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ekn, Of the dark ans .tnrmy sca,

esAs of the dark ans stormy sca,
When wrccking tempesfs round ia fivey
Thy gentle virgn form we sce
Drigln rising DER the hoary wave;
The bowling storms, that seem IN crave
T6rir victims, sink Ia music sweet,
The surging sens rocede to pave
Tho path bcneaih thy ciistcning fcct
.7re .Mayis Stella!
Fun 81 the desert waters wild!
Who plying hears tho seamans cry:
The God ct mery, M child,
On thai chlsie boson loves To lfcj
While soit tho chorus of the sky
Tlieir hymns Of tender mercy sing,
And angel voices naurc oD ingh
The motnr of the heavenly King.
fire .Naris Stella
Efsr OF the deep nj that blest nanro
The waves sleep silent round the keel,
Tho tsinposts wild lhen fury tame,
That made thu deep's foundatiOnJcol
The solt celestial Bccerts seal y
so aaaI,ing through the rcn,ns tclvt,
The newly damned respite fOet
From torture In the depths below.
Hre .hsris Stella!
ser ~ the mild and placid se,s,
Whom rainbow rays ofmcrcy crnwh,
Who~e name IN. f,ithfll Portuguese,
O'cr all that to the depths go down,
With hymns of grateful transport own
When gathering clouds obsc'ire their lighs
And heaven assumes an awful frJwu,
Tho Star Of Ocean glitters bright.
.Are .Haris Stella
esm ri the deep. whea angel lyTes
Tohymn Thy holy nanie c-ssy,
In vain mortal harp aspres
To mngc IN the Dighty lay!
N1csher Of God one living ray
Ofbope our graieful bosom fires,
When storm, and tefnrcsk pSs nway,
10 tin the bright immortal choiry.
.fro -Hdris Stella!
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POETRX.
THE stan OF the SEA.

TIE STAR OF THE SEA.
P01aguess Hymn 10 the p~gi~ Nay
nv ofIbe wide and paih'sss sea
Who iov'st on narinefs tO shine,
11lree vosive garments wet, 10 thoe
We hang within thy liuly shrine
whn DER us fh,sled tlie suIging briss.
Amid the warning waters fost,
We called no otiler name hut ihine.
And hoped when other hope was LsL
.spc yNaris Stella!
gmr of ths vast and howling mnin!
Whsa darn and lone Is al the sky,
And npuntain waves o'er Oceans plafn
Ereei tfir s:orny heads ON high:
When virgins for their true loves sigh,
Tiny mise their weeping eyes 10 thee,
Tho star II Ocean hecds thrif cry,
And snves the foundoring bark al soa.
Hpe ydaris 81 c[iaI
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

A SINGULAR IMposroa.- The Ohio pa
pers are filed with an account If an impostor,
who calls himself the Son Of Man, and says
ho leh the heavenly regions in The early part
Of last Spring. rive think, BY the way, lie
has been a long time coming that distance
He attempts to prove bis divinity by showing
the prints Of nails on his hands. and the mark
Of q spear on his side. Unfortunately, how
ever, for the new Messiah, he was caught
stealing, and his Godship committed to prison
without any respect to his divinity, and il is
thought that hereafter his limbs will bear the
marks Of handouts and shackles. at least.
Some twenty or thirty years ago, there was
a similar chara cter made his appearance. in
Massa cbusctts, and announced to fhc inhabit-
ants Of that State tha, he was from the Hoav-
emily Father direct, and that il was contem-
plated by him to burn the world in about one
tceek from the nert "Wednesday! This an
nunciation made not a little stir among the or
thodox people Of that Commonwealth, some
Of whom. possessing more zeal than know
'c'SSb oSiicNCd ~ W ne ltcTall1 ITue. UlO
the rest, a good old Deacon Of a Congrega-
tional Church VAS constrained 10 end his
worldly affairs about the time the urauticnti.
Gated messenger would have him, and accord.
ingly spent the week. from its commencement
until Wednesday. at his devotions. On that
fatal morning, seeking 10 drown care, he re-
paired to n public house in the neighborhood
whore some half-dozen hare Drained fellows
had congregated, in despite Of prophet and
prophecy. The Deacon told them he knew
not what they meant 10 do, but for his own
part. he intended to stimulate his mortal franc
before it went to eternal decay, and ended by
advising them to do the Same. Ever Sipe for
a frolic, they helped the Deacon on in his de
termination, and piled him from the bottle I'M
I'll ho'was as sensoless as if his spirit had
really escaped. When they had done this,
they conveyed him to the yard, and covered
him with straw. They waited anxiously for
the efee. Of the stimulus TO cease. and on an
indication Of returning life. ono Of the comps-
ny set FIRE to the straw with which he was
covered. Tho old mans senses seemed to
como to him again IN an instant, and starting
from the burning mass, exclaimed. with an
oath, "In = at last, as | always expected to
be 20
We think this Ohio prophecy must end in
something like the one in our sister State Of
Massa chu.etts.
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u.Dur;no ths fire ON Wednesday, last. .

