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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-05

spelling, pronunciation, or accenlualion m;nul,lo
stated in reference 10 each work.
6. The Essays which may be submitted must h.
sealed and forwarded or before the FIRST of lam
ary next, by mail otherwise, (post paid 10 ,bs
editor of the Albany Argus, Albany, N. Y. by whnm
they will be presented TO the judges named above
who will, as soon practicable, meet and exsmin.
the same, and decide according to their best iudr
mcn, in which they will be governed by the follow
ing principles, viz: That essay which shah apnea,
to have been produced by the closest attention IN
and investigation OF, the different works, and shall
be written iu an impartial MANNER will be consider
ed the best.
H. The name of The writer Of the best ESSAY, viii
or will not be made known 10 the public, as The su.
thor may wish.
Many literary men have given theit sanction IN
the spelling book which is used Immediately in the
vicinity in which they reside; who, had they been
we'll acquainted with all OF the other works would
not have approved Of that particular one. II Cannot
be expected that every person can examine spell
ling book comparatively, not having access 10 all Of
the different publications; he must, therefore, de.
eide partially, although no doubt, sincsrely candid
ly and honestly. Hence the importance Of an Es.
say OF Crisism the different spelling books and
an exposition Of the principles Of each, in arrange
ment, orthography, and orthoepy. 1t is believed
that will be also highly beneficial to the comnu.
nty at large for whilst ii is difficult TO point ou,
any other mode so likely 10 correct existing errors,
it will at the same time enable each citizen TO luupr
of every work comparatively and with decision. Ii
| is reasonable hope that those who have leisure
and talents engage in the productions oi The pIa
posed essay, will do so with care and diligence
". 4. Times.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-05

..L. ~. hov xas las, seen, who had already sunk
four times the last time he came up, no'h'he was
s.,n above the water but his hands. On gaming
the snot the water 6 I.2 feet, muddy and riled so
much so, that nothing could be seen, he immeo'a'e
lv drove his oar, which fortunately was ieet iohB'
into the mud and as he thought, made last MS ooat
IN IT. and then dove as before stated with ooos' nai
and all on in this situation he could not reach Inc
bottom. hut feeling The oar he grasped It, and haul
ed himself down, end fortunately felt the boy un,
der the eel grass at about five feet from the oar gol
hold of him by the hand, and with much dficuiiy
fhaying taken in considerable quantity oil waterJ
once more gained the surface; but what were ms ;
feelings In this critical aud exhausted state, TO hnd
his boat drif,ed to that distance which made !. I'M
possible for him either to recover, or regain MS yes
sell and almost sinking himself, unable 10 move or
swim single stroke, he, with perseverance ano
forltude hardly to be accounted lor, SIN graspeu 'he
boy, and fought with death Tor The prize. ne a.
length saw bis boat reach the shore and man lumpI
into her. and although at the distance of hall mile,
it gave him fresh strength. 1t reached Juss IN time
to save him from sinking aud he was taken 10 so
completely exhausted, that he could not siand ior
some hours.
The boys knees were drawn up nearly 10 his
stomach, and every limb so still that IL was imPossi
bic to bend them; but by rubbing INN constantly
Tor nearly four hours. with brandy he was resusci-
tated, and is now doing we'll.
The boy was under water from fifteen TO twenty
minutes.
On Captain Rogers diving for the boy, he FIRST
discovered his ha. was an impeachment to his sink
ing, and when near the bottom knocked It OIL ln
The hat, was letter, and although the wind blew
fresh all night (he accident took place IN The later
part of the aiternoon) the next morning alter sun
rise the letter was found floating over the very spot
where the boy was taken up
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-05

