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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-13
70 Nent,

10 NeNt,
10 The three story brick Store on King,
&Tfn q three doors above the corner Of Washing
@sSsK ton street, lately occupied by Mr. Edw
Snyth. Its situation is good for
any kind of business. The will be low good
tenant J.& j. DOUGLAS.
iuly 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-13
q. &I. r. Thompson,

live received per Ships Virginia and Boston IRON
Ill Liverpool, and other arrivals, agenneral assor-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
THE DROWNED HARpooNER.

MANY and strange are the accidents and
adventures that attend these amphiblous oe-
incs who traverse the onfstrctched ~orla
of waters in quest Oceans unctuous mon
arch. But the most Peclous incidents are
encountered BY those daring mariners, VINO
are engaged in the capture OF that spec,eS
of whale yclepcd herMacett-purSulhs tie
greasy monster throughout all his favoE!te
haunts and distant retreats i'll the broad ana
fathemless Pacific.
In the month Of December, the summer
of the southern hemisphere, -Nantucket
shin was cruising ON the coast OF Chilli
Nothing could exceed the placid smoothness
of the seas, or the pelucid azure of the O.
ycrbaneing frmament. There was just e.
noueh motion i'll the atmosphere to propel
the vessel in her course, and to invigorate
her crew with the spirit of enterprise. tlv-
ery sail was set, and every bosom swelsed
with the hope Of speedy accomplishment
Of the object of their expedition. he con
tinent. and all the usual abodes OF mortals,
were tar, far away. Home, and its sweet
entiearments, were remembered as q Dy-
gone vision; and considered in the future.
as saints think of heaven. The occasional
scream of an albatross, circling III the blue
expanse-the monotonous dash OF the shlp's
stem through the scarcely resisting waters
-intermingled with the varied tones OF
few human voices conversing familarly on
the deck, were the only sounds which dis
tinguished that region from the pvlmeval
| reign of
"Silence, coeyal with Eternity
Suddenly, hollow, kissing, eructaton,
like the blast OF brazier's furnace, or the
sigh of a DIVING volcano, broke upon the
ready ears of the seamen. A cry from the
masthead announced the appearance of
their prey; and at the same instant the crew
found themselves surrounded on all sides oy
an extensive shoal of whales, floundering,
and spouting, and blowing, like 50 many
English trumpeters at the battle OF Water
loo. Forthwith three boats were lowered,
manned, and Supplied with all the usual
paraphanalia, harpoons, lances, towllnes,
waits, oars and paddles; with q sail, bag
of bread, and key of water to each. They
had but a short distance to row. ere they
came in contact with their mighty enemy.
The boats were severaly commanded by
the shipmastcr and two of his mates, assist
ed by their respective boatsteerers, to whom
the duty of striking the whale is ordinarily
assigned. The larboard waist boat. under
the second mates direction contained in its
bow an active young man; who had obtain
ed the esteem Of all his shipmasess and
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
From the Trenton Emporium.

A little money is good thing in the out
set of life, if a person has wisdom to make
right and iudicious use of it. But the head
and the pocket must balance well-the scale
must be equipoised-for if one or the other
kicks the beam, a loss will in most cases en-
sue. If you have too little wit, the world
will over-reach you; it too much, you Will
out wit Yourself. In either case, ten chan
ces to one, your purse or rather the con-
tents Of it, will slip through your fingers
Among the dangers to which hereditary
wealth subiectsus, are pride, incidence, ex-
travagance, and the smaller the portion of
our inheritance, the more danger is there
But what is most extraordinary is, that these
very evils, are often nursed up in the era
die with the child, cherished with growth,
and instiled into all his habits as he passes
through the routine of his education, by pa
rental care and misjudging affection.
Cornela was an heiress. That is, she was
worth some thousands OF dollars-l never
knew exactly the sum; common report
speaks the whole truth in these matters, and
it is rather unmannerly to inquire very par
ticularly into lady's fortune.
She was ndulged by her kind friends a
broad-sent to the most fashionable school.
The mistress duly advised that she was a
peculiarly delicate girl, with most exquisite
sensibiities, and rare genius; and was to be
treated with all becoming tenderness and
consideration. There she learned few OF
the useful and greatmany ofthe ornament
al branches taught in such seminaries; and
was finally despatched to "a boarding school
to finish her education; with which the ad-
jective "usetul," had very little, if any thing
to do.
She was now an accomplished lady-she
understood French and painting-was vers-
ed in Bellies Lettres-knew something OF
philosophy, natural and mora-had gone
| the round of the sciences; wrote poetry;
kept an album; understood music; and was
| finally fitted out at home with fine parlor
and a piano. "What fine lady"-said the
wondering viilagers-"what fine lady
how fashionable-how perfectly genteel."
1t is even so; and the first difficulty which
arose, was about the choice of that vexatious
but necessary eyil--a husband. The pret-
| ty girl who has the whole wcrld of beauty
to choose from, sometimes finds it difficult
to make perfect unoblectionable choice. 1t
was not to be wondered at that Cornelia
should be embarrassed in making selection
- for she was circumscribed in her sphere
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
TEE LADIES' FRIEND.
From the Christian Register.

