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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
PRACTICAL ALLEGORY.


During the diet, singular spectacle was
exhibited. At a grand repast, at which the
Emperor Charles ", Ferdinand his brother,
several princes of the Empire, other dis
tinguished personages, and great concourse
of people attended; a man appeared in the
costume of a doctor; he carried taggot;
some twigs were straight, and some were
bent; label upon his back contained the
word 'Reuchhn.' He threw the faggot up
on the floor, and walked away. Another, in
the dress of priest, then appeared; la
bel upon his back contained the word E.
rasmu8'; he endeavoured for time, to put
the twigs in order, and to straighten those
that were bent not succeeding, he got out
of humour, and walked away. A person in
the habit of monk then entered; on la
bel upon his back was written the word LII
tAcr;' He put some Goals under the twigs,
set fire to them, and walked away. Then a
man in the guise of an Emperor entered: he
drew his sword, stirred the fire, increased
the flame, and walked away. Then a per-
son in pontlfical dress entered; on label
upon his back was written the word Leo;
he held two vases, one filled with oil, the
other with water; he looked frightened,
hastily seized the vase Of oil, and poured it
upon the flames; they suddenly rose to a
great height, and he walked away. The
actors in this interesting scene were never
discovered.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18

instructions which the season brings. The
spring and summer of your days are gone,
and with them, not only joys they knew, but
many of the friends who gave them. You
have entered upon the autumn of yonr be-
ing-and whatever may have been the pro-
fusion of your spring, or the warm temper
ament of your summer. there is yet a sea-
son of stiffness or solitude, which the benii-
cence of heaven affords you, in which you
may mediate upon the past and future, and
reposc yourselves for the mighty change
which you are soon to undergo.
1t is now you may understand the mag
nficcnt language of heaven-it mingles its
voice with Revelation--it summons, you in
these hours when the leaves fall and the
winter is gathering, to that evening study,
which the mercy of heaven has provided in
the book of salvation. And while the shad-
owy valley opens, which leads to the abode
of death, it speaks Of that love which can
comfort and save, and which can conduct to
those green pastures and those still waters,
where there is an eternal spring for the chill
dren of God.--.diiison's Sermons.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
CoLLECTANEA.
RELICS.

Among the relics in the Cathedral Of AK,
are the sol disant neck and arm bones of
Charlemagne, his hunting horn. and gold
en- cross. which he is said to have worn. the
girdle of the Virgin, bit of cord that served
to bind our Saviour, fragment of Aaron's
rod, and morsal of the mama of the desert.
The possession of these treasures which are
preserved i'll a costly case, and exposed pc
riodca!lv to the wondering multitude, form
erly made Aix-la Chappelle the favorite re-
sort Of Pilgrims from all parts Of Europe.
An old chronicle relates, that in the year
149O. above one hundred and forty thousand
visited the relics in one day: and that at the
end of the ceremony, the donation box was
found to contain eighty thousand forins!
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
BoNApARTE,s GRAVE.


The house where Bonaparte resided is
now converted into granary. The draw
ing room in (which he died has thrashing
machine IN it; the Billiard room is filled With
potatoes and straw, aad his bath is stable.
The new house intended for him would have
been ready in a few weeks, when he died.
He lies buried at the head deep ravine,
about 100 yards to the left, at three miles
distance from St. James's Town, on the
road to Longwood, in small spot Of ground.
(about quarter of an acfe) covered with
English grass. and surrounded by strong
wooden paling. Seven weeping willows hang
over his grave, which is covered Nitha plain
stone slab, surrounded by iron ratlNng, Ave
feet high. Inside of this some small f1ow ers,
Forget me not, were placed by Madame
Bertrand, butthey never grew. An old soldier
resides near, and has orders to prevent peo-
pie from going inside, in consequence fsome
French officers who had lately been there
having taken off several branches from the
willows as memento of their former sover-
eign. Bonaparte was particularly fond of
this spot when in health, and often retired
to it to read, sitting upon the body of one Of
the trees, which grows out in horizontal
direction, and shaded by the foliage of the
others. He often expressed wish to be
buried there if he died at St. Helena, and If
government would not permit his body to be
conveyed to Europe. His heart is placed
upon his coffin, in silver urn. The owner
of the land receives 6Oi. from government
during the time the body remains there.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
THE PRESS.

