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9pLS.llA JB!R!.sAlhANIo

The Bcrean, with Scripture and common sense
for his guides examines freely the opinions and
practices of the religious professors Of the pre-
sent day. Bound to no set, as a sect, nor to any
creed, or set of opit ons, because suppmiedbv
great names, he reduces to practice the excellent
advice OF the Apostle,
" Prone all things; hold fast that which is gso1.'
With the Bible in his hand, the Be,ean con
tends Tor what he believes to be the faith "oncc
delivered TO the saints''-a faith both simple and
practical, and within the compass of the hum
blcstperccptions. Controversy in the commonly
accepted sense, and opinions having no bearing
on practice, he freely abandons to pocmical yea
lots.
The Re,ean judges no man; he condemns no
man unless already condemned by his ACTIONS.
II IS here that genuine HEREsY is seated Ac-
lions therefore lie will closely try-to actions he
will closely press the nG,llible RULE, ssBY THEIR
FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM
The work is executed in the best manner.
Each number consists of sixteen large octave
pages, in BREWER type, and is issued every two
wecks.-Price two dollars year, payable half
yearly IN advance. Twenty numbers have
been already issued, which can be furnished to
those who may subscribe at this time, or in flu
ture. THE EDITOR
Orders from any part of the United States, post
paid, enclosing the amount of subscription,
will be promptly attended to by the subscribers
or theiragents GJ7 Editors ofpapcrs who may
receive thisadvcrtscmcnt and give the same three
Insertions shall be entitled to our thanks, and q
volume of the work.
aIENDENIIAIL & WALTERS.
Wilmington, Dec. %, 1924.
CONTENTS OF THE BERE.4N
MO. 10
slavery--spirt of Religious Publications, Cur.
ney's Lcttcr-Elas Ilcks-Bigotry and Intoler-
ancc-An Educated Observation-Disclosures, &c.
christcndom in 1850. Poehy--Life's little lines
! Hope.
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slaycry--Spirit Of Religious Publications Cur
ncy's l.ctter-Ihe Trinity-Bhcal Criticism
Observation-Disclosures, Reviews of Ireland
l0ctry-Hyni. 10 the Stars-Winter
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To Advertisers.

The extensive circulation Of our paper, part
culary through the Borough, the upper part OF
our STATE and the adjoining counties Of Pennsyl-
yania, 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, hall year, CT
quarter, will be allowed liberal deduction.
Cards, IIantlbills and Blanks, will be thank
uly received and handsomely executed by
MENpENEALL 8. WALTERS,
No. 81, Market Street, taree doors above the
Emmer's Baak.
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NORTH CAROLINA GOLD.

A letter from Washington dated Decen-
Der n, SAYS: 81 have just seen and CONVEX
scd with an intelligent gentleman who resides
in that part OF the State OF North Carolina
where gold has lately been discovered. From
him | have learned several facts in relation
to that subject, with which ] was previously
not acquainted, and which presume may
be interesting to You. You may rccollcct
that when first found, this precious material
was picked up in the bed of a brook it is
now found on higher ground. Tho farm Gin
which the most has been obtained, is situat-
ed i'll Montgomery county, about sixteen
miles from Montgomery Court House. The
farm (of about 450 scrcs) belongs to a widow
who has several sons. The property was
equally divided among them; but by an ami
cable arrangement, it is agreed taat what
ever gold may be found on the portion be
longing to either brother, it shall lie equally
parted among the rest. The metal is found
in lumps of various sizes: the largest lately
picked up weighed four pounds ten ounces
another, three pounds and two ounces. You
may remember that some years ago, in the
brook first mentioned, lump was found
weighing twenty eight pounds. They have
not vet gone far from the surface, not per-
haps above twelve feet; but the lower they
go, the more gold is found The mode by
which the metal is obtained, is by putting
the soil into rockeis,' that is, boxes plac-
ed on pieces similar to those under cradle,
where water is poured OH it, and the dirt is
constantly agtated till, by its gravity, the
gold sinks to the bottom, and is then picked
out BY hand. There are about one hundred
and Fifty hands at work: though the number
varies as few OF them arc hired, but consist
,n ttf,fl
by the owner to dig, on condition OF yielding
up to him one half of what they may find.
A negro lately found a lump worth ono
thousand and fifty dollars. The gold is Of
such virgin purity as 10 require two carrots
Of alloy to bring it down to the American
standard for gold coins a gentleman who
gave me the above particulars has in his
possession several small humps of it, which
lie Showed me. In shape, they look much
| Ike pieces Of lead which haze been dropped in
water; they are of a deep yellow, but with
. out any glittcring brightness. some Of that
found On the high ground is paler. The sur
face on different parts of which this precious
metal has vet been discovered, extends a
bout thirty miles, within which space there
are eight diggings, some moro and some less
productive. The poor people who advcn-
ture generally club earnings in companies
Of three and four. When they come to tough
CLAY, they throw it on one side, as it requires
too much time and labor to wash it, 10 rem
der business profitable. Yet it often hap
pens, when the rains have washed these
heaps Of clay, that small yellow points arc
exposed.
There are, as yet no persons Of capital
embarked in this search but should this
happen, as doubtless it soon will, we may
possibly have regular gold niue: an event
which in my Judgment, is matter OF regret
rather than congratulation.-N. !. c. .4dp.
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A Situation Wanted.

