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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-08-27


the surface rccolected in moment what had be-
fallen me, and uttered a cry of horror which is in
my to this day, and often makes shudder, as
it were the mad shrek Of another person in the eX
tremity Of Perilous agony. Often have dreamed
over again that dire moment, and the cry utter in
my sleep is something more horrible than human
voice. No ship was to be seen. She was gone for
ever The little happy world to which moment
before had belonged, had swept by, the waves
dashed on me, and struck me on the face and howl
ed at me- the winds yelled, and the snow beat like
drfed sand into my eyes-and there was | left to
struggle and buffet, and gasp, and sink, and PERISH
alone, unseen and implied by man. and as thought
too, by the everlasting God tried to penetrate
the surrounding darkness with my glazing eyes,
that felt leapng from their sockets, and saw, as If
BY miraculous power, to a great distance through
the night-but no shlr-nothing but white crested
waves, and the dismal noise of thunder. shouted
shrleked and yelled, that might be heard by the
crew, til my voice gone-and that too, when
| knew that there none to hear me- At last 7
became utterly speechess, and when tried to call
aloud there was nothing but silent gasp and con
vulson-whiIe the waves came upon me Ike stun
ming blows, reiterated and reiterating, and drove
me along Ike log Of wood Or dead animal \
Once muttered to myself, this is dream shall
awake. had often before dreamt Of being drown
ed, and this idea of its being dream pressed up
on me, that vanly strove to shrek out that the
noise might awaken me, But oh the transition
from this momcntary and Wild hope of its being all
dreadful dream, into the conviction Of its reality
That indeed was something more hidcous than
lunatics thought Of hell. All at once felt my In
most soul throttled strangled, and stihed BY an in
supportablc fear of death. That death which to
my imagination had ever appeared the most hide
Gus, and Of which had often dreamed till the drops
fell down ny forehead like rain, had il good truth
betalen ne; but dreadful as all NY dreams had
been what were they all to this felt as if Ill hu-
misery were concentrated in the speecll2ss
anguish of my own one single heart.
Ali this time was not conscious CT any act Of
swimming, but soon found tina. had instinctiyeIy
been eXertiDg all my power and skill, and both
were requisite to keep NE alive in the tunultuous
wake Of the ship. Something struck me harder
than wave. What it was knew not, but grasp
ed with passionate violence Tor the hope of sal
walton came suddenly over ne, and with a sudden
Transition from despair, fe., thas was rescued.
had the same thought i | had been suddenly
heayed On shore BY wave. The crew Lad thrown
overheard every thing they thought could :.fo1I
me the slightest chance of escape from DEATH
and hea-coop had drfed towards ne At oncc
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-08-27

Our readers will recognise in the following ex-
tracts the strange pen Of that wild writer in Black
woods Magazine, who seems 70 delight in portray
ing those horrible occurrences which madden the
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
THE LOST CHILD.


Fifty years ago, Adam Nicely settled at
the foot of the Chestnut Ridge, in Lagonier
valley, where he has continued to reside
ever since. Mr.. Nicely is now more than
eighty years of age. When he commenced
clearing his little spot OF land in the then
wilderness, he had three or four sprightly
and interesting children, who were "thefr
fathers hope and their mothers joy" Not
long after this period, two of them, one eve
ming. left their lonely habtation for the pur-
pose of gathering trawberries.-Theyw were
followed by their little brother Jacob, with
out the knowledge and consent OF his pa
rents, and who did not return with the other
children nor was he seen by them. The
alarm was Immediately given, and the neigh
bourhootl secured, but the search proved in
rffectua. For two weeks, with intense anx-
iety of mind, and feelings that cannot be de-
scribed the unhappy parents sought their
darling little Jacob in the wilderness He
could not be found. 1t was at length con-
cluded that he had fallen prey to the ruth
less panther.
Some time since, Mr. John Wolf, young
man who formerly resided in Lagnnier Nal-
ley, emigrated in the state OF Ohio. HAY
ing occasion lately to return on visit to his
friends, he stated that, during his travels, he
! iidu OCCOilC dIIudiHtCi Nieh "thA ''t'i
near Fort Seneca, who lived after the man
ner of the Indians, and who stated, that
when very Young he had been taken from his
parents in Lagonier valley, by party OF In
dians, and had continued with them ever
since. When this information was comnu-
nicated TO old Mr.. Nicely, he concluded that
this man mast be his son Jacob, who had
been lost SO many years. Under this i'm
preston Notwithstanding his age, he made
the necessary arrangements to visit him, and
succeeded in finding and once more behold
ing his darling son. Jacob Nicely resided
near Fort Seneca, and though comparatively
more civilised, still his habits and manners
were not dissimlar to those of the Indians
who surrounded him. And from the rescm-
blance Of his features to those Of the other
members of his famly-the time and man
ncr of his capture-the recollection Of his
name by himself, along with other circum-
stances-all conspired to convince Mr.. Nice
! W. that he is indeed his son. Thus it is that
Providence has, in his own way, after many
years, restored lost child to his affection
ate parents. before their grey hairs descend
TO the grave. Jacob Nicely is soon expected
on visit to his relatives.
IRestmoreland Rehub.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
CONSPIRACY ATuAYTI.


