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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-09

A law was passed at the reeens session OF
the Legislature of Connecticut, prohibiting
Circus performance in the State. motion
to repeal the act prohibiting theatrical ex-
hibitions was ncsatived unantmously.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-09

owing to the following circumstances, it will
be impossible, or, at least, very inconvenient
for him to be ready against the day ap-
pointed.-First. The difficulty of collecting
money and determination not to involve
himself in debt, even for the sake of young
wife, will operate much againstit. Second.
ly. The warm weather for these several
years, even while your Petitioner had an ell
dcrly, prudent, and moderate woman, TOR
his wife, set pretty hard on him, and he be-
ing at present in pretty good health, would
wish to be able to harvest little, but is ap-
prehensive that were he to take wife, the
approaching season would be too much for
him. Your Petitioner, therefore prays, that
you will put off the happy day, at least, until
about Christmas. He also prays that you
will grant him the favour of providing an
other person for companion for him, as it
is impossible, under existing circumstances,
that union between him, and the person,
that your Honorable Body have pitched up
on; can never take place.
If this be granted, your Petitioner will
(when in duty bound) for you earnestly pray.
Mr.. Neidestekter. lately appointed Charge
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-09

Counterfeit &!yer Coin, of the dercmina
ton of Spanish Millcd Dollars, dated 1898,
and Sixpenny pieces of 1907, are in circua-
ton; the impression ofboth are very bold
and they appear to be newly made. and are
very well calculated to deceive.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-30

the eriminality (circumstaneed as his
daughter was) Of his passion, tenderly
urging him to subduei it. The young man
promised obedience, but his feelings,
were too acute-he fell sick--for months
did he continue dangerously i'll HIS
lamentable situation, and cause could
not be concealed from the object OF his
love. She sincerely pitied him. he
ties Of duty forbade more. The IN
tended husband returned to his pa
rents. From his letter it was percePu-
Bile that objections had been raised by
them to the union. The Professors
daughter released him from his pro,
mise. Compassion for the suffering Of
Schmitz, soon ripened into attachment
to him. An expression of her regard.
conveyed to him by her father, excited
such lively emotions as had almost
D, owed fatal to his enfeebled frame
Her society, however, revived MIN
the bloom of health began to revisit
his pallid cheek, when to their aston
ishment, they discovered one morning,
that without giving them the slightes,
intimation Of his purpose he had lett
the town, and carried his engravings
and drawings. with him. This was
considered the act of delirious per-
son, and affected them with poignant
sorrow. Schmitz had gone to the cleo
tor palatine. He exhibited the spe.
cimens of his workmanship, informed
him of his situation, expectation and
love. Pleased with his talents, his IN
genuousness, and ardent affection. the
elector gave him an order upon the
treasury for 600 forms per annum..-
On the 9th day after his departure, he
returned, and laid the order before the
object of his sincere and noble love-
Addressing himself TO her father
"Now," says he, 81 am more worthy OF
her"
What a pleasing instance have we
here Of generous and honorable con-
duct. We hardly know whether most
to admire the noble benevolent liberall-
ty of the Professor, or the noble spirit
Of the young artist. Such actions are
honorable to the nature Of man, such
displays of the noble feelings Of the
heart, are worthy of record. They
should be preserved in story, TO excite
the emulation of others. The perusal
cannot fail to strengthen virtuous SEN
timent; it may inspirit wealth to en-
courage genius, and may excite genius
to perseverance.
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TsQo,c Serpent of Dfartinico.

