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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
A STRANGER,


Among the persons who unfortunately
lost their lives by the recent stsar, boat
disaster on the Mississippi, vas gentle.
man OF the name of Poole, of whom, the
Kentucky Reporter gives the following
account. We copy it, in the hope OF
obtaining further particulars, from soma
one who may happen to have known him,
OF this interesting stranger:
sit is not generally known that, in the
untimely fate of this distinguished s.ran-
ger, we have to mourn national loss
lie had but lately reached ogr country
after having made, as we learn, tour Of
the rest of the globe. BY letter from
gentleman who became slightly acquaint-
ed with him at New Orleans, we under.
stand that he vas an Austrian of some,
distinction, and had been an officer undeT
prince Charles. His mind and accom-.
p:Ishmenls are of The most respectable
character, and his department and maus
Ders were char acterised by geDHeness,
urbaDity and sffability; his visit to this
country was purely the qualification Of an
enlightened and liberal curiosiiy--to OBJ
serve the nature and growth OF our free
institutions, and to mark the state and
progress Of society and Improvement OF
the western world. The loss of such a
man, in the maturity Of his years, and
the meridian day Of his usefulness, is no
ordinary occurrence, and calls for the
regret and sympathies of the phllanibro-i
pist and the patriot in every land, and the
American, on The waters of the Missis@
sipPi, will miDgle his regrets with those
OF the friends of this much esteemed
stranger, and with them will bedew his
memory with tears
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

gus,ine--pr. by the late capt. Edward
Petrefied wasp's nest-pr. by Francis
Peyton, jr
Pctre6ed 6g-pr. by the manager.
SClustre OF pine burrs, as they grew,
contrary TO the usual course of nature
pr. by the late Geo. N. Rails, consul of
the U. y. in Cuba.
Indian work of stone, resembling
sadiror, found in field, Shenandoah, co.
Virginia-pr. by do.
Petrefaciion--pr. by b. G.. Wood.
Clustre OF potatoes, with turnip, uni.
ed as they grew-pr. by the manager.
Double onion, with six scions, as thew
grew--pr. by do. To De continued. j
In our last VIC noticed, without aIiuding
to any one, the circumstance Of the nor.
thern mail, which ought 10 have been
delivered in Alexandra, having been car
ried south. We have since been re-
quested by the captain Of tho s,eambos,
to state that the accident was unavoidable
In addition, also, we will mention, q hat,
from the explanation which we have
receiyed,wc are now satisfied the present
arrangement will prove much better
than the former one.
1t IS as we'll to state, too, that when.
ever the northern mail may be detained
in Washington after the regular hour o
departure, il is to be forwarded to Alex
andria by express. II 10 ye, carried il
the old steam boat in conseque nee Of al
accident to the Mount We non.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
EdmbHrg, { Scof. } Courant.

A boy, IL years Of age, hung himself
at Edinbure, on Thursday week. He
had Witnessed on the preceding day, Gun
known to his Paren,s) The execution of
William M'lntire, which produced
strong impression on his mi, d, and is
supposed to have oocasioned the rash &c,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

In consequence of two resurrecuon
men being stopped by watchmaD in
Glasgow, with dead body in a sheet,
The populace gut'ed lecture room OF
ITS contents, which consisted of the entire
body OF a female. and an awful cole, ton
OF human hesds and limbs A military
guard is still necessary for the house.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
JUSTICE.

A bill to abolish imprisonment Tor
debt has been passed by the senate oil
Louisiana.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

MIR. William Thompson, respectable
man living near the mineral spring, Bed
ford, Penn. shot himself on the 18th inst.
He appears TO have committed this
bloody deed because he had made bad
purchase at sherig's sale.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
NAV SOLAR THEORY.

DR.. Hoyer, Of Winden, has published
IN the Sunday Journal Of that town, de.
tailed account ofbis hypothesis that the
nueIu' OF the sun consists Of molten gold;
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

Our linen trade, the principal source
OF our prospeiity,is gradually improving;
and we look with confident hope OF short.
ly seeing fur,heI imp, oveme mt in all
commercial transactions.
Drogheda Journal.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

A singular occurrence happened on
Tuesday the 25,h of Feb. AS gentle
man was couT'ing in The parish OF Echt,
re observed his pointer remaining in a
liked posture at wreath of snow. Curl
nsity having led him 10 the spot, he, on
digging about Is inches, discovered a
sheep belonging 10 Mr.. Srachan, OF iii
ieoch, which had existed in that situation
the extraordinary space of l9 days II
is now fast recovering
EdmbErg, { Scof. J Courant.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

% Wednesday Rose bush, in flow.
or pot, was sold at auction, in Boston, for
SlI so,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
CHURCH.

