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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-10
MANUEL VICTORIA,
Acohulco, Nh June, 1925.

From the New-York Daily Advertiser.
Ertract Of letter from our corres.
hondent at Port az Prince, July 22d,
+. 1925.
ave transmit, enclosed, the Feuille,
Of the 18th ,ult. which may prove inte-
resting to your readers.
"Yesterday (2lsD sailed from this
port, accompanied by brig, the French
friga,e Gree, with three Haytien Am.
bassadors, Senators Daumec and Roman.
dec, and Colonel Trimerd, Commissary
Of the War Department, sent 10 conclude
a treaty of commerce with the King Of
France"
The above mentioned paper contains
President Boyer's PROCLAIM alton, an
nouncing the acknowledgment. Of the
independence Of the Republic by the
King of France; and, also, an accoun,
oil an entertainment given at Port au
Prince, to the French Ambassador, the
Baron Mackaw, at the conclusion of the
negotiation, and the signing Of the treaty
The following TRANSLATED for the New
York d. Adversely is the proclama-
ton:
PROCLAMATION.
John Pierre Boyer, President Of Hayti.
A long oppression had borne down
Hayti: Year courage, and your heroic
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-10


The following despatch is translated
from the Gazette of Mexico, extra, l5th
June - &
Office Of the Military Commandant Of
.Acohutco, to The Secretary of State
and U0r, in MeIico.
EXCELLENT SIR-I have the honor to
communicate 10 your Excellency, that
the Asia, -, and the brig Cons ante,
both Spanish vessels Of war, cast an
Choir in this port at . O'Clock, r. NJ.
They capilulated on the LIST OF May last,
under the command of Don Jose Mar
iinez, who has presented me a despatch
Of the Commanding General oil Monter-
~, and copy OF the capitu latlon, which
he himself made; he has also informed
me Of every circumstance which trans
pred previous to the population. All
the documents, consisting of four Sheets,
he directed to your Excellency. Con-
graduating myself on being able to trans
nit to your knowledge this happy event,
for the success and prosperity OF the ma
ton.
MANUEL VICTORIA.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-09-10
LONDON, JUNE ID.

LONDON, JUNE TO-
The German papers arrived this day !;
the following extract is taken from them !:
From the italian Frontiers, Nay 81
The difficulties between the Porte and
the Albanlso Chiefs become more seri-
Gus, and will probably be attended with
most important consequences. The per
fidious means adopted by the Reschid
Pacha to get rid Of some OF these Chiefs
have done more injury TO the Turkish
governments than the loss Of TWO battles
General discomfort prevails, ano only
those tribes remain faithful to the Turks
which are at open war with them, 10
which the above mentioned chiefs be-
long. Reschid Pacha must be on his
guard several attempts have already
been made on his life by Albanians, and
it is said tina, some enterprizing youths
have vowed to deliver him up dead or
alive, to the families whom he has de-
prived of their chiefs. Reschid's expe-
di'ion against the Greeks, has terminated
in disgraceful manner and he has been
UlOFt uHlOTIuiidtS tidD even NluSldpnh
Pacha OF Scoiuri, and Derwiscb Pacha,
who commands the army in Thessaly,
but under Rsschid, has fulfilled his in
s'ruclions, and sent hall his troops to
Vrachori, to join the Sarasksr, intend
ing to go with The oher half from Isl.
touni to Thebes, and Join the Pacha Of
Negropont, who is come by way of
Athens as soon as Reschd should ad-
vance rom L Ola agains, Lepant. Bot
the Greeks were aware OF the intentions
of the enemy; the fist hall Of the rhes-
salian army was surprised and defeated
at Piocopari; That OF Reschld was com
pletely overhrown in the defles of
Mount Zygos aud DerNisch, and hear
ing OF these events, would not venture
into Liv ada, and the measures taken by
Coura induced the Pacha OF Negropont
To return 10 that island r eschid is en-
dcavoring to assemble new army at
Aria; he has sum noned the Pa.
cha OF Scular to assist him, and ex
poets reinforcements from BorDia.
Derwisch Pacha is to organize a new
army of Resume, composed of the
newly arrived troops from Bornia and
Romelia. -Wuremburg CorreshonGeat,
June 10.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
EXAMPLES OF BAD ENGLISH.

