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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

The african Colony.--If this Colony shall pros
per, as it probably will, though it is 100 distant to
have much effect in reducing the number Of the free
colored population in the United States, which was
the original design Of it, it may have happy efIec,
on the neiehboring nations tribes in that quarter
of the world, aud become highly valuable to US on
accoun: of the commerce which it will afford Cof.
fee, cotton, and rice grow here natives, and may
be cultivated 10 any extent With these rich sta
Piles for export and soil capable Of producing abun.
dant supplies OF grain, what mighty results may be
hoped for, when this colony OF civilized blacks shall
acquire power to command the respect Of the ada
cent inhabitants, for bid the slave trade and enter
into treaties with the European and American ma
lions All these things may happen in less than
fifty years, and possibly, at an earlier period; and
The hope of spreading light through this dark land
should make jealous for the Of this project
Notwithstanding it may no, materially effect The de.
sign for which the colony was established. The
present cooniss healthy, and appear to be pros.
porous and will be joined by others as fast perhaps
as the general good will admit Of. A very rapid &C
cession of population cannot be otherwise than inju-
rous, as destructive of those fruits which experience
has reared for the safety OF persons and property.
Niles Reg.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12
WAS FOUND

HeY the subscriber, between Brilliant Hill and Newport,
-ae a .h9rocco Picket Book, with of money and a
humber Of papers, sc The have the same by
proving property and paying charges Apply Brilliant
I'LL, nea Newport 10 JOHN WHITMAN.
July z, 1926. o.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

MEDTrATED RESURRECTION AT ALyARADo.
Capt Russell, of the brig MERGED, arrived this
forenoon from AlvaraGo, reports, that was dis.
covered that rising Of the lower classes of the peo-
pie there was to have taken place on the nigh, Of
the 10Th June, for the purpose, they gave out,
Of attacking the old Spaniards: but it is generally
supposed they intended "a massacre all resident
strangers, without distinction, and plumber their
property. considerable quantity Of specie having
lately arrived in town. The troops and principal
inhabitants were up nearly all night, under great
anxiety, until the ringeaders arrested; and
sent in irons on board the guard ship, to await their
trial. In other respects the country was very tran
quill.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

Since the discovery has been made that Africa is
likely to become productive in other commodities
besides gold and slaves, the politician begins to eye
It with more complacency and the merchant TO re
gard it as new field for commercial enterprise
The efforts made by the Pacha of Egypt to raise
cotton Tor the European market have been, to a
certain extent, successful and it cannot be doubt
ed, that the importaIions into Europe from tina,
quarter, will keep pace with the capacity of the
country Tor its production, and the experience OF
the growers in its prepai alton for the manufacturer
In a few years. cotton will probably be the great
staple OF that strip OF territory which stretches south
from the eastern extremity Of the Mediterranean to
the Tropic OF Cancer. Hence will arise new and
powerful competitor to those cotton countries from
which Europe has been hitherto accustomed to draw
her supplies Coffee and rice are also indigenous
to Africa; and, the colonsts who have recently
settled at Liberia beginning 20 direct theiI at
ention TO those productions which will enable them
TO enter into commerce with other countries it is
reasonable to expect that these will be successfully
and in the course OF time, extensively cultivated
Our knowledge OF Africa is almost entirely confined
to her seacoast. OF her vast interior, we know
comparatively nothing. Circumstances have, in
every instance where attempts have been made to
penetrate into the country, successfully opposed the
attempt. But from what is known, has sprung an
ardent desire Of further development. That level.
opment must, sooner or later, take place as the
hostility of circumstances shall gradually give way
to human courage and perseverance. The resources
of Africa must one day be thrown open 10 the en-.
terprise OF those nations which excel in commerce
and every settlement which is made on the African
coast should be regarded and aided as the first steps
| towards such desirable object. These settlements
will gradually extend themselves from the cuas,
and spread in various ran,iicaticns through the 10
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

