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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17
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mother Hunbug We have read the FIRST part Of the
celebrated Morgan Book protesting TO disclose the
Of Fecmasonry but book has just been put INTO our
hands cn tied The second pnr IF Re1elaons Jfasuru,
made By late member of The craft" which have perisrd
1t purpors to give he Of the higher degrees viz
the "Degrce of Mark Man. We Degree Of Max
gree of Grand Architec, !" the Degree &c Scoc Master
or Saperinende - he "Decrss Of Secret Master the
degree Of Perfect Master 1" the Degree OF Past Mas
ter ;'"tse degree Of Excellent Masons - and the " De
gree Of Snperexcelent Masons." Now every member OF
the fraternity who has heen passed and raised and advan
ced to The higher degrees of ancient Masonry, vii smile
this enumeration for with the exception OF the degrees
Mark Master, and Past Master we know Of such dc
gees in ancient Masoary And in regard 10 hese two,
which correctly named boldly pronounce he publ.
eaton as impudent hoax ever played off upon
credulCus community. Il is Throughout base elllrnny
upon the order We heard Of any such lectures
those gwen of such snes, Of any such
obligations there set forth The whole ngeni.
Gus, though wicked fabrication. Having ia the high
degree of Knight Templar ourselves spca nnhers'and
;ngly and fearlessy upon this subject and denial of
the authenticity of the book, far KIN thing
Of Masonry, solemn and unqualified II the public
have mind TO buy the imposto 50 be it. Rnt have
reason to think tina, upon The Morgan affair ha
been 50 frank and impartial, thu, shall be believed in
whatever may Of knowledge, BY those
who are, ss we'll as those who not nasons.-And We
have thought il duyo put the public upon their guard
against so shameless an imposition We have know.
usly deceived the public and feel more inclination
to deceive them upon the subject Of Morgan than an,
othe-.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17
7, SIGNS OF THE TrMES.n

1t is said, and upon the highest authority, that
member Of the last Congress, and ofthe next who
belongs to she Combinations" visited Harrisburg
since his return to Pennsylvania, for the purpose
of ascertaining the state of opinion among the
members of the Legislature upon the Presidential
question. Entering room in which many gen
tlemen were, and among then, Representatives
from all parts of the state he observed, al have
heard Of changes of opinion, and that some VINO
supported Gen. Jackson are now opposed to, hn
but have seen no one who has CHARACTERISTICS
members ofthe Legislature. one after the other oe;
clared that THEY had changed their opinions anS
that they would support Mr. Adumss reelection 2
the Presidency.-'. will give you the reason IOF
the change" said highly respectable member
from the vests ''the administration has been dong
all that is RIGHT, and the opposition all hal "
wnosc.,, Dem. Press.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

The Courier states that M de Cha'eaubrsnd seems
20 have turned to good The intimate know ledge
of the North American Indians, which he ained bY
long residence aTnong them in their ma i've wilds The
beautiful stories ct -faia and Rene appears were more
ly episodes of his elaborate tale The Nlic- which honsh
ust publ she'd was written thirty years ago, the desert
and beneath thc huts Of savages The plot this romance
is truly singular it devaes from all beaten tracks and ex
hibs manners and incidents 70 which Europe an utter
stranger"
Crsm ConOo The tg'h Of February case Of Grim con
n 'ra life" was tried in London. TIE parties wer.
Si7 JAG - Ashley vs. Thomas Garth Esq After long in.
vest gaton " which many Witnesses called TO prove
the Abandoned charactes If tire plaintiff, Jury returned
the following verdict hy their foreman =" directed u
exnres ~ e TART Of the jnry, he regret ia,
Trey canno mark their dc saos of Gait n (is,'s w.
duct thel feel Themselves c0asct ntu ~ ,nc n Ia
return verdict Of hea"' c.:aaec. 'e IA If VA, Favlf
come into corr; wlh clean hands. We fid I. :t.a3.
uH-danage.. one shilling
The Losdon papers mention the proving Of the u 4
the late Mr. Rundel Of IMdgate I'LL. The stamp for ~
probate was $4,000, the personal effects amounted to
l20OGO0l immense sum s distributed among M.
relatives Eve believe nephews and nieces ne eceased
The principal legstee is Mr. Neale Of ~orfiik.seet who
will rec We 40c oJ0l Mr.. Bond of Ware also TO have
5000
The shock Of earthquake was fit at Carraryon-
(Waes) and its vicinity, miles round on 18th of
sry. It's duration scarcely minute. The conprsra
ZION the Dsscnters chapel rushed in grea conf,s;on
imagining hat the building falling. In Gne house a
clock fell down, ard in another ornamental Gun fen
from the mantle piece. In Bangor and at the quarres ID
mics OIL the shock also fci but in SO great de-
gree.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

