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verifying the old proverb: re co is born to De hanr
ed aotH neUer be drowned He was taken at the
house OF a gentleman in the neighborhood of Craney
Island, who mistook him for an object of charity
and minisered to his necessities accordingly.-H
has since been lodged in Jail. He is Portuguese,
and states his name 10 be .Wanua Cdtecho, but
stoutly denies ever having been engaged in any act
OF piracy He is horid looking fellow
U S. SHIP DECOY The U. S. store ship
Decoy, Lieut.. Com MKEsNEY, has arrived at
Norfolk She sailed from Thompscn's Island on
Monday, 10th inst.-at which time all her officers
and crew were in good health Capt. GRAysoN of
the Marine Corps; J. M. MAuRY, Captain of the
Squadron, and Mr.. Joseph Barron, his Secretary,
took passage in the Decoy; but it is with the deep
est sorrow we announce, that Capt. MAunY, who
was little indsposed at the time of sailing, was ia
ken very Ill on the Sd day out, with violent fever
and there being no medical aid OH board the service
was deprived OF one OF its most valuable and accom-
plished officers, on Tuesday morning about o.
clock. The ship then being within 10 miles of the
Capes, press OF canvas was put OH her. and every
effort made to get in in time to bury the body on
shore, in becoming manner, but falling calm, it
was deemed most prudent to commit it to the deep
.fpericun.
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FROM THE FRRDERIcKTowN HERALD.

ISir-As the hopping cough is at this time in
Frederick Towo, and spreading through the coun
ty, you will render service to the poor particular
ly, by publishing the following excellent remedy ::
Dissolve 80 grains of salt of tartar in pint Of
clear water, add to it 40 grains of cochineal, and
sweeten it with loaf sugar. Give child one year
old, one tea spoonful four times day, with table
spoonful Of barley water Immediately after. Boiled
apples put into warm milk, may be the chief food,
If they can be had This will relieve the patient in
two or three days, and cure in a week.
In the last stage of this complaint, take the tine
ture OF bark one ounce and an half paregoric half
an ounce tinclure of canthardes one drachm, mix
them, and give to child of IL months old 10 drops
three times day, and so OH in proportion to the
are of the patient.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

Great disorders ensued; the populace entered the
Ou;r nr9caimnc their king absolute, and invoking
Ve ns,,on they Committed many assassnations, and
enra the few consttutonasts who remained, with
ivory where these furious demons were to be met
i bearjng inscriptions OF King, religion, or death and
s Of viva el Rey and religion During al, this com
'% No, one decent person was to be seen.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

ROGCERY. On Saturday last, MIR. Philips,
cab"et maker, of Fulton street, sent lad with an
account against a merchant in Flon, street. The
boy received check On the Manhattan Bank in
Payment and went 10 the Bank TO get it cashed..--
Ate he left the bank on his way home, and when
a CIV doors from the Office of the Evening Post a
man, with pen behind his ear, overlook the lad,
and asked him if he was the boy that had just got
The money from the bank.--Being answered YES
the man observed that there was mistake, and that
he must give up the money, and Mr.. Phillips mast
c0Lt at the Bank before O'Clock. The boy, be-
ewng him one of the clerks OF the Bank, gave him
tie money, and we need not add that neither man
nor money were to be found at the bank by Mr.. p
rhe clerks all called up before the boy, but he
could not recognize the one who obtained the mon
ey fIom him. This occurrence may serve as
caution to others. Commercial ado.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

We congratulate the Watchman on his union
with Mr.. Hindman, and hope no untoward circun-
stance may occur to disturb the peace and harmony
of their new connection. Mr.. II. will please excuse
Us from taking any further notice of him We
think it best that he remain (where he has been Tor
many years,) in merited obScurity." Christian
REPOSITORY
There is no union connection, either neso or
old between Mr.. Hindman and the Watchman.-
His even is on the list of our subscribers.
With respectto Pauland A micus opinion is at va
rance with MIR Hindman's yet If Mr.. H. chooses
to come out from his Obscurity," we are willing
he should be heard; for even error OF opinion
may be tolerated when reason is left free to combat
it," Ours is free Preserve print free paper,
unshackled by either Clerical or Laica any other
lnquistoria influence. Can the Christian Reposi-
tory say as much, and speak the TRUTH
A free Press belongs in degree, to The commu-
nifty, every member OF which has just claim its
liberality to publish his opinions when dscreety
and temporarily written. These are the motives
that principally guide US. We no doubt often err
(and who will presumptuously say he is always
right y but our arise from softness OF head
not hardness OF heart and uncharitableness.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01
70 THE EDITOR OF THE AMERICAN FARMER.
HOW TO PRESERVE PICKLES.

