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DELAWARE GAZETTE / AND Peninsula Advertiser. MftXU PBINTED AND. PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM A. MILLER, No. 9, HIGH STREET, BETWEEN MARKET AND KING STREETS. „.WILMINGTON. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13,1817. VOL. IV. No. 65. Conditions of this Paper. The DELAWARE GAZETTE is run WISHED TWICE A WEEK, AT FIVE DOLLARS A TEAR, EATABLE SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE. ADVERTISEMENTS willbe inserted THREE TIMES, ATONE DOLLAR A SQUARE AND TWENTY VIVE CENTS FOR EVERv'sUC Payment TO be CSEDINO INSERTION. MADE AT THE TIME WHEN THE ADVERTISE MENTS ARP LEFT AT THE OFFICE FOR PUD LICATION. ICP No PAPER DISCONTINUED UNTIL ALL ARREARAGES ARE PAID . The following gentlemen are authorised to receive sub scriptions and money for the Delaware Gazette ; D over — Mr. John M unlove. Smyrna — Mr. Benjamin Uoombe. George Town, ltd- — Mr. James An, derson. Cantwell's Bridge—Mr. Bar id Wil son, Jun. Milford — Mr. Pder Robinson. Lewes Town — Mr. George Bonvers. New Castle—James Booth, Jr. Esq. Laui'd —Mr. Ephraim Collins. Elkton, Aid.—Tobias Budulph, Esq. Other appointments will speedily be made. to DAILY LINE. Philadelphia £Ë Baltimore STEAM-BOATS § STAGES, By way of WILMINGTON & ELKTON. THE Steam Boat SUPERIOR, Captain Win. Milner, and the Steam Boat VESTA, Capt. J. H. Burns, are in complete order, and one of them will leave the first wharf above Market street, PHIL ADELPHIA,at ^o'clock, in the afternoon fur Baltimore. The Stages for the line will deliver the pas beard the Steam Boat New Jersey, Elkton ; one of these boat. sengers or the Eagle, will leave Bowley'a wharf BALTIMORE, every afternoon at 5 o'clock for Philadelphia. All the Engines of this line are skilfully built, upon the safe principles of Bolton Sc Watts. * All baggage at the risk gf the owners thereof Application for pass gc to bemad Captains on board the boats at any time uf the day th and was and en day Passengers received or delivered at Chester and at Marcus Hook. The boat downward will pass Chester about 5 o'clock, and upward* about 9 o'clock. One boat will leave Wtiming ton every morning at half past 6 o'clock» fot Philadelphia. July 16—tD A Bargain. s FOR SALE, a FARM lying in Pcncader hundred, New Caßtle County, state of Delaware, adjoining lands of the late Job Harvey, John Thompson and others—distant about 3 miles from Elkton, 2 from Newark, and 4 from filasgow, containing 223 Acre9 of Land ; nearly one half of which is woodland, with a considerable proportion of valuable timber, and convenient to Saw Mills. The arable land is not at present in a high state of cultivation, but may be improved at a small expence, being con venient to lime kilns. There is a handsome proportion of meadow ground. The improve ment are two log dwellings, stable, &c. The si tuation is remarkably healthy, and a spring of excellent water convenient to the dwelling; also a never failing stream of water passing through the farm.—The new road from Newark to Elk ton, passes through this property. The above farm will be sold entire, or in lots, as may best suit purchasers—A nvtre particular description of the property is deemed unneces sary, as those inclined to purchase will doubtless previously view it Should the above property not ||e disposed of before the 28th of August next, it will on that day be offered at public sale, on the premises. For terms, application may be made to Mr. James ICerr, residing near the same, or to the subscriber. the the the of William Thomas, Head of Chester, Kent County, Maryland. July 19—t28A To Rent, A FARM in Dragon Neck, Red Lion hun dred, the estate of Samuel Crow, deceased. In- 1 quire of Francis Haughey, Guardian of the minor children of said S. Crow. Feb. 22—tf CARDS ? HAND AND POST BILLS, Executed at this Office. JVew Store . JUST opened by the subscriber» Jft No. 82 Market'Street» Wilmington, next door to Brin* ton's tavern, a fresh assortment of DRY GOODS, viz Best supcijinc & common cloths. do. do. casitneres, India, cambric & domestic muslins, do. checks, Domestic pi aids and stripes , & 6-4 ginghams, dimities, Calicoes, vestings, stockings, Bombavdts, flannels. &c. &c. The whole of which, having been laid in at the present reduced prices, will be sold wholesale or retail» very low tor cash. David Tatum. 6th mo. 11th, 1817_tf. do. Public Vendue. * The subscriber being about to remove from the state of Delaware, will expose to sale, fur cash, at his dwelling house in the town of Ncw-Castle, on Tuesday the 12th instant, all his household and kitchen furniture consisting of beds, bedsteads and bedding ; breakfast, dining, and card tables; chairs, See.