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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-06-10
London, ,Jf1,naru.

London, Jaanary.
Torn Hah, .South,cdrh. - On Thursday
n potly member oil The gentle Graf, with n
voice brNeena pcnny trumpet aud u kettle
drum, was summoned by two sailors be-
longing to a trading vessel IN the river, to
show cause why he dotaincd pair OF
shoes, the property of one of ihenl The
complaining tar stated that he arrived ilr
the port of London about week befora
Christmas, and finding bis uaAef rivpine.
rather unfit for sat,icc, made enquiry after
some ono who could perform The necessary
repairs. A mcssnair, whn knew the COAST,
PiIoied him 10 the del.ndapts nth, where,
he produced the haika Of late conlely pair
Of shoes, and asked II they could be zen.
d"red sea feo,ihy again, ~ ii they must be-
brohe up ? The defendant, after inspecting
them closely from stem 10 stern, said thcv
only wanting now ke,iiag, aud they uonld
undergo several voyages more on wlifii
condition he left Them Ia d0ck, with an nm
dcrsiaudIng Tat they should be launched,
by The defendant ID about week y time ?.
but whether they were prnncd IN the bill.
boes, or sold fol old materials, he could no,
tell, for he could gain 40 information re-
spelling their course Of Storage, cither
from defendant or any other person.
Ghtiptn listened ia apparent amaze-
ment, aud nj Tie conclusion Of the sailors
charge, exclaimed "Oh fouk, what ,eick-
cdneas Your Worship, | never had no
shoes, rs he says, NJ all and he only thinks
90 do ms, but IL p0af I'll. 10 bo sure, 1
had one pair from the me8sti, aud I yorncA
learncd) 90. Cd. by 'em but afterwards
took 'cm back, and got the money and \
never had another pair So help me G..
and III 8ewear il on all the 1esiamuns or
Bibles IN Hipgiend.p
The two snilors said they were not only.
ready Ia swear he had the shoes. but COULD
brpg all The crew 10 support their testi-
mouy " however, said the complainant.
az he Will swear he hasn't got them, IN bes
satisfied"
This appearing The rondiest way of set
Ting the matter, the knigM QCMt fapstone.
was put upon his solemn oath, and deelar--
ed he had not got the shoes, aud never be-
held them 10 his knowledge
Mr. Aid. Smith said the ease was very
strange ONE, aud he could not help think
ing that there must be material errors
bnt the affair WAS now decided, and dis
missed.
IN .4ctips Schoolmdsfer.--Accordng 10
the German PedasogIe Magazine, vol. 3
p. 4G7, died lately IN Spain, Schoomas-
ter, who for 81 years had superintended a
large institution with old fashioned severi-
~ from an average inferred by means Of
recorded observations, one Of the ushers
had calculated that in the course OF his ex-
ertions he had given ~ 800 canning le1,-
600 0oggings, 100000 custodes, 5000
tips with The ruler, 4 22,70O tasks to get by
heart; il was further calculated that he made
700 boys stand on peas, 500 tncei on sharp
edge gfmood, 1000 wear the fools cap, Il l.
700 hold the rod. How vasi the quantity
Of human misery inflicted by single per-
verse educator. [Uhitehapen Gazelte.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-06-10


DY virtue of deed Of trGst executed by
I'D Mary Roberts, 10 the Subscribers, on the
oath day OF MARCH, 1873, aud duly recorded in
the clerk Office Of Campbell county, for the
purpose 81 occurring certain debt due Elisha
L. IiuDdley q Co We shall, on Friday the 1871
doy Of Juae neri, proceed to SCI! OF lIat creek
meeting-house, by way OF public auction, for
ready money
Owe TRACT OF T.f.ND.
lying on the waters of Hat creek, containing
/ 10 acres, more or lra, adjoining the lands Of
Robert Il Roper, Abraham Hanks, Edwin
Matthews jesse Rice, Pauleu Clark, James
II Evans and Thomas Howafd.--Also,
The following Negro Slaves,
TO wit Kit, Sam, Windsor, Harry, Ben, Pol.
ly, Charity, Lucy, Crehcy, keziah, Louisa
and Martha, and their increase, or % much II,
will saisfy the debt and cost above mention
ed, together with the interest thereon accrued
aud 10 accrue. We will convey such title ns
is vested in rs trustocs
DAVID MARSHALL, re,,.,so.
PHILIP GIBBS, '"'"
May %. ltw2w' ~
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$40 REWaED,