Preventative. word is frequently used
for preventive, not merely by the vulgar, but by
persons from whom we ought not TO expect such
incorrectness OF expression. /" shall take it by
way of preventative" is phrase extremely COM
mon.
Uadeniable-I our common newspaper adver-
,ise Tor situation, it is frequent to read the
party can have an undeniable character from their
las. place" 1t is obviously absurd for any one to
affirm Of his character that it cannot be conrovert-
cd The proper term is unexceptionable or unob-
iectionable, which is the sense meant to be con-
yeyed.
HUT joars, quinSe joars.-Our transators from
the French, when they meet with these words are
apt 10 render them eight days, fifteen days Where
as the French say eight days, and fifteen days,
where an Englishman would say week. fortnight;
for they bring both the FIRST and last day into the
account. HUT jours, qunze jours. ought therefore,
to be translated week, fol might.
Cotemporary.- Though the word contemporary is
used by many good writer's, and among the rest by
lord Bongbroke, yet contemporary is unquesslona-
Div the most correct. The rule laid down is that
co is to be used only where the word with which il
is Joined begins with vowel, as in co-eval, coex-
istent, co.lncident, cooperate, sc.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
LIFE OF AN EDITOR.
From the London Literary Gazette.

$50. Then there is another species OF cor
respondents, who, under the prelence OF giving ed
vice are the most abomnable, saucy, and impudent
fellows in the world, and who modestly give their
crude suggestions as infalible axoms which If you
do not obey, you must lose their lnratuable friend
ship and support. Thus, one will tell you, "your
paper is unexpectedly dull, and he can't read it
less it contains an account OF all the prize nights,
and other occurrences in the sporting world " ano-
Their declares that if you poute your columns with
such trasb he will cease to take in your Journal" One
correspondent thinks your paper Of too literary a
cast, and wishes you to give little more variety,
and now and then to pop in a few remarkable and
horrid accldens--or a bloody murder: those are
the things" says he, " to make It SELL A second
says, that you g fill your paper with collection Of
stories only fit for old womtn- and begs to have a
luminous crltique on the various works OF taste and
imagination, as they appear" MIR. Dismal says,
the paper is I" too dnll'' whilst Miss Prude thinks,
it has not sufficiently serious turn Miss Ian
guish begs for "a little more poetry" and hopes.
"yox will let ii be all about loye;' whilst Farmer
Giles writes to you ito leave out ell that stuff OF
poetics and put 10 more about the price Of corn,
and such like" A sentimental young lady, who
signs herself Ftilla begs that you, will put in all
the pretty love stories you can pick ups whilst the
maiden aunt says you ought not to suffer the word
love to appear in print" Horace Gadabout wishes
you 10 be particular 10 giving spirited and copious
notices OF the drama y whilst Mr. Cantwell desires,
that his paper may be discontinued, unless You
omit all mention OF such heinous and Accountable
proceedings" Thus every man wishes his own
particular taste to be grafed, without any regard
to his neighbours; and the only way in which an
editor can ac is, TO disregard all such partial soci-
iations, and to keep on the even tenor of his way
without paying any respect TO the confined views oil
his correspondents.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.

In consequence Of a resolution Of the Senate, pass
ed in last session of Congress, calling on the presl
dent to transmit to that body Information Of the
effect produced on our relations with Spain by the
recognition Of the Independent South American
governments, the documents connected with the
subject have been transmitted to Congress, making
a volume of one hundred and forty printed pages.
These documents, says the National lntelligencer'
I" show state of considerable excitement, on both
sides, for the last two three years, between this
Government and that Of Spain. We learn from
them the fact, which we were not before aware OIL
that the conduct Of Mr.. ANDUAeA, the last MIMI
ser from Spain to this country, was considered so
offensive as to have been made the subject OF repre-
sentation to his Government, through our Minister,
MIR. NELSON
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. q.

