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The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
THE MENDICANT.

"Wil thou draw near the nature of the Gods,
Draw near them in being mercitul."
An interesting but care-worn mendicant
in vacant mood and mind, entered the
store of wealthy merchant in New York.
and as he paced along, his eye rested upon
an unusual quantity of gold and silver coin
which the clerks were busted in counting.
His heart sunk within him as he felt the
|chill of November, which reminded him
,f the poverty of his lot and the misery
of his family, and turning away in des-
pair, he calculated to himself, How hap
py some Of that money would make me !"
/" What is that you say, my friend" inter-
rogated the merchant. The confused mem
dicant begged to be excused the was not
conscious of utterng any thing at the mo-
ment; at any rate. his thought was not
meant for his ear. But the kind hearted
merchant would not take denial, and the
poor man repeated what before had invo-
UNFAIRLY broke from his lips. "And how
much, my dear fellow, would it take to
make you happy ?" go. | don't know I! the
winter is coming on apace, and 1 have no
wood my wife and children are but poor
ly clad, for have been sick. Our wants
are limited, however, and fifteen dollars
would dissipate the gloom of winter"
/" John, count this man fifteen dollars"
The ingenious heart can feel like the grate-
full stranger, the nobleness of such bounty,
q I'd eXult tSom human nature that meek
eyed charity should find such kindrad
abode. At evening, the clerk enquired,
what entry he should make at the money!
go! say, by making man happy, Sl5.
answered the no less eccentric, than hu-
mane merchant.
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THE BACHELORS REGIS TER.
IA neir and improved Edition.

At l6 years incipent paIpitations arc
manifested towards the young ladies-l7
Much blushing and confusion occurs wher
addressed by handsome woman-l8
Confidence in conversation with the la
dies is much increased-19. Becomes an
CRY if treated by them as boy--20. Be
trays great conciOusness OF his own charm.
and manliness--2l. A looking glass be.
comes an indispensable piece of furniture
lin his dressing room, and in some instanc-
es finds its way into the pocket-22. In
sufferable puppyism now exhiblted-SS
Thinks no woman good enough to enter
the marriage state with hm--24. Is caught
unawares by the snaros of Cupid--25. The
connection broken off from self-conceit OIL
his part--26. Conducts himself with airs
of much superiority towards her--27. Pays
his addresses to another lady, not without
hopes of mortifying the firstA-28. Is NOR
tilted and frantic on being refused--29
Rails against the fair sex in general as
heartless beings--S0. Seems morose and
out of humor in all conversations on mat.
rimony--sl. Contemplates matrimony
more under the influence of interest than
previously--ss. Begins to consider per-
sonal beauty in wife not so indispensa-
Bile as formerly--Still retains high OPT
MON of his attractions as husband--S4.
Consequently has the hope that he may
still marry a chicken--35. Falls deeply
and violently in love with one of l"--3o.
.au dernier desespoir! another refusal
s7. Indulges now in every kind Of d'ss'-
pation.-S8. Shuns the best part OF the fe-
male sex, and finds some consolation tor
his spleen in the society Of ladies of easy
dispositions--s9. Suffers much renorse
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SENILITY.

The following is translation of fragment
Which is almost all that remains of the works os
jrates, a Greek comic writer:
These shrivelled sinews, and this bending frame
lhe work kmauship of Times strong hand proclaim
pkllled 10 reverse whate'er the Gods create,
And make that crooked, which they fashion
straight.
',ard chpice for man to die-or else to be
,hat totering. wretched, wrinked thing you see
age then we all prefer-for age We pray,
ana travel on TO life's last lingering day;
=. men sinking slowly down from worse to worse,
'ind heavens extoled boon our greatest curse.
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---" Hound like
In full cry to catch her p

If there is any shame in this state of things i
sacrificing fee lngs, that should have their source
lin the most generous and elevated consideration
20 "beauy and booty" is worthy ofabhorrence
then, methinks, the present generation deserve
an unenviabie share of " Blushing honours."
1t is not very likely shall have much cash tt
give with my daughters; and in fact, don't wan
any to give. God grant they may have good
sense, wholesome appearance, unsupported VII
tue. atTectionate hearts, industrious habits, ano
Ithen-why, if nobody wants TO marry them, the.
shall help TO comfort Ire in my old age, and hell
TO bear up my spirit when about to :" return tt
him who gave it.
am an old fashioned fellow, it is true; but
recollect when got married, made no accoun
of money; and if ] was going to marry again,
would look for a poor girl rather than rich one
Ilf I have a wife, a good one is essential to m
happiness. and riches are not. The Athenian Ge
neral was right 6 had rather marry my daugh
ter to man without AN estate, Than to an es!a'
without man."
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CHOICE OF A WIFE.

