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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-09-03
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The last beam of day from the West had departed,
And nights darkest canopy hung DER the plains
While through the deep gloom the wild meteor
dartcd,
And shed its red glare DER the field of the slain
The camp-fres at intervals family were cleaning,
The storms gloomy spirit moan'd loud from bis
cave;
The Carron's dark waters at distance were stream
ing,
And sigh'd as they mix'd with the blood Of the
brave
BY moss,covet'd rock lay his country's defender
Asleep with his manly form wrapped in bis plaid,
He dream'd Of a land that had none to befriendher,
If low in the dust her brave Wallace was LAID
He dream'd Of companions in peril and danger
Now stretch'd the wild heath and stlH ming in
gore,
Who fought by his side in the land Of the stranger
And died to defend him by Carron's lone shore
lie dream'd that hesaw deeply pictar'd before him,
His own cruel fate in the land Of the slave,
But he drearn'd that the banner Of glory Wayd Ger
him,
That the tears ofhis country would haow his grave
He started, -awoke-dre his iaulchon-'Twas
He ras'd high to heav'n his arm and his eye,
And swore to pursue the path onward to glory
For dear Caledonia, to conquer, or die.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-09-03
MONTGARNIER.


THE soLILoQUY OF A SINGLE GENTLEMAN
This sver'd head-this unwip'd cheek,
These tott'ring limbs so feeble-weak,
But half my nentence can speak,
There's more within.
Too late-too late--and is it so,
Shallno companion soothe my wo,
Nor press me with affections glow,
My soul supporting'
I stand like some decaying trunk,
Its verdant limbs all scarr'd and shrunk,
In which the scythe of time hath sunk
Deep, deep, within.
Wither'd-blasted--f decaying,
No blooming foliage round it playing,
Nor tendrils Ger its branches straying;
How lone and blighted. IClI..
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-09-03

ton for p he replied in atone Of dependency,
"why are you glad Z" " Because answered she)
ifyou want five guineas, can give you five thou
sand -
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-09-03

THE NEW YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER
TO A BIRD
Singing my zvindozO during Thunder Storm.
Sweet minstrel-bird, of lay divine,
For short hour of pleasure born,
How can that swelling throat of thine
Pour music rude morn
ist that thy days must number few,
And thou thy tuneful task pursue,
Ere that soft voice is hushd those downy pinons
shorn1
Thou thlnk'st, won't the sun will raise
His golden brow o'er yonder bill,
And smile upon thy matin lays,
And bid the drenchng storm be still:
Pour then, unharm'd, thy honied song
The llstning woods and wales along,
And learn, Ike me, to know how vain the bosom's
will.
Sweet bird the morning is unbnd--
hear yon Wide-swoll'n torrent dash,
Sending upon the rushing wind
Its spray, to meet the lightnlng's flash
Dark, low'rng clouds scud fearful by,
Their vengeance shedding as they fly,
And the tall oak covers down before the thunder's
crash
The tempest dire disturbs not thee,
Whilst lordy Man before il quakes;
Thou to the sheltring branch canst flee,
And sing, while he in terror wakes,
How pure that little heart must beat,
Can thus its heavily notes repeat
Unmoy'd, while Natures strife his curtalned Stun
Der breaks!
What boon does fate to thee dispense,
So blessed DER our distracted race
Thy days made OF innocence,
Thy nights, amid the leaves, are peace.
And though the morning sun decline
Oft round thy dripping bow'r to shine,
Thou know'st his ev'ning beams will bid thy flut-
terinSs cease.
And yet, can thy enchanting tongue
With hers Of Paradise compare
That from creations dawn hath sung,
In angel groves to seraphs fair
All no ! her strain sublime extends
Far as the sun his radiance sends,
Or Edens echoes float in Heavens anbrosal air
Sweet stranger still love thy song,
All thou canst pay Of sacrifice 3
Alike, our season ends ere long,
Meier to revive in thy glad eyes.
Then Natures child shall weep no more;
But when LIES clouds and storms are DER
And the dark grave resigns its prize,
On hopes bright pinions mount, and homeward
cleave the skies
MONTGARNIER.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
T3ECEi51RETS s, 1895.

