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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.

The pressure or weight Of the atmosphere, as
shown by the barometer. the sucking and air
pumps, is near | 5 pounds on every square inch,
so that il we could entirely squeeze out the air
between orr two hands, they would cling loge,h'
or with force equal TO the pressure OF double
this weight, because the air would press upon
both hands; and if we could contrive 10 suck or
squeeze out The air between one hand and the
wall, the hand would stick fast to the wall, be-
ing pressed on il with The weight Of above two
hundred weight, that is, near 5 pounds on eve
nv square inch Of the hand. By late most Curl
Gus discovery of Sir Everard Home, i, is found
that this Is the very process by which flies and
other insects of a similar description are enabled
TO walk up perpendicular surfaces, however
smooth, as the sides Of walls and panes of glass
in windows, and to walk as easily along the cei-
ling Of a room with their bodies downwards and
their feet over head. Their feet, when examin-
ed by microscope, are found to have Hat
skins or flaps, like the feet Of web-footed ami
mails, as ducks and geese; and they have to-
wards the back par. or heels, but inside the
skin flap, two very small toes, SO connect
ed with the flap as 10 draw it close down up
on the glass or wall the Ay Wake on, and to
sriue, ze out the air completely, SO that there
IS vacuum made between the foot and the
glass or wall. The consequence is that the air
~ Ssos' .he ioo' on .lS Wah Will d.ioTSct6TSateT
than The weight Of the Ay, which is thus retain
cd in us position. 1t has likewise been found
that some of the larger sea animals are by the
same construction, enabled to climb the per-
pendicular and smooth surface Of the ice-hilIs
among which they live. Some kinds of lizards
have the same power of climbing, and Of cree
ping with their bodies downwards, along the
ceiling ola room. In the large feet of those an
,mals, the continuance is easily observed, of the
two toes or tgh,eners, by which the skin of the
foot is pinned down, * the ale excluded in the
act of walking or climbing; but it is the very
same. only upon larger scale, with the mech
anism Of a iiy's or butterHy's foot; and both
operations, the climbing Of the sea-horse on the
ice, and the creeping of the fly on the window
or The Ceiling, are performed exactly by the
same power, the weight of the atmosphere.
London paDer
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19

neither did she curse as some do; neither did
She weep. They told her,to kneel down with
her breast against its muzzle, and she did so.
They nut cords round her wrists, and bound
them to stalks, which had been driven Tor the
purpose;s,ill she show d no signs OF emotion,she
laid her head upon the mortar, and waited her
fate with a composure which soldier might
have envied. At length the signal was given;
the match was raised; it decended slowly; ana
a, The moment when it was about to touch the
powder. an audible shudder ran through the
crowd The printing caught fire; moment
of sickening suspense followed; a groan burst
from the spectators; the smoke passed away no
explosion followed; aud the unfortunate wretch,
raised her head to see what had happened.
faint hope glimmered in my own heart that per-
haps this was device to save her lie, out IL
was not permitted to live long. Il had scarce
~ bp,un 10 rise within me, when l saw The
nriming renewed and the. match raised again.
rhe condemned wretch laid her head once
more on it, hard pillow, and uttered low
erosn as if her spirit had parted. II mad
scarceiy uttered when the explosion took place
and the smoke covered every thing from my
view. Asi: gradually cleared away,lt drew
veil froa, over horrid and revolving spectacle
The two bodiIess arms hung, with their man
eIed and blackcned ends, from The stakes 10
which thew had been bound and lew yards
distant lay a scorched foot and les. No trace
Of body or orhcad remained, and te" tauered
remnants Of clothes were all besides thai wee
left. The arms were unbound from the STAKES
and two women, who had issued from Inc aux
at the sound of he explosion, rushed 10 The
spot, seized them up, and concealed thcm Ut
der their wells, hurried 10 the liarem with these
proofs ,ha; the demands Of justice had been
fulfilled FISTS 10 The Harem.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19
a PERsisN EXECUTION

