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American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-26


INLAND NAVIGATION, attention has lately
between this city and Richmond, Virginia
Although we have on more than one occasion
discussed the Importance of canal along the sea-
board between the northern and southern states
yet we cannot forbear to avail ourselves of the sug-
lgestons of the gentleman who has pointed out to
lus the ease with which the waters of the Hudson
and Chesapeake may be connected, and the faci-
lities which such a channel would afford to the
commercial intercourse between these two impor
tant sections of the United States.
1t is well known to the mercantile part of The
community that great quantities Of goods are an
nually transported by land, from this city to Phi
lladelphia and Baltimore. A part of this transport
tation it is true takes place a when canal
would be obstructed with ice but after this aeduc-
ition, it is believed that the extent, expense and
Ideay of land carriage are sufficient to prove The
lexpediency of navigable communication. In
time Of war, when the Coast is blockaded and the
intercourse between the north and south intel rrpted
such a channel would be of incaIoulable import
ance.
A canal of less than fifty miles would open di.
rect, safe and easy communication from N. York
to Richmond. The distance from the navigablel
waters of the Raritan to the Delaware, is only
about thirty miles and canal for that extent
would connect us with the states OF Pennsylvania
and Delaware. From the navigabe streams of the
latter state those of the Chesapeake, is short oi
twenty miles, which would complete the line be-
tween the north and south. AS Virginia is now en-
gagged in connecting the waters Of the Chesapeake
with Pamlco sound, this chain OF inland navigation
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-26

*Mr Haines's Introduction to the New York Canals
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13

modify or take away any Of the writs
known to the law, provided that adequate
remedies arc left. shall not question
that the i" cspias and satisfaciendum" is
the most exceptionable and can be the
hes, dispensed with. Bat here ! have no
choice. They all remain, but the legis-
lature have said that none Of them shall
be executed. ! have been forced to de-
eide whether the constitution shall be
obeyed when it says that Justice and
Right shall be administered without de-
lay, which cannot be unless such final
process as is known to the law be en-
forced. | have no hesitation in saying
that it shall be. Technical difficulties
shall not deter me from the performance
of this duty, nor will seek to evade it
by technical sophistry. lie, RIGHT and
JUSTICE be done.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
TROUBLES IN CANADA.

The Earl OF Dalhousic, Governor OF
Lower Canada, has suddenly prorogucd
the Parliament, son a full consideration
of the situation of affairs, and OF the pc
culiar circumstances which have led TO
it, being satisfied that no benefit 10 the
public could be expected from the con-
tinuance of the session." The Assembly
had previously differed with the L.egisla-
tive Council, and refused to vote the an
nual supplies, by a vote of Q to 5. Thus
political symptoms, perhaps revolutiona-
nv, continue to show themselves IN Low
er Canada. There is q dispute between
Lower and Upper Canada respecting
revenue.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
From London papers.

Presidents mes8age.-The most ma
,erial part of the Message, to this empire,
is perhaps, that regarding manutac-
lures. Jefferson argued, at one time,
strongly in iavcr Of domestic manufac-
turc but he lived to recant the error,
and to admit, almost twenty years ago,
that it would be more for the benefit OF
America to import the worked material
than TO work the material with which she
abounds herself A long course ofpros-
perity, under theimporting system, prov
ed that the latter opinion was the Just
one. The war compelled America to
attempt manufactures; but the peace
had the effect of running many houses !;
and the immense importations from Eng
land necessarily put stop TO certain spe-
culations. Notwithstanding this. howe
yer, the manufacture of cotton seems to
have struck deep root and it is, we be-
,ieye, the success of this branch which
induced Mr.. Monroe to lay such stress
on the necessity Of a home manufacture.
The raw material, il is admitted, is found
in great abundance. America grosva cot
ton, hemp, and iron; and there is no
doubt that she possesses earths capable
Of being manufactured into the finest pot
terry and porcelain. Her mechanical
powers, too, are at least equal to those of
Europe. Why, then, should she not be
a Manufacturing Nation? because it is
her interest not 10 Be so. Labor is dear
and food is cheap. The citizen Of Phila-
delphia and New-York will purchase
cloth ice as good as he can manufac-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13

