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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

deavouring to reconcile contrary and clashng o.
pinions, we have neglected the practical means
which alone can bind man to his fellow man. In
short, we have discovered, that our energies have
been wasted in fruitless efforts, each one endeav-
oring to convince others, that he alone possess
ed the power of unlocking the treasures of social
life. This error it happily dispelled. BY the in
defatigable attention of Mr.. Owen, a degree of
order, ofregularity, ofsystem, has been introduce
ed into every department of business, which
promises increase and pcrmanency The town
now presents scene of active and steady indus
try. the effects of which are visible and papable.
The society is gradually becoming really, as well
as ostensibly, a Community of Equality, bassed
on the equal duties of all Our streets no Ion ger
exhibit groups of idle takers-but each ono is
busily engaged in the occupation he has chosen
for his employment. Our public meetings in
stead of being the arena Of contending orators,
have assumed different character; and are now
places of business where familiar consultations
are held and the most efficient measures adopted
Of producing the comforts of life for all the men,
bcrs. No vain disputations now CRATE upon the
ear of patient industry; but all seem strongly i'm
pressed with the Importance OF applying their
powers to realize the object of cooperative un-
ion
During the last week, much has been done in
this way, and there is every reason to believe
that our progress will not be impeded by lstless-
ness or erroneous views OF our situation. 1t would
indeed be strange, if the experience gained by
the greater part ofthe population, during eleven
months, schooling, with the aid of Mr. Owens
practical knowledge for the last eight weeks,
should be lost upon us.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

The annexed advertisements are copied from Il
late number of the London Morning Herald.
"4lMt,imonyA gentleman of family, %
years Of age, and who is almost Immediately 60
ing out to India, wishes to meet with lady will
ling to be united to him, and share his fortune.
She must have the immediate command of.l 000i;
if possessed Of more, the surplus will be entirely
at her own disposal. Ry union with the adver-
tscr, the lady will be mistress Of most comfort
able and respectable establishment, and will have
the entire into the best society the country at
fords. The most satisfactory reference will be
given, and secrecy and honor will be observcd.-
Letters (post paid) addressed to No. 256, Post
Office Bristol, will be attended to-"
"Io Noblemen, Members Of Parliament, ana
Genflem0s.--l'hc advertiser, solicitor OF good
education, appearance, and address, who is well
verscd in the law on elections, qualifications OF
voters, Sc, is dcsirous of being employed as a
Prirate Secret,uy or .2nanuensis, or as an Agent
to any noblcman or gentleman who is likely to
be engaged ina contest at the approaching cleo
ton, possessing tleat FIR composing eiectioaeer
ing songs, sqnibs, speeches, &c, and mPabh Of od
dressing mecttag m'M .Gict. His services in tho
latter capacity would be truly valuable. Person
al applications, or letters free of postage, ad
dressed to 5. H., at No 4 Leicester Place, Cam
berwcll New Road, will BE- duly attended to-"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
From The Limerick Irish Posi-.

Dehiora6te Circumstance. The Great
Skelling Rock, the scene of the following me
lancholy snfferings, on which the Ballas,
Board are erecting a lighthouse, is situated
in the Atlantic, near Valencia Island, and
is over 500 feet in height. The Board are
exceedingly censurablc in not providing a.
gainst such dreadful casulty as our cores
pondent describes. are about forty
workmcn now oil the Saelling Rock, nearly
month without victuas or firing, and the
weather is 50 bad that no rcliet can be given
them. The signal of death is constantly
llving from the rock. Two men escaped a
fortnight ago by jumping off, aud were most
niiraculousy saved by the relief. boat, though
she could not approach the Rock. The ac-
count the men give of their fellow suffers
privations is melancholy"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
TO the Editor of the W'illningtonian:

SIR-In your paper ofthe 9th ult., OBJ
served piece signed "Argus." which ar
rested my attention for a few minutes, and
after having read the same, | thought that
some of the ladies of our Borough might,
with propriety, become authors in defending
themselves from those ungenerous attacks
which are sometimes made, and particularly
that alluded to above.
Being one of that sex, of whom the Junto
is composed, have taken the liberty of an
swcring him after the following imperfect
manner. l. as one belonging to that little
fraternity OF which he SO boldly speaks, can
assure him that notwithstanding there may
be a great propensity on our part to men
tion circumstances as they daily occur, we
have ever found the opposite sex to fall in
with our views without any kind Of reserve;
which demonstrates to us, clearly, that their
minds must certainly partake of the nature
of ours.
We, therefore, think it very ungenerous
on the part of Argus, that he should seek
(and after having got) admittance into our
little society, endeavour, publicly, to expose
any observations that may be made. Not
subject to that caution which is, or should al
ways be. observed. when we suspect those
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