There is one apology, in the increasing extrav
agance Of the modern fair, for the ridiculous rag,
that exists among the gentlemen, aferrich sweet
hearts: and maidens have not less tenabIe ex
cuse for making sure of full purse, since al
empty head is very likely to accompany it.
The really prudent, and somewhat homebret
man, feels obliged to relinquish the idea OF mar
rlage altogether, or to defer it to late period
because it is justly considered hazardous adyeD
ture to marry, on the score of supporting thu
expenses of a modern living. But this idea shal
have separate chapter.
The first enquiry that young men make now
when woman is proposed for wife, " is sh
rich ~ And for variety or salvo, sis she hand
some Let husband die and leave a rich widow
or rich heiress drop into nc market, Lord bles
US now the beau scamper.
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pRJNTED AND PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY, BY MENDENH

top of one OF my fingers. could not contemplate
the delicate conformation ofits roots, leaves ant
capsuls, without admiration. Can that Being
thought !, who planted, watered and brought te
perfection in this obscure part of the world,
thing which appears Of so small importance, lool
with unconcern upon the situation and sufferlngs
of creatures formed af,er his own image Sure
ly not Reflections like these would not allow
me to despair started up, and ,lisregardint
both hunger and fatigue, travelled forward, assn
red that relief was at hand; and was not disap
pointed"
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CONSULTATIONS UNDER AFFLICTioN.

Most readers are acquainted with the Journal
of the intrepid traveller, Mungo Park, in the IN
terror OF Africa, and whose fate has never been
ascertained. The following very
judicious extract, however, from its beauty, and
coming from man nearly borne down under tine
heaviest trials we can well conceive OF, will not
|only be interesting to those who have never seen
lit, but afford some pleasing sensations even to
those who have more than once perused it. Mr.
Park had Just been robbed by bandtti OF al
most every thing he possessed, with scarcely any
Iarlicle OF clothing left TO protect him from the
burning suns and drenching rains to which he Was
Iexposed, triendless and alone, when the following
reflections resulted from his intense suiferings
"After they were gone sat for some time
Hooking around ME with amazement and terror
Whichever way turned, nothing appeared but
danger and difficulty. l saw myself in the midst
lof vast wilderness, in the depth of the rainy
lseason--naked and alone--sllrroundcd by savage
ianimals, and men still more savage. was five
hundred miles from the nearest European settle
lment. All these circumstances crowded at once
lon my recollection, and confess that my spirits
began to fail me. ] considered my fate as certain
land that had no alternative but to lay down and
perish. The influence OF religion, however, aid
led and supported me. l reflected that no hu-
man prudence or foresight could possibly have
laverted my present suilerngs. l was, indeed, a
stranger in q strange land, yet was still under
1.-The protecting eve of that Providence who has con.
descended to call himself the strangers friend
At this moment, painful as my reflections were
1.-THE extraordinary beauty of a small moss, in fruc
lification, irresistably caught my eye. mention
this to show from what trifling circumstances the
mind will sometimes derive consolation; tor
hough the whole plant was not larger than the
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THE OLD MAIDS REGISTER.


