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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
From the Halifar Recorder.

BEAR FIGHT. A few days since, an In
dian of the name of Peter Cobb, while hunt
ing in the woods, wounded bear, which
swan across small lake and laid himself
down on the opposite side. The Indian
pursued him round the lake, but not having
another ball he loaded his gun with gravel,
and coming close up to the animal, that the
gravel might take effect, fired again at him.
The enraged beast sprung Immediately at
him, and Selling him, as he stumbled over
a bush in his attempt to escape, tore his
flesh to the bone. In this critical situation,
Peter, finding himself firm in the grasp of
the bear, with much presence of mind
thrust his arm down the animals mouth,
and grasping the root Of his tongue, held
him until he was strangled. Owing to the
loss of blood from the wounds i'll his side,
back and arm, which was bitten through in
several places, the poor fellow had not
strength to walk, and was obliged to re-
main on the spot all night. In the morning
he crawled out, and by the attention of the
neighbors he is now in a fair way of re
covery.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
NUREMBERG, July z.

NJ de Tatischefr has addressed a per-
emptory note to nj. Metternich, informing
him that further delay, to the end of July,
would be allowed the Porte to receive its
final answer, in consequence of new repre-
SSHIdCIOilS from GIEO .--L-:as1 Ts1fa~nroaio
But that if, at that time, the efforts before
the Divan should be unsuccessful, the Rus
sian army should positively pass the Pruth.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
Hmm, he Hnuonaen Gnzette.

BRlTIsH GAME Laws. A more oppres-
ssiVe system of laws than the British sport.
ing laws can scarcely be imagined. a ~ rev
recent instances of their operation VIII NUS
1rate this position. At Oldham, IN Ian
-cashire, a Young man was fined 3Iu; lot
having dog, and carrying gun 10 shooI
sparrows. A young man passing IN the
road near a wood in Yorkshire, his horse
trod on wire attached to sprlng-g gun,
the contents of which were transferred to
his shoulder. The game-keeper OF L. Leigh
of Lime Park, pursuing some young men
whom he suspected of poaching, his gun
went off, and dangerously wounded one OF
them. In the neighborhood OF Shrewsbury,
u single woman was committed to JAN lot
months as an unqualified sportsman. a
young woman of good character wine
wedding a field with some other "o!nei
found birds nest, and agreed 10 uiVIue
the eggs between them; for this monstrous
,r;nne Sbe was carried before three magls-
trates. all reverend" who sentenced her
10 the house of correction for three months
Such are the English game-laws. Whlie
tho mobility and gentry slaughter their
thousands and tens of thousands, 1t Is al
most a crime for the lower classes to look
on.
RUSSIA. The Greek church comprises
about sths of the population OF Russia; ana
the other 4th is divided into great num-
her of sects. In the city of Astrachan,
near the Caspian sea, there are 10000 per-
sons. of 40 different modes of faith, all toll
.erating each other. Since the introduction
of printing into Russia in 1883, l3,S49 orig
inal works and translations have been pub
lished in the Russian and Sclavonc Ian
ouages. ]. J. Koslow, blind poet, Tor
franslating Byron's Bride of Abydos into
Russian, received from the emperor Nlcho-
las 20OO roubles, and from the empress a
diamond ling. Nicholaus Iwanowltsch
Gneditch, for the translation of Homer's
Had into Russian hexameters, received
pension of 5000 roubles for life.
GERMAN LITERATURE. In Germany the
journals that are not political are almos
innumerable. Among the rest are morn
ing, a midday, an evening, and midmgh
gazette the latter conducted by the cele
brated poet, Mullner. The FOOLS Gazette
to appear times week, is announced
In 1914, there were Sc, 303 books printed II
Germany. The university at GottingeI
has 1860 students, namely, 35l theological
652 law, 2S4 medical, and l72 philosophical
The university at Munich has 1872 stu
dents.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
LONDON, July II.