NOR experimenting or securing in any
4 jail in tits .tate 50 that get him, n mu-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
RFPA2TEE.

A pretty smart repartee was given
the other day, at place in the Iron
gate, Glasgow, where some repairs
were being made on the pavement, and
8 very confined space was left for the
lieges to walk upon. A beautiful young
lady was met at this narrow spot by
two gentlemen. (one OF them an exqui.
site Corinthian.) protest" said the
dandy, this place is as narrow as BA-
laam's psssage,' (the name of narrow
lane in Glasgow.) Yes" said his
compa MON. land like Balaam my pro-
grsss is arrested by an dngst" "True"
said the lady. looking him full in the
face, at the SANS time gliding neatly
pas. MIN, and | AN stops Oy the ass"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER.

A fresh water Yankee, on q ped-
dim VOYAGE through York State, ar
rived in our village last week. inde-
pendent Of the usual supplies, Jonathan.
It seems, had added to his stock OF
. nicknacS nunoer OF watches, to be
d;,posed of either 10 the bartsrang
line or TO be svopped eff as opPor-
tunlties for driving d trade offered.
Msetius q Dutch vaSrsnt. we'll known
in our streets, with long brass chain
daogliug at ms fob, jonathan nat hun
for a trade, - rsasight, unseen " Tom-
nv was his man. The usual Preilmi'
paries beng settled, he watches were
dsoo,itsd In the hat of third person
The umpire then drew out the first
watch, That" said Jonathan. "is
the Dutehman's watch" The other
watch (which proved to be 3 uOoden
onsD was drawn" Dat, cries no.
hast ronmy, ish de Yankees watch. "
s.Au irelock % exclaimed the chop
fallen Jonathan, holding up the apollo
O. for a watch by it's chain, "a tarnal
Dltchman got the rig onter Yankee
Wno'd thought t" While the Yam.
kee stood viewing his watch. with emo.
tions that parsook less OF anger than OF
cha,rin. Tommy, moi satisfied with his
triumph. observed that "de wooden
watch would make good nutmegs.
"Yss.. exclaimed Jonsthan, with exui'
tation land that there watch OF yourn
would make good nutmes.srater, for
the case is real block tim
Rochester Tel.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
POETRY.
From the Psrterburg Intettigencer.
SEhLECK OSBORN.

SEkLECK OSBORN.
The admirers of the poetic produc.
tions of SELLEoK OSBORN, Esq. will
be pleased with the following elegant
llttle effasion, (never before publish
ed J which was oceasioned by his see
ing two young ladies Irolicing in gar
den, and was found next day deposited
in a bed of flowers. L. partakes highl,,
of that tenderness and sentiment 81
conspicuous in his lyric writings.
Sweet playful sisters--twius OF Joy!
Pure hearts, With guiieless pleasure beating,
Nav fate withhold unblest alloy,
Nor cloud the morn OF youth SO flsetnS.
While pleased / see those cherub iorms,
Thus gambol innocently sportve,
Ihrearhe 4 PRAYER that no rude storms
Nav make their budding hopes sbertive.
Happy the favor'd youths Tor whom
Alone those lips shall smile so sPrlshtly!
For them hfe's gayest flowers shall bloom,
For them will gladnsos beam most brightly
,gte's a dull dance : but stepd with you,
1Twould move to notes of liyeher measure
And heavy care would alter too,
Or take toe silken wings of pleasure!
Whs, that enjoyed your cherub Smiles.
Would care ing for fortunes frowmng
Who would not covet cares and tolls,
Which YOU with such rewards were crown
ming:
When griet's hard frost descends on man.
The genis stream of life congeaiins,
You, smiling charmers, only can
Restore the frozen heart to teehag.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
plrCAlRN'S ISLAND.

