American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-10-11
CHARLESTON, Sept. %.
DESTRUCTIVE STORM,

one oil the most destructive storms Of wind and
raln' was experienced last night and this morning,
that has ever, within the recollection Of the Oldest
inhabitants, occurred in this city. The wind com
,nenced blowing about 1 O'clock from the N L.
with violence, and shifting to the N. and N w.
ragged WITH the most ungovernable fury, but prnc-
2aily from the N. w until about half past O'clock
lbs morning, The prevalence Of the storm solely
from these points, without the wind veerIng round
TO the ". =. and Z. is thought very extraordinary
1t is owing to this fact that its destructive effects
nave been experienced chiefly wilhin the city, and
particularly IN those parts of it most exposed TO the
w aud n. W-The damage sustained by the
shipping 10 the harbor has from this cause not been
very extensive.
Fhe houses situated in Hampstead, Wragbo-
rough, and Mazyckborough, have, we understand,
sustained most OF the severity of the storm. 1t is
win feelings OF the deepest regret have state,
.nas a TWO story wooden house in Hampstead, be-
longing to and occupied by MIR Laval, fell 10, and
dreadful TO relate, Two Of his children. a negro
wench and her child, and young gentleman, Mr..
wilson oy nancy were Immediately crushed to
death. Mr.. and Mrs. Laval were extricated from
the FALLEN bu'lding-ihe latter, however, was so
shockngly bruised as 20 survive but few hours
ana MT Laval, lies at present. in very dangerous
state.
lhe sheet OF tin which covered the cupalo Of the
NHeuiar thutCh IN Meelng street, about 30 feet IN
circumference, and which was we'll fastened round
with brass nails, S OF inches in length, was COM
pieleiy torn up by the fury OF the Storm and car
r.ed through the air into Queen street, distance OF
about 100 yards. The iron yane at the top OF St.
Michaefs Church has been considerably bent, and
the top OF 81. Philips Church has been carried
away.
Two houses beyond Cannon's bridge, belonging
to Judge Richardson, have been blown down, toge-
ther with stables and out houses.
Fhe south range Of the Inspection is wholly
down.
A negro girl belonging to Mr.. Flemming, ives
Killed by the falling OF the roof of house on King
street road.
A mulatto boy was found drowned in the cabin
OF boat in the marsh.
Il boy was cut out of the bottom Of vessel, be-
longing 10 Mr. Crisolm, which upset during the
Storm and In which he was confined.
"A muiatto girl. the property Of John Johnson,
Jun. was Killed by the falling of house.
lhe devastation by this storm is so unprecedent-
ca throughout the City that we find il impossible
10 enter INTO further details. There is not house
scarcely IN the place, but what has suffered in some
degree. The streets are almost impossible from
the number Of trees, &c. which have fallen. Most
OF the pubic buildings are considerably injured III
their windows, sc.
Mr. Calhoun, the keeper of the Light house,
came up this morning, and reports that that build
ing mas oeen so materially injured, to prevent
inc hght from being exhibited for two three days.
ne beacon has been carried away. The kitchen
attached to The dwelling house of Mr.. Calhoun, and
Tue cin'nhsy OF the latter have been entirely blow