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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

Mr.. EDrToR-On looking over the columns OF
your paper Of the Goth inst was astouished to find
that Mr.. Woodcock's friends in their zeal for him,
had so far sweryed from the honest truth as il seems
one OF them, oyer the signature Of Pencader,' has
done.
What must the public think when il is stated Of
g Pencader," that almost every charge which he:
has made against the person alluded TO in his COM
munication is altogether false. This shall be made
90 appear to the satisfaction Of every candid mind
If not then Ieteyen PencGdey'' be called an tshOLe-
some man.
The object offs Pencader'' is perfectly understood
It must be very evident to the mind Of every person
who has read his scand aioas production, that he is
oyer-anxious to bolster his particular friend into
office by ingenious destinations, such as are cacua-
ted to excite spirit Of sympathy towards him in
the breast OF the communicated not only SO, but
he seems determined to thrust his favore foremost
in the public estimation even though he has 10 do
it of the expense Of Gnt0nest man" Oh, "Penca-
der" where is ting blush'P
Is " Pencadersr friend an old man Of seventy
six - So is my friend Bravo the Butcher. Did
he bear the heat of that I" day which tried mems
souls - So did my friend Thrifty the Baker. Both
OF these, my friends, rendered to their country ess
sential services during that bloody, unequel, glor
Gus, and eventful contest. One furnished beet the
0tAer Gredd to their countrymen in the field, 1.-TWO
very necessary ingredients for composing the mate
RAILS that had to bear the brunt that " day which
tried mems souls.') but for which each rpcetved
reasonable compensatioh- although al the TING they
done it, they were far from being sure Of getting.
their proper dues. But were | seriously speaking
Of revolutionary characters would blush to men
ton their names with the same breath did those
who directly slemmed the current oil that moment
GUS day-yet according to Pencader's' logic, we
would be led believe they have great claims upon
the public on account Of the services they perform.
ed while pursuing their chosen arocations and by
which they not only made living, but actually
amassed considerable fortune. But am assured
the public will not, at this day, allow every political
Seatot 10 dupe them with such mere stuff.
10 subsequent number Of the Watchmsn, in,
tend arraignng' pencadel" at the bar otthe public,
to the unchari,abe charges he has brought,
against the prirate ctara:ter Of man, whon many
points, is far above his terel.
FRIEND TO TRvTR.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
IN THE LEVY COURT

Of Newcastle County, held at .Neucasle, of The
YiIarch Term, .4nno Domini 1894.
On Notion The following Preamble and Resolution was
adop ed viz.
WHEREAS it has been represented to this Court that
considerable sums Of money in the shape of DOG T4XS
yet remain outstanding the hands Of the Collectors there,
Of winch sums ought to have been long since paid over
Poor of this County Resolved That thc.
County Treasurer be requested notify such delinquent
Collectors, that unless the balances in their hands respec
day Of Ma next ensuing, suits will be commenced against
them for The and the Treasurer aforesaid is hereby
required to suits accordingly, without any delay
furnish the Treasurer with cow OF Of T S pe
NezgcastIe Colaity IS.
20 CERTIFY that the above is true copy of the
record thereof
Sp8o48S In testimony whereof have hereunto set
t#sEAL ab my hand and seal of Office at Newcastle,
e%8 49, ~ March 11th, Ammo Domin 1924.
31-2t DAVID PAINTER, {. r.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.

John Skinner has been convicted at Edenton
N. G. Of poisoning bis brother, and ordered to be
executed on the Esd OF April VIM. Edge, free
mulatto Of negro stealing memory, was shot in
North Carolina, on the 9th inst. while engaged 10
his avocation-A kitchen on the plantation Of
James Scarll, Esq. Fayetteville, N. c. was lately
destroyed by fire, and three negro children persisted
10 the llames.-As Mrs Jacoubs, OF Morrisiown,
n. j. was boiling soap, few days since, the ke,-
lie Tell, and four of her children were scadedtwo
of them have since ded.--Stephen Clearwater has
been committed 10 the equity jail Sullivan, n. Y.
for the murder Of Lawrence Baker.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.