A lettar from young gentleman of
BaIt,more, dated at Valparaiso III FEB,
ruary last, gives the following account,
derived from the captain OF a Martha's
Vineyard whale ship.
:. rhe captain informs me OF his
touching at Piscairn's Island, IN lat, %,
S ;. ION. $50, w. This island was set
t,sd more than so years by SIX OF eight
Enulish sailors, mutineers OF the En-
glish ship Bounty. They took with
fhem their Orshei ian wives Twenty
wears after, the snip Topaz. OF Boston,
touched at the island, and was snrpri-
ssd to find it Inhabited, and more so
on being boarded with canoes oy peo-
ole who spoke the English language.
Tnsy said they were the sens OF the a.
hove mentioned mutinesrs, who were
alI dead but one, named John Adams,
vbo is living to this day, and is now
pnwards of 20 years old. lie has sew
srsl children and grand children, who,
with the rest of his young friends, q.
mount to 40 or 50 Inhabitants. This
vsneraole old mau instructs them to
rad and write, ADD particularly reli,
gious principles They all call him
father. and pay him the utmost res
nast The master of the whale ship
saws he never left place with more
regret, as they are the mos. hosPltable,
yirtuous aud happy people in the world.
Tns island is healthy and fsrtile, pro.
ducinx abundance of fruits. fowls, hogs,
&c. Il is sald to be s miles long, and
, broad.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
To Let.

To Let,
THE large three story brick house on
Il Prince-street, adjoining the store OF
Mordecai Miller l. Son. Apply to Mary
Ressler, or LANES CALF,
may "a law3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
For Sale,

A likely mulatto BOY, about 90 years
N old, good dining room servant
INQUIRE OF the Printer.
Iune 3. u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
ForSale.

For Sale.
r ANDING this day, from the sloop
IL Henry, at Twins wharf,
80 hdds. prime retailing molasses
2 tierces Go. do.
50 bbls. N. E. rum
"a boxes imperial & guDpowder tea
Ceases con'tg ID. cannisters do. fresh
and of excellen ut quality
IL bales low priced brown shr'ings
2 bales dsnims, do. striped jeans.
box straw hats
90 casks whale oil
loo kegs nails, assorted from BID TO 4od.
Apply to A. G. CAZENOVE& CO.
tune 5
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
A Teacher Wanted.

n IEdCIIeT w dDttUs
A PERSON well qualified to teach the
AIanguages is wanted in private iamI'
ly in Virginia. Application TO be made
to the editor of the
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE:
June ~
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
Best Chewing Tobacco.

20 HALF KEGS Of manufactured to.
bacco, SIS, los, l9's, & pound twists,
Barclays brand-warranted superior 10
any in the District just received by the
schr. Ocean, G. Creighton, from Rich.
mond, and Tor sale by
JNO. ID. BROWN, agent.
June 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
june IL

Liverpool Salt Afioat.
TIME cargo Of the ship WilhelmIna, A.
Il NJ. Rose, master from Liverpool of
1000 bushels ground alum SALT
1000 sacks blown
For sale by WM. FOWLE 4. CO
June 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
JAMES S GUNNELL, ". D.

