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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-10-26
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS.

AMERICAN MANUFACTURES.
From tie Steuben Patriot Of October 10.
General Mcclure made . bet Ut $50, ha,
he would take wool in the fleece and manu-.
tacture suit of satinet cloth in ten hours.
The bet Was decided last Saturday in his ia
vor. having completed the suit and put them
on in eight hours and Is minutes. The CO.
iour was a blue mixture: the wool WAS CO.
lored IN SIS mautes-carded, spun and wove
in hours and IS minutes-fulied. knapped.
dryed, sheared and dressed in one hour and
SO minutes carried in minutes SD of a
mile TO Mr.. Gi'more's taylor shop, no, with
the assistance of seven hands, completed the
coat JACKIE and overalls in 3 hours and 40
minutes: there was i,2 yard of the cloth
LETT, being in the whole 1-2 yards, and of
such quxiity as was estimated TO be worth
one dollar per yard. The General offers to
double the bet tina, he will make better
suit IN less than eight hours: and dares the
advocates Of John BUR. manufactures 10 take
him uD ------
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-10-26

The Board Of Commissioners for
Spanish Claims met at their Cham
bers on Saturday last, Mr.. Tszwell
having arrived on,he preceding day
and proceeded 10 husiuess.-lNat. Int.
We are sorry to hear that the
health Of eur most esteemed fellow
citizen, William Lowndes, of South
Carolina. is 80 little improved, That
his physicians have advised for him
temporary residence in the South
OF France. He was to have embarked
at Philadelphia on Sunday last, in
the Paeket--hip for Liverpool, on his
route to .bisa destination. Mrs. L.
goes with hidss The loss of the ser.
vices of Mr.. Lowndes in Congress il
deeply regretted, as also is his III.
-oess'en his personal account Ibid.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

rial Lectures upon the question whether cara warfare
consistent with primitive Christianity"
The following extract will enable our readers to
form tolerabe estimate ofits merits sit is on the
subject of War.
Son the whole, may not fairly conclude that in the
proper exercise Of rational and religious powers
course Of implicit obedience to the commands of Christ,
enforced by his amiabe examples, lives would be
speakaby comfortable and safe than could pos
sby render them by swords and spears Who will not
readily admit that the truly benevolent Howard, and the
Justly celebrated WtEam Penn, passed through the world
serving their generation by the will Of God, with acom-
paraby honor and safety in the mild majesty of a
fable and conciang manners, with the simple habilments
fpeace, than any ever did, however distinguished
by their fortunes and talents, in the most splendid and
perb style of carna warriors AS the anonymous writer
above alluded to, justly remarks, there is GRANDEUR
lmagnanmty, and glory in the primitive Christian char
lacter which nothing earth equacd In fine, the
endangers life and that peace of mind, without which life
lis of little Value tluusand-fod than its absence.
this we have the convincing evidence in the very
respectable standing of the Friends who discam all war;
and yet might say, therefore, prosperous and
secure in all the revolutions of their respective countries,
than any other society,"
| 1t gives US pleasure to see (when the eaeoethes
scribendi especially religious subjects, appears to
be the prevailing malady), work in which good,
hlain, common sense is diehiaped.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

-wssrsnt the prosecution OF those citizens who reius
ed to comply with them; for which reason the
Grand Jury, exercising their legal right and priy-
lege against usurped powers, pronounced the pub
lie accuser in this case an Ignoramus The only
doubt thrt could have arisen in their minds on the
subject was, whether The act in question was really
a duty on imports. This question they could decide
by several considerations as first, the law is styled
|" An act to license the retailers of foreign Mer
enthusiastically, the vender of domestic manu-
facture is exempt from its operatioD,--and inally
mite amount, so much so indeed as to operate as a
tax upon the citizens Of other States which il was
the object Of the trainers of the National Compact
to prevent, and indeed was one Of the most powerful
causes which induced revision of the old Con
federation for jealouses and heart burnings had
been excited between the states on this very account
These considerations induced the Grand Jury to
decide that they could not find the Bills for indct-
ling the retailers, True Bills.
If the state Legislature should think proper to
tax the capital employed in trade (Which by the bye
is rather shallow policy for trade should be left as
much as possible unincunbete they have it in
their power to stocks in common with all 9TH.
er property. But it is degrading to the feelings Of
an independent mind, to be placed at The mercy Of
any man or body of men, who possessing the au-
thorty of the State, may raise the prices of your
licenses to an extent that may destroy your occu-
patton Governments protesting the principles OF
freedom and equality, should have no laws violating
the just rights Of its citizens.
ARISTIDES.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
COMMUNICATIONS.

