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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16
NORFOLK May.
DIADoLlcAL MURDERS

The following account Of deliberate murder, ex
hibi,s another evidence Of the shocking state oil
characterization existing among the coioured popu-
aton at and near the Great Bridge, IN this county
MIR. WILLIAM WALKER, very respecta-
ole and worthy citizen, holding the office OF Post
Muster at Great Bridge, 10 miles from this place,
was deliberately shot on Monday evening last, a ut
tie after DUSK by negro man, who with compah-
ion, had secreted himself, as we learn behind the
chimney of the kitchen, and while Mr.. walker was
engaged few steps from his dwelling, in giving
directions to one oil his slaves TO some work TO be
performed next day, the wretch leyelled his gun
his aim was but too true; ball and two buck shot
entered the body of Mr.. w. near the heart, and he
ex PRED in few seconds. after the
discharge of the gun, Two negro fellows were seen
TO run from near the kitchen chimney, who made
their escape before an alarm could be gwen. ous-
plcion has fallen upon negro, who hada short time
before been chastised by the deceased, for some
NAL conduct.
DARING; ROBBERY.--Thc Confectionery
Store oil MIR. JOHN Mitchell, on Main, near Church
Street, was entered, through back widow, yes
terday morning, Supposed between and oelock)
and about three thousand dollars in specie, taken
from an iron chest, which, unfortunately tor the
owner, was kept under the counter. The plan ap-
pears to have been well concerted, and must have
been the device OF some person well acquainted
with the house, and with tie habits Of lis proprie.
tor, for the key Of the chest was FIRST stolen from
the pocket of Mr.. M. who slept in another house,
where the robbcr must have been secreted before
he retired to bed, as no made by his entry
or departure, and his coat, from which the key was
taken, was thrown on the floor and much soaed by
dirty hands or feet.
Al the time The store was entered three common
watches were taken from glass case and hand
some gold watch chain and seals and some trinkels
from small trunk on the opposite side Of the store
to that on which the Iron chest was kept. In the
chest was also about 500 in Bank notes, which
were left behind, doubtless from an apprehension
that their liability to be identified, might lead 10 a
discovery of the tibet. a man and boy of about
10 slept IN the rooms back oil The store, the inner
doors were usually left open, and two powerful ard
very sharp dogs were commonly let lose within the
store, who would have frustrated the designs OF the
most daring-but unfortunately, upon this OCCASION
one OF the inner doors being closed they were con
fined 10 the room the most remote from the store.
The loss TO Mr.. M. is very heavy, being the say
ings from his industry for several years.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16
INFLUENCE OF REM0Rsr

II 1t be troe, as it is believed that the late fire in
Qneen-srset was the malicious d, liberate act Of ar
i"cendla'y' ne IS not to De envied for tie feelings
when must through HE harrow up his BOSOM
What aVas 1t to him--the destruction of proner,y.
the terror oil innocent fenales-the alarm Of yir,,-
ous lnduslry--the iElpoverishment Of honest labor
land the Invaded repose OF a whole community
The occasion OF his tnsce is past, bot ITS sting viii
a'aict him forever The sagacity of the law NAV
LOT discover me zeal OF the law may not detec,
hlm-but God entrus,s not to the weakness Of IN
man Institutions the security OF society! He plants
IN the bosom of every rational being, seniinel who
announces the hours Of innocence, and tolls the I'm,
oil departing virtue No man Can act unius;ly and
hol hate himsslf-no man can act meanly and moi
despise himself. What terrible feelings Of remorss
must atfilct and punish him who uses the bessinos
of Heaven Tor the purposes of mischief and laws his
impious hands on the instrument OF life and lioh,
chat he may wicld it in the accomplishment of desc
ia"9n andt uiR' Charleston Courier.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16
FROM LATE ENGLIsH PAPERS.

