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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02

and D. Cummins, esqrs. consisted of evidence o
insanity, so far respects Benjamin Shaw; and a.
to the others, denial oil the existence of any sucl
usage as the commonwealth counsel attempted Il
prove. Several respectable witnesses were called
who testified to facts tending strongly to show wan
of reason in Shaw; especially very striking change
oil behaviour from that OF retired. inofenslve anC
reserved person, to that of violent and in som,
Instances, an abusive member OF The society
he evil ence in support Of the right OF the de-
PENDANTS 10 occupy the high seats seemed TO prove
only that under certain circu instances, those seats
have been used by persons not ministers, &C., bu
lgeneraly the for this use, were such CO..
hrmed the rule stated by the commonwealth
witness. No mpuation seemed TO lie against either
of the defendants character previous to the dstur
Dances in the Friends Meeting
| Many points of law were raised and advocated
Iby the defendants counsel, with much learning ano
Ingenuity but as the court minated very deci
svely that they were not tenable they were, with
Ia candor and liberahty honorable to the learned
counsel abandoned, and after full hearing of the
evidence, The cause was left TO the july, under the
lcharge OF the court without argument on eithel
side. After very luminous statement OF the facts
and principles OF law on which the cause depended
delivered by his honor Judge How, the jury retired
and in about two hours returned with verdict o
guilty on all the counts against Jonathan Bnffnn'
End Preserved oprague, and an aequital OF behJa
min Shaw, by reason Of insanity
Sentence will be passed this morning.
Thus this prosecution is brought, We hope TO .
full and final close, and il is deyouty to be desired
that all disturbance and anmosity among the very
respectable and exemplary society of Friends viii.
cease withit. BY means OF this public rxamnatIor
the true ate OF the case is doubtless mo fully and
exactly ascertained by the community at large thai
il could have been in any other form and we cannu
but shlnk will conf m the opinion which has &c
neraly prevailed. of the strict attention 10 order and
dscorum which has Characterised this denomination
d christians If there exists difference oil opinion
among them, It is not for at this time 10 discus
and decide upon rhc comparative merits OF the res
pcctt,e parties but which side the truth may lie,
no who heard the trial yesterday can hesitate To
say that the conduct of the defendants in that
was the result Of deusios, and wholly inc nsIsten
wi h the pure and peaceable spirit oil the gospel
however tree they have been from any direct ant
positive intention to offend
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02
FRANCE.