In the report OF NJ Culver on the
operations of the French Academy, are
several curious details respecting the
yellow serpent Of Martinico, or tfigono-
cephale spear head This terrible rep
tile, which has so long inspired the in
habitants Of the Island with terror,
sometimes exceeds seven feet in length,
and its fangs are often Is lignes in
length. 1t is exceedingly active, ex-
cept when gorged with food, and at
tacks every thing that passes; it is &C.
nerally found in an erect spiral form,
with the head forming the top Of a
kind Of Gene which it forms with its
body; and it is even asserted that 1t can
erect itself upon its tail, and in that at
titude attack its prey. 1t is very quick
of hearing, and its eyes, formed like
that of cats, it uses night and day. 1t
hides itself in the most obscure places
and hunts only at night, or in dark and
cloudy weather. It's tenacity to life Is
so very great, that the body moves
eight hours after the head is cut OIL
1t produces from thirty to sixty young
a, birth, which are Matched from 8 to
70 inches, and are in possession OF their
venomous qualities at the entrance In
10 the world. They abound in the su-
gar canes, and feed upon the rats with
which the place abounds. They are
hunted by particular species of En-
glish terrier, and the serpent-eat'r OF
the Cape Of Good Hope has been intro
duced here, but hitherto without any
great effect.
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ton Of our eountrywomen. Their dress
must not rise beyond humble prose, as
any attempts beyond it amount at hes,
to the mock heroic, and are calculated
to promote laughter. A plain fair one
should by all means avoid all ornamen-
tai fiourishes Of style, which attract 100
close an attention, and repay SO Ill a
critical investigation into the materials
of the subject Should be disposed
to allow little poetry to those OF this
class, who have at the same time con-
siderably passed ''certain age" they
must be confined to the elegy and
the tristibus. If they have any 'enden.
CIV to blueism, they may be INDUCED
with being bound, gilt and letterei on
the back before they are consigned 70
the shelf.
AS to the ultra.ultras Of this class,
and who are at the same time "olc Of
fenders," we must for their own sakes'
treat them with rigour to save them
from the ridicule of the Bathos In dress
ing up to the fashion.
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From the american Farmer.
CULTURE OF COTTON IN MARY

From, the american Farmer.
CULTURE OF COTTON IN MARY
LAND.
Interesting letter on the Culture OF
Cotton in Maryland, published by per-
mission Of Doctor Muse, President OF
the Agricultural Society of Dorchester
county.
Baskerville, E. s. Vir. 22d Non. 1925.
JOSEPH E MUSE, Esq.
have noticed your communication
in the Soth number, vol. 7, Of the Anne
rican Farmer. and will endeavor to
answer your inquiries. With respec,
to the Palma Christi, am not able
to give youmuch information. 1t was
introduced here about two years since,
and although more profitable crop
than corn or oats, the former staples Of
the country, it will be abandoned here
after for cotton, as infinitely preferable
to any thing we have yet tfied. This
is our first year of experiment in this
article. Our crops are nearly in, and
although the most unfavourable season
ever known, the result has fully equal
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ON DRESS,
It's A.alogy 10 Literary Composition.

It's Aaalogy 10 Literary Composition:
Dress should be properly adapted TO
the person, as in writing, the syle
must be suitable to the subject. l am
Ear from Directing to magnihcence OF
apparel in those whose rank and for
tune Justify and allow it; on The contra
nv it is useful piece of luxury, by
which the poor and Industrious are en-
abled to live at the expense Of the rich
and idle. To those Of the first rank in
beauty, l recommend noble simplicity
of dress; the subject supports itself and
wants none of the borrowed helps OF
external ornaments.-Beautiful nature
may be dis6gured; but cannot De I'M
proved by art; and as very handsome
woman may be regarded as the finest
subject in nature, her dress ought to be
epic-that is to say, the true Virgil
ian epic, modest, noble, and entirely
free from the meretricious tinsel ofthe
modern taste. All conundrums and
bizarreries of costume must be avoided,
as well as Earring images and meta
phors; or, in other words, confusion Of
colour All eonceits and luxuriances
of fancy, which only tend to depreciate
so noble subject, are strictly prohibi-
ted; and lift but justice to some of the
handsomest women to say, that they
generally keep the clearest from these
extravagancies. A graceful dishabille
NAV be permitted, and admired, like
the versi sciolM of the Italians; but il
must never relax into slovenliness.
As for those Of an inferior rank Of
beauty, such as are only pretty women,
and whose charms result rather from a
certain air and jene sails quoi in their
whole composition, than from any dig
nifty of figure or symmetry Of features,
they may be INDUCED in greater liceu-
ces of ornament, because the subject
not being Of the sublimest kind, may
receive some advantages from the ele-
sancv of its STYLE and the variety of its
images. the efore permit them to
dress up to all the flights and faucies Of
the sonnet, the madrigal, and such mi
nor compositions.
AS for that third class who with per-
feet neutrality Of face, are neither hand
some nor ugly, and who have nothing
to recommend them but a certain quick
and lively manner, or smart and gcnteel
turn of figure, they cannot be INDUCED
in higher style Of composition than
the epigram, which should be neat,
clever, the whole to lie in the sting.
/ come now 10 a melancholy part OF
the subject, upon which the freedom
of my advice will, l fear, not be kindly
taken. mean that part Of the fair
sex who go by the application Of plain
or ordinary, and who / am compelled.
but sorry to admit) constitute a por.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-30
From the Baltimore Gazette.
PERU.