—Theforniture is of good quality, principally new and in good ordar ; a new eight day clack ; four stoves—one of 10, one of 9, and one of 6 plates ; also, one open stove, with sundry other articles too tedious to enumerate. He will, also, on the same day expose to sale, his two Brick dwelling houses and lots in the town of Ne w-Castle afore said, either together ot separate to sui. purchasers. The sales to begin at 10 o'clock on said day, when attendance will be given and the terms made known, by William Cai'rigan. New-Castle, August 6, 1817. N. B. All persons indebted to the sub scriber are requested to make payment on or before the day of sale ; and those to whom he is indebted to present their accounts for settlement. 2t. w. c. tion, of U of - No Reward. Escaped from the Public Jail of New* Castle County, on the evening of Sunday the 27th day oi July last, a negro Servant named DaVID, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, athletick, well made, and very ac tive,of a light color for a negro and has a scar upon the back of one of his hands : Hiß clothing consisted of into pair ot Pan- taloons, (one■of nankeen the other of colored domestic) an old waistcoat, muslin shirt s and an old wool hat—It is supposed that he will change his name, as l e once broke jail in Easton, in the year 1816, and assumed the name ot Harry, and was afterwards taken in Pennsylvania and committed to New Castle Jail, as a runaway. The above Reward willbe giv- en to any person apprehending the said Negro and delivering him at the public prison of New Castle County, state of Delaware. of the ed, to Edmund W. Barker. New Castle, Aug. Î —6—4C NOTICE. GENTLEMEN of New Cast'.c County having busineM to transact with thu State Tie* surer, willbe pleased to attend at the town of New Castle, on Thursday the 91st day ol August, inst. August 2—3t Improvement of Navigation. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons, that the subscribers intend applying to ti.e General Assembly of the State of Delaware, at their sitting in January next, for a law to authorise them to improve the navigation of Prince Hook and Broadkiln Creeks, by cutting a Canal across Plum Point. Bevins Mo^xiss. sen. John Smith fr 1 Co. July 30—6t at is SHERIFF S SALE. By virtue of a writ of vend. exp. to me di rected, will be exposed to public sale, at the house of William B- Cochran, Cantwell's Bridge, in St. George's hundred, on Wednesday the 13th of August next, at 2 o'clock, P. M.the following described fjym, plantation, situate, lying and being in St. George's hundred, and bounded by lands of the heirs of Peter Bow man deceased, and William See, containing by computation, one hundred and twenty acircs, be the same more or less. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Craige, and to be sold by Fi ancis Haughey, sheriff. New Castle, July 23, 1817. By virtue of a writ of vend. exp. to me di rected, will be exposed to public sale, at the house of WiHiasn B. Cochran, Cantwell's Bridge, in St. George's hundred, on Wednesday the 13th of August next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. the following described piece of land, situate, ly ing and being in the hundred of St. Georges, and bounded by lands of Samuel Biddle, George Vandegcift, and the - heirs of William Sutton, containing by computation eight acres, be the same more or less. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Benjamin Walmsley, and to be sold by Francis Haughey , sheriff. Cattle, July 23.1817 In- 1 A VALUABLE FARM FOR RENT. The subscriber offers for rent for a term of years, that valuable Farm it. Garrelson's forest, called the CAVES which was occupied by the late Mrs. Margaret Carroll. This property is about 12 miles dis '.ant from 'he city, in a respectable and healthy neighborhood. It contains about $00 acres of arable Land, principally bottom Land, admirably adapted to the growth of timothy, large quantities of which by judicious cultivation may be raised —Lime stone abounds, for the burn - ing of which for the use of this and ad joining farm, a kiln has been lately e rected by Mr. Shoemaker, with whom satisfactory arrangements will be made for mutual accommodation. About ten acres were last year high ly manured, and seeded in Timothy, which promises a very abundant crop, and bv a skilful use of broc the residue maybe equally product!. The buildings are unusually numerous, and afford every convenience for secur ing the crops ; the dwelling is comforta ble, and affords room for a large family. It is desirable, nay indispensable that the tenant be an industrious and skilful farmer willing to cultivate the farm upon the most approved plan, in order to im prove the property. As an inducement to applicants of character to rent the property the subscriber will let it on li beral terms. The timber is in sufficient abundance for every purpose of inclosure and fire. Mr. Samuel Shoemaker will show the farm, and the terms may be known by applying tome on Light st. wharf, Balti more. Henry Brice. Aug. 9—4t S3 FOR SALE, A Tract of Land , IN Cecil