The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-07-12

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sylyania Gazette. Philadelphia.
letter from Vera Cruz OF the 22d of
May states,
"Commodore Porter has arrived from
Kew West very unexpectedly, but oppor-
,n,ly. as the officers in Vera Cruz threw
every obstacle in the way to prevent the
spplies from sailing. which the Commo-
lorc had been expecting for long tune
Two or three fellows have command OF the
ycssels-they are the most notorious cow
ards in christendom, and by making thou
sand excuses and apologies, thcy oeiay-
ed so long that Com. Porter lett his rrlgate
in Kew West, the Bravo, out on cruze, and
came here in small sloop--hc was mere
but a short time, only one day, when ne mad
the vessels ready for sea; this was done IKE
magic He has made complete revolution
in affairs--he arrested Capt Machln OF the
brig Victoria, | suspect for cowardice CT dis
obedience of orders, caused by tears which
nlachin entertained for a Privateer, which
is cruising off Campcachy, and has made
six or seyen captures.
"Thc government has complimented
Com. Porter very highly. and is we'll sat
isied with his conduct.
Bear Fight-Mr. Andrew c. Bigelow
and Mr.. Harvey Bliss, of Tlcondcrosa
while engaged in fishing in small canoe
d few weeks since, on Long pond, discover.
ed huge bear playing in the river ncai
them. Being armed enly with towing
piece loaded with shot, they discharged u
into his face, which so enraged the mon
ster. that he SWAIN tOWdIQ tnCW Will iul
speed apparently determined on revenge
for being thus insulted while quietly bath.
ing tor his own sport or amusement. The
bear made repeated attempts to overturr
the canoe, but the men not having time L
reload their piece. as often piled the paddles
upon his pate, until they succeeded IN con
quering him. He was dragged ashore ant
found to weigh 500 pounds.
During the storm at Philadelphia on til,
4th int several accidents occurred. A boa
capsized near the Navy Yard, and of iiv
boys that were on board, three were down
ed Another boat in which were two youn
men, was upset; they saved themselves b
getting ON the keel. A sloop at Smith
Island was struck by lightning, two me
knocked down, two others severely shock
ed, and dog killed in the hold tree op
postc tavern beyond the permanent bridg
was struck. and man who was in the hous
Knocked down. 1t is also said, that sta
bic on the Schuylkill was struck, and COY
killed.