a EoHng Man, Il years of age, now residing
sasA IN Philadelphia, wishes situation IN an
Office, Counting-louse, or Store, in this Borough,
or hc world have no objection to go to any part
of this state AS employment is his principal
object, lie would be. satisfied with small com.
cessation. lie has thorough knowledge of the
Bank Note Exchange business, having been in
that capacity IN that city number ct years. He
ilattcrs himself that Ly the education he has re-
ceiVet, he would be useful TO those " ho employ
him. lie can produce good recommendations
TO character, and is perfect judge fail kinds
Ut Bank not, S in the Union. An, person wish
ing to employ him, viii please idrresa
G. NJ. CLAWGES,
PhiIadeiphia Post Office.
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To Farmers and Graziers.
rO LET,

a LARGE and valuable Farm, (thc late resi-
ssSs-A dencc Of Mr.. Isaac Stidham, dcc'd.) 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 till,blc, and
$50 marsh. There are on the premises large
brick barn and stsbling, large and commodious
brick d>, ding, granary, ca,riage-house, corn
cribs, &c.
The local advantages of this farm are Of the
first Importance. Its situation is high and plea
SAINT and commands beautiful prospect for ma
ny niles 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, or Gull
tiv;.sing grain, or both. Apply to
Vim. A. MENDENHAIL,
MITE Office ofMe W3l@'ngtonia's.
Wilmington, Dec %, 1924
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CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY ROOM

