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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
KORD BYRON.

Previous to his Lorlship's marriage, when
he resided i'll the Albany, Young lady Of
poetcal talent, but not successful i'll her lit
crary attempts, found dhersclfiuvo uvolved i'll diff
cultics. Those fricnds who have served her
were abroad, and she knew not where to ad-
dress them her distrcsscs accumulated, and
she felt so severely the state of those who
were most dear to her, that she resolved to
apply to Lord Byron, Oh the plea of author
ship, by soliciting his subscription to her
poems. Her idea ofhis character was formed
from his works, the perusal of which made
her conclude him OF an amiable disposition.
She stated her motives for applying to hin,,
and requested his subscription; when he
prevented her from dwelling on any painful
subject, by Immediately entering into some
general conversation, in the course Of which
nc wrote draft, which he folded up and pre-
sentcd to her, say ing, that WAS his subscrip-
ton.' She did not look at the paper while
She remained with him, which was some
time, as the pleasure ofh his discourse was too
delightful to be soon rclnquished; while he
profcssed himself highly Interested in her
future welfare, he refraincd from taking any
part in promoting the subscription as they
were both young, he feared, from the censo-
robustness of the world, he might rathcrinure
than serve her by SO doing On her leaving
him, she inspected the paper, and found ii
to be a draft o. his banker for fifty pounds"
Among the foreigners OF distinction now at
the Springs, arc Gen. Sobotker, the present
Governor of the islands of st. Thomas and
st. Cro;x; Mr.. Gencr formerly President
of the Cortes, in Spain, and Il representative
of the island of Cuba and MIR. Stantos Sua-
rez, also representative in that body from the
same island-both erciUfed in the late am
nesty of Ferdinand They are now on a
visit to the U. States in company with Mr..
Drake, distinguished merchant Of Hava-
ma.
The number offs rangers now at the Springs
isbetwcen and Oh Nndrcd.-Sarctoga Semi
mel. W
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

LiGHTNING.-On Wednesday week,
ABOUT O'Clock p. NJ. a thunder shaver arose
Irom nm the west, and passed over the town of
Nye, in New Hampshire, highly charged
with electric fluid. The lightning was very
VIVID and incessant, and the peals of thunder
tremendous The rain descended in tor
rents The lightning struck in five places,
~ TWO ct which it proved fatal in its effects.
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,rIEEs VNwsEE. lsMErTLsTgDNEAN
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday, August 5th, 1924.

A reasonable price Will be given for a file
of the W1LMINGToN!AN from the com
mencement up to the 30th of May last, OH
application at this Office.
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ROYAL PASTIMES AT LISBON.

"The Infant is, of course, the life and
soul of every thing. One of the Sundays
while he was at the palace of Salvaticrrc,
and wishing to amuse himself, he watched
the opportunity when all the secretaries OF
state, noblcmen, royal attendants, and visiters
OF ton were seated at the table. He then
selected one of the most furious Of the bulls
he could find on the estate, and, il is proper
to add, that he handles one OF these horned
animals with as much science rs an expert
cnced bull fighter, and indeed, often eXhib-
it's in public. Having picked out Il bull to
his liking, and imposed silence on all the
servants who were in the secret, he had the
beast carefully brought up to thc dining room
door, where after goading and exasperatng
him, the folding doors suddenly flew open,
and in rushed the infuriatcd animal, foamng
with rage. The CONSERVATION that ensued
among the party seated at the table, when
they saw this terrific and unwelcome guest
moving toward them, can be better imagined
than described. Some sought safety under,
and others upon the table, at the expense
of the china, plate and glasses.-Some came
off with torn coats, and others with the loss
of their wigs.--Nothing could be more
ludicrous than the appearance of the room,
as described by an eye witness; and nothing
could be equal to the astonlshncnt OF the bull,
at finding himsclfin so strange place; he
stood still, roaring and foaming, not knowing
what object to attack. Seasonablc aid, how
ever, arrived, the gentry were relieved from
the awkward prcdicament in which they
were placed, and the joke passed off smooth
" when the author was made known, al
though not without severe lecture from
the father, who could not bear the idea OF
things so unkindly. The Infantc, neverthe-
less, was resolved to avcngc himself upon
those who had cut oft his supplies Of chcoro,
and on the following day he had fine plump
cat lart,cd and roasted, and the cook being
in the secret, it was served up nearly to the
same party, sitting at what is called the ta-
bic of state. Ii was helped freely round and
as soon as it was devourcd, the lnfantc began
to new like cat, and cried out, 'Out with
the fools who have eaten IA cat for a hare.
The scene that cnsucd shall not attempt to
describe good napkins are
used at table i'll Portugal, SO that the poor
washer woman came in fnra share of the
joke. Some Of the party put on long and wry
faces"
What a hopeful prospect have the Portu-
guese for future king.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

