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The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-15

ence we are informed that two rows OF the ratoons
planted in April last twenty-five yards long and three
feet apart produced 247 stalks already cut, and that
about so remain to be cut These were the products
of 80 hills only, several not yielding any, owing, it is
supposed, TO the rattoons not being perfect. They
not at all affected by the sharp frost on the 10th
instant and appear less sensible to frost than the cot
ton. The ground was highland made rich by manure,
and produces about 800 pounds of cotton the acre
This is a specimen of the ribbon cane.--SpectatOr.
Gathering and preserving Potatoes.-The following
is extracted from the Transactions of the Society of
Arts in London -" The usual mode at present prac-
tised for endeavorng to preserve potatoes is to leave
them after digging, exposed to the and air until
they are dry This exposure generally causes them
to have bitter taste and it may be remarked, that
potatoes are so sweet to the palate, as when
cooked Immediately after digging | find that when
potatoes left in large heaps or pits in the ground
that fermentation takes place, which destroys the
sweet flavor of the potatoes In order prevent the
fermentation, and to preserve them from losing the
original fine and pleasant flavor, my plan is (Which
perence proves to to have the desired effect) to
have them packed in casks, as they are dgged from
the ground and to have the casks When the potatoes
piled in them, filled up with sand or earth, taking
that is done immediately and that all vacant
spaces in the cask Of potatoes filled up by the
earth or sand the cask thus packed, holds as many
potatoes it would were no earth or sand used and
the air is totally excluded, it cannot the po-
tatoes, and consequently no fermentation take
place. In order to preserve potatoes i'll sand soil,
it is not necessary to pack them in casks or other
sells. They may be mixed with due quantity of the
earth of the field in which they have grown, and put
into bins in cellars or buried in holes dug in the
ground-N. e. Farmer
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-15
SUGAR CANE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
NEWBERN m C1 NovpMRFp

a. = "
sugar Cane.-We have specimen of the SUI
gar Cane raised in the neighborhood of this town,
which proves, we think, beyond doubt, that this val
liable article may become of the staple products
OF the State. The Cane we saw green on the planta-
ton Of George Pollock, Esq. on Trent river-t has
fourteen Joints, ten Of which, it is supposed, will yield
Sugar 1t is feet long and 81 inches in circumer-
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-15

CtIcr.--To improve the favour of hogshead, take
gallon of French brandy, half an ounce of coch
neal pound of alum, and three pounds of sugar
dy beat the latter articles well together, and steep
them two days in brandy; pour the whole into the CT
der. and stop it close six months.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-01

9 Arrangements incident to getting up entirely
Enlistment have prevented issuing this number of the
Register would otherwise have been DONE We
hope this will be received sufficient
for the delay.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-01
Appointments by the Gopernor of Dclaparc.

Samuel w. Harrington to be Secretary of State, in
place of John H. Clayton resigned.
GustaruS A. Eoiag 10 be Recorder of Deeds for
Sussex CO. in place of John Handy
Payntcr Walton to be Justice of the Peace in Sus-
sex Co. in the room of NJ. Rench
Prices at Brandypne, yesterday:--wheat $ls5-Com
80 cts
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-01

From Greece.-By the arrival of the Potomac, from
Leghorn, we have the agreeable intelligence of the ar
rival at Poros, of the brig Herald, bearing portion
OF the bounty OF our counrymen to the furnishing peo-
pie OF Greece. ~ T. Com Ado
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-11-01

Steam C0rT'age.-We have much pleasure in an
nouncng to the public, that steam carriage to com
meRce running betwixt Glasgow and Edinburgh, on
the Aldrle road, in the course of two weeks. The
carriage will be capable of conveying riombor of in
side and outside passengers. equal to any of the pre-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
r. ct Wah u. FYt-,ohy'sou;.- 5
BOOK STORE


