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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-11

The New York Gazet G contains notice of.
Master HUBBARD who, seftarght we presume,
performs what is there elegenty denoninated
"psper sculpture" With pair of scissors on.
~ he cuts III paper and At the rate OF 50 seconds
time to each, likrnesses by the dozen.
"rhe collection of cuttings in his room forms
as beautiful Picture gallery as we would wish
to behold There are in it views ot splendid
buildings, landscapes, portraits and various
sketches of animals, all represented with the
most precise accuracy. Among the portrans
are those OF General I.a Fayette, u. franklin,
lord Byron, Napoleon, Fnx, Pitt, Kings George
lid and lNth. Duke Of York, &c. &c. III &C
knowiedged to be faithful representations The
spirited sketch just completed of beautiful 'rot-
ting horse, belonging to gentleman Of this city
is equal to any thing from alas,er Hubard's scis,
sOrs."
Perhaps this very thing now announced as a
subject of idle curiosity merely, is destined here
after to be applied TO far more interesting pur-
pose, and to hold an important station in the re.
gion of modern inventions
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-11

The Boston folks ,saysthe venerable and pa
triachal song of Yankee doodle) are always
full Of notions-Ifw we turn our eyes from Bos-
ton to New York we are agreeably surprized
by intelligence of this kind from the N. y.
Daily Advertiser.
A fine silk cloak, of American manufac-
ture, coloured and woven in imitation of a
Scotch Tartan, has been deposited at the
store of Mr.. vandervoort, Ill Broadway.
The fabric we are told is quite original, and
such as will doubtless meet a ready and ex-
tensive sale, provided it can be manufacture.
ed at a fair price. The silk was made and
dyed and woven by "A family in Glastonbury
in Connecticut ; and certainly does great
credit to their ingenuity. The cloak, we un-
derstand, is to be sent to Washington, as a
present to Mr.. Monroe.
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EGYPTIAN AND AMERICAN COTTON.

Extract ola letter from Marscillcs, dated Sept.
z, 1924, received in Boston.
"The Egypt long staple cotton contiues pour
ing into our market, and does much injury to the
American, which is declining. GOOD Louisiana
sold at 135 per cwt. duty paid, with heavy dis
count, netting about 18l per lb. Alabama sold at
1924 OF 17c. We offer several lots of Louisiana
and Carolina, but cannot find buyers, although
we would accommodate them in prices"
"P. S. Recent atlvices from Alexandria an
nounced that there were 80 NJ. bales remaining
Of the last crop ot cotton--thc present, which
will be shipped in October or November, is sup
posed to be 500 NJ. otis, about 200 NJ. bales. An
English Company has just made new contract
with the Pacha for 100 NJ. bales, OF which Il good
part will come this way, if the quality proves to
be good and clean, it will be employed in pre-
ference to the e. $. cotton by all our spinncis,
who esteem il mach. From the last prices, It is
calculated that il may be sold here at 12O to 1926
per cwt. duty paid, leaving profit yet. At pre-
sent sales are making from 135 to 40, duty paid
discount 50, equal to 1878 cwt. or nett 20 lc,
per English lb. The duty ON the f.evant cotton
imported By French bottoms, being only Il, 50
per 100 cwt.
"Tlis circumstance must have considerable
influence on the American cotton, and we dare
not recommend any shipment Of it except that
prices with YOU go much lower"
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To Advertisers.

The extensive circulation Of our paper, partl-
cularly through the Borough, the upper part OF
our State and the adjoining counties OF Pennsyl-
vani;., renders it profitable vehicle for adver-
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.
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Plated, Brass, britannia
and IapanneA Ware, Gut
Aery, Aooking- Glasses, &c.