Dear Sir,
Observing in your paper of the esd ult. an arti-
Gle on the subject OF 'reclaiming jrozen pic&ies"
reminds me the manner my wife preserves them :;
by which means let them be frozen ever so hard,
they are not in the least injured, but are as hard
green, and bright at this moment as IN the fall
To twelve quarts of boiliMg water, pu pint of
salt; as soon as it is dissolved, put in the cucum
bers, peppers, or any other vegetable you wish to
preserve and set the vessel near the fire, so to
keen them blood warm. Change this brine every
other day. during fourteen days, and keep it cove
red with fresh cabbage leaves. AT the end of this
time, take them from the brine, put them Into the
vessel in which you mean to preserve them, and
pour on them boiling vinegar, to cure them. Be
careful to stir them occasioualyto prevent scum
rising on the top.
AGRICOLA,
Pit'sfeM. (,NS.) June, 1928.
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NETWORK. Iune S7.

From .Ne,c OrleanS.-Tbe schr. Enterprise, at
this port, left N Orleans the 9Th inst. A paper
of that morning, stated that the River had fallen
bout inches at the town, but was still rising al the
mouth of the Ohio. and the Upper Country was so
inundated 10 greal destruction TO the crops.
Capt. Wheaton informs that the steam boat Rob
Roy had just arrived, with distressing accounts con.
irming the above statement. For the distance Of
six or seven hundred miles up, nothing was TO be
seen but the tops OF trees
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01
BARON Won HOFFMAN.

This paragon Of villainy, after having for num-
her of years succeeded in passing himself off upon
the first circles of New York, man of fortune
and family and by committing forgeries OF letters
documents, seals, and post marks, derauded various
persons to large amount, very quietly took his de-
parture in the ship Ann, for liverpool, in October,
1921, since which we believe little has been beard
of him until lately. He is now, it seems, flourish
ing amongst host of nobility Dublin, and dane
ing attendance at the levee of the Marquis Wellesy.
The New York Patrio, says that whilst he was in
". York, this prince of liars actually attempted
his life. He had two pistols, one of which was load
ed mperfectly, and the ball did not penetrate the
ribs. The bullet from the other went directly hro'
his body, and was extracted, not two inches from his
back bone, by DR.. Post Here it was that the man
showed his keeping. When every one thought he
was dying, in which opinion he must have conceded,
he solemnIy asserted that he was the man he had
called himself, made his will and left some requests,
which caused many to weep, when, contrary to the
opinion of his doctors, he recovered In short, so
Iadnrably did he support his incogno during his
Illness that hundreds who thought him fool be-
Ilicved that he was no impostor; for why should a
man lie on the edge of the graveP
The baron thought better of his mode of depar-
ture eventually, and. after recovering his credit,
finally decamped, leaving many in The lurch, won
dering at his frauds and ;heir own folly"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

According to custom we present our readers with
that uestimable paper, the Declaration of American
Independence, for the support OF which our patriotic
forefathers, " with firm reliance on Divine Prov.
dence, mutually pledged TO each other, their lives,
their fortunes, and their sacred honor" Let then,
read it with attention, and with grateful remem-
brance OF the heroic band OF brothers who sealed it
with their blood, and to whose efforts, crowned by
the blessing Of the Supreme Judge Of the world, to
hom they appealed for the rectude of their inten
lions, we are indebted for the liberty nd hap
piness VIC enjoy.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

Col'rection.-In the Waterman of last Tuesday
we stated that CHARLES THOMAS, Esq. Speak
err OF the Senate, would be the acting Governor IN
til the election in October next. He will perform
the duties Of that office until the third Tuesday in
January next, when the inauguration of the person
who may be elected in October, will take place.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

