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American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

,beraor of South Ametica, 10 any petty noLarChy
un he can place himself at the head OF the whole
country, and regulate its eslinles with absolute con
troll. He is evidently better soldier than staies-
man, the finances of his own as we'll as the other
governments, would not remain in such wrctched
state. Every state in South America is bankrupt,
and not the least effort is making to redeem the pub
lie credit by discharging the public debt or even
paving the interest. South American government
securities held 10 England have suffered diminu-
lion of about nineteen millions by the fall Of stock.
The Colombian navy is altogether netticient.--
One Of her "a gun ships lying in Ca thagena, and
said to be better manned than most OF the vessels in
service, mustered about 80 effective men, The
South mercan Cd, sent from New York, is mac
tive. Neatly hall Of her Grey haF died Of yellow
fever.
The measures pursued by Paez have tended 10
increase the emoarras sments in Colombia. Tha,
portion of the county occupied by him was just be
ginning to yield toereoe revenue, and offered great
Inducements for trade The civil commution it is
now in, has suspended all these operations In the
state O! Nj atsgua, Of he most feile regions
a portion of Central America, great numbers OF
alcs are lying totally unoccupicd Tor the want of la
bourers. They can no where be procured. As an
instance of The depreciation OF property in conse-
auence it is said a valuable plantation, seven miles
square and under cultivation. might be bought for
$4,000. The English have been ndelagable in
great degree done so to the exclusion OF American
enterprise. A company has attempted 10 introduce
the cultivation OF cotton on an extensive scale, but
ii is saiu will fail from the mpossib,y OF procu, ing
the labour of The Indians. As an evidence OF the
want oil education among the people, it is supposed
that in Colombia, embracing population Of perhaps
six millions not more than 10000 persons can be /
found capable Of reading. aud not all Of these able I
to write. Ia Central America probably not more
than 10000 These are undoubtedly rough est. I
mates bu they ounded the only data from
which the ex eni and character OF the popula- I
ton can he oblanet. So ignorant are they OF their
own numbers, that an American gentleman was as
sufed BY he principal Inhabitants there in one /
ol the villages consisting of az houses, al least 500
souls; when, on counlny the houses and ASCERTAIN
ing the number and average OF the families in h,
he was satisfied the 10 sl dd not exceed 200. Itws.
said some tine ag', Bolivar had promised Joseph
Lancaster, OF actually adeaneed him $4,000 10 es
tabsh his nj lal schools in Cootnhia We
have Tor some time heard nothing Of LanGaster's
movements, but he,e is field for him to extend the
benefits OF his system as extensive the most en-
larged philanthropy can desire.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
FOR THE WdTcHMdN.
pURLIC ADJUSTMENTS,

Il has always been powerful and the principal obec-
ton made by strangers to visiting Wilmington tarry ing
long ~ IT. that the town destitute of places of public
ausement and though they have admired the beauty Of
its stuaton the charming prospects in every direction
around n and It's numerous loca! advantages surpassed
perhaps, by any town in the Union, they have been
overcome with ennu, and have been compelled bid
aie, to seek in other places for those anusemenis TO
AhIch they had been accustomed, and which this town
could no afford them. The reasons Why Wilmington has
been so long destitute Of any kind Of public amuselnents
not because great portion OF citizens unfavo
raby disposed towards them to render them unworthy
the attention OF the poprieorsbui solely TO be atib
uted to an ntoerant spirit and wrong policy frequently
nanfes'e by the constituted authorities of the Borough
While the corporations OF other places have found an
advantage TO encourage theatrical equestrian, and other
public amusemens and spectacles, calculated attract
strangers to their towns, ntoeran and bgotted spirit
has hitherto prevented their establishment this Borough
But gives the writer of this pleasure TO observe that
more enlightened LIBERAL and policy begins appear;
and has shown itself IN the permission given by The present
Corporation to an Equestrian Company to establish Cir
Gus within the limits OF the Borough In consequence u
tins permission Circus has been opened in Shpey street,
near the Kennett Road and innocent entertainment at
that they are rewardng the enterprsng propreos with
stay in this place. would advise all who wish 10 see spe
cmens Of elegant horsemanshp, astonishing ftas off
agility, to pay them visit Whilst acknowledge that
each individual Of the troop" " well his part aud
contributes to the qualification of The spectator would
recommend those afflicted with Tie hypo"
to DIR. LEWIS His slots OF fun will prove sovereign
emedy for their disease. And eng aside all his oihei
performances his Grand 1rQmpoRne alone is we'll uor
The price OF BOX TICKET
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
FOR THE wATcHMAy.
THINGS AS THEY SHOULD RE.


