davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
ALEXANDRIA, SEPT.

Mount Vernon The plan, but neat and roman
TIC mansion and sePulchre Of our illosrious WASH
tNeToS, we are very glad TO hear, will have under
gune thorough repair against the arrival OF he
/" .Nation'S Guest La Fayette.
AT this hallowed and revered spot, scene is 10
occur, which, If not in splendor, will in feeling, vie
with any that has happened among our northern
and eastern countrymen-and TO attend which we
shall conceive ourselves amply remunerated for he
loss we sustain in not being able to witness their
splendid parades AT this place ring will be ten.
dered TO General LA FAYETTE containing the hair
OF his associate, General WASHINGTON. Mr.. Cus,s
of Arlington, nephew General Washington, is 10
have the honor OF presenting the ring
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
From the %oUolk Beacon, .4ug so.
LATE FROM NEW ORLEANS
Metropolitan.

The schr. Gannet, capt Seward. jr Qate How
land) arrived at The quarantine ground yesterday. n,
n days passage from New Orleans, having sailed
thence on the 18th inst which time we regret to
learn the yellow fever raging 10 that city Nine
new cases we're reported on the morning that the
Gannet sailed. The existence Of this fell disease
was announced by the Board of Health on the 8th
inst. accompanied by Recommendation TO stran-
gers to leave the city as soon as possible.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
aluable Property For Sale.

No. !. A tao story brick house with story back
buildings, stuae the South SIDE Broad street. Re.
tween Sopey ard Orange streets Among other couve.
D'ences ~up OF tie best water in Wilmington, oPpo.
se lie door. Psr of winch belongs 10 the proper-,
hal 5.ass as nearly neS Tie s5ove would be ex.
Changed ~ properly n Tie country.
NJ # ! ame house and -. on Bread street. between
Orange and Ia ALL streets
70 ; t.aIe mouse on shp'ey street. between Broad
and Hanover streets. ne terms will Be acc 5nmoiatng
SINAI portion onis q the p,.ch4se none, beng wanted
io' further particulars -fq! 70 the subscriber No Is
Brad stree.
~ I he 4iyeri-e7 beng about move into the coun
Y! AID wishing - Close al accounts s7eed IS possible
Tequrs;s the !niued.-e q all persons Indebted
to m BENJAMIN vs. BRACKEN.
sept. ? -5-s-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
GsOrggtOru. ~ r. ]yg

G'orgetopn D. c. .7ug. 81.
sea serpent, or nSp made IF hoariag The
other day report was put in circulation by the
tacetious captain Of the Surprise that The far famed
Sea Serpent had actually made his appearance in
ou' waters Many citizens ond Of the marvellous.
Immediately repaired TO the Boat to ascertain the
truth when it was corroboraed By every hand on
ooArd-They FIRST deserted him little below AL.
e%andrla' followed him up, and actually saw him
pass through the draw,-the captain said he could
distinctly discern his head and tail, and supposed
MN TO DC about seventy feet long. his was too
glorious an opportunity of beholding this new
wonder OF the world Tor fresh water folks to miss.
ana away they went securing the water side from
'he steam boat up to the Three Sisters, taking
especial care lest the monster should pop up and
gulp them down at one swallow, when low and
behold long black Yankee schooner was discovered
Yw'th 'S@a serpent painted on her stern. The
hoa'ced were no longer at loss bu! it i. said,
.ney threatened 10 throw the captain overheard for
INDUCING his merrimeht at their expense
,NgtroD0lif0n
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
SrRAYED OR STOLEN.

BOUT four weeks ago from the subscriber living in
n Wilmington Bay Hscs with bald face, about Is
hands highs Of his hind feet and of his fore feet
white lie is rather low the right hip, it having been
out Of place Ten Dars will be gwen any person who
Will BRING HIM home. MARTHA SMITH,
on BAH Hguse, ia Front street
September i. 7@4D
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
LnnHnn. MIN .

london, JAIy =.
The remains Of the late King and Queen Of the
Sandwich Islands are 10 be Immediately conveyed
IN the Blonde frlgate, Lord Byron Captain, to
Owhyhee. Government has given orders that eve.
~ attention should De shown them.
Madame Catalani is singing at Drury Lane.
The beautiful air Of "Sreet Home" was given by
her IN style at once of sweetness and brilliancy
surprising any thing perhaps ever before heard in
this or any other country whilst her " God sare
the King as usual seemed to produce an electric
effect upon The whole house. Reiterated thundsrs
OF applause crowned the whole of her unparalleled
and astonishing performances. She sung three
songs per night for six nights, for which she re.
csiSed 5o0l. or about 44t per song
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

