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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
Lexington, (Ksntacky,) June l6.

THE TIMES.-We have distressing accounts
of the scarcity of and wheat in some parts oil
this state. 1t is very unusual for the people of the
in great abundance; but owing to the long winter
and wasteful habits of those who never knew want,
many have been reduced the necessity of sending
Ia great distance and purchasing bread at dear rate.
Four, Ave and six dollars per barrel, are given for
corn in some of the counties south of Kentucky
river. Flour can scarcely be had at any price. In
other sections, however, there is enough OF both
wheat and corn. The hardness OF the times is much
aggravated by the disappointment of those who
shipped produce to New Orleans.
A large crop of tobacco was raised last season,
most of which remains unsold the part that has
been disposed of brought but little more than freight
and charges. Scarcely any thing sent down the
river has returned profit. To these evils may be
added one more general and peryading, namely, an
enormous and oppressive tue paid By distressed
people for circulating medium.
All good money has been banshed by the laws of
the state is only brought among us to be sold like
merchandise, and with view 20 profit, while we
have in place of 1t fictitious luctuang paper re-
preventative, for which interest is charged by the
state, and which has neither character value at
tached to it except what it derives from the caprice
and mutable opinions OF society, and the uncertain
measures of dominant party, or the still more I'M
certain management otthe party leaders who inven-
ted this slight-ofhand expedent. T c people are
thus cruelty humbugged, and made TO pay double
for every article they consume.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
From the National Ltelligsncer.
Essex SHORT.

Tile real Tyson Jea-piant introduced into The
United States, and no'c IN cultivation IN WORTH
Carolina "A. BIB, an old Traveller in the In
dies, at present an inhabitant OF Moore county, in
the State Of North Carolina, is well acquainted With
the growth and cultivation Of the above Iea-plant
in foreign countries, well as this country, and
also with the mode and manner of curing its leaves,
and gives TO the public, through this paper, the toll
lowing communication respecting it,
GAS soon as the leaves arrive to maturity, they
should be gathered Of mornng3@hile the dew is
on them, alter three or four days of good weather
Of sunshine in succession previous to gathering,
and clear from any ran falling on in the interim to
wet them then dry up the dew on them as early a.
YOU can in the shade say in room as clear OF wind
or air as possible latter which put the leaves mo
stone lar or Jars, with as small mouths as can be
had. so as to preclude the steam from getting WIN
out or the air or water Within by tying cloths over
them and putting on plate or small waiter, with
weight thereon, so to keep it entirely secure
from either; then set the jar or jars into Large
not or kettle OF water up to- or near ts neck but ny
no means so as that drop of water may get over
into ts mouth then slowly boil 1t until the leaves
are completely wihed when that is done, take the
,srs OIL and Sc. hem away. With their covers Sc
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
wILMINGToN, TUESDAY, 3 JULY, la2a-

IS 1t has latterly become fashionable practice to
Jest at mat mony, it is not at all surprising that
corresponding effects should be felt by the com
munity at large; ard especially by that unhappy
race of BEINGS whether male or female, who are
destined to become the forlorn victims of their
own folly. Hence it is perhaps, that when the
spring season Of lille has fed, and roses begin 10
wither upon the cheek, the minated beau and the
Anticipated belle frequently endeavor, in vain, to
repair their past errors by entering the courts of
Hymen. But not to be too serious the following
advertisement extra, from the Providence Ca
zeue will shew how humby an old bachelor can
sue when fully sensible Of his cheerless and IN
happy condition. Ed. GEN. LIB.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
SWaim's Panacea.

{sNs Medicine is offered 4 remedy for scrofula or
kgs evil liberated or putrd throat, long stand
Rheumatic lfcctiuns cuancous Diseases white swell
sn diseases of The bones, and all generally Of
ueereus character and more especially for deep seated
pima Or affections arising therefrom, &c
III al disorders arising from impure or contaminated
late Y The JoOd It win be found powerful and etfectual
@el The discovery Of this medicine has been the eff
f. dlong and attentive study, and i IS now made public
tM lie most decided conviction, founded on ample expe-
nct Gifts power il graduating those discusses GT ere
Il ,'ta medicine has Jailed.
eprpretor give the most respectable references,
th possession Of ample testimony Of the most surpr-
Is ca7es effected BY the Of his Pacea Its import
ee 80 fully established in The minds Of the most emf
physicians in our country, 10 be prescribed by them
": Treatment Of those diseases for which it is offered As
remedy.
constant supply direct from the proprietor for sale by
MARGARET JOHNSON, Agent,
40. SO, .ilarket-sreet, Wilmington,
No keeps constant supply Of drugs and medicines Of
:tei quality. July /, 1823.-54-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
Salem, June 81, 1928.

