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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-10-06
LONDON ADVERTISEMENTS.

The wants and facilities of that great
Metropolis are exhibited in an immense var
iety Of ways in the advertising prints. One
single paper affords us at a cursory glance
the following singular specimen Of such
publications.
"Horse to be. sold, the property Of an M.
D. who bred him.
"1o Clergymen 5c.-The advertiser be-
ing anxious to employ few hours of his
time in supplying Manuscript Sermons to
such Clergymcn as may be pleased to favor
him WITH their commands, begs likewise to
state that he has peculiar advantages in
having ready reference to all theological
works."
"AIusic.--Nanted either a Lady or Gen
tleman to Play and Sing at fashionable
watering place.
"Board and Lodging.--A Lady who has
house near kensington wishes to
meet with gentleman to Board and Lodge,
without dinners, only on Sundays.
A Gentleman living in the ncighborhood
| of London wishes to find an English Litera-
ry Man, already known by some work, who
may be willing to devote Gor the advan-
tage Of his board and lodging) two hours OF
bis time every day to teach prosaic and
poetical composition"
! "Wanted, One or / wo young Children,
! from the age Of to years, by person Of
responsibility, residing in most healthy
situation
"To be disposed of for 14L respectable
Ladies' Day School, with upwards OF lhir.
ty pupils
"75 Grocers, booksellers, Cheesemonger
and Oiinen-A Clergyman, the Master o
an Endowed Grammar School in the Conn
try, would be happy to receive, as Pupils
the Sons of any Persons in the above trade
to whom his orders would be at all desra-
! be."
"a Graduate wenld be happy to atten'
one or more Pupils at their homes, or II
chambers His method is to plunge q
once lfu some classic author suited to th
comprehension Of the student, and thus t
engage the understanding by the subjec
matter, while he impresses the terms AM
construction on the memory of striking as
! sociations If time and the abilities OF tn
pupil admitted it, the rough work OF tn
French, German, and Italian, might be over
, come with ease under the advertiser IS tui
tion.''
"A Gentleman of quiet, early habits, VIII
does not require to dine at home, may b
otherwise accommod tied in respectable .
: partments, in the house of a Widow Lad
and her Daughter
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-10-06
spECl,REs.

The late DR.. CLARKE, mentions in his
"Travels," that as he was zone day leaning
out of the cabin wintoy, by the side Of an
officer who was employed in fishing; the
corpse Of man, newly icwed in hammock,
started half out of the water, and continued
its course, with the current, towards the
shore. Nothing could be more horrible; its
head and shon!dcrs were visible turning
first to one side. then to the other, with
solemn and awful movement, as if inipre"
ed with some dreadful secret, of the deep,
which from its watry grave it came upwards
to reveal" DR.. Ferriar observes, that I'm
a certain stage of putrefaction, the bodies OF
persons which have been Immersed IN water,
rise to the surface, and in deep water arc
supported in an erect posture, to the terror
Of unnstructed spectators. Menacing LOOKS
and gestures, and even words, are supplied
by the aifrightcd imagination, with infinite
facility, and referred to the horrible appari
ton" This is perfectly natural; and it is
easy to imagine the excessive terror OF ex
treme ignorance at such appearances.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-10-06

ry lisa companion whom he wants and not an art
ist 1t is not merely a creature who can paint,
and play, and sing, and draw, and dress, and
dance; it is being who can comfort and conn-
sci him; one who can reason and reflect, and
feel, and Judge, and discourse, and discriminate;
who can assist Inn in his affairs, tighten his
cares sooth his sorrows, purify his joys strength
en- his principles, and educate lis children
Such is the woman who is fit for wife, moth
er and the mistress of family. A woman of
the former description may occasionally figure
in the drawing room, and attract the admiration
of the company, but is entirely unfit for help
mate to man, and ''to train up a child in the way
he should go"
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SMILES AND TEARS.

