The Delaware gazette — Wilmington [Del.], 1810-01-06 00:00:00, page 3

è few small communities of Greece and of
Asia, with those which have been exhibited by
the immense dominions of despotism in which
they have been for ages immersed. The con
trast will be found more remarkable in several
points of view, as the Mahomedan proprietor*
of these very dominions in the middle ages
(during which they enjoyed a certain portion
of frescom, united with their religious enthu
siasm) were not only memorable for feats of
arms (which carried terror to the gate* of Vi
enna) but were for some lime signalized in sci
ence, in agriculture, and in arts, till the night
of general despotism returned':o darken them.
The people of the Morea still talk of theii
an
cestors, and they will flock round the first
standard that is displayed against a government
that produces only slavery and oppression.—
But the total overthrow of the Turkish power
will, we conceive, be a work cf no slight diffi
culty. The physical strength of country of
460,000 square miles, in which almost every
rn'jn is a soldier, is not easily Conquered.—
Thcfe is a fund of strength in the country
which perhaps nothing but despair and reli
gious enthusiasm can elicit, but which, when
once put into ration, will for a time, like an
immense torrent, sweep ail before it. A civili
zed nation thfeated, only becomes more anxious
to preserve what is left, and capitulates to the
conqueror. A burbarous nation sees no aher
native between independence ar.d annihilation,
it has no concern about ennseqn. trees,it adopts
no cautious measures, but collects its last
strength into one terrible and mighty impulse,
and tramples down its enemy, or rushes upon
'his sword.
The Turks have sunk as a power, but have
not sti completely degenerated as a people.—
When by a scries of villainy and destruction the
last remains of the Roman empire in the east
had died the most effeminate of deaths, in the
hands of the Mahomedans, almost without a
Struggle, these same men, falling into a similar
despotic course, became sanguinary to one
another, and fe.bie towards thtir enemies, anti
have, in a great degree, forgot the very art
which is the first learned, and last lost among
depots; namely, that of war. The gu\eminent
living, as it were, on the entrails of the doin.n
ions, without any care taken for posterity, are
kept together more by the influence of religion
•than of policy.
It may and has been said of them individu
ally, that if others have advanced much, they
have retrograded but hitlc ; that they are still
thus line bold and savage men who besieged
YiWina, and filled every kingdom of Europe
with terror. There is no saldier in the world
superior to the native Turk ; the disdain with
which he has been accustomed to look down
upon the surrounding nations has given him
the revered and lofty spirit which distinguishes
a tyrant living among slaves. The policy oi"
his religion has impressed all the stronger fea
tures of u warrior upon Iris character, and the
danger of Muhomedunisrn will bring the peo
ple swarming by thousands round the standard
of the prophet from every village in that im
mense rigion, which spreads from the Eu
phrates to the Danube.
The fall ofiTuikey opens out a prospect
■which bewilders the eye of the politician, it
has been a kind of mental barrier between Eu
rope and the hast, an enormous intellectual de*
fcjert, which no man can pass without paying
■wnitc to tire savage tribes who rove through
I^Hbu.-.Uu it desolate. Great changes must he
l^^ktiii of dismembering this empire; and
jnj^Hindobtan, andeven China, may not be
ic influence of a spirit, to whose pro
be
grct^Mfliing has hitherto offered an effectua;
oppoMon.'— Lun. flap.
pmruniiMiMfMii—— I « jnuj Mn
Congtdlonal iaegtßer.
House of Representatives.
January 2.
Mr. Love reported a 1st I! for the improvement
of the navigation of the river Potomac (authori
sing a lottery for the purpose. The bill was
twii e read and committed to a committee of the
to 29. The house agreed to ita being
whole
printed—.37 to 34.
RUPTURE WITH MR. JACKSON.
The neu e resit ned the unfinished business.
Mi. I pham and Mr. Talimudge spoke in fa
vor of indefinite postponement, and Mr. Alston
vgainil it.
A motion was made to adjourn, at half past
three, and negatived.
Mi. Livermore commenced a speech in favor
of indefinite postponement, during which seve
ral unsuccessful motions for adjournment xvcic
made.
When Mr. Livermore concluded, (half past
six) tire motion for indefinite postponemedt was
negativedjby vet s and nays as follows!:
YEAR—Messrs. Blaisdel, Breckenridge,
Gamp! ell, J. C. Cn.tmberlain, W. Chamberlin,
Champion, Chittenden, Dana, Davenport, Ely,
Ennr.t, Gardenien, Gold, Hale, Haven, Hub
hard, 11. Jackson, Knickerbackrr, Lewie, Liv
ermore, Livingston, Macon, Matthew*, M' Bride,
Moseley, Pcar-on, Piekman, Pitkin, Potter,
Quincy, S. Smith, Stanford, Stanley, Sled. nail,
Stephenson
Sturgé", Svvoopc, T
rt, Tall
Upham, Van I'c..s»elatr, Wheaton.
madgf,
Whitm.t
WlUor—44.
