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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-31

EIHuct OF tefter from Litchfeld, Connccty.
cat dated, .harch l3, 1926.
e" When | first your sentiments on IN.
fanaina Mission, thought you were wrong for
once Out seems that opinions as to the propriesy
.n' treasure, are taking surprising change
Most OF politicians in this place. and mos, eve,
OF the friends of Mr.. Adams, now express their
dsapprobation of the measure, and their regret tia
Mr. Adams should have been in favor of it.''
U. S. TeLegrouL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-31

letter from Washington states that Henry r
arieid Esq member OF the last Congress, from
Maryland, mas been appointed Charge DIES Affaires
10 Pein; and hat MIR. Bradish OF New York, has
oeen appointed to the same station at Stockholm,
in the place of the late Colonel Some,vilIe
Baltimore Patriot.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-31

The ministers from Peru, TO the Coneress of p,-
mama, Me-srs Manuel Vdaurre and Pando. have
been some time at the latter place The plenipo-
ten'iares from Mexico have also arrived, and those
from Colombia were on the way to that place. ar
our last accounts. W y .Ner .fdr.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
OCTOBER 2e, 1896

or never see him at ALL 'Isit possible to
see hin?' 1T is; l have prevailed with
him and brought him and isfamily over
: Holy Virgin!' exclaimed Petilian. where
is he ! must see him have forgiven him
Il feel love him-I long to embrace him
Il have already forgotten and will never
recollect, the impropriety of any means
made use of to recover sinner from the err
ror of his way, and to fill a father with ajoy
like that of God when he embraces long
lost, once prodigal, but now penfent sson.'
: Come then said Rufus, give passage to
the finest emotions of the human heart
Your son saith in language canonized by botl,
our churches,-Father have sinned against
Heaven and before thee, and am no more
worthy to be called thy son; make me as
one of thy hired servants. And he is now
saying this, all hereto as he is, In room in
this house where have desired him to wait.
You have compassion Petilian, go run, fall
on his neck and kiss him, and then let us all
in spite of forms, eat and be merry: for
"Pleasurc and praise run through Gods host,
To see sinner turn
Then Satan hath a captive lost
And Christ subject born"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26

"Marry the lass that has the cow" was
the advice of an old gentleman to laddie
who consulted him on the subject of a choice
between girl with COW, and one that had
nothing but pretty face--"so far as beauty
is considered, there is not the difference of
COW between any two girls in christendon."
This is not my notion, however, though there
is something in it. But marry the girl who
will manage your domestic concerns to ad-
vantage, who is prudent, sensible. ecopoml-
cal-ger good dispostion-an accomplish.
ed mind with it, will be all the better-and
beauty, If you can find it united with all
these, will complete the tout ensemble.
Do not marry tor money merely-there is
neither love nor reason in that. It may buy
many fine things, but it won't buy happiness.
and without that man is poor creature
Money is no objection-it may be, indeed. an
important object-but every other consider
alton bends to the poiDtof being matched as
well as haired, when Love and Reason join
hands
But write to young pecple--and young
people do not like long stories. ! may say a
word more on this matter in the winter
when the sleigh bells bring the subject again
to mind.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
THE LADIES rRrNMD.
THE FEMALE SEX.

Whether the female mind be capable of
those eagle flights into the regions of phi
losophy and science, which a Bacon and a
Newton took, is question scarcely worth
debating. A thousand instances have area-
dy been produced, by various writer's, to dis
prove the mental inferiority of females; and
| it is universally acknowledged, that their
minds are capable of infinitely higher cul-
tivation than it has usually fallen to their lot
to receive.
But whatever we can say of their rank in
the scale of mere intellect, surely there can
be no doubt of their pre-eminencc above
man in their moral feelings and affections,
and in the vigor, courage, and fortitude "a
rising out of these, which is the true test,
and genuine essence of merit. The thousand
instances of their heroic conduct during the
French revolution, have settled this fact for
ever.
No personal danger could for one moment
deter them from seeking, in the fouest dun
geons, the father or the child, the husband
or the lover Month after month have they
been known to secrete, from revolutionary
vengeance, some object of their affection,
when the discovery of the concealment
would have been inevitable death. Were a
friend arrested, their ingenuity never relax
ed a moment in contrvances for ss escape;
were he naked, they clothed him; were he
hungry, they fed him were he sick, they
visited him; and when all efforts were una
vailng for his deliverauce, often did they in
fuse into his sinking sonl their own courage
to meet death with foititude, and even with
cheerfulness.
In infancy they nourish us; in old age they
cherish and console us; and on the bed of
sickness. the exquisite delicacy OF S.leir at
tentions, the watchjngs they will undergo
without murmur, the fretting querulous-
ness they will bear with complacency, and
the many little charities which they are at
all times ready to perform, demand from us
more than every return OF attachment, kind
ness, and gratitude, which it is in our power
to confer. Those qualities are not the Of
spring of civilization; they are characteris-
tic of the sex, and proudly distinguish it in
every part of the globe. This is that beauty
which nature gives to the woman, in am
pie ,recompense for inferior deprivation; this
is that beauty which indeed turns the edge
of the sword, and makes the spear fall point
less. Every traveller through nhospitable
wilds and pathless deserts confirms the
grateful testimony of Ledyard, to the COM
I passion, and sympathy, and tenderness o.
women, and authorizes us TO estimate the
degree of civilization, in any country, by the
degree of respect and Kindness which the
female sex receives.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26