ForMs american Wachmdn.
Lines written .Ntter and Butcher, the two Watchmer
tho exerted themselves noby the night the Orphans
syum was burned in Philadelphia.
IT'S not the proud triumphal car,
Or warriors praise sing;
The vctor's fame that sounds afar,
Ger distant lands on echo's wing.
IT'S not Of beauty's roseate hue
Or witchng smile tell,
The civic crown to science due,
Or music's magic spell.
Oh no it is the feeling heart
So prompt at PHYS call;
That scorned to act the towards part
That braved the burning hall.
And when we sing the brave, the bold,
And gory's wreath is given;
Let Nufter,s, Bucher's deeds be told,
And registered in Heaven.
New Castle County. ROSALINE.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

Him. the Secretaries of States Offices and the Urea
sury, previous to his departure.
LONDON, December "a.
The Spanish papers contain very important
document--a report Of committee Of the Cortes,
on the state of the country, which while 1t recog-
nizes the just privileges and dignity OF the Throne,
avows the Just principles of free Constitution.
The Cortes conclude with resolution to unite
with the King in maintaining the Constitution.
The Bank of England has determined 10 extend
their discounts from 63 10 IS days.
Dec. 22-Leters received to-day by house in
this city, from Odessa, of the 5th Nov. from Ad-
miral Greig, (the Russian admiraD states that every
thing was quiet in that quarter.
Letters have been received iron, Constantionople
Of the 18th November. AT that period strong APP
prehensions had succeeded few days of apparent
tranquility. The efforts Of the Divan could no
longer restrain the Janisares, who with the Grand
Vzer at their head, had sworn 10 exterminate all
infdels.
Frankfurt, Dec. a. Letters received here
from Consaniinople state the taking OF Dagdar by
the Persians the Turkish garrison, and the gea-
ter part OF the population were put to the sword /;
she Christians, alone, it is said were spared ia con-
zormity with manifesto Of the Scah.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
RELIANCE FIRE COMPANY.

At a stated meeting of the Reliance Fire COMPANY, Of
the Borough of Wilmington held st the town hail. the
I'd Febry 1922 the following members duly elected
officers for said company.
President-Rcbert Porter.
Treasuref--Ziba Ferris Clerk-Ezra Hopes; Engi.
neersJohn Hedges capt 2iba Ferris 1st ppeman; Al.
Ian Thomson 3D. Samuel Hills John Wales Joseph Seeds
Hose Membranes Cochran 1st dictator; Thomas c. AL.
richs Cd dos Cyrus Abbot Sd do; James Nc Neal John
RumforC, ahomas Rumford jr. Benjamin Devou. James
Bringhurst,
Property Cuard-Hance Naff, Thomas Richardson ia,
cob Alrichs, David Kirkpatrick.
Committee of Six-Evan Lewis, Hance Naff John Tor
bert, John Gordon, David Kirkpatrick, James Wilson
Committee of Accounts--lhomas C. Alrichs, Allan
Thomson, James Cochran.
Hook and Ladder Men--Samuel Askew, Joseph HAYS.
Isaac Anderson, VIM. j. Hoowe, Hezekiah Guyer, Tho
mas McIntire Patrick Higgins, William Larkn, Matthew
Scott William Kirk, Curtis Rudolph, Alexander Porter,
Benin Webb, Nathan Buchanan, james Gardner.
Feb. 8, 1922.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