We published in Saturdays American, a
letter from Cape Haytien, alluding to the
discovery of conspiracy which hatl been
formed against the government by some in
dividuals of that place. III relation to this
subject we have since been favored with the
following extract Of letter from mer-
chant of Cape Hayticn to his friend in this
city, dated August 18th. -
"Since last wrote you, an event Of great
moment to this country has taken place,
with which you are no donbt acquainted ere
this-the acknowledgment of its indepcn-
dence by France. The news WAS source
of much joy, which was demonstrated by
splendid illuminations and an elegant dinner;
after this they were to have finished with
grand ball, but whilst the company were
assembling, it was discovered that con-
spiracy was on foot amongst some of Chris
topics old Generals. The pleasures of the
night were much lessened, but the discovery
was made in time to prevent any mischief.
1t appears that the plot had been in agita-
ton tor some months before, and this mo-
msnt OF rejoicing was conceived by the pro-
jectors as a favorable one to strike the blow.
1t is said they first intended to commence
their netarlous work at the dinner, but some-
thing interfered, and it was then postponed
for the ball, when finding their intentions
were discovered, the scheme was abandon
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
TUNNEL UNDER THE THAMES.

Considerable progress has been made IN
the digging Of the tunnel under the Thames.
There are to be two archwavs for carti-
ages, and distinct pathways for foot passcn-
gers.-The width of the tunnel is TO he thr-
ty feet, its height twenty, and length one
thousand and two hundred- Each arch"ay
is to have fourteen feet clear width, with
frequently communications from one to the
other. The depth Of the path below the
surface Of the river is seventy seven feet.
The depth of the water in the ship channel
is thirty tour feet, and besides bed of sew
eral feet Of gravel and sand, it is computed
there will be thickness of fifteen feet OF
solid earth between the crown OF the tunnel
and the bed Of the river. A strong arch of
brick work is to be built as fast as the exca-
vltion advances. The clay removed in the
excavation of the tunnel is conveyed to a
neighbours field, and there converted into
bricks, 10 be replaced in their new form, in
the construction of the arch. The entrances
to the tunnel arc to be approached by circu-
lar rdescents of easy declivity, not exceeding
four feet in hundred. The archways arc
to BE constantly lighted with gas. The sit
uation of the tunnel is such that no bridge
could be permitted there on account OF the
obstruction it would afford to the navigation
of the river. The expence is estimated at
4160,0 900, Il much less sum than would be
required forthe erection of bridge. 1t is
expected that il will be finished in three
years.-Loa. PAP.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

ed. There are various rep orts in t;rcu,,
.lon as to the intentions of the conspirators
but all concur in the Important point 'tI,s, tha,
foreigners were to be respected. 1t creatsa a.a,
considerable { alarm. but must say, athoueh
! was cautioned to have my doors Shut ear'
Y, that felt not the least uneasiness ,rha
PRESIDENT was in Gonaives on his wav 10
TINS place, when he received information rs
the plot. He Immediately sent for four of
the most prominent characters and ordered
them to Fort au Prince to await his return
On the road, one of them, Gen. Tousant
shot himself. The President has declared
his intention to remove all the disaffpcted
who | believe are generally known fron,,
this quarter" Baltimore .dmericon
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

