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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
FROM PERU.

our attentive correspondent of the Boston Daily
i,.r,;ser informs us, under date the ID instant,
h., accounts had been received by the ship Pan
h.r which left Caao, the st Of June last, that the
kho,. force of the Spaniards amounting to 1000 in
E,Otry. and 1000 cavalry, CaDerac and Hadez, was
"orsn,ra,ed at Hauxa. Intelligence was received
| +" ,ne preceding day that Baldez had resumed his
{0.rch back to the coast, which had been wholly
[onroected. The lberating expedition consisting
/ 400 men, under Gen. San Cruz, sailed ten days
6.rore, and was to be joined by $500 men from
Rbil Bolivar was to assume the command Of the
Fuhed army Immediately on his arrival, which was
{ypec,ed hourly. He was to march with $1,000
eteran troops to Hauxa. The government was
rive and popular, Riva Aguero, the President,
assessed the entire confidence OF all classes Of the
.ople.
uy 18TH reports, that the Royallst forces at dauxa
nj near Areuuinta under Canterac and BaIdex a.
haunted TO $4,000 men. On the 9Th May, the Pc
|u,ian squadron had declared another blockade from
deg. 20 min. south lat. The Chilian govern
,.nt was in disturbed state. Freyre was unpop-
lar, and was about to resign the Dlrectorship. A
lew tariff of duties had been established and was in
peration.
/ u S. schr. Dolphin, Capt Conner, arrived at
Ealnaraiso June 14th from Callao.
The crop of wheat was not near so abundant in
{hi. as had been expected. Markets for Ameri-
an goods were indifferent.
Cant. Austin, of the Panther, spoke in lat. "a, N.
bug 50, w. English brig Shamrock, IA days from
ara the captain Of which informed that Lord Coch-
Ia, had after pursuing the Portuguese feet for sew
Eal days, and capturing great number OF their
Ierchantmeri, entered the port OF Maranham, and
t,patched one OF his squadron to Pare. Those
,ces with most of the Northern provinces, had
rcarsd in favor Of the Emperor.-.N. T. II. Post.
bESTRUCTIVE GALE AT VALPARAISO.
On the 9Th aud 9th Of June most tremendous
he was experienced at valparaiso, during which
ne ships, five briggs, two schrs. and sloop, were
iscn ashore and entirely lost. Out OF the seven
len vessels not vesige of fourteen was to be seen
Ter the gale. There we're only three American
k,es among them, viz. ship Lion, OF Providence,
ar Of the cargo saved, but all damaged brig Cla-
on, Crocker, Of Boston, drove ashore bottom up
rev saved; ship Charles, Swain, OF Nantucket, on
beach, her bottom and part of the cargo washed
Elo The town. The entire crews OF these vessels
ere lost, The O'Cain and Canada rode out the
|se after drifting within short distance OF the
sakers.
The tide rose seven feet higher than usuai-de-
ucton OF property was immense, and not conf
Id entirely to the shipping. The sea wall was
|rhed away and much OF the roads destroyed
lhe houses were much injured by the torrents Of
later RAINING down The yallies. No estimation OF
be damage was made, but it was thought it would
mount 10 nearly million OF dollars.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14


