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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
WILMINGTON FRIDAY, Is JULY 1928,
From the Portland y9rgus, July 1.

Douote FTatd "A daring act of mail robbery and
bank robbery has lately been committed a. Bath and
this town, which it to be our duty to lay be
fore the public. As far we have learnt the par
hculars, they are as follows fortnight ago. last
sunday evening, young man called on General
Richardson, cashier of the bank of Portland, and
presented a draft of fifteen hundred dollars drawn
by Hon. Daniel Rose, in favor of Green and Fos-
ter, OF Ihomaston He represented that there was
an urgent necessity for having the money mailed
Tor Boston that evening, and Gen Richardson &C.
cordingly consented to pay it over. The young
man, WHO assumed the name of Robinson, receiv
ed eleven hundred dollars, and gave directions for
the remainder to be passed to the credit of Green
x Foster, OF Thomaston. Several days afterward
la bundle was received by mall at the post Office 10
THIS town, directed to the cashier OF the bank Of
Portland, containing seven hundred and ninety dol
lars without any post mark, and barely the names
Green q Foster, on the inner wrapper. The cash
'ler, supposng there had been some mistake, laid it
aside to wait further orders He soon after recev-
ed letter from Green & Foster, of Thomaston,
stating hat they had forwarded by mail to part
ner IN Boston, draft of fifteen hundred dollars on
the oank OF Portland, that it had not been received
at Boston, and requesting the payment to be stop.
ped An inquiry was then made and it was ascer-
tanned that young man by the name of Robert
Lambert, student at law in Bath was in this town
the evening the draft was presented. Gen. Richard
son immediately repaired to Bath, found Lambert,
and recognized him to be the person, who present
ed the draft. After serny charging him with it
tor some time he confessed the fact. warrant
was issued and an examination took place before
several magistrates, when the facts were clearly
proved, and Lambert was laid under bonds of five
hundred dollars to make his appearance for rial
before the Supreme Court at Wiscasset. What
communication he had with the post office. and how
he obtained the draft, and returned part of the
money without post mark we have not been inform
cd. Young Lambert few years ago entered
student at Boudoin College, but returned from
college year or two afterwards, account of IT.
regular habits. BY this high handed fraud he ha
brought deep stain upon his own character which
will never be effaced, and inflicted wound upor
friends which it viii take long time to heal
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
VOL. IL.
ASSISTANCE OF THE GREEKS.

For the purpose of forwarding this object, pub
lie meeting was, in May last, held at the Crown
aud Anchor Tavern, at which Lord Milton presi
ded. The meeting was attended by Lords Milton,
A. Hamilton. Glenorchy, William Rentck, Dacre,
Nugent, j. Russell, and Elrinton. and by many of
the Wing members OF the House Of Commons and
several other gentlemen Of rank and responsibility
Among the resolutions were the following:
ReS0tUed, That the exertions making in their
behalf on the continent of Europe. and in America,
imperiously call for the cooperation of the British
public-Carried unanimously
Flowed by J. Maxwell Esq NJ P. and secon-
ded by j. Willis, Esq.
RESOLVED, That subscription be catered into for
these unprecedented unanimously
Moved by captain Mabetly, NJ. P. and seconded
by Mr.. Ruu.
Rpsotrpd, That the committee who have conyen-
ed this meeting be requested TO continue their ex-
erons and to add to their number as their discre-
ton may direct, and that the subscriptions be placed
at their disposal and that they be requested open
a correspondence with other parts Of The United
Kingdom on this interesting subject. Carried With
one dissentiens. BdH. Tel.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
PUBLIC STATUES.

William the Third. The strongest feeling OF
attachment to the memory Of William, Prince Of
Orange, which has recently occurred in England,
was shown by an old lady, who some years since
LETT sum OF money TO erect Bronze Statue OF
that Monarch in St Jamess square rtunate'
Nv he figure when put up. suffered under criticism.
i Is considered the worst Equestrian Statue in
England, and on that account the modern inhabi-
,ants Of London feel not the least veneraon tor the
efgy Of Prince who was at the head Of a Reyola-
t;on - which we owe our Constitutional freedom.
The same apathy, though from different cause,
is fell, with respect TO the fine pedestrian bronze
Statue Of Jacobus III. 1.-THE back OF Whitehall.
The statue of Charles !. at Charngcross, IS OF
20, nrl,e6 with mud by persons, who, 10 this day,
inherit from their families the rancorous spirit oil
ME Roundheads Others influenced by loyal and
Ihiph church feelings, occasionally decorate the
statue with laurel and green bonghs. ;.
ESQ., = English paper.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
SLAVE TRADE.

