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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-05-30

We lay before readers to-day two or three ESSAYS
The subject the Chesapeake aud Delaware Canal and the
approaching election for Directors. As The time for coos
ing men to direct the important Concerns of this great
draws nigh, excitement the subject of change in the
Boad increases some persons aboring effect change,
and others endeavorng to have the present members re
taned We hope the stockholders will obtain correct in
rmation every subject relating to the Canal and be
governed by prudence and judgment in their choice of d
recors If change in the Board will be general ben
eft let it be made; but if only individual wishes will be
gratfed let not such motives influence their votes II
has been urged why the present Board should
be continued that if change is made some of the Engi
neers and Contractors will resign. This argument will un-
doubtedy be set aside by regard for the general good -
and if designations take place. presume there in the
land sufficient number of competent who may be OBJ
tanned 10 fill the vacancies.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-05-30

The dwelling house Of Mr. John Osborne, on Kent Is.
land, Md was recently entirely consumed by fire. and him.
self and family narrowly escaped being burnt to death
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-05-30

MT; Joyce OF New York has made an improvement in
the Thanking Kettle of Hates by means of which Leheb
and other coal are used with saving of more than iifiy
percent as TO fuel The improved Kettle used by many
applied to heat water for anneries breweres and
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-05-30

beaare BayAt the late session Of c,oneresa fser,v.
nine thousand hundred Dollars were apnronriaed f.
building Light House on the Brandyyine Shoals in the
Say OF Delaware The Light Vessel at present anchored
Fom Bank off the Capes of R at or near
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20
A FRAGMENT.

From whence comest thou, o fair,
daughter of the morning, and why
are thy cheeks so pale, and thy look
so detected Art thou called to
mourn the lass of a partner dear.
fond and affcctionate parent or a
brother or a sister of thy love r.
Thy locks are wet with the dews Of
the night, and thy irenzipd cour.en-
ancc plainly speaks thy inward. grief,
Tell me whence thy sorrow, that, al
least by participation, may relieve
thy suifering.--Hast t,,nou beeeu dc
luded, deceived ard abandoned by
him in whom tb,u trusted ! Yes ;
too plainly | see traces of disappoint-
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20
JONATHAN DAN.
Eastcn, April IL.

Libernlity.-Mr. P. Can6eld,. mana.
ger of the University Lottery, has CIV
en- public notice, that he will appro.
pirate one halt Of tile profits on the
Sale Of ticketsin the Eighth class Of
that lottery, to the heirs Of the late
Robert Fulton; the whole amount OF
profits, il is said, will probably amount
from Is to .2O0O dollars, The brokers
IN New-York bave had a meeting at
which time it was agreed to dispose OF
the tickets in Mr.. Jeiiarson's lottery,
free Of the usual commissions and
charges, ~
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20
Warren, Saturday Morning, May 20, 1926.

twelve to fourteen oars. which is all
the crew OF the frcship; the boat
carries two smas guns. When eve
~ thing is re ady. the captain, being
the only one on hoard, steers direct
for the vessel he intends laying on
board, which he tries to strike about
the fore chains, and does not leave
tue helm. until she is fairly grappled
with the enemy he then jumps into
the boat astern, and fires pistol in
to the train. when the vessel is in
stantiy in a blaze, which il would be
impossible to extinguish. 1 ain told
they burn, about from one half to
three quarters of AN hour, before
they sink. They do not blow up as
it has generally been stated.
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Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

A sailor travelling one evening, wis
stopped by foot pad, who demanded
his money; when a scufile ensued, the
tar took the robher and bore away with
his price to- a Justice. of the Peace
When the magistrate Came to enquire
into the assault, he told the sailor he
must take his oath that the robber put
him in bodily fear, otherwise he could
not commit him. The sailor looking
steadily at the justice, answered, He!
he put me IN bodily fear No-nor
any one that ever lived, Therefore. if
that is the case, you may let him 60, for
III MOI swear to such lie." tt...
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

The National lntelligencer, states,
with great pleasure, that Albert Galta-
tin, was on Tuesday, dominated to the
Senate by the President. for the place
Of Minister to Great Britain, vice Mr..
King. resigned :.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

