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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
DEsULTORY SELECTIONS.
THE GHOST.

that stories offs ghosts are Mistakes impositions,
and that they may always be detected by proper
exercise Of the mental faculty. In all relations of
this kind, there is manfestly an endeavor to make
the events supernatural, wonderful, and as well
attested possible to prevent the suspicion of trick
and to silence all objections which might be made
to their credulity. In compliance with this Gus
tom, we will recount story of ghost, which
seems to possess all the desired requisites.
At town in the west of England, twenty-four
persons were accustomed to assemble once week,
to drink, smoke tobacco and talk politics. Like
the academy Of Rubcns at Antwerp, each member
had his peculiar chair, and the presidents more
elevated than the rest. AS one of the members had
been in dying state for some time his chair whilst
he was absent, remained vacant When the club
met on the usual night inquiries were naturally
made after their associate. AS he lived in an adj
joining house, particular friend went to inquire
after him. and returned with the melancholy intelli-
gence that he could not survive the night. This
threw gloom the company, and all efforts to
turn the conversation from the sad subject before
them were Intellectual About midnight the door
opened and the form, in white, Of the diving or the
dead man, walked into the room, and took his seat
in his accustomed chair. There he remained in ST.
ence, and in silence was he gazed at. The appari-
ton continued sufficient time in the chair to as
all who were present ofthe reality of the vision
At length he arose, and staIked towards the door,
which he opened if living-went out md shut the
door after him. After long pause, some one at
last had the resolution to say, eff only Of us
had seen this, he would not have been believed;
but it is impossible that many ofus can have been
deceived" The company, by degrees, recovered
their speech, and the whole conversation as may be
imagined, was upon the dreadful object which had
engaged their attention. They broke up, and went
home. In the morning inquiry was made after their
sick friend. 1t was answered by an account of his
death, which happened nearly about the time CT his
appearance in the club room. There could be little
doubt before; but, nozv, nothing could be more GER
tain than the reality of the appariton, which had
been simultaneously seen by 50 many persons. 1t
is unnecessary to say that such story spread over
the country, and found credit even from nfdels );
for, IN this case, all reasoning became superhuous
when opposed to plain fact, attested by three and
twenty witnesses. To assert the doctrine of the fr
ed laws Of nature ridiculous when there were
so many people Of credit to prove that they might
be unfaed Years rolled on, and the story was al
most forgotten.
One fthe club was an apothecary In the course
ofhs practice, he called to an old woman, whose
business it was to attend sick persons. She told
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

"Do you not remember Mr.. -, whose ghost has
been much talked of was his nurse. On the
night of his death, left his room for something
Wanted-I am sure 1 had not been absent long; but,
at my return, found the bed without my patient
He was delrious, and l feared that he had thrown
himself out of the window. I was SO frightened
that had no power to stir; but after time, to
my great establishment, he entered the room, SILVER
ing and chattering, laid himself down on the bed,
and died Considering my negligence as the cause
OF his death, kept this secret, for fear of what
might be done to me- Though could have con-
radcted all the story of the ghost, d.red not do it.
knew by what had happened, that it was he him.
self who had been in the club room (perhaps recol-
Letting it was the night of meeting; but hope God
and the poor gentleman's friends will forgive me,
and shall die contented"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

