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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-08-02

"a Subscriber" inquiries who is the Gen:
Church. now commanding the land forces OF
the Creeks Sir Richard Churcn',s an offl-
Ger who had greatly distinguished himself
during the war of England with France
He raised regiment in the Ionian Islands.
known by the name of the Greek Light In
fantry. After the peace of 1915 he entered
into the service of the King OF Naples, and
was appointed governor general OF the east
ern provinces of the kingdom. He was sub
sequently appointed to the command Of the
Neapolitan forces in Sicily, and was pres
ent at the revolution in Palermo, whence he
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-08-02

he should be innl edia:eiy executed by being
burnt TO death--the sable culprit was led to
"A tree and tied to it, and large quantity of
pine knots collected, and placed around him,
and the fatal torch was applied to the pile,
even against the remonstrances OF several
gentlemen who were present; and the mis-
cradle being was in a short time burnt to
ashes.
An inquest was held over the remains,
and the Sheriff of Perry County, with a
company of about twenty men, repaired to
the peighborhood where this barbarous act
took place. to secure those concerned, but
with what success we have not heard, but
we hope he will succeed in bringing the per-
pctrators of 80 high-handed a measure to
account to their country for their conduct in
this affair. This is the second negro who
has been thus put to death without judge or
jury III that county.
a Coroner's inquest was held on the 18th
inst. in Henrioo county, Virginia, over the
body Of free man of color, of the name OF
Isaac Reed, who it appears came his
death in consequence Of being severely lash
ed with a cowhde, and having rope tied
about his arms, extending across the throat,
to the Lobe Of each ear. leaving strong im-
preston OH the neck, and causing the tongue,
which was much swollen. to project beyond
the teeth. The persons concerned IN this at
fair were VIM. Grace, S. Fl. Whipple, and
d. Henderson: the injury was inflicted at
the house of the former. They have all
been committed to prison.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-12-04

>Ihe Conventions of Sd July, ISIS, and OF
Goth October, 1918, will expire by their own IL
imitation on the Goth Of October, ls2S. These
have regulated the direct commercial inter-
course between the United States and Great
Britain, upon terms of the most perfect reel
procity; and they effected temporary COM
promise ofthe respective rights and claims to
territory westward of the Rocky Mountains.
These arrangements have been continued for
an indefinite period Of time, after the expira-
aon of the above mentioned Convention; leav.
Ing each party the liberty OF terminating
them, BY giving twelve months notice to the
other. The radical principle of all commercial
Intercourse between independent nations, is
me mutual interest Of both parties. 1t is
The vital spirit of trade itself; nor CAN'T be re-
Soneiled to the nature of man, ITO the prima-
y laws Of human society, that any traffic
should long be willingly pursued, Of which all
me advantages are on one side, and ali the
burdens on the other. Treaties Of Commerce
a. nave been found, by experience, to be among
ue most effective instruments for promoting
peace and harmony between nations whose in
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26
MoyraEAL, March -.