The following elegant Eulogium on the
Press, is from the Grafton of D. Waldo Lin
coin, Esq. delivered at Boston, on the 4th
of July last.
"The press is the safeguard of public
rights. 1t is the messenger of truth, the her
aid of science, the interpreter of letters, am
anuensis of history, and the teacher of futu-
rty. Like the sun, it Eliminates the gloom
of the Gothic night, irradiates the shade OF
ignorance, and pours food of knowledge on
the world; it dilates the perceptions of man,
extends his intellectual vision, inspires his
heart with sensibility, and his mind with
thought. and endows him with past and
present omnciencc. 1t directs his way to
the Pierian mount, and discovers to faith the
radiant path by angels trod to Zion's holy
hill"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
VOL. III.

TERifS.--ApvEarisEM not exceeding
one square will be inserted four times for one
dollar, and 30 cents for each subsequent inser-
ton. Ii continued for three months, 80 50--for
six noaths, S4 SO; or for one yearSS.
or Subscribers are entitled to tho privilege Of
having their names, place Of residence, and occu-
patton, inserted in the Register, GRATIS.
TERMS OF SUBSCRPTIOM--To those
who receive this paper by mail, f,co dollars, and
those who do not fivo dollars and twenty-five cents
a wear, IN ADVANCES Ifnot paid in advance, 50 SO
will be charged; and if not paid before the expi-
ration of the year, S..
c-TNo subscription will be observation-disclosures
two weeks notice is given and all arearages are
paid.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
LIFE.

The leaf that falls in autumn hour,
There's that fades upon the stem,
Are emblems of the silent power,
Oftime and change DER US and them.
Yet happier is the roses fate,
For Spring will other leaves restore,
And Summer will new flower, create
As brght as those which blooin'd before.
but when lfc's morning dreams depart,
A grief succeeds to fa a,cied bliss,
o! what shall cheer the lonely heart,
Or soften sorrows bittcrness'
Years will roll on--and time will bring
Its various changes, but in vain
There is in life but one short Spring,
And it can meier return again.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
REMARKABLY INSTINCT.

The birds which build the pendulous nests
on mount Cape Cemorn, whose rocky head
seems to overhang its base, are numerous.
At night their little habitations are lighted
up as if to see company; the sagacious lit
tic bird fastens bit Of clay to the top OF
the nest, and then picks up fire fly and
sticks it on the top TO illuminate the dwell
ing, which consists of two rooms. Some
times there are three or four fire flies, and
the blaze oflight in the little cell dazzles the
eyes of the bats, which often kill the young
birds.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
A PEEP AT A TREE NOVEL READER.

She slumbered in the rocking-chair
She'd occupied all day,
And in her lap, half open, there
The last new novel lay
Upon the hearth the dying brands
Their latest radiance she'd
A haring candle near her stands,
With crown about its head.
Her hair, which long unkcmpt had been,
Was hanging loosely round,
The curls, by many shining pin,
In closest durance bound.
Her gown-it had been white, ween--
But white it was not then;
Her rutfles too had once b-en clean,
And might be so again.
One slip-shod foot the fender prcst,
The other sought the hoor;
And folded, on her heaving breast,
A faded shawl she wore.
The Pickering light is fading fast
The parlour colder grows
-hc midnight hour has long been past
The cock for morning crows.
She cares not, she, for mortal things,
Form her busy brain,
il'c history's in,aginings
Are acted DER again.
Sutwhilc in this delicious nap,
Her willing sense is bound,
The book, escaping from her lap,
Falls numbering 10 the ground.
She wakes! but It's alas! to see
The candies latest beam;
Nor in the blackened Goals cun sre
RcyiYc one friendly CLEAN.
.hen groping thro' the passage far
She steals with noiscless trcad
And leaving every door ajar,
creeps shivc.ing into bed.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
SERIOUS REFLECTIONS.

