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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-06
FOR SALE,

A BLACK GIRL about Is years old, who has about
IA egh, years serve also black for OF
years Any person wishing 10 purchase either of them
may them at the house OF the subscriber CanwelPS
Bridge, Del. JAMES HENRY.
July 1924. 67-4tp
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Mr. Watts's Embassy. New York Amer.
lean observes upon the subject oil the embassy OF
Mr. Watts, who lately sailed in the U. ). Ship
Hornet, for Laguira--" MIR Watts is bearer TO our
Minister at Colombia OF instructions to ask from
the Colombian government, redress for the inJu-
ries committed on our commerce by privaeers OF
tina. nation, and particularly the Gen. Sanander.
The Colombian ordinance regulating privateeriDg,
authorizes, as we understand, the capture OF enc
mics property in neural bottoms A hope is how
ever entertained that the new republic may be in.
duced to adopt the liberal and manly principles OF
the flags protecting all under 1t. MIR. Watts will
probably land at Laguira, for the purpose of re-
claiming there, all American property unjus:ly de-
tanned"
affair of DIS hon0r.-W understand that du-
ell was fought at Hoboken a few days since, between
"A. G. Human, the sheriff of Oneida county, and
a MIR. Varick lawyer of Whtesborough MIR.
w. il is said received ball in his throat. and now
Mes dangerously i'll. The Sheriff was unhurt, but
is now in custody by virtue OF the law oil his coun-
try, which he has most shameiully outraged, and
which, as the first pubic officer in the country, he
was sworn to obey. Onondage Register
.4nother.-A couple of malattOes at the Natchez
Landing, Mississippi, having quarreled, It was
al last agreed 10 settle the dispute IN an hohor0o'e
way. The comoatants met on the LIST oil July,
when, after the usual formaties had taken place,
they exchanged shots, but neither oil them LOOK
effect. The sable heroes then, through the nstru-
mentality of their friends became reconciied to
each ether.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-06

MARRIED-Ncar Middletown, on Tuesday evening last
by the Rev. Joseph Wilson, MIR. DANIEL CoWGlLLs
of Dover to Miss MARY NAUDAIN daughter of the late
Arnold Naudan, of Little Creek. -
In Philadelphia, on Tuesday, by Joseph Watson, Esq
Mr.. CHALKLEY SOMEIS, to Miss ELIZA MCCONNELL,
both of this Borough.
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DIED-At Hancock, Md. suddenly, the 2oh ult. be-
ing on his way Bedford Springs, JOHN JOHNSON esq.
Chancellor of the State of Maryland.
consort Of VIM Fndlay, Esq late Governor of the Come
monwealth of Pennsylvania
At Providence, r.. !. DAVID HOWELL. +. y.
Judge of the United States for the District Of Rhode ISlands
aged " years.
in Philadelphia, on Wednesday afternoon, in the
36h year Of his age, EI4lHU SPENCER SERGEANT
Esq distinguished member oP the Philadelphia Bar.
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Profession and Pacce.-Itsa fact universally admitted
that Christianity receives its deadiest wounds from the
hands of those who profess believe in and to be gov
erned by its heavenborn precepts. but whose practice
gives the lie to their profession One of the distinguishing
mandates of the gospel is' thou shalt do no murder =;
and when we behold protesting to be minister OF
that gospel leaving his exalted station, and so far dera-
ing himself as to labor in the of one who has vo-
lated that mandate and the Gyer OF it at detance' we
must be permitted to call in question the sincerity OF that
mans profession, and pronounce him an enemy to CHRIS
tianity and foe TO his country. We have been led 10
make these observations in consequence OF the following
remarks in the Independent Statesman, printed at Portland
i'll Maine, on the conduct of Reverend Allen H. Cobb
who striving TO help Mr.. C'aTd the noted Duets IN
10 the Presidential chair.
"It is, we believe, subject of regret with mos'
serious and rejecting people in our community 'ha
a man of Mr.. Coob's profession, minister OF INC
gospel should suffer himself 10 be made the ins'ra
ment of promoting the elevation TO the Presidency
of q man who is acknowledged by those most friend
ly to him 10 have repeatedly violated the laws o.
Cod and Of mana man, who has committed CRIME
which not only the laws Of his County, but the laws
Of Him in whose name he breaches, has pronounced
qoorthy ofdeath! In short, we behold in Mr.. Cooo
the singular spectacle Of minister Of the gospel Z?
peace, enlisted in the Cause Of Dnttst, and usthe
hisiufuence tomake ham chief rater Of The .Nati0n
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From BraziL.-Late arrivals from Rio Jsnelro
furnish intelligence that the Emperor Don Pedro
had issued Proclamation to the Brazans dated
10th June, announcing the receipt of Information
that powerful armament was about 10 san rom
Portugal to reduce them under the dominion oil
that Kingdom, and exhorting them to the most de-
iermined resistance against the invaders oil their
liberties.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