Sqraunah, June I've are sorry to state that
the Upper Steam Saw Mill, owned by Nlessrs. A.
Low s. Co and John McNish, of this city, near
Darien, was consumed, with considerable quantity
Of lumber, on Friday night last. The loss of pro
perry is estimated at S4O,0O0--it was insured.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

Mr.. SrRATFonD CANNINc, the Minister Of Great;
Britain, accompanied by Mr.. FOLEY WILMoT,
late Secretary of the British Legation, departed
from Washington on Wednesday, for New York,
where they will embak for England. Mr.. Canning
took formal leave OF the President on the lSh IN
slant aud, since he has left this city, probably not
to return we may say Of him, without improperly.
and, we believe with perfect truth, that during his
residence here, he has, by the plain simplicity oil
his manners his urbani,y, aud his hospitality, &C
qured the lesrec' and esteem not only of the resi-
den, inhabitants Of this ciy, but Of all our citizens
whose public dutie- or private pursuits have occai
sionaIIy brought them to This metropolis. Int.
British Legation.-In the absence of Mr.. CAM
NINo, the Government Of Great Britain is repre-
sented, here, by MIR. ApDINeroN, the Secretary
OF Legation, acting as Charge d'AGaires.
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SURGICAL OPERATION.

Rutland, Vermont June IL.
1t may be gratifying 10 the public to Learn that
the operation for Congental Cataract, according TO
the method practised by Mr.. Saunders Of London,
has been successfully performed by DR. ]. L.
Chandler, oil Pawlet, on child aged twelve months.
The first eye required two operations, the other
three. The principal inconvenience attending ope-
rations the eye, has been, their liability 10 Sc
followed by severe Inflammation OF that organ. In
the above case, no INFLAMMATION followed any OF the
operations, except in instance and that evident
ly depending circumstance not necessarily
connected with the operation. The question de-
serves the consideration fol surgeons, whether Mr..
Saunders method may not be worthy of trial in
adult cases.
Ferer at the Quarantine, .Neao Fork.-We learn
from the Quarantine ground this morning, that Mrs.
Britton, niece Of Mr.. Joseph Silva, who died few
days since Staten Island OF Yellow Fever, also died
last night ofthe same disease. The mate who join
ed the brig Emene, since she arrived from ST. Jago
dc Cuba also died last night Of the yellow fever,
and two more of The crew now very sick OF the
same disease These afford additional evil
ence if evidence were wanting, oithe importation Of
the disease Com. .4dr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01
EMANUEL SwEDENBORC.

curious circumstance relative 10 this celebrS-
ted character, and which excites unlimited interest
among his numerous followers, has come to light
within few weeks past. II sppears that he dep,r-
ted this lite about hy years ago, and was buried ia
a vault or small church or chapel in The neighbor-
hood OF Radcliffe highway. Some time alter his
interment, OF his disciples came over to Eng.
land and whether prompted by supernatural inspi-
ration, or by his own blind superstition, does not
appear-contrived by means Of bribng the sexton
or grave digger to gain admttance to the cemetery
where the body was deposited. Here, in the silent
hour Of midnight having previously supplied him.
self with the necessary implements be broke u en-
the coffin, and severed The head from the departed
Saint, with the former OF which he safely decamped
to his own country. This relic he preserved with
the greatest and veneraioD till the day of his
death, when it was discovered by his surviving re-
latiyes and from written documents left behind the
fanatic, the whole circumstance connected with this
extra ordinary affair developed His friends,
alarmed at the consequence that might follow such
unhaowed violation of the tomb, and being de-
sirous Of atoning in some measure for the sins of
him who had been guilty OF so great a crime, eau
sed the head to be forthwith transmitted 10 this conn
try with request that the coffin might be re opc-
ned for the purpose of ascertaining lift wa. the
identical head OF the Saint, and II so, that il might
be restored 10 its original situation.
In compliance with the request, the coffin was
opened and the above story proved to be correct,
the trunk only OF skeleton presented itself TO the
eyes of those around. The head has
accordingly been renterred with due soemnity in
the presence OF the Elders OF the Church
LOud0n MINER
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Nmerlran 1lDatri)tnal1.
WILMINGTON. 1 JULY, 1925.

