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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23
PROM TIE SATURDAY Herald.

"Thcre is voice from the tomb sweeter than
song" Washington firing
There is an enchanting air attending the
sorrows of a lonely female, that throws a
round her a charm which makes us almost
imagine we are looking upon ali angel, when
we behold weeping beauty's cheek at sor-
rows tale"--And when we behold her cast
down and wearing the appearance OF pensive
sadness, we are filed with an enthusiastic
admiration, which is not impaired by any
charms that art can give the giddy and
thoughtless coqucttc.
In one of my evening walks, ] chanccd to
enter church yard, filled with many tomb
stones, bearing nnamerablc monumental
inscriptions, some eXtoling their deceased
tenants with all the cpithcts that savours OF
virtue and morality, when perhaps, vice
constituted the most striking ingredient i'll
the PERSONS character, and only the SEM
blance of virtue covered it,-othcrs bore the
name alone, the simple unadorned name ol
the deceased. The contemplation of tomb
stone Inscriptions utters volumes ofphiloso-
phy,-phiosoph ofthat nature which not
only addresses the intellect, but which
touches the most secret chord OF, the heart
and teaches a lesson, an instructive lesson,
which every immortal being should be anX-
ious to learn. There was an epitaph which
particularly attracted my attention, tor
though simple, it was the plain, unembellish.
ed language of feeling, and forcibly told
the state of the heart that Inscribed it
"To the memory of an allcctonate husband"
In it we have brief, but touching narrative
OF the mutual felicity that blessed him, ano
her who lived to lament him-lt tells OF {
warm and endearing attachment, which
even the grave could not swallow up.
stood motionlcss and statue-likc for somt
time, viewing with solemn attention thi'
eloquent memento, and reluctantly lett 1t K
pursue my ramble. When had protract-
ed my walk to what considered sutiicicn
distance, turned about and bent my course
homeward, taking the grave yard In my
way. As / approached the interesting spot
on which was situated themarble, bearingtht
affecting words / have cited, the form of ;
lovely and beautiful Young woman met m,
cye-she was beyond doubt the consor
of him who slept beneath the stone at whicl
she knelt, and the melancholy hue whicl
sorrow had imprinted on her cheeks, tol,
that her Shirt was struggling to free itsel
from the Z" shackles of flesh, and follow it
partner to place of more lasting felicity
She was charming, and, as thought, look
ed too pure to be of this world. She was
mortal, but soon winged her way to immor
tality, to enjoy the company of spirits tru
as herself. Never shall her form be wipe,
from my own recollection.
"she was a form of life and light
Which seen, became a part of sight
And rose wherc'cr turned mine eye,
The morning star of memory"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23
No /.

