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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
GREECE AND TURKEY.

Col Fabvier has at length driven the Turks
from before Athens, and opened communica-
ton with Argos and Napoli. A National Assem-
bly, was to be held in the Morea on the 18th Of
Sept, and it was hoped Lord Cochrane would
be present. Coocotroni was collecting troops
to attack Ibrahim at Tripollzza and Cautna,
who is said to have got reinforcement, but it
will be easy to crush him. A letter from the
French Agen, to the Greek Committee at Paris,
dated at Napoli de Roman, July 2!st, states
that twelve vessels from England and France,
laden with munitions, &c, had arrived in safety.
1t will be seen by an extract.from Constantine
pie, that a great fire broke out at that place on
the 31st of August, which continued on the Sd
Of September, when the last accounts were re-
ecived. Flakes Of fire were then falling upon
the seraglio, the gates of which were opened to
all the fugitives who had favored the reforma-
tion. Several thousand houses, it was believed,
had fallen prey to the flames. It's added that
the people opposed the measures taken to ex-
tnguish the fire, observing that it was punish
ment sent from heaven for the late destruction
Of the Jsnissaries. The fire had penetrated
from the garden gate to the mosques of the
sultans Amurat and Bajazet, thence along the
walls of the seraglio to the Sea of Marmora, TAX
ing in its routes many palaces of the great, con-
taning immense riches.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
FOREIGN INTELLIQENCE.

The Persians are said to have invaded the
frontiers of Russia with a powerful army
from Georgia, aud Russian troops have
marched from the Crimea.-35 600 men are
also ready to cross the Pruth, and 100000
more are on their way.-The boundary line
is ill dchned--having neither river, noun
tain, forest nor city; and It is suspected oy
some, that Russia makes pretence OF an ag
gression for an excuse to advance her me
from Gomeri to Araxe. and bring 1t up with
that of Turkey. thus being able to invade
Erzeroum and Trebizondi.
The population of Prussia is now lS.2oa,-
600, having increased in ten years, l,7oo, ,o0o.
The troops at Alexandria, to embark tor
the Morea, amount 8 or 1000, but the Vice
roy has informed the Porte, that he has not
ehe funds to undertake another expedition;
and such trightful stories are told by those
who have returned from Greece, that 1000
have deserted.
There was report that the Pacha OF
Widdin had revolted, and invited all the
Janssaries to join him.
The most sporting thing done at the late
York meeting was by noble Peer, who has
backed Reviewer, colt by Abjer, out of
Blue Stockings, to win the St. Leger next
year, for the moderate sum Of eighty Mous-
and pounds
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
From fhe United States Gazette.
NEW HARMONY.

When, a month since, we met with Mr..
Owens Declaration OF Mental Indepen-
dence," we, in common with large number
of this portion of the States, expressed our
belief that Society established upon princi-
ples opposed to received opinions of the COM
munity, and the doctrines of Christianity,
would soon work out materials for its own
dissolution. So far as it regards religious
views, we see no reason yet to alter our O.
Dinjon. Public censure was likewise lavish
inely bestowed upon the ideas of the "mar-
riaee covenant" which Mr.. Owen advanced
in his memorable declaration. 1t has been
a subject of complaint among the comruni
cants of New Harmony. and their friends ir
this place, that Mr.. Owens opinions were
misconceived, and as consequence, tht
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
Extract of a letter dated, Natchitoches Sept. 10

"Letters have been received from the
Ayish Bayou, rs miles from Natchitoches,
stating that the Cohuahuia and Texas had
nearly completed their Constitutions. and
that they had determined to abolish slavery
in toto; and that all slaves in the province at
the promulgation should be free. This has
produced the greatest dissatisfaction, and
should the report be true, it is rumored that
the slave holders will make considerable OPP
position to any measures of the kind. The
Americans in these provinces have become
dissatisfied with the Government, and unless
a speedy change takes place in affairs, they
will most undoubtedly abandon their farms,
and seek an asylum in land where liberty
is not by-word only. but where they, with
their families and property, will receive
protection. Murders have become quite ;
matter OF course, and no man can calcu
late on his person being safe from those ma
rauders."
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
METlIODISTS.

