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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18
DYING FROM HOME.

The following IS an extract from the Memoirs of
.ho Rev. Nr. Thatcher, distinguished Clergyman
Il Boston, who died some Years since on the CONT
nent i Europe, whittier he had repaired for the
"4.iolt @! his health:
II i sd thing TO think that we must die away
rom o,r home. Ic!l not the invalid who is ve:rn-
!ng AFTER distant country, that the atmosphere
around him is soft, and the gales are filled with
D;iM and the flowers are sprnging from the green
earth he knows shat the sofest air to his heart
would be the ar which hangs over his native land
t'', more gratefully than all the gales of the south,
W1uid breathe the loi whispers Of anxious affec-
lions; that the very iccles clinging to his own
caves, and the sncw beating against bis own win
nows, would be far more pleasing to his eyes, than
The bloom and vcr,lure WHICH ONLY more forciblv
remind him how far he is from that spot which is
dearer to him than the world beside He nay, IN
deed, find cstlinable friends, WHO will do all in
'helr power to promote his comfort, and asstiace
h's pans but they cannot supply the place Of the
long known ard mute language of his face; they
Fave not learned to communicate without hesita
ton his wishes, impressions, and thoughts 10 them
lie feels that he is stranger, and more dcsolatc
ceiling than that could not visit his soul How
much is expressed by that form Of oriental bencd;c-
~on-na3 1ou de aq9og Yo1r ktadred,"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18
SE .Asa 81 "a SO :. So. s s. ~ SIS
MAGNANINIiTY.

The !.mperors Of China lock no further for their
wives than among their own subjects, and if they
are Trtuous and handsome have no respect to their
birth and fortune; 50 it often happens, that they
marry artiicers' daughters. One of them was a
mason's daughter, and always kept trowel by her
when she was dignifed with the character of En-
press and II At any time the young prince her son,
carried it too proudly, she humbled him with the
s.sht OF that instrument, wherewth his grandfather
snbslsted himself and family, which ould bring
him to reason
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18
HINTS TO THE LADIES.

1t has always been remarked, that the generality
of females have many admirers, at the same time
few or TO lovers and they wonder at it-but the
reason is obvous-;f they thought but thinking is
become quite UNREASONABLE. ssAh !" said vene-
rable maiden, lamentng the degcneracy of the
age, recurring is nothing to what it was when |
was young The hirts nowadays make the fel-
lows SO saucy that there hardly to be found res
pectabe lover"
The observation was lust. The women of the
last age were more respected, because they were
more reserved. For want of proper reserve they
are treated with Indifference which is nearly allied
to contempt. They make themselves too cheap
to keep up their consequence, without which they
can never be respectable.
To speak philosophicallv, a woman must repel
before she can attract. All this advice may sound
oddly to a female ear; but she who laughs at it
pays no great compliment to her understanding.
Ovid, who knew human nature tolerably well,
discovered not a little penetration when he made
Daphne fly 50 fast from her laurecd lover for his
passion was increased by the pursuit.
Our Daphnes are quite another sort Of people
Instead of flying from tley run INTO the arms of
their Apollos, and are afterwards surprised that
they grow cool to their charils. Lovers are ike
sportsmen; to whom the posse ssion Of the game is
nothing to the pleasures Of the Chase. If women
would study less to please, they would give more
pleasure.
The roses Of youth not long in bloom; and
when time has torn them away, there is an end to
love at first sight; and that they sccm BY their
manner Of setting themselves of, chiefly to de-
pend.
To be stared at few seasons and neglected, and
in few more sink into oblivion, is the lot of a
thousand snowy girls, who have only external APP
pearances to recommend thenl--Without prudence
and discretion the most substantial ornaments
though they excite admiration, Will ncytr procure
esteem.
Prudence is superior to pearls and there is no
Kind Of comparison between diamonds and tijscrc-
ton, Fools may be caught by the Shell: but
man worth having viii make the gem the object o.
delibcraton.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18

