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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
From, the y. ITork Statesnau.

Lt'erary.-The Onondaga Register contains the
following notice of new weekly paper about to be
established at the village Of Geneva:
Ne7O Pater-Proposal have Just been issued bv
WIN RAY, Esq. for publishing in the village Of {,
neva, literary paper to be entitled " TIE Mscelia
"e0us Register" to be devoted chiefly to the cause
OF religion, moratv agriculture, and the mechanic
arts, together with summary Of the most import
ant items of foreign and domestic news Party
politics are to be excluded from its columns entirely
Mr. Kay says in his prospectus-"As there is not a
paper the kind issued in all the western part Of this
veal nv and populous state it is confidently antici
pated that the llberalminded citizens ofths district
In particular. as well elsewhere, will cheerfuy
lend their patronage in behalf Of so audable an eff
tort, and afford the editor convincing proof that
he has not formed too high an estimate of their
public spirited disposition
The work is to be printed weekly in quarto form
at dollars year.
MAJOR Ray is we'll known to the public as mar
OF talents and extensive literary requirements His
poetcal effusions have been widely circulated thro'I
the country, and acquired for their author no mean
rank among the sons of song But Mr. Raw has
other claims upon his country, than those derived
from the exertions of genius. He was for lone
Time prisoner at Agers. and endured all the cruel
ties OF that barbarous country His life, since his
release rom captivity, has been series of misfor
tunes. We are happy to hnd that he is about to be
placed IN situation where his talents may be use
lui 10 the public and profitable to himself.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
UPPER NILE, Sec.

Extract of letter from an American gentleman II
his father in the city of Boston, dated Malta
April l6, 1899.
BY my last, June 90, 1890, you know that
was upon the point Of accompanying Ismael Pacba
to the conquest Of the countries on the upper Nile
The expedition was crowned with the most com.
plee success, and has laid open to the KNOWLEDGE
of the world superb country, and will occasion no
sr all acquisition to the Geography of Africa. I
Cannot, in the compass of letter, which am obi
ged to make short one inform you of nv adyen.
lures in this romantic and fortunate expedtion. NJ
journal of it has been sent to England for pubica
ion, and copies Of it may possibly reach America
in two months. | have had the honor of having
ontributed to the success of most extraordinary
expedition, which has been singularly successful
and of being the first civilized man that was on
The Banks OF the Great Bahir Ell Abad, qulioh @e
haze a8certained TO be The main branch Of The ,Nfh
and PROBABLY The Niger. The sngularity of this
aaving fallen to the lot of native of the new world
ttaches in the opinion Of Europeans no little honor
10 myself, and hope will bring some to my country
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
OIL FOR WATCH WORK, sc.

Oil used for diminishing friction in delicate ma
chinery, should be free from all acid and mucilage.
The following is the process I'M Chevreul's) recon-
mended as the most convenient for procuring it In
the most favorable state Put into matrass glass
flask proportion Of fine oil, with seven or eight times
weight of alcohol and heat the mixture almost to
boiling; decaEt the clear upper stratum OF huid and
suffer it to cool a solid portion of fatty matter
separates, which is to Ire removed, and then the
alcoholic solution evaporated in retort or basin until
reduced to one fifth its bulk. The elaine or fluid
part of the oil will be deposited. 1t should be color
less and tas eess, almost free from smell, without
action on infusion of litmus, having the consistency
Of white olive, and not congeaable.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
upo' poor fowk--you to your trade, an me to
mine -