county, Md. situate North East River, about two and a half miles from Naviga- tion, containing one hundred and Mxiy aUCf ; one hundred of which being well timbered, the remainder arable. I'lterc U on theaijove prcnfsc« an eligible situation for a Mill, Fac- tory, or Distillery, &c. The contiguity of the above pro perty to navigation renders it well worth the notice of any person dealing in Fire-wood or Ship timber for the Haiti mbre'market, as there arc, on the premises, a great number of valuable white oak tree#. There is also a comforublc Meiling, kitchen, barn aitd other necessary building*. - itiurTon is healthy, with a spring of excellent water con- venient to file home. This property adjoins lands Sanviel M.iifett, Ewj. and al»o Mr. Simp on, lhnkccper, lat 1deceased. T he payment* will he nud« easy, to No mord than one third will be reui' jittindor on an extended credit, wlcn EiKjuirc of the subscriber. of the branches of ri» it Hired in hand, the propersecurity. Josiali L. Foanl, Near Warwick, Cecil County, Me*. July 29—tf Notice. THE Rev. William Pryce having by deed duly executed, .hearing date the 20th day of November, Â. D. 1816, made an assignment of all his property, both real and personal, to the subscriber.*, In trust for the benefit of hit creditors, as mentioned in said deed.—All per sons to whom the said Willi ed, by bond, note, or otherwise, and who wish to avail themselves of the benefit of said assign ment, icc.orclinf to the terms thereof, are re quested to present their demands for settlement; and all person* indebted to make immediate payment. nf was (ho with am) with ther has to By hut of he Pryce is uulebr THE bUUSCKUtEltS TOI DISFOsE OV THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE PROPERTY, AT Public Sale , At the House of Mrs. Mary Thomas, in Wilmington, on Saturday tin 18th of October next, at 2 o'clock. P. M. when the conditions of sale will l)e made known— NO. 1. A FARM in Mill Creek hundred, New Castle County, containing 147 Acres, at present in tenure of Stephen Townsend, and is bounded by lands of Thomas Lea, John Reece and others. NO. 2. A FARM in the hundred and county aforesaid, bounded by lands of Abraham Men denhall and others, containing about 90 Acres of which, twenty are woodland. NO. o. A LOT, on which is erected a three story brick house and kitchen, No. 225, Market street, Wilmington. NO 4. ALL the interest of flic «aid Wil am Pryce in a LOT on Market street, purchas ed by him from John Ferriss, and which is near ly opposite No 3. NO. 5. A LIFE ESTATE in a Farm, situ ated in Appoquinnimink hundred, county afore said, containing about 230 Acrès bounded by lands late of John Cochran, deceas ed, and others, now in the tenure of James Hessey. NO. 6. A TRACT OV LAND, conyeyed by lssac Hendrickson to the said Wm. Pryce, situated en. Laurel Creek, in Randolph County, state of Virginia, containing 2000 Acres. Allan Thomson, Joseph Downing, Assignees of «he Rev. William Pryce. June 12—Uw2m$fcUwln» Copper and Copper Ware. G. Ä* F. HARLEY, COPPERSMITHS, .Vo. 95. S. Front-street. Philadelphia, Have constantly on hand, of their own manu facture. from Lane, Of tenez, gerous tions _ Thia similar violence; remedy contains mild pregnant should or foul worms, «ion», mildest STILLS , From 20 to 140 gallons, suitable for fruit dit-* (illation ; Stills of 100 to any size upwards, for Grain, Rum and Turpentine distillation, with copper and pewter worms ; Sugar and Brew er* Boilers, Hatter's plank and coloring Ket*. ties, Wash Kettles, Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles, Copper and Brass Preserving Kettles, Grocfer Pumps, Craigs and Measures, made in superior stile. AIL articles repaired in the above Une Old Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead, bought and taken in exchange. All orders thankfully received, and punctual ly attended to. Sheathing Copper, Nails, Bolts. Spikes. kc* ALSO. Au assortment of BELLS, fitting for Churches, Plantations Factories, Ships, Steam-Beats, kc. For sale, on reasonable terms. WANTED—Three or four Apprentices t.' the above business. May 28-2m And kinds, er worm lm is full move. breath, gums epileptic and ing, bard head small tlit lias _ in all A warm purging destroy« likewise has an plain having uied bile, bv A Svene», and inu should " N EW ESTABLISH RENT. THE subscriber having lately erected in this place & large and commodious Brick building, calculated for a TAVERN. takes this opportunity to ii.-'orm the public that h# is now ready to contract for renting the same/ and that possession can be had October next (if an immediate engagement should be mtde) or at any time between then and the first day of January.