The Room for the permanent accommo-
dation of the Library Of Congress, has
been completed in style of great beauty
and elegance, which cnttle it to particular
commentator. 1t occupies nearly the whole
west front Of the centre building is 80 feet
in length, so in width, and about 50 in heigth.
Ii is divided into twelve archsd alcoyes, or
namentcd with nutcd pilastcrs, copied from
the pillars i'll the celebrated OctaSon Tower
at Athens. At the entrance, i'll the cent c
Of the room, which is approached from the
great central rotRndo, are two columns OF
stone with capitals corresponding with those
Of the pilastcrs; and immediately opposite,
and fronting the window which leads into
the western colonnadc, stand two similar
columns of stone. Those pillars, with the
alcoves, support two galleries, extending
nearly the whole length Of the room, on both
sides, and divided into the same number OF
shelycd rccesses as the lower apartment
From these rccesses spring the arch which
forms the ceiling, elegantly ornamehtcd
with rich stucco borders, pannelsand wreaths
Of flowers. On the roof, which is about 10 feet
above the ceiling, are three sky-lights, the
walls of which are also beautifully decorat-
ed with stucco ornaments. Through these,
and the windows on the west, the light is adj
mitted in the room, and can be lessened or
increased at pleasure, by means OF Venetian
blinds. The principal apartment, as well
as the reading rooms on the north, attached
to it. is handsomely furnished with sophas,
mahogany tables, desks, brussels carpeting,
&c. At each corner of this splendid apart
ment, is a staircase leading to the galleries
above, which are calculated to contain sever
al thousand volumes, and which are SO ar
ranged as to enable any one to read or write
in them with perfect convenience. This
room opens into magnificent colonnade, or
logia, formed by ten pillars of the Corinthian
order; between which runs an iron railing,
to protect as well as to ornament this fine
promenade.
The new Library Room is admitted, by
all who see it, 70 be, en- the whole, the most
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giant, and the architecture OF the whole dis
plays great deal of taste.
AN IRISH BULL.-Thc report Of the stop
page of the highly respectable banking house in
the vicinity of Coycnt Garden, arose from cir
c,lmstance ofrather an extraordinary nature. An
irish Iabourer, who had Just arrived from his ma
tive country, was employed by one of the part
ncrs in the house as portcrpgo TEN. to direct the
customers through the entrance to the Office,
the passage being in some measure obstructei
by the repairs then in progress about the house.
Paddy showed all that had business al the bank
ing house before five O'Clock the way without
making the least mistake. At five O'Clock the
house Of course closed for the day and the irish
man was aware of il, but in communicating that
intelligence III IN awkward manner Qor some
bunglng will always take place where an unsc-
phsticatcd native is cmployedD he drew upon
the house such rapid demands as would have ter
rilled other concerns. few moments after
five o'clock, gentleman, who had the bill OF a
merchant who banks at the house to present for
payment, walked up to the door. The lrishman
who possessed all the Importance ola servant
of the house, asked him what he wanted. and
upon being told, said to him in a tone of sur
prise, "Why then upon my sowl, you can't get
I it. Don't you see the bank is stopped" (mcan
ms tllc palk IL closcu.J ne ElSl Wofu was q'ttt
enough for the person who called with the bill
He ran oil 10 = particular friend who had mon
q III the banking house, and mentioned that it
was al up with him, that Fauntclroy house WAS
showing the extent Of its operations, and that all
London would tremblc in a short time. The l.
rish stoppagc was then communicated like Wild
fire through the metropolis, and conjecture was
lsy in describing the causes and amount
The consequence, as the public already know,
was, that the doors the banking house were
next morning, before nine O'Clock, crowded with
the customers, whose fears We're however, soon
completely changed into the greatest confidence.
/ .Nahol-ons House at 81. Hrieaa.-Thc
liverpool M r2ury sars"a correspondent
who subscribes, A sailor has favourcd
US with letter, in which he informs us
that he has recently arrived III this country
from st. Helena; that the house in which
the ex-emperor of France was imprisoned
has been converted into Il barn; and that il
the room III which he breathcd his last
there is now machine for thrashing corn.
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THE NEW YEAR.