Nh smiles and tears belong 10 JOY,
IA nd both belong to sorrowi
byoutli, to age, to man and boy,
3And woman's charms they borrow.
Cars oft are she'd where JOY is deep,
.Sge laugh when grief is wild,
HI at one time will laugh and weep,
Aihe old man and the child.
)Re heart that's breaking laughs-aye laughs,
: The heart Ger ioyed viii weep,
n while the rapture bowl it quaiis,
And hcalths are many and deep.
Ie maniac laughs within his cell,
E!The King weeps on his thrones
Nj melancholy hath spell
Zone but the happy own.
)k4uty is queen Vi Smiles and Tears;
b1n smiles she triumphs-let herl
EEe6h fairer far in griefappears,
$And Love then makes herb better.
~ Smiles and Tears belong to love,
And love hath joy and sorrow,
txhineth like star above,
S4sThat grace from gloom doth borrow.
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CONSIDER MY MEDITATIoN.-Ps. Y. l

Hhcn roses fall on wither'd leaves,
e5Ayhen ranhows vanish in the sky,
When bcauty's check disease receives,
Wand airy shadows fly;
Aae not the spells of fancy feeting'.
l6e there not truths the bosom beating
5tEhs to the pulse are PASSIONS tones,
.%%SS Tears to the eyes are feelings rills,
set they not in wisdom's zones
Nh lists, leave they not the hills
&hoes to bells, are they not brokenf
)enot our life, of each a token
&h that we see, all that we hear,
Sllsan gladness, woe in sight or dream,
Whispers that hcayens glory's Sphere
EEtciIlity, life's stream:
Darl. is the mind by error shaded!
Gold is the heart by sickness faded!
ft$ewhilc the sun Of love remains,
E&The calm of hope brcathes DER lifa's wave'
le happy Ink, Religion chains,
sAnd wear them in the grave; ),
kaven'a king the sinmbcrlng dust awaketh'
ID all the good to glory talietl.
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lrz,rzrs xsg.7lysrAEn'ss rGoNZToE.

INA Young lady may excel in speaking French
XR Italian; may repeat 4 few passages Hoiii :"
4&umc ofextracts; play like u professor and sing
IIte a syren; have her dressing-room decorated
I'm her own drawing tables, stands, fower-pots
VA Gems and cabinets, nay, she may dance lke
S|mpronia herself, and yet we shall INSIST, tnat
she may have been very badly educated. a'i
far from meaning to set no value WhatcVeI o'i i
IN orall Of these qualifications; they arc all Oh
them elegant, and many OF them tena 10 .nc
rrerfectinr of a polite education. These things
lM their measure and degree, may be done, pu'
xkere are others, which should be left unaonc.
Eanv things are becoming, but 'fone thing Is
ns e,lful." Besides, as the world seems to bs
XYlly apnrised of the value Of whatever tends te
*ynbeilish life there is less occasion here to IN
a3SSt on its Importance. But though wcli brel
sgVbinp ialy may lawfully learn most OF the fash
sMnabie arts; vet, let me ask, how does it seen
,sfD be the true end of education to make womel
sN fashion dancers, singers players, painters act
u sses, sculptors, gilders, varnlslers engraVefs
III hbroiderers' Mostmen are commonly des'lh
aa8 to some profession and their mind' are cor
IL Xouently turned each to its respective object
ES Hould it not be strange it they were cailc
III lt TO exercise their profession or set up thel
k,de with only little general knowledge OF tn
kadcs and professions Of all other men and witt
ut any previous definite application to Their ow
ocular calling' The profession Of ladies' t
Fhich the bent Of their instruction should D
Ii rned, is that of daughters, wives, and moti 20,
n rs, and mistresses of families. They should b
" therefore, trained with view to these sever
ondtions, and be furnished with ideas, an
rinciples, and qualifications, and habits ready
e appropriated, as occasion may demand
Rch of these respective situations lhough I'll
It's which merely embellish life, must CLAIM az
L. =.
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.Pgl1I.szl,53sYe .is Il x .
From tie .albany Microscope.
HAPPINESS.

1 HAPPINESS.
hy coy maid is Happiness
She dwells not in acrowd;
Il never comes to sooth and bless,
fhe naughty and the proud;
B leaves the great, in sloth and pain,
= flies to cllecrthc humble swain.
strews his pillow DER with flow'rs,
IND downy makes his bed;
semng the lonely dusky hours,
That darlscn DER his head,
III sweet delightful fairy scenes.
BIT feet alongin midnight dreams.
3 glutless Fashion eager grasp,
At her angelic form
bold, how swift she hurry'd past,
knd treated him with scorn.-
h! he pursucs--he may yet win;
\, now she's lost!--aye lost to him.
Epe happiness must not be sought,
ID momentary ioysi
y sensual, the beastly, sot
Hhe spurns, and from him flies.
IS Virtues path she travels in,
u hates the rugged road Of Sin.
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ERMS- MS-ADvERrIsEMESTs not exceeding
&uuare will be inserted four times for one
", and 30 cents for each subsequent inser-
NJ. If continued for three months, - 50-for
Months, 81 so; or for ono years8.
~ Subscribers are entitled to the privilege of
hg their names, place of residence, and occu-
bn, inserted in the Register, GRATIS.
EFNo subscription will be discontnuedunless
[wcck's notice is given and all arrearagcs are
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MISSIONARIES.

