American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-07-18

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THE CROPS The late salubrious rains have
given life and ami nation 10 the Grain Crope;
Potatoes, Vegetation, Grass, &c. The Cora II is
said never had better appearance. and in all pro-
liability will produce one fourth more than former
years The Oats and Flax which lew weeks ago
had such discouraging appearance, have improved
wonderfully. and will generally be about as good
last year. The late glass crops exceed all expec-
taton. Potatoes are fine and promising Vegeta-
ton good and plsnty-Frnit Of all kinds in hban-
dance.
An article headed " Caution,o stating that the
death of several valuable horses had been caused
by their feeding ON flour. has been !" going the
rounds" duringsthe past week. We have beer
requested to state by several keepers of horses
that for or weeks past, they have fed with wheat
flour, taking care to mix With straw, cut fne anc
that their horses were 10 q thriving con.
don. 1t is their opinion, that if horses have died
from feeding on -four, it must have been given to
them by some unacquanted with Tvs nature,
who neglected to mix it with straw, which prevents
its forming a hard, glu.inous substance, not easily
digested. .he,c Fork Representative.
Jefferson Fund.-We learn that Mr.. Jefferson
few days before his late illness, was pressed Tor an
immediate of money, notice Of which was re-
ceyed IN this city 1t gives US no ordinary pleasure
to state that the committee of the Jefferson fund I'M
which fact alluded to by his rrapdson,ln letter
received By the committee. expressive of the most
grateful feelings, and the receipt OF that sum may
have claimed the last moments OF the venerable
patriot. We but rciterate the public voice in sug-
costing that the balance Of The Jefferson fund
throughout the Union. be placed at the disposal of
his beloved aud affec,iona,e child, Mrs Randolph,
which we believe will be sufficient to purchase the
Monticello estate. sNtW Fork Enquirer.
By the arrival Of the Emerald at Boston, from
Calcutta the reports recently circulated Of the
newal of hostilitirs between The British and Bur
mese are confirmed. The L. sailed on he Goth Of
February, and at the latest dates from the scene OF
action, the British forces had gained some advan.
lages over the Burrnese.-The armisce was q
fent on the part of the latter to recruit. and
gain fresh strength.
Baltimore July IL.
PORTUGAL. Previous the sailing of the
Sylph, Capt Farm, arrived here yesterday from
Rio. news of the death of the King OF Portugal had
reached that place BY Portuguese frigate-upon
the receipt of which the Emperor Don Pedro had
issued proclamation setting forth his intention TO
remain Brazil He also declared his daughter
Marie de Gloria queen Of Portugal, and that he
had given to that country liberal constitution.
This constitution, il Yves said, would be transmitted
to Portugal in few days. 1t wes report ted that the
peror had written 10 his brother Don Miguel,
proposing the union Of the latter with his daughter.
There appeared TO be no prospect of an immedi-
ate termination Of The war between Brazil aud
Portugal. Patriot.
FROM HAVANA.--The brig Stephen Girard,
captain Budd, arrived at Charleston last from Ha-
vana, furnishes with papers 10 the 25lb, and q
Price Current 10 the 24th ult.
The Stephen Girard was detained at Havana four
days. by late act regulating the castoms, which
requires that no vessel shall be cleared at the Gus
TOM House, until the duties on the whole inward
cargo be paid. This regulation will be attended
with much inconvenience and loss, as vessels arry-
ing at that port when the markets are dull, will be
detained until the consigness may be able to dis.
pose of their cargoes. City Gazette.
The following toasts were given at Georgetown
College, c., on the Fiftielh Anniversary.
Maryland--The character and conduct of her
FIRST settlers is proof that intolerance is not an ar
cle of the Catholic creed
Delaware-Though small in physical, yet vast in
moral power.
Ry Professor sNemton: John Q Adams and
Henry Clay-The Moses and Aaron OF our Repub-
lie; the former having the best head, the latter the
best tongue, in the political circle; by the union Of
such a head and such tongue the people Will be
conducted safely across the Red Sea of faction and
party ambition.
By Professor IRos. s. Finnpgan: The 6feth year
Of our Liberty-Fifiy years of American Liberty
are worth whole eternity Of European bondage.
The following sentiment was given at the late
celebration in Boston.
The Shoemakers of the Recolution--,hey Irisked
their little ell upon the great end, and gave short
quarters to the foe, in "the times that tried mems
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