On Saturday last, being the FIRST dav OF
the year, the doors of the Presidents House
were thrown open, in conformity with long
established custom, for the reception Of all
classes of persons who desire to avail them
selves of the opportunity of offering their
compliments to our venerable and most cx-
ccllent Chief Magistrate. On no similar &C
casion have we witnessed such an eager press
Of citizens and distinguished strangers, all
anxious to get a last shake OF the hand; or a
last look at the furrowcd and carcworn
checks of our last Revolutionary President.
The yisitc S began to assemble at twelve o
clock, and from that hour until after three,
Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the wea-
thcr, the rain descending during the whole
time i'll torrents, there was constant sue
cesson Of new arrivals. The display OF
beauty and fashion, Of the wit and wisdom OF
the nation, the mixture OF plain republican
simplicity, with the courtly elegance OF royal
and imperial representatives, formed alto
gethcr one Of the most interesting exhibitions
we have ever witnessed. The President,
we rejoice to say, seems to be i'll excellent
health and spirits, which we fcrvently pray
may be long continued to him.
National JoUrnal.
Several important questions occupy the
attention of Congress. On the bill making
the local authorities Of Cuba ansWcrable for
piracies committed by vessels fitted out OF
that island--the act of Congress will sanction
the principle. Congress are now determiil-
ed to cxtirpatc piracy, root and branch. he
bill abolishing imprisonment Tor dent mas
been taken up in both houses. 4 bill to O.
pen canal from the river Ut. tohns to inc
Bay Of Augustine, Florida, has been refer
rcd to the committee OF Roads and Canals
Preparations are making tor building light
houses OH the Double Headed Shot Keys
Copies of our correspondence with france
OH the subject of compensation tor revolution
AIRY ravagcs have been laid on the table---A
further appropriation is called tor to com
pletc the military road from Pensacola to
Aurustinc-and notice has been given hat
on Thursday next the bill laying tax on
auction sales will be taken up. On the bill
granting relefto the Niagara sufferers dur
ing the late war, Mr. Comforting said
aIn looking forward to future wars, he had
no apprehcnsions Of invasion, If the govern
mcnt PERSISTED in the policy 1t was now pur-
suing Indeed if the same policy haa Deeh
pursued at an carrier period, our country eH-
err would have been invaded. Hc conid no'
think that any alarming principle Wonid DC
established by the bill. Our future vars
the theatre of our future wars wGald DC car
ried far beyond our boundanes-tney mus
be upon the ocean. Our country WI never
be again invaded. The spirit q INVASION
and the record of our disgrace, perlshed To-
gether in the flames of Orleans. II. nm.
A letter from Santiago dc Chill, Of Sept
1924, says "Since the 10th of July the new
government has done more in the work 0
reformation, than has ever been effected be
fore. The Bishop and three Priests, VIII
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Will. DE EXPOSED TO SALE,

AZ Public Vendue, on Saturday, the goth day OF
Januar, inst. at o'clock in tie AFTERNOONS al the
house of Eli l.4mborn, lnnkee per, in the borough
of Wilmington, Christians Hun ircd, ard county
ato re said All that LOT Of land tying at tue north
west corner Of iiroad and Orange streets N he
Borough Of Wilmington aforesaid, having
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE KITCHEN
tPereon. bounded by land of Joshua Woliaston;
beinr ,he real estate OF Benjamin Bets, iced.
and to be sold for the payment OF his debts
Attendance will be given, and me terms o.
sale made known It the time and place aforesaid
by Mary W. Belts and Mah'on Ge's' Admir-,
Of the Said deceased, or their Attorney
BY order of the Orphans Court.
MATTHEW EEAN, Cpk.
New Castle, Jan'y 5th. 1925. eo-at
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NEW HOPS.
Ysaac NJ. INCARCERATION

\. ;, High Street, ohhosite the Indian King
iiotei,
II continues TO carry on the alb business in
all lis various branches
n u. Nine or ten good Journeymen can have
constant employment and the highest wages
none but study men need apply
November 21, 1924, g.
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A FRESH COW, with or without her Calf
Apply At the office Of the Wilmingtoniar
Dec. i6. 62-At.
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Adjourned Sale.

New Castle couaty, IN The State Of Dcoara9e, set
SbY virtue Of an order o. the Orphans Conri
lid for the said County Of New Castle,
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beautiful apartment in the building. Its
decorations are remarkably chaste and ele-
giant, and the architecture of the whole dis
plays great deal of taste.
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A letter from Santiago dc Chill, Of Sept.
1924, says "Since the 10th OF July the new
government has done more in the work OF
reformation, than has ever been effected be-
fore. The Bishop and three Priests, who
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slavcly--spirit Of Religious Publications-G Cur
ncy's l.ctter-lhe Trinity biblical Criticism
Reviews of Ireland
l'0ctry-Iiyini. 10 the Stars--Minter
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-06

BY official Documents laid before Congress, I
,n,ears that the whole number OF the militia Of
ne United States as enrolled, amounts to 1908,
7S7 men. The U. States now support l3,o3l
revolutionary pensioners, the amount Of whose
pensions is 1887, SIG; there arc also $3.50 on
the invalid pension lis, whose pensions amount
tot293,000. Among the Indian tribes 81 schools
have been established, which enroll The names Of
9l3 pupils.
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Acoloured man, by the name OF Hicks, who
lived near West Chester, Penn. on Christmas
night, was sitting near a window nursing his
child, when some person raised the window, put
stone under it, and Shot him in the back OF the
head,-He Immediately expired. Several per-
sons suspected Of having hand in this murder,
have been arrested and confined in prison.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-30