reverend gentleman, namN Ham.
merslcy, residing IN the borders of Que
Of the beautiful Cumberland Lakes, was
awoke few nights Since by a violent
knocking at the street door. Alarmed BY
the arrival Of visitor so unexpected a,
such an hour, the reverend gentleman
himself went to the door, where be found
rustic, who apologizcd for his intrusion,
by telling him that an apparently vourg
lady was sailing in a small boat on the
lake, totally unaccompanicd, aud th4t lie
considered, from so unusual 4 ciYcuni-
stance, that the poor lady was not right
IN her mind. The reverend gentleman,
with great humanity, immrdlatclv pat
his own littc Whcrry in reQuisitlun, and
proceeded in search of the mvstclious OBJ
ject. The night being moonlight. lie soon
espied her under the lee Of a arilhborinr
island, when, as he nearcd hcr, be Dis
tlnctly heard the wild notes Of & favotitc
mountain air, which She, abparcn1ly heet!
less. was chanting. On getting nearer
to her, he soon discovered, FROM her dis,
ordered dress, that the peasant vas right
IN his surmloes He approached her
with the greatest good nature, and at
tempted to get from her an explanation
OF her mysterious appearance in such
situation, at such an hour. but she re-
Piled to his intrrrog atorics with the arch
ness and evasion often peculiar to persons
OF deranged Intellect. With considerable
difficulty, the divine prevailed on her to
accompany him to his home, where she
was kindly ecei"ed by his wife, and every
attention PSI her which her melancholy
situation aud the dictates Of humanity
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18

necessities, but what she might want in future. She
then chose lutte which surpassed in sweetness of
tone any that she had ever tried. .4demdat paid
for the instrument and the other articles, and dis
missed the tradespeople and he was quite intoxi
Gated with JOY when .2rselH, taking up the Lutte,
companed it with a confession which proved that
he had now found out the way to her heart.
,7demdai is beloved what needs he more has
he not now all he wants
TO CONTINUED.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18
THE GARLAND.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 49, 1894.

The interesting tale Of .4demdoi," part Of which
is given in the two preceding pages, will be found
happily illustrative of the advantages Of content
ment in any situation. pourtrays the Unsuitable de-
sres of the human heart with the pencil of truth.
Every one must admit, from experience, that our
wants increase by indulgence; and that they arc
reality, "abysses that would ngulph the universe
without being filed" If the moral to be drawn
from this story, have the effect of making but one
mind contented that is distracted by unbound
Cd cravings most important object will be gained,
The story IS extracted from | neat little volume,
lately published in Philadelphia, entitled 'forgef
ne Nof.'
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18

eff YOU viii secure contented spirit, you must
measure your dcs'1es by your fortune and condi-
'on; not your fortunes by your Desires
i]eremy Taylor
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-07
ADDRESS
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.

In discharging the duties enoined upon them, by
the meeting held in Fredericksburg, on the 18th
instant, the undersigned committee feel them
selves called on TO explain to their fellow citizens
the motives and views which actuate them in the
measures, resolved on by that meeting. This ex
PLANTATION seems to be the more necessary, as their
object is in direct opposition to the nomination re-
Gently made by large portion OF the members Of
your State Legislature, and the subsequent mea-
sure taken to give effect to those nominations. We
are aware that the practice of Legislative caucus
nomination to Offices, the filling of which Of right
belongs to the people, has The sanction Of custom in
Virginia; and the supine acquiesence of the peo-
pie has given it weight and influence, that in its
real character it by no means merits. We disclam,
distinctly, any intention Of impeaching the motives
ofthose Of our fellow citizens who advocate or sub
NIT to this practice; but by whatever specious pre-
texts OF expediency or necessity it may have been
originally resorted to or whatever weight it NAV
have obtained by the long suffering and tame sub
mission OF those whom ii operates, we cannot but
view It's continuance as fraught with the most Sc.
rlous evils. 1t is not the least Of these evils, ths in
making those nominations our representatives go
beyond the pale Of their duty-neglect the eeiti-
mate objects for which they were eected--and take
upon themselves power that you have not delegated
to them, and which the constitution never intended
they should exercise. Let it not be said that in
making those nominations, they act not as IegisIa-
tors, but as private citizens. The sophism is too
timsy to require exposure and refutation, and has
no weight with any thinking man who is not willing
to be deceived ITS influence upon the political
character of people, cannot be otherwise than de-
ieterlous. Its obvious effect is to foresta public
opinion--to prevent free discussion and inves-
gation--to embarrass the exercise of the elective
4 franchlse-to beget an Indifference and contempt
tor the most valuable political rights and privileges:
and It may be made the means of eevatng to the
highest offices individuals of inferior worth, who
would not be the choice Of the people if left to theil
VI free unbiased will.
q The considerations of party ascendancy and state
D influence by which the friends of the late caucus
nomination endeavor to enforce them upon our ac-
ceptance, we consider as no less Objectionable than
Il the nominations themselves. We are instructed in
1.-THE parting admontion of our political Father, the
truth OF which is confirmed by our own experience
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-07
CIRCULAR.