LONDON, July IL.
1t appears from letter from CONSTANT
nople, dated June 10, which has been re-
ceived this morning, that the Sultan is elat-
ed with success. Files of human heads
decorate the entrances to his Royal Pal
ace. The barbarous cruelties Ibrahim Pa
cha has been guilty of towards the popula-
ton of the Peloponnessus are almost too re-
voting to be credited. Some he has cru
CITED on trees, others burnt by slow fire.
Old women he has caused to be thrown
from lofty precipices, and great numbers of
peasants he branded with the mark of the
cross, and sent to Egypt as slaves to Ma
homed Ali Pacha.
July 13. Accounts have been received
this morning from the frontiers of Turkey,
which state that the Pachas of Widen,
Radschnell, Silistna and Belgrade, have
received orders from Constantinople to or
ganize their troops, cavalry'as well as in
fantry, on the European system; and these
troops are to be united in the environs of
Adrianople by the middle of the present
month, after which they are to proceed,
according to circumstances, to CONSTANT
nople, or to the Principalities of Moldavia
and Wallachia
TURKISH BARBARITY. The ferocious
barbarity of Ibrahim Pacha is well known.
The following instance is one out of many
that might be produced, if proof of it were
wanting: In the course of May, about 400
Turks approached small village named
Candelos, whittier hundred Greek families
had retired, concciving themselves in safe
ty. After short resistance, finding that
gunpowder failed them, the Greeks fed
and found refuge in small church. The
priest, on seeing the barbarians approach,
placed himself at the door with crucifix
in his hand. The Turks trampled under
foot the sacred symbol, massacred all the
persons in the church, and cutting off the
priests nose and ears, sent him to Poros, to
render an account of it to his brethren.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29

OsTRIcHEs. A brig from Cape de Verbs
has brought to Boston three Ostriches.-
The BOSTON Traveller says, the largest, on
ly eight months old, in natural posture, is
nine feet high; the others are younger and
smaller, but seem growing very rapidly
They swallow bones, broken stones, iron,
nails, &c. with avidity, and the castle fluid
of the stomach, possesses the peculiar prop
erty.of dissolving them in little time.
Their plumage is at present rather disor-
dered, as they have plucked each others
feathers, on the passage. The bird has but
two toes on the foot; the leg, large and
white as mans arm, is great curiosity of
itself. Its is large and vacant, and what
is remarkable, the Ostrich appears entirely
destitute of attachment to its own species,
or those who have them in charge. The
natives often times ride them; and though
their wings are too small for flying, their
speed, over the deserts of their own native
country, is far greater than the fieetest
Arabian horse.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29

CANADA. The election in Lower Cana
da has closed, and nearly all the returns
have been received. The contest has been
one of the most violent ever Witnessed in
the Province. A large majority of the last
Parliament were opposed to the present
Governor. 1t will be recollected that new
election was ordered, and the session alb
ruptly broken up. A proclamation was
made by the earl of Dalhousie, charging the
members with want of respect to his majes-
ty's officers, and of a. just sense of the in
terests of the colony. The returns from
all the districts give an increased majority
to the popular side. In Quebec and Mon
treal, where the greatest efforts appear to
have been made, the old members have
returned by increased votes.--N Y. V46r.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
che following is q SYNOPSIS Of the forces

Four Of The frigatcs, WERE in Fact, sxtyour gun srs
and there forty transports moored behind the line OF
battle The following statement Of the fate fhe enemy
Acct One Turkish line Of battle ship burned two drv
en- ON shore, wrecks-one double frgate sunk one o.
shore wreck; burned fifteen frigates burnt and
SUNK three shore. wrecks shore, mast standing
fifteen corvetes burnt and sunk four Shore wreck
ed-nine brgs burnt and sunk on s,ore mast stand
ingsx fire ships destroyed and three transports OF he
fftyeigh vessels Of var, only eight are lett aoat; th
most perfect victory ever achieved
The dispatches brought to Marsees by Lord Wis
count Ingestrie in the Gannet, where his lord was
detained by the quarantine regulaons but The authorities
permted the dispatches to be forwarded by cm'rier
They arrived at the Admiralty, yesterday morning, aid
were Immediately sent off TO His Majesty at Windsor
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
FoR THE WATcRMAN.

