davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

| .a,,,,np the great utility OF an interchange o
uorr;.oes 10 and from the common road, there i
sl .no,ber desderaium in the railway system, tina
If raising the wagons from one terel to another SC
a. n admit 10 an undulang tract OF country, Of the
nowsr of the horse being uniformly exered upon
s.,.l or slightly inclined road: and although uariou
mans md suggestions have been made applicable tc
Tho local situation of respective DISTRICTS they are
,.ore or less Objectionable on account Of the appli
I;ca,ion Of various machines, moved by the powers
IF steam, water, wind and animal power, in per.
nendicular lift, or upon an inclined plane; and
rcnin, il is hardly to be expected that any single
njan can be found to possess universal character
of practical utility.
It would appear from the foregoing remarks upon
this interesting subject, many OF which have had
the sanction of experience, that the form of the rail
has been greatly improved, by adopting the edge
rail in place of the Hanged flat rail- even to doub-
ling the effect. horse drawing 10 tons on the one,
as easy as on the other.
2nd That substituting malleabLe iron instead OF
cast iron offers an additional improvement it is
considerably cheaper, and less apt to get out Of
shape.
srd. That constructing wheels OF ,Uood rather
than of cast metal, would be an improvement with
respect to price and durability, but more espe-
caly with respect to weight.
4th That rail Wagons cannot be we'll constructed
10 suit an ordinary road or street.
5th That small wagons are better adapted to rail
way, than larger ones, whilst, neither the weight
nor the cost, per ton, would be augmented from a
greater number being required.
Some Of the most celebrated engineers have Civ
en- it as their decided opinion that railways pre-
ierable to small canals. Railways maybe construct
ed in districts where canals are wholly inapplicable
The subject is far from being yet exhausted and it
certainly deserves every psssble consideration.
There is no undertaking that would lead TO more
extensive and permanent improvements.
List of the amount of Ladings on the following
railways in Scotland, drawn by single horse. The
Earl Of Eglinton's at Ardrossan, a concave iron
track, from 8 to tons. the distance about half
mile, The Duke of Portlands, at the Troon, 8
miles, fiat iron track platerail, generally tons
IS cut. Messrs. Taylor's at Ayr, an edge rail
track, commonly tons, sometimes 10, about a
mile in length Mr.. Lang's, an edge raittrack
generally tons 16 cwt. sometimes 1 tons inclu.
ding in all these cases the weight of the wagons
The Earl of Eg!nton's and Messrs. Taylor's rail-
ways are on dead ierel. The Duke of Porand's
descent of feet in mile. Mr.. Lang's is on
various lines of draught.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15
RELIANCE BUCKET CO.UP.8.N,y

Those persons deslrous of joining this company will
please to attend at the Town Hall morrow evening" at
O'Clock. BY order of the President:
April 18Th. 4. III. LARKIN Sec'v
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

We have frequently had occasion (says the N
York Gazette of Tuesday, to call public attention
to the importance OF the trade of this port, not only
to The state, but more especially to the general gov
eminent. We are led to make this remark from
the fact, which learn from correct source that
the amount Of duties on imports secured at our Gus
tom House yesterday, was fully equal to the Of
seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. This is
probably larger amount than was ever before bond
ed in one day.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

Letters from England say that Sir Walter Scott
has relinqushed the Crusaders. and is now engaged
with another novel and among US Cooper, as we
learn, is finishing tale which has for some time
occupied his thoughts, entitled, " The last of the
Mohegans.'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

'These wheels only adapted to the plate rail, where
the anges upon the rails for the direction of the
wagons but the langes must be upon the wheels in the
case OF the edged railway.
t A, Penrhyn railway in Wales the horses 60 three in
and generally take down about 90 Wagons contain
ing each of Slaes exclusive of their feed, and
barrel Of water for wetng the rails, to render the draugh
more easy
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

MARSH to be rented. lot of 81 acres in Brandywne
marsh 10 pc let inquire at this office, Eft
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

An APPRENTICE to the Bookbnding business wantet
Apply at the Office ofthe Waterman.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

