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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-08-28
BEAUTIES OF HISTORY.
MAGNANINITY

AS Alexander, after one of his victories over the
Persians, was sitting down to table, an account was
brought him, that among the prisoners were the
mother and wife of Darius, and two unmarried
daughters and that, upon seeing his chariot and
bow, they broke out into great lamentations, con
Guiding that he was dead. Alexander, after some
pause, during which he was rather commiserating
their msfortunes than rejoicing in his own success,
sent Leonatus to assure them, efthat Darius was
not dead that they had nothing to fear from Alex
andcr for his dispute with Darius was only for en-
pire; and that they should find themselves provided
for in the same manner as when Darius was in his
greatest prosperity" IF this message to the cap
tive princesscs was gracious and humane his &C
tons were still more So He allowed them to do
the funeral honours to what Pelsians they pleased
and for that purpose furnished them out Of the
spoils with robes, and all the other decorations that
were customary. They had as many domcstcs,
and were served, in all respects in as honorable
manner as before indeed, appointments were
greater. But there was another part of his beha-
yiour to them still more noble and prlncely Tho
they were now captives, he considered that they
were ladies, not only Of high rank, but of great mo
desty and virtue, and took care that they should
not hear indecent word nor have the least cause
to suspect any danger to their honour. Nay, as if
they had been in holy temple, or asylum Of viz
gins, rather than in an enemy's camp, they lived
unseen and unapproached, in the most sacred pri-
yacy.
1t is said the wife Of Darius was one Of the most
beautiful women, Darius was one of the tallest
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-08-28

set fire to their city, after the same manner and de
stroyed themselves.
From Aanthus Brtus led bis army against Pata
"a, another city of Lycia but being DESTROYS to save
the place and the lives Of the inhabitants before he
began hostiltics, he sent deputies to treat with
them in an amicable manner; and, to get the bet
ter OF their obsnacy he set at liberty such Of the
Nanthan captives as were any way allied to them,
sending them into the city as present to their re-
lations but the inhabitants determined to stand
siege, and undergo any mseIies rather than pur-
chase their lives at the expense Of their liberty and
reputation Brutus therefore, finding he could
not gain them by gentle means, had recourse to Sc
verify, and causing the Xanthian captivcs to be
brought out one by one, he ordered them to be
sold to the highest bidder under the walls Of Paa-
ia; but as this was contrary to the bent of his inc
nation, after few Of those unfortunate people had
bcensod, he set the rest at liberty, declaring that
he could not find in his heart to reduce brave men
to slavery who had fought so valiantly in defence
OF their liberty However, a lucky accident put
him at length in the way Of trumphing over their
stubborn and infeGible temper, and of displaying
his own virtue and humanity to great advantage
One OF his parties, in securing the country happen
ed to meet some Of the chief women Of Patara,
whom they took prisoners and brought to Brutus.
The general received them in such a manner as IA,
thcr bespoke his concern for their misfortune than
a satisfaction at their being taken prisoners; ac-
cordngy he treated them with the utmost dclca-
cy and polteness, and then dismissed them ali with
out ransom. TIE ladies, charmed with his cngag-
ing behaviour returned into the city, and there ex-
tollng the generosity justice, ndvi'tuc, ofErutus,
prevailed on Their husbands and relations who were
all leading men, to submit to so humane a general,
and to put the city into his hands; which was &C
cordin9ly done, without bIoodshed or resentment.
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tude and darkness and misery, many long dreary
DAVIS to come. We went to the prison; sickness
and saliow melancholy were there, and many were
leading out wretched existence in an unwhole-
some air. WeWeDt to the hospital; man lay dead
upon board thcrc--hc had Just died, within afeW
moments. and his brow scarcely Geld. few days
before, ard he was treading the wall with as firm
q step as any Of them; but now he lays senseless
mass of corruption in the chambers Of the dying
T looked around me--the scene was strange and
Impressive. The dead man lay pulseless and quiet
ia a far corner Of the room his blood was still; it
was frozen now in his blackening veins his eye
lustrous and glazed, and his lips were purple all
round, his hair straight, and his muscles were
wasting in death there was no moving there In
ether parts of the room, wasted forms raised them
selves upon their elbows, and looked wistuly upon
the haggard cotntenancc Of their dead comra1le-
some rose up and stood trembling at their bed
sides in horrible thought; some walked from sleep,
and found death had come among them since they
lad sumbered; and they looked upon him with
deadly, fixed attitude of feature, and then shud-
ucrcd to think they must lie there in a few days
50 still, SO motioness.
The sun was near going down, when the last
lltes were performed over the departed soldier
There was no pomp, or noise, or show. small
escort Of his comrades marched quickly over the
gravel and stood before the door Of the hospital
\ single drum beat out hollow note and the fife
sung sharply and mournfuly. rude coffin was
borne along, and with slow step, inverted bayo-
nets, and downward eyes, the little procession NOV
Cd on. Many, who cared not to join stood behind
in silent contemplation and many out of idle GU
sosty fingered round, scarcely knowing why they
were there They marched with measured tread
unto the place Of burial, where the wild sea-grass
was bending over the sand and shells which the bill
lows had thrown up there Behind some little low,
white, desoate buildings, which would scarcely
shelter it from the storms of WINTER the solitary
grave was dug. Round this the soldiers crowded
III silence. On either side they rested them be-
meath their muskets and hardly breath was
heard, as the book Of prayer was opened, and the
}eryent supplicatlon went up to heaven. The scene
was singula1'y impressive. Immediately around the
grave, some stood in almost breathless attention;
others behind, were eagerly gazing over the
shoulders Of those who had closed up before them
Every cap was off, and every eye fixed. Still be-
You'd, the sick were seen, peeping out Of the half
opened door; and women and boys stood with
Ole huts from which they had just issued Then,
there was moving, noise, rowing of the eye,
all were bent on the speaker, who stood upon the
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
From the Bait. Fed. Gazette, Feb. 10.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