BREACH OF pROMISE.--We
learn by the Syracuse, Gazette, that a
few weeks since, in Southnrn coun-
ty, n. Y. an African beauty prosecuted
her dingy lover for violation of holy
VOWS, and nulcted him in a verdict of
sir psnse. The faithless swain had a.
bic counsel on his part, but it would
not do, for not even IA lawyer can make
black white on such occasions. 1t
was an affair Oft the heart, and the Court
leaned graciously ia favour ofthe Lady
her bushes were irresistible.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

The Legislature Of Connecticut has
appointed a committee TO examine the
affairs Of the Eagle and DERBY Bankr.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20
FSom the Manchester Mercury.
A tkief caught an a rnt-trap.

II WteJ cdugNt IN Tnt-tfdp.
in the visinity of Congletown, an old
woman, who had gained subsistence
by making and vending meat pies, found
that every morning, and whenever she
went from home, her pies had left the
pantry by means Of an agency which
she could not account for. Ia vain she
added lock to the pantry door, and
placed iron bars to the casement--still
! the pies decamped, and the thief re.
NAMED undiscovered. :, Narrowly in.
specting the wall Of her depot,s she found
that brick had been removed, and so
neatly refttcd to its place THAT per-
son might at any time pass through
bis band and rob her shelf. Without
any more adore she procured formi-
dable rat-trap, and placed it close by
the moveable brick. She then pro-
ceeded on her usual morning round, and
upon her return, found = lad roaring
most vociferously, his hand fastened by
the trap in the pantry, without any
visible means of extricating it. She
took the opportunity of lecturing the
culprit on the vice Of thiewng, and af-
ter having undergone due penance, the
urchin was dismissed, hut not until he
had made firm resolve not to do the
Ike again.
WOODSTOCK. VT. May g." Joe
Strickland, outdone, The following is
tn order verbatim et l,terdtin, from a
lieutenant of militia Company in this
State, to his sergeant, dated April 21st
1926. 1t may be considered as para
mount to Joe Strickland's lettet TO his
' glorious unkle Bea''
Stat Of vernuut and winsor kounty st
to c--h-Sarsunt Grewtiug-by the
awthoraty of the the stat of Varmunt, u
are nearby kolnmanded too worn al thee
solgers whoze names are Hereafter
menshund too appeer At John inns in
theo 9th da mex at wun Ak
Klok in the Afiur Noon too chouse A
Kaptin and full uther vScanties az thee
|au direcks-withe armes and ak. .wjp-
meats till furder awdars.
Observer. Leffunnunt.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

WIN the enemy: he then Jumrs int
the boat astern, and fires pistol in
to the train. when the vessel is in
stantiy in a blaze, which il would b.
impossible to extinguish. i am tol,
they burn, about from one half t,
three quarters of an hour, before
they sink. They do not blow up az
it has generally been stated.
One day being struck at the sigh
Of lightning. and uot having recover.
ed from the shock which a clap oI
thunder produced. / cried with a
sigh, "Wbat is this frail existence !
have been now forty years in the
world, and when review the space
of tirHe,as it is now but Il wide blank.
To inc, it is dream, during which,
/ find myself in a thousand different
states. and possessed with a multi :
tude Of ideas that vanish like va
pour. an .ar ..
behold nothing grand and real
in this life, but vast sea and a large
rivera sea of sorrows and trouble !:
sea infinitely wide, whose shores
are not seen. The river is that of
our desires, whose depth can never
be fathomed. Man is like wreck.
cd bark shattered by the waves.
Let us change the aIiegory. This
world is fire of SO singular nature
that although VIC may be composed
ofbrass, we casnot resist its power.
why, therefore, ought we not to pre-
pare for death? Why should we be
50 busy in purchasing estates, solic-
'iting for situations, or grasping after
tume?
The following affectionate valadic-
tory we extract from the Madison
Observer: .ta
Whereas, ,about three months sioce,
l took to by bod and board the re-
puted widow Damaris ConkliD, whom
| supposed as chaste as an icicIe, and
virtuous as the Goddess Diana-and
whereas, since my intermarriage
with the reputed widow, ] have learnt
that she has other husbands living,
on whom 1 presume all her love and
affections are placed, as she has, cX-
hibited none towards me. And where
as the said widow Gonklin has. lrc-
qncntly wandered from tho path of
rcctitude. and conducted herself in
that nnhecoming manner, that my |
breast has beeu filled with jealousy, !
my days with trouble and my nights
with sorrow. And whereas, wish
to live the life Of good and peaceable
citizen. Instead of being hen peck and
being tormcnted with nn Unsuitable,
wife. whose conduct is a disgrace
to her sex. Now, therefore, be it
that without the formalltics |
of the law. l have separated myself
from my unruIy rib, aid all the good
people arc cautioned against trusting
Iier OF my account, as | will. here
after, pay no debts Of the contract
ing Of the said widow Conklin.-l
haye no objection to her being har-
boured by any of my fellow citizens
but as to paying any Of the debts |
will not. 1 now enjoy myself re-
markably well. being out of the
reach of tongs, broomsticks, and la
lies. and sleep quietly in my own
shop, having none to molest or
make me afraid.
JONATHAN DAN.
Eastcn, April IL.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20
|No.13.,