Late from South America.-We have received
this morning, Jamaica papers to the 18th of March
which contain advices from Carthagena to the 9th.
On the 9th of February extraordinary Congress
was held at Bogota, to take into consideration the
resignation of General Bolivar, in conformity to his
determination, after the destruction of the Spanish
forces. Great interest was excited during the read
ing OF the Generals letter, and at the conclusion
it was unanimously resolved, that he should be re-
quesed to continue to be President of the Republic.
The election of the Vice President and Represen
tatives of Congress, was to take place in April.
An agent from Hay,i had arrived at Colombia TO
propose treaty of Commerce, as we'll as of def
mite alliance, between the two governments.
". Y. Com .adr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15
.NOrfDIE. .9DriL d

Norf0lk .4priL 4.
North Easterly gale prevailed on Saturday and
Yesterday, attended with considerable fall OF rain,
'ua an unusual high tide.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTAL boat from
ne Navy Yard, while returning thilher from this
sue, about IL O'Clock on Saturday, during the
nelght OF the gale was upset off +" Powder Point
saa OF live men who were on board four were drown
w. They had Just before taken on board fire en-
s1ne from Campbell's Wharf, intended for the use
me Navy Yard, the weight of which Immediately
la.ried the boat down.--The names OF The men who
a NY, their lives were Dunnarant Garrison Curtis,
S u n,orttock that of the one who was saved, is
N "m; They were all employed as boatmen 10 the
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15
TRANsLA ALTON

Decree of the Constituent Congress of the United
Mexican States, on the 4th .N1uember, 1894.
The government shall cause it to be published ir
this country and in others where it may be thought
proper, that it is about to undertake communica
ton between the two Oceans through the isthmus o.
lehuantepee; and that proposals will be received
Tor the execution Of the work That which shall
propose to execute the work in the best manner, and
at the same time afford every facility and conve.
hence to navigation will be accepted.
The government shall determine the length oil
Time during which proposals will be received. In
the mean whiie the sthmus of Tehuantepee shall
be surveyed, and all the information necessary to
undertake the canal of communication shall be col
| leced.
| The government shall submit to the Congress
Tor It's consideration and ultimate decision, the inor
nation and the proposals that may have been re
ceived
The government shall also cause il to be publish
81, that other proposals Of like nature will be
ctlved. The principal objects to be thus effected
are: to render navigable the rivers Avarado, Panu-
co, Bravo del Norte, the Rio Grande de Santiago,
and the Colorado and to colonze the country the
Vest Of it.
MEXICO, Nov. 4, 1924.
The isthmus of Tehuantepee is about lbs miles
across; but the distance for the canal may be con-
sderably shortened, by following the rivers Huase
ccualca, which emptes into the Gulfof Mexlcoabout
oO miles below Alvarado, and the Chimaapa, which
nows into the Pacific, and at the mouth of which,
SANDS the town Of Tehuantepee. There is still a
lu'.her natural communication, by means of the riv
e' rasso, tributary OF the Huasecualca. A navi-
saoie canal through this sthmus would be decided
preferable, for the vast commerce Of The Gulf Of
MEXICO, to that proposed to becu, from Lake Mica
'asua to the Pacific, on account OF its conve
Alsnt location.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15
1905 Prizes.
1895 Blanks.

$500 Tickets at Dollars $500
Cash paid for all prizes on demand, by j. Robinson
los, Market street, Wilmington subject the usual de-
ducon of Is per cent
All the numbers will be placed in the wheel, and the
prizes only will be drawn.
Tickets may be had the scheme price until the 10Th
of February of the following Agents appointed by the Ma
nagers
Isaac Price & Co. Ckr1stana Bridge.
Vim. & Rob't. Polk, Canizuelps Bridgs.
John Cummins & Co. Saiwaa
A. Ii. Pennington, -tIftAetoxn,
James N. Sutton, ST. Georges,
A. Boys Stanton,
j.. j. Robinson, Wilmington.
There need be no doubts with respect the payment
Of shareces in this Lottery as the Managers have signed
them well as the whole tickets,
January 10, 1925. IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15

The DECREE of the CONSTITUENT CoNGREss
Of Mexico, which is published below, is entitled to
an attentive perusal in this country from the impor
lance of the undertaking which is its object, and the
nature Of the interest which it iuvolves
.Nnf Journal
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15
nDRAWING AT HAND.