The Irish Insurrection Bill passed the
House Of Commons, on the 18th OF June.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
WILLIAM G. DORSEY

Res, ecttuily l,.tcrna hs friend, a d the public.
that he has opened
tDQs j. 4,r I'LL s9W s. IL ?
At the corner OF ship,, atd tisn ; reefs, where
he viii Accommodate Gentlemen with R'nd'nR
and lodging on the m6s' reasonable term,
WLmi,gt,n JAIN /, 1924. 35-t
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FASHIONABLE EAT STORE

no. 90, lHaTkef-St " nmangson,
Where he is, in connexion with his Books and
SrArioxAaY continually Offering for sale col
,ec.lon Of HATS, selected from the very fashona-
b,e Ia, Store of sIcssrs c. g J. II. Bulkley, op-
po,i,e Girard's Banking House, Philadelphia, of
IS good quality as can lie found in any part Of
the Union. Messrs Bulkley say-",bey will
warrant their work and they feel themselves
battered by the high distinction to which the SUI
periorty of their coors has attained, in the esti-
nation of those who have already favored them
with their custom Their principal aim is to
please, not only by the excellence of their Hats,
but by suiting them also to the various tastes
which always prevail in community And al
though they give their establishment the epithet
FAsu1oxA BLE,' they do not intend to prevent
hose from calling. under the apprehension that
hey viii not be suited, who do not coincide in
tier views of taste with those who follow in the
chsngcu course Of foreign fashions. Both may
bc suited"
j. Scott has among the variety of his shapes.
rHE cORTES-THE Low OVAL-THE
DEEP ONAL-TIIE MEDIUM.
CT Gentlemen prefering any other shape or
cuallty of Hats than those on hands, can, b. eav-
my their order, be furnished with them in two
or three days. Country merchants supplied a.
short notice and on reasonable terms.
Jny ! 38-tf,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

The newspaper " I'll Columbia which was
published at Laguira, has been suspended for a
time. The editor says
"We announce with great regret 10 orr sub
scribcrs and the public, that the publication d
this paper will be suspended for the present, il,
consequence of an order which TIE editor has re-
ccivcd, to repair without loss oftimc, to the head
quarters of his excelcncy the commander in chief
Of the department, en- duties OF professional ma
tule.
"Wc feel sensible that such an apology would
scarcely suffice in ordinary cases; but wc trust
the public VIII have the gco, nature to admit IL
i'll consideration of our peculiar circumstances
seeing that the infancy ourinsltntions and oyI
limited population, c!ll Oh us as good citizens and
soldiers, to serve our country occasionally, III
more capacities than one"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

Accounts from Galway, (Ireland) rive n
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05

A remarkably curious girt has lately been pre-
scntcd to the Sheffield Literary soccty: 1t IS n
prize poem, writtenin the Eloo ~ alcicnt lan-
guage of Ceylon, with Cingalese Interpretation
BY the present High Priest Of Ceylon, delivered
in the presence of,hc King of Candy and his Court
on the day on which the writer WAS Installed into
the high priesthood, which office the poem obtain
cd for him. The curiosity was givenby the II s.h
Priest to Mr.. B. Clougll, missionary in the Island
Of Ccy.on, and by the latter presented to amos
Ray, Esq. of Sheffield, for the Literary Society OF
that place. The poem is written on the leaf otth
talipot tree, which, ificpt dry, may be preserved
for centuries The composition is beautifully exc
ecuted in small squares. ndmay, We understand,
be read in connected manner in any direction.
Atogethcrit does not occupy more than square
space Of two inches, while the Cingalese interpre
tation fills eight leaves each OF which measures
fifteen inches by two.
Acco,,n+e from, Galway fTretandl rive n
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-08-05
H. I. ...y.Sy q SITE .l g u. a ss!HEtE9 9Ns
JOSEPH SCOTT

