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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

A most acceptable arripai.-Fe learn,
says the New-iork Gazette, that the
brig ChinchilIa, just arrived from Sici-
~, has brought out a pais Of Carrier
Pigeons, well trained, which at this time
of speculations, are worthy Of the at
ten'ion of those 10 whom a cheap
mode Of quick conveyance is an OBJ
Ject.
NEW York, April lathe new and
splendid sfHp"W ashington," the largest
merchant ship ever owned IN the uni
ted States) will sal for China on Sunday
next. Her owner, Captain C. Hall, de-
sirous of gratifying his friends with a
fair view Of tbe vessel, gave a handsome
collation. on board, yesterday, which
was provided by Mr.. Niblo, in an APP
propriate style. Hundreds were well
supplied with good things, and Success
to the Washington" fell from every
tongue. MIR. Hall was literally at home
at the head OF the table, and Captain
Rosetter, her commander, 'graced the
deck, and politely conducted v%isi,ers to
the ships cabin.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

The Rev. fumes Il. Rely, preach
cd his V~aledictory ermo to a row
ded congregation, on Sunday last,
from 3 Cor. I3, ~ preparatory to
his embarkatiOn for Europe. He has
resided in Hagesstown 6 years. Dur
ing that time he baptized 800 infants
and 1913 aduiis-added 10 the caurch
by conformation, 5i7-admlnisteted
10 1876 communicants-and preached
225 funeral sermons.-3orch Light
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
NEw- YoRK, March %.

Lac Of Principal aud .dgent.-A case.
10 this branch OF law, Was decided on
Saturday last, in the Circuit Court si,-
ting III the city Hali. The facts OF the
case were these: Alexander Livings-
ton, who resided in a distant part OF the
state, sent a parcel olwooi to James Ro
bertson,a wool dealer in this Cit uispos-
ed to him at the usual commission. Ro-
bertson did business on commission,
and was, In this particular transaction
constituted the factor Of Livingston.
No particular orders, however, accom-
panied the wool, beyond the general
implied instructions wbichthe law recog-
nises in such cases. Robertson, the fac
tor, made sales of the property, and
among the rest a particular sale OF a.
bout a hundred and eighty seven dollars
to a firm in New Jersey, TO whom he
had frequently sold before, and were at
the time of sale considered Of good
standing-Ihe factor received a note
for the amount sold, which becomes
due on a certain day. Previous, how
ever, to the maturity of this note, the
principal, Livingston, made a settle
ment of his accounts with Robertson,
and in the account of the sales render
ed by the latter, the name of the house
in New Jersey was not expressed as
buyers of the wool. At this settlement
Robertson gave his note to Livingston;
at such 4 date as TO fall due subsequent
TO the maturity of the note which the
former had received from the New Jer-
sey buyers. Before the note held by
Robertson became insoivent, and 10
b%ertson, brought the action to ecover
the amount thus lost from his principal,
Livingston.
Il was pleaded on the part ofLivings-
ton, the defendant, that the account
sales and the note given by TIE plaintiff
went to show that a conclusive settle
ment wa made at the time between the
parties. 1t was further pressed on the
jury, that because the names ofthe buy
ers were not mentioned on the accouRt
sales, the plaintiff assumed the respon-
sibility of the debt.
The Judge, in delivering his charge,
took ar extremely full and clear view
Of Ne law of principal and agent, and
directed the jury to apply the principals
therein stated to the facts which had APP
peared in the evidence. The jury re-
tired a few minutes and found for the
plaintiff of $l8T 70 damages, verdict
and 6 cents cost.-.Niat. ode.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28
Flkton. ooh April. 1875

The atrocious murder of Miss Caa.
ninghom has excited the indignation OF
the whole country, and, for a hunGisd
miles around. a strict look out for yer
sons answ ering the description OF the
murderer. In Baltimore, and in neat
ly every town and village around. I"r~
sons have been apprehended on .sG4h-
cion Of the crime, but ss yet. without
he real culprit being dstsste1 May
he rot e cape.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

Remarkable LongeuHy--There
are now living in Charlotte county,
Virginia, near the Campbell line, two
persons, Alexander Rerk eley and his
wife. Berkeley is now in his hun.
bred and eighteenth year, and his
wife in her hundred and seventh.
Mr.. Berkeley Wa bornin Scotland,
and served in the British army under
the duke of Marlborough, in the reign
Of Queen Anue. After the death of
this queen he emigrated TO America,
and served again in the army OF Eng
land under General Wolf, and was
at Quebec when Montgomery fcl
lie has lived with his wife in Il state
OF m%atrilnohy 90 years, and has had
several children, hot They have all
goneIo the tomb beloge hiGl.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

