Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-24

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;ns but it is the maturity Vi an anIse" - 10
Without fresh shoots to supply It's place wsel,
..ying branches shall be strewed on the earei' ri
No descrnton can convey an adequate ldea Oh
tho SINGULAR appearance and exercises OF TINS soc,e
~ or Of the impression produced by them. ihe
aor must be perverse indeed VINO lees d ".s-
r,ps;t:nn to Indulge in inerrineht or rdeule whie
Contemplating an exhibition, though strange ~
conducted with deynut soemniTy ihe para,lei pe-
tween the MilIennial and the Catholic chafch = y,
rited bv hs, austerity of manner, and severity OF
mr. snIendor of ceremonial ubseryances. In the lofty
cathedral, where painting and sculpture have done
their most exquisite work; all that human ihas
ration can invent to exalt the soul OF man, or a'd
snposing pomp to the worship OF the Creator, Is col
lected. In the chapel of the convent. Where att
has been prouse of ornament, and skill has almost
exhausted its devices in decoratlon crowds are
kneainy before the cross the emblem OF their ialt
Sweet toned voices float cut through the lattices
that conceal the performers IRON steW, IKE Dfea'i
;nus Of spirits purified for Heaven The Devotion
al enthusiasm of the peculiar people we have men,
toned. manfests itself in rigid simplicity, and
.he wooden hall has no other ornament than neat
meas Its melody would have been improved. I'll
the imitation Of the Hebrew demonstrations OF pious
gratitude had extended to the introduction OF tieI
harp. dulcilner, and psatery. The contrast, while
it Is uuavorabe to the taste OF the People, REJECTS
the higher honor on their conformity to the prince
pies of Republican simplicity. and on the splrat
which sustains itself without ostentstion.
Suggestions and separation from the society are
not unfreuuent. By the articles OF agreement
which are subscribed by the members their adj
mission, the property brought with them, and the
avas of their labor during their residence, added to
the common stock Of property cannot be reclaimed
when they 80 back to the world. Some OF the de-
serters have given most unfavorabe accounts OF the
morality of the " families as they are called. A
large book we'll known to the public. presents dis
pusting picture Of excuses and Of vices in the con
duct Of Ann Lee, and her early followers. What
ever abuses or extrayagancies existed in the lorna
ton and first advance Of the Shakers. it would b,
great want of charity to suppose they now continue
Watched as they are by the world, surrounded b.
enemies and spies, crimes, if they were committed
must be exposed. A recent trial in ourown courts
on an indictment for alleged violation OF law, by tn
confinement Of an insane member, resulting In
full acauittal, while it exhibited their government
and policy in favorable point of view, served Il
show how easily unfounded representations may b.
made The aprightness and integrity of this PEG
pie in their concerns with the world, the sobriey
manners and decorum of conduct, with the qule
that prevails in their villages, are testimonials
their virtues. - oao s,----
Macon (Gco.) .4ug. Z.
Greek Indians Colonel Breary, and the India
Deputation, appointed to explore the land west
the Arkansas, for the purpose OF liking upon sulta
bile place for the emigrating party to locate them
selves, having returned, the emgratng party wer
notified to meet the depucltion on the 29th July,
the Falls of Charlottesville. Col. Crowell, Agent q
the Creek Nation, had called a National Counc
the same day. to be held at Nowuka Upon tn
arrival Of Col. i. at Fort Mitchell, an arrangement
took place between the agents the meeting of tn
emsrating party at the Falls was suspended an
they were requested to attend the National Council
in order that the Deputation should make repol
to them, so far as related to a description OF til
country, and the manner in which they were IL
ceved by the Cherokee and Usage Indians.
Accordingly, the Mcintosh party attended I'll
National Council, on the first instant, when Arbek
Tustennugee. chief of the neputatlon. addressed Il
Council, and gave clear and lucid description
the local situation of the country--siescrlbng Il
water courses. quality ofland, variety OF game, az
pointing out to them the very great ADVANTAGES tn
country possessed over the Greek nation. His cor
inunicaon was confirmed by several Indians In
of the Mcintosh emigrating party.) They sst'
that he spoke the truth they had been through th
country many years since. The address OF Arbe
had considerable weight, and there is at present
doubt but that a considerable body will emigrate.
The Little Prince addressed the depuaticn
pressed himself in very friendly manner; said
wished to part friendly, and that those ofthe Mel
tosh party that did not think proper to emigrat
should remain and be protected. The Mad Tige
ard other chiefs. spoke in the same friendly ma
ner.
Chilly Mcintosh replied to them, in a very el
quent speech. The Mcintosh party then sho
hands with the head men Of the Nation, and tn
retired 10 meet at the Falls of the Chatahoochie
the ith inst. to organize their council, and to INA
such arrangements as may be necessary previous
their emigration and to receive the official report
the deputation, as well as to receive the emblems
friendship sent to them by the Cherokee and Osa
Indians
the national council was uncommonly numerol