a ric'Arirs IN gold silver and steel frames, shy
- yia'Scs Microscopes, Thermometers. Com1asscs
Mathematical instruments. Globes:
Per- and Pocket Knives in treat variety; Syy,rd
ana "i.or Canes gold, silver and steel Pens; ever
pointed and common Pencil CaScsi iaAey AID plain
Snuff Boxes;
500 resnls of Fools-c1p. Letter ard other Writing
rapo~ from 10 edollHrs per reo; and all kinds of
Stationary:
Etcrlnt SFans' Guitars. wei chosen and ;lr their
Gl1.i'E, nj i,w prices; French. italian and ,r:nan
Nioim5, of 'upcIor and ordinary qualities; Flutes.
FiNo.'ia's, Nion Bows end Strings, Guitar and Pi-
na-i1rir > rings. The newest Music, Music Cocks
aud Paper;
Blank Books of al descriptions, suitable co. rnrr
ch1i.:" aud county court clerks. made Of superior
mdniais I'm the best manner.
Cree, -ltjn. French, Spanish and En-iish School
Books Riblcs, Testaincn;s ana Prayer Books Psalm
AM Flynn Books, for ali denominations of christians.
n. Z. Orders from 'hc country attended To pune
t'ay. aud Books ruled and bound to- any pattern
Old Books rebound Spccacirs and Optical Ins,ru.
nen's repaired Nnvt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
HALL NEiT4SON.

q, w s;DERfCE n. XtE5- EpOh-BiND.R ,;af,
a doors beip'c The Bel lar ~ informs the ,.,r
ha he still -aTirs the Ko * m an IT. hranccs and
hprS by ms experience workman Obtain rortim, az
patronage Bank Books executed orer aud i,nr Books
trtnd TO any pattern HE nrers himself W. has no cause
OF making long statement ui the and STYLE IN which
orders he may receive shalt bv done cNtcr,ei a, time an
generous public, toT IN, hing before this isrcr,c arr,
pfoved ms wor nanshp in tat line of busncss cycn,s
lac snail Al all times be glad (r further improvement 10 com
pare the execution % work with Same Inc of
nes in the CITY OF Richmond elsewhere OCT IL =
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
CHRISTIANITY.

UDREsFNr statcof Christianity and oftho Missionary
Establishment for It's propagation, IN al parts Of
the world. Edited by Frederick Shubc
The Diffusion of Christianity Is az tie same timc
the diffusion OF knowledge civilization, and moral
frccdom for sale Nv
Nov 80 r II. NASH.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

5NLEt;AET GOODS nave r,cc.,ed, Nv the E>i, ara
a 4 other late arrivals,
ii.acN ald coiourc ''alay,'nc cor ll'c,' dresses,
Italian nc,ts assorted bick Italian tjs,.u.-,
Lack aud CnlCurcl Cros de- N:lilr.
fich bohhinet lace dresses ,ils, r,cc c..,s ,j cae
Thread and bohbnet lace an.l r,,rst
Embroidered and plaiu slh anl w,,stcd in,ier:
Spcrflnc prEltei c1'rUTcS, AMI iIy..c ..n.rai,s,
Wha variety OF other apc aud nncy goods when will
sold NJ the lowest prices for c,.gh
Oct II HAIL NFjJ cr;v
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
L MON HOTEL

To nc .NemJfrs Of The Lsgi,'7iur
~ RS. MARIA BOUANNNN takes This mctl oL
30 ct inor uiinr her friends Uud Tire public and tl,
Members Of Tire Legislature I'm pari,uiar that th,,
mon Hotel viii b. kept under her management.
She L1s engaged competent bar Keepers t. supcrin-
tend her bar bed and table attentive o. icrs r
hor stables and promises for herself thh noithor
pains nor expense shall bee wanting To- roraer 10 &C.
ccptabc 20 us former raros ard ON cvtry respect as
worthy OF public patronage as any similar establish
mrDt IN thn United S,eics.
Having fitted ~ her bed rooms and par'orrs iu ths
first s'yl of nrauCss and ccpace, she s. prepared n
accommodate with or without fholr families fly or
SIXTY Members oftdc Legislature. win board upon
terms as reasonable and accommodate. - onv eiin
lar establishment nv Tho Ci'v
IL i9---'f
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

a ChRD.

n CARR.
MRS. CARTER Y. PNGN is prcp,rcj IN re-
We ccivc Ladies and Gc1,lonon re- Po.,,,cr4 for
Tho enT,'ng win,c-. She vii ut, be- ha~ry ~ &C
rommoda,c few members OF the Legislature, either
y ith, OF without their families Her house is in .ost
convenient situation, bciro on the street lending to
me Governors, and within two minutes walk ri the
Capitol-nnl t'c h'X sCIar" % the Monumental
Church ~, -. 80,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

