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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-06
CULTURE OF SILK.

The successful experiments in the culture Of silk in diff
feren parts of North AMERICA before the OF the Rev
uu,on, aud tose which have since been made, ard al
making Counec ,icut and Phadr lpa, leave not
doubt that the nurture of the silkworm may be avan,a
geous prnsecued in the United States. The Phil4ef
hi0 Society for ptomang agriculture, therefore think il
their duty 10 comment The extensive cultivation OF the
white mulberry tree, the leaves Of which, It is generally
known are the best food for this invaluable insect The
trees may be pro aga'ed either from seeds cuttings
The ripe fruit may be in drills in rich earth, u,.
slightly covered they will quickly yegeaie Plants pro-
duced IN this way last autumn bore the severe cold OF the
past winter, ard when t!anspanted the spring, have
grown vigorously Cuttings may be the spring
may be useful to mention those who unacquain ed
with the prorer mode OF procedure that the ground should
be dug or poughed deep and late in the autumn, left
ough all winter, and after having been harrow ed raket
smooth in the spring the cuttings should be put IN least
eight inches Deep and at such distances. will permit
The intervals to be easily kept clean Those who posse.
white mulberry will find their profit preparing ,hc
seeds for sale THIS may ba done by rubhing them ou
from the ripe fruit between the hands in water, and se
the seeds have settled, pouring off the and drying
hem ~ the shade Owners Of vacant lots The ground
plot of The city. and vicinity and farmers may add their
revenue by establishing nurseries OF the for there
every reason to believe, that the demand for them will
annually increase. The value Of the sowing six sn 9au
silk made u three counties If Connecticut, il The year $40
was s2o according to the estimate Of tie United States
Marsfas and as the business has been greatly extended
every year since that time is reasonable presume that
he present amount of the article is double lis sum
would DC mach increased il the value Of The home. made
Stockings mlts, ind garments made Of silk and mixtures
OF cotton, wool and silk with which almost every honse
~ part Of Wndhan county ahonrdS, be taken 0to cons
Grafton The serious addition TO the usual income Of the
farmers, derived from the culture If sls ma, be consd
erei 40 SO arch clear gain, for from personal inquiries
nsdc on the spo by member Of this society," was ascer
,ane that did not interfere with the regular crops and
u was even acknowledged by some, that they
mote money from the sale OF their silk than they did from
the produce Of their farms is presumed a no great.
r indpcement need be offered TO farmers Other states
TO attend 10 this prof able branch of bushes
by order of the Society,"
RICHARD PETERS, President.
w $. WAaoln, Secretary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-06

give Gus cnape;ntIu to the collection vi SIR. AL
ans for the nest succeeding four wears.
4esnirya, laat we consider the late election OF
p esilent Adams, fair and constitutional one.
according 10 the true intent of that Charter--and
tr attenpt TO raise objections to him OH the ground
o. his election seeing that the measures of his all
minlstatlon cannot be successfully attacked, is a
resent that the People must see through, and ought
t. discnantenance.
Rpsafred, That in every fair and just view Of it
tsat we can take, the conduct of Henry Clay on the
tlt cton Of President Adams was altogether I'M
eAceptionable that we regard him as man OF
generous and honorable sentiments, and as of the
first order of American Statesmen.
Resolved, That we highly approve Of the APP
pointmeut Of Henry Clay as Secretary of State,
because it is a Station which his distinguished char
acter and high eniowments emnenty merited.
Rssolrpd, That in not advocating the election of
General Jackson to the Presidential chair, we are
not wanting in respect for that celebrated Soldier
We only prefer Mr.. Adams to him because we
believe him better qualified.
Resolved, That the hero of New Orleans mcr-
its the applause Of his Country for that happy VIC
tory. and that his Military Services are worthy to
be ever gratefully remembered.
Resolved, That the Chairman Of this meeting
appoint six persons to represent the friends Of the
Administration in Talbnt county in the Convention
that is to assemble in Baltimore on the ESD ,ay
OF July next-and that certificate of their APP
polntment be made out BY the secretary, and sign
ed BY the chairman Of this assembly, lobe by them
presented to the Convention.
Committee appointed-Gen. S. Dickinson, r.
II. l.oockernan. r. II. Goldsboroush d. Martin
= Groome. 5. i. kennard, VIM. Clark.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-06
VICE PRESIDENT.