sctired from table The day and hour came,
Truelovs look d in something like good spir-
tshutthc lines of care were now strongly and
deeply Impressed upon his features: he was
much altered. offered my arm to madame,
to descend the staircase from the drawing
room to the dining parlnur: Don't you
find your friend much improved since you
saw him?" inquired she, adding she is
grown ftter since he was single man. =
+" He is looking very we'll" replied ], "and
how could it be otherwise with so much hap
pness about hima" never told fib with
so bad grace. 1--WE have a fine family"
said she, bridling up to look more bccom-
ingly. We were now seated at table: there
was great deal of parade,-a show ofplate,
---much ceremony-but very scanty home
ly dinner after all, made the most of by wax
lights, flowers round the dishes, and tricke-
ry; the circulation of the wine was like that
of a miser's coin, or still more like the cur
rent of his heart, slow and niggardly: at the
second glass of Cahe Madeira, (Which ex-
pected nor to see, and which madame called
Madeira, forgetting that had doubled the
Cape, and was not to be imposed upon,) she
asked me, "pray did not Truelovc drink
very hard when first you knew him s'-
"Not particularly" answered L." He is
very sober now," said she, 81 have quite re-
formed him." $50 I perceive" quoth !,
rather driiy. The dessert was long and dead
sober Gas Pat calls 1t, in opposition to dead
drnnk.) On her retiring, he took my hand
and pressed it kindly, filling bumper, and
giving Love and friendships" had almost
forgotten to mention, that the whole ten
children were paraded after the cloth was
taken off and more noisy and a troublesome
set never beheld they were of all sizes,
from one in nurses arms up to one of nearly
II years of age, extremely robust and wo-
manly for her age. - very agreeable lady
your wife is" said |, seeing him very dull
"Very," answered he, in faint voice; "and
money! continued L" little, +" responded
he, in still more subdued tone, "a few
thousands, all spent, and more promised,
which ! shall never get; | was infatuated to
marry, and never calculated OH what we'd
lock might produce; am really poor man
with thousand per annum have given up
nv horses, and all my comforts, and must
either dip into my capital and be ruined in
time, live miserahly, or so abroad" - am
sorry for that said /, sincerely-a violent
ringing Of the bell preceded the appearance
of the footman, announcing, i'll a firm tone,
.scoffee's ready" Tom asked me to take
another glass, but the two dccanters only
averaged one between us; SO with the hall
glass each, we walked up stairs. Tom look
ed pitablc; the evening concluded by an
exhibition Of the childrcn's talents, and tdl-
oas also, for the child who had slapped my
face, scratched that of the baby, and fami-
" scene ensucd. is this matrimony 7" mur-
INJURED l to myself, as l went out Of the
house. invited Trnelove to coffee-house
einner, but he sent an excuse. Alas! poor
Tom. lust as the concluding words were
uttered, the Parrot added,--poor fellow
Ha, ha, ha, ha.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
OHIO CANAL.

Fromthe Cieapeiand Ohio) Herald, fug. 10.
The work OH the Ohio Canal is nov pro-
crossing with great spirit and success. Most
of the line which was put under contract in
June, between this place and the Portage
summit, is already grubbed and cleared.
The excavation is going on briskly and
some sections are nearly finished. Large
quantities of stone have been quarried, and
several THOUSAND feet are cut, ready for
building the walls of the locks. Water
limestone, for about 80, COO bushels of water
cenent has been quarricd, and klns are
building for burning and mill for grinding
I it. This quarry Of water limestone is direct
! ly on the canal ling, about midway of the
greatest fight Of locks on the line between
the Portage Summit and valley ofthe Cuya-
hoga. durable stream with sufficient wa
ter and fall 10 drive mill for grinding the
lime, passes Immediately over the quarry:
and it seems as if nature had PREPARED til:
whole for the express purpose to which it is
now appropriated.
All who have viewed the route from the
/ Portage summit noithwardly, and who are
experienced III canaling, concur in stating
that they have never known canal line Sc
conveniently and abundanty supplied with
all the materials necessary for the works re-
4 uulTtAi III NC c1cCltLi Oh the 1dldI. One Oh
two Of the locks, and several of the sections,
will probably be finished this fall.
Alt ough the contracts were generally ta-
ken at prices below the estimates of the En-
gineers, experience proves that the work
can be performed at the contract prices, at
a reasonable profit to the contractors. Al
mostevery kind of work has already beer
subjected to the test of experiment.
Yeiloyp Fcuer at .Wezv Orleans.-Fron
New Orleans papers of the I'd and 4th ult-
we gather that this formidable destroyer o
human life is making ravages in that city
As it is well known (says the paper of the
2d) that cases Of the Yellow Fever Occur
daily in the Upper, or Anglo American par
ofthc city and suburbs-do not prudence
and humanity require that all compunica
; tions should cease between said wards, ant
those that arc happily exempt from the pes
thence Fl Why So, if the disease is not con
tagiouss]
"Dcath is in the breeze, (says the sam,
paper of the 4th) to the stranger, who expo
ses himself incautously. How many hay,
fell victims to stoppage of Transportation,
chill or cold How many heated, by hear
ty supper, or strong drink, retire to bed
where they lay exposed to the coolnes
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
From the Buenos Ayrcs Argos. July @
UPPER PERU.