IvINHE DRAWING of the Delaware State Lottery, First
Il Glass, for the completion Of ST. JAMES CHURCH,
will positively take place on SATURDAY NEXT, the
10th inst. DAVID JUSTIS, Acting .hanager
April 18th, 1925. 37-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-04-15
To the Citizens of Delaware.

FUNHE Managers of the Lottery for the completion Of 81.
James Church, Stanton, respectfully submit the
following Scheme to the patronage of their fellow citizens.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-05-07
TIE REPOSITORY,
FROM AN EASTERN PAPER.
CALEB AND MATILDA.
a Tale of the Rer0Lkfi032.


About twenty miles from the beautiful village
Mid Gotham, there dwelt in the time of the Ameri-
war, Henry NJ and Horato H, two
powerful rivals. Henry fighting for the indie
pendence of America Horatio, to maintain the
monarchy of Great Britain. Henry had son
named Caleb, who commanded company of about
one hundred men, and with his parent was engaged
in the great cause of the revolution; John under
the direction of his father, Horato was striving to
quell the rising spirit of liberty that was breaking
forth in America. Many were the murders and
deeds of horror, that committed in those days;
the peaceful inhabitant that would lie down with
pleasant prospects before him. would rise no more.
The trusty rife was placed by the bed side, and
the report of it often heard at the still hour of
midnight and these were emphatcally styled the
times that tried the patriots soul
Yet amid all this struggle, there was one little
spot where contentment reigned where sweet
peace drove far away the noise and turmoil of war
it was the cottage of Glenwarsing, situated in a
grove of poplars. It's inmates were an old lady and
her daughter: the husband and parent were slain
during the French war, at the bloody battle Of fort
Du Quesne, under the unfortunate Gen. Braddock,
and where the cool intrepidity of Washington first
showed itself; the old lady had passed the meridian
of life but the daughter, like the first rose of May
was just expanding. Matilda, though not remarka-
bly, handsome, girl of sweet disposition and
engaging manners spell hung round her, which
never failed to excite the admiration and secure the
esteem OF all who knew her, and something of its
magic influence was connected with every thing
she SAID or did The landscape from the cottage
was sublime and beautiful-the towering hills that
rose on east and west, eye could behold without
admiration to the north and south extended
pleasant vale ; purlng brook rose by the door
and bent its course through the meadows till it shot
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-05-07
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAHER
1t the Office cfthe Harpers-Fervy Free Press.

TERMS.--One dollar and fifty cents per annum.
payable quarterly in advance or one dollar and
twenty-five cents, to be paid at the time of sub
scrbng. Payment in advance, from distant sub
scrbers, who are not known to the publisher, will
invariably be expected Should payment be defer
red to the end of the year, So will be required.
The postage all letters and communications
must be paid, or it will be charged with the sub
scripton.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-05-07