VINO would cheerfully aid in relieving the wants of
the poor, dld they know how usefulIy could be
applied few cuts OF YarDr-a fleece of w ool,--o
a few yards from their webs of Homespen. To
such it may be observed, tha donations OF this Kind
will most effectualy answer the designs Of the
society, and become an acceptable offering in the
sight of that blessed Redeemer, who has promised
poor, done to hmsei for he has said g in as
much ye have Gone it unto one Of the least of
these,ye have done it unto me-"
To be reused to the performance Of deeds of
mercy and benevoence, it is necessary to have
personal experience of the suFerings and wants OF
those around US. Then the impression would be
deep and lasting, and would furnish US constantly
with themes and arguments "to remember the
poor" In the language of late eloquent writer,
/" one single morning devoted to exploring the
recesses of misery, would preach to you through
life,-would stamp you mercilul for ever. The
claims OF the poor written on the face of nature.
on the hoary mantle Of the earth, and conveyed ia
the bitterness OF the breeze. In looking through
your easements, you naturally reject the special
blessings and comforts you enjoy, while your
Imagination tenderly depicts the horrible reverse
Of acknowledgements famine" Could the D
cas- Society assemble in group, the various
characters who need your charity, their suferings
would plead eloquentIy, and their pleadings would
be irresistible. We would place before you, the
aged sufferer stretched on bed of sickness, chilled
49,
encrcle you with little clients, hang them on your
garments--teach their fatherless arms to entwine
about your knees-their innocent eyes to fasten on
yours, and their pallid lips quiveringly to cry
g mercy, or we perish"
They hare not Three D.Haroi in he Treasury.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
ARISTIDES.
- do5lSsJ 60
For the american Patclmdn.

Mr. EDIToR- y
10 your last paper, one Of your correspondents
has brought forward James r. Black as fit person
10 be elected to Congress, in the room of Mr.. Rod
ney.
The times and the situation Of Delaware require
that we should have man Of sterling abilities TO
represent U.s. Those who have heard Mr. Black
speak at the Bar, or attended to his course of
soning, will be able to judge whether his abilities
are of the first order
A speech has been publishedin the Dover paper,
delivered by Charles Thomas esq. in the Senate
which shews this gentleman to possess those talents
which should be looked for in our Representative,
and believe he would do honor to himself and the
state if he were elected.
But New Castle County already has the whole
Representation in Congress it is therefore proba-
bic that our Republican brethren Of Kent and Sus.
sex will expect that Candidate should be selected
from among them. would therefore beg leave to
mention gentleman of Kent, whose talents and
abilities would do credit to the state in Congress-.
allude to John M. Clayton esq. of Kent, who
would be agreeable to all parties
DISCRIMINATORY.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

We have been credbly informed, that the Editor
of the Pour FoLIo intends resuming the monthly
form of that Publication. 1t is to be embelIished
with numerous engrayngs by the first artists:-
among others "spIendid illustrations OF one of the
Waverly novels" by KeGr1aey PORTRAITS of the
Presidents engraved on steel by Murray, &c. SC.
Should this publication be properly conducted, and
edited with becoming zeal and spirit, we hope it
may meet with all possible public encouragement.
il on the contrary, il progresses with supness and
apathy,-receiviug more establishment from the
graOer than the fen,--the sooner public favor is
Philadelphia paper, in paragraph on this subject
has the following observatons:--
In consequence of the discontnuance OF the Literary
Gazette this is the only Magazine published in
Philadelphia, and hope it will receive an encouragement
adequate the liberal exertions by which supported
We are sorry however learn, that owing the ime
with which literary productions regarded
the propretors but poorly rewarded, while works o.
English origin, and far inferior in value, warmly che
rished.'
1t is really calling to our feelings as Americans
TO see the extent to which the Republication o
European Magazines is carried. The fault lie'
somewhere,-and let US candidly tell where. /
Ges in The Indifference NTH zOhich our Periodiea
Literary Publications are conducted. The public
look forward with expectation for mental repast
and are disappointed;-they turn with indifference
from the spiress pages, and seek that qualification
in foreign, which they find unattainable in domest
works. Possessed of the advantages which the cit,
Library and Athenaum Afford combined with tn
Literary talent centered in fireplace, the Editor
scarce fail in rendering the Port Folio, usefu
and entertaining publication.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08