Sagacity and affection Of a Do-.-A letter from
gentleman a, Wheeling to the Editor Of the
Winchester (Va.) Republican, relates the following
affecting circumstance, connected with the sinking
Of the steam boat Mechanic, having Cen. Lafayette
on board, as related to him by the General him
self:
81 had with me- said the General "a little
dog, presented to me BY my friend Gen. Bernard,
Of Washington. II most sagacious, alice
tomato lite animal, and particularly attached to
me- After the boat had struck. in the general con.
fusion, she Il, fema'e.) had escaped to the
deck, but. as were perce;vng that we were sink
ing, and anxious for The fate of her master, who,
unknown to her, had already got safely out of the
cabin, she returned and entered by the door, IN
search o! me. At this time, the boat had sunk so
far, that The water rushed in through the cabin
window, and forcing the door to, the dog was shut
ln add lost lis life in attempting to save that OF It's
master."-The general frequently related the ira
gical end Of his affectionae dog with much sens'
by and appeared to regret this loss as the great
est that had befalen him.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

terror and will thus become the starting points and
depots of expeditions which will penetrate still more
deeply. by this process, civilization will 6rd its
way even to the vast deserts which lie in Central
Africa; and the slave trade will be ultimately abul-
ished A result so interesting to humanity, aud so
politically important, will be slow and progressive
in its march; bu, we are disposed to view il as BY
no means out OF the limits OF reasonable calculation.
Nat. Journal
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

Another Marriage of an indian to White
Girl, contemplated readers will recoec''
that about year ago, marriage tool: place
between an Indian Chief who had attended
the Foreign Missionary School at Cornwall and
white girl Mos, Of the papers spoke OF it in terms
Of decided disspprobaton. The Agents OF the
School, a, the head of whom is the Rev DIR. Bee
cher, Of Litch6eld have published report, under
date of The 18th inst. 10 which they state that a
negotiation for marriage has been carried on Tor
some time past between Elias Boudinot, young
Cherokee, and Harriet X. Gold, Of the village OF
Cornwall, and that there is settled engage
ment between the parties. The object OF the pub
licaiioD is to declare their unqualified dsapprobae
ton Of such c0nnprions." And they regard the
conduct of those who aided or assisted in this ne
gotation as highly " criminal" They say thar
additional restrictions have been adopted to protect
the interests Of the School and of the community
as connected with it.-.uiddletoUn CCon.) Gag.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

The Louisiana Advertiser OF the 18th ult. says
+" Our port is continually altering. The steam Doe
Helen M'Gregor, in coming in last evening, run
hard and fast aground ON sand bar oppaste Co"
mon street, where few months since there weF
twenty feet depth Of water. She was got Oft s'
hours alter.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12
FEATHERS

NF various qualities and prices, for sale at No. ILL., Ma
" ket street, Wilmington.
June ID. S. JOHN r. BRINCKLEi.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

By new tariff established in Hayu the import
duties the products of all countries, without dis'
tibcon fixed at IL per cent. on the official sa''
uaton. Goods are 20 be admitted in entrepot 'of
six months, subject to only one half the liked ra'e
Of duties, and the imposition of fixed duty OF Two
and half dollars per barrel on -FOUR and doa
and a hall per 90 pounds on rice. The law WIN
be in force vessels from The continent Of Amer
in two, and in vessels from Europe in four months
alter the PRONUNCIATION, which took place on 'n'
18th of June.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

