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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

Inc mlsconslructon of law terms i. sometime,
no. unamuslng. A mistake committed by an Irish
othcer who was tried for an aedged assault appear,
extremely characteristic. AS the Jury were COM
ing to be sworn, the Judge, addressing the Major.
.o'd him. that IT there were any amongst them 10
whom he had any objection, that was the time TO
ehanehge them. ~ thank your Lordshp" said the
in s9ner out with your Lordship's permission,
'ney don't acquit me, by the pipe of Leinster, IN
,eNanenge every mothers son Of them, and have
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23
FUNERAL OF COM MACDONOUGH, AT
MIDDLETOWN, CONN.

ErtrGcs Of a Letter, dated
MIDpLETowN December 9TH
Although you have, undoubtedly, witnessed
much that was imposing in the honours paid TO the
remains Of our much lamented friend Capt. Mac.
donough, at New York, you can, think, but faint
ly realize the socmnity which attended the perfor-
nance of his funeral obsequies here. In conse-
quence OF some fracture of her machinery, the Com
merce did not arrive here until Saturday morning,
the corpse was Immediately conveyed to the deser-
ted mansion house OF the deceased, and there was
indeed melancholy propriey in depositng it in
that hail. where but few months since, we assem-
bed to pay our last respects to all that remained OF
her he loved best" The day was remarkably fine
and formed sad contrast to the gloom which per.
vaded every countenance. A large concourse of
people, among whom were great number OF clergy
men, collected from this and the neighbouring
towns, to Join in the solcmnities of the occasion
The funeral service was read by the Right Rev.
Bishop Brownel first al his house, and afterwards
at the Presbyterian Church, to which the body was
removed. A procession was then formed, consist.
ine of a detachment of Cadets. under the command
of Captain Partridge, with their banner and staff OF
Office tied with crape Clergymen and Physicians
the corpse borne by eight carriers-the Pail Bear
ers, wearing scarfs; Mourners Officers the Navy;
Freemasons Military Companies Citizens &c. to
the Episcopal Church, thence to the old Burying
Ground where the body was inferred with the re-
mains of his departed wife and children. pray
er by the Bishop and three rounds from the Cadets,
closed the ceremonies of the day.
This morning Sunday an appropriate dis
COURSE, containing just and discriminate eulogy
upon the character of the Christian Hero was de-
livered in the Episcopal Church, by Bishop Brow
NELL from the following text =" 1t is good to SO to
the house of mourning, for the living will lay it to
heart" ~. 4. Paper.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23
baltimore, Dec. !:

butltmOTC, Dec. IL.
HYDROPHOBfA.-W have been furnished
with The following account Of case of this appal.
ing malady, which terminated fatally in the neigh.
borhood Of Baltimore on Thursday last
The patient, boy of about l years of age,
was on the 21st OF October last, bitten by dog,
supposed to be mad he was without loss of time
placed under the care OF Physician. but the wri.
ter Of this statement has not been informed what
particular mode of treatment was adopted.
The boy seemed to enjoy good health and was
regularly employed in his usual avocatons until
Monday last, when he complained of great lass-
tude and distressing sensation Of chillness which
it seemed impossible TO aba,e by any means that
the family could employ at the same time the ex-
preston of his face betrayed sort OF haggard de
lection which was by no means natural to him. as
he had commonly very open, cheerful countenance.
There was not the least suspicion however, OF the
nature of his indisposton, and he was in the
ing put TO bed, after taking some warm drinks
He stated the next morning, (Taesday.) that he
had slept WE'LL but he still complained of great chill.
illness, appeared very langud, and refused any kind
OF food or drink. He fell into slumber about the
middle Of the day, and continued to sleep for
al hours; when he awoke near night, his mother
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

EtymoIogy neutrality-suspicious. is, per
maps, as peculiar word as any in our LANGUAGE.
he first two letters Of it are male, the first three
female, the first four brave man, and the whole
me. WV - ''''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

FrlendShtp.-A false friend is like the shadow in
d'al appears in clear weather, but vanishes on
the approach of cloud.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

We learn from the Knoxville papers that John
WiHiams, Of Tennessee, has received from the
President of the United States the appointment of
Charge DIES Affaires from this Government to the
Republic of Guatemala. We understand, further,
thai he has accepted the appointment.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23
DRUGS and MEDICINES.