there are but two parties in the Union. tbe asu,
istration and the Opposition. Those who ,'n
the existence any other arc deceived. or ' ae,
propagate II the analogy between Tho "u.0
ciples of the present and the former part;es ,n.
to determine how the old denominations Should 'te
conferred the public would be at no loss in d", "
ing whether the Administration or the Opnos, .'u,
be the real Federal party. No one circums tos
more strongly marked the conduct Of the Feda1.s
party, throughout the whole period Of its existent
than that Of its uniformly taking sides with Eas'
land. And. accordingly, we observe that the o r'
stion, treadng in the footsteps of its predecssspp,
sees nothing wrong in the highly exceptional,
course which has been pursued BY England so"
ards this country, on the Colonial question. ".
have been constantly wrong for years past and
England always right. Mr.. Madison's, Mr.. sl a.'
roe's, Mr.. Adamss Administration have all hesr
wrong IN not submitting to the dictation Of Emu
land. Our privilege Of trading with her colonss,
is boon, granted by her, while her privilege II
trading with US (its eract counterparD is her eles,
right She may invite US to negotiate with her.
and when, in pursuance Of her own invitation, w.
send out minister, if she filings the door IN h;s
lace, It is all very courteous and perfectly rsht,
Such is the language of Opposition. o.
Nat Journal.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

Wegave, a few days since notice Of a MEETING
chat took place 1t Port Hope, IN Upper Canada, to
petition the British Government against the Alien
law lately passed in she Parliament of Upper Can.
ada. Since that period, we perceive BY Upper
Canada papers, that meetings have also cen held
at Hamilton and Saint David's, in which stronr
terms Of dispeasure were made use Of by thoye who
addressed the meetings. at the former, Mr.. Ham.
Iiton member of the Provincial Parliament for
Wentworth, said Of the Naturalization bill ~
$ Whoever reads the bill and oath with but half
IN eye must see it is made for suspicious persons,
and consequently the boom it grants is such as sus
Se'ous and an~orthy p rs,ns only deserve And
hat Is that pray Why 70 be subject to the
fang only IN Upper Canada, and not that even un-
Ass you first rehoance freely and forever the pos
sbity OF ever beinga citizen ofany other cline j.,
Tie eoncourse Of people was 50 great, at the
Hamilton rneetins,, that, when MIR. Wilson. The
Chairman, rose to address the audience. Il wax de-.
cared that great number Of persons were with.
nnt and could not hear, when it was decided to.
adjourn to the open air. At both meetings resou.
tons to petition the Imperial Government were
adopted. Nat I,te,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

Baston, March 24.-The opening of spring has
fully Illustrated the advantages to be derived from
stone ROAD, made upon Mr.. M'Adams's plan. over
paved streets. Notwithstanding the severity OF
last winter, Beacon street. Immediately after the
melting Of the great body Of snow and ice, was
found as hard and smooth as bowling green. 1t
nav be recollected that this street was Macadami-
zed two years ago, and the increduous, last spring
when it appeared to be in excellent order, ohserv-
ed. with sneer. " let US see how it will stand an
old fashioned Winter % Its present condition Is
complete answer to all objections arising from
the supposed injuries from frost 1t is better than
paved street in every respect. II IS smoother
it is less liable to be injured BY cold or thaws--it
is cheaper-carriages and carts make no NOISE upon
it +; and when cleaned and water"d like paved
streets, all objections from the dustin summer will
be removed.
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of The articles proposed by Mr.. Fitzsirons were
specially named, and evidently. with view 60
protection. The ad yalorem duties being from ilve
to fifteen per cent
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

