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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-09
Far beyond the western sea-,
Was one whose heart Remembered me,

On hearing of his death, wrote some stan
zas which have prescrvcd-not out OF any
pride in the verses themselves, but as to-
ken of esteem for him to whom they were
addressed, and a true transcript OF my feel-
ings at the time they were composed.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-09
OLD LETTERS.
0J

know of nothing more calculated to bring
back the nearly faded dreams of youth-the
almost obliteratcd scenes and passions OF our
boyhood-and to recall the brightest and
best associations of those days
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
CLARKsBuRo. (vA.) OCT. T

CANhhSHCRo' WA. OCT L.
On the premises of David Hall, about
five and a half miles from Booths Fer
~. a company have been engaged for
some time in boring for salt water.
They commenced in the bed of Elk
Creek upon solid rock at THE distance
of about "a feet, they struck large
vein Of. beautiful water, exceedingly
cold, aud little brackish to the taste,
which discharges itself at the top of a
small gun inserted into the rock, about
Is inches high. At the distance Of a.
bout 1l8 feet, they passed through a
rich vein, or bed Of copper, about feet
in thickness and at the depth Of 1870
feet, they opened a strong vein of wind,
which instantly found vent at the top of
the we'll in tremendous roaring aud
spouting Of water; throwing up perpen-
dicular columns of that element, to the
distance Of 80 feet !! Although the d.
ameter Of the we'll is not more than 21
inches, it is supposed there is not less
than 1850 gallons of water discharged in
one minute of time For some dis.
lance round this perpendicular spot of
water, plays an imperceptibla gas OF va
por so very inflammable, as instantly TO
take fire whenever that element com es
in contact with it, The verge of the
circumference of this gas is not percep-
tible, therefore those who are unac-
quainted with its ignitable qualities, in
the act of putting fire TO this curious
lamp of nature, have found themselves
enveloped in flame, and pretty we'll
singed before they had any idea of be-
ing within reach of its touch 1t has
been tried in vain to extiuguish the
fame with water.
The only etfectual method is to
smother it with a large cloth, which can
only be applied when the spoutiug and
fame has somewhat abated.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
whom Button has honored with notice
IN his natural history.

In a late number of Blackwood's Mag
azine is published sort of parallel com
parison of Americans and Englishmen.
The following is an extract" AS a
people, take them altogether, the A.
merlcans talk purer English than we
as people. But then there are not
many Americans who either speak or
write so good and pure English, as null
titudes OF cur countrymen do. Our
spoken and our written language are
two different things. Our English when
written, is the same throughout the
whole British Empire but, when spok-
en-, IT varies at almost every furIong.
IN America il is not so. The same Ian
guage is both written and spoken, in the
same way, by the same people.
-" AS whole people, the Americans
talk better English than we do; but
then, there are many individuals among
US who speak better English than any
American, unless we except, here and
there, well educated New Highlander
and few eminent public speakers.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

quested them TO leave the feld-they
refused; on which, he took one by the
shoulder and endeavoured to push him
out of the field--the Indian resisted, and
in the scufle threw Laurel down. A
son of Mr.. L. youth about sixteen years
of age, at this time saw the situation Of
his father, and catching club, ran to
his assistance. On coming up he per-
ceived the Indian that was engaged,
with knife in his hand, in the act of
striking his father, and struck him so Sc
we're blow upon the head as to cause
his immediate death, and then rescued
his father from the hands of the other.
A number Of Indians few hours after
assembled near the spot, which caused
some alarm in the neighborhood, and in
the evening party of troops, under
Capt Webb, and Lieut.. Walker, march
ed to the place; but ii was ascertained.
that the Indians assembled only for the
purpose of burying their comrade.-
They have shewn no intention TO re-
venge his death. Gag.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
IA FaVETTF