\ SA@hNh
Bold Languaee.-We may well say
that crisis is approaching There can
be no doubt that the question will soon
be tried in Canada, whether our repre-
sentative government is to exist or to
be extinguisbed. An awful and tre'
mendous crisis approaches, not only
for Lower Canada, but tor Upper Can.
ada, New Brunswick, MA Scotia; and
il will extend itself to Jamaica.
Itisnow announced by the Quebec
Mercury OF the 18th instant, an ouicial
paper, that as often as the people OF
this province, ths sreehoiders and land
holders of this country, return ipto me
assembly, gentlemen who have q hold
on their confidence, and who will not
surrender to the executive the uncon-
troIled dominion over the taxes of thelt
constituents, and consequently who will
not give up all their Influence andpow-
err in the constitution, the Government
will turn them out Yes, fellsw.citizens,
the expression in the government pa
per is, twill turn them oHt."-Mind that,
fellow citizens; and, II you have the
feelings of freemen; if you are not mt
to be trampled into mire by tyrants and
clerkarchies, what sensations will it ex-
ciie3
The Mercury Of the same date, con-
ductpd by official men, announces ano-
Their project which equally with the ty-
renncal exercise of the prerosatiye,
will annihlate the constitution.
Unless the House of Assembly shall
forthwith surrender the taxes OF the
country to the executive, aud eonse-
quentIy place the whole country, and
all its concerns, at the mercy OF the ex-
ecutive, the legislative council, the ma
jority OF which receives large amount
of the public monies, at pleasure OF the
king, and the Governor, will in future
pass no money bill for any object Char
lies, improvements or others, will har.
rass, punish, and injure the country; and
the Governor, following precisely the
doctrines OF Charles the First of Eng
land. is to take according to his dIscre-
ton and pleasure out of the funds OF the
country, whatever he pieases.
These ara the PROJECTS announced IN
an official paper. Let the country not
disregard them; last session their prac
tce commenced. Now if the country
is no. reused By those official declsra
tons, it is the basest,vilest country on the
globe-it is below Naples or Spain in
wisdom or spirit. But what is to be
done2 All that the constitution and the
law allows, while the constitution and
the law exist. Establish unconstitutional
committees in every parish aud county
establish central committee-fotm re-
solutions and addresses to the king and
the house Of commons; and as the prin-
ciples with which we are menaced may
be broushtto bear against other colo
MES, LEI addresses be sent to all our Sis
ter colonies, and in time, commissioners
to the house of assembly in each.
CanadiGH Spectator.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26
The Savannah Georgian ofthe 1lth
From the Piat,sburg Republican.

Shocking Depravity.-A man who
we are informed had long been consi
dered a respectable inhaeitant of Cha.
zy, was committed to Jail in this vii
lage on Thursday last, charged with
the horrid crimes of having seduced an
oUn sister Of his tOifc. and murder
ed the child at the time of its birth
on Sunday night or Monday morning
last. After long and diligent search the
child was found in the little Chsgy ri
yer, (about mile above the mill pond)
in which he said he had thrown it
with stone weighing about ten pounds
attacked TO it! We forbear comment.
And delicacy for the already too deep
ly wounded feelings of the connexions
induces us nat to mention names.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26
VARIOUS.

A letter from Liberia, received NJ
Washington City, dated at Monrov'a,
Feb. 9Th, says
"Licut. Norris arrived on the 12.h
of January, and expects to sail Tor
81, Thomas on the l2lh of February.
The 10 pound CONS acd ammunition
have been received and landed safely,
and in good order; an6 tho presence
and services Of the Shsk have proved
equally seasonahle and advantageous to
the Colony. Not SLAYER had attempt
ed his operations between Trade Town
and Cape Mount, (which limit at the
two extremes, the line OF coast, along
which it is an object Of great sollcl.
tude ia US, 10 effect its entire abohtion,)
slnce the date Of my last letters, until
five days previous to the arrival OF the
Shark, when a small French schooner
from NJ rtinique, landed her cargo at
Little Bassa, for 900 slaves. The
Shark, in OBTAINING this vessel on the
81 of the month, for few hours to in
vestigale her character, prevented her
escape from French man OF war,
thcu cruising in search Of her, and
~ hich a! that moment hove in sight.
She has been sent TO Gore for con
dcrnnalion.
Bells London Weekly Messenger, OF
the 18th Feb. oh owes
eve are convinced that nothing would
be more unwise than any miserable
economy and pitiiul retrenchment in the
British Naval Service. This is the right
arm of Great Britain, which should be
always kept nerved with her utmost
strength, and as ready for efficient ac-
ton and execution, as If it could be mo-
ven with hair-trigger. Observe wha;
are the proceedings of our great rivals
as to their naval force. What is the
French policy No less sum than
eight millions sterling nominally, but
estimates acc ording 10 the value Of mo-
ney in France, at little short of twelve
millions in reality, is devoted to the
service of the navy"
Such views and facts deserve parti
cular attention in this Republic, Of
which we are inclined to say, the right
arm also, is her navy.-Nat. Gag.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

An American female dwarf, Miss
A M'Do~eIl, is at present exhibited
in New York. She wss horn in Ce
ell county, Maryland, March &c, 1897,
and is now IN her 3l,t year. weighs
40 pounds, aud is OnIy 50 inches high,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26
GLASGOW. March s.

