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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
From Ho Boston Daily advertiser.
TRIBl TIE TO MERIT.

The Boston Marine, Columbian, and
Merchants Insurance Companies, have
lately presented TO Capt. VIM. Austin, of
thr ship Panther, of Boston, to Lieutenant
Edward b Babbott, Isl officer, and To Mr..
Daniel r. Stauwood, I'd afioer of the ship,
some handsome pieces of plate, with suita-
Bile Inscriptions, in testimony of the sense
which the said Insurance Companies cutter
tain of the merit of those gentlemen, in
preserving that yssscl last autumn IN the
Pacific Ocean.
The Panther, when several thousand
miles from her port of destination, was
thrown upon her beam ends in hurricane,
and had not her masts gone overheard,
would probably have toaudrred ; she was
still IN very perilous situation, and when
rghted, had more than six fact water in
the hold but 10y the skill aud extraordina-
~ exertions nf the captain, officers and
crew, the vessel, and the greater part of her
cargo were saved, and with much ingenuity
and PERSEVERANCE, conducted first TO an
intermediate port, aud finally their port of
destination. The hole affair was managed
with great udgment, rectltude and econo,
my.
We have had an opportunity of seeing
the correspondence upon this occasion, IL
which the modest and laudable sentiments
expressed by Capt. Austin, Lieut.. Babbitt,
and Mr.. Stanwood, do them as much
| credit, as did their skill and .xertons in
preserving the ship, Captain Austin
hestows great praise upon his officers and
men, and after informing the Directors,
that the pieces of plate which they had
been pleased I" present To hun, and his first
and second officers were received as To.
keuS oflnvaluable estimation, he adds, Re
serving those presented to myself, as a
compliment OF the highest character, / shall
feel it duty to difuse their pecuniary
value among the Junior officers and crew
ct the Panthea, as literally as their merits
are conspicuous"
The next novel of the great Unknosn
VIII appear in November. The scene
lies IN Scotland, and the period of time
chosen Tor Tue action is 40 years back.
Lieut.. Col. the Hon. LEtcEsTER STAN
HOPE, has left London Tor the Morea TO
| 'ender hls services TO the Greeks. 1t is
| stated that several others wou.d soon fol.
low this gentleman 81 his ,neritorious expe.
Iition.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

a. TIE >en.i-u Weekly ftper, q 81 an the
y .-ki. rapcf. ., = per aaH'ti ff! III 3"
> WAGE. - ~ ,uh.erirden RHi lie received var
= les time thai ,ia moplbs aud 10 Paper " VI
br discontinued Obal ~ lie di-eieiiOn nj the
fsd..afsl daiH #iiuffrsrazts are lald.
A.. 81, reii.e neHts "a al hr inserted At o.,
sent. per .lUsrr ,of ir>sl tic he1 Tine. aid
n l.rals iur esrh rpui.Hgs.,ee. Those
rom distance nu1 Ice pad f9f prf' 10
ttr.r Insertion. 90 he payment assumed 10y
som- te.s,~n,sbic l.rrs"u in Lfaebbnf5
- chaocery uniers arc inserted Tor ~
d1iiats
m Allleffers ad.lrrsscd IN the Eii'nr' mu''
n POST PAIN, bf tArv viii not be ai'rudfd 4"
- z-------
LYNGpRuRG, DECEMBER !, 1926
C. TIC foiiov,as communication olo-
So tie, cuntoovrfsy in this paper For
rrasons airenty assigned, wc mnst decl'""
Inserting the ingenious remarks oil " An
Untrrsalist.n
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
KENTUCKY.

We hear from the Kentucky Legislature
that resolution vas before tho Senate for
remoring the Judges Of the Court Of APP
pcals. On the 9th inst. Mr.. WoBTHIS8-
ToN asked leave to introduce bill 10 au-
thorise a vote to be taken by the people on
the subject of calling Convention. The
aVoNed object is To make tue Judges re-
sponsible to the People. Instead Of hold
ing their offices for life, they are to he
rrappolnted every SIX years. Some oppo-
sition existed, but leave was granted toy a
vote of so to So, which may he considered
rs indicative Of the strength of the two
parties.o The session of the Legislature,
IL IS said, will be stormy and protracted.
f.hnl hi.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
TIE VIRGlNI.AN.
,x,,vsp AM FsrflsuEp ~

rLklSANTs. BUTLEN a %.
praIf<sErs % raF LAWS o. fHE fssoN
Ma 81. orreai, N ssrs Le{iatos \ Cicytgf s.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