Prize Essay te mul ipliciy Of spelling books.
and The contrnriety oi opinion prevailing amongst
their respective authors and the public, having tend
ed very much To per pltx and retard rvdimcnal
icarnng is dee nt to be drsderstum TO produce,
by general consent, such selection from existing
woI ks, or such suggested Improvements of them, as
shall obyiate many Of the difficulties Of this sort. l.
is therefore proposed TO give
Aje One Hundred dollars to the person who shall
write the best Essay, or Criucsm, on he different
peiling booSs now in use TO be awarded by the
three following persons, VIZ Ills Excellency Co
vernon Clinton. A. & Fagg, esq acting supe:in-
tenden' ot common schools, and 1. Romeyn Beck,
NJ ID. principal OF the Albany Academy who will
examine the different Essays which may be submit
ted to them for inspection.
The Essay submitted, must include criticisms
on the following spelling looks, viz :-Dilworth and
Perry, printed in Brookfed; Mayor, Niagara, u.
c.; Murray, Webster, Picket, Little and Wigeins.
New York; Alexander, Hudson; Bradley VIVID
sor VI; Mayo, Baltimore; May, Waertown !,
Hull, Utica; Cummings, Boston or New York !;
Marshall, Saraog. or Bellows Falls; Cranda,
Cooperstown or Buffalo; Byerly, Co'nlty and Bur
hans, Philadelphia; Haydn. Windsor; Cobb, ilhi
ca Jones New York; Sears, Rochester; Hawes,
Portland; Benlly, Hudson & Poughkeepsie Tor
rey, Philadelphia Kelly, Boston Bolles, New Lon.
don and Williams, Hamilton
8. The Essay or Criticism, must constitute
thorough exposition Of The arrangement and classic
cation OF the lessons, the principles Of Orlhography
and Orthoepy of each wock ard full and minute
exposition OF the errors in spelling, pronunciation,
and in the accentuaon division Of syliables, which
may appear in each or all OF the different works re
terred to.
| 4. Mr. Webster's spelling book being more gen
orally used, and consequently more generally known
than any other in the U. States, il proposed tina,
the principles Of or,hography and orthoepy laid down
by its author, and the arrange and Classification
of the lessons, should first be mnutely investigated
and noticed together with the errors, il any, liz spell
| ling, pronunciation, accentuation, a, iull and
just comparison oi il with other spelling books
which have preceded and succeeded It iD this coun
try.
5. An exposition of the principles of photography
and orlhoepy Of each work, and the arrangement
and classification of the lessons must De given in
separate divisions; and those works. the authors
of which profess to follow Walkers dictionary. must
be compared with that, and the errors, if any, in
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-05
From the Sag. .Harbor Corrector.

NOBLE ACT.-Captain Rogers of the pat ket
Bee, when under way from New London to this
place, was hailed from shore and told boy was over
board looking stern he discovered at the ds,anc
OF about twenty rods, his black boy about nine years
Of see,j sinking. Captain Rogers Immediately
lumpt into his boat, then hosted at his stern and
drop, her into the water. calling for oars; one was
thrown, but overshot him, some distance; another
was sent, but equally wide on The mark Captain
Rogers now jumpt over with every thing on, even
his hat; swan four rods, got hold OF oar, regal.
ned his boat, and then made the best of his way 10
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-05
From he National MieiH.eeneer.

From PEnr, learn anhcnuca,, that of the members
elected Congress, ons great object u which was the
formation of well-organized system Government, about
Lima in the month Of April Without assembling tor the
purpose organizing the Congrss, they addressed the
bcraor BOLIVAR, with the most earnest supp ca'on, 70
continue for year DIcTAron. The Lberaof resist
ed the application for time, but last acceded to their
request and the members OF the proposed Congress dis
persed without hayng assumed the exercise OF he func
ions for which they elected There existed strong
party agant comforting the absolute aut ory the Lib
orator bu from the above narrated, it is m
fered that the parry favor of the measure was still
stronger.
The following news from PERu will be thought by ma
ny of readers less interesting than the above,
though less authentic in its character, depending upon
port" merely
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-05
n an The Nr,o York Statesman, mug %.

SPLENDID .lfdrlege Contract matter Of conslde-
able sarse tha, President BOLIVAR remained long at
Lima after tile object Of lis pa uilc visit was accomplish
d bu, IS now, if ae may credit lepor in Of the
norning papers happily explained The ilustrous I.ibe.
aor WAS eaeet BY the sken crds Of love- and actual
employed in exchanging of enduring affection, and
forming marriage covenant with one of our republican
leau les tr Connecticut. Letters from Lima state that
the deverer Of South America has entered into marriage
uit Miss AUGUSTA IART uf Saybrook, Conn.
ot the lady OF Commodore Hull, and sister OF the lady
of the Hon lEMAS ALLEN, our Minister to Chill. Miss
Hart is of sisters, all beautiful and accomplished
If this be rue, is the gicates mach Gas they say in Con-
nee cu ever known IN his or that country We hope
IS EScelrncy ai come IL, Uni ed States and consum
mate the cont by marriage Saybrook in the good
old Rep lblcan way.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUAnY /, 1926.
IN SEN ATE.