Wieland, in his Agathodamon, conjectures
that in the infancy of the human race, men
did, as children do now, confound their past
dreams with real occurrences; that when
they had been dreaming of a dear friend,
they would think that they had been with
him, that thus has arisen the belief in ghosts.
That the visions Of religious enthusiasts
are only intense musings, is rendered more
probable by the accounts given by ST. The
resa, who flourished i'll Spain during the six
teenth century, and wrote her own life,
which is a curious example of the extent
to which this faculty may be acquired by
practice. She thus describes one of her
earliest, we believe her first vision.
Being, one day, in prayer, it pleased our
Lord to show me his hands only, and thev had
such an excess of beauty in them as / am
not able to express. Within few days al
so saw his divine face. Afterwards he
resolved to me the favour that might see
him all. Upon certain day of St. Paul,
whilst I was hearing mass, all this sacred
humanity Of Christ was represented to me,
as it used to be painted, after the resurrec-
ton. This vision, though it may be imagina
rs or representing himselfby way of image to
me, was never seen by me with the eyes Of
my body, nor indeed was another, but only
with the eyes of my soul.
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al Pacliu's method qfreproring his Cooks.

al Pochu's method ofreproring his Cooks.
"Pilau, or boiled rice, the usual dessert of
the Turks, and over which they pour curd-
led cream, being now served up, the Vizier,
dipping in his spoon, discovered two or three
small feathers. He Immediately judged that
hrs pilau had been boiled i'll the water in
which the under cooks steep the poultry
previous to plucking it. "At this anstant, "
Says M. Pouqueville, 81 saw the satrap turn
pale. and Immediately symptoms of alarm
and terror seized his attendants" "What
is this? Ah' His voice completely altered
when, his eyes accidently meeting mlne'
not being able Il know not why) to continue
his invective, he suddenly burst into loud
fit of laughter. 'You see, my son, how am
served; some day or other certainly shall
hang up few ofthcm." That viii not I'M, I'M,
prove their cookery" "Oh, indeed it will
if you knew how essential 1t is to GOOD or
derl'' "For this once hope you Will par
don Them" "Yes but they must cat the
pilau boiled in this dish water, with all the
feathers in it, (and this sentence was exc;
cuted to the very letter. "But for You,
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said he, s'their-heads should be in my court
yard"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-03-04

er shall bear her company in leading apes hereafter
She preteDds that she never had an offer good
enough; but question whether she ever had any,
for | would not ask her even for sport. In order
to effect her Pous purpose, she protests that my
mistress shall never have her consent to marry, till
she finds nan of unexceptionable character. But
pray, sir, what do you think she calls an unexcep
tionable character Why, an assembagc OF virtues
such as he heroes OF romance are scarcely possess
ed off, and these must not be diminished by the
appearance OF a single failing, even OF the most
thrilling nature. ! am not coxcomb enough sir. to
suppose, that, according 10 the old ady's estimate
of merit, can have the smallest chance of success
and yet, sir, as the world goes, am not the worst
among the bad. never, to my knowledge, was
guilty of mean or dishonorabe action and if /
know my own heart am sure that l should make
la good husband to woman who would love m :.
we'll enough 10 study my happiness, and to make a
generous allowance for my faults. would take an
opportunity Of explaining my sentiments to the
dear girl on this subject, if she gave me any en-
cou agement but do not know how to interpret
her behaviour. She is the most diffident, modest,
unpretending creature earth, in appearance; but
liz is impossible to ascertain the value which she
sets upon herself because she never contradcts the
extravagant harangues of her guardian: yet at
times have thought that ! could read in her eyes,
and she has very sparkling ones) her dissent from
her sisters fantastical notions. Now, my good sir,
Iif you write piece on the folly of people who
cherish the hope Of finding perfection in their
mates, you will break the ice for me. for shall
then take courage to enter upon the subject; and
shall easily ascertain by her manner in speaking OF
lit, what her sentiments are. II succeed shall
be indebted to you for my happiness; if ] fail
shall still be obliged to you. because shall immedi
stey try to recover my liberty; is high time for
me to set about putting the gypsy on, of my head.
for am afraid that she has already got too eat a
bold OF my heart / entrust my happiness, good
sir, to your kindness, and am your most ob't
VIM WELLwoRTH."
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PENCADER HUNDRED