There is an eventide in human life; sea-
son when the eyes becomes dim, and the
strength decays, and when the Writer OF age
begins to shed upon the human head ITS pro-
phetic SHOWS. 1t is the season OF life to
which the Autumn is the most analogous ;
uand much il becomes, and much it would
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
tPD+Hg!lI2Ye 0

GO TO THY MOTHER, BLUE-EYEDs3Do'
t.When his little hands shall press thee,
"Whcn his lip to thine is press'd,
"Think Of him whose prayer shall bless thee
trhnk of him thy love has blessed"
Go to thy mother, bluc-cycd boy,
Near to her anxious bosom creep;
There hide thy grief, there shew thy JOY,
There rest thy head in quit sleep.
Go to they mother blue eyed boy,
But lisp not "falicr" in her ear;
1t might her few bright hours alloy,
And raise affections sigh and tear.
Go to thy mother bluc-cyed boy
Ask not Of lands beyond the sea-
A little word can smiles destroy
Her harp is on the willow tree.
Go to thy mother bluc-cyed boy,
Be like n ram bow to her mind,
And let her hope though floods annoy,
Her dove may yet the olive find.
Go to thy mother blue-cycd boy.
And when she clasps thy hand TO pray
Thy unform'd words she will employ,
TO speak for him who's far away.
Go to thy mother blue.eyed boy,
And be to her source Of bliss.
Oh, let her, as around you coy,
Give thee fos me maddening kiss
Go to thy mother blue-eyed boy,
And let tiny face tell this OF me,
I'm miserable here, my boy
Pm fur from her-a,oay from thee!
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
oI.DEN TIME.

"The court in September of this year
T16S41 made law, that tobacco should not
be taken in company, or before strangers,
and condemned to disuse great variety of
articles of dress. Gold or silver laces, gir-
dies or bands, embroidered caps, immod-
crate great wells and imnoderate great
sleeves incurred special tlisapprobation.--
Such things were all subject to forfeiture,
with an exception that some of the articles
already in use might be worn out. But a
sermon of Mr.. Cotton's at Salem had as
powerful an effect as the fear of the law.
He taught the women there, that they Nd
no occasion to wear the veil, in compliance
with any scriptural direction, ar :hey were
SO enlightened and convinced b. his discourse
that every woman in the afternoon appeared
without her veil, and ever after considered
1t shame to wear one. Mr. Cotton had
before urged the same doctrine at Boston.
we may surely add, with like success.
ssThe appetite as well as the fondness for
dress was put under restraint. Colony re-
cords Nov. 1857: No person shall sell any
cakes or buns either in the market, or vict-
ualling houses, OF elsewhere, upon pain OF
ten shillings fine, hrouided, that this order
shall not extend to such cakes as shall be
made for any burial or marriage, OF such
like special occasion.
"liarch A man that had been punish
ished for drunkenness, is now ordered to
wear a red d about his neck for year"
Boston fa11er.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18
a ERAGNlENT.

Among the various evils which stalk amid
the llaunts of man, there is one demon OF de-
structon, whose march, sure as time, i'm
petuous as the cataract, and merciless as
the grave, desolatcs the fairest valley of
of the universe, and lays PROSTATE the no.
'best structure Of creation. At his approach
the towering wing of genius is paralyzed,
the torch OF reason becomes extinct, the tire
of ambition expires, the smile OF phIlan-
thropy is lost in the cloud of degradation,
the rose Of health is blanched, thelustrc ofthc
eyes is dimmed, and the flowers OF domestic
love, hope, and joy, are wthercd forever.-
His name is Infcmhcrance.-His followers
are shame, remorse, poverty, disease. in!a
nv and death. And does man retreat from
this dark, malignant and Implying enemy?
Who would not avoid the eXhalations of the
Upas, or fly from the dreadful Samle of the
Arabian Desert none, none in the Uni
verse and yet, oh, inconceivable madness
how many, with dauntless confidence, en-
brace this demon of intemperancc this de-
stroyer of all that is fair and lovely in the
soul, this pestilencc that waketh in dark
ness and wasteth at MONDAY Awake oh
man, from thy dangerous lethargy! thy
senses are locked in a fearful charm, and
thou smilest in thy?slumber on the monster
whose breath is consuming thee
Hast thou friends? Wilt thou doom them
to mourn over thy faded form, thy blghted
mind, thy decayed energies! Hast thou
children1 Canst thou shroud the morning
of their days with the veil of obscurty I
Canst thou smother the noble aspirations OF
their youth, with disgrace and ntamy!
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18

ments at the same moment; the rear was
again closed by three lines, two deep; and
the whole moved, on slowly, but with ex-
treme precision across our path.-E0D1or-
sons picture Of Greece in 1925. ~
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18

