KIyWG
Isa I@ HOTEL, formerly occupied
ssafsx& by pavid Brlnton, and for Sc
veral years past kept by John VI. Smith.
This property possesses such advantages,
both as regards eligibility and accommne.a-'
ton, as to renderitb by far, the most desi able
stand for public business of any in this ity.
The stabling conn tcted with it is extensive
and convenient.
Possession will be given OH the 25th of
March next. For terms apply to
MARY BRIN ron, Adm'x.
Or ALLAN THOMSON, Admir-.
Wilmington. Jan. If
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
no B!A 9OMD
At PUBLIC SALE,

On Wednesday, the 9th day Of February
next, at MIR. him NJ. Smiths tavern,
That a0elE EnoDR Tract of Land,
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
WsD!5s 54Alh4e

a FARM con aiming abwlt nne hundred
and slxtecn, acres mere ~ less. ! he said
E,rp, is situa e IN the Christiana creek, about
une II ia from Newark and the greater por-
tion Of it is heavily tinibe ed
There are on the premises, a commo
..s,-x dious two story franz hous' and
'ss$%AA saw mill, in good repair, barn.
ssssss&s MI all thcr necessary out houses.
NezEsss2zhs The mil i. the NEST convcnien
one to Newark, and consequently does near
~ all the saving of that popuous neighbonr-
hnod Newark has the most tourshins
classical Academy aud Seminary for young
ladies' in the state, and there are funds in
hand FOR the erection of College. The
above property therefore offers desirable
situation for gentlemen who have children
10 educate. The premises will be shown by
Mr. Andrew Kert, the tenant, and terms
matte know by application To me at Will
mington. Al EXANDER MACBETH.
Nov. l6--tf.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
TERNGs oE A.pwnNrIslMq

sFzsfvertfs ments not exceeding square.
will be conspicuously inserted four times for
a dollar, AMI twenty cents for each suisse
quent insertion, unless it should extend to
three months. when il win be FIVE dollars,
and for u year sixteen dollars.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
SAFE YOUR PROPERTY.

THE subscriber is authorized to receive
by mail or otherwise applications for insu-
rance against loss by fire on every desc'ip-
ton Of buildings in general, merchandise,
household furniture and other personal pro-
perry also, ships in port and their cargoes
Persons at a distance who may wish To OBJ
tain info nation on the subj CT Of insurance,
will he informed on application, (post paid)
to the subscriber.
w. A. MENDENHALL,
Secretary Del. Fire Insurance Company.
v imington Dec. ~ 1882.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
Dr. Stouse,s Infant DROPS.

LIT. SlOuSe > lIlldilL OiOp>s
For cholic, pains OF infants, hautulence,
restlessness, gripping. exc. These drops have
frequently given 'elef, when Devices Dali
bv's and other carminafipes have failed.
Sold by L. Il. VAUGHAN e Co.
Dec. 14-tf No 445 Market street.
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
A FARM
ATsPREVATE SALE.


TIE subscriber wishing to rcmeve to the
" estward, offers his farm, situate IN New
castle hundred. about one mile fl, m the
French Town Rail Road, and one mile from
Christiana Bridge, a private sale.
"A There is commodious two
800 story brick DWELLING and
Hill frame Kitchen, frame Barn and
iss sesAasA stabling for eighteen or twenty
hcad Of horses, wi h other out houses a
pump of excellent water IN the yard a
thriving young Apple and Peach Orchard.
&c. The farm is divided into six tillages ;
Il is a healthy situation and for fertility Of
soil and convenience to markets may safely
compete with any in the neighbourhood.
JOHN r. STROUD.
y. B. The above property will be sold SC
that the rent will pay six per cent. interest
on the purchase mouc..
September LIFT
Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1833-01-11
LIST OF aETTERs

Remaining al the Pst Office, Whining.
ton, Del. January 1@ 1888. Persons
calling for those lettes,, will please say
they are advertised. -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04