At IS years is anxious for coming-out
and to obtain the attentions OF men.-l6.
Begins to have some idea of the tender
passion---17. Talks of love in a cottage,
and disinterested affection---18. Fancies
,erself in love with some handsome man
who has Hattered her---19. Is little more
ifficult, in consequence of being noticed
30. Commences fashionable, and has
taste for dashing---2l. Acquires more con-
|idence in her attractions, and expects
brilliant establishment---22. Refuses good
|offer, because the gentleman is not man
of fashion-23. No objections to flirt
with any we'll behaved gentleman-24
Begins to wonder she is not married. --25.
Becomes rather circumspect in her con-
luct---26. Begins to think large fortune
not quite so ndispensable---27. Affects to
lprefer the company of rational men-2S.
Wishes to be married in quiet way, with
a comfortable income-29. Almost des-
pairs of entering the married state--3l. An
additional attention to dress is now ma
nifested-32. Processes to dislike balls,
linding it difficult to get good partners
I55. Wonders how men can neglect the So
ciety of sedate, amiable women, to flirt
with chits--54. Affects good hnmour IN
her conversation with men.-35. Too jeal-
Gus of the praises of other women, more
ut this period than hitherto--36. Quarrels
with her friend who has lately been mar
!, red.---S7. Imagines herself sighted in So
ciety---Ss. Likes talking of her acquaint-
ances who have married unfortunately,
and finds consolation in their misfortunes
80. iii nature visiby on the increase---40.
Becomes meddling and oRicious.--41. If
rich, makes love to young man without
fortune---42. n 4 succeeding, rails against
the whole sex-.-44. Tco severe against the
manners of the age---45. Exhibits strong
predilection for Methodist parson----46.
Enraged at his desertion, and accuses the
whole sex of incOnstancy---47. Becomes
Responding and takes snuf-4s. Attunes
ler sensibiity to cats and dogs--49. Adopts
dependant relation to attend her mena-
rarine---5O. Becomes disgusted with the
world, and vents her i'll hunour on her un-
fortunate keeper of animals.
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PD1HzEIYs
ron THE wILMINGTOSIAN.
THE NATIVITY.

And thou shalt call his name Jesus tor ne shai
[saye his people from their SUBSTANTIALLY II.
Whence these sweet harmonious strains!
WHY do raptures fin the plains
Heavily seraphs from on high,
Crowd with hymns the lower sky.
,d now thro' earth the happy tidings sound,
For man-for guilty man--behold! asavioar'
found"
Humble penitent, whose breast
Once with fear o'erflowing,
BE thy anguish sooth'd to rest,
With love thy bosom glowing;
In BErnIHurM the SAvIouR's born,
IT'S Jesus from the lofty skies,
Now descends to rescue man
From guilt and everlasting pain,
Him bare, with beauties to adorn,
And by his cleansing blood to save,
On CALvAnr's rude cRoss he dies,
bul6ls his Fathers righteous laws,
Triumphant rises from the darksome grave,
nd rcscues man from hells devouring jaws.
Say, why such raptures throng the place,
Where God reveals his richest grace
Joyful tidings spread abroad,
"Snners now may come to Con,
"see the promise-hear its voice,
"Mercy points to heavily joys,
"Whoeyer will-how great soccer his sin,
"May freely come and boldly enter in."
Hark triumphant songs resound
Through the world, new joys rebound
The wretched slaves OF ignorance are free,
from supersttion's chains they rise to liberty.
JESUS they own their Lord, their King,
Io to him their homage bring,
And in loud praises his salvation sing.
From North to South, from East to West,
Salvation full proclaim,
Its sovereign matchless power attest,
And worship Jesus name.
Jews and GEsrILEs both uniting,
Hail the blessed gospel day
Love and Joy their souls deiighting,
Sav'd from everlasting woe;
Ills trlumphs tell, his glory shew,
And chant the bliss inspiring lay.
Jail, haii IaMANuaL, endless be thy reign; :
hon, thou hast wash'd our souls from ev'ry sta
% thee be ceaseless praise and glory given
through the wide circuit of unbounded heave
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aud modification in 50 doing-40. Begins
to think he is growing old, yet still feels
a fresh budding Of matrimonial ideas, but
no spring shuots-4l. A nice, buxom young
widow begins to perplex hlm-42. Ven
lures to address her with mixed sensa-
tions of love and interest-43. Interest
prevails, which causes much cautious re-
hection-44. The widow jilts him, being
full as cautious as himself-45. Becomes
every day more gloomy and averse to the
fair sex-46. Gouty and nervous symr-
toms now begin to assai him-47. Fears
what may become of him when he gets old
and iniirm but still persuades himself he
lis young man--48. Thinks living alone
Resolves to have a prudent
young woman as housekeeper and COM
lpanion--5O. A nervous affection about him,
and frequent attacks Of the gout-5l. {.
Much pleased with his new housekeeper
as nurse-52. Begins to feel some at
Itachment to her--53. His pride revolts at
the idea of marrying her-54 Is in grea
distress how to act-55. Completely un-
der her influence, and very miserable
S. Many painful thoughts about parting
with her and attempts to gain her on his
own terms-57. She refuses to live any
longer with him, solo-5S. Gouty, nerv-
Gus, and bilious to excess--59. Feels very
! i'll, sends for her to his bedside, and pro-
misses to espouse har-60. Grows rapidly
worse, has his W. made in her favour,
and makes his exit in her arms.
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The following lines were suggested by the
resslon on a seal, representing boat at sea,
man at the helm looking up at a star, with
lotto,
"Si jete perds, je suis perdu.'
Shine on, thou bright beacon,
unclouded and free,
From the high place Of calmness,
Ger lfe's troubled sea;
lis morning of promise,
Its smooth seas are gone,
And the billows rave wildly
Then, bright one, shine on.
The wings of the tempest
May rush o'er thy ray,
But tranquil thou smilest,
Undimm'd by its sway;
High, high DER the worlds,
Where storms are unknown,
Thou dwellest, all beauteous.
All glorious, alone.
From the deep womb of darkness,
The lightning fash leaps
Der the bark of my fortune
Each mad bllow sweeps!
From the port Of her safety
BY warning winds driven,
And no light Ger her course
But yon lone one of Heaven.
Yet fear not, thou frail one,
The hour may be near,
When our own sunny headlands
Far off shall appear:
When the voice of the storm
Shall be silent and past,
In some island of Heaven
May we anchor at last.
But, bark Of Eternity,
Where art thou now
The tempest wave shrieks
Der each plunge Of thy PROV;
On the worlds dreaiy ocean
Thus shattered and tost---
Then, lone one, shine on,
II lose thee Pm lost.
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ReraIo m arm; N,ar.
PORT ar .4LEXd.NDRI4.
ARRIVED. APRIL 10,