Fredericksburg, March, 1924.
Sra Believing you TO be friendly 10 the election
OF JoHN Quincy ADAMS, to the next Presidency,
we deem no other apology necessary for addressing
70 you copy OF the proceedings Of meeting Of his
friends, held in this place the 18th inst. and the
exposition OF our motives and views in resolving Oh
the steps we have aken as contained in the accom-
paying address.
The extensive and well concerted measures taken
by the late Legislative Caucus at Richmond, to en-.
sure the success Of the Crawford Ticket, lay The
friends OF Mr.. Adams ander the necessity, as it is
certainly their duty, Of taking prompt and effectual
measures 10 ascertain their strength, and produce
concert IN the measures they may finally resolve on
70 give effect to their votes at the approaching cleo
ton With these ends in view we invite your CO.
operation, and request you to your influence in
promoting public meetings Of MIR. Adams friends
and the appointment of corresponding committees.
Until such committees are appointed, we shall be
glad to hear from you individually, and will thank
you to communicate 10 us the names of such gen
tlemen in your county and district as you know are
friendly to Mr. Adams election, and such other a-
formation as you may conceive will aid The cause.
we respectfully suggest to the meetings that may
De held the nomination of some respectable and in
fuentlal citizen in their respective districts, be
placed upon the electoral ticket.
By order OF the committee,
Yours respectfully, e.7
p. HARRISON, Chairman.
W. L. GRAY. Secretary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-07
?. HARRISON, Chairman
w. +. GRAY, Secretary.

LATEST FROM BRAZIL By the arrival at this port
last evening" of the schr Herman, Bedford, in SO days
from Rio Janeiro. Information has been received that the
present Emperor Don Pedro has granted constitution
the Brazians and the government is be considered
hereafter limited and not absolute monarchy. The Ro-
MAJ Catholic is the established religion but all other forms
will be tolerated, though they will not be permitted to be
publicly solemnized. The regnng dynasty is to he Don
Pedro and his legitimate SUCCESSORS tA Free. journal
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-07
From the .NarfoR HERALD. .apriL s.

Thelfollowing is the address Of the Fredericks.
burg meeting of the friends of Mr.. Adams. Iti.
as il should be, manly temperate and candid ap-
peal not to the passions and prejudices. but The
good sense and deliberate judgement of the people
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-07

Philip Harrison,
Wltiam Hr0lcne,
Thomas Seddon,
Jas Carmirhayi,
I'm. C. Beaie,
1hOs. IL. Barton,
ChdrLeS AuStin,
Horace Marshall,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
From the Pittsburg Ga@ette.
MIIJ.FT.

