davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
THE FoUNT.
TO THE DiSsIPATEU HUSBAND

TO THE DtSsIPATEU HUSBAND
Look up-O taste, taste not tho bowl
Again, nor dream Of pleasure there,
| Which, while it lulls, destroys the soul,
And deeper sinks it in despair.
Ills but to paint blackcr sky,
To add to cloudy darkness, night
To give another agony flight.
To the fresh thought Of crushed de.
When from the worlds mad revelry,
When from the oblivion of an hour
Thou wak'st, the cup Of misery
shine, and mem'ry's Grazing power.
Then turn again, and feel for them
Who long have felt and feel fer thee /;
Nor take away that priceless gem,
Thy SOULS hes, light that used to be.
The smile Of happiness from one,
Whose heart with thine is so ontwin'd,
That what disturbs thy soul, alone
Can give an anguish to her mind.
Art thou husband, and csnst look
Back on the past nor feel a sting (?
Has heaven and foDdness thee for.ook,
That thou canst feel no sorrowing?
Cans, thou forget the heart tina, turned,
To thee, in all its wo or bliss;'
And which still burns as then it burn'd,
With all its young, warm fai:hfulness
. turn again, and in those eyes,
Percbance where wo his sign has set,
The light Of better days will rise,
And her last bloom may flourish yet.
Yes, IN that cheek where nature erst
In ali her earliest witcb'ry shonc,
The rosy Hush again may burst,
And life and bliss be all her own.
" States MARION.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
LORD NORTH.

While he was engaged in discussing
one of the most serious points of ques.
ton under examination, dog which
had concealed himself under tho table
OF the house Of commons, made his es-
cape, and ran directly across the floor,
setting up at the same time a violent
howl. II occasioned burst of laughter,
and might have disconnected an ordinary
man. But he who knew how to convert
the most awkward occurrences to purpo-
ses OF advantage, having waited till the
roar had subsidized, and preserving all his
gravity, said to the speaker, "Sir, I have
been interrupted by new member, not
acquainted with the forms Of the house.
| therefore yielded to him (; but 40 he
has concluded his argument, 1 shall re-
sumo mine HraraH.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
HUMOUR.
FITS ALL MOONSHINE.

When was q little boy, and lived with
my grandmother at Willow Grove, re.
member, once, walking out with her a.
mong the trees that sheltered our green
from the summer sun, one moonlight,
evening. We had not gone far, before
the old lady discovered something on the
ground that appeared like white hand
kerchicf, and as she stopped, intent on
picking it up, perceived that IL Was
but the moon shining through al open
ing in the branches above US, and called
out "LG, grandma, IFS ell mooashine ="
81, is moonshine, truly" said she, rub
bling her fingers in evident disappoint :
ment 'but, Oliver, many people gras p
at moon shine."
laughed ut my good grandmother
then, but have since often witnessed the
truth of her remark.
When see young man pursuing j
gay butterfly Of agiri, because Sac is
beautiful, thought she possesses none OF
the qualifications necessary to make q
.;ood house.keeper, or q good mother /;
ii brings to my mind the old story de-
pend upon it, he is graspiDg phantom /;
it's ell mooonshine.
When l see pleasure hunters, and
those who are seeking after happiness,
plunge into dissipation, or seek gay and
giddy company, or drink deep Of the cup
OF sensual enjoyment, l feel for them
know the disappointment that awaits
them these are not the pearls Of price,
that bring with them peace and content (;
they are worthless, they are nothing 6us
nloonShine.
When | see gambler for ever at the
billiard-table, with eager hopes of max.
ing money thereby, carrying with HIN
the means by which alone his family car
be supported, to squander it there,
think with sigh, how sadly that poor
man mistakes the path Of wisdom, anc
labors after that which is all moonshine.
| lie is grasping at moon shine, WHIT
strives to raise his consequence in th'
world by suit Of clothes, or an unpaic
side-board, and so is he who is aiming Il
build foundation upon which to eleyat,
himself in the estimation of the world, o
few thousand Of paltry dollars for, a
Burns says:
The RANK is but the guinea'S stamp
The MANS the gold for all that.
And mono can ever become truly gres
but those whom nature has fitted to be SO
These are plain, pslpablo cases
have someIimestbought men were grasp
ing at moon shine who attempted TO liy
by literature, or make money by printin
newspapers; or dreamed Of collectin
their debts, or of receiving legacies
these times yet as these may be doub
ful, | will not persist in them. Emp.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
EVIL SPEAKING.