| reck not the charms of the damsel of ADAM
Nor that eyes jctty languish beneath her dark
brow;
To me thou'rt fairer, lovcllcr maiden,-
Oh, I.ayla, there's none can be fairer than thou!
She's like the proud tulip that lifts up its head,
Than whchnot ia flower more splcnddly bows
Whose cup, like the rose, may be bushing with
red;
But it wants all the fragrance that's brcatld
by the rose.
uow sweet, i'll that instant, when sleep ovcrtaIes
thee,
To behold the deep calm ofrepose in thine air
But far swccter to me is the one that awakes thee,
And rouses to life all the loveliness there;
For the blossom is brighter by far when the light
OF the mornbcam awakes it and opens its cup,
Than when 'tis grown chill in the breath of the
night,
And the curtains of slumber have folded It up
There's a beauty that's outward, whose glory IS
soon ended,
Like the false CLEAN of mornings that shines
tobeguile;
There'sanother glows nly, by nothing transcend
ed,
'Tis this that gives birth to the soul of smile.
Ifthc bloom of that check, where those outward
hues shine,
Can yield buta moment of pleasure to me;
Oh think what a hcav'n of delight must be mine,
When find them both, Layla, united i'll thee
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The next day the same person stepped IN
to see him--he happened to be alone-and
the strong desire not to be behind hand with
this new neighbour, overcome the scruples
of conscience and he treated him in return
to glass of wine. In the hurry of the mo-
mcnt he did not stop the liquor properly
His master came n-saw the neglect, and
enquircd-" Montgomery-have you been at
the wine cask !" 1t was an awful moment
to him--he dared not pause to think-he
Yielded to another temptation, and answered.
cd trembingly--" No Sir, l have not" The
old gentleman looked at him searchingly-
then turned and stopped the liquor tight him
self.
The next morning the same young gentle
man stepped into the store and asked Mr.. M.
to sell him cask of such wine as Montgo-
merry had given him the evening before.
Mr. NJ. looked at Montgomery again, as if to
say---tell the truth next timc.-Ihe expo
sure was too humliating for the high spirit
ted youth to bear. He saw his friend and
cntrcated him totell Mr.. M. that he drew the
wine himself. His friend laughed and told
him he would for an oyster supper. The
bargain was struck he acquitted Montgo-
merry in Mr. Markley's eyes but the poor
boy was destitute Of money. Hc had already
taken some long steps aside. He took ano-
thcr; and escorted to his masters drawer
for money to meet the expense OF the supper
he had promised.
While they set in the cellar to which they
hadrcpaircd gaming board was produced /;
and he was asked to play for a small sum.
The thought struck him there was chance
to win the money he had taken from his
master, and return it. He played and lost.
He played again, and again still he lost.
His error was now OF an alarming charac-
ter.-He became dcsperate--he took further
sums from the counter, which were necessa-
ry to pay what he borrowed and lost. 1t
was missed--hc saw himself liable to be dis
covered and ruined, and resolved at a single
efiert to retrieve his character, by procuring
the sum deficient and depositing it some
where where it might seem to have been
overlooked
He rose, late at night---entered the store,
took two hundred dollars, and went to gam
bling house, where he was confident he could
win the money. He lost it; every cent
The morning camc--Mr M. happened not
to examine the drawer which had contained
the money himself; and at ten o'clock told
Montgomery to carry it to the old bank.
Mr. Markley had a large deposit in ano-
ther bank, and the infatuated youth drew 4
check, on that bank, for the $500: signec
his masters name to it, presented it; ant
was detected. He confessed the whole af
fair when it was too late he had intended t,
deposit the money he thus attemptedto to draw
in lieu Of the money lost, and depend upol
chance to conceal his crime yet a LITTLE
while.
Poor fellow, | saw him once afterwards
and with a tear in his eye, and grasping m.
hand he said am going to the state
Prison, for a six-pcnny glass of winc"--
alluding to the first error he committed, ant
which led to all the rest,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23
EXTRACT.

GLOW shocking must thy summons be, o Death
To him that is at ease in his possessions.
Who, counting on long years of pleasure here,
Is quite unfinished for that world to come!
In that dread moment, how the frantic soul
Raves round the wall of her clay tenement,
Runs to each avenue, and shrieks for help,
But shrieks in vain how wishfully she looks
On all she's leaving, now no longer hers!
A little longer, yet little longer,
o might she stay to wash away her stains,
And fit her for her passage! mourntul sight!
Her very eyes weep blood; and every groan
She heaves is big with horror: but thetoe,
Like staunch mwd'rer, steady to his purpose,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23
P0zH7E1a1YYss z .
sEIEcTED FOR THE wILMIN1roNIAS
THE EVENING STAR.

come from the place ofmy rest,
When day has gone down to the deep;
When its glory hath passed thro' the gates of til
west
And the small breeze hath sighed into sleep.
! come--and my path in the skies
Is hailed by the incense of even;
To me doth the hymn of all nature arise,
And soar in its sweetness to heaven.
For me wakes the nightingalc's song,
From her bower of the sheltering leaf
The cuckoo sighs lonely the dim vale along,
A strain like the music of grief.
Ilouk on the land and the sea,
When eve pours her tears and her sighsi
The ocean and dew.drop are mirrors to INC,
mimaged in beauty's bright eyes
When she walks in the gloom, imrart
Aray to her path in the grove;
And list with delight to the beat Of her heart,
When she hears the soft footstcp OF love.
Der Heaven unrivall'd reign,
A gem Of the ocean shine;
My glorious altar is earth, island and main,
And the worship of worlds is niinel
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23
From the London Literary Gazette.
PERSIAN MELODIES.