my compassionate landlady with two of the four
brass buttons which remained my wastcoat, the
only recompense | could make herr
DUCHESS DEyONsHIRE
The loud wind roar'd, the rain fell fast
The white man yielded to the BLAST
He sat him down beneath our tree,
For weary, sad, and faint was he;
And alb, no wife, Or mothers care
For him the milk corn prepare.
CHORUS.
The Uhite lNan shall our pitv share;
.i2aS : no 4rife mothers care,
For him the MILE or corn prepare
The storm is DER, the tempest past,
And Mercy's voice has hush'd the blast
The wind is heard in whispers low;
The White Man far away must go;
But ever in his heart will bear
Remembrance of the Negroes care.
60, WMte Nan, go but 4Oith thee Jeuy
THE Negroes 1cjsh, the Negroes prayer,
Remembrance Of the Negroes care.
The following extract, from the same work, is
worth place, on account of the spirit of depend
cnce which 1t inculcates upon the unwayerng good
rcss Of the Creator; and shows that feeling Of
despair should never be INDUCED under any cir
cumstances. Mr.. PARK thus describes his situation,
after being robbed by banditt:-
GO saw myself in the midst of vast wilderness,
in the depth of the rainy season naked and alone
surrounded by savage animals, and men still more
savage. was five hundred miles from the nearest
European settlement. All these circumstances
crowded at once on my recollection, and confess,
That my spirits began to fail me. | considered my
fate certain and that had no alternative but to
lie down and perish. The influence of religion,
however, aided and supported me. REFLECTED, that
I'D human prudence foresight could possibly have
aTcrted my present s,stferings. | was indeed
sIangcr in strange land, yet was still under the
protecting eye OF that Providence, who has conde-
cended to call himself the strangers friend At
mis- moment, painful as my reflections were the
extraordinary beauty Of small moss, in fructifca-
lon, irresistibly caught my eye. mention this, to
shew from what triAing circumstances the mind
viii sometimes derive consolation for though the
"hoe plant was not larger than the top of one Of
my fingers, could not contemplate the delicate
formation OF its roots, leaves, and capsula without
aImraton. Can that Being, thought |, who plant
ed, Watered, and brought to perfection, in this OBJ
sc'tre part of the world, thing which appears of
small Importance, look with unconcern upon the
situation and sufferings of creatures formed after
these would not allow me to despair I started up,
and disregardng both hunger and fatigue, travelled
forwards, assured that relief was at hand and
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

FROM TRADITIONS OF THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS.
MORILLO CALDER
When Macbeth, the usurper, obtained posses
sion of the Scottish throne, tradition says that he
created his brother Thane of Cawdor of this bro
ther was descended, in direct line, Sir Hugh Cal
der, who held that estate in the fifteenth century
Sir Hugh had one daughter, his only child, and
having no prospect of other children, she was de-
termned to inherit the whole of his ample domains
While yet very young, she was object of desire
to the needy and ambitious. John of Lorne, second
son OF the Earl OF Argyle, procured information of
the situation and circumstances of the family, and
he resolved on carrying her away Having select
ed tusty party of his clan and followers, he found
no difficulty in getting possession of the heiress of
Calder, who was nursing at some distance from her
fathers ancient castle. The nurse guessing the pur-
pose for which the child was TAKEN bit Joint of her
little finger to mark her identity and instantly gave
the alarm to her father Sir Hugh made an early
and vigorous pursuit, and pressing hard on a
party Of the marauders, who had charge of a large
boiler for cooking provisions. Campbell, of Inver-
liver, who commanded that division, saw the child
would be rescued, unless means were found to re-
tard the pursuit. He ordered his own seven sons,
who accompanied him, to nyert the boiler, and to
defend 1t to the last extremity. His command was
obeyed and the seven brothers fell in defence Of
the boiler. From the extraordinary bravery with
which it was defended, the Calders were convinced
that the heiress was beneath it, and consequently
exered all their efforts to obtain possession Of the
boiler; but behold, they found nothing there =
The main body, however, gained time to escape in
safety and Morillo Calder carried to Loche Awe
in triumph.
In the midst of the joy expressed for acquiring
possession of so rich heress, Campbell, of Achan-
brock, asked what was to be done if the girl died
before she was of manageable agel Inverhver
promptly replied, that she should never die SO long
as red haired lasse was to be found on either side
of Loche Awe. the marriage which afterwards
took place, is descended the present highly re.
spectacle and noble family of Calder.
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fled from my eyes. In the morning | presented
my compassionate landlady with two of the four
brass buttons which remained on my waistcoat the
only recompense l could make herr
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23
CONGRESS

On Thursday last, Mr.. Wicki6e, of Ken
lucky, laid on the table of the House of Re-
representatives. of the United States, the fol-
lowing resolution -
Resolved, That it is expedient SO to a.,
mend the act Of Congress of the 1st of March,
1899, relative to election of President and
Vice President, that the appointment of E.
lectors by the several States shall be made
upon the same day throughout the United
States.
On Friday, Mr.. Cambreleng, of N. Y. laid
on the table the following resolution -
Resotued, That the President of the Uni
ted States be requested to communicate to
this House, if compatible with the public in
terest, the correspondence with the Spanish
government relating to thepiracies of the ISL
and of Cuba.
Mr.. Conzvay, of Argansas, offered the fol-
lowing
Resolved, That the committee on Indian
affairs be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency OF organizing all the territory of
the United States lying west of the State of
Missouri and Territories of Arkansas and
Michigan, into separate Territory, to be
occupied exclusively by Indians, and of au-
thorizng the President of the United States
to adopt such measures as he may think best
to colonize all the Indians of the present
States and Territories permanently within the
same.
Mr.. Rankin, ofMississippi, suggested that,
as the entire subject to which the resolution
refers is brought forward in the Presidents
Message, and already referred to Commit
tee of this House, the resolution was unneces-
sary. But Mr. Conzvay explained, and it
was finally adopted.
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TE1E WTLIMIN CIT ONT AN,
AND
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday, December %, 1894.

