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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-08
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SHERIDAN,

VISIT to an old sportsman in the sister
kingdom, at the commencement of the
shooting season, and, IN order TO avoid
the imputauon OF being downright Is
noramHS, he was under the necessity Of
taking gun, and at the dawn of dav set
ting forth in pursuit of game. Unwiil-
ing to expose his want Of skill, he took
at opposite course to that Of his friend
and was accompanied by a game Keeper.
provided with bag to receive the birds
which might fall victims to bis attacks,
and pair Of excellent pointers. The
game-kttper was a true Pat, and posses
cd all those arts of bldrnry which are
known To belong to his countrymcn and
thinking II imperative on him to be par
tlcularly attentive to his masters friend,
ne lost no opportunity Of praisng bis
prowess. The first covey (and the birds
were abundanL rose within few wards
Of the statesman's nose. but the noise
they made was SO unexpected, that he
waited TIL they were scout of harms
way before he fired. Pat, who was on
The lookout, expressed his surprise, and
immediately Observed, d" Faith, Sir, see
YOU know what gun is-its well YOU
was NJ nearer, or them chaps would nc
sorry you ever came into the countly"-
Sheridan reloaded, and went on, but his
second shot was not more successful -
'Oh = cried Pat, 'uhat an cscaue: III
DC bound you rumpled some Of their fea-
Tiers he gun was loaded again, aud
| on went our Senator; but the third Shot
was as little effective as the two former.
liah = exclaimed, PAT, although aston
lshcd at 50 palpahle a miss, 'I'll Law Il
lhlEleen YOU don't come near Us to-day
AGAIN Master was too near to hc plea
SAINT. SO he went on, shot after shot and
always had something to say to consolc
poor Sheridan. who was not little a.
unused at his ingenuity.
AT last, on their return home, without
bird in the bag, Sheridan perceived q
covey quietly feeding on the other side
OF the hedge, aud unwilling 70 owe them
chance Of flight, be resolved to have a
Slap at them on The ground He did 50;
bu. TO his modification, they all nrw
away untouched. Pat, whose excuses
we're now almost exhausted, still had
something TO say, and he jyyfully ex-
claimed, looking at Sheridan, ,cly si2ni-
ticanIly, You made them TEE thof, any
way : and with this Compliment to his
sportsmanlIke qualities. Sheridan closed
hls morning S amusement, l4ughin hear
Wy at his companion, and rev al ding him
with half a crown for his patience ana
eHCOuragement
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-08
SELECTIONS,

me iove-letters of Mary, Queen of Scots, to
'''nes Earl Of Boutwell,, With the love-sonnets and
marriage contracts (being the long missing origi
Gals from the Gilt Casket,) explained by state pa
2crs and the writings of many historians. &C. SO AS to
torn complete history Of the origin Of the Scottish
Queens woes, collated by Hugh Campbell, illus
~t@tor Q! Ossian's Poems, is in the London rrcss
Nat. Gae.
TURKISH RESTRICTIONS.
Ahe following IS the firlnan Of the Grand s;srn;or
respecting the toilet Of the Turk sh women:
9''ce 'ae women must never, when they 60
'0l ''e'l4'e from the rules Of decency and honour,
u IS especially necessary to take care that none of
'hcr actions be contrary to the ho, law
" ~ imperial fil7"an has already been pubF,Ie
70 hnirr them from wearing embroidered f.r,i.,,x
H"d improper colours. The d4ty of the officers
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-08
GE.NOESH CUSTOMS.

Marriage at Genoa is Z matter cf cal
culauon, perhaps more SO than any V here
else; i IS generally settled between the
relations, who often draw up the contract
before the parties have seen one another,
and 1t is only when every thing else is
arranged and a few days previous to the
marriage ceremony, that the future hus-
band is introduced to his intended part
ner for life. Should lie find fault with
her Inquire or manners, he might break off
the match, on condition of defravins, the
expenses incurred. But this is seldom
the case; the principal object, that Of H.
teresl, being once settled, tie b Idle fol-
lows the portion as matter Of course,
and is often scarcely minded. There are
IN this city marriage brokers, who have
pocket books filled with the names of
marrlageahle girls Of different classes,
with notes desert ptive Of their figures and
their fortunes: these people 20 about en-
ueaVorinE 10 arrange connexions; if they
succeed, they get a Commission of two
or three per cent. up n the portion. The
contents of their memoraudums are often
very curious
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-08

ForeSiSAt.-The overthrow Of some
PERSONS fortunes, and the sudden rise Of
those OF others, are worthy subjects Of
reflection; consequently, says French
observer, never give alns to beggar
without saving 70 him Friend, think
OF me YOU happen to become a Minister,
Director, or Deputy"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
WARD ELECTIONS.