We have the pleasure to announce that the great
TUNE, of the Union Canal near Lebanon was
completed on the 22d February. after the con'lh.
ued labor ofnineteen months. This is the larges.
tunnel in the United States, being seventeen lee'
six inches wide twelve feet high, and eight nun,
dred feet long, excavated entirely through soa
rock. The accomplishment Of this work has IL.
ken place earlier by some weeks than was caieu.
lated upon by the company, and will ensure y.
opening of the canal for use in the course Oh q
short time. Penn. paper.
Bernard Bari on, the Quaker poet, preparing TOT ap
LEGATION poem, to be entitled, "'rhe Widows ia y..
founded the melancholy loss Of the five Wesleyan ga"
sonaries in the mailboat off the island of Antigua
An unknown person lately presented g u,
Evangelical Lutheran congregation OF st. 'ams.
Church in New York. the church and three sos'
lately belonging to the Jsh Presbyterian c@'E''
CATION of that city,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

The Treasurer Of the AMERICAN B1BLr SocrE-
-ry, acknowledges the receipt during the month ct
February Of the sum of S456i 27of which there
were for Donations SrS3l Is, for sales Of Bibles
SC. 5000 o..
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17

Case Of .Uorgan.-The report of the Se!cc. Committee
Of the House of Assembly, in the Of Morgan, was
taken up and discussed Tuesday afternoon. An into
resting debate had which continued until tine
in he evening; IN which, the one hand he necessity
Of egislsve Interference in Of this kind advo
Gated BY Mr. Granger and by Mr. Hay and the other
ia danger, mpocy and nexpedency was insisted upon
BY the Speaker, Messrs. Co@les Iinckin and Mosely
The house refused to adopt the resolution when the
mtee and reported, and on the question Of agreeing
with the committee, Mr. pske expressed himself opposed
to the resolutions when on melton of W. Bucklin tue
report was laid on the table, by vote Of al TO 80.
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A. Mr.. Randoph sad. We wan'el bat o.e vote OF
Se Eot i. and can get i at any time
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a great deal Of noise has been raised by trian
gular sterl bell. It ia said to be great scarer of
rats and settler of bees. a poor fellow who was
offered one for sale, SAID /" have got one at home
TO my snrrow.' "Whose manufacture is it 20
(" 1t is Squire Longtongue's-hs daughter is my
wife, and she rings from morning till night"
DR.. SouIh-Dr South. visiting gentleman one
morning., was asked to stay to dinner, which inv-
tatlon he accepted Of; the gentleman stepped into
the next room and told his wife, and desired she
would provide something exit aordinary. IIercup-
on she began to murmnr and scold, and made a
Thousand words till, at length, her husband. pro-
voked at her hehavouf protested. that it it was not
for the stranger in the next room. he would kick
her out Of doors. Upon which the doctor who had
heard all that passed. stepped out crying, /" beg.
Sir, you will make no stranger of me.''
Stealing good conscience.-A man in Boston
latel, stole book at book auction, entitled
4" The Perfect Pleasure Of "A good Conscience"
Sang Froid-The Marechal de Faber, at a
siege, was pointing out a particular place with his
finger; as he spoke musket ball carried off his
finger Instantly stretching out another, he con.
tinued his discourse.
When the great Duke of Argyle was one night
at the theatre, in a side box, person entered the
same box with boots and spurs. The Duke arose
from his seat. and with great ceremony expressed
his thanks to the stranger, why, somewhat conus-
cd, desired to know for what reason they were
| thus bestowed /? The Duke gravely replied" For
not bringing your horse into the box"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-24
TIE SAILORS FUNERAL.

The following is extracted from the manuscript
journal of sailor, who served on board his ma
iesty's fi1gate Crescent, but died lately at Raven
ma.
We had cruzed for days off Cape Formosa,
and death had begun its ravages. sickly lam
guor prevailed among our men-thelr usual light
ness of heart and vivacity seemed to have fled
them, they sat in groups on the forecastle. smok-
ing in silence, or listening to the narrative of
deaths on board of other vessels. which had been
on the same station. We endeavored to divert
their melancholy by different amusements, but it
would not do; the number of our sick increas-
inr, and the low muttcrc,i inquiries after the dy-
ing, were always accompanied by an involuntary
shutlder. We committed, in one night. two to the
waves; but as they had been i'll ever since we had
left Ascension, We paid not so much attention.
The gun-room had always been healthy, but on
tbe Sabbath morning tit wns first Sabbath ON
the coast of africa) poor Bury complained OF head
ach and dizziness his fair face had already turn
ell sallow; and when he expressed his determine
tion for retiring to his hammock, there was settled
GLOOM on everv countenance. remember, as the
event of yeste, da,. when he came on board at
Portsmouth,. Hehad just completed his eighteenth
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-24
iepry Wilson, No. 100, Market Street.
WILMINGTON, Del. TUESDAY, JULY "a. 1927.