It is fault to speak any thing unneces-
sarily to the disadvantage of others. We
have only to put ourselves in their places,
to feel how We should like such liberties
to be taken with our own character, that
consideration would act the matter AL
ways in a just light.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
CONFINEMENT

Has sort Of gladness Of heart belong
ing to it, VIXEN we limit our desires ac-
cording to our passions but when our
desires are raised high, and yet accom-
plished, this is called satisfaefisa
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
Bottles, White Lead, etc.

Bottles, White Lead, etc.
- - Hampers porter and wine bottles, ia 4
az received per sloop Adelia, from New
York, and for sale bv
SAMUEL MESSERSMITH,
Who has in store 300 kegs English and A.
merican white lead, ground in oil
100 mats cassia
1000 VT 81 Domingo coffee
ls Nj superior Havana segars in whole,
half and or boxes
IS halfohests imperial and gunpowder tea
81 ten catty :,
On five catty '"Ae' uo 10
l2O two lib cannisters do in boxes containing
90 cannisters
Q hhds Antigua rum
4 terces cioverseed
Is or casks Malaga wine
10 40 do Canary do
IA boUes Sicily lemons in prime order
10 bis new prime beef
20 do whiskey
40 bundles SugarIoaf paper, &c. &c.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

The common style, says the Trenton
True American, in which husband
adver,iscs his wife is, that she has lef
his bed and board, &c. but ono in a
Chillicothe paper states much stronger
ground of complaint-that his wife has
abscondcd, and taken his best bed atvays
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
Turbutt & Jos. Il. X. Betton,

Turbutt & Jos. f.. X. Bottom,
wE@@ Corner of King and Patrick
NIAN-4E=M streets, offer for sale on reason
iH%5EkasT able terms,
80 200 bush seed potatoes of the
lstquality
20 bbls ofold rye whIsksy
hhds and bb!s LIST quality N. o. sugar
do and bbls Muscovado do
1000 ID loaf sugar at Baltimore prices
hhds prime retailing moiasses
Bags of Brazil and ST. Domingo coffee
Young Tyson and by the cbes,
Boxes of mould candles very low
do dipt do do
Pepper and alspice
Tierces and bbls of rice
Copperas,ginge and nutmegs
Raisins by the box
Powder and shot
Also, fine and ground alum salt in sacks
Corn, oats and meal
Also, 1000 VT. new bacon, lard, &c.
20 nests wooden ware apr IA
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
JONATHAN SHILLABER

JONATHAN SHILLABER
"AS for sale s hhds good Jamaica rum, Il
Il IL boxes sperm candles
3 gigs OF excellent manufacture
Jersey wagons
200 nests boxes, 8 bags hops
90 do measures
10 NJ reed poles
81 boxes shoes assorted
90 do soap
Is do chocolate
bales India checks
80 bbls No beef
90 casks nails assorted
10 bags pepper
Is pair fire buckets
900 sides leather, northern tanning
6 cannisters Copal varnish
Oh bis soap rosin
10 casks winter oil
bags coffee
few coils cordagc april
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
SUPERSTITION.

In Ashmole's Diary of his Life, is the
following passage |5Sl, April II,
took, early in the morning, good dose
of elixir, and hung three spiders about
my neck, and they drove my ague away.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
a. e23
MATHEW BYLEs.

He had the greatest readiness at pu
or repartce, and many instances of thes,
and Of his sarcastic hunor, are still re
peated. A few of them will give a
ieea OF his manner. After his trial, h
was sentenced 10 confinement In hi
house, and guard placed over him. thi
was done for short time, and then til,
guard was removed on some further
complaint, sentinel was again placec
ever him; he was soon freed and no fur.
Their noticed. In speaking OF these trans,
actions, he said, "he had been guarded
,eguarded and di$resuarded." Directl,
opposite tohis house, still standing a
the angle of Nassau street, which was
formerly without pavement, there was q
very bad slough in wet weather. II
happened one day that two of the select.
men who had the care Of the streets,
driving in chaise, stuck fast in this
hole, and were obliged to get out in the
mud to extricate their vehicle. DR..
Byles came out. and making respect.
fol bow, said, "Gentlemcn, have often
complained to you of this nuisance with
GU, any attention being paid to il, and |
am very happy to see you stirring in this
matter notu." In the year 1880, most
extraordinary o5scurity pcrvaded the at
mos sphere on particular day, which is
always designated as "the dark day"
The darkness, though perhaps not great
er than what happens for day or two,
In London, almost every year, from an
accumulation of fog and smoke, excited
astonishment among people accustomed
to clear atmosphere and in some
timid minds good deal OF alarm. A la.
dy who was neighbor of the doctor,
though above any superstilious fears her.
self, yet sent her son, young lad, with
her compliments to him, to know if he
could account for the uncommon appear
snce o. the day. His answer was, "My
dear, you will give my compliments to
your mama, and tell her am as much
IN the dark as she is" A ship from
London, brought out 500 street lamps,
for the town of Boston. II CHANGED that
On the same day, female neighbor who
was 'lezv light, with a weak mind and
whining manner, that waa not very pleas
ing, called to see him. Wishing to get
rid Of the visiter, he soon asked with a
tone calculated to excite curiosity, if she
mad heard the news go no. dear doctor,
what news ;" "Why three hundred nezv
lights have come over in the ship tina,
arrived this morning from London
" Yes, and the selectmen have Wisely or
dered them to be put in irons immediate.
ly." His visiter at once hurried away
in great anxiety to make further inqui.
ries. A person with this disposition to
sarcasm, must sometimes expose himself
to retorts of the Same description, as oc.
casionally happened to him. Having
paid his addresses uDsuccessfully to a la
dy who afterwards married gentleman
by the name of Quincy the doctor on
meeting her said-"So madam, it ap-
pears you prefer Quincy to Byies."-
"Yes, for if there had been any thing
worse than 6Res, God would have attic.
ted Job with them" 7ador's L. Of Otis.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
r PORK, WHISKEY. etc.