On Wednesday, the election for Common Council
men took place in the several Wards of this City, the
following gentlemen elected:
Nathl. Charter, WIN. l. Thompson, Otis Mansun Eze-
kiel DAVIS, Joseph F. Price, Sam Sublett, John En-
ders, Nahl. DENLY.
For Madison Wdrd--James Rawlings John H. Eus-
tace Archd. Peasants, H. L. Wight, John Allan John
Brockenbrough, John Rutherford, Thomas Ladd Will
lis Cowling.
For .Honroe JVdd-John Goddin, Martin Drewry
Preston Smith, WIN. Fitzwllylsonn, Tbos. Ruther-
foord, Robt. G. Scott, Edmund w. Rootes, John G.
Williams, and Joseph Tate
AT meeting of the Common Council held yester-
day. TO organize their body, and elect Mayor Clerk
&C. the following the result
JOHN ADAMS, Mayor.
WILLIAM II. FrrzwHYLsoNN, Recorder.
THOMAS BRoCKENBRoUGH, Senior alderman.
Aldermen for Jefferson II ard
Joseph F Price-Nathaniel Charter-NathanieI
DENLY
Aldermen for Madison Yard
James Rawlings-John II. Eustace-Archibald
Pleasants-Ws CowIing.
Aldermen for Monroe Yard.
John Goddin-Martin Drury-Preston Smith.
EDMUND w. RooTEs, President:
John Brockenbrough Thos. Rutherford, John.
Endcrs, Ro. G. Scott, John G. Williams, Otis Mansoh
John Rutherford, John Allan, William Thompson
Hezekiah l.. Wight Thomas Ladd Joseph Tate Sam.
Sublett and Ezekiel Daws,-ContD,on Co.ncitn,en
NATHANIII. SHEPPARD was re-apponted Clerk of
the Common Hall
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08

ALL sthe tribunal that continue TO be the grea,
lawgiver of the state.
AT present, the members of the legislature have
criterion, by which form estimate of the relative
merit of these sacred repositories of important
trusts The atering panegyric of friendship, i'm OF
nomination., is generally as little be relied on, obitu-
AIRY notices Far different would be the which these
annual reports would furnish the Legislators state
Let these reports be published the
ing of the legislature thus the people would
hand be in possession of some of those topics upon which
the legislature would be necessarily employed The effect
that this exercise would have upon the judges would be ele
vatinS, and animating; il would give spring all
'Ger energies Called every year before the tribunal Of
puhc opinion their latent powers would be brought
INTO action Being compelled dig IN that valuable mine
oil tile common law, the thus extracted after being
sneled and refined in the crucblc of the general court
would become the of the state would them
bear the efhges Of the republic No counterfeit made or
the occasion, could thereafter pass curren could NOT
circulate The statutes drawn up haste, uade e-
quently TO remedy what the law completely ain
Swers, II made known. would then he remedies b
the application of right the very aconvenieucas
OF sacety that had occurred during preceding year
The effect that this plan would produce uInn the iurs-
Prudence Judiciary, cg arure and people of this common
wealth. Ileave to- ADLER hands to tevplope
These suggestions made by devoted he free
institutions of or common country who will cease
To in the words of The Venetian patriot iusticinr
Ell concordtdn, gao Senpd h0c SIT in,psri,n con-
ST'dfe ARTHUR LEE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
VIRGINIA nnEcTroMs.

Gloucester Cos,ty-- -Burxell Bassett 500:
Servant Jones, Q.
SENATE Col. William Jones, e76
j. 5. Turner, %
HOUSE OF Observation-Disclosures G. Morriss, 1874;
Mann Page, l46 Thomas Smith, 1876; William K Perrin
oil; John Bnps, Gil Richard Thornton As; Thomas Dab
ney, 90.
Sp0ttsyCaaid Therett Towles and David Briggs were
reelected on Monday last Delegates the
Assembly for the County of Spottsy lvana: The
were,
For Towles 156
Briggs 129
Thornton 90
For CoNGREss-Rober Taylor received 2O6 votes
no opposition. FrederickSburg Herald.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
Dutltr Sentiment.