Du-During the fire on Wednesday last, we
noticed a beaut full rainbow, bending its trI-col-
ored arch over the column Of spray which
arose from the torrent Of water thrown up by
the engines. We do no: rccollect Of beholding
a more beautiful specimen oil the rainbow,
and appearing at the time and place 1t did .one
calculated 10 strike every beholder with like
admiration. Beneath, the fire ragged, snd
above, the smoke wound up in a spiral form
until It lost itself in the distance, while mid
way, this bright boz hung, like a dividing
line bstwssn the element spd the breath il hae
emitted in ito destruction.
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ITTho public presses from Georgia 10
the hard lot OF Ex-President Monroe, who is
said to have left his Office absolutely poor
We commis.crate poverty every where, and
would relieve distress in all instances, but we
do detest this cry, so soon got up, for our pub
lie officers, after they have ceased to receive
the peoples money. 1t is a little singular
that a man who has held tho most lucrative
Offices in The Republic, should have such a
high-sounaing claim upon public sympathy and
public charity, while he who has had nothing
from the national chest pines without a
thought. II a Clerk in one Of the Depart
monts, - has earaed his dollar a day by
writing from morning ill night, and thereby
impaired his constitution and brought on a
premature death, should leave a family of
children poor, would his family have such a
powerful claim upon Congress, or the editorial
corps! Our word for it, they would live and
die as he left them, poor and neglected, unless
by their own exertions they were enabled to
aIeT tneV studtloH' LHuSs Az ohe wiz "oe
expended half a dozen fortunes, is pitied for
his poverty and his hardships, while the 9TH
err, who never had one 10 spend, is not thought
Of.
We do not wish TO say anything against
james Monroe (; he was a good and faithful
officer, and faithfully did the public remune-
rate him and let that be the end Of it. II
the people owe him, let him be paid but this
precedent Of giving money 10 those who retire
from office. is a bad one-absolutely a bad
one-and ought not 10 be made. They talk
about hurting the feelings Of Mr.. Monroe and
others, by refusing him what he asks. Sup
pose this argument should be brought up IN
every instance, where would the monies Of our
Treasury be !! And is il not tho duty Of every
public man, even though a painful one, to
watch over. the rights and interests Of the
people, with an Argus eye, and TO defend
them as il they were their own individual
concerns /! and would it not, moreover, BIO
supposed that a man who had come before the
public for charity, would have made up his
mind not TO have his feelings hurt by a refusal !
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hand spon h again, while be pledged HIN whk
the other, proceeded TO dictate 10 the iatsr-
prefer hisrePiy;
sSay to tins Chief. l rejoice TO zee him. He
and his brethren are welcome to me and my
"Tell him, il has grieved mo that . cloud
has been etween US; but ] am pleased equal
" with him, that il has been dissipated. II 10
dispersed like the fumes Of the pipe we have
smoked. May IL never close down UPON w.
more! rs
"say-I am glad that be and his compan-
ions meet me on this propiious day. Bid him
to look 10 the face Of the heavens. No cloud
is there. The sun shines brightly on w. The
Great Spirit looks down and smiles on OR
meeting.
"Say-I hope the Same sun will light his
path in peace 10 the abodes OF his fathers,
When he is gone, l will look upon this pipe
Nth pleasure, and should l hear ever after
that in place Of pacific, any hostile disposit'
ions break forth among his nation tow ards my
brethren and children, l will say it 10 impossis
BILE, for l have the word OF a WiDnebagor
which must be true, that his people pledge
their amiiy with mine, and have left this Pipe,
in token Of sincerity.
'Say-I estertay bebeld with ratisfs ctioS
the sports Of himself and his associates, as
thoy practissd their ancient war dance uPos
The green beneath my windows. But . high
or pleasure | now experience-and ono the
memory Of which will endure--in cordially
greeting hIm within these walls, and recipro-
eating ussuraW es OF piighted cCncord."s
Each Of these periods SO soon as interpret
ed, drew forth a hoarse plaudit from the saw
age auditors Once il swelled TO q deafening
howl, in acknowledgement OF the compliment
paid to the inviolate integrity of their word.
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injuro tho influence Of an Adams man. The
editor Of the Journal said in a former number
If lis paper. that he had always been u polsti
cai opponent VI HIS Fxcellency; e this is irue
Gov. Fernsr could not be a supporter Of Mr..
Adams, unless the editor Of the Journal was
opposed 10 Mr.. A. The editor Of the Journal
aever has considered Gov. Fsnnsr . friend to
Sir. Adams, and would have been ono ofthe first
to have hoisted the flag Of opposition to his re-
election last Spring. il there had been q pros
pcct OF success.
One word more and We dismiss the subject.
The editor Of the Journal says that we have
heaped a column of "abuse" upon his head
without cause--''unprovokcd abuse" This is
not true. We have not uttered one wood Of
abuse. 1, is not our plan in carrying on u con-
troversy. We challenge the editor of The
Journal 10 produce a line in The article referred
to. which an Indifferent reader can call by that
name. The editor Of the Journal cannot ex-
pect to 90 unnoticed - he cannot expect 10
write and publish what his spleen and vindic-
tiveness may suggest. without a reply. This is
out Of the conmon' course of events-the stand
which he holds in society does not elevate him
above the merited structures Of an Independent
press. lie is mortal-he breathes The same air
with other people; walks Tho same streets,
and no consequential or assumed d'gai'y, can
prevent his being noticed, although We would
"a - - - -
selves. But if il must DO done. we are ready
at all times to meet him on fair and equal
grounds.
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FInH.-A about half past | O'Clock, en- Wednesday aner-
noon, n heavy column Of smoke was discovered 10 rise form
the roof Of The old Coffee House buildings, ON Market square.
The buildings are old, and built Of wood, and are sIbdivi-
men aud citizens assembled promptly, but before the en-
rines began Ia work, the fire, which seemed 10 be rigging
principally In the gnrrct Of The eastern section OF the build.
fronting Market street. In about twenty on thirty minutes
il was extinguisbed, with a loss, rs respects the buildings,
of lie eastern part VI the roof damage, perhaps about $500.
-Tbe buildings are owned by Gen: Joseph Halves, and
the heirs Of the late John Brewer, and are insured ut The
Mutual Insurance Once. The upper rooms were occupied
by Robert w. jerks, MARTIN stoidard, suolioneer James
Mitchell, merchantislor. and Daniel Russell, shoe. MAKER
Tho lower story, by o Kendall, book seller, Simeon Brew
swsst, dry goods dealers, and wn. tolroyd b SON, fashion,
shIe clothing Store. 1hs amount of damage 10 these, 10 diff.
fcult to estimate, being, we bsiievs, mostly In consequence
Of the removal Of goods, or from the great quantity OF water
which WINS thrown by the engines into the upper stories.
The elegant range of eianits buildings adjoining, escaped
acknowledgements.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