The Editor Of the Delaware Gazette has, agree
ably TO his own cspricous fancy, drawn a line be
tween politicians and statesmen. He supposes a
politician TO be man Of principle in proportion
. his interest,"" and that statesman ought to stick
70 wha he had honestly done, although his cons
iuen,s might differ from him in opinion and desire
him to re consider, and il possible, change it
Now. would suppose the honest upright public
.iraM would do what he honestly thought RIG !;
3at II what he had done was found to be contrary
the wishes and feelings Of the great mass OF his
constituents, he oughi, as The organ, instrument,
ahd serudnt of the people he represents, to yield
MS own oplnon 10 theirs when the matter was not
constitutional one, which in his opinion would Vi
oiae his oaths
MT. Harker appears to advocate certain bill
aassed last winter relating to "fugitives from la
hor," and must of course be in fayor OF slavery a.
veil as MIR. M Lane whose vote on the Missouri
question all will recollecl Mr.. Harker seems to
have got after I" the weather cocks ta' also or is
he weather cock itself-c il recollect right, his
remarks, at the time. opposed to the bill spoken
Of. AS mans remarks generally sa.or OF himself
and Mr. HaIker's character Of potitician seems
to I'll his own character SO WE'LL he may have the
IN enyiable satisfaction of wearing it, and also have
his remarks pasted to his forehead, as thea Should
be, if he chooses
am not legislator, nor never was but like
10 see honesty and consistency. The character that
holds with the hare and with The dogs is al
ways detesable. But the mighty little man i
irightened-he beholds the Democratic Repuucans
and honest men OF all parties in every part Of New
castle county, well the state, rising in thei
honest zeal and might, 10 crush The serpent they
have cherished an6 that has bitten them. They art
rallying round the standard of true Democracy i
that standard which protects the poor, well the
rich, and insures to them equal rights and priyile-
gss that standard ha, selects men Of principle.
not men OF property only, 10 administer the laws,
encouf age virtue and repress vice Such men, no
man ciH pretend to depy are DAVID HAzzARp and
ARNOLD NAuDAIN, the Democratic candidates 70,
Governor and Representative to Congress. Can
any honest rejecting man withhold his supper,
from such men? The Voice Of the state OF Della
ware assuredy will answer No But, Republicans +
because success is easy and certain, do not relax
your effors-bc united and yigilant "a man may
starve IN the midst OF plenty, if he will not make
use of his hands to feed h,msef so you may lose
mha, is SO easy to gain il you do not else the
right Of an independent freeman by going to the
Polls. .an Electo' Of ~. q. County.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
1t IS supposed that the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal may be completed for about Is n.:ilionsyof

1t is supposed that the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal may be completed for about Is nonsJof
dollars.
Mr. Alackniosh, respectable and intelligent gentleman
VII" M contractor ior tie Government works carving on
at s nchouse Point, plymouth having descended IN
Tue diving bell, with workmen, Tor hc pi1ose ot Ia Yiur
Foundation for wall reports, that when The machine
which .s provided with convex glasses in the upper part
ot the bell was 25 feet under wafer, to his establishments
he perceived one If the woik kmens caps smoking on
examining y he found that the rays of the had CONVEX
gcd thronsh he glass and burnt hole III the cap; also
ha similar effects had, during, hot weather. frequently
oep"itsu on lheir clothes. london Ia.
. Uahef ocoH and he Muel.--A literary lady, who ys.
,ed ms country ayear ago, al who well known
N me republic Of letters told anecdote of Sir Walter
scott Sue dncd one day al table Of Lord --- with
.he Baronet When the dessert sas served, beautiful
basket hled with choice hot-hnuse fruit and tasefly
uecofated WIN eperSreens placed upon the table by
Inc noble host addressed for the author of WaverIy
"htch was Immediately passed to Sir Wsher when he
read the label, he said. accept this mark Of
h"hr; all tiai am entitled to is ths and lie plucked
only small sprg OF the evegreens and passed the basket
n H TO Drnnkards The Grand Jury of Guiiforj coun-
y recently prest ned Juror being ntoxica ed in the
nry-box aud the Court fined him fjiy dours the fine is
% be RENTED to dollar if the jaror will prove to next
Court that he has kept sober since the last term
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
PUBLIC SALE.