fit Richmond.- On Tuesday of last
week the General arrived at Richmond.
" He was escorted" says the Family
Visitor, "to his quarters at the Eagle
Hotel, by the military, amidst prodi-
gious crowd of spectators, who manifest
ed the warmest sentiments Of gratitude
and admiration.
"On Wednesday morning, he was con.
Quoted 10 the City Hall, where he was
received by the Mayor of the City.
This ceremony being over, the process
sion moved next to the Capitol Square,
which was ornamented by seven arches.
Four are fthe Gothic order, in juxtap-
osition to the Capitol, reciprocally sup.
porting each other. Each of these
arches is dedicated to a revolutionary
worthy, and all ofthem were ornament
ed with Stars, corresponding in number
to the original members Of the Ameri-
can family, or containing other illusions.
The four Gothic arches constitute what
is called the "Temple of Independence"
containing pedestal ION which was to
have been placed the bust of La Fay.
ette( having four fronts, with inscrip-
lions. &c.
"On the arrival Of the General in the
Temple Of independence, Judge Mar
shall delivered an address, to which the
General made reply. On Thursday
morning he was received by the young
ladies' at Tammany Hall Academy, and
by the scholars of the Sabbath Schools.
At the former, Mr.. Turner, the Princi.
pal Of the institution, addressed the
General, and concluded with presenting
certificate, announcing the fact that
he had been made member for life of
the Virginia Bible Society.
"From the City Hall the General pro-
ceeded TO the Capitol Square, where
we're drawn up in excellent order, a.
bout 500 Sabbath School children, un-
der the direction of near one hundred
teachers and superintendent. Here he
was addressed by a little boy with
much propriety, and afterwards by lit.
tie girl"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

The Ducking Stool--Nancy Jones
was lately tried at the Court of Quarter
Sessions in Philadelphia, on an indict-
ment for nuisance, charged with being
common scold, and was found guilty.
On Friday last the court passed sentence,
that the prisoner be placed in certain
engine Of correction called cucking or
ducking stool, on Wednesday next, the
Sd day Of November ensuing, between
the hours Of 10 and l2 O'Clock in the
morning and being so placed therein,
to be plunged into the water; that she
pay the cost Of prosecution, and stand
committed until this sentence is comp!i-
ed with"
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

Emigrcnts to Hayti.-The brig De
Witt Clinton, the first vessel despatched
from New York by the Emigrat on Soci-
ety,arrived as PoIt-au Prince Oh the 25th
ult The emigrants were received
with every expression of cordiality and
Joy; and a public dinner was given to
Capt. Barstow and DR.. B. cabin pas
senger, by the " Societe Philanthro-
Plpue," at which great number of the
principal citizens were present.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
For the Massachusetts, spy.l
THE HOUR OF PEACE.

o come sweet hour, the hour Of peace,
With heavenly raysbreak through the gloom
My wo-worn mind asks thy release,
And chides the tomb.
Here misery holds her tyrant reign.
Here swift-wing'd sorrows fly,
And embryo pleasures end in pain;
They bloom to die.
The springs of love in age are dry,
Friendship is but transient CLEAN;
The youthful smile is manhood's sigh
For lfe's dream.
There's not for me one cheering ray
TO beam upon this vale of tears;
Time slowly moves--each hours dav,
And days are years.
But bark! hear still small voice;
1t seems like music from above,
1t bids my youthful heart rejoice;
For God is Love.
When storms and tempests hurtle BY,
And swft-wing'd bolts from heav'n descend,
l'il murmur not, nor even sigh
God is my Friend.
Mercy will spread her wings abroad,
her watchfulness will never cease
wait with patience, o, my God,
The Hour of Peace.
Worcester, .Nou. 8. P.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
DETROIT, OCT. 22.

UEINVITi OCT. q.
Fatal RencOntre.--Last Tuesday an ell.
Derby man, named Laurent, who lives in
the vicinity of the River Rouge, about
six miles from this place, perceived two
Indians in his field digging potatoes. He
Immediately went up 10 them add re.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
WINDSOR, VERY

WINDSOR, \VEh')
Distressing casualty.-Ou the night of
the 22d ult. the house occupied by a Mrs.
Ingalls,, of Plymouth, in this county was
consumed by fire, and two of her daugh-
tiers, the one four, and the other six,
years old, it pains us TO add, fell victims
to the devouring element! The only
circumstances attending this heart rend-
ing accident, which we have been able
TO learn, are that about 6 O'Clock Mrs.
Ingalls, put the two girls to bed, and
stepped in at neighbours nearly 100
rods distant. In about an hour after.
wards the house was observed to be on
lire, and the flames had made such pro-
gress before assistance arrived that il
was found impossible to rescue the lit
tie sufferers, and it was not until the fol
lowing morning that the small remain;
of their bodies could be taken from the
ruins. The agoDies of the mother Car
''be better imagined than described.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
NEW YORK, MOI 6

