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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
THE GENEROUS PEDLAR.
A True STORY.

In ono Of the circles of Germany one of
the inhabitants of village was reduced to
the most extreme Indulgence and poverty.
For some DAYS his family had subslsted only
on small portion of oatmeal; and this beng
exhausted, their misery became so great,
that it may be better conceived than express
sed.
A baker to whom the father was indebted
nine crowns, positively refused, with unrclen-
ting cruelty, to supply them with any more
bread till the debt should be discharged. The
cries OF his wretched babes, almost expiring
for want, and the tears of an ailcctionatc
wife pierced him with unutterablc anguish.
Dearest husband" said the distracted mo-
thcr, " shall we suffer these miserable in
fants, the dear pledges of our mutual love, to
perish through wantf Have we been the
instruments of bringing them into existence
only to behold them die with hunger! See
these poor victims, the fruits OF cur love-
their checks already covered with thu pale
ness OF death For mel expire with grief
and misery. Alas could ! but preserve
their lives at the expense OF my own,
would cheerful!y resign my breath INTO the
hands OF my Maker. kua: fly to the next
town: make your distresses known: let not
a false shame conceal them Every moment
you lose is a dagger plunged INTO the hearts
of your dying family. Perhaps Heaven may
vet be touched with our miseries; and you
many vet find some good heart that VIII come
forward to relieve our woes"
The unhappy father, whose tattered gar
mcnts, and meagrc appearance, bespoke Il
being more resembling spectre Than Il man
FASTENED to the town; where he cntrcatcd
he solicited, he described his wrctchcd situa
IA an ~. M 81, W bif,f
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
ATTACHMENT.

Our attachment to every object around us
increases, in general, from the length of Our
acquaintance with it. / would not choose;
says French philosopher, to see an old
post pulled up with which | had been long
acquainted A mind long habituated to a
certain set of objects, insensibly becomes
fond of seeing them; visits them from habit,
and parts from them with reluctance. From
hence proceeds the avarice of the old in ev
cry kind of profession They love the world
and all that it produces; they love life, and
all it's advantages; not because it gives them
pleasure, but because they have known it
long.
Chnvang the Chaste ascending the throne
of China, commanded that all whs were I'M
Justly detained in prison, during the proceed
ing reigns, should be set free. Among the
number who came to thank their tlelivcrer
OH this occasion, there appeared a majestic
old man, who falling at the Emperor's feet
addressed himself as follows: "Great fa-
Their of China, behold wretch, now eigty-
five years old, who was Shut up in a dungeon
at the age of twenty-five. was imprisoned,
though stranger to crime, or without being
even confronted by my accuscrs. | have
now lived in solitude and darkness for more
than fifty years, and am grown familiar
with distress. AS yet dazzled with the
splendor of that sun to which you have re-
stored me, / have been wandering the streets
to find some friend that would assist, or re-
licvc, or remember me; but my friends, my
family, and relations, arc all dead, and am
forgotten. Permit me, then, o Chinvang,
to wear out the wrctched remains of life in
my former prison: the walls of my dungeon
are to me more pleasing than the most splcn-
did palaces: have not long to live, and shall
be unhappy except spend the rest of my
days where my youth was passed; IN that
prison from whence you were pleased to re-
lease me-"
The old mans passion for confinement is
similar to that we all have for life. We are
habituated to the prison, we look round
with discomfort, are displcased with the a
bode, and yet the length of Our captivity on
ly increases the fondness for the cell The
trees we have planted, the houses we have
built, or the posterity we have bcgotten, all
serve to bind us closer to earth, and embit-
ter our parting. Life sues the young like a
new acquaintance; the companion, as yet UNI
exhausted, is at once instructive and amuse-
ing; it's company pleases; yet for all this, 1t
is but little regarded. To us, who are de-
clined in years, life appears like an old friend;
its tests have been anticipated IN former con-
versation; it has no new story to make us
smile, no new improvement with which tc
surprise; vet still we love it: destitute OF ev-
cry agreement, still we love 1t; husband the
wasting treasure of increased frugality, and
feel all the poignancy OF anguish In the fatal
separation.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
From the New Monthly Magazine.
T,wrY CARA TALE.