BY statement published in the Christian Ad-
vocate, prepared from the Minutes of the British
conferences, and Of the American Conferences,
it appears that the total number Of members of
the Wesleyan Methodist Societies throughout
the world, is G47, 1919, exclusive Of the regular
travelling preachers WHO are steadily employed
in the work Of the Ministry. Of this number
500, 800, are under the care of the American
Conferences; Of the remaining 286,519, the
members in Great Britain are 23l ,045; in Ireland
25, 514; and in foreign stations, $4,000 In
Great Britain there are 8l4 preachers, in Ireland
1873; in foreign countries l52; and in the Amer
lean Connexon, ,406, making u total through
out the world of 25l1.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

gang the gate swingcr. shall breed anv y,
dam, durdam, rabblement, squabblemen., .ua. II.
oraoolement, he shall have his lugs tact.S ID
70 the muckle throne. with naile of a t,ss
penny, until ne down on his hob shanks
ano up with mucle doubs. and pray to hea'en
nee neen .,mes' God bless the King, and thrice
.ne muGKle Laird OF Relton, paying groat
70 me 'emmy furguson, Baily of aforesaid
tlon. and I'll gang home to my dinner.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

There is in Rome convent called the Se-
pelto Vivo, in which are buried all contuma'
cious, or fanatic nuns, from all convents-fe-
males condemned by the inqusition for TOO
much rehgion-and wives and daughters
whose husbands and fathers have the means
to prove that they deserve, or the interest
to procure the order for such punishment
Instances have occurred where resistance
to the will of parent OF causeless jealusy
conceived by the husband. haye been follow
ell by this horrible vengeance. What may
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Notoleon's ITido7v.-The last Black
woods Magazine has a strange rumor in it.,
that Washington Irving is in fair way of
marrying Her Highness the Archduchess of
Parma, the widow of Napoleon 1t seems
termned that she shall marry some one, as
it was only week ago they had her welded
to French Count of inconsiderable merit
Were she to study true dignity, the title she
now wears would never be changed.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

The operation of crushing the stone in the
bladder, was performed at the Hotel Dieu,
Paris, on the 23d of Sept. in the presence
of Baron Dupuytren. several physicians, and
all the pupils of the Medical School. The
operation was completely successful, and it
was performed and gave so little pain to the
patient that he betrayed a disposition to fall
asleep.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

ters, 10 in number, were all fat. and 1t was
estimated by good judges, that they wouia
make, if slaughtered then, over 4ooo POUNDS
of excellent pork. The third, or youngest
brood, were only two or three weeks oio'
their number at first, was Is, but had been
reduced to 4.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Professor Hodges OF the Theological In
stitution at Princeton, has set off for Europe,
to spend two years in preparing himself
more thoroughly for the duties of his Office.
The beautiful new steam boat Emerald,
caught fire on Sunday last and was burnt to
the waters edge-two or three Of the crew
we're missing-she piled between N. York
and New-Jerscy, and owned by Wm. Glib
bons, of Elizabethtown.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

We stated time time AGO, that the
types, and other materials, belonging to Mr..
M'Kenzic. the editor of the Colonial Advo-
cate, at York, Upper Canada, had been
wantonly destroyed. We find by the late
papers from Upper Canada, that a suit
brought by Mr.. M'Kenzie against the of.
tenders, hid been tried, and verdict of fzvo
houfand fDe hundred dollars obtained fer
the plaintiff.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

The eonvicts in Vermont State Prison,
have been almost exclusively employed the
past year IN weaving cotton goods, which
have met with ready sale in NewYor
and Boston, and nearly betrayed the expens-
cs Of the Prison.-l49, 900 yards were sent
to market during the year. The amount
paid by persons who visited the prison from
curiosity is SlS6 9S.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

4 Mrs. Hamilton, of Palmer, Mass. with her
child, about six months old, were found dead in
that town, on the 29th ult. with their throats
cut, the razor laying by their side. She was
living in the house with her brother-in-law, and
circumstances indicated that she took the child
out of bed, where it was sleeping with another
child ofh hers, and committed the horrid deed
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