able. No harm can reach MIN, nor tear dis
may, no flattery deceive, no pleasures entice,
no condition afflict. no enemy hurt. He is
the gift of GoD. the treasure of the Com
monn calth, the JOY of the poor, the love OF
the good, the flower Of Paradise, and the
poison of the Arch-enemy. The DEITY is
his father, religion his mother, truth his
friend, chastity his companion, justice his
practice, honor his reward, sincerity his
spouse His children are complacency, good
humcr, love, and confidence. His brethren
and kinstolk are angels and good men.
His dict is temperance, his apparel de
cency, his trade peace making, his study for
giveness, his patrimony eternal felicity. He
is as firm as rock, as bold as lion, as mild
as lamb, as wise as Il serpent, as harmless
as dove, as constant asa turtle, and as rare
AS phnnix.-2he Eniish Iheohhratns,
London 1709.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
GERMAN CEREMONY.

Russell, in his interesting account OF the
Germans, informs of the following peculiar
ceremony, which is practised by travellers,
who pass from Scligenstadt, towards Bava-
ria.
"IIerc (the merchants coming to the fair,)
were accustomed to drink deep congratu-
lations, on the journey they had accomplish
cd in safety, and good wishes to the ap-
preaching fair: and from hence they were
conducted in triumph into the city by the
town gulrts of Frankfort. They had
procured huge wooden ladle; the handle
depends from a weaaen chain, about three
teet long and both ladle and chain are cut
out of the same piece of wood This re-
lique is rcligiously preserved in an Inn at
oeligenstadt. Every traveller who passes
the frontier for the first time, must drain
the ladle, brmtul of wine, lit contains a
bottle, at one draught. This is the strict
rule; but in general, he can escape without
getting drunk, by promising the by-standers
the remainder of the bottle. His name is
then enrolled in an Album, which has now
reached the third folio volume, and Coli
tains the names of most of the crowned
heads in Europe, during the last two hund.
red years"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
CARDINAL WOOLSEY.

From an examination of the memorials OF
Richard III. we went to the ruins OF the
Abbey of St. Mary de Pratis, scarcely less
celebrated or less interesting, by being the
place where Cardinal Woolsey died. 1t is
half Il mile from the town, situated upon
little eminencc in the midst of an extensive
meadow, whence it's appellation is derived.
The wall of the spacious enclosure, contain
ing many acres remains almost entire. On
one side, it runs along upon the immediate
bank of the Soor, forming a high and roman
tic moat, with a curtain of ivy suspended IN
festoons from the ancient rampant to the
water, and mingling its trcsses with the
recdy margin OF the stream. Above, the
enclosure is bordered with trees and shrub
berry. The courts have been converted into
gardens for fruits, of which we partook,
seating ourselves iii the shade OF the rum
and of the yew, growing by the crnmbiing
walls. Time has made but few inroads
upon the northern section, near the middle
Of which was the grand entrance, under
ofty arch At this gate, Cardinal Noolsey,
in state of penury and decrepitude, herett
Of his honours by the sudden reverses OF for
tune, deprived Of his eight hundred attend
ants, sick and solitary, riding upon a mule,
made application for admission, and was re-
cat last, with easy roads, he came to Leicester,
Lodged in the abbey, where the reverend abbot,
With all his convent, honouraby received HIM
To whom he gave these words; so i'ther abbot,
An old man, broken with the storms Of state,
is come to lay his weary bones among yci
GIVE him u little earth for charity"
This passage from Shakespeare is as true
| to history. as to nature. Here the Cardinal
terminated his misfortunes soon after his ar
rival, a melancholy example OF fallen aml'i'
ton, and of the wretchedness of that mar
who hangs On princes tavors. No traces o.
his tomb can De found, and it is uncertain
where he was buried. There is a tradition
at Leicester, that his remains were Inferred
in the church Of St. Margaret, standing ii
the town just on the margin of the meadow
and that all the inmates Of the abbey walk
ed in procession. with lighted fambeau'
and all the solemn pomp of woe, to pay thu
last honors to the relics of a man, to whose
necessities they had charitably ministered
Mr. Carers Correshondence.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
QUiNTIN MASTYS,