The Democratic Press states in confirmation of the
act that the choice of President and the pursued
oy Mr. CLAY both approved of by the people of the
estern States, that "there now and weeks
nave been, IN Philadelphia great number of western
merchants and store keepers purchasing goods They
have been all questioned with stciness and they
with very few exceptions, in two statements
That tue election of Mr. Adams more desired and is
more acceptable to the people in their than would
have been that of Gen. jackson. 2. And consequently
that the conduct and vote Of Mr. Clay meet the appro
baton of their fellow -ctizens.o TN;h Eo,,rnni
The .Nec Orleans .Merc,v,ie adps,li.or ;ntrod,,c.
the news of the election OF Mr.. Adams thus:-"We
congratulate our readers and all the friends of order and
good government upon the reception of the following
giah ad'ngs ny the arrival OF the steamboat Cavalier
from Louisville. Our Joy is not the less because the
decision of Congress prompt shut the door
upon intrigue" .s
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
BORING FOR WATER.
The foil owing letter, contains interesting facts
CHARLIEsHoPE, March N, 1925.

OHARLIESHOPE, March N, 1882
Near NeV- BrnSwick, " j.
Dear Sir: The pyacticabiy obtaining water by mea MS
Of boring unknown in Europe and ba been reor,sd
in this country for salt works. but 10 where
IN Immediate District, has been made to flow
spontaneously, above the surface II the greatest ism
Provement in tie science of Hydraulics our or NV
aud will result in theory of the origin of certain
springs those springs that do the surface
from higher But must leave these speculative
points, aud comply with your wish to have copy of the
calculation that made, of the to city Of supplying
itself with delicious by the principle Of boring
have allowed largely for each we'll you will discover
when Itel you that my WE'LL which is 253 feet deep,
only 500 dollars, including perpendicular, horizontal, and
lateral pipes the length Of go feet and made Of copper
with tin lining.
The water ny bored well has risen least feet above
the surface of the ground. II is the Kitchen
supplies trough tables for milk pans-two large
cattle houghs and hog trough. The water never ceases
TO flow, and is Of the temperature throughout the year
wish that you would give much publicity to the contents
Of this letter you The Manhattan Company IRE
boring ia New-York They have yet obtained water
but IL they PerseveEe rhey will succeed.
Mr. Bernard Fitzsimmons. Of the firm Of John Tur-
ner Co. Philadelphia has drawn the prize Of $50, 600
20 the last Maryland state Lottery j. w6s sold at Al
Lens Office,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
From tie 81. Francisrtile, (Lou.l Asylum.

Thus has terminated contest the most ardentle
Though amicably) conducted of any recorded on the
civil annals of country in the election 10 the chief
Inagstracy of the Republic OF the of He Peoples
chocete fearless assertur and conservator of their
rights against the encroachments of foreign powcrhe
faithful public servant of hdf century of almost UNI
RENTING difficulty and tothe ablest politician of our
country, and The first statesman Of the age
AT public meeting of the inhabitants of West Fe-
liciana, IIouisiana on the 4 of March, it was RE
sotoed, That in order to afford public demonstration of
the JOY which the people of this section of the country feel
at the result of the late Presidential election dinner
be given on the occasion" The dinner was given on
Saturday, the 10Th of March.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
From The .Ne,O Orleans .uer. Advertiser.

The .New Presiden,-The flags of the shipping in
our harbor, this day March 4th displayed in hon
or OF the inauguration of John O. Adams, the Presi-
Dental chair We bad with Joy the commencement of
the of correct principles.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08

but upon the most conclusive csnouy that Henry Clay
could have been guilty Of the of tampeng and bar
gaining for Office" After this declarations il is incon-
sisen and ibera to require that MIR. Clay "should have
gone further in his denial of the to saw in
general terms, "there tri;,h them" &c. WHY
should Nh. Richie require him TO go farther, ifhs will NO,
believe him gy without conclusive cri5enceP aud doubt
whether the positive under most
enn sanction, would have been sufficient 10 remove the
doubts of those vino satisfied with simple denial
The spirit of opposition is really strongly manifested
these last objections, that it gives to doubt Mr.
Rtcbes candor. shall therefore dismiss the subject, with
the expression of hope that time will convince
him than any arguments of mine
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08