The Editor of the Baltimore Morning GirOni-
Gle has been politely favored with the following ex-
tract of letter from an officer attached to the U.
S. brig Spark, dated,
HAVANA, September 8.
again address you, to inform you oil little
circumstance that occurred here few days since.
On the 9th inst on board Of Spanish man of war,
we observed the American flag in most disgrace
full situation as an American vessel OF war, We oil
course took notice OF 1t.
The aar of our country was displayed at the lore
mast head of the vessel allude TO, union down,
and under the bloody piratcal flag such an insult
N our Hap could not remain unnoticed, and there
ia moi the least doubt but it intended as such.
The moment Captain ShubIick observed u, was
dispatcbed with this order--"to ask whether our
ae was intentionally hostedin that manner or not ~
rbe answer was, ''No there was no insult offered
to your country, and the Hays shall be immediately
changed" left the vessel perfectly satished sup
nosinc that the acord Of the officer could not ne
n doubted, and that his promise wooia DC uinneu
hut to our astonishment after returned on ooard,
they were still kept flying. was ordered on BOARD
again to remain there until they were either shift
! pj or hauled down entrey-as the flag was impro-
: perly treated, had no scruple IN delivering my
orders rerbatim. On my near approach 10 inc ses-
J, eel the second time they commenced to haul tnem
: down however went on board, and comHu''oa
. ted nv orders to the Commanding othCeE' ~" ',is
next day our captain wrote him letter. stating inc
:. circumstances and concluded BY saying II 1t was
his intention to insult the fag it was in poor place
surrounded as he was by his own torts-sign'iying
Ii presume, if he was out OF the haloor' nc WON.
resent il in different manner. Shortly aiter 'hi
,. letter was delivered, an apology came On board
:, which cleared up every thing.
n The editor OF the Boston Centlnei correc's Sour
i errors in the obituary notice OF Sir Charles Asgn'
II Ila,sv nublished. 1t was Capt. Huddy who was IN
N american sufferer; no, Lippncot. who was reiu
- Gee and commanded his xeeu'ioners' ne wa
70 tr;ed bv British court martial Tor his crime' ou
n was seouitted on showing an order from Cover
NOR FRANKLIN (son Of the doctor OF the refugee as
ID soria,iop' for the execution Lady Asgil ola nc
at @o but sent to France to solicit through me irene
: 1rime minister the interpositlon OF the king an
" queen in favor of her son and before Gen. WASH
;pgton liberated Asgi,l he had an order oil congress
- do 60. The rest Of the notice is correct.
o. :. watermelon weighing 6t pounds, and feet 4
nc va 49,. ond . feet inch round, was raised TIL
luchcS C;ncinna,i, Il is said to be the large
ever raised in America
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
INEORMAYION WANTED.

EUNCERNING IIuGH M1i1NSIs who left Ireland about
~ twenty years ago. and said to have been in Iancas-
len time and he now supposed to be N Pennsyl'
six miles the City of Derry, in the county Of Derry
he for his Daughter whom he had left an infant about
six years ago, who chewing the wishes OF her Father left
uncle in whom she conGed who in weeks after her
arrival left her without money tiiendsAny infurma-
of Matthias Coats. will be thankfully received.
Catlarine MsGinnis requests Editors to publish the
above hoping through their means to meet with
Oct S.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
@3IGuAff11.

At New Castle, Delaware, Sunday morning the ST.,
inst. Mrs MARY ANN BABCOCK, wife of Major Samuel
Babcock of the United States Engineers and daughter of
Colonel S. L. Fotter,ll, of New York.
At Reading, a) the Sd ins of the prevailing fever
HENRY KING, Engineer to the SchuylklI Navigation
Company, successor to the late Mr.. Thomas Cakes.
At Preston England, aged fifty six, the Rev. JOHN
HARRISON. Ills death awfIlly sudden He had
just seated himself his table, and taken up his pen
write, when he fell from his chair, and Instantly expired
He preparing for the press Explanatory Dictionary
and the last words he Su5araa Summons
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
THE SCHOONER TALLER
Extract of d letter from Cartain Garland to
lis friends IN Salem, dated