JAMES S GUNNELL, ". D.
Dentist,
u ESPECTFULLY offers his services
II as Dentist TO the citizens and yisi.
tors uf the District of Columbia.
REFERENCES.
WASHINGTON. Georgetown.
DR.. Sim. Dr.. C. Worthington
F. May, p. Warheld,
Cutbush, Henderson,
HUNT, N.W.W burlington
Sewall, Bobrer,
Washington, Magruder,
Watkins,
.4le1Gnd1a.
Dr.. Semmes DR.. Washington,r
Peake, Stabler,
Gen. John Mason. Richard B. Lee, Esq
Col. A. Henderson, Geo. Graham, Esq.
Rev. DR.. A. Hunter, and DR.. Dick.
Office on the Pennsylvania avenue, be.
tween 9th and 10th streets, West (on the
same square with Mr.. Gunton's Apotbe-
cary Shop J!
U DIR. GUNNELL will be at
Mr.. Gageu's Hotel, Alexandria, every
Friday, from 8 A. M. until z. N. dur
ing the month of June. All letters adj
dressed to Or G in Washington, OF lett
at CIagelt's Hotel, will be punclualIy al
tended to.
Washington, May 81, 1898. 1awtf
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
BENOlT DEPLANCHE.
French Duer e. ScOurer.

RESPECTFULLY returns his thanks
HI to the citizens of Alexandra, for the
encouragement afforded him in the line of
bis business; and intorn,s them that he
continues at his stand, on Prince. between
Fairfax s. Water streets, next door to Mr..
Matthew Robinson's; where be will dye
every description of Silk, Cotton, or
Woolien Goods of any kind; and scour
Silk. Cotton. and WOOlIen CtOathing Of any
kind.
.NERINO SH.aWLS
Will be b!eached and pressed in the finest
style, and LEGHORN HATS cleaned,
dressed, and dyed OF the finest black.
Carpets,
of all descriptions, will be secured and
cleaned so as TO make them appear as
new He feels confident, from the expe
rience he has acquired in his trade, both
in Paris and London, that he will be able
to render general satisfaction, for which
he will spare no pains, and will be thank
tuI to those who favor hm with their GUS
tom.
june FL
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
For Amsterdam,

SK> The superior coppered ship 70
S&&CAHONTAS, Na'h1 Rowland ,
master; will have Immediate Dispatch
100 hoesheads freight is wanted. Apply
70 WIN. FOWLE d co.
June i9
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District of Columbia.


Alexandria County, set Moy Term,
l823-6th Day.
IN CHANCERY
John Archer and John w. Stump, Eyecu.
tors ct John Stump, deCeased-Csm.
plainnnts.
Against Mary Deneale, widow and execu-
trix of George Deneale, deceased, Chas.
II. Stuart and Ann Lucretia, his wife,
Mary Ca.harine, William w. and Nan.
cy p. peneale, children and represen.
talves OF George Deneale, deceased
Defendants,
TIME defendants, Charles T. Stuart.
i and Ann Lucretia, bis wife, not ha-
wing entered their appearance and given
security, according 10 the statute and rules
of the court, and it appearing to the salts.
faction OF the court, upon affidavit hled,
tina, the said Charles Il. Stuart and Ann
Lucretia, are not inhabitants OF the Dis.
trlct of Columbia, on the motion OF the
complaiDants by their counsel, it is Or
dered, that the said defendants. Charles
L. and Ann Lucretia Stuart, do appear
here on or before the first day o. next No
vember Term, anG answer the bill OF the
cOmplaihdnts and that copy OF this Or
der be forthwith published in one OF the
public newspapers, printed in the town OF
Alexandra, Tor two months successfully,
and that another copy be posted on the
front door OF the court house OF the said
county. A Copy-Teste.
EDMUND |. LEE, Clerk.
tune "a Iaw2m
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Office.
Removal.

heIIlONdI.
VINHE subscriber returns bis grateful ac-
Il acknowledgements to his old friends &
customers, for past tav0rs, and iDo'ms
them that he has removed to his old stand.
(the Eagle Hotel, precisely at the
Head Of King Street,
where he pledges himself that nothing
shall be wanting on bis part to make tie
situation OF all who may call on him, com.
Portable and pleasant. The house has
undergone considerable repairs, and is
much better calculated for the reception
OF travellers snd others thar formerly.
ELI LEGG.
N. B. A few genteel bosrders can be
accommodated upon reasonable terms.
This stand is in the most pleasant part OF
the town; and considering the fresh and
.alubrioIs air, it cannot but be enticing
TO those who wish tospend their summer
months near the town, to call and see.
June 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-03
Picked OYSTERS.
Charles County Court,
may 81