RATIONAL LIBERTY.-Lieenses 10 Retailers |
The Grand Juries Of a number Of the counties
in PENNSYLVANIA and also that of Sussex county,
in this state have refused, upon the ground Of un-
constitutionaiy in the state laws for licensing the
retailers OF foreign merchandise to find Bills of In.
with said laws
have frequently heard it asserted by persons of
intelligence, that Grand Jures, in thus deciding,
have departed from their defined authority, andI
have assumed powers that did not belong TO their
functions as Jurors: and hare been surprised to|
hear these assertions made by men from whom al
greater degree OF information was expected BE.
cause in the present case if the Grand Jury feel any
regard for the solemnity of an appeal to the Deity
i do not see how they could safely find the bills of
indictment against retailers, "nue Bills"
1t is the legally established duty of the Attorney
General, the accuser on the behalf of the public,
to make out Bills of Indictment These Bills are
laid before the Grand Jury for examination. IT,
upon strict and legal scrutiny of each Bill they
believe that there are sufficient grounds to warrant
the prosecution, they indict it in these words. We
find this TO be true BH"-And it then goes before
the Court and Petit Jury, who try the facts therein
stated. On the contrary, if the Grand Jury do
not believe there sufficient grounds TO justify
prosecutions it is their duty to indct the Bill exam.
ined Lgnoramus" and it is then technically called
" thrown OUT" and this examination it is part of
their sworn and solemn duty to make; and to act
according to their best udgment-for they stand as
wall of defence between the innocent accused and
the power which perhaps would wish to crush him
to dust. Now as it is Of public nctoriety that the
Grand Jury of Philadelphia, composed of most in.
tegent and highly respectable citizens, have refus
ed to find Bills against the retailers who did not com
ply with the state law, may be permitted to en-
qure upon what motives the Bills were indicted Ig-
noramus and rejected; and the Grand Jury must
have acted in this manner from the impression that
the law enacted by local authority for licensing
retailers, was violation of the National Compao t.
which declares that Congress shall make the
duties on foreign Merchandise uniform throughout
the United States," and that "no state shall lay any
duty on imports or exports )" hence it was obvious
to all who could understand plain language, that
the local legislatures have coded to the general CO.
vernment the right of raising revenue by duty on
foreign Merchandise and that all laws passed by
them for this purpose were of necessity, null and
void and therefore afforded no sufficient ground TO
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
DIVIDEND.

The President and Managers Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Turnpike Company have this day declared
dividend Of three per the stock of said company
for the last half year, which will be paid the stock
holders their legal representatives, after the Goth ins
by Edward Tatnal, Treasurer BY order of the Board,
JAMES PRICE, Sec'y.
February 4h 1922 9-9t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
NOT'ICE.

An election viii be held Thursday the s1s, inst at the
Town Hall in the Borough of Wilmington at half past
O'Clock, p for the purpose Of choosnga corresponding
secretary for the Young Mems Bible Society of Newcastle
county, the late corresponding secretary the Rev. Rich
ard Hail. having resigned in consequence of his leaving
the staei-at which time and place all the members Of
said society requested to attend.
up. FAIRLAMB, Recg sec'y.
Feb'y.7 1892 e-4t.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

Nj cheSrleSS poverty
In consequence of the almost exhausted" state of
the funds OF the DoRcAs SOCIETY, ofths Borough,
the suffering poor. Heretofore the society has been
able to meet the demands made upon it by the needy
and the comfortable garments which have clothed
and warmed the naked limbs OF many child of
want, bear testimony of its usefulness. 1t now
languishes for want of aid and unless some speedy
supplies obtained, its operations must cease. 1t
is confidently believed there are in this town. too
many benevolent minds to permit this and it is
hoped, if knowledge of its situation is once
the sacred stream ofchaiity wonld
flow freely from many hearts to revive its dropping
head. With such expectations the Society venture
Ito solicit assistance from generous'public. The
principal objects furnished with clothing, sc. are
the sick, the aged, and little children ;-and this
lrelief is not given indiscrmnately. A visiting
lccmmittee carefully inspect the characters, as well
las the wants ofthe applicants, in ordertha prudence
land Judgment may regulate their distributions. Any
ARTICLES, therefore of half worn clothing, or such
|,hings as could be converted into garments, would
be extremely useful, and thankfully received. Cotton
ito make Comfortables, would be most valuable
donation, and as there are many large Factories
near the boroughwhich have quantities of an inferior
kind' they would render an essential service to the
cause of humanity by bestowing little to make
lbed.coverings at this nclement season. Donations
in money shall be carefully expended.
There are no doubt, many persons in the country,
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
SIX CENTS REWARD,

Ran away from the Subscriber on the night of the Cd
instant, apprentice to the Farming business, named
William Dennis, between sixteen and seventeen years Of
age, stout made, read and write ;-ad when he
went away half worn hat buegrey satinet roundabout
and trousers of the same, shoes, bound.
Whoever takes up said runaway and lodges him in any
Jail and gives information of the same, shall receive
the above reward, but no charges.
JONATHAN EARTBUR%
Whteclay creek hundred, Newcastle county, Del.
I'd month 9th 1922 9--4tp
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
FIFTY CENTS REWARD.