Extract of d letter from Cartain Garland tol
lis friends IN Salem, dated
LEwrsrowN, Del. Sept. %.
uThree DAYS before left Baltimore, one OF myI
h,nl left me sailor came OH board, calling him
IN john Smith, ofSalem, saying he wanted TO get
Salem; and being in want OF a man shippeo
i'm. He behaved very we'll on board until theI
nul night Of the 18th. left Hampton Roads on
e I'M. with fair wind aud fine weather; the same
Eenirg the watch was set at 3 O'Clock Smith was
! Mr.. Rabcock's watch the other two men, Has
XII and Farnsworth, were in my watch. weh'
blow a, 9 o'clock, leaving the mate and smith on
tck had laid down about 10 minutes, wheh
card noise on deck. Isprang outo my pir'h'
Id ran with nothing but my shirt ana drawers OH :
Mr. Bahcock had hold Of the companion DOORS
le said, " am dying" when he Tell back dead
thought he was in tit. Saw no person on ueck
allied all hands and whilst had holl OF inc ma'e'
! he frs, knew of Smith he was stabbiug me with
3Me He cave me two stabs ia my right side. /
ound the blood pouring out OF me fast. l seized
m and by the help Of God threw him down. got
he knife from him, and threw it overheard 10y
hat time the other two men, and Peter "a olaek
w got on deck. I called to them for help 10 sc
6milh below, but they never come, neither woui'
HEY touch him. Smith gave them orders 10 .aN'
N the souaresa and haul the vessel on W'nu
Orbid them, and commanded them to keep Inc YES
e on her course: Smith came up 10 me, ana san
hc vessel was his, and the people were under MN
Pnd if opened my mouth again ne would SPIN III.
brains out he told me 10 go below, and ne wou
boon come dewn and finish me. BY this time IN
oss Of blood was so great that began to teei weak
took pster down with me, and asked him II u
knew where The gun was, he said he did, anu 20
for me he said it was not PINNED, ne got III
powder, pr,ned the gun, and handed 1t 10 me
Ren, ON deck with it, and when Smith saw me COZ"
nc, h. took club, and ran at me ; Tired, and sh'
him in the side Of his face he still mace al me
struck him with the butt OF the gun ne tnen =
hold Of it, and we came in contact; called l"r ne'
but the men would not touch him eo1 inc 81
from him, seized him by the legs, ana 'nreW ~
pv.rboard; Then fell on deck, and never expeG't
10 rise AGAIN, Peter and myself stopped 'ne DIV
as we'll as we could. had the vessel kePs ~ y
Capes Of the Delaware. Next day, through .
providence Of Cod, pilot boat came alongsoe' =,
took me out, and brought meto this place so y,
sunset the same day. Two doctors came on q,
examined nv wounds, and said the risE was 'oo :.
for me to 90 any further. They took me asnoa
and procured for me good house, and the pest
lcndance''
A diabolical attempt was made on the evening
the o9th ult to set fire to the Institution io' y
Deal aud Dumb. at Philadelphia. The Direc'o
have offered reward of Slo0 for the discovery
the ncendiary,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
For SALE.

n situate in the Borough Of Wilmington near the Bran
dywine Mills, fronting on Kngstre 81 feet inches, by
1913 feet deep, with good TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE
thereon erected with two and entry en- the first
floor, and three the second.
fhe above property not sold by the first ofNovcmbcr.
lit will that day be offered at Public Sale the house
Iof John NJ Smith. lnnkeeper, Wilmington. For particu-
lars inquire of the subscriber on the premises.
JOHN GRAY.
October IL, 1923. SS-6t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14

.Natrimony. Thomas More compares
man going to be married 10 one who puts his hand
into sack, in the hope Of drawing out single eel
from among an hundred vipcrs. i" 1t is a hundred
to one,'' adds he, but he will pick out VIPER
Lord Bacon maintains directly contrary opinion,
land asserts, q" that in this marriage sack the eel
would be in ratio Of hundred to one lthe vi
lpers.''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
. NEW YoRx, Oct. G.

