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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
c. A EF F-TINGS 6.

300 yards Of Scotch and English Ingram
Carpetings 500 yd,. homcspun carpeting;
everlasting Denmark satin, and rattinett;
Monean and Norwich grapes a very large
lot of Salisbury fannels pink gingham for
only 9d per yard childrcns hdkfs. from 3
TO cents cheap lot Of elegant French
frizetts, and curls made in the newest style:
Swiss muslin collars, and htkfs; thread,
cotton, and bobbinet lace handsome vel
veleen hdkfs. pink, good size, only Is.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21

80 u AZ ~ io~b.
Adams Thoe Il.
Allen lhos
Ames Capt
Anderson 1t. Col. 8.
Armstrong George
Ann Akin
! Bowen Eliza
Brown Ann
/ Banks john
/ Beckett David
Z Briggs Mary -.
Reverse Almona
Bullfcw Mr..
BARNET, Thas.
Bank r. J. u.
Bank Newport
Clarke Simeon b
Cornell Rhoda =
Catolico Consul Tull
Clark Mr..
Champlln Aaron w
Child Author
Cozzens Mary II
Deliveance
Duriec Timothy
Dynan John
Daggctt Richmond
David Francis
Dennis John
Downer Nlr.
Dennis Capt ID.
Dunn Rev +.
Day Richard
Everett Levi
Evans Len. n + Q
Easton J. jonathan
FSazcr Alexander @.
Gafett Richard
Grant VIM.
Gould George
Green Rcv. Caleb
G!aitworth Mr.
Hobart Capt = r. 9
lladdock ! Nlasden
Benz.
IL! Dan. >
Hazard Nm.
Hazard Jonathan
Icnks Joseph V.
James VIM.
iolruson Capt John
$ cilcuger Samuel
Nnyo.and Henry
trmton Lelnuci
Thos.
Kelley + .
-you A'aIy
won Miss
.c"is Daniel
.oiio.ough Mary
.awton Daniel
lee loin Peter
llrati G..
lTs. Nlath
al tsR1U uuVcrtjsvu II
p BY the lst of October,
no General Post Office
B: Il. .UU.NF
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
DIR. JOHNSON.


NTILL continue IN the PRAcTIcE OF
w MeDrcINE, and he solcits the pa-
tronGge of an ENLI0nTENED and GENEROUS s
community.--GP Residence, No. ics,
Thames Street, just North Of the Bric k
Market.
drugs * Medicines.
Which arc as good, and as Cheap as at
any other Shop, kept for Sole,-.Among
which, are the celebrated Rose or Itch oint-
rncnt Madagascar Oil for the hair, &c. &c.
lie hopes EVERY body will call, or send
to his Shop, for Medicines whenever they
have an occasion to use them.
|. ITATTEND TO YOUR TEETH.
DR. JonNsoS informs the Ladies and
Gentlemen Of NeWpu.' md Strangers,
that he can now furnish '.Cm with any
number ofHATURAL or ARTIFICIAL TELTH;
will set thcm on golu, or Otherwise, which
Will be fitted with great eyactncss, surpass-
ing in bequiy and eicgGnce, their former
natural teeth embracing the modern I'M
proyemenis in the art and. without caus.
ing my pain or inury.--'reeth Dressed,
Loaded, Separated, Extracted, and every
other operation performed on them which
their condition admits.
DIR. J. respectfully invites every person
who may wish his assistance IN this way,
to present their requests before the last OF
October.
TO LET.
A convenient Tenement for small fam
ily one without children will be preferred,
Enquire at the Medicine Shop, No. leo.
Newport au- n 1r1ii
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
SNEAM-EOAT LANE,

TIVE line of Stages now running be-
n tween NewBedford and Newport, o.
yer the Stone Bridge, will hereafter leave
New Bedford on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday mornings,at EIGHT O'Clock, arrive
in Newport to dine, and in time for Passcn.
gers to take the Steam Boat for New York.
Returning, will leave Newport on the
arrival ofthe Steam Boats from New York,
and arrive in Ncw-Bedford same day.
Fare 50.
Books kept at TOwNsEND's Coffee. house.
Newport, and at the Counting room of the
subscriber in New Bedford.
|. II. BARTLETT, Proprietor.
New Bedford. April %. IaprJ7
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
I3GN0WN9,
BLACK AND YELIcw,

B6rnets and Gypsies very low, with many
other articles too numerous 20 mention, and
which we're never cheaper in this country.
Jgly q.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-21
TO LETT.
WANTED.