year: his heart was light, and his homes we're
nigh and when he stepped the quarter -tleck
IN his uniform, am sure there was not a finer
fellow in all his Majesty's service. How afltc-
tionately his aged father babe him farewell-the
tears stood in the old mans eyes, as he said,
James, know that you will not forget your duty
to man. forget not your dut, to God ''-'They will
never meet! went to ask him how he felt, but
he knew me not; his ewes were wild, his reason
was ecIpsed; the sun was setting. and the night
mad most ominous appearance. | went to see
him again, but his eyes were closed-the struggle
was over--hls spirit had fled to God, who gave it !
Few preparations can be made for funeral on
board Of ship. The bell tolled and there was
not a sailor who was not on deck. save those who
heard the sound as the warning that the same bell
would soon toll TO assemble thei comrades to
commit to the sea their remains. The night was
dark and lowering; yet the lightning, which flash
Ell vlvIdly across the vessel showed every object
most clearly; paeness and stiffness was seated
on the faces of the crew and many wishfuI look
was cast towards the gangway, in mournful anti
clpatIon OF the corpse. :" | am the resurrection
and the life "'-'There was a thrill went through
every heart as these words were uttered. a sbud-
derins hysterical sort of sigh was the response.
Enclosed in his hammock his corpse was laid on
the grating: The thunder burst loud over our
heads yet seemed as if it had not been heard.
The service proceeded-I heard splash in the
water ~ could contain myself no longer-I rush.
ed into the gun room. There is momeut when
tins world seems litte and its Joys transtory bub-
bles; there is a moment when the soul feels itself
afianccd to objects more sublime than nature can
afford; there is a moment when all the treasured
sophistry Of the past life and all the infide cavil
lings which have hampcred our energies, vanish
like cobwebs before the breath of the wind, and
the soul asserts its claim to a nobler sphere: and
that moment is when we retire from the world aud
follow a dear departed frend-not to the IN
trodden foor of the ocean-not to the darkness of
the grave-but whittier aye to the glories Of hea-
ven And the heart beats highest yet soundest,
when we feel assured, that ransomed by Sayiour's
blood :. he walks in white robes, and celebrates in
never dying strains the praises of his Redeemer,
Godo
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-24

In the celebration Of the 9TH Lynn MASS The fol-
lowing responsive chorus, written for the OCCASION was
sung by "a maidens, representing the "a states of the
Union
Original .S,ass
We stood in the battle when tyranny came
To mantle our dwellings in slaughter and flame;
And Who shall reproach us with in
.fe.r &ates.
We have sprung from the SOIL and the blood Of The Free
That was poured. hen you planted fair liberiys tree
And our eagle first soard DER that hill.
Original States
And footsteps mai'd by chile ems best Blood
On that 'lak and that perilous day.
Ae1p States
We have maik'i with ght the bold course YOU pursud
And would gladly be found, with true virtue endud.
10 follow your glorious way.
Original States
70 speak praise may not happy be well,
But Bunker, and Yorktown, and Monmouth can tell
That oar hands were not slack in the fight
Men States
Our years may not equal the strength Of our love,
But Ere, and Plal,sburgh, and Orleans may prove,
That We viii no, abandon the right.
M
Then hail 20 .he land that gave Liberty birth,
And hal 10 Country, the prouslest EARTH
NAV tyranny trampe lis shores
MAY its be the march Of the brave and the free,
And nur eagle soar high over mountain and sea,
Till the earth and the roll no more.
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SHERIFE'S SALE.
By PETER B. DELANY, SHERIFF.