By the steam boat from Belfast, we
have received a deplorable account Of
the loss of vessels on the Irish coast in
the gale Of Saturday night. The Enter
prize from New-York, and Burnett,
from New Orleans, were lost at Glen.
arm, crews saved; a ship to the west
ward supposed w. Indiaman, crew
drowned At Balywater, Ocean, from
Charleston, crew sayed-a brig to west
ward, all hands lost.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Capt. Mcneil, accompanied by Lieuts.
Cook, Hazard, Fessenden. Dillhunty,
and Thompson, leave the City this week
for the western part of Virginia. This
brigade, we understand, is to resume
the examination of canal or rail road
route between the James and Kenawhs
rivers, ana also, between the kanawha
and Roanoke rivers Nat. Iii.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Commodore PoTtcr.-Bv the schr.
Toison. Capt. HaIlet, arrived at New
York from Xlbara, Cuba, we learn
that letters had been received from
Havana, statir2 that two briggs belong
ing TO Com Porter's squadron had
been captured by Laborde's fleet. A
letter from Havana, dated April 7,
contains the following psssage:-'One
of our coasting vessels has arrived
here, bringing on board, as prisoners,
the first officer of Com. Porter, one
lieutenant, and several seamcn, who
were risen upon by the Spanish crew
after their capture. Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Interesting ;isitsrs.-A correspondent
of Dir Poulson's Philadelphia Advert
ser of the nth states, that the accom-
plished autboress slrs -Opie, and MIS-.
Fry, the celebrated benefactress of New.
gate, are about TO visit this country,
and are probably already on their pas g..
sage, accompanied By Anna Braithwaite.
they are expected to be in Phila de lphia
in time to attend the yearly meeting OF
the Soeeiy Of Friends.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

BLOOMINGTON, (Ia.) March io.-At
the March term of tie Monroe Circuit
Court at Bloomington, a geHtleman was
fined SlJ 90 and a lady sentenced to
twenty i've days imprisonment for bun
ILjn. three tines Republican.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Mr.. Adams, the President of the Uni
ted States, has issued bis Proclamation
closing the ports of the Union, to.vessels
coming from the BritishC Colonies by sea.
The inland trade between the Canadas
and the United States, stand upon it's
former, footing, the admission of pro-
duce being chiefly regulated by the
Acts of 9Th Geo. ~. chap. IS & ia
Under the first of these acts. as explain
cd subsequently 10 its enactment, it is
understood that American -four. and
pork and beef, may be ware-housed at
Quebec. Such -four, it will be recol-
lected, is admitted in the West Indies
at Is. stg. duty per barrel; and from a
late mercantile circular, il appears that
American pork and beef may be admit
ted here for bonding, but for exporta
ton to Newfoundland emily.
The natural effect of this proclama.
ton, therefore, is to give, the supply
of bread stuhs and timber, SC. for the
West India markets to the Canadas thro'
the port of Quebec, and the supply Of
fish to the Lower Provinces. The
trade thus closed to the Americans was
valued at upwards of 100000 dollars
Against these bountiss, in favor of our
trade, smuggling, and the opening OF
places of enterpot on the coast of South
America, whittier American -four has
already been carried for entrance into
English Islands, will be opposed.
Another consideration will be the du-
ration Of this forced state of things, OF
advantage to us certainly, but under all
circumstances injurious to the West
Indies and disadvantage Gus to the EN-
pire. The appearance OF the proclama-
ton being measure OF marked oppo-
sition to Great Britain, shews that Mr
Adams think retaliation necessary, and
that the negotiations were not likely
soon TO be settled.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Poughksepsie, N Y april live
look occasion some months since, to
advert to two pieces of very supeior
Broadcloth which were exhibited here,
manufactured of Saxony wool from tse
flocks of Mr. Davies and Mr.. Swift, by
Mr.. Wsdsworth, of this village. Last
Saturday, in common with many 9TH
err of our citizens, we had the pleasure
of examining another piece of Broad
cloath manufactured by the same gem
sleman, of Saxony wool from the flock Of
n. P. Tallmadge, ESQ We are not
sufficiently skilled in such matters to
pronounce with certainty how we'll this
latter piece would compare with the two
former, though we should think it is at
least equal to them. Be this as it may,
It'll quite certain, that so long as our
farmers can produce such wool, and we
have manufactures among us capable
Of making it into such cloths as Mr.
Wadswor,h has shown himself capable
of making, even those who are most
fastidious in the selection ot.their ward
robes, will have no OCCASION TO seek for
other than american cl0ihs.-Journal.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26
From The Norfolk Beacon Office.


