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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17
FOR THE WATcHMAN.
ON STEAM BOAT NAVIGATION

Among The various observations which have beenl
lately elected this subject in consequence of the
accidents which have occurred. am surprised that
no writer has made any comparison on an extensive
scale, in reference TO the merits dement's of the
steam travelling. in order that they may come fairly
before the public.
The sensibpy which has been felt when accidents
90 board steam boats have occurred, has been sol
lust and natural, and strong proof Of our social
relations. that it would be act Of public injustice
TO attempt to allsy it. Free from any desire, how
ever, TO do this it appears right to prevent it from
bearing down every other consideration, and from
being lhe cause OF approximations when they ought
not TO exist.
At the original introduction of the use Of the
steam power, il was subject TO various accidents,
and it was the effort of near century before the
steam engine became reduced to such state Of
safety thai its uses could be confirmed while its
gigantic power was held under the necessary degree
Of control. AS il was however, from patient at
ent3n and perseverance that the present high state
Of perfection has been attained, and which promises
advantages almost 10 supersede The use Of every
other moving power whatever so we may reason
ably hope that in its use in steam boats, eventu-
ally all objections to it may be removed, whether
these exist on the basis Of reality or prejudice.
1t is also extremely interesting in the history OIL
the engine observe that the progress of the
Improvements in its most essential parts has beer
slow at times they have been the re.u, of acc
dent at times effected by powerful mechanical tai
en,s, and at times by the contrivance OF the mos
playful and childish attendants and workmen Blu
without depressing further into general view of h
invention, my pressn, ideas confined 10 that par
of its application which relates to navigation, AM
particularly, to lis comparative value and safety i
the accommodation OF travelling through our coun
try.
1t is not yet more than 10 years since the stear
boat has been generally introduced among us--sn
not more than 16 years since its FIRST successb
construction. This fact is fully before US from tn
experiment being made by one OF our own citizen
and from whom originated this improvement
travelling, which promises 10 be general througho,
the world.
1t has been during this short period that furths
and mare valuable advancement has been made
the uses oil the steam power than during any forms
similar period ottime and the introduction Of so ne
aptinciple upon new element among descrip,ic
OF persons totally unacquainted with machiner
has imposed the acquisition Of new branch Of SC
ence it is therefore only matter Of surprise III
It has progressed in every direction SO widely al
become object Of so much public advantage,
so short time, under such unfavorable circumsta
i is true that occasionally accidents of We
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17

School Fund Of Connecticut We perceive by
the Connecticut papers, that the Hon. James Hill
house has resigned the office of Commissioners OF
the School Fund OF that state His services in that
responsible station Have been invaluable, ever since
|he lett the Senate OF the United States. The
Fund was then unproducve. and the accounts great
lly confused. He soon br ught order out Of confu-
sion and, by his able manage ent. has caused The
Fund 10 produce, for eight or ten years past, a
greater revenue than the whole state tax. The ef-
feet is, that every town draws from the treasury
nually, more school money than it pays in taxes
So that, when the collectors repair to Hartford tt
settle with the Comptroller, they return home witt
more money than they had when they went
Another instance Of government paying the PEG
pie money instead of taxing them, which is the ell
feet in the case before US, does not exist. OF thu
venerable Hillhouse the people OF Connecticut MAJ
we'll exclaim, "well done, thou good and faithful
servant" ". Il. Com. .fdr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17
FOR THE WATERMAN.

70 1I IT, on asking phy APPEARED melanc,oty-6iddl
NE be cheerful.
And dost thon ask thy hapless friend, in
To force his hear, to dwell on other themes,
And from the fancyings of the future borrow
Hopes as dclusiye as the midnight dreams!
Fan would flee the cankerworm OF sadness,
That now around my feeble frame doth Irvine,
Mars every hope of future Joy aud gladness,
And leaves blghting mildew in this heart OF mine.
Oh! if could, I'd live in chdhood's ligh,ness,
And DIV ell on joy, in all my future lays.
And them elatcd by the worlds false brightness,
Forget the past and hope for happier days.
But moths glitter'ng world and all its pleasure,
No longer bears a Turing charm for me,
For must seek in sorrow, yet treasure,
Whose power alone can bid that sorrow flee
There was time when hope did blossom brightly,
Aud offered forth rich luxuriaIt ray;
But all, tasted of its sweets but lightly,
Ere adverse fate did snatch the flower away.
And oh since then, the horns of grief and anguish
Iavc closely nestled in my gloomy breast
Its vitals probed, daily pine and languish,
Bereft Of every hope of earthly rest
feel as one who in being only
To taste of life, and then TO pass away;
10 be while here, forsakeu, sad and lonely,
Till death shall mngle mine with kindred clay.
BE calm my soul, thy earthly time is fleeing,
And soon will land thee safe in bliss above,
Where thou shalt live holy, spotless being,
Rich in the merces of Almighty love.
Dear Mortimer since time with lis is fleeing,
And earthly friendships ever apt to clov,
o let us strive to have heavenly meeting,
Where holy friendship dwes without alloy.
There freed from wo and worldly care forever,
The happy soul forgets its earthly clod,
And alluring snare shall ever ever,
Betray it from its duty to its God. MALC0ME
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17
FOR THE WATcHMhH'
RETIE0T10MS
Crope Of he iate Mrs. ". Of Wil'nmgIon.