The celebrated Flemish painter was bred
blacksmith. The cause of changing his probes
sion was as follows. While pgEsping his calling
as blacksmith, he fell in ove@lth the daugli-
ter of paintcr,and OH applying to the father
for leave to marry her,he received the repul-
sive answer, that none but an artist should
ever receive her at his hands.-Piqued at
this reply, he laid aside his hammer, and
took up the pencil, studied diligently, tray
eled into Italy, and in short time return
ed to Antwerp, and entering the Cathedral
privately, he painted upon picture OF the
Fallen Angels by Frans Flore, large fly
as in the act of settling OH the thigh of one
OF the angels. The father of the young lady
with whom he was enamorcd had the Charge
of the pictures of the church, and on COM
ing in some time after, saw the intrusive in
sect, took out his handkerchief, and attempt
EN- to brush it off. Astonishci at the dccep-
ton, he inquired for the author, and hear
ing that it wa~ Mastys, he sent for him, and
freely gave his consent to the desired unior
with his daughter. This picture, with the
painted hy, is still to be seen in the Museum
at Antwerp.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
sRDsHYIswao

DIRGE OVER A NAMELES5 GRAVE
By yon still river, where the wave
Is winding slowly at cv'ning's close,
The beech, upon naneless graTe,
Its sadly moving shadow throw.
Der the fair woods the sun looks down
Upon the many twin.iing leaves,
And twilight's mellow shades are brown,
Where darkly the green turf upheaYes.
The river glides in silence there,
And hardly waves the sapilng tree:
Sweet fow'rs arc springing and the air
Is full OF balm---bu' where is she
They badc her we'd son ofpidc,
And leave the hopes she CHERISHED long
Che lov'd but one,--and would not hide
A love which knew no wrong
And months went sadly on,--and years.
And she was wasting day BY day:
At length she died and many tears
Were shed. that she should pass away.
Then came gray old man and knelt
With bitter weeping by her tonh:--
| And others mournd for him, who felt
That he had seal'd daughters doom,
The funeral train has long past on,
| And time wip'd dry the fathers icar!
Farewell-lost maiden!--ihcrc is Ont
That mourns thee yct,-aad he is here
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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
SERIOUS REFEECTIoNs.
LIFE AND DEATH.

The dearest ties are sundered, and the sa-
lie pail conveys to the still! grave the young
he beautiful, the aged and the worthy. The
olemn knell rolls along the breeze rs it tolls
lie mournful obsequies which are paid to
he dead, and strikes on the ear Of the liv-
g with an ominous and warning note.
There is something peculiarly instructive
y those simple ceremonies which we de-
1te to our deceased friend when we say,
-ct us arise and bury our dead" The
st look which we bestow upon that coun-
nance which has gladdened US with its
'he; the company OF monrner, and friend,
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VOL. III.

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ration Of the wear. 50.
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two weeks notice is given and al airearagc arg
paid.
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CHARACTER OF AN HONEST MAN.

An honest man is the wisest man, for by !,
his policy he obligCs Heaven, secures him (
self, and benefits those with whom he has |
transactions. He is the best musician, for
his tongue, thoughts, and actions, constitute
a just harmony. Heist the best grammarinn,
for he commits no soeciims in morality. He
is the richest man, tor good conscience,
he always preserves, is the choisest treasure
He is the strongest of men, for true honesty
cannever be conquered with threats or prom
ises.
He is true friend, a charitable enemy, n
loyal subject, good husband, a tender ia
ther, and kind master. His body is diaph-
onous, for his soul is visible; nor his heart
confined to his breast alone, but is apparent
IN his tongue and countenance. fle is never
deceived by too chartably Judging Of others.
He scorns to take advantage OF another's
weakness. and had rather be accounted a
fool than a knave; because he reckons hon
est simplicity to make nearer approaches to
wisdom than subtle fraud He may be ac-
cused by malice. mistake, or ignorance, but
he pardons his accuser, nor will he ever re-
criminate, however truly he may, being con-
tent with the present attcstatlon of con-
science, and the further proof of time. What
is bad he condemns, as we'll i'll himself as
others. What he condemns he loaths to
| hear; what he disllkes hearing, he VIII not
speak of, not even think of. He speaketh
i'll of nobody; not of the good for equity's
sake, nor of the bad for charity. But when
he hears of any one discondemned, he re-
members what is commendable i'll him, and
If he knows nothing favourable of him, he
pities him, for he reckons it his own shame
to discover his brothcr's inirmity, notwith-
standing in secret he can advise and reprovt
as friend. He may receive an injury, but
he cannot revenge it, he may repent prom
Use, but cannot break it, although he may
lose by its performance. He is i'll the world
and yet lives without the world; he is count
: et! below the world and is yet above it. HI
E is pure as fire, serene as air, supple as water
9 and owly and fruitful as the earth. Hi
, losses enrich, his affections rejoice, and hi
: notifications comforts him.
What he bestows on others rebounds t.
e hi. own profit. He would rather suffer mucl
: evil than commit any, for he deems no evi
:, small, because the least is against truth an,
{ goodness. He espouses virtue without inqui
!. ~ into her portion, and levess honesty with
s out interest; and as his life is innocent an
I. profitable, 50 his death is easy and comfort
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
SONNET.