O.
( VIE " ARMAND AND VIRGINIA STEAM
u. BOAT COMPANY observing t!ia lie Steam
Jc'ts !,!c.nnund ad Fredericksburg. when Yly be.
tw"eu Norfolk and Richmond, arc advertised cr sale
on III -O'h Ins-t0 prela nl any disappointment TO
iras"'.., the steam beats VIRGIN i and NOR
FOLK wHi ran through to tioumcnd from Eali-
more, NoYpiap at Norfolk and G''y Point: 70 accom-
aIsh " IA, Oh. NORFOLK, C.it. Jno. Ferguson,
Sen WI! cave baltimore every 5.rd.y jis..Io5a at
) O'Clock for Norfolk. conuru,ugo On sunday ED
inst, leave NcrGii. for Richmond every Tuesday
mornings q O'Clock, leave Ei,hdond every NVcdnes-
iay morning at O'Clock, and No-'oli ior Baltimore
every Thursday morning At O'Clock,
ihc VIRGINIA. cart. luo. Ferguson IT. will
leave Baltimore every U,iacsi..g 5cca;u. a, . o'clock
tor Norfolk, commencing 18Th INST. 'vdc No.loa ior
Richmond every Tdluy mIf.n. IT 8 o'clock: leave
Richmond Tor Norfolk every S.,,Gly morning al 6
O'Clock aud Norfolk for baltimore every Monday
morning NJ o'clock, or as long the navigation is
Open Fare from Baltimore &. Norfolk So from Nor
!ok to GU, POM s ;. and 70 Z cimanl g.. III bag
gage ana goods AZ lo isl. ofthc owner or owners
JAMES FEEGUS,,ON, A,t.
u" -V-IHt % BoWlys wharf.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
BALDWIN. IVES &. co

AVE received by late arrivals, heir entire sun
ply OF FALL DRY GOODS, to which thew
ana rt'ey, their soc Is surpassed nv none in this
10 Eov ii--iOt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

Observation-Disclosures son & BRGruFRs bay,
removed Wsr Shoe store from ,c second dunr eow
orno, ses, !" tr conner Of Nam Stree, and iih, leading
20 Mavos bhse-thc store Formerly occupied by VIM
~ Co and known nv the mare Of Ne,,'s corner ,in, M
invite the attention OF their phc 20 eNa,n me
"i' SUCK "f superior "Ic BOOTS " SHOES, Of ter uyt
.'aticoue The qualify hardly cuialled by any in ,l,,
n" every rnir Of WHEN warranted rncy arc i,;cr. lind
not 10 e wtcrSoi ~ equal quality Their nssuren, - ,,y
Eve, comprising kmd and will - Ia ,,-,.,
h' every ARRIVAL fresh supplies ice;cr with fashions as
soon ~ they made
T. =. They have cccscd 100 pn- # ac' ,..e,.,n ,il
scs-: ~e,v neat article, og'hc. wish sca'n nru-r,
' u' ''N" aO1's' 49, S'ii4tienN h'u w't siuuic
''cs, very superior IcI E.-,s
Ew GOODS AND MEM FASAlDHs-.Yi,.I
MAS NOWLAND, .ilsa's ie,cc lnc friy,. .,ncf G,r
past fvoirs, resp'ctiu. ni5fs is trends and tb mile m
general, thai he ma received his iai 10, IS cons ,. ~ ~
' !irgc ani sen"ral assortment ct iOTrS CA~SNIrRLg
=" w. wnoh he VIII ,a:r up to oc sho.,-,
y. b. On hand, aso.,'n,.. o. TRIMMINGS tn n,,.
n s,Lch eiolis az may % stni TO hur. OF iS-,,fv
NEW DRY GoSD-; STt>RE.-LiU.S ~ ;.t\-
= TER has takcu the store ,rrry IN u,, ,..,s,,,,
i1'u Moorcsl and IA now om hls; genera as.oit ~ If
SABLE and fancy Dry Goods anon. ,.,,ri. arr
tin'hs caSsin'eIes and -auinris, hnc and coagsc
iSei, white, green and yellow fal lcs
Hlk and striped ,al-,lcia ve.tines
waIsdcvn and Nlarscilrs do
irish and German linens, lawns ana caniics
t:a!:cocs assorted, embracing srcslt variety
FHncy striped and pliil gnrl:a'ns
ftain and figured bHiihaar,is, VARIOUS r.,n,s
~ to b.! jacone; and hook nuji,s
siuil, india ani Svis
Sviss and black Italian III c,,y't's
anton AMI Manddcui ,ru;c, ala. "a d'.
Black italian us,rirg, sencncy> and ,arerrs
large assortment OF silk cotton ,nd vnoucu Hosiery
"sh'unahc bonnet and belt nbD,,s
tis Eantanrt and cotton hauHt ciclct,
,'lovcS and combs OfcycrY description
Linen aud cotton tick:gs iun.;trr ,i apron rhg,l,
l.iscys and kcrscys suitable IA. 'cryt's' clr;hlr,
I'rown aud bleachcd donIes;.cs diapers, sc.
arlrhn:, hCari-r'IgS, umbrellas, Nc.
low for cash. N,y ia
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
Richmond DyeinS f-stab ishmcnt.
-" Cary STREET ,ear If tie j'i.s.ia md F;.y,asrs