upo' poor fOwk--you to your trade, an me te
mine!'
When Mr.. A. was considerably advanced in life
being in Edinburg at the General Assembly, he
took the opportunity of consulting the late DR. Cul-
len for an occasional deafness, which troubled him.
The Doctor having made the necessary inquiries
and duly considered the case, wrote prescription
which he gave to Mr. A., who in return, rendered
fee. Il thank you, Sir said DR.. c., 'but have
long made it rule, never TO accept fee Tor advice
to country clergyman-he cannot afford 1t, Sir
perhaps there are many who cannot, said MIR.
A, but can; for my living is good, and have no
family What! are you bachelor!' cried Or
C.--l am, replied Mr.. A.--'Now, why did you
not tell me SO at 6rst'--it would have saved much
trouble said the facetious Doctor. destroy the
prescription have given you. Go home, and get
married as fast as possible; and hazard my repu-
taton, that in month after, you shall hear on the
deafest side Of your head!'
A clergyman, about to be translated to another
charge, when making his valedctory visit among
his parishoners enter ed farmhouse and was most
courteously received by Margaret, in the absence OF
her husband She expressed her most unfelgned
regret at his departure, and paid him many com
plimenis on his orthodoxy, or, as she expressed IT.
his sound goset, and also for his zeal and unremit-
ted diligence in feeding his flock; concluding her
by saying. that she had only one OBJ
lection to him as a minister.
sand will you have the goodness TO state that OBJ
lection? said the clergyman. Added, Sir said
she, simpering, there's mony ane in your parish.
that's no weel beauk feared as me- and you make
use Of mony klttle words that they Gamma under
stand ~ must say am surprised at that charge
Margaret, replied the preacher, for have made
ny study to preach in such language as any person
If ordinary capacity might readily comprehend
Now, there's you at your crank language again
sir" cried Margaret: 'cahactty and comtreheaa
VIA but scholars can ken words like thae! 2
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09

Parliamentary 1alrm2f Lord NorM The assault
OF MIR. Adams on Mr.. Fox and Of Col. Fularon on
Lord Shelburne, had once put the British House Of
Commons into the worst possible hunor and there
was more or less savageness in every thing that was
said Lord North deorecaed the 100 great readiness
10 take offence, which then seemed to possess the
house. Zone MEMBER he said, "who spoke of
me, called me that thing called minister to be
sure" he said patting his large FORM am
'hlng-he member, Therefore when he called me
thing said what was true; but when he added thai,
thing called minister, he called me that thing
which of all things, he himself wished most to be,
and therefore, said Lord North, took it as com
niment' These good natured salies dropped from
him necessarily On his resignation. he should have
retired: many things which may be defended, can
not be applauded the coalition between his lordshp
and MIR. Fox was Of this description.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
GAMBLINC:

An action was lately brought in the Court Of Kings
Bench, London to recover sum of money lost in
gambling An attempt was made to destroy the
evidence ofthose brought forward to prove the facts
because they were in the habit Of visiting gambling
houses, but the Chief Justice said there could be no
impeachment TO the testimony of witness, because
ne went into a gambling house. If that was the
case the statue would be defeated. because it would
'e impossible to prove unless by the evidence
IF those who visited such houses. Verdict for the
plaintiff 90 pounds.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
Extract ofa letter 10 gentleman in this eifv da,,5
eiiu Of Meaico, May II, 1922.

Extract ofa letter 10 gentleman in this eifv, da,s5
eiiu Of Merico, May II, 1922.
take the liberty. well knowing your tlenchant }or
the cause OF the Creoles Of Spanish America, to in
troduce to you Col. Bradburn and his compan;nn
Major Thompson, gallant and suffering followers n
the great and good Nina, and now officers in ,ba
service Of this empire the FIRST is in the entr. con
fdence not only of this government, but of the sov
eregn people, ard is the great favorire fahs o..
rene highness the prince regent and generalisimo,
Augustine Yturbide, who, " take him Tor all in ali,
is at SO, of the first men ever beheld. NOT ror
his height or muscular force, though not de6cen.
in either but for the case, simplicity and nnocenr.
Of his unaffected manners all his movements, ara
graceful, and in every turn more popular than ons
own Thomas Jefferson, yet he is a lion in comba,
and is matchless in enterprise and hardihood He
is charged with ambitious views, yet l heard him
declare three evenings since, that in closing his pub.
lis career, he should follow the example of our i'm.
mortazed Washington, but the country must have
a government before he can execute this purpose
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
PITTsBURo, June 96,

1t is gratifying to notice the evidences of the in
crease OF business in this city.-Messrs. adams,
'ftlen q Co. have now nearly finished their extern
sIve range OF buildings for large cotton factory, &
which it is calculated will be in complete operation
IN few weeks, The machinery, which is of the
latest and most improved construction, will be dri
ven by s'eam' 1t was made in New. England, and
IS now on the road to this place, where it is daily
expected to arrive There are thirteen Wagons
employed in transporting i,.-This valuable esta-
bllshment will give constant employment to a great
number of hands, and will add much to the real
prosperity OF this place. We wish the enternri-
sing proprietors abundant success.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
"a rose
tBy any other name would smell as sweet
"a rose