- PORK, WHISKEY, etc.
. F. barrels prime pork N. Y. city inspection.
Mdeb just received per sloop Altoona and
for sale by L. Il l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
In store, 30 bills mess and prime pork of the
same inspection
% do Baltimore and Philadelphia whiskey
10 do gin
10 do N f. rum
25 do beans
600 bush seed potatoes
40 pairs coarse shoes
90 boxes soap superior quality
90 do mould candles Winchester's brand
ID do chocolate
hid old Jamaica ram
Hhds sugar, do molasses, a few quintals cod
fish, with general assortment of ship chand-
lery and groceries. Prince streetwharf. an ID
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
MORAL.
sumo mine

Ane serenity OF nature and the steady
operations of the laws that govern mani.
mate creation strike the mind, with sim
gular force, when contrasted with the
turmoil and confusion that are produced
by the angry passions Of man. Proud and
presumptuous, we think that the very
elements should be affected when we
are moved, and they too should rage
when our bosoms swell with violent com.
motions, We would have every thing
to harmonize with our feelings, and
would alter systems and change the order
ofheing that what is external might cor
respond with the agitations that perturb
us within. Such, however, is not the ap.
pointment Of heaven and our pride is
humbled when We sec around us nothing
but the ordinary appearances OF nature,
and the unchanged harmony of her laws,
while we are urged by an angry vehe.
mence that deranges our own system,
and throws US wild and unrestrained, into
the whirlwind OF our passions.
Curran, the celebrated Irish orator,yi
tied few years ago the catacombs of Pa
RE. The following reflections, conveyed
in letter to friend, are not unworthy
of the man who could delight az well the
festive board, as tho bar and the senate.
They are the simple illusions of the
heart, described by the pen of genius.
81 do not remember (says hey ever to
have had my mind compressed into so
small space. So many human beings,
so many sufferers, so various in rank, So
equalized in the grave As gazed
upon the strong congregation, could
not distinguish what head had raved or
reasoned, hoped OF burned. looked
for thought looked for dimples ST
asked, whittier is all gone Did wisdom
ever Aow from these lips or soft persua-
sion dwell upon them and if both or ei-
.her, which was the most captivating,
which the most interesting ?-all silent
they left me to answer for them. So
shall the faires face appear. l was full
of fbs a,,hiacfD
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
SHERIFF'S SALES.
BY DAVID G. WILSON, Susan

y 0lf ' ID q. w IIIoIJINi OHERIFF.
virtue ola writ of Lavar Facias to me directed will
~ be exposed to public sale at the House of Eli Lam
born Wilmington, in Chrstana hundred on Saturday the
10th day Of May next, O'Clock, p NJ All that lot or
piece OF Marsh, situate in the Borough of wilmington
Chrsana hundred and County of Newcastle bounded BY
the Marsh Lane by Marshes formerly Of Thomas Beesen
now OF Joseph endenha and by Ship Creek containing
three acres and twenty perches be the more less
and also all that Brick Store House and Wharf, and Lot
Land, thereunto belonging, bounded by Chrssna river
by Market and Water Streets, and by lands of the late
Chariot Young be the contents thereof or less And
all that lot of Land situate in the aforesaid Borough boun-
ded by King and French Streets and lands of Caesar
Rodney Esq and of Isaac STEVENSON, be the
thereof more less together with all and singular the -
prcvements and appuranances tereunto belonging being
seized and taken in execution the property Of John
Dixon
Newcastle, April IA, 1928. 36-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06