| The late marriage act has been repealed
IL is rumored in the Dutch papers, that Russ
has resolved ic send three divisions OF 10000 nd
each TO enter France, and remain there during
invasion of Spain, and that this measure is at The
stance of the French ministers, at the Courts
Russia and Vienna.
1t is said the Russian ministers in Denmark al
Sweden, have demanded 10 know what part ihoI
governments intend taking, in case Of War heg;I
France and Spain.
| Several French officers had sailed from EnSS1
for Spain.
The Frankfort papers of March 90, state, that
capitalization Of the Castle of Corinth is coN6rnd
$500 Turks have laid down thcir arms On the IL
Feb. Pa;ras has not ye, surrendered as wassll
The Pachas have received orders from Cons'anINI
lple, 20 treat Christians with the greatest iHd1
gencc.
Accounts from Holland, state tina, some oil 4
Dykes have given way, and several villages 50 lnu|
dated that steeples only are TO be seen. The u@I
lage is said to be very great.
Several earthquakes have recently been eyPelleI
iced in Syria. On the 9th of March, PaltTmo W
visited and much injured by an earthquake q P'I
sons we're killed, and about 100 wounded.
Cotton Irade.-The merchants, brokers, St
Liverpool, have presented memorial to PAU
men,, praying that the whole duty paid upon
imports of cotton may be drawn back upon all ''I
tons exported.
Madrid papers of the o0lh of March, mention
death OF Don Louis dc Borbon, aged 40, ArcEJ'sa
OF Toledo, who was at the head Of the patriotic q
iates
The King OF England has granted the digo'y
Earl and Vlscount OF the United Kingdom % VI
Marquis OF Londonderry, by the styles aud ta w,
FIscount Seaham and Earl Vane and mat o. y
count to Baron Beresiord.
Couriers pass and re.pass very Frequently 10
Madrid 10 London. The Brtish governments
said, advise Spain TO remain firm, and not 10 'a'D /
10 the dlctation OF France.
The editors OF the Journal de Commerce anu
the Conrler Francois, have both been sentenced
three months Imprisonment and fine OF SUI ~"
and costs OF prosecution, for having publ'hsu
account, without being authorised, OF The sec's,
ting OF The Chamber OF Deputies en- the Siho
ruary. All the numbers Of The papers CONAN"
The secret proceedings, were ordered 70 DC W"
pieces.
Several of the hrmest supporters OF The ny
cause IN Spain, have given notice, formally :"
head OF the troops under their command, thai ~
French army enter Spain they will turn then az
against them.
The celebrated Gen Dumorier, died at ~"
near London, on the 18th of March, aged 81 yss.
Admirals Lord Keith and Earl StYiDcen',con
u the middle of March; the latter had res9hSe
3olh year.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16
GENERAL JACKSON.

Ertract Of letter from, General andreiO Jacsso,
TO gentleman in mississippi, dated March %.
"From the present revolutionary state of Mexico
den,ials to the tyrant ITuRsiDE, might add to bis
strength aud thereby aid him in rvetting the chains
oil despotism upon his country, hich OF right ought
10 be free To be the instrument TO o tyranny, how.
ever innoceu, on my part, could not reconcile to
my feelings With these views, and other reaSonS
which have communicated to MIR. MoNRoE. l have
declined accepting the mission to Mcxico.n
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

The Emperor Alexander has issued an ukase
prohibiting the expectation of Georgian women
whom the Armenaus were used 10 purchase, Ia
aell them in the bazars OF Erivau and Constantnope
Accounts from Vienna affirm that Austria 1ciLL
maintain strict neutrality, and that this report
had produceda considerable rise in their funds
The Spy and The Pioneers, have both been tran /.
slated into French and published in Paris.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

At Utica, IN. w on the 10th ult in the 88th
year CT her age, Mrs. Margaret Keysor, widow OF
the late capt. John Neysor, Of the town Of Mannheim,
IN the county of lefkmer. In the battle of Orska-
ny, IN this county, fought by Gen. Herkirnsr, her
husband, two sons and TWO brohers-in- law were en-.
gagged. The two last, (MaIors Isenlord and Lamp
MANI we've among the slain. Shortly after this, a
large party OF Indians and tories surrounded the
mousse oil capt heysor, made prisoners of him and
MS TWO sons plundered the house ct every thing
valuable which they could carry away, killed all the
STOCK upon the farm, and burned the building lea.
wing Mrs. X with four daughters and an nGaIt son
IN the severity oil a winters night without shelter
10 cover or friend to protect them. But though
destitute ct human aid, the hand of Providence sus-
tained and supported her. In few DAYS she was
enabled, with the remnant of her family, to reach
stone Arabia, IN Montgomery county, the place OF
her nativity. Here she sought shelter in the fort,
and remained while major Brown, with battalion
under his commsnd, marched on to in the forces
under Gen. Van Rensselaer,. Major Brown and his
whole corps, with the exception Of thirteen men
Tell in the action which ensued thus was the nlac.
ie't with but two invalid soldiers to protect two hun
dred women and children The fort was immedi
atey oesieged by the combined forces of British and
Ahoians but the hand OF Heaven can, in times OF ne
cessyi convert even women and children into sol
o'ers' By this apparently feeble and inefficient
pa'iu' was Inc place defended until reinforced and
INC enemy abandoned the enerprize. About three
years subsequent to This transaction, capt K. with
one OF ms sons returned from their captivity in
Cahada' and this hardy aud courageous couple long
iFeu 10 me enjoyment of the fruits of their labor
'"s" INDUSTRY ana their perseverance.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16
ANOTHER INVENTION.

