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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-05-25

SERIOUS REFLECTIONS.
A FRAGMENT.

A FRAGMENT.
V" AS have gazed upon these quiet
groves and shadowy lawns, silvered over,
and imperfcctly lighted by streak of dewy
moonshinc, my mind has been crowded by
thick coming fancies" concerning those
Spiritual beings which
WALK the Garth
Unseen, both when we wake and when we sleep.
Are there, indeed, such beings9 Is this
space between us and the deity filled up by
iinnumerable orders OF spiritual beings form
Ing the same gradations between the human
soul and divine perfection that we see pre-
Valing from humanity downwards to the
meanest insect, 1t is a sublime and beauti-
ful doctrine, inculcated by the early fathers.
there arc guardian angels appointed to watch
over cities and nations to take care OF
the welfare of good men, and to guide
she steps of helpless infancy. "Nothng,' :,
says st. Jerome, gives us a greater idea of
the dignity of our soul, than that God has
given each fus, at the moment Of our birth,
IN angel to have care Of it.
Even the doctrine of departed spirits re-
turning to visit the SCIENCES and beings which
were dear to them during the body's exist
ehce, though it has been debased by the alb
sara supersttions of the vulgar, in itself is
~"ialiY solemn and sublime--Iioweyerligh ight-
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TIE PROMISE.

TIE PROMISE.
I saw an aged mother stand
Beside little grave;
Her tears fell fast, but silently,
AS the fow ofmemory's wave.
As on the surface of that stream.
The dearest things for e'er,
The garner'd hopes of youth and love,
In sad array appear;-
So DER that mothers broken heart;
Came thought that ne'cr could cloy
OF the many schemes ofhappness,
Connected with her boy.
She thought of all his loneliness,
His broad expanded browi
His eye that spoke of sinlessness,
Alas! where are they now
love TO gaze on lineamcnts,
When moved by strongest feeling;
When the shades of grief, of hope Or fear,
Ger the features fast are stealing.
But in that mothers sadden'd eve,
stroye in vain to gaze;
1t told Of the wreck of happiness,
Enjoyed in other days.
Iturn'd me from that quiet place,
CAS- she clasp'd her hands in prayer,)
Bcsceching Heaven Of its benson,
On that parents deep despair.
Sad years have pass'd, stand beside
That little grave again;
Was the prayer of the mothers pious heart
Preferr'd to heaven in vaini
MOTOR yon simple stone doth mark
Her home:-I could have sml'd
When gathered from her history
She sleeps beside her child.
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TO IRENE.
List love, list, DER Adria' sea
Soft plays moonlight smile,
And with the waters rcvclry
Joins many laughing isle.
The gondoler has sunk TO sleep
Upon the weary oar,
And giant shadows ghost-likc creep
O'cr silent plain, and reach the deep,
beyond the bending shore.
They tell me that in oceans far
Floats many spicy land,
Where pcnnon never waved for war,
Nor trumpet gave command;
Where ono eternal summers light
Shcws ever blooming flowers,
And where the stars that gem the night
Arc woman's eyes, which make a bright,
Fond heaven Of earthly bowers.
And say they true, when thus they tell
Of climcs so wondrous fair
Oh then we'll breast the hcaving swell
And pass existence there.
Well Gull those flowers, wc'l see those eyes
With starry lustre blest:
And life beneath those sunny skies
Be one ne'er ending Paradise,
One dream on beauty's breast.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-10-28