The following letter received by a gentle
man in this Borough, from his friend at b.
Ayrcs, has been politely handed to us for
publication. The reader, e he has relish
Tor aquatic SHORTS, will be amused by pc
lusal of it, and may firm some idea of the
courage of the famous followers Of the re-
nowned Pedro |. Who has threatened to ex-
terminate the liberal government of that
Republic, and extinsush the torch of Liber-
ty upon the shores Of the La Plata.
BUENos AYREs, Feb 9TH, 1896.
Admiral Brown, who has been fitting out his
fleet for the last two weeks, went out, on Satur-
day night with pigmy squadron OF ship Of so
guns, 2 briggs Of 16 and of la schooner Of Z,
and 10 gun boats of | each with the full deter
minatlon Of attacking the IEerculeah force OF the
Brazilians, which consisted of 3 ships, 4 briggs, 5
schooner-brigs, schooners and gun boats.
His plan was to attack them aboat midnight, but
a gale arose which prevented it, and the next
morning when / assembled the azotca | could
scarcely believe my eyes when saw him anchcr-
ed (as knew nothing Of his intended enterprise
the night before) within miles of a force which
Showed such an awful odds. tremblcd for him;
when Il sawthe Brazilian feet run up their colours
and begin to weigh anchor and two or three or
four of their heaviest vessels were alrcady bear
ing down upon him. The little National squad
ron instantly showed the Patriot hag-yarous
signals were made from Browns vessel, and, in
lheitwinkling of AN eye, they were under way, and
10 my utter amazcment, and almost anger at,
what thought, Browns imprudent temerify, adj
vanced to meet the enemy, and formed the line
OF battle! But how much greater was my a.
nazemcnt when saw the enemy immediately
TACK, and the whole blockading force, driven
from their stations, pursued, until both squadrons
we, We're completely out of sight, by the contmcpti-
D, n,e force which Brown had under command.
towards evening, Brown gave up the chase and
ssan appeared in sight. He has anchored his
squadron in the station which was before occu..
piea oy the Brazilians, who have ventured back
,.a lsken their station about two leagues further
Town. o:' Both squadrons are in full view of the
oMy .y and the cowardice of Lobo renders it impos-
: s.ois ior brown to bring him to action, else we
"'shs expect to be spectators Of most glorious
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
Newark academy.
MAY 4, 1896.

The Trustees of this institution are happy to
inform the public, that considerable repairs in the
building will be made before the commencement
of another Session, in order to accommodate a
greater number of Students A separate room
will be fitted up for a Mathematical and English
department, of which an able Teacher will be
selected to take the charge. Both the Mathemati-
cal and Classical departments will thus enjoy SUI
prror advantages The price Of Tuition is re-
duccd to 20 dollars; and Boarding, Washing and
Mending may be obtained for from 80 to 500.
To See that the morals of the pupils are attended
to at their boarding-houses, Committee of the
Board will be appointed to visit them from time
TO time.
The long established reputation of this semina-
ry, the popularity of its Principal, the saubrity
and pleasantncss Of the place, the excellence of
its socie.y, and the many respectable families in
which thc students can be accommodated with
board in the very neighbourhood of the Acade-
my, recommend it to parents as a very eligible
nursery for their children.
The Summer Session will commence on Mon
day the 5th of May.
F.. w. GILBERT,
President ofthe Board ef Trustees.
II. WniTELEr, See'y.
.9ory27. 31-4t.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
Borough Election.

At an Election held by the citizens of the
Borough Of Wilmington, on Tuesday last,
the Cd inst at the Town Hall, for town Off
GERS, the following persons were chosen for
one year.
First Burgeas--J RROBSON.
Second BRgeSS--F FREDERICK LEONARD.
Council
David Bush Eli Sharp
Joseph Grubb Thomas Moore
VIM Larkin Henry Hopes
James Gardner Aaron llewcs
Israel p. Jones Jacob File
Henry Rice William Iowsend
John Sellars.
.9SSessor--Isaac IIcndrickson
Iaesurer---Alan Thomson.
Iigh C0staLle--Park Mason.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
ANECDOTES.