4 BOY IN attend in a Dry Goors sroRr.
IA None need apply except such a. have
he good qualities required for that employ.
nent EDWARD " LAWTON,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
WARD ELECTIONS.

The election for Common Councilman took place in
the several wards of this city Wednesday, when the
following gentlemen elected:
For JcfcrsOn Wn'i-Natbl. Charter, Otis Manson.
VIM. r. Thompson, Join A. Lancaster. Samuel Sub
lett, John Finders, Henry Clarke, Ezekiel DAVIS and
George Merriam.
For .Uaotson W0rd-James Rawlings, Willis Cow
ling, John Rutherford, SaG Shepherd, Tho's Iadd
Archd Pleasants, Seymour Scott, James Boshcr, aud
John II. Eustace.
For Monroe Wa,d-Edrn W. Rootes, Joseph Tate,
Martin Drewry, Robert c. Scott, John Coddin Pres
ton Smith, John q. Williams, Edm. Anderson, and
VIM. II. Fitzwhy lsoDn.
The Common Council having convened at their Hal
yesterday for the purpose Of organizing their body and
making the necessary elections for the present year tie
following was the result
BENJAMGN TATE, .Wnyor
w. II. F1TzwHLsoNN, Recordcr.
JAMES RAwLISGs Senior .4Ldc1Dl07i
aldermen for jefferson U'afd.-Natianie Char
ter, George Merriam, William p. Tbomps0u Ezekiel
DAVIS.
Aldermen for .UacIison Ward. acknowledgements
John IT. Eusace, Wills Cowiug.
Aldermen Jar ,UonrOc Tfurd.--John Coddn, Mar
lin Drury, Preston Smith.
Common ff0iL--EDMUND w. RoorEs. PresiFlff-
John G. Williams, John Finders, Samuel Shepherd.
Robert G. Scott, Seymour Scott, John rutherford,
Samuel Subett. James iioshcr, Henry Clarke, Ed
muud Anderson, Otis Manson, Thomas Ia5d, and John
y, Lancaster. Common CovDzlmcp
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07

UNIVERSITY OF Y1RGiNIA.

The Protessorship of Law IN the University of Vir-
ua deemed The most important Profcssorship in that
Institution. Its vacation BY the decease Of the late
incumbent. T. w. Gincr, Esquire, has excited much
interest among the friends Of tic University. Who is
to be his successor enquiry most anXiou5y made
John RI. Smith, Esquire as far ti5 writer knows has
not as yet attracted the notice of the visitors. Mr.
Smith gentleman better qualified for this important
station than most Of the individuals who have been 500
ken Of FOR it. lie is a gentleman Of general science
and jurst Of first ordcr-of dignity of character-of
habits industrious, patient and perseverngof pruci-
pies pure His letters the subject of the study of
tie Law published in the Enquirer about two years ago
give evidence Of his ability lie is not rich but power
Land.
Should these few lines bring into the consideration of
the Visitors Of The University Of Virginia the merit Of
Mr.. Smith, the writer will have succeeded in his OBJ
ect.
one oFt1e Eiierls Of ttc University If J'j,gjaio
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07