We perceive that the biography and po.
litical writings and correspondence OF Samu-
cl Adams, are in state o! forwardness for
publication in Boston. The immediate CON
nexion of Mr.. Adams with the inceptive sta
ges Of our revolution. the important part
which h" bore in the proceedings by which
it was effected, together with his subsequent
political relations, viii give great interest to
the volume.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Babeoek's Engine.-A committee of the
Rhode Island Legislature has reported in IA
vor of Incorporating company with capt
tai of S5O,000 and liberty to increase it to
$500, 600, for owning and navigating steam
boats prop eled by the newly invented en-
gne Of Mr.. Babcock, without boilers. Offices
for the transfer ot stock. to be held at
pleasure, either in Newport, Providence, or
New York.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

The learnedand eminent professors of the
Medical School of the University OF Penn
sylvania, are now delivering their introduce
tury lectures to crowded assemblages. The
medical class is expected, from present ap-
pearances, to be larger and more distinguish
ed than in former years.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
Trenton. N. ]. Nov. 1.

Trenton, N. ]. Nov. I.
We are informed that on Tuesday even
ing last, while Mr.. Peter V. Quick was run
ming his horse at race. near Large's tav-
ern, in this county, some time after night,
he was so severely hurt by the falling down
of the animal, that lie survived but about
three hours. Immediately after the injury
was sustained by Mr.. Quick, a negro man
mounted the same horse, for the purpose OF
calling physician to his relief, and was SO
badly injured by the falling of the animal.
that he also lived but very short time. A
melancholy comment truly, upon the text,
that horse-racing is an innocent and harm
less amusement.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

The Louisville Public Advertiser states
that the Canal around the Falls of Ohio, to-
wards the making of which Congress appro-
priated hundred thousand dollars, is rap
idly under way, one thousand men being EN-
poyed in the excavation, and the season
having been highly favorable to their opera
tions.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Prolific Animai-Mr.P Preserved Bartlett,
of New Hampton Mass, exhibited at the
late cattle show, SOW and three litters OF
pigs, the oldest of which were only year
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

The Convention of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of the United States commcnc-
ed it's session on Tuesday week. in Philadel-
phia. Of the nine Bishops of the Church,
eight were present; Bishop Moore having
been taken i'll at Hartford, though not dam
dangerously, while on his way to Philadel-
phla.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

nobe bu. its victims enter it. and none OF
them ever return. They see no human be-
ing except once year, when. IN the pres
ence of the abbess they may have an inter-
course with their father and mother, but
they must not tell the secrets OF their pris-
on house. They hear no tdings OF the world
that surrounds them, nor even know when
their dearest friends are removed by death
At meeting of the woollen manufactur-
ers in Boston, memorial has been prepared
to be presented to Congress for the purpose
of effecting an advance in the present duties
on foreign woollcn goods. BY the same
meeting a committee was appointed to cor
respond with other states.
The following is specimen of editorial
courtesy m Alabama:
"Now, Sir. you old Bog Trotter, Robert
w. Briggs, Editor of the Tuscumbian, pro-
duce your man or men who will unequivo-
callv say that they that he or they ever rails
ed a cowhide towards me, or reconcile it to
yourself to wear the jacket OF a base LIAR
unworthy OF dogs notice"
Vande,lvn having completed his sketches
of the Falls of Niagara, has returned to N.
York, and is now at work upon panorama
painting Of that sublime spectacle of ma
turc. 1t is fortunate thing that this great
theme has fallen into the hands of so able
and accomplished an artist.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Political .frifhmetic.--A Sligo paper re-
commends, as the last remedy for the afilic-
tions of Ireland, Reduction in rents, Su6trac-
tim in taxes. ,4dait!on in our local trade,
Multiplication in our foreign commerce, and
an equal Divbion of the blessings of our
"matchless" Constitution.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Mayor of Lirerhool.-Extract OF letter
from travellerin Europe, dated Liverpool:
The Mayor is a very great parsonage, sort
of his Majesty Of Liverpool. Every Sabbath
morning, he goes in state to St. Georges,
which is the fashionable church. A process
sion forms at the Town Hall in the following
manner: First, the constables, and badges OF
office; then his Worship in long cloak or
robe, carrying sword superbly mounted,
supported on the right by the Bailifi of Liv-
erpool, and on the left by another town oiii-
Ger. both arrayed in long robes, and each
bearing a mace of curious workmanship,
one OF gold and the other Of silver. Then
follows eleven of the Mayors men, with
showy costume with gay caps on their heads
and each wand in his hand. On arriving
at the church, the sexton, in full robes, re-
ceivcs and conducts them to the Mayors
pew, where the mace bearers, alter placing
the maces in their sockets, each side OF the
door, proceed with great solemnity to open
it for the entrance of his worship. Another
officer Opens the two next doors tor the
mace bearers, after which the flourish ceas-
eS, and service commences.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