Mr.. Leonard Jacobs advertises in Steubenvlle
paper, that he has made an important improvement,
in the tanning OF leather, call skins, he says, may
generally be tanned in the short space of five days
10 most thorough manner, and those that require
Fthe longest time, in eight days at farlhes Cow
hides, for upper leather, may be tanned in fifteen or
eighteen days; and hides, for soaI leather, in sixty
or at ialthest ninety days. This fleet is produced
by the use Of cod Dose, without the aid OF any che
mical process whateyer.'
patent-right has been procured, and the certif
Gates OF number Of respectable tanners, are pub
lished, confirming the utility and advantage Of the
invocation.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
BED BUGC SOCIETY.

At the last annual meeting of the " Female 81
ciey for The extirpaion of Bed Bugs and for mt
horating The condition of those who are infested wit
them" held on the 5th inst. at the sign of I'll
Buggaboo, Mrs PRISCILLA Pillow, was called
the Chair, and Miss SALLY ScRATcH, was appoin
ed Secretary, pro. TEN. The Annual Report W;
then read
When on motion OF Mrs. SAcKINc aoTTom, III;
the Society do now proceed TO the election OF officer
tor the ensuing year, seconded by Miss BErsE
BEDFORD, the business was entered upon forthwith
and on counting the ballots it appeared that the 70
lowing officers were duly elected
Mrs Rachel Ratsbanc, President
Mrs Bridget Bsdpost ! pics Presidents
Miss Susan Sheets,
Miss Charity Coverlid, Cor. See.
Miss Sally Scratch, Zee. Sec.
Mrs. Rose Bloodgood, Treasurer
Managers:
Mrs. Priscilla Pillow,
Mrs. {. Subma,e,
Mrs. Losey Whiskey,
Miss racey rurpentines
- Susan Soaph,
---- Hannah Brush,
- Harriet Huntem,
- Dorothy Drownem,
- Patience Pinchem,
- Mary Mashem,
- Prudence Stopem,
- Ruth Rotem.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

Longerity Of the Orange 7ree--Therc i,
Orange tree still living and vigorous in he Orange
! at Versailles, which is well ascertained 10 be 4
years old. 1t is called the Bourbon, having bso
ed to he celebrated constable of that name IN
beginning of the 10th century, and was confsca
to the crown in 522, at which time it was 100 ye.
oil
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

A singular accident occurred at Wlderhausen,
(Tlanover) on the I'd OF March. It is there custo'
mary to inter the dead at nightia or even lacr,oy
torch light. A short lime since at one OF these
nocturnal ceremonies for the burial Of female, as
soon the corpse was placed in the grave noise
was heard succeeded by indstinct groanings. No
doubt existed that the body was resuscitated, and
struggling in its confinement. The coffin was
lopeDed, but all present were convinced that the
deiunct was in reality, and she was replaced IN
the grave, when the same movement and the same
sounds were again heard. Alarm extended to all
present, who believed that animation had again
visited the incarcerated prisoner. carpenter OF
the neighbourhood, of unquestioned indifference to
ghosts called in, who, having again opened the
cofln and ascertained that the corpse was actually
dead, resolved toexamine the grave, in which was
found an intoxicated man who had accidentally found
bed there. He was discovered to be young man
who, crossing the burying yard, had evidently fallen
into the grave, from whence his nebratioD had pre-
vented his ex,ricatng himself, and who had thus
run the horrid risk of being buried alive without
suspicion OF what had occurred to him.
French paper.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