GsXHd1 The subscriber, at No. 81 .Market. street,
Me- has constant supply of seidlz and Soda Pow
E1M dcrs: Salt of Lemon, for removing iron moulds
"a Steers opodeldoc: Ess Peppermint British
OF: Ba,eman's Drops, and other patent medicines Co.
ognc Water, of superior quaiylatey received from
Paris Transparent and other soaps Sealing Wax and
Waters: Carnlne, in powder Pink Blue and Purple
|Saucers: Svergrained Cochneal: Pure Cnchonne.
|sulphate of Qunine-wholesale and retail Arrow
Root; Pearl Tapioca and Sago Theriaca; Andromach
Menys Magnesia, in bottles. Tooth Brushes, single or
ply the dozen; Andcrsons Hoopers, and Ambitious
pills; Thompsons celebrated Eye Water Opium; Phos-
remedy for the Piles celebrated for its usefulness Swans
panacea by the box or bottle. variety OF Lamp Gas.
SECS and Wicks.
All the useful Chemical and Medical preparations are
|sod BY JOSEPH BRTNSiHURST,
Wholesale and Retail DnuGGIsr.
Wilmington mo. 13, 1925. 81-3mp
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

A Letter from MlIedeevile to the editors Of the
Georgian, states that Silver OF the finest quality"
has been found in some part OF the territory lately
acquired by the Creek Treaty. The SAM pies Of
carried to Milledgeviile afford twenty five per
cent of pure silver.
The receipts into the Treasury of Georgia, during the
last financial year, S566582 73, and the dsSurse-
ens for the period Sl7441 49, as appears by the
report of the Comptroller General made to tie Lega-
ture Ut this State.
A few days since George Hoadly. president Of the
Eagle Bank, and Norman Derter. formerly a di.
rector, were arrested by the New Haven bank for a
conspiracy to deraad that institution, and are held
to bail to answer for it at the courtto BIZ holden in
New Haven in March next. ". Z. En-. Post.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

atonement for the injury which he fances he has
received at our hands AS we treated him with
nothing more than the severity which attempt at
imposition deserved, he has not the Editor to blame
for making him known. We have heretofore request
ed correspondents to remain sncogto, in order that
we might deal with them without fear, favor at.
lection p and if, in the discharge of our duty,
blame their own overweening vanity if they suffer
from our harshness. For the present, we will say
to "Ros1A," that if he feels himself aggrieved by
the charge of plagiarism, he has right to
complain of that, than have of the effort to palm
upon us ideas which he ,sever conceived
Proofs hereafter. SO patience, good 'Rosia;"
perhaps they may come too
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01
.Es9EE GARLANyD.
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY /, 1926.
10 the Editor Of the Garland.

SIR Your iMberM and unyustifable attack on
ROSA needs reply. You could not have expected
that ROSA would have attempted to prove a nega-
tive
1t is your duty to show to your patrons the pla-
giarism which you have sarcosticaNy charged him
with Rosia iatters himself that until this be pro-
zen, your enlightened patrons will treat your sar-
casms as they deserve. ROSA.
December 81.
"RosIA" shall hear further from us in due
time. If, upon examination, he be found innocent
of the charge of plagiarism, he shall have ample
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01
EXPECTATION OF WIVES.

DR.. BELKNAp in his American Biography, work
replete with information and entertainment, has gi-
venu the following account of that very uncommon
article of merchandise
CIT seems to have been general sentiment
among these coIonists, not to make Virginia the
place of their permanent residence, but after acqur
ing fortune, by planting and trade, to return to
England for this reason most Of them were desti-
tute of families, and had natural attachment to
the country. To remedy this material defect, Sir
Edwin Sandys, the new treasurer, proposed to the
Company to send over freight of young women
to make wives for the planters. This proposal with
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01
AMERICAN FEMALE ENTERPRIZE.

In Middeheld, Otsego county, n Y. an establish
ment has been formed by some young ladies for
the manufacture of imitation Leghorns, and they
have already been successful as to undersell,
atlvantageousy the traders in the regular article.
They supply the surrounding country at cheaper
rate, with equal quality, than the merchants can at
ford.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

