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The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, Decem. s, 1928.
Upwards of fifty memorials and petit
tions were presented to day. some of which
were from the Legislatures of States and
Territories, and were several!y referred.
A message was received from the Pre-.
sident Of the United States similar to that
in the proceeding Of the Senate ; which
when read, was referred to the committee
of ways and means.
A Resolution, "That provision ough,
TO be made by law, for deiraying the ex'
pense incident to the appointment ot All
,IAgent, or Commissioned, to GREECE
fIwhenever the President shall deem it ex
4 Ipedient to make such appointment, was
lIaid on the table.
et Mr.. Brent offered a Resolution. Tha
ythe Committee on the Judiciary be direct
Il ed to inquire into the expediency of 81
! Amending the laws of the United States a
,to abolish imprisonment for debt.
d On motion of Mr.. Brent, it was also re
solved, That the Committee on the Judi
/, ciary be instructed to inquire into the po
gIIicy and cxpcdiency of establishing Cri
: -|minal Code for the government OF the Y
Estates.
i. The Rev. Mr.. Bascom, of the State o
, Ohio, was elected Chaplain on the part o
this House.
TUESDAY, Decem. Q.
The following petitions, out OF the grea
humber of those which were presented
yesterday, seem to be worthy of specia
notice:
: A petition from manufacturers of Woo
sin the State of Massachusetts, praying 70
e an addition Of l2s per cent. to the duty o.
woollen gools.--Referred to the Com
mittee on Manufactures.
j. A memorial of the General Assembly q
J. the Territory of Arkansas, praying for a
It appropriation to extinguish the title of Gel
l. tain Indian tribes to land in that territory
(, Referred to the Committee on Way
+ and Means.
e The House proceeded to tho considt
G. ration of the resolution relating to the e,
h tending to the Circuit Court of the Unite
10 States into certain States. The questio
;|heing on the amendment, (Which exten,
n, ed the proposition from Alabama, to a
al .he States where no Circuits are now helt
'nIit passed in the affirmative; and thus ;
IImended, the resolution was agreed to.
IL WEDNESDAY, Decem. 10.
'e The following resolution was presente
'e by Mr.. MLane of Del. and ordered to u
II On the table one day:
e. Resolred. That the President of the [
N 'e States be required to communicate to tn
III House all such parts of the correspond
p ence with the government of Spain, toucl
h'|ing the Florida treaty, to the period off
an final ratification, which have not yet bee
ne communicated, and which, in his opinio
oh it may not be inconsistent with the publ
l. interest to communicate.
Mr.. Storrs of N. York, offered the ft
owing resolution:
IN Resolved, That the Post Master Gen
al raj be directed to communicate to Il
House statement exhibiting the amou
of postage received during the year I 8s
m at each Post office in the United Stat
on and the territories thereof.-Which re.
luton was ordered to lie on the table.
Of On motion of Mr.. Call, it was
der Resolved, That the Committee on Nj
on tary Affairs be instructed to inquire il
bill the expediency of fortifying the harbc
of Pensacola.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-18
From the London Globe and Traveller, NOV
SOUTH AMERICA.

The exposition of the policy OF 1a' S'
French Ministers, which we gave on - !,
turday, from the Journal Des Debats' !,
too important to be passed over wltn''
observation. :.
As we remarked on Saturday, the m ~
tention Of France and Spain, not amosa y
ously hinted at in the article in questOaI
is to call Congress on the affairs OF soaJI I
America. "How could it be believe
said the Journal des Debats, after haS''
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-18

The Intelligence respecting the affairs of
Spain, says the N. Y. Eve. Post, is still of
an interesting character, though not very
fattcring for the cause of liberty. The
'remonstrances of France and England
against the sanguinary DEGREES of Ferdi-
nand, seem to have had the effect of indu-
cling that incomprehensible monarch to
relax in his measures of cruelty, and to
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-29
Mrs. Thaxter's Academy.