VI TIN IIft ..
The following is a copy of an official notes
directed by the commander OF the Brazilian
forces which have taken possession OF the
province OF Chiqnitos, to the general OF the
Liberating army.
by virtue OF an honorable capitulafions
and solemnly ratified by the government OF
the provinces Of Alasorgrosso and His Exec zee.
lency the Goycinor Of this province OF IHt.
9Nii1s, It has bsEn delivered. to the oTFl
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
CAPTAIN s'rEWART.-The Nationa

CAPTAIN STEWART-The National
lntelligencer of yesterday says:-'It gives
us great pleasure to state, what is known to
be fact, though not yet officially promul-
gated, that Commodore Stewart has been
honorably and unqualiiiedly acquitted of all
the charges and specifications OH which he
has just been tried We hope to be able
Tomorrow TO publish the finding ofthe court,
by which the name OF this distinguished off
ceris restored to all it's lustre, and himself
tothe service,to whose fame he has so large
ly contributed"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

The editor of the New York Mirror, Of
fers the following premiums for literary
productions
Isl. For the best American Moral Tale,
the length not to exceed three pages of this
paper, so dollars. For the second best, 20
dollars.
2d. For the best Poetical Address, on any
subject compatible with the plan of this pub
licatlon. Of any length, between fifty and one
hpndred and fifty lines 80 dollars. For the
second best. 20 dollars.
The merits ofthe same to be decided by a
committee in the usual manner.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
PRlESTCRAF1'.

We understand saws the Boston Daily
Advertiser, that the decision of the Council
Of Episcopal Clergy lately held in this town,
on the subject Of the difference between the
Rev. DR.. jarvis and his people, has been
within "A few DAYS communicated by Bishop
Griswoli who he'd been obliged to leave the
Council before the formal closing Of their
proceedings. The Council recommend that
the pastoral relation between DIR. Jarvis and
his people be dissolved, and that they shall
nay nim the snn Of five thousand doll rs,
half in one year and the other half in two
years in full discharge Of their engagements
with him.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
breast bone resisted, shews murder, as we'll
as robbery, was intended-Wash Gag.

A royal Indian family, consisting of the
king, queen, and infant prince, brought from
the interior of Brazil. by Prince Maximil-
ian Wied Neuwied, have arrived at Brussels
-They are travelling in Europe, by per-
mission of His Majesty the Emperor of Bra
zil, for the purpose of acquainting them
selves with our manners, usages and religion.
The name of the King is Acdola, who, with
his tribe of Puris, being at war with the
tribe of Botiudos killed their king, and his
queen, by right of war, became the prize Of
Acdola.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08
THE WILM7MGTcMIAN-
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday, Sept. s, 1926.

Proposals have been issued for publishing
paper at New Harmony, Indianna, to be
entitled the New Harmony Gazette, and to
be devoted principally to the development
ofprinciples of the social system as founded
by Robert Owen.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