glory of our common country.
From the ST. Louis, (Jtfissouril Republican
The Fourth IF .naTch, 1825.-The triumph of in
tellect, celebrated the 4th of March, at ST,
Louis, by firing federal salute. 1t pleasing redcc
rion that from the Mississippi the Atlantic and from
Maine to Louisiana, there strong feeling of appro-
baton of the conduct and abilities OF President Adams
Sentiments ofLhe West.-rhe following is an extract
of letter from OF the best informed and most dis
tnsuished citizens of Lexington, who ls however no
politician, and who certainly did write his letter
with view TO its publication. 1t is detail to his
friend in this city, of his al observations and
of what he has heard the subject Mr. Claws vote
10 the House of Representatives, the Presidential
election. We know the writer; and know him TO
be not only have stated, of the most tlistin
guished citizens of Lexington, but incapable of stating
an nnruth. His opportunities of correct information
extensive; and he too independent both 10 cir
cumstances and feelings be influenced in his opin
IONS by any hope of favour from the man of whom he
writes. The extract from his letter therefore NAV be
regarded as expressing the general sentiments Of the
well informed and respectable people of Kentucky,
with whom alone the writer associates and from whom
he would be most likely to learn the real sentiments of
the State. MAT. Journal
''ID this place and its vicinity, public sentiment will
be sucl the best friend of Mr.. CLAY could desire it,
long before he here for his family and the re-
cepton by his old constituents and friends will be such
as cannot fail to crafty him. Even those who most Sc
riously doubted the policy of his entering the Cab
the new administration, aba'mg in the good opn-
ion which they had entertained for Mr. Clay. Indeed
of the whole State may say that 1t oiA be right The
influence which got up the famous Legislative resolu
tons, will neither be able, disposed, erect an
opposition to the course which he has taken. write
TO you think advise6y; and entirely with the candour
which profess always to use in writing to YOU The
State Of Ohio will unquesonably be all you could de-
sire; and confidently predict the thing ofIndana
aud Illinois Tie lchOLe of Mr.. Clays frends in these
three States may not unite with the administration,
but it will gain from the General much greater mum.
Der than will fly off from him. At first, sDne both Of
MIR. Clay's and MIR. Adamss friends, experienced feel
ing ofdscourageinent at the which two va
cancies in the Cabinet were filled. They feared that
the administration would not have sufficient strength
ga little time however, has given them better views
and they now begin to appreciate the policy that would
prevent Cabinet collisions and couneracngs, by ex-
GLIDING Presidential candidates from the great Offices
of state.
Gen B. has just returned from Mason and Fleming
counties, and informs that the Presidents Address
has produced in those counties strong favourable eff
fecf.D
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
From the .Nafionnl .Lo,,rn1l.

FROM me papers that came 10 us by The last Western
mall we make the following brief extracts that cur
readers may see how the result of the late Presidential
election was received in the extreme Southern and
Western sections of the Union:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08

Ueester Observation-Disclosures assett, 500;
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
MARRIED,

4VAxAEk6A4Ei1J1
On Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Philip Courtney
Mr. " lillian ALLEN, to Miss ANN d. Taylor, all of
this city
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
Fromxhe Mobile, .qiabama Reg;,,e,.

On Friday, the 9TH of March, three saucs were fired.
and at T. NJ. tue largest company we have ever
known assembled in MOBILIZE sat down to dinner at
the Washington Exchange Coffee House. rThe fol.
lowing are two of the regular oasts given this dinner
Henry Clay:--The great orator--the Independent
statesman-the yirtuous repubhcan-His country's
good his polar star.
John Quincy Adams:-Thc President of the United
States-we exult--not because he has beaten his OBJ.
ponentsbut from sincere conviction that his admin.
istration will cherish the true interests and extend the
glory of our common country.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
RISE OF TICKETS.
The Richmond Jockey Club Races

M commence on tie I'd Tuesday IN .uiy.
LIST Day, Sweepstakes for years old mile heats 500
entrance, entries and closed
SIS.
Sd Day, Jockey Club purse, $1,000, nile heats, en-
trance 800.
9TH Day, the Lafayette Barouche stake, mile heats
for years old WADE MOSBY, Jr Sec r. j. c.
april - w4w
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-03-04
To Let for a term of years.