PETERSBURG, VA. APRIL 22.-Tbe rev.
Mr.. Mitchell, of the UpIyerssiist church
New York, preached TO three very large
congregations on Sunday last. Of The
doctrine OF MIR. NJ. we shall, of course,
not speak here, but have listened to him
a"eh'Veiy, we cannot but remark, that
ne IS among the most able and eloquent
speakers we have ever heard, a, the desk.
'he bar, or any other place. + Int.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

Mr.. Cannon, who labored SO hard to
reduce the army, navy, and military
academy, has declined a reelection to
congress.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
FRIGATE HussAR.
From me Nv. Y. Mrrr. n


Itappesrs by advertisements in the
papers, that an attempt is about 10 be
made to raise the British friga,e Hussar.
which was sunk at Hell Gate during the
revolutionary war. A similar attempt
was contemplated few years since on a
plan suggested by captaiu Coffin, which
was thought to be feasible. But the
project was abandoned az that time irS
consequences OF the intelligence in the
following extract ola letter, from admi.
raj Coffin, communicating rho opinion OF
admiral Poles commander Of the frigate
at the time of her loss-wbo states that
"he is not awsre that there was any trea-
sure on board at the tirnrs" AS the en-.
terprise Is projected solely with View
OF obiaining'a large sum of money said
10 be on board, we deem it our duty to
lay this intelligence before the public, as
u has never before been published.
Extract ola letter from admiral Sir Isaac
Coffin, dated a! Raley Castle. Durham,
Jan ist. 1919, to capt. Alexander
Coffin, ofthis oity
"fhs moment your letter reached me
wrote 10 the officer who commanded
the hussar when she was lost in Ameri.
ca, and yesterday received his answer viz:
81 think was in November, 1880 that
the Hussar was run on the Pot Rock
The question you put TO me hath been
asked from more than enc quarter, and
am not aware that there was any treasure
on board her whatever" This rs the
best authority you can have. sir Charles
Pole the writer Of the above, is now I'D
,n,ral he married the late great Mr.
| hopes niece, Of Amsterdam, who was
norD in Boston.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

Prices Carrrnt al Gibraltar, March 10
Flour, little doing; coffee, Havana, St
Domingo, Brazil, and Mari. none and
saleable, 26 asked for $500 cwt. Java !;
Guayaguii cocoa in good demand Caro-
lima rice none III LIST hands and in demand;
slaves 20, large parcel ar; tar, none !;
maize, ssleable pepper, 4. I. 6 asked !;
Negro Head tobacco scarce logwood Q,
saleable.
What will our farmers say, when lhey
hear that in the Electra, just arrived from
London, there came, consigned to Sill.
gle house in this city, one thousand
Bushels Of rye! We know wha,
they ought to say they should say. " ne
nust encourage our oI0n manufactures .
II is too bad for England to make our
clothes and raIss our bread stuff. We
will buy Of our own manufacturers and
then thew will buy Of us but if we send
abroad for our clothes j: is nothing bu,
fSir that they should send abroad or
their bread stuffs." PhRa Dem. Pr.
In the house OF commons, o new ware
housing bill was agreed to incommittee.
by vote Of 80 by 8 the object of which
is TO allow the Introduction of all FOREIGN
goods, duty free, into British poris, ana
their transportation to any part of the
world except the British colonies. The
maDufacturers, particularly those enea-
ged in the woolen trade, are said to be
under serious apprehensions from its eff
fects - rMere nm
y ETYMOLOGY OF BOS ron.
I st. Botolph, was a pious Saxon, who
had monastery where Boston in Eng.
land nov stands, near the mouth of the
river Witham in Lincolnshire, and the
place was pamed after him, Botolph's
town, which was gradually corrupted or
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

The amount Of the old and new sub.
scrIptIons to the CLesap ;ake and Della.
ware canal exceed 100000. Less con-
sIderably than 100000 remains to he
subscribed. ~ "
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, DEC. 6.-The
viceroy has received official information
OF the death OF bis son lsmael Pacha,
commander of the expedition to SEMINAR.
lie was assassina.ed by one of the petty
negro princes, with whom he had some
alteration
DEC. H.-Three briggs of war have
sailed TO reinforce our squadron crnisino
'ga'nst The Greeks The ibundation Of
he Nile has been unusually great this
year, and has done much damage.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
THE DOG OF PERA.