NAYS-—Messrs. L. J. Alston, W. Alston,
Anderson, Karon, Bard, Bassett, Bibb, Boyd,
J. Brown, ll. Brown, Harwell, Butler, Calhoun,
Cf'}', Cotai., ' Cochran, Cox, Crawford, Cults.
Dattson, De»b.i, Eppes, Findley, Frisk; Frank
bn, Gannett, Gardner, Gholdso-f, Goodwyn,
ts, John
inward, Hefty,J*.
St IT. 1
,, Kennedy, I.ovr,
sen.
Lyle, Mu rimi) I
itf w e< M V1 ' Ki, ï; Millfr > . S""'V'Ï,
Montgomery,
, , ' Morrow, Newbold, Newton, Ni
choison, J. Porter, J. B. p„ rtcr R,. a> (Penn.)
Rhea, (len) Richards, R ()i
1\00«, U08B)
me, I
Sage, Simmons, Sei
aver, Seybrrt, Sh
aw, Smelt,
Srnilie, J. Smith, Southard,'Taylor
( h Taylor, Thompson,
rurner, Weakley, Whitehill, VI
' Witt .erspoon—
73.
And
on motion of Mr. Smiiie, the hone ad
journed 6t to 40.
jlegiflature of Deintu are.
3[n Senate
as
Tuesday, January'i, 1810.
Senate being calleJ, and a sufficient
numtrer
appearing to form a quorum for business, j
>ro
ceeded to open the returns from Kent and Sus
sex counties, when .t appeared that James Sykes,
Esq. was duly elected a member for Kent and
George Mitchei, Esq. for Sussex,
The Senate
then proceeded to the choice cf a Speaker, and
James Sykes being duly elected, ami having
ta
ken tue oath prescribed by the constitutio
I, took
the chah. —John Barrait
was elected Cleik, ami
Nathaniel Boyer Serjeant at Arms,
I ue following resolution was then submitted
by Mr. Way :
litso/vtd, I hat the Speaker of the Senate be,
and he is heicby authorised and
empowered to
issue his writ, directed lo the Sedeant at Arms
or iris deputy, commanding him forthwith lo
br.ng betöre the Senate the body or Frainis
g hey, late sheriff of Mew-Castle
::
esuntv, to
shew cause, if any lie may have, why'tlie returns
oi senator lot Ne,»-C.utle county has not been
made according to law.—Adopted.
Whereupon, the writ Was ts-.ueil accordingly.
Adjourned till ten o'clock to-morrow.
January 2.
Met at 10 o'clock and adjourned till 3, P. M.
3 o\ tue/:, P. M.
Mr. Cummins presented a petition from the
commissioners of tax for Kent county, praying
for a law to extend till February the time for as
sessors to complete their assessments.—Referred.
The Scrgemt at Anns returned the writ and
delivered the body of Francis Ilaugliey.
Adjourned till 10 o'clock to
morrow.
rpouseof Eeprspentatiües.
Tuesday, January 2.
The house
was called, and a sufficient number
of members appeared to form a quorum ; but no
returns being received Iront New-Castle county,
adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow.
January 3.
No returns appearing, adjourned till 3 o'clock
this afternoon.
3 u'cM, P. M.
Met, and the returns being all present, the
house proceeded to the choice of a Speaker, and
the ballots 1 cing taken', it appeared that S. Lewis
was duly elected.—John Fish* r was chosen
Clerk, and - Welsh Door Keeper and Sar
jeartt al Aim».—A 'ioor-n d
(ibâjr, ...
ynmutry 6, IS /().
J .ii.e* A. B-.ya.rd, Esq. has taken hi* scat in
the Senate of the United States.
We learn from our correspondent at Dover
that it was expected the Governor's communica
tion would be received on Thursday last and a
writ issued to supply the vacancy occasioned by
the appointment of William Warner fa member
of the House of Representatives from Kent coun
ty) to the office of Judge of the court of Common
Pleas. Mr. Lockwood is the Padetal and Wil
lard Hall. Esq. the Democratic candidate. It
was also expected choice would be made yester
day or to-day of a prison to represent this state
in the Senate of the United States, in the room
of Samuel White, Esq. deceased.
Tu the Editor c f the Gazette.
In perusing an article in your Jiaper, signed
" Recluse," 1 was not a little surprised to disco
ver that the author appears angry that a tom
plaint should be made against the conduct ol trie
boys o! this town. He says that every citizen is
bound by principle to vindicate the honour of
the place where he lives, f cordially agree with
him in this respect ; but we differ, it appears,
what constitutes honour—for my creed is not
m
to support a liccucious rabble, on the principle
of honour.
