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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-01
LOVE AND FAITH.

On lovely but warm and expressive evening in
July, LETT my lodgings in Greenwich street, and
sauntered down to Castle Garden, or rather the bat
terry, to enjoy moiety of heavens most blessed air
Leaning over the paI.sade and gazing on the moon
light waters and distant sailing vessels-ever and
anon directing MY eye towards the illuminated gar
den Chat is such thmg) ,hen the rockets rose,
ke the columns Of some temple Of the Pario, and
burst into thousand diamond Lights winch dssolv-
ed as quickly mortal hope IN the arr began to
experience little comfort and to breathe without
imminent danger Of suffocaton A multitude of
arrng VOICES, var. ng every octave Of bass, coun
ter and rebe-some hoarsc from obesity, others
shrill from opposition even to shreks-arosc on
every SIDE; and the plans, pursuits and pleasures
discussed, various and dssimilar the tones
in Whch they were conveyed. But, though com
PEELED to hear, id not listen to them; they went
on buz1ing IN one eternal hum, but disturbed ne
not. Whenever have the misfortune to be mp-
Gated ID crowd, or am thrown mvoluntar!ly upon
dtsageeahIe strangers, ! always ABIDE peril city
mute and soacc myself rs web as possible for the
want Of congenaIty, by gathering all the anuse
ment which results from the contact Of unminging
elements lie, who desires knowledge Of human
nature should not search and enquire for it but
improve tortuitous circumstances, and collect ufor-
mahoa from accidental condolences. fashona
Bile promenade, where every one is a mcrocosm to
himself, but to others satellite ofrevolvng worlds,
is the best place imaginable, to mark with accuracy
the complex machinery Of human existence; and
there wanted nothing upon this evening TO anuse
and instruct even such hardened mis..ntrope as
myself There an endless variety of character,
though fashionable nonchaIence was decidedly pre-
dominant. Now what is termed fashionable alas
artificial society i my thorough adherence; and
when saw aud heard high-hounced ladies foun-
c'ng r. all the enchantip4 4-.:ey Of utter dis
gust and the delightful pleasure Of ntolerable no.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-01

beings entered the porch. Floran, welding to the
moncntacy impulse ct his feelings, followed them
INTO the sanctuary. The minister appeared and ser
vice commenced. The heart of the lonely wanderer
l~elt on the ords that dropt As balm to his soul
from the lips Of the holy man. And he pourcd forth
te 1reatlings Of his fervent spirit in prayers to his
Maker. He hung with rapture on the sweetly So
Tenn strains Of the organ. The sermon commenced
with these words: blessed are those that mourn,
for they shall be conforttd." a deep sigh burst
tlom tic almost CONFUSED bosom Of lloriau and
tear, sweiied 10 his eye. Nor did he check the flow
u grief it allay cd the menalfever and soohed the
tempest Of his mind. 1t was funeral sermon. A
parent had been torn from beloved family a hus-
band had been deprived by death Of an endeared
companion, the partner Of his joys and grefs The
beTcayed family were seated before him. On the
face Of the daughter Of the deceased were paint
Cd the ssonizcd emotions Of her heart. The ia
ther were look Of deep yet res. gned sorrow.-
little child leaned her head on the lap of her Sis
Ter, and wept. Truly did FIorian sympathise with
them in their Affections he thought of the irene
dable breach caused by death in their domestic
circle-his thoughts reverted to their home from
thence to their evening tire-side, then to bis own
The image OF Ellen was associated with the che
rshcd spirit, brought composure to his mind, and
lie was conferred. The sermon closed as the
preacher pronounced these words "Ihe Lord
gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be
The name Of the Lord Amen % calculated Flo
ran. The service was finished, aud the ereAyd dis
persed. Estrada sought his lodgings with tranquil
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-01


