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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

Extraordinary Preseptimsat-On
Sunday last, respectable young man,
named James Williams, residing in King
street, St. Georges in the East, while on
party of pleasure with some friends,
was unfortunately drowned near Bark
ing. The presentiments which the de
ceased had of the calamity which has
occurred are rather extraordinary. On
the nights of Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday preceding his death, he was
haunted by the most fearful dreams,
each of which presented appalling pic
lures of drowning in every variety of
shape, and with all imaginable terrifying
accompaniment. The first dream he
paid but little attention to, neither did
he take much notice OF the second; but
the third, in consequence of its repeti-
ton, making deep impression on his
mind, he communicated to his sister;
she, knowing the engagement he had
made and his intention of going on the
river, tried to dssuade him from his pur-
pose. All her entreaties was withou, eff
feet; he still, though somewhat stagger-
ed, determined to keep his engagement,
and not disappoint his friends, and ask
ed what would be thought of him if he
were to assign an idle dream as an ex-
ouse for his absence' His mind, not
outstanding, was strongly influenced
by the conviction that was meditsted as
a day of pleasure would eventually
prove one of mourning, and fatal to
himself: he therefore told lis sister, that
should the catastrophe which he antici-
pated take place, let his body lie ever so
long in the water it would be recognized
by certain marks on his dress. He then
punched three letters on each of his
shoes which he pointed out to his sister
and set out upon his i'll fated excursion.
Boats are dragging in all directions for
the body, which has not as yet been
found.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

The Championship.-A northern star
from Newcastle, is about to challenge
any man III England for from 5COl to
l,000L
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

II wish.' id Sheridan one day 10
his son Tom, ''that you would take
"A wife have TO otjertion. sir. >
replied Tom, rev-renIly, "tut whose
vile will take"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

London, Oct s. The letters re
ceived yesterday from Elmina, Cape
Coast are dated lst July; their con
tents are OF very unpleasant nature.
Ii will he remembered, That the En-
glish Governor General Turner. issu
ed a proclamation, in which he more
than insinuated that the Dutch settlers
had given every assistance TO the Ash
anlees in their attack on the English
possessions This bad been followed
hy very unpleasant Consequences
General Turner had gone so far as to
threaten two OF The Dutch forts; and,
at the date OF these letters, hosiilities
were immediately expected; trade was
entirely at a stand. still, and no gold
dust had been received from the int
rior for a series Of months.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

Gos'hs,-The property of the whole
OF his works has been purchased from
Goethe by great publishing firm in
Germany, for the sum of 100, 900 francs
and it IS SAID that.measures will be adop-
ted to prevent the printing the new edi-
ton in the various States of the German
confederation.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24
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roREIoM

Extracts OF letters received IRON ON
GERS Of tho Ontario and Erie, dated
at Smyrna, 18th October and lsi Seq
tember, 1873.
In the ni1nt of the goth August, fire
broke out IL this Asiatic city. Upon OBJ
serving that the inhabitants made no ex-
ertinns to queIl the spreading flames,
Commodore Rodgers, at the head of
about 2e0 seamen, and with the engines
of the squadron, landed, and in less than
two hours exiinguished the fire.
Reports from the M"rea are contra
dictory as 10 the success OF the Greeks
and Turks, II is however fact That the
Greeks have Missolonghi in tbeir pos
session, aud also that the Greeks have
now possession of the island OF Can
dia.
The Turks in this city behead the
Greeks upon trivial pretexts--some
times as many as six day, placing the
head between the iags OF the victim and
leaving the body thus exposed for days
isav-on the 25th Aug. two bodies thus
shockingiy exposed.
Mr.. Washington, formerly Lieuten
ant in our army, IS mere from the Mo-
rea. He is not the worse for the Greek
service.
There is a New Yorker in Greece,
Who commands 500 Greeks; hear that
his corps is In excellent orGer, and that
he has distinguished himself.
Our commerce is exposed in the ar
chipelago-- the trade is becoming valu'
abls--a naval force seems absolutely
necessary among these islands, for force
will ouly prevent depredations. Several
piracles have already been committed,
even on our flag; on that OF other ma
ton. piracy is common. The English
and American flags are most respected.
The visit of the squadron will have a
beneficial effect, they now see that we
have something besides merchant yes
sells, and that we are able, as well as
willing, to chastise aggression. We have
been visited by public characters, and
BY crowds. who look with admiration at
the North CaroIiaa--such a ship was
never before seen il. these seas.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