away and terminated in beautiful lake, that Law
before the eyea pure unbroken mirror.
Caleb and John had been school boys together.
and both had made claims to the hand of Matilda
A, but decided preference had always been
given to Caleb, and they had only waited for the re-
port Of successful or unsuccessful war to be heard
more" for the consummation of their wishes
Lovers are always hasty by the protracted length of
the war, aided by the entreaty of friends, the we'd
ding day was at last appointed this was what John
had long wished for, that he might the more honor
ably accomplish his resolution under the garb of
war there was the lurking spirit of villain with
IN his breast, for he had determined that Caleb and
Matilda should never be married, and only waited
an opportunity to put his wicked determination in
to execution that opportunity presented ITSELF
the morning previous to the appointed for mar
rage, Caleb and his men were called away on an
expedition against their enemies that occupied the
day. At The foot of the hill, Caleb dismissed his
company, with the order to collect at the sound of
his horn he then walked slowly toward the sum-
nit He stopped to survey the landscape that was
yet tinged with the rays of the setting sun, and
pleasant ideas were mingled with the prospect,
that when the earth should again be enlivened with
the bright majesty of day, he should be united
to all that would render life sweet. With such
thoughts was his mind occupied when he arrived at
the summit Of the hill but instead of the once
lovely cottage, he could discover nought but ruins,
and the smoke that yet assembled from it was borne
along by the southern breeze, and rose higher and
higher, till it mingled with the blue msts of evening
At the house of the nearest neighbor he found the
lfeless corpse of Matilda, and from the mother he
learned that John and his party had been there,
abused the old lady, murdered the daughter, and
burnt the cottage-that the inhabitants had collect
ed together and done all that humanity could do.-
dy he vowed that he would perish in the attempt
or her murderer should die, and then rushed from
the house The mother ran to restrain him, but he
was far away bending his course up the hill with
the velocity OF the deer, he stopped not to view
the beauties of the rising sum- that the evening be-
fore he had anticipated with pleasure-the desire
of revenge was visible upon his countenance as he
raised the horn and blew the blast shrll and ong'
it echoed and re-echoed till the sound was lost
behind the distant hills. His troops were soon
around him-he raised himself upon his horse, told
them OF his loss, OF the murder that had been COM
mtted, asked them if they would follow their lead
nous, "we will conquer or we will die" The par
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-05-07

pause among the soldiers, while their leaders
fought. Justice appeared to nerve the arm of Ca
leb, for soon his foe lay senseless upon the field
his sword told that the murderer was slain, for it
was crimsoned in his blood-he turned from the
field, leaving his soldiers to pursue the victory, and
returned to the house. When the funeral process
sion was formed, he followed as a mourner to the
grave-the bloody sword was buried by the side of
her coffin, and when the people returned to their
homes he fingered behind. He would wander to,
the grave day after day, and tell the passing stran-
ger the true love of Matilda Grief like his could
not last long, and the last painful tribute was paid,
by conducting him to the silent grave. l have
since wandered to the church-yard while the roses
were yet blooming around-the twning ivy was
linked together overthe spotwhere they reposed, as
if to unite in the grave those whom death had sepa-
rated on earth.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-05-07
CHARLES AND AMANDA.

''When words are scarce, they are seldom spent in
For they breathe truth that breathe their words in
PAIN
The charming Amanda, blushing like the morn
ing rose traced with hasty steps the path which
wound through the dew-bathed bowers of her ia
theirs garden. But all where are the smiles that
were wont to illuminate her countenance Those
feet which ever pressed the lawn cheerully, now
tread it with heavy step. See where her form
glides among the waving bushes that shade her
course. Her face is concealed within her handker-
chief, and her bosom heaves with broken sighs-
never known 7
Alas Amanda feels the pangs Of love. But the
strength of the band by which she is bound is only
known when she would break it.
And must we separate % she sobbed, as she
sought the bench of retired arbour, against which
she reclined her head and arm; "Charles must YOU
go Is there then no remedy and why not inform
me of your unkind intentions ! This morning, they
tell me, you fly to brave thousand dangers the
spiteful ocean and revengeful enemies. And why
not bid Amanda last adieu ; All why do l COM
plain of Charles it is myself should reproach.-
When read affection in bis eye, did not frown
When heard the falterng sentence and the bro
ken sigh, did not mock his pain with levity p
When he displayed tender attentions did I not
wound his feelings with GOODNESS and Indifference
And yet loved"
Thus did the lovely Amanda sigh her sorrow to-
the breeze that played among her tresses, and war;
toned around her seat
The miserable Charles had wandered to gaze for
the last time upon the mansion which held the
treasure Of his heart where he had drunk the feet
ing joys of many happy hanr; where once his
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-06
Canal Navigation.