PLATED--Table Castors, rich Cut Glass and
Silver Moun'ngs.
Table Castors, plain.
Candlescks, plain and Silver N1ountngs.
Table and Tea Spoons, Scoop Ladies', Shutters
and Trays, Bottle Casters, &c.
ASS-Chamber and Table Condlesticks,
Lamps, Curtain Pins, Stair Rods, &c.
BRlTANNIA.--Tea Sets complete, of the
mo sfasliionable patterns.
Tea and Coffee Pots, Sugar Dishes, Cream
Pots, and Slop Bowls
Table and Tea Spoons, Soup Ladies', &c.
JAPANNED.-Tea Trays, Servers, Bread Bas-
kets, Tea Caddies, Dressing Gases, Lamps, Can
dles,cks, Shutters and T. ays, Ex,inguishers
CUTLERY-Tabe and desert knives and
forks Of all kinds.
Pen and Pocket Knives, Rszors, Scissors, SC.
Coffee Mills, Bellows, Tea Kettles, Sad Irons,
RnfA' Irons, Pots, Ovens, Patent Boilers, Sauce
Pans, Fish Kettles, Stew Pans, Grid tnns, Frying
Pans Skewers, Chatting Dishes, G. rp Tacks
knitting Pins, Hearth and Clothes Brushes.
Also. an extensive assortment of
Looking Glasses,
In rich Gilt Frames, Mahogany, Maple. &c. for
Nartles, Piers, or Toettes, of the newest and
most fashionable kinds.
Brass Andirons.
Shovels and longs, of the newest patterns
May be had as above Rose and Point Blankets,
Sacking Bottoms, SIC.
October IA. 3-6t
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From the rhladelphla National Gazette.

We learn that the Judge Of the court of Quar-
ter Sessions for this county, yesterday sentenced
awoman to be ducked BY immersion, as common
scoM, on Wednesday next. stool must be con-
structed for the purpose, according to the des-
criptions given in the English law-books. Black
stone says ofit-'sa certain engine OF correction
called the trebucket, castgatoiy Or cuching STOOL
which in the Saxon language signifies the scold,
ing stool; though now it is frequently, corrupted
into duckiRg stool, because the residue OF the
Judgment fer common scold is that when she is
placed therein, she shall be plunged into the va
ter for her punishment.
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bibed some morbid matter. Shortly after
wards he felt shivering come on, and he
was Immediately put to bed and bled. The
best medical aid was administered, and the
most rigid attention paid to his case; but in
spite of all, the symptoms daily became
worse, and he died on the fourth day. 1t is
feared something in the nature Of a plague
has been retained amongst the timber OF
some old vessels recently broken up
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The Ladies of this Borough and its vicini-
ty are notified to attend a meeting of the
"La Fayctte Asylum, for poor widows and
orphan Children" on Thursday the 11th
inst. at two o'clock in the afternoon, in the
Episcopal Lecture Room.
Nov. 8th. 1924
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Baking Establishment.
JCyzN COUNTIss

Respectfully informs his friends and the public
rem rally, that he has taken the stand former
ly occupied by Mr.. James Gibson. Gn Front st.
a few doors from Market, east sde,) where he
intends carrying on Baking in all its branches, at
the customary prices.
Having employed competent workmen he feels
confdcn, that he will be able to give satisfaction
TO all who may f,vor him with their custom.
Orders thankfully received and promptly ex-
ecuted.
Wilmington, Oct 81, 1924. 54 4t
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BEAT THIS WHO CAN =,
Communicated.