PRINTING PRESS.-I stated some time
ago that had completed small steam press
or a press to work with lever power and
with sufficient rapidity to produce 1000 i'm
pressions per hour, but could not discover a
satisfactory mode of supplying my ink roll
crs, and solicited the Cooperation of some of
my Yankee brethren-A Mr.. w. H. Hale.
who halls understand from Boston, and is a
silversmith, called upon nae and soon remov-
ed the difficulty by the formation of an ink
trough, which, Supplying one roller, CON
municates the ink rapidly to the other roll
er; and after q short time my model was
complete, and is 50 simple and efficacious.
and works with so much ease that 2, 800 in.
prcssions may be thrown off in tho hour, ami
by the introduction of IA heavy fly wheel; the
press is worked with a crank, and the labor
of one hand and two boys to feed tie cylin-
der with papcr--thus superceeding the ne
cessity OF steam, water or horse power.
Mr. Hale shall share the profits of the inven-
ton, for which a caveat is entered. and I
have no doubt that it will snpercede all 9TH
er presses as the cost will be very reasona-
ble.--.Noah.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

which, at this season, prccedcs the approach
of day ?-How many are tempted to swal-
low too much animal food, at breakfast, for
the stomach subsequently to digest during
the heat? How many, aftera course in the
midday sun, seek relief for their fatigue, in
inebriation ?"-But although the above ac-
acknowledgements of the existence of the dis
ease is made, we can find nothing in those
papers which will give us an adequate idea
of the extent of the cvil.-N Y Com. nd
pertiscr.
Juvenile Detravity.--On Saturday last,
a boy about twelve years of age, entered a
bookstore in north Third street, Phiiadel-
phia, during the absence of the owner, with
the view to rob the till, but finding it empty,
and determined to secure something, pocket
ed the key, and was making off; the owner,
however, at that moment entered the store,
and seizing the rogue, carried him before
Justice Coats. The father of the lad being
sent for, it was agreed by the parties, that
the father should take upon himselfthc pun
ishing the offender, bv confinng him i'll a
room in his own house for several days
At this period of the business, the boy was
seen to draw from his pocket knife, with
which he made plunge at the gentleman
seated near the magistrate, who fortunately
parIed off the blow from his body, at which
it was aimed, aud received the point of the
knife in his arm. Before the young despe-
RADIO could be secured, he made another at
tempt at the life OF the prosecutor, and man.
ifested during the tria.. and subsequently,
the most ferocinus dispositicn boldly Hyow-
ing, that his intentions were to commit mul-
der This young offender is, no doubt, orc
of Il numerous gang who have been prowl-
ing about, committing their depredations on
the storckcepers OF the Northern Liberties,
as it appears there are two Of his associates
nov in prison, awaiting their trial, for SINH
lar offences This lad has been from home
more than week preceding his apprehen-
sion.-PoniSon.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

A hooshinier Of Vienna, in Austria, has
obtained il patent, for 40 invention in his art
--Ii,s binding is not Of calf, nor sheep, or
buffalo, but of iron, - exqnsitcly wro.ieht
that it is taken for delicate lace. 4 Homer
has been bound in this style. for the Library
at Vienna, which is said to be inimitabIy
beautiful This artisan, whose name is
Monsmann, has submitted specimen Of his
work to the Institute of France.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

The old steam ship Robert Fulton now
lies at the Navy Yard, New York. Her en-
gne has been taken out altogether, and she
has been fitted up as receiving ship. She
is to be furnished with a complete set OF
masts spars and rigging, and is to serve as
a Rigging Scho9t. Sailors, when first en-
ployed, will be placed on board this vessel
when competent masters will determine
whether they arc qualified as scamcn. If so,
whenever a vessel of the Navy is dispatched,
her compliment Of seamen will be of the first
character. Hapon being placed on board the
Eclton, they are found lmacquaintcd with
the duties which they are called upon to fill,
they receive such instructions as is necessary.
1t is calculated that every month the Fulton
viii present the appearance of a full rugged
ship, aud again that of dismasted one.
The scholars are kept continually at work
in making, arranging and taking down the diff
terent parts of the rigging. The establish
mcnt OF this school is very Iaudable. BY
these means our navy can always be suppli-
cd with first rate seamen, and of course, raw
and inexperienced hands will receive such
knowledge as wi fit them for their profess
Sion.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-09-08

The presents which have been prepared
BY the family If Gen. w shington, for Gen
eral La Fayette, in order that they may be
transmitted by him to the l.iberator Bolivar.
are to be forwarded to Soath America by
his eXcellency Don Jose M. Salazar, the
Minister from Colombia resident in the Uni
ted States. A. J. DC Nallenila, Esq. I'd Sc
cretary Of the Colombian Legation, is com
mssioned by the Minister to take charge of
these presents, and to convey them to the
distinguished individual for whom they are
intended.