Works announced. The Castilian, a span
ish Historical Romsnce; Memoirs of Paul
Jones. complied from his original Correspon-
dsnce, Journals g.! Life Of Alexander >elkirk
containing the real incidents on which Rob
inson Crusoe'' 10 founded; Diversions Of Hol-
-lysst, By The author Of Clan Albin; The Last
6sppss, by the author Of Farewell 10 Time;
otssss Of War, by John Malcolm.
The Editor of the Ontario IN. W Phoenix.
says cit would be a noble act for, virtuous
faass," if that state were divided. by the
sraee Of God free and Independent, TO call the
vest part, "fhe state Of Morgan"
Mr.. Estwicke Evans, formerly an active
Phil Hellenist. has addressed a long letter TO
che N. II. Convention for nominating a mem
hss 60 Congress. inviting them to present his
sane te the people ~ q suitable Candidate for
shes eMee.
oss. 1rsjsli, Of North Carolina. 10 chosen
nssotoe 10 Congress, in place OF Mr.. Macon
esdsssd nGr. Romulus N. siundss shossn
Atissssy 0sssrsl Of North Carolina.
0sa. ~. CLARK, superintendent Of Indian
Alkhs q n. Losia. the companion Of Lssois,
- szp,ssius sxpsdiiios. lately suNsd with
ofep'g q Bsi'insrs.
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The deputation Of Winnebagoes had their
audience Of leave, Of the President, a few
days ago. An old chief delivered an har-
rangue, which was first reported in French, by
an Indian Of the balLbreed. and rendered by
another interpreter, in English, thus
"Father, I'm glad to see you. Il hold out
the pipe, and take your hand in friendship.
ga cloud has been between US. II was
thick and black. | thought once il would
never be removed. But I now see your face.
1t looks upon mo pleasantly.
"Faiher, a long wa, siEstsbed between Us.
There were those who told me it was blocked
up. They said the red man could not pass it.
I attempted it.-IIt is like the plain path which
conducts TO the Great Spirit.
"Father, when l came in sight Of your
home, it looked white and beautiful. My
heart rejoiced. l thought now 1 should talk
with you.
"Father. the Great Spirit gave TO his chill
dren. the Winnebagocs, a pleasant plant. II
il good to smoke. 4 have il here touching
with his'fnger the bowl Of the pipe]-I give it
you in peace. r | ., ~
Father. I am as old as You. My heart is
true. They told mo your heart was black.
II was not so. We salute in friendship.
"Father, I say no more. My talk is little.
I am a chief among my people. But one is
here who will speak TO you soon, and tell you
better our thoughts"
The address being ended. a young winn-ba-
90 advanced, in obedience TO a signal from
The old warriors, and lighted the pipe with
fire struck from a flint. The pipe was then
presented to tho President, the chief still hold
ing its stem. lie inhaled a few pufs, and as
tho smoke curled gently upward, tie savage
group eazed with intentpess, and uttered a low
mur,nur Of satisfaction. The chief then hand.
ed tho calumet to all the spectators in order,
and lastly, to each Of his tribe. II was next
made over in form TO the President, TO be re-
tanned I; who, requesting tho Indian to lay one
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