From the Christian Register.
AYouNG LADY'S RULES OF CONDUCT.
ne following notes were found in the
cease.
. my mind.
,.1 81. That it is the object Of my life to
sn %epare my soul for the enjoyments of heav-
i, sa, anu to do all in my power to assist my
INV creatures in attaining the same end.
.naa a. That the eye of God is at all times
nnoa ~ That must keep constant watch
bpwn my thoughts, words, and actions, and
;iy t;oa carry on the work of self-examina-
!, rsn' n, Let the love of God and gratitude
4. NY Wy Savior, for what he has done for me,
s,L le aominant emotions of my soul.
r,ss sn Let the example of purity and holi-
NV ., .n'ch Jesus has given us in his life be
cbes. standard OF virtue, and let this be the
ally fixed, 'eiA my meh'ai eye Is oon''iiu-
nv WIN. a., Let me be ever striving to increase
IN oek OF religious knowledge.
Draw. Let me ever remember that the
he m. ena. me most solemn act in which / can
Win Isaeed, and let me never enter upon it
sth Wy 1iy,, or without preparation
won,a wnen read the Bible let it be as
'-Nas, ig H;rd read message directly from the
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
a PROFLIGATE PIG.

On Tuesday. aperson living in Maidstone,
lcft home with his family 70 pick hops. Be-
ing AFRAID that the pig in the stye might be
stolen, thcy transferred him to the cellar
After some time hjggy contrive9 to ascend
into the kitchen, and inspected the cupboard;
in that he found two pounds Of bacon, which
in most canniba like manner, he devour~
"a. His rcpast soon making him thirsty.
our hero, it is supposed, sought ABOUT 10,
something to ailay his thirst, and in tile
course .! his researches, he smelt some
thing savory in the upper regions. Accord
ingly he scrambled up stairs into bed room.
There he found wherewith to wash dowr.
the bacon, for on the floor s,ood several bot
ties Of elder berry wine. drawing ofcorks
he did not understand, but in cracking
bottle he proved himself to be as dexterous
as any bon rirant in the parish. But his
freak now drew to close ; poor piggy got
,as drunk as David's sow he caperel a.
bout, threw down the chairs. broke chr
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
vol. w.

Il y,ER ,LS-ADvE ERTIsEMENTs not exceeding
lane square will lbe inserted four times ior one
sInIlar' and 30 cents for each subsequent inscr-
Eon E If continued for three months, 81 5o--tor
liz months, 81 sos or for one -.
~ Subscribers arc entitled TO the privilege OF
having their names, place otresldencc, and occu-
lnation, inserted in the Reg,afer, GRATIS.
TWRlfS or SUBSCRIP11ON-To those
Evho receive this paper by mail, f,ro dollars, and
|tbose who Do not, tpo dollars dfwentyfre cents
\ wear, ~ ADVANCE: Ifnot paid IN advance, - 81
Inn be charged; and if not paid before the expi-
Era.;on of the year, 50.
Il ,f1'Nosubscription will be discontinuedunless
hwo week snotice is given and all arrearagesare
snaad
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
JANUARY 18, 1927