An awful and destructive hurricane, which
swept every thing from the ground. and
which, in its resistless fury tore from the
earth and scattered like feathers before an
ordinary wind, the sturdiest oaks and the
heaviest rocks, was experienced in North
Carolina on the goth ult.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Presidential f.Snuf.-NVhen President Ad
ans passed through this town, on his way
to New York, an incident occurred which
We think might be interesting to snuff tax
ers in the region round about US. IL so nap
pened, (from what cause it is impossible for
us to divine;) that the Rappee III his box
run low about the time he honored our vii
lage with his presence. the rcplenishinS IT
was necessary consequence and followed
it of course; the President purchased pen
ny's worth of snuff, and the news flew like
wild fire, boxes of all sizes and descriptions
poured in to be filled from the same jar;
old and young flew to the spot to gaze upon
the vessel that had contained powder fit to
tickle the nose of John Quincy Adams, and
before the sun went down, every particle OF
that odoriferous compound was IN .he heads
of our patriotic citizens, who sneezed nation
al salutes until the Revenue Gutter had
borne him far awav.-R. /. Star.
Vunderlva the Pdjn'er.-Whcn Aaron
Burr was in his zenith, he happened to ne
travelling somewhere in the western part
of New York; and stopping one dav at a
tavern, he saw what he took To be line en-
craving of uncommon vigor. He spoke OF it
to the landlord: and was not little amazed
when the latter told him that it was a draw
ing made with pen, by stupid boy OF his
an apprentice to the blacksmith stradc, OF
whom he feared he should never be able to
make any thing. Burr sent for the boy, and
was SO pleased with him, that he tried tc
obtain him--but the master suspected some
secret value in his apprentice, and would not
part with him, at last, or any terms. "Pu
a shirt in your pocket" said Col. Burr, i.
passing the boy, "comc to Ncw-York, wheT
YOU get chance, and ask for Aaron Bury
he will take care cf YOU"
Some time had passed, and Col. Burr hat
forgotten the incident, when one morning, a
r. he was sitting at breakfast, in came strang
= looking boy, and as he approached plucke
II out bundle from his pocket, and gave 1t t
# him. The Col. was not little amused t
i find it shirt. Here began the acquaintance
i and here the eminencc of Fanderlyn; an
:, heaven 50 ordered it, that when Col. Bur
n was in the wane, Vanderlyn, who had ju'
is left Paris, warm with favor, and rich wit
J. all that makes life comfortable, encountere
J. him in his desola.ion--and in his turn mini
r. tered to the necessities of his benefactor
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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Mr.. t. !. Wharton in his discourse before
the Penn society, at their late anniversary,
mentions that the German Quakers, who
settled at Germantown, near this city, about
the year 1852, were the first who issued a
solemn protest against negro -slAvery,-so
tar back as the year 1858; and that he has
counted no fewer than fifteen acts of assem-
bly, upon our statute books, all passed hrior
10 The Repointton. with the same object
the abolition of slavery tah.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Frcemasonry.-Mr.D ID. c. Miller, editor
of the Republican advocate, advertises, for
sale at his office, "The FIRST Part Of Mason
~ Unvcilcd, containing full exposition Of
the secrets and ceremonies of that "ancient
and honoru6lc" institution. Frcemasony-
"God SAID, let there be Light, and there was
LigM" He further states, that ''the re-
naming part is now in press, and will short
ly be published" This is the editor who was
so frrociouslv assaulted; some weeks since
IN the western parts OF the state, by set Of
men.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