IT'S not the spendor ofthy locks uncurl'd,
Nor the blue trenblc of those beauteous eyes,
The windows of thy soul, whose brilliant dyes
Let thro' thy stainless spirit to the world,
Nor the bright roses on thy check unfirl'd,
Rich with the crimson ofautumnal skies,
When Mton's" last beam in blushing glory lie:
Meath Haal'st throne, with thousand stars i'm
pearl'd;
Not these can speak thee lovely, but that pure
And indescribablc serenity
Those looks of fond affection, that ensure
Thy faith immaculate whilst these sec,
And know and feel thy virgin smiles endure
But for myself, who can love but thce'
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23

"IHe may cfHe tran&gressr Is ha,d."
Beholdthe righteous nan-bow'd downwth age,
With care, disease, pain, want and wretchctlncss.
Tho fortune, tickle goddess, frowns severe,
Tho health decays, and wealth and strength de-
part
Still midst the thickest clouds of adverse fate
lie rests secure, by the conviction blcSt
That still there is God who rcigIls above him
A God of justice, mercy, and of truth,
One who, tho misery's hand bears hard upon
Willsoothe his care and give him lasting peace
In those bright realms of fncvcr-cnding day
Where sorrows come not, and where grief un-
known
Look now around thee-scc yon pampel'd son
Ofaffiuence and splcndor-Inarll his course!
The current OF his life gli,les swiftly oil,
Ambitions fairy hopes are realized
And glory's laurel, or the wreath of fame
Bedecks his brow; but look within his bosom,
And say fit is tranquil and serene
Say, ifhe rests On hopes offuturc bliss
On promises impcrishable, firm,
Wade by Pow'r supremely pure, and holy
So for sthe way of the transgrcssor's hard;"
And tho the highest point of earthly splendor
lie aimed at, now is gaind-still, still nc is
Unhappy-rcal bliss is not for him;
For that which gives double zest to life,
And takes the barbed sting of death away,
TO him is lacking, conscience spotlcss, clean,
Void Of offence to God and fellow man,
Thus it is evcr.-Iti is not for man
To form high soaring hopes or vain DESIRES;
For the just King Of all created things
Can crumblc into dust his airy castles,
"And like the bascless fabric of vision,
Leave not a wreck behind "--jut he who would
Enjoy uninterrupted happiness
Must build on foundation, lasting, sure,
The Rock Of ages.--Then let the hoarse wind roar
And the rude tempest bcat-sccure he lives,
"Unlurt amid the war Of elements,
The wreck of matter and the crush Of worlds"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23
A SKETCH OF THE CHARACTER OF
NIR. CANNING.
FROM THE LONDON EXAMINER.

Mr.. CANNING was the cleverest boy at
Eaton; he is, perhaps, the cleverest man in
the House of Commons. 1t is, however, in
the sense in which, according to Mr.. Words
has grown up entirely out of what he then
was. He has merely ingrafted set of Par
liamentary phrases and the technicalities of
debate on themes and school-eXercises he
was set TO compose when a boy. Nor has
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-23

Now view my lovers bark
Tossing in the tempest dark
His, who long has found grave
Deep in Unman'sN foaming wave.
Now his check tonine he presses,
Now he bathes it in my trcsscs
OH how bright may sorrow seem,--
Lo wake,-'tis all drcam
Farewell, Spirit must weep,
While thy soul is hush'd in sleep;
When thy peaceful calm see,
Think how must envy thee!
The Sun.
4The IIouris, or lamsel of Paradise.
SAlluding to the false twilight which preccd
the real one in the eastern climates.
THE Persian Gulf
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No. IL.