MIR. Wills, who lately died in this city, has
bequeathed the whole Of his large estate to charlta
BILE purposes. We understand that to five Monthly
Meetings OF the Society OF Friends in this CITY, he
has left five thousand dollars, each to the Orphan
Asylum ten Thousand dollars--the valuable house
No sc Chestnut street, is now the property Of that
society. Tho houses No. 81 and No. "a Chestnut
street. are left to the three Dispensaries,-the Phi
ladelphia, the Northern and the Southern. Five
thousand dollars are bequeathed to the Friends Asy
lum for tomatoes The Magdalen Asylum receives
five thousand dollars and the Philadelphia Society
for the establishment andsupport Of Charity Schools,
(the Walnut street Society," receives one thousand
The residue of his estate, valued at 100000
dollars, he has lett TO the Mayor and Councils
of the city Of Philadelphia, for the establishment
Of Hospital for the INDECENT Lame and Blind, To
be called WILLIS HOSPITAL
Mr. Wills was grocer in Chestnut street, and
his fortune was inherited from his father, who, in
the capacities Of r-coachman--workman in
hat making and lastly grocer, acquired by econo
my and industry the means o, founding the Chart,
which will ennoble his name.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

Right Of SaGrage.-The select committee in the
New York Legislature, on this subject, have report.
ed an amendment to the constitution of New York,
authorizing all white citizens aged 81, to vote, after
one years residence in the state, and six months
residence in the county; and all blacks to vote who
possess freehold of the value of $3.50.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

Profitable Sppcutation.-A gentleman purchased
a year or two ago, at public sale at the Coffee
House, Philadelphia, lot of ground in the vicinity
lot one OF the coal mines, for twelve hundred dollars
Alter the sale it was discovered to contain vaua
Die bed OF the mineral, and the purchaser lately
refused one hundred thousand dollars for the tract
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

An account of La Fayette's visit to the United
States has been published in Paris in volume OF
some size.
The Dey of Algiers has renounced his pretensions
against the Netherlands and he has consented to
Iratify the peace concluded in 1916.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
From the .N,eu York Daily .4duertiser.

In some, and we do not know but in all the New
England States, the distinction between specialtles
and other evidences of debt is done away bonds,
noles, and book. accounts, when proved and estab
lished are all upon fooing and no preference in
payment Is allowed.
With regard to The settlement Of the estates oil
deceased persons, the practice OF the same States
is worthy of attention. Immediately upon proving
la will by the executors, taking out letters of ad
minisraon, the first step is to obtain an order Of
court limiting the time within which claims upon
the estate must be presented; and beyond which
they debarred. This time varies according to
Recommendation six to eighteen months the
period within these limits 10 be determined by the
court OF Probate. At the end Of the time fixed
the executor administrator knows the amount Of
debts claimed to be due. In the mean time, he will
have ascertantd also the amount Of effects, and
will be able decide whether the estate is solvent
OF not, and will proceed accordingly; that is, it sol
vent he will pay the debts, il insolyent have com.
missloners appointed. BY process Of this kind,
estates promptly settled, at small expense,
debts are paid, and families left in quiet and Sc
. cure possession and enjoyment OF the property
which is bequeathed to them by their parents.
u The legislature Of New Hampshire, at their late
session, passed law providing that illegitimae
chlldren shall be the heirs of their mother she dy
ing without leaving Legitimate issue; and in Of
the decease OF such child or children in the Lille
!, time of the mother, leaving legitimate issues such
issue shall inherit the share of such child chill
dren so deceased.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

We give below the amount Of stock created du
ring the late session of our legislature, together
with the bonus and annual tax upon each corporate
body.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAILS.