Invites the attention of those who may wish all
article in which beauty, durability, and cheapness
are combined, to call at his
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10
MoUNTAINEERs OF nAYTr.

Mr.. Granville. the Agent of President Bower
has communicated the following interesting facts
concerning people denominated the moun,aneers
|of Hayli.--
"They are secluded people, devoted to peace
land the simplest modes OF life. When the island
|in peace, they come down from the heights of The
mountains and cultivate their little lots on its side.
Tor wander In the sloping forests and sometimes.
Though very seldom, and in few numbers. enter
the large market towns OF the Island They rails.
cotton which they manufacture into coarse cloth ror
their own use, also coffee and vegetables enough
for their own consumption; but very seldom car
Try OH any trade, offer any of their produc,ions
for sale. On any alarm of war they immediatelv
retire TO their caves and gens in the heights of the
mountains and are no more seen ill the peace il
RESTORED. What their numbers are is not known
They have no letters nor education, speak Ian.
|guage peculiar to them though it is evidently of
French origin in part. They are whites in com.
|pexion, their hair also white, but woolly as The
Africans. They are but little known. as thew ,aks
mo part in the transactions of government and
seem only to be sollcnous to live separate from The
rest OF mankind, unknown and unacquainted win
the world'' "'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10

Emigration to Hayti.- There appears to he
serious disposition to Try the experiment at least or
ssendIng our blacks 10 Hayt, and the pressing man.
sner IN which this project has been brought before
gus by President Boyer, together with the liberal ~
llers made, have swelled the number of frienJa -
sthis undertaking.
The African Colonization Society, which has "a.
Ken deep interest on this question, does not intend
10 oppose the emigration to Hayti but it is appa
trent that they consider this diversion of the obect
IRON the original design as very injurious to emf;
grafton generally, although an opinion is EXPIRES.
ssed that both projects may be sustained On This
Epoint great difference Of opinion will prevail. I'VE
Icanno persuade ourselves that both societies can be
sustained the public mind cannot be divided mn
.one polnl-Ddl'idua and national resources cannot
pe Jointly afforded TO produce effect on each--one
must give way, and the question is, which one.
we have been among those who originally were
not friendly TO African colonization We know
me national dllhcultles which result from foreign
possessions I've are satisfied that If a colony is
formed and tranquil, we can transport but small
portion of our black population still, from mode.
rate commandments great works have been Der.
iecied, and II obstacles were TO ntmdate we sboud
nave no Importsnt CT valuable institutions establish.
ca. II Is admitted that greater facilities exist, in
coon'zing or rather settling blacks at Hayu than in
Africa ;-R is nearer 10 US, the government; is per-
manenliy established and respectable the emieran,s
may De comfortable and happy, yet events may &C.
cur winch may induce Us To regret, that have been
instrumental in strengthening neiehborinp coy-
eminent with colored persons from our shores IL
President Boyer's plan succeeds, he will draw from
US the respectable portion of our black population,
leaving the worst part OH hands. Al all events
et the experiment be tried, but at the same time
let the African Colonization Society not relax ia
heir efforts. Nat. .9drocate.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10
GETTYSBURG, Penn. July 81

|
FaiHJulness Of the Dog.-To the many instances
of iahuness in this affectionate animal, we think
one which happened near this place on Monday
morning last, is well worth adding.
Mr. Matthias Orndorff, of Menalen township.
WAS crossing field, about quarter of mile distant
from his house, when he was attacked by very
,ycious bull. The animal raised him with his horns,
land threw him, he supposes, about Is or feet I'D
ION fence and he was falling, was caught by the
bull. and pressed against the fence by his horns 10
this situation, he held until he found his strength
Igraduay weakenng-and was nearly exhausted /;
when his dog, who had heard his first cry, came
running from the house, one. fourth of a mile dis.
liant, to his assistance and Immediately attacked the
lanma, and relieved his master from this dreadful
Situation. Mr.. .. has received but one serious
wound, which is very deep one in the thigh, where
1.-THE animal FIRST struck him.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10