Hayti.-Tbe last Intelligence received at New York
and such as may lead to serious differences between
the Governments of IIayt and France. The proclama-
ton issued by President Boyer refusing abide by the
treaty, is probably owing to dissatisfaction of the
people at the high price stipulated be paid for the re
cognon Of their independence; though the interprc.
taon given to the Convention by the French Govern
mont, iDmica to the interests TIayti is the osensble
reason assigned by the proclamation. Whatever may
be the cause, should be surprised from the
nature of the complaint and the relative situation in
which this Try stands towards France to hear of
rupture between the two Governments.
French force, consisting of one frgate and two
smaller vessels. lying Port au Prince, and ano
ther vessel day expected The frgato of42 guns which
lately sailed for Bres carried home the Droc2n
nation of President Boyer instead ofhe large amount
of specie, for which she had been time waiting.
The British Consul General HIr. Charles RI'Kenzie,
"a of color who was 20 have sailed from Ports
mouth on the 9Th Of January expected with great
anxiety atPort Prince. The deep policy which ac-
tuared the English in tbi. appointment has partly los,
its effect the Hayen Government viewing it as dis
respect towards them, in sending black man instead
Of a white one.
The anniversary Of the independence Of IIayti, was
celebrated with great pomp and fessity at Port au
Prince, on the 10Th Of February.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
FEMALE SEMINARY

FESHE Principal of this Seminary giyes notice thar fine
q ensuing session commences the first day MAY next
As few vacancies expected occur are
made for the Instruction of eight additional pupils
Those, therefore, who may intend fvoring him with
patronage respectfully requested give inormat
early as possible.
For the benefit Of the class in Chemistry. a REGULAR
course of experimental Lectures may expected Appa
for illustrating the most important principles i'm
ual Philosophy is also provided. And no pains or ex
pense is spared to afford young aides every facility for
obtaining knowledge Of the branches Of Female
Ehuca zion.
For the higher branches Of Educaiion viz Geography
with tire Drawing of Maps and of the Globes; Rheto-
rc, LeSic intellectual, Moral and lturai Phiosophv
Che Tisry; Astronomy, Geometry, and the Latin and
Greek Languages, SIS per session of five months.
For those who attend osiy to Reading, Spelling PEN
nship, Geography without The Drawnr Of Maps or use
OF the Globes, Arithmetic and Crammar ~ per session
the two last named branches be omitted SO per session
Fer Painting and Drawing, an additional charge of So
per session.
For Painting Velvet Figures, do s12 do
Tuition payable in Gdr0nce
JOSEPH ESTABROOK.
iSiauaion, March 31st 1896
Notwithstanding and Lodging may he had in respecta-
BILE families at $40 per session.
MRS. GEORGE, who has had many years experience
as Teacher Of Music, proposes opening School the
day of May for giving on the Piano in room
of the Seminary. She will instruct in no other branch
but devote er whole attention the young Ladies
Seminary and others who may wish to take lessons.
Tuition $50 per session, payable u advance.
Si"IGtto7', March 3lSt, 1896. 81 4w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
vxR esxMxA ELECTIONS.

IIER1co-Edward c. Mayor 342, James NJ. sedens
191-Reubcn Burton 100, Edward J. Amber I 49,
PRINCE WUrIADI-Macrae 122, Garter I7--Frencb
1I2.
SroTTsTLvANrA-TherrcttT ovlcs, David Briggs
SIN 4ToEs.
HENRIco--'ohn Il. Clopton SS2, Chapman johnson II
Mo- IN tie last Lcgisin1lre.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ,
lSt .inrfl. 1926

oiICt. IS hereby given the PROJECTORS of the six
l per cent Stock OF 1873, Loan of S7,5OOOOO that
Vine principal OF the said Stock remaining unredeeine and
Inc interest which may be due thereon tiue, will be
paii 10 the SAID Ptopretos their legal rrpresenta
ves duly authorised the frs, day OF July next tine
treasury IN ashinet0. such Loan Office on tie
oooNs {" "hici amy portion ci said Stock may stand.
Information IS further given surrender of the ceI,-
hcaes OF the said six per 1918 will I've recu-
cd at tire time of redemptOn interest thereon
VIII cease and determine ON tho SOh day of June 1896.
RICHARD RUSH
Secretary uf the Treasury,
April o.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
Yours, respectfully,
SAMUEL BROH.VE.
SIR ALTERED.

THVHE Public is respectfully informed that Sir Alfred
n continues to stand Mt my stable at Lebanon nea
Charles City CoudHousefor the present season. His high
character and beauty eu''c him equal participation
at least with other celebrated horses. viii only add his
colts arc extremely promising. Terms made knowuby
HENRY L. CHRISTIAN.
0pIilY 9f-9s
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07

"TnE GREAT uNKNOAYNn u.