OSE'il Mil.-tA ) - grateful to the ladies'
- ard gentlemen of re ia t,- fas. .jyyurs and
hopes continuance Q. tho same. and would dark
the ladies srnd,rQ thoir silk dresses 10 have them tn
Ken 20 pieces, winch viii enable h,ri To vibrant them
20 Nc CNe' "i'd !,t"' as Wei AS 81 any establish
mont in the Union. Canton or stuff Oh Sc, NOT re-
ccssarv, liz has suitable machines e. finish them ;f
sent - hnr IN the situation onoye mentioned
Gentlemen ore likewise informed. that he scours
getcr with al kinds Of apparel ard requested rcuars
them III the u'atost Iaauucr. 4. usual an: kinds p;'
piece goods eyed, and hot cold pressed; furniture
sutS ccanSeG and rc-dycG in tEc uco'cs, urerner.
\. Is. Tickets VIII bc issued on leaving the gnoGs
WIKI HIM, and roquc.s they vii, be pres f:cl on ~,
plication ion tue same.
M I
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

ST y a Young Man 10 or 20 years Of age wishes
as To- obtain either a situation in a store or en-
poymcui in experimenting the domestic concerns of
a private family lie can be very highly rccommcn-
ded, for industry, honesty, althiulncss and close
attention 20 business Apply at the Office uf the
Visitor & Telegraph doors ltovc thc Eagle Hotel
Nov % ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

l. 'Sl1.NN b'-TIUCr o. ktEGINtA---iD ,ret:
HkH II remembered. that on the fifteenth dav Of Oc
Ep tohcr, in thc fifty third year of the Independence
1t the United States II America. PFrrf Ca4roM. OF
the s1d District, hlth deposited in this office the L.
tc ot book, the right whereof he claims ne prcprie
'or, IN tHc words following, 20 vii: DONALD
NpAtRi u novel, hy a Young Lady IT VIRGINIA
lis bctiert lowly bon
AMI range ,iIh humble ivcr~ ~ content.
Z nan to De- r,TEd ar In "a gltlet.uq i-,i.f
Audw a golden sorrow. Slnter7e4..
~ two volumes IN conformity @ tic rot Of the Con
frcs~ ct The United States entitled "an act for tho
encouragement 81 learning. by securing ''o couios ~
maps charts and books to the authors and propretor
Of such copies during the terms therein mentioned
~. JEFFEtES.
C'c,i' II the Eosisy7 Disi,5,i Of yiygin;g
y. II. The above work will bc ready Tor sale in lo
o- - d1ys. nov ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
PETERSON FARIcI<,
UAtchmaL.er I'D .J--ccLLet.

ERArgrvr. Tor past "a Ours tetos this method sf
~ Informing ms friend. ana .ii. public in qoueral,
that ne still continues 10 repair I'll Kinds Of Watches
with ncttncss md despatch 4 his old stand one door
above Mcssr~ Jjal' (, Moorc's
\. i: Awa"s ca Land, Il neat ar~oftnent Of Ter
dry and US.icher.
nov I =.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
IL ISL Z, & MA,TrsiEMA * lU:-MI,

