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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13

Boston Jtlne b.
From Tarkeg.--We have received Smyrna pa
pers to March 81, from which we have raade some
short extracts. The paper of March 81, contains
an account of the great fire a, Constantinope the
/ st, by which more than $4,000 houses were des
troyed, many persons persisted, and more than 49,
GOO were reduced TO state of want and misery
At certain period of the conhagra,ion the quarter
occupied by Armenians and Franks was threatened,
but in consequence of change Of the wind, the
flames took different directon, and not house
belonging to French, Greek, or even to a CHRIS
ian was destroyed. A feet was fitting out with
great activity, to cruize on the opening of the
spring against the Greeks II was to consist entire
y OF figaes, corvetes and small vessels The ipsa-
riotes had AZ vessels and the Hydriotes So, ready
for the approaching campaign. They exulted in
the prospect of having only frgates of the second
class to combat.
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yvTL.ME.vGT0N, DEL. JUNE 10.
FIRE.

The of fredericksburg Vr. has been again visited
by distressing fire. which originated in the large
stable belonging the Farmers HOTEL occupied by James
Young, in which 20 horses, most of which were very val
uabe perished The number Of dwelling houses burnt
IA, the amount of insurance which was $4,000 There
is no doubt but the conagaton the work of an ncen
diary May Justice speedily overake the wretch who has
been the cause of SO much destruction.
Mr. Samuel II. Skinner late editor OF the Charleston
Times Formerly of Hartford, COM on his passage to New
York. jumped overheard on the 2oth UT ana was drowned
The ashes of the Lehgh and schuylkil coal has been
employed with great success III polishing brass furniture
tatheys. the famous mimic has returned to England
with about thirty thousand dollars in something not SC
easily torn nor counteeited, and Of more weight than br
ther Jonathan's rags
The Spanish Consul for New England has given notice
to Neurals in the present War, that the importation into
the Spanish Domnions, of goods the growth manuac
ture Of France, Russia Prussia, and Austria prohibited
a new rgate of Al guns built in England, for the Co.
lombian government with fine crew, arrived at Lagura,
the 18Th ult.
The noted Mrs. Carson, is in the Town House, in
Trenton N j. charged with attempt to pass upon the
captain Of steam boat Fire Dor Counterfeit Note on
Gitard's Bank.
Upwards of 100 900 bs- of tobacco expected to be
raised Upper Canada the present seasonand to be as
good, and fetch much in the Quebec market, Ken
lucky tobacco.
The steam boat Paragon, arrived at Louisville, Ken on
fe 10Th ut from " Orleans, with four Hundred and eight
passengers.
The tide in the river Delaware, higher Philade
phia, on Monday night than has been for many years.
It overhowed the whaWes Fortunately there Wind
or considerable damage woald have been done.
The Captain General Of Cuba has issued circular letter.
70 the coiDmandants Of the several military Stations III that
Island, commanding them to afford Com porter's squad
rom every add in extermnating the prates which may be
compatible with the territorial privileges and respect
letter received in Philadelphia, dated Iaguyra, Ma,
%, states that that large division OF Morales army hi
passing through Core, enleavoring each Por Cveo
entirely defeated by Padre 1ollos and 200 men ef
dead on the field Of battle The comes officially
aud is not at all doubted"
The Minister Plenipotentiay-the Consul General-and
the Secretary Of Legation, from the Republic OF Colombia
have arrived at Washington City.
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~ virtue Of writ Of yend Exponas, to me directed
NJ will be exposed to public SALE at the house Of lanes
henry' CantwelFs Bridge in St Georges hundred. on
Monday the @3d day OF June inst at O'clock r. NJ the
following described tracts parcels Of land situate n
and being IN hs hundred Of s. Georges and county e
newcastle, ADJOINING lands Of DR.. DAVID Stewart William
yve acres or less, together with all and SINGULAR
the improvements and appurenances herelnto beongnr
BENG seized and taken in execution the property Of
Dickinson Murch Ff9 =
Newcastle, June II, 1928. Ao9t
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Rnstn,, .Enne 6