ture, and for half the price, woven in the
looms of Leeds and Gloucester. And
while labor continues highland high IL
must continue for many years--he VIII
be able 10 obtain finer shirt from Cole
raine cheaher THAI it can be manuiactur-
ed in Connecticut. Though the coma
merce of America be great-though she
was the very best customer OF Eagiano'
she must continue for many years ma
ton essentially agricultural. This topic,
however, in the Presidents Message, is
very remarkable, and, we think, very
important to the manufactures OF Eng
land Dublin Eyening Post.
Remark.-The shoe pinches.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
March I3. ey s

MIR. CocKE laid on the table the fol-
lowing resolutions: a
Resolved, That the act Of the I'd Of
March, 1891, to reduce and fix the mill
tary peace establishment Of the United
States, was not intended to authorize the
President OF the United States to dismiss
officers then in service, and introduce
others ofthc same grade into the army.
RcsoiUed, That the disnission OF Bre-
vet Brigacier General Daniel Bisseli,
Colonel of the lst Regiment Of Infantry.
and Joseph l.. Smith, Colonel OF the Sd
Regiment of Infantry, as supernumera-
ries, and the creation of three new Colo
ne.s, to wit Towson, Fenwick, and But
Ter, ON the Ist of June, 1921, was not
authorized by the terms or by the spirit
of the act of the ID of March, 1921.
Resoiped, That the appointment Of
Colonel James Gadsden to the office OF
Adiutant General of the United States
Army, and the dismission Of Colonies
Butler and Jones from that Office, was
not justified by the act ofthe Cd OF March,
1921.
Rescued, That the transfer Of Lieu
tenant Colonel William Lindsay, from
the 9TH Regiment of Infantry, to the Sd
Regiment of Artillery, after the LIST Of
June, 1921, was contrary to the regula-
tons for the government of the Army OF
the United States, and not authorized by
the terms and spirit of the act Of the I'd
of March, 1921.
RESOLVED, That i, is the duty Of Con-
grcss, upon national principles and con-
sidcr.tions, to protect each officer and
soldier of the army, in the enjoyment OF
his legal and constitutional rights.
March 10.
Mr.. RUSSELL from the committee on
Foreign Affairs,ito whom W as referredthe
Presidents message on the subject q
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
NOMESYIC.
From the Cherry Valley (New-york) Gazette
March Il.
THE METEOR.

On Saturday evening last, about 10
o'clock, Meteor of very considerable
magnitude, was seen in the heavens, at
this place. Its general appearance was
globular, and uncommonly luminous; it
moved with great velocity from north
east to southwest, and ON its disappear
ance its explosion was distinctly heard.
1t was visible for considerable number
Of seconds, during which time, its light
penetrated all our windows, and caused
many persons. by its brightness, involun-
tarily to close their eyes; it shone during
its continuance, with such lustre tina.
it completely eclipsed the lighss of fires
and candles, SO much SO that they APP
peared to be as useless for the purpose
Of light, as they would be at noon-day.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
FOHENGN.
NEW-YORK, MARCH ~.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