John Randolph Of Roanoke has appeared in the
Rlchmnnd Enquirer, IN letter dated on board the
ship Nestor, al sea, May IL, 1924, on his way ia
Liverpool. In this letter, which is marked by all
the eccentricty, harshness and Jolly OF the man,
he states that it at his instance, and not with
out consider able resistance on the part Of major
NY OF the investigating commute, that The Sec
rotary OF the Treasury had an opportunity given
him to he his answer to the accusation oil Mr. Ed
wards
This letter reached congress yesterday morning
10 the house oil representatives that morning,
Mr. Hr6ster rose and emphaticaly announced TO the
house that the statement of JOHN Randollh of
Roanoke" IN relation to the committee a invest
gaiinn was utterly anfouaded aud ahtrAe and
that the motion to give the Secretary an opportu-
nifty to reply to his accuser was made by Mr. Tar
TOR, and unanimously adopted, no member Of i'll
even suggesting an opposition to il.
This statement of Mr.. WebStpr was conhrme al
BY Mr.. Lring>ton Mr.. .W.7rthur and Mr. Wopd.
Mr.. Livingston added, that he could hardly per-
suade himself to believe the letter to be genuine |
so utterly untounded was its atement. No refill
anee can be placed or the veracity OF such man
as John Randoth OF Roanoke, who has thus de-
iberately written and published taiSeho0d against
he very committee Of investigate of which he
vas MISUNDERSTANDING Gazette, .Huy %.
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dent ere invulnerable 10 blame II his policy is such
as to obtain for its author the eulogums oil all A
merica, and oil all Europe with the exception OF the
lyrants whom il is designed to arrest in the " mid
career" oil their mar CHI TO universal despotlsm, the
IparzaDs oil the treasury candidate either bestow on
II unqualified apprehension, or damn it With faint
prsise!"
II, on the other hand, misguided by his feelings,
or msled by his judgment, he commit error,
however venla, the "senne presses" OF the treasu-
lry the decent and honorable of Mr.. Crawford S
supporters are OF course not meant in the appela-
ton seize on it with eagerness they diort it into
every variety Of shapes, and give 1t every hue but
that which rightiully belongs to it; aud then hold
up TO the corn oil the community the mangled car
case oil their own ribad genius Will the people
Of the United States be Influenced by such base at
tempts 10 iolst Mr.. Crawford into the presidential
chair, on the Frustrated character Of James Mon
roe? Will they disregard the evidences Oh attach
ment which he has given to his country, throughout
la lung e spent in its service. TO minister TO the
lbiIion oil any manF VIII they believe that the Pres
dent OF the United States whose character ioP moral
lrectltude i no less pcuous than fot public vir
tue will they, we ask, believe, that he has in his
iold age, when just standing upon the verge Of two
worlds, so tar lost all self-respect as to become
the ander to other mems longings alter Office a;
the expense OF his reputation? Is it possible that
when he has no longer any thing to hope from the
friendship OF his couniymen. nor any thing 10 fear
from their enmuy but The loss Of the honors which
he has earned by the sweat OF his brow, that he
should himself blight them to CRAFTY personal
partialty or personal dIskes The thing is ncre-
dble, and will be believed only by heated zeants in
the caucus cause. OF by men predisposed to Judge
him with hard Judgment. A VlRGLNIAN.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
Valuable SMYRNA Property.