teY virtue of writ of venl Exponas to me directed
- will be exposed to public sale, the house of John
Crow, Newcastle, in Newt Castle hundred, on "Wednesday
the 7hday of Maynext at O'clock p. NJ. The following
described tracts parcels of land situate lying and being
in the Hundred of St. Georges and County ofNew Castle,
to wit Mo- 1. Lot of Marsh in said hundred adjoining
marsh of William G. Caulk and Others containing twelve
acres be the less No Q. Lot of Upland
adjoining lands ofJoseph b. Sims; containing acre, be
the same more or less Seized and taken in execution
the property of Ezekiel Britton, decd.
Newcastle, April 21st 1928 36-3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
GOSPEL MELODIES.

rHE MAnnfAGE FEAST.
y And the third day there was marriage in Cana o
lee and both Jesus was called and his disciples to thu
rriage."-John Cd Ia
The lamps are bright on Cana's halls,
And countless mirrors deck her walls
A thousand faces beam with Joy,
Onmlxed with PASSIONS base alloy;
The young have met at beauty's CALI
10 Join ihe sacred festival; >
And age comes there, peaceful quest,
10 smile upon the marriage feast.
Judea's virgins foremost stand,
Like hills of snow on fairy land;
Where nought is heard in earth or air,
Save hymns of saints to mortal ear,
And nought attracts the gazer's eye,
Save the blest orb that lights the Sky,
The heauteous nightly seraph train,
Revolving DER the cloudess plain.
Within each vestment's graceful fold,
CLEANS the bright cinctured clasp OF gold /;
And brighter still the diamonds crest,
That dazzling shines on beauty's breast,
And with its fair llumined blaze,
Entrances the behoder's gaze.
so to the raptured prophet seems flight
OF purest angels clothed with heavenly light.
Music has breathed her purest sigh,
To grace the thrilling symphony,
And hallowed harps and hands are there.
Pouring their sweets on beauty's ears
Fen Canals chiefs and princes all,
Have mingled in that festive ball,
Where virtue, wealth, and rank combine
In mingled rays to warm and shine.
But one comes there to bless that scene,
Pure, spotless, holy, meek, serene,
Whose presence, sanctifies the place,
And lends to each celestial grace;
Whose look is Joy to those who share
Such sinless mirlh, such love sincere;
For viltue, love, and Joy unite,
When Jesus consecrates the rite.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
NOTICE.

LII persons indebted the estate of Simon Johnson,
IA late of Mill Greek Hundred, Newcastle county decd
are requested to make immediate payment to the subscr
ber and those having demands against said estate are re-
quested to present them, duly authenticated for settle.
ment, to LEWIS H. JOHNSON Adm,r :
hPih %%d, 1875. 34-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
advertising blythe year.
LEES
LEES
ORIGINAL HIGHLY APPROVED
Family Medicines.

he's truly valuable medicines have now stood the test
bot sixteen years, and their excellent qualities are
known and established. One Of the most recent cases
res Of some ofthe most beneficial ofhis Medicines, is
hat the Proprietor for want of room select and an
from the many in his possession.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
Lees Grand Restorative, or
Nervous Cordial.

