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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18
...= THE ADVENTURES OF
TCIE-Ew LUMrEEN.

"Tom Lumplsins was one of those caFy
sort of beings, who scarcely thinks making
friends of enemies, but who always attack IA
crowd round them when abroad, of those
persons who are fond ofhaving butt to cia.k
their Jokes upon. Tom was we'll known in
the neighborhood of the village as IA lazy lout
of fellow,'who idied most ofthc day away,
and i'll the evening went sfarkmg, as he
termed it among the ladies'. The girls de-
lighted in no sport more than to get Tom III
their company; but though he was the laugh
ing stock of the whole place, no one bore it
better. In fact he was a good natured fellow,
and had no small conceit OF his own abilities.
shall not take room to describe his appear
ance in detail; let the reader imagine fool
isn slovenly looking being, dragging one foot
after the other, like heavy piece OF mechan-
ism-loitering about the porch OF a village
tavern-or, basking in the blazing SIM OIL a
hot summers day, Oh the high meadow grass,
and he will have picture OF Tom Lump
kin.
Tom always considered himself great
favoritc among the ladies; and 1t was only
when he designed visiting them, that he
thought it worth while to put on decent
clothes. There was one female in his favor.
itc circle to whom he took great fancy, oil
at least his professions appeared so. Hel
name was Dolly Pringle. young lady o
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18
aDvENTURE OF GREEN PEAS.

The following anecdotes contain some
singular and truly comic events, as they
really happened at Paris, without any alter
alton or addition of circumstances.
In the spring of the year young gentle
man of great fortune, being deslrous OF pre-
scnting something very rare to his MISTRESS
enou,ed in the suburbs of Paris ior Green
peas. and with great difficulty. procured
~ half pint bottles; for each OF winch he
Maid six. Louis d'ors; a most extravagant
1pfice; but 4 was the only valuable present
he could think of, which the delicacy OF his
mistress would not make her retuse-foi
the lady was of naughty disposition, and
would not have accepted any thing which
SS2ight subject her to the imputati9f OF sci
6Ahness.
II is not certain if the Chevalier gave or
sders that she should be informed OF the price,
or whether the season of the year, antthe
knowledge of their rarity made. her guess
II. however. as she was more OF the coquettc
than the epicure, she could not help telling
the messenger, that the gentleman who
bought them, apparently had more money
than wit.
Her mother who was naturally avarlciouss,
finding her of this opinion, proposed to sell
tbe meas: and after some altercation she
got the better of her delicacy, and made her
Consent to send them to market, where none
had appeared, nor indeed was such rarity
expected. The old lady luckily was ac"
ouainted with an old woman, whose business
it was to give intelligence to the stewards
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18
STATE OF AMERICA.
From tie Ed!nburg Obserrer.

In forty years the Americans have quad
rupled their population, and stretched their
territory from the waters of the Ohio and
Mississippi to the Pacific. They have as
snmeL, as if by instinct Il mighty system ct
priv ate law;a bold precis ion OF diplomacy.
a large code Of commerce and national intcr-
ests. They have taken the lead Ill vigor OF
Improvement and practical science. Men
dicity is almost unknown; the demand OF la
bor is immense, and its rewards abundant.
Church discussions are heard OF only III the
history of foreigners; slavery itself, the
plaruc spot of human society, is fast vergng
to decay. Agriculture, the mechanic arts
and manufactures, are advancing with
mighty strides. The bowels of the ALLIE
ghanics are pouring forth their treasures OF
iron. coal and lead; and the huae Western
Savannahs, trodden little while ago only
by the bison, the cougar, or the wolf, are ech-
oing the noises of forges, looms and bioom-
cries. Since 1908, the export trade OF the
Union has advanced from twenty-three mill
ions. Their tom ,ge. amounts to mo'c than
u million and half, being nearly treble
increase since the beginning OF the present
century. In the Hudson alone, the number
of merchant vessels is at this hour nearly
equal, and twelve years ago was much supe'
rior. to the whole shipping OF Scotland
Their steam vessels almost double In nu-
merical amount, and far surpass III tonnage
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18
THE TEA PARTY.