We learn from the Vermont papers, that
several meetings have been held at Montpe-
lier, to consult on the expediency of construct
ing a Canal, to unite the waters of Lake
Champlain with those of the Connecticut. A
Committee, appointed at one of these meet
ings, have examined two routes and made a
report, from which We should judge that Ell
ther route was, not only feasible, but pecu-
liarly favorable, and hat the supply of water
on the summit level would be abundant.
Another meeting on the subject was to be
held at the State House on the Both ult at
which time the inhabitants OF Washington
Chittenden, Orange, Windsor, and Caledon
ia Counties were requested to attend. The
result Of this meeting we have not yet learn
ed.
Should it be determined TO carry this plan,
and that for uniting Lake Memphremagog
with the Connecticut, into effect, it will add
greatly to the inducements for constructing a
Canal from the Connecticut to Boston IIar-
bour and we can hardly persuade ourselves
That the enterprzing and intelligent citizens
ofthat city will LET an opportunity of securing
to themselves SO great an amount of trade to
go unimproved.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-06
a CURE FOR
1NDTGES TON.
DR.. RELIES ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.
kNOR INDIGESTION. Loss of IN.

IA SNSSO's1 A<OcC VI O4U~
IL petite, ListIessness. Headache, Costiue-
ness, FlatuLence, Ckotic. Bilious .76sctions, Sc.
10 comment on the efficacy OF these Pills.
alter successful experience of many years in
England has established their reputation is need
less Suffice it to observe, that for redundancy
OF bile, hstulence, costiveness, headache, sc.
they will undoubtedly prove far more servicable
than those drastic purges too frequently employ-
I'd, and will not only at the same time tend 10
remove the offending cause by gentle motions.
and strengthen the digestive organs, but improve
the appetite and renovate the system, which
otherwise would in little time be liable to ia,ln-
dice, levers, &c.
- These Pills were faithfully prepared from
the original recipe, by the late Dr. CONWAY.
Price one dollar a bor, with directions, &c.
II They may be had wholesale of the present
Proprietor, at his Counting Room over No.
! 20, Court-street and at retail OF JERENi
ROBINSON DRuGGIsT, WoRcEsrER-al in
other large cities and towns throughout the coun-
try
uT large discount made to country physi-
cians traders, sc.
- Remember to inquire for Relies .qnti-
biiOus Pills"
July S, 1925
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-06
INDEPENDENCE.

The anniversary of National independence
was celebrated by the Worcester Light Infan-
try on the 4th inst A patriotic and eloquent
Grafton was delivered by r. II. VosE, ESQ.
in Rev. DR.. Bancroft's Meeting House, after
which the Company with a number of their
fellow-citizens partook of an excellent Dinner.
provided by Capt. Thomas. The following
are some of the toasts drank on the occasion !:
The Patriots who projected, and the He
roes who achieved, our National In iepen-
dence. "tc
The Militia of Observation-Disclosures solid
columns of the Dation's strength-they keep
sparkling wine for their friends, shining steel
for their enemies.
The New-England Fathers of $780,
whose hands planted the Tree of Liberty a.
mid the Oaks of the Forest--thc American
Patriots Of l776--whose swords preserved it
from the unhallowed touch of tyrants: the
Statesmen Of 1926, who are spreading its fruits
through the worlds may universal cmancipa-
ton result from their successive exertons.
The climate of New-Orleans-our foes
found il quite unfaYorable TO longevity.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-07-06
OUACKERY.

We lately published an account of the
death Of one Of the deluded disciples Of the
notorious DIR. Thompson, which was OCCASION
ed by following the same prescriptions which
he had administered to others. If this death
is the only one which has taken place, in con-
sequence Of similar practice, it must be attrb-
uted to some other cause, rather than the safe
ty Of such prescriptions. Empiricism appears
to be spreading itself far and wide through
the country. The Baiauia, (.M. " Times
says, that, in the county of Gcnessee, there
are an hundred Of Thompson's disciples in
practice, chiefly among the most ignorant part
Of the community. "Cases," it says, C might
be related, at the bare recital of which, the
heart would sicken, and the feelings OF hui
mainly turn away in disgust" It is well