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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-07-15
From tie Ph'hadeIohia .qurora.
.CATCH A WEASEL ASLEEP.

"rhy spirit independence, let me share,
Lord of the Lion heart and Eagle eye;
Thv steps follow with my bosom bare,
Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky"
4 number of our ship carpenters who recently
"turncd out'' for higher wages, and u few sail
makers, hired a small sloop for the purpose OF
celebrating the fourth Of July at the Capes of
Delaware. On reaching the place, however,
they were unable to realize their anticipated en-
ioymcnt, aud bengfull of gin and independence,
they, after weighty dclibcration, resolved upon
cu,izints in search of adventures. Their stores
were ample, and having appointed a Eommo-
gap,' they set sail with "buoyant hearts and
spirits free as air.
After cruising for some time without success,
the U. s. scllr. Weasel hove in view, and gave to
the almost dropping spirits OF their commodore
the hope of accomplishing something worthy OF
himself. shall not pretend to describe me
soul-riercng fash that daircd through the mist
Of the liquor from his half bungcd eye when he
first behcld his destined prey, wounding the bo
som of the alnorous waters, that kissed the prov
in sport ane! wantonness Nor shall describe
the shout of 10y which arose from the gallant
crew, and rent the troubled air. when orders
were given TO "bcar down upon hcr, and make
her Weld submissive to Their power
The order was promptly obeycd up went the
sail, each man to his pest and ~ the belgc
rent forces hoatcd towards each OTHER, there Wa
GA calm as still as death;
And the boldcst held his breath
For time"
But when within mu.kct shot, the Commodore
with degree fpromptness which distinguishes
our American commanders, ordered the schoon
or 10 send her papers aboard Immediately, ol
dread impending rin.--Captain Iantzngcr, VINO
was 1T a loss to understand the nature of the dc
mand, manifested, as the Commodore thought
some reluctance in complying, when in order tS
enforce obedience to this modest request mus
ket was fired from the cabin window of the sloop
Captain u. unwilling that the commodore shoule
have all the fun on his side, ordered II pound
Dir to be fred over them, and squared oil TO give
second broads:lr if necessary, but on the clear
ing up of the smoke, the pot-valcr OF our Com
modore evaporatcd, and he, with half his crew
were discovered on their knees, cXclaiming, "a
YOU are brave be mcrciful."
The boat was then sent aboard. not with pa
pcrs but with orders to bring the Commoaor
! with his crew aboard the schooner, where the.
were examined, and Capt, H. having satlshe'
himself that they were true and loyal citizens q
this commonwealth, in pursuit of pleasure, atte
dctanng them for four hours, permitted them I
return to their sloop, nthcir promising that the
would nevcrattempt to catch ga Weasel asleep
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Provjdcntial Escahe.--A gentleman call
cd at our office yesterday, to say, that on
Tuesday last, while his family were sit
ting at dinner, at his country scat in the
vicinity Of the York road, a dog entered the
paror and laid down between two of the
persons at the tablc.-Being offered some
thing to eat, he refused it, which excited sus-
picion-- and, at that moment, message
came from a neighboring scat that the dog
which had entered the house was mad
The family, consisting Of nine persons, were
providentially enabled to escape from the
parlor without injury from the dog, who in
leaving the house snapped at one of the SER
wants. 1t was then ascertained that the dog
had been previously shot at by the gardener
Of an adjoining seat, and when passing up
the lane to the house Of the gentleman in
question, had attacked woman and torn
her clothes, but without touching the flesh.
american.
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Foreign & Domestic Gleanings,

FIRE IN BOSTON.-The passengers by
one of the steam beats at New York, report
that OH Wednesday last, at one O'Clock a
fire occurred in Boston in Charles street,
which consumed IS houses and stores-thc
damage was estimated at S150,o00.
Very handsome subscriptions have been
made in England for the widow of Bowdch,
the unfortunate travellar, who lost his life
in Africa.--A portrait of Belzoni, who late
" persisted in the same service, is about to
be published, from a drawing of that interest
ing individual by the able hand of Mr.. Brooke
don.
The number of plants described by Lin
nnus, was about eight thousand. Since his
time, the boundaries of this science have
been so much enlarged, that forty thousand
species OF plants are distinctly known. lhe
known quadrupeds have, i'll like manner,
advanced from three hundred specicsto seven
hundred, and the larger kind especially, have
pecn found numerous.
