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Navy Commissioners Office,

18Th MARCH, 1923.
II He commissioners ofthe navy will receive
proposals till the first of June next, for furnish
ing the following described Americas iron, of
the best quality viz
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Gen. Don Jose De La Star is lbs &g6
IN authority nov in PsrU:
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Navy Commissioners Office,
llTH MARCH. lSl

18th MARCH, 1873.
The commissioners of the navy
will receive proposals until the Isl
day of April next, to furnish the
rollo...sx..- I.....il a.i L.
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FOR FREIGHT.
Freight for Philadelphia.

EOIs9EEt
sAA From 100 to $50 barrels, 200 TO
nm 3GO square feet of boxes, different
IAl AN dimensions.
.AzgM&ASs Any one having a vessel which
will take the above, is desired to
send their lowest price per barrel and foot to
Washington, march % st MOSES POOR,
auctioneer and commission mes.
O7 The Alexandria Herald will insert the
above times, and send the bill to NJ, Poor,
Washington
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For Norfolk and Richmond.
FOR FREIGHT.

-AR The superior schooner CYGNET,
Hsf5SSs capt. Rich burthen about 500 bar
81 MA rrls will be really in three or four
$3.50 - days for the reception of u cargo
Apply 10 J. II LADD & Co
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
From Bo,eqy's Hus5aDtby
GENERA CAUTION IN COUNTRY COOK
INV

Soups are never to be filed up, or have even
drop Of water, hot cold added; and are neysF I"
boil briskly. They are to be long over the fire.
sim meiDg rather than boiling. And all soups
having roots or herbs, to have the meat laid on
the pan, with good lump OF butter. The herbs
and roots being cut small are laid on the meat.
is then covered close, and set very slow fire.
This draws out all the virtue Of the roots and herbs,
and turns out good gravy with fine favour, from
what it would be if the water put in at FIRST.
When the gravy is almost dried up, then fill your
pan with water ; and when it begins TO boil, take
off the lat. Never boil fish, but only simmer till
done enough. Beefqick boiled is thereby harden
led simmer or slow boil it; in not too much water.
Veal and poultry are to be busted with Hour, and
put into the kettle in cold water. Cover and boil
slow as possible, skimming the water clean 1t IS
the worst of faults to boil any meat fast In baking
pies, quick oyen well closed, prevents the falling
Of the crust
Wasteiul or INDECENT people overlook calculation
and too many may think but little Of the wholesome
and nourshing qualities of food But there well
informed and most actively good men, reco mmen-
ding to the world the results of much inquiry and
experience therein. However lightly may be the
thought of cent on single meal OF vetuals, yet
when the sum Of years meals is calculated Tor
person, family and nation, it becomes striking
and important. A cent Tor meal amounts to three
cents day.
| One person, at three cents a day, saves in the
year, ST.
| One family Of five persons, S55.
| nation Of FIVE millions Of people, S55,0O0,000.
1 The cent thus saved by the good housewife,
on every plentiful meal Of the wholesomest food,
would be sufficient for maintaining the most des
perate war by the freemen of America, in defence
Of their country against the wiles and yiolences Of
| the great enlightened world
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
From the Plattsburgh Republican.

The following article is furnished by one who
was present when the fate Of captain Asgill was de-
cided By lot.
Mr., Flagg-T see in the papers an account Of the
death Of Gen. Sir Charles Asgill, who captain
in the British army during our revolutionary war,
and made prisoner at the capture of Lord
CORVALLIS, at Yorktown, Virginia in October,
1881, and was sent, with many other prisoners OF
war, into Pennsylvania-th were lodged at Lancas
ter, York town, and Reading at which several places
guards were stationed. In the spring Of 1882, AN
order was sent from war department to the com
Imandng officers to send refugee captain, taken at
discretion, if there was among the prisoners;
and If their was no OF that description then TO
ASSEMBLE all the captains then under his charge
and select one of them by lot: The captains were
accordingly assembled in room in Lancaster, thir-
teen in NUMBER and then were told for what purpose
they were called together After being seated their
names were taken on thirteen slips OF paper and Put
INTO hat or box--l9 slips blank paper were then
put into another hat and one which written Un
lfDrtunate--two small drummers were then called in
to the room-one drew from the hat or box that
aimed the names, and handed to the commissary of
lprisoners, and the other 10 the aid OF the comman-
| ding officer Capt. Asss name was the 18th
drawn, and the paper which was written Unt0rtN
nate, came out against his name. On this the prs-
oners all rose, and were very much Affected, as was
every person present, Capt. Asgill was promis-
ing young officer then called about 10 years OF age
| II was mentioned that some little time might be
wanted to prepare for the Journeys days were ask
ed for and graned-al all the officers pledging them
selvs that he should be forthcoming at the time.
| He was taken to Philadelphia under guard OF dra
goons, and accompanied by Major Gordon, the
nior officer OF the prisoners
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
From the EmPoriam.
VILLAGE TALE.
JULIA SELLERS.