From the Nequ York american.
Private letters from Paris stale, that Mr. Gala
Tin, who was expected home this spring, had de-
ermined to remain another year IN France we
consider This determination as advantageous 10 lhe
United States for there are lew persons as wen
qualified as that gentleman TO arrange me com
mercial differences between the two countries.
Extract of letter from a French gentleman 10
friend in this city, received per Liverpool Packet
"Our domestic politics have Just undergone a
thorough change the King, who was perfectly
well satisfied with his late minister's has been COM
PEELED to take new set out OF the ranks OF the u
tras, who though far from representing the inter-
ess or opinions Of the greater part OF the nation,
had notwithstanding, succeeded In obtaining ma
jorty in the House Of Deputies. Although do
not pretend to Justify all the measures OF the ex-
ministry, especially that fatal bill OF elections pas
sed in 1920, of which they have just now reaped
the bitter fruit still it is but justice to say that their
internal administration has been gentle and paternal
and that owing to their influence or to the happy
clrcum lahces under which they had the fortune 10
be placed, France has been raised to very unu-
sual degree of prosperity at home, and has main
aimed her accustomed responsibility abroad Not
whstanding all that may be said tor the contrary
facts better than defamation know that thouh b
our finances are in the most eligible situation the
tH ministry may nave OtCn lavish Va thS PuolS INV
ney, and that they have done little NOR for the
cause oil liberty han their predecessors: but not
ior this were they driven from their places Their
ault was In having refu ed making themselves sub
servient 10 any party in the House OF Deputies, *
a mistaken calculation Of their united strength
against that of two oppositions, God grant that
with all their faults, we may not one day be called
p regr.t them
However. it would be unjust to judge the pre-,
sent ministry before they have declared thc selves
openly Most OF them with the exception OF Mr.
De Nele and Mr. Corbiere, have had 10 share In
the government, and their political lite is just be
Ertracfof litter from H1vre, February S.
San idea prevails here that matters will soon be
made up between the United States and France,
founded, believe, on The contents Of The last des.
patches OF Nj. de Melville ; some proposition to
split the difference having been made.
The noisy owner oi the Apollon has come out
with comment on the Presidents Message.
"lhe new administration Utlas is goi'g on
boldly, and mean to role with a heavy hand. To
Judge from tho fund.-, they have the public confi
dence, Tor the per cents have risen from 50 so TO
49,"
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Sir William and his adherenis (oH.
cers) aud mock honors only were paid to him
I he following is literal copy OF placard recei-
we'd at the Commercial Reading Room, which was
taken down from the market place al St. Georges
and forwarded by friend In recording it here it
is done from no other motive than to shew to what
a degrading dilemma Governor may bring him
Iself into who lorgels right :-"Ihe subscriber
nrooSeS that The merchants enter into grheraLSub
scrihHonf fir tie hurhose Of purchasing SILK STocK.
INGs for the Navat differs, Uessetin The horbor
4uH be safe qyhiie The GOVERNOR and PARsoN con-
tinue 10 give BALLs.-L p. L'-Heraa.
Extract Of a letter from Hayd 10 gentleman in His
city, dated Fe5. 10, 1899.
cit was a fact as stated, that the Colombian far
was hois ed at ST.. Domingo and Mr. Nunes, a
South American Spanard, was created President.
Soon afier the inhabitants making perhaps meri.
o what they expected would be necessity, applied
TO be taken under the protection OF The Hayden GO
vernment The president submitted the question
Ito his senate who by the exercise oil unusual indie
pendence, against his wishes rejected the proposal,
from the apprehension that the occupation OF that
TERRITORY would be obnoxious to the nations Of Eu.
rope they however acquiesced in his taking pos
session OF it, in the application were renewed.
- his was done. Nunes relinquished his South
American title, assuming that OF chief Of the
Republic Of Hayti; and on the 18th January the
frs. detachment OF Hayden troops MAJ ched from
this place io the city and the Esd the president
with his guards left Port au Prince Tor it, 1t has
of COURSE been some time in the possession Of the
Blacks. A massacre Of many Whites has recently
been committed there but whether BY the Blacks
the Spanish royaliss by both, report does not
distinctly ascertain.
There are Tow anchored of this port AUX Cayes)
"a ship, brig and two schooners, Hayden armed
vessels" - SAP. Rrh.
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LATEST FROM JAMAICA.
Norfolk, March e5


A gentleman who arrived here yesterday from
Kingston. Jamaica, which he lett on the 4th Feb
uary, states that the inhabitants oil Jamaica enter
tam but little hopes that any arrangements would
he made with their government relative to any re.
Taxation in their non intercourse with the United
States Their crops of sugar and coffee have tailed
reatly he last season consequence Of the drought
and it was supposed that no more than third OF
he shipping in the island for English ports,
wo,ld be able to obtain freight. Flour, which had
been up to Il or 10 dollars barrel, had got down
again to 10. A severe malignant fever had prevailed
ately at jamaica which had carried off nearly all
the kings troops but at the time OF the above gen
tleman's leaving, had greatly subsidized.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02
COMMERCE.

Trade has been unusually brisk during the present
mouth and our ears have been almost daily greeted
by the sgnal guns oil steam boats. Our wharves,
warehouses and streets OF business have been cloud.
ed by boats, drays and busting merchants; and new
life seems to be infused into all who are directly or
indirectly interested IN commerce,
As an item OF interest, we give below, the rates
of freight and passage from different points on our
great rivers, for which we are indebted TO one OF
our most extensive mercantile houses
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02

Sauan,aA, March lS,-Cottons have gone off very
heavily the past week Sea Islands have been in
lite request; some small sales have been made at
28 80 for prime and d q for inferior. Prime
Upl nds are sull in good request at IL 172s, and
very prime lots would bring 10; inferior qualities
are dun al IA Is.
Flour dull al Sc 70 a Z.
Corn The import Of corn for the week has
been about 1000 bushels--one cargo Of which has
been sold at IS cents and two at So Holders are
now asking 50 S5
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02