VXTILL be sold at public vendue, on 5rh tay the oath
w of mex, month, on the premises, in execution of a
vested in by virtue of deed for this purpose,
male by James Morris and wife, all that valuable real
situate in the town Of Smyrna, Kent county, and of
Delaw are to wit
No l. A lot or piece of ground, situate the south
west side OF High street, 30 in front, and in depth 02
feet inches, with frame dwelling thereon erected.
No. 9 A lot or piece ct ground, situate the south
west side Of High street. D. feet in front, and in depth 1902
feet inches, With frame dwelling thereon erected.
MS lot piece Of gronnd 81 feet inches in front,
increasing IN width to 81 back, and in length 100
2lnches situate the southwest side Of gh street. and
having 10 fee alley back, leading into Commerce
On his To- are large. commodious three story brick
house finished IN the best manner "a feet in front by 81
feet Deep with gpod cellar under the whole, a bro (
kitchen adjoining the house, and stable, &c. This pro-
perry is well situated and calculated for public house
NJ a. lo or piece of ground, IS feet inches front,
about II feet near the centre, ~ feet back and in depth
loo feet, situate the southwest side OF High street, and
on which is erected conmodious story brick dwell
nghnuse, neary 25 feet in front and depth 81 feet
with stone cellar under the whole, having alley 81 feet
WIDE leading into Commerce street, and the privilege of
10 feet alley back, leading into the same.
No large, convenient story brick store house,
nearly new. su"te at the corner Of High and Commerce
streets, about l9 By 81 teet with cellar under The
whole 1t is esteemed the desirable stand for bushes
in Smyrna, and is occupied at rent Of 400 dollars
per annum has an alley Of two feet the south side
No lot or piece OF ground, IS feet in front and 81
feet inches in DEPTH situate Commerce street, on
which erected large convenient frame house,
stores high % by so feet having cellar, with good
plank floor therein, under the whle occupied
store, and esteemed valuable stand for business.
No z. lot or piece Of gruun, adjoining No. s. val.
liable e for store tweny-ve feet in front by thirty
seven feet two inches in depth
No 8 lot or piece of ground, sixteen feet eight in
ces in front and hirtyseven feet inches in depth,
good stand for business, situate commerce street, on
which is erected small frame house.
No g. lot piece of ground, sixteen feet eight in
ches IN front, aud hrtyseven feet two inches in DEPTH
situate on Commerce street, adjoining No s.
No 10. OF or Pitee of ground sixteen feet eight in.
ehes n front, and ihry-seven feet inches in dep b,
adjoining No 9.
NJ II lot piece Of ground, containing FIVE acres
adjoining lands of E5enezer Blackson and Geo Walker
situate near smyrna
Sale 10 begin 20 o'clock. A. NJ, when the conditions
which VIII be liberal, viii be made known and attendance
&c BY JOSEPH ROWLAND.
Camden 5 mo "a 1924 40
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
From the Lynchburg Yirginian, May IA.
COMBINATION AGAINST MIR. MONROE

II has been long perceived that an opposition has
been forming against Mr. Monroe's administrator,
confined chiefly to the pattizans oil MI. Crawford
and grounded upon the knowledge that Mi Mon.
roe Is lnimical to that gentlemsn's elevation 10 the
presidency UnIil lately this opposition has been
confined TO faint and ihdistinct murmurs bul m.
growing popularity Of the other presidential caod;
oates, and the consequent rapid declension OF the
secretary OF the treasury, have excited their ire TO
such degree that they have thrown aside all
Tor the private character and station of Mr. Mon.
roe and daily edlfy the public with an improvement
Ion The odious bIngsgae scurriIlty OF Peter PORCH
pine and Tom Calender even IN the zenith of their
iInslorous career. II is true that some of the pres
dents qn0hdum friends approach him with the
most profound respect;" but this show Of ,esnect
rs only masked battery, from behind which his
secret toes may more successfully hurl their ensen-
omed shafts Others. at the head Of whom stands
q dismissed, disappointed and sIanderous clerk the
Editor OF the Washington Gazette, are more bold
and presumptuous. not only canvassns his mea.
su'es with freedom, which they have right to do,
and which !, is their duty to do, but aributing to
every act which does not accord with their views
the most detesiable motives, which they have no
right to do, and which no honorable man would do
! Does public detauer advocate the pretensions
lot Mr.. Calhoun or Of General Jackson or douh,
The superior fitness Of Mr.. Crawford for the pres;
uehCF i"neuiettly' TINS MT John Is. Colyin and
ms compeers IN SANDER, with their pens dipped in
gall make Mr.. Monroe party in the defaica, inn
by charging him with connivng at the fraud, and
negecIlns to adopt proper measures to ensure the
recovery OF the money Is man who is known
to De hostile to Mr. Crawford appointed TO office
It's ~ pursuance Of Mr.. Monroe's determination
70 esnee on every occasion his own hostility TO that
gentleman. Does public officer prefer charges
against the Secretary of the Treasury? The hand
OF Mr.. Monroe is seen in it, and he is unbIushinp
" charged with paying the public money 10 the
Seerearys assailants, as the reward Of their enmitv
and OF The despicable means by which they seek 10
CRAFTY it! Is this conduct unjust and ungenerous
as II ls complained OF by Contemporary Edtora 1t
is the pen of Mr.. Monroe that ndltes The corn
plant! the liberty OF the press is declared to be in
4 danger from his Vaccinations and the ridiculous
attempt is resoTted to- OF alarming the fears Of the
ignorsnt with the spectres OF "kings'' and pala
ices" and "thIones!" If the actions Of the Psesi
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
From me american Farmer,
ON THE GAPES
IN cAIcxENs AND ruRKEYs

