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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08
INTERESTING ANECDOTE.

Al trial some few years ago in ireland, Mr..
Morton prosecuted one John Farrell, Tor an assault
with an attempt to commit rape upon his daugh-
ter. When Mr. Morton had given his testimony
for the crown Gas the terms ISL he was cross ex-
amined by the counsel for the prisoner. The first
question, asked by one of the counsel was, Pray
SIR, is this young lady your daughter" The wit
ness replied "Yes,'' Pray Sir" continued the
counsel, " How do you know she is your daugh-
ter"
The witness thus expressed himself -" Cen
tlemen the Jury am called upon In this court to
give my testimony. Ihare given it; and given it
honestly to my mind, and true as to the TACT.
counsel (at least suppose him so by his imperti.
nence) has asked me whether l can upon oath,
swear this young lady is my daughter ?-many of
you are fathers, and will feel upon this occasion as
l do. One observation beg permission Of the
court to make; il is that IN support Of the laws OF
.the country, come forward to punish transgres-
scr at my own expense and that man who has
asked me the question as to my daughters leglti.
macy, and who, no doubt, means to ask many more
of the same sort, is person 6ribed to prevent the
course of justice.
"Gen,lemen will prove the assertion. Look to
his bliefhe there acknowledges to have received
ten guileGs 10 defend villain.
"Will you believe the testimony, on oath Of a
man who is not purchased, in preference TO the ar
gumeat of a man who is purchased, in preference
10 the argument OF man who is publicly bribed, or
will you not? That is the question p"
This so completely humbled the Insufficient
counsel, that he was Immediately dumb founded,
and the prisoner was convicted, and sentenced toI
two years Imprisonment, and to give security for
his good behaviour during life. himself in two thou
sand pounds, and his securities in one thousand
pounds each.
lfevery witness would act in like manner the
scandalous liberties of counsel would be less fire.
Qusnt.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

Gov. Robinson, Of Louisiana in his late Message.
expresses himself in strong terms Of dissatisfaction
towards the General Government. He complains
OF the great extent oterrltory in the State still retain
ed under the control OF Congress that large nor
ton OF the unoccuped lands are still the propertv OIL
the United States, and legslaed over by the National
Legislature. tie insists, that by the proper con
struction OF section 9Th, Art. ii. ofthe Constitution
the U. States can no no territory in State, with
out cesslon from the State Legislature; and Ina
the act establishing the sovereignty of State a
once surrenders to the State full Jurisdiction owe,
the territory included in its boundaries He insists
that Congress ought to give up the territory to the
State, or Immediately sell il to individuals. Hi
contends, that none but the individuals CONFUSING
society, can have general right of properly in the
territory included within the limits Of that society
His doctrines seem to aim at nothing less thu,
ths,--that when Congress admits State into N,
Union, it resigns al! right Of property or legislator
over the territory of that State. lie complains
That II was dsgfaceiul condition ofheir adtnls,io,
into the Union, 10 he obliged to keep the record.
IN the English Anguage; that Congress has no
provided suficientr for the defence Of the State
and That 100000 is paltry Apr, pyistion for il,
iorhhcallons. He alludes with warmth 10 the oues
tlon at Ghent, OF surreDdering free Navigation n
ne mississippi TO the British. He contends. tha
the iaie spanish treaty SO lar as the Western bonn
cary IS concerned, snugatory, because the indepen
dent government of Mexico was necessary ,'arI,
IN se''ling that boundary lie considers its wantof
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

abandonment Of our right to the province OF Texas,
a territory necessary TO strengthen our boundary,
and to place New Orleans at safe distance from
frontier. This looks threatening. Conn. Heratd.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08
CRIMES AND PUNgsHMENTs.

In every case of crime, (says the Boston Gazette
very forciby) the accused has chance to be heard
in his own defence he is nerer considered guilt
until he has had a fair trial.
This is perfectly correct course; and why should
It not be pursued IN the case oil a debt? Why
should man be punished with imprisonment be
fore jury OF his county have declared him to be
guilty ofsome fraud? Why should he be punish
ed, when his only crime is that of being poor3 Why
insult misfortune by adding injury or the unfortu
nate? Yet such is the effect of the present laws in
many OF the state governments, and in the govern
ment of the Union.
The great Napoleon, to his immortal honor be
II recorded, abolished imprisonment Tor debt in
rance except in cases OF fraud; and this has bee,
lound so very useful in practice that the intrnsi
merit of the measure has sustained il even through
the tremendous crash OF the downfall of his power
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08
CHARLESTON, March 8.