GTOLES out of the stable Of the subscriber on the
- night of the Goth inst. one SORREL H0RSL, one
GR.4Y HORSE, and Two Saddles.
The sorre horse five years old this Spring, about IL
hands high white blaze down his face his tale and
light yelowsh sorrel, he is marked on the side and
thigh near the rump, with wagon gees his hind leg
hair off, and small appearance Of Swelling by the side Of
the les, just below the JOINT ieisa natural troter
The gray horse years old apdu Is and an half hands
high, Ga dappe gray of hist hind legs hurt from
the gamerel joint the pastor foot lock joint OF
the hair is off the inside Of the Aeg and the les little
sweled; he tros and rocks andAs low in the wethers.
The Saddles are half wornone OF them is remarkable,
as it has swivel stirrups.
reward of dollars for zach horse, and Twenty doll
lars for the thieves, will be paid the recovery Of the
horses, and conviction Of the thieves by
CHARLES BARRI NGTONs
and RICHARD SCOTT,
Wiistown, Chester County, Pa March 81. Sf-4tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
INDIANS.

The reports, so widely circulated, Of great out
RACES having been recently committed in Florida,
in the neighborhood of St. Marks are pointedly
contradicted in the St. Augustine papers of the
28th February. Capt. Burch and his party had
arrived safe at Pensacola; and Col. Gadsden, and
those who accompanied him were in the neighbor-
hood Of Tampa Bay, prosecuting the objects oil
their expedition. 1t had been further ascertained
that the Indians in friendship with citizens,
and were in expectation OF being soon removed to
the territory assigned them in the late treaty, which
they had manifested perfect willingness to adhere
Ito.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

The building of the Mill house, for the Steam
mill in this town, is contracted for, to be completed
in September next, and we understand it is intended
have the mill in operation as soon as practicable
When this, and the Chesapeake and Delaware Ca
mai, which is to enter the Delaware opposite this
place. are completed, it is calculated by some Of our
calculating oneS, that property in this town will i'm
mediatey rise fifty per cenl,--iSaIem, NJ j. JfesS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
NOTICE

rs hereby given, that the Managers of the Newcastle
~ Turnpike company have declared Di7llepd At the
rate Of per per for the last months
the capital stock Of the said company, which they have
ordered 10 be paid by the Treasurer forthwith
JOHN CR0iV, Secry.
March &c. 3l-3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

The Norfolk Beacon publishes Letter from an
officer or board the United States schooner SHARK,
giving further account of the gale Of wind in
which the crew of that vessels launch was lost,
within few miles of Vera Cruz, after having as
sisted in getting an English vessel of the rocks.
The following is an extract from the letter.
FEBRUARY IL.
Gas expected our launch is lost, and IA souls
have perished out of Is at the time of her going
shore. | send you list OF the names, which you
will please have published.
Mr.. Thompson, Acting master, and Thomas
Ring, Boatswain's Mate, remained on board of the
English schooner that they had got off the rocks
they are supposed to be lost, as nothing has been
seen of her since the gale, we having passed her
dragging and nearly or shore.
The following is list Of the men we know to
have been lost in the aunch
William Young, seaman; William Mickey, or
binary seaman; Thomas Smith, do; Michael An
tonic, do, Stephen Rider, do; Charles Coens do /;
Benz Williams, seaman; Jos. Fowler, do; Lewis
Joinbert do; John Thompson, o. S.; Elijah Eli
OF, do; Matthew I4ongel, boatswan; John B. Shep-
herd, O. S.
am happy to say, that Captain Stevens and
Lieut.. Hobbs, with their beat and crew are safe at
Alvarado, having narrowly escaped watery grave,
being compelled 10 put back at the commencement
of the gale"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
WANTED

4 IMMEDIATELY sober, industrious TTE.4E-ER,--one
Il that understands the management Of Power Looms
would be preferred. Inquire in Stanton, Delaware, Of
March So 3l-u AHM BOYS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
NEW ARK ACADEMY,

vEYHE semi-snnual Examination Of the students in this in.
a. sttuon will take place on Thursday the 18th April
next. b. Ord7,
March 26,h 31-5t H. WHITLEY, Sccy.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