RAILWAYS.-W While the enterprising New
Workers., Pennsy yanians, and Batimoreans. are
planning rail roads of mammoth extent, SO much
so that to many minds their schemes seem more
like building castles in the air. than sober fea
ties while such immense works are contemplated
and some Of them in actual progress BY our neigh
bors, shall we of Delaware and the Eastern shore
sit looking on with folded arms, when we have so
many inducements to act !? Where can there be
shown finer locality for Rail Way than from
hence to the Chesapeake ?-the distance so short
that there is nothing wild or extravagant in the
attempt; the probable amount of carrying trade
offering ample remuneration, and the time required
to complete it much less lin the opinion of the
writer) than will be required to finish the Canal.
But possibly the writer may be mistaken.
Fellow citizens, converse on this subject when.
ever you meet together, at the corners Of the
streets, and at your Offices and contingencies
let the project be Investigated, and if it be not
feasible there's an end of the matter. l..
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

ron THE wATcHMAN.
A WONDER.

a large Fish was drawn out Of the Brandy
wine few days since, which the bye-standers
man who was passing by, learning the cause of the
merriment. observed that it might be used advan-
tageousiy for food but would make bad President
Its natural element not being congenial to man.
and particularly to Americans, they might be
drawn from their proper place into the unfriendlt
element of their ruler. where they might frisk and
play in the waters awhile but would ultimately fall
prey to the inhabitants of the deep. Whether
this is sign" to the people or not, leave them
to Judge I'm Old Fherman
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

Total defeat Of the Tarkish and Egyptian Fleets.
The ships VIM. Thompson, and Hean, Captain
Cobb, arrived at New York, on Sunday last from
Liverpool both having sailed on the 18th of No
vcmbcr.
They bring the important intelligence of the to-
tai destruction of the Turkish and Egyptian fleets.
London, Nor. l5.-Despatches were yesterday
morning received at the Admiralty. announcing a
brilliant victory obtained on the Goth Oct in the
port of Navarino, by the English, French and Rus
sian squadron over the combined Turkish and
Egyptian fleets.
The battle was fought at anchor, and was neces-
sarily bloody and destructive. The numerical
superiority Of the force was immense, but the re-
suit has been we are proud to say, the destruction
Of the whole Turkish force.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
NETWORK LOTTERY,

11h Glass, draws on WEDNESDAY next
scurnr-1 p,izc of $50, 900; of l0,o02i of 5000,
(, Of 1000; Of 1896, Of 1000, SC. &c &c
Ticket S12--llalf S6-Quarler s3-Eighth 81 50.
Maryland Litgratare Lottery,
Cd Class draws the same day.
Ticket S5--Ialf 81 5o-onarter 81 2a-Eghth d21 cts.
Delopare and North Carohna Lo'tery
second Class draws in Wilmington, Del, on salurda,
O'Clock,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

James Iredsli. Speaker Of the House Of Com
mons Of North Carolina, has been elected Cover
nor Of that State by small majority over x. u.
Spaight, for the following year-Goy. Burton's
constitutional term having expired.
Uillian u. Giles has been reelected Governor
of the State Of Virginia for the ensuing twelve
months
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

DFED--At MilIsborn, Del. Sunday noon, Dec. 9Th,
suddenly, MIR. ROBINSON C. WAPLES OF that place
In Chester, Penn. on Monday week, MIR. JOSEPH
PIPER, Innkeeper, in the 50h year of his age.
in Friends Meeting House, at Tnckerton, New
Jersey, in fit while engaged in meeting Of business, on
the 9th inst THOMAS OSBOURN, aged about 78 years,
a respectable member Of the Society OF Friends,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
MACHINE CARDS.

ISAAC PIERCE South West Corner Of Market and High
street, Wilmington, Del, manufactures. and has con-
SANITY for sale large assortment Of actne Cards. for
Cotton nd WooL -
49, Orders from Manufacturers will be supplied at the
shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms.
~" 20 20 "a 15-3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
DRAWING.

The drawing Of the Deiwaye and North Carolina Conso-
itated LOTTERY, 2nd class will lake place SATURDAY
morning next, the 2nd nst pas 10 O'Clock, at La
fayete Hotel Kept BY G. J. Wolfe.
Dec. 49, YATES g. MINTyRE, Managers.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

Ticket s5-IIaf So 50Quarler ~ 25-Eig'th Ga CTS.
We have had the pleasure Of benr made the agents Of
rrtne in selling and payag 10 the Delaware State and
her Io,teries many handsome prizes, such he cf
SO oo0-ha Of soooJqiarters Of 5000, $3.50, and
several Of $1,000 $500 eamaamtnE = ~ 70 ses,"
fees, that few possess
Robertson 8 Littlc's
Dec 49, Office, No. %, Market ST., Wilmington.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

England -Egber united the kingdoms OF the saxon
eparcly, in 827, SO that JUS looo years since 'hs
land became kingdom,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
Mail Regulation,

The Northern hail. during the winter will close al o.
clock, NJ.
The Soat,h4vn -1fdil al IL o'clock, A. NJ.
Dec IS, 1897 N. q. WILLIAMSON, n. M
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
SATURDAY The 22d inst.
IN THIS BOROUGH =!