l We have been favored with The following extraol
OF letter from gentleman OF this city engaged IN
commerce, dated Columbia River, NJ w. Coast oil
! America, May 27th, 1922.
| " 1t was my intention TO have avaled myself oil
the land conveyance across the continent in the
transmission of this letter, but the courier had de-
parted, and this with other letters must await my
arrival in Canton.
The Columbia River is the most unpleasant ma
vgation ever experienced. We were employed
seven days in warping our ship among shoals and
sands, in opposition 10 winds, tides, hail and rain.
! The establishment here is called Fort George,
and belongs to the English, but number OF Anne
rican merchants belonging TO the North West AS
ISOLATION reside here. Fort George contains an
Agent, styled Governor, and two clerks, few
tradesmen, and about hundred laborers, princi-
| pally Canadians, who traffic with the natives for
skins, with the produce which We bring here. The
skins we carry to Canton.
| The appearance of the Indians here does not
materially differ from what you have seen.
| The overland conveyance to which alluded, is
over the StOney Mountains, through the Rainy
Lake into Lake Superior, and thence to Montreal.
| Bankruptcy IN England.-We copy the follow
| ing paragraph from the London farmers Journal
of the Goth of January last. 1t exhibits state OF
things arising either from misfortune or fraud, which
might be received with incredibly, If the informa-
ton had been derived from any other source
Baltimore american
at appears, from report made by the House
of Commons in May last, that fifteen thousand two
hundred and fortyuInc persons had been discharged
from The lnsolveni Debtors Court under the present
act, whose debts amounted TO 900 OOoi; and the
whole proceeds paid into Court was only 60,064t
making dividend Of about FIVE farthings in the
pound ~
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

In remarking on some speculatons in the Amer;-
can papers relative TO the occupation by the English
OF the Island OF Cuba, the London Courier Saw.
g We are, however certain that our government Viii
never permit Cuba to pass into The possession OF
she United States who are already masters of the
iorldas; While on the other hand the security Of
our commerce. nehsced by the pirates who find
refuge and protection along the shores Of This slsnG
may soon render some decisive measures ofdef.nce
necessary,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08
Extract from an Essay on Currency BY Jas. OH,

- @7077J Ut ~ 'OlIDJ " VIE
- he radesman and the husbandman would dc
well to consider, that when they are for crampng
trade they are killing faithful servant who is toll
ing night and day. and eating the bread OF care for
their good, az we'll as his own. The merchant and
gentleman would do well to reflect, that the hands Of
the lradesman and husbandman are their EMPLOYERS.
and that unless they multiply and increase in their
commodities and riches, the merchant will never
flourish The merchant, manufacturer, and free
holder, should consider themselves as tie most i'm.
mediate and natural brothers in the community that
God and nature have made their interest inseparabe
and when they will agree conformity 10 pursue il,
no mortal hand can ever prevail against them.''-
See Iudor's Life Of OTIS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08
From a London Paper.

Observation-Disclosures Bu.terGeld, musician
IN the Coldstream Guards and chimney sweeper
at small stature, both dressed in the uniform oil
iheir professions, appeared to prefer charge oil
assault against ,HrS. M'Intire, who was put to the
bar under the following circumstances:
Butterhed, on being sworn, stated, that in passing
through New Round-court in the Strand, that
morning, he saw number Of persons collected
there, and among them was the sweep, OF as he was
then termed, the +" Bishop" and while he tried to
avoid getting into the crowd. he was, by Mrs.
Mslnre, assaulted and thrown against The bishop;
aud she raised the cry of :" the bishop and the SOL
der !" and used many olher gross expressions to-
wards the soldier and the " bishop,' for which,
more than the assault, Butterfield and the sweeD
brought her 10 this ofice.
The conduct of Butterfed appeared to be most
correct; he stated having been thirty six years in
abe army and never was, until Them accused of hav-
ing any connection with the clergy or chimney
sweeps.
Mister Harris, the honest sweep, designated by
the prisoner as bishop stepped forward and said
:" what that ere gemman says is true, wants TO
know why this here CONAN should call me bshop
~ gets my living honestly as a sweep, and keeps
rue and tive chldren-and though bees always
called clergyman and belonging to the cloth, and
there ere kind OF things, assure your Honors be
bishop" Mr.. Halls said it was quite certain that
he was not bishop, nor suspected here of being
one Mister Harris concluded by stating that il
was hard that he any one OF his business could
not walk the streets without being called Bishop.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