by the very small compass Of perfectly gen
teel people like herself. Such an one with
a good subtantial fortune too, was to be
sourht.-Her stars favored her at last, how
ever. and she was married--marricd to a
Young gentlemen as accomplished as her.
self; one who had as many eulogies at his
finger ends, as buttons on his coat-an a.
b. and a profession; who drove tandem with
one hand; winged pigeon at every shot,
and drank nothing but Madeira.
1t was said the young gentleman and la
DIV were each little disappointed in the
matter of the others fortune, and that in
the outset there was tritlng jar onthe sub
ect Of finances, but Cornelia adhered to
her piano, and Bob to his rifle and Made
ria, and all went on quite musically again.
Neither OF them had ever suffered SO un-
manncrly thought, as that how to gct a
living when their cash was gone, enter their
head--but fortune in all these cases, has
plain matter of TACT way of dealing, with G.
ven the most gentccl people, and when they
spent their last dollar, just turns them out OF
house, as unceremoniously as it they were
no better than common folks.-She never
works n miracle to sustain those VINO new
er learned or had the disposition to work
anv thing themselves. And so it turned out
i'll this case.
While the piatlu IL tune in the par
4 lor, and every thing out OF tune IN the kitch-
en-; while the master drank MADEIRA above
stairs, and the servants were drunk with
corniuc below stairs, while in the midst oi
the best living and dreaming OF nothing out
pleasure and amusement, one OF bob's cred
4 itors raped his knuckles: the bailit1s are an
4 ill-bred set, they know just as much about
IL. ~ tI prt pf q { "a a
about a toilet, and therefore as might al
mos. have been expected, the carpets, the
plate, the sideboard, and even the very p!-
ano was levied on.
! Still SO far as physical ability was concern
cd it was not too late perhaps TO turn the
current Of affairs. There was a plain and
ready remedy for the disease, even in its
present state; an entire change OF living
and of habits; economy for Extravaganza
and industry for incidence. But hard it is
for these who have been thus educated to
/ change how often is the moral ability, the
! will wanting And here it proved to be the
case.
They struggled awhile to keep up appear
ance, and only sunk deeper in the end. len
wears after, thcy were almost forgotten. |
4 made many enquiries after them among the
villagers, and finally discovered that Robert
and his wife had separated; that he had eX-
changed his dog and gun for tar hat and
j blue Jacket, was wanderer on the sea; and
the elegant and accomplished Corntla, IN
stead of drumming piano, was gaming .
scanty subsistence At the spinning wheel
j So much for the story. Industry and vir'
tue are the best legacies parents can be-
queath to their offspring; the only sure de-
FENCES against misfortune. Let those who
are charged with the education Of children
beware. lest through an over anxiety tc
make them resncctable; to make them
proud, instead of cultivatng their genius,
! lead them to indoence. ! say beware
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
From lie Perry .3aecdotes.
IsIDEJ IrS

Every one must recollect the traglcal sto-
ry of Young Elnmet tue Irish Patriot, It was
too touching to be soon forgotten During
the troubles in Ireland he was tried, con-
demncd, and executed on charge Of trea-
son. His fate made 4 deep impression on
public sympathy. He was 50 young; 50 N
selligent; 50 generous; SO bravc; so every
thing that we are apt to like in young man
His conduct under trial, too, was Lofty
and intrepid. The noiie indignation with
which he repealed the charge q treason a
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-01-18
PD-Hz-Ers2sYa >
FAITHLESS NELLY GRAY.

we extract the following pathetic balla
rom the last number of the London Literar
Gazette received at this Office. 1t is take
rom an amusing work lately published
fordon. under the title of Ithims and odd
.es in prose and verse, by Thomas Hood.
" Y. Statesman.
Ben Battle was soldier bold,
And used to wars alarms,
But cannon ball took off his legs,
So lie laid down his arms!
Now as thev bore him off the field,
Said he, s'let others shoot,
For here leave my second leg,
And the sForty.second Foot
The army.snrgeons made him limbsi
Said he, they're only pegs;
But there's as wooden members quite
As represent my lcgs!'
Now Ben he loved pretty maid,
Her name was Nelly Gray;
So he went to pay her his dcvours,
Wien he dcvour'd his pay!
But when he calld on Nelly Gray,
She made him quite a scott;
And when she saw his wooden legs,
Began to take them off!
% Nelly Gray! o Nelly Gray!
Is this your love SO warm
The love that loves scarlet coat,
Should be more uniform!
Said she, q loy'l soldier once,
For he was blthe and brayei
But will never have a man
With both legs in the grave!
Before you had those timber toes,
Your love did allow;
But then, you know, you stand upon
Another footing now!'
20 Nelly Gray! Nelly Gray!
For all your jeering speeches,
At duty's call left my lcgs
In Badajos' breachesh
why them said she, you've lost the feet
Oflegs in wars alarms;
And now you cannot wearyour shoes
Upon your feats of alins!'
false and tickle Nelly Gray
know why you refuse;
Tho I've no feet, some other man
lsstandng in my shoes!
wish ne.er had seen your facei
But now long farewell!
For ysu will be my death-alas
You will not be my NeH"
Now when he went from Nelly Gray.
His heart so heavy got,
And life was such burden grown
1t made him take knot!
So round his melancholy neck
rope he did entwine,
And, for the second time in life,
Enlisted in the Line!
One end he tied around beam,
And then remov'd his pegs
And, as his legs We're Off, Of course,
lie soon was off his legs!
And ,tere he hung till he was dead
As any nail in town;
For no distress had cut him up,
II could not cut him down.
dozen men sat on his corpse,
10 lind out why he died;
And they buried Ben in four crossroads,
With stake in his inside!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
NaUtital FntcIligrntr.
PORT or .NEHP0HT.