Eztract of . letter from an officer OF the U. S.
Schooner Shark, dssed ST, THOMAS March
22d. 1927
1--WE arrived at this place on the 18th
inst. in 80 days from Mesurado, Our
passage out was very boisterous; the
DAY after taking our departure we ca
countered gale which lasted five days.
Upon our arrival on the Coast of Afri-
ca. we found that abe piratical brig
which had made so much noise at home,
Dad been captured by an English sloop
of war, about month previously. The
Colony is in hourishing state. | am
sorry to inform you of the death Of &C
ting Sailing Master, Alex. T. Porter,
who died on the 18th February, OF the
Coast Fever, after an illnoss of 1872
hours. We sail tomorrow, With the
CONSTELLATION, Ridgely, for Laguira.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

.fctius Bcseroicnce!-A horse. hare
messed to chaise, was observed during
the greater part OF. yesterday. tied al
the lower end of Merebapt's Hall. Some
passer-by, more consldeIate than tho
owner of the beast, towards night places
on conspicuous par; Of the harness the
following laheI:-" Hanfed! Hal 5stsE>
Of Oats, Inquire s.ttiR
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

The tyiel Of Devaugh, for the mur
der of our late fellow citizen Tobias
Martin, came on, at Alexandra, on
Wednesday. 1t will be remembered
that the trial was fixed in Washington
for a period during last winter, but on
application Of Counsel, the Uenue was
changed. Considerable difficulty was
encountered in the selection of Jury,
in which much time was taken up -
The testimony adducsd was of the
strongest and most indisputable nature,
and the fact of the prisoners guilt was
clearly established About ten o'clock
at night the Jury brought in a verdict
Guilty of murder in The first degree -
Il. Swami. esq. conducted the prose
cution for the u. States, and Messrs
Hewett and Beall defended the prison
cr.-Nut. Intel
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

George c. Waldo was killed on board
the brig Madison, at Sackets Harbor,
on Wednesday last Young Waldo was
sitting on the top of tina NJ in mast to
assist in raising a spar to its place, when
the houser by which they were raising
it, gave way, letting it slide down sud.
denly, the cross trees caught him and
nearly crushed his head into his neck.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

The Legislature of New-York ad-
lourned on Thursday last, after SEES
Sion of 106 days, during which time
there were passed Three hundred and
thih y Jfve bills.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Eqm,y.-A London paper states that
the property vested in SECURITIES. in the
name of the Accountant General of the
High Court of Chancery. amounted. o,i
the Sist of January, to upwards of the
enormous SUN of forty millions sterling.
near too hundred mttlions Of doilars'
To parties li,igantsn Equity this mustbs
an edifying item Of intelligence.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-26

Another Steam Boat Accident.-
Wednesday week, as the steam boat
Montreal, which plies between Mon
treal and Longueil, was approaching
the wharf at the latter place, the boil
err burst, and the "steam and boiling
water was thrown upon the face and
breast of the fireman. TIE un!orlu
nate man to save his face turned round
and received the water all over him -
No hopes are entertained of his reco.
very. The engine had been stopped,
and the fireman, the moment IT,. acct
dent happened, was waiting the di-
reciion of the engineer, to open the
safety valve.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-30

mind, and of virtue, 10 the exclusion OF trick a, d
superstition.
In speaking of the mineral & veseta ablekingd"ms,
noticed the imrnoveablc barrier which nature had pla-
red between those two great divisions of her works.
very different state OF things exist, as it respects
The relation between the two organic departments,
for has puzzled the utmost efforts OF human 'nge-
nuiy and research to define the difference between
an animal and vegetable, or to decide where one
begins and the other ends Hence naturalsts have
resortel to the expedient ofassgning middle place
to certain indeterminate class of organized bodies
to which they have given the name Of Zoophytes
word denoting that these bodies partake both o
the nature Of an animal, and vegetable. Ih
order comprises about five hundred species. lh'
coral, the sponge. and the polypus, are members
this singular family. The polypus may be turned
inside out and yet live it may be cut into pieces
aud each piece possessing the astonishing propert,
of producing head and tail, and all the organs ne
'cessary to life, will thus, in a few days, become
perfect polypus.
ITO be concluded in our nert.)
Delaware journal., 1827-10-30