Large Trees-There are now grow
ing within , miles of St Paul's Church,
at Turin. in the county of Lewis, n. Y
four Elm trees of the following dimen-
sions, viz:
One % feet IN circumference.
One % do. . inches do.
One so do. do. do.
One 80 do do. do.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-24

The edition of Shakespeare now
printing by Ballantyne, of Edinburgh,
is edited by Sir Waller Scott and his
son~in law, MIR LockhaFt 1t will be
comprised in 10 octave volumes, With
the addition of new lie, Few notes.
and copious sbridgement of the old
ones. Two volumes are already printed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
Number 365.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

.Ne,ccastle County, in the State of DelaUare, sct
EeY virtue of Order Of the Orphans Court for the
AID said county of Newcastle, will be exposed to sale at
public vendue "Wednesday, the twentyseventh day Of
July next at O'Clock in the afternoon, the house of
John Crow Innkeeper in the town of Newcastle and
~ aforesad--the following real estate:
No l. A three story brick dwelling house and frame
shop, and lot of land which the situated in
Water street. in the town of Newcastle aforesaid bounded
by three story brick house and lot belonging to the
heirs OF Charles Thomas decd and by the old tile house
No. O. lot opposite to No. l. with wharf which has
long been used ferry, having erected large and
commodious storehouse and offers excellent situation
for steam boat landing, or any business connected with
shipping
on which are erected, frame bake house and carriage
house.
No a. lot of ground the corner Of Market and Har
mony streets, on which erected, frame stable and
carriage house.
No. S. Two lots and frame house on Orange street
No 6. lot and Frame house in Market street. now &C.
cuped by Enoch Anderson.
No. T. lot and frame house in Vine street adjoining
property Of Nicholas Van Dyke, Esq.
No. A lot west of the town Of Newcastle, bounded by
lands of James Booth, Esq John Wiley, Esq and William
i. Janvier.
No g. A piece or parcel of land, including the brick.
kns lots bounded by the Newcastle and Frenchtown turn.
pike road by the Newcastle Common and lands of George
Pearce, Esq. containing about thirty acres, less
No. 10. plantation or tract Of land called Stoneham,
adjoining the town of Newcastle comprising quantity of
improved meadow and upland bounded by the Newcastle
Common, lands Of George Pearce Esq lands of Lemuel
Hawey, lands of George Read Esq and by the river De-
lawsre containing TWO hundred and foryone acres
or less
No. Ii. A tract Of woodland upland and marsh adion-
ing the of Newcastle containing in the WHOLE about
hundred and thirty acres, less bounded by
lands Of Nicholas Van Dyke, Esq and the Newcastle Com
mon.
No. 10 plantation tract of land situate in Red Ii
Hundred and county aforesaid well mbered, and only
miles from the Buck Tavern in the of the Ches.
apeake and Delaware Canal; bounded by lands late of
John Collins, deceased lands of James Miles, deceased
land of William Carpenter and others containing three
hundred acres, or less, with the improvements and
appurtenances being the real estate Of Doctor James NJ.
Cmon deceased and to be sold for the payment Of his
debts.
Attendance will be given, and the Of sale made
known al the time and place aforesaid, by Anna M'Ca-
and Sarah MCalmont, ADMINISTRATORS of the said
deceased, their Attorney.
By Order Of the Orphans Court.
MATTHEW KEAN, Clerk.
Newcastle June %, 1926 59--9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
SONG.


