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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

BY the arrival at Boston, of the Brig Jones, Capt.
Richardson, the editors of the Commercial Adver-
tiser have received files of London papers TO the
evening Of the Gath of August, inclusive.
The Paris dates are brought down to the Esd Of
August.
Lord Cochrane has left London for the purpose
of making the preliminary arrangements for his
expedition against the Turks
The intended expedition Of Lord Cochrane to
Greece gave great satisfaction at Paris.
Greece--The news from Greece leayes US equal
y as uncertain before, to the real situation Of
affairs. The letters from Constanlinope are to
the Goth of July, and, as usual are contradictory.
An article dated Eucharist, Aug l, states that
Russian courier, who left Constantinople on the
22d July, 10 the evening, and passed through that
city, has related that the whole Egyptian army in
the interior Of the Morea is destroyed and lbrahim
Pacha himself taken prisoner by the Greeks.
On the lth July at ten P. Nj. fire broke out
in the palace of the Pacha OF Saloncbi, which in a
short time destroyed all the apartments, the harem
the stables, and the immense buildings, comprising
the residences of the Kiaa Bey, and of above 1000
persons belonging to the royal household. Above
thirty other houses we're also destroyed. and the
ruins cover space of more than quarter OF
league in extent.
The Constitutional asserts that consul-general
and a yice.consul have been appointed by the
French government, for the Republic Of Hayt
M. Lisrane, chief surgeon of the hospital La
Pitie at Paris, has successfully employed the chic
rate of lime in preventing infection from bodies in
a putrid state, and curing simple ulcers. He has
recovered several patients on whom the usual rem
edies had no effect, and tried the applications to
burns with very good results.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

NXTAs LOST on the first Of June, the Buck 1av~
w crn, capped and jeweied silver hunting Hatch
makers name, Geo. Allen, London No. 1928. Whoever
has found it and will it the subscriber, ST.
GEORGES, Del. leave it with Ziba Ferris. Matchmaker.
Wilmington, Del, shall receive reward Of Ten Dollars
THOMAS J. CLAIlKE.
Oct. S, 1926. sS-4'P
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11

The last Kentucky papers Inform Us that isaac
B. Desha has again been convicted of the murder
Of Francis Baker and that the Judge, Henry O.
Brown, has again granted him new trial.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11
From the " Y. National Advocate.

State Bank at Trenton-We have read with attention
and regret the statement of the Committee appointed to in
vesgae the of the State Bank at Trenton, and
think that the arrangement of its fiscal concerns the
frauds committed upon the institution, and the
hopeesness Of paying any thing the stockholders should
admoish all classes how essential il is to their interest and
prosperity to pause before they take of foreign
Bank the condition of which they unable to dis
cover The Committee state that the books and papers
all in confusion, and accounts not balanced since
1917 and from sundy items Of losses they consider the
whole capital stock entirely sunk, and 5000 the
circulation They had great difficulty, it seems, to ascer
tain the amount of notes in circulation but upon state
ent being made apparently aterng, but being doubted
recourse had the vaults and they took out package
of notes endorsed S137 900, but counting which, but
$500 was found. 1t has been ascertained that to two
persons in New-York, the amount of S800000
ment had
1t also shown, that their post notes were selling at
so per cent. deduction
One item alone is sufficient to exhibit tie desperate con-
dition of the bank-Baances overdrawn o155766 A.
.New Hacpn, October 4, 1925.
We understand that on Thursday last public
Dinner was given at Derby in this county, to Gen.
WIN. HULL, as a token of respect for the impor-
tant services which he rendered his country in 1872
by surrendering the brave troops under his command
to the enemy, without suffering his men to lire a
single gun. We presume we shall hear more OF
this dinner from the federal papers-whch, as we'll
as their readers, are known to have been warm sup
porsers Of The ale war, AeStster
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11
NOTICE.