From 6 L'HiStoire des Chiens CetebreS''
The house Of Greek interpreter at Pera, in
the suburbs of Con stantinople being on fire, he had
saved nearly all his property by the assistance OF
lew Janissaries, but more anxious, without doubt,
for mis- money than for his family he had forgotten
an infant in its cradle. No one could enter the
house, for every thing was on fire. The father,
reduced to despair, believed that his child had
persisted when of a sudden, large dog which he
kept to guard his dwelling, emerged from the
flames bearing the innocent little creature suspended
by its linen from its mouth. They reached to-
wards the dog to take the child, but he would not
abandon it, and eluding their efforts he ran through
number of streets, until he reached the house OF
an intimate friend of his master, where he deposited
the precious burden, and remained till the door
was opened to receive it.
Can you imagine what was the reward OF this
faithful and generous servant? The owner strove
to recompense him but the mode that he devised
was equally absurd, affecting and Incredible. With
la barbarous gratitude he killed the dog, and had
him served up at his table at splendid feast which
he gave on the occasion.
''My dog" said the Turk, " has behaved too vel
Ito be the food of worms Men only deserve to cal
him. And as for you" looking at his friends ant
relations ]" you cannot but gain by lit will rende
you more benevolent"
There is, in this attested fact more OF barbarisn
than of feeling sit would have been infinitely bet
ter to have caressed and taken care OF this dog I'm
til extreme age, than thus to devour him like wolves
i In India, dog, after such an act, would perhaps
have obtained temple. This would have been, NJ
doubt ridiculous but still 1t is better to err by beiR.
l over grateful, ttan SIN byeacesa 81 inSrattade.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29

Political .4necdote.-As our state election is now
rapidly approaching, the political papers are begin
nng to prepare for the campaign.-The Palladium,
democratic paper published at Geneva, n Y.
admonishes the people to be up and doing. The
editor advises them not to send men TO the Capitol
merely because they recommended by other
men united together by the ties of selfinteres, and
who mutually aid and support each other taking
turns, as they denominatc it, in going to the leeis
lature, and with whom the interests of the county
IS but secondary and unimportant consideration"
And by way of showing the manner in which these
things have been done in old Ontario, tand we dare
say in many other paces) the following fact is sta
tied "A short time previous to the last election,
great calf OF fellow was seen running about the
streets of neghbouring village with his thumb in
his mouth, bawling out, 81 will go to the egisla-
ture. 1t is my turn to go, and will Co. He
(meaning his political opponent,) has used me like
IA rascal. The understanding between us was, that
| should give him the support ofmy toun last year,
and this year he promised TO stay to hum, and get
his t0Ch to vote for me-and so take turns, and
now he wont do it, gaul darn him. Its plaguey
shame, and III be darn'd if don't 60. for its my
tarn--so now then."--.N i. Com. .fdU.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
FROM A LATE LONDON rArER.

Singular .MiStaae-At an early hour on Friday
morning week man was observed walking along
Piccadily, London, carrying something on his shout
der, having the appearance ola dead body wrapped
up in sheet, and the crcumstsnce attracted the Gu
iosity ofseveral individuals who were led 10 suspect
Ihe was resurrection man, and they followed him
la considerable distance, until at length their sus-
melons were strengthened by something in shape
lof human arm protruding tselFthrough the sheet
4 crowd soon assembled and being convinced thai
some neighboring church-yard had been piunder'
ed, they commenced vollsy OF invecilSes against
the supposed body -snatcher, who seemed to endure
liz will, The greatest patience. He was given IN Gus
body by the watchrnao who CONVEYED him and hi
i,ion Of an extraordinary description took place
for on opening the sheet, it was found 70 contain
cork form, representing that OF human being dres
sed in female attire. The worthy constable OF the
night and the COMPOUNDED Charteys, all gazed a
each other with establishment, not knowing what &c
make oftheir prisoner. They detained the mar
until he brought forward somebody to prove how
he came by ii, and on Saturday morning ne wa'
brought before Mr.. Connant, the magistrate wher
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
DAVID HAZARD, ESQ.
Democratic Meeting.