The scheme of the Delaware e Noh Carolina Lottery
ID Class will be drawn under the superintendent oicom
Amounted by the Governor, when the wheels Of
fortune will distribute to her votaes OF the follow n
capiials
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
GILLING TWINE.

GAMUEL AsHMEAD & CO No 81, Walnut St. PhilaSe!-
y pha have Just received the Algonquin, large as
sorlment Of GILL NET rWlNE
Asoa quantity Of Patent Shoe Thread, which they Of
fer for sale ON low terms for Cash.
Dec IS l5--otp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

We intended 10 conclude the publication of the Treasu-
y Report to-day, but have been compelled to defer por-
ton Of till Friday in order to make room for the Con-
gress news. Several communications are file, which
shall be seasonaby attended to.
Handsome DiUidend.-The Freman's Insurance Company
of Baltimore, has declared dividend of tveny per cent on
its capital The Company has only been in operation
seventeen months.
Silk.-According to late statement of Mr..
Fluskisson, the silk manufacture of England now
reaches the enormous amount of fourteen millions
sterling per annum. and is, consequently, after
cotton, the greatest staple Of the country.
New Orleans, Mop %.
More Duels-A duel took place Sunday morning last
between Mr. Daingerfed and Mr. Buckner, of Natchez
On the Sd fire, the former MORALLY wounded and
pired in three hours after.
DR.. Newell and Gen. Coffee fought duel at Jackson
Mississpp few days snce the former was wounded, bu
not MORALLY.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18
Thursday, DEcEMBrR 10.
IN SENATE.

Mr. johnson, Of Kentucky, from the Select Com
mittce to which was referred the Bill to provide
for the abolition Of imprisonment Tor Debt, report,
cd the same with amendments; and, on motion OF
Mr. l. the Bill was made the order of the day for
Tomorrow, and ordered to be printed.
The Senate proceeded. according to arrange
iasnt, to the election Of Chaplain; when the
isev. Mr. Ryfand, having ~ so'.s' pi ,aasn =
The resolution oli..ed yesterday, by Mr. Eaton
Ia inuuire into the expedlsncy Of admitting and
allowing drawback. at the Island of Key West
On goods, wares. merchandise, and articles
brought there from any other than foreign por'
or place. was considered, and adopted.
The following bills were read second time
and referred; 80,
A bill for the preservation and repair OF the
Cumberland Road;
A bill fnr the relief Of the Columbian College
in the District Of Columbla
A bill for the construction of Brca' water nea
the mouth Of Delaware Bay;
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-18

rown Indignantly upon the dawnig Of attempt alternate
portion OF the Union from another" WASHING GON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-14

are never wearied with the details. Thus you
see, we Justify the reading of novels IN Two
fold point Of view. They improve as wen as
chasten the mind. Besides what l have men
TONED. YOU must know how much OF human
nature we learn from novels suppose you,
alonp with the rest of the world, acknowledge
the ruth Of the poet, when he says "the proper
s,udv of mankind is man, and tell me where
rou can become better acquainted with man,
his nassions and prejudices, than isom goou
novel. But need say no more upon ms y
mus, be as evident 10 your mind, as II is 10
mine." !,
"Eyep if I admit all that you have said to be
correct" resumed the lady, "stlll there remains
an objection 10 novel reading, which OUT
weighs all thar you have or can oHer nave
YOU never seen persons become so iond OF them'
as to neglect more substantial and useiul read
ing?"
"Certainly;' replied, "bu, never knew one
of this class Of persons, who had not contracted
the habit of constantly reading novels when
young Every parent has it in his power to re-
guate, in some degree, the reading OF MS Gnu,
dren. A preventive is therefore known, ana
should be used. l have known some parents
who even went so far as 10 encourage mover
reading in their children: but, then, care vas
taken that their taste was not vitiated. Movers
were put into their hands, but they came Ike
"aneels vists,-fcw and far belween;" and such
as thew read were works of sterling merit
What advantages attended this course, you VIII
discover by looking at the family oil Mr.. -
Here our conversation was interrupted, and
I took up the novel which had laid down,de
,ermined TO practice as ,oeH as preach.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-14