On General La Fayetts's visiting Bunker Hill, at
Charlestown,he was addressed by Dr. A. r. Thomp.
son ; to which he made the following reply -
with profound reverence Sir tread this holy
ground where the blood Of American patriots the
blood OF Warren and his companions, early and clio.
iousiy spllled-aroused the energy fthree millions,
and secured the happiness OF ten millions and of ma
ny other millions OF men IN times to come That
blood has called both American continents to Re-
publican independence and has awakened the ma
ions OF Europe TO sense, and, in future trust 10
the practice Of their rights. Such have been the
effects OF resistance to oppression, which was BY
many pretended wise men Of the times, called RASH
ness ;-whie it was Duty, Virtue and has been a
signal Tor the emancipation of mankind
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
NEW ARK ACADEMY.

FENHE semi annual EXAMINATION Of lie Students in this In
A. st,udon viii take place THURSDAY the 18th sep.
TENDER. b. OylT, HENRY WHITLEY. Sec'v
Sept l. 75-it
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
Providence, Or. H. Aug. a3.


FIRE.-Two valuable Cotton Manufactures were
consumed by FIRE in the village of Pswtucket on
Saturday afternoon last The FIRE originated at The
picker, in the three story factory, belonging to
Messrs. Timothy Green * Sons and spread SO rap
IDLY that the work people, with difficulty, escaped
from their several apartments, and very small part
OF the machinery, cotton, and manufactured goods.
was saved. The FIRE, with almost the rapidty Of
lightning, spread to the adjoining four story stone
factory, belonging TO Messrs Abraham and Isaac
Wilkinson, and, in moment, the interior was filed
with solid sheet Of fire. But little OF the machin.
cry or other property saved. The amount OF
property destroyed, belonging to Messrs Timothy
Greene and Sons, is estimated at from twenty 10
wenty five thousand dollars, ten thousand Of which
is insured, hall at the Washington Insurance Ofice
IN this Town, and the residue in New York The
loss Of Messrs. Abraham s. Isaac Wilkinson is es
tmated at from twenty five to thirty thousand dol
lars.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
HOLY ALLIANCE.

Another congress was forming at Coblentz, in
Germany. BY the latest accounts the following
ministers Of the" Holy Alliance had arrived:-
Prince Meterncb, the Prince De Rsuss Prince
Paul Esterhszy, the Prince de Schombourg, the
Russian Counsellor Tatischeff, the Marquis de
Caraman, and the Count &c Woronzoff 1t seems
to cause these monsrchs as much trouble 10 main
tain The peace Of Europe" as to manage their af-
fairs during the whole OF the last war.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

Letters received in London from the city of
Mexico, to the 9Th of May, mention the execution
OF two banditti on the 18th of that month, one of
whom, named SALAzAR, acknowledged before his
execution, that he was the man who murdered Mr..
CRAWFORD, of Philadelphia.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

One OF the most complete, and. we understand,
the largest specimen OF cooking apparatus ever
attempted to be heated with one FIRE. is now near.
y hnished, at mandatory at Sheffield. II is
intended to be used in cooking the daily provision
Tor an establishment consisting Of $40 persons, by
the agency of steam and rarified air. Some idea
may be formed of the magnitude of the stove, when
fifteen pecks of potatoes, two hundred pounds Of
meat, and buildings in proportion may be cooked at
one time. Fork, Eng. Chronicle.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

The Pacha Of Egypt, certainly the most enter.
pFising Mussulman alive, IS making great efforts to
encourage manufactures, and is holding forth every
Involvement to artists and mechanics, and has gone
so far as Offering 5000 francs per aunum to prin-
tiers OF cacoes. Several have therefore left Lyons
TO embark al Marseilles. Unless Mehemed Ali
Pacha falls victim to the policy OF the Oitomiles
ne will perfect some splendid schemes of improve
ment. His canal to the Isthmus Of Suez is nearly
completed, and he soon will open a direct and pro-
htable trade to India through the Red Sea. He is
immensely rich, and only wants one or two OF our
hne steam vessels to complete his enterprsing
plans Nat. .idr
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