fiction for Slan9er.-Captans Rodgers, Chaun-
cy and Morris, United States Navy Comm sonecs,
now In this city, were arrested yesterday mornings
at the suit Of David Leman, blacksmith Of Charles
town, Mass and held to bail for their appearance at
the next term Of the Court OF Common Pleas, 10 be
holden al Concord, in the county Of Middlesex, in
September next. The report Of the Commissioners,
which was published as the result of Court OF in
quiry II the case Of Capt Hull some months since.
we understand, is the cause of action. The DANA
ges are laid at FIVE thousand dollars. [Gatany.
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We learn that RETURN ME1es has resigned
me cihce OF Postmaster General Of The United
States. His successor is not yet designated.
Il IS stated IN the New York newspapers, in an
authoritative tone, that Mr. Meigs was reaoced from
ofiice. For this statement there IS no foundation
The President, in accepting this gcn,!cmans resp.
nation, which does not take effect until the FIRST
Of next month, did it in terms Of acknowledgment,
andconslderaon for his patriotic services especially
AZ the tate war; Nat. Iltet.
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TWO HORSES LOST

GTRAYED away on Sunday the 1st inst, a SMALL SOP
- REL HORSE, about II years old, and ROAM COLI
one year old They were several times The day after
they LETT home between two and five mlesup the Lancas
Ter road ANY person restoring giving such informa
ton as viii enable the owner the above shall
be rewarded IN proportion to their trouble.
49, JOHN h. BRINCKIE'.
Wilmington, June IL, 1899, l9--tf
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CHESAPEAKE & DELAWARE
C.aN.AL CO.MP.ANY

ri Office IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant 10 a re-.
solution passed at general meeting Of the Sockhol
GERS Of he sad Company held this day, an adjourned
OF the Company No 20 South Seventh Street, on TUES
Day the 18th day Of JULY next, to commence at a.
ciock a. for the purpose of electing President and
to law. III n CIfp1W O. ~uSor.ti's
Philadelphia, 9 juno, 1928. g Ioe19t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13

MARRlED-on Tuesday evening, at Newcastle by the
Rev. r. Clay, Mr.. THOMAS CHALLENGER, to Miss S IA.
RAH PRICE, all Of that place.
At Baltimore, Thursday the 5h inst BY the Rev.
tr, Neyns the Rev. GEORGE MORRISON, ofBee. Air,
Md formerly Of Newark Del TO Miss ELIZA 4. daurbtrr
OF William Lowell Esq. Of Baltimore
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13
From the United states Gazette.
Literary and .scientif. Intelligenc,

800 % ET'1 Ve'tVJ01 17VVTtV15tIlC
In communication to the Society for the pro
mosion Of Arts and Manufactures it is stated, that
one line OF the silk worm, when UNIV ind, measur-
cd 4o4 yards, and, when dry, weighed grains
Hence It follows, that one pound avoirdupois oil
thread, as spun by the worm, may be extended into
a ine 555 miles long. and that thread which would
encompass the earth would weigh no more than for
~ seven pounds.
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HIGHLY NORTHUMBERLAND Ducbes.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT!-"The Duchess OF
Angoulene has entered Bordeaux. She was re-
eeived by the Ioyal subjects Of king Louis with the
greatest enthusiasm. Brandy had risen to about
225 francs for Armignac, and from $50 to 900 for
Cognac." The French editor has been guilty Of
an oversight. otherwise the inference is plain, that
the arrival Of the Duchess causedan immediate in
crease of the price Of brandy. This inference we
consider ungenerous, and void OF foundation. The
French people, with all their volatility capers and
pottenpss, al least free from the charge Of that
which disgraces, not only the youth but the age,
OF our country-lNTEMPERA
BaLt. Telegraph.
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SHERIFE,S SALES

BY DAVID G. WILSON SHER1pr.
NNILL be sold on "Wednesday the 18Th nst at tie pr;-
~ son. Newcastle, the following NEGROES, to anv
person residing in the State Of Dclaware 10 pay costs and
Benjamin Beard, for the term Of wears.
Ioderick Crosby, do do
James Murrev, do AZ
Newcastle, June H. 1923. 100
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The Races commenced on Monday al Fairvey.
near Baltimore. Betsey Richards beat Ladg
L'gAtoot the first four mile heat with great ease,
without whip or spur, and gaoped over the course
the second heat.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13
From the .Ns,o York Commercial .adr. June 4.