When the party commences, all starch'd and all
glum,
They talk of the weather, their corns, or sit
mum;
They will tell ofrbbona, of cambric, oflace;
How cheap they were sold-and will tell you the
place.
They discourse of their colds, and they hem and
they cough,
And complain of their servants, to pass the time
off.
But Tea, that enlvcner Of wit and of soul,
More loquacious by far than the draughts of the
bowl
Soon loosens the tongue and enlivens the mind,
And enlightcns their eyes to .fauhS of mankind.
1t brings on the tapis their neighbor's defects,
The faults of their friends their wilful neglccts;
Reminds them of many good naturd tale
About those who arc stylish, and those who are
frail,
Till the sweet tempered danes are converted by
tea,
Into character manglcrs-Gun4kophag
In harmless chit chat an acquaintance they roast,
And serve up friend as they serve up a toast.
Some gentle fuuC pas, or some female mistake,
Is like sweetmeats delicious, or seryd up rs cake,
a bit of broad scandal is like dry crust
1t would stick in the throat 50 they butter it first,
With little affected good nature, they CRY,
" Ao6ody 'egaAiS lie thing deeper Mut Il"
All, ladies and was it by Heaven dcsignd
That you should be mcrci.ul, loving and kind:
did it form you like angels, and send you below,
10 prophecy pcace-bid charity flow
And have you thus left your primcyal cstateN' :
and WANDERED so widely-so strangely of latci
Alas! the sad cause too plainly can see; -.
The GYMS haze Ill come upon you through tea.
Ours rweed, that can make our fair sp}&ts re-
sign
The character mild of their mission siSlne. III. ae
nat can blot from their bosom that t<a ETness
true
Which from female to female forever is due.
oh how nice is their texture, how fragile the
trame
VI that delicate fabric, females fair fame!
lis the sensitive plant, it recols fron the breath,
And shrinks from the touch as if pregnant with
death.
iow oftcn--how often has innocence sigh'd
mas beauty been reit of its honor, its pride,
II mas virtue, though pure as an angel OF light,
neen painted as dark as demon ofnight!
AL offered up victims-an auto de fe,
At 'he gloomy CADETS, the dark orgies OF tea.
I'll in thercmnant that's left me oflife
am to suffer the torments of slanderous strife,
,et n. me tall, implore, in slang-whangers claw,
"heFe the evil is open, and subject to law;
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18
FORGET ME NOT.

The soldier who for glory dies,
However bright may seem
The fame he wins in others eyes,
Would own that fame dream,
Did he not hope its better part
Would keep him unforgot.
Tie chosen motto Of his cart
Is still" Forget me not."
The sailor, tost Oh stormy seas,
Though far his bark may roam
Stills hears voice in every breeze
That wakens thoughts OF home.
He thinks upon his distant friends,
His wife, his humble cot;
And from his inmost heart asccnds
The prayer" Forget me not!"
The sculptor, painter, while they trace
On canvass, or i'll stone,
Another's figure, form or face,
Our motto's spirit own;
Each thus would like to leave behind
His scmblance-and for what!
But that the thought which fills his mind
Is this-'' Forget me mott"
The poet, too, who borne along
In thought to distant time,
pours forth his inmost soul in song,
Holds fast this hope sublime!
He would a glorious name bequeath,
Oblivion shall not blot,
And round that name his thoughts cnwreath
The words-''Forset me not"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18
VOL. IL.

ITRMS-ADvEnTIsEME not exceeding
one square will be inserted four times for one
dollar, and 30 cents for each subsequent inser-
tion.. If continued for three months, 50 50--for
six months, 81 so; or for one year So.
1J Subscribers are entitled to the privilege OF
hoynr their names, place of residence, and occu-
,,at;on. inserted in tho Register, GRATIS.
rtrNo Subscription will be discontinued unless
two weeks notice is given and all arrearages arc
pad.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-18

Not nibblcd and mumbled, and put to the rack,
BY the sly undermining Of tea party clack;
Condemn me ye gods to a newspaper roasting,
But spare me! oh spare me a tea table toasting
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
PROTECTION