LII persons having claims on the Borough Councof the
IA Borough of Wilmington, will please present their
counts on or before the first Wednesday in each mouth,
either of the undersigned. JOHN MCLuNG,
JOSEPH G.. GIIPIN,
JOSIAH +. CLEMENT,
Oct. II, 1925. e9-4t Committee Of .9cconam.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11

NOTICE.

NOTICE.
NNTILL be sold at public sale, ITedaeday, he l2ts
w instant the store lately occupied by J. ID. Vaughan,
variety of GROCERIES, &c., remaining, hand; con.
sisting of Whiskey, Brandy, Butter and Lard in kcgs
Mackere, Winter strained and Sea Lion Oils, Tobacco,
Brushes and Stone Ware with stand Casks Beams Scales
and Weights, &c-also family carriage, and lease on
the house and lately occupied by VIM. Wilson, Cur
rier. ANDREW FOUNTAIN ahtl
j. +. VAUGHAN,
.issignces IF j. d. Tausln,.
October TO- 1895 89-lt
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-10-11

The Election in New Jersey takes place to-day and to-
morrow and in Pennsylvania to-day. The Legislature of
New Jersey win convene the 25th inst.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08

owner nfthe two poinnrds, who having
been suddenly grasped as tie murderer of
VI. Monte gndo, and asked whrre the twu
pnleards were, answered by contrasting his
gun, aud producing one IF tie tau, anil
added. that rs he eoulJ not haze been di.-
covered but by the decree of Providence.
he would declare that he had bern sed iced
ia that erlrneb by the Governor of the Cas-
tie Of Ca1iaa see the model Of thai infa-
nous Ferdinand !! aud that the other poIn-
ard vas To be found within the sleeve 81
the left arm Of General B9livaf's head SER
sant, who was Ia murder blm the night of
lhat very day. The poioard was found as
ii WAS saidp Zoe Post
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08
CONVENTION.

The opponents To this measure are sl,e.
dy Circulating and procuring signatures "a
a counter memorial 10 be presented 7, H..
next Legislature, against The passage Of i,
law for taking the sense of the people M f.
its expcdiency. II il time thai the friend.
of the measure were awake Il active 10 Oh.
timing signatures 10 their Memorial. II MI
be observed, from the tenor of il, that It NAV
be signed by the opponents of a Conyend
on az we'll as its friends and II ,oil h.,
signed by all, except two cla-ss-the..
who are fearful that a najority Of The peo.
pie are in favor Of the measure, and dan.
not put the question TO the test aud tbo..
who, even If they knew that large ma.
Jority of the people were anxious for a con
yention, would deny them the privilege If
having one, ii they could. The latter re-
verse the maxim of party in Kentucky
for whereas that party contend, that "A
minority has no rights" here il is contend.
ed that majority has none or thM if It
have, II shah not exercise them A truly
republican doetrine, Indeed!
The following is the form Of the meme.
rial TO be circulated for subscription by IN.
friends of the Convention. They should
not delay any longer.
MEHORIAL.
re The Undersigned inhabitants OF
being convinced that the people ought to
be leard upon every question which con,
cerns their own government and also.
believing that large and respectable por.
ton, II net a majority ofthe good citizens
of this commonwealth, are convinced that
tine present constitution Of Virginia requirra
amendment, by d Convention empowered
10 frame aud To sub nit IN the Judgment of
the people, such amendments thereof as 10
the Convention ma, seem just and -xptdi.
ent ali or any of Which amendments, if
approved by majority of the people shall
become part of the cpnsutntioD.
We DO therefore respectfully petition.
that TIE necessary facilities be afforded by
law, Of ascertainlng the sense OF the people
III then ueXt spnng elections, whether
there shall be Convention or not. Aud
~ III duty bound we VIII ever pray.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08