In thi, town, Mr.. William IL. rosers, to Miss
Lydia Mathewson. both Of Warren.
In Pawtucket, on Wednesday evening last, by the
Rev. Mr.. Benedict. Mr.. William Harris, to Miss
Sarah Wilkinson, daughter OF Abraham Wilkin-
son, Esq all of Pawtucket.
In Pawtucket, on Sunday last, by Rev. Mr.. Ben
edict, Mr.. Oliver Laphsm to Miss Hannah Shear
man, both of that place
In Warwick, Mr.. Isaac B. Ailsworth. of Coven-
try, to Miss Amey G. Arnold, Of Warwick.-Mr.
Job Alhro, OF Foster. to Miss Susan =. Babcock of
Warwick.-Nr. John w. Tepnant. to Miss abb
gail ID. Tenant. both Of Warwick.
In Brooklyn. (Con.) MIR. Henry Anthony. Of this
town, TO Miss Charlotte Benson, daughter Of Mr.
George Benson, formerly of this town.
Ia birmingham, (NIass.) on Wednesday evening
last, by the Rev. Mr.. Kellogg, William II. Staples
Esq. of this town,to Miss Evelina Eaton, daughter
Of Mr.. Levi Eaton, of the former place.
At Bloomingdale. Bourbon county, (Ken.) on
4th instant Mr.. William Respass, Of that place, to
Miss Susan Conde Russell Corls, second daughter
of John Cors, Esq. Of Bourbon, formerly OF this
town.
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THE UNHAPPY SUICIDE, Miss SHERMAN, men
toned in our last, as having mysteriou.ly disap-
peared, has since been found. II appears that she
proceeded from the house in which she resided,
calmly and delibei ately to the end of the wharf,
bordering on the channel and there threw herse II
into the bosom OF the waves. Her melancholy de-
mise, the deep and dark mystery by which it wa.
mantled, has excited unusual intesest and called
forth the sympathies OF the public.
We lament that circumstances have given rise TO
an hundred idle rumors and conjectures, all OF
which tend to rend the already pierced hearts Other
friends, and are far from adding anything to her
memory. 1t is to be regretted, that there peo-
ple who always ready TO look at the dark side
of picture, aud to make the worst of an hopeless
calamity. The unfortunate lady is al, and we
hope that she will be suffered to repose quietly i'll
that grave. which she sought. and which she pre-
ferred to all the endearments Of life, aud social so
ciety.
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A HINT TO TEACHERS.

TIME author Of Rudimentai Lessons in Ely.
l. mology and syntax," exercises his pupils
largely, in partially parsing sentences; that is, in
pointing out the distinctions which they are learn
ing. His questions refer them to their lessons. by
which he carefully ascertsns that they understand
as they progress; and while they progress under
standingy, they study with pleasure When
learner does not find himself able to understand his
lesson, it is uninterestng and if he is suffered to
proceed thus blndly, it greatly retards the growth
of his mental powers: for he is hereby discouraged
from exercising his mind in his les.ons grows into
a habit of heedlessly committing them and recitng
them like a parrot On the other hand, while he
ispreseryed from this habit, he naturally seeks TO
understand what he reads and hears.
iOtb mo. 9I. MANASSEH ROBBINS.
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Deaths