The ship Electra, Robinson, arrived at
Philadelphia on Sunday in 10 days from
London. She left the Downs the 29th OF
January, andbrings London papers to The
25th.
A disturbance is said to have broken out
at Brest (France) and that some shots
were exchanged between the garrison and
the people.
German papers as late as the llth OF
Jan. have been received in London.
They contain contradictory accounts re-
specting Russia and Turkey. One ac-
coun. says the Russians are marching in
great numbers towards the pruth---ano-
thcr that convention has been entered
into with the Porte, by which Russia is
to occupy Moldayia and NVallachia.
A firruan is said 10 have been issued
at Constan,inople on the 24th of Deem
Der, and published a, Jassy, ordering all
the artillery TO be sent back TO Braila, ex-
cepttwo pieces OF cannon, and command
ed the Janissaries 10 remain in Moldavia,
and to refrain from committing excuses.
This order created great dissatisfaction
among the Janissaries. The force in
Moltiavia is estimated from 10 to $4,000,
in and abou, Jassy. The remaining Otto
man force was behind the Danube. The
Russian main force was at the mouth OF
the pruii1. The Russian General in
Chief, Count Witgenstein, had his head
quarters at Tulezin, On the right bank OF
the Dniester. The Turks, from appear
ances, do not intend to make serious
defence of Moldavia and Wal!achia, in
case of hostilities; but the moment the
FIRST gun is fred to lay waste the country
and retreat, first setting fire to the town
Of Jassy.
Other accounts from the seat OF war,
mention that the combatan,s arc waiting
for mild weather to commence hos;i,i-
lies.
The astib,e!lgencc from Constantine
pie, mentions that the Divan had accept
cd the Russian ul,imatum and has de-
spatches, Couriers TO St. Petersburgh, for
L va....nic cation.
The Turkish feet remained at the OAR
| danclles.
Trend continued 10 be disturbed by
the decentralization Of the " White Boys"
In Limerick and Cork counties, the
greatest outrages were committed.
Dublin and Meath counties were in
tested by an armed banditti. twelvc
houses had been lately burnt.
The Pope Of Rome it was expected
would not survive his dangerous illness.
The Archduke Rodoph, Of Austria, was
willing to step into his shoes.
The author of Vaverly is said to be
writing a new novel, called The Fortune
Of Night.
The corn market in London continued
! to decline.
George w. has given his Hanovcrian
subjects the privilege to wear national
cockade, in commemora,ion of the
proofs they gave Of attac hment 10 his roy
al person. 1t is to be black, with yell
low and white border. Al! persons are
allowed to wear it, on coming OF age, cx-
cept towards and roghes.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
LONDON, JAN. "a.

The Russian Ambassador at Stutgard,
on the 10th inst. formally demanded the
hand of the Princess Charlotte, daughter
of Prince Paul, and niece TO the King,
for the Grand Duke Michael. The King
gave his consent, and the marriage Is
expected to be soon celebrated.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
NETWORK, MARCH 10.

The Hon. John Randolph, who has
been in this city for the last two days, this
morning embarked for England, in the
Amity, Captain Maxwell. Among the
passengers is Mr.. Munroe, son of the
Post Master at Washington City, who is
On his way to join the Russian army.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13
LEXINGTON, [kY.l MARCH &c.

Our legislature is to assemble in May
chiefly for the purpose Of laying off the
state into Congressional Districts, in
conformity to the law just passed appor-
tioning representatives to the several
states according to the last census.
Monitor.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-04-13

" psnsy!vania against the World ~
Under this motto is advertised in the
Philadelphia papers, Hog weighing
1850 pounds, alive, and supposed to be
the largest ever known Of the Hog kind.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-11
FROM MONTEyIDEO.

We learn by the ship Ampblon' from
Montevideo, that the soldiers at that place
amounting to about 1000, we're TO be dis
banded, with the privileges OF remaining
there or returning home in transports which
would be provided; their place was to be
supplied by regiment from Rio Janelro.
1t was in contemplation by tie govern
ment to put stop to all trade from the
Brazils to .Monteyideo, except under the
Portuguese flag
A gentleman had arrived at .Nontevideo,
who lest Chill about the goth April. he
informed that Lord Cochrane had gone at
ter two Spanish frigates, mentioned in
Thursdays Gazette as having been cap
tured by him, but taking course TO wind
ward, he missed them they took advan-
taye of his absence, and succeeded in
capturing number of Gillian vessels:
All was tranquil at Buenos Ayres. Ma
ny good and wholesome laws respecting
shipping had been adopted, owing princ-
pally to the influence of our agent, J. M.
Forbes, Esq. who continued TO enjoy q
good understanding with the government.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-11
U. S. SHIP FRANKLIN.