The Vice President communicated a report from
the Secretary of War, accompanied by statement
OF the appropriations for the military service OF tie
year 1925, and the balance remaining unexpended
on the 3lst of December last; which read.
Mr.. Noble submitted the following motion:
ReS0irei, That the Committee on Indian AT
fairs be instructed to inquire into the eXpediency
OF making appropriation OF $4,000 dollars, or
slrch other may be considered sufficient, for
the purpose Of extnguishing the residue of Indian
title TO lands in the State OF Indiana.
Mr. Benton submitted the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Indian AT
fairs be Instructed to inquire into the expediency
of repeating the 4th section Of the act. proved
May 25th, 1924, entitled g An act TO enable the
President to holdueaties with certain Indian tribes,
and for other purposes"
Mr.. King, of Alabama, rose, and said il had be-
come his painful duty TO announce the death OF his
honorable colleague, Henry Chambers, who died
on the 18th of last month, while on his way to the
Seat of Gov ernment 10 the discharge OF his
duties in the Senate.
Mr.. King said he would not attempt the eulogy
OF the dec cased; but Alabama would long have
to regret the loss OF the valuable services OF
OF her best. and most enlightened, and most
useful citizens: and his numerous friends would
long deplore the loss of one of the best of men.
Without further comment, Mr.. X. said he would
offer the following resolution:
Rss0lued, Tina, the Members OF the Senate,
from desire OF showing every mark of respect
due TO the memory of the honorable Henry Cham
hers, deceased late Senator from the State of
ii.bama, will so into mourning for him, one month,
by the usual tnCde
TIE resolution having been agreed to unanimous
", Mr.. King again rose and said, that no case
had Occurred in the Senate, precisely similar TO the
present, but it was well known that the other
House had thought proper 10 adjourn, on learning
the death OF one o. its members while on his way
20 the Seat of Government. Mr.. X. therefore
moved the following additional resolutions:
ReS0lced, That, an additional mark of re-
sRect for the memory of the honorable Henry
Chambers, the Senate do now adjourn.
The resolution was agreed to, mem. con. and &C
cordinsly,
The Senate adjourned.
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the suggestion of Mr.. Holmes, was agreed 20 in

the suggestion of Mr.. Holmes, agreed 70 in
the following form:
- Sec. o. Ind be IL further enacted, That, in
all provided for by this act the fact that the
2erson is indebted TO the United States shall be
yidenced by Judgment of some competent tyibu-
nal or by statement OF his accounts at the Trea-
sury Department, according 10 the provisions Of
,he III section of the of the 18th March, 1920.
providing for the better organization OF the
Treasury Department" and notice thereof given
TO such person Proo:ied. That, if the person so
found Indebted, ON such settlement, shall, on such
notice, :;le his exceptions thereto, in writing, de-
nyng, on oath or affirmation, that he is indebted
TO the United States, he shall not be subject TO the
provisions of this act until the fact of his being in
Geoted to the y. - shall have been jldicially de-
cermined.''
Mr. Kane theH, for the purpose OF supplying I'M
PROJECTIONS which he conceived to exist in the bill,
~ its present shape, novel 10 add TO the section,
Just adopted, the following provisos
:" Provided. That person shall be considered
deb within the meaning OF this section, unless
lie shall have failed TO pay over The public moneys
III his hands upon notice of the debt duly given,
and demand of paymen, thereof by the proper aa--
thOrity.
IND prouided farther, Tina, nothing in this
act contained, shall be so construed to prohibit
the disappointment 10 office OF any debtor who has
tailed 10 make payment as aforesaid, and who shall
make 1t clearly appear hat such dealcaton accru
Ell from unavoidable accident and misfortune
Mr.. Holmes thought the first provso rendered
unnecessary by provisions OF tie existing law, ant
called for division OF the question on the two
Mr.. Smith thought the difference of opinion res
pecing the details of the bill could be better &C
commoialed, and the bill be better natured in Com
mittee, and therefore moved its recommi,ment wit
the proposed amendments Mr.. Fndlay spoke 4
slew, that the provisions OF the bill were made
quate to its pro!essed object. Mr.. Kane acquesc
ed in the expectancy OF its recommitment; and III
bill was recommtted to the Committee on Finance
and the proposed amendment ordered TO be printed
The Senate them on motion of Mr.. Benton, wen
into the consideration Of Executive business, AM
after spending some time with closed doors,
Adjourned
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OF Massachusetts, Mr.. Alexander OF Virginia. M,
| wright OF Ohio, and MIR. McLane of Delawa,.
delivered speeches.
MIR Webster of Massachu then mover, .,
amend Mr. Hamiiton's resolution by striking or,
all alter the word " Resolped'' and inser,n,
That the President be requested to cause TO he
!a'd before the House SO mach OF the correspon.
dence between the Government of the U. States
ana me new States Of America, or their ministers
respecting the proposed Congress or meeting Of
diplomatic Agents at Panama, and such inforrna-
"oh relating to the general character of that ex
| pec'ed Congress, as may ia his spi,ion be com
'ntn'cafed totthoat prejudice to the public inte.
rest; and also TO inform the House, so far as IL,
his opinion the public interest may aVo,o in
regard 10 what objects the Agents of the United
States are expected to take part the deliberations
OF that Congress.
Mr. Webster spoke in support of his amendmen,
which was finally carried; and Mr.. Houston os
tennessee, occupied the floor more than an hour
against the resolution amended. MIR. Inrham.
oil Fennsylvania, then NOV ed to refer the who,.
subject to Select Committee urging tina, its rrea,
Importance demanded such course. Union ,his
motion the ayes and nays were called for by suf
ncient number; but a motion for adjournment me-
Valifng, they e" ere not taken
| Details Of this Debate I'M our nert.)
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY ., 1926.
IN SEN ATR