March Term. 1928.
George Mason, VS.. Richard 3 Mason,
Alexander S Hooe and Elizabeth b. his
wife, George N. Grymes and Aan K.
Grymps his wife, and John Stlth and Sa-
rab b. bis wife.
IN CH4NCERY.
IN this case the bill states, that William
L Mason, departed this life, intestate,
leaving real and personal estate in Charles
County, that George Mason is the ADMIN
istrator and one OF the heirs at law Of the
said William. that the personal estate is
insufficient to pay the debts of the deceas-
cd and the bill concludes with prayer
for the sale of the lands of the said VIM.
Mason and it appearing TO the Court that
the said defendants reside out OF the state
of Maryland, and beyond the jurisdiction
of the Court, il IS hereby ordered. that the
said defendants be, and appear before this
Cour; on the third Monday IN August neat,
either in person, or by solicitor and all
seer the said bill OF complaint. otherwise,
the same will be taken pro con- esso, and
decree pass accordingly, provided that
tins order be published i'm the Alexandra
Gazette, once week for at least three
months, pre- vious to the SAID third Mon
day 10 August, 1923 Teste,
JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
Test, JNO. BARNES, Clerk.
F. ID. STONE, Sol. for Comp.
nav 81 3m
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Thirty Dollars Reward.
LEIGH,

commonly called Leigh Jackson. Said
slave is about six feet high, twenty-eIght
or thirty years Of age, has down look
when spoken to- took with him blue
cloth roundabout, cuffs and collar turned
up with yellow cashmere, two pair pan
falcons, one of blue cloth, the other OF
brown linen; great coat and two fur
hats, one white the other black, the former
much worn. A very minute description OF
his clothing (if could be given would
be unnecessary, as he will no doubt use
every means to escape detection By chang
ing them the earliest opportunity; AS the
above slave eloped withou, the least pro-
vocation, be has 10 all probability shaped
his course to the north, the tavorIte resort
OF all our Virginia slaves. | will give the
above reward for apprebendIng and Sc
curing sale slave in any jail, SO that get
him again, or thirty dollars and all reason.
able charges if brought home.
GEO +. WASHlNGTO TON.
Wellington, near Alexandra, june 70.
oaw3w.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-09-30
FOR THE wArcHdAy.

MIR. WILSON The Gazette poUrs out It's hll
in copious measure, about the trAng affair oil a
alleged assault, at the hundred election at Smya
ma, said to have been committed on Ebn. BacSls'o1
by Judge Davis. This L. 3. has been one oil ~
most noisy and abusive men in the State. he NJ
been prosecutor and prosecutor oil all that oppq
sed him, Tor twenty years past He has camoFcl
at the polls aud disputed the right OF suffrage MOI
than all besides himself. He has two modes Of y
fence: the one, his law prosecutions, in some
which he has summoned about fifty witnesses; Y
other is like the animal called the skunk, which 4
tires behind its filth.
When opposed, he uses the most violent anu
ousive language. The "damned lie" IS WIN "l
very common this was repeatedly given by E.
to peaceable citizen, member OF the r''eaOj
society, in the streets of Smyrna, on the aaO''l
day. heard the friend say that the next a''aVA
the kind he would strike him. ,..uI
He has given Judge Davis the lie several Jul
before, and ayowed determination to "VFea" Il
dOwn''--a term we'll understood here. "A
This affair happened in my presence ana
give statement Of facts. A man named Meii"
Iofered his vote. B!ackiston disputed bis llBut
vote, and alleged want OF residence. ANc'
hearing by the Judges, he said be had MOI .e"'
out of the State for five years, and was 'Dg",
take the oath OF residence. Blacklston sslu'
loud and boisterons tone, that be would 'pOs''
him for perjury = and ordered him mol 10 .aM
oath. The young man was abashed aud |" "%
from the hustings, and said If his vote eou'u NV
taken he could withdraw. n,,,o
AT this time Judge Davis said TO hmN'
e you will not let Meridith take the oath uOuI.
rule prescribed by the Judges, nor snher .S T,
vote" Blackiston denied il It was Tepleu "'"'
man had withdrawn; Blackiston gave the G " w."
lie," and Davis gave him slap with BIS lr" y"
and Elackiston quietly withdrew. Mst,un na
called up and voted. Order was restored u"I
served until the votes were taken IN aho 'e't
The opinion is That Blsckison received "''' -
,eryed.
will conclude by saying that the long 'ov p",
and peaceaLie habits of Judge DAVIS 'ohe." he
his decided opposition to particular ,aI partst
II the head of which are Cummns ana o'' 'orrt
has drawn down and let loose upon MN a .ar,sc
of undeserred and unprovoked SANDER anu r N
tion, unknown and / believe unpreceaenEs'e'', ws
state, to detail the particulars oil Which, ~ g;.'oy
years back, would fill volume. Inc mo-
these facts Is we'll known in Smyrna. >,nrp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-09-30