A person of the name of Palmer, who was
lieutenant in the tory new levies, was de-
tectcd in the camp at Peek's- Kiln, Gov
rryon, who commanded the new levies,
claimed him as a British subject, represent
ed the henious crime of condemning man
commissioned by his majesty, and threaten
ed vengeance in case he should be executed
General Putnam wrote him the following pi-
thy reply:
ir,-Nathan Palmer, a lieutenant in
your kings service, was taken in my camp
as spy--he was tried as spy--he was
condemned as spy--and you may rest as
surcd, sir, he shall be hanged as spy.
have the honor to be, &c.
Israel Putnam.
"P S. Aiternoon--He is hanged.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
NFDrawing Next Week.
COHENs' OFFICE-BA1-1nonE,2
May I'd, 1926. )
Grand State Lottery Of Maryland.
HIGHEST PRIZE,
% Thousand Dollars.

The whole of this brilliant Lottery will be
completed in one day on WEDNESDAY in next
week, the 10th inst 1t is on the
ODD & EVEN SYSTEM,
BY which there is certainty of obtaining at least
one Prize by the purchase of two tickets OF
shares, and may draw THREE.
The Capitals are $4,000; 10000; of 5000;
10 ofloo0; Is of $500, &c. ssc.-All payable in
CASH.
Price of Tickets.
Tickets, - S. 90 Quarters, : 81 IS
Halves, - 2 so Eighths, 62
To be had in the greatest variety ofnumbers Todd
& Even) at
gglHElHAJ9S
Lottery & Exchange Office, No. ia, Market-st.
Baltimore;
Where the great and magnificent Capital Prize
One Hundred Thousand Dollars,
In the last Grand State Lottery, was sold in
Capital Prizes huve been sold than at any other
Office IN aiaerica
Orders from any part of the United States or
territories, either by mail, (post paid,) or by
private conveyance enclosing the cash or prizes
in any of the lotteries, will meet the same prompt
and punctual attention as if on personal appi-
cation.
OJBe particular IN addressing to
j. /. COHEN, JR. s. BROTHERS,,
BALTIMORE.
GrCoIIENS' "Gazette and Lottery Register"
will be published Immediately after the drawing,
and will contain the complete list of the Prizes;
it will be forwarded gratis to all who purchase
their Tickets at ConESs' OFFICE, and who signify
their wish to receive it.
Baltimore, Muy I'd, 1896
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

THE WxEiITsE Z ~ easYi u ri EE.iiAr q ra II
AMI
DELAWARE ADVERTISER.
Thursday, May 4, 1926.

In the House Of Representatives, on
Monday, the bill to provide for the surviving
officers of the Revolutionary Army, was a
gain under consideration, and again the
House adjourned without coming to any de-
cision on it. A motion was made to
lay the bill on the table, but this motion was
negatived by vote ofnearly two to one, the
Ayes and Noes being called.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

The Museum of Foreign Litsrature, for
the month Of April, is received, and its "con-
tents" viii be found on the last page Of this
paper. The present number is not behind
those which have preceded it, Of the New
Series, in richness Of selections Of articles on
subjects connected with Arts and Science.
The printing, as usual, is handsomely exc
cuted, and the work, in every respect, CON
tlnues to deserve the patronage of the pub
lie. This number contains fine engraved
portrait of Robert Fulton, Esq, and may be
seen at any time at this Office.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
Notice to Stockholders.

An Election will be held at the bank of Della
ware, on Thursday, the first day of June next,
between the hours of 2 and o'clock, P. NJ. for
the choice Of nine Directors to serve the ensuing
year.
cJPunctual attendance is requested. By order
of the Directors.
EDWARD WoRRELL, Cashier.
May ID, 1926. 32-4t.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
DIVIDEND.

The President and Directors Of the Bank of
Delaware, have this day declared dividend of
10 dollars per Share, equal to five per cent fol-
the last six months, payable to the Stockholders
or their legal representatives at any time after the
10thin
EDWARD WoRRELL, Cashier.
Wilmington, May I'd, 1926. 32-4.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
hYI gNfR2,h'R,a,fE1E91f,>o

In Pennsylvania OH Tuesday afternoon, the
2nd Inst by Robert Miller Esq. Justice of the
Peace, Doctor ISAAC TAYLOR of Chester County
Penn, to Miss SARAH ANN p. BAILY Of this Go-
rough
May they with innocence and case
Their tranquil moments spend,
And when the tolls oflfe shall cease
With calmness meet their end.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
From the Ne,c- Harmony Gazette.

