American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-05

Stad a short time al Mr. Caldwels tavern, against
whom some suspicion now attaches.-Frank Gag.
On Sunday morning attempt made 10 en-
Ter the house of Miss Chews next door to the COR
ner of 1lth in Walnut str't. 1t was fortunately dis
covered and the alarm given to the watch, by which
their design was frustrated.
4 person under very suspicious circumstances
was taken up by the watchmen in the neighbour
hood of the attempted burglary; and we learn that
on examination there is every reason TO believe he
was one of the gang who robbed Mr. Bankers
house-Relf
As three men were descending the Alabama river
near Montgomery, raft, il struck against tree
and sunk. The men succeeded in climbing the
tree and alter remaining till the next day, almost
persisted with cold two of them attempted to swim
ashore; one was drowned and the other reached the
shore but was found the next morning frozen TO
death The ether man, after remaining in the tree
50 hours, was relieved by canoe.
PH1LANTHRoPY.--AS Society has been formed at
Pittsburg for the relief of distressed emigrans from
the island of Great Britain and for other purposes
under the name Of" The Union Benevolent Society
Of PittsbuTg"
Efectuai Care for Indigesfien.-Bread made of
wheat four without being botrd, as a most efIec-
sual remedy for dyspepsia indigestion or costive-
ness Persons accustomed 10 sedentary life, would
derive much benefit from the constant use of it. III
is sweeter than bread made of the finest flower and
would add much to the health ofthe members oGtne
legislature, if generally used Several families in
Harrisburgh have already commenced using it, ard
in Philadelphia, 1t is precrbed by the most eminent
physicians for the above complaint.
H1r1ts6urga Chron.
The batter Of buckwheat frequently sours, from
being made over night and the house keeper is
III I.x,y a
this evil, add little powdered msgnesia, which
will be found to correct it entirely, if added fifteen
minutes before baking ,4mericGn Farmer.
a Good Mot--It is advertised in Boston, that
Miss Dupree, OF the Circus, white on the slack wire
will eXtinguish one hundred candles at one shot
WIT-The learned Dr.. Mitchell, a few days
since, al large dinner party, was asked what he
would be helped to After considerable pause
he replied, with great gravity" Why is Dr.. M
like the Emperor Alexander? :" This singular re-
ply for moment put the whole board in a state Of
suspense, when the Doctor proceeded" Because
he wants slice Of TURxEY" at the same time put
ting his fork in large one before him, and taking
wing. N. T. Ssafeeman
National ciriitiea.-Some months since pack
age of American books, comprising about thirty
volumes, forwarded to Francis, Emperor OF
Austria. They were very gratefully received, and
Immediately placed upon the shelves of the irlpe-
rial library On the 18th inst the New York county
society for the promotion of agriculture and inter
hal Improvements. received in return copy of the
Transactions published by the imperial and royal
society of agriculture, at Vienna, established fori
the benefit of the Austrian Dominions, by his ma
lesty Francis The Consul General forwarded thi s.
communication, in behalf OF his government througbi
the learned and distinguished counsellor Of State,
Charles de Schrelber, to Doctor Mitchill. We are
happy to learn, that our listing citizen who
was the organ of communication between the two
countries, has been elected an honorary member Of
the Austrian Agricultural Society.-Such mark
Of distinction from distant country has added a
new wreath to his civic and literary honors The
learning, fame, and unwesred activity of this gen.
rleman, appear to form the links of that golden
chain of intercourse, which unites us with foreign
countries and remote shores. His correspondence
is cO.extensive with the boundaries Of the earth,
and his learned ease is useiully employed il Impair.
TIM and receiving scientific intelligence.
The literary package above mentioned was ac-
companed by boz Of rsre and choice minerals
from the imperial Museum intended for the ca
hinet of Dr. Nlitchill A catalogue of the finest
specimens in this extensive collection is in our pos
session but bare enumeration c: them would pro.
baby be uninteresting, except to readers who are
versed in mineralogy. They are ready for exhi-
btion at tie cabinet Of the proprietor who, with his
usual urbanty, will doubtless crafty the curiosity
OF scientific Yisitants. ID
From me National E7teAHgenrer.
Gentiemen--lhe outrages committed lately upon
the persons and property OF American citizens, in
Spanish American ports and the West Indian seas,
call loudly tor the efficient protecting energies OF
our government Almost every arrival from that
quarter furnishes with details Of the most horrible