E.tIERED
Sloop Eliza Ann, Child. New. York,
Sioop Alone, Child, New.Yofh,
CLEARED
SloCp Eliza Ann Child. Providence,
Sioop Alonzo, Child, Providence,
Sloop Albany, Vars, New-Yurk,
.4RRiP.4L.S
SUNDAY, Feb. Arr. brig George Wash.
irgton, Smith, fr. Charleston
Sch. Justice, Emery, ir. Bristol
Sch. Curlew, Chase, fir. savannah,
Sloop Alonzo, Child, ir, y York,
WEDSrsoAY---arriyed brig Beaver, Work
: days from Wilmington, \ g. with lumber
cotton, feathers, &c. for Providence Passed
at the Main Bar, brig Reaper, MtchcI Of
New London.-.s brig was stranded ON llc
?6th Jan and will be total loss--the Isas o.
ballas, from Trinidad.
MEMORANDA
Left at Gibraltar Dec. 12th, brig Harvest
EIdred, of this port waiting freight.
Left at ST. Thomas, -th Jan. brig Seabrd
Carr, of this port, for Ncw-York,
At Ba lIze Jan. Sth, brig Pomona, Newton,
of this port, from Key West.
Cleared at Charleston, 23d, nit. brig Invin".
ible, Rider, Of this port, for Wilmington.
Cleared at Havana, Dec. I3d schr. Caliban.
Dayton, for Gibraltar.
The ship Transit, Latterman, and schr. Piz-
zarro, IloXsie, have arrived at Key West, H.
days from this port
Brig Baltic, Seabury, Of this port, arrived
az New. York, on Friday last.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
..s.eSs-,-.
NOTICE,

A meeting ofthose who have subscribed,
and all persons in favour of establishing a
society in this town, for the reliof of the
suffering poor, in the inclement season Of
The year, will be held at the State House
on Friday evening the oh inst. at six o.
clock, at which meeting it is expected that
the society will be established, and com
mencc its operations.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

The sum of 500 has been subscribed
Cor tho relief Of the Alexandra sufferers,
nv tho members ofthc House of Represcn-
t.,ivcs who opposed the passage Of the
bill appropriating 100000 for the same be-
ntyolcnt object.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

400 bills are on the table Of the Nation
al Senate.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

About 5000 have been collected in n.
York City, aud near 1000 in Philadelphia,
for the Greeks.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
D-ttn.

In Providence, on Friday last, miss Amcy
Anness, aged -. Miss Mary Ann iIurbr
rged - years.
In. i,os,on. OF Frjday ls-,. Walter Chan.
ming. Esq formerly of tho firm of G .bbs X
Claiming, Of tins place. ll,s remains wer,
brought TO this town and inferred on sun
day last
Ia Seekonk, NJ aaron Chatec jr in the
18th year of his age
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

GFThe bills of the Mechanics Bank at
New Haven, are not received by any Of
the Banks in Boston.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

], is stated that there has been no snow
At Washington City, and that the streets
on the 21d ult. were almost as dusty az IN
summer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

Court e Probate, NeeBoJt, Feb ;, 1s27.
WHEREAS the administration account
w on the estate Of 1t. Geo n. Morris, has
this day been presented, and the consideration
thereof referred 20 a court 1 probate, 10 be
holden at the State House, in Newport, on the
first Monday OF March next, at . o'clock,
A. M.-Notice is therefore hereby given to all
persons interested in the estate Of said deceas.
ed, to appear at said time and place, if they
see ft, and they shall be heard.
By order Of said Court,
- BE HOBL7.ND, Prob. Clerk
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

Court of Probat,, htVport, FEB 8, l527
WHEREAS the administration account
w on the estate Of David Clifford, has In 10
day been presented, and the Consideration
thereof referred 70 a court Of probate 10 be
holden AZ the state bouse, in Newport, on the
first Monday Of March next, st o'clock,
x-Notice is therefore hereby given to all
persons interested in the estate Of saId deceas-
ed,to appear at said time and place, # they
see fit, and they shall be heard.
By order Of said Court,
Fs. b p. HOWLaND, Fret cleYk
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
For Sale.