The capes IN chickens is said tC be worm and
some say rrecilnn Of Norr S. in the wind nine
Whatever may be the nature Of the disease il usual
~ destroys large proportion OF all the chickens
that are hatched. Two circumstances have led me
10 remedy. Last year one ang OF nv Young tor
Keys had access to patch OF pep ergrsss growing
aolnoanIy IN an appe nursery, which they desou
I'd tedily, and we're i'll r,ised while a, the same
time another brood confined on the short blue grass
OF the house lot nearly all died. Again. had seen
loddy, made with decoctlon Of red pepper and
rum drunk with advantage, in that complaint Of the
throat 50 fatal 10 soldiers, IN the latter part of the
ls'e war and had seen pepper mush applied as a
poultlce with great benefit for sore throat with
swe!l-d tonsils. These conjectures of the nature
OF the disease, and the retollectons Of those two
remedies made me suppose that pungent heating
diet TO otercome the effects Of wet and cold would
prevent, II not cure the disease. have made The
trial, and to THIS time with the appea ance Of the
most perfect success. have boiled red peppe r
Uods IN water, and made mush with this which I
tted p'enulully 10 the young chickens and turkits
every morning. and OF several btoods-all have con
u'nsd healthy, and seen unusually active and yico-
rous. prefer tbe morning for this warm diet. |
wish Other housewives TO make trial Of this remedy.
tahd OF pepper grass it they please and communi.
cate the lesult OF their experience II / have made
discovery as believe have. hereby invite some
agricultural society TO award me medal
me following advice and information concerning
,o"f' off gratis. / know negro woman, who
iVts and raises fowls in the midst of considerable
PARK large trees. Sometimes, but not always. IN
the winter o. very early in the spring. this is bur.
hed over to destroy the leaves, and shrubs and the
woman observes that her chickens are raised with
most ease and least liable 10 diseases in The
when the ba is burned.
nave found that burning over my fowl va tis,
WIN leaves or straw, white washing the chicken
house and plough'Dg the yard and digging up the
hoor OF the house, usually has the effect Of lessen
ing the number OF small vcrmln and insects. and
NAV IN other ways have been salutary. viii tres
pass no farther on your patience either by more last
oraS' or with postScrpts las is said to be usual with
my sex farther than TO say. that Tomatoes as mar,
o. course Of diet, are excellent for fowls OF every
description. COUSIN TAR1THA
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
GREAT CRAWFORD MEETING.
WEST CHESTER. Penn. NAV Of

w EST CHESTER, PENN, MAY Goth.
On Friday the 2lst inst meeting, sgreeably tc
previous notice, was held at the public house o.
MIR Eber Worthington, in this Borough 10 adaD
MEASURES 10 promote the election of Mr.. Crawford
.Ntne persons attended This meeting three of whom
were Gregg men, last fall, and opposed the cleo
tion OF The democratic candidate Tor governor ]
Andrew Shulze, because, they said he has been
nominated by caucus; now these same three Gen
tiemen are IN favor OF the Congressional Caucu.
Candidate tor the presidency, Mr.. Crawford, who
was i the genuine sense of the word, nominate ed
by caucus, and very small one too. Admirable
consistency! Two Of the three persons who attend
ed This meeting held Offices once, under MIR. Crsw
lord, and are consistent in now being his friends.
Many other circumstances might be enumerated tn
explain the cause why even this small meeting was
got up in favor OF MIR. Crawford, but il does mn,
appear necessary at this time. The paucy of this
meeting shows the deplorable hopes OF Mr.. GRAY
lord in this state and think his friends give no
evidence OF being expert politicians by having The
meeting published. 1t will operate a., ainst him.
had 1t not been for the influence OF Mi Jonathan
Roberts Crawford meeting would not have been
thought oil here; and the very circumstance of Mr.
Roberts being able to prevail only on nine to attend
a Crawford meeting in county whose population
exceeds $4,000, shews the FOLLY of continuing MIR
Crawford candidate for the Presidency. polit
lcal lever, equal in power to the lever OF Archi.
modes would not raise Mr.. Crawford in penns,I
vania II would be easier to raise the world than tol
raise him in this state. Republican
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