will expire in eight. II is said Mr.. Stratford Can
ming had requested the Austrian lnternuncio to ad.
wise the Dvan to accent the propositions the three
Powers but that he had declined executing ,hs
commission and the Austrian Minister, Nj. ds
Miltetz, having made conciatory representations ia
the Res Ehendi, the Turkish Minister told him that
the ultmatum was bill Of exchange which would
not be honored. Such is the state of affairs at this
moment. We await with the greatest impatiencs
during the important term, which expires on the sl
August. '1ugs6argh Gazette.
TuRKEy.-'The advices from Constantinope, as
regards the ultimatum of the allied Powers respec
ting the affairs Of Greece, are Of course contra
dctory. In one respect, however, there is no dsa.
greement. The Porte will reject the propositions,
and is sraining every nerve in its military prepaa
tons. BY some accounts, the disposition Of the
Sultan is represented as humane, and Christian re.
sdents in Cons.antinople, feel secure, though
hostilites should ensue. AtSmyrna, on the 9TH Of
August, the English residents in state of alarm
on account of the intended interference in the affairs
of Greece. Smyrna was very unhealthy.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-30

we have seen. that when at the head Of only
small BODY of men he was able 10 suspend the oper-
alton of all civil law in very important district OF
country, establish the supremacy of military power,
and under its influence exercise acts of the most un-
qualified oppression and injustice. What might be
expected from his irrascibe temper, his awless am,
btion his fierce aud vindctve spirit, when clothed
with the immense power which the constitution re-
poses in the chief magistrate Of the nations
Delaware journal., 1827-10-30
FARMING TO SOME PURPOSE.

Though Mr.. Coke, of N orfoh, in England, has long
been known us one of the most successful agrlculluT
lists in the world we were not aware that his estates
in the hands of tenants, and managed according 10
his directions and system of husbandy, had been 50
productive appears in the following extract OF Inc
Address of John Lowell, Esq. President OF the
Massachusetts Agricultural Society, delivered at the
late Cattle Show at Brighton.
Mr.. Coke, Of Norfolk, whose name ought to DC
familiar with every American well as British TAR
mer, inherited some 35 years since, great landed
estate in Norfolk the whole rental OF which was
only $4,000, OF $500 year; being an active anu
intelligent man, he introduced the Tullian husbana'
ry, which consists in frequent rotations OF crops
and in sowing in drills in short, IN more
spirited use of the plough and other improved III
struments. In the lifetime of this one man. and ne
is still alive, by the plough alone and by adopting
proper SUGGESTIONS of plans he has raised his rent
al from $500 to 100000 year in other woros'
increased the value of his estate "a times. NO
specuations in banks, mining discoveries-no'
not even Potos in its virgin state, when silver was
found upon the surface, can show such an 'p-
preciation of property as has been produceu y
skill, enlightened skill, applied to the surface
Yet all this has been effected by tenants ho'
o7rners Of the soil, but under lease for q years
subject to the hazards of refusal to rene" 'ne
lease, by less enlightened heir. These are 'a'p'
not to be disputed, and they prove that agriculture
in the short space of mans life, has undergone
improvements of which antiquity has no conceP'
ton.'
Delaware journal., 1827-10-30
CONVENTIONS.

Conventions for nominating Electors favourable
to Mr.. Adams, have been called in Pennsylvania on
the 4th January in New-Jersey, on the 26h OF
December in Louisiana on the LIST of November !;
in Kentucky, on the 18th December; and In VIZ
ginia, on the 9Th January.
Delaware journal., 1827-10-30

The Phila'd. Bible Soc'y. following the example
of that of New-Jersey, have resolved that an i'm
mediate effort be made to supply every destitute
family in the State of Pennsy ylvania with copy of the
sacred Scriptures, without note OF comment, within
the term of three years, and sooner if it shall be
found practicable In the Address of the Managers
of the Society to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania, it
is calculated that one fourth, or $500 families in
that State, are now destitute of the Scriptures.