= NEH AOIth' NOV. 0.
BY an arrival at this port, English
papers have been received TO the Cd of
October. The most interesting intelli-
gence relates 10 the
Victory Of the Greeks at Samos.-Tt
seems that after retiring from Ipsara,
the Captain Pacha remained with the
Turkish fleet near Mitylene till the 9th
OF August, when he quit his station and
sailed for samos, to which place he
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

A Giant.-Among the curiosities exhi-
bited at Marseilles, is a giant named
Martin Rubigo, who is Z feet inches
high, with finely proportioned chest,
hands and thighs. His strength is pro-
digiOus, for he breaks with facility a
marble slab into pieces with a single
blow of his naked fist. He is an Italian
by birth, and the descendant of Gigli,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
bellows FALLS, NOV. |.

BELLOWS FALLS, NOV. I.
Eleration,--A few evenings since, an in
habitant Of a neighboring village, return
ing from an excursion to this town, and
happening to be Vino ciboque grauatus,
Gin English, with his skin full of gin) fell
fast asleep in his chaise. While enjoy
ing Dature's sweet balm, his horse in at
tempting to turn, backed the wheels off
one side Of a bridge twenty feet high.
But mark how fortune favors the sleepy!
The chaise lodged in the top of a
young hemlock that stood by the bridge;
the faithful steed maintained his ground !;
and our bero's slumber was not disturb
ed till morning, when he tIambered
carefully out of his leafy couch, and
called the nearest neighbors to help
him get his chaise out Of the tree top.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

A woman recently fell from the win
dow OF tvo-story dwelling house in N.
York, while in state Of intoxication,
and was instantly killed
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

A novel exhibition has taken place at
the Tivoli Gardens. A Mr.. Marget,
undertook the bold eronautic expert
ment Of riding tame living stag in the
air. The animal had been trained 10 a
circus and possessed extraordinary docil-
ity. After ascending to a considerable
height, Mr.. M fearing that threatuing
storm might frighten the animal, thought
proper to descend He landed about
two miles from the garden, still mounted
on the stag, and rode directly to the
house of the Mayor. The spectators
we're so much pleased with the per-
Torrance that they Immediately made
up purse of 10000 francs for the
1rOnaut.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

Four months since, dog took his
station near grave in the church-yard
Of St. Bride, Fleet-street 1t has remain
ed ever since upon the spot, and is fed
by several Of the inhabitants, who send
him food daily. AS he will not depart,
a house has also been plac for him in
the church-yard. The animal howls
when the sound of the organ is heard,
and during divine service the grave
digger takes him 10 the engine house.
No one can tell where the dog came
iron. He sits upon particular grave,
Out rs there is no name or headstone, the
inmate of the tomb is also unknown.
London Paper.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

Two Cardinals objected to Raphael
the great master of the pencil, that, in
one of the pieces he had put too much
red in the countenances of st. Peter
and St. Paul." Be not astonished at
that" my Lords, {" have painted them
as they are in heaven, blushing with
shame at seeing the church so badly
governed."
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
ALrssoN Fon QuARRrIsonE PEOPLE.
A story from Miss Edge~Orth.