From the signature of this writer I suppose
feint to be a superannuated old man, who does
not attend burials or places of worship, or walk
our streets after night, or he would not pro
nounce. them a contemptible few who diatuih
the quiet of a place that has long supported a
moral character*; and 1 can assure " Recluse,"
that without au alteration, the honest yeomanry
cf the couutty will cot place their children here
I fur education.
. f, therefore, conjuie the police
and the good rrtizens of this place assist in curb
ing the cijoruerly, least si rangers should see for
ltiemsc. se'—* Inch i should suppose would be
as painful lo rtdluse as if the Until had been told
them.
I turn with pleasure from the abovemenlion
e.. class of cnir youth to those move immediately
under their mothers charge; and to their i
m
mo ta! credit be it said, that they have discharg
el their
In
duty generally, so that their daughter
ilfl
do credit to any country. Why" have
us
'try so far excelled the fail) ' '
lo
ers ?
Is it because
of
they have become too much absorbed in the
things { f the world
or infatuated with ancient
chivalry !
I am at a loss to determine.
AN OBSERVER.
Wilmington Turnpike Election.
At an elec ion belli at the Town Hall hi ibis
borough, on the 1st 'instant, the lollowng
per
sons were duly elected for die present veat :
President.
Jatob Broom.
atanastm
.T.uncs Caul
■7.
Joseph Rubiinon,
Janies Brian,
Samuel Stroud,
William Hemphill,
Joseph Roily,
James Riobson,
John Toibert,
Joseph Grubb,
I reasttrrr.
John Eciriss.
Si uninr:/.
E 1 watit Gilpin.
E.r/raui dinary cut inn .— Three porters were
drinking together at Truro, wl
me of them
undt no.
for a trilling wager of .is- to eat the !
worsted stockiti
which the other two had
on,
fried tit train oil, and half a pound of yellow
soap by way of bread to iris wager! The same
low once before undertook to eat as muc!
tri/.e as would make himself a jacket with
sleeves. He was accordingly measured by a
•«•lor, and the mateti. : cut cut. when to the
great surprise of every one, he ate up the whole
in less than twenty minute* !
•j -on. ;j
Profits on danr.stie manufacture.
Get/ Deriug, of Shelter ts' utd,
o fitst in
trounced the Merino Siiccpiato Suffolk county.
N. V. has published a
lar statement of
the expenses ol manufacturing 6/ lbs. of Merino
wool (wit ch he
9 doll.. I <J cents)
lues
into kerseymere and broad cl >th—by which it
appeats that his clear profit
Ujl"l
it- same
amounted to 70 dollars and 7 cents. Had the
won! been of the fine half L!oc"led, it would
have cost (17 dollars, and the profits would save
dollar s (>9 cents, or nearly 175
amounted
11
jit True jllUT.
iter cent.—
U
wimotii ve at lui lea.
W< have a!
:dy pebltshtu an account of one
turnip laisrd in New Jersey weighing t) lbs 9 oz.
and another raised in Massachusetts, weighing
13 lbs. j qrs. We are now authorised to state,
tuai Mi. Joseph Fuminniie, (of the vicinity of
Moore.stown, Burlington county,) raised in his
garden, the last season, a turnip which weighed
fourteen pounds an.! a quarter. Mi. Fenniiiiore
also raisin' in his garden last season a beet which
weighed eleven pounds ami a quarter. —ib.
A Fat. Jury. — At a court held in Samp
soil C runty, Norih-CaroUna-on rht 25:h
ul.. the Weight of the twelve Jury-men
amounted n 2,760 lbs. Two of them
weighed COO. three 700 one 280. and he
remaining six 1,180 As those g< nth-men
have been long residents in the county, we
may form sonic- idea of the healthiness of
it, partictilarty as they were n >t selected on
account of their size which is thought
moderate in that place.— Fayetteville Pup.
To lie Rented,
And possession g.ven immediately ,
a
LARGE and convenient Brick Dvveiling
A
Houle, Kitchen and Garden, nrn, ta
ble. Chair Houle, &e ; together with about 7
acres of good land. I here art on theprem l'e
afmall Apple Orchard and a variety of other
fruit tree ; the land is divided into three, lots,
and there is a well of excellent water neak the
kitchen door. The litnation is confidered heal
thy . ltd agreeable, being on tire ltate road from
„I
Wilmington to Pit
tia, ."even mile; from
the former and twenr, ii
am the latter, com
manding an exrcniivf vie w of the river Dela
ware,& within 40 rods of a landingon Nàaman's
Creek. For term , which will be reafouable,
Mr. JOHN BKL1.ACH, adjoining
apply
ro
the premiles, or to the fubferiber at New -Caf
tie.
is
Thomas Perkins.
of
tf
December jo, 1S09
BREWING.
