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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19
From the Dumfrcs and Galloway Courier.

From the Dumfrics and Galloway Courier.
ON THE VISIT OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE
TO AMERICA.
See Freedoms champion, full of years,
fhc pride of the Free-man's story,
AGAIN across the Atlantic steers
10 the land of his former glory!
ihe Old Worlds night he leaves behind,
The morn Of the New is before him
ana the ocean is calm, and the winds arc kind,
And the heavens shine mildly DER him.
And sec! on the shores of Freedoms land
A Nation is fondiy straying,
And asking each billow that breaks on its strand
Why their So Guest SO longis delaying
lie comes!-he lands-and thousand arms
Are stretched at once to cnfold him;
ana Liberty clasps him in all her charms,
rejoicing again to behold him.
S4blime from her throne in the World of the
West
,..SShe she extends him the sceptre he gave her,
"@ie the millions around her cry ''Hail!" to
-, their "Guest,'
me Hero who conquered to save her.
On! who would not envy the godlike pride
a., hhs triumph his soul is feeling
"h'e the Sons Of those Sires who fought by
his side
aeE gratitude thus are revealing.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19

The following curious little piece Of com
position will, perhaps, amuse, if not puzzle
some Of our young readers.
VERSE On LOVE.
see she read see that me,
Am may love arc up may I'll have
In YOU but you and you have youl',
Love as one and down then you ii
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19
TO JULIA.

In many strain of grief and Joy,
My youthful spirit sung to thee;
But am now no more a bov,
And there's gulf 'twixt thee and me.
Time on my brow hath set his seal,
start to find myself 4 MN;
And know that no more can feel,
As only boyhood's spirit can.
And now bid long adicu
To scenes which held my heart in thrall;
To cherished dreams of brightest hue,
And thee, the brightest dream ofall.
Ny footsteps rove not where they rovcd,
Nv home is changed, and one by one
The "old familiar forms" loved,
Are faded from my path and gone.
launch into life's stormy main,
And It's with tears, tho not of sorr0ic,
That, pouring thus my parting strain,
l bid thee as bride, good-morrow!
Full well thou know'st I envy not
The heart it is thy choice to share;
Ny soul dwells on thee as a thought
With which no earthly wishes are.
BE thou to one holy spell,
bliss by day, dream by night;
A thought on which his soul shall dwell
cheering and a guiding light.
Ills be thy heart, and may no other
Disturb his image in its core;
Sill think of me us of Jy0tter,
I'd not be loved or love thee more.
ishal not wander forth at night
To breathe thy name AS lovers would;
Thy form in visions of delight
Not Oft shall break my solitude.
Gut when, at eve or midnight hour,
lcommune with my God alone
Hetore the throne ofpeace and Power,
III blend thy welfare with my own.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19
CoLLMCTANTA..
.Anecdote Of Or. Franklin.


A gentlemen who had visited Mr.. Jchrer-
son many years since, wrote thus to his cor
respondent Il wish | had time to detail to
youal the topics Of conversation, but must
not omit an anecdotc lie told me Of DR.
Franklin Mr.. jefferson and the Doctor were
sometime together i'll Paris-They dincd
one day, with a large party consisting OF
distinguished characters of France and scv-
cral Americans. The Able Reynal and DR.
Franklin, the two celebrated philosophers,
had much conversation; among other things
the Able observed that in America all ami
mails degenerated; and he made many learn,
ed and profound observations, especially tc
show this effect of the climate OH the people,
although 50 recently from All European
stock. The Doctor listened with his usual
patience and attention, and after the Able
had flushed, pleasantly remarked, that
when difference of opinion existed 1t was
the custom in deliberate assemblies to di-
vide the house he therefore proposed that
the Europeans should go TO one side of the
room, and the Americans to the other, that
the question might be fairly taken. II. was
accordingly done. 1t happened that all the
Americans present were stout men, full OF
life, health, and vigor, while the Europeans
were small, meagre, and dwarfish. The
Doctor cast his eyes along the lines, and
with smile pronounced his victory TO the
mortified Able, whose theory was so COM
pletely overthrown by the demonstration
before him, which he had the candor to ac-
knowledge on the spot.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19