Man adjourned meeting of the Democratic Republicans
Kent county, held at Dover Tuesday the 18th of Au-
rust, Andrew Galley was appointed chairman, and Robert
O. Pemewill, secretary. The meeting being organized
The committee appointed for the formation of a county
ticket reported the following
Seaaiors-George Walker, John Wallace, in lieu of w
Hall
Representatives. Presley spruance, Jr Nehemiah Clarke
Andrew Galley, Jas II. Macomb, Robert Young, William
Curtis William Johnson.
tsgg Court Commissioners William Harrington, Job
Meredith Muir. hundred, Matthew Fleming, Mis-. hundred
Whereupon the following resolution unanimously
alpied.--
Repyd, That the foregoing ticket be recommended e
b support of the democratic and independent Voters
O ills county ut the ensuing general election.
ANDREW GALLEY, Chairman
R0Br, 0, PENNEWILL, Secretary.
Dover, Aug, II, 1928.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
The Sailor at an .auction--A FACT.

AT an evening SALE by auction, of books, sailor,
half seas over, was vociferous and troublesome.
The auctioneer having in vain tried to silence him,
proceeded to turn him out. Jack entreated that he
might stay long enough to make bid 6 wont
take your bid,'' said the auctioneer. " You will
said Jack) for I'll bid you--ediea."
Charleston Courier.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29

The late Arch--p of DIN Lord n who was
very penurous in his habits. went one evening,
muifled in cloak, to Moores, cheesemonger and
bought cheese. After completing his purchase
he asked the seller which was the best way to keep
it. Moore who had smoked his Lordshp under
his masquerade, replied with true Irish nairete,
"Why sir don't know how to keep cheese my
business is to sell them but if you follow the arch
bishops plan you will find it answer to admiration.
"What plan is that, my friend?" "Faith by my
conscience neither cut i, YOURSELF nor let any body
else cut it,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
A MARVELLOUS HAIL-sToNE.

FROM THE CONNECTICUT MIRROR, OF AUG. 9.
Perhaps we shall be thought DESTROYS Of taxing
the creduity Of our readers by publishing the fol-
lowing dimensions Of of ice, said to have fall
len, in the presence OF several persons, during a
hail storm, two or three weeks since, in Munson,
Mass. The fact was related to us by gentleman
of the first responsibility in that town, who saw and
measured for himself. And though more novel
we consider it by no means SO unaccountable as
many other phenomena of nature. Bpt without
specuIatng on the subject we present itss received
The appearance is said to have been that OF q
compact body of hsilsones, as firmly united as ice
usually is.
Extremes-4 feet long, do. wide, 2do THICK
After removing the rough parts of the body, tiers
remained solid block, 2 feet inches long, do
6 do. wide, do. do. thick. @ ~ %
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
WILMINGTON, FRIDAY, % AUGUST. 1875

gentleman, an artist, residing in Spring gardens,
attended, and stated to the magistrate that the cork
lady was used to make lace dresses upon; and ha-
wing explained to the satisfaction of the magistrate,
that the prisoner was employed to carry her lady
ship to person from whom she was borrowed, he
was discharged from the Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
T.aPERS-for burning all night

IN bed chambers, of the SICK &C. which will burn
but about one half much oil lamp for sale
at the Waterman Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
NOTICE..