FROM AFRIC A-Intelligenc has been re-.
ceiyed from Sierra Leone Of the 18th Of April,
and from Cape Coast Castle Of the 9Th of May,
which is far from being Of a satisfactory nature
i appears, that since the disastrous defeat Of Sir
Charles Mccarthy, the British forces have been so
closely pressed BY the Ashantees, that Capt Ben-
eharne, who commanded the troops al Cape Coast
had found II necessary to retire behind the Boos-
amPra River The Ashantees had also crossed the
river, and had advanced to Commenda, within IF.
teen miles OF Cape Coast Castle. This strong hold
however, which mounts 100 guns, is alleged to be
proof against any attack OF the enemy; and there
are BESIDES on two hills which command the land
approach to the castle, martello towers, mounted
with So pound carronades
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

1enn9ssee.--By mistake 10 the law Of the State
of Tennessee respecting the election Of Electors Of
Presiden. and Vice President, it has happened
that the day appointed for the Election is month
earlier than the period designated BY the law eft the
United States, made in conformity to the Constitu.
ton. The consequence is, that an extra session OF
the Legislature OF the Stale must be held, or she
VIII have no vote in the ensuing Election Of Pres
ident and Vice President OF the United States.
The Governor has convened the Legislature, to
meet on the Sd Monday in September, to provide
for the election of Electors.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

The Boston Palladium remarks that the French
Minister Chateauorand bears his recent disgrace
with much composure as he did his fall or nearly
90 feet from the precpice of Niagara, in which,,
he gravey says. he fortunate as to fall upon
rock, which only occasioned the dislocating Of his
arm
W. de Tillele, the present Prime Minister Of
France, and now perhaps Duke, is among the
most fortunate men of the age. Not long since,
he was practising Attorney at Bordeaux, was
member of the Chamber Of Deputies, in 1917,
advanced TO the Peerage, and now at the head of
the Councils of France. NJ de Corbiere. Minis
ter OF the Interior, Was also an Attorney at Bor-
oeaux' Boston Centinei.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07

The emolument, as well as the honor Of the Office
OF Governor, is, in Louisiana, not inconsiderabIe.
The salary is seven thousand dollars, and the term
OF service is three years.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-07
THE NATIONS GUEST.

LA FAYETTE.

From Ramsay's History Of the United states--yol
2-page 1856.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
REDS.

In the early age Of the world beds were nothing
but the skins of beasts. The custom of reposlng
on skins prevailed among the ancient Greeks, Ro-
mans, Cells, Britons, sc. and still prevails among
many nations. In process of time, heath and rush
es were used and afterwards, straw and chaH The
Roman gentry had beds filled with Feathers and
soft down of reeds. Straw beds were used in the
royal chambers in England, as late as the year
1S00.--For long time, beds were laid upon the
ground, till at length those raised on feet were In
produced into Italy, and from thence, into England
jain, in describing the furniture OF the Hebrews
and other eastern nations, says that mattresses MADE
of thick materials were used Tor the purpose
OF rest among the higher classes. The holsters
| were made of some soft substance. The mattres
| ses were spread upon the mats or carpets with
| which the floor was coverd. During the day, they
! were deposited in box beside the wall. Beds
supported by posts are not known IN the east The
| Hebrews had sort of sophas that were sometimes
used as beds. They were feet long, broad and
10 inches high. The beds on which the sick were
brought to Christ were nothing but mats or mat
resses, and those persons who were healed, easily
F" took up their beds and walked"
| The upper garment of the Jews was piece OF
cloth nearly square, or feet long, and or 6
broad, wrapped round the body. The poor used
! this as a cloak by day, and wrapped themselves
wholly up in at night, and rested their head upon
their leathern girdle spread upon stone. Moses,
therefore, enacted as law, that the upper garment,
when given as pledge, should not be retained over
night. "For," he says, "wheren shall he sleep ~
Exodus xxi. 1926. 1t is common in Asia, at this
day, for the poor sleep with their heads supported
Iby rock, as Job did when on his way to Padan-
laram. Genesis xviii, IL.
| The Jews, Greeks, and Romans in the time oil
lChrist, used to recline on mats couches, when
they took their principal meal The limbs were
stretched out almost at full length, the upper part
of the body rested on the left ARM and the food
was conveyed to the mouth by the right hand. Je-
sus and his disciples took their suppers in this pos
ture. The mats or cushions were spread upon the
floor. The "upper room." and :" lowest room'
mentioned in the parable of the wedding, in the 18th
chapter of Luke, refer 10 the positions on the mat
Three mats spread around the tables, oil which
the middle one, and the centre place on any given
Imat, was esteemed the most honorable, and was
lsought after by the Pharsees.
The preceding facts are derived from Rees' Cy
clopedia, Jahn's Archaeology, Adams Roman
Antiquities, sc.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
TOk. III.