Mr.. John Bennett raised OH his farm this
season. near Cooch's Bridge, in this state, the
LARGEST &otatocs evcr kno7pa!-TWELNE
oniy, 10 ne fuN haybnshcI.!
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General Lafayette, who is travelling in
the United States, is every where received
with the same enthusiastic welcome which
marked his landing on the American shores.
The public prints of that country (Which we
regret we have not room to quote) devote
a large portion of their columns to the de-
tails of his interesting journey; and the deep
feeling of patriotism and joy which his pre-
sence inspires, though to 4 cold observer it
may appear romantically intense, must afford
the veteran soldier of independence gratfi-
cation which monarchs might envy, and is
highly honorable to the American character.
We should think little indeed Of any coun-
try that could forget the services of an carly
and dsintcrested friend-and he too, for
eigner; and we should perhaps, better COM
pliment a free people by considering such a
demonstration of national gratitude as amat-
ter of course, than holding it up as an exam
pie of patriotic cvirtue.--LiUerEool Hfercnry.
| Nmeralogy.-It is stated in the Quebec
papers, that the coast of Labrador abounds
with valuable and beautiful specimens of the
quartz family, particularly the different va
rietics of corncian, agate, opal, jasper, and
peculiar kind of field spar, of the sky blue
variety, almost exclusively found on that
coast. The latter is hard and takes fine
polish. Some parts of it had been cut and
manufactured intosnuf boxes, rings, &c. 1t
is found imbedded i'll grey granite rock.
The whole north shore of the st. Lawrence
from Quebec to its mouth, and the Labra-
dor coast, appear to present wide field TOR
the researches of the geologist and mineral
ogist which is not generally met with.
The ceremony of sprinkling the corps of
the late King OF France with holy water is
thus performed The Goupillon Ga brush
constructed for such puiposes) being dipped
in the holy water, passes from hand to hand
each throwing from it a few drops, and re-
tiring.
The following recipe showing how a man
may best please his friends, is, We apprehcntl
not inapplicabe in any sphere.-Thus is,
eco to lndia-stay there twenty years
work hard-get money-save it--comc
home-bring with you Il store of wealth, and
a deceased iiver-visit vour frends--nake
a will-provdc for them all-thcn die: what
a prudent, good, generous, kind hearted soul
you will be-"
The Jews who have heretofore occupied
the principal streets of Warsaw, are COM
manded by an impereal Ukasc, to remove
by the 1st of May, into the most remote
streets.
The widow Of Christophe, the ancient
Chief of st. Domingo, arrived on the 18th
Sept. from London at Ostend on her way, as
is reported, to Italy. She is accompanied by
her two daughters and Suite
canal Peveuue and Comlpevce-
thousand four hundred and thirty-nine dol
lars were received by the collector at Albany
for Canal Toll during the month of October !;
and four hundred and forty boats cleared by
him in the same month, laden with three
thousand and sixteen tons of merchandise,
besides iron castings, household furniture
and sundrv articles not enumerated on the
rates of toll.
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Rellolrs EnNs. IN ] M.rcn. lc,.

A few evenings since, an inhabitant of a neigh
boring village returning from an excursion to this
Town, and happening to be pino ciJoquc gyuraius,
YIN English, with his skin full Of gin,) fell fast
"Sieep in the chase. While enjoying natures
sweet ~ balm, his horse attempting to turn backed
ule u wheels Oft one side of a bridge twenty feet
nigh But mark how fortune favors the sleepy!
Lihe chaise lodged in the top of a young hem
iock mat stood by the bridge; the faithful stecd
maintained his ground; and our hero's slumbcrs
were not disturbed till morning, when he clam
nered carefully out of his leafy couch, and called
,e o nearest neghbors to help him get his chaise
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BOOYS AND SHOES.

VALENTINE MNEAL, < SON. offer ttheir
Manufactory, Nos. SO, n'm 100, 4N'rhet street,
Boots (warranied wsier-prout) ana Shoes Of
prime leather and fashionable u"ke, for Gentle.
mems wear-Ladics laced bnos, shoes, and slip
pers, of leather kid, and morocco, of the ates,
and most approved fashions; all of which the!
will sell at the lowest cash crice-.
Country merchants viii he supplied At the low
est prce' and on tie most accommodating terms.
WANTED, 20 or 50 J,,rneymen.
Wilmington, Nov. II, 1924. -
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religious anniversaries may be held. This mca-
sure was originated some months ago by several
OF the admirers of the founder of Methodism.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-11

~ is IN contemplation to erect in I.ondon,
,,o'ument Wnu to the memory of the late Rev. John
"usiey' TO consist of spacious building for mis-
"0''''V purposes, and in which the great public
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On Tuesday last, as a party Of seamcn be-
longing to his Majesty's ship Salisbury, just
arrived from the Halifax station, were walk
ing up Point street, Portsmouth, rather elat-
ed with heavywet, a bull, which had escaped
from the Kings slaughter house, came run
ming towards the jolly tars, with his tail erect
the in air, when all thcmenjumpcd out Of
his way except one, and he being an immense
sturdy fellow, stood in the street, directly in
the way of the bull, and hailed him in the
following words =" Bull, ahoy bull, ahoy
| cry; Drop your peak, and put your helm
starboard or you'll run aboard of me %
The bull, continuing his course, came in
contract with Jack and capsized him; but
Jack, not being intimidated, sprung from the
ground, and shaking his clothes, very good
naturedly observed to the bull, "Oh, you hub
berly beast, told you how it would be-"
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The editor of the Jacobs Law Dictionary o.
Morgan) Observes" though this punishment be
now dislised the editor remembers to have seen
the remains of one (thc duckng machine) on the
estate Of a relation of his in Warwickshire, con-
ssting of a large beam moving on fulcrum and
extending to the centre of a large pond on which
end the stool used to be placed
1t is thus intimated that the law on this sub
iect had become obsolete in England in the year
l772. We are sorry to sec it revived in the u
nited States, and doubt whether it be not repug-
nant to that provision of the Federal Constitu-
ton which declares that "no cruel or unusual
punishments shall be inhctcd.' The records
of criminal jurisprudence in Philadelphia may
show that prosecutions for the offence in ques-
ton have been sustained but the courts must
have the power to alter punishment SO balba-
rous in itself and so incompatible with the man
ncrs of the times. 1t may collect an unrlly mob;
it involves too harsh treatment, and it is iIisf-
iicient as remedy.
Annexed is the sentence of the Court.
Commonwealth VS.. Nancy James-Indctmcnt
for Il nuisancc-chargcd with being common
scod
October 18th, 1824-Pcrdicf Guilty.
October 29th, 1824-Ihe prisoner sentenced
to be placed in certain engine of correction
called a cucking or ducking stool, on Wcdnes-
day aeXt the third day of November ensuing, be-
tween the hours of10 and II o'clock in the morn
ing-and being placed therein, to be plunged
into the waterthat she pay the costs ufproscc,l-
ton, and stand committed until this sentence is
complied with.
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FRESH GOODS.