MRS. THAXTER returns her most sincere
lvk thanks to the public for thus Gar patronlzlng
her laudable exertons. She alsoS gives notice
that she intends opening her school the hrst
Monday in April, for the reception OF day schol-
airs as well as boarders; where the following
branches shall faithfully he attended TO by her
self, aad highly qualified assistance w. Read
ing, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar,
Punctuation, Defining, Composition, Geography,
Astronomy, with use Of Globes, Rhetoric, Histo-
ry, Philosophy and Chemistry.
-.ALSO-
She'll Wax, Paper and Figree work, Draw
ing and Painting in Oil, Water, Crsyon and vel
vet colours. Embroidery, Rug werk, Tambeau,
Open and Ornamental Needle work on Lace,
Cambria and muslin.
Terms, Day Scholars, $500
Bosrd, Tuition, &c. 5000
Including French, Latin or Music, 1000
tG3-No yonng ladies need apply except those
who are willing to devote the forenoon to the
Solid branches of education. From twelve anti"
sunset, each day OF the week, may be devoted
10 the Ornamental. (tE) Feb. IL.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-29
Translated for tie Charleston Courier.
FROM 4 'ErsTorEE DEs cHIENs CELEBREs."
THE POETS DOG.

T,'ansirted for tie Charleston Courier.
FROM LHrsTorEE DEs cHIENs CELEBREs."
TIE POETS DOG.
The manner ia which Pope, the greatest OF
English Poets, was prescrv ed bv the uncommon
sagacity Of his dog, was truly remarkable. This
animal, who was called Marquis, could never a
gree with a favorite servant Of this Hustrious
writer he constantly growled when near hims
and would even show bis teeth whenever this
servant approached. Although the English Po-
ct was singulary attached to this dog (whO waa
spaniel Of tic largest specios) yet on account
OF his extreme neatEess, which he pushed almost
% excess, he would never allow him 10 remain ia
his chamber. Nevertheless in spite ofthe IE0st
positive orders, the spaniel would frequently
sneak towards evening into the apartment ofhls
master, ana would not DE driven from il without
the greatest difficulty. One evening, having
slipped very softly in without being perceived;
this animal placed himself under the bed Of his
master and remained there scarcely breathing:
Towards morning, the servant rushed hastily in
70 the chamber Of Pope. AT this moment, the
faithful dog suddenly left his pos, and lcapod On
the villain, who was armed with pistol. The
Poet started from his sleep-he threw open tue
window to call for assistance, and beheId thFs@
highwaymen, who had been introduced by bis
SelfduL lItO BdIGeu % Ills Fllds LOT the DLI-
pose of rObbing him ofhis most valuable possess
sjons, after having aSsassinated him. Disconcert=
cd by this unforeseen accident, the robbers hes
itated moment and then took to fight. The
servant thus betrayed BY the watchful dog, was
sentenced to forfeit his life. How powerful the
instinct Of this faithful animal by whose aston
ishing sagacity was thus preserved the hfe-of
man of whose fame England may justl ' bs proud.
The same dog, shortly after this singular
event, exhibited another proof Of his remarkable
instinct Pope, rePosing one afternoon in lit
tie wood, about three leagues distant from his
house, lost watch Of immense value. On re-
turning home the Poet wished to know the hour,
and found lis watch was not in his fob. Twd
or three nights had elapsed and a violent storm
was just commencing. The master called Ls
dog, and making sign which Marquis very well
understood, he said, " have lost nv watch, %
look for it." AT these words Marquis departedi
quick as the fash which lighted his steps, and
repaired no doubt TO every spot at which hia
master had stopped. 1t 90 happened that the
poor animal was 50 long occupied ID The search
as to create great anxiety, for midnight had ar
rived and he had not returned What was thF
astOnishment OF Pope, when on rising III tire
morning, he opened his chamber door, and theirs
beheld his faithful messenger laying quietly and
holding IN his mouth the splendid Jewel, VITA
which he had returned perfectly uninjurcd, ana
which was the more highly valued by the Poets
a. It had been presented him BY the Queen oF
England.
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POETRY.

From the New York Statesman
TO THE DISSlPATED HUSBAND,
Look up-O taste, taste not the bowl
Again, nor dream Of pleasure there,
Which, while it lulls, destroys the soul,
And deeper sinks it in despair.
It's but to paint blacker sky.
10 add to cloudy darkness, Risht.
To give another agony
TO the fresh thought Of crush'd delight.
When from the world's mad revelry,
When from the oblivion of an hour
Thou wak'st, the cBp Of misery
Is thine, and mem'ry's Grazing power
Then turn again and feel for Iem
VINO long have felt and feel Cor thee;
Nor take away that priceless gem,
Thy souls best light that used TO be.
The smile ofhappiness from one.
Whose heart with thine is SO entwInd,
That what disIurbs thy soul, alone
Can give ali anguish to her mind.
Art thou husband, and canst look
Back on the past, nor feel sting
Has heaven and iondneSs thee forsook.
That thou canst feel no souowing
Canst thou forget the heart that tumd
To thee, in all Its wo or bliss;
And which still burns as then ii bumd,
Win all IL young, warm laithiulness
0 turn gain, and in those ewes.
PeTchance where wo his sign has set,
The light Of better days viii rise,
And her last bloom may flourish yet
Yes, in that cheek where nature ert
In all her earliest witeh'ry Ihone.
The rosy flush again may burst
And life and bliss be all her own.
Apri MARION.
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MISCELLANY.
From the Christian Mirror.