Spirit ofyon lonely star,
Sleeping in thy silver Car,
Oh that thy repose were mine,--
Dweller in that holy shrine!
Sleep, o Spirit, be thy rest
but with dreams ofpleasure blest,
Dreams of those delightful hours
Spent in loves enchanted bowers;
Dreams ofthose impassioned songs
Raptur'd Echo's voice prolongs,
Caught up from some lovers shell,
Breathing more than love can tell.
Me, when Slumber's curtain rise
Softly DER my aching eyes,
Me far other dreams oppress,
Dreams oftcrror and distress:
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pursues her close through every lane Of life,
Normisses once the track, but presses on;
Till forc'd at last to the tremctluous verge,
As once she sinks to everlasting ruin"
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"Thcrc is q voice from the tomb sweeter than
| song.'' Washington firing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-19
From the iIsston Pafriotl
ENGLAND AND La FAYETTE

AlE sRs. EpIro6s.-Tbe EngI,sl, paprrs r;,JicuIe
ps very "s'r'ls for our reception Of L. Fayeue. AZ
we ough 20 he always ready take Lessons of Gle.
Rfnce HnJ del,cacy from refined JOhn Boil. I have
inokrJ over The Lpodon papers 10 learn how ws
shni show our respec, and love for thu General or
any other Iusripus visitant as TO satisfy our nm.
lie British friends, I find an,ong other eeremon;.s
tina The present most Gracious Monarch 10 occasion.
ally accompanied IN his visit TO Parliament no
shower OF mud and stones on his royal carriage The
Moroing CaroDiaIe OF that dnr, describes This ri;
umeh3 PROCESSION rs vastly N rresing esp,clIv in
the iliuSiious sonage, fbe sides OF whose carnage
adorned Us They arc with pictnres in enamri, were
covered with the filth OF the pscropois, and ,yhoss
fnyaI person was saluied by several heavy prbhies
directed Ivy The hands OF his loving people psss;re
through his royal coach windows. Our London
friend seem 10 have imuaied their Turkish Allies in
this rsspeci, whose custom 10 to salute with ball cart
ridges. The Chroaicle describes t'e language Of M,
VI jesJs failhfni suisc's the OCCASION as rather
more expressive than polite " I1isses AID execra.
fcns" we're he accompaniment with which the por-
ly u fender OF the " h was greeted by his voted
people
y point of retirement, Tor the want Of which
The Courier rid'cnies pi,in republicans, the King
visit to Ireland affords sundy useful lesson, 10 ponr
Auerica o, the arrival his Britannia NJ jesy on
college Green in Dublin, The police officers ate1,p,
ed keep live Irish mob cff &c The grass on winch
his GGarioms III ,iss'y pleased 10 make n,e
following fned aud royal speerh " D., the
grass let 'em alope" las reporied IN the dalv ns-
rei) ind alter Saving given the crowd ample view
u VS. ample person, that PoieRisio declared to his
BttrfU dEng Foyhi uttHutT ~ gong
q. dr'"k all your health, In Glass OF WhIskey."
We do not remember that General La Fayeue ever
taii soy thing half so noble and rcGned.
Oo his visit 10 Scotland traits elected wf,rfbv
The mutation Of Gen. IL FSyeue and his American
fellow cfzeGs: The Highland Dress, which expos.
IS The whole OF The neither person. being destitute Of
= quite important article OF genileman's cosjum1
was adopted ny his Gracious Majesty, who is pleased
10 I've SO years aod weigh 400 pounds. His charm,
ihg d,splay was emuls,ed by Sir William Curtis Of
3. mSssys ago and size, and the great Jest was fos
AHjssly snd
T" Tire "iHess Fsi'styr sfs hssry Isis,
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ChANCERY; AfRssss holden In the u,eyt, ne.
is24: '' v" sss SIN DAY sf Octobtr
Nicholas j. Poindexter, administrators de ho,,,
s. shns1sd Of James Dsbnsy, dec Pnln,i6
Thoa.s Shelton. Sen. surviving husb.,. ,r.,..u,,
s,iss WY was Cecilia Dsbney David W.sss his
~. .. Daoney, uee. Samuel Todd survivirc S,,s'I OF