Apedes,rian by tie name of Skipper, residing
in the neighbourhood Of Lon'lon, finished in May
last his arduous undertaking to walk two tlous-
and miles in forty days lie compile ed his task
| with ease.
| The Russian Navy now consists of 70 ships of
ners, 20 galleys, 25 floating batteries, l2l gun,
boats, and I43 other small armed vessels, in all
464 sail, carrying 5000 guns and manned viii.
5000 sailors, 5000 marines, and 5000 artillery
The National Inelgenccr mentions that let
| ter has been received at a,hington from New
York, stating that the New flrk Jockey Club
| have proposed to the Virgmians, Though Gen
Wnn, to run Eclipse against any named ilnrsc,
| for ten thousand dollars, or upwards, but that nc
answer had been received to this proposition.
We are informed (says tile N Y. Eve. POST
that il was the intention OF Capt Partridge and
his young Military students, in their late excur
sion, to have marched 10 Montreal and Quebec
but on their arrival at plattsburg, the Captain re-
ceved.s letter from the Governor OF Canada, r.
itlslng him and his cadets permission to enter ,h>
province.
Mr.. Strickland, a passenger in the schr
Defiance, arrived at New York, from Fal-
mouth, (Jamalca,) states, that on the / til
18th. and 10Th. OF June, the negroes in st
Marv's and several other places, had rost
and committed several depredations. Mr.
S. did not learn any particulars MARTA
law had been proclaimed.
A Sag fish, measuring Is feet in length by
4 1-2 feet in breadth, was caught OH the 29ti
ult. bv some fishermen near Charleston. L
has been purchased and preserved by the
Literary aud Philosophical Society, and plac
ed in the museum Of that city.
/ .duother NfermaM- M-Considerab excite
ment had been occasioned among the curious
by the arrival in London from Calcutta o
another creature, said to be a real mermaid
accompanied by a young Indian, who was II
attend its exhibitions, and explain to natural
lists and others many particulars relative Il
this extraordinary species.
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An instance Of hardihood, and fearless en-

An instance of hardihood, and fearless en-
terprise, was presented to the citizens of
Providence (R. l.) on Tuesday afternoon
the 9th. instant which we think has rarely
been equaled in this country. The painters
employed in the dangerous business OF pain
ting the steeple and spire Of the First Babtst
Meeting House, in this town, found 1t necessa-
ry to place on the extreme point OF the splre,
a tackle and fall, by which they and their
implements might be raised to that elevated
situation. To effect their object, it was re-
Quisit that some person should climb up the
lightning rod and i'll this manner. convey to
the point proposed, ropes, and other appar-
atus.
Many sailor, who had for years been
rocked OH the "giddy mast" whilst storms
and tempests roared around hin, was appli-
ed to, but none were found, of sufficient nerve
and daring to undertake an enterprise SO
full of danger, and so frightful in anticipa-
ton.
On the morning of Tuesday, two of oul
Rhode Island "hearts of oak" presented
themselves to the gentlemen who had charge
of the building, and for a trifiing considera-
tion, offered to do what they simply called
his zvork.
The proposal was acceded to, and the gal
liant hearts, regardless of danger, and spurn-
ing from themselves every thought OF fear,
with the agility of squirrils, in a few mo-
mcnts, assembled to the top of the splre,
height of two hundred and nine feet from
the surface of the earth They ascended
without any other assistance than what the
lightning rod afforded them ; by which they
drew themselves up, to use a nautical phrase
hand over hand.
During the performance Of this feat,
multitude of spectators, stood locking on will
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RECOGNISING an Old .dcquomtancc.

Two pedestrian travellers having very
harmonously passed through Penns! lvania,
arrived together at Philadelphia, and while
sitting at a tavern drinking, one OF them sud-
denly daitcd his hand into the breechcS
pocket of the other, snatched his watch and
money, and ran oF.-The fleeced traveller,
unable to ovcrtake his rogush companion,
left Philapcldhia for this city, and enjoying
the Fourth of July in a manner rather riot
Gus, he was takenup and put into Bridewell ;
when, 10 and behold, among hundred fell
low PRISONERS, he recognised the thief, his
companion through Pennsylvania, who had
been also imprisoned for similar disorders
He gave the alarm, and upon searching, his
watch was found J.; and thus, by being impri-
soned himself, he recovered the most valua-
bic part of his stolen property.
y. Y. Paher.