vQSllE subscribers will sell at public sale, Saturday, the
50 h of September lnst ii ocuck, al lie house of
John NJ. Smith, IN the Borough OF Whining on, all he
undivided interest SIX part If the ats JoaN WAnNhp
OF, in and TO the foowin Mil Seats, pieces parcels o
land situated on both sides OF the Brandy creek about
three mies from Wilmington, and purchased and held by
the Mill Seat company that is to say, ahou, III acres
land purchased Of Caleb Kk and IL acres o ud ruica
sed OF William Eiet on the North Side Of tie BRANDY,
vine creek, in Brandy wine Hundred IS of as~
the North Side, in sad und"ed, and IS q hand
the sou'h Side of said creek. in ChIstana Ildnd cd pul
chased OF job Harvey; be the So cgtthNr
with all the water powers, buildings anu Yprur enances
thereunto belonging
The said properly will be sold by the subscribers As
sgnees of said John Warner pursuant assignment by
him duly executed bearing date the 9Th day Of Augns,
1914 and the conditions Of sale will be made hncMr by
them on the day of sale. WILLIAM WARNER,
JOHN WARDEiL,
asSiynscs 81 JoAn Warner.
September IA, 1926. sgt
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
CIRCUS.
last Night But -Four.

yHNiE performance this evening" the Circus in Shirley
street, near Pearson's Tavern, will commence ith a
hfaad Entree of beautiful Horses, arranged by MIR
biown hldug Master In the of the evening Mr.
Campbell will give several Comic Songs Iiorscmanship
ny Mr. Bsncker, Master rrosser, aud Master Brdsall
Corpnscular Manrnvres. The famous Horse Conaueror
tanmrnt Of the evening will be concluded with Grand
lrampohne by NJ Lewis, who will! tnrn somerset over
Eight Horses and thruugha Balloon Fire.
Doors open at Pc formance Commence at half past
ocluck Box so centsPi 25 Children under Il wears
OF age, Half Price Tickets be had al Smith's and
ways Hotels. Tuesday, Sept 10
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

The tragedy lately performed by the Cadets belonging
to Captain Partrdge's School in Mddletuwn, Conn, i,
entitled " "1racon" and is said TO have been expressly
written for the occasion by the author of Lacon The
scene is laid in Venice.
The citizens Of Newport r. l. have appointed
a committee, to make arrangements at the public
expense, for the reception and inlerment oil the
emains of the late Com. Oliver IL. Perry which
are shortly expected TO arrive there from Trinidad.
Philadelphia, Sept. 15
The Opera canning t-Afer the 3Oth inst. the wlolc
Troupe, under the direction Of Sisnor Garcia will come
fore the commencement Of The regular Theatre, play
of their most favorite Operas.
In limestone quarry, near the town of Harrisburg
Penn. on lands Of Mrs. Hanna, the workmen came
upon the pelried bones Of some enormous animal
Mr. PLEAsANTs has returned the commission of Judge OF
the General Court, recently conferred upon him by the
Executive of Virginia.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

ie following circumstance is published as comnuica.
ton IN the Philadelphia Journal of yesterday.
On Saturday August 26th, 1926, as young man b,
the name of Joseph Car, resident Of Roxborough Phla
delpha County, going from Wilmington up the
Brandywine creek black Snake crept up his leg undei
his pantaoons and twisted himself three four times round
MS leg this was done in instant IIc grasped it with
both his hands and held 1t nearly hour, and by haloo-
ing, brought young to his relief, who cut hole in
his panaoons and the head off the Snake Ii measir-
ed live feet long and if he had got assistance he de-
clares he could not have survived much longer"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
j. G.. GARIDE'ivrE,
DENTIST.


HAVING fixed on Saturday The 5otl Of this month"; for
the time OF his departure from this borough invites
such persons wish avail themselves Of his professional
services, to make immediate application AS his engage
ments IN Lancaster, York. and Harrisburg will admit
OF any longer stay in this place. Al the present time
j. c. q. may be consult ed at the house al Major BgS-
METZ opposite the Academy where nay be had his Gen.
'ifrite and lotion, during his stay.
N b. J. c. Gardeue, in his absence, for the accommo-
daton of his friends, viii furnish ]. AnI ~ Druggist.
(neary opposite the Town talD with constant supply o
he above denttrce and lotion
Wilmington, Sept. 16'h 1926. S7-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
WANTED.

A SITUATION as teacher in school is wanted by a
N young man not long from college. lie would pref,
conhlng his instructions TO the English languages begl-
ning with English Grammar Geography and Arithmetic
ad extending them through all the branches Of Maeina-
tics, the higher well the liver. Satisfactory refer
ences as to character and capacity be given. i line
through the posi- office directed L. &. Wilmington Della
@are viii be promptly attended TO-
Sept 19. S7-1n
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
TOMORROW !!

