Delaware journal., 1827-10-05
Chief Justice then said, " he feared that the object
tions were fatal"
LIFE Of WASHINGTON.

publishing by subscription "1he Works ofGEORGE
avith Historical Notes and Ntustra-
tions.'' This work will be comprised i'll no less
than eight, nor more than twelve large octave voi-
umes. A specimen Of the manner IN which 1t IS to
be executed, as it regards type and paper accompa-
MES the proposals 1t is extremely elegant, highly
creditabe 10 the press from which it proceeds, and
worthy off the work preparing for publication.
II is stated that g the most valuable parts OF the
entire collection left by Gen. Washington at Mount
Vernon, both of public and private nature are to
be prepared and published according to the follows
ing method
partl. Letters and other Papers relating to Washs
ngtons early military in the French War
and as commander Of the Virginia Forces.
Part IL. Letters and other Papers relating to the
American Revolution.
Iii. Private Correspondence on Public Affairs.
w. Messages and Addresses.
V. Miscellaneous Private Papers.
vi. Agricultural Papers"
1t is very apparent from this statement, that this
work will contain general, and indeed d very exs
tenslve view of the life, actions, principles, and
character of the iustrious author. This alone
would secure it degree of popularity, which cant
scarcely be expected to meet with rival pubcas
ton in this respect.
George Washington passed through life full
of incidents life Of activity OF responsibility, OF
of fearful dangers without stain. History scasce1
y furnishes an instance of purer morals, of more
disinerested and elevated patriotism, or OF NOR:
unblemshed conduct i'll the most trying scenes q
life than his. As military Chlei, he mas rarely
been surpassed as a statesman, lew have peen
more distinguished none more useiui OF ertuo9ss
We consider it of great importance to hi5 nemor,
as we'll as to the country, and the world, that he
should be thoroughly and perfectly known Pm
cause satisfied that h6 was as grcut at hoac,
in the secluded retirement and pursuits Of pflVat.
and domestic life, as he in the field and in a
cabinet. General Washington was made great
nlan-he ~as an honor 10 his name. to his ccunrys
and to the world.--Very few such men nave passed
over the stage of life. crown and throne wond
have added nothing to the spleEdop OF his characs
ter; and 1t is fit that the foundation of hls greatreaa
should be fairly exhibited to the view Of rilatkud
in order that the envy and lll-nalure-he mearresa
and deprayy Of party spirit, which once yainy ens
deavored to ociact from his character, and under
value his services, may b. more thoroughly expos4
ed, anil more correctly estlmateds
We have no doubt this work will meet with the
most liberal encouragement. Every man that truly
reyeres the AUTHOR, and feels as grateful as hc
ought for the benefits he has conferred on hls coun
try will avail himself Of the opportunity to procure
the present publication.
AonrtuETURAL. valuable and handsome ocfas
70 volume. entitled "Hlnts for Anerican Hnsbinds
man, has Just been issued by order of the Direcora
of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society. 1t cons
ssts chiefly OF communications, OF "A practical na4
ture, to that society; aud its worth Is ehhanced BY
some very neat and appropriate ensraymgs. We
scarcely need to mention that considerable and ess
Unable portion Of its contents is from ,he pen os
tJonn Hare Powell. Esq. OF our city, who we pre-;
sume, has edited the work, and to whon Anieticait
agriculture, in the most comprehensive senses Is S6
largely indebted His intelligence zeal and success
in the various departments of husbandry. must ses
cure for him the regard and gratitude. not only 1T
actual farmers but of all patriotic citizens who uns
derstand the public usefulness Of agricultural pGra
suits. The main topics treated of in this Volt The
are-Neat Cattle Sheep; Crops and Mannfssa
Substitutes for Hay Grass Lands Art Of Brse,
ding, and Root Crops. We have marked few o
the napers for the purpose of copying them hsreat
ter into our first page If we should find the opportua
nifty of 50 doing they would be interesting to all
general readers. HE whole will no doubts be eiis
long in the hands of most of the american country
gentlemen. Some Of the original tommuncatohs
are from England; others from different States Of
our Union. National Gazette.
| american Laee.-Ihe attempts to manufacture
Lace in this country to any extent, although Of tho
most recent origin, have nevertheless been crowned
with a success which promises to render Us, at NO
distant period, entirely independent of foreiah
countries for the supply Of this costly article of dress
Several lace factories have lateysprung upin Rhode
Island, the principal of which is at Newport II
employs 600 persons, principally females, who man.
ufacture wells, caps pelerlnes, and ndeed faces OF
all descriptions. The taste and ingenuity display
ed in the fabrication Of these articles are highly
spoken Of.
Inocuation for the rneazlcs. which has been alreaa
dv practsed with success by Home and Hursts was