know, felt sudden attack of nausea, and turned
away to seek more quiet part Of the battery
had been leaning but few moments opposite
the Flagstaff, when heard sudden exclamation
of-"'T;s She Good God can there be such
per:idy I" Starting At the words, saw young
man in violent agitation, and few PAGES from hin
lady and gentleman, arn1-ir-arm, and tetea-tete,
passing down the walk towards the Garden. Trer-
bling with ;lI-repressed emotion, the young man fol-
lowed; but the crowd upon the promenade seem
ing to deter him from his apparent resolution Of
speaking as his feelings suggested, he stationed him
self at the gate and appeared to be waiting with
agonzmg patience for the departure of those who
had just entered.-Having followed on and witness
ed this was not little anxious to solve the lnvs.
terry and for the remainder of the evening nv
critical observations on general character were not
pursued with much ntentness Party after party
now began to depart, and pair followed pair; but
it was late and the walks were almost deserted.
where the lady and gentleman, before mentioned, j
passed slowly along the promenade in ardently
whispered conversation | saw that She was very
beautiful, and her partner very gallant; bur lad
no time to make farther observation, for the young
man had watched with jealous eyes and followed
with determined resolution. As they passed by.I
entered the grove and heard and saw unseen The
pursuer suddenly advanced before the cnraptured
pain, and glared upon them with eyes Of fury. $50,
Madam, this is your indisposition y he cried
and, Sir, this is your friendship "'Tis admi-
rable courage truly to steal that which YOU might
have had by asking - g Steal ~ cred the other
DO you mean TO insult the lady :" 8 have said,
Sir, returned the young man, scarcely altculafely
" There is ny address--arrange matters as sou
please F." With hurried steps and violent gestures,
he left the garden aud the others soon after dsap-
peared
Two days afterwards, the newspapers reported
duel between two young men, in which both were
killed They fred at the instant and the balls
took deadly effect 1t vas SAID that they fought
with fcrocots desperation. The story became no
torous and soon found that they were the Young
men had seen upon the battery They were bu-
ireland talked Of, Ike the young Harris, fora Jay
or two, and then forgotten But the lady--av, TIE
lady she belle and beauty She was plight
ed to one and then thought she might be plghted
to another. But her fate Oh she shed few ne
cessary tears of course thought it was borlid 10
murder one another; had been absolutely frightened
to DEATH and should not be fit to bear another such
scene for a twelvemonth Aftera series Of hyse-
RIGS, she began to laugh and hrt and dance again,
and thought not that her delicate foot was stained
with the blood Of two high-minded youths
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
LOSS OF THE JUNO.

Captain Champlin, Of the ship llud-
son, which arrived at New York on
Saturday from London, on the 4th Of
June spoke the schr. Olive, of st. Johns
N. B. and took from her SO persons,
being the officers, passengers & crew,
of the ship Juno, of Boston, which
foundercd May 3lst.
Captain MiItimore informs that he
sailed from Liverpool for Boston on
3oth April; that on the 22d Of May,
being in lat. All, long. 81, he encoun-
tered a severe gale; 2sth, found the
ship had sprung aleak, which kept in
creasing till the 3oth, when it was i'm
possible to keep the ship free. Slst
deserted sail, and came up with her
about2 PM. She proved to be the
schooner Olive, Capt. Richards, from
St. Johns, N. b. bound to Liverpool
Eng. Capt. c. kindly received them
on board, and at P. NJ. abandoned
the ship, after setting here on fire, the
water then being within three feet Of
the lower deck beams. At IL p. Nj.
she went down stern foremost. Re-
NAMED on board the Olive four days,
when they were taken off by Captain
Champlain, Of the ship Hudson, from
London to New York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23

that determined to employ all honor.
able means to effect his removal as ab
solutely necessary to the prosperity Of
the state. You ought to have removed
him long ago, and thus have spared nc
all the evils which have followed vour
omission.
Be pleased to present my respectful
compliments to the President, and as
sure him ofmy good wishes and regard
The frankness with which it is nv In.
ty to communicate with him, can have
no tendency to weaken them On my
part, or to excite distrust of their sin.
cerity on his. Even upon the subject
of intensest interest, to us, upon which
the opinions the President are known
many allowances are made for the i'm.
measurable distance which separates
us. In treating it, l have used stronp
language, but he will not on this sc.
count believe that l make light of the
Union. would offer up my life with
pleasure TO sustain it for Single day.
The fearful consequences constantly in
sight, keep us in a state of agitation
and alarm. strive 10 stave them off.
and it is for this, that language is EN-.
ployed, sickening to the heart, and
most offensive to vast portion of the
common family. Who can help it
when they see wise men engaged in
playfulness and pastime like this, indul
ging their whims and oddities and
phantasies, and causing this Union to
tremble upon a bauble?
With regard to the expenses atten-
dant on our measures OF defence of
which you are instructed to saynothing
until those measures are submitted 10
you in detail, | have to congratulate
you and myself that they will be,So in.
considerable in amount as not to cause
much trouble or anxiety to either ofus.
Whilst took the precautionary mea-
sures to make safe the women and chill
dren upon the frontiers, l remembered
very well that we had been pleading at
your treasury for this forty years for
similar expenses incurred in defending
ourselves against the same Indians.
l feel much moro anxiety about the ex.
penses which may be incurred by the
friendly ones, who have sought refuge
within our settlements, which they are
quite willing to defray from their own
scanty means, but which justice and
humanity require you to dcfray for
them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County, SCI.


