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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
PUBLIC sale.

FHSo BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE on Seventh day the
n 5th Of next month, at o'clock, F. at the late res
idence Of JONATHAN RIAL deceased the following de.
scribed property, to witt
No IA lot Of ground 80 feet on French street and a.
bout 70 feet deep, which is erected two story frame
dwelling house.
No "A two story frame dwelling house erected on
lot held by lease from the estate of VIM Kirk-fionng
French street. and bounded the side by the pro.
perty Of Amelia Shadd and on the other by lot No l.
No Sd frame stable standing lot belonging to
the heirs of James Gilpin.
Aso-a variety of household and kitchen furniture con-
ssng of beds, tables, chairs stoves, secretary and
variety of other articles. Conditions made known on the
day of sale by EVAN LEWIS, Trustee.
Sd mo. S1st, 1893.-25-5t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
BALTIMORE: MARCH is.
ARRIVAL OF THE SPARK.

| BY the Steam boat Virginia, we received the
following from our attentive correspondents at
Norfolk 3
| The U. S brig Spark, Capt Wilkinson, arrived
at the Navy Yard Gosport, on Saturday, in % days
from Tampico, via Havana, 2 days from the lat
ter-oiticers and crew all WELL Lieuts. Cuts and
Grmke, of the Congress, who had been attached
to the Spark, have come home in her.
The Spark has been absent on a cruize of
months, during which time she has cruized in the
Mona Passage, on the south side of Porto Rico and
lIispanola, amongst the Virgin Islands, twice on
the coast OF Caracas, twice in the Guph of Mexico
at Vera Cruz and Tampco, at Jamaica, and one
month she engaged in afording convoy to
merchant vessels from the Havana, far as the
Double Headed Shot Keys.
The Spark had the misfortune to lose several Of
her officers and two of her in October and
November last by malignant fever; but the remain
der soon became restored to periec; health, and
have continued so ever since.
The U .. schnr, Grampus 1t. Comdt Gre
CORY was spoke on the Goth ut at the Baze, on
her way to New Orleans, having spung her main
mast.
No intelligence Of Commodore Porters squadron
had been received at Havana when the Spark left
theie.
The Spark has lost the following officers and
men by fever which prevailed on board until 28h
of Dec. Its. Jas. Nicholson, Waei Newcomb--
John Is. Tanning, Purser-~ Mdshipman, c. T.
Wattles-Robert Davis Captains Cle.k-John
Weyman, Seaman--Philip Meurick, ord. Seaman
and VIM. Wood, Marine.
We understand that under the late act for settling
the Vice Presidents accounts the sum OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS has al
ready been allowed him, and it is expected that
from eighty to one hundred and ticenty .fre thou
sand dollars more will be allowed in addition.
". Y. Com. .4dv.
The N. York Evening Post states, that DEcou.
DRAY, IRVINE & Co. who were recently tried at
Curacao for beng concerned in the expedition a.
gainst Porto Rico, have been sentenced to thirty
years imprisonment.
II appears that the provincial legislature of Up
per Canada is equally divided upon the question of
a union of the two provinces.
Vessels in the port Of N. York, on the first day of
March-Ships, So; briggs, 60; schooners, 172
sloops, $40. Total, 525.
A bridge has been erected over the Schuylkill, at
Paulngs ford. 1t has two arches, one of los feet,
and one of 1853 feet.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
WASHINGTON HALL DESTROYED!

That extensive structure, the Hall of the Wash
ington Benevolent Society, is now a mass of ruins.
1t took fire on Monday morning, about three o'clock,
and from the flames being discovered bursting first
from the north western corner Of the building (ar
from the rooms occupied by Mr. Winter, who
had charge of the establishment, it is believed that
the conhagration must have been the work of an
lncendary.
The activity of our iremen is we'll known; but
from the ascendency which the flames had gained
before they we're discovered, it was impossible 10
stop their progress before the Hall was a heap oil
ruins and the upper story of the adjoining Hotel
was destroyed The furniture of Mr.. Renshaw
sustained considerable damage, and most Of the
stock oil ale, porter and wine, in the cellar of the
hall, which belonged TO Mr.. James Hogan, has
been lost.
The wind caused the fakes to take a northeas,
erly direction. Some houses at a considerable
distance took fre-among others, Abbot's Brewery
difficulty, but it required considerable exer,ion to
preserve the property of Mr.. Burden, in Third
street, nearly opposite to the Hall. We have
heard OF no accident occurring to any individual,
except to gentleman whose lodgings were in
Spruce-sreet and who, alarmed by the sudden ap.
pearance OF the flames, sprung out of his chamber
window, by which he broke his leg.
philadelphia Gazette.
1t is said that the Hall was insured for $4,000
and the Hotel for $4,000.
The Washington Hall was commenced in 1915
and was solemnly dedicated to the memory of
Washington on the LIST October 1916.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21