War, then sitting in Boston. The result of this
seizure, which was made by Ichabod Plaisted, tbe
Naval Officer then residing at Nantut ket, is given
in the rhymes below. Plaisted, whose genius was
rather Opaque. had indted clumsy letter advising
the Board of the transaction. Having just sense
enough to perceive his own stupidity, he exhibit
ed the letter 10 a Capt Dowse, craving his aid in
the construction of more suitable episte, Dowse
took The letter. and the next day produced the iol-
lowing substitute; which Plaisled very gravey APP
proved, and it was accordingly forwarded to the
Board. .Ndniacket Inquirer
" GENr.--Your order respecting the sloop Good
Intent received last night and straightway | went
On board OF said vessel, and in the States nauie
Made seizure thereof, but soon after came
Some rotous persons whose names could mention,
On board Of said vessel to cause her detention.
Lock'd the men had placed as guards in the rounds
house; And kept them confined there, snug as a
dofmouse.--1hey instantly made what despatch
they were able, And stripped the vessel OF sails,
rigging and cable. She'd'a cargo on board, of cod
fish and inions, And lot of sperm oil lin good
wings opinions WAS destined direct for the isle
OF Jamaica With Q sets OF papers, lest cruiser
should take her. In this state she remains and
wait further orders-Which beg you to hasten TO
stop new disorders.-I need add RIO more lest time
should be wasted But remain with respect,
Yours, ICHABoD PLAIsTED."
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
FROM THE CONNECTICUT MIRROR.
THE DEEP.

There's beauty in the deep:
The wave is bluer than the sky,
And though the lights shine bright on high.
More softly do the sea-gems glow
That sparkle in the depths below;
The rainbows tints are only made
When on the waters they are laid,
And Sun and Moon most sweetly shine
Upon the oceans level brine.
There's beauty in the deep.
There's music in the deep -
1t is not in the surf IS rough roar,
Nor in the whispering, shelly shore
They are but earthly sounds, that tell
How little of the sea nymph's shell,
That sends its loud, clear note abroad,
Or winds its softness through the flood,
Echoes through groves with coral gay,
And dies, on spongy banks, away.
There's music in the deep.
There's quiet in the deep
Above, let tides and tempests rave,
And earth-born whirlwinds wake the waye
Above, let care and fear contend,
With sin and sorrow to the end.
Here, far beneath the tainted foam,
That frets above our peaceful home,
We dream in Joy and wake in love,
Nor know the rage that yells above
There's quiet in the deep.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
THE LAND.

There's beauty on the land.
lis fields are spangled DER with flowers,
The blushng rose adorns its bowers;
Perchance its hues are not so bright
AS oceans gems, or lamps of night;
But softer shades can sooth the soul,
Green fields, through which clear rivers roll
Its hills and Wales more varied rise
Than sea-green waves, or clouds in skies
There's beauty on the land.
There's music on the land.
The songsters choose the shady grove
To MARBLE cut their tales of love;
And often too, the whispering breeze
Sings sweetly through the waving trees
The distant hum, of weary men
Returning from their tolls, again
Their infant prattlers smiles TO see,
The voice of love, is harmony.
There's music on the land.
There's quiet on the land.
Dark, gloomy clouds. oft hide the sky,
And waves in fury dash on high
In sea, in air, confusion's found,
So strife and hatred," on the ground.
But quiet is the moonlight hour
When silence rules, with magic power
There's quiet in the raptured breast,
That dreams OF EIeav'n's eternal rest.
There's quiet OH the land
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
THE Sky.