wants in the twelfth century used to dance before
their masters DOORS
"Plutarch mentions trial for dancing, cake
The prize.-In Ireland, on the patron day, in most
parishes, and also at Easter, cake, with garland
of meadow flowers, is elevated by circular board
upon pike apples being stuck upon pegs around
the garland Men and women then dance round,
and they who hold out longest win the prize.
"Our ancestors used to keep the sport up till
midnight, and it was an indispensable accompan-
ment of weddings. The monks used to dance
in their dormitories. Swords, called dancing ra-
piers were worn in the dancing schools which
schools existed in the Universities in Evelyn's time
In the Grand Rebellion, clergyman charged
with having taught in the pulpit, that we ought
to learn to dance, and that if we could not dance
damned
"Hawkins notices dancing to a bagppe, played
by domestic and that no dance tunes are known
so carly 400, Seenger's round to be traced
nearly to Henry VIII, being the oldest In the
most ancient dances, a man and woman danced
together holding each other by the hand or arm
and kiss the established fee of the lady's part
ner. In the time of Queen Elizabeth, at solemn
nuets, then the corantoes and galiards; at length
the Frenchmore, Cor Trenchmore,) and the Cushion
dance, after which all the company danced, lord
and groom, lady and kitchen-mad, without distnc-
ton. Before the reign of Francis l. they danced
abroad to the fife and drum. Coryatt notices, that
the brother to the Duke of Guise and his gentlemen
danced corantoes and lavoltoes in the Court of an
Inn.
"The most popular dances were, l. The Brawl,
the dance with which balls were usually opened
Several persons joined hands in circle, and gave
each other continued shakes the steps changing
with the tune. 3. The Chacone, supposed to be of
Moorish origin. 5. The Coranto Couranto, dance,
according to Sir John Hawkins, resembling running,
and its tune the most solemn of all the dance tunes
+. The CoUSTRY-DANcE, a corruption of Contra
dce from the parties standing opposite. 1t is said
to have originated with us and about 400 the
common country dance not so intricate as now.
TIE R0unaeiay or ROUNDED was kind of air appro
pirate to dancing, and the term seems to indicate
little than dancing in circle with the hands
ioncd-5 The Cushion Dance.-6. The French
more, or Trenchmore, supposed to be sort of long
country dance, from the description by Taylor the
the Waterproof, who says, 'All hell danced French
more in string : and again, a Morisco or Trench
more, forty miles long,'-7 GaLNards. Hawkins
says, Every Pavan had its Galiard, light kind of
air, made out of the tune of the Payan.' Sir John
N, a.. i, e
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

invention. 1t derived its name from ancient mu-
steal instrument mentioned by Chaucer, made of
wood and horn the Welsh Pib-co,m.-10. J1G. 1t
is supposed to have been an English invention, but
the term is derived from the Teutonick, Gieg, or
as Junius has it, Ghiege, fiddle. 1t is favorite
air, and was adopted in most European nations
Jigs were danced by the buffoons in Bartholomew
fair, during exhibitions of Dives and Lazarus and
Scriptural stories.-11. The Kissing Dance, men,
toned in the Spectator. LauoAoes. Sir John
Davies thus describes it
"A lofty jumping a leaping round,
Where arm in arm two dancers are entwined,
And whrl themselves with strict endorsements
bound,
And still their feet an anapest do sound
-13 Mmuet. Adam Smith says, that this dance,
in which the woman, after passing and repassng the
man several times first gives him one hand then
the other and lastly both is presumed to have been
of Moorish origin, and emblematic of the passion of
Love Hawkins says, that it has been generally
ascrbed to the French, and more especially the
Poitevus.-14. Pasby A quick minuet, said to
have been invented in Bretagne-15 Passamezzo.
This was favorite air in the time of Elizabeth
The dance was slow, little different from walking.
Various dances were called PosSanaeosures
Paran This dance has been ascrbed to the Spa
niards, but Douce derives it from Padua, where
Hawkins allows that the air was invented. 1t was
grave and majestic dance, performed by gentlemen
in a cap and sword by those of the long robe in
their gowns; by princes in their nantes; and la
dies in gowns with long trains, the motion thus
sembling peacock's tail, hence the name-Rou,ads.
Dances in a ring, country dances--18. Sarobaad,
brought into Spain by the Moors. Ladies used to
dance it with castagnets in each hand.-19. WaAz.
Very ancient, formerly called the Sauteuse An
thor of the reign Of Henry VIII. speaking of the old
dances, says, that the names of them derived
either from those of the inventors or of the measure
and number that they contained, or of the first
words of the dittye, which the song comprehended,
whereof the daunce was made In every of the said
daunces there contnuite of the moving the
fooe and body, expressing some pleasant or pro-
ftabe affects motions of the mind
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

Nothing is better adapted to give the last polish
to the education of young man than the converse
ton of vrtuous and accomplished women.-Ther
society smooth the rough edges of our cha
racter, and to mellow tempers. In short, the
man who has never been acquainted with females
of the better class, is not only deprived of many of
the purest pleasures, but also will have little success
in social life and should not like to be connected
by the bonds of friendship with the man who has
bad opinion and speaks i'll of the female sex in &C.
neral
Among the Chippewa Indians, widow exhibits
her grief by remaining unmarried for the space of
a twevemonth, avoiding all converse with the other
sex during that time, partaking of no amusements,
wearing no ornaments or bright colors, but cloth
ing herself in ragged dress. 1t is considered
among them as an essential duty of good man to
supply his wife with the best dresses which he can
afford. How often the ideas of savage and clvilz-
ed life coincide
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17
EEERY Clay.