the kings troops, but the time OF the above gen
tleman's leaving, had greatly subsidized.
FROM BERMUDA
Accounts from Bermuda are received at the Com.
m -rcla Reading x News Room as late as the 18th
inst I: at which time the markets were not as flat
tering as they had been The great lnAux of Anne
rcan produce had reduced the articles Of Flour 10
So Dbl, and 1t was dull at that Corn to 50 cts. a
hushel ; and Bread, Rice, Peas and Lumber, were
pr oportionahly low
Vessels arriving at Bermuda, especially at ST
Georges, about the time above mentioned, were
much annoyed by British | gun brig, called the
iguS, which was stationed at st G.. and which
su fti ed not a vessel TO enttr with ut OBTAINING and
overhaung her and her cargo, and putting prize
crew on board 10 prevent the reVerle laws from
being lnlrac ed Amongthe American vessels thus
detained were the schrs Henry, oil Thomastown ;
industry Bradford, from Elizabeth City, IN ca
ana Ephraim, Briggs, from .NorfoA The Indus
try entered her cargo and ships stores at the Gus
tom House, but the latter, (her bacon, pork and
becf) weighing only an hundred and forty POUNDS,
was considered by II b, M. naval officers tou
e eat quantity, and she was detained by them on
suspicion OF intending to SmEggte the Surplus i!
Another vessel was detained nr having only two
bbls lampbiack on board--anolher ior having or
10 pounds domestic american rye) coffee, 90 lbs
sugar, and about hall dozen pounds w. l. coffee
al vi WHICH dIlCitS Hdu OeSn entered upon tneT
manfests and hauded in at the Custom House,
The schr Ephralm had gone round from St G. to
Hamilton, where she was discharglng at the date
above mentioned, her prize crew having gone round
and still remaining board Of her,-The schr
! William & Mary. M'Grath, from East River, was
at Hamilton dlscharging having arrived there
direct from Virginia, had escaped the Argus eyes
Iol the brig at St. Georges.-The schoone' ~-
OF and from Tappahannock, Henry Young, OF Nor
folh navigator, was at ST. Georges discharging; Shit
also escaped detention having got in before the bril
in question arrived there The schnr. Golden Age
OF and tor Plymouth, IN. CO would sail in few
adays, as navigator about engaging TO take he
on, her captain having died. The brig Nautilus
Blair, oil and from Norfolk, sailed about the l0tl
inst to touch at Turks Island for salt.
i he standing Governor Lqntey was in no highe
Iepute than formerly; and since the arrival OF tn
| argus brig at ST. Georges (whither the Governo
rad also removed from Hamilton from the interes
&c had taken to aid her in her opera,ons,) perhap
ii not as much SO. Disalfecton among the inhab
anti was daily augmenting, and presenting itsel
J lin shape which is to be found only IN those cour
tries where the seeds of revolution have been sowr
sPlacards were posted up in the most public place
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02
PRICES CURRENT, AT BALTIMORE.

Flour from the wagons, superhne St to 6 s.
Wharf -four So per bbl Wheat, white, l35 to
1855 cenls--Red, 1870 10 l32-Corn, white, 70 10 Il
yellow Ga TO 65-Rye, 65-Barley, Co. Oats
IS to As Whiskey, 26 ccuts per gallon Grass
Seeds, Clover, SS-limo,hy S5-Orchard, l.2
= erds per bushel at re,ail-Sat, coarse, 81 to
65 Liverpool ground, 5o-do. fine, 40 to A
per bushel--Paste Of Paris ground, 81 per ton OF
l25 cts per bbl-M Mess Beel Stl-do Pork, 49,
Herrngs, 2 | 2to9 3 4-Shad .2 to per bbI
Hams, l1-Cheese, ll-Buuer, 20 to 20 per lb--
Eggs. 10 to IL cents per dozen, Wool 90 to So
Cotton, Georgia Upland, Is to II cents per h.
Louisiana or Alabama Is to 20--Feathers, 40 cts
per lD.-Tar, Us cent, --Tu pentine, us to 600
-Rosn. $50 per bOI.-Sprits Of Turpentlne, A to
So cens--Varnsfn 30-Linseed Oil, IS 10 50 per
gallon. american Farmer
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02