it was in those rambles abroad that l met
With an adventure which made a singular
impression on my mind-because it seems to
illustrate human life from it's beginning to its
end in a very span-bringng the Light and
Shades of our existence into compass that
could be embraced by single glance. II
fingers in my memory still, living scene,
though most of the actors have gone beyond
mortal vision. 1t was fine summer after
noon; but towards sunset dark cloud arose;
the heavens became enveloped in gloom and
full charged thunder storm forced me to
take refuge in lonely hermitage that stood
some distance from the road, empowered a
mid the lowering shrubbery. l was here
introduced into a room full of company. 1t
appeared to me made up Of singular mate
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10

"Can Peace procure scene comparable to
sympathetic fcclinys--iiredby war"
That vice is more profitabls and pleasure
bic than virtue, was the DEVILS first preach
ment to our parents in Paradise: "The day |
We eat thereof (and disobey your kind Crea-
tori We shall be as gods'' wise, great, and
happy. Thus mankind's grand dcceivcr
tcmpts us still, and ruins all the credulous
like them.
To answer this inquiry, rise, yc butchcred
multtudes! and whisper what your "sympa-
thetc feelings" were, while bleeding! dying
agonizing bodies graced the fields of battle
Languishing heaps of men breathing their
last embrace with "symhathrtic feelings"
their erhiring friends Loud Instruments of
music labouring hard, to silence signs, and
drown their dying groans! Last, whole and
wounded vctors shouting over the numbers
slain (the more the betterD Then burying
brcathcss enemies (dear fellow mortals y
| iiftics, hundreds, thousands, in one dolcful
grave What "sympathctic feelings these
| How knowing is this scene!" Horrid to
! hear Of much more to see and share What
seas of blood and sympathizing tears has
war (infernal monster , shed OH earth in sew
en- and fifty centuries! What wounds,
woes, deaths procured Say, ye immortals
slain by fire and sword, have you forgot your
violent passage to cternitys Can seraphs
count your numbers, speak your sorrows,
calculate your palms, Can he who "weighs
the mountains" weigh the worlds of grief
sustained by myriads massacrcd in war;
/" Silence in heaven there vas" and needs must
| be;
Such queries sov'd not by ininityl
Shall Christians then assist the prince Of
hell, who 'was murderer from the begin
ning," by telling the world the benefit OF
war? Shall protestant publications pro-
claim to the nations, that "war is blessing
lof Providence" Shall "sons of peace
turn advocates for offensive hostilities, by
asserting that war is preferable to peace;
I"Tell it not in Gath publish it not in the
streets of Askeon lest uncircumciscd hea-
thcns blasphemc the Prince of Peace" be-
cause of the contrast in his peaceless pro-
fcssors. . cease, We Reformed, to contra
dict by your conduct christian character
Let Papist aggrcssors have the honour and
glory of pleading for, and practising men,
killing Crusades
o, cruel war o, cruel sin o, crue
crowned heads who slaughter their sub
fleets for inanimatc dust when one Immortal
far outweighs in value worlds of transtory
wealth "Surely, mighty men," says king
Solomon, " shall be nightly tormented!"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
TO a STAR.

pA sacred star of evening, tell
!, u, what unseen celestial sphere,
a aOoSe spirits Of the perfect dwell,
100 pure to rest in sadness here.
m ~. they the chrystal fields of light,
:, Wer paths alone by angels trod'
M 1Heir robes with heavenly lustrc bright.
'Her home the paradise of God'
eoll OF the just! and canst thou soar,
~, those radicnt spheres sublime,
Mhere countless hosts of heaven adore,
'Hro' the unbounded fields of time:
~ @nd canst thou Join the sacred choir,
mn unro heavens high dome tie song to reach,
IT, %hefe seraphs strike the golden Tyre,
~ evef'during notes ofpraiscl
IN who would heed the chilling blast,
!, n"s' blooms DER times evcntfiil sea.
+, aoom'd to hail, its perils pass
'He bright wave of eternity,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
DAMON.