Importunate Dun.-The following is dunning
of a Butcher, at Saoketts Harbour:
4 ,v0n't Wait!-I am about to leave the place
II have given you line upon tenderiine-you've
skinN me, and reduced me to Sparerib; and now
il you don't pay me Immediately III shin up to you
by Constable with hock in his hand, at your
cost a Butchers D0rd for it.
AMASA STOWELL.
S. Harbour, Feb. IL, 1928.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21

Captain Mason, of the British sloop Widows
Son. who arrived at Ragged Island on the 22d Feb.
from Bocca Cavalo, states that he was boarded off
the Mocosas, by boats, manned with 81 men,
who searched his vessel, and Ending she was not
worth capturing, permitted her to pass. They
told capt M. that they were in search of American
vessels, and intended to murder every American
they fell in with they pointed to a schr. at anchor
in shore, which they had captared short time
previous, and said they had put the crew to death.
Captain M. asked them if they were not afraid OF
the American crulzers; to which they replied that
they always carried their nets and lines with them
and whenever they fell in with an American cruizer,
they threw their arms overheard and went to fish
ing. Capt M. also reported, that while at Bocca
CavalIo, 500 bbls of -four were brought in by two
small vessels, which had been taken from Ameri-
cans. There were about As men on the Mocosas,
who we're of the same concern with those in the
boats
The schooner Oliver H. Perry, Hamlin, from
Kingston, Jamaica, bound to Philadelphia, was
wrecked on Coldspring Bar on the night OF the 18th
inst. Captain Hamlin passenger and two seamen
persisted. The most of the cargo was damaged and
saved the vessel will be lost.
The earthquake at Valparaiso happened on the
same day with that by which the city Of AlepPo in
Asia, was destroyed.
The Providence Journal, noticing the sailing Of
Com. Porter's squadron, says, sNlay the Sea Gull
discover the pirates alar off; the Ferret and Weaze
drive them out of their retreats; the Decoy cheat
them with hope of plumber; the Greyhound,
Terrier, and Beagle pursue them into the tolls oil
the Foe; the .Nusquito, Sand fly, Nudge, Gnat,
and Ganniniper sting them to desperation, and the
Jach'aH and Wildcat tear them in peices.
Besides the above, the squadron consists of the
Peacock and Spark
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
NOTICE.

JONATHAN RIAL and wife, during the life time of the
former, having executed deed of the Subscriber
of all their property, real an personal for the benefit Of
their credtorsa persons having claims against said
requested to produce them, properly attesed
previous to the sale of the property, to
Sd mo Dist, l623.-25-5t EVAN LEWIS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
COMMUNICATED.

The Confession Of Benjamin Brown, slare Of
Aaron JuStis.
| never took Mrs. Garrison any Wheat or Corn
as was reported by me. | had been drinking the
night went to Mrs. Garitson's took up the Gel.
lar door by the sill and went into the house and into
her bed chamber. | was alongside of her bed near
ly half an hour, when she awoke and seeing me
standing by the bedside, she asked if that was Ben
asked her how she knew it was Ben She said if |
did not go away that she would awake all in the
house ; when asked who she had in the house
when she got up out Of bed and caught me by the
arms and showed me back and ran down stairs and
began to cry murder. / then made my way down
stairs and out of the house-in going lost my hat.
Mrs. Garrison never gave me any money as was
stated by me-nether did she offer me five dollars
to set Mrs. Taylors house on fire, as was stated by
me She never gave me the Pass for me to runaway
from my master-ths thing | made up after my
trial, in order to clear myself if possible.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21

MARaED-on Tuesday the 4h inst at the residence of
Mrs. Sarah Maxwell, near Canterbury, JAMES p LOF-
LAND, NJ. d. of Milford, to Miss MARY G. LOWBER.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
Charleston, S. C. .lfnrch 6.