Poison.--Mr. ]. Murray in paper in Brewster
Edinburgh Journal Of Science Just published. alter
detailing number of experiments on frogs rabbits
&c. says, 4" have no hesitation to pronounce, win
most positive certainty, that in Ammonia will oe
found complete an,idote to hydrocyanic Cor prus
sc) acid and in acetic acid, an effectual counter
poison TO opium.''
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Richard Henry Lee was classical
! scholar; rigid moraIist, and an ears
nest christian; aud upon the two last
traits his grandson lays that stress which,
! becomes the biographer and MS subject,
ih.he legislature Of Virginia, in opposi
ton 10 his old auxiliary and dear friend
Patrick Henry, be s,renuously resisted
/ the projects OF making deprecated pa
per money tender for debts aud con-
flseatlngor impeding debts due citizens
OF the state 10 British merchants. lie
declared that, under no extremity. no
state7nee esshy, would he consent to a
legislative violation Of the principles of
honesty and faith between men; adding
thatit would have been better 10 re !
main, 'hcRest slaves of Great Britain
than to become dishonest lreemen.n In
congress, he always reprobated the laws
making paper money a legal tender,
whic', had been passed ia some OF the
states. A member of that body, who
had advocated them when the subject
was broached, having EXPRESSED him
self after il had been discussed bv an
tagonists, as one more and more attach
ed to the. fraudulent policy, Lee began an
answer to him thus --"Mr. Speaker, |
did notwonder that the honorable GEN
tleman was pleased with this scheme.
,chen in the bud; butt am astonished
that he grases at the FIJI Jlomn iaiqttiig."
Lee exposed his life in military move
rents against the enemy in Virginia.
The incident which we have quoted In
our last page illustrates the minute Vi
glance and solici,ude OF bis patriotism;
and his feelings may be further exen-
plitied by this quotation from his biogra-
ply. i.
.'Another adecdote may be related of Mr..
Lee, which serYesto slow thenneeasihg in
terest he took IN the public affairs when in
the retirement otpryate life When ihteIli.
gence reached Westnorelnid of the arrival of
the French feet under count de Grasse or
Norfolk, Mr.. Lee was at bome. lie lining.
d.stely formed he idea Of supplying it with
fresh provisions. which he knew would be
grateful TO both seanen aud officer, after so
long avoyage, He went il person through
the country, and procured subscription Of
such ar,ces as each person could most con.
venienty give, of i've cattle, poultry, Gutter,
vegetables, &c. He himself largely contribn.
ted lie succeeded in procuring provision
saiiioren, to load schooner which he freigh-
ted and sent with letter 70 the count"
The pages which are filled with the
letters Of DIR. Arthur Lee, the brother of
Richard Henry, written from England
and the continent, are among the most
edil ing in these volumes" 4e
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
From the .Aese Yort, Mirror.
GENERAL ST. CLAIR.

General st, Clair was born in Edin-
burgh, & cane to this countrSin the fleet
commanded by admiral Bosearven, in
1855. At an early period Of his life, he
took up the profession of arms, and SER
we'd as lieutenant in the British army,
under general Wolf, at the taking Of
Quebec. He served during the whole
of the Preach war Of 1856, in the course
of which he was honoured with the
friendship of generals Wolf, Murray,
and Moncton, under whose directions
| he learned the art of war. After retir-
ing from the British army, lie settled in
Ligonier valley, on the side OF Ligonier
Old Fort, (which he had been the first
commsndant. In 1873. Richard Penn,
lieutenant governor the province, APP
pointed him prothouotary, and register,
and recorder, for Westmoreland county,
which Offices, with others he held in
1875, when he received colonePs con- :
mission in the continental service Al
though this appointment was without
solicitation on his part, he assumed the
duties of bis new station with prompti-
tude, ard alaerity and he recruited six
fill companies, and marched them to
the vicinity of Quebec, by the first of
The next May. In the campaign of i776,
he served in Canada. in company with
colonel Wayne, under the orders of gem
erals Thompson aud Sullivan; and his
knowledge of the country, gained inthe
previous war, as well as his military ex-
perience, was of essential advantage to
the army. In the fall of the same year,
he joined general Washington, in Jersey
and first suggested that the memora-
BILE russo de guerre. which terminated in
the capture of the Hessians at Prince
ton, and which revived the sinking
spirits of the army and the country. In
the summer of l777, he commanded
Ticonderoga, which fort, being unteaa-
bic in consequence of the small force
under his command, was abandoned,
which occasioned load of unmerited
obloquy 10 be thrown upon him at the
time. The military tribunal, however
which investigated his conduct, pro-
nounced, that although he lost a pest,
he saved state; and all the well-iniorm-
ed have unequiyocally approved his
conduct lie wasin the battle Of Bran
DIVINE as volunteer, not having, at
that time, any command.
When the army marched southwark,
he was left 10 Pennsylvania. to organize
and forward the troops Of that state, in
consequence of which, he arrived a.
Yorktown only short time before the
surrender Of the British army. From
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
MIR. JOHN swyERs,