H'THen at augusta, Geo.
O sound the loud trumpet--LAFAYETrE has come
From beautiful France TO be shores of tae West;
Ever kind be the accents that welcome him home,
AS the feelings thai glow in The generous breast.
Der the ruins Of Years,
Our Hero appears
Like some Pillar Of strength and Of beauty, that rears
Its brow DER the wderness!-TIgh swell the strain,
For our Country behokls her DELIVERER again
In triumph he moves--but his hands are unstain'd
And the Wreath that he untarnsh'd and bright
10 the wheels of his chariot captves are chan'd,
With tears, ke ml!eu, his Laures 10 blight.
BY LIBERTY crown'd
While Freemen surround
His praises all hearts and all voices resound
Let the of LAFAYETTE swell loud in the strain
For our Country behods her DELIvERER again.
Come--monarchs- see the rewards of the good
Ihcn shrink from the Trophies that cumber your way-
For the Power OF THE People shall swell like food
And sweep your bold Hopes in its torrent away
Der Freedoms broad
Floats the Just and the brave
But 1yrans shall find in its surges grave.
Come, bow your high heats-give an ear to the strain
For our Country beholds her DELlVERER again.
Fair Maidens bring flowers as sweet as your charms
And srew them before him with songs IF delight,
Your Mothers he shielded in danger and arms;
And lifted lis hand with your Fathers in fight;
And Patriots unite
Ills deeds TO requite
Who rose like the day-sar DER Tyranny's night
long we'll remember-then loud swell the strain
For our Country behods her DELIVERER again!
In this our blest moment of transport and pride,
When shouts rise aloft and the loud rattle;
Say, where the HEROES that stood by his side
And mingled hear with his blond in the battle3
Let Glory perfume
With Springs sweetest bloom
The shades where the BRAVE at rest in the Tomb.
And the VETERANS that lve-let them Join in the strain
And press the kind hand of LAFAYETTE again.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
NOTICE.

A T meeting of the President and Managers of the
IA Newcastle Turnpike Company, present iLNRY Coles
auRr, President, and RICHARD SEXTON and JOIN CHOW,
Managers:
Whereas, the General Assembly of the State Of Della
ware the 18th of January, 1926 enacted that if the
Newcastle Turnpike Company shall before the 4th
of July next license under the seal Of the company
exempiing the Electors of Newcastle Hundred from the
payment Of toll in going to returning from any general
SPECIAL elections therefrom be held at the Court
House in the town of Newcastle
The President and Managers of the Newcastle Turn
pike Company do license the Electors of the Hundred of
Newcastle and exempt them from the payment Of toll on
the day of the general special elections thereafter be
held ut the Court House in the town of Newcastle.
~ tlL4.EM WITNESS the Seal of the Newcastle
s5s4EY u Turnpike Company
-sSsfsAaSg ~ June 3d. 1926
.HlT7FFTFW
Newcastle County, IS.
Recorded in the Rolls Office at Newcastle, in and for
the County aforesaid, in Book c. Vol H. page 256, &c.
In Testimony whereof, 1 have hereuno caused the
TsEAL Seal of Office to be affixed, at New Castle June
25, 1926
5o--9l MATTHEW KEAN, Recorder.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
FROM THE cApE-rEAR RECORDER.
THE HYPoCRITE.