"THE GREAT UNkNOWNn no longer. r,n-
kno'cn-We have seen letter fron London dated the
'4th February, which mentions that Sir WALTER
SCOTT had acknowledged himself (under OATH the
Author OF the Wdceriy .N0ceis. II is already known
that tue author of these Novels was large creditor
OF the House of Constable s Co. of Edinburgh w hic
ia,ed some time since In proving this claim Sir
Walter was obliged 10 acknow ledge himself the author
of these works.-[,N. Y. Gazeftc.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
Extract Of ietter from s rate source 20 Merchant il.
Bahtm0re, duitd
LoNDoN, 18th Feb. 1925.

LoNDoN, 18th Feb 1923.
Governments has just received despatch from Rus
Sa stating mat they viii be compelled to declare
against Turkey prevent revolt of The armvt is hon
ed however, that through the mediation of Great hi.
tain and France, the Porte will DC induced TO ackno,y
ledge the independence OF Greece, and thus prevent
war Tins IS not generally known; be it as il may,
things appear far from settled
From Lord Lverpoors Speech, il is thought the
Corn Law will not be altered this session. but as il is
be brought forward Soon think it likely an alteration
VIII take place as ministers cannot well oppose such
measure, when their commercial regulations are
going into effect.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
April
Drugs, Medicines, Paints s. DYE StutiS

- -N'~ N~aiNAi'S''5 = uAii u ~ ~ 1C bIuuS
IOR Sale by the subscribers the accommodate
N ins terms They regularly supplied from the
northern cities and their Medicines to be
fresh and genuine.
Ia addo" to their stock Medicines, they have ior
sale,
Brushes Of every kind
a handsome assortment Of Shaving Soap
iorrlard's Aiaccaboy Suu4.
be!rS Maecaony, Strasbtrg and Scotch Snuff,
fulty' Window Glass, Train Oil, Paint Oil, Glue &c.
i hey are Agents for the sale of Dr. Dyos Family
for tic sale of Mr.. Rennics Garden Seeds
JOHN +. REEVES & CO.
street, opposite the Shuckoc liin Tavern.
April OF >.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07

Ijotris Und NbCrts man Inc lad afHe
w = ~ q q z Z 81 OK y'E &C,
UNDER TIE EAGLE HOTEL, RICHMOND, Va
THE FoLLow1SG RATES:
Whole Tickets S5--ii9lve9 81 5O-Quartcrs Is cts.
Certificates Of - Tickets also he bad. In his tasg
there w:,l be required
For - Whole Tickets but 1882
10 Half DO II 81
II Quarter do 81
Explanations Of this Lottery, well as all Information
respecting others, will be given a tais Office.
Prizes IN the Lotteries Of NewYor Ncv-Jersev Penn
syyanla Delaware, Maj yaud Washington City Virginia
Worth Carolina and louisiana, viii be received IN paw
ucnt. F'
ORDERS enclosing the cash. prizes rs above, free Of
postage r tickets shares, will meet i prompt ottcr
ton,6 addressed %
:. r YATES, l,7.
'12:chJA A. NINTEEL. ''S"-s''s
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
To 'joi'n Ctty, Henry Ctq, and Porter Clry, md
Jdmcs Morrison, aoinI'r If George Hudson Clay.

dcc'd
y OF viii take notice. That Friday, the twelfth day
q OF May next at the Office Of Herbert A. Claiborne
IN the city OF Richmond between tho hours Of nine o'clock
IN the morning and six o'clock in the afternoon We shall
proceed to take the Dispositions Of Stephen Duyal aud
others TO be 'cad in evidence u the trial of suit now de-
pending IN The circuit court Of the United States for the
fifth circuit and district Of Virginia, wherein we are plain
IFS and you and each of you defendants: aud If from
any the dispositions Of said DuNa and others shall
be taken that day, shall adjourn the taking
thereof til thc next day. between the aforesaid hours
thereof.
Yours, respectfully,
SAMUEL BROU.VE
ROY8L 7. SHEPPARD,
.y4RTT{A COOKE, by
SAMUEL BROU.NE, her lcri 6iena
April of-9t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
VIRGINIA ST7ATE LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of the
DISJu.fE So '.9,NI' C.4yN.4L CO.WPgN'y,

SECOND CLASS.
TO to drawn in Richmond, on Wednesday, oh Nav ue,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07
J.B. YATES & a. 1gxgTTxRu, Nd
ImGmEST pRIZE IO.OOO poL[ARs.