PERU.
The General Assembly Of Upper
Peru passed decree on the Illh Of
August, by an unanimous vote, that
their country should be called La Re
public Bolivar, or Bolivar Republic;
and in testimony of the profound re-
spfct entertained by the whole nation
for the talents and virtue which distin-
guish the Hero, the supreme executive
power has been rendered to him during
the time of his residence in the coun-
try, under the title Of Protector and
President. All persons who combat
ted at Junin and Ayacucho are placed
by the decree upon the footing Of ma
tive citizens Of the New Republic; and
in short there seems to be no bounds
to the evidences ofgratitude bestowed
indiscriminately upon all who partlcl'
pated in the delivery Of the country.
The Flag of the New Republic is to
be bicolomed; green and scarlet, with
two green borders, a foot in breadth.
On the scarlet field are five green ovals,
formed of the branches Of olive and
laurel, one in the middle and four at
the sides, with agoldep star in each
The lesser banner will bear only SIM
liar oval with star.
The coat of arms is divided into four
quarters; in the superior one are i've
silver stars on scarlet or azure held,
significant Of the FIVE departments
which form the Republic. On the IN
ferior is an emblem Of Potosi, in gol'
den field, to denote the mineral wealth
In the middle-quarter on the right
side is the bread tree, and on the other
an Acapalca, to represent the animal
kiogdom. AT the top ofthe escutcheon
is engraved the scroll Of liberty with a
genius on each side, and the name Oh
the Republic. The citizens scarf Is
bicoloured.
The Peruvian Army and Navy were
well cloathed, we'll fed, and what con
tributes always to the comfort Of both,
were promptly and literally PAID
The interior Of the country confined 10
present the same appearance Of tran
guilty as that mentioned in our iof'
mer advices, and education was begin
ming rapidly to enlighten the minds OIL
the rising generation. A motion ioS
free federation in religion is 10 DC
brought before the deliberations Of INC
Congress at the earliest opportunity,
and the impression was very geners'i
that it woId receive the approoa"on
of majority Of the people
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ed our most sanguine expectations. IL
was doubted by many whether the sea-
som was not too short to mature the
cotton. and liable to be cut off by the
frost: but on this point We are now per-
fectly satisfied. Even after frost, there
is SAP enough in the branches to per-
feet all the balls. The quality OF our
cotton ranks equal to the upland,
and even better. A few bales brought
last week 2 cents per ID. in Baltimore
above the usual prices. This, ! be-
lieve, must be owing to its beng the
nroduct of a more northern latitude
have no doubt, whatever, that 1t Is the
most profitable crop you can raise.
The cultivation is precisely the same
as corn-the drill system by all means
to be preferred. The earlier you can
get your crop to stand, the better, but
/ would not advise you to commence
planting sooner than theloth or 18th oil
May; we begin here about the lst' The
gust Of the 4th of June nearly destroy
ed our cotton this year, and many
ploughed up and replanted. One OF
nv neighbors told me that he counted
ITO perfect balls upon one stalk OF this
replanted cotton. If your field will
average ten balls to the stalk, 1t is
good crop. You need not dread the
labour Of picking out; it is not half the
trouble we expected. Some of US plant
this year ten, fifteen, twenty or thirty
acres-and expect 10 finish IN a
bout TWO weeks hence If you go ex-
rensively into cotton, you will require
seed. 1 have promised TO furnish
Mr.. Sinclair of Baltimore, with seed
which / shall select with the great
est care from farm that has made
the hes, crop of any in the coun-
ty, and was not annoyed with rot, rust,
or any other calamity. And il the
theory held by some, that these diseas-
es, the rot, especially, are perpetuated
through the seed, it is certainly deserv-
ing OF attention, to be particular from
whence you procure it. With respect
to planting, knew the following expe-
riments made. The seed was thrown
into loose flour barrel, and boiling wa
ter poured on them; when cold enough
to handle. they were rolled in ashes
and planted. They came up in four
days remarkably well. Other seed.
soaked in cold water, came up in eight
days. Other seed planted dry, vegeta-
ted in t,cslre days. From actual expe-
riment, made by different persons this
year, believe that our salt marsh land,
if not too low, is peculiarly adapted to
cotton. saw some. most beautiful and
flourishing last August, growing in a
marsh pasture planted as late as the
goth of June, very full Of blossoms, and
promised well. This is very encour-
aging to some of US Eastern Shore
farmers. | have here yentured few
hints, which, if they prove any way
serviceable, will afford me much plea
sure. Very respectfully, your obd't.
serv't. +. II. SMll II.
P.S With respect to cultivation, the
main object is, to keep it clean of grass
and weeds in its early stage. 1t is not
near so liable to suffer from drought as
corn, or any thing else.
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BHRTRAN.
STA\ZAS.