The Franklin was to sail for Calao q
bout The middle Of April. The Dolphin
had gone to look for the Constellation
On The passs.s Out. the following acci'
dent. occurred on board the FraRElIn
Robert Manning was killed by tall from
the main top; Tunis Hanson, killed By The
fall Of a block and VIM. Russell was XII
led by fall from the fore.topsaiI yard
In going out of Rio Janeiro, David Hams
boatsu aims mate, tell from the oumpsIn'
and was killed.
The following is an extract from the IL,
troductory part OF the Rev. Mr.. Andrews
discourse or the occasion Of the meiarcho'
ly loss of her boats crew. as detailed III
yesterdays paper,
ssWho OF the sons O., men can peneu.at...
the veil. of iuturity Who amongs' .Hs
SONS OF men can boast OF tomorrow, o. sn
wbal dreadful catastrophe dsy OF ~
hour may bring forth In hue m", os
than the short period of two selti0s sD; !,
after we last assembled Together 10 lo'" ,h 10
worshipping the Lord God Almighty, .s w.
Governor of the universe and The Au.n"di
of our existence, in whom We i've l and
move and have our being, in wuose WOO
our breath is, and whose are al cur ""y yrt
most distressing and caiam''ous n ' iop
has occurred, which calls upon " s u
our most serious reflection aud criIia'h; HI.
ton. In the fuiness Of yieor. ana 'Ds sm,.
liarily and sp.igatiiness OF you,n':- : orO.
lous OF attaining to eminence IN '"en no
fession, and with hopes and prospect,
doubt of their future days being eror ness.
with glory and honor, several OF o'' " ~ers
mates. companions and friends VIM eu.
then with US, have suddenly 6ee Lire:
guIphed in waiery grave, and th sI 9S %
which then knew them, will know lpf rnu.
more !-Inade9uate to the task " that
traying their characters ID MAINE II or
would tie either satisfactory 10 lp2y.er,ing
to you, | will be content win op o'seyeI.
that science has lost one OF her Pe "a our
ing and indeta,isable yotoIIes. S nro,nis.
country's navy some Of her mos I'D . zes.
ing sons. lfs,reDgth Of MIND anu n,o ! i,
lous ehdeavor to cultivate and imP'~ 's de-
if propriety of conduct and ae sSo;r du,ie'.
pertinent in the execution OF 'p Gso;a, d
will ip.tiiy the asseriion--he ui"Ts er
fine, AGA Syill hars cause 70 m0" .%sv bTs
best EuIogy is the good name W. e,eeI.
left behind yheip-and trust .. ns;,;on viii
lent qualities and amiable disPSU sId il re-
be appreciated BY all, and De n.n re-
membrane by Us as long as -
mains or cur lives are con:'Aueu
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-11
MEXICO.

Paul Allen concludes some remarks on
the Mexican Government with the follow
ing paragraphs
Perhaps j: is going little out OF the re-
cord, to say. that more than rumors are
ahoat of a secret understanding between
this new monarchy and the island OF Cuba;
that an event full as astonishing as the con
struction of this new imperial government
may be, and at no distant Dag, an,lcipat,,
ed--that our sea monsters denominated
pirates, may soon bid adeu to all their
lurking holes 10 those regions. In short,
we firmly believe that Cuba is reserved
tor better destiny than TO become stbe a
sYlum for knaves and robbers, who claim
so intimate a fellowship with the gallows,
and that this valuable island will be
subjected ere long to the Mexican govern"
ment.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-11

for mercy, processing % .,iioi US io,she Pr
rate rendezvous.
fl appeared the marine after losing ! MS
companions the evening before, had tai,
len in with this man, whom he detained
all night az prisoner. In the morning
being anxious to join his comrades, ana al
the same time in want oil food, he 'mpru'
IDENTITY discharged his musket al a pro-
and was Immediately attacked by the p,i-
rate and rescued from death by our sud-
den appearance. - an -
Grande, where RaphaeliRi's squadron are
laying, and frolcking away their prize,
money, said to amount to one hunureu
aud eighty thousand dollars. The expe'
dit,on is under Capt. Perry, of the Shark,
and consists of one schr. of 30 tons, a
prize, one of 90 tons do. launches, z cut
tiers, gig; and piralical boat, carrying
in all about 80 men, well armed, with an
Is, ls and pound carronade, and 8 one
pound swivels, extra mrskets, &c. &c.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-11
From The Dublin Evenang Post.
THE TURKS AND RUSSIANS.