TIvWO Factories on Beaver creek, failing stream
which is considered sufficient to card and full for thr
ty looms. They are situated about half mile from
andywne, on the east side, in Delaware county, Pennsy
vania 26 miles from Philadelphia and from Wilmington
One of the factories is SO feet by 3d. three stories high
The other is 80 feet by 49, three stories high They
convenient each other and will be rented together or
sepaae to suit the renter. They convenient grist
mills, saw mills schools and places of worship They
in healthy neighborhood, with houses to accommodate
families carry the business, and excellent spring
each factory 1t is good stand for store further
description deemed unnecessary persons wishing rent
viii call and Judge for themselves For terms apply on
the premises 10 JOHN FARRA.
March |, 1925. Soft
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-03-04
A Valuable FARM For Sale.

vUyHE subscribers offer for sale that well known Tue
residence Of William Warner, situate on the Wihmec
and hrstana turnpike road about three quarters OF
mile from Wilmington, containing about lfo acres y, I
in excellent oder Of which there are Is acres OF
about 81 of marsh, and the remainder upau u'uei
culture and grass. .,;nni
The improvements on this farm embrace every thingl
that is necessary comfort, convenience or uuly' a
consist of elegant stone mansion house pun. rev
since in the modern stye of the best materials and IN e
most convenient manner stories high, sixty ieet III
length by forty one in depth, with piazza extending Wy
whole length of the house, and supported by columns o
tile roof The situation of the house is hlgh frontns 10
wards the Delaware, and commanding hne view VI VIA,
river the borough of Wilmington, Chrsana creek, a,a
1.-THE adjacent country Contiguous TO TINS mousse are a Wv
out houses most of which are nearly new' con
sistnr Of stable and carriage house, ice house, smoke
house and bath house constantly sp,s
of fine water There is also large garden IN eIceneh
order and the grounds around the house are handsomely
laid out and adorned with number Oh run aug
tai trees. c..,, -.
The other improvements large and comtortabe TWO
stone spring house, poultry house, and other OUT
houses pump of excellent water near the door, ana
perpetual lime kiln for burning oyster shells,
ON the farm there is thriving apple orchard OF aoou,
eubt acres also Young orchard Of the best grated
fruits consisting OF peaches pears piums' cherres' a"o
choice apples. ..:,a
The above described property possesses every requisite
leher for delightful residence or profitable specuato
The improvements are elegant and convenient ana tne
land is in such high state of cultivation that the purchaser
cannot fail obtain handsome interest upon the
money by leasing to the shares tenant IS now on inc
farm Robert McFdrlan, who may be recommended as
manager whose industry good conduct integrity and ski
lin the various branches Of agriculture ente HIM to every
degree of confidence.
Il il be desired, the mansion house with competen
porion of land will be sold separately from the TAI M as
Twill admit of convenient division.
Possession of the mansion houses GARDEN young orchat'
land ne improvements, will be given immediately and
he residue of the farm the 25th of March next.
The property will be shown by William Warner; TN
tcrms will be accommodating and made known by apphca
lion TO William Warner the subscribers.
II EDWARD TATNALL,
i JAMES PRICE,
| .Qssignee8 Of William Warnei
| ~ % 1904 89-2m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-03-04
ADJOURNED SALE.

The folloping described property, heretofore adj
uertised, cU be sold at auction, acathoat reserve,
at the horse Of John Herdman, innkeeper,in .NeV-
ark, on Thursday the 18th inst. at one o'clock.
LIhe Real Estate of Isaac Tyson, late of White Clay
"A Creek Hundred county of Newcastle, and state OF
Delaware deceased, situate and Joining the iourshng
Village Of Newark and each side of White Clay Greek,
containing about hundred and fifty acres OF land, which
lis SO situated and divided by said creek to make two
handsome farms; side erected mansion Stone
House and Kitchen, with never falling fountain pump BY
The door of excellent water, which passes through part of
the cellar TO the kitchen door, and affords every accom-
mediation for Dairy. Also. an excellent Merchant Mill,
with sufficient Of water; the Mill House is large
stone building On said premises said Mill, IS stone
Dwelling House for the accommodation OF miller and
family together with stone Store House near the Man
sion Barns with all necessary out buildings also gooe
lOrciald The land is in high state of cultivation. Or
the other side of said creek erected Farmhouse,
good Barn and convenient tenant Houses with ohe
limprov emenis. There said premises suffcien
Quantity Of timber
The above property is situated within five miles OF tn
lDavigabe waters of Chrsana, and nearly the same dis
ance to Elk Landing and is well worth the attention
the capitalist as being the first rate situation for farming
milling or any other manufacturing purposes. 1t will b
vded sold together, to suit purchasers and posesso
gven at any time AS is presumed the purchaser wi
previously view the premises, further description deem
led unnecessary. ABRAHAM EGBEhl, Tar
| Chris,iana March /. 1925. 26-5t