oas Wife Who ~as Charity 0abpev Tso,.s o 2,
liz ASaesson his vile, Robert Georre ana I.ih a
S q, =. nichcas and Betsey bis vile JoSp Ks. s
A.; ~ VIE, Kitty Hardin, Polly Hardin from. sna
aosnds Hardin james Hardin, Chsrity 9sri, .r.
pc r,israin vheh said judith Betssy Nsneev nm, sn
esiIy,, NJ Amanda James, Charity and Dbs,ss ~
.s% 3. o. me said Thomas Hardin Ann A. nj. r
Josu sdd msIy bis wife Reuben Edwards sds "
s,s EiissbS christopher Johnson ElI1aSesh BovU
1 Tn Scsnso.. and Nsneey johnson, DsS.ssson
ns oeienda.o Samuel Todd, Thomas H:rSis ~ g.
~, nosson Hardin bis wife, Robert GeorSs "a S 4ns
w"e nara r. Neholas and Betsev IL. -se , ,n
n.ne and Nancy his wife, Khty HnrS,, p.,s "S ycsn
saa hardin james Hardin, Chssis. ~, in.Suln
uaIes herdn, Christopher Johnson Eiiy.Ss.N sno
N mes v; JOHNSON, David Johson, Thom.s ycss Drswn
ssey johnson not having entered their INC
seeuny according 20 law and II spners. nc
y.soence that they nts ~ ~
n \; ean On the motion Of the PiaInt b. ~ sv1-
r. ouefea that the said defeudanls do 49,.
she Monday 10 January next and spsys 10 ~, on
serted IN ano that copy o. this order be TcrhvH o o
civ Of one OF ihe public prn,e h h
on some court day '.'u'e aoor Of this coanty
oe,o,. so!Hy-rese, JOHN HUNTER. c.Lor
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which could be selected from the geography
81 abe World. Not even the British Islands
p"ssess sha same facilities Cor the exhibition
this invention, because the distances between
the comni-rcia) points of III Il ei,pirs are moi
80 great. aud the difficulties Of tran sporiatioa
are irifl'ng. when Compared with those spread
Over the surface of new country. Our
numerous rivers, both on the Atlantic coast
AUD IN the western valleys Of the Republic,
COULD only be nasigsted by steam boats.
The influence ofstean navigation ON internal
commerce is only beginning TO be felt. Its
extent Can scarcely be- anticipated. II has
been remarked By that eccentric writer,
CObbctt, that had steam navigation been in
use when Bcnaparte Threatened the invasion
VI England, he would 10 all probability have
succeeded in Transporting his army to that
island. Whatever importance may be attached
TO this remark. there can be no doubt in be-
iiesing mat steam navigation must in future
considerably alter the nature of maritime war.
The State VI New York has the honour, we
believe, Of having frst applied the steam
engine, not only to commerce, but to the pur-
poses Of naval defence. The recollection of
the first steam boat, darling UP the bosom of
the Hudson, in opposition to wind, tides, or
currents, syet fresh in the minds VI the inha-
bitants ON either banks Of that river; and
during the last war our powerful enemy would
have experienced a warm reception from the
Application OF the same invention, had an
attack been made upon this city.
From enquiry, we understand that twelve,
ifnot more, steam boats, are now building in the
several ship yards connected with this great
city. Several Of them will be ready for sea
IN few weeks. Probably the tonnage of the
whole number, now in different stages of COM
plet'on, may not be much under $500 tons.
Among the others, may be mentioned the
Chief Justice Marshall for the North River
trade, and the Augusta for the Charleston
and Augusta trade: The latter boat will be
ready to sail for South Carolina, at the begin
n'ng Of next week. Being peculiarly adapted
Tor the Savannah River, her model varies
from those in general use. The Chief Justice
Marshall is truly beautiful boat. She is
principally intended for the transportation Of
passengers, and SO great will be the accom-
modations. that her deck presents the appear
anse of suit Of little buildings with their
walks, Piazzas, and promenades.
la. Y. Puf-iot
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LAND FOR SALE