On motion OF Miss MARIA MIrg--
Res0lred, on account OF the multiplicity Of bust
ness which the members have on hand, in conse-
quence oil belonging to so many useful Societies that
the Monthly and Quarterly meetings Of the Board
be dispensed with.
Alter some desultory conversation on a cery de-
icate subject, achich it tcould be improper to pub
ist, il was
Resolved, that in order to keep peace 1T home, the
Treasurer be authorised to offer premium of one
hundred cents for the best model OF Machine for
darning stockings, which may render the superin.
tendance OF the ladies of the family both old and
young, unnecessary, TO be decided on at the next
Annual Meeting.
Reso'red, thar this Society would highly approve
Of the formation of an Auxiliary Female Juvenile
Bed Bugg Society-and, that the President be re-
quested TO induce few children to call a meeting
tor The purpose, and also solicit the assistance Of
the Rev. Harry HuMBueG, to deliver an address
on the occasion.
Resolved, that we do approve of the practice Of
sending CHILDREN from door 10 door, to solicit con
trbutons, provided they do not expend more than
one half their receipts in confectionery. Adjourned
The Editors Of papers disposed to encourage the
formation OF sef-created Societies for any purpose,
are respectfully requested to publish the above
SALLY SCRATCH, Rec. Sec.
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HIED.-tt St. Christophers, in January last, the
lady Of Governor Maxwell, aged 26. allied 10 III.
noble house Of Douglas, and only daughter of Col
ID OF Dumfries. short time before her death.
she expressed wish that no costly ceremony should
mark her interment, but that sum Of money should
be appropriated to the relief of the poor-and the
Governor fulfilled this charitable desire and order
I'd the distribution of large sum to the poor Of The
several Parishes of that Island.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

E.rtrGct Of communication In tie Columbian o.
server, on the subject Of the Chesapeake and De
ln,care Canal.
Our citizens are earnestly requested TO tranquil
ize their minds on the subject OF the route. Opin.
ions are, 1t is true, very variant in regard to The
proper location. Could it be expected to be other
wise Has large community ever been unani-
nous on the details Of any very important underta-
king Such case perhaps never occurrcd-per-
haps never will. Whatever route may be adopted
the advocates Of other routes will complain. The
mass Of the compainants vii! be perfectly sincere
and honest in their opposition some few it is to be
feared, may be BIASED by personal views. But the
Board OF Directors, great majority of whom are
citizens of Philadelphia, have no interest in any par
ticular route, and have wisely resolved TO form no
decision until the opinions have been had Of expe-
rlenced engineers wholly disnerested in the affair
This affords all the security against error, that can
reasonably be desired, and We hope will put an end
to all caYl or uneasness on this point.
II is suggested to the Directors to apply to the
government ofthe United States for the aid oil the
Board oil Engineers.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

Sunday Schools Upwards Of 5000 children
longing to As different schools of the SUNDAY Sch.
Union Society, recently assembled in The Cnu
n. York. and went through their exercises ia
most creditabIe manner. These schools have b
duced and do still produce many great adyaa,s.
to children.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

The Boston Statesman mentions that ga very
serious rebellion hail broken out among the students
at Harvard College, and that almost the whole senior
class had lett the college," The Statesman adds
"Ve have not learned the immediate cause OF these
occurrences"
The U. S. ship Hornet, Capt. SMITH bound to
the West Indies, went 10 sea from Norfolk on Tues
day, at . o'clock.
The President of the United States has officially
recognized BUCKET MARr1oNY as Vice Consul Of
France for the port of Norfolk-and also j. Is. A. nj.
DEsEzE as Vice Consul lad nterim) of France for
the port of Boston.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

Canal Narigation- More than eleven thou,a
barrels OF flour arrived at Utica, during til. G
four days OF canal navigation this season.
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,,,,o,, H., Nzw-YoAr, April a.
HUSSAR AND MERCURY W.

Mr.. Davis, who proposes to raise n. n.
ships OF war Hussar and Mercury, is >, NJ, n'NA
this city. drawing OF his very ingenonsp ass
eriul machinery can be seen at the Ton,;n" w
House. We understood he will be read. adj, '0'
the attempt to raise the above vessels u " " na
days. We wish him SUCCESS in so prea, A. a'0N
taking, and hope he may be rewarded r., 4 uNa
nuily and labor: Our readers will recolect H.
was mentioned in the English papers not IoOr u, ~
that vessel had been lately raised in EuyaS.' ''
is supposed TO have been buried 600 years arS \.
She afterwards iloated. We shall be pIeassa
the Hussar anoat and fitted out on cruiss ~.
Inc pirates Duly advwtis,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