version Of the term. a ocial game OF cards is,
perhaps, not culpable, where we suppose, plea
sure will not degenerate into excess, or ne
nevolence into seI6shness. But the routine
Of the regular gambler, one who makes 1t ms
profession, and braves all consequences, de-
serves no epthet but greedy and merciless-
There seems to be living paradox In the pres
eni age: charity is the colloquial subject OF the
drawing room, sympathy and tenderest senti-
ments drop glowing from ready tongues, and
yet dinner parties retire from the feast for re-
ciprocal endeavours Of plumber! The host will
frequently invite his guest. and repay the hos
pitality Of the table by sending him purseiess
TO his abode! 1t is notorious and sickening
fact, many of the metropolitan resorts of an,use-
ments often contain the daughters and mothers
quadring in the ball room, while the father is
running himself and their fortune at the card
table. This speaks volumes on the moral de-
grneracy of the times. Even woman now
they whose bosoms should be the sanctuary OF
none but soothing passions, are becoming gam
blers VIVA, repusive spectacle, to observe
female face expressing all the feelings OF
thorough blackleg!-ro observe eyes that were
made for beamihg fondness, darling chances OF
inward spleen and esentmen,!-lips, whence
delicate tones should only be brea'hed, curled
UP in anger and masculine sternness! Once
more, and we will leave this topic. May we
not expect that future years will increase the
prevalence Of feminine gameste's? Women,
whose wei ht OF years should be supported by
malroHly dignity and reverential aspect, are
now employed from midnight TO morn at the
gaming-table, and beray all its concemitant
vices in the presence of their youthful offspring,
What must be The state Of society, when fash
ionable mothers thus wantonly forget their
character, and permit their children to witness
their depravity-in after times 10 represent ii.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-14

principally from incxperience in the practical
part, either OF the construction or the manage
ment, it only shows more forcibly the necessity
OF our naval men becoming better acquainted
with the subject; and is another powerful rea-
son why steam navigation should be, in prefer.
ence, practiscd and encouraged; that the most
advisable and perfect methods, both of cons,ruc-
ton and use, might be established, taught and
understood; by those who are to have the man.
agement Of them, in the defence Of the nation.
Let us suppose that we still maintain our ma
val superiority, and that a navy of steam ships
occupy the place Of men Of war; that our ships
Of the line are converted into transports, Ca ser.
eclat,) and that merchant ships are employed
in trading as usual The commerce of the ma
ton will be far better protected than ever:
steam pryateer may attack and capture mey-
chant vessel belonging TO convoy, but it is i'm.
possible that she can f0,o the prize away so fast
as the protecting steam vessels can sail after BOTH
therefore, recapture must always be the con
sequence Besides this, steam vessels can keep
merchant ships much more efFectually within
the limits OF The convoy, and with comparative
ly less trouble than any other class Of vessels
Assistance would be rendered often much bet,
ter, and more speedily, to merchant ships in
distress, or under various circumstances Of dan
ger and difficulty; and although it might be re-
cessary 10 have one or two vessels laden with
fuel for the use OF steam vessels, that kind of
convoy, on the whole, would not exceed the usu-
al plan in expense; and merchant ships tax.
ing convoy might. by act of Parliament, be o.
bliged 10 carry certain quantity of fuel tor the
use Of the protecting steam ship.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-14
Practising Ball.

Mr.. GENERES has the honor of informing the pa
MI rents of his pupils that his first Practising 6aN
will take place on Friday euening l5m inst He solcl'
their attendance, and likewise those of his former pu
pills, together with these. The ball will close precise
ly at II o'clock. Admission foryoung gentlemen not
scholars, so cents.
June 1885,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-14
DIVIDEND.

't>HE Creditors Of the late JNo. Mason who have rem
Il dered in their claims, will call at my Office Friday
euening merit, 18Th inst between and O'clock p NJ
tor their money. ISAAC ROBBINS, Atty in fact
june 13-3t for the Trustee