g An seldom do our summer dreams give note,
"Ofthe approaching winter.
There is but one true medium in all things, and
IL our frequent wanderngs from the path of wis
dom we are found now devlaing on one side and now
an the other. In Friendship we sometimes err from
cold and selfish spirit which embltters our at
temp,s a, kindness; ard sometimes lnjure ourselves
bv M improper degree Of pliancy. In ambition we
are frequently found tempting too far, soaring with
TOD wild and headIong and precipitous flight and
again, often sluggishy reclining at the base Of her
proud pedestal, unmoved by the influence of her
sntcements - and in love we sometimes sacrifice
too much 10 obtain The object of our wishes and not
unfreouenly forfeit our peace of mind and hapPi
ness BY sacrificing our attachments unnecessarily.
Parents have often broke the hearts OF their chill
tren by tearing them from the objects OF their atec-
tons, and the hearts of both parents and children
have been broken by mprudent matches, made con-
trary to parental advice. In matter OF so much
importance as that Of the marriage contract the
voice orthe parent should most certainly have great
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
TAILORING.

VVHE subscriber Cat the solicitation Of his frends) has
recommended the above business at hs shop corner Of
smiley and Third Street All orders in his line will be
thankfully received and punctually attended 70
JOHN M'CLUNG.
Mr. JOHN M'CLUNG & CO. have At their store,
M S. Market Street. Supcrne Cloths, Casslmers Nes:
mgs Tartan Plais, and other Try Goods which they Will
sell On the most reasonable terms.
Wilmington, Nov. 6, 1928 go-A
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
SACRED SONG, ny T, MOORE, rsa.

ATR-HayOfn.
lie heaeth the broken in heart, and bindeth |
wounds"
Oh! thou who dri'st the mourners tear,
How dark this world would be,
II, when deceived and wounded here,
We could not fly 10 thee.
The Friends, who in our sunshine live,
When winter comes are flown
And he who has but tears to give,
Must weep those tears alone.
But thou wilt heal the broken heart,
Which like the plants that throw
Their fragrance from the wounded part,
BreatheS sweetness out of woe.
When Joy no longer soothes or cheers;
And ev'n the hope that threw
moments sparkle DER our tears,
Is dmm'd and vanished too
oh who could bear life's stormy doom,
Did not thy wing of Love
Come, brightly waiting through the gloom
One peace branch from above?
Then, sorrow touch'd by thee, grows bright
With more than rapturc's ray;
As darkness shews us worlds of light
We never saw by day
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

AMERICAN TEA.--A letter from w. Y.
Lewis, OF New Orleans states that Mr.. Mallet, Of
Louisiana, had succeeded in raising Green Tea from
the seed-TIis plantation is near the river Amite.
The bed of shrubs is Of considerable extent. The
climate appears to favor its growth. Mr.. M. thinks
The shrub might be cultivated with perfect success
il proper attention was paid to it. specimen o!
the Hyson Tea, thus raised in the south, accompa
MED Mr.. Lews's letter. & on repeated trial has been
found 10 be palitable and refreshing. The rolling
and twisting operation upon the leaves, and the seem
ting and havoring by other sweet scented substances,
to be all that was wanting to reader It equal
10 the article we import from Canton. In short,
there is every reason to believe, that the United
States is favorable as China for the cultivation
Of the Tea Plant. The only doubt is, whether, in
our state OF society, the labor OF our citizens cannot
be more proftably bestowed than in the rearing of
this vegetable
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
FOR SALE.