The Curacao Courant of the 14rh ulmo, con.
tains the copy of treaty entered into by the Kings
of Great Britain and Holland, for the laudabe pur-
pose of effectually checking all attempts carry
a clandestine traffic in human flesh Vessels en-
poyed in this illegal trade, appear to have been in
the practice Of unshppng their slaves Immediately
prior to their being visited by the ships Of war, and
thus evaded forfeiture It is to defeat this that the
treaty now promulgated was entered into twas
signed January 25th. 1928, and goes into effect in
FIVE months from the day OF ratification.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
PROM THE CONNECTICUT MIRROR.
THE FALL OF NIAGARA.
Lab;tur ct labetur.


The thoughts are strange that crowd into my brain
While look upward to thee. 1t would seem
AS if God pour'd thee from his hollow hand;
Had hung bis bow upon thy awful front;
Had spoke in that loud voice which seem'd to him
Who dwelt in Patmos for his Sayiour's sake,
The sound of many waters; and had babe
Thy flood to chronicle the ages back,
And notch his centuries in the eternal rocks.
Deep calleth unto deep And what are we
That hear the question of that voice sublime!
o! what are all the notes that ever rung
From wars vain trumpet, by thy laundering side!
Yea, what is all the riot man can make
In his short life, to thy unceasing roar!
And yet, bold babbler! what art thou to Him
Who drown'd world, and heapd the waters far
Above its loftiest mountains light wave
That breaks and whispers of its Makers might.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18

The author of "The Emerald Isle,'' in a
speech at a meeting of the Catholics Of Dublin,
thus personi6es BIGoIRY -
"She has no head, and cannot think--no heart
and cannot feel When she moves, it is in wrath
when she pauses, il is amid ruin-her prayers are
curses--her God is Demon her communion is
death-her vengeance is eternity her Decaogoe
is written in the blood of her yictms-and, if she
stoops for moment in her internal fight, it is upon
some kindred rock, to whet her vulture fang for
keener rapine, and repume her wing for more
sanguinary desoaton y
This prosopopea will not suffer in comparison
with .uiton'S Sin and Death or Curran'S Iniormer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18

Two of the Reverend Clergy, Of different per.
suasisns having long contendedn holy warfare, for
the supremacy Of their respective doctrines at last
challenged each, not to fight but to public DIS
putat ion-and agreed that their auditory, should de
eide on the merits OF their respective doctrines by
a majority of those who should attend.
After spending day, the solemn debate was clos
ed when the requested all those who were in ia.
vor of his doctrine to hold up their hands--but
not one appeared.
The other then, with countenance full Of Clio
rious triumph, requested the same sign of appro-
baton for himself-When 10 He found himself
in the same minority!-C tarksbargh, va. Intel.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
From, The Hartford Conn. Courant, June "a.

There are more buildings now erecting within the
city than in any within our recollection.
IN addition to the dwelling houses and stores, the
foundation is laid for two new houses of public wor-
ship, of Presbyterian and Universalist denomina-
tons both of brick, and the walls of an elegant and
substantial building OF stone for the insane
ly up During the last summer, the Methodist So
ciety erected house of worship for their persua-
sion We are happy to observe the taste in archi
lecture among our people is improving daily. The
buildings now going up would be an ornament to
any OF our large cities--there appears to be much
public spirit in accommodating their location SO as
to straghen the streets, which, unfortunately for
appearance, were originally laid out without much
regard to that object.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
AMERICAN LADIES.