We have received from friend at Washington, Re-
port of the Secretary State, Of such articles manufacture
ported from foreign countries as also, the Of capt.
tai invested in each county, respectively With schedule
ofiactores incorporated by State Laws from 1s00to 1920
inclusive. Prepared in obedience 10 resolution Of the
Senate, of the 1st March, 1928"
The of this pamphlet (of 2Oopages) being too
long for newspaper have laid ii on desk in the
Library for the free peru5al Of our ends and the public
We have received letter from gentleman in Peters
burg, Virg dated the % inst in which came enclosed
the following notice, which recommend to the attention
Of those named therein should they deem the subject of
It worthy Of their interference.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
amertrat, matrbmatl.
WILMINGTON, so MARCH, 1924.

indgnantyupo dawn;ng attempt
portion of the Union from another' WASHINGTON.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

A public meeting of the friends Of john QuINcY
ADAMS was held at Bel Air, Hartford county, at
which a preamble and sundry resolutions were adop-
ted, recommending him to the voters OF the district
composed Of Hartford and Cecil counties.
a meeting of the friends Of Mr.. ADAMS is called
at Elkton on Thursday the 9th Of April.
A meeting was also held at Bel-Air by the friends
81 General ANDREW JACKSON, at which preamble
and resolutions we're adopted, to support him as
Chief Magistrate of The United States, and nomina
ling Mr.. THOMAS HorE as eector.
The Elkton Press states that DIR. A. Dorsey is
candidate for Elector Of President and Vice Pres'
dent, for the district Of Hartford and Cecil who if
elected, wilt vote for WILLIAM II. CRAWFORD for
President.
The Richmond papers inform that meeting of
'he members OF the Virginia Legislature, favorable
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
From the Petersburgh Tir. Republican.
KIDNAPPING.

Mn. PEsc UD.--Our humane and attentive town
sergeant having informed me, that he was inclined
to think that man who is confined in our Jail as a
runaway isin fact free,I induced at his request,
to visit the jail and examine the prisoner. His state
ment induced Inc to concnr in opinion with the ser.
geant. He staes that his name is Glenn Adams
that he is twenty six years of age; that he was
born and raised in Kent county, Delaware; that he
was bound to John Allen, dec. whom he served till
his death that he then hired out by John Booth
for two years, that he then lived with William Tay-
lor for six years three years of which time elapsed
after he became 81 that all the gentlemen above
mentioned live in Kent county that he has broth
er named Robert Allen, living in that county that
he was convicted Of some offence, for which, by a
law of that state, he was sold in December 1922,
for seven years. that he was bought by Benjamin
Potter, and sold by him to John Martin of Georgia
that some of Martins friends agents, named
Fields, Lutte and two named Williamson, were car
rying him to the south, when he eloped in Motto
way county:-he names Daniel Mifflin and Joseph
Rowland, as two Quakers, who live in Camden, near
Dover.
| communicate these facts TO you in the hope, that
they will be copied in the Delaware papers and
that il they are true, some OF the gentlemen who
are named, will procure evidence of their TRUTH and
transmit il to this place, directed to the post Master.
The benevolence Of that officer will readily induce
him to attend to the business behalf of the pris-
oner. A LOVER OF JUSTICE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30
NEW YORK.

The Albany Daily Advertiser of March 10, says
Sc We yesterday observed the following notice
posted in the Assembly chamber
"The members of the legislature, friendly to the
electoral law give notice that they intend before the
Legislature adourns, to issue address recommen-
ding to their constituents TO meet in convention in
October or September next, for the purpose of nom
mating candidates for President and Vice President
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and Presiden-
;ial Electors. March IS, 1924
1--WE can state on good authority, that great
majority OF the republican members OF the legisa.
ture, will sign an address Of the above purport."
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