From the Christian Mirror.
APPRENTICES LIBRARY.
It is said this Institution languishes for want of
support. This can hardly be the case long, a
midst an enlightened and philanthropic commu-
nifty, when its situation and wants shall have
been fully disclosed. Ii received a liberal pat
ronage, at its commencement; and it was to be
expected that patronage would never desert it.
Amidst the calls Of professional and personal
concerns, however, the mind does not retain a
lively impression Of the various advantages Of an
Institution which is silent in its operations, and
does not for long period present itself to no
tice. 1t may be useful, therefore to revert TO
those advantages, even though nothing new
should be suggested.
This library is designed for rsry interesting
part Of Tie community. Mechanics and agri-
culturists, and in principal towns mechanics
only, form large part Of the population the
active, labourlng PORTION; portion always res
pectable by their usefulness in the community,
when they are 50 by knowledge and virtue /;
class to whom knowledge is highly necessary, to
perfect them i'll their various arts, and make
them efficient promoters of the general welfare.
Apprentices, compared with other classes Of
youth, are usually restricted IN their means and
opportunities for acquiring an education. Their
time is in The hands Of masters, and not Of in-
dulgent parents. They attend school no more
than their indentures require. The knowledge
of their trade is to be acquired their masters
work must be done; and it is not 50 easy with
them as with others, to attend for instruction at
regular hours of the day. Yet they have many
remnants Of time, which, if the means are at
tainable, they can devote to the Improvement Of
their minds The supplies library affords are
adapted to the exigoncies Of their situation.
Apprentices are peculiarly exposed 10 moral
dangers. Most of them are removed from the
parental roof and from the care and control Of
their natural guardians. They may have upright,
and even pious masters. But it is next to impos-
sibie these should possess for them the restless
anxiety of their own parents. They feel not
equal obligations they do not feel authorized
to take equal liberties and their authority is ex-
ercsed with less tenderness and sympathy. While
something Of this deficiency is observable, per-
haps. in oil masters, it is painful TO remark, that
too many fall much below what is Justly expect
ed Of them. They are solicitous for the improve
ment of their pupils in the knowledge of their
business, and insure attention to this subject by
the exercise Of authority. But does the master
generally exercise equal authority TO restrain
his apprentices from vice, and from scenes Of
temptation Has he that desire FOR their i'm
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-29

PEPPERGRAss, (LePidiune saticuDa.)
Notwithstanding the good qualities Of this well
known plant, as an early salad, it is found by
experiment, that this is not its only use. As it
suddenly springs up, after its seed is committed
TO the earth, and is Of a growth, SO tender and
rapid, getting the start of almost every other
vegetable, it affords nourshment for numerous
tribes Of insects, and Of which they arc remark
ably fond, especially the little black flying bug,
which has been very troublesome for many years
to our best gardens.-The most common prac-
tice Is TO SOW peppergrass in a bed, or in some
detached spot by itself. In this way, however,
every object is not obtained. A far better mode
has been found, not only Of procuring the best
salad from this plant, but at the same time, Of
preventing the destruction Of onions, beets, car
rots, parsnips, peppers, &C. by the devouring
insects
As salad and preCentatjge, then, peppergrass
should be sown only in the narrow alleys, or foot
paths between the beds. There is no situation
in the garden in which it viii flourish any bet
ter and it soon becomes food and shelter for
my rIads Of those little animals, which no hsnan
power can destroy or contrOuh With this, how
ever, they viii be satisfied nor will they, in
most Instances, quit il for any other vegetable.
When this plant begins to blossom, il should be
removed by . skiful hand, as it is no longer fit
for the table; nor does il any farther prove a
safeguard to the neighboring plants FOR they
are, by this time, beyond The reach Of small de-
vourers. The best instrument Tor doing this is
the Dutch hoe, or some very sharp garden tool,
which will cut off the plant, just below the sur
face of the ground, houtinterrupting the form
and beauty oC The bed.
The above remarks have been tested in FRYE
burg by the experience of lour years. The pro-
cesi is simple, and attended with little, or no
expense. And, If ia this way, culinary roots
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-29