BY late statement from the post master gem
raj It appears that there ia the U. States $3.50
post Offices, that the gross amount Of hostages du
ring the year 1922 was Sl,128O2S, compensation
70 post masters 8356,l55. Incidental expenses Of
he department S22,958. Expense of transporting
the mail over IS 554 miles Of road S777,753 and
hat the balance against the general post Office is
o3o'S45. Last year it vas Sl25,265 The gross
amount oil postage during the year was S7I,S65
more than that OF 1921, whilst the expense Of trans
portaton was less 1t is very doubtful however, II
Congress continues yearly to multiply roads, whe-
Their the establishment can support itself much
longer
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08
Baltimore, .ApriL /. 1928.

.,,,., 11U1ttWOTe, WPT'II T. 1875.
TIE ClALE.---The steam boat Maryland came
up yesterday morning from Annapolis. She left
Easlon on Sunday morning at half past ten, and
arrived at Annapolis about five in the afternoon.
where she remained all night in consequence of the
gale. Saw vessel on shore at Tully's point. and
top-sall schooner riding at anchor in Annapolis
roads. Saw several craft sunk and ashore in Pa
tapsco.
The steamboat Norfolk from Port Deposit,
also arrived yesterday morning. She lett that nIacf
on Sunday at twelve o'clock, and was compellrd ~
anchor near POOLS Island on account Of the gale
She reports several vessels blown ashore in III,
ous1uehanna, at Port Deposit and Havre do. race
The gable ends of severa; houses in this city were
blown down. and trees torn up by the roots.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

When Robert Burns was very young lad, he
happened, at an alehouse to fall into company.
consisting OF several secarians and members Of ne
Episcopal and Presbyterian churches. When warm
with rotations, they entered upon keen debate
about their respective persuaslons, and were upor.
the point OF using arguments more forcbe than
words. when Burns said, "Gentlemtu. il has nov
Deem twice my hap to the doctrines of peace
made cause OF contention: must tell you how
the matter was settled among half dozen Of honest
women, over caudIe, after baptism. They were
as different in opinion, and each as tough IN dis,
POSITION as you are till wife, that said not word,
spoke up" kimmers, yeare a. for letting folk hae
but ae gait tilt. There are mair than four pas 70
ilka bothy IN Highlands or Lowlands, and it's no
canny TO say there's but ae gait to the mansion Of
the blessed The dispu,ants of the aehouse were
silenced, and Burns led the conversation 10 Ihe
merriments OF earrings over their cups of caude.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

In London, married lady Of the most resnec,a.
bic connections, has been convicted Of stealing ~
from shop, and sentenced 10 six months i'm
nent al hard abour. The Judge said The ca,e wa.
similar to four or FIVE which had come before hin,
IN advocate said, +" II human ingenuity had IRE.
viously invented Lace, the d. would moi bav,
tempted I've with an apple" In This instance Il.
lady was under 20, years had been married few
extravagant dress had led to her crime. Shs -,
guilty to her ofence-and wept necessarily WI.
At the bar. Her husband stood at her side am
made every effort, that mercy might be extend,
TO her--but in vain.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

The following communication from pbi,,1.,-,.
was received some weeks ago--but we hav. -
been able to give it an earlier insertion. -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

Ustressing.- wrecked on the night oft The
23d March, on Great Egg Harbor beach, the scbr.
Thames, Capt. Winant, from Richmond bound 10
New, York, cargo, coal and tobacco. The vessel
struck on the beach about O'Clock p Nj. when
the captain and two Of the crew, together with the
passengers nine IN number, got into the rigging.
he hate with two OF the ssamcn lett the vessel IN
the ooat' and reached the shore in safety. The
next DAY al DAY light the wreck was seen bottom up-
wards, and all that remained on the wrecL ,ysr.
drowned. The following are the names of the ner.
sons lost:-Peter Wlnant, Captain; Robert Benning
seaman; Nathaniel Lancaster, do; George wi
hanson, Passengers Sam'. Moore, do; Hosea
Brooks, do; Joseph Scott, do; Mrs. Sarah Sur
name and her child. The most of their bodies
we're found during three days, and inferred. The
cargo was chiefly lost.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