A private letter from Paris of Feb. 22d publish
ed in De Grand's Commercial Report and stated
to be from The best scource-- says-The cause Of
liberty necer lcaS IN greater ddnger-The Allies
are determined to put it down in the United States
as well as in Europe and South America, cost what
it may. England is treacherous to the cause OF
freedom; Russia is powerful; France and Austria
subservient. Prepare yourselves to see most for
midahle attack the U. S. within very few years.
Spies will soon swarm all over yeur land
--latest from New 0yleansThe Gazette of that city ofthe
Sd inst satc that the schnr Eliza had arrived there from
ampicO, with utp1rdS Of million u dohaTs, IN douboons
larger cargo of SPECIE (says the Advertiser than
ever before brought into that port vessel. The
Eliza brought information that specie, to large amount
was left at Tampco, ready tor expectation, and destined
for New Orleans
NEW YORK, March 81.
Captain Sager, from Cyenne, informs, that Just
as he was ready to sail, vessel arrived from Para
with her outward cargo. The master stated that
he was compelled 10 return in consequence Of a
desperate revolution which had broken out at that
place. Persons were murdered in the streets at
MONDAY. The government of Cayenne immedi
atey despatched twenty gun man oil war, brig
and schooner, for the relief of such persons as
sought refuge under their flag Gazette.
Captain Russell of the brig MERGED at New York
from Havana, brings advices to the nth inst. On
the l0th the militia OF the city paraded before
the Government House, where proclamation was
read to them, that King Ferdinand 9TH, was restored
to absolute power, and required them to give up
their arms forthwith-whch was accordingly done
without tumult.
An ordinance was issued by the Royal Consulate
Of Havana, dated the 9th, instant, for openDg loan
OF 10000 dollars, for the purpose of providing
force OF three vessels cruae off that port aud Ma
tanzas, for the protection of commerce, until the
ancient system of prisateerng should be restored
by the King, To reimburse this loan, duty was
imposed on all importations by foreigners, Of two
per cent. advaorem, and reals on each box Of su
gar, l-2 on each bag barrel Of do, and reals
on each hid. of coffee, introduced by sea.
Harana.--Au order was issued on the 18th inst.
by Governor Wives announcing that a solemn Eel
Deum would be performed in the Cathedral Church
of Havana on the subsequent day, Qhe l4th) in
thanksgiving for the restoration of FERDINAND to|
his liberty at which all the inhabitants and authori
ties Of the city would be present The Governor
also directed that the houses should be adorned and
illuminated at night, in celebration Of that event.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

The editor of the United States Gazette, after copying
he article from the Waterman Of the IS inst which
lions that CHE schooner Exchange sailed from this port for
other goods, &c very sagely enquiries, Docs the editor
of the Watchman) that the vessel wafreghted with
orders =" If So" continues he, with his usual briancy
of wit cit will take whole fleet bring home the MGR.
chandise" Now we did, and do still think. that ex-
pressed what in tolerabe good, plain english
and believing this be the case think it very
furnish him with understanding to comprehend it, We
all times willing do any thing in oblge
brother edtor-but indeed we cannot undertake to do
any thing in the present desperate caseit would, APP
prehend, require something beyond the power of our
utmost exertons.
OF The editor of the Gazette will oblge if he will
tell the difference between whole feet and half feet.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-03-30

10 the election Of Henry CLAY as President, was
held on the 9Th instant. A Committee, appointed
at the meeting for that purpose, have published an
address to the people Of Virginia, accompanied with
all electoral ticket
The Presidency. our remarks on the 10th
inst says the Salem, N. ]. Messenger, on this sub
lect, we have heard more frequent expression in
favor of Mr.. Adams, than we had anticipated-his
friends here are more numerous than we had sup
posed.--We have heard several well informed per-
sons express the opinion that he has more friends
in this county than either Of the other candidates,
though they do not make SO much noise.--.
The Washington Republican speaking of the
Presidential Election, says " it is doubtful whether
Mr.. Crawford will be canddate--and 1t is more
doubtful whether MIR. Gallatn will. Those who
are well acquainted with him, say he will not"
Mr.. .adams' popularity IN 0hio.--The Delaware
(Ohio) Patron, Of Feb. 5ih, says" we are daily
strengthened in the belief that Mr.. Adams will be
our next President. We have numerous essays
which speak the sentiments of the people in various
parts OF the union which intend to lay before our
readers in due time, all tending to shew the convic
ton that is felt Of the superiority OF his merits and
that of justice prevails, which shall reward
Them"
A correspondent of the same paper says" Mr..
Adams despiSeS all electioneering acts. Why do
not people say, he is not the friend Of gallant
Ivy? He does not daily profess his ardent attach.
ment 10 H. Yet, who doubts it So of our com,
merce-our ortifcations--our Scholastic does not
vociferate his appreciation. Yet, is it on that &C
count, doubted? We find this one fact-that when.
ever he is called to act he always acts for the real
and acknowledged good of his country. And he
leaves it to the dscernmen Of the citizens of his
country to read his sentiments from thirty gears Of
honest and devoted action. In this period of action
not speck scarcely is found the food of criticism.
How impotent are professions in comparison with
this fact.'
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-07-17
A SONNET-BY cERvANTEs.