CoNHEcTIcuT.-It is expected that the Legis-
lature of Connecticut, now assembled at Hartford,
will adjourn this day--ater labori0us session OF
three weeks. We say taborioas session, as the
Hartford papers inform, US that they have held three
sessions day, i. e. one III the forenoon, one in the
afternoon, and caucus every evening The bust
ness of the session is thus briefly summed up.-
They have refused to repeal the steamboat law
refused 10 district the State for the choice OF Sena-
tors and members of Congress--refaSed to allow
collections in churches for missionary purposes and
asce1tajneG that ate ciues, although they have the
same number Of ribs, are not shall BY he bye, we
understand that when the latter subject VS. under
debate, there was quite war OF wits One mem
Der remarked that any man who had no more sense
than to entertain such proposition, ought to be
sem home 10 his constituents. To this the natural
lst replied in The true mode of his country, by ask
ing the following pertinent question. And pray
sir, if all excepting sensible men were TO be sent
home, hotc many, Think gen, ocoaid be left?
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13
MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.

NEW ORLEANS, May NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. con
tinue to be expressed Tor the safety of the Levee
Mr.. Roiiignac is to-day hard at work with his nu-
merous aborers, white and black Yesterday the
river run over into Levee street, between Jefferson
and 81, Peter streets; and from the wind pressing
hliherward' in company witha stubborn tide, the
like event will, doubtless, occur to-day.
BATON RoucE, Nou May lO.-The state o.
the River Mississippi, at this time, becomes really
alarming; IT rises from an inch TO an inch and hall
every twenty -four hours and by the latest accounts
which are far from being satisfactory, we are in
formed that the Missouri freshct is daily expected
The Levee, which fences the spot formerly in.
tended Tor the town OF ST. Michael in West Baton
Rouge, right opposite this place. has been partly
washed off, and loreboded danger to the inhabitants
IN that parish some OF the residents are preparing
to move on this side.
This is an nncomonly distressing season under
every point OF view; mercantile business is al q
stand the price OF cotton is low, and without de
mand; cash scarcer than ever before noticed in this
part OF the world, incessant rains for certain
length Of time, latterly, have nearly destroyed the
new planted crops, and the unusual swelling Of the
river threatens to blast all hopes which might have
been entertained OF remedyiGg the evil,
BY arrival at Philadelphia 1t appears that Com.
a.
having been dismissed on parole, and not exchanged
as stated in the Norfolk papers.
The stockholders Of the Bank Of Philadelphja
nave unanimously agreed to accept the new charter
upon the conditions prescribed by the last legisla
ture.
Strange .fdUerttSemPnt-W copy the following
singular advertisement from the Lancaster Free
Press.-A few copies Of" Birdie FOR DE
V4LS,' being an evangelical curb to muzze those,
who having been bitten by the Old Serpent, groan
under The internal quinsey. BY lover Of whole
BONES has been left at this Office for sac--price
I64 cents.
Desplse not the meaness Of mankind wash
may sting giant.
AS oigotry is the mark of little mind and an
inoeral education the want OF decent regard ior
lrehsioh is lhe sure sign OF bad heart. To moral
restraints, and the influence of religion upon the
human nind, much more than 10 penal laws, in
many cases to be easily euded, you owe that safety
and tranquility, without which life would be nsut,-
portable
modest man feels his own superiority proud
man makes others ieel it,
4
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13

,Verican affairs AT the sitting Of the Congress
of Mexico, on the II April. the minister OF Foreign
Relations made report. Among his propositions,
all OF which were adopted, is the following =" That
an envoy be sent to the court of Rome, announce
% his holiness the Pope, that the Catholic Apos
tolic Roman Religion, is the sole religion of ,he
state and offering him the tribute Of respect due to
him as the head of the Church.
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NETWORK, June g.
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM THE SPANISH
MAINE

4'hlE AMI lMFOkIANI FROM THE SPANISH
MAINE.
BY the schr. Eclipse capt Hathaway, from La Guayra
we have received Caracas papers to The 22d May.
Postscript in the Columbsno, Of the Dist May, annol-
ces the important intelligence Of the capture the fortress
OF San Carlos and consequently the lake and city of Mara
ealbo, BY the Colombian forces under General MonHa-
The information was received through many channels
no doubts were entertained of its authenticity salute
was fired at La Guayra in consequence.
division of Gen Morales army 1000 strong under the
command of Col Gomez, which entered Cora were lately
defeated by the Colombian troops under the command Of
y Cot Gonzales. The Spanish Governor, with many
others were killed,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13