At meeting of the citizens of Pencader Hundred, con-
vened at the house Of Ephraim Knoles, in The village OF
Gasgo on Saturda, the Doth Feb 1925, in pursuance OF
recommendation from tie Levy Court Newcastle Coun
~, for the purpose Of considering the subec of the APP
por'ionment made by the Legislature, of the State Tax
JOIN CLARK appointed Chairman, and WIN. THOMPSON
Secv-after which the address of the members of the
Legislature from Newcastle County, their constituents,
was read whereupon, motion, it was unanimously
Resolved, That view with deep concern, the
aiken by the members of our Legislature from the counes
of Kent and SUSSEX relative the apportonment the
900 proposed raised for the support of the Sta
Government for the year. firmly believing that
is alike contrary sound policy and to equal justice, ia
call upon the county Of Newcastle tor large proper
ton OF that
Resolved That without any design to organize rebellion
against the constituted authorities OF State Government
yet deem proper and at all times necessary, to watch
with Jealous eye, every attempt to encroacb upon our
rights as free citizens and hold it auabe to resist such
encroaclments by every lawful means in our power.
Resoiyed That consider the present, as an important
CRISIS in the political of the people OF Newcastle
County, involving matters which justice to themselves, and
regard for the rights of their postery require should be
carefully attended o.Thereore that be recommended
TO the citizens of Newcastle County to meet al the Cor
House in the town of Newcastle, Saturday The 1911 day
of Much merit at 10 O'Clock in the oeoon for The purpose
giving this subject that attention and consdera ion which
its Importance so imperiously requires.
Resoi1ed That the proceedings OF this meeting be sign
ed BY the Chairman and Secretary and published in al
the newspapers printed in Wilmington.
JOHN CLARK, Chairman.
WILLIAM THOMPSON, Sec.
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WILLIAM THOMPSON, Sec.

Glasgow, Jan. l0.--There has been very ami
mated demand for cotton this week, and prices oil
all descriptions are I'd to Id ID higher tha'
before the announcement of the decrease of stock
in the Liverpool market. as compared with that oil
1928. These sales amount to 3,804 bales.
Tn London, in the week ending January | /, the
sales of cotton amounted upwards Of "a 900 bags
Hemp was at As to As pounds.
Markets at Matanzas, Feb. 10. very dull rice
ID Ia, and large stock on hand Hour would com
mand no price. No piracies had recently beer
heard of.
Price of cotton at Savannah, Feb. 14.-Upiand
prime, 18; fair to good, l6 II; Sea Island, 81
la As.
At Mobile, Feb. l.-Choce, Is cents prime
lis 1-9 fair 12 1-2. Remaining in warehouses
and on board, not cleared, January ST. 1925, 9,60s
bales cotton.
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TO LET.

4 THREE story brick house and lot on the Of
"A French and Third streets at present in the occupations
of Mrs. Rodney.
two story brick house and lot in French street, be-
tween Second and Third streets, present the occupa
tion of Capt. Augustus Scout.
stable. carriage house and lot in King street, between
Kent and Wood streets occupied by John Bostler
Several small houses and lots, different parts of the
town.
story house and lot near Rockland Factory,
on the Brandywine.
Possession Of any of the above houses will be given on
the 25th of March next. Apply to Samuel Sappngton,
JOHN GORDON.
February 22i 27-4t
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VIII be Exposed to Public Sale,