Delaware Fire Insurance Compuny,
Office No. 81, Shipley st. between From, * Second,
Niis Company has commenced Insnrng against Loss by
Fire, and inland transportation Of good, with capi;aE
of One Hundred Thousand Dollars.
The President and Directors now ready to receive
applications for insurance against loss by Fire, every
description of Buildings in general Merchandise Ships
in Port, and their Cargoes; Household Furniture and 9TH
er personal property also against loss damage by n-
land transportation Of goods wares merchandise, and coun~
try produce.
Ferns OF insurance will be favorable as any of the
Companies in the Cities of Philadelphia or New York.
Parties assured, may rcpoe the fullest confidence in the
sodty Of its capital, and that all losses will be promptly
adjusted by the company.
Directors.
William Chandler, DAVID c. Wilson,
John Patterson, Joseph G. Gilpin,
David Bush, Joseph Grubb
WILLIAM SEAL, President.
DANIEL BYRNEs Secretary
Wilmington, 5,h mo -(May,) 90, 1926. 48-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
M Wilmington & Philadelphia
M PACKET.
May 16, 1895.

.sssszz- sloop INDUSTRY, Capt. ScoU4.
TIME subscribers having entered into partnership in the
business of the Sloop Industry, request continuance
Of the custom of their friends and the public generally
Days Of running for the season.
Leave Wilmington, Leare Philadelphia.
Tn May,
Tuesday & Friday. Sunday * Thursday
Tn June,
Wednesday & Saturday. Tuesday & Friday.
In July,
Monday & Thursday. "Wednesday y Saturday
In August,
Tuesday s. Friday. Sunday z Thursday.
In September,
Wednesday & Saturday Tuesday & Friday.
In October,
Monday & Thursday Wednesday s. Saturday
In November,
Tuesday Friday. Sunday & Thursday.
In December,
Wednesday & Saturday Tuesday & Friday.
JOSEPH ROBINSON.
AUGUSTUS SCOUT.
Wilmington, May 9. 1926. A'--9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
FROM EUROPE.
.NptO Fork, May' II.

sffW OTh, JuHy
The ship Trident, Capt. Coffin, has just arrived
in % days from Londonderry, having sailed thence
on the Esd ult.
Capt G. has favored us with papers to the Goth
ult. containing London dates to the 18th. Flaxseed
at Londonderry, guineas per cask.
The House Of Lords resumed their session on the
5th. great meeting was held the same day in
London, and petition adopted Tor revision OF the
Corn Laws.
Letters from Gibraltar of March Goth state, that
the Spanish government has consented 10 release
young Lucien Murat, upon the guarantee of the
American Minister. and never again touch at Spain
or the Sicies.
The fleet OF the Pacha OF Egypt, consisting of SO
sail, had landed 5000 men near Navaran but they
we're repulsed and driven back to Modon. A Greek
feet it was expected would attack the Egyptian on
the following day.
II is stated that the British Company have con-
cluded contract with the government of Guatemala
for cutting ship Canal from the Atlantic TO the
Pacific Oceans. The place chosen for It is the
south side Of the Lake Nicaragua which Humboldt
recommended.
A person who had absconded with 25 ,00ol, the
property OF orphans in Worcestershire, was ar
rested at Liverpool, he the point OF sail
ing for New York.
A letter from Liverpool, mentions that the Pacha
OF Egypt refused to deliver large quantity of cot.
ton which he sold to English spectators, when he
ascertaned that the article had risen materially in
England.
A letter from Liverpool, written on the morning
Of the 9th, states that the brokers were then out
with orders purchase all The cotton that was offer
ed at or below l5d, without regard to quality.-A
change in the wind may make great change in the
market,
A letter of the 9TH March, from AIgiers, pub
Iished in the London papers, gives detailed &C
count of the earthquake at Belida OF $4,000
inhabitants, only 500, and some of them wounded
are said to have escaped. $50 children we're crush
riby mutlated, had been extricated from the ruins
The troops whom the Dey had sent to superntend
and assist in the work of relief had been attacked
and put to flight by the CobaiIs descendants of the
ancient Numidians
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

Mr.. Secretary Clay lief. W ashington on Saturday
last, on visit to his family in Kentucky.
Full grown Cucumbers were sold in the Phlla"
delphia Market on Saturday at twenty-five cents
each
The route from Boston to New York is now per
corned in % to 96 hours. Twenty years ago it
was five or six days journey between these places
The Bank of Pittsburgh has declared dividend
Of three ner cent, for the last six months payable
after the 18th inst.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

To Correspondence have omitted para
graph contained in the manuscript from "ELIzA'
E1IzABErH'' SC Co. 1t contains an ins'nuation
,rb;ch we cannot consent to publish. If the Min
'rsl,s, acknowledged writings will not afford a
'"eci.nt subject for criticism, he should not be at.
,eked for those only supposed to be his.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
Dissolution of Copartnership.