When we haiedStound myself inclosedin
dense ring of spec,aNs. in the midst Of which
stood great brass MAR, raising on mound
OF earth, and beside it,tnck in ,he orounJ was
linstoek with Iis.d match. The nus,
sukchees ranged themst es on each side If
this horrible engine; and't was NO, w,,hon,
some difficulty that succaet din rain;no q no
sition, which appeared TO n, o secure ms t.r,'
the danger attending the exhsion. and ;,s cor
sequences, when it should ,ah ,,ace HI.
taken my station, began to around r,a
and saw the officers Of justice 81 nou,;nn ;n,o
the circle, which was widenei Nh $50. INV
ton by dint Of blows. After til 49, - -
between two Of them, came the pRnar GU
was eveloped from head to foot h, on
robe, which also covered her face. w.. 1.sN
was firm, and her carriage stately, shI sseP
" spoke few words to an eunuch VIII -
panied her; but the noise was SO greStooI
could hear nothing of their discourse. ~
approached, the spectators became more,:n.
and when she reached the mortar, not T.;
was to be heard. Taking advantage Of tlf:o
ience, she spoke loud, with distinctness =
composure that astonished every one, and ma
herwords ineligible to ALL The officers, pel
ceiving that her wild address made some i'm
preston on the multitude, here interrupted hel
She made no attempt to proceed, but resigne
herself into their arms. They led her in from
OF the mortar, and yet her steps never faltered
neither did she speak or impIore, as it i
common for even men to do in her situation
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19

lied world. 1t is here that they are looking Tor
the day when the tree of Liberty planted on the
Andes, shall! cover Europe herself with its ex-
tensiye shadow. Colombia occupies the van.
guard of this mighty revolution; and your Ex-
cellency is the spirit chosen by heaven to- ac-
compish it. Can your excelency oppose your
destiny?"
A bold and forcible appeal is then made 10
Bolivar, to crush the revolutionists, as the
friends Of anarchy; TO adhere to The constitution
and to principle, in order that the friends OF the
cause ef Liberty in the world be encouraged
and gratiied; to destroy the hopes and belly the
prophecies Of her menaces; 10 obey the general
voice Of The people, in maintaining the cons,i-
tuition; and to give up forever the Bolivian code.
An analysis OF this new constitution is then
made at some length, aud il is shown 10 be III
some respects more arbitrary than that OF
France, and in many ways inferior 10 that OF
England. "Who can believe" ii is asked, What
if the British-were now called upon to form
new system Of government, they would return
to the principles Of semi-barbarous ages"'-
Their descendants in North America founded
the republic Of the United States. How far
were they from re-establishing an executive
power for life, ard rendering il hereditary, like
that Of their mother country! Against the a.
buse Of this power they acknowledge no other
preserya,iye but the right Of instruction "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19
White head.

INST recsred iron. The manufact@y Of w. e s. N Lews
Cl0n Kegs white lead in oil, warranted superior tn
~OJO any in the District. This manufactory re-.
ceved the premium for the best white lead at the las
exhibition of American Manufactures in PHILADELPHIA
mo Is NJ. MILLER & SON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19
look Nere!-More AanA for
Sale.

bE2s The subscriber having recently A..
cy,SsMf been seized with one of those sort &YsifA
STVa OF Tallahassee fits and for his relief Sssst
se:sees he viii sell The creates, bargain Asssss;i
IN Land and improvements, ever known in this cour
try--whicl is the place whcrcon he HOW resides and
known by the name of $3.50
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19
70 llet,

TO net,
49, two story brick Dwelling House
H.I1 with cellars under the whole, west side ofst
Haei Asph, and next TO the corner of Prince street
sSnS6 Possession given on the first of july next.
June %o-laW5t j. b. NICKOLLS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
MY Wilson, No. 400, Market Street.
Volume VI.