Look! how the young moon DER the ot,nge
west,
Walks in her maiden purity!-she seems
Adorned in brighter, more alluring beams,
To fiattcr all that look ~. loveliest.
rhc wild breeze laps him to his halcyon rest,
Upon the dark blue waters-wherc the CLEANS
of sheeting moonlight silver o'er his dreams,
Melting to love old oceans heaving breast.
The stars are out, and beautiful are they,
Cold, but still beautiful, crowded choir,
Harmonious in their silent minstrelsy!-
And would fain with beating heart aspire
To their communion--but this weight Of clay,
Clings to the soul, and mocks the vain desire.
r. ID.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
CCLEEETANEA.
From "L'lIistoire Des Chicns Cclebrcs.
FREDERICK I HE SECONDS DOG.

Near the end of the seven years War, be-
tween the Prussians and the Poles, Freder-
lex the Great, who was near sighted, found
himself, in dark night, entirely alone at
distance from his army. He had reason to
apprcbend IA rencontre with numerous de-
tacmcnts of Cossacks rowing in the vicinity.
He rambled here and there, when his dog
of Danish breed, who always accompanied
him, placed his paw suddenly against the
breast of his horse, AS if to hinder him from
advancing, but falling in this he turned to
the King himself and taking the skirt of his
coat into his mouth. sought to detain him.
Frederick, who had experienced in many
encounters, the particular fidelity of his dog,
was a,tonished at his conduct. Suspectng
something extraordinary, he stops, looks a.
round him, but pcrceives no person. Hc
listens but he hears nothing. Not content
ed with these precautions, he dlsmounts and
walks to the rear, to the great delight OF his
dog who lcaped for joy. Choosing firm
piece of ground, the King lay down and Plac-
ed his car to the earth. He immediately
heard sudden and distant sound, extending
along the banks Of the river-he listened and
is satisfied that his dog has advised him ofhis
danger. He soon after, by the light of the
Moon, deserted large body OF cavalry, oc-
cupying an extensive plain
In this hazardous situation. .Frederck
lost no time; he sought refuge under the frs
arch of bridge, over which the cavalry wa
advancing, in profound silence. Never wa
the prince in such imminent danger; thu
least movement might betray him, and to b.
made prisoner without resistance, was t
tarnsh his exploits, perhaps lose his re
nown.
i To aggravatc his distress, his dog, VIII
could not endure the sight Of his master
enemies, began to bark. At this crifica
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
FOR TIE LADIES.