T Woe's (Ia Fayete Hote) Saturday the 18th inst
n at O'Clock, p NJ the story Brick House and lot,
the residence of the subscriber situated in Broad Street.
between Shipey and Orange Streets The house is ~
feet front, extending back &c feet has two
floor, well finished story kitchen and brick smoke
house attached the same the whole depth of the lot 70
feet, with privilege Of foot alley leading 10 Orange
Street.
No. lot The Of Broad and Orange Streets
IS feet inches 'front.' adjoining the above property and
extending back the same depth. This property well
worthy the attention of any DESTROYS locate ten
selves in pleasant and healthy part of the Borough, be-
ing in good neighborhood and having the privilege of
pump Of excellent at the door. Possession gwen
on the 25th of March inst. Terms at sale.
ABEL SAUNDERS.
n b. If the above property be not sold, it will be for
rent. BROWN Il BAlI.Y, .7uckoneerS
March 5, 27-St
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shall 60 to old Nick, as slick as two and two makes
four.' "Why what have you sworn 20 &C. have
sworn to cut, with this knife, either my own throat,
or that OF the FIRST man meet with this morning,
and you are that very ones Upon this as might
be expected, the poor fellow, thus accosted. would
manifest some symptoms of making his escape
upon which Bob would seize him sturdily by the
collar. and say" MY good friend have only told
you part OF my oath you were so foolshly scared
you stopped me in The middle Of it, have sworn TO
do what have told you, unless the man met with
should refuse 10 let me pull his nose-fee this knife
agaln-ls il not woundedly sharp? Your nose I
shant much hurt--and see, there is nobody by but
you and |. You will not be the worse of it. No.
body will know any thing about it, for promise YOU
will never speak Of It-snd l can venture to an
swer for it, you wont tell it yoursell", "Well,
upon condition you wont pull it too hard give you
my consent" q You have not kept your word ex.
actly, Tor you have wrung it harder than YOU prom
sed However, bidyo good morning, for have
to call in yonder." Upon which Bully Bob and
Fearnougbt seized him again by the collar and said,
: am sorry did not tel you exactly the whole of
my oath, at 6rst-but now you shall hear it out and
Quit is to do what have told you. and il the
man either WINGED or grumbled, when pulled his
nose, have worn to cut his throat or my own
and with this knife too-sre here 1t is-unless he
will consent to my splitting in his face and kicking
him in,o the bargain,'' The poor fellow who had
consented to have his pulled had seldom any
difficulty, in agreeing to undergo this process like
wise.
There are two modes Of operating. well known to
the opp essor and wrong doer. One is that of Bull
ly Bob, and our Legislature the other was that of
our mother county against these states, her then,
provinces-and OF The unuoted savage towards his
victim-to begin by little and little and to mount ~
in the scale Of infection Both, indeed, were known
to Bully Bob and prac,ised by him for he would
sometimes invert his oath. and begin by pulling q
lock of hair, half in earnest, half In playthen with
ringing the nose genty-boring the ears pretty
a'ty-spitting spiteiully 10 his face-kickng
him soundy, and end with knocking him down.
only emitting to cut his throat. Our oppressors,
too, are acquainted with both these modes-and, il
there be any truth in rumors, every where floating
about. other and, if possible. grosser violations OF
our rights only postponed until it is seen how
We brook the present wrong, mitigated as it is from
TWO thirds to one half. Q.
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SHERIFF.S SALE.
By PETER b. DELANY, SHERIFF..
February 22i

I'D virtue of writ of vend exponas directed will
Id be exposed to public sale, the house of Ezekiel
8aiey, Centreve il Chris,iana hundred, Monday the
18th day of March, inst at o'clock, p Nj the third
of the following described lands and situate, N
ing and being in the hundred of Chrsana and county or
Newcastle, to wit adjoining lands of Jacs Way Samuel
Sooda ard, and Wopdwards road, with small log dwell
rug house, AID log weavers shop thereon erected, aim
ing wentv less. Seized and taken y exc.
cation the property Of Esther Pierce.
Newcastle, March 2, 1925 22-4t
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MARRIED-On Thursday Oath ut. by the Rev. Vincent
Ofey Mr. JOHN DARBY of Camden, DEL to Miss SARAH
LEWIS, near the same place. ;.
-On Monday 9th ult. by the Rev. Mr.. Dale, DR..
JOHN E. MAXWELL, of Canterbury to Miss ELIZABETH
CLAYTON daughter Of Thomas Clayton, Esq. of Dover,
Del.
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Post Office is now established at CHEST Err
v,,tv. in Kent County, Maryland. foi merly known
hv Inc name Of .Np,r Market ; and Edward Hines,
ESQ appointed Post Master. Said place is $ miles
from the Head of Chester, from Georgetown r
Road, aud IL from Chestertown.
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NOTICE.

1 IL persons indebted 10 the estate of JOHN GREGG,
IN deceased, late of Christana Hundred, requested
TO make payment and those having demands to present
them, properly attested, for settlement, to
JAMES CANDY, -4dminiarator.
Brandywine, 3mo l, 1926 N-2m
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Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal Company. 81 New Stock.

NOTICE is hereby given thai the Eighth Instament Of
IN fifteen dollars every share OF stock III this Company
and payable Monday the 18Th Of March, 1925 at
he Companys Office No. SO, Walnut street, Phladephis
between the hours of 9 and O'Clock.
Feb. %, 24-16t H. ID. GlLPIN, Treasurer
b. The ins,almens of persons residing in the neigh
borhood of Wilmington may be paid to the Cashier Of the
Bank of Delaware,