WILL expose to Public Sale at the house Of Mr. James
Bolts on Wednesday, the 26,h day Of November next,
prccsey at 10 o'clock, A. NJ in virtue Of powers given to
ne BY Henry Wilkinson, Esq.
Eghty.four md ha!f Heres Of LA.ND,
situated within three quarters of mile Of Smiths Or Bells
FeY on the Susquehanna river and adjoining the great
road leading from Mrs. Smiths said ferry A.
bout AL acres Of this land is heavily tmbered and from It's
vicinity 10 navigation, is considered very valuable, the
wood and timber would sell for more than the purchase
money Of the land Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing will
please call on Mr. James Bolts, who will shew the land -.
me terms will be made accommodating, and pubshedo II
tie day Of sale, by
WILLIAM S. HAYS.
Ocoher % 89-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
From The Monthly Maga=iae

ny cHEvALIER LAWRENCE.
Love and Folly while at school,
Quarreliing on this or that
lie called her a silly fool,
She called him a sailcy brat.
Love strikes Folly with his bow,
Folly in fury Ries'
And in vengeance Of the blow,
Scratches out poor CuPid's eyes.
Venus all in tribulation,
To the court of Joye repairs
And as a just compensation,
Jove his sovereign will declares.
Since he's blind the god decreed,
And since Folly made him SO,
She the erring boy shall lead,
she his guide where'er he go.
Ever since, as in tether,
She has been the urchin's guide
They are always found together
Love, and Folly at his side.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

Parson thinking to banter an honest Quaker,
asked him where his religion was before George
Foxs time "Where thine was" said the Quaker
before Harry Tudor's time i; and now thou hast
been so free with me, added the quaker, pryhee let
me ask thee question Where was Jacob gong
when he was turned Of ten years Of age cans thou
|NIllhat!n mo (said the Parson) nor you neither,
believe" eyes | can, (replied the quaker) he
was going into his eleventh year, was he not Z,
Local names are often given to articles, which
stranger would be at loss to define. dutch
man from New York few years since, being on a
journey to New Hampshire, put up at tavern IN
| the town w, in Vermont. 1t was cold night
and on entering the bar room we found a number
round the fire, quafling their iavorlte beverage,
which they designated by the name OF Sampsoh'
| Composed OF ciaer moasses and spirit') Inc
duchman was invited TO psrlake, and OF course cal
! led in his mug in his turn. The company at length
separated, and our traveller only remained Find
ng after several attempts to raise himself from ms
chair, that he was unable to preserve his ideas, be-
Ing somewhat confused. he addressed the landlord
thus Swat you call dat stuff me drink to night
:" SamPson,' replied the other Py de great
guns" SAID Hans, I" dnk he vas Fhdraoh, tor nc
Won't let de people CO.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
WILMINGTON, TUESDAY, II NOVEMBER, 1925

bic, or you make motion to T.se ;though often out
Of order, you are still supported by the chair and
you often poke your nose into measures which are.
calcucsted to destroy the constitution"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
NO. 1911.
CONDITIONS OF THE wATcHMAN.

The price ve dollars year 10 those who do not either
their subscriptions in advance, before the first of
Lyc or December, and fur Dollars to those who do lat
before which time fa subscriber wishes to decline, he
mist notify the editor of his intention non compliance
with these conditions to be considered engagement
o y months and paper will be discontinued without
lGment of them except at the option Of the editor.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
han three months; four times for dollar and
i cents for every subsequent Insertion longer ones pro-
nouon Advertisers requested to specify in writing
ow long their advertisements to be inserted they
be continued till forbid Letters the Editor to in.
are attention must be post paid
advertising blythe gear.
II To Subscribers. To Non-Subscribers.
year $40, W lyear 10 W
6mOnths q, ~ o months y, "
3do AS 3d. 90
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
BALK

A few evenings since, in one Of our commercial
cities gentleman overlook girl, and politely
asked her is SHE would walk with him; she decll-
ned but Told him she would call at his store the
next day. She was up to her promise. l ne next
day she entered the store-a large slnb-siled negro
girl-and in the presence Of large number Of Gus
to0ers, apologized for not lcalkiNg Nth him the
Gening before, but mud then no objection to take q
tna Nth him round The square! Judge Of his
confusion.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11
FROM THE PORTLAND STATESMAN.
- tt,fT.. ~ ~, r c.,,,,, d,