Revolutionary Reminiscenccs.--Of all the
characters that the days oftrial brought forth
not one presents such extraordinary mixture
of carly infirmity, and of splendid manhood,
as Patrick Henry. But carly or late, he had
not artificial pretensions. All his gifts were
the gifts of nature; all his lights, the lights
of unaided nature. Habitually idle, he en-
tered Into trade; then agriculture; returned,
after marriage, totradc again, and fuiicd ip
all! He took to the forest as a huntsman,
and finally, touched with the suffering of
an amablc wife and his lovely children,
without study or preparation lie urged his
wav to the bar at the age of twenty-four,
and there displayed the forensic wonders of
his mind. To the elo1ncnce, the matchless
spirit and the genius of this man, Mr.. lcifer-
son, with his usual frankness and decision OF
character, ascribcd the first impulse which
Virginia received in the glorious cause OF
freedom. To the stamp act Mr., Henry op
posed resistance before which the efforts
of royalty sunk TO rise no more. lnthc year
1865, he carried by a single vote the liber-
ties of his country. Tn 1774, he together with
George Washington and others, were deput-
cd to the Colonial Congress. 1t was in Car
penters Hall, Philadelphia, he poured forth
those bursts of eloquence, which ut once
kndIed up the glowing flames of liberty,
and blasted for ever the tory hopes of the
refugee and the royalist. Patrick Henry had
the glory of first assigning to Washington
the need Of superior virtue and wisdom. 1t
was Henry who at cnce invoked the wal
and spirit which was to conduct the Colo
MES to freedom and to victory. He was a
great advocate of State Independence as the
sure and indeed the very means OF avoiding
actual consolidation. The first offices al
home and abroad were rendered to this sim
gular genius, but he declined them all. Like
Washington, he was free from ambition, anf
three score years terminated the earthly ca
reer of both these models of public purity
and perfect devotion to all their country. L
Patrick Henry had his errors early in life
our Young readers will recollect that the!
died long before he did, and do not ';elon;
even to his tomb The rest is inscribed b,
the gratitude of the people, upon the table
of the nation, as an imperIshablc lesson t
the children Of the Republic.
Pugiligtic Conteat.-A boxing match tool
place at Eton school, England, on the 21s
February, between the Hon. A. f. Cooper
son Of the Earl of SALISBURY, under Is, ant
young man Of the uame of Wood, ncpheN
of the Marquis of Londonderry, near II
which terminated in the death of the form
er. The contest continued nearly two hours
and both parties were constantly piled be
tween rounds with brandy. They Tough
about sixty rounds, and at the last round
Young Cooper fell heavily on his head, am
never spoke afterwards. He was then car
ar. I, tls,.c 1yb
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19

"THou meri TOO lie 0ream If Horen,
fDy earthiy hre 10 ntrH Mce."-i'Ynoy.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-19

Different colours Of fmourning:--ln Europe
black is generally used, because it represents
darkness, which death is like unto, as 1t is
privation of life. In China, zphite is used,
because % they hope that the dead are in heay-
en-, the place of purity. In Egypt yellozO IS
used, because it represents the decaying OF
trees and flowers, which become yellow as
they die away. In Ethiopia, brown is used,
because it denotes the colour OF the Saith
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

atonenent for the injury which he fancics he has
received at our hands. As we treated him with
nothing more than the severity which an attempt at
imposition deserved, he has not the Editor to blame
for making him known. We have heretofore request
ed correspondents to remain ncog,uto, in order that
we might deal with them without fear favor or af-
lection ;" and if, in the discharge of our duty, we
blame their own overweening vanity if they suilrr
from our harshncss. For the present, VIC Will say
to "Ros1A,' that if he feels himself aggrievcd b.,
the charge of plagiarism, he has no more right to
complain of that than have of the effort to poia
upon as ideas which he ne1er concerted.
Proofs hereafter, SO patience, good ROSA;
perhaps they may come too soon.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01
EXPECTATION OF WINES.

DR.. BELKSAP, in his American Biography, q work
repete with information and entertainment, has g
venus the following account of that very uncommon
article Of merchandise
cit seems to have been general sentiment
among these connists, not to make Virginia the
place of their permanent residence but after acpu'r-
ing fortune, BY planting and trade, TO rc.uru t.
England for this reason most of them were d.>t-
tutc Of families, and had no natural attachment to
the country. T. remedy this material defect, SIR
Edwin sandy : ~ new treasurer, proposed to the
Company to scad over a freight of Young women
t":n"te Nt'~, a. 'nr n&ott'l> This proposal with
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01
EHE GARLAND,
SATURDAY EVENING, JANU AIRY i, 1895.
To the Editor Of tie Garland.