vIVHE Copartnershp of the subscribers, trading under
L the firm of Samuel Sabbington g Co. having this day
expired, by its own limitation all persons having demands
against them will please present them for settlement and
those indebted BY note otherwise, requested to
make immediate payment to either of the subscribers.
SAMUEL SAPPINGTON,
GEORGE w. WORREl-L.
Nav IA 1903 47-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

We learn from Capt. ISRAEL Of the schooner
Harriet, arrived on Saturday from Porto Rico, that
about the end OF March, Colombian soop OF war,
supposed TO be the Bolivar, arrived off Aguada,
and her boat full of men, IL O'Clock at night,
epdeavor to take the fort that protects the town.
which they succeeded in doing, having killed the
sentinels. After spkng the guns, and seeing the
town alarmed, they retreated to their vessel. The
next day an engagement ensued between the sloop
of war and the fort, when finding obstinate ress
lance, the Bolivar, after having killed several men,
stood out to sea. Southern Patriot.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

From the ". Il. Mercantile 4drertiser, May H.
Mr.. Anderson, Minister to Colombia, and family,
arrived at.his port yesterday in the brig VIM. Bay
ard, from Carthagena.
We have received by the VIM. Bayard, Bogota
papers 10 April7 Col. Campbell, the British Com
missioner, reached that city the LIST, with author
ity to adjust and conclude treaty Of commerce and
navigation with the Republic.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

We have seen letter dated March 10Th, from
Peter Laws, who is said to be an honest and indus
rious black man, who emigrated from Smyrna, In
,hs Stale, TO Hayti. He lives six miles from Port
an Prince where he says he expects to end his days.
&C he is delighted with his condition, and thinks he
ran live far better there than in America.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

Efforts are making to procure new Fire En-
zine, in this Borough. A liberal subscription has
ssready been obtained for this purpose, and it is
honed that none of our citizens who are able to con-
tribute will withhold helping hand We under
stand that it is intended to locate the engine in the
northeastern section Of the town. near Brandywinc.
The advantages that would result from the accom-
pIshment OF this object must be apparent to every
one.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
NEW NAVAL DEPOT.

A letter from General CALL, the Delegate from
Florida to Congress, states that naval depot is to
be Immediately established at Pensacola, and that
all the stores and vessels are to be removed from
Thompson's Island and New Orleans, to thet place.
Pensacola will be the rendezvous for all the West
India Squadron 1t is really gratifying that our
brave seamen are to be removed from spot which
has been SO fatal to them, as Thompson's Island
Sarannah Georgian, april 60.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
AN APPRENTICE WANTED.

The Editors of the Waterman will take apprentice to
learn the Printing Business ne must be o. good cas s,
o1 good English scholar Lao Of the above description,
,"l he taken on liberal terms
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

The presden, has officially recognised the follow
ing persons as Vice Consuls OF the Republic OF
Mexico. Ventura Oregon, Esq. for the por, Of
New York Henry u. Che,c, Esq. for Philadelphia;
and Charles 1iernan, Esq, for Baltimore.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

Mr.. T. w. Clerke, the editor of the "Globe
and Emerald" has been associated with Mr.. Binns
in the management oil the editorial department Of
the Democratic Press.
The venerable John Bradford who established
the Kentucky Gazette, at Lexington, nearly 40
years ago, has resumed, at the age OF between so
and go, the editorial charge OF that paper.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