On Saturday evening last, Dr.. DEBUrTs, tht
Professor OF Chymistry in the University of Mary
land, experimental with powerful Gavanic in
strument, constructed the principle OF the Gallo
rinlotor OF the ingenious Dr. Hare of Philadelphia
This Instrument consists al forty pair of semi
circular plates OF copper and zinc, about four feel
in diameter, placed vertically in cylindrical ves-
sci, which turns on its axis and is easily immers
ed in a trough, on which 1t is placed. Although
this instrument exercised under the disadvan-
tage of the weakness of the acid solution, there
was not more than one part OF nitric acid to nine
ty parts OF water its effect upon metallic substan-
ces was most powerful. When an lion wire of con.
siderable thickness and length, was placed between
the two poles, it was soon ignited and then fused
some of the other metals, under similar circum-
stances, were affected in the same manner. small
bar of the hardest steel, was also soon ignited-a
wire of Platina of some thickness, was soon brought
up to white heat, and Platina wire of smaller
size, was instan,aneously fused The spark was
very brilliant, giving out the same kind OF snap
as that produced by the largest electrical machines,
which must have convinced the most sceptical of
the identity ofGalyanism with the common cleo
tricty.
While on subjects relating to our University,
we think it not inappropriate to introduce the fol-
lowing article, copied from PHILADELPHIA PAPER,
written, no doubt, with predictions favorable to
the University of Pennsylvania, but influenced by
the Justly superior merits of rival institution -
: "a few weeks since had occasion to visit Bal
timore, and among the late Improvements of our
sister city, the University could not escape my OBJ
servaton. sought and obtained introductions to
FIVE ofthe Professors, to whose poteness | feel
myself greatly indebted for much gratifying infor
nation, even from gigantic rirai. was first
conducted TO the college, which exhibited the ami
mating picture of S27 young gentlemen, anxiously
waiting the hour OF lecture formed one of the
group, and entered the anatomical theatre at r.
M. While my eyes were feasting with asonish-
ment on the magni6cence of that circuIar and su-
perb structure, with its lofty dome, Capable Of &C
commodating class of 1900, and on which l5,-
600 dollars had been recently expended) my cars
were charmed by the eloquence OF ;he Lecturer
Professor Pattison;) the intricate parts of the
neck, beneath the under jaw. were the objects of
demonstration have heard similar illustrations by
the FIRST anatomists in Europe, and am aware that
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

A Panther was lately killed in Jackson, Penn.
He weighed 200 lbs. and measured feet from the
nose TO the tip OF the tail.
Ohio Canal-It is estimated that the cost Of
canal round the Falls of the Ohio Of sufficient di
mansions to permit the largest boats pass would
be about S195,00o.
In France, for debt, the Imprisonment Of Frenehs
man cannot exceed five years, for foreigner the
term is not limited.
An American revolutionary officer, yuGior Socan
is said to be in the prison of St. Pelagie In Frances
for debt, and has been there fifteen years. New
York paper proposes in this age of berality, to raise
subscription and procure the discharge OF this old
compatriot in arms of La Fayette and Washington
that he may return to his country.
A son of the late celebrated Butcher of Prussia,
has been sentenced to three years imprisonment in
fortress for killing the husband of woman with
whom he was carrying on an improper intercourse.
He was a colonel OF cavalry.
yqccident.--A few days ago black girl, about
nine years old, was gored in the left side by COW,
near Baltimore, and instantly expired.
lord Byron at the last accounts was residing In
the island of Cephalona, busily engaged in writing
continuation OF Don Juan. Ii is said he has made
the Greeks present of more than $4,000.
PirateS--Two American vessels for Maysguez
for New York. have been captured by the pirates
It was supposed at Porto Rico that the crews had
all been murdered, as nothing had been heard OF
them.
Rare Vorks--Mr. Colman, Bookseller in New
York, has received, among other rare books from
Germany, the complete works OF Henichus, who
was born in the county of Hesse in 1905, and who
was considered one of the most learned men of that
day also, one of Martin Iu,her's Works published
by himself
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN,
ELECTORS OF
New Castle County.