ARRIVED. APRIL 10.
Steamboat Potomac, No, folk, with TIE
navy corn miaSioners and about twenty
OTTER passengers
Several inland vessels with various
country produce.
MEMORANDA.
:, Big Olympia, hence, yesterday of
Back Run, bound down.
brig james Monroe, Toby, hence ar.
al Norfolk last Thursday aud went do xn
the bay in company with the schr. Dash
hence
ship Gen Lingan, hence sailed fro
Bremen, 10Th March Cor 81. Ubes.
The Rebecca. at Gibratas, March IL,
Tor this port, next day with salt.
schr Hiram, Gjbbs, at Malaga, Marc
ii, loading for Ropen,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-23
EgsNAgS aL1Es

Near broad Greek, Prince Georges
COUNTY, Md. on Sunday evening ias,, in
the S5th year Of her sge,NRs. ELIZA w.
LrLEs, consnrt OF Dennis vi. Lyies, esu.
and daughter of the late John Cursor Sc
ton, of this place.
BY the last mail from the southwest
we have received information Of the death
OF the Hon. JoHN WILLIAMS WALKER,
lately senator of the u. =. from the
state of Alabama, liz the foIticth year Of
his age. Nat. Int.
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re Rus.lan bccr q. ,..st.

The Rxssizs beer a. ...st.
10y the arrival at New Bedford,on Tues
day last, of the ship Balcna, Gardner,
from the Sandwich lslsnds, we learn that
the brig Pearl, of Boston, had arrived a,
Wcahoo,trom the North West e oast HAY.
ing been ordered off by the officer com.
manding "a, Norfolk soond) tho Russian
North West company. After leaving the
port she was boarded by the Russian fri>
gate AppoIio.
documents delivered to ihe said brig,
ny the commander ofthe A.. declare the
Russian claim to extend from lat. 81, n.
on the N. w. coast OF America, north,
ward to behring's Straits, and from thence
10 lat Is so, ~ on the coas, Of Japan /;
and that all vessels, of whatever nation
they may be, that are caught within 100
{ lts'ian) miles Of those limits (exce pit in
cases - actual distress) will be subject to
confiscst'on.nitioDal vessels not excepted.
The Appelio was about to dispatch ves-
sells, and also proceed down the coast for
the purpose of ordering all vessels of
which might be found within those lin
its.
our citizens. government and ell, have
been tiatteriDg themselves that the Car
oil Muscovy was bot in earnest, when he
issued his famous decree in effect decIar
ing himself Car OF one half of North A.
inerica also. The aboses however, we
presume will open their eyes. The cues
fion is shall we submit toit!
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FROM HAVANA.