The celebrated IIindoo philosopher and theolo.
gian Rammotun Roy, who has recently become
converted to christianity, contemplaes VISIT 10 the
United States. In letter to gentleman in Bali
more, dated Calcutta, October 9th. 1922, he SAYS,
that he shall probably be in this country in the
course OF the next year.-Rammohun Roy is IA.
tive OF Bengal, and by his writings in the English.
and several OF the Eastern Languages, has proved
himseiito be one Of the most learned ana rena, ku
bic men OF The present age.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

Mr.. Pitt being in company with the late Duchess
of Gordon, who spoke the Scottish dialect in the
broadest manner, she told him that some OF her
family had gone to France, and was asked by him
why she was not Of the party. She said, in answer
that it was very awkward to be in country and not
know the language. "Why," said Pitt, drily, "your
Grace has not found any such inconvenience III
England
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A SCHOLARS FUNERAL.

MIR. John Underwood, of Nafington, who died il
1884, and was buried at Whittesea, left six thou
sand pounds TO his sister, condition OF her bury
sng him in the following eccentric manner. When
the grave was filled up and covered with The tur'
six gentlemen, who were appointed to follow him
and to whom he left ten guineas each, with orders
not to wear black, sung the last sanza oil the goth
ode oil the second book of Horace. NO DELL was
tolled; no one invited but these SIX gentlemen
and no relation followed the corpse The coffin
was painted green, according to his direction and
he was buried with all his clothes on. Under his
head was placed Sanadon's Horace; at his feet
Dentley's Milton in his right hand small Greek
Testament, with an inscription in gold letters in
his left hand pocket edition Of Horace with thi:
inscription .Masis .dticus, J. r.. and under Bent
ley's Horace
After the ceremony was over, the parties attend
ing il returned TO the house, where his sister had
providsda very good supper; and when the cloth
was removed, they sung the list. ode Of the LIST.
book OF Horace, drank cheering glass, and then
went home.
All this was in strict consonance to his will
which, after giving very minute directions thus con.
cluded--" Which done, would have them take q
cheering glass, and think no more of John Under
wood.'' Loadun paper.
DIED. At Liverpool, on the 9th. Of March last,
IL inc aye OIL ~ years. Oiu ELl1EN n III Well
known to all who have OF late years, been acquaint
ed with the Liverpool Workhouse. She was born
on Christmas day, l7I9, in the reign of Queen
Anne, at Leslie Taylor, a small village OH the Dor
ders OF Tough Neagh, in the Parish Of Killede
County of .Antram, ireland. Her maiden name was
Crsigh. She was married to john Tate, school
master at the age Of thirty years, and sac has now
been WIDOW between thirty and forty. She has
had four children, but they are all dead. She en-
;oyed her sight 30 as TO be able to read the Bible
until few years ago. Latteriy her memory failed
her. and the only peculiar circumstance which she
recoscled was the very severe frost, known by the
name OF the Black Frnst, that took place in 1885,
She stated, that II commenced in December, andI
continued until March following that oxen were
roasted upon Tough Neagh; and that, not being
able to grind their corn, in consequence OF the water
that worked the mills being frozen up, they were
obliged to beat it to pulp. in order make bread
Of IT, Her grandmother, she said, attained the aye
OF los years. She was carefully attended 10 The
last and had all the usual indugences granted to the
sick and aged.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

The works for the. Schuylkill Navigation -. |
ing on with great rapidity, and it is exnec,.s I
whole distance of about one hundred milcs,n NJ
Carbon, will be nearly completed this SEASON
There are now two Thousand men a, v,..
Thousand men on the district above Rea&r. Y
one thousand men between Philadelphia and h.
ing. '''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-16

Three thousand bushels Of Uheat, which va,
ported from the Baltic Sea to Boston have been j
to Baltimore for sale. One manu- factory al PAM
Son, consumes ton of HEMP a day more Al
half of this hemp is imported because our Farm,
will not grow it. The same thing il INA II :"
LINEN and NVoolen Manufactures. becau,. \
farmers will not raise FLAX and WO0T \
every year we import some thousands Of brbl
of POTATOES. Is not this strange s,,,.
things in an agricultural Countyys
Dem. PrsI
Foreign Grain.-Tn the ship Electra, rec.O|
arrived at Philadelphia from London, there 81
consigned to single house, one thousand 5usE,s|
RyeH
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East India Crach'ers.--The roof Of bor,,
New York was recently set or FIRE, by one Of 4
luisances called ga cracker" Erred BY Id
yard.