mongst the common symptoms attending this dis
fhs complaint, are the following viz: owness OF spir
s Of appetite, mpury of the blood, hysterlcal attec
Ms inward weakness, violent pains in the head, back
and limbs &c. The principal operation of this rem
the stomach, restoring the digestive power, and
Jung forth from that organ new health and ygor i'll eve
part OF the system
lees Essence and Extract Of Mustard, |
An mfallble remedy for bruises, rheumatism, sprans
nOness, chilbains, &c.
Lees Ague and Fever Drops.
H. .l1dtAeto.pn, Nj. Oct. 10, 1921.
-We are now happy to inform you, that the RESULT
r correct ria) of your Lees .7gue and Feuer Drops,
Oeen OF the most lattering kind moi only few cases.
cured OF that very disagreeabe irksome COM
y put SIR every case so far enquiries have rea-
y mas been perfectly cured, and indeed by few
3 my We desire to remain yours, respectfully &C.
H. O'NEAL, RICHMOND y Go.
70 W. Noal Ridgeiy, Baltimore.
Lees sovereign ointment for the Itch.
warranted to by one application, free from mercury
wy ernlcous ingredient This vegetable remedy is SO
yet eficacous, that it may be used with the utmost
~ The most delicate pregnant lady, or child OF
Lees genuine Persian Lotion.
ne Persian Lotion operates mildly rendering the skin
%|eF soft and smooth, improving the complexion.
LEGS Indian Vegetable Specific.
'''' etecual cure for the venerea and gonorrhaea.
-. Lees Tooth Ache Drops,
"Aeh give immediate relief
W., Lees Tooth Powder,
"'"ch ceans.s atd beauties the teeth.
Lees Eye Water,
o certain c.ye t. eyes.
Lees Anodyne Elixir.
iOf the cure lead aches
Lees Corn Plaster,
10Y Removing destroying oms
j LEES / ip Salve.
e Ge'ge faa'~s Family iieacines are , sale By Joseph
~ W, sarctStteet IYiiaiugton who has js yeceip
al's:l saphly .1oa baltimore.
tease TO observe that soSdeuer and zchere1eyou buy
r, ea PC Ase's GeHa.ne Family f.Ecines without the
/ Ms VI tie proprietor. NOAH RiDGELY.
- -.-iV, Late Michael Lee & Co
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
Lees famous Anti-bilious Pills.

Fhey are admirably adapted 70 carry of superfluous
and to prevent its morbid secreonsto restore apPe-
regular habit Of the body, and promote free perspl-
In and thereby prevent colds 50 often attended with
1 consequences to the lives of thousands.
Please enquire for Lees .aati6iGos Pills, with the
3atre of NOAH RIDGELY, Date Michael Lee & CO.
bear Sr--Hmng made use OF the various Pills in my
ill., offered to the public for the last twenty-five years,
having found your celebrated sntbious Pills the most
caciOus in cleansing the stomach and bowels, removing
daches sick stomach and having used them for several
Irs past can have no hesitation in stating that believe
I'm las represented) ,aost ualaabe family medicine.
JACOB SMALL, Conway street, Baltimore.
on. Naah Ridgety. Aug. 3. 1921.
Lees Worm Lozenges,
certain and nowerf remedv for DESTROYING all kind
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-06
From the London Morning Chronicle.
TO THE LADIES OF GREECE.

TO THE LADIES OF GREECE.
Ye beautiful daughters of Greece and her Isles,
Who weep DER the land of your birth,
Where all that was glorious the spoiler deEles,
Like the fiend in the garden of earth;
Again on the mountain--again by the wave,
Assist at the rite and the prayer,
Which man, putting off the foul bonds of the slave
Shall offer to liberty there.
A gain light the brave with your gances divine,
And the crown of green laurel prepare
For him who has fought for his land and The shrine
Of the God who has made we SO fair.
From you shall the heart of the patriot claim
The reward which the valiant most prize,
The best, dearest bss--the clear light Of his fame,
Reflected from chaste-loving eyes.
Too long has that beauty, which came from above
The home OF the hero TO grace,
Been doomed to the curse of the inidel's love,
Who tramples the fame Of her race.
Yet shall beauty again those high virtues inspire,
Which hourished when Greece yet was young
The noblest that bards ever gave TO the Tyre,
Or glowed upon history's tongue.
Then call forth the youth to their country's array
Cheer them onward to fame with your smiles,
Till the tyrant shall perish, or flee far away
From Greece and her beautiful Isles.
For Greece was the region where woman first gave
To virtue magical sway,
And guided to honor the free and the brave,
Like the Angel of glory's bright way. 7.
From the Baltimore Morning Chronicle.
THE SOLDIERS vow.
When the carion's shrill blast thro' the air,
And the lannon's loud echo shall rattle;
o then will think of the fair,
And laugh at the dangers of battle.
Remember We not when at eve,
gazed on thy pearly blue eye;
When softly ye whispered deceive,
And child the rough word with sigha
o then by the moons silver beam,
Eternal attachment | swore;
While life thro' the death shade should CLEAN,
And the heart beat the bosom no more.
Then doubt not, thy soldiers sincere,
And dear 10 his heart are thy charms;
No form but thy own can endear,
Nor receive the embrace oil his arms
A SOLDIER.
Some Sappho of our country lately addressed
short poetica essay to The editor of village Journ
al, and she thus artfully and persuasively common
ces her poem:
! TO THE PRINTER.
Permit giddy trifing Girl
For once to FIJI your poets corner,
! She cares not how the critics snarl,
| Or beaus and macaronies scorn her.
| She longs in print her lines to sec,
! Oblige her-(sure you can't refuse it)--
| And, if you find her out your fee
Shall be--to kiss her---if you choose it,