In this town, on Sunday last, Mr.. Sullivan Lin
coin, in the 4.st year Of his age.
On Sunday evening last, George Clark, infant
son Of Mr.. Benjamin Earl, aged months.
On the 20tn instant, Emily Jane, daughter Of
Mr.. Ambrose Clark, aged year.
On the 18th instant, Mr. William Young, aged
"a years.
On Saturday evening last, suddenly, Mr.. Nathan
Yeaw, aged SO, a respectable man Of color.
On Thursday evening, Ardelia Allin, infant
daughter Of Mr.. Asa w. Arlington, aged /
months.-Tuneral tomorrow afternoon, at I o.
clock, from her fathers residence in Claverc St.
At his residence, Spring Green, Warwick, on
Wednesday morning last, Pardon Bowen, M. ID.
aged 69. DR.. Bowen was, for many years. a distln-
guished Physician and Surgeon, and enjoyed n
practice almost unprecedented in the medical histo
ry of the State. lie was gentleman Christian,
and philanthropist-andb bis memory will long be
cherished by that people, with whom he was born,
and among whom he passed life OF usefulness.
Some five or six years since, he was suddenly de-
prived Of the use Of his limbs by aparaytic aftec-
ton, which eventually carried him TO the grave,
.ince which period. he has resided at his country
seat in Warwck-patently waiting for the hour
10 arrive, which would convey him to the abode Of
he blessed and happy. He has left behind him
espectable and numerous family of descendants.
In Seekonk, on the 29th Of August, Mr.. Calvin
French. of Savannah, Geo. son Of Elkanah French,
Esq. Of Seekonk, in his seth yesr.-On sunday
ast, Louisa Allen, infant daughter OF Mr. Na'nah
'lason
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SHAMEFUL IMposIrroN.-Som me infamous vii
lain has succeeded in imposing upon the publishers
of the Newport Republican, notice announcing
the marriage OF an interesting and very respecta.
bic young lady Of this town, to an individual, with
whom, il is not probable, she had the slight
est acquaintance We sincerely hope, that the
friend. OF the young lady will succeed in dragging
the scoundrel from his lurking place. and inilict
upon him the punishment his villainy so richly
merits. II such wreches are to be suffered to go
on, it will ultimately be impossible to tell who is,
and who is not married, and many a happy and
promising girl, may be ruined, by being held up to
the world, as an associate with the lowest black
guard the country affords As to the individual
who has thus upceremoniously been, without his
CONSENT reported as united TO the lady in question,
we know but little, but that little induces us TO n
belief that he has had participation in the affair
and could not have even dreampt oft.
There should 30 some punishment unknown to
our laws, inflicted on the villain who has beer
guilty of this infamous act Of imposture, and h
should be taught that female reputation and feel
ings are not to be trifled with, Not long since D.
respectable clergyman was imposed upon in tb
same manner, and probably by the same vile incen
diary.
Il becomes the good citizens Of the town to us
proper means, 10 discover this dastardly assassin
who roves about, cpdeavoring to destroy the fam
of female excellence ard If discovered, we hop
he will be made an example Of TO warn others
against the perpetraton fsuch acts Of villany.
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and months, whilst their families have been left to
suffer. II is within our own knowledge, that an
unfortunate individual, who had offended some on
with whom he had had transactions, was arrested
Tor debt, at moment when he could not command
shilling, and, merely to crafty the spleen of his
cowardly and vindictive foe, was confined up wards
OF seven months in our Jail nor was he allowed
10 leave it, till the Qeditor had become weary Of
payin. his weekly dollar, and the wretched debtor
nad nearly fallen prey to grief and dependency
Gases Of this kind not unfrequent and they will
occur, so long a. the dollar will purchase human
inca rceration.
Although we opposed to any bankrupt law
the Legislature may irame-and we are opposed to
,hem merely because they violate one of the lunda-
mental principles Of the Con.ttution-we hope
that the Legislature will limit the time required of
the nsovent creditor, to perform legal quarantine
and absolution; and have some fixed period estab-
iished. We care not whether it be one day, or one
year, or forty years but for Heavens sake, do not
any longer suffer the creditor to confne his captive
just so long as it may suit his spleen, crafty
thirst for cowardly revenge.
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Mr.. ELISHA r.. PoTrER.-As the public may
have desire to know what the peculiar qua
ilfications of Mr.. ELISHA r.. Potter. an indivldu-
al who is at present aspirant for the hsh Office Of
Senator to the United Slater Congress, we copy
speech made by him, before the Legislature Of
Rhode Island, in the year 1919. II probably the
most elaborate and classical effusion that gentle
man ever uttered, and as it cannot but be be al.
mired for its cogency, depth of research, and piey
submit it to the candid consideration OF the
,elligent gentlemen comprising the present Legis-
iature. We find the speech in NILES Register,
or 1919, and from thence copy it rerbat@ e htera-
tim.
"Elegant Erraci"-The following was pub
iished III the Rnode-lsland papers time ago,
as an extract from the speech of certain Elisha
r. Potter, in the General Assembly of that
State =
~ am not afraid of exercising the powers of this
House: am not afraid to declare my views ofthe
powers Of the General Assembly. The powers of
tins House unlimited they being without a
written Constitution are omnipoent; they have as
much right to govern the affairs of the State and
the ci,lzens, as The Supreme Ruler Of The Uaicerse
has to manage has O,ca AFFAIRS"
The foregoing is a fair specimen of the talents
and the Christian feelings Of a man, who sets HIM
elf up as candidate to represent an intelligent
and independent people in the councils of the ma
tion. To be serious, we cannot conceive that any
man, who holds the Almighty in reverence, or who
acknowledges Superior Being, consistently
support political aspirant, who holds the Eternal
God in contempt, and openly, and with the gross
est profanity, compares his government and his
orders with those of miserable finite beings. The
man that could utter such sentiments, and such
gross profanity, can have but little regard for
common morality; aud it is asked if intelligent
legislators, regarding the morals and the religion
OF the country, will support man who profanes
the name of the Almighty, i'll manner that would
have called forth an expression of Indignation from
a PAINE, and sufused with blushes, tine cheek Of a
VoLTAIRE How would the people Of Rhode
Island appear, ifrepresented in the national eoun-
ellis by such man!
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NEW SUPPLY.