Violence. Bat they will not abandon their enter
prize, because they must die before its compilations
and trust to future generations lis advacccment on
ward to final and complete success they will labor
till their sun goes down, their exertons will be APP
preciated on the morning Of the resurrection"
So far, benevolent Providence has sanctioned
their enterprise. The African tribes have ceded
10 them territory, more than forty miles square,
rich in the productions of tropical climate, and
accessible to ships employed in trade. In regard
TO the healthiness of Monserado, hear avoice
from the place itself. Every day | bless anew
that fayouring Providence, which eventually led
your agents to establish the settlement on Cape
Montserado. Not an hour have spent here without
feeling the refreshing and salutary influence OF
fresh breeze from the ocean. The settlement can
never be without it, The free coloured people
in the United States are waking up to sense Of
the great benefits of establishing themselves In the
colony Of Liberia. The masters of many slaves
who cannot now free them are anxiously looking
forward to the period when the colony will be in
situation 10 receive them as free men. Such, many
such have subscribed largely to aid the benevolent
operations OF the society. Auxiliary and donation
societies have sprung up from Maine TO Georgia.
and the man of pety. the holy minister OF that re-
gon which breathes fresh from the portals OF hea-
ven, Peace on earth and good will to man, sees in
the movements Of this society and other societies
in England and France, the dawning ct that auspi-
cious day when the tdngs of peace and good will
shall be carried as upon the wings OF the wind to
all the dwellers upon the face Of the earth-when
Africa bereaved and afflicted Africa shall unite her
voice with the chrisiianized nations of the earth,
and sing aloud, the Lord, lie is our salyaton-ths
Holy One ufIsrsel he is our Observation-Disclosures
the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
A FRIEND TO AFRICA.
Wilmington, Sept. "a, 1925.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-09-30
FOR TIE WA7'cHMAH.

Mn. WILsoN-One of your correspondents talks
OF Mr.. Harker's " small artillery" speaks
OF his publications, as "rite rituperations ''--one
terms them base Scurriliiies''- another calls
them " a tissue of falsehood'' Mr. Harker, not.
withsianding every body is calling out shame upon
him. affects to consider that he is jogging on exactly
right, He cannot conceive how paper is to be
conducted in any other way. Indeed to be entirely
honest, do not know that we ought TO complain Of
the character of his paper seeing that it has more
etfectually subserved our cause than any additional
Journal OF our own could have done. The writer of
this letter was present. the other day, when the
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-09-30

.ur. Wilson.--Some pains have been '"@,
make inquiry into the story OF "DaceP'" ",lsmsr
it is found substantially true. ne ba,ir,v
now living and man OF the first respeT'a a.I psY
yeracity, who accosted general, then colV"S erI
ter, in the words mentioned or in equita's"s. n
There are besides, more than few "''ps ia M
living, and in the county, who, wheh Var
will confirm the statement.