AIillet should be sown about the middle OF May.
No other grass will produce so much green fodder.
1t ought not to be suffered to ripen, because the
stalks will be hard, but should be cut before the
seeds are perfectly ripe after drying, it should be
set up in small bundles for day or two, in the sun,
and the sap in the stalks will rpen the seeds; which,
when ground and bolted, the -four raised with yeast,
makes admit able cakes, and when made into mush
and fried, is superior to fried corn meal mush.
Millet, ground into meal, is the best substitute
for chocolate; it has been pretty thoroughly tried
by many of the most respectable families in Virgil
MA and Maryland, and all concur in bestowng on 1t
high commentators. Three bushels OF Millet
produce one hundred pounds Of -four and much Of
fal. Mixed with wheat or rye flour, it makes good
bread but of itself Qke corn meaD it will not knead
into good dough.
If met were commonly sown it would become
the food of working horses and cattle It's superior
y over oats is evident, and its equality with corn
is, after some favorable experiments, firmly believed.
Superiority of miUet orer oats to corer tatto'cs,
preceding ,okeat-Say so bushels of oats per acre,
at SIS pounds per bushel 1850 pounds great av-
eraee weight. Say 60 bushels of mlet per acre, at
So pounds per bushel, 1850 pounds, the most COM
mon weight. Balance 600 pounds in favor OF mil
let
The miIIet grows from five and half to six feet
high, and will generally produce four tons OF hay
per acre. Horses and horned cattle prefer it To
timothy. Half bushel is the seed Tor an acre.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
no THE DEMOCRATIC DIRECTORS OF
New Castle County.

when your attention will be directed to the duty of select
ng person fill the Office of SHERIFF of this county,
h beg leave offer myself to your consideration
ddae is probably unnecessary remind you that at
the last nomination for this Office favored with the
uages of respectable portion of my fellow citizens for
whose support | return my grateful acknowledge
mens On the present occasion, shall not entertain you
with professions which rarely the of merit the
pledge Of good conduct but shall myself with
surfing you my cheerful submission to any mode of nom
nation that may be adopted at the county meeting at the
Red Lion, and OF my determination to give my utmost sup
port the candidate who may be selected under the au
thority Of that meeting. PETER Il. DELANY.
Wilmington January & 1894, 7-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16

morning brought to our Office variety of speci.
mems of this precious metal, in its virgin state,
amounting in all to about 1900 penny weights. The
Gold is generally found in coarse dust, from the
size OF mustard seed to that of a large bean.
But Mr. B. has single mass weighing S45 penny
weights, and bar weighing 22O penny weights.
These two masses are worth more than 500 dollars.
There have never been any specimens of gold from
the mines of South America, equal to ,hese-the
sight of them really makes our 6ngures itch while
writing this paragraph Several years ago, there
was single lump of gold found in this mine weigh.
ing upwards of % pounds averdupois, valued at
about 700 dollars. BY advertisement in this eve
Ining's paper, it will be seen that Mr.. B offers
these specimens for sale. The two largest of these
specimens may be- examined at this Office.
.NeW FORK Com. .4dr.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN,
ELECTORS or
New Castle County.

FELLOW CTrIZENS-I beg leave to solicit your SUI
ffages as candidate for the office of CORONER, at the
ensuing nomination. In presenting myself for the first
time before you as candidate for office, Knight perhaps
my character during long life which has been principally
spent among you As of the few survivors of the re-
vouionary struggle, and who, in that dark hour gave
Of my country may perhaps lay additional claim to
your favor At that eyenl period, was employed in the
service Of my country different occasions and especial
American foa destined TO operate against Burgoyne.
In the long period which has since elapsed have trust
faithfully adhered the principles of 76. have never
been in office, candidate for Offices and now IN the
decline offe when age has unsrung my nerves and IN
fitted me for labor, my sraitened circumstances induce
me make this appeal the kindness of my fellow c
zens. WILLIAM WOODCOCA.
Wilmington, Feb. co. 1894 2o-H
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16

singular circumstance occurred, few days
since, at the Masonic Hail. Chestnut street, which
has been related to us, as follows --a French lady
in company with number of other persons was
viewing with intense interest, the countenance OF
Can painted by the celebrated Darid, when sud-
denly she gave piercing Shrek and fell se1seless
in the arms oil her companions. On her recoverys
she explained the Of her agitation, By stating
that the terrific and appalling feeling displayed in
recollection similar display by member of the
revolutionary committee before whom herself and
parents where brought during period of the French
Revolution, that nature could not support the recol-
lection so powerfully renewed.
Phil. Freenl. JoNrn.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
COMPARATIVE VIEW.

The total number of deaths in the city of New
York within the last year was 3,444-Philadelphi
4 600 Baltimore 2,108-Charleston 314.
The following are the numbers in the respective
cities of persons who died within the year, having
attained the age Of so and upwards
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
To all whom it may concern.