DHdK67ltafe,
This may be very true as it regards lovely flower
'ut in naming our children. we are somewhat o.
opinion with old Mr.. Shandy Not that 7rismegis,
is or Hermes would make boy philosopher an,
more than Homer, Vir4i or Milton would make
him poet. But execrable names-names associ
ated with baseness ought to be avoided The ac-
count of the action Of Chin IRE, Of the 18th of April,
(extracted from Caracas paper,) is signed Judas
Piaango. JUDAS! What could his gnd parents
have been thinking Of when he was christened?
Charleston Gaz.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
40
100 miles

On this route are already seven passage boats-
with good accommodations, and hundreds OF other
boats transporting Immense quantities of produce 10
Utica and such is the stock in this state that there
IS now one hundred thousand barrels of Dour alone
on the banks OF the canal that cannot be TRANSPORT
ed Tor want OF boa,s-many Of which are now build
ing, that cost from one hundred TO four hundred
dollars each and carry from one hundred and filty
to four hundred barrels. These boats have taken
freight from Montezuma to Utica distance o.
nearly one hundred miles, at the extremely low rate
OF hive cents per hundred weight, or one dollar Der
ton which is about one tenth the former rate OF
Transporting the same distance by wagons /; in this
Ease the owners of the goods paid the tolls, which
however, are very triHing.
The passage boats are drawn by three horses tan.
dem rugged the other boats BY one or two horses
according to the size OF the boat-a boy rides the
rear horse and travels from three to four miles ne,
hoHr Passengers leaving Utica at eight O'Clock.
reach Weeds Basin. eighty seven miles the next
morning at seven O'Clock. travelling all night The
charge IS only four cents per mile, which include.
board and lodging. both Of which are as good if moi
better than the taverns the road This is as ra
pa as the stages travel much less expensive
FISK OF life or limb. and fatigue or dust attending
The Grand Canal is nearly finished from Scbe. |
nectady to LATHE Falls fifty six miles-fiom Mon \
tezuma TO Clyde, or Block House. thirteen miles |
anu WoH f1artWeHS BASIN to tennessee river, and |
from thence to Lockport, seventy miles all or
which 1t is stated will be filed, and boats allowed to
pass on or before the FIRST day Of October meet -
making two hundred and sixty or two hundred and
seventy miles through one OF the richest and mos,
valuable parts OF the state of New York Numer-
ous emgrants from the hardy & industrious north
ern and east m hive, are TO be seen TRANSPORTING
and their families at little or no expense
Ito settle on the lands bordering on the Canal
Merchants residing in Pittsburgh Cincinnati |,
Lexington and Lousvile-and in Michigan and In 1
aha' VIII soon get their goods transported for one
fourth the price they now pay and save as much or
more IN the breakage or damage now unavoidable
N wagons besides the saving of half or two thirds
n time; which, in fact, is extending the credit on
heir goods.
Immigrants and their families must prefer the ca .
lal to any other route. on every ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ime health and comfort, &c
The amount of toll already received at the Office
n Utica this spring. exceeds the sum paid thr
whole OF last years and is supposed it will amount
50 or 10000 dollars--'N r. Daily Adver.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS

We are happy 10 be 'nfo me says the New York
ota'esman, by gentleman Just arrived in this city,
from Cincinnati, that there has been plentiful sup
ply orain, during the whole season. in all the country
west OF the mountains and that there is prospect
OF abundant harvess. He remarks, that all along
the road he passed rich and extensive fields grain
as hgh as the ences and nearly ready for the sickle
Alter crossing the Allegheny, he descended into
region where the heavens were as brass, and the
earth as Iron,' and where the hopes of the husband
man. Ike the vegetation of his fields, have been
w..nered by long and severe drought. Some parts
OF inns state have suffered severely, while in others
lheIe nave been constant and copious showers
gentleman from Ulster county informs us that
no want ofran has been experienced in that quarter.
ana the prospect of bounteous harvest is very
flattering.
very important case is before the Chanceorof
new York. on motion for an injunction to restrain
certain persons from officiating as Bank Directors,
on The ground of corruption and fraud in conducting
lheir election, and to appoint Trustees to manage
me concerns OF the Bank. The decision in this
case is expected to settle two points of great mpor
rance. l. How tar the chancellor will interfere with
ne elections of Corporations. g. How far the di...
'eeton oil Bank is a trust in the eye of cour OF
Eqny. Dem. Pres.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
FROM MEXICO.