on the 18th, when Judge Derbigny was elect
ed Governor of the State for the ensuing four
years, having all the votes but two. Mr..
Thomas Butler, the candidate who received
tho highest number of the votes Of the poo
plo. declined being a candidate before tbe Le-
gislature. NF
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

The Legislature of The State Of Ohio. assem-
bled on the LIST irst. In the House Of Repre-
sentatives. parties appear 10 have been mar
sholIed on the first day. For speaker Of that
body, the votes were for Mr.. King, (sdminis-
~iration) IS; for Mr.. Hayward, (opposition) 81.
The only question of interest likely to be tried /,
upon this principle. as far as we know, 10 the
election Of a Senator Of the United States, 10
succeed Gen. Harrison. WI. 81 =,
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

The Virginia Electoral College gave twsn-
ty four votes to Andrew Jackson for President
and John G. Calhoun for Vice President. Tho
Pennsylvania Electors, all voted for the same,
candidates. o.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

0U-The steamboat Connecticut, Captain
T~oMLINsoN, arrived yesterday at II o%'cloct
A. NJ. The papers contain nothing new.
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% II is found in South Carolina, that q spe~
cies OF Hemp, similar to the Manila, but rs-
Their more silky in appearance, can be obtain-
ed from the plant Okra, which abounds in that
State.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

Oo-The second trial for election Of Mayor
will take place in Boston on Monday next.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-13

Law IErrLLrssscsR.-The srst number
Of this work has been issued from the press.
We shall In our Aext give some ext cts front il.
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LITERARY INTELLIGENcE.-n 10 said
that tho author Of Pelham has in preparation
a new novel, to DO called "Ths Dsovnsd-s
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y. C. Spencer has published . p~sstissl
sketch entitled The Vale Of Bolton. 81
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rThe last dates from Washington are up
TO Monday evening.
Delaware journal., 1828-01-08
no Rent.