Declaretion IF Independence City Gazette
informs u.s. that Mr.. VIM. J. Stone, respectable
labor Of three years, completed fac simile of the
Original OF the Declaration Of independence, now
IN the archives of The government that il is enc
cued with the greatest exactness and fidelity and
thai the Department Of State has become he pur
chaser Of the plate. We very glad to hear this,
Tor the original of that paper, which oup lit to be
Immortal and imperishabe, by being so much
handled by copyists and curious visitors might re-
ceive serious injury. The facility OF multiplying
copies oilt, now possessed by the Department OF
state VIII render the further exposure of the ORR
6lhal unnecessary. Nat. Intel.
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We are happy 10 hear that s,lbscrptions have beon
AIMED TO the full amount anticipated for commencing thai
great and very useful work. the Chesapeake and Delaware
Cna and while we acknowledge that too much praise can
fellow citizens, for the beray with which thew have
forward on this occasion, think that too much circ
cannot be exercised by them in the choice Of an
recommending to the Stockholders that thew do not con-
mt themselves by giving their proxies to any person until
hey are well satisfied that their confidence win not be A.
and such men liked on for this important trust as
s.son with that integrity and discretion which The mi
merit. - -" a. S elt:dAiis
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BY an arrival at Philadelphia it appears that Con
Daniels and his officers have arrived at Laeuir
having been dismissed on parole and not exchange,
as stated in the Norfolk papers.
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The stockholders Of the Bank Of PHILADELPHIA
nave unanimously agreed to accept the new charte
upon the conditions prescribed by the last legsl.
ture.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-13

Despise not the meaness Of mankind was
may sting giant.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-01-15

Paris on the S0th of November, and was
the next day created Duke. An of.
ficial article was also Immediately pub.
iished BY government in the Paris Mon!
iteur, which contains the following pas
sage -" The Continental Powers leave
to her France the end and termination
ofthe aliirs OF Spain, with the intention
of concurring with all their force in such
plans Of execution. as France shall be in
q situation to adopt"
Positive intelligence lnd been received
at Verona, TINT many foreign merchants
had demanded letters Of uiarquc from the
Spanish Government, ana tnLt a great
eIuan,ity of ,hcse letters OF marque had
been transmitted to different Spanish
Consuls, particularly those residing in
the ports of England, in order to be de-
Iivered the moment the official intelli.
gence OF the declaration OF war should be
received.
The same letter from Verona states
that the affairs Of Greece, and the occu-
patton Of Naples and Piedmont, by Aus
TRAN troops, would engage the attention.
Of Congress. 1t is said the conduct OF
tic Ottoman Porte had met the decided
disapprobation of the Congress, and even
of the Dnkc OF Weling,on--that Alex
>ander was very indignant had no longer
any hope of al accommodation, and on
ly waited the arrival of Count de Lut-
gov to declare his deinitiye determina-
.ion respecting Turkey The Greek
Envoys had not been officially admitted
to. the presence Of the Sovereigns, bu;
one was said to be at Verona mcQg. and
that the notes which he presented had
been E.yorAbly received.
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-o:o:.s:c:o---
Me!aNchoiy Shi37orcek.

The sloop Eliza Ncol, Perry from New
.tsedlord for New.Yofk, was driven ashore
neay Black Rock, in The snow storm oil Sa'ur-
DAY night, and Of eight persons on board SIX
were los. The captain and mate were saved.
We learn that three Of the persons los, were
passeogers. We have heard tho names OF
Two who are supposed to be Oh board, but de-
e!ine publishing them un,'l hey can be a'cer-
FAMED With certainy.--..N Y. Ner, .1d0.
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Mar u,