yer the Grave Qffhe late Mrs. W. Of wilmington
Departed shade, accept a tear
From one who knew thy worth;
All YES. it falls unbiddeh here,
And dews thy mouldring earth.
tsaw thee, and thou vert in bloom,
And health did round thee twlne'
l little thought, so soon, tomb
Would close that form OF thine.
But thou art gone-and many here,
Lament the sad decree
That called thee hence-and many tear
viii long be shed for thee.
Oh hapless orphans, who will now
Your tender footsteps rear
All say, who is there here below,
Will show maternal care?
Bereaved children mourn no more;
Your loss is countless gain
To her-for now her cares are DER,
And all her toll and pam.
Behold yon vaulted arch above,
How beautiful, how fair
Exultng in redeeming love,
She waits your presence there.
Dear children, let each infant mind,
TO God be early given;
He then will prove parent kind,
And lead you up to Heaven MALGoME
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17
NANTUCKET.

AT the presen, time the inhabitants Of Nantucket
may probably be computed at 7000 The Wnoie
number of ships belonging to this port, is between
60 and 7o-averagiog more than 500 tons each
About sixty SAIL exclusive Of briggs and smaller cla'
are now engaged in the Whale Fishery; the residue
are employed in the rsighiing business, chiefly DC
tween Southern ports and Europe. Altoge'ner,
there nearly 10000 tons Of shipping emoa1k ne
in the Whale Fisheries alone, from this port. VI "
the ships, about 90 in port, and upwards u
40 absent; oil the latter procuring oil al us
lance from home equal 10 one malt the ear'hs {"
conference
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17

Wool StapIing. This subject, we rejoice to find,
has been brought before the Legislature perhaps
there is not in the whole Commonwealth subject
ha. more imperiously demands the fostering aid OF
Legislation than that OF wool raising 1t impos.
sible for the Wooden Manufactures Of the State to
succeed to tina, extent demanded by the of the
community unless our Flocks are increased and i'm
proved-and one of the greatest difficulties in the
way at present. is the want of some method uni.
form in its operation Of fixing he character Of Wool
of Representatives by MIR. Dana, to establish sys
tenn, by which Wool may be slapled the PROPOSE
ton after the explanations Of lie mover, was received
and passed by the House, and Committee RAISED
consisting OF Mr.. Dana, Mr. Shaw of Lamesbo
rough, and Mr.. Motley Of Boston.
j'oston Courier
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-17

letter written by Mr.. Miller, who someu nas
since left the United Statesto join the Greeks os
been published He says " 1t is mistaken ' M
that is prevalent in America in regard TO the p,on,
gacy of the Greeks. have been for ten us'sss
amidst 1000 soldiers and have never seen QUO
them drunk; indeed have seen one dfu ~,
man in Greece. The beauty, modesty, simpn.s
and virtue of the females, are, am sure w''1 pa.
parallel in any quar,er OF the world.' Mr. VIII ~.
represents the government and the country .s.;.
tremely poor, the soldiers having to rely on ''''
own resources for bread and clothing.
! Steam Engine 1t is calculated thar Tue If
lengines now in England, represent the pow
lS2o, 600 horses equal to that of 92O,ooo orly
which being in fact managed by $500 men o vmr !.
adds actually to the power Of the population i'0''
1000 men.
! Two young men in Albany. one day 'as. ~" he.
made two hundred and thlry-two horse shos a
a tween sun and sun, eighty.iour being co"'''e''
4 days work. ,nht
f. Remarkable Fact.-The wife OF MT. DaN'' avs. Of
resides in Baltimore, has had, by two huSoa' old
lchiilren in so years; the youngest Is n'o"''''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
March 25.
.S,reeL Hall far SnLo