APRIL TERM-1825.
Jonathan Jannney, Comply
against
John Taylor, otherwise called In chancery
John B. Taylor, and Law
renee Hooff, jr. Defts.
TIME defendant, John Taylor, not having
Il entered his appearance and given secul,
ty according to the statute and the rGles VI
this Court, and it appearingto the satlsfacucIi
of the Court, upon affidavit filed, that the saw
John Taylor is not an inhabitant OF the Dis,rio
of Columbia-on the motion of the complain .;a
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered thai ehe ' a"r
John Taylor do appear here on the. hrst o oas
of the next November term OF TINS court anu
enter his appearance to the suit and give Sc.
cmrtv for performing the DEGREES Of the court.
and That the other defendant Lawrence Hoo'l'
If. do not pay away, convey, or secrete 'ne
debts bv him owing to, or the estate or el.
e.cts in his hands belonging to the said abseh. E
defendant, until the further order or decree oi
the court: and that copy Of this order DC
forthwith published for two months succe 81
siyely in one of the public newspapers pFlhteu
in the town of Alexandra, and that anoel.i
copy be posted at the front door OF the c'ur'
house Of said county A copy. Ieste'
Ell. LEE, c. c.
june %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
FROM HAVANA.

Norfolk, June 2o.-Capt. Banks, of the
schr Princess Anne, which arrived
here yesterday, in days from Havana,
informs that every thing was tranquil
there when he sailed.
The U. S. frigate Constellation, Cap
tain Woolsey, which carried out Mr.
Poinsett and suite to Vera Cruz, and
the corvette John Adams, Captain Nj
cholson, from Chagres, where she land
ed Captain T. A G. Jones and Lieut..
Ramsay, of the Navy, who sailed in
her from :his port in April, had arriv-
ed at Matanzas.
None of the West India squadron
were at Havana while Captain Banks
lay there, and Captain b. heard moth
ing of the Pirates which were sent in
there by Commodore Warrington.
The Princess Anne has made her
passage out and home second time
in % days. Beacon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
CONVENTION MEETING.


Martinsbmg, June l6.-At meeting
Of the citizens Of Berkley county, con-
vened at the Courthouse in Martins
burg. on Monday the 18th instant, a.
ereeably to public notice, Gen. ELISHA
BOYD was called to the Chair, and An
DREW HUNTER, appointed Secretary.
After a few introductory remarks
from Moses T. Hunter, Esq. explain
ing the design of the meeting, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted;
Whereas we are fully convinced that
the true interest Of Virginia imperious-
" demands the calling Of a Convention,
10 revise an, amend the present Con-
stitution Of the State, and that the best
rhode to obtain that desirable object is
by concentrating & uniting the strength
of the friends to a Convention by the
proposed meeting Of delegates at Staun-
ton
Resolved, Therefore, That Elisha Boyd, Mo-
ses r. Hunter, israel Robinson, Philip c. PEN
dletop. Jacob Viewer, Edward Colston, David
Holmes Conrad, George Porterfeld, Charles
Orrick, John s. Porterfeld and Levi Henshaw,
or anv two Of them, be appointed delegates
TO represent the county of Berkeley at the
meeting to be held at Staunton on the 25th OF
July next
Rssal-ed, that the proceedings of this meet
ing be publishedi in the Martinsburg Gazette.
The meeting then adjourned.
ELISHA BOYD, Chairman,
ANDREW HUNTER, Secretary.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23

Late news from France and Greece, by an
arrival at New-York from Hayre, may be seen
under the head of Postscript. 1t embraces
nothing of importance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
THURSDAY, JUNE IS, 1925.