IT Is stated that Lord Strangford, who is on his
way from Verona TO Constsntinope, is instructed n
demand rom The Porte, free passage Of the Oar.
danslles for every recognized power.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-04-08

1T is SAID two or three handsful of pulverise
birthstone, thrown into chimney on Gre, will in
medla'eiy eXtlngulsh it. 1t is worth the trial.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30

The board OF Commissioners Tor deci-
dius 'un tue cases OIL CLAIMS arising unueI
the list article OF the Treaty OF Gheni. as
sembled and organized ITSELF, al us rooms
IN Washington, ON Monday last. The
BOARD i Composed, on l"e par! OF The u
ni,ed State, Of slr. Chepss. Commission
er, and Mr.. Ssaueli, Arbitrator: OH the
Part OF Great bntain. OF Mr.. Jackson
Commissioner, aud Mr., .MTavish, Arbi
tralUr.
Mr. james Baker, the acting Consul
Genera oil Great Britain, was chosen Sec
rotary 10 The Board, aud Mr., Charles
Manly, OF Raleigh, North Carolina, was
chosen Clerk.
Mr.. Hay, It will be recollected. is The
agent appointed to arrange The claims, nc
On tuesday, alter transactIng all The
business waicD could at this time be acteC
upon, the Board adjourned 10 meet again
on the 2Oth day OF October next.
We understand that no decision on tb'
average vslne TO be allowed Tor each slav,
mas been made; and that, OF course, III.
dehnIIye list OF claims has NOT yet been
submitted TO the Board. MAJ. Int.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30

II appears by letters from Bayonne, OF
the iuth, mat The psrieys that had taken
place with the garrison OF 81. Sebastian
had been without effect, because during
the 9lh brisk cannonade was heard 10
lhat direction
General MIrillo on the 26th Of June and
LIST OF July, issued proclamatlOns adress>
ed 10 his troops, and 20 the nha bitants,
stating that he does not acknow ledge the
Regency nominated al Seville on the 18th
of June.
The Prince OF P llignac Jam bassador from
France, as to leave Paris on the Eth tor
London.
Lueo, July 8 General Bourck was to
suspend his military operations until the
9Th. and then recomnence them, unless be
should receive an order to toe contrary
from his Royal Highness the Duke OF An-
go,l e.
Madrid, July 1--WE have just learn.
ed officially, that Gen. Morllio al the head
of 5000 men, h .s joined the French diyi
sion commanded by Gen. Bourck,
General QuIroga has now remaining,
only small number OF exallados. who are
about TO seek refuge al Corunna or Fer
rol--li - not kaown whether hey will be
received,
Cardona is in possession Of the combl-
ned royal armies, and the standard OF king
Ferdinand floats upon the ramparts OF that
place. On the 9th, Bis>iganIon,ey, com
uandart oi the militia OF S,gu.nza 10 con-
junclio with the troops OF The gaIrlson,ac
knowiedged the authority OF the king -
fb. governor sho " Itnessed tina noble
impulse, went out OF The place wlln 80 OF
fcers and proceeded TO Ygualads. A
French battalion Of The second ut the line
took possession OF the fortress with CRIES OF
Viva !e RIO de France Viva lie Rio d.
E-psgni!
On the 10th the enemy made a sortie
from Barcelona with about 1000 men,
supported by tour pieces cannon, but
were vigorously repulsed. G neral Suar-
field hasjust joined the F,ench army, las
we announced yesterday.)
PAals, July 10 An express from Rome
bring information that his Holiness The
Pope bad broken his thigh by tall, on the
evening OF the 9Th, and tina: his lite was
in great danger.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
EduCatiOn,

T'HE subscriber having removed bis
L school TO his dwelling, Oh the north
west corner of Cameron and Pitl-streets,
propo'e-, IN addition to his present school
10 open separate experiment Tor fen ales
who wish TO perfect themselves in writing,
arithmetic. English grammar, geography
u>e Of thu globes, book keeping, sc.
Young ladies or gentlemen wishing 10
receive private lectures, on any of the a.
bove branches, vii be attended from FIVE
until halt past six, P, NJ.
N B HIS lGHr SCHOOL will open
on he twenty ninth OF Sept. next. FoI
terms, apply TO the Subscsiber,
aug 3O-3t JAS CADEN.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Trustees Sale