.7no'heF' Ouei.-A duel is said in an Hi.
mons paper of the 10th nit. 10 have been
,a'e'y fought at Belle Fontaine, between
captain Mason and Lieut.. Day, of the l.
.. army The report say, they fought with
m"skets, loaded with ball aud three buck,
sh"f' at the distance OF fifteen pacrs--ant.
jury
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

The next novel of the great Uakaosn
VII appear in November The scene
hes III Scotland, and the period of time
chosen for the action is 40 years back.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

Lieut.. Col. the Hon. LEICESTER STAN
HOPE, has left London Tor the Morea to
leader hls services TO the Greeks. 1t is
stated that several others wou,d soon fol.
low this gentleman ~ his ueritorious expe-
iition.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

"7ht beloved Ferdinand."-We copy
the following admirable picture of tn,
Spanish Monarch Ferdinand VII. from
the London British Press
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
FIRE AT WHEELING, VIRGINIA.

On the morning of the 18th inst. a FIRE was dis
covered III the building of Mr.. Clark, on Main
street. which, with three adjoining houses, were
entirely consumed. Two ofthe houses were owned
by Mr. Sutton, Of Pittsburg. Mr.. Booths was
also destroyed. Mr. J. Bowman's was pulled down
IN order to arrest the progress Of the fire 1t is
also stated that during the height of the conHagra-
ton, a house occupiedby Messrs. Hughes s, Camp
bell took tire, but was extingulshed by the activity
ct the citizens. The loss OF property is considera
BILE. The fire originated from accident.
A new paper, established at Wheeling by Mr..
Pickett, recently of baltimore, gives the following
heart rending scene:--sWhat adds to this distress
sing calamity. the most severe which has happen
ed to Wheeling, in many years, is the death of Mr..
REUBEN SPENCER lately from Baltimore. who
was highly esteemed and followed the business of
Lastmaking. lie fell victim to the flames in en-
deavorIng 10 save his property He, together with
several others, made their escape to the door, but
recoectlng that his trunk was in his room, he re-
turned, and Immediately after, fell through on the
lower Bo0r. The heart-piercing shreks and groans
OF this i'll faed young man, announced TO the sym
pahislng citizens his sudden and awful death, and
iraDston to another world He was distinctly
heard several minutes, in his last agones but such
was the fury Of the flames, that no aid could be af
forded him, and the citizens obliged to witness
this hedrt-rendlng scene In silent agony The
light reflected on the surrounding mountains and
woods, covered with snow, the dark rolling Ohio
rushing down, and carrying with it immense guam
tries of ice crashing against the bank the cracking
of he flames, the signing OF the wind, the voice of
he citizens. and goominess ofthe night, all conspi-
red to render it scene awfully impressive and
sublime"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04

- csreless. in their selection. The i'm
Pate, o. one are stated TO have driven him from
pnora'''N., another is reported to have been ar
fhe cVu"", ch,ree of forgery, and strongly suspect
fes'eu =" third, the most active and promi-
racer on the scene, appears to have desert
Peu' inal benefactors, and'to have been ready
~ 10 esi,ber IN the meeting house or the church,
y P ;s snnovers directed or paid him and he is
p '.J n,oreoyer with having quilted this country
5 hscause detection in practices dlsgracetu to
go" ,ral character rendered his further residence
'"O -, employment TO the society, impossible.
NJ. readiest mode Of recommending christianity
49,. ,yho are without, the church Is to rectiy
anin;ons and conduct Of those who are within.
L.r our Jerusalem is built as city that IS at uni
~ LIN m. n the Jews and Gentiles may be ex
',aJ n Flow into it but while every fanatical
..hsr sets I'D for an Apostle, while every benevo
=, ao,husiast advocates new plan OF conversion
,s,rction. while the people are carried about by
wind Of doctrine, and the very ministers OF the
',.,b. Who should be the guardians of unity, are,
',n, ~ Them by their wi ilworshp, and indepen-
~ nronoters of division, that predicted tint
a., Le considered as still far off from u.s. Our
gIrn Lsrself must first be established in the beauty
rIo,inpss her breaches repaired, her wounds heal
4 nar Discussions pacihed, her pure doctrine as
r,ad her apostolic discipline restored to its due
,,bnri,v. before the great work Of Jewish or Gen
convrrsio can be successfully carried ON, or they
NM first duy IS owed to her, can consistently o.
,mrle,sly devote their time or faculties to such an
Bnderakiag
i, !; : Previous to list of January 1919. Ed. p F.
Late Fellow Of Oxford" jealous supporter OF the
ondon Society. Ed p. +.
4 letter addressed 70 the r. r. the iord Bisa25 81 30 Da
NJ JIM Patfon Of he Loadgn Society, sc by the Req
l.a liar, &c. London Syo PIP, SO. tiaichaid. 1878.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
DEFEAT OF A PIRATE.