f.oAd carry them 'rom The seed bed to
the ii CO where they WEE plaoied. 10y
are nov Ia ~ thriving slate ~ ever l saw
plants N IN, life. md may be SEEN hy any
body. The ground was planshea' Hfli !
-. n ".
=. 8. forgot to say ny hnfd-baga
.,,as neltl,ef 81 ...gef nnr uaiered Tie plants
that remained 81 tie seeI bed were aetn-
all, .torched Ia death. Mr.. Goblet IL. as
10 Ills matter al any rate. quite iniailtble.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08

fCommunicdtion.l

was much surprised at the appearance
in your paper the Goth inst. Of the follow
ing notice -" Contention under-
stand, that on the 18th inst. the people of
Goochland, (at quarterly Court took u-
To consideration the prorriety IF address.
ing IA memorial TO the Legislature, in up.
position to Convention. Mr. Joseph S.
Watkins addressed them in favor of the
measure, and MIR. Charles f. Pope in OPP
position to it. They adopted resolution
appointing Committee to prepare me-
mortal To that effect aud circulate it Among
the people"
short statement Of facts as they oc-
cdrred, will show you, Gentlemen, that
the Information you have received in rela-
ton T. this meeting, proceedeL from some
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08
-...s@o..-

Mr.. Adams has certainly commenced
his administration under circumstances of
serious responsibility. The arrest aud
suspension of an officer Of Com. Portcr's
popularity, superaadrd to The Georgia
ait'ir are circumstances, of themselves.
sufficient to excite IA strong feeling fhostil-
y ii the minds Of a considerable portion
OF the people against him. We however,
entertain moi a doubt that he will pursue
the course pointed out To him by the CON
stitutt0n and the laws, fearlessly, and With
out looking To the right or Ia the left. That
he possesses firmntSs of character will not
we belmNe, be cootroverted and from
present snlca,lon3 II is probable that he
will have ample occasions for the exercise
Of that virtue. We sincerely wish him a
safe deiverance. lUncheSicr Ga-ette.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08
TRIAL OF MAJ. JONES.

The trial of Mai. Thomas jones, charg.
ed with the murder of his son-in-l.w, J-,hn
+. Wood, some six o. eight months ago,
came On before the Superior Court of Law
Of this county, last Tuesday; Judge VIM
Daniel presiding. The prosecution was
conducted by Mr. - Clements, com.
monwealth's attorney, and Aessrs. james
M'AIll9tcr and David K. Edley--the d.
fence by Messrs. Chapman Johnson, Chis-.
we'll Dabney, Christopher Anthony, James
&. Risque aud George w. Nelson. About
half past ), the evidence having been COM
Pieted, proposition WAS made by tie
courseI for the accused, at his special if4-
stance, 10 submit the case to the Jury with,
out argument which, being acceded TO by
the commonwealth attorney, Judge Da,
niei delivered charge To the Jury, WHO
retired, and returned instdnier with a viz
diet Of acqnital A large number OF wiz.
nessrs we're examined, and a considerable
body of evidence gwen in but more Off
we believe, related to circumstances ante
commission of the act itself. 1t came out,
among other Thugs 10 evidence, that Wood
was tutb nlcnt man, and, il. his neighbor.
hood, generally deemed IA dangerous one,
particularly when he was MISUNDERSTANDING
his conduct towards his wife was brutal and
barous-that this treatment was not
pr0duced by his Witp's misconduct. for lac
often admitted that no man had better
wife, but for the sole purpose Of provoking
his father in-law aud his son W liam-that
he had often sworn he would kill them
both, and aserred that he would never be
satisfied until he had done so--that, o. the
day ofhis death he went to Maj Jones'
house, and, with every indications Of attack
in2 the MAJOR, lwho is AN old, infFm man,
lettering as he walks, aud his head frosted
by at least 20 OF 30 wintersJ that, rs he
was IN the act of advancing towards him, ia
a hostile manner, Maj. Jones shot him.
when he instantly staggered, fell and cxpir-
"e believe, are the principal
outlines of the evidence though there are
a great many collateral points which We
iouhd II impossible, from our incoDvenient
Situation, To hear, or IL connect with the
mann branch Of the defence. Tue pubic,
50 far as we have heard an opinion express
ed, appear To be very much pleased with
the verdict of the Jury.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08