What name shall suit thy false and shallow plan,
Thou less than archetype of fallen man
Poor cringing reptile! what avail thy pains,
10 cheat the simple with thy canting strains
Or It in hdeous prayer thou strive TO raise
Protane oblatlons to thy Makers praise
Or mix thy voice with heaven soothing glee,
To join thy kind in horrd melody
Still shall contempt pursue thy worthless name,
Nor shield OF ebon hide thy soul from shame
oh thou of heart SO false, and face SO fair!
Mighty i'll coward arts of craft to dare
In whose foul bosom crimes engenderng fires
Burn Observation-Disclosures all the will aspires
The deepest tricks of falsehood to outvie
Where every thought or impulse is lie
Could e'er repentance change thy fatal doom,
Or hope but tighten on the fearful gloom
That shrouds thy soul them tho of men the worst
Friends had not known thee prematurey cursd!
But what shall strengthen thy unsnew'd arm,
10 meet the vengeance of the coming storm;
When light shall pierce through earthly density,
And the last trumpet rend immensely
The wretched veil shall in that hour be furl'd
And bare the monster TO the assembled world
That hour once come, and all thy actions scann'd,
Shall find thee lost, the vest of the damn'd-
No kind relief, while endless ages roll,
Shall quench the furnace of thy tortur'd soul;
But hooking he'll, in clangous notes shall sing,
An endless psan 10 thy rvallipg. AMBER
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS General Convention of Peace, Am
ty, Navigation, and Commerce, between the Uni
ted States of America and the Republic OF Colon
bia, was concluded and signed, at Bogota, on the
third day Of October, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and twenty four; which
Convention, being in the English and Spanish Ian
guages, is word for word as follows:
General Convention Of Peace, .amity Navigation
and Commerce. betaOeen the United States of
america and the Republic Of Colombia.
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AUTHOR AND LEG1sLA-
TOR OF THE UNIVERSE.
The United States of America. and the Republic
of Colombia, desiring to make lasting and firm the
friendship and good understanding which happily
prevails between both nations have resolved to fix,
in manner clear, distinct, and positive. the rules
which shall in future be relgously observed be-
tween the one and the other, by means of a Treaty
or general Convention of Peace, Friendship, Com
merce, and Navigation.
For this most desirable object The President of
the United States of America has conferred full
powers on Richard Clough anderson, Junior. a
citizen of the said States and their Minister Plen-
ipoten,iarY to the said Republic; and the Vice
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
WILMINGTON, Del. TUESDAY, JULY ~ 1925.
FoR THE wATcHMAN.
IMPRoMPTU.

10 a fashionable and volatile Young Lady.
Why dear -, why so gay,
Why thus to folly given'
Why barter health and peace away,
And at the shrine of fashion pay,
slavish homage day by day,
Nor rest one thought on heaven'
Remember, life's poor, transient fame
Is like heetng breath;
Then turn, dear -, save thy name
From just reproach and bitter blame,
Nor let thy memory dwell in shame
When thou art ock'd in death.
MALCOME.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
A CARD.
E. y. GARDEYYE, Dentist,
WANTED TO PURCHASE

Negro Boy about ~ or IA years of agealso negro
"A girl IS IS years old. They TO reside in New
aetle County. Apply at this office 6l-4p
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
TO FARMERS.
Edward BpOOkes

az EEPS hand, for sale, his improved PATENT
"A FANS FIR cleaning grain Also SLEEVES and WOVE
WIRE, of different kinds All orders in the line of his
business, will be carefully attended to.
Wilmington, Del 9Th mo. IA, 1926. 55--9tp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-19
WAS FOUND
The Trustees of the Poor
FOR SALE.

YNNWo NEW WOOL CARDING ENGINES for sale. In
n quire at the Office of the Waterman
April H. 1926 37-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-13
FOREIGN.
Very late from the TT'est india Squadron.