The following brief but merited encomium on
the talents OF the American Ladies is published in
the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Gazette, extrac-
ted from letter written by distinguished English
gentleman at Jerusalem to his friend in Phladel-
pha: -
81 now address you from the HOLY Cry, from
JERusALEM--that town which have Ditch heard
you say, you had such a desire to visit and when
wandering in its soveny streets, and amongst its
ruinous sepulchres, miss my pleasant companion
at Paris. have, however, had the satisfaction of
meeting with some conntrymen OF yours a
gentleman, lady, and suite, from Tuns.--1hey
are the most interesting people have ever met
with in consequence have formed strict Intimacy
with them. The lady speaks The Turkish language
fuenlly, and has translated several books into
English, one oil which have read in manuscript;
lit reflects the highest credit on her. have been
much henehted IN my literary researches, by her
wonderful talents and profound knowledge. can
see you laughing at my enthusiasm as you
have often heard me speak contemptuously OF
female talents | must confess it has remained for
AN AMERICAN LADY, in remote part OF the world,
TO render me ashamed OF my former opinions. In
deed, remain still under the impression that the
females of EUROPE are not gifted with the same
strength of intellect as the males. You AMERI-
CANS are OF another growth, and fancy that the
order is reversed, and the ladies have the advantage
over their countGymen'
The Baltimore Federal Republican has passed
from the hands Of Mr.. I G. ocheher, into those OF
Messrs Robert Alleson s. Co. by whom Ii is now
published.
In order to prevent mistake and avoid RESPONSE
bty, Mr.. WALSH has given notice, in the Ma
tonal Gazette, that owing to circumstances beyond
his control, he has ceased be the editor The
Museum of Foreign Literature and Science, pub
lIished by MIR, LltteH. of phlladelp5a.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
Wlodburg. (gN. J. Mlg 9.

" OUFVNf yF I " " UNty %
There is now in one Of the wings OF The Glouces-
ter Wind Mill, a Wrcn's nest, with iull brood of
young ones the nee is built in one Of the mortise
holes about FIVE feet from the ceo,re, and which
has been built since the Mill has been in operation.
The bird Matched her young ones and continues
to feed them, regardless Of the redundant velocity of
her situation, which consequently must turn the
contents of the nest round as often as The wing in
which 1t is built performs lis circular movement.
Yet Notwithstanding the skfuI architect has so
constructed ii that her tender charge remains per-
fectly safe during her sbserce 10 procure them
food and she may be fitting from part Of
the wing to another, tuning her SIMPLE notes as 1t
were in conscious pride of the security OF her ha-
Bit alton.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
HISTORY OF TEA.

The tea shrub is species Of The dog-tree, and
rises to the height Of feet its leaves are oval
and of deep green, are extremely bitter and the
little oil they contain is of supplying quality. Its
flowers are white In March, the young and tender
leaves, being only Of few days growth, are gathe-
red and sold at high rate, being what is called the
imperial tea. The second gathering is in May,
when some Of the leaves have attained their usual
growth, but others are not so far advanced. The
third and last gathering is made about the middle
of summer The leaves are carefully plucked one
by one, and dried upon heated iron plates they
soon curl up. When The leaves are perfectly dry,
they are packed in boxes, that the perfume may be
preserved.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
Baltimore July IL.

I5IIttITJIK .-JUEY III
On Saturday last, about one O'Clock in the af;ers
noon, Major Nathaniel Musgrove, of Montgomery
County, being informed that his son il law hlexan-
der Duva who resided at short distance, was vio~
lently beating his wife, went hastily to MIR. Duyalis
house to inteipose NJ Duvall, rnuch enraged at
the nterposlon, declared that he would shoot the
Major, and ran to a neighbouring house where he
procured loaded gun, returned TO his own house
and standing in his yard near the door, called to
Major Musgrove to come out--as the MAJOR came
out OF the door, Duva fred and lodged the contents
OF the gun in his body, he fell in the doorway and
expired shortly after.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18

Common swearing arguesi man perpetual dis
trust of his own reputation, and is an acknowledge
ment that he thinks his bare word unworthy of credit
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
|covDIrloNs OF THE WATcHMAN.

4. e,,e d0nars year to those who do not either
I'M hscrintions in advance, before the first Of
s' nce,nGer, and four Dollars to those who do AT or
OF ib lime ia subscriber wishes TO decline, he
re s, The editor Of his intention compliance
,Ssse conditions be considered new engagement
eoc and no paper will be discontinued without
y | IS them except at the option of the editor.
/ H'''' FERNS OF ADVERTISING.
...;..ments not exceeding twelve nes for term
en three months; four times for dollar, and TWEEN
a or every subsequent insertion, longer ones in pro-
w. Advertisers are requested to specify in writing
ong their advertisements are to be inserted, or they
na9nt;nued till forbid Letters to the Editor to In
snention must be post paid.
advertising by the year.
Subscribers. 10 INCONSISTENCIES
. .oor S16, 90 year 18, 90
Enohths o. .ii""'nS - oo
| no. T. - Wv. :,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18
". y. finer.