Upon this subject The British Monitor,
makes the following observations. The
Monitor was, till lately, the property OF
Mr.. Goldsmith, we'll known in the history
of Continental Politics, and who is now
an occasional contributor 10 that paper.
"Our readers will recollect that seve-
raj weeks before the news OF the insurrec-
ton Of the Greeks was received in this
country, and a: the time the Russian en-
peror was at Troppan and Laybach, pro-
missing his Imperial Brother Of Austria to
assist him in putting down therevolutions
in Italy, we stated, on the highest authori-
ty, that the Russian emperor would not
send single man to Italy, but that he was
organizing an army for the invasion OF
Turkey II we, as private individuals.
were put in possession OF these facts, sure
ly those governments who pin their faith,
on the pacific disposition of the emperor
Alexander, ought also to have been at-
quainted with them. We have no ambas-
sadOr, nor secret agents, and surely no
secret service money, but il is natural to
infer that governments which possess these
means, should have known what was pas
sing in the Russian Bureaux? II they did
not possess this information, they should
have made further inquiries of those who
had it. We, therefore, infer that the me-
dating governments have been either
strangely ard unaccountably mysti6ed
themselves, or. to cover their own impo-
tence to curb Russian ambition, have
preached up the pacific dispositions OF
Russia. Then followed the Greek Insur-
rection. This we said confirmed our for
mer opinions respecting the meditated in.
vason of Turkey by Russia; but Alex
ander publicly declared 10 the world that
he discounlenanced that Instruction, as it
was a part of that dangerous system O.,
innovation in Spain and Italy against which
be was then contending,' (in words and
paper). We said that the Greek insur
reclion was the work of Russia. Howev.
er our noble Secretary Of State for For.
eign Affairs. would not believe vs. (natu-
rally enough) but fully relied on the assu-
rance Of the Emperor Alexander. From
that period 10 the present hour Inc con.
duct of Russia was openly hostile to the
Turks. Her Ambassador Strogonof, stole
off from Constantinop)e, on which tie ia.
nissarles reyclted-st hose instigation il
well known. The war declared by Per-
sia against Turkey came next II did not
require much sagccity to see who excited
1t Still there was no end TO the Diploma
tic myst'hGauon Of negotiations, Ultima.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-07-11
FROM MEXICO.
Translated for the Philadelphia Gazette.
From the Vera Cruz Gazette, May 80,

Translated for the Philadelphia Gazette.
From the Vera Cruz Gazette, May 80,
1922.
Oath of the Emperor Augustin the First
before the Supreme Congress.
|, Augusiin, by Divine Providence, and
by nomination of the Congress of the Re.
representatives. Of the Nation, Emperor OF
Mexico, swear, by God, and the Holy
Evangelists, that ! will defend and pre-
serve the Roman Chatholic and Apostolic
Religion, without permitting any other in
the Empire; that will maintain and cause
TO be maintained the constitution which
the said Congress will form, and mean
while the Spanish constitution in such mat
tiers as may be expedient, and, also, the
laws, orders, and DEGREES, already issued
or which may hereafter proceed from the
said Congress, having in view at all times
the welfare of the nation; that will not a
lienate, cede, or dis,nember anylpart OF the
Empire; that will not exact produce,
money or aught else, without decree OF
The Congress; that will not take from
any one his property; and especially that
will respect the political liberty OF the
nation, and the personal liberty of each
individual; and, il to what have sworn
OF any part thereof, may act contrary,
obedience shall not be due 10 me, and, in
such, my acts shall be null and void
Thus may God be my aid and my defence,
aud, if not, may he demand OF me.
MeYico Nav 9, 1922