The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-02

which God hath ordained in the constltu@
ion of things, for the punishment Of those
who abuse his gifts.
But who is she that, with graceful steps,
md with lively air, trips over yonder
plainr The rose blusheth on her cheeks,
the sweetness of the morning breatheth
from her lips; joy, tempered with inno-
cence and modesty, sparkleth in her eyes,
and from the cheeriulness OF her heart she
singeth as she walks. Her name is Healtha
she is the daughter of exercise, who begot
her own Temperance their sons inhabt
the mountains that stretch over the nor-
thern regions of San Ton Hoe. They are
brave, active, and lively, and partake of all
the beauties and virtues of their sister,
Vigour stringeth their nerves, strength
dwelleth in their bones, and labour is their
delight all the day long. The employ
Iments of their faith + excite their appetites,
land the repasts Of their mother refresh
them. To combat the passions is their
delight; to conquer evil habits, their glory.
Their pleasures are moderate, and there
fore they endure; their repose is short,
.but sound and undisturbed. Their blood
lis pure, their minds are serene, and the
/ 1physician fiudeth MT the way to their
But safety dwelleth not with
}, the sons of men, neither is security found
within their gates. Behold them exposed
to new dangers from without, while a
Traitor within lurketh to betray them.-
Their health, their strength, their beauty.
: and activity, have raised desire in the bo-
som of lasciyious love. She standeth IN
.iher bower, she courteth their regard, she
lspreadeth her temptations. Her limbs are
lIsoft, her air is delicate, her attire loose i,
!. and inviting. Wantonness speaketh in
/ her eyes, and on her bosom sits tempta-
:, ltion. She beckoneth them with her fnger,
sbe wooeth them with her looks, and by
1.-The smoothness of her tongue, she endea-
',voureth to deceive. All! fly from her al
'urements, stop thine ears to her enchaut-
ling words. If thou meetest the langnsh-
!. ling of her eyes, if thou nearest the so'tness
, ofher voice, if she casteth her, arms about
! thee, she bndeth thee in chains forever.
q Shame followeth. and disease, and want,
!, land care, and repentance. Enteebled by
!, dallance, with luxury pampered, and soft
Iened by sloth, strength shall forsake thy
limbs, and health thy constitution. Thy
ttIhays shall be few, and those inglorious;
llthy grefs shall be many, yet meet with no
n compassion.
al SINCERITY.
el O thou who art enamoured with the
oIbeauties of truth, and hast fixed thy heart
:Ion the simplicity of her charms hold fast
llthy fidelity unto her, and forsake her not,
!. 1.-The constancy of thy virtue shall crown
) thee with honour. The tongue of the sin-
n cere is rooted in his heart; hypocrisy and
/ deceit have no place in his words. He
yblusheth at faIsehood, and is coniounded
I'' but in speaking the truth, he hath steady
.e eye. He supporteth, as man, the dignity
a. OF his character; to the arts OF hypocrisy
.. he scorneth to stoop. He is consistent
70 with himself; he is never embarrassed !;
,nlhe hath courage enough for truth, but to
Ilie he is afraid. He is far above the mean
nIness of discrimination the words OF his
n. mouth are the thoughts of his heart. Yet
h with prudence and caution he openeth his
+ Ilps he studicth what is right, and speak,
,l]eth with discretion. He adviseth in tr'end-
10 shin; he reprovcth with freedom aad
or| Whatsoever he promiseth, shall surely be
n lperformed. But the heart of the hvoocr'te
,pIis hid in his breast; he masketh his words
: lin the semblance Of truth, while the busi-
A mess of his life is only to deceive. Tie
rt|laugheth in sorrow. he weepeth in joy !;
,eIand the words of his month have no inter-
He worketh in the dark as a
e|moe, and fancieth he is safe; but he blun-
IN dereth into light, and is exposed to tull
< view, with his dirt on his head. lie ras-
e. seth his days in perpetual constra'nt; his
f. tongue and his heart are forever at varl-
m lance. He laboureth for the character ot
,da righteous man; and huggeth himself in
oflthe thoughts of his cunning. u Tool. tool
oethe pains which thou takest to hide what
thou art, are more than would make thee
what thou wouldest seem the children
of wisdom shall mock at thy cunning'
when, in the midst of security. thy disguise
cells stripped off; and the finger OF der'slon
to shall point thee to scorn.
pu Easv and entertaining Philosophical Ea'-
Id periments
,s- Partial flashes of lightning, Aurora Bo-
en- nIrealis, &c. are to be beautifully exhibited.
.d,by taking in a spoon about dram ot pow
en|der or seeds of hycopodium, and throwing
TILT against candle, all other lights being
Powder resin is equally nj