The pronrietors Of the Philadelphia
Theatre gave, on Saturday evening
last, a benefit for tie relief Of the midi
gen; sufferers b. the late fire at Bos-
toR. .
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

The Governor ofthe State of Mdrg-
land has offered a Reward of Three
Hundred Dollars for the apprehension
OF the murderer of Miss Cunningham.
The following letter came 10 our
hands yesterday, from a gentleman
who takes proper interest in the do.
lection of the detestable rnEfian:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-04-28

BY the last advices from liverpool,
Cotton continued 10 command good
prices; as high as Is and Is 10 hav,
ing been paid on the Esd OF March.
\ letter ofthat date says:-"Though
there is not much demand for goods
for the United States, yet the orders
for South America r so extensive,
thltit IS almost tmpossibie TO have any,
executed in any reasonable time for
ira raafkcl; thereby showing rs, that
present rates do not check consu1np
ton, aud at tive same time convincing
a., that we have aeed correctly inie-
commencing shipments TO our friends"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
For tho Wilmingtonian.
ENQUIRER.

Finding among the leading citizens OF the
borough of Wilmington, fixed determine
ton to oppose the system of grammar as
taught by Mr.. Brown, have been induced
To enquire, more particularly, into its mer-
It's, than would otherwise have done. LIST.
The result of this enquiry, is, that his sys-
tenn, though far from being in that state OF
Perfection of which it is susceptible, is, par
acularly that part called sectional reading.
an improvement of the greatest importance,
rs it furnishes the means Of pointing with
The utmost precision, and renders etymosi-
goal parsing easy.
2nd. Mr.. Murray, who is considered as
having given a standard system Of English
grammar, has given twenty rules for pla-
eng the comma in punctuation, all Of which
are arbitrary and the greater part Of thsn,
N't to taste or fancy.
MIR. Brown, on the contrary, has but eight
rules which being on philosophical princi-
pies, leaves nothing to fancy; but, are As de-
monstrable and reducible to mathematical
precision as the most simple proposition
Euclid; mean those, Of his rules, which
are Immediately dependent n she divisier
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
FREE ENQUIRER.
For the Wilminytonian.
MUSTC.

ApnREsRED To THE wiLNINGTOS SINGING
I sing. soft Music, heav MY Maid Of love,
who left for earth empyrcan scenes above;
Sent BY an angel TO the tchs below,
TO soothc mans breast, and hush his anguis'd
When down the skies on shadowy plumes she
came,
The shouting natives hail'd her lovely name,
And all the MUSES. flew around her cell,
To hear those strains they long had lov'd so
well;
While, she, still smiling, oft would touch the
Tyre,
Now dedicated to Apollo's FIRE.
In GHEcIAs shades, she first essay'd to sing,
And distant vales would responsive ring;
Till Rome enraptur'd, caught the glowing
And calrd the nymph away from Grccia's plain
On Times broad wing she left the realms Of
yore,
And woke her harp on fair CnlrmpiA's shore;
Here past'ra scenes anr'd the lovely maid
The lofty mountain and embow ring shade;
Cool groves, and Gurg'Iing fountains spread a.
round,
And fair ambrosia flowers deck'd the ground
HIRE the plcas'd wood-nyinph-MUslc's fav'rte
| child
|
wild,
Til many city spread the woodlands down,
When smiling MrsIc -cntnr'd into town,
Fair UILnington rccciv'd the lovely guest,
And Beauty won her, to her lovely breasts
Well pleased, she strikes the soul enchanting
string,
And Loves and Graces with the maid now sing.
lIark! from yon dome the pealng anthems
| rise
| Clcave the blue clouds, and mantle on the skies
While youth and beauty, loin'd in holy love,
Watt up their voices to the God above.
O! pleasing sight, when, with one sweet accord
The grateful incense rises to our Lord;
4 In diving cadence now the numbers fall,
And own our God, the God of one and all.
Sure never Music own'd such native charms,
As when the breasts ofinnocence she warns;
And sure she never found so sweet place,
As that Astounding with our Savour's grace,
Hail! gentle maid! the Minstrel long shall praise
Thy potent skill, with Poesy's sweetest lays;--
Around thy brow, Loves garland shall be plac' d
And thy bright harp with Virtues diamonds
grac'd.
O still remain in WiLMINGToNIAN shades,
And Join the MUSES. in their shadowy glades;
Then shall the Minstrel learn to strike the Tyre
And wake the soul to lIeav'n's immortal fire!
WILMINGTON MINSTREL-x.
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RPObserve.
IH1!& lBHRRA Mo