cd love--too plainly is that remorso
depicted on thy countenanre, which
death can only remove. Oh, man!
man when thou stoopest to tho
base arts of seduction, thou humblest
thysclf below thy nature. When
thou practiseth deceit, to rob thy
fair sister Of her chief loyeliness
when thou wantonly sporteth with
the love thou hast ms pireJ, and leav-
eth heavens last best gift to forever
dcplore her misguided confidence,
thou forgetest that thou art the lord
of this creation. and should protect
those that heaven in morcy sent to
be thy csmforters.
.uusen1n,
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

Wre.--The Portland Argus of Fri
day contains an account of very de.
structive fire in that place on Satur-
day last, 1t commenced in a store
in West-N,rket Row, near Greene
Street, occupied by Mr.. Harlow Har-
ris. A great number Of Stores, and
other buildings. and large quantity
of goods were destroyed. The loss
of Mr.. N. Harding in buildings not
insured, is stated to be 5000 dollars.
The general amount of damage is not
ascertained. 4
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

There are two sorts Of enemies in
separab!e from almost all men, but al
together from men of great fortunes
the .flatterer and the liar. One strikes
before, the other behind tboth insen-
sibly, both dangerously.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

A French gentleman apprehending
himsslf on his death bed, earnestly en-
treated his wife not TO marry an officer.
of whom he had been jealous. +" My
dear SAID she) do not distress. yourself
have given, my word to another a
great while ago."
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-05-20

25. And John met him on In
bank of river in his own country
saying. lcst.I die, then bury me in tn,
land Of my fathers.
&c. Then John commanded him (,
draw near. So Henry drew near ever
to the distance of ten PAGES, and h
threw bis spear and tho spear rent tn,
gartnent of John, even him of Roam
oke. But he dlsdained to smite Hen.
ryand cast his spear Ear behind him.
27. Now when Henry saw that John
Of Roanoke fought with words only and
not with spears. he forgave him all the
curse, wherewith he had cursed him
Eand much more.
20. And many others also spake
against the king.
%. Then arose Levi, who had
been governour Of one of the kings
provinces.
so. Now Levi had been made a
judge in his youth, that he might inter
pref the law. not as the law been wont
to be interpreted.
81. And he had done that for which
he had been made a Judge but the
judges of James the king Ind set :
side the interpretations of Levi, for
they were learned in the law, aAd up.
right men.
SO. And after he had seen Judge
ne made himself goverpour. And no
man knew how it was that he had be-
come governoor. And his government
continued for the space of twelve
months.
IS. This Levi arose and spake a
sainst the king.
81. Now he spake rot Of his own
device, but listened unto the things
chat were said by others, aad marked
them in book, and altered them and
put lines Of verse between them, and
Latin words added he lhereuuln then
spakc he them for words OF his own
wisdom.
s.. Aud some that were foolish
were deceived, but Others who knew
hin laughed him scorn, because he
boa,ted himselfofhis very mach learn
Ing. s..t
36. But the people cleayed unto
the king, because he had chosen unto
himself wise counseIiors, and they
hearlcnea no: unto those that spake
against hir.
81. Of john Of Roanoke they said
we will not give ear unto him, for he
is beside himself; and of Levi they
said he is II double tongued counsel
'ar. Lo, doth he not say tAat he
is friend unto the king? Wherefore
then speaketh lie ought against his ru- |
Ter.
Sa So the king sent Ambassadors
INTO other countries, and the people :
were we'll pleased with the dongs of
the king.
FIre.--The Portland Argus Of Fri
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-15