The following resolution, submitted BY Mr..
iolmeS on Monday, was taken up and adopted:
Resoiped, That the select Committee on Roads
and Canals be instructed to inquire into the expe
dIency OF providing for a survey of the lands and
waters between the Andsoscoggin and Connecticut
rivers and OF those rivers so far as to ascertain
the practibabity of uniting their waters, with an
estimate of the expense
Ibe following resolution, offered on Monday
oy Mr.. DIckerson was taken up, and then laid on
the table.
Re5oioed, That provision ought to be made by
law to authorize and require the Secretary of the
treasury TO distribute annually to the States and
Territories OF the United States three millions of
dollars, Tor the purposes of education and internal
improvement, to be appor,ioned among the States
and Territories according TO the rate of direct taxa
ton
The following resolution offered by Mr.. Noble
yesterday, was taken up:
Resolved, That the Committee on Indian AZ
fairs be Instructed 10 inquire into the expediency of
making an appropriation OF so 900 dollars, or such
other sum as may be considered sufficient for the
purpose OF extinguishng the residue of Indian title
to lands in the state Of Indiana
Inc resolution was agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Benton, the Senate went into
the consideration of Executive business; and after
8 o'clock, adjourned 10 Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

In the House of Representatives but one ,eror,
was made from the Committees and that ON nri-
waite claim The House then took up Mr.. Hanil-
ton 5 resolution, requesting the President of the
United States TO transmit to the House copies OF
all such documents or correspondence Consistent
with the public interest to communicated as relate
70 an invitation whieh has been extended to the
Government OF this country, "by the Republics of
colombia, Mexico and Central America, 10 ioin
IN the deliberations OF Congress to be held at the
Iethmus OF Panama" and which induced him %
signify to the House " that ministers on the part of
the United States will be commissioned to Join in
those deliberations"
Mr. Wood OF New York, addressed the House
at some length in favor Of the resolution. and in
support OF the measure proposed by the President:
out being several times called TO order, on the
ground OF taking greater latitude than the question
before the House admitted, Mr.. Condict, of N. ]
moved 10 lay the resolution on the table; and MIR
4fimole OF Ken. viewing the vote about 10 be taken
az an expression OF the disposition of the House TO
make call on the President in some shape, de-
manded the ayes and noes, which resulted in
refusal TO lay the resolution on the tabe-ayes 60
noes lis.
The time allowed by the rules OF the House. for
the consideration Of resolutions, having expired.
Mr.. Mallary, of Vermont, moved TO suspend the
restricting Rule, in order to enable the House to
come at once to some conclusion on subject
winch 1t had just expressed determination TO
pursue; but Mr.. Webster tho't it more proper
course to postpone the orders Of the day having
precedence Of the resolution, which was done, and
the consideration OF the resolution was resumed.
Mr.. McDlfhe, Of s. G. then moved 20 amend
the resolution, 20 SIS TO request the information re-
lauve TO the POI ers proposed to be given 10 the
Commissioners or Ministers Of The United States.
who should be appointed TO attend the Congress
AID the objects to which they are TO be directed,
This amendment. Mr.. Hamilton accepted; and Mr..
Alallary immediately moved to strike it out
The motion TO strike ont the amendment elected
hang debate, ia WHICH Mg, Mspsry, Mr.. Eysrss,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07

