American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-11-26

OF all things else that is worth possessing. What
q flightiul change of character! What tremen-
dous wreck is the soul of man in ruins Return,
disconsolae mother to thy dwelling, and be submis.
sive; thou shalt become widow, and thy children
fatherless. Further efforts will be ussless--the
reformation of thy partner is impossible.
The missing snuff -bor.-Marshal Wade had a
great passion for gaming, and freouented places OF
all kinds where play going forward, without be-
ing very nice as to the company he met. At one
OF these Places one night, In the eagerness Of his
diversion, he pulled out an exceedingly valuable
gold snutf-box, richly set with diamonds, took
pinch, and passed it round, keeping the dice-boS
four or FIVE mains before he threw OUT then reco-
Letting something Of the circumstance, and not per-
ceiyirg the snuff box, he swore vehemently, no
man should stir till it was produced, and that ge-
neral search should be made. On his right sat
person dressed as an officer, though shabby, who
now and then, with great humility, begged the ho-
nor OF going a shilling with him, and had by that
means picked up four or FIVE. On him the
suspicion fell, and it was proposed to search him
frst.Ihe gentleman, desiring to be heard, declar-
ed, l know the shall well, yet neither he nor
all the powers upon earth shall subject me to a
search while have life to oppose it. | declare on
the honor of soldier, know nothing of the snuff
box, and hope that will be sufficient let the mari
who doubts, follow me into the next room, where
| will defend that honor or perish" The eyes OF
all were now turned upon The marshal for an an
swer, when clapping his hand eagerly down for his
sword, he felt the snuh-box in secret side pocket
of his breeches, into which he had inadvertently put
it after it had passed round. Remorse. mixed with
tenderness for the wounded character because poorS
OF his fellow sodev, attacked him at once so torci-
bly,, that he could only say to him. as he left the
room Immediately, sir, here, with great reasona
ask your pardon, and hope to find it granted, by
your bresklasting with me Tomorrow and hereaF-
ter ranking me amongst your friends" 1t may be
easily supposed that the invitation was complied
with. Alter some conversation, the marshal re-
quested him TO say what could be the true reason OF
his refusing to be seafchedf "Why, MARSHALL re-
turned the officer, being upon half pay and friend
less am obliged to husband every penny; had
that day very little appetite and as could not cat
what had paid for nor afford to lose it, the leg and
wing of fowl, with manchet, then wrapped
: up in piece of paper in my pocket, the thought
OF which being found there, appeared ten times
> more terrible than fighting the room round"
: Z" Enough, my dear boy" said the marshal, "y You
have said enough; your name let us dine at Sweets
to morrow; we must prevent your being subjected
again to such dilemma."-They met next day.
The marshal presented him with captains conn
mission, and purse of guineas to enable him to
, Join his regiment.
Franklin 1t is rather curious incident, that
. when the Americans sent DR.. Franklin, printer,
as Minister to France the Court of Versailles sent
M. Girard, bookbinder, as Minister to Congress.
: When DIR. Franklin told of il, "Well," said
he, ..I'll print the Independence Of Ameii:a and
i NJ. Girsra will bind ~