UVAKE NOTICE, that ON the 18th day Of
Il November next, between the hours of
ten o'clock in the morning and four in the af-
ternoon of that day, at the Globe Tavern, in
he town OF Martiusburg, county of Berkeley,
and commonwealth OF Virginia, intend to
take the deposition OF John Showaiter and
Richard Grim, which intend to offer in evil
dencc on the trial ola suit in chsncery. now
depending in the chancery district court, hol.
den in Winchester in which suit am com.
plainant. and ycu are defendant
Yours,
JOSEPH sHowALTER.
October 90, 1925
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Estray Cattle.

FOUND trespasslng on the farm of the sub.
IL scriber, near Gerrsrdstown, as estrays,
two cattle, one BLACK STEER. With a
Jitte white under the belly, a swallvw-iork in
the left ear, half crop on the under side OF
the right ear, and small bit OIL the same; sup
posed to be two years old; appraised to seven
dollars-the other a BL.fCh IND VHfIE
HELPER, no perceivsbie marx or brand; sup
posed 10 be two years old; appraised to SIX
dollars and City cents. The owner owners
OF said estrays are requested to come prove
property, pay charges ami take them away.
JACOB kARBER.
October co..
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Yni,,af,le Prone, tn for sale.

THE subscribers offer for sale, that valuable
property situate on Queen street. Martinsbnrg
aepresent in the occupancy of Peter Shafer,
adjoining George Wolff. directly opposite the
post. Office, and near the Court House. This
,,roperty fronts 50 fee + and l03 back. is an ex-
cellent stand for any kind of public business.
ANY person wishing to purchase, may know
the terms and the premises shewn, on appllea-
ton to either of the subscribers, any un'e du.
ring the week. after the Sd November, by ap.
plying At Mrs. Goulding's Tavern, Martn'soufs
~ JOSEPH EAST,
MARY GOODMAN
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

An apple which grew in the garden
Of Capt George Nicholas. Of Salem.
Mass weighs i94onnses, and measures
IL inches round IL is the kind called
s'Fall IIarvests.' Two others from the
same tree weighed &c and fSs ounces.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
j. M. Lewis

nESIGNS forming GR.9.H.lEaR CL-aSS
- in .Martinsburg, in the course OF few
weeks,
October 81. +
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
A CARD

CHARLES JAMES FAULKNER, having
" qualified according to Law TO practice in
the Superior and Inferior Courts ot this Com.
monweath. will be happy to serve his friends,
by transactng any business for them, IN the
Chancery and Common Law Courts ct Wrnches.
ter. during the term ofhis attendance on Judge
fuckers Lectures. Tie will start TO WInches-
ter about the first Of November.
Martlnsburg, October ".
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
y.,URMEYnrAM PRIMER.

yXTANTED. az this Office, a Journeyman
wv printer of sober, industrious habits -
To such a one, constant employment and hoe.
raj wages will be given ~
Gazette .1Gce, .artiasb,rg, Oct 90.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
PROPOSALS.

II is not necessary to enter into detail of
the advantages that would certainly accrue
from the publication Of German Religious
NEWSPAPER. having for its object to treat iii a
strict impartial manner on the great and uni,
versally acknowledged truths Of the Christian
Religion. The rapid augmentation of English
Religious Newspapers is anevidence that they
have very sautary and beneficial tendency,
and it is hoped that a first attempt of this kind
to mpart religious knowledge to the numer-
Gus Germans OF our country, will not prove
abortiye. For more circumstanclal account
of this proposed undertaking, the Public IS
respectfully referred to the German Proposals
which have been widely circulated, and may
be had by applying to the editor
CONDITIONS. Der Christiche HHtstreund
will be published every Saturday, on large
half sheet, in quorto form, at 81 so per annum.
The first number will appear on New.Year,
1926 No subscriber viii be taken for less
than a year Distant subscribers are required
to pay in advance.
0TLetters to the Editor must be post paid.
Subscriptions aoill be received at
the Office ofthe Martinsburg Gazette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

October 90, 1925.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16
CONVENTION.
FROM THE WINCHESTER REPUBLICAN.