IUST RECEIVED, per steam boat on Wednes
- day, and other late arrivals from New York,s
large ard general supply, comprising 30 cases Of
mems, youths and chdrens fashionable beaver and
imitation beaver HATS, of various prices, from So
to Sl0-which, in addition to the stock before on
hand, renders his assortment very extensive.
ALSO, JUST OPENED,
very large supply Of brown and natural colour
ed fur SEAL otter, neutria, hair seal, cloth and silk
CAPS--al of which offered for sale on the most
reasonable terms, at the New York and Providence
Fashionable Hat Store, No. 21, Market Street.
N. B. One regular and invariabe price strictly
adhered to.
October 81. VIM. l.. ALDRICH.
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o2IAY GOODS
.1T WHITN.3.N,S n

VT WHTI.H.3N 5 BLOCK
IUST RECEIVED. n fresh supply of Seasonal
- ble Gools, which have been bought at REpU-
cED PRIcE>, and will he sold very cheap. Among
them may be found (f called for soon) olive claret
brown, black, blue (not logwood color) mixed, and
drah Broadcloths blue, black, claret, drab and
mixed Cassimeres. Of very fashionable patterns I
piece elegant superfne London blue Broadcioh, for
Ladies' Goats, at S } per yard
ALSO,
A good assortment Of the Goods usually called
for in a MERCHANT. iAILoRs EsTABLIsuMESr
such Plalds, Camblets, Bookings, Plu-hes OF all
colors. uthls, Fannels, andke rchies, Bandannas,
Hosiery, Gloves. Ves.ugs,very nice and very cheap;
Pearl Buttons. large and small, &c. &c.
READY MADE CLOIIILNG-Coats Frocks.
Surtouts, Great Goats, Wrappers, Cloaks, sc. -
Vests and Pantaloons, of all colors, &c.
JAMES CARPENTER.
October Ia.
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PREsIDEHTIAL-The annexed is an extract
from letter from very respectable gentleman re-
siding in Mississippi, dated Natchez, September 25
1895. 1t gives encouraging intelligence to the
friends of the Administration, in this quarter, and
shows that the Opposition candidate is not decided
ly successful even in those sections of the country
where he has always calculated on receiving the
strongest support. The result of the late election
in New Jersey, and the wane of public opinion in
other States, where JACKSON, at one time, cacu-
lated on certain success, justfes belief, that the
prospects of the Military Chieftain," are at an
end
Although, on a former occasion, the voice of
this State was expressed in favor of General JACK
SON. (only by small majority am decidedly OF
the opinion, that many, who at that time opposed
MIR. ADAMS with considerable warmth. will, at the
next election, be his supporters. 1st Because they
no longer doubt the purity of his political prnci-
pies, and his entire devotion TO the welfare of the
American Republic.-2J Because, so far, they en-
tirely appreciate the political career of the Presi-
dent.-3d. Because they are unwilling, that, con-
trary to precedent he should be removed at the ex.
piraton of four years-snce, they conceive, this
would be an implied cenSure, which Mr.. ADAMS in
way merits--and 4th Because, on more ma
ture reflection, they are convinced, that man, who
has a. oher redeemiDg qualities than those
merely, which go to make up the ".Naiiidry Chief
tain," does not deserve account of those quail
ties, Presiden!tai elerdton, nor would it best tend
to promote perpetuate the best interest Of the
Republic"
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Mr.. KEAN AT public dinner, given TO this
gentleman at Quebec, he delivered very apppro-
prsa,e and neat speech, from which we make the
following extract From this, it appears, that Mr..
KEAN has been formally nvit,d to return to Eng-
land, and that he has made up his mind to do
We wish him much success, and complete tri-
umph over his enemies, although we could wish
him to remain with us, the remainder of his days.
After alluding to incidents connected with his
public l.e, he thus takes leave of the city of Que
bec:-
GenHemen-The inhabitants OF Quebec will ev-
er share my warmest aifections-for, independent
OF the kindness shown me, an event has recently
occurred, winch forms another important epoch IN
my eventfulliie. When first arrived in America
can compare my desolate heart to nothing else than
an Alp'ne rock, irowning against, but overwhelmed
by the ever ireez,ng glaciers and darkly shadowed
by the lowering tempest; but the gloomy clouds
have gradually dispersed, and the nobe. liberal clt
zens of Montlea displayed TO me the dawning sun
OF spring which gave new light and life TO future
prospects but the summer OF my hopes appears a.
have been reserved for Quebec, and here where my
country's banner floats above impregnable walls
surrounded by the nations bes. protectors, have,
received The pleasing intelligence that lifts me
more to the summit of my wishes, and ambition
England, ever just when she considers, has taken
proper view OF the injustice Of my late prosecutions,
has penetrated into the Vaccinations of my enemies
and invites my return with the enthusiasm, greater
than ever was bestowed, on my humble talents, on
my first acquaintance with a London audience
She not only invites my return, but promises to
place me in more exalted situation than that
from which envy and detractiOn successfu ly, but
temporarily, elected me. Whatever may be my
fate or destines my heart will always acknowledge
my reception Quebec, and wishing each and
all, the happiness they have be.towed on me, with
respect and grattutr. lhia ~ iarew ell."
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Hon. John Bailey has been nominated for re-
election from Norfolk District, Mass. The abuse
which has been heaped upon this gentleman, by the
Boston Statesman, for the last three years. will un
doubtedy ensure his election over any other candi-
date. Hon. Caleb Gushing is nominated in oppos-
tion to MIR. Varnum, in Essex South District
There will be no opposition to Mr.. Crowninshield,
in the East District Mr.. Dwight is opposed in
Berkshire, by three or four candidates. MIR. ID.
was the only member Of the Massachusetts Delega-
tiOn, who voted for the tariff bil-which circuu,-
stance, alone, ought TO ensure him seat in Con-
gress, during good behavior.
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SMITH g. PARMENTER.