SIR; Your Mberm and unjushfable attack on
Rosla needs a reply. You could not have e4pected
that ROSA would have attempted to prove ncsa-
tire.
1t is Your duty to show to your patrons the pla-
giarism which you have so sarcaaicaHy charged him
with. Rcsa dfters himself, that until this be pro-
rem, your enlightened patrons will treat your sar-
cnsnls as they deserve. ROSlA
December 81.
a. J "RosI," shall hear further from us in due
time. If. upon examination, he be found innocent
Of the charge Of plagiarism, he shah have ample
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

invention 1t derived its name from an ancient mll-
steal instrument mentioned by Chaucer made of
wood and horn the Welsh Pib-corn.-10 JIG 1t
is supposed to have been an English invention, but
the term is derived from the Teutonick, Gies, or
as Junlus has it, Ghiege, fiddle. 1t is favoritc
ar, and was adopted in most European nations
Jigs were danced by the buffoons in Bartholomew
fair, during exhibitions of Dives and Lazarus and
Scrptural stories.-11 The Kissing Dance. men
toned in the Spectator La7ohoes. Sir John
Davies thus describes it
"A lofty jumping or leaping round,
Where arm in arm two dancers are entwined
And whrl themselves with strict endorsements
bound,
And still their feet anapest do sound
-13. Manuet. Adam Smith says, that this dance,
in which the woman, after passing and repassng the
man several times, first gives him one hand, then
the other, and lastly boh presumed to have been
OF AIeorlsh origin and emblematic of the passion of
Love. Hawkins says, that it has been generally
ascribed to the French, and more especially the
Poitevius.-14. Paspy. A quick mnuet, said to
have been invented in Bretagne-15. Passame-7o.
This was favorltc air in the time of Elizabeth
The dance was slow, little different from walking
Various dances called PossameGsurex. 10
P"'dn. This dance has been ascribcd to the Spa
nlards, but Douce derives it from Patlua, where
Hawkins allows that the air was invented 1t was a
grave and majestic dance, performed by gentlemen
in cap and sword by those Of the long robe in
thcir gowns; by princes in their nantes; and la
dies in gowns with long trains, the motion thus re-
seHbhn@ peacock's tail, hence the name Rou,,:l
Dances in ring, country cances.-18. M4rabanA
brought into Spain by the Moors Ladies used to
dance it with castagnets in each handle. U0hc
Very ancient, formerly called the &autcuse An au-
thor of the reign of Henry VIII. speaking Of the old
Dances SAYS that the names OF them were derived
either from those ofthe inventors or Of the measure
and number that they contained, or of the first
words of the dittye, which the song comprchendel,
whereof the dauncc made In ever Of the said
daunces there was a contnute of the moving the
tootc and body, expressing some pleasant or pro
fitable affects or motions of the mind
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01
AMERICAN FEMALE ENTERPRIZE.

IN Mjl'lleteit, Otscgo county, n, Y. an establish
mcnt has been formed by some young ladie, fox
the manufacture Of imitation LegAlrn~ and they
have already been successful As 20 undrr>cl,
adyantagcously, the traders in the regular a.tclc.
They supply the surrounding country At cheaper
rate with equal quality, than the merchants can AZ
ford.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

Among the Chippewa Indians, widow exhibits
her grief by remaining unmarried for the space Of
twevcmonth, avoidnga!l converse with the Other
sex during that time, partaking of no amusemcnts,
wearing no ornaments or bright colocs, but cloth
ing herself in ragged dress. 1t is considered
among them as all essential duty of good man to
supply his wife with the best drrSse, which be can
afford. How often the ideas Of savage and c.'jll
ed lfc coincide
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