The friends of the New Social System will learn
with pleasure, that we are daily advancing to-
ward the firm and final establishment ofthe prin-
cples of our association. 1t has been seen, and
sensbly felt, that while we have been discussing
abstract ideas-while we have in vain, been en-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

A lady spid, before one of her little girls,
that Mrs. T was very good sort of a
woman, and very entertaining companion,
when she had not drop in her eye. A few
days after, Mrs. + came to the house,
and little Charlotte took more notice than
she usually dii of her. She stared in hei
face, indeed, i'll SO pointeda manner, that the
lady could not help being desirous of know
ing, what she saw in her countenance, to oc-
casion so critical an examination. Il am
looking" replied the child with very pret-
ty innocent voice, to see if there is a drop in
your eye.''
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
Prices of Country Produce.
WILINLNGIDN, MaY4, 1926.
Job Printing.

We would respectfully inform our friends
and the public generally, that we execute
Job Printing of every kind, at this Oiilce, IN
the neatest manner, and on reasonable terms.
Those who want Hand-bills, Advertise
ments, Cards or Blanks printed. will be ac-
commodated to their satisfaction. Orders
from the country will be promptly attended
to.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

A gentleman at New Orleans, writes to his
friend in Louisville, that there are at present
in that city, about eighty lawyers. Popula-
tion in 1920, 81, 900
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

DroyiIputlaIIV no O1G WAS hilCt, aithohS'
come we're considerably injured by the fall
mo tmbers, &c. From one to two hundred
dnllars worth of clothes were entirely de-
stroyed.
A child years and months old, was lost
few DAYS since, near Str,tton mountain, N. II. III
the woods, and travelled as as could be jndg-
"a 30 miles, and came out ut a house IN Man
chester, safe, before dark. The parent and
others were soon upon search, and caGped out
All night The next morning they again Int up
on the track, and found him as above mentioned
Tic Elizabeth (North-carolina) Star says, sev-
eral runaway negroes lately armed themselves
topcthcr in Perqumans county, and shot at some
men While. travelling the phalic road, besides
committing numerous other dePredatons; upon
which the militia were ordered out to take them;
they came up with two OF them near Bennetts
creek, in Gates county, and fired upon them, one
of whom they killed, the Other made his escape,
though severely wounded; as they traced him a
considerable distance by the Blood.
letter has been received at Norfolk from
t,e u. s. ship Constellation, which represents
the crew of the Hornet, as being much afflicted
with the small pox--1j Of them have the disease
n
mo have an advance Of sixty dollars on this in
voice of goods" sad 4 man yesterday, to an a,lc-
tioneer. ssrhe goods arc in the store" The
auctioner looked over the invoice, drew the
check, handed il to the person, and they went
together into the store to examine the goods.
AS they walked through the store, the auction
ccr saw, and turned to shake hands with friend:
The man with the check took French leave.
The auctioneer missing lis man, ran with all
speed to the bank to stop payment Of the check.
lie was too late-the check had been presented
and paid. lie hal, however, the good fortune
to arrest the swndler as he was fastening down
the steps. lie handed over the cash 10 the auc-
tionccr, and once again took frenchleave.
Democratic Press.
Something Nir.--A person in Albany who was
bail there, FOR three hundred dollars for person
who fled, took out bail piece, and followed him
to Philadelphia. With the assistance OF con-
stablc the fugitive was arrested and taken TO a
Tavcrn.-Whc sitting there, having seen some
of his friends he ask ed the person who was bail,
if he would walk with him TO the wharf. This
was agreed 70; they walked down to the wharf
together, and asst they stood by the river side, the
fugitive suddenly, with the palm Of his left hand,
struck the bail on the face, right over the eyes,
snatched his watch ont of his fob, and jumping
into boat instantly pushed Oft and rowcd away
for the Jersey shore. The bail offered five dol
lars for boat to follow the one which had just
put of. Al this moment, SEeriif's officer ar
rested the bail, and the thief was rowed safely
oscr.--ib.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04
NOTICE..