!" Griepc not hy Father as long as he freth."
Son Of Sirach
All! grieve not him, whose silver hairs
Thin DER his wasted temples stray,
Gricye not thy Sire, when time impairs
The glory Of his manhood's sway.
His tottc,ing step with reverence aid,
bind his sunk brow with honor's wreath,
And let his deafen'd ear be made
The harp where filial love shall! breathe.
What though his pausing mind partake
Her frail companions dark decay,
Though wearied, blinded memory break
The casket where her treasures lay
With ready arm his burdens bear,
Bring heavenly balm his wounds to heal,
And with affections plying care
The error that thou marks conceal.
Say! canst thou tell how oft these arms
!, llave clasp'd thce 10 that shielding breast,
When infant fears, or fancied harms
Thy week and maynard soul dstrest'
Enowst thou how off that lip has strove
Thine uninstructed mind to add
How oft parents prayer of love
las risen onmidnigh t's deepest shade
Grievc not thy father till he die!
Lest when he sleep on natures breast,
The record of his highest sigh,
Should prove a dagger to Thy rest
For If thy holicst debt of love
Forgotten or dcspis'd should be.
Ht, whom thou call'st thy Sire above
VIII bend u judges irown on thee.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
From the Saturday Herald.
PARODY ON

Tic L0rc is Waym a,ohiie."
Tho woman loves awhile,
Soon She grows colds
.Nothing will make her smile,
When she can scold,
OH who could bear to be,
Sighted thus oft by thee,---
Why not that tongue coniine,
Ere you grow old!
Woman can never prove
Faithful as fair,
Nor can she fondly love,
Or absence bears
For when afar we rove,
Absence soon cools her love ;---
Nor will she ever sing,
"IReicoRie, DESPAIR" DAMON
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
JUAN FERNANDEZ.

There's an island ;f;,r in the western sea,
Where spring smiles forever, for y9u love and me-
the undertaking fragrance will watt away care
And sorrow and envy can neverb be there.
The sun US he sets on the fountains and flowers,
WI leave not bower so delightful as ours;
ana the moon rising pale on that island of green,
Will shed her calm light over souls as serene.
70 solitude lovely, then hasten to INC,
Where Paradise blooms in the isle Of the sea;
Wn' shall not regret the lost Eden ofbllss,
With a being like you, in an island like this.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10

We doubt whether Tom Moore has ever writ
len IS many lines Of superior elegance TO the fol
loving, from the pen Of an accomplished writer
"a the United States Literary Gazcttc.--lhcy
possess bewitching sweetness and simplicity,
without partaking of the mawkish sentimental
ISM and affection, which characteristics "thc lake
school Of poetry"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
AWFUL, SITUATION.

The celebrated Aaron Hill, when in E.
gypt. had the curiosity to examine cata-
comb. He was accompanied in his expedi-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10

And who the SORROWS would not bear
Ofsuch a transient world as this,
When hope displays beyond its care, J
So bright ali entrance into bliss!
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10

Ignorance Supplies the mental faculties
and is source Of many crimes.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-02-10
SERIOUS REFxECT1ofJs.
ON WAR.

ON WAR.
"Can Peace procure scene comparable to
sympathetic fcclings--iiredby war"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-29

ry,uE s.b.cr;b.r h,,;a'' 'I,,aa..;.1.;.