The brig Bowdoln, captain Carr, which arrived
at Newport 22d ntt ssiled from Matanzas on the
Sd, in company with briggs Altoona for Providence,
and Neptune, of Bristol for Trieste. After being
out about hours from Matanzas, saw piratical
schooner coming out from the land, full OF men,
and rowing with ID sweeps. On her coming up
with the Bowdoin, she hoisted the red flag, and
commenced firing with round and grape shot, and
ordered captain Carr to "strike or die." AS soon
as the pirate got within sufficient range, the Bow
don returned the fire from her carriage guns, and
musketTy, which completely raked the deck OF the
Pirate, killing several Of them, and obligng them
instantly to haul off having only men 10 be seen
on her deck, and rowing only with sweeps she
then stood in again Tor the land. Had it not been
calm captain Z. supposes that he should have been
enabled TO have sunk the pirate. The Altoona, and
Neptune, being in company with the Bowdon, at
the time, and being both armed, assisted In repul-
sing the pirate. The Bowdon mounts carriage
guns, with muskets.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
From the Dover, New Hampshire Patriot.
THE LATE FIRE AT MEREDITH.

All the girls that eaped from the windows are
very seriously injured. Two or three It is suppos-
ed by the Surgeons mortaliy. The spines OF the
back of six Of them were materially injured, one
had her scu fractured, and the flesh OF her fore
head lacerared in most shocking manner, also the
bone OF the right thigh broken very badly, the up
per extremity OF which was driven through the
flesh into the snow or earth. Others being pushed
through the windows, face foremost, struck with
their hands and disocated both wrists, and cut and
bruised their loreheads and eyes. Others received
their weight upon their feet, and dslocated their
ANGLES. Every one remained senseIess and motion
less till borne away by their friends.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
PhiLndeLnhin. Feb. %.

FIRE Yesterday afternoon, near four O'Clock,
the Cupola the East Wing of The State House
vas discovered 10 be on Fire; the different Engine
and Hose Companies, repaired to the spot with Their
usual aacriy, but before they could be brought to
operate, the flames burst violently not only thro'
the cupola, but also throttle dormant window OF
the south side oil the roof so as to threaten desruc
ton to the adjoining roof oil the Philosophical Hall,
althou, h the Engines played very actively on the
hames they could not restrain their violence, until
part OF the roof was burnt through so az to admit
the water into the garnet and at half past FIVE the
fire was fortunately extnguished The damage
will be considerable. This portion of the building
has thus shared the same fate, that attended the
other wing about year ago. aurora.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
JOHN w, T.ATU.W.

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has COM
menced business at the Store lately occupied by Da
vid Iaum.-
Nert door below the Indian King, Market Street, Wiing:O
Where he has, and intends keeping good assortment of
Cloths CassimeIs, Cassnetts, Coangs, Fannes, Bomha
zetts Hosiery, Grapes and other Silks Foreign and Do
nestle Linens, Ticking, Checks Calcoes, Domestic and
Import ed Muns, Plaids and Stripes; with further
riety Of Wooen Linen, Cotton, and other Dry Goods alt
of WHICH will be sold upon reasonable terms.
Wilmington. March 4ih 1928. 20-ot
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
10 the Public.

VNTHEREAS John G. Maxwell did on Wednesday the
w 18th day of February, 1928, in hand bi ungcner-
isly and brematurey upon certain false mali
cious aspelsions wtThat he would 10 hns the bea-
sure oflayng before full statement Of all The
tons which happened between certain Student Of Dover
and hmsefWe must say are, soiar much disappont-
ed TIE PUBLIC.
Dover, Feb. 27, 1928. 20-2tp
NE believe IN a baber too.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
Richmond, Feb. 99.
CUBA-GREAT BRITAIN.