ALL persons indebted to the Estate Of
GEORGE PIERCE, Esquire, late of the town of
New Castle, in the county OF Newcastle, and
State of Delaware, deceased, are requested to
make payment; and these who have demands
gainst the Estate, are requested to present them,
duly attested, without unnecessary delay An
immediate settlement is particularly wished with
all those for whom Mr.. PIERCE had acted as Agent
or Attorney in fact
James Couper,
administrator.
Castle, April 10, 1926. 30-4t.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

A young man, who had attended consider
ably to arithmetic, and formed pretty tow
ering ideas of his skill in that science, ad-
dressed himself to an African in the follow
ing manner: Boston, can take pen and
ink, and in three minutes can cypher out
and tell how many minutes you have liv
d." "Canna you, massa, yot must be a
very good cypherer, indeed. aska you a
question, which can see best, a mare stone
blind, or a horse without eyes?" "Pho,
that's no question at all" :" / aska you an
othcr,-'pose he be ten rods to Nicholas
how far YOU call him out yonder?" THAT
can't tell neither" replied he. "Well ]
aska one more, pose fifty rail make one load,
how many he take to make great pile -
So many unanswerable questions quite con-
founded our young conceited arithmetician.
He began to think he did not know every
thing, aud retreated from the lists of his At
rican antagonist, with shame and confusion.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

In the British House of Lords, in the time
of the famous Lord Sandwich, that noble
man concluded speech by asserting some
thing that was of Ii S own invention. The
earl OF Craven, who had held seat in the
House for many years, without speaking,
rose, to the astonishment of the peers. Loud
murmurs Of disapprobation, which had been
excited by Lord Slndwich's 5 assertion, were
instantly hushed, to give audience to peer
about to speak, vino had never opened his
mouth before. Lord Craven, looking stead
fastly at Lord Sandwich, eXclaimed--"kha,'s 5
Il kc," and Immediately sat down. The
House was cnnyulsed with laughter
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

.once Of fourteen feet into the vats beneath
prnvideptially % no one was killed, although
some were considerably injured by the fall
ing timbers. &c. From one to two hundred
dn1lars worth Of clothes were entirely de-
stroyed.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

"P. S. Aiternoon--He is hanged.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-04

.1ySessor-Isaac IIcndrickson.
IrtGsurer-Allam Thomson.
High COHstaLie-Park Mason.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-04-19
ROM AM

A VERY elegant full-blood
IA HORSE, imported with hope Of i'm
proving the breed, will stand this season at
the Farm Of Mr.. Stephen Williams, in North
borough, County Of Worcester.
ROMAN was purchased in England, of tho
Earl Of Warwick, and his pedigree has been
traced in the NEWMARKET Stud-book from,
Childers, the swiftest Horse that ever run
over New-Marke. course, through eight gem
| erations of the highest bred Horses and Mares
in England, without single cross of inferior
blood. At years old, he won five, and at
s wears old he won prizes, and has since
beat some OF the neetest Horses in England
over the most celebrated courses His colour
IS very bright bay--black legs, name and
tai-wallSs and trois WELLS very good tenn
pered--high spirited actve-full i55 hands
high, and is considered by judges as hand
some and well formed Horse as can be found
in the country.
Mares have been sent to him from Maine,
Rhode-Island and Connecticut, as well az
rom the remote Counties in this State and
the neighboring towns, and his Colts are
handsome and command high prices. i
| Terms.--20 Dollars the season, to be paid
before the Mares are taken away.
! Marlborough; April 3, 1895.
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office, March %, 1896
TOhs HEIRS Of NOSES GARDNER, late Of Ilar
ward, in said County, deceased, and 10 all
others concerned an The Estate of Said de-
ceased, GREETING.
YOU are hereby cited to appear (if
YOU see ft,) at the Court Of Probate to be
holden at Lancaster. in said County, on the
third TUESDAY in May next, at nine OF the clock,
before noon, to show cause why the Executors
third Account of the Administration Of said rs
tate, should not be allowed aud you will be heard
thereon.
TlIEOPHS WHEELER, Req
BY order of the Hon. Judre
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Worcester, IS. Probate Office. April 4. 1896
TO The Heirs Of ADoLPHUs Merriam, late of
Allen County, in the State of Indiana, de-
ceased, and 10 dltoihers concerned in The Es-
tate Of said deceased, CREETING.
YOU are hereby cited 10 appear (if
you see ely at the Court Of Probate TO be
holden at Worcester, in said County, on the first
Tuesday in May next, at one Of the clock. af.
ter noon, 10 shew cause why the Account OF the
administration Of said dec. ased's Estate should not
be allowed and you will be heard thereon.
NATiL. PAINE, j. PROB