Nelo York, July 9.
Last night ung man, Of the name Of Tardy,
said to be Clerk in the Mechanics Bank Of this
city, threw himself out Of the second story window
OF the house No 50 Mulberry street and was ornd
this morning about O'Clock hanging on the iron
railing of the area but The life not extinct. He
survived about TWO hours.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18

We have all our hobbies. Some, however, very
much encumberedby wealth and uirtu, collect shells,
tea pots, military saddles, wigs, turnpike tickets,
shop bills stained glass, stuffed birds, cameos gems
bronzes, prints, haters, (i duly authenticated by
Jack ketch, watchmens rates, slaves lanterns, and
Knockers armour, and other iek-nackrey. But
who would have thought that there should have ex-
listed mania for lire hermits? A stuffed one, in
la grotto, we have seen, and considered as not I'M
appropriate; but, to get live one, is experiment
tai species of penance, that none but the yellow
faced Dives would ever think of inflicting. Mr..
Hamilton, however, the proprietor Of Psyne's
Hill, near Gotham, Surrey. advertised Tor person,
who was willing to become hermit in that beauti-
ful retreat OF his. The conditions were, that he
was to continue in the hermitage seven years. where
he should be provided with Bible, optical glasses,
la mat for his bed, hassock for his pillow, hour
glass Tor his time peacewaer Tor his beverage, food
from the house, but never to exchange syllable
with the servant. lie was 10 wear camlet robe,
never to cut his beard nails, nor ever to stray
beyond the limits of the grounds ii he lived there,
under all these restrictions till the end OF the term,
he was to receive seven hundred guineas But on
breach OF any Of them or if he quilted the place a.
ny time previous to that term the whole was TO be
forfeited One person attempted it, but three
weeks trial cured him.
/ Mr.. Powyess, of MARKHAM, near Preston, Ian
cashire was more successful III this slnguarlty he
advertised reward OF SOL. year for life, to any
man who would undertake TO live seven years I'M
der ground, without seeing any thing human -; and
TO let his toe and finger nails grow, with his hair
and beard, during the whole time. Apartments
were prepared under ground, very commodious, with
cold bath, chamber organ, as many books as the
occupier pleased, and provisions served from his
own table. Whenever the recluse wanted any con-
venience, he was to ring bell, and it was provided
for him. Singular this residence may appear, ar
occupier offered himself and actually staid in 1t, OBJ
serving the required conditions for four years
Il London paper.
i Rpfnement.--I is amusing TO observe how little
cleanliness and comfort the Romans enjoyed, viii
all their wealth. and power, and ingenious luxury
: MANY things with which our Aims Houses are sup
: pled, were wanting in the imperial palace of Rome
yTo give one instance for many forks were utterly
E unknown to them nor were they used IN Europe
J, until Henry w of France, somewhere IN the 16tl
century discovered that they were for certain pur
noses, quite as convenient fingers. The first forl
/ used in Christendom great steel thing, one pronl
&, If which would make ten forks of these Degenerate
DAYS, is now or was lately in the Castle OF Pau.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18

Two men were on Friday engaged in scuffle az
or near the Washington Market when the head Of
a large sail needle, which attached TO the coat
of one Of them, accidentally hit against ha d sub
stance, probably button, which forced the point of
it into the breast OF The other. 1t penetrated his
heart, and he almost Immediately expired.
Ne " Amor.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-18

rarruing The Mails Of the United States on tn
,Ngv;ag host roads, aciu be received at the Gen
raj Post Office, antit Saturday the 10th Sep
s,sJ,or ,ioo,} iucjgte;l,P:--
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-02
DIED.
this town, DR.. STEPHEN HARn,Nc. 70