ne following letters were obligingIy communi
cated 10 the editor some days since. but from mad.
Veitence the publication of them has hitherto been
neglected baltimore Gazette.
Extract Of a letter from Central James WYltin.on.
TO gentleman oftlas city, dated
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
Wezp York, Ltne 10.

NY GRAND cANAL-Wc are informed by gen.
teman who has just returned from visit to Buffa-
10 and Niagara Falls, that he travelled one hundred
and sixty miles in the new convenient passage boats
ON the Erie Canal, viz:
From Little Falls 10 Utica, 90 miles
Utica to Montezuma, by Rome,
Syracuse and Weeds Basin, 90
Crossing from Montezuma over
the Seneca river and the Cayuga
marshes, six miles and up the rv-
er Clyde, six and half miles, to
Blockhouse, he again takes the ca
nal and passing the hourshing viii
lagos of Lyons and Palmyra, to
Harlwells Basin, 42
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09

There are also row building here. and in state
of considerable forwardness, THREE STEAM
BOATS intended, as we understand, as regular
traders between Pittsburgh and the Falls Mercury
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
MEXICO, May lltb, 1900


The transition of the Kingdoms from the woke
OF despotlsm, to Independence, some people think.
mas oeen achieved at too little expense of blood
ana therefore they would infer the necessity of civil
wars TO consummatc the important acouisition. T
90 not esteem such politicians the truest philanhro
Pis's, nor the warmest friends of humaniy-and
10y ueuuc'ons are very opposite to theirs, because
the passions and prejudices, the heat and ardor,
wmcn accompany the onset of civil contests form
the season OF that Incorporate conduct, which sell
Jun recurs alter the revolutionary storm has blown
oVe and reason has rescued the helm of states from
the hand Of violence.
MS country cannot, with its diversified popula-
.'on' De exempt from subjects of collision but do
oeheVe, and trust in the Benign Ruler of human
ahairs Tor the result that there exists too much nat
orai subordnation, too much good temper, too much
ood sense too much virtue, and too much patriotism
among this people to permit the occurrence Of civil
contests or counter revolutions, in such extent az to
affect the stability of the national councils. or The
general happiness and prosperity of the Mexican
Empire. -N'~A"
JAMES WILKINSON
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-09
NAVAL.

| Boston June GA new and extensive shiphouse
has been erected at the Navy Yard for the purpose
OF containing within its spacious area, new line of
battle ships the ribs OF which are now preparing,
This house is to have large and commodious work.
lshors on both wings, for the accommodation of the
carpenters and all descriptions of mechanics The
building is about 80 feet high, and covers Of an
acre OF ground The frame contains more than
1000 different pieces of timber and iosts and it has
probably the most capacious interior of any edice
IN the union. 1t is calculated that the roof will re-
Iquire more than million oil shingles to cover it.
A short time since, there we're published in the
l"fe7v YORK statesman certain queries TO the honor
able jonathan RusS H. which nsinua'ed ia very plain
terms, that during the negotiations at Client he was
engaged IN giving house in London certain inor-
nation as to their progress for the purpose OF
mercial speculation, in the advantage OF which, he
was to be particpator On this the Boston States.
man ASSERTS that /" Mr.. Russell has required Of the
New York Editor. who published the series of in
uendoes against him, the name of the author and
mas given an utter and indignant denial of the charge
which they INVOLVE" To this the .Aep YorE States.
man JOINS issue as follows: Bait. Pat
Our correspondent .ariel'' has returned to
his city from which he has been absent for the last
fortnight. We have had an interview with him this
morning. ard he authorized US TO saw that in lew
days he will write Mr. Russell, in relation to the
queries which were published in the Statesman OF
me 18th inst. and communicate to him his real name
ana address. AS soon as the letter is forwarded, We
will give public notice Of it,,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-09-21
FROM THE SPANISH MAIN