The Gazate.-Our neghbor of the Delaware
Gazette has our free consent to lay before the
public any information in his possession not here
tofore published, relative to the Presidents Mes
sage.
We are surprised that Mr. Harkcr should harp
upon this subject, after reading statement Of
facts in the last Wilmingtonian; but we believe
this last effort to convince his readers that lie
deserved credit for his untrienlly conduct To-
wards us, isa dying struggle.
We have understood, and from pretty good ali-
thorhy, that the Editor Of the Gazette received
the Message from the hand of gentleman Of tbs
place, to whom it was sent from Washington.
At what price he purchased the document, We
viii not pretend to say; but this we will--we do
not thank him for his proAered for5ealance. Ills
complaints are groundlcss and lie trets without .
| tatisc-what we have done has beel IN strict con.
iornity with the rule ofright,a Hforany asscr.
tons ofhis to the contrary, we'd, regldthcm
for
We arc armed so strong With honesty,
That they pass by US as the idle Wnds Whichwc
respect not"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23
A Situation Wanted.

A Young Man, 81 years Of age, now residing
IA in Philadelphia, wishes a situation in All
Office, Counting-house, or Store, in this borough
or he would have no objection to go to any par
Of this statc.-As employment is his principa
object, he would be satisfied with a small com
pensation. He has thorough knowledge Of the
Bank Note Exchange business, having been ii
that capacity in tina, city a number OF years. liz
tiatters himself, that Ly the education he has re
ceiyed, he would he useful 10 those who employ
him. He can produce good recommendations
az 10 character, and is perte ct judgr fail kinds
of Bank notes in the Union. Any person wish
ing TO employ him, viii please address
G. NJ. CLAWGES,
PhikadeIphia Post Office.
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To Advertisers.

The extensive circulation Of our paper, parti-
cularIy through the Borough, the upper part of
our State and The adjoining counties Of Pennsyl-
vania, renders it a profitable vehicle for advcr-
tisers and we respectfully inform our friends and
the public, that their advertisements will be
thankfully received and conspicuously inserted
at moderate prices.
Persons advertising by the year, half year, or
quarter, will be allowed liberal deduction.
Cards, Handbills and Blanks, will be thank
fully received and handsomely executed by
MENDENHALL & WALTERS,
No 81, Market Street, three doors above tse
Formers Banh:
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ANECDOTES or NAPOLEON

General kleber who had formerly been
commander in Chief, with strong opinion
OF his own desert and the remembrance Of
his successful conduct, felt aggrieycd at the
appointment OF another person above him,
and with peculiar jealousy, that Of General
Bonaparte, who so young was already his COM
mander. Elcotten took occasion to display his
modification al holding the situation Of a sub
aItem happened on one occasion that Ma
poleon ordered him to make a particular
movement with his corps: Klebcr not dis
posed to perffrm this manouyrc, from an
opinion that it would not succeed, was indis-
Greet enough to express his Misrepresentation
before the Aid-de-Camp who had brought
MN the dispatches. He was in consequence
again ordered to perform this service, and re-
laslng, directed to proceed to head quarters
arriving there he found Napoleon surround
ed by his whole Staff.
keber entered with great animation and
even anger in his countenance, and the Staff
ollcers OF Napoleon were led to expect a VIC
lent interview between the Generals. Their
attention was naturally turned to the Com
mander III Chief, whose slight form, leanness
anupaleness, and on the whole, general air
OF fatigue, contrasted with the almost heroic,
personal appearance Of Kleber. Napoleon,
VINO perceived the expression on the minds
q ms staff, with the usual piercing glance,
changed at once his appearance, and with an
unusual animation and briliancy OF tone, he
called out: (Which of us is here above the
oeAer! You, General Kleber, may have
ehat advantage by a head in height. Commit
another act of INSTRUMENTATION, and YOU will
iose that distinction ! Retire %
TfU,.,inJ T,,,fsIo
,FKESlDENTIAL.-The Certificates of
inc votes for President and Vice-President
are to be opened on the second "Wednesday
VI February, 9th day. by the President Of
me senate, in the presence of the Senate and
house OF Representatives, and the votes are
W oe then ascertained and declared aereea-
oly to the Constitution. If no person has n
majority Of the whole number of Electors
appointed Tor President, then the House *
.equlfed to choose Immediately by ballot,
khe PRESIDENT, but in this choice the votes
are 70 be taken by States, the representation
troui each State having one votc-a quorum
10Y TINS purpose to consist of a member or
lhenloers from two thirds of the States is ne
Sessary to choice. If no choice of Presi-
ueht is made before the 4th, of March ensu-
lug, tnenthe Nice-president will act as Pres
"eh' Tor the ensuing four years.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23