in reference to candidate for the second oihce ~ 'he
gift Of the people, we find the following in the Cincinnati
Gazette Of the 18Th ut. .
"Next 10 the six New England s'ate., Ohio stands the
most conspicuous and The NEST undivided suppore OF e
present. alton she has asked nothing OF IT. and
nothing has been given her One OF her principal czehs
was found the head of responsible and iaboous
department He has been permitted TO remain there and
IN the perform ancc Of his duties, has steadily gained upon
the good opinion and the confidence OF the country All
parties bestowed upon him the just ed Of approbatn
Let Ohio her claims, and name Join 1e Lean can
ddate for the Vice Presidency His competency no one
will dispute III. character is without repoach III pre-
senng him for that nigh Office the state proudly say,
Who uni,es exalted talents With more
sterling moral worth, and candidate shall give place
to him."
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-06
SALT.

We know many Irish farmers no lately tried salt as
manure, and the Of their experiment establishes The
Justice If English ndstions the subject. Sr
Thomas BERNARD recommends 6nstt acre, on the
good authority Of gentleman who made series OF ex
pe nents salt manure and held, that the proper
ton Of bshel to answered best, and the land
more productive.
Farmers should look this Tact, that grown
land MANFRED by tea-weed grown sea land is pc
culiary rich and luxurat Whence This peculiar
richness Of growth if from the circums Of the
land being lnpregnated with sal, [fish Far. Jsa
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-06
From the Raleigh, ". c. Register.

We have been concerned to observe, in some Of
the publications Of the day. attempts made to pro-
dace an effect on the pending Presidential Flee
ton. By representing different parts Of the coun-
Try as having distinct and separate interests there
by exciting the citizens Of one section against those
of another. We would invoke all who make
such representations to call to remembrance the
sentiments Of their beloved WAsHINcreN on this
subject, as expressed in his Farewell Address (the
sentiments Of which ought to be engraved on every
hearth In contemplating the causes which may
disturb our Union (said this great and good many
II is matter Of serious concern, that any ground
should have been furnished for characterixic par
ties BY geographical NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and Souttern-.a'lantic and West,rn whence de-
signing men may endcayor to excite belief that
there Is real difference Of local interests and
views. One Of the expedicnts Of party to ac-
anre influence within particular districts, is 10
'nsrepresent the opinions aud aims Of other dis
tricts. You cannot shield yourselves TOO much
Continued he) against the jealousies and heart
purnnss which spring from these representations
they tend to render alien 10 each other those who
ousht TO be bound together by traterna GGectioa.'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-07-06

Fran tie Rahimose .4,asr.sas.

Every day brings improvement in Ill. me.
chanic arts The following, II true TO he extern, repre- sen.
TED, 70 one Ct e most important have seen The
Sockbrhge, lNass Star Ct the 18th June, says
Among the useful improvements in The mechanic ar,s
he one we are about to menon invented by our resprc
ted townsman, Mr. Richard p. Morgan. stands prc.emi
nent has been fairly tested by actual experiment.
This Invention is an improved Rn!1ray Carruge hch
reduces friction, that HORSE may draw with rrn
Feet EASE, rpon level road, FIFTY Toys--AIr MORGAN
has proved this tact both upon small model aud upon
wagon capable of carrying the Usual weight of conDon
wagon and if any Advantage had, il was in favor rs
the latter We believe, in all the experne ns nud. bv
Mr. Iredgod, with the pulley and weight he never sue
cecded in moving than $50 lbs with one noun,,
OsE attached this carriage Snd susn.nl.I ,.
pulley, moved quickly SEVEN HUNDRED rousps,
II WI he exhibited in boston. Friction ia obyia;ed A.
ne a1es oy means OF four additional Wheels which ope
ate as rollers on the ground axlehe friction heels move
once round, only, ~ going quarter Of mile
we nave seen TINS Invention in opcraiiun aud fully be-
leve that II will place RAIL RoAns on ground ahere
Canals can no longer come in completion with them
We conceive this to he Of The incs nnortant i'm
provements ever invented. and, think /, no, tao
much to say will eventually supply the place Of Steam on
ietei rouds all countries; M the expense az Ma r
Carriage IS, comparatively. very small.
'um az Hartford has been published This instu;np IL.
gan ~,s only seven pupils but the whole number who
nave ees educated It Is two hundred ard twcntyseven
and OF these about one halt lave left the asynn fhsc
WIN rev exceptions, have been raised t,on sa,e ~ 81, .
most compete ignorance and blankness of n,esc, IN
gond degree OF intelligence and responsibility ouaed to
perform an the dutes of citizens, ard to procure y.i
hood by their industry Fy. Of ,nse .shns ~.
on has been completed have been employed AZ
teachers either IN the Hartford asylum or in similar
tntons. Ut The Whole number ADM .,d ;r,o ~
ton, ,hirtyegh from Conecticu, Que fron, a,
and the rest IRON different Of TIE Union One nm
ed anu hry pupils are now IN the institution Of whirh
yse av supported by the slate OF Massachusetts wen
/ by Maine ''"F' ""o i'hc
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27
FOR THE WATcRMdH,