TIE CateyfAlars' naarch.-The natural
ist NAV perhaps, be interested by being in
formed tha, our route was crossed in this
plac. eel BY singular procession; it consisted
ps hnndred large black caterpllars, which
were r performing their migration from one
sno+ ,p another. They were led by three
ranks. ranl = two deep; the remainder followed in
one line. each taking hold of the rear OF his
1redecessor, and performing their move
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-18

II good Dishosifion-'Is one of the prin-
cipal ingredients ofhappiness. Almost eve
ry object that attracts my notice, has its
bright and its dark side; he that habituates
himself to look at the displeasiny side, will
sour his disposition, and consequently impair
his happiness; while be who constantly be-
holds it on the bright side, insensibly nell
crates his temper, and in consequence OF IT.,
improves his own happiness, and the hap
pincss of all about him.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-05
MoNrrsANo, October 10. 1895


DEAR SIR: Shortly after your late retirement
from Washington, was favoured by you with
copy OF the report of the Committee on your Mes
sage 10 Congress, respecting your private trausac-
lions, winch have read with great interest and
atiention. Having been during the whole ofyour
two Missions to France, as privy 10 your private
and public conduct, al presume, any other indi-
7iduai whatever; will, in compliance with your
request, proceed TO state, in relation to both and
on the special subjects of your inquiries the mos,
prominent facts which remain still strong within
my recollection and firm belief
vi the hundred, nav hundreds, OF our Country
men Claiming and suffering by the delay or denial
OF justice on The part Of the French Government,
when arrived with you in Paris in 1891, all now
living doubt not, would remember with me, that
your predecessor, Mr. Morris, bad, from his iI-pu-
ted hostility TO the French Revolution incurred so
much the dispieasure of that Government. az TO
Induce him 10 live very much secluded. generally
IN The country, and 10 attend 10 little else Of public
concerns, than granting passports, which were not
much respected by the French authorities. In this
state oil things, we found our numerous su.fern,
fellow ciilzens, vainly depending on their own
'or reuress, or on those of private agents
win niue or no ELECT When it fell to your more
fortunate lot TO be favorably received bv the 70
volutonary Government of France. as Nr NJ.
Mss successor, those Americans. cIai,n,p,a No
Tess thah myself, must remember the extraordinary
mass ana press upon you not only of their annIi
cations, but OF those from most of the commercial
ports OF the United States and of Eu,one ,yb;.L
compelled you to employ other persons in aid of
your Secretary. until the Consular e.tabl;sbm,n,
went into operation, and then, and iurin, several
years afterwards, the Consul (myself) was nnJ.r
the necessity OF employing from three to iveassi.t
ants. MOI can any man, an eyewitness in ,boso
days OF the French Revolution, of the n,,r,oro,,,
forms, difficulties, and various Comn,;,,eas o,1
authorities which you the Minister. and myself
the Consul, had TO accommodate 10 and ,rars.o,
business with, forget, how essential it was in ,hs
advance1 en- of the just rights safety anil ncc,,N
mary ciaihis of our countrymen, 10 open our hons
es' and to bestow all personal attentions in on
power to continued succession and round of mon
possessing power, or Office, or influence I, is
Dut lnsuce 10 you to declare also. that ,bro,,bor,
an those revolutionary scenes and,rials. l,ns, Nh
foFeign Minister, or Consul, so constantly a, his
posi- ana so necessarily and successfully lsboring
with the French Government, n ysdross ,h.'
wrongs, and to promote the lawful nt.re,,s of ,L.
great mass OF American citizens then in F,.no Wv
and elsewhere, appealing to her Government 6on
justice. N'Ne''' ioF
With every sentiment of respec, and r-;o.,
ship, remain, dear Sir,
FULWAR SKIPWITu
Mr.. MONROE. " -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-05