GULpIIATE OF QUlNlNE and Cinchonin ii
- ISOLATION, pills and syrup. Salt Of Bark, Black
lrops; Morphlum; Opium; lodine Hslrio,late 81
20 ash, Extract Of Cicuta; Bclladons; II, osci
anus, Gentian; Norwood and Digitalis; Spirit
of scurvy Grass; Alcohol; Suphuric, Nitric and
Ascetic Acid Pyrogneous Acd Fresh Castor
Oil, lst and Cd qualities, BY the gallon, Dozen or
single bottle; Seitllitz and sodaic powders. II.
sentlal salt Of Lemons for taking out ron.moulds,
Godfey's cordial; Btteman's Drops; British
Oil; Harlem Oil; Essence of Peppermint; Opo.
deldoc; Turlingtons Basam by the groce, dozen
or bottle
Andersnn's Pills; iooper's Pills; Bilious Pills;
Dyspeptic Pills. SWANS Panacea, celebrated
for the cure Of kings.cvil and other ulcers; Black
lead; brass, we-metal and silver cascd Spring
Lancets; Crown l.anccts with pearl cases; Lancet
Blades.
Henry's calcined Magnesia; Congress Spring
water, Peruvian Bark of various qualities.
Osbore's Water Colours for Landscape and
Flower Painting, BY the box or si sc oak, the
quality is very superior; they have received the
appreciation Of the Pealcs, Sally, and other emf
nent painters.
For Sale by
JOSEPH BRlNGIlURSr, Druggist,
No IS Market street, Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23

70 the above may be added the two PROVING
es of the Isthmus, viz: Panama and Neraguas,
which have freed themselves from the Spanish
yoke The population of Panama may be csti-
mated at $4,000, and Vcagnas 3o,000i h@y will
be entitled to three representatives, which will
increase the chamberto 76; and the population Of
tic Republic will be 1904, 500. The province
Of Guayaquil has been rendered free and indie
pendent by the aid of this Republic, and will, it
is believed, unite with its population IS csti-
mated at 10000.
The Captain Generalshp Of Quito, has been
freed from the Spanish yoke by the Columbian
army led on BY the Iibcrator Bovar-it compre-
hcnds seven provinces, viz:
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word "auiable," "may not prove any serious
alloy in the scale of pleasure afforded U.S." The
" Farmer may rest assured that so far from being
an alloy in the scale of pleasure, it infinitely
heightens our enjoyment-to see one ,cord turn
ing out and spelling another, is a thing so new
in the literary world, that every man of discern
ment must "dwell omit with apparent rapture !"
When we consider the wonderful display of
learning and talent made in the Farmers essay,
VIC are naturally led TO inquire, where he had his
educationi From his knowledge of the moonish
phlosophy-from his discovery Of "the moons
influence on the body and blood"-it is reasona-
Bile to suppose, he was taught at some Ltna'
GOLcgei-As the "Moon, in conjunction with
other bodies, is capable of producing admirabLe
e6ccfs," perhaps we may account for the marvel
lous proficiency of the Farmer" from his DALI
ancc with Cynthia, the Goddess Of n;gMt His
"receptacle for knowledge" must have been
expanded in some higher Academy, than that
cat SiacLEoN."
Before this distinguished son of science,
With profound respect,
Bows his very sincere adniircr,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23