the precipice. was seen for a moment envel-
+oped with spray, but never after was trace
of the canoe or its passengers seen.
Yet it is stated by the Indians that often in
the morning voice had been heard to sing
a doleful ditty along the edge Of the fall,
and that it dwells on the Inconsistency of her
husband. Nay, some assert that her spirit
had been seen wandering near the spot with
her children wrapped to her bosom.
Such are the tales of traditions which the
Indians treasure up, and which they relate
to the voyager, forcing tear from the eyes
of the most relentless.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
VOL. w..

Observation-Disclosures not exceeding
one square will be inserted four times for one
dollar, and 90 cents for each subsequent inser-
ton. :. IF continued for three months, So 50-for
six months, 81 so; or for one years8.
n1 subscribers are entitled to the privilege of
having their names, place Of residence, and occu-
nation, inserted in the Register, GRATIS.
TERMS OF SUBSCRLP7TOM--T those
who receive this paper by mail, t,U0 dollars, and
those Who do not, t,co dollars md Twenty-Five cents
a wear, IN ADVANCE: Ifnot paid in advance, 50 50
will be charged; and if not paid before the expi-
ration of the year. So.
GTNo Subscription will be observation-disclosures
two weeks notice is given and all arrcarages are
paid.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
LOVE AND REASON.

In affairs of matrimony, some people are
governed by love alone and some by reason
alone. Each ought to have joint concern in
these matters-they are landmarks which
go along with the few who are so fortunate
as to be among the wise. But as the great
mass Of the people have to jog on in the or
binary road, with single guide, l will say a
word by the way, about the comparative va
lue of these very different partners.
Love looks only to the honeymoon. He's
a near sighted little mink doesn't SEE Two
inches beyond his nose and yet depends al
together upon his eyesight. and thinks he
has wonderful clear vision. He is not
able to see any defects, and therefore most
soberlv concludes there are none. Conse-
quences all lie utterly beyond his kenyon
might as we'll tell him the moon was made OF
green cheese, as that matrimony had dash
Of trouble in its composition. All this is the
natural consequence of his blindness.
Reason is to love, what pair OF specta-
clcs is to a near sighted man; it enables the
blind little fellow to look beyond the fair
cheek and blue eye-the pretty form and the
pretty features of his mistress-beyond the
wedding ceremony and the wedding supper
and the thousand things that cluster round
the very idea of marriage. He enables the
boy, say, to look beyond all these, to the
domestic fire -side--to the kitchen comfort.
of welded life--to the larder and the ledger
to the pudding and the purse-to the way:
and means of lving--as well as to the very
simple business of loving.
L look at these thingsin very sober light
for have no lot or part in the matter
But do net distrust my judgment the more
on that account. People more, deeply in
terested are apt to take one-side view O
the case.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
THE CAMPBELL'S ARE COMING.

The great Argyle has gone before,
He makes the guns and cannons roar,
Wiz sound o. trumpet pipe and drum
And banner waving i'll the sun.
The Campbells are coming, Oh no! oh no!
The Campbells are coming, oh no! oh no!
The Campbells are coming from bonny Loeb
Lomond-
The Campbclls are coming, oh no! oh no
WI bonnet blue auld Scotia's pride,
And broad claymore hung by their side,
WI plume all nodding in the wind
They l.a'e no left man behind.
The Campbells are coming, &c.
uarl! hark! the Pibroch's sound hear,
Now bonny lassie dinna fear,
IT'S honor calls must away,
Argyle's the word-and ours the day.
The Campbells are coming, &c.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
R05H7E,f@Ye
THE BLIND HARPER.