Frow1 indignantly the dawnng attempt ALLEVIATE
one portion of tho Union from another.n WASHINGTON.
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Accounts had been received in London from
Rome, that the Pope had already ordered petitions
10 be offered up IN all the Churches IN favour OF the
French invasion oil Spain. Time will show how faT
they have been effectual.
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Ne,o York, June %.


PITcAIRN's IsLAND.-A letter from young
gentleman Of this city, dated at Valparaiso in teb
tuary last; gives the following account, derived
from the captain of a MATTHIAS Vineyard whale
ship. .herc adv.
The captain informs me of his touching at Pit
cairns Island, in lat. %, S, long. $50, w. This
Island was settled more than 80 years ago by six or
eight English sailors, mutineers OF the English
ship Bounty. They took with them their Otahei
tian wives. Twenty years after, the ship Topaz, of
Boston, touched at the Island and was surprised to
find it inhabited, and more being boarded
with canoes by people who spoke the English Ian
guage. They said they were the sons OF the above
mentioned mutlneets, who were all dead but one.
named John Adams, who is living to this day, and
is now upwards of 20 years old He has several
children and grand children, who, with the rest OF
his young friends amount to 80 or SO inhabitants.
This venerable old man, Instructs them 10 read and
write and particularly religious principles They
all call him father, and pay him the utmost respect.
The master Of the whale ship says he never left
place with more regret, as they are most Hospital
BILE, vrtuous and happy people in the world. The
Island is healthy and fertile, producing abundance
of fruits fowls, hogs, sc. 1t is said to be miles
long, and broad.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

.lanumission.-O day last week there came to
this borough a Wagon loaded with blacks of both
SEXES and of various ages, to the number of 90.
Upon being interrogated, they said they had been
set free by their master, Mr. James Gunnell Of Fau
quer county, Va. at his death, and were now hunt
Ing homps and that he had given them the team
and $500, to make the best OF them. We UNDER
stand they did not wish bind any oflher children,
but to let them out for their vctuals and clothes,
until they could themselves get places as hirelings.
Carlisle, Pa Paper.
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English Poets lhomas Moore has just finish
ed his Fables Of Congress, and edition OF
te LOues Of Angels, and The point of returning
TO his cottage in Wiltshire Wordsworth is on
our 10 Holland South,y is expected very shortly
in London. with new poem, the hero oil which is
Quaker. Rogers has prepared new edition of his
poem OH Italy which published anonymously
last year. Colerldge still continues to ruscate un-
der The kind and hospitable mansion of his friend at
Hghgate Charles Lamb perambulatcs between
his snug little villa al Dalson and the India House
whilst the Great UnienoWn remains alternately at
AboosIerd and at his residence in Edinburgh, con-
templating another new novel, that which has been
for some time announced as being nearly ready for
publication. Chron.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

Bleeding Of the N'ose.--People, and Children par
,icuarIy of sangune habits, frequently bleed at the
nose A cold key laid to the back, or washing the
face with water has sometimes been resorted to, as
IA remedy. These applications, however, having
Frequently ailed we find in Lupten's Notable
Things" the following very fne and effec,ual rem
|edy:
.You shall stay the bleeding of the nose, if you
write with the same Blood in the forehead of the
party that bleeds, these words following :-' Con-
sammatum eSt'--a thing proved with many.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-01

Thus early this season we have had, in various
parts of the country, more than common proper
ton Of thunder storms. The following extract from
the Dooms-d day book, St. Julian's, Shrewsbury,
Eng. A. ID. 1900, may excite smile.
"The divellc did put his clawe uppone the clap
per of the great bell, and from his claw there yssu-
ed fame of tyre, which dydde melt yverie bell in
the church, threw the spyre uppone the ground, and
melteydd moche of the brasie work candyl styks,-
because an hole and righteous Monke hadde in a
sermon spoken tauntinglc oiie his power and auho-
ritee uppone eartbe."
Thus did our pious and phosophic ancestors
solve an electric cload! Salem Gazette.
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Ian'' harnicoa, of the brig Ironsides who arrived
!. saem in SO days from Cadiz reports, that a
iftnch army Of $4,000 men was within day
march Of Madrid.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-11-13
NEWSPAPERS.