The Rerenn, with Scripture and common sense
for his guides, examines freely the opinions and
practices of the religious professors Of the pre-
sent day. Bound to no sect, rs sect, nor to any
crced or set of opinions, because supporfedby
gyeof names, he reduces to practice the excellent
advice of the Apostle,
Prore all things; hold fast that which is good"
With the Bible in his hand, the Berean con-
tends for what he believes to be the faith "once
delivered to the saints"-a faith both simple and
practical, and within the compass OF the hum
blest perceptions. Controversy in the commonly
accepted sense, and opinions having no bearing
ON practicc, he freely abandons to polcmical yea
o.s.
The Berc1n Judges no man; he condemns no
man unless already condemned by his ACTIONS.
1t is here that genuine HEnEsY is seated. Ac-
lions therefore lie will closely try--to actions he
will closely press the infallible RULE, "BY THEIR
FRUITS " SHALL KNOW THEM"
The work is executed in the best manner.
Each number consists of sixteen large octave
pages, in BREWER type, and is issued every two
weeks.-Price two dollars year, payable half
yearly in advance. Twenty numbers have
bees already issued, which can be furnished to
those who may subscribe at this time, or in flu
ure. THE EDI1OR
Orders from any part of the United States, post
paid, enclosing the amount of subscription,
will be promptly attended to by the subscribers
or their agents. % Editors ofpapers who may
receive this advertisement and give the same three
insertions, shall be entitled to our thanks, and a
volume of the work.
MENDENHALL & WALTERS.
Wilmington, Dec. %, 1924.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
THE WLLNITN GTONIAN,
AED
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday, March 81, 1925.

tn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES last numbers
fine Minstrel" have bsen received and
az, on file-they shall appear next week.
The sudden appearance ofthis Champion of
he Muse upon the literary field, has excl
.sa no little sensation Of surprise. The
.ncs,ions arc, who is hes who can he be-"
Al, admire, and ALI extol his song.
Go ON sweet Bard,
And NAV the dulcct numbers Of thy lay
Charm all who hear thy song, and win
them to the field.
cu"to" Miss A. M. w" shall appear
in our next. we should be pleased to hear
often from this correspondent, and shall
consider such communications an acqusi-
ton to our columns.
"Ouiz" alias ~" alias "Mcdly" has
mind to rally the ladies', his pen is quito
nro,;hc. We can assure him that he will
always be welcome to the Poets Corner.
We have been requested BY Mr. James
Brown, not to publish his reply tn cores
oondent in our paper of the week before last
over the signature Of Monongohankahou-
hang.
This is wise policy in Mr.. Brown. The
principles OF his Grammar and its merits
have been discussed for several weeks, with
nut little advantage, and We are pleased that
nc now proposes to leave it to the decision
oithe candid and unprcjudiced enquirer.
That Mr.. BIS system Of teaching the En-
clish Grammar has certain advantages
which renders it in some respects preferable
70 that of Mr.. Murray, we are convinced :
ud this will be attestcd by perhaps every
Individual who has been under his instruc-
ton in this Borough. Mr.. Murray's system
has been long and successfully practised IN
our Colleges and Scminarics, and has &C
ouired the merits OF an infallible key to our
language-intercst has done much in its ia
vor, but prejudice has done more. One ad'
vantage which we conceive Mr.. BIS system
has over Mr. Ms, (and it is one OF mino1
grade) is that the mind is not wearicd, moi
the memory burthened with long and te
dious rules. The greater portion of his in
structions arc given in verbal manner, ant
placed in many forms and positions, unit
the are fully and completely comprehendcd
We sincerely wish this gentleman success
in his arduous undertaking, and would re
commend to the strenuous advocates OF al
other outhors to unshackle their minds fror
prejudice, and give him fair and patton
hearing.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
For the Wilmingtonian.