'hO~'h tfLh AVA
Capt. Banks and crew,of the schr. Pr
lo', of Norfolk, captured 24th March, by
the pirates, came passengers in the schr.
Return, arrived at Baltimore. The schr.
Pilot, was re captured by the u. s. schr.
Gsliinipper. but all the pirates but one
escaped. The p. had been armed by
the pirates, and on the 9th inst. Captured
brig under English colors, in sight from
the Ponio--no accounts had been eceiy
ed from Der when the X sailed, 9th i'm.
slant. The piratical captain declared TO
capt Banks, while on board that ne
would hang every Englishmen he fell in
with in retaliation for the pirates hung by
them in Jamaica. The Mechanic. Bur
ring, OF Portland, was captured 5,h ips.
one mile from the Moro, and robbed -
The schr. Three Sisters, Sanders, of Sos
ton, was taken at the same time the
mate was drowned by the pirates, capt.
severely beaten, vessel robbed of lie hi
sails aud riee ing, the hands Of their
clothes, Jc
In addi'Ion TO the above, we learn from
capt. Taylor, who came passenge. in the
Return, that great many OF the Pilots
crew were killed in the action-they
fought desperately, and then ran the yes.
sci on Shore---she was afterwards seen
with American colors flying over the
red hag-oot a man ON board the Gal
iinipaer was injured
The United States shooner Jackall
: will give convoy from Havana, three
times week, as far as the Doubie Rea.
ded Shot Keys
HORRID.
MIR. Charles Steele, grocer at the
corner of Rroome aud Cannon streets
in N. Y. deliberately took his gun on
Wednesday, and fred it, loaded with
slugs, at his wife who was standing in the
street. which took off one Of her arms
above the elbow. He then took razor
and cut his own throat so effectually that
he survived but short time He was a.
bout so years of age, in comfortable cir
cumstances, and had sustained fair
character. He had lately been quarrel.
ing with his wife, who, al the present sit
tings ofthe court, compiaiped Of him for
assault and battery, and which, doubtless
led 10 the fatal catastrophe.
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Great Falls of Potonoc

xA DUFFEY g. HuEBAIL respect.
rssseE fully informs their friends and the
& public generally, that they have
,@sk& opened a tavern and store at the
above named place, where parties
and travellers visiting the falls eau be we'll ac-
commodated. Their store contains a general as
sortment of goods Their bar is supplied with
the best liquors, and their stable with plenty of
provender aud n careful and attentive ostier-
Their charges will he moderate, and by unre.
mitted attention to business they hope 20 give
general satisfaction TO those who may favor them
with their custom.
The National inteliigencer is requested TO
insert the above 3 times and send their account
to this office. Iaw3t anr ~
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rhe Nonument Wheels,

A he now preparing with all possible eApedi-
IA dit'on, for the drawing, which will com
mence ngrceably 10 Advertisement, on next
Wednesday four weeks The demand 10, ii, <.
cts, lowing 10 the superior advantages OF tie
schemc0 IS very spirited, The arrangement OF
having SO large number OF The great capitals
floating on the very Frs day, is one offs prip
cipal attractions in pecunary point OF view,
particularly aiso as the cash eau be had The mo
ment thew drawn
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NEW STORE.

TINHE subscriber will open in the course Of
l. thus. and the ensuing week, next door TO
hr Zschariah Gariner,s store, ki,ig-strect,
complete assortment Of
Goods suited to the Season.
These goods have been carefully selected Lv
ms own hands, and are all perfectly new and
issh AID having been laid in for cash, he
VIII be enabled to sell them very low upon the
same terms He invites The public TO coll and
Jndge Tor themselves. 1SACC CANAELL.
ap23 ~ -,
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MARRIED.

On Sunday evening last, BY the rev.
tsaic Robins MIR. WIN. QUINN, of q Gorge
town, TO Mrs. LOUISA wHIrrINeroN, o
this place.