There's beauty in the sky;--
It's vault is of brighter hue
Than ocean with its wave of blue;
And there the stars are thickly set,
Bright diamonds on nights coronet;
The rainbow's grand and glorious form
Smiles like an angel on the storm,
And lifts its arch divinely fair,
A type of love and mercy there
There's beauty in the sky.
There's music in the sky -
1t IS not in the thunder's crash,
Nor in the lightning's red-wingd flash
These speak from darkness and from gloom,
And tell of ruin, death and doom.
But birds are on the buoyant wing,
And their soft love-notes murmurlngi
And oft, at midnight, fancy hears
The harmony of rolling spheres.--
There's music in the sky.
There's quiet in the sky -
Below, let strife and hatred dwell
Unhallowed rage make earth hell;
Below, let "sin and sorrow" reign,
And stamp on man their seal and stain:
But o how still yon cloudlets bear
Their light forms through the silent air.
Or, crown'd with evenings glory, rest
Serenely in the glowing vest
There's quiet in The sky.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
From the liverpool Mercury.
A TOUCH OF THE SUBLIME.

9Th climb the frosty mountain,
And there I'll coin the aceather;
I'll wrench the rainbow from the skies,
And tie bath ends together!
I'll mount the clear cerulean,
To shun the tempting gypsies
I'll play at bowls with the sun and moon,
And fright We with eclipses."
This brilliant effusion, which we have copied
from the New York Evening Post reminds US of
another, ascribed to the celebrated Nat Lee, the
author OF Alexander the Great. This poet was
so extremely eccentric, that it was found ne
cessary to restrain him by means of strait waist
coat Whilst in this predcament, gentleman of
unusually swarthy complexion happened to pay
visit to his cell, upon which Nat. who instantly
conceived terrible aversion to the intruder burst
out into the following rhapsody Get thee gone,
thou tawny son of Palestine, l will pulverize
thy body, and strew the atoms into the immensely
of space, SO that Omniscience shall not be able to
find thee out, nor Omnipotence to put thee togeth-
err
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
CATECHISM ON RUM.

O. What is the chief end of rum?
A. The chief end of rum is to make toddy, flip
and punch.
@. What are the comforts which tipplers receive
from toddy, Zip and punch?
A. The comforts which tipplers receive from tod
dy, Zip and punch, are of conscience, Joy in
the comforter and increase Of love thereto, and per-
severance therein to the end.
O. Wherein consistent that OF conscience,
which tipplers receive from toddy, Hip and punch y!
A. That ease OF conscience which tippers re-
ceive from toddy, flip and punch, conssteth in
forgetulness OF the past, beasy enjoyment oil the
present, and stupid Indifference towards the iu-
ture.
Q. Into what state will the love of rum, and an
nordinate use it, bring mankind?
A. The love OF rum, and all nordlnate use of it,
will bring mankind into forlorn and wretched
state.
Q. What are the evils which in this life do either
accompany flow from an habitually immoderate
use OF rum?
A. The evils which in this life do either accom-
pany or flow from an habitual indulgence in the
OF rum, are sickness, shame, poverty and distress.
O. What shall be the end?
A. When the hard -drinker shall have wasted his
estate ruined his constitution. and alenaed The at
lection of his friends when you his affairs iai-
ing into ruin and decay, his children hungry and
naked, his wife comfortless and in tears when you
shall all these things, then know that the end is
nigh, even at the door, Loss oil appetite, boated
ysage, trembling hands, and feeble knees, are but
Iant indications of what he feels within. Beastlys
scottish, debased in reason, and vile In manners, he
sinks from the character OF man to the grade OF
brute. All who once knew him, pass by; his
friends neglect him, diseases torment him, creditors
tease him, sheriffs seize him till nature oppressed
and overcome by continual injuries, at length re-
signs her worthless charge, and he sinks unlament-
ed to the grave. Surely it is an evil way, and the
end thereof is sorrow.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-29
NOTICE.

VNHIS is TO give notice to all whom it may concern, that
j by virtue of all act of the General Assembly of the
State OF Delaware granted the subscriber during the last
session. all that of vacant land bounded by, and lying
Immediately Jones' Creek in Murderkill hundred, Kent
County, and adjoining lands of the subscriber has been
surveyed and the Plot thereof returned according d
rectons of said of the Legislature the Recorders
Office in Dover this Dist day of June, A. d. 1924.
JAMES p. MORRIS.
June 81. 55-3m