Much interest prevails in consequence OF the ru-
NOR, that England i. about to occupy Cuba. Our
correspondent al Washington, {who derives his in
formation from the first authority has authorised
us TO say that The rnmor Of England being about to
take possession OF Cuba is entirely groundless-and
that SO far from it, Mr.. CANNING it is said has made
an official communication to the government OF the
u. S. that the British government 'Contd consider
itself dsgraced, acre it to auaH itself Of the pre-
sent condition of Spain to aggrandiSe herself BY
the dismem6erment Of The Spanish territories.
Enquirer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
From another Correspondent.
WAsHINGToE, Feb. 10.

= "Tbe British minister here (Mr. Csnning,) wal
ted some time ago upon Mr.. Adams, Secretary OF
State. and read 10 him letter from his cousin, Geo.
Canning, in which he speaks Of the rumors as to
Cuba; denies in the most positive manner any r'sh
or intention onhe part the British government to
obtain it, and expresses opinion that ii would DC
dishonorabIe in them to avail themselves OF the
aceukness of Spain for any such purpose. tseems
too that the Minister here was directed by his go
vernment to read this letter Secretary OF state
No copy was furnished, and Mr.. Monroe directed
MIR. Adams 10 apply and know whether one would
BE- furnished. Ii is said, he has not had an ans'0er'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
NOTICE.

vUyHE subscriber takes this method inform his friends
N and fellow citizens, that he will perform the part Of
Auction eer for such may be pleased honor him with
their confidence. Entertaining (what he beheyes) well
grounded that he will give due satisfaction, he
soics share of their patronage. j. PHILLIPS.
Near Newport, MAJ CHI lst 1928. 20-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04


portion Of the Union from anothe' WASHINGTON.
Ertsact IF a letter to the editors Of the .Norf0Lt
Beacon, dated "HAvANA, | ith Feb. 1928.
British fleet is looked for every day, direct
from England, likewise The American fleet from the
U. States.
every day
The Congress frigate left the Moro with convoy
on the 9th inst. to go through the Gulph. con-
siderable Spanish convoy will leave this day for
Spain"
Captain Craighead. at New York, from HAVANA
states that the murderers OF MIR Gailard had been.
apprehended while in the act of washing the bloody
clothes they had stripped from his body.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
NOTICE.

LII persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES GLEE-
"A SON, decd. requested to make speedy payment,
and those having claims to present them legally aeseltor
10 BARNARD MURPHY.
Newcastle, February q, 1928. 20--,f
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
CLOVER SEED, &c.

TSoR Sale at JOHN wRIGHTs, South side of the Lower
Il Market Wilmington
ASO-slackarel by the Barrel and half barrel so hams
for family USE sugar, coffee molasses rum gin spirits
brandy rkin butter by the rkn or pound, cranberes
or quarter Philadelphia buckwheat meal corn, ss, peas,
beans, &c
MAY be had at the place, vions, violin strings and
bows, flies, flutes and hagelets,
March a. 1929, ao--9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS-,
5crunn 5Gssiun.
IN .SEM.ATE-Eebn,aru g.

Mr.. Smith, Of S. G.. submitted resolution cal
ling on the Secretary OF the Treasury to inform the
Senate of the original amount of the Judgment OBJ
tanned by the United States against Col. VIM. Du-
lane what credits have been allowed to the delen-
dant since the date of the judgment sthe dates OF
those credits by whom allowed; and under what
The bill providing for clothing the militia OF the
United States when in actual service, was taken up
lin committee Of the whole, and ordered 10 lie on the
ltable-ayes 81.
The bill making appropriations for the support Of
1.-The navy of the United States for the year 1925, was
considered in committee of the whole, amended,
and was ordered to third reading.
The Senate took up, as in committee of the whole
the bill in addition to the act, :" for the prompt set
Element of public accounts, and for the punishment
OF the crime Of perjury"
Several amendments were proposed TO this bill,
and discussed all Of which were, in the end mega
lived and considerable debate took place also Oh
The merits OF the bill itself. The bill was finally or
dered to be read third time, by yeas and nays
IS2 to 8.
The bill further to prolong, for five years, the con-
Itinuance of the Mint at Philadelphia was taken up.
Mr.. Eaton questioned the propriety OF making
provision for continuing the Mint at Philadelphia 10"
live years He thought the Mint establishment
might be fixed at the seat of government, where il
lwoulo be more Immediately under the eye OF Con-
gress, and its operations and concerns more easily
lexamined and understood. He did not assert that
lit ought to be removed; but he wished the subject
to be inquired into and moved to insert one yedr In
he bill instead oil tve, that Congress might, In the
mean time, consider the subject, and decide under
stanGingly on it.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. Elliott and
Lanman who among other things, argued that,
even if it were now enacted to continue the Mint at
Philadelphia for FIVE years, Congress could revoke
the law at any time, if il should be deemed expe-
dent to remove the establishment from thence; but
they controverted the propriety of removing the
Mint from Philadelphia, from considerations oil con-
venience and the successful operation oil the estab-
lishment, SC.
The motion to amend the bill was ne gatived; and
the bill was ordered TO third reading
The Senate took up the Message from the House
of Representatives, announcing its disagreement to
the Senate's amendment to the bill, supplementary
to the Revolutionary pension laws.
THE amendment disagreed to by the House oil
Representatives, was clause inserted by the Sen.
ate TO reduce all the Revolutionary pensions 90 per
cent.
Mr.. Noble, moved to postpone the bill indefinite
ly, and after some debate, the motion was lost
ayes 90, noes 23.
MIR. Barbour then moved that the Senate recede
from its amendment, which motion was agreed to,
by yeas and nays-yeas IS, nays 81.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04