The Secretary of State has just received de-
spatches from our Minister, Mr.. RUSH. He
expected to embark. at Liverpool, for the u
nited States, on the 5th of the present month.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23

A brief account ofthe proceedings at Bunk
ers Hill will be found on the opposite page
a more perfect one may be expected by to-
morrow's mail.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23

II is said that there is at this time on the
stocks at New-York, seven Frigates of the
first class, besides two large Corvettes.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23

Governor CIIxroS has accepted the invita-
ton Of the Ohio and Erie Canal Commission
srs, to be present on the 18th of July next, at
the ceremony of Breaking Ground"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
srAuNroN CONVENTION.

sShep1fG0ln fTOcteOhSS az u iHCSt
imp held at the Court House or Monday
the 18th June, John Gatewood, esq. OF
South River was called to the chair,
and James n. Smoot, OF Woodstock,
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having
been stated, on motion Of P. Williams,
ESQ. the following preamble and reso-
buttons were unanimously adopted.
Whereas Delegates have been appointed by
MANY counties in the state ofVrginia, to meet
st Staunton on the 18th of July next, for the
nurpose offacilitating the call ola Convention,
10 amend the constitution of our state, and
this meeting approving thereof,
Resolved, That seven delegates be appoint
ed from this county, to meet at Staunton on
the said 25th of July next, such delegates as
NAV be appointed by our sister counties, to
adont such measures as may be most eXpe-
dent TO attain the object Of the meeting.
whereupon Robert Allen, esq. Charles U.
Lowell, esq Joseph S. Spengler, esq Joseph
Strickler, ESQ. Col. Isaac Overall, Col. VIM.
Carson, and Philip Williams, jr. esq. were APP
pointed the Delegates.
On motion of James H. Smoot, the
chairman Of this meeting was added to
the Delegation.
The proceedings were ordered to be
published, and the meeting adjourned.
NO@GATEWOOD, Chairman.
J. II. SMoor, Secretary.
Washington, June Give noticed, a
few DAYS since, the beautiful launch at
our Navy Yard of one Of the finest A
GUN frieates we ever beheld. 1t will
he recollected that by a resolution Of
Congress the ships Of this class in the
NAVY are to take their names from the
rivers of our country. In obedience to
this resolution, and combining deli
cate allGsion to the spot where Gene
raj La Fayette first sealed his devotion
to our country with his blood, she was
named, by the President, The Bran
dycias. To render the compliment still
more elegant, we understand that or
ders have been issued for her immedi-
ate equipment; and that if it should be
found possible to prepare her in time,
she will await the pleasure OF the" Ma
TONS Guest" TO whom communica-
ton has been made by the Executive,
requesting for her the honor of convey
ing him home, and Of first crossing-the
ocean under his auspices.- Nat. Jour.
Baltimore, June 2l.-From their cor
respondent at Gibraltar, the editors OF
the American have received a hle OF
the papers Of that place to the 2sth
Anril inclusiye-it furnishes no politl-
cal intelligence which has not been al
ready anticipated. A letter from 1io'
raltar of the 2sth says-"The NORTH
CAROLINA, "a, has just anchored at Al
gesiras."
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15
For the Wilmingtonian.

aAs the clay is in the hands OF the potter so
are We in my hand, O house Of Israel.
Disputes frequently arise from the want OF a
nerfect understanding of the power and bearing
&c tbe terms made use Of, particularly III subjects
n,rely speculative. That this may not be the
case in the present instance, shall give what
understand by the word circumstances,
II means the quality fthe agents places views'
instruments; intentions; time; motives ana man
ner. :,
By keeping this definition continually IN View'
H., we make use Of the word, it is hoped that
u,r meaning will not be misunderstood we
,rst however confess, that "the doctrine OIL elr-
o,mstances'' is SO entirely new to us' that II IS
omost identified with Robert Owens sys'e"'
I'D sor want of greater familiarity with its aP-
n;c,t;on. we may probably be led into some IN
cmsistencics. .u..
We sb.ll. in the course of these essays, illus
,;ews of the "doctrne Of circumstan-
), ~ , number of examples, beginning with
~. ~ ,,h;cb are most obvious, and proceed gra-
ably to the more complicated
-, ,,s s,,nnose two children born in the city
oe tons,antnople at the same time, the one OF
o,...,;sh and the other of Grecian parentsi ma
,,ra hr;ngs them into the world with equal pow
era # perception and similar caPaci''es' S''N
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15
Public Meeting.
1T a meeting Of the Democrat