The Steam Boat Commerce, Lubbock was to
have started yesterday, at 12 O'Clock, for Hamburg
but, after her cargo was all on board, and pre-
psraons were making for getting under way, it
was ascertained that sugar hogshead, (Which had
been taken in, supposing it contained sugar,) was
filled with Gunpo,cder! 1t had been placed within
few feet of The furnace and had not its contents
been providen,ially discovered, the consequences
would, in all probability, have been dreadful. 1t
was necessary to take out considerable portion OF
the cargo, in order to get at it; which caused a
delay of one day in the time of the boats departure
Courier
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21
APPRENTICES

To learn either the Printing or Bookbindng business,
Wanted at this Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-03-21

The Confession Of Benjamin Brown, stare d
Aaron Justis.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
COMMUNICATED

SONMUNIOhTED
a fen considerations for the Grand urn
"A grand jury may With the stric,est
prcpriety be called the palladium of our
liberties. They are the guardians of the
public veal. They act as censors of
morals, and dispensers of the health Of
the community. They have jurisdic.
ton over nuisansss. frequently has the
Jail Of this county been presented as
nuisance, and the expression OF the
grand jury has been disregarded. NV
idea is, that, whilst they are now in ses-
sion, they should examine the Jail with
some degree Of accuracy, upon which
they may found a report, preparatory to
a memorial on the subject, to the next
congress. In our parent state the grea,>
er part OF the old jails has been removed,
and more commodious and salubrious
ones have been erected. They have con.
suited the health and comfort of the pri.
soDers. Ia this town warehouse has
been converted into prison. On the
least examination, il will be discovered
to be wholly unsuitableNto the confine.
6Inent OF the wretched sons and dauph
tors OF humanity. The view of il is suffi.
cient TO make the hear, bleed with sym.
pathv for the fate of those who are un,
happily .incarcerated within its wallis
surrounded with filth, shut out from the
winds Of heaven, its miserable tenant.
breathe polluted atmosphere and scarce.
ly have space in which they may drag
their wearied limbs. Gentlemen of the
grand jury, ! look to you with confidence
for the abatement Of this nuisance.
presume you have the power in your
hands. Act manfulIy on the subject. and
do your duty boldly, regardless OF all
therconsiderations except those which
spring from the consciousness Of pure
and upright motives You, gentlemen,
are honorable men and obey the laws
But 10 you, the poor, and tina, unfortu-
nate class of beings. who either from the
construction of their natures, from acci-
dent, OF the oppression of wicked men,
are cast into loath,ome and fetid prison,
look for diminutioh of their sufferings.
Gentlemen you certainly have larger
powers than those of private citizens.
See Blackstone's Commentaries Sd vol.
page 5. CAT present | shall only OBJ.
serve, that whatsoever unlawtuily annoys
or doth damage to another is a nuisance,
and such nuisance may be aba,ed, that is
taken away or removed by the party az
grieved thereby, so as he commits no
riet in the doing of it.''
''if a new gate be erected across the
public highway, which is common nui
sance, any OF the kings subjects passing
that way, may cut il down and destroy it. y
Gentlemen, If am wrong, The attorney
OF the United States is able, and | hope
disposed to go with you in this charitable
and truly republican endeavour to aba,e
a foul nuisance The prayers of huma.
nifty heartily call for new, more COM
1nodious, and more salubriously located
prison. Justice and Charity.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
ADDITIONAL DONATIONS
Presented 10 the alexandria Museum,
Continued.