ME subscriber offers for sale he land lying III
the county OF King William Pamunkey containing
about 400 of high aud aud 500 OF marsh which NAV be
reclaimed without great eNpenoe there a brick dwell
ing house quite convenient, with all necessary out-houes
There valuable apple orchard capable of producing from
OO to 200 gallons brandy There also excellent situation
Tor tide mill Immediately the river and in good neigh
hourhooda mill wright who examined the situation informed
that the building and all attending was nut in
to operation, would not be than $500 The garden
one OF the hest in Virginia; has falls from the dwelling
house TO the rVer with ahour covered with English grape
vines 100 yards length from which quantity of wine might
he male by any acquainted with the process. unne-
cessay 10 presume person wishing To- pT
chase will first view the estate will sell privately il can
before the 2lt day Of June next not will be then put up
the highest bidder the premises Terms one half
aud the balance in and two ears.
d. cambridge.
zen. IT, 9l---w4wtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
LOSS OF THE MECHANIC.

WHEELING, May CIV e learn by passengers
from Louisville, that the night of the 10Th inst.
when about 20 miles below the Falls, the steam
boat Mechanic, Capt Hail. having on board, Gen.
Lafayette and suite, and Governor Carol, and
suite, aud other distinguished gentlemen, who were
accompanying him up the river, against a snag,
and much damaged, that she sunk in about
Ten minutes. Captain Hall feeling the shock, ran
below, and perceivng that she would 60 down in a
few minutes Immediately called out to the passen-
gers TO save themselves as the boat sinking
He then instantly FASTENED TO the back cabin, where
Gen. Lafayette in bed, assited him in dressing
and speedily as possible had him and the other
passengers conveyed into yawl, by which they
were safely transported to the shore. Gen. La
fsyette lost his carriage and all his baggage. They
all speak in the highest terms Of Capt. Halls
premptitude and energy in saving the lives Of the
passengers. Indeed so completely was he alb
sorbed in consulting their safety, that he forgot his
secretary, which contained about 8 300, and II
went down with the boat. The Paragon, came
along shortly after, bound for N. Orleans, and on
learning their situation, the owner generously Of
fered the boat the Gen. Lafayette to be at hs dis
posal. The offer was accepted, and the general
arrived at Louisville, on the l2th having sustained
little or no personal injury tGaz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
SHIT SLJLPTJTyR SpRTnrCfS

'ENHE Subscribers respectfully inform public that the
n above Springs under their particular
Thanking them for their already liberal patronage they are
happy TO inform them that they have added
former improvements, which will 10 the
ana comfort OF their company and they pledge unr
ed exeiton' to give entire satisfaction those visit
htn These sPTins situated Monroe county about two
miles and half from Union. The hbouhood Is equal TO
any ~ the upper country Their medicinal virtue in BIo and
Pulmonary complaints have been well tested within few
years. that the subscribers feel the confidence IN a-
ing the public Of their efficacy in ali require eath
TIC remedies particularly IN removing gastric affections diseases
proceeding IRON Distractions Of the duct the liver
operating benehcialy the whole anentsy canal renoy-
ing The cause. Of disease, and establishing, by tonic powers
tue exhausted strength Of the system The 0stensbe qualities
are sulphur and Soda forming saline neutral superb
9to any pharmaceutical Prepaaii5n pleasant a.
1n mud and certain IN b operation, and permanently bene-
neal to the diseased The Proprieto think proper to state
tor the information Of those who lsborng under similar
complaints that the following diseases have cured hy the
S~t sulphur Spring, viz Dyspepsia, with many Gastric Aeo-
ions aud Bary Obtructon', together with ali the eUupl Gated
diseases OF the bowels Hemoges Of the breast particular
As well as rheumatism aud Gou Persons DESTROYS Of being
satisfied Of the fact apply either
certificates from respectable gentlemen and iadie,
ERSKINE x CAHUTnERS.
Monroe county, Va. hoy 15 2-y6ws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31