FsyAKE NOTICE That in pursuance of the Act of Assem-
bly, in such made and provided, we shall apply by
oeon 10 the Curt of Common Pleas ofthe State of Del
aware to be held at Newcastle for the county OF Newcastle
on the first Monday in June next, for commission to mark
bound and establish the tract ofand u which Neal MNea'
late Of peucader hundred county of Newcastle and state
Of Delaware died seized of fee, and OF which we and
Robert MNeal seized of in fee bounded by lands
Of VIM Cooch, the heirs of Abel Davis Elzaoeth stew
srt Anjrov Morton Arthur Beatty and VIM. Curett con-
tanning by computation one hundred acres, as the boun'
aes thereof are in danger of becoming obsolete and IN
knovr JOHN MACNEiLL,
SAMUEL MEDiLi,~
ANN MARIA MACNElLL
In right of his wife. Or nv.
feh. 25, 1924. @@-"N
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
VOL. III.

In the year 1905 the Free School Society Of the
city of New York was incorporated it is formed of
all religious denominations, and of every class Of
politicians. Through the aid of the state, and pr
vate contributions, it has gone successfully until
the present day, and the Society now boasts OF hav
ing ten boys and girls schools daily open and edu.
eating between four and .tire thousand poor chill
dren.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16

DEFALCATION.-The New York CONNER
cial Advertiser says -" The large defaIcation Of
the Receiver General Of Lower Canada, was an
nounced in this paper some months since. A COM
miitee of The Provincial Assembly has lately in.
yestigaed the whole subject, and made a detailed
report. The defacation is asceriained to be &C.,
1l7t Is 34d sterling, equal to 06,797I Is old cur.
rency, or 10 S427,1S9 563, and this balance is the
result of the receipts and disbursements Of the Re.
ceiver General from a period nearly commensur.
ate with the present constitution. The report of
the committee contends, that nssmuch as the Re.
ceiver General has been an officer of the crown,
and has never accounted to the legislature of the
province, they have Just and equitable claim upon
the mother country for reimbursement of the
money lost to the province by the agent appointed
by that country to represent it,"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
COACH MAKING.
No. 494, Market street,
THE TRUSTEES

ar the Poor of Newcastle county, will meet at the Poor
w House Wednesday the 18th of this month, at 10
O'Clock A. M Those having accounts, &c requested
TO present them for settlement As business Of impor
lance will before the board of Trustees their early
and prompt attendance requested prevent the
sty Of attending two days. IT, HEALD Sec'ry.
April 18th, 1894 35-5t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
STATE LINE COMMISSIONERS.

Thompson i. Mason, of Alexandra, Heroine
L. Opie, of Jefferson county, and Herman Boye,
Of the city OF Richmond, esquires, have been APP
pointed by the Executive of Virginia, Commission
ers 10 settle, n conjunction with General William
H. Winder, Colonel James Boyle, and Colonel E.
Z. Chambers, the Maryland Commissioners, the
boundary line, or that part OF it in dispute between
the two states,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
aGoId. yellow, elittering, precious gold !''

"GoId, yellow, glitterng, precious gold !"
North Carolina Goh.-We hsve several times
noticed the Gold Mine said to have been discovered
in North Carolina, many years ago, but which has
never been worked much until the last year. Ben
jamin G.. Barker, merchant of this city, has his
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
MILLER.

KNTANTED, Miller who can take charge by the l5st
w May next at flrthest. To one who can come well
recommended for his honesty, sobrety and knowledge o.
the art of Ming liberal wages and constant employ VIII
be given. WALTER DouGLASo,
NIordngton Mills, Kent County, Del
Feb ? 1904 1S-3m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-16
A HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE

THE lot Of land containing nearly entire square,
adjoining north of the Friends Meeting House square,,
and of the Catholic Chapel of st. Peter bounded by
Pasture, Queen, Hanover and West streets together
with the brick house and garden West street, in
the tenure of Isaac Jackson a small wooden house
Pasture street, and commodious frame work shop or
Queen may be sold together divided to SUIT the
purchasers. For terms inquire Of
BENJAMIN FERRIS
Wilmington, mo. II. 9--H