And possession to be given on the 25th March next.
"a The Mansion, Farm. and former residence
III, of the late cusar a Rodney, Esq. now oc-
capIed by AZ Brn!tord, Esq. nearly adjoining the
line of the Borough of Wilmington, Del contain
ing about twenty-five acres of fine arabic Land, sur
rounded with hedge and post and rail fence IN gooa
order. On the premises are choice selection Of
fruit Trees, with pleasant Gardens
The improvements consist Of large and com
Portable two store, stone dwelling House kitchens,
Sc; two stored brick house, formerly occupied
as an office, and drccently dwelling, astone barn
and stables, &c.
The situation Of this estate is desirable one,
being high. healthy. and commanding delightful
view Of the River Delaware, and surrounding coun-
try. For terms, application may be made to 1hoa'-
as n. DoaecH or Thomas Harrington, Wilmington,
or the subscriber at Philadelphia.
S. H. RODNEY.
| November so. 64-tf
Delaware journal., 1828-01-08
Yhe Columbian Almanac,
ENr tS2S.

u
Containing in alditiun to the usual Astronomical
calculations, Tables, &c the Courts of the United
States and of Delaware and Maryland great va
riety of profitable and pleasing miscellaneous mat
ter, among which are
A Sailors humorous ride in milk cart,
Yankey resolution in saving the Mail,
Ingenious defence of thief,
Dreams and signs interpreted,
| Method of unmarrying the unhappy,
| Definition of Drunkard,
| little world,
| Old maids, their unmentionable troubles,
Account of novel courtship,
Anecdote of Paddy aud his game cock,
| The Irishman and his pig, &c. nc. &c.
| Wonderful discoveries of the Microscope,
Humorous account Of Penna Battalion Day,
Washington's army saved by a Quaker Lady,
| Ode to the Gout,
RECEIPTS for curing the Gravel, curing Wcns,
making candles. removing grease spots from clothes,
making vinegar, preserving pickles, preserving
; meats, &c. &c.
The above Almanac, with an extensive assortment
of others, German and English, for sale by the Gross
or Dozen, at the most reduced prices.
r Nov. r. PORTER & SON.
Delaware journal., 1828-01-08
mEDsSAz AND q JHEMxCAL
Prep0rOtiOns.

For Sale at Joseph BrInghurst's Drug and Chemical
Store. No 81. Market-Street, Nilmlngton
Denarcotized Opium and Laudanum Black Drops,
these preparations do not scken the stomach.
Iodine. Iiydrodate Of Poash Tx racts of iaraxacl,
Stramonium, Bclladona. Ciauta. Aconte, Helleb.
Mig. Eaerum, Iyusciamus. Quassia. Cnchona &c.
Seeds of Tncture nf Calchicum, Clarified Calamus.
Digtals, Balm, Peppermint, wi variety Of fresh
Herbs. Bleaching Salts by which stains may be
removed from white dresses, t.ble cloths, or the
finest lace without injury to the article. Salt Of Lee
mon for removing iron mould. Pure Sulphate Of
Quinipe in powder. pills and solutions. lndeiible
Ink for marking white articles, this cannot be wash
ed out. Genuine Cologne Waters from Paris. sed
litz and Soda Powders always fresh. Paper pill
Boxes, Cough Drops, Cough Syrup. Syrup squils
iatcmans Drops, British Oil. Harlem Spike, Pep
permnt. Lemon. Orange, Bersamot. and Roses
GodfIev's Cordial. Steers Opodeldoc. Match
Lights. spunk, Osbornc's superior water colours
Pink. Blue, Purple, and Lilac Saucers, Indian Ink
Liquid Blue Dye, Canary Seed, &c. Togethe
with general assortment of Medical and Chemica
| Articles.
October 25. 53--5m
Delaware journal., 1828-01-08
eTEidtlgetosrm .HcOticnsy.
CLASsTaiAE DEPARTMENT..
eTHIS Institution was opened on Monday
the 22d of October last, under the care
of the Rev. JosEpH WILSON.
November so.

of the Rev. JosEpH WILSON.
In the Seminary students will be thoroughly in
structed in the different baanches of good English
and Classical Education, viz: Reading, Writing,
Arithmetic English Grammer, Geography, Compo-
sition, Eiocution, Mathematics, and the Greek and
Latin Languages The terms of tuition will be; tor
the English branches, exclusive OF Mathematics,
IS per session, or s 10, including the Mathematics
for the Languages. including the English, ~ per
session. Tuition money to be paid in advance,
There will be two sessions in the year, with a
short vacation between each.
Gool boarding can be obtained IN respectable
families in the village. at the rate OF Forty Dollars
per session and few boarders can be accommoda-
ted in the family Of the Principal.
JOHN EDDOWES. Sec'y.
lEdditf0Wn. October |. 1927. 4S-3m