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TTIE WILN1INGTONIAN,
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday, July Is, 1924.

The brave old veteran, Gen. LA AFAYETTE,
is very shortly expected to land upon the
shores of America. This venerable patriot
has addressed letter to the editors of the
New York American, dated May 10Th, in
which he intimates his intention of crossing
the Atlantic as soon as it is possible for him
to leave France. 1t is probable he will be
accompanied BY his son, George Washing
ton Iii; Faycttc. Later accounts state that
they would sail about the first OF July. With
what delight must every American heart
welcome this venerable patriot to our shores;
and how anxious must be the feelings OF those
who can appreciate the liberty they enjoy,
to express to him their gratitude for the sig
nal part he took in cmancipating our country
from British servitude. Resolutions have
been passed by the Corporations of Boston,
New York, and Philadelphia, torcceivc Cen
cral La Faycttc, when he shall arrive, with
the respect due to the confidential friend of
Washington.
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We regret to learn (says the Baltimore
Amcrican) that the T. S. brig Spark, which
arrived at New York on Wednesday, lost
two officers and four men on her passage
from Havana. One of the officers was Lieut.,
James Clinton, son of the Hon. Dewitt
Clinton. We understand that the officers
and four scamcn who have died, were the
only persons that went ashore at Havana
while the Spark lay there; and that none
other of the officers or crew Of the Spark arc
unwell. The fact that all who went ashore
at Havana have fallen victims, is proof of
the dreadful malignity Of tho atmosphere of
that place.
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SHOCkING.-The Editors of the Bait. A.
merican announce that they have received a
slip from their correspondent Of the Charles
ton Patriot Office, which contains the follow
ing extract of a letter dated Havana, June
26th.-"A brig arrived few days since
with 4o1 negroes, captured on the coast Of
Brazils, under the Brazilian flag, by the
Spanish privatccr Romano, belonging to this
port, and sent in here for adjudication. IT'S
said that two hundred died the first night of
her arrival, of the Yellow Fcvcr,!"
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ESTRAY.

ESIRAY.
Came to the premises Of the subscriber
about three weeks since, several young
heifers, white and spotted. The owner is
desired to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take them away.
ISAAC STIDHAM,
Christiana Neck, New Castle hundred,
miles from Wilmington.
July 18th, 1924. 40--4t
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DAVIS. t Her Cockboat.
ATTENTION

The citizens of Wilmington who are desirous
Of forming Volunteer Corps, will attend meet
ing to be held at the Town Hall, on Saturday e.
ycnng ut 8 O'Clock precisely. The old .4rtiAe-
risiS and Fcnciths are invited to attend.
July 18th, 1894.
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low them, through the bosom of the noun
taius. from the Western to the German
Ocean. On clearing the Canal, the Success
fred salute, in consequence OF being the
first of His Majesty's ships which has come
through this wonderful passage"
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BUSINESS BRISK.-Thc New York
National Advocate states that on the night
of the Sd and 4th Of July, the police officers
of that city took up 1o6 persons, and on the
morning ofthc 5th, .frty were sent to the
pcnitentiary.
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breathless anxiety, expecting every momeht
the adventurers would fall to the ground and
be dashed to atoms. All however proved
right, and in ten minutes, they were again on
their mother earth, to receive the plaudits
and congratulations of an admiring yet half
amazed populace.
The machinery being now fitted to the
spire, we are assured by the enterprising and
worthy painters, Messrs. L. & w. f. Clark,
that they can ascend and decend with the most
perfect safety. These men when at the top
of the spire, although both OF them were
large and athletic, appeared to be no larger
than common sized dogs; and whilst we
gazed upon them with the most intense anx-
iety, We were forcibly reminded of Clos
tcr's description of Dover Cliffs, when lead
ing Albany to the parapet, when about to
jump below.
How fearful
And dizzy tits, to cast ones eyes so low!