There are in the United States, 1854 Baptist
ichurches, containing 206,ll0 members, beside,
number OF associations not particularly heard from
at the convention lately held in Washington.
Letters received at Boston from the French CAPT
tai, estimate the expenses of the in the PENN
sua, at less than 100000. sterling Upwards Of
|Slj0,oo0) per diem.
The sale of Garrick's library (ssys late London
paper) produced about 2u00i-a much larger sum
than even the executors the more sangulne dra
matte public expected from it; one single volume
of old (4to) tracts, poetical and prose, sold for
nearly fifty pounds.
Six persons, convicted of piracy on the Spanish
coasts, have lately been seized and condemned TO
death, They were decapitated in the public square
OF Malaga, their legs and arms severed from their
bodies and thrown into cauldron oil bsiling oi an
their heads exposed in the public places
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
-.N.OTICE.

R@O y three families Of Women, who have been &C
: elsomed @ work ii paper mill, viii find constant
R9ment, i immediate application is made to the sub
I IA wlo contemplate starting their new paper mil,
4 @4A Gouiy, Mary land, two OF three weeks from
A,l-ic SAAiL & WM. MEErEER,
Near New Ark.
liae 97 If. !qn5 54--4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08

Ills written with sorrow,
Shall be forty years old,
The day after to morrow
And for various reasons,
Not now worth repeating,
To all OIL .UaidS and lTidoUs
These presents send, Greeting
Know we that | am
Neither handsome nor ugly,
But my lace when I'm shaved,
Looks quite decent and snugly,
My eyes they all say,
Are good looking pair,
As gnod suppose,
As eyes commonly are.
bplieve that my hair,
Some years longer will stay on;
For I've two black locks lett yet,
10 every grey one,
To be sure my ehin's double,
But for that / don't care,
Il is very much like those
Which other loks wear.
There is one thing | could not
Conceal, il chose;
The worst thing about me,
They say is my nose.
Although it is red,
Aud its shape not at all good,
On the whole ii looks better
Than no nose Ut all would.
So much for my person,
And as for The rest ont,
BE attentive all Of you,
For now comes the best ont,
10 find me lrJe,
Long time in my eye twas,
But that never happened,
] cannot tell Why twas.
The girls all laugh az me,
I've tried more Than twenty
But Of such kind Of People,
] know there are plenty,
Ills my candid opinion,
BY this my epistle,
] shall soon have one Of you,
AS g sleek as a whistler
In the line Of tobacco,
| smoke none or chew it;
II my wife should moi like It
never will do il;
] use no bad language;
AS a deacon, am sober;
And should like 10 be married
BY the first of October.
I've two story dwelling,
With an entry way through it,
With green blinds on the from, side,
And garden close to it.
My offer you know now,
i one Of you risk it,
Wen go and sit down there,
AS snug as biscuit.
Twenty fourth day Of August,
This notice is dated;
Will you see. Mr.. PrinteTs
1t is not belated.-
The obedient servant,
set my self down.
OF all the Old Maids,
And Koung H'jdomS in town.
Essex SHOR9
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08

S tts.AS tie General Assembly of the ate OF Della
tFe anthe third day Of February last enacted that
Aee| ecetionshal be at the Court House in New-Ca-
IN , teng The sixth electondisrct OF the county OF
Y Aslt, provided that g the Newcastle Turnpike COM
Il alaa execute License under the Common Seal OF
y sa' Company, permitting the electors of Newcastle
800 3ol@ days for holding any election by the cleo
~ ti hundred, either under the Constitutions o. any
y" itfs q hle State now eAAting or which may here
eaacled-n the present, and every year hereafter
80, ail return from the said Court House tree from
;, ".itRE y the Newcastle Turnpike Company, at a
heid tstsy, do license and permit the electors OF
f HFe OF cScase to pass and repass on the road
~, ~ easie Turnpike Company, ON the days Of cleo
'"'' % aHd from the Court House free of toll
{ 80 WifNrss the Seal Of the Newcastle Turnpike
}sLA#{ Company.
~ june 23sh, 1923.
't@tAsfLE CorvTr, Set
RECORDED il the Rolls Office at Newcas
= s &c, n and for the county Of Newcastle, y:
\, Az v book Z, wi. Sd, page 432, ~.
~ HI" ~ TESTIMONY whereof, have hereunto SCI
l4ga and affixed tile Seal Of said Office at Newcastle
-Ae 5,h, A. ID 1898
St MATTHEW KEAN, Recorder.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08

Rags, Feathers, and Flax Thread.
i received aud FOR SALE at No. Ill, Market.st
NihAngpn,
~ GOV VT AMERICAN RAGS,
ZOO . SOUTHERN FEATHERS, and
&sy00 Nv. FLAX THREAD.
1e IN 5}--tf JOHN Il. BRINCKIE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
COI,In.N.

.FLAED COTTON CONSTANT, for sale, by
NORRIS SMITH, No. So, South Wharyes,
I VI 2Q 1888 -G6-Smp Philadelphia
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-07-08
CONDITIONS OF the WATCHMAN.

nh mice IS fve oA1tsa year those who do not either
be;r subscriptions in advance, before the first Of
or December and fur Doar@ to those who do ;-at or
t,p which time fa subscriber wishes TO Decline he
n notify the editor Of his intention compliance
these conditions to be considered new engagement
II months and no paper will be discontinued without
FGGlment Of them except at the option Of the editor.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
b three months; four times for dollar and TWEEN
ts for every subsequent insertion longer ones in pro-
Eron Advertisers requested to specify in writing
En- lone their advertisements TO be inserted. they
e continued till forbid Letters to the Editor to in.
/ - attention must be post paid.
advertising BY tie gear.
b Subscribers. To Non-Subscribers.
wear SIG, 90 year 10, 90
&6noths :, 81 6months 9, 50
5do. his do. S, 90
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
Blacksmith Business.

HE subscriber would beg lcav1
/ TO inform the citizens Of Martins
burg, and Berkeley county in general;
that he has commenced the
BLACKSMITH BUSINESS.
in the shop lately occupied by Nr. Ja-
cob Bishop, decd. where he will be,
thankful for oil favours ia his line Of
business. lie solicits continuance Of
custom from the old customers Of Mr..
Bishop, and others, aud assures them,
that no pains shall be spared to give ge-
neral satisfaction. He will, at al times,
keep a stock Of IRON on hand, so that
no disappointment need be expected
from thosA Who may wait new work.
WILLIAM GLADDEN..
Martinsburg, Dec 1T
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
Tuition.

VvHE subscriber respectfully informs
= his patrons and the public, that he
has recommended his SCHOOL, which
will be regularly continued from this
time. Matters Of some importance
which frequently caused his abseace du-
ring the past, have been finally settled,
SO that the subscriber viii, in future, be
able to devote his whole attention to the
care Of his School. His patrons may rest
assured, that no more interruptions will
take place.
Those DESTROYS Of sending new schos
lars are requested to do so without de-
lay.
HENRY A. EyRNE.
Dec. 4-Sw.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

a stranger engaged at the Bar--almcst
unknown, every eye is turned towards
him with the utmost solicitude; and in
the midst of doubtful expectation, the
graceful, unembarrassed, though unas-
summing form riscs-his exordiuri enlists
the admiration OF all his arguments are
found to be clear, COMMUNICABLE is
eloquent--he is, indeed, virtually De-
mosthenps,
The probable correctness Of these
conclusions being conceded, ii behoyes
the youth OF Martinsburg, speedily 10
enter into such arrange nents as may
found, on a proper basis, an Association
similar to that which originated with the
sagacious Franklin. Their education,
their pursuits, and the season of the
year, all unite in suggesting the propri-
ETY. OF il. To this laudabie end, there
fore, Mr.. Editor, viii ask leave, thro'
the medium of your Journal, to propose
a meeting at the Globe Tayen,, al ear
lycandle light,on FRIDAY EVENING,
the 9Th instant. FRlSyEE
Wednesday, Dee. 8, 1913.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