Continued.
Perspective case, containing carnival
'scenes-pr. by the manager.
Robt. Allison's cockade, who sacriGc-
ed his life in the service OF his country, at
the battle of the White House-pr. by
gen A Lynn.
India corn parcher, mush stirrer, and
tongs united--pr. by John Burtz.
Grand perspective mirro., containing
splendid views Of the principal cities pal.
aces, &c. in Europe-pr. by John Huns
ter, esq.
sRemains of barometer, and Their
mometer, formerly belonging to lord
%'elsoD-pr. by the manager.
sIndian relics of silver, brass and iron,
found in an Indian graye-pr. by do.
sSingular instrument for weighing
gold monsy-pr. by the late col. G. De.
neale.
Tubu'ated s,one-pr by Thos. Smith,
of King George, Va. :
SAfricsn kings satchel, CuriousIy
worked--pr. by capt. Jennings.
Bottle OF curious caterpillars--pr. by
Edgar SDowden.
Cherry stone containing 6 dozen silver
spoons, of exquisite workmanshIp-pr.
by capt. r. Baker.
Representation OF psrson, made by
Iunatic, of part Of horses neck boue-
pr. by VIM. Small, esq.
Bill Of an albetross-pr. by Andrew
Fleming
Sample Of euunterTeit gold dust, being
a part of that which was imposed on the
citizens cl PhiIadelpbis, New YORK, and
Norfolk--pr. by capt Maurice.
Styling 6sh-pr by the late Thomas
LongGeD.
Marmozet, beautiful little animal--
pr. by capt. John Pratt
Fliots, muskei balls, buck shot. crane
shot, belt fivet, found at Lake George
where battle was fought, during the cid
french war--pr by Lorenzo Lewis.
Samples of the wedding, and ball
dresses, of Mrs. Martha, wife Of gen. Geo,
WsshiDgtoD-pr. by do.
Disna's car, and railway wagon
DIT. by &. P. Williams.
Jaw of the sheep head Hsh--pr. by
John Ramsay.
Eulle 5 teszlo--pr. by John Casey.
Specimen OF shell stone, from St. Au.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
From HE Boston Cenlinel.

from HE Boston Cenliud.
some have supposed because no ac-
counts OF hcslili.ies have arrived, that the
war would be paper one. But there
certainly appeared no disposition on the
part OF Spain al the last dates, to surren-
der her Constitutional rights, without an
appeal to arms; and there was no cyi.
dcnce, on the part of France, of hesi,a.
ton or delay so as 10 decide the question,
the surrender was not made. The war
was not actually declared by France un.
iii the 18th January, nor any formidable
preparations foade to prosecute it before
that time. Sons Of her troops then or
dered TO wage it, had to march from 400
to COO miles, in the dead OF winter, with
all the artillery, camp equirage, muni-
tons, Sc. Allowing only 10: the usual
rest days OF corps en- mdrche some Of
| these could not reach the frontier until
the middle Of March; and then time
would Prerequisite for the due orgapiza-
| ton OF the corns d'arnee, Gc. Most Of
the efficient commanders oil the French
corps have seen niue b service, and would
not be likely to make rash or isolated
movements, and the general in chief,
/ though he has not seen much service,
would probable be guided by his expe.
r,sncsd Iieutenants. So far, then. frons
there having been any delay, if the arr
my should have commenced opci atoms
by the beginning or middle of Ap,n an
evidence will nave been given of ene21
IT the French government, which Sefg
few considered i. possessed. 1t was very
evident, that the French government
considered the war necessary 10 the fires-
eruafion Of their safety that the, had
made their calculations of its effects, and
results, and that they we're determined
to prosecute 1t, whatever might be the
opinion ofthe world; ofits injustice, i'm,
providence, or folly.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
STATE OF IRELAND.

The provisional news which reached
as by the post to- DAY, is positively fright
ful. There was regular battle between
he Charleviie police and insurgent pea
san'ry, on Tuesday last. On Thursday
several farm houses on the lands of ioi d
Cork, we're burnt 20 the ground A guam.
tity oil hay on the Glebe lands Of the dean
OF Limerick and The iev Mr.. Bevar,, vas
burned on Friday and the houghing OF
cattle in all parts OF the south is now
c"mmoD pastime. Above 100 prisoners
s.eto be tried for mutder. only, at the
present assizes about 30 for rape and
several for abduction. AT the Cionmei
sssizes alone. there are to be tried 26 for
murde', for rape, AID 2 for the forcibly
carrying off Of females. VIVA. blesse d
state of society is our ; in Ireland.
Dublin Evening Mail.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
STRIKE FOR WAGES

The prisoners IN the New Bale, Man
che ster, last week, struck for an advance
of wages, and refused 20 leave their cells
III the morning to go to woIk unless, the
present allowance granted them of two.
penc. IN the shilling upon what they earn,
vas advanced 10 four-pence. They
placed their beds against the doors of
their cells, and prevented the turkeys
from entering but a bread and water
regimen for few days, and more Sc.
we're punishment OF the ringIeaders paci.
fed them, and they were glad to return
TO work on the old terms. rib.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

Mr.. Randall, arrived in town yesterday.
from Washington, and will embark this
morning on board the U. s. brig Enter
prize at anchor in the Bay. IL is under
stood that he proceeds on special mis-
sion from our government TO Porto Rico,
supposed in relation to the late outrage
committed at that place, which resulted
IN the death Of lieut. Cooke
Nerv York Mer. .46v. Saturday.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
GENERAL NINA.