YaUST received and now opening, for sale by
~ g, Z. WAYNE, No. $50, S. w. corner Of
Fourth anil Market street, Philadelphia, great
,nri ,,f
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and that probably administration had
suffered 10 escape the favorable time
for negotiating peace, 1t became then
the duty of the people to prepare to
meet foe whose means of ANNOYANCE
were augmented on their own coasts,
and at their own home. On none but
God and herself could New England
rely for succour.-Yet her principal
States, simply for entertaining a cousti-
tutional doubt, Tin new CASEY author
izedby the Judges of her highest tri-
bunaf, (whose ermine was spotless as
their talents were great) were consid-
cred as outcasts from the 6 American
family; and for concerning the means
OF defending themselves from the catas-
trophies ofHavre de Grace, Alexandria,
and Washington, by an array of their
own brave sons, they are charged with
authorizing g combinations - and the
portraits of Strong and Cabot, and
Treadwell and Goodrich, and West
are placed in his Excellency's collec-
ton, by the sides of those of Catalina
and Cethegus. II. G. OTIS.
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instead of their own image and superscrip-
ton.
Beside these considerations, it would be
quite pertinent to insist, that in time OF war
those who are dissatisfied with continuance
of hostiIities, and who desire a return to
pacific policy, are not to be gagged, lest the
disclosure of their sentiments should encour-
age the enemy. At least, this was the creed
ofChatham, when he thanked "God that
America had resisted" OF this persuasion
was the republican party during our short
war with France.-Of the Wings in England
before the peace of Eyswic, and of the Tories
when they compelled the peace of Utrecht.
There is, first or last, peace party in all
free governments, and they will speak fear
lessly,-This party was formidable, and re
spectacle and audible from the beginning Of
the war between England and France until
the peace of Amiens, in the British Parlia-
ment. 1t was Peace Party whose opposi-
ton to the invasion of Spain found favor in
this country, and the late MIR. Dexter elo-
ouently observed, that the friends of peace
have sometimes no alternative but to speak
loud, at the risk OF being overheard by the
enemy. tits inevitable in all wars, that an
enemy should place some hope 10 the known
disposition Of the party DESTROYS OF peace
But it has little or no effect upon his plan:
of operation and if through reluctance t.
encourage this hope all should torbear to rec
ommend pacific policy, wars would b'
eternal, as was the case in the Grecian Re
puhlics, where exile death frequently a
waited those who dared to oppose their pre-
dominant frenzy for the tented field.
These remarks would be strictly in point
ifin consequence of the Hartford Convention
Though a acar measure IN ITSELF being mea
sure OF the Peace Party, the result had been
through msapprehension OF its views, t
encourage the enemy and discourage tn
friend.-But it so happens, that they are nc
all essential to the vlndication of the Conven
ton from responsiveness tor the "certai
effect" by his Excellency referred to tina
source. Because His ExcellenCy is mistaken
and no such certain effect ever took place.
H. G. OTIS.
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In such case to evidence his sincerity he
| must have swept every Office il the United
States. | HAVE DIRECT INFORMATION THAT
NH, JEFFERSON WILL NOT PURSUE THAT
PLAN"
| Now whether Mr.. Bayard ever wrote such
letter | know not, but do know, that in
Feb. 1917, that high minded, honorable, and
enlightened statesman did make speech in
the House of Representatives of the United
States, and that the following is a faithful ex-
tract from the speech. If Mr.. Bayard in
1901, had such direct information, as the let.
ter states, he must have been most wickedly
deceived, or Mr.. Jefferson made promises
which he did not fulfil. Let the writer take
ms choice of the alternatives, and let hins
beware OF reminding embers which ought
long since TO have been extinguished, as o.
Tiers may chance to have as good memories
as himself
I'm Extract from the Speech Of Mr.. James
Il. Bayard an ans7Uer to Mr.. Giles,
February 10, 1909, on the
repealo Of the Judiciary.
" The honorable member has thought him =
sell justified in making charge Of serious
and trishttu nature against the judges. They
have been represented going about searching
out victims of the sedition law. But no.
fact has been stated, no proof has been adduc-
ed, and the gentleman must excuse me for
refusing my belief to the charge, till it is sus-,
tanned by stronger and better ground than as
sertion.
+" 1t, however, Mr.. Chairman, the eyes of
the gentleman are delighted withSNictims, if
OBJECTS OF misery are grateful to his feelings,
let me turn his view from the walks of the
Judges to the track Of the presen1*Executive.
1t is IN tins path we see the real victims of
stern, uDcharitable, unrelenting power. 1t is
here, Sir, we see the soldier who fought the
battles OF the revolution, who split his blood
and wasted his strength to establish the indie
pendence OF his country, deprived Of the re-
ward OF his services,and left to pine in penury
and wretchedness. 1t is along this path that
you may see helpless children crying for bread,
and grey hairs sinking in sorrow to the grave!
1t is here that no innocence, no merit, no truth,
no services, can save the unhappy sectary
who does not believe in the creed OF those in
power. have been forced upon this subject,
and before | leave it, allow me to remark,
that without enquiring into the right of the
PRESIDENT TO make vacancies in ofi:e, during
the recess of the Senate, but admitting the
power to exist, yet that it never was given by
the Constitution to enable the Chief Magis-
trate to punish the insults, to revenge the.
wrongs,or to indulge the antipathies ofthe man
1t the discretion exists, have no hesitation in,
saying that 1t is abused when exercised from
any other motives than the public good. And
when see the will ofa President precpita-
ting from office, men of probity, knowledge,
and talents against whom the community has
no complaint, consider it as wanton and
dangerous abuse OF power. And when see.
men who have been the victims of this abuse
of power, view them as the proper objects
OF national sympathy and commiseration."
Mr.. Jefferson.
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Mr.. pAYARD AND DEMOCRACY.
GENERAL INTEREST