a Fact.-A Dandy, having unfortunately caugh,
himself on fire when just going to bed at an inn,
concourse of attendants, hearing his cries, rush
ed TO his assistance. The FIRE having been quelled
without much ado, how II happened was the general
question -" Why" replied the youth, " was just
taking last peep at the glass, when somehow OF
other the flame Of the candle communicated with
the ornaments Of my night cap"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10

A lover had bribed the Abigail Of his mistress TIC
shut him up in closet in the lady's chamber, where
it is scarcely necessary to observe, he efectuaI
ly cured OF his passion, by hearing her give these
confidential instructions before she went to rest
g Fanny, lay my LEFT shoulder upon the chair ar.
range my breasts smoothly upon the dressing table
have my right eye mended before morning and be
very particular in getting my teeth well Polished
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10
From the ". Y. Euening Post.
A MELANCHOLY SKETCH.


A rest for weary pilgrims found -
They softly lie and sweetly sleep,
Low in the ground!
Montgomery.
In youth, when hope, with tones that bless,
Came down his spirit to beguie,
He drank the dew OF happiness
He basked in loves luxuriant smile.
As spring flowers hide the adder's trail,
Loves smile concealed the heart beneath;
And he poured forth the voice of wall,
Der youthful feelings wasted wreath.
Cold friendship then, with kindly eye,
Gave the ,Carm hand into his own;
And woke the song OF sympathy,
O'er faded hope and rapture flown.
He listened to the touching strain:
1t lasted but little day
Then dropped the tear, walked forth again,
Upon his lone and cheerless way
Then as he gazed upon the sky,
The cold and changing world beneath;
His bosom warmed-his heart beat high;
To reach at fame's undying wreath.
His lamp threw then its midnight ray
On the bright page Of classic lore;
And when morn woke the idle day,
Still DER its page you saw him pore.
He woke his Tyre on midnght's ear,
And DER its chords his fingers stfayed,
Till passing sorrow paused TO hear
His rap and plaintive serenade.
Pale sorrow say, what was his theme?
The faded rose-the dying sun
The golden rainbow's transient CLEAN
The bower with nighlshade oyerrun
His song was ominous and sad
1t breathed his spirits lone despair;
Hopes bright day dreams which once could glad
Passed like the rainbow wreath in air.
He had trimmed long his lamp in vain
Had swept in vain his sad harp strings;
For cold neglect cast DER his strain,
The shadow OF his raven wings.
All! then where droops the funeral yew,
He hung his melancholy Tyre,
And brea,hed TO it long adieu;
As swept his hand its strings of fire
Hi, hSart strings brOte when OH the air
Trembled that hopeless word Farewell
And the snow cloud Of cold despair
Upon his wasted bosom fell!
Then on his dark, benighted way,
That lonely man walked forth again;
His mind-there brooded black decay
His mem'ry was broken chain
If the sun danced in splendor high,
He had no smile nor deemed II dear;
II the dusk cloud obscured the sky,
He wore no irown, he dropped no tear
But If perchance the maniac strayed,
Where his lost Tyre hung on the tree,
And DER its chords the nightwind played,
its strain of plaintive melody;
Then he would start and strive to gain,
The thought Of hours too bright TO last
Fen as the diving man in vain,
Clasps for his breath, when hope hath past J
His years were feW-the dews of death
Bathed his white brow and vacant eye;
Aud he gave up his falling breath
The gift Of heav'n, without sigh
He had known life's decettul charms,
Had felt they were not made to bless
But the grave opened wide its arms
To clasp hun in its cold caressl
The marble stone marks not the place,
Where he went down into the tomb;
But his lost Tyre long time will grace,
(rhe minstrel's home,I that spot Of gloom
Some vewless spirit placed it there,
And nerVed its broken chords anew;
And night and morn upon the air,
1t brealhes the word he breathed, adieu
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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10
LeriStolca, Penn. July %.
THE LOST CHILD FOUND,