The following excellent auecdote,
communicated Tor the Virginia Free
Press" we readily transplant in our
columns, and recommend il to the peru
sal by our patrons We at least, will
''pick our flint" in great hopes that the
next time it viii not miss fire Ed. Gag
The following precious moroccan, we
believe, will not only excite the admira-
ton OF the friends of Mr Secretary Clay,
but will also present beautiful speci.
men Of the distinguished characteristic
of this great man. A few years since,
shortly after the agitation Of the famous
compensation bill ia congress, Mr. Clay,
who voted in favor of tins bill, upon re-
turning home TO his constituents, found
a formidable opposition arrayed against
his reelection. After addressing the
people from the Hastings, previous to
the opening of the poll, he stepped down
into the crowd, there he met an old and
influential friend Of his, named Scott,
one of the first settlers OF Kentucky,
and of course, in his younger days.
great huntsmap. This gentleman. step
ping up, addressed Mr. Clay as follows:
We'll, well, Harry, I've been with you
in six troubles; am sorry must now
desert you in the seventh; YOU have vo-
ted for that miserable compsnsatton bill;
| must now turn my back upon you"
rs it so, friend scott? Is this the only
objections" "fes" You have Killed
many fat bear and buck;n "Yesn Il
believe you have a very good riiie?'
"Fes, as good one as ever cracked"
Well, did you ever have fine fat buck
b. fore you, when your sun snapped"
"i'he like OF that has happened" "Well
now, friend Scott, did you take that
faithful rifle and break il all to pieces on
the very next log you came to--or did
you pick the flint and try it againf J be
tear stood in the old mans eyes. The
chord was touched. "No. Harry.
picked the flint, and tried her, again
and Pll try you again-give US your
hand" We need scarcely say that the
welkin rung with the huzzaing plaudits
of the by-stande,s. Clay was borne off
to the hus;ings, and rec elected.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

NoRwALK, (CosS) Nov 2.-As
many of our brother editors appear to
be vIeing with each other for the cred
it of giving celebrity TO the greatest
productions of various domestic arti
cles We insert the following note
which we have just received from a
correspondent:
THE wife OF Mr.. Amos Weed, of
n. Stamford, was delivered OF three
fine boys on Monday the 3Ist oil.
which, together weighed 20 pounds,
and are likely to do weIl."-Gdzette.
We feel no desire or wish to put
ourselves in competition with s!r.Amos;
but as il is pity that he should travel
over the course without competitor,
we put at him Mr.. Westland, of Win.
tonbury, Con. Wines, The following
Birth Ertraordinary.-A few days
since the wife Of Mr. Westland, of VIM
tonbury Parish, Con. was delivered of
three fine girls, who are all alive and
healthy. Tier youngest child was only
thirteen months old
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17
Martinsburg; Cloth Factory.

Hh subscriber tenders his acknowledge
ments to bis Gu ttomers for the fayop,s re.
ceived, and informs them and the r,hl;c 80
rally. that he contin, .es the Manp,.c,.r;aaa SC.
Cloth in the difFeren 1 branches, and VII
cute the work in the best manner and -
the most accoruodat ing terms He will 49,
wool to be manufs .t,ured into INV 80 's-
Cioths, Blankets, Rlsnnels and C,y,s,tn,.
He also AIanufaetu res Customers wool =
shares, or takes wo ol, soap. or grain IN
n ~, iOr ihsnuiactb ang lie has now on hand
G -:ui' cssnnetts, iAnsey, &c. for which he
Will in exchange u. Ike wool at liberal nr;cas.
ne deems 1t unne' t.,sry to say aught about,
ne quality OF goo Is he nanufactures, as ,heir-
appearance snd earwill recommend them,
lie would also infor n his customers and ..
TIERS in the neIgkborhood of shrpherds,own
that c'o0a viii be received at Mr.. John T Coots
us Store 10 be PULLED and dressed. which xIs
oetaSf rlsway BY the stage and returned finish
cd III short time.
October IL. If
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17
VIRC t1NIA:
Berkeley { lstsafy, 70 Sit:
Ssfisn6sr Tenn, 1926.
Ennarne1 prrrniI