The true character of this officer (says
person attached 10 his army appears
to be tina, OF great but reckless bravery
an indifference to the means, provided
the end can be obtained. In 1879. he
succeeded In forming body of Geo
French soldiers, prisoners CT war, and
making them fight, and desperately too,
for him, and against their own country
men. This single trait, paints wildly
the character Of this extraordinary being
and shows the irresistible influence Thai
he exercises over those under his COM
mand. he is now at the head of $4,000
men, whore manners and way of living,
resemble more those OF banditti than reg
ular troops. With the slender provision
for each of these soldiers, of cake of
ckocolaicSa bunch of gariIc, and five or
SIX segars, he marches them up, when
occasion requires it to the top of bare
and frighlful rock, where they re.
main motionless for thirty or forty
hours until the patience of their enc.
my IS tired out; they then descend, like
famished vultures, into some miserable
village, where they regale themselves
with oil soup. You cannot have any idea
oi the nauseous ess Of this compound.
Yet when the Spanish soldier has obtains
ed his MI OF this horrible potage, he con-
slderS himselfrestored and nourshed fop
he next three or four days. To men so
led or ratser so starved, the sight of the
French soldiers, with their well furnish.
ed haVresacks,will be like the sigh, OF the
stag to The hunters. Besides the pleasure
ID killing an enemy, & above ali French
one, ne will find three or four days'
ieasting IN The daily ration of French
soldier. Such are the steely stomachs
and habits OF PrivatioD of the men--or
rather human cameleons, for they seem
TO live upon ali--that Nina leads.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
LONGEVITY.

The longest animal life on record IS
hat OF a Swabian fish, carp Of p od'g
GUS size, that was found in the year 1897
in FISH pond, and had in its ear ring : {
copper, with these words in la;iD--s'l an
the first fish that vas put in this pond, by
the hands OF Frederick The second, go,
ernor OF the world the 9Th October, I 2S9 -
So tina, this carp must have lived 257
wars
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
ALBANY BAsoN.

Upwards of 100000 dollars we're sub.
scribed TO this stock in FIVE DAYS after
| the books were opened and probably a
further sum equal to that amount might
| have been obtained fit had been wanting
The acting commissioners have ALREADY
entered upon the duties OF their appoint.
ment--and considerable portion of the
pier or mole is contemplated to be finish
ed this season, so as to leave no doubt
that the whole will be completed in
1924. rI5lbany Am.
The late investigation in lord Ports,
mouths soundness of mind cost seven
hundred pounds day-in the whole
bout twenty Thousand pounds Mr.. Ham
son has declared his intention to traverse
the inquisllioD. Should he succeed, after
proceeding at the like rate Of expense,
the result will still be the same for if he
should be ultimately declared compe
ten, to manage his own property,the law
yers will by that time have !ef him no
property to manage. London nan r
Az the desolate island of Ascension. in
the Atlantic, beiweGn Africa and Brazil,
there IS peculiar crevice in a large
rock termed The Sailor Post Office
in which the crews of vessels passing TO
India or returning, ] ave such letters as
they wish to send back, and which are
punctually taken to their Dissipation by
the next ship tina, passes in a contrary di.
rection.
n circular from London OF the 18th
March, from house in the Baltic trade
states that ''in order to facilitate the trade
OF Ste,tin with the interior, the king of
Prussia has not only declared Sleilin
Tree port, SO as all goods may be bonded
Tor re>exportation but he has also pro.
missed 10 remove different duties and ex-
Penses on the river Oder, that the bousss
IN Stelun and different parts of Germany,
may derive an advantage from ordering
their wants from thence, instead of from
Hamburg. -
NEW SOLAR TuEOpv