Ran away from the subscriber the Sd day Of Sep.
TENDER last apprentice boy the Blacksmith business
by the of David Kimble, about Is years Of age
Any person who will bring said boy to the Subscriber.
shall receive the above reward, but no charges.
WILLIAM BALDWIN.
August 92d 1921 9--Sp.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
PRIMITIVE THEoLoaI-ina series IF Lectures.

PRLl1TTTEE TIE OL0GT,--in a series IF Lectures.
A work under this modest and unassuming title,
from the pen of Henry Holcombe, D. D. Pastor OF
the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia; has just
issued from the press. We have not perused the
york, but from the character given in several
pectable journals, presume it to be of consider
able merit. a writer in the Freeman's Journal
aays:---
"A more reasonable and unanswerabe plea for peace
annot pAraaps be found than that contained in the
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
MARRIED..

On Wednesday evening, the soth ult, by the rev.
Daniel Hgbee Mr.. William Sherer, of Newark,
merchant, to Miss Ellen J. Warren, of Laurel,
Sussex county, Delaware.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
american G1aatcnman.
WILMINGTON, FEBRUARY s. l899.


FTOwn Indignantly che first dwnng OF attempt ALLEVIATE
one portion of the Union from another.' WASHINGTON
G-J".4 Stockholders g "E.PJ" IN oar nert
H7 The Democratic Republicans will take notice that the
meeting THE Red Lion takes place Saturday the 9inst
for this babe in order lay before readers Me Foreign
Aes would merely PREMISE that nothing e IMPORTANCE
has been transacted either in the Senate House.
The aBiOn, from LvapOO, has arrived Men, York, and
brings paers up to the Sd enuay: extracts will be given
in neat
We hare taken The liberty Of Altering the communication IF
possible advantage is atainable By SO doing.
1t 10 said that Mr. Canning, the British Ambassador at
Washington, transmitted 500, to the Managers of the
Orphans Asylum, at Philadelphia.
The Supreme Court commenced its session in Washing
ton, on Monday last
Editorial perspicuty article headed BuckiaiI rob-
berry, in the National Advocate, concludes thus he
recognised old offender, having just been released
from PRISON for stealing hogso that he will again suffer
for the sins of the flesh Qce, What does the Editor
meanl
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

he All donations Of money, clothing, cotton. &c.
may be sent to Miss S. Rumsey Miss L.
Montgomery, or MRS Gilbert, Market street
Wilmington.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
The partnership heretofore existing under the Firm Of
William Poole and Co, is by mutual dissolved,
since the 31st day of the 18th Month, 1891.
Those having WY demands, will please present their
accounts to William Poole.
WILLIAM POOLE
JAMES CANDY.
JAMES CANDY 2Executors Of
MERIT CANDY, Samuel Candy If.
Brandywne, Cd mo- 9TH 1892, e-l7t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

Indignantly upon the dawnng attempt ALLEVIATE
portion of the Union from anotler' WASHINGTON.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

Pr The Democratic Republicans will take notice that the
meeting te Red Lion takes place Saturday tie inst.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

Gr" a Stockholders q "E.P.J" IN oar nert.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08
AN .aPPE.aL 10 THE PUBLIC,

Blessed Is the man who considereth the Poor"
How many feel this very moment death
And all the sad variety Of pain
How many pine in want,
Shut from the common air, and common use
of their own limbs How many drink the cup
OF balefill grief, eat the bitter bread
OF misery. Sore pinched by wintry winds,
How many shrink into the sordid hut
of cherries poverty
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

The Albion, from liverpool has arIyed at Men, York. an
brings paero up TO the Sd gfJanuay extracts will be give
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

They hare not Three D.Eare in he Treasury
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-08

We have taken The liberty Of Altering the communication
sDiscriminatOr is than useless cfen where
possible advanagei s attainabie By SO doing.