Eel hsve
appointed the 26h day of July next 10 The ays
directed by the foregoing ORDERS OF court on which dsy ~
o'clock A NJ they required 10 attend nv Once in H.
city with their vouchers ready for .Ys'nia,i
and settlement H. nA kEp ~ ~ ''ion
Yiea =. s-w4w
" ihG!NiA-At Superior Court Of ChanceFy holden sT
the Capitol IN tue city of Richmond, the 22d day Of
Matilda Watson, benjamin Darlington, Dulah Mavo, or,
Mayo, William Drake, John G. Daair 49, NI,,oDoid ia
Julius Powers, and Abner Smith Plaintiff.
John Sheppard and jaime. A. Armistsad. Sheriff cn,..
land aud adm q; Hugh Watson Dcf. ni.-' ei-
''s oEepP"0' Plaintiff
~, William Drake Samuel Hatcher, Abner Nash Franei,
instead Sheriff Of cumberland county, Def.adan,.
Jane Armi',ead, Sheriff Of Cumberland and admir- Of
Hugh Wa,on dec. w pi -i oE
AgaIit amin
THESE causes this day. to be further besrJ ,a.
't On ne paper formerly reod and argued hy COIN
ana decree thai the bill OF sale Hugh w so ~ N
Sheppard the wife of the said John Ppard of the tni
first day Of November 1920, the slave Cuff also h IN
OF sale from the said Hugh Watson the said John Sbcnosd
OF Of July 1924, for The slaves SuTy and Fran
Key, and a!4n the deed Of Of the twenty thrd T IL
1921 from the said Hugh Watson Riohardand Thorn, CT,
hnsh3m Ig'ee' for the benefi of the said John Sbrn
Par'i, be held and ikc fraudulent aud void a. to The
'o OF the laid Hugh Watson and a, repects he h, t
s"d haid' WHsonY the widow Of the said Hugh de-
IN toe real property mentioned aud described 4, The 80 a.,
Of trust; aud the court doth order Thar, one IF ~ e @ defd
e aeT advertising for four weeks, the Enaur err for tie
Creditors Of the sad Hugh Watson 10 .sil ,hc; M e
ioe him, for settlemen do state am account of H., =
oil the creators Of the said Hugh Watson; but in sst
tue account oil Inc sad John Sheppard against the estate he
SAID Hugh Watson, dec the said bill, of s,e and rt -
are not to be regarded evidence any claim on bebaif ~
ths sad Sheppard against the Of the said IL Wst,
50 aI as The claim Il the said Sheppard under he aid b
oil sale and trust deed, will interfere with OF oI,et a. %
Inen' oithe just and aT claims OF the creditors oft aid Ib
watson Aud the court doth further order that Jamr. A.
instead render before the Commissioner an aecouo, r
~, administration Of the estate of the said Hugh Watson dec
exhibiting full of all the assets of his 1e,,ato e
a he SAID John Sheppard FENDER before the same cou,n
ohei 1 account OF the rents and profits the real estate
de bcl in he .aiHf L..
came into the possession of the same. and also at 80
he e Of the slaves and proceeds Of sales of the
"hieh came INTO his possession under The order made IN
the hrt uH on the twentieth day Iune s2e which sco
sne SAT" Commissioner directed to report the court with
whieh may be required by the parties to b., so stated
copy Tese, WIN w UFNiSr p ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
CARR'S HOTEL

NEW EsTABLIsH0IENT, NORFOLK v1RcrNr.
IL ENtf CARR, late OfJUDD'S HOTEL ph,IoS,J,Iin
respectfully 10 the citizen, of Norfolk nd
PunS' iai he has taken that spacious mansion lately ocr
Pcd by John johnson; Esq in Main street few door. Irn
square winch has been neatly and extensively fitted uv
Inc Pdioufs and spacious together with %
nv, se single beddsd rooms with bell each IT, location Il
o central ~ the place for health and business aud the
proprietor knowing that attention hi, guests, good Table
u anu L,qos If superior quality, essential to
s'S Tou't ne promises ti, and these TO his patrons
10 the above establishments 80 ''"'N
April % 1926. ,,s 10,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
LOT OF LAYD

OF half an which lately The Store room is
large and conveniently fitted up, good dry cellar and large
ana pleasant counting loom, the family part of The building
having one room and passage below stairs cellars three
rooms and passage above ashe whole making large two
otie building ~ the best order for the reception of family
ana large stock of Goods. The clubhouse, consist Of fam
ed Kitchen wi two below and stairs an
cet 'n"ke house and ice house The III made
erey new before the day sale. Al same time and
place viii be offered another half Lot
situate TO the other which aarge three oried
house and Granny, capable Of holding fifteen
wheat and framed stable for four horses These lots will
ne sold separately or osehe may best suit the wishes of
the purenser Having from willie th, nropcy
VIII be sold ii thing its value offered Persons who
are about 10 make mercantile establishments would do well IN
look at th ProPery for the undersigned assert from eS
PeIence thai there not situation in Va he knows
i hods out better prospect Of the than
Cariesie and rs ghborhood which thckly settled with
be found in the State. $50
The terms OF payment will be three equal annual
TO commence the first day OF July next without interest,"
purchaser purchasers 10 give bond and good security TO be
approved by the undersigned, and oil u.t on the mo
perry for the first Paymenand deeds trust to secure the
two last payments.
indPutable titles will be made 10 the purchaser or pureha
ASRITRV IN y
sHetnIi mus, !hsreh ~ l0f-wf
IL The above property being sold is now offered at
private sale or for rent lease. Application may be made TO
capt Thomas PembeTton CarerSve the und
ed at the Virginia Mills. ASBURY CRENSUAX
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
TO F8P lfERS