THE annual meeting of . the Bible Society
Of Name" will DO held on Thursday, the
first day Of May next, al three O'clock, 2. NJ.
at the Westinghouse Of the first Parish in Port.
land, for the purpose of choosing Officers, and
receiving the Repoct Of the Trustees, &c.
W. sTORLR, Jr. Recording See'ry.
April Is, 1928.
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amt s. OIL Store.

At has old stand, head Of Long WhaLE, under The
store nor occupied By adams & Jackson,
u EEPS constantly for sale, complete assort-
N ment Of PAINTS,
AND HIS NOW on HAND,
Tons Of dry x ground white LEAD;
II Casks Ducth OIL direct from Hol-
land
10 do. Northern OIL, Of first quality !;
CEFHe will keep constantly the Dutch Oil,
as it is found to be very useful for inside Paint
ing, and its preference is perceived in its drying,
sooner and harder than other kinds lie use.
(IFWATER PAINTS will be prepar-
cd at short notice.
SHE will continue his PAINTING BUSI.
NESS, Paper Hanging, sign Painting, &c. as
usual. April, Is
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-29
GARDEN SEEDS.

n GRIFFITH, informs the public that he
~ has for sale. general assortment Of
GARDEN SEEDS,
Of every description, usually called for. both for
eign and domestic, Of last years growth, and can
furnish any person with ornamental or fruit trees,
.4LSO-Shrubs, pot flowers, Roots, Of various
kinds. garden tools. SC. az short notice from Bos
ton. He Eatters himself that he can give gener-
al satisfaction either for price or quality, as he
has taken great pains to purchase none bus such
come we'll recommended. A Catalogue will be
furnished in Few days for particulars.
Drugs, Paints, and Dye-Stu6s,
as usual, with constant attendance atshIs Store,
in MInDLE-sTrEET, opposite JOHN COE's.
PoIt'and, April IS, 1923. If.
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FEATHERS.

EVERETT g. STEELE,
HAVE for sale, FEATHERS, ofvarious quail
Il u tiles and prices, cheap for cash or country
produce, e. Jan. 81.
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AFFAIR OLE HONnIIP


a rumOur has for some days been IN circrla=
tonot d"et between two distinguished forciCri=
ers. The following is an authentic statement &c
tins affair -" About two years ago tie Neapot=
tan General CARAsCosA, announced bis deter
minaton Of calling out Lieutenant General
WILLIAM PEPE, late Commander of the Neapn..-
tan forces Very shortly after the arrival "
London Of General PEPE, he received lettcf
from General CARAsCosA, in which, after charg=
ing General PEPE with conduct injurious 10 bs
reputation, be pointedly avowed his opinion, thas
military revolutions we're in all cases contrary
to the principles Of honour that any change III
the Government of Naples was unnecessary
aud still less in that of Spain. The letter cons
Guided with a challenge Id the usual terms. I1
this letter General PEPE replied, by declaring
his opinion, that every free State was indebted
for its liberty to military rcvolution-That th6
Spaniards were now prey 10 civil anarchy. only
because certain individuals calling themselves
Liberals, were, in fact hostile to the COrstitjI-
ton OF the Cortes that lie had employed ths
authority which his rank and his command had
given him at Naples, to resist the despotisn of q
Government, which, while it rendered the po0-
| pie miserable, was Of no actual advantage IL ne
regning dynastry-and concluded by acCeptrq-
his challenge.-On the Goth or February tia
Generals met Count SANTA Rosa, EX-minis,
ter of war of Piedmont, attended General PErr,
and NJ. BRUNEI, French Gentleman, General
CARAscosA. The weapons were swords-anL
the cabinets "lgaged-but at the second pass.
General PEPE's sword snapped short near the
guard, on which the seconds interfered, and tie
combat, as is usual in such cases, was deferred
! "A second meeting took place on FRIDAY last. a
| few miles from London, not far from Kew Bridge.
! On engaging, General CARAscosA attacked with
great imPetuosity, but after several passes on
both sides, General PEPF, seizing his adversary's
sword with his left hand, dsarmed him aud,
placing the point of his sword at his breast had
his life in his power. Here the affair would have
! terminated, but General CARAscosA, On recov-
erng his sword, renewed the combat which was
warmly maintained until he was finally disabled
| BY thrust from General PEPE in the right
shoplier. General PEPE, on seeing bis adver-
| sary incapable of further defence, declined
awaiting himself Of his advantage, and thus the
duel terminated. - 0nien Sun, Ma rch 6.
| LITERARY NoTICEs--i{Obert VAIN, Jun. rs0.
Of Philadelphia, has issued il 1913 pages quartd, ,
the first part Of his great work on China, compres
bending view Of the origin, antiquity, history.
religions, morals, government, laws literature ~
Of that empire Alr. VAIN resided Tor some.
! time in the suburbs Of Canton, and derived the
materials Of his work from personal ooserga-
ton.
A new work has lately been published AZ
Philadelphia entitled The Commercial Diyecioyy
embracing variqiy " Typographical aDl sta-
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DENTIST.
SAMUEL FARNsWORTH, M. D.