Hozy 10 choose a ro0a UnSband-When
you see a young man of modest, repecttul,
retiring manners, not given to pride, to van
ity or hattcry, he win make good husband,
for he will be the same "kind man" towards
his wife after marriage that he has been be-
fore it.
When you see a young man OF frugal and
industrious habits, no "fortunc hunter" but
who would take wife for the value OF her
self, and not for the sake ot her wealth, that
man will make good husbind, tor his alice
tion will not decrease, neither will he bring
himself or his posterity TO poverty or want.
Wncn you see young man, whose man
ncrs are of the Dnisterous and disgusting
kind, with .'brass enough to carry him any
where, and vanity enough to make him think
every one inferior to himself, don't marry
hln girls; he will not make good husband.
When you see a young man, who is using
his best endeavors to raise himself from OBJ
s1urity, to credit, character and afiiucncc,
by his 5on merits, marry him; he will make
A good husband, and one worth having.
When YOU see young man depending
solely for his reputation and standing III So
ciety upon the gpcatM Of his rich father or
ether relations, don't marry him for good
ness sake, he will make poor husband.
When you see young man, one halt en-
poycd in adorning his person,or riding tliro'
the streets iii gigs, who leaves his debts un-
paid, although frequently demanded; never
| do YOU marry hm for he will IN every res
pcCt.make a bad husband.
| When you see ii Young man who never en-
| cages in any affrays or quarrcls by day, nor
I foLAes by nirht, and whose DARK b(dck deeds
arc not of SO mean character AS To make
him wish to conceal his name; VINO does not
keep low company, nor break the Sabbath,
nor use profanc language, but whose face is
seen regularly at church, where he ought tc
be, he will certainly make a good husband
When you sec a young man, who is be-
low you in wealth, offer your marriage, don't
deem it IA disgrace, ,ut look into his charac-
ter; and If YOU find it corresponds to these di-
rcctions take him, and you will get goot
husband.
Never make money an object Of marriage
for if YOU do, depend upon it as a balance Il
the good YOU will get 4 good husband
When you see young man who Is attcn
, tive and kind to his sisters, or aged mother
who is not ashamed to be seen in the street
with the woman who gave him birth an;
nursed him, supporting her weak aud tot
tering frame upon his arm, who will attcnt
to all her little wants with filal love, atfrc
ton and tenderness, take him girls, who ca
$ get HIM, 10 matter what his circumstance
+ in life, he is truly worth the winning an
c having, and will in certainty. make a goo
y husband.
G tiy-always examine into character
:, conduct and motives, and when you fin
= these good in a young man, then may you b
y sure he will make a good husband.
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pAPAL RULE.

When the title of King or Emperor of the
Romans, wa' upheld in the German EN-
pire, the Papal see of Rome was extremely
scrupulous Of the maintenance OF the supre-
macy of the triple crown. At the corona
ton of Henry of Suabia, the Pope being
placed in chair, had the imperial crown
laid at his feet, which, when Henry bowed
low to kiss his toe, he put it upon his head
and then with his foot Kicked it off again,
TO show that he could lake it away as we'll
as give it. The crown being then taken up
by one of the Cardinals, Was presented to
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
MY FATHERS AT THE HELM

MY FATHERS At THE Helm.
Twas when the sea, with awful roar,
A little bark assail'd,
And pallid Fears distracting power
Ger each on board prevail'd
Save one, the captains darling child,
Who steadfast view'd the storm;
and cheerful, with composure smiPd
At Dangers threat'ning frown.
'Why sporting thus" a seaman cried,
"While terrors overwhelm"
|'Why yield to fear" the boy replied
"Afy futher's at the helnl."
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08

moment, trembling for the first time for his
safety, the Great Frederick suddenly seized
his dog by the jaws and holding them firmly
shut between his hands, he remained notion
less in that singular attitude. until the Cos
sacks had passed, and the danger was over.
The King, at the death of his dog, erected
to his memory amonument OF white marble
in his park OF Suns Souci.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08

the Pope. who put it again on the Empe-
ror's head, and was so gracious as not to
kick it off second time. How many kicks
have not subsequent kings had at the Papal
mitre, to avenge the prostrate submission OF
their ancestors
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-08
From the United STATES LitsrGry Gazette
MUSINGS.

From the United STATES Litsrdry Gazette
MUSINGS.
! sat Dy my window one night,
And watched how the stars grew high;
And the earth and sky were splendid sight
To a sober and muslng eye.
from heaven the silver moon shone down
With gentle and mellow ray,
And beneath the crowded roofs Of the town
N In broad light and shadow lay.
a glory was on the silent sea,
And mainland and island too,
Till a haze came over the lowl.ind lea,
And shrouded that beautiful blue.
Bright in the moon the au umn wood
Its crimson scarf unrolled,
And the trees like A splendid army stood
In a panoply ofgold! ..
| saw them waving their banners high
As their crest to the night wind how'd,
And distant sound on the air went by,
Like the whispering Of a crowd.
Then watched from my window how fast
The lights all around me fed,
! As the wcaricd man to his sluribcr pass'd
And the sick one to his bed.
All faded, save one, that burned
With distant and steady light; .-.-
But that, too, went out,-and turned
Where my own lamp within shone bright!
Thus, thought |, our joys must die,
Yes-the brightest from earth we win,
Till each turns away, with sigh,
TO the lamp that burns brightly within.
II. W. L
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