j liz. 80 .-.. NEW York, Oct. G.
The u. s. schooner Shark. Lieut.. Comdt. Ste.
yens, fired q salute at 10 O'Clock this morning.
which was answered by the Revenue Gutter Active,
Capt. Cahoonc, when she Immediately got under
way and proceeded TO sea.--Commodore Rogers,
and Surgeons Harris, Washington and Hoffman,
have gone out as passengers. She is bound to
'rhompson's Island, whittier these officers have
been ordered to repair TO investigate the cause Of
the existing fatal disease that station. We un-
derstand that they will not remain at the Island
more thana week, and then return TO the United
States. May their valuable lives be preserved TO
their country and familiss'-Gaz
Ss.A
| a nev cat'5nsfrument.-Mr. Nathan Adj
ANS an ingenious mysticism and mechanic Of New
York, has new musical instrument, invented
and made by himself called the Trnmpacello. Il
lis in the shape Of a trumpet about five feet long,
with tube eighteen feet in length its cubic capa
| city is s. gallons. Mr.. Adams favored us with
number OF tunes The notes are not surpassed in
strength and melody, by the finest organ and we
are of the opinion that 1t moy be very advantageous
lily introduced into churches substitute for that
instrument. The expense Of the Trumpacello, is
$1,000. MIR. Adams commenced the manufacture
of this instrument in June last and has Just COM
lpleted it. He has taken measures to secure the
lpatent.-Statesmdn. =
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
FOR PUBLIC SALE,

AT Simsvile Cotton Mills Brandywine, onhe 23d inst
Power looms, cast Iron frames, nearly new;
II do. Wooden frames,
Warping Machine,
1 Dressing Machine, -
Spooling Machine,
Machine for winding weaycr's bobbns,
A lot of spoos, bobbins, shuttles, temples, &c.
Oct. II, 1925 83-3tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14

diabolical attempt was made on the evening y.
the 29th ult. to set fire to the Institution lo' -
Deal and Dumb. at PHILADELPHIA nc nnss &c
have offered reward of 90 for the discovery OF
the incendisry.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-14
INSULT TO THE AMERICAN FLAG.

The Editor of the Baltimore Morning Croni-
Gle has been politely favored with the following ex-
tract of letter, from an officer attached to the u
S. brig Spark, dated,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18
MRS. MIRRAY.

ID ESPECTFULLY info,ms the public that Der
la SPRING QUARTER will commence the
irst of April at her Academy IN Pleasant Street
Tor the instruction Of Young LADIES in the fol-
lowing branches, viz Reading, Writing, Afith-
metic, English Grammar, Geography, Astronomy
with the use of the Globe, History, Rheto ORIG,
Chemistry aud Composition.
ALSO--Sbe Work Wax Work, Paper Work
Fhigtee, Drawing and Painting in Water Colours,
Embroidery and all kinds of Needle Work, on a
new and improved plan.
TERMS; for day Scholars, from So TO S. per
quarter.
For B0ARDERS, including Board and Tui-
toH. in any or all of the abovenamed branches,
per quarter $50.
Mrs. VI. refers those who may feel inclined to
trust 60 her the instruction their children. end
are not acqOsin Cd wnh het qualifications aed
success as an instructress, 10 the Rev Mf. Ten
brock, the Ron j. rockingham the Hon. Bar
rett Potter, Ghe Hon. A. Ware and Mr.. B
Willis.
Music, French and Italian languages, taught
at che above Academy, by Mr.. NOLCiNI.
Portland, Feb. /, 1925. 6w.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18
PAYABLE YEARLY.