— He feels himself warranted in saying, that this establishment will far exceed any other on the Peninsula, not only as. to the number, size» and convenience of the apartments, but also as to the stabling, Si every out-building necessary to render it complete and convenient ; all of which are new and of Brick Its situation is preferable to any other in the place, as it fronts both on Washington and Fe deral streets, and is contiguous to the Post Of fice, Bank, Court House, Market House, &c and the town itself is admitted to be superior to any on the Eastern shore, for a Public House. To a man of experience and capital, it is be licved, but few houses present so great » chance for realising a fortune. Also, to rent for the ensuing year, 0 /for a f years, if desired, four newly built brick •tits, calculated to suit either Mechanics or Merchants, being situated on Washington •*reet, adjoining the aforesaid Tavern. These tamis are considered equal to any in the place for business. the 1st of A sprains the Samuel Groome, Easton, Md. So u July 3—1; .fit s Proposals, For puhli^Mn;', by subscription, an original work, to be entitled. A JOURNAL Of the loss of the Brig Commerce, Of Ilnrtfimf, (Conn.) i-apf. Ril^y : nf the captivity of capt. Riley, win was for two month, a slave amongst (ho Aral's ; anil of the slavery ami sufferings of tile author for nineteen months, amongst the same people; with accountsofthe manners,customs am) habits anil a description of the country of the Arabs, By Archibald Robbins. 'i he narratives anil journal» of Travellers, Adventures, the Ship wrecked and prisoners, are often toM with exaggerations, anil not uufre quently condemned as deceiving, ra ther than informing the world. The author of the proposed journal is e citizen of Connecticut, and one of the sotfering crew of -Captain Riley.—He has seen life in a sphere uncommon to his countrymen—he has endured miseries uncommon to human nature. By the hliv>sings of a merciful Provi dence he has survived to 'detail his sufferings to the world. If truth will excite astonishment, and even occa sion iucreiliility, he cannot help it : hut he is resolved to tell a plain un varnished tale of extreme suffering— of the manners, customs and habits of the extraordinary people among whom he endured it. lie will submit to the world hoping that the liberality or the publick will in a small degree, compensate him for his suffering, by reading the tail of it. TERMS. I. The work shall constitute a duo decimo volume of about tin cc hundred pages, to be handsomely hound. II. The prioe to subscribers, will be one dollar, to non-subsrribers'St 34. III. Those who procure twelve subscribers, and beeomo responsible for the payment, shall have a thir tcentli gratis. Hartford, July 4,1817. Robert Porter ÿ BOOKSELLER, amtctfullr inform, ttie Pqbtlc, thu he.has )jst,rc:cirwl from LEE'S EARllT MEDICINE STORE .0 Msiù» Lane, New York, A FRESH SUPPLE Of the following genuine Medicines ' Hamilton's if arm Destroying L&zcn . ,<$?*• Which hire cured an Immense number of persons of both tenez, of every age, 4 ml in every situation, of varionii dan gerous complaints arising from Worms, a rul from obstruc tions or foulness in the stomach and bovrtV _ Thia medicine bears no analogy whatever ,to others Of similar titles so commonly complained of, as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular exceljeuceof thia remedy Is ici» being suited to every age and corirtitutlon. It contains notiiing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tendercst infant of a week n!(l fc should no worms.exist inrhe body ; but will, without pains or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels, of v.hai ever ! foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms, and mnrn fatal Jisordeers. The uzcngcsarc irtij cnlarlyeflitncious In carrying off ail gros» humor sand cri,p «ion», feverish and bilious complaints, and açc the safest and mildest purgative that can be une ci on any occasion. DESCRIPTION OF WORMS, *'0 witieh they, arc And the sympio nil : Worms which tnfest the human body, arc chiefly of fou# kinds, viz....TheTcrei, or large round worm, the Ascarides, er small msm-wonn ; the Cucurbltnla,cr abort, flat, white worm ; and lastly, the Taenia or tape worm, at called from lm r«->omblaucc to tape. This i* often many yards long, and is full of joints, ft u moat hurtful and most difficult to re move. Among tli. symptoms Attending worms are., .dtagrccante breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupt gums ; iteningjn the nose, and about the »eat; (.unvuUionai epileptic lits, and sometimes privation oi spc.'ch; starting and grinding of the teeth m sleep; irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious; yurg ing, with slimy and ftutid stools ; vomiting; la*^e and bard belly: pains and Mckness at the* otnaert; pains i head and thighs, with lowness of spirits ; »low lever, -. small and irregular pulse; a dry cough; extensive tblr sometimes pale anu unhealthy countenance, end jometm tlit face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms,should lias _ immediate recourse to Hamilton'» Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been consunly attended with succès, in all complaints similar to those abovcuo'ciibed. A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, v. U1 effectually prevent k ' the vomiting afld purging of children...a dreadful disorder, which annually destroy« thousands of the Infant part of our citizens, it is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of . this fatal Complaint. Particular and plain Instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment In such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness 5 having a pleasing appearance,and an agreeable Lite. i:\itin's Aalt-bv- >' ■•> Pi" The operation of these pills it perfectly mfld, uied by persons In every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off «1! fsupcrffupt» bile, and prevent its morbid secretion* ; to n store and a d the appcritei to produce a free respiration, and tli«re* bv prevent cold*, which are often of ttd consc A dose never fails to remove a cold, if «fen , pearancc. They aretclcbtntoU lb. *omM»P con Svene», sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache, and ought to he taken by all pertwu* 0 » a uucgi They have been iound remarUbly crtkocioS inu ..i.ci curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved lor use by every <■>1 th to to be en< - a. EÏ Jr- e of sun j.^ : in prevent " Hamilton's Essence Extract of • Mustard. A safe and effectual remedy for rhcumttkms, gout, palff, clling*, old attain*, and relax** ehe neck* pain» ofAbe tide. sprains ar.d bruises, white tioui.nuinbncwi and weak „ . -, ... lieadVhe, »welled faces, frozen limb», and every tfiimlar complaint, tt prevents chilblains, or chopped baud», oi4 the ill effects of getting wet or damp In the ft et. The genuine Persian Lotion. celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, tfcfl from corrosive and repellent mincraw, (the baVn of other io-* tion*) and of unparalleled emc.icy in removing biemUhc» of the face and skin, freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, s cru fs, tetter», ringworm», sunburns,' prlckley hehx, etc. The Persian Lotion operate» mildly, without impeding the ...i,|e perspiration, whioh is essential to health* yetits effects air speedy and permanent, rendering the skit* delicately soft and smooth, and improving the complexion. iUsinrulivc Powder for the Teeth and Gums. This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the yum», preserve« the enamel from decay, and cleanses and w hitens the teeth,by absorbing all theacrimoiiious «lime apd foulness, which, suffered to accumulate, never fails to kv jureand finally ruin them. Hamilton's iiritnd Restorative. as an Invaluable medicine for the edy relief and pcrumicnt cure of the various complaint# ultine from dissipated pleasures, juvenile indiscrétions, idence in climate* uafavosabie to the constitution. Hie immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any othet destructive Intemperance, the unskilful mercury, the disease* peculiar to females at a certain period of lire, bad lyings in,&. >d So u 4| e Let's Infallible Ague & Fever Drops, For the cure Ol «8U«, remittent, UW intermittent ft,era : of the or by » will 34. I» recommended mIvcuu i f Hamilton's Elixir. Celebrated for tbs cure of cold«, obstinate coughs, a»thma«^ and approaching consumptions, and a certain remedy for the whooping cough. Hahn's Genuine Eye Water. A Sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect of natural weakne*» or of accident. Tooth .leite Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which RivesJ immediate, and fairing rebel in the most severe Instances. ITCH CURED. Lee's Ointment f.r the Itch, Warranted an Infallible remedy at one application, may he used with octfee! safety on infants a week old, not taintnc a particle of mercury or any danperou« Inyredient wbatever, and not accompanied voiali that Rltmantlng smart which attends the application of other remedies. Hahn's true and genuine Gennan Corn Plaister. N. B. At the place of sale pamphlets may be hail ptatls, descrihhiK cures performa! by the above medicines, the number, importance and resprctablUty ot wNch, folly pui tify veery article of the advertisement. Jan 8—tf Two black men meeting in tlm to the other. "'UV street, one suys master is dcail, und died insolvem/' "solvent," replied the other, « «hat be dat ?" To whioh the first replied, ». it is being uimbleto pay his debts." Poh. why bo no borrow money first, and pay his debts, and den die like » gentleman ?" Nothing can be more unjja'i and ridi culous than to be angry with another b;-. The in causé he is not of your opinion, terests, education, and mean* by which men attain their knowledge, are ao very different, that it is impossible they should all think alike; and he has at much rea to ba angry with, you aa you with son hi®.