Mr.. .ddamS.-At a meeting of the citizens os
Franklin county, Vir the following preamble and
resolution were adopted:
The choice of chief magistrate is one of The
most important privileges enjoyed by the Ameri
can people. and should be exercised calmly and
dspassionately, without regard to sectional feeling
OF party consideration. A president Of The United
States should possess mind Of the most enlarged.
vigorous cast-enlightened by hong experience in
the management OF public affairs enriched by a
profound knowledge of the history OF mankind.
and the principles Of political science. He should
be man capable OF thinking calmly, OF Judging
soundy, OF feeling strongly and acting deliberately.
he should be intimately acquainted with both our
domestic interests and foreign Observation-Disclosures
conVerssnt with all he branches oil political econ.
omy, and capable of directing the operations of
every department OF the executive administrator.
as he Is almost entirely responsible for 50 MANY
important duties he should be uniformly circum-
spect ever on the watch to preserve proper
equilibrium between the general and state govern
ments, and devotedly attached 10 the constitution
Believing as We most sincerely do, that JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS mote exactly fills up the
measure OF the above description than any Of the
gentlemen now before the people for the neat pres.
dency:
Resolved That we will support him for ,tat
high office, and that we will use all constitutional
means to promote his election.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

The Crawford party in this Stat. are truly cou
tempuble faction, both as regards numbers .na
weight OF chara' ter Conscious Of their own wsan
ness, and the unpopularily Of their Chief The nn,a
are now sending their emssares into all parts NJ Nv
State, using every unworthy art in their mower -
corrupt the republican honesty of the people. Ons
Crawford Press has been established at Mack
under the auspices of the Crawford faction and an
other IS talked Of at Alfred, and the establishmen.
OF Bath IS about to commence operations
10 Massachusetts, the Crawlordites HAVING bso,
beaten at all points, in their attempts ",o turn H.,
world upside down. have given the people ~
that state over "to reprobate mind - and in ,ba
pieni,ude OF their benevolence, have lent listen.
ing ear to the distressing calls Of the poor radical,
OF this State, and " have come here aIsor Sever,
powerful reinioroemen's have recently gone 10 The
eastward, from Boston. Mr.. Crawford's pro consI
for the State of Massachusetts passed through ,own
yesterday, 10 the east.
With regard to the dIains Inquirer, we have
mot heard who is TO be its editor or printer. I, will
probably be under the superintendent of the KIM
As the paper cannot receive great number Of sn6.
Scri6ers, it IS expected that part Of the pro6,.
arising from The sale Of POatoes 10 the enemv. dr.
rang the ~ar, will be applied Tor its support
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08
From the Portland, C.uaine) Statesman.

Crautord !" looking up."-Should Turk come
INTO the State OF Maine, and establish Press, with
view thereby oil propagatng his principles, and
OF convincing the great body OF the people that Ma.
monet was the only true prophet threatening unbe
lerers with bis dire dlspeasure, and the vengeance
OF all good Musseimen, would he not be regarded as
a wild enthusiast? Would he not be treated as a
lunatle by every sane and christian raans Doubtless
ne would An enterprise, however, rnanifestine
nearly The same degree ofinsaDity, is now actually
commenced, Il IS the establishment eta Crawford
paper IN Hath! We understand it is 10 be branch
OF the .4rgns, ard is to be called the MAINE IN.
euIRER. One of the publishers Of the Argus has
been absent upwards OF week for the purpose Of
inquir'ns what reception his paper will probably
meet with in that section of the Stale; and n the
same time distributing proposals. setting forth the
benevolent purposes of the Junto in Thus v;s;,;nr
that benighted region,' and endeayornp 10 dis,
radical Prophet. ''~
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

4 Lecturer on Chemistry was describing the ma
tu,e o. some OF the gasses, when lady present,
ASKED gentleman who attended her, what was
meant oy Inc terms oxygen and hydrogen, and what
gallant. By oxy gin, We mean pure lin and h.
hydro gin, gin and pater. =
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-08

DR.. Glover Of Ireland rendered man who was
hung IN Dublin, the doubtful favor Of restoring him
to life. The fellow plagued him ever altrrwards.
always begging, and telling The doctor, when he an
pesred angry, that as his honor had hrouvh, b;p,
into the world again, he was bound to support him