AlLL be drawn, the Un,ou Canal lottery wentv-fo.ir,h
w class, the scheme of which Will be found in ht.
first column, first page of this paper
Tickets s4-iiait 2-Quarers Eighth SO cts.
The holders of small prizes advised t. cali our
office and invest them in tickets in this lu,tery.
Robertson s; Little.
No 90, Market street, Wilmington,
Who have had, in the Delaware Sta Lottery Sd class
drawn in this Borough last Wednesday,, their usual good
luck,-by their selling Ohe Quarter of the CAPITAL Prize
$40 o0o, besides several Of the nieiicr Capitals.
Sent. 10,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

yIviE numbers drawn in the 81 class Dea4paye Lottsry
IL were l. so, z, 28-by which the jackson and Iatav.
ette Office has again been fortunate in disposng OF (a
tai Prize of S4U0 The lottery in order is The Tn on
Canal 24th class to be drawn O'clock, phiatelpi.
on the Goth Of September.
schene.-l Prize Of sl6,oo0 of 5000, / Of 5000 Of
l548 of 1000 10 of 500 81 of 2O So of So IO4 Of 90
1900 of s, and l06u8 Prizes of 4, each.
Ticket S4-Half 2-Quater 1-Eighlh 80 cts.
N b The drawing will be received in this between
Sand O'Clock on Wednesday evenin; NeStcon,
the Washington Canal Lottery ID class, to be drawn in
Washington City on the 9th Of Sepcnber.
Scheme Il Prize of $4,000. Of 1000 Of 191l 8 o
1000 10 Of 500 33 Of lOU So Of 49, l04 OF 20 1900 of e.
and l0b0S Prizes Of s each.
Ticket S3-tiaf1 1 5O-Quarer 75-Eigh,h ~ cts
Connecticut Lottery. 2oth class, to be drawn iIats
ford on the 4th Of October
Scheme.--1 Prize Of $4,000 Of 2o00. Of 1880 / of
1852 Of l0O0 of 500, 40 # 100 81 Of So 1856 of TO-
1913 of A, and 1060S Prizes OF 2. each.
Ticket p Half 1-Quarier 50-Eghth 25 cts.
Tickets and Shares il eer OF he above lotteries to be
had and Cash paid for Prizes on dtmand A. ply 10
j. j. ROBINSON,
Sept 10. No. los, Market street, Wilmington, Del
NM tF,Ct T1<l a
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

Senator,
Andrew Gray, M. C. II.
Representatives,
Charles /. Dupont. B Fl.
5si'a' 5sas Er.'s, T; Clement ; 6. H.
Samuel Ii Black. p. III.
Alexander Crawford. A. H
John Exton, R. fl.
William 1. Read, N. C. HI.
Lecy Court Commissioners,
Joseph w. Day, B. II.
Robert Porter. } . :,
John c. Philips, = Il.
Benjamin Marley, N. G. H.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

DIED-At ilopknsvle, Kentucky, on the 2sd ult, ROB.
ERR r. HENRY, Esq, one Of The REPRESENTATIVES in
Congress from that State.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

we have net received the account Of the proceed
iogs at the County Meeting at Red Lion on Salur.
day. bu expect 10 be able 10 lay ii before our read
ers on Friday.
lhe following is the Ticket formed at that meet
ing.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

PRICES CURRENT AT BnANDYw1sE MI1Ls SEPT Is
rnoyn, s,;,r,, superfne, per bbl IS 90 S
,'ihSs, 40 2 50 90
Wheat, wite per GO h. 9S
Do. red, do : "a
GonN, per 81 ID. 70
hilh-dried Corn Mead, per hhd. IL 2s
Do do per bbl. 8 IS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

nn che dawnng attempt to ALLEVIATE
- - 'e o'hoh from anotier.' WASHINGTON.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

Morrel Magoon, who was convic ed at Montreal
O altering bill of exchange on Prime. Ward s,
bands of New York, from 10 TO 100ol. has been sen
fenced TO be hanged on the 9th Of October next
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

An elderly man, whose estate is said to be worth
sSl5,000, was recently convicted OF stealing blan
het, at the Court Of Common Pleas, held in Barn
tlable, Mass
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
LOTTERY INTELLIGENCE.

September IA, 1926.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-30
MR.. M,DUFFIE.