The early sun is glowing o'er my neao,
Its beams upon my face are warm AMI bright
Yet not for me its cheerful light is she'd
My eyes have long been closed in endless
night
hear the music of the morning bird,
Ifeel the freshening wind upon me breathe,
hear the murmuring forest by it strr'd,
And the soft ripplings of the stream beneath
Yet nought ofall the beauteoua views remains
For me, save the remembrance of that day,
When carelessy wandered DER the plains,
And took--and knew it not-a last survey.
Sweet nature! could view you but once more,
How deeply on your beauties would gaze,
And bid my memory each fair image store,
To glad me through my dark and cheerless
days.
O tell me, ye who see the landscape yet,
Still does the blue sky spread its canopy
And are the trees, the soft grass where sit,
As green, as lovely as they used to bcf
Still does the western SUMS last sinking beam
Gid the red clouds that mark the fading day
Still do the bright stars stud1he nightly stream'
Still does the moonlight till nv tthe dark leaves
play.
These charms for me aral) rs forever now,
Yet there are other joys that still are mine
Light of the blind! dear Music mine thou art,
My soul yet feels thine influence divine:
And as my fingers sweep my lone harp's strings,
Each mournful melody the sweet notes lend,
The dark and sad, yet pleasing vision brings,
Of some past bliss Or long departed friend.
T.. S.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
LOVES WEALTH.

Well, what if fortune frown, love,
Heed not her tickle ray,
There are joys our hopes will crown, love,
That cannot thus decay.
Talk not of gems and gold, love,
What are gems and gold to me,
Whilst my shrining arms enfold, love,
A prize-a prize like thee!
The wealth for which pant, love,
Is heart--a form like thine;
The only gems want, love,
May soon, may soon be mine!
The diamonds of thine eyes, love.
All brilliants else eclipse,
And no other gems iprize, love,
Save the rubies of thy lips!
Then, pr'ythee, no delay, love-
Lest Hope fall sick the while;
Let's tie the knot to-day, love,
Nor wait for Fortunes smile.
The heavens are blue and bright, love,
Our heats and hopes are gay,
Then fig for fortunes spite, love,
Wen tie the knot to-day!
Shakespeare s.ys, with his accustome
sweetness,--
"With fairest 40 xers, while summer lasts,
~ sweeten thy sad grave; thou shalt not lack
The fow'r that's like thy face, pale primrose,
Nor the azure harbell like thy veinsi no, nor
The leaf of eglantine, which not y SANDER,
o9tscspted not thy BREATH
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26


1t has been computed that among 10000
people the average of deaths will be one a
day. If this computation 'be accurate, a
person in common health has dahy risk
of dying, which, compared with chanc-
es of life, is in the sauc proportion as an u
nit bears to the number 9,999. This risk is
seemingly so small that it commonly gives
no alarm, and is scarcely thought of; where
as, if the same risk were placed upon diff
ferent ground, so as to be seen in another
light, it would be generally alarming. Sup
pose, for instance, that tomorrow morning
lottery was to be drawn Of this kind: $500
white balls, and one black ball, should be
thrown promiscuously into box, and that
ten thousand people, you and among the
number, should each put in hand, and
draw out ball at random, and whichever
CHANGED to draw the black ball, should ine-
vitably suffer death within "a hours: say
that if we knew that such lottery were to
draw tomorrow morning, and we must take
our chance, it would doubtless produce in
us, some serious apprchensions, and might
probably interrupt our sleep to night.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-10-26
SERIOUS REFLECTIONS.

Believe NE, the world is mighty pleas
ant creature, only do not expect too much
frcm it. In the hour of peace, ofprosperlty,
and relaxation, seek the world; in modera-
ton. taste of it as you would a strong cor
dial; but lose not the remembrance that it
turns bitter on the lees; drink it not to ex-
cess, or it will lead to folly, lgnominy, or
death. Hope nothing from the world in the
hour of sorrow. Hope little even from friends,
try them not too much,-it is painful to find
them wanting. Trust only in that world
which is not nozv, but which must come to
all, whether they will or not. Look at the
great word written over the portal of death
-Eternity--and seek your comfort there.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
miscellaneous Departnvct.t.