Circular, Of which the following is a copy, has
been addressed by the Postmaster General to the
Contractors tor carrying the mails of the United
States
Post Office Department, 18th Jan. 1925.
The Postmaster General has observed, with great
regret, that the eXertions of some contractors on
important mail routes, have not equalled his expec
tation, or the expectation Of the public.
This is the season when, TO avoid failures, the
utmost exerons of all concerned in the transpor
ta,ion OF the mail, are necessary. No obstacles,
which human exertlons can overcome, shall excuse
failure. Any want OF energy, in this respect,
will FIRST be noticed by the highest pecunary penal
~ and, tor second failure, the contract will be
forfeited.
There will be no departure from this rule. OF
this, those most interested may be fully assured.
On all the roads which become so deep as 10 rem.
der the rapid progress Of stages irnpractcabe,
contractors are requested to place the mail in cover
ed snlkles, or 10 other vehicles better suited for the
purpose, and in this manner to continue the trans
portatlonso it, until the roads will admit of stages
Whatever may be the condition of the route mn
trip should be lost.
The sudden rise Of water courses may stop the
passage of the mail; bad roads cannot cause even
the failure OF trip, If the proper be applied
with the necessary energy.
There are many roads where stage, with six OF
eight passengers and large quantity of baggage
cannot travel five six miles hour, but there i:
no mai stage road in the Unio on which the mai
cannot be conveyed in sulky or cart, rapidly al
the contract requires II two horses to cart d,
not give sufficient force, four should be applied.
The transportation OF the mail must not be made
secondary object--those who consider it in thi
light, will very soon be at liberty to bestow thei
undivided attention to the conveyance of passen
gers.
.andrew Geyer, vs.. Conrad Wicherly.-Th
jury in this case brought the district court OF
Friday morning, verdict Tor the plaintiff Dam
ages 500 dollars The ground of action was, tina
the defendant refused to receive the plaintiffs yot
10 an election for officers of the German Luthera
Sociely's Church il Fourth street. Phil. Press.
The congregation OF the Baptist Church, in Phi
adelphla, formerly under the care of the Rev ID
Stanghton, have chosen the Rev JOHN l.. DAGe
OF Vitsi0ia, as their pastor. Mr.. d, has accepte
the call.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

Winois.-We took much care, in giving the re-
turns Of the elections in the several States, al the
recent election for Electors Of President and Vice
President to give them accurately; but we find that
our statement Of the result in ILLINOIS was altoge
Their incorrect. 1t was taken from the Shawnee
town Gazette, of Dec. II in which was given, as
from an authentic source, for Gen. JACKSON, 1890
votes; MIR. ADAMS, 1890; Mr.. CLAY, 1891 Mr..
CRAWFORD, 20f-Total, 4,778.
1t appears, however, from an official statement,
furnished by Mr.. CHURCHILL, Chairman of the
Committee of Elections in the House Of Represen-
tatives of Illinois, that Mr. Adams received SAL
votes; Gen Jackson, 1872; Mr.. Clay, 1047; Mr..
Crawford, 847- Making in all 47o7.
Thus it appears, that in Illinois, as in Maryland
there was the extraordinary result: Mr.
ADAMS had plurality Of the votes, and General
JAsKsoNa majority OF the electors.-.Nat. Journal
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

On Mr.. Webster's bill now before Congress,
more expressly defining crimes against the United
States and providing punishnents the propriely oil
infcting death in any case was made the point 10
discussion. The champions for and the opponents
of this measure ranged respectively through large
region Of remark. Mr.. Kreamer from Pennsylva
MIA stated that man who was sentenced TO conhne-
ment in the Philadelphia penitenary and who re-
ceived the executive pardon, displayed that paper
osentatiously on his return homewards, and before
he did reach his wife and family, perpetrated the
very same offence a second time. THIS Hon. re-
preventative was warmly opposed to the Penltenlary
system OF punishment MIR. Livingston from Lou.
siana related fac. on the other side OF the ques
ton He stated that in New Orleans, six friend
less strangers were arrested, tried, convicted and
hanged on the testimony Of one man, who was alter
wards proved to have committed perjury. Mr.. Lly.
ngslon, after having stated this TACT, remarked, thai
death Is penalty which when inflicted, can neyes
be suspended, commuted or pardoned afterwards.
Bali. Am.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 24.-Snow fell here yester
day to the depth Of near six inches.