FROM THE PORTLAND sTATEsMA
AIR-"'IfS The last rose Of Stmn
Tell me, sad one thy story,
Why tears fall so fast
Hast thou felt above measure
Adversity's blast I
Have friends proved inconstant,
Or lover untrue;
Or with grief tlost thou think OH
Thy loved ones adieu 7
Oh I've grieved with a father,
At fortunes decay;
And I've wept for a mother,
Stol'n early away.
False friends of my kindred
Have wounded me sore,
But to part with my chosen
Has wounded me more.
/ look on the morning
Light, smiling and gay.
And | look on the evening,
Yet blushing with day;
But dark shades Of midnight,
Around ne are driven.
o teach me, o guide me,
Love, fortune and Heaven.
REPLY.
Said he not, do not sorrow,
(rhen why not obey')
Tho it mar my fond wishes
Fate chides me away.
Sweet rosebud Of beauty,
Bloom lonely awhile,
And again he'll come to thee.
Thy woes TO beguile.
Lei it cheer thee, thou mourner,
(Tho' far he has strayed)
That thy signs are responded,
Thy tears all repaid;
On light wings Of fancy
He'll cross earth and main
For thy form shall be with him,
Thy smiles shall enchain.
On high its recorded;
As hymen shall prove,
by the mystical union,
That's printed in love,
Then dry up thy sorrows,
Thou fair one DISTRESSED;
The wears, that are coming,
Shall number thee blessed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

The amount Of Coal which arrives at this place
from the mines on the Lehgh now averages about
seventeen hundred bushels day. Such supply
is, we should presume, adequate to the demand,
out orders are SO numerous that the coal cannot be
delivered as quickly as many purchasers desire--
Phil Ga=
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

Thomas C. Fessenden, Esq. Editor Of the New
England Farmer, gave the follwing characteristic
,oast at the Brighton Agricultural Dinner, on the
18th ult.--
THE Battle Of the Compensatory americans
a.leays beat in Co,c pens, Ca!f pens, SHEEP pens,
fiS pens, authors pens and all other Pens.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

CuRIosrrIEs OF PENMANsHIP We have just
examined some specimens Of chirography, execu-
ed by Semae Of this town, which for ingenuity
MFPass every thing of the kind probably IN this
'un'rythey are limitations OF typography SO exact.
resembling the impressions OF types about the
we OF long primer, as TO mock the incest scru'l-
w. What is more remarkable however, and which
Will scarcely be believed, some OF the specimens
consist OF three books, comprising neatly 900 pages
auodecimo, OF closely and accurately printed mat
@r-all the work of the PEN " hatever may be
thought Of so singular taste, these productions
s.e Certainly most astonishing monumetts OF pa
.ehce, exhibiting the powers of that wonderful IN
''ument the pen, in a very extraordinary manner
Nantucket Inquirer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-11

Publications for Congress.-"Why do you not
present yourself as a candidate for CongressF'
said lady the other day 10 her husband, who was
confined to his chair by the govt. "Why should
my dear ?" replied he :" am not qualified for
the station" Nay, but think you are,' retur
ned the wife; your language and actions are tru-
ly parliamentary. bills are presented, for in
stance, you either order them to be laid the ia
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-03-18
LONDON. fENeninc.l Ian. 20.

There is now al end of conjectures. France
has recalled her ambassador from Madrid-and
hundred thousand men, commanded by the
Duke dAngouleInc, are preparing to march i" to
preserve Spain from ruin, and to reconcile her
to Europe."-C ouYier.
The Etotle Of Monday evening contains the
following news 60" The Duke OF Angonleme.
Generalissimo Of the French army, is TO set out
in few days NJ. d'Oudenarde. will command
the body guards, which will accompany his rov
al highness. The Marquis Of Lanrison sets out
in three days. We are assured tliat the Duke
Of San Lorenzo will not assist at the royal Sit
ting. The regency of Spain is to enter Catalo-
MIA before the French army Generals CanueI
and Donnadieu set of last night for the Spanish
army. We are assured that thc manifesto of the
Spanish government to Europe has arrived al
Paris. II is said to be full Of wisdom and dioni-
ty."
General movements are taking place among
the troops in the garrsOns; some are going TO
join the army of observation, and Others are com
ing to replace them.
The minister for foreign affairs has written 70
". de San Lorenzo 10 inform him that bis mass
ports are ready. The Duke de San Lorenzo.
tue Spanish Ambassador, was not present al the
opening Of the session Of the Chamber.
Courier Office. Thursday, Three o'clock.
We have Just received some further public and
private accounts from Paris Of Tuesday cvcninr.
The following are from the Paris evening "a
per Of that day -
: Paris, Tuesday ereninc.-The speech ofthe
King produced a profound impression upon the
assembly. Tie wishes Of All good Frsencbmen
are realized King Of France, speaking 20
Irenchmen Of the honor and safet+ Of France
will be heard. Ere long we lflay again say.-ll
nv plus des Pyrcnees
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-03-18
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND


by and arrival at New York from Liverpool
bringing papers to Feb. il appears that the great
question Of peace or war between France and
Spain may be considered as settled, and that
war is inevitable.
II apPesrs that previous 10 the assembling OF
the Chambers and delivery Of tire Kings speech,
France bad twice refused the mediation of Eng
land in the first place, on the application of the
Duke Of ellington, and secondly on that Of Sir
". ACourt A subsequent paper 1.-THE Courier
Of the 25th) states the mediation Of great Brit
ain was generally believed to have been offered
three times-twice by the Duke and once By Sir
w Az ourt.
1t is stated that the Ministers Of Russia, Prns-
STA and Austria, at Madrid, after demanding
their passports, (Which were readily granted
were replied 10 ia very severe terms, with an
official expression Of wish that they would
leave that capital with as little delay as possible
The Spanish Ambassador al Paris had given
invitations to grand ball, but the preparations
were subsequently countermandcd, and it was
said he had demanded his passports.
The London Traveller Of the 30th, in speak
ing Of the French Kings speech, saws, We
give the czech itself and we venture TO say, a
more disgusting documentary thing Which
makes one more ashamed Of being an inhatitant
Of Europe, has never met the eyes Of our read
ers.-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-03-18
GREAT FIRE AT CANTON

A great Fire commenced at Canton on The
lst OF November and continued burning for
days, IN which upwards Of | 900 buildings were
destroyed, including IS ofthe 63 Foreign Facto-
ries. The English Company's Buildings contin-
ued burning for or days, ia consequence 81
the immense quantity Of Woolen Goods dtpos j.
Tea IN them.-fhcir loss, Independent Of THEN
splendid buildings, is estimated at $4,000 900.
The loss sustained BY the Americans. cornpar.
ed TO the immense amount in danger. was vcrv
trifllng, not exceeding in merchandise 100000.
Tie specie, which remained in several Of The
Factories, during the Fire, was fortunately All
recovered, except a few thousand dolarsaaken
from one vault, by the Chinese, before they
were detected Mr.. Elting's Factory Of Phila-
dclphia. was saved.
The Factories Of the Dutch and Spanish Com
Panies being.closed at the time. their loss. with
Inc exception Of the buildings, was triGinr.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-03-18

We have received the following conmunca-
ton from friend in Lincoln, and cheeruIy give
i On insertion. We should be very happy To
see such a man as Judge BAILEY ia our Nationa!
council.
II he Hon. JEREMIAH BAILEY is candi-
date for Representative to Congress from Lin
coin district. Notwithstanding the number Of
candidates, we understand he viii receive avery
handsome support from all parties lie had been
Judge of Probate for some years, when Maine
was separated from Mass. and on the organiza-
ton Of our state government s the appointment
Of officers, there was 40 difference Of opinion as
to him-all desired lis reappointment, and the
wishes OF bis county were gratified. Snpposing
II highly probable that he would be unable long
to retain an office, the unceasng labors Of which
have considerably impaired his health, his friends
have ludiciously selected him as candidate from
that District with the double view ofuniting the
people and Of having an able legislator. The
universal sentiment Of the county where his
fulness has been proved j. his best Panegyrick.