4 Ohio Ibis fall. will sell the TR-fcT OF LfND on,.h;.
ne no" re,ids ~ ae count OF sochlsnd, the Dam
ePnanirs Sc sc 200 acre Of the land forest.
heavily nibsre1 ali 'u 40 of land on he er,-L ali
ieeiainied and s fertile lind OF that Kind the stale
YER Tue improvements th land good dwelling hons.
and an the Necessary onose for the Accommodation Of n
mail iai'y, and iourishng Young Orchard Prono,I Ill;
be received by the subscriber for the sse land from ,bs
time to Tue isi oi-ee"e Those who may wish 10 ows such
an establishment will sind 10 t,ir odanag. TO view The
pery as VIII pive be sold the i VI October 4, m.
nshe 5iddst orthe premises, If net previously disposed of
before that dag. fu 'i
Those who may disposed TO Know something of the vain.
OF tins property the nccrssary information f,o NJ
J0h ho'6es OF Riehmond M. John s. Fleming At Goorh.,I
use or the subscriber ohhe prene,A the same time
ana pace wii also be sold, few lik,b young NEGROE as
the Stock Of akDds, Household Kitchen FurniuIe Plan,
taon u1e and the crop ofcorn, ha fodder raised urov
JULY %. OF -. w 10.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-29
L1A-D FOR 1890

f9NHE subscribers OF Land Of Gum Der
a and combining 800 hound by Guinea Bcs-
wick Cees., the South aud E., The nam Soabe r
and ~ esvri road Gin par the ef which there
beautiful unnprosed Site To- Of business Nearly
one ali The tract is Woodland, proportion ofwl,e
good Tobacco tud, snd lying "a of The
pan'or which in good orde, cfoppine divided into
four fields besides lots The i wen adlp cd The cnure If
Tobacco grain, and cotton particularly the later the
whole tract being hic Souh exposure Tie
good dwelling house with and porch, PLACES
kitchen, snoSe house dairy hgr overstcr house
baceo houses SC. excellent apple aud peach orchard
aud fine sprius water any The Of Virginia Tho
land in miles Of boat navigation The subscriber The
liberty say that eiilefnt pou.ing health aud comfort
prof, aud enirnce seldom offered ft sale The nav
wl he nduigent, given the 25fh Decenfe,
next with liberty of sowing wheat IN the mont NJ Ot.,er
Those whins to purchase to view the prenies will .ppi, Ia
The living the land. JAMES AIKEN
Iuly %.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-29

A., q; strong insinuations against the cause OF Oiqt
which also marked the adoption of resolution oil
the House OF Representatives, requesting the Pre-
sident oil the Uniled States, to incorporate in the
code OF international law, by negotiation, pro-
vision, that the African Slave Trade shall be con-
sidered, as Piracy. The gross misrepresentation,
OF TINS subject, which verify believe, sprung up
elsewhere, from party view>, has led Camillus and
many Others into error.
perusal of the last report made. to the House
OF Representative, by the Committee on the sup
preston ofthe Slave Trade, which the House high
ly complimented, by the unusual order, to pint
5000 copies ofit, furnishes complete refutation
OF these absurd suggestions, the occasion of which,
had supposed, now passed by.
The error into which they have led Camillus,
consists IN his supposing. tina, any member OF the
House of Representatives, was so uimindful of
ms iu'y, or so ignorant OF the simplest principles
OF public law, as not to know, the meaning of the
word piracy; which, of necessity, comprehends
all It's consequences, when, by the law OF
nations Ii be stamped upon any offence. In o.
ther words, that solitary member and much
more, large proportion OF the House of Repre-
sentatives, did not understand, that il the Slave
Trade, he made pratcal, by consent of any two,
or OF all naiions-Quoad, the parties, in the first
case, and universally, in the last, all vessels enga-
ged in it, would be liable, to search, seizure, and
condemnation, and those concerned in them, TO the
punishment of pirates.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-29
P.9TRICR L.d.N:D F0R S.9IE