mark'd "a flower, which to the sight
Secm'tl like the evening Venus bright,
Clad in her richest dress
While tints Of gayest, mildest dye
That with the ranbow's colors vie,
Upon its leaves protuscly press.
Its odour was as those rich gales
That breathe mellihuoas thro' the wales
OF Indas fertile land,
Or as the fragrant chaplct wovc
Ingcnlously to her We love,
When protfcr'd by her long sought hand
With slender stem il graceful grew,
And as tn mild breath of Heaven blew
SO tenderly and warm,
The comely how'r in rich arrly,
Then sccmd conscious bow t. pay,
In humble, meek, religious form.
! LOOKED again; its charms were gone,
Its odour, colour, grace were flown,
Far, far away;
No longer pleasing nor of worth,
1t rningcs with its mother earth,
And Ger it men unhecdng stray.
So shall all flesh as flowers prove,
flourish moment. oroop and die
Soon shall its charms from sight remove
And mouldcrng in the valley lie.
MEDLEY.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24

ofthemselves seem to be, not only fuller de-
velopement of the philosophy of our language,
thar, any work that has preceded you on this i'm
portant subject, but even deep commentary
on the popular Grammar, as well as powerfut
auxiliary in giving and receiving instruction.
Never have I seen any rules, difnitions, and
principles so admirably calculated to convey
thorough knowledge Of the dependence and
bearings of words, sections and sentences, as
your various word Reading; by these the pupil
is led into the field of language, taught the use
and power of the instruments with which he is
equipped, and thus with progressive steps, pur-
sues his journey in anticipation Of, and prepared
to meet what is beforc him And permit me TO
add, that experience in tho application Of your
principles, has satisfied me, beyond the posi-
bility Of doubt, that yours is the oniysystcln ex
tant adapted to the English language.
Respectfully yours,
CHARLES SPALDING,
Principal of Union Academy.
Mr. JAMES RRowS.
New-Brunswck, Nov 3, 1872.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
1905 Priz. } 250oTick } 1soo
1895 Blks. { at 3 dolls. ( 0o

Cash paid for all prizes on demand, by J. ].
ROBINSON, l05, Market street, Wilmington sub
ects to the usual deduction of IS per cent
n. b. Iherc need be no doubts nor queries
with respect to the payment of share tickets in
this Lottery, as the managers consider themselves
equally bound for them, as well as the whole
tickets having signed both.
All the numbers will be placed in the wheel,
and the prizes only will be drawn.
Tickets may be had at the scheme price until
the 10th of FEBRUARY, of the following Agents APP
pointed by the Managers.
ISAAC PRICE s; Co....... CArisk0nG Fridge,
Vim. & ROBERT POLK. .CentwcNs Bridge,
JOHN CUMMINS & Co... Smyrna,
A. II. PENNINGTON,.. -. .hiddietoun,
4. BOYS. .SfGnton,
Dr. J. n. SUTTON. .......H Georges,
]. 4. ROBINSON. ......... Wilmington.
January 20, 1925. IL
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24

..,hs, seek relief only in the conscious
VIII Ist VA own faith and dignity; in the pri-
ness 81 sympathy nar and esteem of her friends
vate S, ,hn circumstance of her escape from
anu ' =. with one of rccreant spirit and IN
un .sn, heart. She will dread and resist
co h,;c display of her wrongs or gratihcatlon
pup spa. resentinents. AS for the absolute VIC
o o.. w. of nertidity, when Size retains the prla-
u. INES Of honor and religion, and the due
. '.ps, Of shame which is ever concomitant
~ ~ mere weakness, she will be driven forth
w. no impulses Of revenge, no hope OF pecu,,
;,-v retribution; no anger or cupiuity OF
"..I,;;ves:-her recourse will be 20 peni;cnce
~ ssclusion Nat. Gag.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
FASHIONABLE hat STORE
40. %, N1arket-st. UiLmington,

NO. %, l7arket-St. Wilmington,
Where he is, in connection with his Books and
continually offering for sale a coll
It ction of hats, selected from the very tashiona-
bile Hat Store If Mcssrs. c. e. J. II. BuL.hy, OPP
pose Grard's Banking House, Philadelphia, Of
as good quality as can I've found in All, part of
the Union. Messrs Buckley say they will
warrant ,her work and they feel themselves
hat'cred by the high distinction To which the s,,-
periortv of their colors has attained, in the esii-
nation Of those who have alreal, f,vcred them
with their custom. Their principal aim is 20
please, not only by the excellence Of their Hats.
but by suiting them also to the various tastes
which always prevail in community And al
though they give their establishment the epltlet
.FAsnIoSABlr,' they do not intend to prevent
those ii ON Calling under the apprehension that
they viii not be suited, who do not coincide in
their views of taste with these who follow in the
changeful course of foreign fashions. Both may
be suited
| j. Scott has among the variety Of his shapes.
THE CORTES-THE LOW OVAL--TilE
DEEP OVAl.-rHE MEDIUM
CT Gentlemen prefering any other shape or
quality of Hats than those hands, can, BY leav
ing their order, be furnished with them in two
or three days. Country merchants supplied Is.
short notice and on reasonable terms.
July 1. 38-tf
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24