addition TO the act for the prompt settlement of public
accounts, and for the punishment III the crime ~ W.
jury and some time spent in discussing the pfo-
visions OF the bill The bill was finally laid On tu-
table.
Tuesduy FEB 4.-Mr Tan Duke from The selec,
Committee 70 which was referred the bill. togethc.
with The substitutes proposed thereto for abolishiaa
imprisonment fur debt, reponed a new bin embracir.
a number Of sections, which bill was read
The bill 70 divide the State of South Carolina into
two Judicial districts taken up in Committee w
the wholer when debate took place on the SUBJECT
and was concluded BY an order for engrossng bin
for third reading.
Wednesday. Fe6. 5.-The Senate resumed tie con
sderauon Of the bill from the other House TO make
perpetual an act passed TIE 81 March, 1917, entitled
An att 20 continue in force an net further % pro-
vide for the collection Of duties on imports and ton
mage passed Che 81 Of ManSh 1915 and for other pur
eoses"
On this bill debate arose, which occupied the re-
uiaindeE ~ the days session
Thursday Feb 4. Tine President concentrated do
the Senate the annual report Of the Commissioners II
the Sinking Fund, which was read
Mr. Brown, OF Ohio. from the committee on Roads
and Canals, reported bill supplementary 10 the act
TO authorize tie appointment ~ Commissioners IN lay
out Road Ia continuation Of the Cumberland R0adl
from the Ohio to the Mississippi river. Tie bii was
read twice by general consent
MIR Kelley presented a memorial from the Iegisiat
ture Of Alabama, praying the passage Of law tqur
ing treaty be held with the Cherokee Indians icr
the purchase Of portion Of their territory lyirg with
in the limits Of the State Of Alabama which was read
and referred a committee.
Friday, FEB. THE principal subjects under dis
cussion this day, were John G. Symaies petition for
aid in sailing to the interior Of the globe the bin te
regulate trade between the u S. and certain British
amendment Of the constitution concerning the eectoe
Of President.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18
FOR SALE.

A two story DWELLING HOUSE, situated
- on Cumberland & locust Streets. Well planed
and very convenient FIR two families, with three
good cellars, entirely separated, Wild a never fail
ing well Of excellent water lit commands a view
Of Back Cove and the sourrounding country. and
is in evry respect delightful situation and will
worthy the attention Of those who wish to invest
money 10 profitable real estate. as it may be rent
ed for two families to pay a large interest on the
investment.
To accommodate the purchaser part 0: the pur-
chase money would be tskcn in other real estate,
consisting Of small house and LIT of land at
a convenient distance from the center of the town
FIR further particulars enquire Of JOHN POW.
ELL, on Long Hharf' (if)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18
Mrs. Thaxter's Academy.

MRS. THAXTER returns her most sincere
lFE thanks to the public for thus far patronizing
her laudabe exertions. She also gives notice
that she intends opening her schooi the first
Monday in April, for the reception Of day schol-
ars as we'll as boarders; where the following
branches shall faithfully be attended to by her
self, and highly Qualified assistance ; VIZ Read
ing, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar,
Punctuation, Defining, Composition, Geography,
Astronomy, with use Of Globes, Rhetoric, Eisto-
ry, Philosophy and Chemistry.
Also
She'll, Wax, Paper and Fiigree work, Draw
ing and Painting in Oil. Water, Crayon and vel
vet coloars. Embroidery, Rug work, Tambeau,
Open and Ornamental Needle work on Lace,
Cambria and muslin.
Terms, Day Scholars, $500
Board, Tuition, &c. 5000
Including French, Latin or Music, 1000
05-No yonng ladies need apply except those
who are willing to devote the forenoon TO the
Solid branches of education. From twelve until
sunset, each day Of the week, may be devoted
TO the Ornamental. (tE) Feb. IL.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18