VIE sub'ciibr wshes TO dispose ot LANDS living in
Il ie connx Oi Patrick, Va consisting of
one OF lO+i bounded The Of John D,ckiuon
sha iiaes ant Is Hanes; Of S25 buff 10 creek
ooned 10y the Lands 0i William llancork Isiam ,u rn, and
james Mayo one OF $50 Paul.. creok BOUNDED bv
TIE lands OF ua Ha.s Add Dalton acre, ON Pau
cree bounded by the lands Of John Jones William Howell,
and Mdeh III on one Of zsI ycainore creek
p'uhIed lay 1it iae Aes Thompson, Cbales Scot, John
ieH DAVID hhbuu'n William Morrison John Hnpcn,E-
one OF 40 acres on ine waters Of the Arara eed Isl and
bounded ny the lands oi Joseph Mohaux John bowman
anu one OF ia acres the Stony creek The waters of
arts creek. Any person wishing 10 purchase land will find IL
greatly TO Their advantage 10 have offered for sale
IA bis adVeen'rnt As will be sol. low for Casa or Young
Nrg9es fhe ucriber deems ga, any thing
'sai'sc 90 the situation and oi of the lands G he p
chaser Is al liberty himself lyinr IN ta srh
icuhood OF Richmond, Va will he akan exchanst whose,
wishing 10 purchase OF eAchanse, will do well make ear
picatiUn 10 HALEY ,nI-l'f
july 20. o. o.
. intend being at Patrick Angus, Court for the mr.
pose oil selling the whole part OF the above land IL noc
previously disposed OF. A O.
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rsRs. BRooME presents her l' +c.oco,.

MRS BRO0hE presents her respect. tho citizen, OF
aRiebnond and IL vicinity and the grory Of Vign,
generally and bes leave 10 inform HEN ba she has taken
eomnodous house IN central and healthy ,iu,on where
she proposes 70 reeommcncc school the Monday
her nex-and hopes for renewal Of that patronage With
this lily.
She has been 50 fortunate 10 succeed obtaining TIC
slant assistance Of Dir a. Cmtia gentleman OF talents and
pcieuce aud unbemhed ornls well no~ FOR the lat four
yoaf IS the prceepto IT the Pine Grove Academy Eminent
French teachers arcsdy IN and eg drawing
Master expected in ~ Fall Tie Mhe9I Department viii
be well supplied, aad Dancing win he taught during the winter.
Young ladies will beqoceycd until they alba read
with oiy-Appiioaon be made her present re- a.
denct ureet the house iatey occupied by Dr. Worra
off
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tice ofmaking Freemcn Siases-hot that of hold
ing In slavery those who were born slaves
He thinks il impossible that the Attorney could
have limited at any Interference of the Government
OF the Union with slavery in the respective States:
because such hint, however remote, would have
excited his attention too strongly to be entirely
forgotten.
Judge Washington declares that he has consult
Ell his memory and carefully examined his notes
and does not hesitate to say that no such propo-i
ton was advanced before the Court, nor any other.
from which the imputed sentiment could be dcdu
ced: Judge Duvall replies nearly in the same LAM
gusee as that used by the Chief Justice; but adds
conclusive evidence that the Attorney General
was no, influenced by the Executive in any thing
lie might have said. &c You commenced YOUR ar :
gument' says the Judge, "by the observation
'ha' o"hdd no instructions from the Executive
fef"f're to this case. And you added that
go" understood that no complaint had been
maze 10 the Executive by the Government of
Spain, or Of Portugal"
Judge thompson, nor Mr.. Wheaton, has no re-
collection OF any expression that could give rise 10
Hevernor TrouPs imputation, and Mr.. Emmett, !.
having read the Governors communication, pro-
nounces his statement to be wholly incorrect.
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St,f En,rrIltt,rn zL,eraIn.