wants in the twelfth century used to dance before
their masters doors.
"Plutarch mentions a trial for dancing, cake
the prize.-In Ireland, on the patron day in most
parishes, and also at Faster, cake, with garland
ofmeadow flowers, is elevated by circular board
upon pike, apples being stuck upon pegs around
the garland Men and women then dance round,
and they who hold out longest win the prize
"Our ancestors used to keep the sport up till
midnight, and it an indispensable accompani-
ment of weddings. The monks used to dance
in their dormitories. Swords, called dancing ra-
PIERS were worn in the dancing schools; which
schools existed in the Universities in Evelyn's time
In the Grand Rebellion, a clergyman charged
with having taught in the pulpit, that ought
to learn to dance, and that if we could not dance
were damned
Hawkins notices dancing to bagpipe, played
BY domestic and that no dance tunes are known
so early as 400, Sellenger's round to be traced
nearly to Henry VIII, being the Oldest In the
most ancient dances, man and woman danced
together, holding each other by the hand arm
and kiss the established fee of the ady's part
in the time of Queen Elizabeth, at solemn
dancing were first the grave measures Gas mi
nuets,) then the corantoes and galliards at length
the Frcnchmorc, Cor Trencmore,) and the Cushion
dance, after which all the company danced, lord
@nd grooln lady and kitchen maid, without distinc-
ton. Before the reign of Francis |. they danced
abroad to the fife and drum. Coryatt notices, that
the brother to the Duke Of (suise and his gentlemen
danced corantocs and avoltoes in the Court of an
Inn.
: ,iilc most popular dances were, |. The Braw,
t!se dance with which balls were usually opened
several persons joined hands in circle, and gave
each other continued shakes; the steps changing
ith The tune. :. The Chaconc, supposed to be Of
Mcolish origin, 3. The Coranto, Couranto, a dance
according TO S;rJohn Hawkins, resembling running
and ltStune the most solemn of all the dance tunes
!. Inc CorNrRy-oANCE, a corruption of Contra
"f"re from the parties standing opposite. 1t is said
20 have orig mated with us and about 400 the
common country dance was not so intricate as now.
lie i'0un"eiay or Ro1mdcl was kind of air appro-
pirate TO dancing, and the term seems to indicate
little more than dancing in circle with the hands
.toncd.-5. The Cushion Dance.-6. The French
7''F' or 1rencin9re, supposed to be sort of long
country dance, from the description by Taylor the
the Waterproof, who says, 'A hell danced French
more in string : and again, "A Morlsco or Trench
more, forty miles ong.'-7. GGNiardv HaYk ns
says, Every Pay4n had its Galliard light kind Of
AR, made out of the tune of the pavan' Sir John
Dawes calls the dance swift and wandering, where
ff1e was the number Of the musck's feet-which
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

Nothing is better adapted to give the last polish
to the education off, young man than the converse
ton of virtuous and accomplished women.-Thcir
society servesto smooth the rough edges of our cha
racter, and to mellow our tempcrs In short, the
man who has never oeen acquainted with females
Of the better class is not only deprived Of many Of
the purest pleasures, but also will have little success
in social life and should not Ike to be connected
by the bonds of friendship with the man Who has A
bad opinion and speaks i'll Of the female in s.
neral.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-04
From U,e .Nitiohnl Republican.
MIR. BENTON'S PAMPHLET.