Not less than thousand Newspapers,
some of them with several thousand sub
are circulated in this country
the daily fare of nearly every meal in al,
most every family; so cheap and com.
mon, that, like air and water, its uses are
But free press is thu
greatest distinction of this age and country
and as indispensable as those elements t.
the welfare of all free countries. Album
|dant and emulous accounts of remarkable
occurrences concentrate and diffuse infor
nation, stimulate inquiry, dispel prejudi
ces and multiply enjoyments. Copiou
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-11-13

quicken Commerce RAPID
and pervsding publicity is cheap police. !; !.
Above all, the press is the palladium OF
liberty.
An American would forego the charms
of France or Italy for the luxury OF large
Newspaper; which makes every post an
epoch, and provides the barrenest corners
of existence with an universal accedaneum'
Duly to appreciate the pleasures OF 1t, like
health or liberty, we must undergo their
temporary privation. Nor is our expert
ence of the licentiousness Of the press too
dear price to pay for its freedom: 1t IS
a memorable fact in the history Of Anne
rican newspapers. that while some OF the
most powerful have been consumed IN the
combustion of their own calumnles, on the
other hand, the most permanent and -four
ishing are those least addicted to detama
ton. Where the press IS perfectly
free, truth is an overmatch for detraction
Many of our public men have constantly
enjoyed the public favour, in spite OF IN
tense abuse and have survived its ooi'
WON to receive foretaste OF posthumous
|veneration.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-11-13
FROM THE PORT POLIO.

When general Jackson entered New
Orleans in the year after the memorable
defeat of the British, the manager OF the
theatre waited on him, to solicit the ho-
nor of his presence at one Of the perform
ances. This being promised, it was re-
solved to compliment him with a song
composed for the occasion. The perform
|ers we're all Frenchmen, and none OF them
very conversant with the English Ian
lguage but the best among them was Sc
|lected, and when the curtain rose, the ge-
neral who sat in the stage box was sur
prised at hearing his feats recorded IN
song to the tune of God save the King
The chorus will give some idea OF tins
song which afforded much mirth to the
Americans who were present.
| "God shave General Shackson
| "God shave General Shackson
He be Won very great man
| He shave New Orleans,
"God shave General Shackson."
Whenever the name of the General oc.
lcurred the performer turned to him and
made profound bow in the most approx
ed Partisan fashion.
The same actor undertook to give En-
glish recitations, of which the following
may serve as sample:-
| Now is de winter of our uneasiness
| Made into summer by York little boy
! Dat is vat you call de son of York
| And de dark cloud vich stick at top
| Of de house, is in de bottom of de sea
Dead and buried But as for me, ahah!
| have de hump on my back, have
De handy leg, am Questionable and
For all dis, de dog bark bow WOW at inc
As l walk by
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-11-13
THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS.

The migration Of birds, which is COM
mon to the quail, the stork, the crane, the
field fare, the w0od-cock, the cuckoo, the
martin, the swallow, and various others,
is Justly considered one of the most won
derfu instincts of nature. Two circum-
stances, DIR. Derham observes, are remar-
kable in this migration the first, that these
creatures should know the
proper times for their passage, when to
come and when to go, some departing
while others arrive; and secondly, which
way to steer their course, and whittier to
lgo.
Birds ct passage are all peculiarly ac-
commodated, by the structure of their
parts. for long flights, and it is remarka-
lble that, in their migrations they observe
a wonderful order and polity they fly il
troops, and steer their course without th'
laid of compass, to vast unknown regions
1.-THE flight of wild geese, in wedge-lik
: figure, has often been observed and
;|has been noticed that the three foremost
: who are the soonest tired, retreat behint
land are relieved by others, who are agai
e elsucceeded by the rest in order. At tn
e e|approach of winter the wild ducks an
I, ,|cranes Of the north fly in quest of NOR
o ofavourable climates. They all assemble
l. at certain day, like swallows and quail
e decamping at the same time. Their fligt
r-is highly curious; they generally rang
i themselves in long column like an l; {
is in two lines united in point, like a Y r,