HfRHfkO,
Il this town. on the 9Th inst by the Rev Mr. Eddy.
Nrfh,nas H. Larrfsa to Miss Ehra 1aea, daogh,er
Of nc benjamin iueh.
A Tivertoo, by the Rev Mr.. Pcckhsm, Mr.. Ben.
jah,a Durfes tn Miss Sarah Inn .haceaber, both of
ri~rton.-----By tac Re, Mr.. Colm~i'. Ar. Bsya'nin
Crsael, TO Miss Lyaa Bead both VI Li,,ls- Comp.
ton
At Bristol. Mr. Saaf,rd VI Psnrse to Miss Reteeea
Uf.aron.
A, Providence, Mr. yosoh H -Eirhn to Miss 8aa.
nah S'ssss, daughter Of MI John sacw.
DifD,
A, Tiver,or. on the 4th inst Mr.. Ettasie- Baker,
agsd 20.
AT Little. Compton, on the 2e;a ult Mrs E6ra5sth
BrOwneR, wife OF MIR George Bro~neN, aged eS
---AOn the 3l1 uit Miss Raoda Shaw, IN her 24lh
year. daughter OF Mr. Noah Shaw.
At Nex.Dedford Miss .35ss Berby. aged ~ years,
daughter OF the late MIR Rohsrd Bsxby OF this town.
Al Bristol, Mrs. Elisabeth Il Match. wife OF Capt.
WiIIism Hatch, aud eldest daughter OF John How.
land, Esq aged % years
At Providence. on Monday evening last, EhSu ins
fant daughter of William q. Goddard. Esq. EDITOR
OF tive American.
Drowned il, the Connecticut River. opposite Mid.
deioYn, on Sunday evening. the 29th ut Miss Ian
Rotb,ns, aged % years. She went with several
,oung persons OF both sexes. 10 slide the river.
when the ice broke, aud she and young man in
company, feilin. They struggled together Tor some
time, when she bid the young NAH to save h'mseli
and she Immediately sunk. The young man was
saved by assistance coming to his Aid.
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The Season.

I, |, fortunate for the children OF poverty,
that the season Tor the most part has been
very mild. But now winter comes IN all the
dreadful array Of storm aud cold, ITS clouds
tide slolt 10 anger, snd its winds fusb BY
speaking terror as they psssj we pity those
who mus, ieel its blasts thfoosh the o'oksn
windows and gaping spetures OF shattered
,ensm.at.. Now is tn, zine for the wealthy
10 d,sprsy The msgaauimiy Of geneeous hearts.
Now is the time for beoevoience 20 do hers sa'
cred wo,k; to look round among tho hovc's
Of wre,ehedness and despair, end ,sking her
fig!n Of determined good, sligbt in tho midst
Of them with blessings on her wings. lie,
no, Indifferent. OF this season Of suffering
add 20 the horrors Of want bu, let Kindness
hold out her hand Of relief, and smoo'h the
knitted brow, end dart Q ray Of sunshine upon
,,s dsrkeoed heart Of affection. Then viii
,be poor subjects Of destnu;ion bless their
bsoefscto,s with a grateful remcmbrsoes,
whose names will live in po.'srity. and whose
examples lone may enlist Others N ehs'iiy's
hs,iowsd esusc. II my be, too, The part OF
,hsss hon5,s recipients, IN their ,urn, 10 ex'
,.os the same mereiss 10 those who ones fe.
liesed ssa eopiorise ,ssn.-ss'sa Gz-.
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MARINE SOCIETY.

Al the annual meeting ct the Asclaorf Ma
vir SOeieiy on Tossasy ias,. the ioiiowiog
ofiEes ~e'c un,nim~usy re elected -
Cap,. BsSJAMiN PIsscs, Presideas,
DAvIo VI CoacE uALL, Treas.
BsNJAMIN HADwEs, Secretary,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-01-15
NKv yonx, ysn. q.
ANOTHER PIRACY.

The brig Sash, captain Stineheomb, oi
Monlego Bay, Jam. which arrived here on
Snu'dsy morning from that pot, was boarded
Dee. lsIh, oG Cape Antonio, by a piraical
schoone' mourning two guns, one on pivot,
and msnoeG by about eigh,y piraes--who
robbed the captain OF all bis money and CLOTH
ing; rhe vessel Of her jolly boat, running rig-
glpg, log lines, charts, comps,ses, spy glasses,
Rsvigsti books, carpenve.' tools, candles,
and IN fact oi every ihag they could lay their
hsnds on. Capt. s. was ordered on board
the pirAie, where he was thrown down Into
the hold. The pirates who boarded the Sa.
rsh, ordered The mate to inform them where
the money was concesied, or they woud stand
10 for Cape Antonio, and burn the vessel sud
crew Being told there was no money oo
board, they b'ohe sword over his hesd,huhs
him up by tho neck and then threw him into
tho cabin. They then endeavnred 10 ex,or'
information Of money on boatd from the crew
all Of whom were severely beaten and bruised
and ons Of them remains i'll Of his wouods.
Csp, S. after remaining some time in tho
hold Of the pirate, was called on deck, and OIL
ter assuring them there was no more money
on board, was huog up by The neck until they
supposed him dead, and has severe GUS in his
right hand and other places. One Of the men
had three cu,ia.ses broken over his back, and
was also hung up. Csp,sln S. has on board
the blood stained clothes which ne wore 1T
the limo ho was cut and manglsd.