The na'efa belonging to the Office excellent Press on
winch the Herald printed Long Primer Burgeoi. ana
Brewer tyre sufficient for the put paper ON an inn
ps'ri sheet job Press and Quantity Of Job
Custom which thi, place will afford. - =
The Inscription is, very respectable for inland paper
wy and Job custom perhaps nearly hs of
any other nand in the state With regard
Afforded by Lynchbs to the public
perhaps hardly 60 that the
msresi intercourse which holds with large portion Of
MI; hs', With The Western part Of North Carolina and
and the dense and wealthy ,pulation VI the
adjacent county, thu facilities &C which II no
wn every fountain Of information the anr
property oil this section II country, are considerations which
warrant The idea that the establishment, would he pro6,abl 10
M, prudent aud active proprietor Proposition. will be r.e
u me Isl q" October TO the authors which, any rccs.,y
information ns 10 the affairs Of the oC;ee aud II, Gn,
Peeis If soli, will be promptly given P'o'-
Lynchburg. July %. o..
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s,clioOL will cloe, usual, tue last day of this month.
~ H'd open again on tue first day of October. Her and
OF instruction q, be the heretoore u, ,.
NE latter may be commenced with fhe greatest
vantage TO eF P"P she mlt earnestly solicit their pasens and
Buadien o then PuncuaI sieGdanee that all o are TO he
Chased 'oseter may begin their studies at or yer, near The
san - '' nc
regard 10 ehepne aud simplicity Of Apparel, otha,ng been
eoslntred a. obligatory me whsu feel, ons;I aeS
~ ei ee % "u 90 hei pupils 10 nl, thai hereaf er, she
nope; these hn wi bt regarded Indispensable uicns
She he efoe requests their parents da Do 10 incur
re needles expense OF furnishing them with thing more
nan PiaiI hca ouih"s 10 .hey bring timer y
hey vii not be permitted to here When ali ne
dressed IN The aniie' neeonig s school, every ding Ike
the VAN AMI peru sous II air. u e wall be cecusIS up--
Ptcsse!--at ea-i duftns he pcfSod Vt pupiage.
Among the aPPbcnn Tor pieces, the last Commences
moni, me wlNe expressly supply the first Vacancies
which ocr mreJwbic ohcis under tod a. .hi,vt
send ihti eidFc only, Mr. o. ea had TO receive
them.fhose, sc, viii not be coiniel. f,l. oh -.
hy, hey gsi haze wi,nea I'D among The a,ue,uts ~ ia
oes winch vail be y"cant the otobet Iut bnIa
me- de're DC 20 cousiefcd they wi write az i'm 10 this
ieci men apphcnl'5ni siai date according thei i eer
II any applicants description have CHANGED HER
minds Mrs g. viii thank th. 10 info her iunedaei, mat
he c'es may BE- offered to others, desisnto end
IeI chdreu Gnc.e On plantations aud remark. rs irecd
Drccary 70 prevent mistakes there
% 9e '~ca"e' ~ the commencement Of The se.sion be
1he Course OF Instruction will Reading Epsiish Gram
a,' nuns Arhhe'ei GeosrP,s and he the obes
al Bei!e-Lcres AID Comp,.uii the Elenens a. h,,ss
Try, OF Nauraland aoai Pfoor the Laiiu French nd
Haiian Language with General iIiiiosy
Turns :--bod and Tuition "a, ebolaaie go Of Tor,
months 500 PAYABLE hf yearly advance aud $40 lac q.
hifs q ufhhs Ted ans ttdiug al pyable ia .lynecc
Board durns vacation a25 pr,aiie on he rst Of Amt -
honIfrs VIII tr received enS ofhe car; bt er
thry hdpe erffrtd no dedctf,n mill H. ,f, =. 49,,
for their hing ata home fine th er afiom ths son
-taiesS JrOpi taoD9 tfajis circanisfosIc.s
Music aud Drawing will constitute eParatc charge PAYABLE
~ hc " crt'Ye tcacI bo; through the hands baud
jane ~ "anet5 to his order; fi,or Of teaeher
soE aud si,,ioar, will be .upplsd for cash. On much
better than they eau be b,u 81 at te.aL
Elm !" rod, Essex County, yrTsi oia,