This gentleman has certainly talents beyond
his corporal dimensions. He is more suited,
however, for speaker at dinners than for a
wise legislator in a deliberative assembly.
His speech at the Edgefeld dinner has been
published in the National lntellIgencer, and it
is in truth acurious one Heis quite an egotisi.
When the affair happened between him and
Col Cumming, he fancied all the world were
looking on his movements, and he supposed now
that he is the only one upon whom the people
can depend for the preservation of their rights.
He says the present administration of the gene
raj government are opposed to him personally,
and that they are the faclious opposition, and
he the man they intend to put down. These
are very consoling reflections for his vanity, but
we suspect they will excite smile in prefer
ence TO serious looks in all Others, Mr.. NJ
Duffie is a great friend TO an amendment of the
constitution. So far this is well, but his indis-
cretion and vanity pursuing his object will
never recommend il to the serious attention of
Congress- We wish as much as he does that
the election of the President should be restored
to the people, and we have not doubt, but
sooner or later it will be restored. Such indls-
Greet men as Mr.. M'Duffie are not the persons
to accomplish this desirable change in the con.
stitution.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-30
PATENT
SPRING SADDLES.

A WORD FOND OF EASY RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy saddles,
which Isl for the most part Just and general one, and
is really grievance to those who have much riding to
do has caused him to turn his mind particularly to that
subject with view, if possible, to remedy the evil
He with confidence the public, that he has
accomplished it. The plan projected is by means OF
strong and well tempered steel springs, so constructed
as to support the saddle seat and give much greater
ease TO both rider and horse, than saddles made in the
common way orany other that he has can pos
sbly do The plan is entirely different from the En-
glsh elastic saddles with spring bars of STEEL whale
bone, &c. and also from those with wire springs and
he conceyes much superior to either, as the elasticity
is greater and the tree not being put out ofts original
form, will not be to hurting horses on journeys
which 10 complained Off the saddles with spring bars
4 number of gentlemen have those saddles now in use
and but one sentiment exists among them in favor Of
their superiority The invention is equally as applca-
HE to ladies' saddles as to gentemens ANY person
DESTROYS of purchasing those easy saddles, is at liberty
first to make trial oone and judge of their for
themselves: In pont OF durability they will be war
ranted equal any other saddles and superior most
aug 7-f JAMES VANSANT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-30
From the Ne,o- York National Aduocate.
MR.. CLAY.


Of all the members of the Administration,
this gentleman has suffered most from the wri
tiers in the opposition journals. Every species
of reproach has been heaped upon him. His
political enemies appeared to be contendng
who would abuse him in the most cutting style,
and their virplence, industry and perseverance
could not have been greater had they been con-
testing for premium offered to the best abuser
Of the Secretary of State. In the midst of so
many enemies, it nevertheless appears that Mr..
Clay has kept his temper remarkably well, with
the exception of one unfortunate occasion. The
secretary is man of the most splendid talents,
and no one ever doubted his fitness for the pre-
sent high Office. His enemies however, charge
him with want of political principle, but as yet
they have furnished no proof. They talk about
coalition, but how could either of the three
candidates returned to the House have been e.
lected President, unless some compromise OF
personal predictions had taken place Even
the very formation of the Union was based on a
compromise ofpoli,ical rights between the large
and the small states. The people themselves
will Judge Of the integrity of MIR. Clays poll
teal character, together with his patriotic SER
vices for his country. His diplomatic conduct
with regard to South America is certainly high
Iy honorable to his head and his heart. His
enemies cannot rob him of these henors.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-30
FROM BATAVIA.

Extract Of letter received in Salem, dated
April 26-"Cofee has declined here to q ru-
PEGS, and we think 25 could not be obtained Tor
the $4,000 piculs now in market. We have no
change to notice in PRICES or state OF demand
for imports. Business was never so dull.
Another letter says, "all is apparently quiet IN
the districts near Samarang, but we think II
will not long continue so, as the Rebel chiefs
can in day or two muster rabble OF follow
srs. Some pirates have made their appearance
IN bold manner down the coast, but we expect
The armed Steam Boat will soon disperse them.
Register.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-30
so Dollars Reward.

BAN AWAY from the subscriber, living near Pts
o Getaway, Prince Georges county, Nd on tne 9TH
of March last, Negro PETER. He calls hlmseh FeteF
Proctor Said Peter is about d years OF age reef
10 or inches high, dark complexion, slender made,
long sharp lips, and rather bow-egged He has pc.
culiar way of walking, his elbows turned out, and
the palms of his hands turned behind him. ne IS an
artful, cunning Negro, and when in company with his
fellows put on airs of great consequence ne sup
posed to be now in the neighborhood where ne mas
been several times seen lately, or may be lurking "a
bout the neighborhood OF Washington OF AleAaulIa;
will give the above reward for his apprehension and
confinement in Jail, SO that get him again. wv,
aug 2S-eo2w GibGo ~ Nv