Bolivdr.--It has been already stated in
the Colombian papers, that tj0o. attempts
had been made to assassinate the Lihcrator
L hvar. 4 hitter from boaota, published
IN the London Journals, says that this
friend of mankind had escaped the dagger
of the assassin which had been raised n.
gaInst him,n0 less than seven or eight times.
In the recent secret murder at Lima of a
Mr. Monteagudo, it WAS ascertained, on
examining the body, that he had hern stab
bed With sharp Instrument. This led To
an examination Of all the cutters in the city,
when one of them stated that he had shar-
peued two puinards at hefequest of ne
gro, with whose name he WAS unacQuaint.
ed, but that he shauld know him if he saw
him again. a proclamation continues
the writer) was immediately issued, order
ing a general enlistment for the army, but
excepting all slaves & black men. 1t was a
tru,laid fnr them as necessary IUrthe SERVICE
of the city To which effect they were or
dered To call for bill of exception at the
Office ofthe Adjutant- General. They pre-
seated themselves accordingly and the
cutler, whe WAS concealed, easily aneW he
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08

from CrDigs 4HKfl ~ faf " ef"=
The ,verper raised the viii ruby he
First dawn'J then gloe'J die young cheek 5
deeper hue
-yetdelicaie A. roses when They dir
their odorans blossoms IN the morning dew,
Then beam d the eyes, twin stars oi ly'ns
blue,
IJalf si,n,ied hy the ourls Of glossy hair,
fhat tnfn'dtp eolitn a. the light wind threw
their clusters on the western golden Glare,
Yet was her blue eye dim, FOR tears wore
standing there.
na lonted upon her, aud her hnried gaze
wa. At ais look dfopp d instant an The ground 8
fila % ar her check ot 41eaniy fash a bls4c,
Hrr leI,om hcav j above iff siiken hound,
A. A the soul had tets son4e sudden wound.
H. look I'd agnin--t6e chee, WIS de- i pale,
The hasotn sunk will owe lpHe sigh pr'ionnd,
Yet sill mr. lily hnal upheld her veil.
Aud one still press'd her heart --tbut SIGH told
nil il tale.
Beauty. whit nri thou TINT thy slightest gnae
Can make the snir,, FROM the eenlte roll,
It's whole long course, sad aud shaJowy
maze,
Thou midnight or thon naoHtide Of ihe soul
ope glorioas vision lighting NJ ths whole
Of the vide world, or 'eot deep Wild drsre,
Nv day fnd nigltle qhsuniing, snd and sole,
Til hare, pride, genius, nay, AL loves own
Gre
pesertihe wrary heart. a cold aud monder-
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08


Sic transit gloria mundi WHO can re,
slst uttering this exclamation, when he
reads the history of past ages aad con
srasts 1t with the present condition of the
world We now behold nations ahiect and
PROSTATE, degraded and enslaved, contemn-
ed and poweriess, that, less than three cen
tures ago, sluod 10 the van OF empire,
swayinS the soptEe ct almost universal
dominion, and proudly debating TO Thea
contemporaries. When the celebrated Franz
els (he who fought at Pavia, and lost on.
that fatal field "al but his honor") sat on
the throne of France. & sought the friend.
ship of Henry of England, AS a eountcE,-
poise to the power of Charles of Spain,
what man would have had the rashucss to
predict that Spain herself ~ Ouidafteru ards
become "A suppiiant to England for proiec.
tien against the power of France When
the French monarch was captive in
Medri9, who would baye supposed that
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08