tie Legation; at this lime was employed in the
business OF your mission, and thus remained in
your family until your return from Holland. From
my intimacy with all the gentlemen before named
and from actual employmen, for part of the time.
1 must OF course have been witness to the ardu-
Gus duties which devolved upon you, and the con-
sequent labor TO the persons employed by you, and
l do most unhesitatingly declare my opinion, that
the contingent expenses of your mission, for tina,
year, were unusually heavy.
do not know whether any thing have writ
ten can be useful; but you will be pleased to re-
ceWe 1t as an effort on my part, however feeble,
In aid of your just claim; and as an evidence OF
the great respect have for your public services al
the time alluded to, as we'll as those of more recent
occurrence.
: have the honor 10 he, very respectfully, YOU
obedient servant, NJ. GELSTON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-05
Mr.. .uonroe to Lord .1Isslgrape.

oiSt Juty 1919.
Mr.. Monroe presents his compliments 10
Lord Alulgrave, aud requests the honor of an in
tervlew with his Lordship, on the subjects tha,
were depending betweeen their Governments at the
time OF Mr. Alonroe's departure, last autumn for
spain, t1d postponed at the instance of Lord uar-
rowby, until his return.
These subjects will be found ia a commun-
cation 10 Lord Harrowby, of the 18th OF Sep
TEMPER last which contains a project of Conven
ton to define certain neutral rights TO discriminate
between American and British seamen, and TO pro-
tect the former from impressment and also, 10 e.
tabsh, 10y modification of the Convention enter
ci into by Lord Hawkesbury and Mr.. King. on
the I'm OF May, 1908, in the manner proposed
anu Tor the reasons stated in that communication
the boundary between the Territories of His Ma.
Jesty and those Of the United States, on their
Northwestern frontier. The two first mentioned
OF these topics have been cause of much irrita-
ticn < complaint on the Part of the United States.
winch cannot be otherwise than increased by the
principles which appear to have been adopted in
some late decisions OF the Court of Admiralty.
relative to The commerce of the United States. with
The Colonies OF the enemies of Great Britain. and
win me parent country in the productions of such
Colonies. MIR. Monroe is persuaded that il is of
great importance to both countries 10 arrange these
poinisbetween them, AMI ilatters himself that i,
VIII be easy TO do it terms that will be equally
sale and satisfactory TO both parties.
Dorer street, July 3lSt 1867
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-05-05
MIR. MoNRoE,s CLAIMS.
Documents accompanying the Report of Tia
Committee 70 the II. Of z.
Bosroy. I6th S.ntn,ie, 1s2,

BosToN, 18th September. 1924
SIR: have been recently informed, to nv otea,
surprze that no allowance has ever been made TO
You tor your detention in France, after you had
Your audience OF leave OF the French Directory in
the winter of l7y6--7.
fcu will probably recollec, that then resided
IN Paris, and was extensively concerned in mari
time commerce; was therefore deeply interested
IN knowing all its movements. Ga recurring to
'ny correspondence, find that, owing 10 the Bril-
fish and French restrictions on our SHINING a,
that period, there were but few American vessels
IN the French ports, and iregh:s for such were ex
iremely high. As had the honor Of your ac-
qlalntauce, knew the difficulty yol had in pro-
ciing suitable vessel to take your family home
aud recollect thdt yor detained several months
III consequence. also recolect that all the cli-
zens OF the United Status, who were then in Paris
without distinction OF party, felt deep regret a,
yonr leaving France, as most of them have expe-
rIeneed your kind attentions. and Witnessed your
'aTemi'ted eSefions 10 promote the welfare of
cur ConI'ry.
iEIny testimony to any OF the aforementioned
facts can be useful 10 you, have the goodness TO in
form me, ard bc assured that it would afford me
great satisfaction TO have an opportunity OF rem
dering yoa an acceptable service, and of provinp
The high resrect and esteem with which | am
ever,
fo,:r most obedient and devoted servant.
JOSEPH RUSSELL.
Hon. JAMES MoxRoE,
PFcsidcat Of the Chitci States.