~ RICFNOND JIRJiiNiT-1I, 1,.'rr ~ - :. =. Z ,
iiy annou:;3s TO Tie public tiat he has engaged,
t IN the Classcal depart u lis school Nr. Lawrence l.
cassidy, gentleman who very Lclly recommended 10Th
Tor moral aud literary quaiichons instructor from te
hvers''v OF Dublin, which jiiuun he pI-.iIed !,
studies ijr years. lie has likewise PAST, most sa .to,
examination the prosody colst-,,,,ion ami cr,ia AL -
ol inc cIiS'cS III the presence OF very ss.ca ,!J-
lars ofthisci,y.
Mr. Stephen Bernard who !. native of Fr,nc and vel
tIrri,s ms 'cccsiu nsiIuc too yr An,n 1, , ,
speculation mere, will continue give ,t;un in said o
In the French, Spanish AMI Malta n,i.ql dcn,trcns ,i -
IN''h-kee e, dar'r; hours c'erch day through ersi
yrlr.
fhc number Of pupils preryt o,cng and c~ac sr
usual be lha'icd 20 orio that iets VII he instructor To
cvcry tHsttg scholars.
rhr -ai situation q: this school T., H.. in, a. y,.i.,.
OF the Capitol is ccnral elevated, ,cy i,i.a.a ,,
s;h0Hl-Ioo,n ai-, aud vel ,rnu!at,d.
The sy.;c-n study is adautr, 70 rerarn w., ro ,
i'"ncn either for tfc various Universities asst Cpr-,.
nitcd States Tor the pgactI,. pri's ~ n,ar,
lie. The class aui mathematical coarse. the ,.cr .
cH. Algebra Geometry lcono e., Nl"nsuii . Nav ,'i,
S-iryel ig Sc wi! D. r,uic,. d r.ily 10 tie h,I
IN the Un'vctyo .-a.i. The lcaarl of NloI., m
gnaSrS WI b 80 conducted, 90 insure accuracy boi 600 ri.
r-lion ~ grammatical con m ton ara .,pD,i,l ~
;h'7 school - with able and accomplished issi.ar it
must bc Zone ine"ery department. Il hats been H..
principal cfths cnoUl 20 rem Ell ivai.anr, cl f., %
which can prby exist in nf IN a-a.i" .c;
nature IL This aim sc ~i"ves he mas rcir'i lie. tcrr'.
confidently hopes. lint tic a c...-c II to- ;uu, , i.f r
Ers hccn effected
scholars viii received rl nc ychso! -eche e. jcl
firnhcr and few pupi. ca, ba nc..nr ot,cl ,i.h
h'au incndrs washing. f.. tic inucr,,. pr, nf ESQ
on Shocku' fii
Pup, vino boar witt TIC sul ec,- VII b, ,rca,c ls MON
b"rs 0fhs family their conduct y, cone ,!,r h.s lnn.,tr
ad they u cr'y nj The at.iilaers If private ,,,
the scholtrs NJ This n,ution, ;rnr;tr s;i..o 10
lrd and thorough cNaoination ~ tie stuc. W- irv
rave pursued during te preceding ytr This c.anirai,,n Is
'on1ncicl NOT by tire instructor, nj I've school rr p. Dc
prcyoCy If the particular passages rrI ~. o. IN
which the bn cvarined ta bv rrrrnt 20, ccn
who NAV attend thc examination, and ~ ,r par, ~ tic
"o' ""''ua course OF study as - $G y, ny ,c'
- Mr. s. has hccn oiEin,lv ford with Tire ril,rr
testimonial which lac de Ills i,,.e'l nono,sa N o.r- ~
the pud liz.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26
Almanac for 1899.
UlINNP HNDkSTOR n.

CHEAP BOOKSTORE.
4 u. NASli has r,oliycd, BY recent arrivals,
81 very considerable additional supplies to his
former extensive stock Of Books md Stationary, oil
q! which viii hc rol1 low - casl NV -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

And many other splendid London Editions all OF
which are ilusiatedb by numerous copper plate cngra-
wings and for sale remarkably cheap rs will be seen
on reference 10 the shove prices, at
!. H. NASHS
nov. II Book, Stationary g. Fancy Store.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-26

NOV Il Man Street.
WILLIAM ALLEN, Wcrchant IIIlor.
Es - Saddei TO las former Stock an assortment Of
Il superior Cloths Ca-siGercs, and Vestincs:
winch ne Wii make up order The shortest notice
and III the most fashionable manner.
lie Keeps on hand ganerat supply Of the best
Trimmings which ne viii furnish his customers on the
most reasonable terms.
r,v IL eolot
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-20