speak OF ones husband thus. The time was whela
did not believe it possible; but what am to do,
where ain to seek sustenance. clothing aud fuel
Tor these, my freezing and starving childrena Bue
my dear SIR" she continued, her sobs almost suf-
locating her, g this is but small part Of what
suffer. oh could sustain myself under pow.
erty an want; could live with him cheerfullv
and atectionately under all vcissitudes of fortune
it could only receive the love and kindness whici,
is a wife's due.'
inquired the name of her who had so strongly
excited my sympathy III moment the beautiful
Eliza fitted before my mind-she. who at twenty
years was so beautiful, so afectionate and 50 hap,
py, that angels might almost have enyied her lot
arose with an indistnct feeling that should
meet something which my youthful mind was wont
to contemplate with such delight entered the
ROOM but what did see ?-the shadow of he.
whose early dawn was the promise Of earthly bliss.
Would to God it had never been my lot to have
thus encountered her. who, in youth, ha, lett
such magic and undying spell on my mind.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
From cork entitled Sketches Of Persia.

The following admirable lines we're inscribed
upon golden crown having five sides, which was
found in the tomb Of Noosherwan.
First Side" Consider the end before Won be.
gin, and before you advance provide a retreat.
Give not unnecessary pain to any man, but study
the happiness Of all.
Ground not your dignity upon your power to
hurt others"
Second Side" Take council before YOU com.
mence any measure, and never trust its execution
to the inexperienced.
Sacrifice your property for your life, and your
life for your religion.
Spend your time in establishing a good name,
and if you desire fortune, learn contentn ent.''
Third Side" Gficve not for that which is
broken, stolen, burnt or lost.
Never give orders in another mans house, &C
custom yourself to eat your bread at your own IL
BILE.
Fourth Side Take not a wife from bah
family. and seat not myself with those who have
no shame.
Keep myself at distance from those who are
incorsble in bad habits, and huld no intercourse
with that man who is insensible to kindness.
Covet not the goods Of others
Be guarded, with monarchs, for they are like fire.
which blazeth but ,estroyeth.
Be sensible to your own value, estimate justly
the worth OF others and war not with those who
are far above thee in fortune"
Fifth sidc.-" Fear Kings, women and poets.
BE envious of no man, aud avoid being out OF
temper, or thy life will pass in misery.
Respect and protect the females of thy family.
Be not the slave Of anger and in thy contest
always leave open the door of Cancellation.
Never let your expenses exceed your income.
Plant young tree or you cannot expect to cut
down an old one.
Stretch Jour legs farther than the size
your carpet
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
WANTED, IMMEDIATELY.

"A THE UNION SCHOOL, in Mill Creek hundred, a
"A person fully competent to teach Reading Writing,
and Arithmetic The Union school house is well known
20 be IN good neghborhond for full, standing school
where person Of good abilities and qualified as teach
er, may meet with good encouragement. Snch person.
coming well recommended for honesty and sobriey vii
md desirable situation. Application to be made TO the
Trustees, living near the school house.
ROB'T. TWEED,
JACOB WiDEMAN,
SAMUEL CARLILE,
MATHEW LOCKARD,
JOSEPH EAS1BOuRN.
August lo'h, 1927 83--4p
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT.

My ..he's voice how often creeps
Its cadence on my lonely hours
Like healing sent on wings of sleep,
UT dew TO the unconscious flowers,
can forget her melting PRAYER,
While leaping pulses madly fly;
But in the still unbroken air,
Her gentle tones come stealing By,
And years, and sin and manhood fee,
And leave me at my mothers knee.
The book Of nature, and the print
OF beauty on the whispering sea,
Give aye TO me some lineament
OF what have been taught 10 be,
My heart is harder, and perhaps
My manl'ness has drunk up tears,
And there's milde@ IN the lapse
OF few miserable years
But natures book IS even yet,
With all my mothers lessons writ.
have been out at eventide
Beneath moonlight sky of spring,
When earth was garnished like bride
And night haG on her silver wing
When bursting leaves and diamond grass,
And waters leapnp 10 the light,
And all that make the pulses pass
With wilder fieetness, throng'd the night
When all was beauty then have I,
With friends on whom my love is flung
Like myrrll on winds OF Arab,,
Gaz'd up where evenings lamp is hung,
And when the beautiful spirit there,
Flung over me its golden chain,
My mothers voice came on the air
Like the light dropping of the rain
And resting on some silver star
The spirit of Bonded knee,
I've poured her low and fervent prayer.
That our eternity might be,
To rise in heaven like stars at night,
And tread living path of light
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