. FELLOW CIIIZENS.-Ib beg leave to solicit your suf-
TRACES as candidate for the office of CORONER at the
ensuing nomination. In presenting myself for the first
time before you as candidate for Office, might perhaps
rest my claim to your support upon your knowledge of
my character during long life which has been principally
spent among you AS of the few survivors Of the
evolutionary struggle, and who in that dark hour gave
all the aid, my humble would admit to the cause
OF my country, may perhaps lay additional claim to
your favor At that eventul period employed in the
service OF my country different OCCASIONS and especial
y on Lakes George and Champan, in constructing the
American iotia destined to operate against Burgoyne.
In the long period which has since elapsed have trust
faithfully adhered to the principles of re. have
been in office, nor candidate for office and now in the
decline ofe when age has unstrung my nerves and I'M
lifted me for labor, my straened circumstances induce
me 10 make this appeal the kindness of my fellow ci-
zens WILLIAM WOODCOCK
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no THE DEMOCRATIC ELECTORS O.
New Castle County.

FELLOW CITIZENS-As the season is approaching
when your attention will be directed to the duty of select
ng person fill the office of SHERIFF of this county
beg leave offer myself to your consideration CAM
ddae 1t is probably unnecessary remind you that at
the last nomination for this office, favored with the
sages of respectable portion of my fellow citizens, for
whose support l return my grateful acknowledge
ens On the present occsson shall entertain you
with professions which are rarely the of merit the
pledge of good conduct, but shall myself with
sng you Of my cheerful submission to any mode of nom
nation that may be adopted at the county meeting at the
port TO the candidate who may be selected under the
hority Of that meeting. PETER b. DELANY.
Wilmington, January S, 1924. 7-tf
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JOB PERMITTING
DONE AT THE
NY&A7Eg!HslEl1221gsAsN1Sf 05gE G 1gzHf
FOR SALE.
A Valuable Plantation

Situated in Mill Creek Hundred New Castle County
Delaware, six miles West of the Borough of Wilmington
The Branch Turnpike road to the Gap, passes nearly
through the centre leaving 70 acres on the North side
thereof and 100 the South together with all the
this latter part consisting of two story
stone house, ceared and garretted throughout built of
the best materials well plastered, SO it, in length, and
% IT, in breadth pump of never failing water the
door, and half an under rich garden, with elegant
Virginia thorn hedge and pang around spring, spring
house, and run at bottom. There are on the premises
log barn. and threshing hoor stable 80 it. long
and % it. wde with stalls for FIVE horses entry stabng for
cows with roughs &c granares, and loft for 90 tons Of
iayj and two large sheds There is large swamp, and
bank meadow with failing water course; 90 acres
woodland the south, and 10 of chestnut &C.
he north division The south side has been many years
nder good cultivation, lined and astered yielding from
to25 tons of clover and timothy hay in the season.
he North, or South division may be sold separately
uit purchasers Half the purchase money be paid
he delivery of the deed. The remainder may lie, with
interest," on mortgage lien, for such may be agreed
'n Application to be made to JONI WILCOX, Concord,
delaware Co. Pennsylvania to the subscribing prope-
tor, residing the farm, who will give an nidispaJ
title, and possession the 1st Of April next Notice win
be published in due me previous the Vendue of house
hold furniture, stock and farming utensils.
N. b. There is on the premises a log church, which
with its lot is reserved and shall be held for the propre-
tors use, or as he may devise.
Rev PATRICK KENNY.
Dec. 90, 1928. 6-efe
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

Bernard Barton Quaker poet, whose wri.
tings have created considerable sensation in the
Literary world, was the son of London tradesman
who gave him decent education, and left him ar
orphan at seven years old. Bernard, however, in
1906, set up store in Woodbridge, Suffolk, bu
shortly after losing his young wife, to whom
he had been married but few months, be felt the
stroke so severely that he declined business on &C
count of it. After some time he procured clerk
ship in the Woodbridge bank where he has been
ever since. His first publication was entitled Met
rical illusions" and came from the press in 1912
Since which he has published several volumes, all
of which have been we'll received.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
Dec. 90, 1928.