=, ANAPoLIs, FEBRUARY "a, Is26-Geo,es
msckuoin, Esq was this day elected by the House
OF Delegates, Treasurer for the Western shore Of
Maryi1no' wee Mr. Hsrwood, deceased. The i'm
poftahee attached to the Office, and the high cbasc.
. &c, o. .ne gentleman elected, may be estimated by
the State in The of $500 600. win ss,,,i, 20
-oe approved BY the Governor and Council
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07

WAsHISGToS, Feb 4-The Senate d;5
sit yesterday. "''
In the House OF Representatives. the whole os
'he DAY, until tho unusually late hour of half ag,o
SIX CLOCK, was spent IN the discussion og ,bo
subject OF The Mission to Panama, az inciden,,II,
introduced on the motion to call on the F,yec,,,i
Tor information respecting it. Many gentlemen
engaged in the Debate. which was not yvithou,
point, and bearing. The pre-occupa,ion of nn
columns oy matter which we cannot dispense with
prevents he continuation OF this Debate from being
reported to day and our columns were ~, p.'s
occupied, their limits would have been far too n,,
row TO contain it. In our next we sbaIJ 81"
sketch of it. ' oAe'
The result OF the days PROCEEDINGS ,yes a..
after refusing repeatedly to adjourn, &c the cnas
ZION was taken on the motion of MIR Insbr, o.,
reeommn the resolution for amendment ,y;,b :,
view to narrow the discretion of the exec,,;," :;
answeringit and decided in the negative. nv yeas
and Nays, 9S to IL. '
he resolution was thea adopted, in the follow
ing words: UNIV
Resofved, That the President be reou.s,.d o.,
cause 10 Oe iaia before this House. SO much az m.
1 - Oeswen the Government of the
United States, and the new States cf Aroer,o, -
their Ministers, respecting the pronosa5 San o.
or meeting OF Diplomatic Agents AT P.nsoae 80
suoh other information respecting the general Cha
racter OF the expected Congress, az NAV be - b.,
possession, and as may, in his opinion. be co,orn
nlca'ed without prejudice to the public interes, ao7
also to inform the House, so far as in his or;n;o
the pubic interest may allow, in regard ~ cha,
Objects The Agents Of the United States are exncr4-
ed to take part, in the deliberations Of that
Inc vote upon 1t was-Yeas I24, Navs AZ
hhe house then Adjourned to MONDAY next.
Nat. Intel
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07
FRENCH sporIArroNs

Our Correspondent at Washioo,oo cav. S,ou,.
den's Advocate, writes US tina, This snb;ec, viii
PROBABLY cause an especial minister 10 be sent to
France require Of Charles the Tenth the Justice
when has 50 long been withheld from our mer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07
All which IS respectfully submitted
SAMUEL l.. SOUTHARD.
The Hon. the SPEAKER II. X.
~ COMMIssIovrns, Orr1cr.
2sth yannnru IH2G.

u "I4'EtI+f Y IoAU.
SIR: Upon the subject of lie resolution Of the
House OF Representatives, Of the 2Jtb instant.
which you were pleased TO refer to this Bosrd. we
have the honor to state, that, in the month 81 Nav
last; we procured q quantity Of cotton sailclotb.
and directed il TO be made into sails 20 be used ~,
board several Of our public ships. with view 10
test its relative strength and durability when com
pared with American and Russia flax or bernn
canvass; bat sufficient time to make full expe-
fimen' not having elapsed, no report as to the re
suit has been received. With respect TO the
" comparative cost" Of cotton canvass, The fol-.
lowing shows The prices per yard at which we
rave coniractedi for fax canvass, aAG the o.ices
asked scs cotton canYsgs;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07

The width of both is made for twenty inches,
but referring TO the samples in our possession the
max canvass IS iuil one and aquarter inches wi
der than the cotton.
1t has never occurred to the Board that it would
be expedient to make any experiments of .' cot
ton cordage," and we have no information upon
the subject.
have the honor to be, with great respect, your
most obedient servant,
JACOB JONES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-07

Aspscial deposit In foreign coins, made some
lime since by the II. States Bank in our Branch,
has' we understand, within few days, been for
ward.d to Pbiiadephia, for the praiseworthy OBJ.
Jec' OF being re-coined into half ard quarter dol
iars' which are much wanted here; and. in thar
snsps' are rot likely TO be withdrawn for export,
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