OFFERS himself as Surgeon and Physician.
- 10 the citizens Of Portland and vicinity He
has taken The westerly half Of the House Called
the BtRBER House,. corner Of WiLlot- Street with
Congress Sireef formerly Back-Strees.
Portland, April -, 1928.
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PAYABLE YEARLY.

may be promoted ID their growth, doubled il
quantity, and in some instances, increased in
tontold proportion, the subject is well worth the
consideration Of every gardener. a.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-17


4 NONn ND itonrle,,nt actual surveys and
u observations >. aid olsu tom au,n,hlie do.
tunIents, made a d collected daring iosldea, .
IA that county.
To sccumPaa.F the.map, Int for the public
convenience issaed se;aatcly, VII apFe"t a,
ine aaInctm',
! OE- FIl A3iOAS PON TiE IIeRin -
Irou, ou-uAs nos>s, toNou uoIing zeYe.si
| IournIos IA THE tef'nory, particularly throw
] part, hitherto uheNPlo,,d, ANA luiu1natIpl,
+ d dwuitOtu ths Inuat aDihCGuC so4tt.b. BY
j GHhllES htbhOLEa, til topD1tapi-
icaI en- meer, latsls 81 =, uth Ga ina. a.lu al
! pieesi.l esl. ,Iit SIT, .yufin Last id.
/ The ma viii lie ., II. 10 Iuct,s -qnaie. lie.
! lnelled on seae oi j, mli,s 80 the IL IA !, lhe
whole oitne p1eeiP''. I'D almost al. Tia tfli.ti.
tary waier COURSES, and i,e chlI IaLes vii b.
! laid down tht e..isting eaI,lH9e TODD and ali
the u a,n ll.dlal pals I . names q RI. ees .
enteita 'nn,ent, o.. Niifle noted The "a app
! pellatiou, beng carefully etamc l.. AVOID can
/ il.lon, 4, it viii he otjert TO rerdei the nap
A convenient and uselul rs possible 10 travellers.
independent ,ittr 2e erai details, all tie lal g
grants Of land All be ooated al iar a. piacllca
bic.
The accompanying book will conta n re
view Of the state q tt Province, ia 4 stat s'icll
md civil light, inr aiew lea,a p.e'ion7 to, md
at the PEE Tod o., their ces-lou.
A summar, description ot Che country in re.
neral, "a, rr-pec sol, eImat,, a,d toroB apleai
deals, with lrrsfk- Oh the dHrsenl APT Opt
At cutu cs, particularly collee, sugal, Guba to-
hac, o an7,tnit
An ab.t at. as iar as attaiuahle, Of all the
! Q anta ma, by thr Spanish authorities N the
! loridas, with tn. II mrs Of the o igrlal gIan
tee &c. Explanations Of the principles upon
winch lands "cfr generally conceded, and a.
account oi ,he different laws, Io,al orders, 6>c.
authura,n9 the .osctnoT to maze gtanio.
such nio, maton respecting tie bdb,ns, the
wreck ~ sy,tem among HE Kegs and KecI,,
and olhe' LeBetal points may be eonsilel.d
us,lul o. 'terestina I the pubic.
The Filcr wi be- mace as om IS possible, y
aclsg presumed that To mp and pamphlet ita,
rs lssucd at sum ITO cAceecug - f0t both.
81 .3ugm.Le, Jan 20, 1922.