FreHch .4radeny Of SccDce'.At the sitting Of the I'm
81 January last NJ GeoFry Saint Haire presented hu-
man mf'stcr which has just been discovered in collection
81 animal muntnies, forming pa of magnificent ca bj-
'r Of antiquities recently imported from Egypt by
a'e artist aud learned anti1uary NJ Passalacqua This
monster belongs 20 the class known by name of anence-
ph" ou characterised By the complete prvaton of the
otan aud spinal marrow; and is exceedingly interesting
hri as contradctng the doctrine Of the Cae,ian pho-
'phg' Mat thought sgcnerated BRAIN and second
- as opposed the feccnlheoy Of the origin of ;hc
nsfFes IN the cerebral OF cerebral pup.
y bureau De lc Male presented model e hr rroosr
f-37oes ct the ancient Romans iuuc the long periot
which elapsed from Scrvius Julius 10 Jusinian This
model, which compartments all the details of he ancirut
authors is divided three paris which are arranged in
great order and which relate various Ways 20 the cond
oa OF the father Of every family, thai OF the family
SELF andto me value Of its property NJ de la Male also
presented table Of great interest, wing prohah
ties Of human life different ages among the Romans
The following i9 copy Of it
Fable OF tnc Probabilities Of Human Lf, Calculated
hy Domitius Upanus, Prime Minister 20 Alexander SIEVE.
5usj and e%itacted from tu.ii1us Niacc-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

l0'e's" . seldom have an opportunity Of seeing the
Moorish J" omen but from the few casual occasions t
nave 'i'ea 10 my lot the reports Of foreign aics resi-
dent hore, and the extraordinary beauty Of ;ejr chill
drrn a'1 "cncd 70 think that trey ma vic with aDv
"hrr 10 point Of personal charms. Their principal cha
r"cicrls;lcs o beauty arc rienaut forms lar~o dark
ewes, long eye 'ssAcs, and fine teeth, but tie beauty
"''ci is most Prlej 10 tbs country, tiat Of eGcrs
sire COMPETENCY The Moorish w.oi.ra lo,vey,- nc
they arrive verv carly at maturity le,n often married
"tvcve y0ars Of ago. fajc ccaaiiy soon am inform
~ tFa choir finest women are corplctc'v in The ,ar,e
OF lhor p"altr at twenty-five, Wien they arc often
7a1- mothers nstnat be IN greet degree owing to
the excessive use rather abuse Of Che steam BATH.
.Nu'er.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
SPANISH LADIES.

The dress Of the Spanish lady remarkably elegant;
and generally adorns very perfect shape Black is
the universal color and the robe is most astely worked
and Vandyked maniilla, veil Of black silk or lace
and sometimes Of white lace is thrown over the head
and leaving the face uncovered falls graceful y over the
head and shoulders, and is cor ncd the waist by the
arms of thc They are both expensive and par
cuIar in dressing their feet with tness and their Tt
tie shoes lit closely. The large black eve, the darl,
prcssive glance The soft blood iingcd olive OF the gov
ing complexion, make tc unwilling Englshman con
ess the majesty Of Spanish beauty, and he feels that
though the soft blue eye, and delicate loneliness of his
own country women awake tender feelings of in
erest he would deny dispute IN vain, the command
ing superiority Of hcsc dark eyed and 0c formed dam
sells.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
From Tie Boston Statesman.
LOVE.

There IS bay beside beau,eous gif',
Watching her slightes; movement, with tine care
or one who guards her boson's dearest pearl
Albeit a womans grace is opening there;
Upon her forehead one dark, slkeu curl,
Is straying DER its misunderstanding prayer
Hath been rcfus'd for that same rinset,-bov.
Thine is thebappiness withou, alloy.
There is youth with white hand in his,
And one whose downcast eye and burning check
Seem half TO chidc that bold ones gentle kiss;
There is no audible sound, and yet ;hey SPEAK
IN eloquent language; there's touch OF bliss
In many feelings, but in vain we seek
In joys bright calendar for au.ht that cones
With this perfection of our early hopes
There's one in manhoods prime, whom fate natn idvn
70 the extremity Of wretchcdness;
Who, with manly ija and strength, hath s,riv'u
Against tire shafts launch'd by severe ds,ress;-
Think st thou his hopes ctuShd? his heart is riy
That there is nothing left his lot TO hlcsso
Observe his entrance NJ yon humble door
Ills children! wiie!-his cup OF joys 1aws Ger.
Dost mark yon aged man who counts fuurscore
= few gray hairs yet lingering his brow:
The fire tina, lighted in his eyes before
Age dmIn their brightness, would hurst forth IN now
Couidst thou but speak to him Of her who bore
Away his passionate love, his youths first voN;-
These, these are feelings givn with brea; h-
These, these are feelings must endure ill death.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