occurred before, and il will not be matched 4.
gain. n is impossible! II seems vision, IN.
der which the people stand at gaze; sometime
out of the course of nature; drama Of solemn
heavenly grandeur, which the uplifled Curtain
of the Jubilee has suddenly revealed 10 the won.
dering, tntranced, rivitted eyes Of an assembled
nation. We should pronounce i, romantic did
we not believe it providential. Heroes have
died for their country Hpon the field Of battle.
and earned lasting fame. But the deaths we
have just witnessed will stand out in history
and stand alone. There is in them calm, in.
tellectual sublimity; an unceasing, exalted asp;.
ration after country 10 the last pulsation Of Gc.
that will crown with the chapets Of pretmi
nent immortality, these two vencraed men,
In their joint apotheosis, hand in hand ascend
ing, there Is something that rivals tabled le
gends; far more than rivals them b. its pious
impressive, gorgeous reality.
ADAMS and Observation-Disclosures and A.
DAMS! These names have been SO long, so in.
tensely within the range OF our moral and no.
litical horizon--so blended with all our know.
ledge, all our recollections OF Our country, that
they seemed almost a part of it. They had
lived through such long generations of men
had began TO live SO long anterior to the Oldest
OF US now OF the stage--anterior even to the
foundations OF the Republic i,self-foundaton
which they laid-that it seems difficult, a; least
in the first moments Of their -decease, TO regard
the Republic in disjuncton from their presence.
But they have passed away; noi their immortal
part; that will live forever. They have passed
away, leaving to their country the precious
fruits, the beaming example, Of their virtues,
their genius, their services. The light Of the
South and the light of the North have gone
down, but the glory remains. Co-hcirs of e.
ternity, as they were partners in earthly fame
alike illustrious in life, in death they have not
been divided. let rot, then, their country di.
vide in the testimonials of respect, and honor.
and gratitude, due to their memories. That
would be to diverge from the path which Seems
10 have been indicated from above.
Mr. RUSH, whose, remarks we have given with
as close an adherence as in our power TO what
fell from him, sat down by saying, that he would
finish as he had begun, by expressing his ap-
probation of the resolutions and his hope that
they would pass; if not in the precise form Of
tered, at least so az not 10 impair the object
which all must have in view.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-15

tice, but also BY spirit of accommodation, II
is manifest from the evidence that was laid be.
fore them, and even from the official reports OF
Patterson and Morgan, that they refrained from
noticing things in proof, which would bear
hard on the combination Of Morgan, Patterson
& Co. and that their sentence on that account
was made less favorable to the Kentuckians
than Justice required. And further we are AL
thorzed to state, SO far from its being true,
Chat only such evidence was adduced as the
individual who sought it, thought proper to
bring before the court" the retainers Of Pat
terson, Morgan & Co. manifested extraordina.
ry zeal, and USED the greatest Industry, 10 pro-
duce evidence that would fix the whole blame
on The Kentuckians; that the prosecution in
this manner was conducted with the creates,
yigor, and most unusual acrimony; and that
there is good reason TO believe there was even
much false srearing against the Kentucky de-
tachment. For the truth Of these statements
we appeal also to every impartial officer and
soldier W no was present, to the members OF the
court, and to its President, Maj or General Car.
roll, whose declarations on this subject are in
some respects at variance with those of Gene
raj Jackson, and prove that the latter must be
under mistake Why did not General Nor
gan appear before court of Inquiry? Why
did he shrink from such an ordeal when he was
urged 10 demand it? And why did not General
Jackson order q court martial to try him alter
the court Of Inquiry requested by Davis had
reported his miserable arrangements as cause,
and indeed lie only cuLpabIe source, of the disas-
tiers of the day" Will the friends Of General
Jackson, now say that his SANDER against the
troops of Major Davis has been recalled, and
ample justice been done to their character?'-
SO far from it, are they not now IN full force, as
far as they can derive any authority from his
assertions and has not his behaviour in the
whole affair been UNANIMOUSLY UNI us,iGable. In
my next, | shall point out several other parts
of his celebrated report Of the battle of the
9Th, in which the same ungenerous feelings, to-
wards Kentucky are manifested, and will prove,
that he has on many other occasions evinccd
the mos, unfair and hostile spirit towards the
character and interests Of the State
A KENTUCKIAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-15
From the Democratic Press.
MR.. JOHN ADAMS LITTER