1t meeting Of the Democratic Citi-
zens ofNew Castle Hundred, convened pursuant
to public notice, at the Green Tree Tavern, on
Saturday the 10th Sept. 1926, for the purpose
of nominating suitable persons to be supported at
the next hundred election, for the offices OF In
spector, Assessor, and Road Commissioner:
Mn. BENJAMIN MARLEY, was elected chair
man, and EDWARD s. MENDESHALL appointed
Secretary.
1t was, on motion,
Resolued, THAT the meeting so intoa nomina-
ton for the aforementioned offices, by ballot
On the votes being taken, it appeared that Cor
nelius d. Haney was nominated for Inspector;
James Mccullough, (F.) for Assessor; and Hem
ry Steele for Road Commissioner
Resolred,-That the above Ticket be recon,-
mended for the support Of the Democratic cit-
zens of this Hundred at the ensuing Election on
the 18th inst.
Resoiued, THAT the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Watchman and Will
mingtonian Newspapers, signed by the Chairman
and Secretary
BENJAMIN MARLEY, Chair'n.
FDwApp S. MEypENHALL, Sec
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15
For the WilmingtOnian.

A mans ability to please in conversation,
is not always in proportion to his knowledge.
More depends upon manner than matter.
A man may have a mind teeming with intel
ligence, his imagination may be feIvent,
chaste, and lofty, yet if the offspring of his
mind and the creation of his imagination are
not ushered forth in appropriate and impress
sive language, gesture or countenance, his
thoughts are forgotten, and his words "pass
away as the idle wind" More depends on
hozv we say, than what we say. A single
sentence delivered in a proper tone, has done
more than an elaborate oration. The dying
words of Lawrence were more stimulating to
the courage of his seamen, than prolix dis
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15
Cheap Tailoring .

PENIE Subs iber having commenced the Tai
l. loring business at No. So shipley ST., solicits
The encouragement Of The public in the differ.
cnt branches of his business, in all of which he
will en'eavour 10 give satisfaction at very re-
duced prices, for cash.
Private families and others, can be accommo-
dated Al their dwellings, in making garments ata
moderate price.
The Subscriber assures the public, and can
give satisfactory evidence, that he is well ac-
quainted with the different branches of his bust
ness, and particuiarl, with Ladies Habits and
Prlisses, which he will execute in the first style,
and if required, according to the lates' fashion.
James UHara.
Wilmington, Aug. 10. Aft.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15
TExEs WILMTNGTONIA AN,
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday, Sept. Is, 1925.

EXPLOSION.-On Monday afternoon
last about o'clock, the Glazing Mill at the
Powder works of E. I. Dupont, Esq. on the
Brandywine, blew up; BY what means, we
believe has not been ascertained. Four men
employed at the works were materially in
jured, two dangerously: but it is supposed
they will all recover. A horse attached to
cart which was full of powder, and stand
ing at the door of the mill, was very much
manglcd by the explosion. The loss, we
understand, is of no great amount.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15

was very thirsty, and requested my people
to bring me some cider, Of which / drank
freely, as it was as sweet as if it had come
new from the press. l drank freely for
three days, and on the 4th / began to dis
charge stones again, which gave me great
reliet. then for the first time began to
think it was the cider that brought the
stones away from me. ! continued drink
ing the boiled cider, and the stones kept dis
charging. 1t is now about four months since
any came from me, and for about eight
months have had no pain worth mention
ing, and can ride In any carriage without
any Inconvenience from my dreadful COM
plant. | still continue drinking sweet cider
when can get it, and when l cannot use
the boiled, and have reason to believe, and
do believe, by continuing to drink Of that,
with the help of God, l shall never be trou-
bled with that complaint again.
From the publc's humble servant,
JOHN NELSON.
Saltwater, August I7th, 1925.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-15
Six Gents Reward.

Ran away OH Saturday the Sd inst. an indented
apprentice to the Saddle and Harness making,
named John Sorden, about 10 years of age, five
feet or 9 inches high, tolerably well made, fair
complexion. and red curled hair. He had on
when he absconded, pantaloons of Wilmington
Stripes white linen round jacket; fur hat, half
worn, and new shoes. The above reward will
be given to any person who will bring the afore-
mentioned apprentice to me, but will pay no
other charge. All persons art cautioned against
harboring said John at their peril
George M'Corkle.
JViLmington Sept Is, 1925. 51.-4tp