The proposed Contention at Staunton.
Two publications have recently appeared
in the Richmond Enquirer, over the signature
of ssMason of '76," which from the boldness
and freedom with which they canvass the men
and the measures of this part of Virgina, seem
to invite comment from the quarter towards
which they are directed. The writer of these
communications is hostile to all change in our
existing constitution, and, Of course, to the
proposed convention at Staunton, as one ofthe
measures resortedto by the friends OF reform
with remote view to the amendment Of that
constitution 1t is against this Staunton con-
vention and its advocates that he directs his
whole artillery of wit, argument, defamation
and invective: and against Mr.. Mercer, of Lou
doun, in particular, to whom he imputes the
offence of giving the first impulse to this wick
ed and reasonable movement, he INDUCES IN
a latitude of remark, and bitterness of ami
madversion, which seem to me to be totally
unwarranted.
After gratuitously imputing to that gentle
man the ambition to be considered the leader of
the movement in this part of Virginia, and sta
ting the belief that he was the ''prime mover
of the proceedings in Loudoun, Fairfax, and
Prince William, to wit, the election of depu-
ties to the proposed convention at stanton,
the writer proceeds to remark;
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THE SLEEPING WATCHMAN.
Sound sleeps yon guardian Of the night,
The hours uncall'd-youth rests not sweeter!
'sI thought he was watch.-"You're right
But stop-catch, not a repeater"
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16

ON THE USE OF MONEY.
Go-lavisb wealth-profusely spent,
How little good it leaves behind
For, ike the torrent, where it went,
Nought but its ravages you find.
Go-hoard it!-be moneyed fool,
Heap gold with never-ceasing care:
Your Golfers are standing proof,
And nought but ulestweeds grow there
But this example wise deem,
Who justly gets, and sagely spends;
Who, like an ecer-running stream,
Spreads t,uitfuiaes. yet nerer ends.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16
ICE

CSAN be had at the subscribers every day
y during the season. WIN. b. STEWART
may2 tt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16
POETRY.

ON THE SHORTNESS OF HUMAN LIFE
Like damask rose you see,
Or like the blossom on the trse;
Or like the dainty flower in May,
Or like the morning to the day;
Or like the sun, or like the shade,
Orlike the gourd which Jonah had;
Fen such is man, whose thread is spun,
Drawn out, and cut, and so is done;
Withers the rose, and blossom blasts,
The flower fades, the morning hastes;
The sun doth set, the shadows fly,
The ground consumes, and mortals die.
Like to the grass that's newly sprung,
Or like tale that's new begun;
Or like bird that's here to-day,
Or like the pearled dew of May,
Orlike an hour or like span,
Or like the singing of the swan;
Fen such is man, who lives by breath,
Is here, now there, in life and death;
The grass decays, the tale doth endi
The bird is flown, the dews descend;
The hour is short, the span not long,
The swans near death, mans life is done.
Like to the bubble in the brook,
Or in glass much like look:
Or like the shuttle in the hand,
Or like the writing in the sand;
Or like thought, or like dream,
Or like the gliding Of the stream;
Fen such is man, who lives by breath,
Is here, now there, in life and death;
The bubble bursts, the looks forgot,
The shuttle's flung, the writings blot,
The thought is past, the dream is gone,
The water glides, mans life is done.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16
Wool.

WE wish to purchase Wool, and solicit
w those having it for sale to give us CALL
iune LINDSAY & HILL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16
MOlaSSeS,

4 lindsay s. HILL have Just received
lll5hhds. prime retailing molasses-for sale
ulne &
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-16
ICE,

ICE.
EDwARD SMITH s Co. are now prepar
IL ed to deliver ice to their subscribers.
NAV "a