Ne,cJcrsey Legislature The FOL
lowing bills are now under the csn-
sideration ottne New Jersey Legisla
lure: A bill to reduce the rate OF in
serest froln7 to 9 per cent. A bill to
prevent creditors from imprisoning
poor debtors; and bills ausnorising the
construction of Delaw ware aud Passaic
canal, and the Delaware and Harlan
Canal.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
PHILADELPHIA, No

We learn that u young man in the
emplo, ment OF Sscssrs. Thomas kel.
~ y Sen, merchants in Market, has
sithin iew days past drawn from
one Of the banks in this city, the
sum OF eleven hundred and fiiiy dol
iArs with checks, which he forged IN
as employers names. He has since
nSd to New York.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

ACcrman paper (received atthe PHI
latelphia Gazette office states that
nearly thirty thousand men were at pre-
sent employed on the great canal from
the Texel to Amsterdam. The marshy
earth which is found towards the bot
tom of the canal, is taken out with bag
nets. and fills more than thousand boats
depth, so that the largest East and West
Lsdiamen, may pass direct to Amster-
dam without nloading part of their
carcoes at the Texel. The canal will
be more than sixty English miles long,
and will cost, without including the great
flood gates, more than ninety million
guilders.
The Hamburger "Liste der Eorsen
Halle,' speaks Of riot raised by some
of the woriunen on this canal, who MUIR
INJURED at the lowness of their wages
Several of them were killed, before it
was quelled.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

CoNNEcTIcuT YET "A hog 90
months old, owned and fattened by Ar.
Thomas Way, of New London--weigh-
ing twelve hundred and fifty lbs.-girth
six feet, four inches, and length nine feet
and was shipped for New Orleans.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

The diamonds worn by the widow
of the Marquis Of Londonderry at the
Dpncaster Race Assembly IN Eng
Add, in September, were estimated at
Thirty thousand Pounds sterling.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
Tgg GAL1TTAo
nARTINsBURG, Dec. 4, 1928.

George d. Troup, Esq. has been
elected Governor OF Georgia, by the
legislature of that state. The vote
was for Trcup IS, Tablet sl-ma-
ioriiy a.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
COMMONWEALTH PAPER.

10th ult. says--"The vote Of the house
of Representatives or Thursday last, is
decisive as to the course which will be
taken relative to the Commemorative
Bank. 1t was determined by vote of
more than s;r to one, that no further is
sues of paper should be made. Here is
arenedy for our deprecated currency
springing from its proper source-THE
rkoPLE, Mrouga their representatives.
Already has more than one sixth of all
the paper emitted by the Bank been
burnt, and whether the Legislature per-
sist in the burning system or not, the
present rate of curtailmentwill 60 on,
gradually bringing back to US a souAd
currency"
It appers that DR.. Fisher, formerly
editor ofthe 4Albiom, published in New
York, has gone 10 reside at Quebec,
where he is appointed by the Cover
nor, government printer This APP
poinlment is regarded as reward Tor
the zeal and talents with which the
Doctor disseminated British principles
10 this country.-D Press
Polish JEW, about forty years of
age, who had been in England about
three months, and who was said to be
connected with some of the first families
on the continent, was on the first .un-
day in October baptized at the Episco-
pal Jews Chapel in London. A large
concourse ofpersons was present on the
occasion.
In a work recently,publishea at Paris,
it is said Brazil possesses suthciency
funcuityated land, to support at least
100000. 900 of inhabitants = that ID to
say twenty times more than its present
population.-Untiit she whole be dispos-
cd of, the grants will produce con-
slant annual revenue to the state, and
when they shall all be sold, the finances
Of the state, will no longer require ex-
traordinary resources.
About 100000 Almanacks are snnu-
ally printed in Massachusetts,. The sale
of Moore's Almanack, printed in Lon
don, amounted, a few years since, to
100000 copies per annum.
FIGS.-It is mentioned that figs have
become much more common In Eng
land within the last few years than for
merly. They were sold the last season
at Covent Garden market, at shilling
dozen. The favour of them is said to
be superior to those which are sold in
the market at Paris, but far inferior TO
those raised in the south Of France and
In Italy.
Eire.-On Monday night last, the barn
Of capt. Jackson, near Battletown, was
consumed, with all lis contents, inclnd-
ing a quantity of grain, and SIX valua-
bic horses. 1t is believed to have been
the work of an incendiary. A negro
woman has been taken up on Suspicion,
aud is now coaEncd in jail.
rJThehesio' Repr5.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