misrepresentation 81 your nformers W It'll
out any prrsious notiee IN thu people, n
proclamation BY one of the Drputy She-
iiirs WAS mad, al HE WISH. ou llie 1art al
some one. TO address them. After thty
had assembled, Mr.. Jgseph Watkins pro-
eerdrd To denounce the stanton Cpn'en-
ilun. Al the conclusion ot his address, "A
paper was handed TO him containing the
names IF those Gentlemen mentioned IN
your notice. as constituting Committee
which list Mr. Watkins read aud informed
the people that thr gentlemen there named
would act in drawing mp and circulating the
memorial. When he had frllnquished MS
stand, he was replied to by Charles +
Pope, not with a view IT, oppose elrcnia-
ton Of a memorial against the CONVENTION,
hit To repcl bis attack on the Stsnnton
Convention, aud 10 show that his eulogy
of the Constitution of Virginia was mispla-
ced. From this brief history Of the case,
you will At once perceive that the only con-
sderation given by the people To the pro-
position of Mr.. Watkins, WAS, alier being
hastily summoned together, to pay DE-
cent attention 10 his remarks and that DO
resolution was adopted by the people 40
vote taken; and no public indication OF
their viii WAS gwen, as none whatever
was called for. Indeed, what was done,
~ lar as met the public eye, WAS done BY
Mr. j. Watkins, aud not by the people.
Rieh Enquirer.
..~Gs~-
Extract of = letter from an officer on board
the North CaronIan to his friend IN this
city, dated Gibraltar Bay, 2dJuly, 1875.
-" No political information of any
interest IS To be picked up ut this place.
or Spain you have more authentic Intelll-
gence Than we can collect from the great
diversity of opinion that exists AS TO her re-
al situation among those with WHOM we
have an opportunity of convefsnB. Ihe
persons in Spain vino could give true pic
ture of their country dare not and from
those ia power YOU htaI ofoOthIng bat The
Uiriues Of The adnred Ferdinand. The pre-
sent state II things cannot long continue y
when change does TAKE place, II Will ~
attended with fearful consequences 10 the
royal party"
" Of the operations in Greece, the only
information received here that can Ire reli-
ed on, is from our country.
6 Onr ship performs most admirably, in
every way and is the wonder and al Mira
ton of all who visit her, and they amount
10 some thousands are all we'll on
board" Nat. J0uradL
..a@e"..
North Carolina AT the recent election
for Replearntati' IN Congress from this
State. there WAS an opposition in ten of the
Districts and in seven OF them the oppo-
silion has been successful. The North Ca
rollna delegation Ia the 10Th Congress will
therefore, be composed of six of the former,
aud seven new members as shown IN the
following lists ID.
18Th Congress. 10Th Congress.
lfr.l NJ L.,flin Tpyu5,,y Cu,oitor
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-08
POETRY.
Inv ntacrsr

my HtQtLsllI
HOPE.
All gentle Hope shall 10 more,
Inv chr-rtai influence. SHARE.
o. ipnsl still thy lsss deplofe,
AM be the slave OF care,
The gloom whinh uog obsenres my Jays
al ths approach Mould ily,
Aud giswing iAitoy should display
A brigai nnelpuded sky.
Nights ,iresry shadows neei away.
Before The orirnl ham.
So sarrow NETS leiore thy sway,
Thon4iy tnph q cheerful mein.
Al seek again my loneiy breasi,
Dislodge such painful irar,
BE once aguin my h"asenlY guest,
And Cry each lsllng tear.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-11
WHTTIE-H4LL FOR S4LE.

TTNIE subscriber designing Cotton Country,
Il he closes his E1eruorship OF his fathers estate,
will sell his Whitehall estate containing hundred
father than half of which VI Mattvponi fat
aud low grounds Of quality inferior body TO the
river. considerable prop Of The hill, have been
proved by This.stlc lies the man Sage-road
from Fredericksburg Richmond aud 10 miles from Ere.
derck,,urg aud miles from public landing the Rapia-
hammock The quality Of the soa commodousness OF improve
dwelling house, b,ru stables, aud all
ouhou.e,-ihe beauty aud hcaihnes, Of the situation ami
agreesblene.s of neigbOurood renders Wtela IN the
Estimation o all who OF the most desirable
the Matoponi river, fou which the house is situated
commanding ennence mile and half distant, overlooking
he whsle fiat which spreads in front iom the Ouie the river
bank
Persons desirou, Of purchasing invited 10 call the sub
scrbvt at White la who will shew the and
proposals private sale until the 10th Of September next
when they will If notsod privately be offered publicly Viii
l-bvo which adjoins the The will be Cash Tor
half and ~ month, Tor the balance Of the purchase money
be secured by deed Of trust the land and negotiable
with approved nJorsers JOHN Is. WOODFORD.
Uhue-Iafk. inc COUNTY. July IF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-11
Ha1W0 YER LaN.0 FOR S.dLE.

OFFER Tor sale, privately, farm, Situated in The forks
Hanover, known by the name Of LONG RoW, containing
about 700 thicky populated and agreeable
neishbohood famed for health lis soil well adapted the
cultivation Of Tobacco Corn and wheat having first
unneeeary persons wishing purchase would first
the premises Joining the estate there isa tract OF about 500
of superior low grounds which the
selg and which would enhance greatly the value
tract Thepurchass would have the liberty Of seeding crop
of wheat this fall aud possession given the oil
~ There will be sold said plantation the day
# sAnbe thy whole of the growing crops Of corn
and tobacco Also, the farming utensils and stock thereto be-
longing Persons wishing purchase said lract easily
accommodated establishing The pre- nies will
he shown by application Mr.. Thoma. Nelson J whose Is
tate joins IT, aud the term made known by Supplying 10 me-
WILLIAM NELSON.
York Town. July 10, 1895
N. b. II the above land sold privately before The
first Day OF September next twill Off ed for rent
zed to eontract for the same w. N
June %. 90,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-11
GREEN BOTTOM FOR SALE

Ilf virtue Of deed OF US, by VIM H. Ca
~ bell, Esq and recorded the the
BELL we shall Monday the 18th day of September next
e Iownot Stauntou proceed tc sell 10 the highest bidder the
tract Of land commonly called the Green living
said couaty of Cabe the Ohio river containing between
Hour and tive thousand scres OF which, than eighteen
hundred acres said TO be prime low grounds are not
personally acquainted with this esle bu. il has been repre-
scented TO being the finest that part which
borders on this stale IL abounds in Meadow land
qualify aud therefore well merits the attention Of the stock
farmer For many while th. the hand,
coL Wilson O. Nicholas to whom formerly belonged il was
sxtenyeiy cultivated Tobacco which when sold NJ York
ana Europe, commanded prices equal those which
bestJanes River tobacco sold This land abounds coal
mas oeen divided into smaller lots
seen by plat IN the possession Of John Hannah
ADJOINING, and who will ew the whole part hereof
those disposed to view it. But be sold in one entire
raeuaedto ensure the best price The sale will three
equal annual stsimens the purchasers give with
approved sureiie for the several nalpents a.o deed
trust on the aud us farther security for the ultimate payment
OF The purchase money: the deed OF trust,
operate TIL the last instalInen shall become due.
rue subscribers very soictous wind up the business
he frost eonhded 10 them II persons should desire
70 purchase this property they may attend the full conf
aenee that Will be sold the time and place above nlioned
JOHN CoALTER,
JOHN II. COOKE,
Trustees for w. II. Cabell and his creditors.
June 20 f5-Bw
" The Edtors ofthe virsinan in Lyuehburs
"a Wineheer, Herald in Ftedefoksbr Courier Charles
town lhanawha eounyD Farmer in Staunon aud Of the
oouuy National ln!elIgencer, requested insert the
above IN their respective papers week
fot TOUT weeks preceding the first OF Seplember and for
ward ueir accounts TO this Office Tor collection