4 QUANTI1 i of Marsh Hay. a Horse,
"a and some Farming tools and utensils,
including two Cheese presses and two
Dutch ploughs and chains. nearly new.
JOHN X. SHEARMAN.
Newport. Feb. :, IS27. tf.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
H1arrtcU.

n Providence, on Sunday evening last, Mr.
Edward 7 Knowles 20 miss Mary Flarg Fr,
On Monday evening Mr.. Daniel b Bowler
to nNsss Susan II lloppin
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
GO 900 down. and gave his acknowledr.

f2,000 down, ana gave his acknowledge
ments for the remainder. But his guar
dian soon became acquainted with the fact
and Immediately afterwards directed his
solicitor 10 institute proceedings, not only
for cancellng the obligations for the
10000, but for enforcing repayment of
the 1900. In this, he performed solemn
duty to his improvident ward; who, howev-
er, abstains from any charges of funiarness
against his competitors at play.
The occurrence coming to be the talk
Of the fashionable circles, and erroneous
particulars getting into the newspapers,
the parties concerned, two Irish peers g.
two private gcntlemen) have made divers
statements on the subject. The young
loser, II seems, WAS somewhat elevated"
and was, besides, unacquslnted with the
game. The others were as gay as him.
self, but knew how 10 play their card a
little better. These two facts appear 10
be established; but the point whether there
was concert of action in the winners, and
whether, in fact, they were guilty of
swindlIng, remains uncertain,
This is but one out of thousand cases
IN the large European cities, of immense
loss al the gaming table; most of them the
result of trick and deception, and much
more caamitous in their effects than this
seems to have been. Yet gaming tables
are licensed, and what is worse, are thrGg-
ed
The militia of the young and fourishing
state Of Ohio, according to the official re
! turns for lS26, already amounts TO more
than one hundred and ten thousand, includ-
ing officers! The Infantry corps number
S9,554 men; the Rife corps ll,9o2; tho
Cavary 1928, and the Artillery 2,U07.
ELIzABETH CITY, On. c. Jan. 30.
Emigration Of People Of Coior--Dur-
! ing the present week, 2S ncgros belong
ing to the Society Of Friends, and four
who were free, left this place for Norfolk,
to take passage in the brig Doris, Capt
Matthews which sails shortly for Liberia.
Mr. Jciterson's estate proves insufhcicn,
to pay his debts. Therefore, it is said, his
! bust, wlIIed by him to the University OF
/ Virginia, cannot be delivered.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08

Gaming IN Slyls..-The London Jour.
rails are full Of publications relative 10 a
late gambling affair, on large scale 1t
seems that young gentleman, not yet Of
,ge. lost ,hc sum OF Ge,oOO sterling, Cup.
wards OF .3J,Ucc9 a, sitting. lie pad
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-02-08
ELlzABErH CITY, On. G. } Jan. 90.

Mr.. Jcfterson's estate proves insufficient
to pay his debts. Therefore, il is said, his
bust, wlIled by him to the University OF
Virginia, cannot be delivered.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-06-05
BALM OF COLUMBIA.
A. & II. WILSON

No. los, Market sHcet, Wilmington,
Az y been appointed sole Agents in the State OF Dea
4 ware, for the sale o. Oht9ee'a Chemical Bcin d -
h'no'a, winch is eX'racrelo tree found in the ~ldso
america. Ing Balm IS improved in color, strength ~"
Perfume and - grand capiliar, virtues follows
vMe bnlte ol'ee 81 cents, prevents the hair from falling
e. ~ ots IRON, - first application, causes new
@row'p - VII skess il few weeks. bottle PIiee g
ee1i WV NO. nn'y stop The ;air from falling t hui IKE
Wise Y three weeks causes growth 10 appear aDa
one q ~ gives n general goud head ii hair to yors
person.
Prevents The har from ;uro gray, and makes cas
ncaN'i'ait, LOGS bright and glossy and few arphcs
from sent and cntrri! nervous es'
aencs
4 = BY repeated experiments found 10 bear every so't"
climate, without the least njnry lis ynues.
copies % ceitleatss III be shown by The vendors i
re enen @ho, after heing '.nd humber Of years isse
rere"ed a nca growth 81 hair.
ne s,gners characters supported by His b. shhi
MaieSys Consul, Phiiadephia whn thereto las tfeiAeo
ms seal land tn royal arms OF G. cat Bri' ala, Tie ssso
ata u'ff Magistrates ii Philadelphia, ahn personal,
ac9ia'"d Wllsl the sgners have certified 10 tier tsh
y, an,i hase likewise rr-@zci thsss.a's
tictt.cl - lts:b