Recall that strain! whose narrowing spell
Moves not this whitening heart in VAIN;
Recall that strain thou know'st full well
1t gives my sorowing bosom pain.
Why wilt thou wake that joyful measure
Why touch that chord in careless gieef
Although to thee it may bring pleasure,
Itdoth bring madness unto me.
The hand that struck that note in gladness
Is cold and Wondering in the tomb,
The eyes that glanced in softened gladness
Are closed in deaths untimely gloom.
That form Of beauty's brightest moulding
Where is it now go, search and see;
its earthly charms are now unfolding
Their fragrance in eternity.
owake not, then, that joyful measure,
Strike not that chord in careless giee;
Although to thee it may bring pleasure,
II doth bring madness unto me.
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and enemie. Of legal government, the
contracting parties engage to make
common cause against them, until or.
der and the empire OF law be re-estab.
lished. Their forces shall be furnish
ed, as provided by articles and s.
art. IL. All persons taking arms a.
gainst either government legally estab.
lished, and fleeing from justice, if found
within the territory Of either contract.
ing party, shall be delivered up, to be
tried by the government against which
the offence HIS been committed. De-
serters from The army and navy ere in.
cluded in this article.
Art. IL. To strengthen the bonds Of
future union between the two states,
and to prevent every interruption of
their friendship and good intelligence,
Congress shall be formed, to which
each party shall send Two plenipoten.
tiaries, commissioned in the same form
and manner as are observed towards
ministers ofequal grade to foreign ma.
tons.
Art. l3. Both parties oblige them
selves to solicit the other cidevant Spa.
nish States Of America to enter into
this compact Of perpetual union, league
and confederation.
Art. IA. AS soon as this important
purpose shall have been attained,
general Congress Of the American
States shall assemble, composed of
their plenipotcntiaries. Its object will
be 10 confirm and establish intimate
relations between the whole and each
one of the States; it will serve as
council on great occasions; point of
union in common danger; faithful
interpreter of public treaties, in cases
of misunderstanding; and an arbitra-
tor and conciiator Of disputes and diff.
ferencec.
Art Is. The Isthmus OF Panama be-
ing an integral part Of Colombia, and
the most suitable point for the meet
ing of the Congress, this republic pro-
misses to furnish to plenipotentiaries OF
the Congress all the facilities demand
ed by hospitality among kindred peo-
pie, and by the sacred character OF am
bassadors.
Art. Is. Mexico agrees TO the same
obligation, if ever, by the accidents of
war, or the consent Of majority OF
the States, the Congress should meet
within her jurisdiction.
Art. II. This compact of perpetual
union, league and confederation, shall
not, in any wise, affect the exercise Of
the national sovereignty Of either con-
tracing party, in regard to its laws
and form Of government, or its foreign
relations But the parties bind them
selves, positively, not TO accede 10 any
demand of indemnity, tribute or i'm
post, from Spain, for the loss Of her
former supremacy over these countries,
or from any other nation in her name.
They also agree not TO enter into any
treaty with Spain, or any other nation,
to the prejudice of their independence;
but to maintain, at all times, their mu-
tual interests with the dignity and en-
ergy proper to free. independent, friend
ly and confederate states.
Art. Is Provides for the ratification
Of this treaty.
The foregoing treaty has been duly
ratified.
GUADALUPE VICTORIA.
BY the President:
LUCAS ALBANIAN.
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POETRY.