N AND FOR SALE.The subscriber offers for sale the
tract of land on which he resides lying in the Green
Springs neighborhood the waters OF the South Anna
River and containing by estimation $50 acres.
large uoron of this land is rstrae low grounds, and
being situated in one Of the best negbourhoods in the
State offers great inducements to persons wishing TO in
vest capital in that kind Of property.
Intending TO move to the West the subscriber will sell
prea, bargain in the above land third OF the pur
chase money being paid in cash. and the balance in two
equal annual insialments.
The situation offered for sale By the subscriber, will at
ford handsome summer retreat for any one who wish
es TO retire from the lower country towns the build
nes are very comfortable the water very good excellent
garden and yard, orchard Of choice fruit rd rate mea
dow and good productive farm, good stock Of cattle,
sheep and hogs; all Of which, be had upon moderate
! terms.
Letters the subject addressed the subscriber New
ark p. o., Louisa will be promptly attended TO.
/ THOMAS WASH.
| Novetber 49, 66.-1a9ts
IL The above lands will be sold the 18th July, 1888
If fair If not the next fair day. Sunday excepted at pub
lie auction without reserve, the terms stated IN the adj
| veriisement above T. WASH
| April o. I09--Istds'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04

A'amact o. letter from Gen La Fayette to , o.,,,.
,uat q ms CITY, dated FED. %, 1893 se'"fe'
u"nN you Tor your letters; the are mare and r,o -
ssaiy 10 me- The anxiety that / experience o. NC
~; our unfortunate American dssensions il h, Jun
-, ,s mar can express. The last news seems to any
~, "'n,c"o'e settlement 1t must no, be benevP ~ ~
Mon Oh each party consists in triumph of it's on.
lii u IS quite the contrary. The friends of a oi''
VII rejoice when they both parties anmoted h re
trios 90 1t is in this point of view that IN. pa
~ VI europe consider this business Thew wo,,I pa
tb ; 'e internal policy of the United States viii,
r h measures for nsSnce, that the British Nj;
'1 ,aeiy proposed in Parliament with reoar, ~, I
c i"ey would wish TO be able TO sav-.Sco ,h ~,
~ r between the political system of the II ST., u,i
nretsnd -, european Governments even of those Who
81 10 act upon principles OF liberalism Th; VINO
The Island Of SAG 'es. ig9rEt1 aSs dc eng aaE strike
rudry 1883.
Honorable Sir,-I had the satisfaction to receive stimuli
aneonsl" - III dispatches VIII, -.
our citizens oil all parties and OF all opinions 1t is right
hat there should be diversity Of sentiment respecting
State Rights the hand, and the powers of the Ma
uona Government the other this is necessary for the
maintenance and preservation Of the Constitution. But
the thing must not be carried too far either side NV
anxiety may say my anguish, will not be at end until
shall know that all is amcaby settled The spirit of
,na CONCESSION that will produce such result will be
rope."-.N, Orleans Courier.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04

h sDn REWARD will give the above reward
~ eBVI for the delivery TO Of one OF my Negro
Men named CHARLES PI1iLIPS.--Chares was bought
from the estate OF the late John Crane, and may possibly
he lurking in the neighborhood of the Pits formerly
Cranes Pits, where think he was born, aud where
probably his father now lives. Charles left my Factory
Monday evening last and has not since been heard OIL
He is an intelligent negro about 81 years of age feet
or two inches high walks very erect, and is very like
y negro He may possibly endeavor to get on board
OF the Packets going Rockets Masters Of vessels
and others are warned against receiving habodDg the
said Charles, under the penalty Of the law.
January II, 1888 fl08-w0l DAVID BARCLAY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04

HANOVER LAND FOR SALE.-By virtue of
Deed Of Trust executed by Felix Winston to the
Subscriber and admitted to record in the Clerks office OF
Hanover Couniy-w be sold, to the highest bidder, for
cash, at James f. HuIInans Tavern, Thursday the
9Th day of June next the fair day thereafter (Sun
day excepicd) hundred OF Land, called "Rough
Neck" adjoining the Lands OF Nathaniel c. Lipsconb,
Roscow Iipscomb, the said JAS +. Huffman aud others
The large quantity good heart Pine and White Oak
this Land and its contguity to the Richmond market,
renders very valuable. Those who may be disposed 10
purchase are requested TO view the same, which will be
shewn by Mr.. Rsscow Lpsconb, Mr. James r. Huffman,
or MIR. William L. Clark, each OF whom reside adjoining
the premises Such title only as is vested by said Trust
Deed will be made TO the purchaser, though that is beev
ed TO be unqucsonahe.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Jr., Trustee.
/ Nav II7--wd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04
POETRY.
"Mucn vrr nEMA,Ns uN.rNc.n