Stflsnsosr Term, 1925.
Emanuel versole, P,.,,ti4.
AGAINST
Thomas tn rner, in his own risb,. Jose,h
Fornan, Rob, 1T Snodgrass, ard I / o9as Tn-.
ner, Executor OF Ruth Turner & F1een,or ne
John Turner, George Evans, ComnI,ee Sc
John Turner nd Guardian OF Joseph T,unar
George Evans in bis own rigAt and N,sry b,s
Wife, and John Hedges & Elizabeth his xte
which said I'll, nnas, John, Joserh. Marv and
Eiiza5etlT wer e Iegatees Under the viii Of
john turner. Hed' Defendants.
III CH.9ACERT
THE defends at, Thomas Turner, not having
entered his app earance. and gwen security &C.
cording to the Ct of assembly and the rules Of
this court; and il appearing to the satisfaction
OF the court thai he is not an inhsbuant Of TIN.
state-His Ord 'red, That the said defendant,
Thomas Turner do appear here on the second
Monday in Dec smber next, and answer the
bill OF the plalntJ L: and that copy of this or.
der be forthwith inserted for two months suc-
csssvely in the n iartinsburg Gazette, and be
posted at the door the Court House of this
c0uby.
A Copy Teste,
ID. HUNTER, G. b G.
September IS. 1825-2m
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

Some days since we gave para
s,aph from a New Orleans paper,
con aining 4 statement of the selection
of Mr.. ELLIS as United Safes Sen
a,or from Mississippi. We have, ny
The last mail. received the following
confirm aion of that stltemeni:- 3D.
The Hon, Powhattan Ellis has
been appointed by the Governor to
supply the vacancy occasioned by thu
resignation Of DA.'ii Holmes, TO tn"
S.na t. OF the & it'd Safes, and
saac C4iIYeH, Of NAtchez, has ais
b.en appn'a,ed Julge OF the fourth
judicial Nstrlct. - FlckSburg Rep
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

Mr.. stratforfl Canning, Ambassador
to the ottoman Empire, was about to
embark with his lad y for Constantine
pie.
Lord Strangford was about 10 en-.
bark for the Baltic, on his mission to
the court of ST. Petersburgh.
The I. ). frigate BRANDYWINE
Captain moRRls, with General la.
"a T. IL r on board, arrived OF Hayrt
on the 4th of October. She then pro-
ceeded TO Cowes, where she arrived or
the sth.-It is stated she leaked badl,
IN her upper works, aHt would be Their,
recaulked.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17

A reward Of five hundred dollar, is offered
in the Boston papers for the Apprehension oil
one tic'0r Cararis Or GacaTa, whose offence |
is thus related;-
"Whereas the above Victor Cavaria |
or Vacsrio, did in the month of June
last, sell to William Wightnan, in the
city Of Charleston. 8. C. sack of has .
metal filings, and representing at : ne
same time samples as part and pa reel
thereof to be assay ed, turned out o he
good; and whereas he did after ward
on tue selection by said Wightm' IN of a
further quantity from the whole. mixed
mass OF 7i9, to be newly ASA ,ed, con
triye IN some way unltnou to said
"lghtrnan, to possess himss If thereon.
anu to substitute like qua tity of nure
dust to be assayed, so fnat the said
Wightman has been there oy cruelty do.
ceived and deirauded, re hayinp Maid
the said Victor, the sum of 10 600 dol
lars for the said sacL of base cold in
the full belief that it was ike the sam.
Piles, pure"
1t IS stated in the Advertise ment that
be is supposed to be the same mar who
was arrested some Time since in New.
York and Philade lphia for similar
crimes; and that in Boston whom las,
seen there, he had in his possession the
sum OF 10000 dol lars in United States
bills.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-17
Great excitement prevails IN Nilsson

Great excitement prevails in Missou-
ri, in consequence of the reservation
of the lead mines in that state, by the
general government; and soms of the
papers in that state even defend the
practice of stealing the ore, on the
ground, that, as it rightfully belongs to
the people OF that state, the people may,
justifiably, help themselves to it. These
lax notions of right and wrong, have led
to the murder of a valuable citizen,
who attempted to protect from plunIe.
the ore situated on his estate.