Fine Tnread-O One ounce of fine
Flanders thread has been sold in Lon
don for "a, such an ounce made in
to lace may be sold for 94O, which is
ten times the price OF standard sold,
weight for weight.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
Wheat Wanted.

yUHE highest market price in Casn
Il will be paid for clean merchantahle
WHEAT, if delivered at the mill Of the
subscriber, atihe mouthofthe Opeckon
JAMES FORMAN.
October l6-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

Areport has reached this city this
morning, that very destructive fire
mas taken place at Pittsburgh. The
particulars we have not heard.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

GREENsBoRoUcH, Alab. Oct 90.
Norci Sight-On Tuesday even.
ing last, flock of Geese, of the do
nestic kind, were driven into this
place, having been travelled on foot
from Rutherford county, Tennessee,
] distance OF Dear 800 miles.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

The Wheeling Gazette states that CAnrgr
iNs, equally as handsome as Scotch or vene
,iaa. and tar superior i'll quality to the import
ed article. is now made a, the Ste1benyille
Ohio, Woolen Mandatory.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

EEN, WOMEN, EOTS, and GIRLS
will be hired at Buckles-Town on
Thursday the 25th instant Bond and
security will be required.
s. SLAUGHTER.
December 4, isas-st.
~. The Bonds FOR last years hire
will then be due, when payment will bd
expected. s. $.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04
PRICE CURRENT.

MARRIED,--on Tuesday evening
last, by the Rev. Mr.. Krauth, Mr.. ELI
JAZZ ALEXANDER, of Kentucky, to
Miss REBECCA HEDGES, daughter
of Dir. Josiah Hedges, Of this county.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

The Pittshurg Gazette of The 18th
ult. states that The hustle of business
10 the neightofhood of TIE wharves
and commission warehouses;, was quite
cheering. The rise OF The river had
made the navis siion in fine order, two
steam boats had departed and many
others wers about to follow.
Six or eight buildings we're destroy
ed by fire al Hudson, IN. Y. Oh sa-
urday night the 22nd uit.
Four or Ave houses were destroyed
by fire near the Trenton Bridge, on
.ne 18Th ult.
A greater nunoer of elegant dwell
ling houses and stores are now erect,
ing in Boston, than was ever before
known IT any one time.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

On Tuesday the Camden Bank SUBJ
scribed $4,000 to the Schuylkill Loan,
and we have the pleasure to state, That
yesterday morning, s. Girard, Esq. took
the balance $4,000, which completes the
sum of 10000 Phil Gdz.
The Jamaica Courant Of the 18th of
October, observes that ''priyateers will
swarm on the Cuba coast. We perceive
the nursery of pirates now re-estab'ish-
ed. Our men of war had need keep a
sharp look out"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

There is rot single FEMALE
imprisoned in the PcriIcntiary OF Ken
iuckyi
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

Mr.. Editor: Any thing which is cal
culated to inculcate exemplary princl-
pies of morality--to elicit correct ideas
as well of ancient as of modern history
Ito store the mind with every informa-
ton necessary to the complete solution
of intricate questions-in short, to md
themselves of that embarrassment and
diffidence so natural to all, every youth
should take pride in endeavouring to
attain. Nothing, it will be admitted, can
be more conducive, in efiecting these
desirable objects, than. the forming of
Debating Societies. Whilst acquiring
our education, some of our most expe-
rienced and learned teachers frequently
take occasion to point out the inndme-
rable advantages consequent upon such
Associations. The susceptible youth
hearkens TO these admonitions with in
expressible delight--imaginary future
greatness takes possession of his soul,
and his exertions are redoubled to rise
superior TO Obscurity, by battling her
efforts. Possessing a commendable de-
gree of ambition, he is ever found pc
rusing the most eminent authors-pro-
posing to himself entire new questions
ard, finally, arguing 'pro and con-"
Arrived at The age Of maturity, we find
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-12-04

A letter from St. Thomas dated
October 26sh, says:-"This day the
hurricane season endS--in consequence
OF which i. is kept IS Thank sgiving
Dsv. The Places of Divine Worship
are open, whittier all classes ere flock
ing 10 offer p,o The Almighty their
ardent thanks for his iiiiniie goodness
to them during this perilous period OF
the year"
There is rot single FEMALE