From the Middletown, Conn Gazette.
I'M m. last sad entrance of Com. M9CDON
OUCH into this place.
He comes-but tits not from the field,
Nor from the ensanguin'd wave,
Where pride and power were forcedtoyieid
Their banners to the brave.
Brightly that wave is heaving now
Its stain hath passed away,
As lfe's last flushing from the brow
of that unconscious clay
He comes-but tits not with the sound
Of cymbal, pipe or drum
And those who ought to shout around
Are now with sorrow dumb
No gladien'd hall or festive board
Await the gallant guest
For SHE who there should greet her lord
Is in her grave at rest
He comes-dark mantled in his pail,
At midnight's solemn still,
While not voice is in the hail.
Or whisper on the hills
And those who from the vessels side
Support his banner'd bier,
Are still as ix'd by manhoods pride
Save to the gushing tear.
But when they hear their heavy tread
Knell through his empty Hail.
And sec the image of the dead
Clean from the dusky wall,
They yield themselves to their despair
And round his cofin'd clay
Lament aloud. that worth so rare
So soon should pass away. BkRrRAA'
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REMARKABLE PRESERVATION.

In our paper OF Monday last, we sta
ted that the American brig Evelna,
which sailed from Liverpool, on Fri
day se'nnight, for New York, had both
her topmasts carried away in the gale;
that one Of the crew, being on the mast,
was thrown into the sea by its break
ing; and that two others, who put off
in the boat to endeavor to save him
from destruction, succeeded in getting
him into the boat, but heavy sea
swamped it, and all three unfortunately
persisted. We are now happy to state
that the three men were picked up by
the brig Octavia, Capt. Barge, Of this
port, on her voyage from Liverpool to
Larne, about thirty miles from the
north west light ship. Notwithstand-
ing their perilous situation, at the time
they left the Evelina, the men were ex.
erting themselves manfully, rowing for
the land, when they were SO fortunate
ly picked up. Belfast Chronicle
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A man by the name Of Lipsy, a for
eigner, has been fined fifty dollars, SEN
fenced to six months, Imprisonment,
and mulcted in the cost Of prosecution,
for voting twice. and attempting to
vote third time at an election, in Phil
adelphia. He exhibited false certi-
Gcatr of saving paid taxes (Which
would hav qu.'ifsd him as voter
and personated another person.
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The following select Committee has
been appointed by the Speaker Of the
House of Representatives since our
last report:
On so much of the Message Of the Pre-
sident as relates 10 the suppression Of the
Slave Trade-Messrs. Mercer, Govan,
Verplanck, Tattnall, Gurley, Clarke,
and Bryan.
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From the Norfolk Herald
TURNER AsHBY, Secretary,

TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA,
JpKo are bound to pay 1afes : ,cork on the
high,cays : and .fshf for country that
denies them roie, tie natural right Of free
men,!
In addressing you on subject Of all
others the most important OF the earth
" concerns of the human family, it
may be proper to speak of myself and
the motives which have induced this
undertaking.
/ My love for Virginia will bear a
comparison with that of any individual
in il. have never sought an appoint
ment for myself, or that of any mem
Der of my family, Ca very extensive
Connection within your limits. have
enjoyed the right of suffrage for more
than twenty years, and do not believe
I shall out-live that privilege. The
plan which am about to propose to
you, has the appreciation CT many years
reflection; but no person has been con-
suited, aud therefore cannot say it
meets with the sanction OF a solitary
being besides the writer. Your lawful
right to act in the manner proposed,
has been maturely considered and ap-
proved.-You are protected by the
highest authority under heaven, in
meeting together peaceably, and re-
dressing your grievances in your own
way. Your numbers, including the
freeholders in favor of universal suf-
frage may be set down at about 900,
and those opposed to you at about 90
900. Notice this difference and ask
yourselves is it possible for the former
number to commit crime in regula-
ting the affairs by which they are to
De governed, when opposed to the last
number only have no talent for this