Citizens be on yoar gaara.--on Monday eve
ming last, about O'Clock, black fellow came
into the store of Il lady of this Borough to buy
a piece of pelissc cloth; it was accordingly
shcwn him, and the quality suiting, was cut of
and wmppcdup with silk, trimmings, sc. agree
able to his directions; this done, he wished a
bill Of the articles, and the lady turning around
for that purpose, the gentleman opened the
door and was off in the twinkling Of an eye.
About half an hour after the above theft was
committed, while SIr George Jones, watchma-
ker, was seated in his shop, with one or two 9th
ers, negro approached the window, on the out
side, and with a single blow stove in a pane OF
glass, and Immediately thrust in his hand among
the watches suspended at the window, hand
full of which he quickly seized; but Mr. j. reach
ing to protect his property, caused the villain to
be too quick for his purpose. lie had seized
handful, but not getting sure hold, fortunately
let them fall on the outside, where they were at,
forwards picked up. Before those who were
present could recover from the sudden surprise
this daring act had created, this fellow like the
other, had made good his retreat,
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To Farmers and Graziers.
VO l,Er

n LARGE and valuable Farm, (the late resi-
lsSS dcnce OF Mr.. Isaac Stitlham, deed. situa-
ted on the margin of the river Delaware, three
miles from Wilmington, and three from New
Castle, containing about four hundred acres, OF
first quality land, ITO Of Which is tillable, and
l50 marsh. There are on the premises large
brick barn and stabling, large and commodions
BRICK dwelling, gralMry, carrlage-house, corn
cribs, &C.
The local advantages Of this farm are of the
first Importance. It's situation is high and plea
SAINT, and commands beautiful prospect for ma
ny miles Of the Delaware river, and is but thirty
minutes ride to Wilmington or New Castle; Civ
ing tenant the superior advantage of attending
four good markets in each week. This farm is
well calculated for either grazing cattle, OF cul-
tisating grain, or both. Apply to
Vim. A. MENDENHALI.,
mite Office ofMe W'imingtoniaa.
Wilmington, Dec. %, 1924.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23
BOOTS AND SHOES.

yALEN TINE MNEAL, & SON. offer at their
Mandatory, Nos. 80, and 100, Market street,
mems wear-Ladies laced boots, shoes, and slip
pers, of leather, kid, and morocco, of the latest
and most approved fashions; all of which they
will sell at the lowest cash prices.
Country merchants will he supplied at the low
est price, and on he most accommodating terms.
WANTED, 30 or 80 Jouroeymen.
Wilmington, Nov. ii 1924. TT
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TONY GUBBINs.

N. 3. viii the Wilmington Farmer" be so
kind as tonforn Us in his next, where the Acade-
my at Sircieon is situated. Some ignorant crea-
lures have supposed the Farmer meant to say,
"the Academy at SIERRA LEoSE," but they
cannot be relied en- in their outlanlish CON
lectures. Please also to tell us whether it is
" negro-iatia" TO say "there are a multtude of
phenomenon, equally ominous with those arising
from the planets" Some have been SO ndeco-
rous as to call it, deyg-hta-but others with more
probability, | think, have supposed it was the
iundy fonguet t. G.
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MAR RIEJs,

On Wednesday morning last, by the Rev.
l.. W. Gilbert, DR.. John johnson, to Miss
Eteanor y. Porter, daughter of Mr.. Robert
Porter; all of this Borough.
May each be blcst with all that Heaven can
send,
Long health, long life, long pleasure and a
friend.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1824-12-23
READY MADE CLOAKS,
For Gentlemen, Ladies, g. Misses.
JATEEs COCHRAN,
NO. 81 Market-street.

Has on hand an assortment of Circassan, Plaid,
and Fries Cloth Cloaks, which he is ena-
bled to sell on the lowest terlns--for cash. Per
sons wishing to purchase will please to give him
Il call
N.B. He has also on hand a general assort-
ment of Dry Goods.
Wilmington, Oct Goth, 1924. SIT
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Isaac ". TRANSPORTATION,

~. 5, High Street, ohhos'te the Indian hias'
Hotel,
sill continues to carry on the above business in
all its various branches
NIB, Nine or ten good Journeymen can have
constant employment and the highest wages
none but study men need apply.
November 25, 1894. 4-~