T0NN SIDDAtL& COMPANY, cotton spnners and ma
d ntacmrers having bagained and sold certain articles
her partnership stock and machinery to the subscribers
payment Of debts due TO US, and the other creditors Of
te said concern in the State Of Delaware
Ne iee6y g,e a9tcc q The said SAFE and also that
meeting Of the said creditors will be convened this Even
s O'clock z. NJ. at the house Of Eli Lamborn in the
rough OF Wilmington when and where all persons IN
crested arc requested to attend.
JOHN TORBERT,
CYRUS LAMBOtN
Tuesday, Aug, %, 1925 69-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29

A tar, growing sick of Ais business deserted his
ship, went into the country, and hired himself to a
farmer. He was Immediately set to ploughing,
with yoke Of oxen and an old mare, called jim.
The sailor being wholly unacquainted with the
management of the tacks, sheets, and bowlines OF
his old mare and oxen, in his 6rst attempt to put
about, missed stays and by turning the yoke, threw
jim and the oxen all down IN a heap together. Jack
frightened with the confusion bawled out for help
The farmer asked--"What's the matter ?" "Mat
ter! matter enough, by conscience" replied Jack
''the larboad OK has got the starboard sde--olt
jim has got foul Of the rigging, and they are al
going to the mischief stern foremost"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29

jar Br1phers. There are a set of persons who
continually ransack the dictionary to puzzle their
friends and pass for men oflearning by using obso
ete words and technical terms, which they FREE
quently misappIy, to the exposure of themselves
and the diversion Of the hearers.
One Of these ord-grubbers was informed by a
friend that certain gentleman had fallen from his
horse, and received severe bLOl0 in his stomach,
which it was thought would gathering
This valuable piece of news he immediately carried
to the BARRIERS shop, with very unnecessary al
eration Of language; for this dealer of hard words
said that Squire L. in fall, had received a contn
sion in his Abdominal parts, and twas thought it
would occasion an abSceSs Friend Razor was not
long possessed of the learned information before
customer came to be shaved. The towel was scarce
lily tucked under his chin, and the barber employ
ed in beating up the ather, when the usual question
Iof-what news was asked. "News" says the
Razor; "why amt you heard the news about the
squireF" "No," answered the other. "Not," said
the Razor in surprize; "why he fell from his horse
yesterday, and received such confusion in his a6o
naabe parts, that tits thought twill occasion his
abSence'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
CONDITIONS OF THE wATCHMAN.

rho ncc is fve dollars gear those who do not either
her subscriptions in advance, before the first of
se or Decea6e and ton DOars to those who do at
gre which time fa subscriber wishes to decline, he
D notify the editor of his intention. compliance
b these conditions to be considered engagement
s sx MONTHS and paper will be discontinued without
,illment Of them except at the option Of the editor.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
1n three months; four times for dollar, and TWEEN
cents for every subsequent Insertion longer ones in pro-
on. Advertisers requested to specify in writing
NV long their advertisements are to be inserted or they
bo continued till forbid. Letters the Editor, in.
,rc attention must be post paid.
advertising BY they year.
10 Subscribers To Non-Subscribers.
year S16 90 year 10, 90
6nonths ., 81 6months :, 50
jdo. A. $40 s. w
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29

IT meeting at Dover the 9th August 1928. of the
Conerees appointed in the several counties of this
me- on the part of the Democratic Republicans, and In
cnenl Voters, to nominate candidate for Governor at
e mex, general election
lsAAc DAVIS, was appointed Chairman, and
ELIAS NAuDAIN, Secretary.
Resolved unanimously, that this meeting recommend
DAVID HAZARD, ESQ.
As Candidate for GOVERNOR at the next General cleo
ton By order If The Meeting.
ISAAC DAVIS, Chairman.
Ates,--ELTAs NAUDAfN, Secretary.
Dover August 9th, 1928
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29
PASTURE.

VXCEILENT pasture may be had at Eden Park Farm
~ near Wilmington.
August 23nd, 1928. 69-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-29

THE RAFT On Saturday last, says the New
burgh Index, Mr.. Daniel w. Wing, Of Fort
Edward, Washington county, stopped al this village
with his ratt which measured So feet long, and
l2l feet wide, containing about 100000 feet OF
square timber, besides quantity OF boards, esti-
mated TO be worth from % to $4,000 dollars. At
Albany The enterprsing owner had SOLD conside.
rabe quantity of timber, to be used in building the
basin, and had landed large quantity of timber,
boards and shingles at Pougbkeep8ie, and other pla
ces on the river; and was then OH his way 10 New
York to dispose OF the remainder. The raft was
nayigaed by men, and had on board house, @eIl
furnished for their comfort, and barn, with COW,
horse, and carriage.
This timber had all been cut TO the east Of Onion
river, in the state OF Vermont iloated down the
Champlan Canal, and embodied at Fort Edward
into the great mass above stated.