The very admirable letter Of the late Mr.
Adams, which is shbjoined, has, by some
means, had the date changed Ii was written
and dated July 8, l776. Reference to page 227
OF the second volume of the Journals of the
Old Congress, will show that it was on the ID
Of July, that the Resolution in favor Of Indepen.
dence was adopted, although the Declaration
was not agreed on, until the 4th The Heart
and Soul, the Joy and Gladness, which pervades
every line Of Mr.. Adams letter, may in part
be accounted for, from the circumstance that
the Resolutions declaring the right to be "free
and Independent, States" had been before Con.
gress on the lst Of July, and could no, be car.
ried. twas at the request Of colony, post.
poned till tomorrow" the Cd, when it was
adopted. That day, the next day, and Thurs.
day, the 4th Of July, Congress had under con-
sderation "the Declaration respecting Indepen-
dence:" on the last day, it was adopted, signed
By a goodly number Of the Members, and "Re-
solved, That copies of the Declaration be sent
Is the several assemblies, conventions or COM
mittees, or councils Of safety, and to the seve.
raj commanding officers Of the continental
troops; that it be proclaimed in each of the
United States, and al the head Of the Army"
This brief historical note shows thar Mr.
Adams letter was written on the third, and not
on the 5th of July, and we happen to know that
particular fact, on the best authority, indepen-
dent OF the statement we have given. The date
Of the letter is of value in many points Of light,
but in none more than in the evidence which il
carries with it of the ardor and enthusiasm in
the good cause which in the 4lst year Of his
age, animated the jealous Patriot, who is now
no more.
PHILADELPHIA, July l776.
Yesterday the greatest question was decided
which was ever decided among men A reso
luton was passed unanimously, "7hat these Z.
nifed States are, and Of right ought to be, free and
independent States"
The day is passed-The 4th Of July, l776
will be memorable epoch in the history Of Anne
RIGA. ! am aptto believe Il uiN be celebrated by
succeeding generations as the GREAT ANN
VERSARY FESTIVAL! 1t ought to be
comnaemorated as the day Of deliverance, by so.
lemn acts of devotion TO the Almighty Cod
1t ought 10 be solemnized with pomp, shows,
guns, bells, bonGres and Examinations, from ONT
end of the continent 10 the other, from this time for.
eUer! You will think me transported with en-.
thusiasm; but am not am well aware Of
the toll, and blood, and treasure, il will cost to
maintain this declaration, and support and de-
fend these states; yet through all the gloom
can see a ray Of light and glory. can see that
the end is worth more than all the means, and
that pos,erity will triumph, though you and
may rue, which hope we shall rot.
Yours, &c. JOHN ADAMS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-15
POETRY.

From the Norfolk Beacon
ENIGMA.
Known in fame-unknown in story
In the midst of peace and war;
Never in honor nor in glory,
But always in the "battle car"
In favor. disgrace, and degradation
Inpan, despsir;-not in sorrow
In town It is not: but in nation
To-day has il, but not tomorrow.
The first il is Of learned train;
Yet second in rank IT always stands
II is found in the heart, in head or brain
in feet il is not, but in hands.
In schools nor books il is not found;
Yet there il first is taught
II is in air, in sand;-not in ground
Nor hope, nor mind, nor thought
IN art il holds conspicuous place
In science tbs stranger quite
Yet still it fills the centre of space,
And lives in darkness-not in night.
4 solution isreQuesisd. C..