Is subseriber G. aesa OF trust from Edward Pos,
tain 'y - ., ue oouay Court Of James CITY 10 seq d
tJss, bsS,,s nsey therein mentioned, will he
S,s ~ , ne COURTHOUSE door the city of win ot
bo.S, Of .Ie ah Monday 10 November nsIi
An ,he ro,,. D certain tract Of land lying and
OF he Que acres more less TO ibe naymsn,
Ibis land &c sums OF money in the deed mentioned =
,si, ~ .s one mile above Lftdseys Taxtyn sd g.,
Of corn sad Old rayern is well adapted 10 the gown
Is cons,a.,s olton wen supplied wh good wafer ana
eonsinertd ose Of the beaithiest places in n'
Ounny The title 10 this Lapa s believed IN ~ onef
in ~ "gh only will be conveyed as Is vested
oe,obs, sa EDMOND TAYLOR, Trustee.
-
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

parsuape OF order Of the Superor eurt NJ CHAM
Gerry the ubscrbers on rue DAY tie 2sd Nav, wi
for sakon the premises the Tract Of Land on which
an murray, sen. formerly Of the county Of Afneifa,
ded togrser With the Slaves OF which the said Murray
ed pussesf IN nvHher from thirty to We and thirty
Ie Tract land 10 situated three miles above gsnfo
ridge, betfeen the Pabc Rosd and Apo nstox Hiver
ID Is supp 10 contain about FIVE hundred acres The
ayes are AL uescfiPtienseversi OF them reprssebteJ
be very eushs. Terms--for the Lssd credit Of one,
aud the years the purchaser giving bond and secvrl
Nth upon the prcpsryfer the Slaves the eredl,
ippe ives mnntns. SAMUEL JONES.
Odss. Gus w. y. ARCHER.
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,LAY OF TnE LAST MuSQuifO.
a Pathetic Tsis.
When leaves do fall, ssxl bsee.es Sigh,
And friends afar do 60,
Atone, In some dim nook, squat I,
With my bun, buzz bus, b0 |. X ie
How brief. alas! my sunny hours.-- sses
II had tears they'd doe
I've done With joys, and songs end flowers,
And with bun, ouz, bot
on round the wsn,on blaze ia whisi,
Scale wallis, Or dive below;
Orplay near Doiiy's neck Of pearl,
With my huz, bur, DO
I've revealed off on maiden s cheek,
Where health aud beauty giowi
And sippd Of sweets that can speak
With my bur, buz DO!
AT twilight. when the evening star
His earliest rays bestow,
I've hailed bis twinkling 6res afar,
With my buzz, buI, DO!
A. midnigh,, when dull mortals rest,
From toll and care and woe,
I've heverd DER some virgins breast,
With my bug, b,rs, 10!
On loveliest lips I've rapsured hung
Fond man don't 6dgei 30
aye, mauy a maid 10 sleep I've sung
With my buz, buz, Dol $50
I've been, ali : psyisg beaux begone-
as yet you must not know rtt
Where slun,bering Dolly lay alone
With her bu., bun, DO ,,. Isl, u,
But must hence 10 Niht,s shade;
i hear the bleak blasts blow;
Hon on ere trusts and storuis invade,
With my buzz, bus, boil
FSfeweii! III end my busting rhyme;
And be In statu quo ''tt0
So passes all OF earth and time,
Like my bun, bur, bo!