T'HE subscriber having Factory of Farming Uten,l, in
richmond at the corner of and 10th streets where may
be had Davs and much approved plan of Pougn and III
od pattern with the Barshare As also small Barare ON
ms pan OF M own construction. small Garden Plough TO
work by hand double aud single Shovel Ponghs with
ely OF CutWaors and Harrow Wheat Fans double and
shg OF the most approved plans As Also other Uten, made
Ia order Having lately got Blacksmith FROM the North ms
work u all done complete As several persons made aud
500 P0ugh calling them Dayis's may the public
mat no other person has the privilege Of making them ia Old
Virginia, except in Loudon county.
THOMAS SPENCER
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Look at this az nnn nnsa.

THE subscribe oe for sale, the well known and desirable
IL Tract OF Land, which he resides, lying Elm
eek, in Bedford county, Virginia, containing hundred
eighty three acres There efficiency Of open land to work
five six hands to advantage The wood land well
and we'll adapted the culture of tobacco There
premises eommodiou, and comfortable Dwelling House. with
TX rooms and five fire places and her
an apple orchard of excellent fruit This Land lies in
wealthy healthy and respectable neighbourhood fifteen miles
from Lynehburs eleven miles from Bedford courthouse aud
five miles from NewLondon Any person wishing TO purchase
the above tract OF Land know the nv applying
to- CHARLES CALLAWAY, Jr. =
March IS iO2,.tr
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Valuable James RiveT Laod lar ~

w Ill be sold on the premises at public auction ON the
NSh aIy o. ngy my estate CURLES, lying on Jane,
ye " miles from Richmond, containing 500 ola acre, Tn
,ry OF us estate with its maRy advantages. are too we'll
% 20 require detailing The terms Of sale will he on
mon'hthe whole TO carry interest from the date clear
and undisputed title will be made
Ahe VINO are disposed 10 Putobase Invited view the
Mosby il. UdDE NOSRV G.
ApriIS. no
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31
RUW8 IVY I'M .L4JL-

NJ AS committed to the jail Of Orange county runaway
w negro BY The name Of CAM Of dark complexion about
~eny ope yea oid FIVE feet eight inches high wh
car oyer inc eit eye bad on when committed, brown linen
shirt and paniaioon fie states that he ben 10 John lsnt
ofd Of the county Of Jefferson The owner o. The above de
negro requested to forward pay charges aid
ake hiin away or he will be dealt with recording 10 law
GEORGE HOLLOWAY d. s.
Does, W. Wv for O. Z. Howard ShG Of o. c
w As committed 10 The jal Of Prince William county ON tn
BAhILEII-he states that he n the property Of Mrs. Mv
Page Of Richmond county, Va Said runaway is about forsy
years Old Of dark complex ion about feet inches high he
had on when committed dark brown aud blue pars
oonsthe owner Of said runaway hereby required 10 come
orwd prove property, pay charges and take him away o.
he will DO dealt whh % be law directs.
Bpa9s if5'sri9s
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Attempt 10 rob the Southern Mail

CHARLESTON, S. {. May I4.--The Southern
Mail due Thursday last did net arrive in this
place until yesterday morning; the delay occa-
sonedb by an attempt having been made to rob The
driver states, that on Wednesday evening, about
half past O'Clock between Combahee and Ashepoo,
he suddenly laid hold of, and pulled out OF the
sulkey by several persons, who threw him down
and filled his face with sand; that on recovering
HIMSELF he found that the horses being frightened,
had run off with the mail before they had accom-
plished their design. The night being very dark,
the driver could not distinguish whether these per-
sons were white black; but finding the object Of
their attempt lost, they abandoned him, and he es
capped without material injury. After running for
about four miles, the horse with the mail was stop
ped by the other driver, who carrying the nor
thern mail to Savannah.