A Democratic writer, who assumes the name
OF y" George Washington" with much mod
esty, no doubt, to prove that the Federalist,
we're willing to dissolve the Union, rather
than have Jefferson for President, introduces
letter, purporting to be written by Mr.
Bayard, under date of Feb. II, 1901. Tt
whom he.letter was addressed, does not an.
pear, nor are any proofs Of its authenticity ad
duced. But admitting the letter genuine
what does il proven That in one thing, Al
least, MIR. Bayard was most egregiously de-
ceived. The letter, among other things, says
4" Mr.. Jefferson is our Presidenteo,,r on
position was continued until itwas demon
strsted that Burr could not be brought in
and even it he could, he meant to come in a
Democrat.
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1.-THE huntredth part of the noble, great,
and generous souls, which Europe con-
tains, and who form its finest ornament.
turning for moment their eyes upon Ma
tolia, could communicate their thoughts,
twelve thousand individuals, recovering
their happiness, would bow TO battle
with tears of joy and gratitude, the
statue raised by their hands to those
angels of the earth, TO those benefac-
tors of the human race. DAILY Adv.
NORTHAMPTON, March II.
SCHOOL ON ROUND HILL. We are hap
Py TO learn that Messrs Cogswell and
Bancroft, have purchased the whole of
Round Hill, with view TO establish
their seminary on permanent and ex-
tensive footing. We are not able to
state from personal observation the ac-
tual success thus far of their system of
education, but step so important and
decisive evinces resolution and conf
dence which augues we'll for their
undertaking. Gaz.