"AvING just received additional stock
III Of entirely new and elegant PRINTING
APPARATUS, from the Philadelphia, New
York and Boston Type Foundries, which makes
their supply complete, now offer to execute any
business in the printing line. They will print
BOOKS, sHOw.BILLS, CARDS, SHOP BILLS
AND BLANKS ofevery description, at the short
est notice, and in the first style. LOTTERY
TICKETS and other work finished in different
ooionr.. in a style inferior to none. All kinds Of
eoloured, Gold and Silver paper for the supply n
customers.
June II episd
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NEW FALL GOODS.
No. 10. WEsTMl

No. 10, WEsrMlSsTER-SrREEr
YNiE subscriber has received from New York,
Il in addition TO his former stock, general as
sortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell
cheap. for Cash consisting of
Assorted colored Flannels ditto Cashmere
Shawls; Caroline Plaids; Bedticks plain black
Bombazetts; figured ditto ditto fancy Silk Hand.
kerchieis; Cashmere and Merino ditto. super. |;
Long Shawh black Bombaznes lark Calicoes
assorted Plushes, tor Ladies' Hats; black and col.
ored Ostrich Feathers.
ALSO-many other seasonable Goods, at redu-
ced prices. J. CARPENTER.
October %. 81.
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The boats owned by This association are not sur
passed by any belonging to the Continent. But
as the winter season approaches, the passage round
Point Judith is peculiarly unpleasant, If not abso-
lutely dangerous and those who wish to avoid
:" the dangers Of the seas" and sea-sickness, will
undoubtedly prefer the Line of Steam Boats and
Carrisges, belonging to the New London Citizens
Coach Company.
The steam boat Long Branch, attached 10 thi.
line, is of the most elegant steam vessels W.
have ever seen, and her accomplished and skilfu
commander exerts himself to crafty all those who
take passage in his beautiful I" floating palace"
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LACE ScHooL-Many Of our readers are proba.
ably not aware that Lace School or Academy, is
now open, conducted by an enterprsing citizen of
this town. This Seminary is distinct from that
conducted by Mrs. WINDSOR; and We are prepared
to say, from what we have seen Of the specimens
produced, that they are equal to any imported to,
or manufactured in, this country.
The School is conducted on the most liberal prin-
ciples, and offers many inducements to allure those
who are anxious TO become familiar with fashion
able, useful, and polite art.
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THE OBSERVATORY.

NNdE Proprietor of this fashionable place Of re.
l. sort, respectfully informs his friends and the
accommodate those who disposed to indulge in
harmessan invigorstng recreation. The Bowl
hg Alleys will be warned with stoves, as soon as
the weather shall require it, and every exertion
VIII be made to render agreeable place Of re-
,ort. The bar is amply supplied with refresh
ments, and no exertion shall be wanting 10 accom-.
modate and crafty those who visit the establish
ment. II. October 2l.
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DANCING SCHOOL.

DN NN1NN SOfIOOL.
n G. SCHAFFER respectfully informs his
II friends and patrons, that his Autumn and
Winter term for nstructing in the art of Dancing,
commenced in Franklin Hall, on Wednesday after.
last. For further particulars please apply to +.
C, S. at No. 97, Westminster-St.
G5'Young gentlemen who wish to join the Eve
ming School. will please apply as above.
*.*Those who intend to join the above Schools,
will find it to their adv antage to apply mme
Sept 16. 6t