. rates in former voyage.-On the Cd Of Sept. a
proposition was made to the house of assembly Of
Chill, from Bolivar and the minister of Colombia to
SEND an envoy to Join those from Peru Colombia and
Old Spain, for the purpose of forming treaty with
the mother country in which she should recognize the
independence of South Amerlca.-At Buenos Avres
NOV I4ih things were assuming more tranquil as
pect.-The following societies have been formed at
Buenos Ayres the Literary Society the Society or
Physical and Ma thematcal Sciences in general and
in their application the public works the Acade-
my Of Medicine and the Society of Jurisprudence
About the end Of October Monte video was in a
very unsettled state, and many of the people were
favor OF a free and independent government The
population of the city is stated at 44790-CbL
Todd had reached TruXilo when last heard from and
Col. Duane was at Valencia. Both have received
marked attention from the Colombian authorties.--
Latest from Europe The French minister of foreign
affairs presented 10 the council of ministers note de-
slgned TO be addressed to the Spanish Government,
c0uchvd IN the same energetic tcsuS I've had used AZ
the congress of Verona. NJ. de Vileie presened one
Of milder tone, which epted 81 the king
The minister resigned his Office and other changes
were talked Of This indicates change Of Toli-
cy, and more paclhc measuTes.-A Paris paper
says. We can warrant the news, that treaty OF ALI
ance offensive and defensive, between Spain and Por-
tugal has been signed and ratified This news IL Off
eiaL" Madrid article of Dec. 18th, says that the
above fact is stated positive that 5000 men
enter Spain forthwith, and be placed at the dispo-
vi.
has concentrated his forces at Puente la eina and
Torlos has left Vittoria, the head Of 5000 men 10
give him battle.--The Qseen of Portugal having
refused to to the constitution ncurs the penal
ty of Punishment which it is said the king is de-
termned to carry into execution She has respite on
account Of III health, retires from court and lives Sc
cluded--Five vessels Of war sailed from Portsmouth,
Eng. near the close Of December. Portsmouth arti-
Gle says" There appears to be no longer any doubt
that these ships intended as a reinforcement of
Sir. O. knowles's squadron in Jamaica, for tie pur-
pose Of taking possession of the island of Cuba should
Spain be forced into with France is said
that the Russian armies still continued war es-
tablishment and that many persons considered war
between Russia and Turkey probable than be-
tween any other Dowers--t' There appeared 10 be
strong probability that serious connections had oc-
Cured at Constantinople There is a report that
the Greeks with fine ships have blown up the Turkish
Admirals ship with the Captain Pacha, and 25Oe
men and that they took IS gun hgate.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18

TUST received at 10. 5, Central Row, Fore
81 Street, az additional supply of CHELMS-
FORD GLASS assorted sizes. Among which
are 7-8-7-9-8 10-1O14.
The subscriber is selling the GLASS at Bos-
ton prices with the exception Of freight &c. and
thirty per cent. lower than it has formerly been
sold in this market.
Dealers wishing to obtain GLASS Of size not
usually put up, can have their orders for any
size executed at short notice, by leaving them
with the subscriber. JOHN ID. GARDNER.
Portland, Feb. A. 1923. IT,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18
Fresh Goods.

JUST RECEIVED AT
No. 4, Frehdage Street, Portland,
GUPERFINE Flag Handkerchiefs.
~ do. German do.
Fine Bandanna do.
Fancy Birds Eye do.
Japan aud Checked Cravats,
Thread and Mecklin Laces,
Caroline Pads. Red Cashmere Shawls,
Red, White and Yellow Flannels,
Fig'd Bombazetts, Tartan Plaids,
Superfne Border'd Valencia Vestings,
Swiss and fig'd Book Muslins,
Beaver and Kid Gloves.
Ladies lined Plush Gloves,
Gentlemen's Worsted Hose and Socks,
do Lambs Wool do
Hollis Sewing Cotton,
Plain and fg'd Write Lace,
herno Trimming and Fringe,
Imitation Shell Combs,
ALSO
An additional assortment of American GOODS
all of which will be sold at the lowe st prices
by LYFORD & GILMAN.
Feb. II, 1928. If.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-02-18
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.

Friday Jan 81. Mr.. Smith, Of Maryland, asked
and obtained leave to introduce bill making an ap
preparation lot 100000 year for ten years. for the
gradual armament Of the forresses Of the United
States which bill was twice read and referred
AT an early hour, the Senate wen. into considera-
ton Of Executive business
Monday. FEB. 3. The Senate resumed the consider
alton Of the bill from the House OF Representatives ia