Very late from the Hest India Squadron.
NORFOLK, May 9.--The arrival here, yester-
day, OF the u. $. ship Decoy, I.isut. Comd't NJ
L. MiX IN the short passage of seven DAYS from
Matanzos, has put us in possession of very late
Intelligence from our West India Squadron for
which we are indebted to the officers. ofthe Decoy
and the attention of friendly correspondent at
AIatanzas
The Decoy sailed from New York on the 2sth
OF Dec. last for 1hompson's Island. touching at
Saint Jago de Cuba and Havana, since which the
officers and crew generally have enjoyed good
health, and have returned home with good stock
OF that first of earthly blessings. She sailed from
Key West on the 18th ofApr, with 10 GONZALES
cents, and four Pirates, (the Captain Surgeon, and
two men) wounded in the encounter with the Sea
Gull and British Boats--The Pirates to- be de-
livcred up to the Governor of Havana The
firaiical Captain died of his wounds, on the
passage.
Information by this arrival confirms the inte-
gence before published by US, that Key est was
very sckly during the months of February, March
and April; the mortality; at the same time, very
great among the residents of Thompson's Island,
| and there was little Improvement in this respect
to the period of the Decoy's sailing. Surgeon
Mate Joseph b. Stillman, temporarily in charge
oil u States Naval Hospital at Key West, we
regret TO learn, rs among the victims TO that in
hospitable climate. He died on the 2Sth March,
|
tered the Navy. He was native of Massachu-
| SETS
The Pirates recently captured by the Sea Gull
and British Boats, we learn, would probably be
tried at Havana by military commission.
| We understand that duel was fought at Kew
| West on the 18th ult. between 1t Com. Mcintosh
and 1t. Varnum, in which the latter was slightly
wounded.
The Hornet, Capt. Kennedy, sailed from Ma
tanzas 25th April a cruise to windward, TO re-
| iieye the Grampus
The schr. Fox, 1t. Com Cook, from this port
arrived at Matazas on Sunday, 24th ult. and was
despatched next day a short cruise
| The Terrier, from Thompson's Island, was going
into Matanzas as the Decoy came out.
The Sea Gull and the Brig Spark, Lieut. Com.
Newton, were the only u. S. vessel at AIatanzas
when the Decoy sailed, the officers and crews OF
which, as well as those ofthe squadron generally
were in fine health.
The Spark arrived at Matanzas on the 2ist ult.
alter disagrecabe cruise down the Main and hav-
ing landed MIR. Bolton (who went out, as we UNI
dertsand, for the purpose of surveying the line for
a canal across the $. A continen) about Ist April
at ST. Johns River in Costa Rica She would be
despatched, as soon as she could be watered, TO
scour the coast, in search of pirates
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-13


BY Cor. Carroll: Cumberland College---The
best interests of the State are indentifed with it's
prosperity.
by John SommerpiHe: The compensation
made 10y the last Congress to the gallant La Fay
elte--i, was an act of common Justice due him
Tor has pecuniary sacrifices in struggle for free
don't has our warrnest appreciation.
BY z. Il. Duncan: While with grateful &C
clain9ions hail g Nations Guest''---let us
eubalia the memory Of the vir,uous and gal
liant hosciusko, who was also opr nations friend.
BY Il. T.. ~. Earle: The year ls20--A-
merica expects every man TO do his duty
~ Il +. Curry: Our absent friend, Samuel
Eouston---He bears on his right arm weirh,v
emblem OF patriotic virtue, in his bosom the true
sentiments OF a faithful representatives the people
have been with him in six trials, in the seventh
they will not desert him.
by James Harden: Henry Clay, to his own
people and TO his own good conscience, we leave
him.
BY .Najor Campbell: Gen JACKSON-His
neishbors and acquaintances who know him best,
best appreciate his merits and his virtues.
BY JAO. ". OoertOa: The Hero of Ode1ns-
like the star which led the wise of the East,
IN search OF our rejeemer, he has risen in the
West, directing us TO the second saviour of our
country.
BY m DuekWorth, Gan Englishman: y the
health Of Mrs. jackson
BY Thomas Martin: Fair Tennessee-her sons
can never be polluted by dirty Clay.
by a. Batch: The President and Faculty OF
Cumberland College, may the youth of Tennessee
and The adjacent states long continue enjoy the
rich blessings of their labors.
~ H. LatGpie: General Ca-the aid and COM
psnion of Jackson
BY Solomon CLARK: CoNsc1ENcEl.!-three
long groans at parting.
Music Dead .llGrch.
by "A. Porter: Gen. AND. JAcKsoN--The man
we delight to homer is 0oith u.s.
Thrice welcome is to US this day
Evnced by cheerful faces,
Who never brides, would be brib'd
For pensions, or for places.
BY ,lLr. H1lchmaa, Ga gentleman from Penn
sylsania)---The citizens OF Tennessee; ardent in
Their patriotism, heroic in their achiev e,nents the
merit the nations confidence and the nation $
thanks
BY 1h Doaelson: Our deceased felIow-citi-
Zen' Igor Abram Maurv--we remember him as
one OF The fathers of our Institutions.
by j Parrish; Wicltlife, Moore, Henry, J.
T. (not Frank Johnson--Honest mem