In short, sir, Mr.. Cay's voyage up that beautiIr !.
stream, was truly triumphant. From Louisville to
the final place Of his landing, he advanced. as II
we're, in procession Of boats, aud the hills Of Ohio
re-echoed with the OF cannon and the cheers Of
mui'udes Wherever he passed, by night or by
day, he was received with the highest honors, and
treated with every possible mark Of respect. Al all
the numerous villages on the Ohio, information ofhis
approach had been received, and various modes
adopted Of celebrating his arrival among them. Al
one place, the town was illuminated by night, and
the clansor Of bells, ana loud report OF cannon,
proca aimed the joyful occasion. AT another, huge
bonfres were kindled in great numbers along the
shore. and each man appeared with lighted torch
in his hand. These lights beaming at night from
aiar, and reflected, and multiplied in the placid bo-
OF the river, presented sight highly pleasing
and beautiful AS we swiftly aseended the noble
stream, Mr.. Clay seemed the presiding spirit Of the
scene. The whole country was alive multitudes
were every where collected to greet him. All were
anxious to see, and to honor, The whom they so
Justly hailed as the Friend and Father of the West.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-20
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FROM THE LoU e N A. l..


Remarks on opinions respecting Commencement!
Excellence in the literary performances OF Com
mencemen, ought always to be enc )uraged by testi
monies fpublic appreciation. 1t generally happens,
however, that e merits of such performances arc,
Of all things the least regarded IN forming the opin-
ions Of the interested and preJudiced. 1t is natural
since no human agents are more active than interest
and prejudice, that these two classes should neglect
no of disseminating their opinions, and pass
ing them off "a the judgment OF the community.
II requires no unusual degree of sagaciiy to dis
cover the motives OF one who has IN de OF COM
mercial and business paper OF New YORK as com
manding medium TO inform " the busy and manu'ac-
turing community of Rhode lsand'' that they have
recently had an unusually brilliant commencement
This information will doubtless be received with
thankfulness aud avlity by the said " busy and
rnanufaci urng community" and thnse who thought
themselves capable forming their own op'nions,wi
readily change them; and others who suspended their
Judgment will hesitate no longer.
That the commencement was ceiebrateI win
moro than '' usual b.iliancy" happens to be toaiiy
at variance with the general sentiment OF the anu'-
ence which attended. This discrepancy oi opinions
must be attributed either to the natural habituie oi
Hndcrst inding in our Z" busy and manufacturing com
munity" or to a morbid sensihiy OF vision IN tho
correspondent ofihe Commercial, who was dazzed ny
q briiliancy which others we're not aoe 10 perceive.
man must indeed possess a singular Judgment
TO pronounce tho compositions distinguishes 10,
chasteness OF thought, purity oi sentiment a"u
correctness Of taste.' l thought at the time, as
did many others, that we have never witnessed
commence ment, when the faults were so conspcu'
Gus as In these respects. We did not hear single
piece which displayed originality Of thought or exc
cution. In many there we're sad and gross mis-
takes which would never have escaped correct wri-
ters. The introduction Of high sounding words, re-
ferences to Greece and Rome, the names Of cicero,
Washington, Sc. the latin quotations, all OF these
which most assuredly display excessive pedaa'ty,
were Car from convincing one that the composition
was pure and chaste and correct. i consider il
fault beyond excuse for writer's TO pay such prouse
devotions to Greece and Rome. If 1t be necessary
for the finished execution Of subject to reiei to
them as examples of national glory aud greatness,
let il be done moderately and be properly Introduced,
% as not TO bear the appearance OF ridicnle ana
ehildshness. ! object entirely to the en'noSias'lo
dsvo,ion. that would call Rome in her ancient glory
The capital OF the Universe" object also TO the
presuppt,on that would such an occasion give an
abstract Of Burton's sImpe ciassihc alton VI 'ho
powers and operations Of the human mind
a Distinetness Of enunciation" u indispensable To
speaker in public; ani -hr void eSfe'' parse 'of
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ed" said he; - can you forg;ve'------Ns
s,opped-for her eyes sloquen'Iy iold that AAs
anticipated, forgavs and loved him.
Their mutual JOY was full, aud "sooa lad
called the maid his, before the holy man"
They are a happy pair.