IA EssRs Iacharah McGruder and Frances his wife
Cau William II. McCanl and Nancy McCauI, TAKF
NOTICE. That we shall t4ke the dispositions of William
Taunna" and others, at the Mill Of Joel Cross in the coun
t. OF GoochlGnd, on the 2ltI day Of May and Au-
gust next aud continue from day day until said depos
tons are complication the 5h day Of June next, a,
Saunders tavern on Shockoe HILL city of Richmond
the dispositions Of Dr. John T. Swami and Others to be-
continued from day to day until said dispositions are
peted:-and the 9TH Wednesday in June next the dc
sitions of William Puyea and others a, Hanover Court,
House. 10 becounued from day day in like manner as
above said dispositions when taken intended to be
as evidence IN sun depending in the superior
Of chancery for the Richmond district, in which Won arc
plaintiffs and we are defendants. You may attend if YOU
P.easa. IHO-N.7S PURYEAR, Jr.
JOHN 7,4UR.V.1N:
Anil ~, 1925. JHO.MlS PURYE4R s.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
TIRGLNT

TIIftrI.NII:
Atrues, holden the clerks office Of the superior court
April, 1926:
Sampson 4. Robinson, mir
against
john n Robinson assignee OF Elizabeth Harrison and the
SAD tzaDc'h Harrison, Charles HARRISON and Thomas
,ris',i@'t' dts
ne defendants except Elizabeth HARRISON not having en-
eFea Their appearance given security according to the ac
6" assembly and the rules of this court, and appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they inhabitants of this
countr; II ordered, TINT said defendants do anpear
hc'r " Tie tenth day of the answer the bill
OF the pa!n and that copy of this order he forthwith
inserted in sone newspaper published in the city of Rich
nHnd for two months SUCCESSFULLY and posted at the front
door OF the capitol, in the sail CITY.
II copy Testo. I'm. u. FTE.NYNG r
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3eGg4GD~
HONOR.

F;0m htc German Of Alert Naller.;
Honor! chou well-przed nothing! thee.
The idol of antiquity.
Men worship now as heretofore:
Daughter of vani,y-Fool's wish, Il sound
Whose magic influence rcigns around;
What is the merit we adore?
IN young creations golden times
Thou vert tine iarbiugrr of crimes:
by thee the price Of blood was taught;
By thce the cavcrus OF the earth
Were opened 20 aid distinctions birth,
And the swords gIittering blades were Wrought;
From thee man caugh, ambitions ,hirs,,
Ihe deadly madness 10 bc first;
For empire bar;erins his rerosc.
With fears o'cIburthcnd. and the care
OF millions, frieudlcss life to wear
Can sceptres weigh such ills as those!
grea, souls ,hint thee RIOS, d.yin,,
All knowledge and ali ar, is thine;
Virtue, unpr"pped by thee, decays:
the exaite! phi.osopaic mind
Explores the starry spheres 30 fni
Thee only-not theie woudious ways.
Thou leadest armed husts along,
Thro' ihickest dangers fiery throrg:
In Joy they march 10 meet the grave,
Atthy command men cast away,
That which, if rescued from thy sway,
They'd sacrifice their all to save.
How num'rous they whose dcath-wounds tiecd
In vain, 10 gather glOry's need
Fer Fame is partinl-rare the 10,
or him whose noble deeds attain
Eternal menory-mauy men
Like heroes die, and-arr forget.
What add'st thou to the sweets of life,
Thou posthumous reward Of strife,
Content with thee is seldom SEEM
Thou dwell'st with tyranny and PRIDE,
AL sp!endour, porrp and noise outside,
Al!'gloom and emptiness within.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
JRGLNIA:

IJIGCI,VfH:
A: rules holden il the clerks Office Of the superior court
chancery for the Richmond district the 3tj day OF April
John r. Archer, oD
agains;
Lewis L. Parhan, Edrdse Smith, 3oon Baker AMI badrc
hlfrieni, 11s
Ie defendant shadrcE Ajfent. not having entered his
ara gwen security according the assem-
bly, ana the rules Of this court and ], appearing b sai
tory evidence thar he is inhabau, of this coun:-y
- ordered that the said defendant appear here on tho
enn DAY o" the next term and the bill pia in
W ana That COPY IF this order ne forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in IN; city Of Richmond fox two
0on,ns s"cccssivey and posted the from; door % the
0apito!, IT. the said city.
q copy. Tes;c, Hi u IiENTIr.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

N"rs IVES received AZ Havana on the .ii, &C A7r;l
by french vessel from Vera Cruz, Of the destruction
NJ Tie latter place, ty Gre, Of the Custom House, tore
,hcr With nc immense amuyHt r. ucrcuanjsc contain
81 init. The loss n rr pr sa;& y bs s.g...,,-
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