Having been an eve and an ear witness of the bold and
gigantic strides of skeptclsn thought that would Just
compare it with superstition Superstition is zeal acting
wrong under the belief OF acting right: therefore, 1t II be
opery tempered with the evangelical milk Of the Gospel
cannot be injurious either to the individual or to Socie
y Super sion may with great propriety. oe said to be
the innocent inrmites of the votares Of religion and v
tue But although skepticsm doubling, may be good
besnlng in philosophy and may be deemed innocent IN
tile commencement yet the end is awful to many and its
Effects Society tieelerous 1t would be much
better be philosopher at all, and to continue in the
common herd Of mankind. than to embrace those subl
ties in metaphy sizes, which envelope all those great and
important truths OF reason and religion III mss OF doubt
But a doctrine peculiarly commodous all our young
and smaterersn eetnnking Il has shaken those
foundations which the whole moral world. and the great
fabric of social happiness entirely rest Believe me, 1t IS
only true rational, and virtuous philosophy, which gives
virtue its sweetest hopes TO mpenten vice its greatest
fears, and to penesce its best consostions and
makes those allowances for the nhrmes Of nature, which
some are pleased call superstition We should certain
ly endeavor know weakness; but should also
try feel strength and endeavor to improve it to
advance far the faculties given to by nature, with
their utmost improvement and expansion, would allow us
to go and always to keep them within the precincts OF
philosophy and Of rational desire to keep the line
and plumnet in our hands. have sometimes Thought
that skepcism affected than real for we often
see take pleasure in showing their mental ac
quremens, and gratifying their vanity in degrading the
opinions set up by others How some could indulge IN an
indifference to the sanctions of virtue and religion, and
persist doing and ing whatever would have tendency
10 weaken mankind in the belief of these sanctions is
certainly sacrificing the great and important interests OF
virtue to the little motives of vanity. The skeptic, IN
seeking after matter which 10 feed his dark mind, SO
faacously and nsdousy contounds truth and error that
requires judgment and pene ration than ordinary
minds have separate them and make the proper dsnc
lions this indeed, is the great Of the most celebrated
freethnkers They recommend themselves to warm and
minds by lively strokes Of Wit and by arguments
really Strong, against superon enthusiasm and priest
craft. But the time, they nsdIousy throw the
colos upon the fair face of true religion and dress
her in their garb, with malignant intention to
render her odious to those who have penetration
enough ,c detect the impious fraud Some have even
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27
ADJOURNED SALE.