Comfort for tragedy atiftrs.- =" # yoa did nor
Ike my Tragedy, why did you nat his -" Ny
dear sir. 10 sau cat tiss an1 yawn at tle sa'as.
time
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
August 18Th, 1927.
FOR SALE,
The FARM called ELLERsLIE,

For many yeurs tie residence Of the Mte Robt Hamilton Esq.
ntASgA Said Farm is situated in Brand wine
&Ss3E SlA Hundred, OIL the river Delaware, three
EYs4sM miles above the mouth of Christiana creek
G and three and half miles from Whining
1T consists of hundred and seventy EIGHT acres
a proportionae part of which is woodland The improve
ments adweng house and kitchen Of brick and stone
two stories high, with four Aoor-a barn.
seventy by forty feet with pump Of excellent
the yard (as well another in front OF the yelling house,
"a carriage honsc-waggon house and smoke house-a-
SO, stone fish house, The river Shore where there
very good Fishery. There tie premises young
and thriving apple orchards, of choice, select fruit The
situation Of the mansion house is extremely pleasant and
fine, commanding uninterrupted Of the river De-
!aware, from the Lazareto Port Penn. Any further
description deemed unnecessary For terms, apply to
AncniBALD HAMILTON, Esq, or TO the Subscriber.
JOHN HAMILTON
Wilmington Aug 18Th 1927. 7e-et
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

.A'0TIf,E-

stated meeting of the Delauvare ACADEMY If Natural
nciehce will be held at the Town Hail. on Saturday next
Sept LIST, at O'clock, when address will be delivered
Aug % HENDERsON Ssc,v
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

The World.-Thc world which the young man
figures to himself smooth and quiet as the lake in
the valley, he will find sea foamng with empests
and boiling with whirpoos; he will be sometimes
overwhelmed by the waves of violence, and some
times dashed against the rocks ftrcachery. Amidst
wrongs and frauds, competitions and anxictics. he
will wish thousand times for seats of quiet, and
willingly quit hopes to be free from fear.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

Original anecdote.-A lad. on delivering b..
milk. was asked why the milk was 50 warm. -
don't know" he replied with much simplicity UNI
less they put in ,carm water instea. Of cold
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

Ore asked lila friend, why he, being so proper .
man himself. had married 50 snail wife. Why.
Il lend. said he, thought you had known, thaf q
nh eri,s IRE siould choose the least.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
NOTICE.

IA .E this day made assignment of all my property
Il both real and personal, mixed and unmixed and OF
every kind whatsoever unto RoJert Pearson and Joshua
Hutton Of Newcastle County State of Delaware, for the
benefit Of creditors all such IF them shall sign
release before the first day Of September next ens
ing. CALEB SEAL
Wilmington, July OH 1927. IL
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

A little girl hearing it said that she was born on
The Kings birthday. took no notice OF it at the
time, bur in day two after, asked her father if
she and the King were TWINS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31
Number 5S4.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATCHMAN

The terms are to those who pay during the month of
Jnuary July, six months in alvance-Four Dy1u,s a
year From those who do not pay above, Fine Dollars
Twill be demanded 1t subscriber wishes to decline he
must notify the editors of his intention before the first of
June or December, and pay All arrearages Without
compliance With these conditions paper will be discon-
|unuel except AT the option ofthe editors.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
less than three mons four times for one dollar, and TWEEN
.v cents for every subsequent insertion longer pro-
portion Advertisers requested to specify in writing
nw long their advertisements to be inserted or they
Xviii be continued till forbid Letters to the Editors to in
sure attention must be post paid
fducrtsssng 6ytheyear.
Ito Subscribers. To Mons Subscribers
year SIS, 90 year S18 90
months g. 90 months g. so
5 do. q, SO 3do 500
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