"A LESSON FOR QuARRELSoME PEOPLE.
A story from Miss EagewOrth.
N. La Motto, gentleman Of great
celebrity in Paris, incurred the displeas-
ure of furious polemic. He was as
sailed by him with all that malice could
invent, or credulity swallow. M. La
Motto was silent. He was questioned.
He smiled, and made some trivial, but
good-natured remark. He persevered
in his system. Again-he remained at
his ease.-At last the outraged fanatic,
driven TO extremities, published his last,
with this imposing title ga REPLY TO THE
SILENCE OF NJ. La MoTTE -
During the revolutionary war, two
brothers, from one of the eastern ports,
we're commanders of privateers-they
cruised together, and were eminently
successful. doing great damage to the en-
envy and making much money for them
selves. One evening being in the lati-
tude of the shoals of Nantucket, but
many miles to the eastward of them,
they spied large British vessel, having
the appearance of a merchantmen, and
made towards her; but to their astonish-
meat found her frigate disguised. A
very light breeze prevailing, they haul
ed off in different directions-one only
could be pursued. and the frigate gained
rapidly upon him. Finding he could not
run away, the commanding officer had
recourse to stratagem.-On sudden he
hauled down every sail, and had all
hands employed with setting poles, as if
showing the vessel of bank The peo-
pie on board the frigate we're amazed
at the supposed danger they had run,
and to save themselves from being
grounded, Immediately crawled of, and
left the more knowing Yankee " TO make
himself scarce" as soon as the night
rendered it prudent for him to hoist sail
IN sea two hundred fathoms deep!
.Anecdote.-A French traveller lately
Tentured to the summit of glacier in
the Canton Of Glarus, which is 1895
feet high aad covered with eternal ice.
Before he reached the top, glance into
the immense abyss so affected the novice
in climbing mountains, that he declared
10 the guide be was unable TO move
either backward or forwards. All per-
suasion was fIuitless he burst into tears,
exclaimed he should be starved to death,
took out his pocket book and wrote his
last will, which he committed TO the
guide, with the necessary directions how
and where to deliver it. Happily the
latter succeeded in procuring assistance;
hut it was only by employing violence
that they we're able to force back into
the world the adyenturer who had
achieved SO whimsical and yet so dis
Pressing. dilemma.
In Genoa, there are regular marriage
R M H Hdr! ha a RGfkstdRSG2eEs e d
different classes, with notes descriptive
Of their figures and fortunes. These
people go about endeavouling TO ar
range connexions If they succeed,
they get commission of two or three
per cent. upon the marriage portion
The contents of their memorandums are
said 10 be very curious.
A miser in Altoona lately gave an en-
tertainment toa few friends. Whe The
juice of the grape had e,aporated, he
waited on magistrate, and begged TO
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

dTe " III IOICe dSdiu-1 Oil tuOoC WV
held ny employment, civil or military,
unde the Constitutional system. The
Comlissaries of Police Of Madrid have
to da sent 10 to the Superintendent
Geneal of that department detailed lists
lof al those who either as mititiamen or
lin evil capacity accompanied the King
TO Settle and Cadiz, and who are now
residing in the capital, in order that
they hould be compelled 10 leave Mad
rid, aid remove to distance OF about
fifteeI leagues. Informations have al
so been taken relative to numbers Of
.persors suspected of not being warmly
ATTACHED TO the present government, or
of carrying on secret correspondence
with tie Liberals who have taken re-
fnge il England or Gibraltar. Some Of
these lersons have been arrested. The
friends of the government among the
people determined 10 take vengeance for
the lac military movements at Taritta
and Ameira, set every consideration at
defiane, and assassinate the unfortunate
persoIs suspected Of being friendly to
revolution, wherever they meet them.
Not aday passes but deputies from the
provinces arrive at Madrid to demand
from he Government the aid of a regu-
lar armed force to put an end to the ex-
cesses which are taking place. At Cor
dova the frenzy of the popuIace was
such that they forced the gates of the
prison, murdered go defenceiess prison
ers, and committed every species Of
cruelty and outrage TO the cry of Long
live the absolute King and Religion"
Hayti-Ertract of the Circular Of Prssi-
dent Boyer, dated Port-ou-Princs Oct.
6, 1924.
"Jean Pierre Boyer, President of
Hayti, to the Commandments Of the De-
partments.
The ENJOYS whom, at the request
made to me for that purpose, | sent TO
France 10 treat concerning a recognition
of the Independence of Hayti, are now
on their return. Their mission has moi
produced that result which there was
reason to expect, because the French
government Incredible as IT may appear
still pretends to the sovereignty over thi;
country. The pretence, 70 which they
seemed TO have renowned all claim, i!
forever inadmissible.
In sending deputies to arrange the for
malities Of a recognition Of our indepen
dence, yielded TO an invitation made
by the agents ofthe government of the
King of France. 1t was necessary tha
| should adopt this measure, in order tc
remove every pretext on which the ma
leVolent might charge me with obstina
cy; it was necessary that | should do i
TO satisfy my own conscience, and to fiji
the attention of the nation for the las
time on this important point. believe
have performed my duty on this sub
SOFT. ~,.-' - ~ -r--.~-.---~ 90
ing able to say, that have not been de
ceived ~
The Republic is fee, it is indepen
dent forever, because we are determ:n
ed to bury ourselves 10 its ruins before
we will submit TO stranger.
Emlgronts to Hayti.-The brig DE-
Witt Clinton, the first vessel despatched
from New York by the Emigrat on Soci
ety,arrived as PoIt-au Prince Oh the 25ti
ult The emigrants were receive,
with every expression of cordially ant
JOY and public dinner was given t.
Capt. Barstow and DR.. B. cabin pas
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