On Friday, the 9th instant, child of Mr.. al.
erander Stewart, of Wayne township, a elrl Of
about four years Of age, wandered from The house
oi Its grandfather, and although the most dillpen,
and unreml'tlng search was made by the people in
the neIghborhood, it could not be found until Satp
nrday morning last, the tenth day after it was lost
wien II was discovered standing at the door Of
dwelling house in the neighborhood The sgonl-
eng ieelngs OF It's mother are said to have been
understandable during the time the child was mis-
sing and the joyous feelings of Its parents upon its
being discovered can be better imagined than de-
scrbed.-When found, it was very lain and weak,
having subslsed all the time, it is supposed, upon
berries; and the people who first discovered it, we
understand, from the bndest feelings, were nigh
putting al end to its suAerings, by giving it too
much nourishment. We have not learnt wheth-
e. i IS able 10 give any account of its wapderiDgs
and suHerngs, but we presume il is not.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10

In Newport, R. I. person, reduced from afiu-
ence to poverty by bellgerent spoatons, sold for a
tribe claim on Spain. He is since dead Recent
ly $4,000 have been awarded for this claim--and the
receiver has given half to the widow.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10
DIVIDEND.
CATTLE.

IA Il LIE.
ToR SALE, from 60 to 70 Head Of Cattle among them
are Steers Cows and eifers part of The number are
very f and the whole well worthy the attention of Butch
ers ana Grazers-who by calling the subscriber living
IN Chester Town. Kent County Maryland may at once BE-
Supplied with good drove fair prices without loss of
time and the trouble and fatigue Of driving through The
Country for the purpose of purchasing.
WANfED-A plain two Wheel canvass ION CARRIAGE
chair. CEO w ,TiinS, ,s
August A. go,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10

The following account OF an extraordinary case Of
Recovery, alter the shaft of coach had been forced
through the thorax, is taken from late Loadon
Literary Gazette; it also forms the subiec, of a
volume just published by the successful surgeon,
Mr.. W. Maiden, Of Stratford, Essex A person
oi the name of TlppIe took off the bride before
his horse in consequence of which
the animal plunged forward and forced the of shaft
through the chest, from right to left Just under the
arms the point OF the shalt was then forced fur.
!her through the outer and inner boardines of the
chalse house, space OF 81 inches The man
thus remained transfixed, and in some degree sus.
pended, until three farriers, who happened 10 be
passing by, heard his cries, ard went to his asss-
lance They soon extficated him. himself placing
his hand on the end Of the shaft. by which he was
lmpaled, to draw his body off he then walked up
Two pair OF stairs 10 bed Under the bold and in.
dicous treatment of his medical attendant. Mr.
Malden assisted by Sir w. Blizzard, he recovered;
10 twelve days he was considered free from danger;
and IN nine weeks the wounds were healed Not
his irregular habits land his name y
he enjoyed for five years as good health as preyi.
Dusty Alter this time his mode of life induced re-
pealed attacks OF disease in the chest and under one
OF these he recently died, ten years after the acc-
dent"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-10

The four Members of Partiamem.- en-
erprisng foreigners, who have crossed the Allan
tic to see the advancement OF this country in good
government and prosperity, have commenced iheir
tour by setting off for the Catskill Mountains From
thence they propose visiting Albany at the extra
session of the Legislature-the Springs-Falls of
Niagara, Canada and Boston-the Western and
Southern States, and TO embark for England before
the next session oil Parliament. They commence
their tour of observations under the best feelings
land having discarded the gross lbels on our coun.
FRY Of foreign writer's, they will be prepared to Judge
with imparality.
Europe has been so often visited, that it may be
considered beaten track The grand tour in a
few years will be the United States, and we trust
hat the reception which these gentlemen may every
where meet will be such as they merit, and such as
!may lead to favorable impressions and Just knowl
ledge OF the country. Nat. .idrocate.