PHILADELPHIA, September IL.
We are inaeb' ed t. the eeitoE OF the Press
for the following inapoHsnt intelligence, re.
ceiyed by ne brig Zsno, Siade, arrived at
our LaZsre' to yesterday:
Carracoa, l3h august, 1922.
"Tbis day arrived Ouch schooner from
LguirO. ir So hours. bringing the following
glorious news:
.tG-nersi Morales, with 1000 men, march
eh 90 The Sd inst from Porto Cabs!lo against
Valencia asd Caracas. They were mss on
,be height of Birgisaioa by Gen. Paez and
$50 meo. An engagement ensued. Mo
ralss so@ his troop. were completely routed,
ans only 90 .Uen escaped alive. On the 5ih
in.,ant party Of Royal SPani4rdS 400
'oec) landed ny sea az OcuSare; they were
met by party of Republican troops. (3500
.svSrs sction took place, which lasted with
spirit uz both sides fOr 9 ssur.; when The
KcysliS:s after losing 200 men, were com.
pslled TO sErr-nder the victorious arms of
Colombia S much for liberty and indie
psnGence,-V Viva Ia Kepub!ici'
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-09-21
THE GREEK WAR.

We have been favored with the perusal
OF several letters received in this city from
an Aserican gentleman in the Medterraue-
an. He gives some views Of the affairs of
the Creek, and of their prospects, which,
being direct and authentic, are Interesting.
The following extracts.
Smyrna, Gath June, 1929.
There was ioal ina ssacrs Of the
Greeks of Scio o" Thursday last, 4 OF S
thousand, in consequence of the Grask fleet
having sent fire ship among he Tusks, and
succeeted in blowing up one of their new
us, with the Captain Pscha and TWO thou.
Ssnd men.
"1his Gas occasioned much irritation here
among the forks. and aIarg TO the Creeks,
but il is believed it will pass without any
outrage upon the latter. There has bren
no instance Of any injury done the Franks,
either in per.on or property, ano, go far
from apprshending any, they give coDsld
srsble protection 10 tue Greeks who are in
the town.
81 have endee vored to obtain some in.
for 0aiioD respecting the manner in which
the Greek goveInmsst is admispi,tsred,
their military and naval force, and the means
they have Of supporting wsr bot have
not met with any person who knows any
thing of the subject.
=" sbail leave here Tomorrow, and call
at some Of the most considerable OF their Is
lands.
Their naval force is much greater and
more enterptising thsn believed it TO be
previous to my coming in the Archipelago.
With it they have rendered iho Turki.h
fleet of line Of ts-ttle chips, six large fri
gates, and beAwren 90 and 80 sioop. of war,
inactive ard harmless, with the exception of
She massacre 81 the leland of Scio ard
thers the Greeks, who did not amount to
hslf the population, were disarmed before
their sTIiSG
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-09-21
ID O Nj + S L [ e..
Nesp. York, Sent. @

heso- forH, Sept. g.
NAVAL coMBAT.-Capt. Bourne, Of the
brig HiPpomene,, arrived al this port 10 l6
days from Curacao, states that a brother in
law OF DR. Qu.ckenbo", of this city, arrived
ct Curacao on The 22d slt. in schooner
from ST. Thomas, which place he left on
the i5'h Of August, under convoy of the u
nhed States schooner Grampus. This gen
heman informed, that the same evening he
sailed from St. Thomas, the Gramcus was
logged several hours by the privateer Pan.
chetfa, of Porto Rico-that in the morning
the Grampu. gave chs,e to the privatseT.
then under Enslish colors, afterwards
changed to Spanish. After being hailed,
aod informed of the character of The Gram.
pus, tho privatesr fi'ed a broadside into her.
The Grem2us ,heR sheared slong.ids, and
cut full brsadsde into the privatcer, when
she Immediately surrendered, was boarded,
and found in a sinking Condition, with IL
men killed spd wounded. The Grsmpus
towed her into ST. Thomas I'll. samo night.
The Panchetia mOurtea twelvs pounder,,
and long tom, aud bad 90 men.