PURaUANI TO a deed OF Trust dated
Il October the FIRST 1890. from Char,-s
Ewe'I TO the subscriber. to secure the paw
meni OF certain debts due TO George (.
Gather and George Carson & Co viii 10
sold tor cash, at the front door OF the Courr
House, in Brentsy'le. on the first Mondav
al September nex', a tract or parcel Of
land, lying partly ID the couD,ies of Fan.
QUEER and Prince William, estimated 10
contain three hundred and thirty acres.
The above land was purchased bv tho
said Ewfii OF certain John Taylor and
wife, and is lolerably yell adapted to The
production OF the staples of the country.
Sale 10 commence at len
T. W. HEWITT, Trustee.
july IT,, 5 rs
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Congress Spring Water.

JOHN RI. RUNNELLS, has just re-.
- ceived, and tor sale, water from the
above celebra Ted spring. The effects pro-
ducea by this water Is that ot calhartic or
d'uretic, which leaves, after its operation,
Al increased degree of appetite Tar food,
without the langou. incident 10 medicine.
ln all chronic cases, where the treatment
should be mild, this water is recommend
ed, as well as disease oi the liver, and o.
her complaints arising from habilual use
OF ardent spirits, or long residence in the
climates. The temperature by Faheren.
nei, is 50 degrees. The following analy-
rs gives the contents OF one gallon or 23l
ubic inches OF water. Muriate OF soda,
AIS; carbonate OF lime, I78 476; carbo-
nate OF soda, lG 5; carbonate OF magnesia,
3 1856; carbonate OF iron, 6. 1853 Total,
676 gr.. Carbon tie acid gas, 343 inches.
The above water is care July rut up in
ootlles. well corked and wired.
any 30
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Public Sale.

IN TUESDAY, al 10 o'clock, will be
~ sold at The Auction Store, a great
Quantity Of GOODS, among which ere
FURNfTURE-such as side boards. bu.
reaus, tables, chairs, secretaries, desks.
book cases, beds, bedsieads, &c.
GROCERiES-sup'r old box cheese
supr vinegar, apple brandy, st. Crnix
rum foIt VINE in bottles. mustard, can.
dies; halt Spanish and common Segars.
CROCkERY AND HARDWARE.
DRY GOODS Marse,Iles counierpao,
cotton shlrlns and sbeetipg, ca.simeres.
sallinets, table diaper, brown linen hand,
kerchieis, sbawls. threads, cortons, &c
5. A. MARSTELLER,
aug 20 Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
s2a MARINE LIST, &S
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARM ED--AUG 70.

ARM EU--AUG 70.
Schr. Wliiam, Anthony, o days from
Newburypo,i; ballast, TO /. h. Howiand.
Schr W lin u l. John. Machodock; new
wheat TO George Coleman.
Sloop Eliza. Briggs, days from New
Bedford; plaster, TO the master, grind
stones for the aroory, Hsrper's Ferry.
AUGU q.
Schr Blacksmith, Beelley, from Mat
tocks; wnea, 10 George Johnston.
Several inland vessels with various cuun-
try produce, also got up.
SAILED,
Brig Belyidere, hatLorne, Boston and
Portland.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
SaddIe-Bags Missing.

THE subscriber forwarded some time
Il in the month Of May last, by the
hands of some person, at present not re-
collected, A PAIR or SADDLE-B.AGS
containing some wearing apparel, TO be
left at Clsgget,'s Tavern in Alexandra foi
the owner.-As they have not been re-
ceiyed, the person who had The m in charge
will confer a favor by making known
where he left Them. JOHN BRONbUGH,
Fairfax Courthouse, Va.
aug % 1t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
AUCTION SALES.

ON TUESDAY, will be sold at the
~ auction Store, precisely at II clock
sup: patent lever WATCH, gold cases.
superior gold chain. &c.
ALSO,
A superb large SILVER BOWL.
The articles may be examined the dav
previous. ~. '
s. A. MARSTELLER, Aucfr.
aug SO Q.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30

An extract Of letter, dated July cath,
from one OF the first houses al Gibraltar to
another in this city says The French
and rebels made their appearance in this
neighborhood two days ago-snd we be.
lieve that their reception at The towns in
The vicinity has not been very cordial
one. There wa some diminishing yes.
terday between the conlendng parties.
Cadiz is still blocsaded, but IS likely to
holt out long time, as she IS in wan. Of
nothing. Flour 81 dollars ID.