alexandria, Jan. 24.-Snow fell here yester-
day to the depth OF near six inches.
Richmond, Jan. "a.
CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE.
The mildest winter we have experienced tor seve-
raj years has at length brought us the deepest snow
which has fallen for many winters. We have had
No snow worth speaking OF this winter-only one
little Insignificant shower two or three weeks ago
but on Friday night after O'Clock It began to snow
the ground was white on Saturday morning-it con
tinued through Saturday with many intermisson'
but through Saturday night, and yesterday 'i !
o'clock in the evening, fell without interruption
and uncommony fast. In the course OF yesterday
the starry Disqualification, though in none OF It's most
beautiful forms, was frequently seen. The wind
blew violently, and Of course the snow dritcd IN
many places very high. But its average depth Is
between | and 2 feet. Last evening the tempera-
ture OF the air was very cold. Compiler.
Raleigh, N. G. Jan. a5.
WINTER, has come upon US, like 81 thief IN the
night" Friday last was fine clear day On Fri
day night il commenced showing and continued al
it until Sunday morning, when It was about Il IN
ches deep.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01
EXTRAORDINARY MURDER.
Hmm n Paris Paper of November %.

There is report of frightlul crime comIfi''ea
mt far from Paris, by the member OF an order &c,
snected in France. This functionary, appointed
guardian to young woman, mismanaged MS rust
and. with the intention of concealing MS cohuucl
wished the girl to marry his son. One always re-
fused, from entertaining an attachment 10 young
man living at Paris.--Tbe guardian saw inns reiu
sal with increasing displeasure. AS the tune ap
preached when he was TO give an account o' ms
guardianship, he came to Paris with his son. ana
left his daughter OF the same age, with his wato
in the country. He returned suddenly ana arrived
very late at home. A single servant saw that ms
master had returned The ward was gong 10 oeo'
when she heard noise under her window 10 inc
garden she listened, and heard heavy blows she
was seized with fear, and went TO her companion
and told her she would sleep with her.-Her com,
panon laughed at her for her cewardce, and oherea
10 change beds with her. The offer was accepted.
The grave for the victim being prepared, Tor It was
that which the young woman heard, the assassins
entered the chamber where they expected 10 mo
their prev.-They were armed with mask OF soil
pitch; they applied this to the face OF the sleeping
person. and when she had ceased TO live they car
ried her 10 the garden, where the earth soon recev
ed her. The agitation Of the father and son wa'
excessive, when they saw her enter 10 breakfast
whom they believed in her grave. She caught the
alarm, sought for her companion, found her not
left the house, and the magistrates being informed
OF the matter, the guilty pair we're arrested Inc
inquiry into this business is now carrying on witt
activity.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

Portrait Of La Fayetie.-l his portrait, from the
pencil Of 'Schaetsr, presented by the artist to Con
gress has arrived in this city, and was on Tuesday
placed, for public examination, in the Rotundo OF
the Capitol 1t is full length, as large as life, and
in all the essentials Of likeness, expression. charac
tel, and colorng, is, in our opinion, the best por
trait we have ever seen. It's fidelity to the yenera
BILE original is, indeed, most admirable. ohaefier
is an artist OF eminence in Paris, and being man
withal OF private worth, talents, and liberal prncl
Piles, he IS often guest at La Grange, Tor weeks
together These visits, ahording him ample oppor-
tunily OF studying the ilustrious individual, whom
he greatly vcneraes, have enabled him to produce,
with much truth, this triumphant specimen Of
his skill We have been informed that Gerard, the
greatest painter, perhaps, in Europe : at least at the
head Of his profession in France-was about to I'M
dertake portrait OF General la FAyETTE, but on
viewing the portrait executed by Shaeh fer, he aban-
doned his purpose, despairng, he said, to equal its
rraisemblance 10 the original. 1t is this portrait
which NJ. Shaeffer has, in such handsome terms
presented to Congress, and i, is present every way
worthy Of the artist the distinguished original, ane
the elevated body to which il has been rendered.
Nat Intel.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

The congregation Of the Baptist Church. in Phil
adelpha, formerly under the care of the Rev. DR.
Stanghon, have chosen the Rev. JOHN l.. DAGG,
OF Virgins, as their pastor. Mr.. d, has accepted
the call.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-02-01

NeU Fork, Jan. 21.-The ship Howard cap
Holdredge, arrived here last night from Ilayrt
whence she sailed on The 18th ult. Our ltspc
papers contain the following intelligence: