American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19

We always ike TO hear both Sides and therefore did
not feel tie least disposition reject the following com
muncation The author will perceive we have omitted a
few lines contained in his manuscript, they super
Buons We wonder that he should be surprised at us for
daring, TO lift up voice against oppression We as
sincere "frcnds good ORDER he is, and will cheer
fully support PROPER to obtain and preserve
it. But when we behold men in office assuming power, and
showing disposition to infringe the rights of freemen,
will sound the alarm Shall the Waterman behold danger
approach, and not give warning No! Our press is an
independent one and will neither seek the applause
shun the rowns OF any man or men, at the expense OF
our honor and duty.
FOR THE WATERMAN.
In looking over the Waterman OF the 18th inst.
was much surprised to observe an article reflect
ing very much ON the corporation OF the Borough
of Wilmington, for passing an ordinance, the sixth
section OF which is as follows:
Be ordnedby the authority aforesaid That shall here
after be unlawful for the boys to collect and as
semble in the public streets, lanes or alleys or in any
yard lot, any wharf, in either of the market
houses in this Borough, without the written permission OF
their parents masters guardians at any time after the
setting of the sun, at any time during the first day OF the
week or Sabbath days and in case OF any such assembag
collection the said Burgesses either of them shall
have power and shall be their duty upon knowledge OF
such assembage collection to dispense the same aud in
any OF the persons assembled collect
ted shall refuse to dispense peaceaby when commanded
the SAID Bugesses either of them shall have power and
shall be their duty call 10 their aid of the
constabes other officers of the said Borough to assist in
dispensing the and whenever in their opinion may
become necessary for the public or to dispense the
said assembage to commit to the cell OF the Town Hall,
any more Of such minors, whether they may have
such written permission aforesaid not Tor any period
not exceeding twenty-four hours.
presume there are few persons in Wilmington,
that friends to order, who have not frequently OBJ.
served in the conduct of the minors Of the Borough,
much to condemn, and heard of great deal more
and who is there prepared to say that great part oil
their misconduct would not be prevented by a
strict adherence to the spirit OF the ordinance al
luded to, by "parents, masters and guardians :"
presume, no person of observation
1t is truly distressing TO observe, as most persona
Of this Borough TO doubt have, groups OF boys In
the evening, standing at the corners of the most
public streets, and places of worship; using the
most profane and obscene language and not unire
qnently applying il to passers-by males and females
the greater part of which doubt will be prevent
ed, il boys compelled to remain at home OF
spend an evening with an acquaintance in house
under the care o! older persons
| am pleased that the council have acted SO wise
y and independently ; and have no doubt but many
of the minors who now daily seeing and prac
Using vice, will live to highly approve Of the ordi
nance they now condemn and he wisdom that ere
ated it, for having rendered them worthy member
of society instead of vicious pests.
| am parent and master, as we'll as guardian
to minors placed under my care to asslat me in my
pursuts-and If any such member or members 0
my family are found trespassing any part OF thu
ordinance, | will thank the proper authorities t
punish them as they deserve, and will supper
and applaud them Tor it; aud although there ma,
not be as much clamor for, as against the measure
yet the supporters many and firm, and opposi
ton will be merely bubble.
am as much opposed TO tyranny and oppression
as any man; but if restraining RIGHTEOUSNESS am
protecting the Innocent and unoffending from injur
and insult, is to be called tyranny wish to be cal
led tyran and to support all public measures hav
ing SO Iaudabte tyranny for their object.
| a Friend to GOOD Order