TOY virtue Of wit of lev. facias drec ed, Will
I'D be exposed to public sale az The house Of Thomas
Way, in Chris,ana hun'led, on "Wednesday the 18Th O.
uy ins at o'clock, r. NJ, all that o', piece or parcel
If land situate lying and being in the Borough OF Will
mngton and county Of Newcastle, bounded and described
as follows, wit by Queen Street, Fatna Street.-The
iddle distance between Queen and Hanover street. b
land formerly of James r. binson, tc and BY land Of 10
seih Taa be the thereof within those boz ns
more or less Together with all and singular the improve
and appur ,hereunto belonging or III any
wise arpertainng Seized and taken in execution as tae
property Of Epan Leseis. :. :.
Newcastle, June IS, 1927 dot
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Democratic County Mectinr

A adjourned meeting fhe Democratic Republicans Of
Menu County, will be held at the house of Abel Harris
~ the town of Dover on SATURDAY, the 23th mat on
business preparatory to the ensuing General Election
Puncal attendance is requested as business of mpor
lance is to be transacted r
AUGUSTUS NJ sCHEE, Secretary
Dover, July IA, 1897 10 he loat ,nee,,ya
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NOTICE.

TIA II this day made assignment of all my property
Il both real and PERSONAL mixed and unmxed' and OF
every kind Whatsoever unto Robeyt Pearson and Joshua
Hutton Of New castle County Safe CT Delaware, Tor the
benefit ii nv creditors or all such Of them shall sign
release or before the first day of September neX ens-
aE, CALEB SEAL
,y;,,;,r.on 7n,v sb 1907 n
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Number 573.
CONDITIONS OF TIE WATCHMAN

Eanuarv July, six months in atlvance-Fonr Dsars
1alr From those who do pay above, Five Dollars
Kill demanded. If sub ;crbcr wishes Decline he
st notify the edit rs Of his Intention before the first OF
kane December, and pay all arrearagcs. Without a
compliance with hese conditions, paper will be discon.
Enucl excep, at the option oftle editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements no, exceeding twelve lines for term
than three months; four times for dollar and TWEEN
cents for every subsequent insertions longer ones in pro
portion Advertisers requested specify in writing
how oh their advertisements be inserted or they
wl be continued till forbid Letters to the Editors TO r
|sure attention must be post paid.
Adverttssng 6ytheyear.
ITO Subscribers To Non-Subscribers
year Sis, % 1year S18 90
E months ., w months 9, so
5 do. 4, So do S, 90
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TO BRICK MAKERS.

vHF subscriber will give Forty Dollars per month for
first rate mouler, setter, and burner, and find him in
huarcng-at his brick yard, Delaware CRY.
Nv "a 1907 60-,f JOHN JONES.
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A CARD

g GARDETTE. Dentist, respectfully announces 70
me '"habl'ants OF this Borough and lis vicinity that
lie will commence the practice of his professional services
n this place, Monday the 23d inst and will remain but
week. -
July l6 II
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BANK OF SMYRNA.

June 3d. 1897
VIE stockholders in this institution hereby notified
TINT an inslsment of five dollars every share of the
capital stock will be due and payable thursday the
DAY ct November nex-one half gold or silver and
the residue IN notes of Specie paying Banks.
by order Of the Board.
Std = RI HODSON Tocl,r
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j. J. ROBINSON'S
Chean s. lucky Office,

e. No. les, NORTH THIRD STREET.
Fourth door bclolo Pine, Philadelphia
ANE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the
public in general. that he will supply all orders TOT
,rs on the most reasonable terms,
tii,E IRON .aNY CM4RGE FOR POSTAGE,
u any &c the Current H. tteres Of New York, Virginia,
topnectcut r. Island, Delaware Maryland, or Peansy-
res.a.
THE Union Canal Lottery, 3oth Glass.
70 be drawn on the 25th inst. Tickets tor sale BY
NJ FOUR nOLLARS AND FIFTY CTS. IL
Splendid Schsmr-1 Prize Of Sl5,00oi OF s5CCo o.
$4,000; Of So o0o Of $500, and many oiher good
prizes too numerous to mention.
Please make IN your orders without delay and forward
hem addressed 10 j. J. Robinson, No io5, North Sd 81
4,h door below Vino, Philadelphia.
". j The per cent. deduction VIII DC made On
y In',eres, as above.
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