of sentences into the Major and Minor sec
tons.
Mr.. Murray's rules for syntactical parsing,
re copious and simple, bnt generally arhi-
trary, and in some instances, inaccurate; yet,
notwithstanding their copiousness, there are
correct sentences, in the English language,
which cannot be parsed correctly by them
Mr.. Browns written rules are too short
and too few, but his verbal ones, have been
told, are copious and comprehensive; and,
by supplying the elipsis, which his section
al reading points out, renders the parsing,
10 the most difficult sentences, simple and
easy.
No doubt some will say that the speci-
meas Of Rhetoric, which Mr.. Brown has Civ
en Us in his newspaper essays, are but poor
recommendations, of the application, of his
ruies o. grammar. $50 far from justifyng
him, We think him censurable. It is evil
dent that lie has committed those very blum
ders which he has detected in others; we
would recommend,to him perfect silence on
those delicate subjects which he rather man
giles than mends) But we can say with
exultation,' that the tiundcrS of Mr.. Muir
ray in the very commencement of his SOC
rAvo EDITION" Of English grammar are
much more glarmg and incxcusablc than
those of Mr.. Brown.
These are bold assertions but they are
tenable; and, we hold ourselves in readi-
ness, should they be contradcted, to prove
them to the satisfaction Of Mr.. Murray's
greatest admirers.
! have purposcly marked two sentences
1st. and End. for the exercise ofMr. Browns
pupils and Others in transposition and pune
tuation.
FREE ENQUIRER.
'W'c do not speak in this manner fol
the purpose Of detracting from the merits
Of MI. Murray; our object is, to prove tina
a man may be competent to make the bes
rules for grammar; and, yet be incompe
tent to apply them, in composition, whe1
made; and we have chosen Mr.. Murray
because his work is justly considered
standard work on English grammar.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
From The National Journal.

The following general order of Commo-
dore RoDGERs, will, we have no doubt, have
a saiu.ary effect. Our Navy has suffered
much, and lost some of its brightest orna-
nen.s, and the country has been deprived OF
some of the best and bravest men in the SER
vice, BY practice that may, without loss OF
hu1oar, ." entirely dispensed with. If our
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24


@he.her il is countJtit, or fure gold
The system Of grammar as taught by Mr..
James Brown has excited considerable
warmth amongst the opposers and defenders
Of his system: it is therefore proposed to
have tubhc meeting at the Town Hall on
Monday the 2sth. day of March at 8 O'Clock
P. NJ. where the opposers and defenders OF
his system arc respectfully invited to attend,
and coolly investigate its merits if it has any;
lit has none. let Mr.. Brown then receive
the reward due to an imposter; if it has the
merits commended for by his advocates let
him receive the reward due to benctactoI
ofthc public, by suitable recommendation
othcir patronage.
ENQUIRER.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24

FROM HAVANA.--Captain Forbes, Of
the ship Fabus at New York from Havana,
reports that martial law was declared at Ha-
wanna on the 5th instant, and all ncwSpa-
pers and letters from the United States
were closely examined previous to their de-
livery. Passengers arriving without pass.
ports, were Immediately imprisoned. Very
heavy rains had prevailed some time and
much sugar was destroyed. The coffee
plantations were considerably damaged OH
the Sd inst. by "A severe hail storm. FreiShts
were not to BE obtained, and many vessels
were leaving the port for New Orleans and
Mobile.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-03-24
MARRIED.

In Wilmington, on Thursday evening, 18th INST
BY the Rev. E. w. Gilbert, Mr.. WILLIAM WAS
SEN to Miss MARY ANN I.AsDEns, both Of New
Port, in this Hundred
On Wednesday evening, the o3d inst. by the
Rev. A. K. Russell, Mr. Thomas ar DonoNgh
PENNINGTON, nephew of Commodore M'Do-
nough, to Miss Henrietta, daughter of Mr.
John Barr, both Of Newt Castle hundred.