Tie Rat turned Fishcr.-A FACT. Two
gentlemen, few days ago rurcAzing upon
the beautiful banks of the Sycamore, sat
down on the left side opposite Sampson's
rock. about 100 feet distance, talking of by
gone scenes. the original settlers of the Sag
amore, &c. They had been there but few
minutes when they observed large rat
come down to the rock, and slip without
the least noise under the water. In very
short space Of time they saw something en-
deavorng to rise to the surface of the water
about dozen feet from the shore, and af-
ter considerable struggle the rats head ap-
peared above water with small fllaice or
foundey in his mouth, and made immedi-
atelv for the shore. where lie arrived in high
glee with his prize, took a new and more Sc
cure hold on his prey and marched triumph
antly to his quarters, to regaie his family on
dinner of fresh fish Port. Com. .fdp.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16
Odd Prociamation for holding q fair amons
the Scotch.

o. yes; and that's e'e time; o yes; that's
twa times; q yes; and that's the theird and
last time. All manner of pearson or pear
sons, whatsoever. lc, 'em draw near, and
shall let 'eln ken. that there is fair to be
held AT the muckle town of I.augholm, for
the space Of aught days. wherein If any hus-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-16

The proposals for the gradual improve
ment and emancipation ofthe slaves in the
West India Islands, have been rejected by
the assembly of Grenada, and indefinitely
postponed by that Of ST. Vincents. Fhis
shows the sincerity of the professions here
tofore made, of their wishing to get rid O,
that system of injustice and oppression.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-03

Green peas, we learn, were served at Ex-
change Coffee House on Wednesday; they were
brought from Charleston, S. C.-Boston paper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-03

On Wednesday last, Major Daniel w. Lord,
Of Kennebunk- Port, found in his pasture, with
in the circumference of from s 10 90 feet, on
the sunny side Of a small hill "a congregation
of Snakes of various sizes and descriptions
from two feet down to six inches in length; and
with the assistance ofhis hired man, killed three
hundred and eighty,fue. This grand convention
was composed of all kinds Of snakes known to
this section of the country, except the Rattle
Snake and Milk Adder, and were lively and &C
tive as in the warm season of the year, all asso-
ciating and living together. hennsdmkpap.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-03
PATRICK HENRY.

We are pleased 10 learn that Mr.. Furman of
this city, whose wife and, We believe, Child,
were destroyed by the explosion Of the Etna
steam boat two years since, and whose affairs
since, we are told, have not been prosperous,
has drawn two prizes in the lottery recently
drawn at Washington: one of $1,000, the other
of $4,000. Ne,o York american.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-12-28
SURRENDER OF THE ACROPOLIS

San Eye Witness" of the siege and sur
render of the Acropolis of Athens, held by
the Turks in the years 1922, has publish
ed an account of those events, of which the
following extract is part.
"From day to day the distress in the A
cropolis increased, and despair began to
creep into the boldest heart. The lower
and poorer class of the Turks wished to Ca
pitulate; but the grandees rejected. with
proud perseverance, to the last, every sug-
gestion of surrender. They assured the peo-
pie, at one time, that Choursit Pacha was
approaching to their relief; at another time
that the Capudan Pacha had put to sea with
his fleet. to come to their assistance; some
proposed to kill all their women. and to
make sally into the town, and thus sell their
lives dearly. But one thing was to be tried.
A large sum of money was offered to any
one that would attempt to make his way
through the Greeks, in order to inferm
Choursit Pacha Of the dreadful situation Of
the Turks of Athens. Two offered them
selves for this hazardous enterprize; they
got as far as Cassia. but there they were ar
rested. One of them was Immediately kill
ed. his head sent to Athens. and shown up
N pole e the Turks the erhcr was