A pamphlet has lately made its appear-
ueNFve, over the signature of Mr.. Jesse Benton,
Tennessee, the professed object of which is,
70 give ''some of the reasons, which in his opit-
zion, ought to operator against the selection Of
either Mr.. Adams or General Jackson. IA can
didates for the Presidency of the United States
with the diversity of sentiment which seems
to prevail in relation to the origin Of this Dubli
catIon;-whether it is written BY Mr. Benton
VINO IS stated to have been once engaged in an
unfortunate rcnCouDtcr between his brother
ana General jackson, and has ever since CON
timed his implacabie enemy and j., now renro
Sented as de1dHged;--Or whether ii is the off.
spring oil combinations, we have no concern on
the present OCCASION. We can ONLY remark
that If is The result of''a multitude ofcouuscl -
1t IS deficient IN that wisdom BY which such
productions are usually distinguished Our prc-
sent enquiry will be confined 10 the truth or
fasehoOd of its statements and is not intended
T. identify its author which VIC deem entirely
nmaterial.
As 70 the character of the pamphlet. VIC cam
40 resist the belief that il was published to an
syer the most mschievons purposes. Truth
has, in almost every instance, been sharncfnlly
perverted, and the public and private character
o. General Jackson most understandable mis-
ePrescntod.-Transaction have been brought
before the public, whore May Of those who
" re engaged IN ihn'n NJ more. and q color
ing throRn over them .rhjCn could ONLY h1vc
6sos created in the Imagination Of the writer.
A Vi nositics arc attempted to he revived which
olce ag:tdted society. but have long since been
buried, and succeeded by harmony and conciIia-
ton. These mct- arc wc'l known in Tennes-
see, where this pamphlet was published "
was not lntcndC! 20 :lvSC an impression irr1u
the people Of this state; but upon those abroad
BhJ 1Fe ignorant Of the transactions and NAV not
haze seen the repeated rciptatious Of MANY of
the allegations as they appeared in the public
Journals. sunbcr OF the charge, preferred
against GoHeTai Jackson have passed before
the highest tribunals of orr country, 2 I'd
such evidence sdduced as tos secure A trirtnoh
ant acquittal; and others have been fabricated.
Without plausible forn.iation
1t IS to correct the false Impressions which
s1ch statements as thcsa are Designed TO make
upon the ignorant AMI unwa-g that we have
u1dcriakcn this reply In doing so, we onI,
avail ourselves ofthe privilege exercised bv Mr..
Benton. the right Of defence IS inseparable
ro1 tb1t &C accusation. We nave no desire To
~er ye y..i'o "a r.,icfr l:.ye entirely s,tbei
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-04
TO the Editors of the Constitutional lthig

The following reply to Mr.. Benton's pamphlet is
sent you for publication. AS portion of the as
PENSIONS diffused through that pamphlet have re-
Gently reached the publick in the columns of your
paper II Is nut Just to give through the same me-
dun, this conclusive refuiaton II is written b,, a
gentleman Of Tennessee, who unites with distin-
gushed character for worth and talent an intimate
knowledge Of the topics of enquiry, and whose ac-
quaintance with General Jackson is of more than
thirty years standing. This disclosure accompanies
The vindcation, with view to possess the commu-
nifty at large with its peculiar claims to respect and
credencc.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-04
POETRY.
LORD BYRoN's LATEST VERSES.

LORD BYRON'S LATEST VERSES.
MIssoLENGHI, Jan. %, 1924.
aOn his day complete my thirty sirM gear"
IT'S time this heart should be unmovd,
Since others il has ceaS'd to move;
Yet, though cannot be belUvd,
Still let me love.
My days are in the yellow leaf,
The flowers and fruits of love are gone,
The worm, the canker, and the grief
Are mine alone.
The fire that in my bosom preys,
1t like TO some volcanic isle,
No torch is kindled at its blaze
A funeral pile.
The hope, the care, the Jealous fears,
Tn exalted portion of the pain,
And power of love, cannot share,
But wear the chain.
But 'tissnot here--it is not here
Such thoughts should shake my soul; nor now
Where glory seals the hero's bier,
Or binds his brow.
The sword, the banner, and the field,
Glory and Greece around us see;
The Spartan borne upon his shield
Was not more free.
Awake! not Greece-she is awake,-
Awake, my spirit--think through whom
My life blood tastes its parent lake
And then strike home.
! tread reviving passions down,
Unworthy manhood-unto thee
Indifferent should the smile or frown
OF beauty be.
If thou regret thy youth--why live?
The land of honorable death
Is here-up to the field, and give
Away thy breath!
zAek out-less often sought than found
soldiers grave, for thee the best;
Then look around, and choose thy ground,
Aud take thy rest.
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Cauous' VINO are prescribing the hero of New
criSa'iS, because he is the peoples candidate
Tor Inc Presidency, caiumniate the raliaT. L.,
sayettc' were he, like jackson, placed b,nr,.
.,'e nat'oh as candidate for its SURFACES But
Tue same ieeiing OF gratitude for Revolutionary
ss'''oos' "hch welcomes La Fayctte to cor
shores, pcrvales the nation in Gtor,. of ), -.
DREW JACKSON, and will me nv;,,.na 49,.
oy empty professions, but by 'selcvatinr tlnsia.t
surviving soldier of the revolution ON whor, tho
honour can ever be conferred, TO the FIRST .it o
IN the gift of the people" TRUTu