Coon ExAMpLr.-,One hundred young men Of
Cross Creek township, Washington county, have
adopted several patriotic resolutions relative to do
mestic manufactures, among which are the follow
ing:
"We will abstain from the use Of imported goods
of every description, as far possible and give
decided preference to articles the growth and manu-
facture of our own country
we will, in paying our addresses to the young
ladies', give the most marked preference to such as
clothe themselves in homespun, and make use Of
articles the growth of our own country"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-04-02

p. S. did not leave my seat until the fate q
the bankrupt bill tn which my mite was contriou
ted, was ascertained. In case Of need l. was ready
TO vote On the Sd reading, ]. r.. Of r.
Richmond Enquirer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-07

glance al the corpse, which had wild and fearful
appearance. rhakakawerente lay upon his back
and his long, lank black hair spread confusedp
upon his breast and neck His half. open eyes still
retained CLASSY lustre. and his teeth were firmly
set against each other Large dashes of blood STAN.
ed his vest and his clenched hands, and contracted
limbs, showed what struggles had preceded death.
When the Pickering light of the fire happened to
fall upon him, almost fancied he began to move.
and would have started away had not depressing
dread chained me to the spot but the sound Of
Outasso's axe in some degree dissipated the fears
that chilled my heart, and spent the time ia lis
tenng to The regular recurrence OF its strokes Until
he came back with an armlul OF bark.
assisted him in burying Thakakawerente under
the shade Of tall walnut tree and when he had
accomplished This we returned to the FIRE and wait
ed till moonlight would enable US to pursue our
journey Outasso had willingly agreed to conduct
me home. for he WISHED 10 change his abode Tor
season. lest hakskawerentes relations should dis
cover his guilt, and execute vengeance upon him
We set out about an hour after midnight and
travelled through the woods till dawn, when we
came in ST. hi OF the river on the banks OF which had
fallen in with the Indians In the course of the day
Outaisso procured canoe, and we padded up the
stream, and next morning reached the trading DOS,
on the side OF b. lake
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-07

From The Hartford, (Con.) Times, May 81.
BY the proceedings Of the Legislature on Saturday,
Will be seen that the Steam Boat bill has passed
the House OF Representatives, the being ia 10
|11. This bill provides that persons claiming an
exclusive right under the laws Of the State of New
York to navigate the waters of that State by steam
OF fire, shall navigate bring within the waters of
this State, any boat vessel navgated, on penalty
of $500 for the offence, and for the second offence
$4,000, that no passenger shall be taken from or
conveyed to such boat within the jurisdiction of this
State on penalty of 800 for each passenger. and
to prevent the evasion of the act, that any such boat
or vessel which may be suffered by those claiming
exclusive privileges TO navigate the waters Of New
York without being compelled TO desist by process
of law or otherwise, is to be deemed within the
meaning OF the act. The act to continue in force
so long as said laws of the State of New York are
in force; hrOpided ho7ycyrr, that its operation shall
be suspended whenever and so long as those claim
ing exclusive privileges under said laws shall lodge
and continue with Secretary OF this State, lcerse,
allowing the citizens OF this State TO navigate by
steam or fire the waters Of Long Island Sound, and
East River so far as Whitehall slip in the city Of N.
Yorkshire act to be revived when such license shall
be Withdrawn.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-22

tstrery numerous not many OF whom la5 ever
Witnessed a similar The Indians, since their
trial. often acknowledged that they deserved the pu-
n,shmcnt TO which they were sen,euced-and, in
their own way, Had prepared themselves to meet
their fate. For several weeks past they appeared
very anxious tn obtain presents of tobacco, pipes &c.
none of which they used but carefully laid them II
side as an offering 10 the Great Spirit the day of
their death. They had contrivcd of drum, by
drawing piece oil leather over the vessel that con-
tanned their drink and often engaged in their solemn
death dance. On the night previous TO their execu-
ton, they continued their death dance to !, very late
hour, aud commenced IL again early in tho morning
They had been presented, among other things, with
some rcd paint-witl this they painted on the wall of
their cell numerous figures OF men, Quadrupcds, rep
tiles, &c-on their blank cts were also painted many
hsres-among the rest, Indian, hanging by the
neck, was Observed. From tue Jail they were taken
TO the Protestant Church. where an appropriate dis
course was delivered to the assembIage by Mr. j. s.
Hudson, Zone OF the gcn,lcmeh bciongng the Mis-
SION Fam'y)-They appeared throughout the whole of
The solemn preparatory steps 20 be perfectly collected
they walked firmly to the galiows and previously to-
ascending 10 the drop, shook hands will, the Rev. Mr.
Janv'cr, Mr. Hudsou the Sheriff and Ma, shall, and
several other eentiewen who stood near them They
assembled the steps Of the drop in manner peculiar
" h'n,fter which, they asked through the interpre-
ter the pardon OF the surrounding spectators for the
crime they had committed. They then shook hands
ana gazcd lora few minutes on the assemblage and
on the heavens, when their caps were drawn over
their iaces, and they were launched into eternity
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-22
SALE OF LAND.