The crows, and choughs," that wing the midway
air
Show scarce so gross as BEETLES
The fishermen that walk upon the beach
Appear like mice and yon tall anchoring bark,
Diminished to her cock,t her cock buoy
Almost too small for sight. The murmurng surge
That on the unnumber'd idle pebbles chafes,
Cannot be heard SO high I'll look no more
Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight
Tumble down headlong."
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LIGHTNING.-.On the 29th ult. Miss
Julia Ann Moss was instantaneouslg killed
by lightning, at her fathers house, III the
ncghborhood OF uppervillc, Louton county,
Virginia. The deceased is said to have been
an amiable young lady, in the bloom OF life.
Several persons were i'll company with the
deceased, none Of whom were seriously in
jdrcd.
On the 25th ult in latitude 39, Ion. CO. the
sloop Sarah's Delight was struck by light
ming, which completely shattered the mast
to pieces, shivcred anew tarpauline to atoms
drove a spike through the decks, and shat
tered the deck much on the lalboard side
forward. The crew were standing aft at
the time--the shock was as great as if a
broabsidc of 90 guns had fred within few
yards, and the vessel heeled 50 much as near
ly to roll the captain out of his birth below
Immediately after the shock, the weather
was perfectly calm.
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The London papers contain long ac-
count of the death of Mr.. Harris, who
vent ND in balloon with Miss Stocks, from
the Eagle Tavern, City Road. 1t had as
ccntled a considerable height, when Mr.
Harris told his companion that as spot pro-
sented itself which appeared favorable tor
his purpose, he intended to make descent.
In consequence of some improper manage
ment in letting out the gas, the balloon
descended with SO much rapidty that It be-
came entangled in tree, when both the
nronats were precipitated to the ground with
great violence-Mr. II. was found lying
doubled up, and on being lifted from the
ground he instantly breathed his last; his
sides we're crushcdin, and his skull fractured
At a short distance from him was lying the
younp woman in state of insensiblity with
one thigh broken, and otherwise injured III 4
shocking manner. Two carrier pigeons,
which the deceased had taken with him with
an intention to despatch them to London 10
announce to his anxious friends his safe dcs-
cent, were found in the place in which they
were deposited under one Of the seats they
had suffered considerable injury in the de-
sccnt--thcy soon revived--Miss Stocks had
recovered, and notwithstanding her narrow
escape, had agreed to make another ascent
with a Mr.. Graham. She is stated to be
the daughter OF a poor woman, and was to-
tai stranger to Mr. Harris. She paid os Cd.
for admission, and, whilst rendering the
money, Mr.. II. was observing he was afraid
he should ascend by himselfupon which Miss.
Stocks replied, IN so, Sir, ifyou will per
nit me- to which he instantly assentcd.
She appeared quite undaunted, but rather
pale she is about 16 years OF age, and ra-
ihcr of interesting appearance. When she
took her seat in the car, she took possession
of one Of the flags, and requested a person
present to call on her parent and inform her
Of the trip she had taken.
The King of the Sandwich Islands, had
with him the bones ofthc celebrated CAPTAIN
Coax, which were to be assigned to some
suitable place of intermcnt. John Bull had
Ill at once discovered that his ebony majesty
has gentlemanlike appearance, and might
pass for an Engishman, were it not for his
"decp copper colour" He had refused to
become a member Of the Holly Alliance"
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No. 93, Market-st Wilmington,
Where he is, in connexion with his BOOKS and
SrArIoNARY. continually offering for sale col.
lection Of HATS, selected from the very fasbona.
Bile Hat Store Of slessrs c. g j. H. Bulkley, op.
posie Girard's Banking House, Philadelphia,
rs goad quality as can be found in any part Of
the Union. Messrs. Buckley say" they will
warrant their work and they feel themselves
fiut,ered by the high distinction to which the SUI
periority Of their colors has attained, in the est-
nation of those who have already favored them
with their custom. Their principal aim is to
please, not only by the excellence Of their Hats,
but by suiting them also to the various tastes
which always prevail in community And al
though they give their establishment the epithet
'FAsHIoNABLE,' they do not intend to prevent
those from calling, under the apprehension that
they will not be suited, who do not coincide in
their views of taste with those who follow in the
changeful course of foreign fashions. Both may
be suited"
]. Scott has among the variety of his shapes,
THE CORTES-THE Low OVAL.-THE
DEEP OVAL-TIiE MEDIUM.
| CT Gentlemen pretering any other shape or
quality of Hats than those on hands, can, by leay
ing their order, be furnished with them in two
or three days. Country merchants supplied at
short notice and on reasonable terms
July /. 9S--ff
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1875 DOLLARS REWARD.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Calvert
III ty, Maryland the 9th June, 1924, PEG and her
three children Peg about forty years DID, but looks
young of yellowsh complexion rather lean and tall Of
stature.