SO Number Lottery ny combination aud pcrmutaliou--
Eve Ballois 10 be Drawn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-07

l>'o'O Prizes $685., 40
only : Bin,lb to a Prise!
Price Of Itehels-Whne Tickets $50; Half TO- Quar-
8: Eighth 80; Twentieth l.
u The cash paid for prizes drawn.
All letters (post paid enclosing prizes in anv
prvious Lottery very punctuay answered. Address 10
j. Il. YATES 6, 4. .llcLh"TYRE
Washington City. 9th April Uanooers
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10

Tdnderyn the Painter. when Aaron Burr
was in his zenith, he happened to be travel
ling somewhere in the western parts of New
York and stopping one day at a tavern he
saw what he took to be a line of engraving Of
uncommon vigour. He Hspke of it to the
landlord; and was not 1ttle amazed when
the latter told him 1t was drawing made
with pen, by stupid boy of his-an ap-
prentice to the black-smith's business, OF
whom he feared he should never be able to
make any thing. Burr sent for the boy and
was SO pleased with him, that he tried to OBJ
= tain hiu1-but the master suspecting some Sc
cret value in his apprentice and would not
part with him, at last on any terms. Put
shirt in your pocket" said Col. Burr, in
passing the boy, leone to NewSF ork, when
you can get chance, and ask for Aaron Burr.
The will take care of you"
Some time had passed, when Col. Burr had
forgotten the incident, when one morning as
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10
BY S. s: SMITH
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TNHHT2.

To Subscribers in this UiHage, and subscribers
by mail or bypOst carriers, TWO DOLLARS
per rear, payable IN advance. 10 companies
less fkon Ten, by mail, or taken from the Office,
tphere there is Joint responsibility r'Ohere one
individual is responsible, 81, so per qeGr, IN adj
Uuuce. To like companies Of more than ten, 81
e5 per gear. in adUnace.
No paperS,UiH be discontinued until all Grrcar-
eges are paid, except at the discretion Of the pub
Usher. "a s-@9
l.7 ADVERTISING.
For half square, three insertions, or less,
IS cents;-ssore than hal ia square, and less than
a sqWare, 81 1-2cents -: for one square, 81 .0e;-
and IN the same proportion for more than g
square; for confirming advertisements more than
three soeeks, 90 per cent per meek viii be charged
T. PROBAT'E NOTICES: e y
Administrators and ErecNtofs' 81 90.
Commissioners S1s25.
Advertisement from distance, and all orders
for papers, &c. must be accompanied By cash, or
referred to some person IN this ciilcge. and post
age mast be paidon all communications By mail.
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10
LOST,

In the Road between Simmons Forge in
il Litchfeld, Milton Society, and the South
Line of Cornwall, on Friday, the s2d inst.
a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing
about twenty-f0ur dollars---one five dollar bill
ON Phoenix Bank, Ave one dollar bills on Fair
field County Bank, the remainder on different
banks, and receipt signed by John Hopsen,
Jun. but containing no other papers of value.
The finder shall be literally rewarded by leav-
ing the same at the Office of the Litchfeld
County Post, or by delivering the same to the
subscriber. r. }. JENNINGS. =
Goshen, Milton Society, Sept. 81, 1898. 16
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10
QUACKERY.

Is it possible 70 putt an effecfual stop to the
impositions practised on the people BY quack
doctors This is great and Interesting ques-
ton. We would speak Of the danger Of per-
hitting such set Of homicides to 20 ct large
and pillage the purses, the health, and the
lives Of the people 1--we would say word on
the duty--the imperative duty our rulers,
to protect all the people from plumber and
imposition; such as are ignorant and iiableto
be deceived by false professions, require this
aid and expect to receive it |; and trusting that
an imposter would be taken into custody by
government, the very circumstance Of the
boldness with which the charlatan practices
his arts, gives to the common people conf
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10
ADVERTISING.
ARET, CATT.TN.