DY vrtue of writ of vend exponas. to me directed
I'D will be exposed public SALE at the house of William
Donaho, in Appoquinmink hundred, Friday the 9th
Of March next, o'clock, r. NJ the following described
farm or of land and improvements, situate ing and
being in the hundred Of Appoqunimnk and County Of
Col Samuel b Archer and others with log dwelling
house and Kitchen &c. thereon erected containing
hundred acres, less Seized and taken
ton as the property Of TiRanr Goidsborsugh.
Newcastle, Feb. ~, 1927. 32-4t
Id directed, will be exposed public sale, the prem.
ises, Smyrna landing in Appoquinmnk hundred, on Sat
urday the 10th of March next, at O'clock r. NJ. the
following described lands and enements, situate lying and
being in the hundred of App0qunlmink and county OF
Newcastle wit No 1, lot at Smyrna landing, bound
ed by lands Of William Vanegrift, Esq, No 2, Duck
Creek, and others with commodous wharf, two large
houses for the reception Of grain, &c convenient
frame weng house and stable thereon erected contain
ing one acre, more less No. 2, farm, bounded BY
lands of John Clark Esq, dec John Pearson, William vat
degrt Esq, No. L. Duck Creek, and others with frame
dwelling house and kitchen, barn, cribs and wharf,
thereon erected containing four hundred acres be the
same more or Seized and taken in execution the
property of George Uaiker, dec.
Newcastle, Feb. II, 1927 32-4t
DY virtue of writ OF ais. vend. exponas TO direc-
I'D ted, will be exposed to public sale. at the house of
Peter Hendrckson in Christana hundred, Wednesday
the I4h of March next at O'Clock, p. the following
described plantation tract of land situate lying and be-
inc in the hundred of Chrsana and county OF Newcastle,
to witadoinng lands of John Mchin, Jacob Haddock,
John Sidham and James White with aog house. log barn
and other out buildings thereon creced containing, by
computation, twenty-five more or less Seized and
taken in execution the property of Edvard Evans.
Newcastle, Feb 25, 1897. 32-5t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27
40 DOLLARS REWARD.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber living Cantwell's
man named Robert Colbay Wallace, about % years
old has about years serve and nearly feet hg
complexion toleraby black, has large scar over the
left ear caused by fall from horsewaks straight, his
head rather ncnng back smooth face, has used
razor-good countenance, and pleasant when spoken to
short nose, an6 toeraby quick spoken; generally very
quick and active on foot has been raised to farming
altogether He took away with him suit Of homemade
rab cloth. pretty well and patched the left side or
appe of the coat had been and piece inserted
also new and panaets of dab cloth, with
yellow buttons the coat and great coat of the same
nearly new two three pairs Of thick, mixed home
made stockings, and an oil fur hat
A colored man calling himself Henry Hat'ace, who said
he was brother Robert, (and who, it s believed, lives
in Chester Lancaster County. Penn came to my house
on the evening of the 23d nst and suppose persuaded
him away He is said to be taller than Robert and not
quite SO black Whoever will the two in jail, so
that can get Robert and bring the other to JUSTICE shall
receive the above reward and all necessary charges
Twenty Dollars and reasonable charges for either of them
ALEXANDER MCAULLEY.
Feb 26, 1897. 32-4tP
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27

DlED-on Wednesday night last Mrs SARAH HUM
PHREfS, wife OF Peter A. Humphreys Of this Borough
On the 1lth inst, at Cantwell's Bridge, Delaware,
WILLIAM FISHER CORBiT, late Merchant of that
place.
- AT Dover, Del. on Saturday the 17h instant in the
sxty-thrd year of her age, Mrs. ANGELICA STOUT,
the only survivor Of the children of the late Chancellor
KILLEN, and wife of the Hon. JAcoB Srour.
In the character and conduct OF this excellent LADY,
combined and illustrated all the virtues that adorn and
dignity nature.
- In Philadelphia, the 2ed inst. in the Both year
OF his age, CHARLES WILSON PEALE, the Founder
of the Philadelphia Museum.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27

This report was read, and laid on the table.
An act making appropriations Tor certain tortihca
,ion, for the United States for The year l827
An act making appropriations for the Indian De-
parment for the year 1897;
Were, severally, read the third time, and passed
Ordered. That the Clerk request the concur.
renee OF the Senate in the said bills.
Saturday, FEBRuARY "A.
IN SENATE.
The unfinished business Of yesterday was taken
up. and the Senate resumed the confederation OF the
bill to regulate the intercourse between the United
States and the Colonies OF Great Britain.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion OF Mr. Webster, the daily hour Of
meeting was fixed for 10 o'clock, for the remainder
Of the Session; the sitting to terminate at O'Clock,
and to be resumed at O'Clock, daily
The Several bills ordered to third reading on
the preceding day, we're read third time passed,
d and sent to the Senate.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27
- MODfDe -.
FOR THE wATcHmAs.

