American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-09-30

When the Delaware Gazette man took his ride No. @.
through county, present at conversation when
took place between him and Mr.. - nelghbor and
friend Of mine; who passed himself Harker for flaming
federalst. That conversation, will endeavor to detail
according the best of my recollection and you are at
liberty show my letter any of our friends you pease
but should not like it to be printed, unless You think the
public good calls for it in which you will please 10
omit the of my FRIEND well as my own. II Mr.
iarker should be displeasedw his own likeness, drawn
by himself too he knows exactly who to call upon, TO get
what is amiss corrected whether it be in the copy or the
original and who knows but, according 10 his own noton
it might be the making of him
As as il was known that Mr.. larber had arrived
here Mr.. and took room Mr.. - house, and
sent the compliments of gentleman who wished to see
him When the servant introduced hun, we had upon the
table our gg whip. and some letters and papers, with pen
and ink MIR. apoogzed for the liberty he had 'akcn
in sending for him-said he wished to subscribe for his pa
per-aud paid him the subscription money. Mr. Ilarker
asked him his name and address hey were given; and
he informed by Mr.. that he had lately moved into
this county, from Maryland Some conversation then took
place about the presidential election and Mr.. Earker
asked about the opinion in Maryland OF MIR. Crawford.
lie discovered, thought he discovered that Mr.
and jealous tederast, and ardent friend of
Mr. fIarkers favori,e presidential candidate and present
y there ensued the following dialogue between them
Mr.. - am much pleased, Nh HTEer, with TIE man
ly and Independent style Of your Gazette don't know
that we had single paper in Maryland OF either party
that spoke out so plainly and honestly asyour's does.
Mr. Haker. There is other way of getting on here
Our people plain pcople-and they require plain
dealing.
Mr.. observe you make no bones of attacking
people by name. Are you not afraid that, some day
or another they wll-excuse .h. Hakey-break some
Of your bones'
Mr.. Mpser. Not at all-not in the least. Every body
would rise up in arms, TO def NJ printer anu suppose
things should TO therworsa sound horse whipping
would make printers fortune There could not be
more eilectual way to fill up his subscription list.
Mr.. -. What are our prospects, Mr. Hlfkcr in New
Castle this year We hear very different and opposite &C
counts. You give the truth. should like know
your real opinion Of things therc that may know wha
TO depend upon.
Mr.. Hrke Why, Isuppose ii spite ofal we can do the
democrats will have majority there; but not exceeding,
most from 400 to $50. If they in their
strength we should be done over; but they are split at
eces, and mean to do my prettest 10 keep them So
have been endeavorng, long time, TO argue the matter
with themand to convince them that they do not under
stand any thing about government. have limited TO them
it better for each to mind his busncssand
not trouble hiDsclfw what is beyond his apprehension
Indeed have very nearly persuaded them all that they
are utterly untitled to govern and verify, believe in my
heart they coming to my opinion.
Mr.. -. But you MT afraid Of aflroning tlcm--of
rousing them up by this course
MIR. Hqrker. No not at all-rot the smallest danger );
for overlooks what say against them in consie
ration Of what say against the others and BESIDES mist
up my at all OF them, now and them 10 keep our
own folks in spirits.
Mr.. -. observe you principally assa, and pretty
powerfully too certain individuals by How will this
be reishedl What sort people they that you attack
Mr.. Mpker. o good people enough as times go-and
too-but they are sore btien dogs and there is no getting
by them safely, unless we draw their teeth ormu2zc them
It is always left however, for poor Pill Garlc--for poor
to bell the Cat and shall get it, suppose, day
or another Besides d,ide and co"quey, you know.
Mr.. -. But i sometimes happens, Mr.. iiarker, when
lit is discovered that this policy is pursued il does more
harm than good Wouldit not be safer trust, entirely
TO the natural and unavoidable tendency of discord
Mr.. Hrke. Why, I've noton that of these
make THERE for them if in plain English,
can make them sick to death Of themsevcscam bring
them heartily TO despisc each oer the business Is done
anil we will make our Jack of them.
Mr.. -. But is there, really any hope Of accomplish
ing this you know our people monstrous apt leave
|us-and its very rare we get recruit from them.
Mr.. Hirker Leave alone for that matter III tickle
the trouts for them. feel some of them nbbng at the
soft crab am fishing for them wit-and if get them
once well hooked will give them they never had
before How handsomely would serve them up 60 SicE
eaed Of the rank c,rHtio Of deaaocrGcytied death Of
is shameful m,sye and is ,v5etcii rmob-assureG IF its
utter, total incabacy goren,-ke genpne bairioti&e
real inkpenden na-lke man after heart Mn
SIMPLgsInEs has out fran among oar eneniv anil g.
ie0cetprrrard resored 20 make gk us. We
uecome to mr. ranks this really Orti,ous and able ci-en
We &cie our friends apOn their great acqWson-roth
barn jul Of the poor contemplate, TRIMMING time serving
trash, 'oe hd0e been lucky enough 10 get rid Q SiGSs TUE
TINES"
Mr.. - have often admired your editorial paragraphs
but did not think you could strike them off at heat so
Mr.. Harker. Nor do strike them off exactly so. Il
dream them sometimes. The other night walked lip call
ing with all my m'glt-mu5der i-nlar1ier I! | thought
somebody Numbered in my ear, "HAzzAaD ELEcrEO"
could not get sleep again for good while-and if you
will beIieYe me, soon did, some incarnate ID
walked me up again in the At last fell a
sleep again and
1t at this very moment the door opened and SER
want informed M. Harker that Mr.. So had Just rode into
town. Mr. Harkersprang from his chair, as if lie had
heard for third time, the ominous words 9" wish you
good morning gentlemen. I've a good way to ride II
wish to be back as quick possible " and ii five minutes
or in ten at most, he driving, Jehu like fast as he
could out Of town We supposed the servant had been
directed to inform him the moment he saw Mr. Stout
drive into town; for Mr. Iaker had learned, doubt
that he was expected there that morning.
FOR THE WA7cHMAH.