AGENT for the PROTECTION
INSURANCE, }GaMPA W. in Hartford,
continues to insure against loss BY FIRE, on
the most liberal terms. 1t is believed that
the terms Of this Office, and the promptness
in adjustments, entitleit toas high confidence
as any institution of the kind in the United
States.
Litchfeld, June II, 1895. If =
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10

fruit that is natural to the soil Of their conn
~, and make the most of the fruit which
the soil produces, especially when lis pro-
duce is an article Of value, and Of great
consumption in this country.
AiRericdn Farmer.
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10
CHARLES SIGOURNEY,

M0an- Street, 7AK7FORD, Conn.
HAS Imported this season by the Will
- lam Thompson, William Byrnes, Co
rinthian, and other Vessels, recently arrived
at New-Yorl from Liverpool. superiour,
and uncommonly select assessment of
CUTLERY, FILES, Joincrs' Tools,
Wood Screws, Coarse and Fine Iron
Mongery generally,
BRASS WARES, Saddlery and Harness
Furniture, Gilt and other Buttons,
which are charged at low prices, and are of
fered for sale at a moderate advance for
Cash or approved Credit.
ALSO, constantly For Sale,
Find Plates, of all the different qualities i'm
ported,--Anda complete assortment Of IRON
WIRE, from No. o, to "a.
September, II, 1925. IS CIV
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10

he was sitting at breakfast, in came strange
looking boy, and as he approached plncked out
bundle and gave it to him. The Colonel
was not little amused TO find it a SHIRT.
Here began the acquaintance, and here the
erninence Of Vanderlyn: and heaven so orr
dered it, that when Col. Burr, the Julius Gaze
sar of our country, was in the wane, Wander
lyn who had just left Paris, warm with favor,
and rich with all that makes life comfortable,
encountered him in his desolation-and in his
turn ninistered to the necessities of his bene-
factor.
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10

. Whoever can read the " MoTHER's Wis., .
without admiring the pious and unalloyed
sentiments expressed in it, must possess feel
ings which we shall not envy. 1t is one of
the prettiest illusions of the. pious muse, that
We have thus far read, and as such, we with
Difference recommend its perusal to our rea-
ders - if GGJef '7t
The Litchfield County post., 1826-10-10
A MOTHERS WISH.

Sweet, smiling cherub |! if for thee
Indulgent Heaven would grant my praye
And might the threads of destiny So.
Be woven by maternal care
No golden wishes there could twine,.
If thy life's web was wrought by me;
Calm, peaceful pleasures should be thine,
From grandeur and ambition free F! ."
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-19

...yations unborn will celebrate his name,
And stamp his memory on the page OF fame :,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-01-19
BURNING OF WIDOWS.

a late Calcu ia paper contains the toiiow-
ing account OF d Satire, or burning OF d WIZ
ow. which took pl ce on the 3oth OF June last
For the honor Of humanity It deserves TO be
stated that instances of this nature are now
becoming less frequent in India-and we cam
not hut hatter ourselves that the propaga-
tion of Christianity in that benighted section
of the world will ere long eAtirpate custom
so revolving.
'Having learnt that the imnolation OF
Hindoo widow on the funeral pile other hus-
band was to take place at kale Chant on
the day above mentioned, and never hav-
ing been present at similar spectacle be-
fore. felt anxious for once to witness the
mode in which this inhuman sacrifice was
conducted, with a view to judge, il circum-
stances permitted, how far the act was Il
voluntary one on the part of the deluded VIC
tins, as we'll as to note the behaviour OF the
parties interested in promoting 1t,
On nv way to Kale Chant, whittier was
accompanied by a couple OF friends. we over
took Kuttolee, borne on the shoulders 9i
four men, having the corpse OF the widow
husband laid out uponit, followed by paian-
keen. in which we were informed was the
wife of the deceased. As we approached
the palankeen person who walked along
| side of it, and appeared to be tanning the un-
hnppv woman, hastily closed the panneis
and thus frustrated the design which we mad
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