DIED Sunday evening last after an illness Of FIVE days,
in the 59th year of his age, WILLIAM ROBINSON,
Member of the Society of Friends and respectable citi
zen Of this Borough.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.


Mr.. Fuller moved the following resolution
Resolved, That the President OF the United
States be requested to communicate to this House,
as far as the public interest will permit, what meas
ures have been taken to remove annul the illegal
and pretended blockade Of the ports OF the Spanish
Main TO obtain restitution OF vessels oil the United
States captured by privateers fitted out in Porto
Rico and other Spanish Islands, under PreteXt OF
breach of the said blockade and TO prevent sucn IL
legal and unwarrantable captures hereafter.
The resolution lies on the table one day.
Mr.. Condict offered the following resolution,
which, being of character with the preceding one,
must lie on the table one day:
Resolred, That the Post Master General be in
structed to report, at an early period OF the next
session o! Congress, what further measures are ne
cessary to provide for more equitable compensa-
ton 10 deputy Post Masters according to the duties
and services rendered by them.
SUPPRESSION OF THE SLAVE TRADE.
Mr.. Mercer, preiaced motion 10 take up the
following resolution with some remarks on the pro-
priety and necessity of efecting the great and I'M
porant national object contemplated by the adoption
of this measure, sc.
Resolved That the President fthe United States
be requested to enter upon and to prosecute IRON
time to time, such negotiations with the several mar
,ime powers of Europe and America, as he may
deem expedien for the ehectual abolition OF the Al
rican Slave Trade, and its ultimate denunciation, al
piracy, under the Law OF Nations, by the consent
the civilized world
Mr.. .hercer's motion OF consideration was theI
taken, and decided in the aflirmatiye--ayes SO,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-04
Amerlca,1 lDatcbnall.
WILMINGTON, A MARCH, 1925

"Frown Indignantly upon the dawnng attempt
one portion Of the Union from another.' WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-22
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9
THE STE IBOAT
P O T O NJ 4 C.

TAS commenced her usual route. which
III will not De changed without due no.
t,cs being given Leaves Richmond on
Sunday morning. at o'clock, City Point
after the arrival 1.-The stage from Peters
burg and Norfolk. at o'clock, on Mon
day morning, touching at Old Point Com
iort; arrives at Alexsn1ris and ashIns-
ten on Tuesday morning
Returning: Leaves Washington at 8 o.
clock, Alexandra at 9, on Thursday NOR
ming, arrives at Old Point Comfort and
Norfolk on Friday morning, and proceeds
direct to City Point and Richmond.
Present rates OF fare, including meals
anu table drink, between Washington and
Norfolk, d IL; Alexandra and Norfolk
D. 10 so; between Norfolk and City Point
p.4; between Norfolk aud Richmond p.5.
Tbe Potomac Steam Boat Company
having extended their line from Norfolk 10
CITY Point and Richmond ia consequence
OF lhs failure IT their repeated applications
TO the James River Steam Soat Company
ITO lower the tare, so as TO encourage trav-
cling on this route between Richmond
ana Washington, now nave to eongrata-
late the public On their complete success
in obtaining he object Travellers will
at once see the advantage OF making their
arrangements so as 10 do all their travel
ling Oh The day the Potomac runs
march l8 "