SONNEI-BY CERyANTEs.
Mother, with Watchful eye YOU strive
Ny freedom to restrain
But know, unless I guard myself,
Your guard viii be but vain
1t has been said, and reasons voice
Confirms the ancient lay,
still viii confncment's rigid hand
Enfiame the wish to stray
Love, once Oppressed, will soon increase,
And strength superior gain
'IWere better far, believe my voice,
To give my viii the rein:
For II do not guard myself,
Your guard vii be but vain.
For her who VIII not guard herself,
No other guard you'll find;
Cunning and fear viii weak be found
TO chain the active mind
Tho death himself should bar my wav,
His menace I'd disdain
Then learn, that till guard myself,
Your guard VIII still be vain
The raptur'd heart, which once has felt
\ sense Of loves delight,
Flies Ike the moths impetuous wing,
To find the taper's light.
y thousand guards, thousand cares,
VIII ne'cr the will restrain,
For if | do not guard myself,
All other guards are vain.
Such is the all-controlling force
OF Loves resistless storm,
It gives to bcauty's fairest shape,
The dire chimera's form.
10 wax the melting breast it turns,
Flame DER the cheek is spread,
With hands of wool She opes the door,
On felt the footsteps tread.
Then try no more, with fruitlcss care,
My wishes to restrain,
For DIdo not guard myself,
four guard Will be but van.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-07-17
THE TOILET.
LONDON FEMALE FASHIONS FOR JUNE.

Promenade DresS.-Pelisse of lilac gros de Ma
pies, made quite plain, fastened down the front,
and edged with a narrow cording of satin Of the
same colour: high standing collar, rounded at the
corners, and projecting outwarts The sleeve large
at the shoulder and taperng gradually to the wrist
where it is finished with a sexangular cuff and but
tons, and worked muslin ruf1e. The trimming
is of the same material the pclsse, and formed
into seNtants by fiat bands, with satin corded edges,
arranged perpendicularly it approXimates at the
waist, widens as it reaches the shoulder, and also
as it descends, till it untes with the trimming that
goes round the bottom of the pesse, which is finish
ed with double rouleau of satin. Rose colour bon
net of gros de Naples, trimmed with the same, and
edged with folded crepe-isse bouquets of flowers
are placedround the crown between the trimmings
the bonnet bent IN front la Maria Stuart, and tied
under the chin with colour crepe-lsse Cottage
cap of British echlin lace, with bows of
crepe-lisse each side. Primrose colour gloves
lilac kid shoes; green parasol, lined with lilac.
Ball Dress.-Dress of jonqul colour silk barcgc,
fanclfully ornamented with satin bows Of the same
colour; the corsage made rather high the stomach
CT OF Jonqu colour satin, corded all round and la
ccd IN front extends across the top Of the bust,
and ends nearly in point at the waist having bows
arranged all aroundat equal distances on the shout
der is double row of satin putting, corded at the
edges satin ceinture, with triangular leaves formed
into roseate behind
The sleeve is very short, and decorated with satin
bows, besides net work Of satin with ornanented
knots at each corner it spreads over the top Of the
Sleeve and tapers almost to point, where untes
with the double satin band that goes round the arm
The skirt has two Of silk barege, about half
quarter deep, set very full and alternately orna-
mented with satin bows, and broad satin rouleau
beneath Turban Of white crepe-sse, surrnoumt-
ing broad band Of gold net, richly ornamented
with stars at each point, and two gold assels pen
dant on the lett side. Brilliant necklace of sapphire
and diamonds bracelets and earrings to correspond
White KID gloves, white satin shoes French silk
scarf Of ccrulean blue, with embroidered lace ends
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-07-17

Der thee with looks of love they bend,
For thee the Lord Of life inplore
And oft from sainted bliss descend,
Thy wounded quiet to restore.
Oft, in the stiffness of the night,
They smooth the pillow Of thy bed
OFT, till the morn's returning light,
Still watchful hover DER thy head
iiark in such strains as SAINTS employ,
They whisper to thy bosom, Peace
Calm the pclturbed heart to JOY.
And bid the streaming sorrow cease.
Then dry henceforth the bitter tear,
Their part and thine inverted see
Thou vert tier guardian angel here;
They, guardian angels now to thee.