PURSUANT To decd trust executed TO rs bv Thomas
Il hier and WIFE, duly recorded in CLERKS Office OF
hns William county, To the payment OF s,ndry sns
OF money due 10 Robert Sanar Garrt Minor rusep
oil Warner l. WormeJ decd the request OF the ssd
we shall sell on the premises for cash 10 the highest
1HIer tha' large and valuahe estate called MANSkIS
LonoE WoBatLEN GROVE, CONTAINING about 5g0)
acres The day Of sale will I've Saturday the i2h Of Ia
hueiy next ROBERT S. CHEW,
a. 90 DABNEY lIERNDoN ITrustees
oct ~. JOHN METCALF,
by consent Of the undersigned executors or Tbo,,
n ana me trustees OF " ormy, the sale postponed t
va e fe0'rnT when is will certainly take place The
farms and the terms Will be about part ~
he purchase money in cash, sixty DAYS with ;n,c,a
or me SIXTY DAYS aud the residue Of the purchase monet
PayaDe the 81 NJ january 1879, interest from ths
u' me ntr7es 10 bcpayae the Isl of January 1906
ss1 ANNUALLY on that day. in the years 1924 ie2S ia2
a and 1922 bonds and approved security 10 be river tof
The amount of the interest payable M In, tnss esS
sad and bond without security for the princinaI nay
avg e Isl 1923 and these scared bv decd
VI us' On 'he i 10 secure thu purctal payment thereof
TAnnir hIlNCR Trustees Of Warner
j. Is. FERGUSON, Executors of Tho
- "a WM MILLER, s mas Miller
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-22

SAmoEL T. MILLER informs public that he intends
opening school in New London for the education oil
HouhS gehtemen Having received his education unice
NAV oistngn,shed scholar James Ross Philadelphia and
me advantage OF sixteen years experience teacl
oil ms terms he shall be enabled give salts
10 Ihose that may entrust their care
ms price Tor boarding, per session So For tuition n;
ne h,,t course per session, 10 in the second 70 So
m each case IN advance The first comprises
Tue second course English grammar the Latin tee
ematics ~ 'N''-7
h%ch session VIII be Of FIVE months, viz FIRST session
iNot January 10 last OF May second from till ei
oil November Each session will close with public exa,o
na,on Boarders will furnish their bed clothes and
sa s.nn or DC subject to small extra charge
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-22
TRUST SAFES.

Sf virtue Of decd OF trust from John G. Camille any
- wife, bearing da.e the 18Th October 1af8 aud rerod
~ e MUSINGS couri OF The city of Richmond made 10 Sc
nfc TIE payment OF certain therein nenlioned 4,
hoins Ieylor and Benjamin Harrison commissioners OF
court OF canrcry in the suit Of Dyds vs.
oDons aannistraicr shnll sell public auction io
"Sy,y nc 20 day nsF month fterrayJ the following pro-
pl'S w ri LOT o. ground in the said city. No. 5gs ano
,ue rg ute End interest o. the said Gamble in and 10
piece OF ground also in the said city. west OF Shockoc erce
10 nded by the lots Nos sal SIS md $50 on thc oor, @
~. , wts. y line continuing the boundary Of i
the river TO Lot No. 32S - ~ ' f"" a'O"s
he terms of sale will tc cash COR all ,,,o . Il
uniii TIE sums OF = 240G with interest from The gih oc,ofer
ln-u ana 2t57 with niorcst from the 18th October g2
s"dli NC rasec and The residue credit Till The Isb Of
oe1Debe purchaser purchasers giving negotiable
noes WIN approved cndorser and deed of trust on The
property TO secure the payment. " W. ~
VIM j.. wICRHAM D.,
1 90 JAMES HERON, trustees
S-..e.,IN ~. 75-tds