Lmposi,ions Of Doctors, extracted from an aIcte
headpd ".IedicaL Fees" in the Monthly Medical
Clronicie Of .Nsw- Iorh.
There are two instances which occurred last sum
,ner 50 fresh in our recollection that we cannot re-
fran from mentioning them, and at the same time
feel strongly disposed to expose the names OF me
culDrits A gentleman from the south was attack
ed with an affection of the bow els, which compelled
him to keep his bed few days; upon receiving
his bill, he found charge exceeding twenty nVe
dollars day FOR every days attendance Inc gen
,lcman. who was OF modest and dilhdent disposi-
ton, and in perfect awe OF the pompous wordihess
and clustering air of his medical adviser, pad the
money without murmur. The other case was
that OF an intelligent Spanish gentleman, who had
slight tlyspep,ic affection. He consulted physi.
clan at his Office for some ten minutes, and received
upon going out recommendation to swallow coio
infusion Of colombia, and a modest demand Oh Ten
dollars
A married gentleman was cured OF Illness by
distinguished physician. During the progress Oh ','e
cure urged on, perhaps, by clamorous creoi'o's' ne
borrowed Of the gentleman cheek LOT 'l'o'e nu"-
dreds than we dare 10 mention. Some months a''e''
the gentleman suggested the affair OF the loan 10
the physician and received for reply, o. the trlle
YOU lent me and my bill Tor professional services
ius, balance each other.' No alternative was lett
but 10 sit down quietly under the imposi'ion' ana
s,le his execrations as best he might.
A lady of the FIST respectablllty was IN oehca'e
state of health. and removed some three miles OUT
Of town. The physician who attended her before
her removal made frequent, nay, almost daily visits
oil Of which were pretaced with, O. AS am attend
ing patient in your neighborhood' could not my
dear madam, deprive myself OF the pleasure o, LOOK
ing in Just to see how you were getting along
Upon receiving this attentive gentlemans o'l'' 'nes'
bookings in'' were all charged hive DOLLARS cat"
1.-THE names Of these extoroners ought 70 d
exposed. Such ravenous monsters deserve "o 'e
spect, and we should be glad to see 'he't nam
posted oneyery public place throughout our land
as things to be despised 4, ..r
May they have the beilyache one day Tor ever
dollar they have 6lched from their patients
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

About five O'Clock on Monday morning, near
the corner Of Prune and Fifth streets Philadelphia
three men made an attempt to arrest runaway
black bu, he drew knife, wounded one Of them
severely in the wrist and side, and made his escape
The man who was wounded, was constable from
Bockley, named Engles
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

London dates to the 9th ult. have been received
in N. York, by the ship Florida, from Liverpool.
They contain nothing important The manufacto-
res in England are represented as lourishing be-
yond all former precedents.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

The Frcemasons have purchased the Academy
in this Borough
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

Naral The following, we learn are the SEN
fences pronounced on the Officers tried by the Cour'
Martial held on board the u S. Ship Worth caro-
lima, "a short time previous to her departure from
Hampton Roads Lieut.. Carter, OF Marines, =. 10
be suspended from the service iot SIX monlhs; oai-
ing Master Null and Mdshipman tan Dy"e ~ o'
dismissed the service.
Mdshipman Fan Dyke, we understand has been
restored to his station and rank by the President
''NN '''' -' .Vorfole Beacon.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

baltimore, May 14.-1hc man who was exam
ined at Harper,s Ferry, and committed on suspi-
cion of being the murderer OF MISS C"nn'"s"a"'
has been discharged. He is now in the freder''h
county Jail on charge of robbery
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
FOR TIE wATcHMAN.
To The Editors of the JViIminrt,niar.


Messieurs EDrroRs-Pernlit few humble individuals 1
fer their congratulations to the MINsTnEL or The sron
resemblance between of his St,ans and the follow
ne exquisite effusion which appeared some years since
n English paper over the signature of Cesario and wa
by Clifford in 50 The layad and Mryat"
Gently DER the rising 5iDo4ps
Seftly steals the bird of night;
RuStting through the bending 4viiouvs
f2nterng pinions mark her fight.
"Wbither now in silence bending,
Ruthless winds deny thee rest;
Chilling nightiews fast descending,
Gfsten on thy downy breast.
"seeking some kind hand to guide thee
WtsJut turns thy fsarfideye
Trembling as the willows hide thee,
Sheltered from the inclement sky.
"Srghted love the soul suJduing,
Silent sorrow clils the heart
Ireacherous Fancy still pursuing,
Still rebels the poisoned dart
&C Soothing these fond dreams of pleasure,
Pictured in the giDruing breast;
Lauish finer srceeteSt treasure,
.2nrious fear is Charmed TO rest t!t-[Howil
FEARLESS Ger the zulitened biRozrs,
Proudly rise, szveet bird of night!
Safely through the bending willows,
Zenith wing thv prU lipht %
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

Lnpostions Of Doctors, extracted from an arttct
headed /" Medical Fees" in the Monthly 0uedtca
Chronicle, of .NeU- i 0rL.