WILLIAM, about nineteen years of age, yellow
plexion rather tall and spare built.
! JENNY aged about four years, and
JIM aged about two years.
HANNAH, who is also one Of Pegs children, went off
last April May 70 months but it is likely they will alb
get ogether-iannah is about II years old, of yellow
complexion, with scar her forehead about an inch
long and half inch broad. have 10 suppose
they crossed the Chesapeake Bay, their way 10 the
state of Delaware Pennsylvans, but they may be in
Baltimore or Washington. Pegs husband and two other
negro men, ran away at the same tmehey doubt
together There is reward offered for them also
l will give the above reward for the above named me-
groes, if lodged in any jail that get them again, or S2S
for either OF them in they out Of the county, $40
if taken in tile county, RICHARD IRELAND, JR.
p. S. As guardian for the owners Of some OF those
negroes and they have been living az from me, there
NAV be marks on them unknown ~ me- II. /. Jr
July, 1894. 50-9s
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DlED-In this Borough Saturday last, Miss ANN
BUSH, daughter of Mr.. Samuel Bush.
AT Thomason Maine, Mrs LUCY KNOX, relict Of the
late General Knox, and daughter OF The Hon. r. Fackers
formerly Secrea ny of the British Province of Massachu
ses aged So. Mrs Knox left her fathers family from
taehment Mr. Knox, and accompanied i'm to the Anne
can Camp. She his constant companion through the
war of the Revolution endured many privations and
manifested ardent attachment to- her brave and worthy
husband.
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A severe gale was experienced in Savanuahs
(Geo.) on the 9th ult' Many of the vessels in the
harbor we're considerably injured, several houses
unroofed, chimneys blown down, and trees and fen
ces prostraed. One negro was drowned, and sew
era individuals wounded.
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At meeting of the Committee appointed by the citizens
of Newcastle, TO receive contributions for the relief of the
sufferers by the fire which happened the 26h of April
The Treasurer reported that the funds already received
amounted to the of 5000 dollars and thirty cents, and
that other contributions might be expected lt there.
fore Resolved That public notice be given to the con,r
butors, to the Court House in the Town of New
Castle on Thursday the 18th of the present month of July
at 3o'clock, p NJ for the purpose of appointing Com
mittee to make distribution Of the monies collected and
such other may fuurely be received for the relief
of the sufferers by fire in the sadT own-an that such
tce be published in the Waterman and Delaware Gazette
printed in the Borough of Wilmington.
THO w. ROGERS, Chairman Of the Committee
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.ur. Cra,gford's wdy Of doing business.--The
Washington Republican says that gentleman Of
that City drew several thousand dollars last week
from the Treasury, under a warrant, to which the
much talked of fac Sjmiie had applied the signature
of the Secretary.
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MARRlED--ln Christ Church, Baltimore, Wednesr
day morning last, by the Rev. Dr. WYATT, JOHN CRAW~
FORD, ESQ.,, His Britanc Maj siy's Consul Mary ands
to Miss HARRIET MiNrOSH, daughter Of John MInoshs
ESQ.,, late of the Bahama Islands.
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We have letters from Buenos Ayres to the 9th Of
May, by which we are gratfed to learn. that Mr.
Rodney's health had become almost re-established
An oblIging friend has transmitted to US copy o.
the message of the Governor of that Republic tc
the Legislature, delivered on the Sd. 1t speaks il
tatering terms OF our country, but the substance
OF it has already appeared through the New York
papers, we shall dispense with the task of having
it translated. Mr.. Rodney's family, we are happ,
10 say, enjoy good health.
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BACON.
Hams, Shoulders Sc Fitch

CONSTANTLY on hand, large quantity of the above
" description Of Bacon, for sale by the subscriber.
VIM. CARMAN.
No. 3H, Market Street, Phladei1ha.
July g. 58-l7t
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The new tariff went into operation on the drss
instant.