Ultra PoLiteness. Editor Of newspaper in
neighboring city amuses US with the following re-
mark:
We publish, with great pleasure, in our paper
Of to-day, an obituary notice OF Abner l.. Duncan,
Esq"
AS to the existence of such posthumous friend
ship 10 This strange world we have TOO little reason
to doubt but the urbane frankness Of its avo" al
in this case exceeds any thing within our recollec-
ton. NJ L. Patriot.
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NOTICE.

Meeting Of the Leuy Court and Court Of .7bpeai of New
IN Castle county, will be held at the Court House in
the Town Of New Castle, Tuesday the Cd of March
next BY Order, DAVID PAINTER, c. p
Feb 90 20-3t
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A STORE FOR RENT.

rBVo be rented, and possession given the 25h day OF
4 March next, the room, together with the cellar
under it, situate at the of Front and Harmony
in the town Of New CASTLE formerly occupied Gro.
Gerry Store by the Messrs MCuloughs. 1t is of the
BEST STANDS FOR a STORE
in the town. For terms, apply to the subscriber
WILLIAM L. READ.
New Castle, Jan. %. 12-1m
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WILMINGTON, FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 1891
NO. 222.
CONDITIONS OF THE WATERMAN.

To those who send or call the office and pay, during
me months of January JULY six months in advance, the
ce will be four dollars year; TO all who do not, the
co vii he five dollars ifa subscriber wishes to de-
Zine he must notify the editor of his intention before the
St Of June or December and pay all arrearages non
compliance with these conditions to be considered new
tinted without fulment of them except at the option Of
the editor.
Any person who will procure seven subscribers and pay
s them agreeable to the above conditions, shall be en-
Tiled 10 the Wachman long they are complied with
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines, for term
e than three months four times for one dollar and TWEEN
~ cents for every subsequent insertion, longer pro-
norton Advertisers requested to specify IN writing
ow long their advertisements to be inserted or they
will he continued till forbid Letters to the Editor, to in-
sure attention must be post paid.
.AdUernsing blythe year.
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Black Servants to Bind.

A YOUNG BLACK WO.lLq.N; 90 years of age Also
N several Y0UNG GIRLS, from 8to 10 years of age,
will be boundby ndenture reasonable TERMS by the sub
scrber who wishes to part with the above
other account than that his family servants has increased
beyond what he has any use for
F. III. HOLTZBECKER,
Feb. 1894. 20-4t Near Newark Del.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
TO THE DEMO CRATIC REPUBLICAN,
ELECTORS OF
New Castle County.

FELLOW CITIZENS.-As the time will soon arrive
when you will be called on to select suitable person to
I'LL the office of SHERIFF. or the ensuing term-I there
fore beg leave offer myselfas candidate for that Offices
and without presuming have any claim your suages,
any understandable plea cacuatedto excite pub
sympathy in my favor risk the event merely my
own merit, (Which alone can entitle to public conf
dence pledgng myself at the time TO abide the de-
con Of the Red Lion Meeting, and to give my undivided
support to the candidate nominated. And should be
fortunate be elected atter myself tEat with due
application shall be able to give general satisfaction in
the performance of the duties of the Office
WILLIAM HERDMAN.
January 16, 1924. 1O-t
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
TO THE PUBLIC.
III. Durkee's Patent Truss.

yeyIIIS instrument is to be with while per-
u son pursues his ordinary business and during the
precarous positions of the body necessary for exercise
labor keeps an uniform pressure the part affected
Exnerence in great number of cases in the Northern
States and the Canaas has proved it superior to any in
strument of the kind in USE The common Truss be-
ing connected with firm strap belt surrounding the
body Restraints motion such degree to prevent ex-
ercse and labor That inconvenience is obvated in the
construction of this Truss, by spiral spring. which con
tracts and dates as the motion Of the body requires 1t
not liable to be misplaced and any pressure the patient
may require on the part affected
The Truss will be kept constantly on hand, at
TILaTCHER & THOafPSON'S,
DRUGGISTS,
m the corner of Market g Second So Philadelphia
The Truss has been trial at the Aims House, under
the direction of the attending Surgeon.
Gentlemen of the Faculty are respectfully invited 10 ex-
anime the instrument.
Ian. 20. 1924 ll-om
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MILLER.

VHTANTED, Miller who take charge by the l5st
w May next at furthest. To one who can come wen
recommended for his honesty sobrey and knowledge OF
the art of Milling, liberal wages and constant VIII
be given. al IN EM count,1 neI
Feb. z 1924. i0-'i