A letter from Rio de Janeiro, under
date OF the l4th February, states that
the losses which will be sustained by
the merchants of the United States
upon their shipments of flour to South
America, during the year 1924, may
De estimated at quarter Of million Of
dollars, or more.
The writer adds that "the causes of
the great overtrading, which has led
to the losses alluded to, are to be found
chiefly in the following circumstances {:
First, an entire inattention on the part
OF those who have suffered, to the er-
tent q the consumption at the different
ports: Secondly, the little pains taken
to ascertain the quantities that hare been
shipped, which leaves total darkness
as to the proportion between supply
and demand: Thirdly, culpable igno-
rance Of the state Of the ewrencies, in
which prices are quoted at the differ
emf markets.
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caution by which the guilty, during
some time, escaped detection, he will
doubtless acknowledge his mistake, and
be obliged to acknowledge that the 60
vernment of this island, assisted by the
fidelity Of its natives, can and does eff
feet more than the great number of
vessels that were employed for the pur-
pose have hitherto been able to per-
form. The pirates taken in the Mona
Passage, those captured on the coast of
Cabo-rojo with a boat, various others
apprehended in the island, and the ex-
ecution that has just taken place, will
convince them that it is only by CO.
operating with the government OF the
island, they can contribute to the ex-
termination of piracy in its vicinity,
which is the ardent wish of all feeling
men, lovers of good order * humanity.
Here follows proclamation of the
governor Of the island of Porto Rico,
exhorting the inhabitants to be yigilant
in detecting and Furnishing piracy.
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ExEcuTION OF PIRATES.

The following account of the execu-
ton Of eleven pirates is translated Tor
the New-York Post, from Porto Rico
paper of the Soth March,
Between the hours of eight and nine
in the morning Of yesterday, as had
been announced, the eleven pirates were
executed, and expiated by their deaths
the dreadful and inhuman crimes they
had committed, in depriving OF their
lives and property the unhappy persons
who had the misfortune TO fall into their
hands.
An immense concourse ofspectators
witnessed this dreadful, but necessary
scene. A strong detachment OF the
infantry regiment of Grenada, formed
a square to assist at the execution and
maintain good order. Every thing
that humanity could suggest to miu-
gate the safferings of these unhappy
men, was lavished upon them with care
and generosity; from the moment OF
reading to them the terrible sentence
that condemned them to cease to exist,
they were looked upon only as objects
Of compassion, and every one while de-
testing the crime, pitied the criminals.
The most profound silence prevailed
among the numerous assemblage; each
person feared TO disturb in their last
moments, the religious exercises in
which they were engaged, and the fruits
of the pious solicitude with which the
respectable ministers of the holy rell-
gion were endeavoring to take as 1t
were, by the hand those unhappy souls
10 the mansion Of the Creator, i'm
ploring with them the divine mercy by
the means Of edifying exhortations and
prayers. With the utmost care and
precaution, the most effectual mea-
sures had been taken to prevent them
from suffering,& that their death should
be instantaneous, as was the case; upon
silent signal previously agreed upon,
and while they were repeating the
prayers that the priests dictated to
them, raising their voices as they re-
coded that their distance might not be
perceived, discharge from the file OF
soldiers appointed for the purpose,
drove the whole eleven at one time,
into eternity; single instant, and with
out their observing the precise mo-
ment, transferred them from the house
of the living to the darkness of nom
existence.
In this manner were terminated the
lives of set of criminals, who have so
long been the terror Of these seas, and
The scourge of these coasts. Their
bloody corpses now notify him, who
may have the misfortune to suffer him.
self to be carried away by ungoverna-
Die passions TO violate the laws OF So
;iefy, what destiny awaits him IN the
faithful island OF Porto Rico. All ma
ions will allow that there is not go
vernment more jealous, active, and en-
ergetic, in performing its duty, than
that of this island; nor people who
more esteem virtue and detest crime,
and cooperate with their magistrates
to punish ii, than the people Of Porto
Rico. And if any one has doubted
this, because of the arhulness and pre-