In this town, DR.. STEPHEN HARDING. 70.
On Saturday last, Very suddenly, Miss SAL
LY, eldest daughter of Mr.. JOSEPH GooIp, JR.
aged 90. She had been afflicted for consid-
cradle time with complaint on the liver.
One week previous to her death she was
threatened with fever, brought on by unusu-
al exercise, which, with her other complaint.
was the means of terminating her existence.
On Saturday, Mr.. EDWARD CAPEN, aged
46. He was worthy member of the Maine
Charitable Mechanic Association, and was
yesterday followed to the grave BY the mem
bers of that Society.
On Sunday, AMMI, son of Mr.. PHILIP
GREELY, aged II months.
Or board schr. First Attempt, on her pas.
sage from Africa, Mr.. WILLIAM STEVENS, OF
Westbrook, aged about 19.
In Bethel, August 7th, of the Dysentary
Deacon Asa KMBALL, aged Sc. In hin
we're the amiable qualities of a loving and in.
dulgent husband, kind and affectonate par
ent, worthy member ofsociety, meek and
exemplary christian. He bore his last dis
tressing Sickness with patience. resignation
and christian fortitude, manifesting com
Portable hope of an interest in the Saviour
Having no anxious desire for this life, choos
ling rather to depart and be with Christ.
At Fitchburg, 10th ult. Mrs Mary L. wife
of Mr.. Janus Worcester, and eldest daughter
of Mr. Daniel Lawrence, Of Hollis, n. II
Jagged 80.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-02
Sept. 2, 1928.

AT court OF Probate held al Portland within and
for the county OF Cumberland, on the third Tues
day Of August. in the year OF our Lord eighteen
bundled and twenty three
LEAEAR GREELEY administrator Of the es
- tate OF Thomas Laacaster. late Of Portland a.
foresaid' Merchant deceased, having presented hi:
second acc cunt Of administration of the estate Of
said deceased: Ordered that the said administra
tor give notice 10 all persons interested. by caus
ing copy Of this order 10 he published three
weeks successfully in the Portland Gazette printed
at Portland, that they may appear at Probate
toutt TO be held at said Portland on the first
Tuesday of October next al ten of the clock il
the forenoon, and shew cause, if any they have
why the same should NOT be allowed.
BARRETT POTTER, Judge
A true copy attest. Horatio Soutngate, Re- +.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-09-02
ACADEMICAL.

Phi Beta Kappa. The anniversary of this
Society at Cambridge on the day after COM
mencement appears to have been rendered
unusually agreeable by the interest of the per
formances and The increasing attraction of the
OCCASION Its enjoyment was enhanced by the
presence of several me nbers from other bran
ches, among which was CHANCELLOR KENT
Of New-York. AT tile festival. after the exer.
eises Judge Story presided, and number OF
pregnant and racy sentiments were given,
from which we select the following.
The happy climate of New York, whose ci.
tizens enjoy their physical vigor and intellec.
tual prominence, after they are constitution
ally superannuated.
This allusion to Chancellor Kent was re-
ceived with long continued acclamations.l
IBy Chancellor Kent.l Harvard Universe.
ty--Perpetual gratitude to its wise and be-
nevolent founders.
Fisher .ames--The statesman Of Massachu-
sets, Of whom it may be said, what he gave
up to party, he gave to mankind.
lBy Henry Wheaton, ESQ. of New York. I
The National and State Judiciaries-.-May
there be no other riyalship between them, than
that of sound law and incorruptibIe Justice.
johnson, the eriied reporter-While all re-
sPect and revere those from whom the oraces
OF wisdom have emanated, all must respect
MN, VINO has so long faithfully officiated in
their temples.
1udssdchusetts, still noble steed. notwitb.
standing the loss of bis Main.
1he Irlumnhs IF rna -. ~
ted with the name Of Jacob Perkins-We have
discharged our debt to Europe-Columbus
u.se0es ca worlds, Perkins joins them togett-
The President of the Society gave as a toast
-Our distinguished guest, who has 50 admin
,stered the d1io Of the land. as to make New
York the land Of ths Lalo.
Inc guest replied, by giving Massachu.
setts' the land of Story, as we'll as of sonp."
!, a gentleman had amused the companv with
.ne oid song ofthe Windbam frogs, having first
mentioned his own Connecticut ORIGIN.
After which the following toasts were sen,
UP to the Chair. $3.50 VIZ '0