MEssns. EDIToRs The following suggestions
are thrown out for the benefit OF those concerned.
The States Of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
Delaware, have solicited the government a. Wash
ington' to erect breakwater at the mouth Of Del
| aware Bay. These " sovereign and inde PENDENT
States have shown from time to time that this work
ia" essential to their commercial prosperity. thst
they have paid more into the treasury OF the gov
ernmen, al Washington" ia proportion 10 what they
have received, than any three States in this unhap.
py Union. That government has "hnughtly' ne
elected compliance with their . Just demands"
| Now, Sirs, ask, is it to be endured that these
sovereign aud independent States to be treat
ed thus Will they submit to such contumey ~
Srs, there is a remedy, thanks to Georgia and
Governor Troup. A little bullying will do the
business; beg pardon Of his high mighiiness CO.
vernon Troup and Mr. Forsy.he & Co., mean
lew decent uianestocs smacking Of war, division,
blood and thunder, backed BY the Hancock troop
OF horse" will soon bring the Tyrants at Wash
ingion to their senses.
| Sirs, the case OF Georgia presents an example
which specially recommend TO the observance
and imitation of oppressed States, in all future
time.
Georgia was grievously oppressed by parcel
oi Choctsws, Cherokees, Kangaroos, Pot,awatta-
mits, and other people with red skins and horrible
names, living IN her bosom, and owning excellent
lduu, WuiIu tuC pdtTioNC WcIc, very na-
turally, extremely anxious to possess. Well Sirs,
what did they dol Why, they told The Washington
Jnnto. that they must and would have the lands !;
that these red skinned people must be off. or they
would extnguish them; in plain English, cut their
throas-and they paroded the Hancock chivalry.
Well, Sirs, .he Washington people were frightened
and justice done to the suffering Georgians.
The red raggamuAins are to be driven, men, women
and children, from the homes OF their fathers. the
land ~ Had tt,.
have them az act OF national Justice and beneyo
lence which has no parallel since the deportation Of
the MooFs OF Spain and the d,agoonng of the Hu
guennts Of France and besides the government
al Washington" has been obliged to pay since
BOZ to the tune Of nearly 1000 900 dollars for the
benefit of Georgia. There, Sirs, is justice, even
handed justice.
After this, the age Of Chivalry is gone" in
deed, if we have not a breakwater. What are our
Governors about Where be our congressman,
our slang whsngers, our captains Of tens and oil
fiiies. cockboats, torpedoes, birthstone
and sa,petre, and where is Colonel Plucks Is
here other champion of State rights, be found
than Governor Troupf
! Lei the united voice Of Pennsylvania, Delaware
and New Jersey proclaim in tones Of thunder, to
the 9. base and infamous white men a, Washing
ton that " there is alternatiye' between break.
wafer and i" exnc,ion.' No more sneaking, no
more dancing attendance at Washington let US put
our hands in and help ourselves.
STATE RIGHTS.
'see Mr. Forsyth and Governor 1'roup, pass,m.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

F1uRSuANT to the last Will and Testament of JOHN
L. PoGUE, dec. late Of the Borough Of Wilmington,
Will be exposed 10 public SALE the house of James Pu
lnnkeeper, in said Borough on WEDNESDAY the 14l.
day Of .Narch ne1f the following described Real Estate
viz
No. IA lot Of land Front street, in The said
Borough SO feet front, and extending back III feet
inches; with two story frame house and kitchen thereon
and frame stable This property suitable for TAVERN
or any kind Of public business.
No. "A lot Of land adjoining No is SO feet front
and 1856 fee, 10 inches back, which has been occupied as
wood yard for number Of years. There frame
buildings thereon, the occupied stable and Tie
other store room.
No 3.Fye acres Of marsh. situate intle said Borough
in Clemens Greek marsh, adjoining marsh Of Joseph Hay
and others, which may be divided three lots to suit
purchasers.
The sale to o'clock, when attendance
will be given and conditions made known by
JOSEPH POGUE SWpa1ing Erecutor.
Wilmington, Feb 23d 1927. 22-st
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27
From the ~. T. Commercial Advertiser, Feb 90.

AIOm tHe ~. 4. C0mnlPfclHt QuCeTClSPF, req. 2Ss
MORGAN AcA1N.--The Orleans Advocate ofthe
18th inst says, two gentlemen stopped at the
house OF Mr.. Curtis in Games, in this county, The
18th who stated that they we're their way with
dispatches from Sir p. Maitland, Lieut.. Gov. of
Upper Canada. TO Gov. Clinton, announcing thas
Witttam Morgan was in the possession Of the for
mer, subject TO the direction Of the latter aire aud
meH. They also stated that they saw and conver-
sed with Morgan, and Offered 10 produce their pa.
pers vouchers of the correctness Of their state
ments This story is improbable and absurd on the
face of IT, But in addition 10 this Gov Clinton has
authorized the editors Of the Albany Daily Adyer-
ser to say that he has received no tidngs Of such
import
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Stock is quoted
in the Philadelphia papers yesterday, at Gl6O for
1900 paid.
GAMING.-1he bill TO punish gaming has passed both
houses Of the Legislature Of Maryland1he penalty fine
and implisonment-1he former law made il pentenary
offence-and the consequence WAS twas seldom
enforced.
The College Of Carlisle has received SI1lO as a
bequest from the late Robert Coleman Esq.