IIEv ubscriber having commented Brewing
T
for tiie season,
.•»ve to h form hi.
n a ul Country Customer ttiat he has
To
STRONG Si- TABLE BEER of an excellent
quality constantly on ban*', which tie will di—
ill b<
pose of at the usdai prices. Ali orders
a
promptly attended to.
Joseph B. Shipley,
Nov. !, 130 !).
the public.
i o
take the liberty of informing the gea
tiemen ol Wilmington and its vicinity)
particularly such as have families to accommodate,
that we
Carry on the profound and arduous bust*
ness of
Gold Finding,
In al! its various 'branches,
The better lo enable
us to pruoiilt for (he numerous vantr of our fehl
lo
mortals, for no one will deny that alt classe*
of the community 'are deeply concerned in our
researches, we have pferured a new and infalli
ble machine; and we invite all who value the
necessaries of this world to make trial of its vir
tues and our indefatigable industry. "While
some rely on faith alone, we expect to live Silly
by our works.
Cuftee Spencer,
Scotland Hill.
Wilinington, Dec. 27, I80y.
4t
For Sole,
A Lot of Ground,
QHUAI E at the corner of Walnut and
Second street», in the borough of Wil
ming'on, containing 34 perches and a half ;
on which there is a commodious two-story
dwelling House, with Kitchen, -Stable, *
Coach-house, Wash-house, Smoke-house,
Garden, and a pump of good water in the .
yaid.
I he terms may be known, upon ap
plication to Mr. Michael Dawson in Wil
mington, or to the subscribers in Philadel»
phi*.
THOMAS MONTGOMERY.
GEORGE LATIMER.
Decemb er 23d, 1809.
if
!
To be Rented,
And possession given on the 25th of March
next,
A
LARGE and very- convenient brick
Dwelling-House, (with piazza and
kitchen adjoining) situate iu the village o
Christiana-Bridge, in New-Castle county
and state of Delaware : together with si
large hay-house, carriage-house, and good
stalling for horses and cattle. The dwell*
mg-house is 44 feet front, 20 deep ; finish
ed in the best mannet, and in complete re
pair.
Also—about ten acres of LAND, in a
verv high state of cultivation, adjoining the
above described premises; which will be
rented with, or sepaiate from the same, as
may be agreeable t>> the person reining.—
For a further description of the property,
and terms, apply to Mr. Darnel Smith, the
tenant in possession, or to th. subscriber ia
New-Castle.
JAMES COUPER.
New-Castle, Dec. 23, 1809. - ti
A Grand- Communication
AF the Grand Lodge of Delaware wilt
be held at the town of Dover, in the*
county of Kent, en Monday the 15th day
ol January next, at ten o'clock in the morn
ing, at which time and place the Masters,
Wardens and Past-Masters of the several
Lodges in the state of Delaware are re
quested to attend.
Published bv order of Jesse Green, Esq,
Right Worshipful Grand Maste..
£ow. roche, g. ayc.
Wilmington, Dec. 23 1809.
tm
Twine Sem and White Rope Ma
nuf'ICtorv
_ '
TJLOUGH Lines, Plough Traces, Led.
-I Cords,^ Halters, Led Laces, Sewing
U,K 1 Seine 1 wine, warranted t-qua. to an/
imported, for sale by*
John Hedges.
Dec. 0, 1809.
6 «il
Tk T
[Notice
S hereby given, that the subscribe:
tends
to apply to the Legislature of the State of
for a law rat
Delaware, at its next Fe»s
n,
pov cring certain persons, therein 11 ! 'e named,
to imp i ove and straighten Mutd.tliill Creek,
in Kent county.
Walter
Do
:
r.ss.
la'
if.
Mordtat on Mils. Nov
4, KK'p.
NOTICE
S hereby given, that an industrious many
T
as a Farmer, vvi:h a small family, well
recommended lor honesty and sobrietv, will
meet with encouragement to attenJ a 6'niai.
Farm near the town of New-Castle. UV ap
t.'.'V ing co the subscriber.
John Crow.
w4t
'/o. \v-C:istle, Nov. 25, 1809
Lo be Let ,
ND pofsefsioti given on the 25th of March
next en uing, a large and commud oui
brick house, fiiuated on the
case
two story
f King itreet, at present occupied by 1
side
Mrs. Oldham, together with astable and car
;iaste-hottse. For terms apply to
fa WILLIAM RANKIN.
Wilmington Desambtï 3 i* t h , I SO®.