SCOTS Life of Bonaparte.
TusT received by A. & II. Wilson, No los, Market
81 street, ,,.,., .,,r,,
THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE,
EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.
With preliminary view Of The French Revolution ny
the Author of "Waverey," &c vols 6vo.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-31

Haftery.-A beggar man, on his rounds, in
popular parish in Ayrshire, took the liberty Of rap
ping at the best door Of the house in it 1t SO hap
pencd that the only domestic in the house was
cook, who left her own immediate business to open
the door. Seeing that It was a beggar man who
had disturbed her, she very angrily babe him leave
the house, ard 80 and work. son, (saiL the CAB
erunzir) supp use il maun. naun but afore
gang. canua help saying, that | hae ma seen So
bonny fit (foot) in a. Golf or Carrich.'' "Ye'ie
no the first that said that, guide (sait the mol
lifted lady Of the dripping PAM mony hae thncht the
same come in poor bcdie, an will en- lie ye .
chack.'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-18
BALM OF COLU NBIA.
a. & III. WILSON.

No. los, Market Street, Wilmington,
AVE been appointed sole Agents in the State Of Della
ware, for the sale Of Oar1Gges Cdemca Balm 81 e.
mba, which is ex,ractedfio found il the wds Of
America The Balm IS improved in color, strength and
perfume, and its grand capillary virtues are as follows
oMe bottle price So cents, prevents the hair from falling
oil IN 4a hours from Is first application, or causes new
growth Of whiske!s in few weeks bottle price rs
cents, viii not only stop the hair from falling off, bu, like
wise ~ three weeks causes growth appear; and
person
preyents hair from turning gray, ard makes curl
beautifully look bright and glossy, and in few appca
hons Trees from scpr and entirely removes nery Gus cad
aches.
1t Is by repeated experiments found bear every sort
climate, without the least injury to its virtues.
Copies OF certificates will be shown BY The vendors from
gentlemen who, after being bald number Of wears have
received new growth Of hair.
The sgners' character supported BY His Rrtann,
Najesys Consul Philadelphia WHO thereto has preixr,
lis sea- and lie royal arms of Great Britain; also the Ma,o
and other Magistrates Of Philadelphia. who we're personal
acquainted with the sgners have certified 10 their be
Te9Pectabiity, and have likewise prefxed their seals
October 90 1926
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-18
100000 DOLLARS.
The Delaacare Fire Insurance Comno,
INCORPORATED by the Legislature of The State M

INCORPORATED by the Legislature of The s,a,e,sn1
Il ware, with capital OF one hunte thousand l,li
The President and Director, are i,ceiy,p AMI
tons for insurance. at their Office, No 81 shpl,y H.
between Front and Second Gets, agains, Iuss i, ~
on every description Of B,drgsi ngenela, Mtie..a,a
Ships III Port, and their Cargoes Household Fu,in,
and other personal property ,also against loss On
by inland transportation Of goods, Maes mel clarlse y
country produce.
Terms Of insurance will be as ia, orable as ahy e i,
Companies in the Cities of Philadep hia or New Y9k t
ties assured, may iepose the fullest confidence y ii,
sodi'y Of its capital, and that All losses will lie nltp
adjusted by the company. ~
joins Moonr is Agent TO survey property 10 be MDej
for the town and vicinity II New Castle, ii place ii { ~
Bianey, declined.
LlyI IL EVANS is Agent to survey prorcrt, to Ii h
nlred for the town and vicinity Of Ekton.
JonN CLOAK is Agent survey property 10 lie Insane
| ~ the town and vicinity OF Sm5 ina
JosTrn IoNhs Agen, to survey property 10 be l.a
for the town OF Wes,-Chcsier aud vicinity.
UfecttrS.
| John Patterson, David bush,
! Joseph l'aiiy, Vim Chandler,
1 David G. Wilson, Joseph Giulb
Joseph G. Gilpin. Robert Porter
! VIM. SEAL, President
ID. DrnNSs, SECRETARY.
/ April 10, 1896 a.