American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-29

agony until nine O'Clock that night
when. throwing himself back on his pillow, he ex-
pressed the fullest confidence 10 the atoning merits
of JESUS, to whom he said he would be glad with
his dying breath to direct poor sinners like HIM
self for pardon and salvation, and instantly expired.
Young lady Of Lowestolt who had been af1ct
ed for many years, and whose complaint baffied the
skill OF her medical attendant, was some time since
surprised by the appearance OF small needle
which prolruded through her chest. which was
soon after followed by fourteen more OF various
sizes, with The exception of one, which made Its aP-
pearance at the right side They did not appear TO
have undergone any change, although it is believed
they must have been swallowed in her infancy
Suffolk. Eng. Chron.
Young woman has died in Lincon Inhrmary,
owing to the head OF pin coming off and lodging
in her ear, while she was picking it. She suffered
excruciatipg tor,ures for some days prior 70 her
death. Eng. fdPer.
DANIEL d. TOMPKINS, late Vice President
of the United States.-Few men OF the age oil the
ice-Presdent have been longer in public lille, or
attained to higher honors among his countrymen.
In the wear 1904. he was elected member of the
legislature of this state and from that period to
the present time, he has distinguished himself in
the constant discharge Of the duties OF stations OF
the greatest importance and responsibility AT the
early age of 80, he was appointed Judge OF the
Supreme Court and in 807, about two years after
wards, was elected governor OF this state. II was
in the discharge of the Obligations OF this important
and arduous Office, that his character exhibited il
self in light so preposscssing and patriotic as to
challenge the admiration even OF those who were
political opponents During an administration oil
len years, 90 man acquired and preserved the conn
dence OF the people III greater degtee.-Always
frank courteous and libe raj, he was lavore Cover
nor, as he was an esteemed Cilixtn; and when, al
the commencement of his fourth term, he accepted
the nomination as Vice President OF the United
States and elected to that office, he carried
with him the gratitude and affection OF the citizens
Of his native state. He devoted himself with ardor
and constancy to the cause Of his country during
the late war His patriotic services and efficient
zeal are sill fresh IN the recollection OF all who were
familiar with the events Of that period OF danger
and dffic uly; and they will live in the grateful re
embrance OF his countrymen long after the calum-
NOUS strokes which wounded his peace and impair
cd his health, shall have been forgotten, as they
were forgiven by him whom they were aimed at
He was Republican by nature, by habit. and by
education; as he was also in all the relations which
his public and private duties imposed upon him.
On the last occasion at which he was enabled pub.
cly to ayow his political opinions,--as President
Of the late Convention for the revision Of our state
constitution, he maintained, as he had done practi
ally during his life time, the democratic principles
and doctrines Of the institutions Of his country In
private life, he was kind, generous and humane /;
beloved by those around him the friend OF the I'M
fortunate; the indulgent patron, and the liberal
gentleman. His death is severe afRiction to his
amiable family, as it is source Of regret and sor
row to the thousands that knew and esteemed him.
albany argas.