American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-03-15


or OF the Gazette as an opponent worthy Of consideration
We think he mis- ook his calling when he became edl.or
and forgot the old adage " ne slrr ultra crcpidam
Since he Isl the station for which believe him so little
qualified, would advise him never NEEDLE III the
Of his brother editors call hard to
speak in language better suited his comprehension,
whilst he lives in glass house, he should never throw
stones at his neighbours"
Frenchman Of the name Of Vecarie, short
time since imposed quantity of brass filings upon
Ia gentleman in New York. for gold dust. He prac-
tised the like scheme successfully in Philadelphia
The dupes Of his villainy traced him to Norfolk,
where he was arrested
Mr. Barrett, formerly Of the Philadelphia theatre,
has made his appearance on the New York boards,
in the character of Belcour.
The new theatre in Philadelphia is expected to
be completed in December next; it will combine
the advantages of Drury Lane and Covent Garden
theatres the architect j. Mr. Strckland who re.
turned from England, short time since.
Stephen Van Rensselaer, esq. has been elected to
fill the vacancy in congress, occasioned by the re-
signation of Solomon Van Rensselaer,. No regu,
lar opposition made in favor Of Mr. Southwck,
as stated in some of the papers. Mr. Van r. has
taken his seat in the House.
The republicans of Connecticut have put in no.
minaion for the ensuing political year, Oliver VOL
cot for Governor, Jonathan Ingerso for lieutenant
Governor, Isaac Spencer for Treasurer, Thomas
Day, Secretary.
The earl of Dalhouse, Governor of Lower Ca.
NADIA, has suddenly prorogued the parliament, on
Ia full consideration Of the situation Of affairs and
Iof the peculiar circumstances which have led to it,
being satisfied chat no benefit 10 the public could
be expected from continuance of the session.
| The bill authorising the Governor of Pennsy-
vana to subscribe to the stock Of the company for
Ecutting canal to connect the waters of the Dtla
ware and Chesapeake has passed the House o.
| Representatives.
Capt. Gray, WHO sailed from Jeremie on the 1 5tf
February, informs that it reported by cap
tain from Aux Caves, that several white famiIe:
had arrived from Jamaica, who stated that they hat
He'd from that island in consequence of an insur-
erection among the blacks
BY the Adeline, from the city Of st Domingo
information has reached Baltimore, that President
Boyer entered the city with 5000 men. He was
welcomed by salute from the battery.
The Legislature Of Virginia adjourned on the 4tt
! March, after q session 81 90 days. The senate
have passed an act for sending commissioner u
Kentucky +; Mr. Leigh has been appointed.
Shocks Of an earthquake have been felt at Rich
mond and Charlottesville.
We learn from Albany (says the New York Anne
rican) that the leading candidates for the office
governor are judge Yates, Mr. Sanford and colone
Young
! In consequence OF some misunderstanding among
the naval officers at Ruslon, captain Shaw has beef
put under arrest.
| AT town meeting held in Boston on March
the question on the acceptance OF the charter wa
decided in the affirmative by vote OF 1897, II
: favor oil it and 1881 against it.