The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-04-07

June I've are plcntifully supplied with
squashes and cucumbers.
The Rashaw's eldest wife called the queen,
was delivered of her ninth child on the 18th
of June. She was twenty-three years OF age.
Her first child was born when she was in
her eleyent year 1t is said to be common to
marry at ten.
June 27.-Mr. Hodge our boatswan, Mr..
DOUGLASS, the sailmaker, and Mr. Fon-
taine the first masters mate were ta-
ken from the prison and set to work BY order
Of the Bashaw.
July l5.--The Bashaw, his wives and
guards, removed to their country seat at his
garden. The season very warm and our
close confinement continued. We purchas-
ed figs, watermelIons, muskmclons and Gu
cumbers.
July 18-I was called to visit the Bashaw's
oldest son, the Bey of Tripoli, (termed the
Prince of IIaies Of 7rih0A, by the English
consult at his palace, about three miles
from town. ! found him in lofty and AIRY
apartment, lying on matraSs, and surround
ed by his attendants. prescribed tor him
and was highly entertained in the Turkish
style. Saw two old women, said to have
been a former Rashaw's wives
July 19.--The Bey was well enough to re-
turn to Tripol. He called at the door OF our
prison. which was unlocked and the bolts
and bars unloosed. ] was conducted to him,
when he expressed great satisfaction at
having recovered his health, thanked me for
nv attendance, and promised to alleviate
orr misfortunes, as far as was in his power.
Twas then sent back TO prison. The Bashaw
and Bey spent day alternately in town, on
account of the expected attack by the Amer
leans.
July Sill was carried, with my trunk
and bed, to the castle, where a room was
provided for me, and the Bashaw informed
inc must attend the the americans aud his
family as physician.
August 3.-fhe American squadron, un-
der commodore Prcble, consisting OF one
trgate, the Constitution, two brigN, three
schooners and seven gun-boats, at about
O'Clock, Z. NJ. commenced IN attack ON the
batteries and gttn-boats oE lripoli stood
on the top OF the castle, where nal far
view Of the Engagement. Three Of the en-
emy's gun-boAts were capturedb the Amer
leans. Two Turks swan en- shore, and
were carried before the bashaw, who Sayc
them each suit Of c. othes and te'y dollars
They said that many We're kAed on both
sides.
August 5.--The American squadron an
chored off Tripoli, was orlsred 20 dress
the wound of mameluke, who had his hanl
shattered by the bursting of Dunderbuss.
l amputated all his fingers but one, with
dull knife, and dressed them in bungins
manner, in hopes OF losing my credit as
surgeon in this part Of the country, for ex
pected to have nv hands full Of wounded
Turks, in consequence Of the exploits OF my
brave countrymcn.
n -, +1,N .ta,.r,,
gun of TripoS was fired. The Tripolitans
all took their stations, and went through the
Mahome tan prayer, by knecling and kiss
ing the ground several times, with their ia
ccs towards the east, all with as much reg
nlarity as the exercise in a well-disciplincd
army. Their military manmuvering was
scene Of the utmost confusion. got per-
mission to go ON the top OF thet castle, where
J had most extensive view Of the sea and
land. and saw the American squadron ap
preaching the town. At about o clock the
attack commenced, and the battle soon Be
came vigorous, with tremendous cannon
aiding ON both sides. now bcheld the mcl-
.ncAoly catastrophe of the explosion OF one
OF our run boats. | saw the maHglcd 10
dies Of my countrymen precipiultcd into the
iir. For few moments, general siiencc
took place, when the firing r.cohneuccd
with unabatcd vigor. saw shells eHplodc
and set fire to the town in maNy plar 5; tr.
the houses being principally hliit OF Stone,
mud and mortar the hrc dld bat litt!t tam
age, The shells and shot however, b.ttcred
tile town very much, and allaost dcstro! Cd
some Of the houses-Fhe firing ceased &.
bout 4, P. NJ when the ship John Adams
joined the squadron. The Bdshaw has q
bomb-proof room in his castle where he 4taid
during the action. On hearing Of the explo-
sion of our gun-boat, he vsntured out to take
peep, with the precaution of having Ma
rabe7yt or priest, to seal u small black piece
of fpapcr on the top of his head with Turkish
or Mahometan scrawl, with assurances that
it would entirely sec Irc him from all danger;
but he soon returned to his cell. HE Turks
all wear paper OF this kind, sewed up II a
little velvet bag, 'Sith assurances from .Na-
ra5e7,t, that it v Ill protect thcmin the great
est danger The MarG5cTvt gets sum of
money for these blessings. If a Turk gets
wounded or killcd, it is supposed the bless
ing paper was too old, ornot placed IN aprop-
er manner. In the time Of action the Ma
ra6e7ets get upon some secure place, and cry
to Mahomet in the most dism, yeils to let
them conquer their enemies; and beckon to
the vessels to run on shore or be destroyed.
Such Of our crew as were able, were put to
work, and drove about like horses on mules.
August l0.-Lcwis HeX.met, who lately
turned Turk, went by order Of the Rashaw,
and told captain bainbridgc the particulars
g .In V,us,, lnta octiNng l'ha 3aghaw In