The s,l,.,.., ...c,. For 7HE ENQUIRER.
,oa beautiful ines have come to INV nossc.
hcr, you VIII much oblga friend yyin
Uf s :" your paper They will occupy much space
~cuh sing) go ' now u'i' would u" the metre
on ny should mourn tho hear ,ba, doso,s 80.
~ sigh Tor the hand that u rival would bless. ~
~ IS uuo that loved, carcssed aud adored Thea
"u' now, thou ant wonton, tho child OF distress
oe; why should pine for charms so re.plend,p,
SI,co my spirit Is cold as the vapour's damn breath
Avpeha9ce nom this rapture fooiuy te,en,,n
u "'ose me TO madness, TO misery, or death.
IN why should think of tho Won once n;,b,oJ
no soft accents OF love that sou II. NM, 49,
ny wetc broke In an instant, n won lei.bteI $500
'V'pou with the feeling 1t could not iInpsit
incn no longer thy promise Is deemed worth o,snio,
rNs shadow hl spcBt il has M, fourn INV y;o,y
rouI us warm, l'l nurse. it'll attention.
Ao'ee'unS the past, unmiudlui OF you raRE,yrrr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04

HBURSUANT TO an act of the General Assembly OF
Virginia, passed the LIST March, 1888, sealed pro
posals will be received by the Board OF Directors OF the
Lunadc Hospital in the city Of Williamsburg, until the
18th Of June next, for building brick addition TO the said
Hospital, the contractor to furnish all the materials. Per-
sons wishing to contract, will please call on Mr. Dickie
Gait Keeper of the Institution for all particulars The
addition will be required be finished by the first
January 1884 II will be at the discretion OF the Board
to reject all the proposals. II IL shall think proper to do
This contract from s extent merits the attention Of build
ers generally. April 49, ll2-wil5June
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-04
A BACuELOR,s COMpI.,t>r

A BACHELORS COMPLAINT
insy'te stopping on, the friends knew.
90, They're going ono by ono
invy 10 taking wives to tame their live,
ihoir Jovial days are done;
can't get one old crony now
70 JOIN mo in spree;
ny We al grown grave, domestic men,
ihey look askanoo on me.
nate to see them sobcrcd down
Tho merry boys aud true
ha'e 10 near thom snecting now
AZ pictures fancy drew;
caro- not for their married cboc,
iheir buildings and their .oup,
And middle. aged relations round
In formidable groups.
hnd though tho wife porchance may bays
~ comedy sort of face,
And at the tables upper end.
conduct herself with grrco-
n ,ne the prime reserve that toiyn.,
Iho caution aud the state,
hate to see my friends grow vain
VI furniture and plato.
o. give me back tho days again.
when we havo WANDERED fier
And stole the dow ffom evory ao,va,
The NUT from every tree,
The friends loved--thoy will no, ,,,,o
They've all deserted me.
hey SIT at homo and toast their to,s
LOOK stupid, and sip tea.
ny Jovc! they 90 to bod st,ep
And rise at hRlfpast niuo
And seldom do they now oxcood
-, a pint or so Of vino;
They play at whist for sixpenco..
-, they very rarely dance,
ihey never read word of rhyme
nor opcn-n romance.
fhey talk-good Lotd.--of politics.
OI taxes and Of crops;
And vcry quiet, with thoir wiyos.
fhey 60 about to shops;
lhcy get quite skilled in .roceri,,
Aud loarn'd is butchers meat,
ana know cx,ctly what they pay
For every thing they eat.
Alas alas! FOR year. gone nv.
Aud for the friends Pve lost.
"ncn no warm feeling OF the heart
Was child by early FROST.
II these DC Hymon's yaunted lows.
ia have him shun my door,
un,es lie W qucuch his torch, aud liye
Henccfotth bachelor.