A miser in Altoona lately gave an en-
tertainment toa few friends. Whe The
juice of the grape had e,aporated, he
waited on magistrate, and begged TO
be committed to prison, for having rob
bed himself of 10 dollars
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

DISTRACTED state Of Spoin.-A letter
from Madrid dated Sept 18th says,
p" Every day fresh measures of severity
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

On Monday, the eth Sept. at noon.
the new King was TO make his entry in
to Paris. When the King reached the
barrier of lEtoile, salute of 1Ot guns
would announce the entry of his Majes-
ty into Paris.
The Municipal body was 10 congratu-
late the King, and present to his Males
ty the keys Of the city.
The new King has not been much
before the world for several years. He
is said to be greater Royalist than the
late King ever wished TO be; but il is
added, that he is very popular with the
army, of which, as Monsieur, he was a,
the head of the High Staff, which he
has always patronized; and it is added.
that his numerous charities have made
MIN popular among the people. In his
youth ne was very intimate with the
present King Of England, then Prince Of
wales. His late household was wholly
composed Of ancient Royalists, with one
or two exceptions in the military part.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

Extract Of a letter from Stephen F, .Austin,
Esq. Of the Province Of Texas, to the
Reu. W. Stephenson Of Hempsted Co.
A. I. dated May 80, 1914.
" The government of this nation has
finally settled down into the Federal
Republican system, and the outlines Of
the constitution are copied from that of
the United States, with the single ex-
ception of an exclusive religion in favor
of the Roman Catholic, which is the law
of the land, and as such must be obeyed.
And if Methodist, or any other Preach
er. except Catholic, was TO go through
this colony, preaching, should be com
PEELED to lMPRlSON HIM. All must
be baptized in the Roman Church; and
all marriages must be celebrated in that
Church. This is the law of the nation,
and all those who move here must obey
IL
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10

The Votes in Middlesex District, in 90
towns, are for Professor Everett, 1890
Reyes 9oS-scattering, 98. Professor Ever
EFT is elected.
In Essex South, Barnstable, Plymouth, and
Berkshire, the present Representatives are re-
elected.
In Essex North, Bristol, franklin, and Hamp-
den Districts, there is probably no choice.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-01

NOTICE TO CIR. ORS.

AArILlIAM WARNER having executed an assignment
OF all his esae credrs and effects 10 the subs III
Der, in TOR such OF his CREDITORS shall whn sixty
days from the 19h ms, aud deliver to him a
full relrase OF their CLAIMS and demands and " iam
Warntr,JosephT War ard James Totberi trading al
Wilmington IN HE firm Of w liam Warner and
pau> having also made gnmen the subscribers,
all the estate, credits and effects of the said firm, trta'
FL such OF the creditors OF the firm, shall within
sixty days from the 2Jh Instant execute and deliver 10 the
as5gnces full release Of their claims and demands agansr
firm -: Notice hereby given that the subscriber
have appointed the said " iam Warner their agent and
effects Of himself aud Of the SAID firm of William Wane,
& Co Persons indebted requested to make payment
10 him without delay and the creditors are desired e.
present their claius to him for adj sment
The assignment and blank release viii be left viii
William amer, Market.street wharf, Wilmington, for
examination and execution.
EDWARD TATNALL,
JAMES PRICE,
9ssignees Of TTiRia,u Warnet 8 IiAam Warner, e Co
Wilmington 9Th mo. %, 1924 So