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Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
THE HARP.-A TALE.

FROM THE GERMAN OF TIE POET KoRNER.
The Secretar, Sellner had begun to taste the
first spring of happiness with his Youthful bride
Their union was not founde, on that vague ami
evanescent passion which often lives and dies al
most in the same moment-sympathy and esteem
formed the basi, uf their attachment. - Time and
experience without diminishing the ardour. had
confirmed the permanence Of their mutual senti-
ments 1t was long since they had discovered
that they were formed tor each other. but want OF
fortune imposed the necessity OF a tedious pf"ba
ton: till Selner, obtaining the patent Tor place.
found himself IN possession of an easy competence,
and on the following sunday brought hume in III
umph his long berothed Bride. succession Of
ceremonious visits for some weeks engros-ed many
Of thnse hours that the Young couple would have
de, oted to each other. But no sooner was this
0nerous duty fulfilled, than they eagerly escaped
from the intrusion Of society to their delicious
itude: and the line sum or evenings were but too
short for plans and antcipations ct future felicity
Selner's flute and Josephne's harm filled up the
intervals ut Conversations and with their harmo-
NOUS unison seemed to sound the prelude to MANY
succeeding years of bliss and concord. --One
,ening, when Josephine had played longer than
usual, she suddenly complained OF head ache g.
she had in reality. risen with this sy,ntom OF IN
disposition, but concealed 1t from her anxious hus
baud naturally susceptible of nervous complaints
the attention which she had lent to the music. and
he emutlons il excited in her delicate frame had
increased slight indisposition to fever. aud She
was @, ilonuy ILL., A physician was calledin who so
iiutle anticipated danger that he promised a cure
on the marrow. But after night spent in dell
nun. her disc. der pronounced merry rus te,er.
hich completely baiied the efforts of medical
| kill, and on the ninth day was confessedly NOR
| tall Josephine herself was perfectly sensible OF
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
FOR So .E.
HOUSES .hrD LOTS.

The subscriber holds for sale. in the town of
New Castle. several good l'on,es with Gan den>
attached to them, and number OF building lots
Tie property Of 5. n. Dickinson. Also a Farm of
100 acres, within tour miles Of New Castle and Sc
sen miles Of Wilmington. The subscriber will ex
hlb.t a list Of the property, and make known the
terms Of sale.
A Farm to let in Brantlywne Hundred. near
Naaman-s Greek. lately held by 'fhoma, Phillips.
JOSEPH BRLNGHyRST.
10 81, 1lstet s.! Huntington ocl. 8. ~ If
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
NEWARK ACADEMY.

bt.. I neN o E.ai1Aton I'D !, utp,n, winch
a. i t. % to ttice the 13,i O Octaber next tht
ollu ing rules form e most rai icatt IN the "
gcnent and ieqtist p.5iiclly.
There shah be teachers employed in conducting
this slntlo, 10 one ct hnm stall be assigned the de-
partnvni Of languages, and 10 the other Nh shema icai
department. and when HE number Of students in olher
department, Shall ed thirty he teacher thereof stal
AZ allow ed az asssae The ieacher Of languages shall
instruct the ,outb placed under hi, in the La in and
t.teek languages trecau ard Roman anq t,ttcs, ~
suc topography aud Apcien' History, aud such other
branches VI sceAreae teinay iad 4 cpnscncnt T. teach
lie sliaIi be III Iiec Ut he Academy.
ihe teac o. u. mathematical department shall IN
tiion 70 the breaches Of mathematical scie &c,
ach u ,e.ern nm ~ and g,e!,lahy with HE use OF the
oses and maps. Il Il isii grammar and COMPOSE ion
n tuition nooes be pad q advance o An assist
treasurer, ~ student ., the commencement !"
c ,es>p, witinr axt. day t:om laat tin., o. after
III admission There 10 he tNa ssipns y ,eaie
MINER and winter sessons--aad he None, to be
Jd by each s'adcn, s, for the summer session. e III
ootstnt the nist.f session, twelve eiolas. lieslea
there fcgHa zoos tfr ec;ng the studies, eSet.
ses mes Of reaNaio, AID examination Of 'he saienis,
q well governing tier '!epoitmeni, all Which he
.tA,ht,s CURED 70 carry mo execution
The Rev. a. RUSSELL, who has had cpafg OF The ~
- n'iu tue as years, and celeb 'aed af
his knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages. and tie
brt. Of 10 the classical deparor
men', ais" for his ski IL teaching ,her, canincd
asthe Rec or
W J,Was CRAWFORD who las taught III the institution
@ih apr ha,o or year past n tlir capacity Of DO
classical and mathematical tnn i to have cnatge Q the
It ,enla',cal department
These gentlemen VIII each bats9gGN conduct his n"u
departments and the most devoted Mtcntionto &c ns'tc
OF the youth paced under their tuition, ~lli the most
tiifan care Of tner morals. nay be expected rom 'e'n
I The student, aill be accommodated @th board anl
odsngs in gcniee families in New Ark, and is siciay,
t.crate terms
iae seminar, pt leaning. lhe ,sdae whose nam n
$ eniatkae foi the b. mlty OF u >na"n the sa
iahli OF the ~ y The cnnlacet country, aud he 5000
snc :is sict irlab.ts and SUI on d. 7.
it, q
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
FOR RENE,

vgvIlE FARM, called the Mansion Farm, late the resi-
lence Of Capt. Henry Bow man, SIX miles below New
Castle bounded by the pubc rogd and the Delaware RI
YER The arabic land is Of the best quality, aud the ex
eils;yc meadows calculated to support Y ~ large
stock South Farm adjoining The above, nov occupied b,
he representatives OF lie late Capt H. Bowman, upon
which is son George Bowman resides Also, the
Farm belonging the heirs Of The late Capt Dow es,
present occupied by MIS- b. Fowler rication to he
made to Mr.. William G Caulk
L. M FOREMAN
Sctnher l. 1873 23-8ti
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
,U.]RSH.lLLS SALE.

By virtue IL writ Of Ven'itmni EXponas to me
directed. will be exposed to Public sale. At the
house Of George Gould. AZ New Castle. Oh the 22d
DAY Of October. At 10 o'cock, NJ. al that vaiu-
able Plantation OF Fact Of Land. situate in the
Hundred and County Of New Castle bounded b.
the state ,nat leading from Sew Castle to the Red
Lion Inn, Rogers Run, Mill Greek, lands former
Nv Of l,exanaer Fcn.ister, containing no acres,
more o. less, on which a,e erected two story
b,cl dwelling, barn. stables and out houses.
A further description Of the property will be
given On the day Of safe. Being seized and taken
IL execution as the property d David Ros, de-
ceased, at the suit Of WIN. Read. tIor the use Of
John Ready and to be sold bs
MINES BRDBsO y .NarshaH
E.yshGrs OEce, UInnpg ib, Gef 5 1925. S4-5f.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17

An intelligent correspondent Of an Edinburgh
paper, who mad witnessed the Chairing Of Mr.
O'f'ouneil. after hi. election To Parliament, draws
the following po'tialt OF hun.
i lie is tall man. Of genlenanly appearances
some what inclined tn stn"p. and a ! thnught be-
tw,xt fit, and sixt, wears ct age. HIS lace 10
plea ling. would almost say han'isome ADD ms
oratnry is III Ruent, easy, cnaf ,tnI sort. whcis
hespeaks in him perfect consciousness ct HIS oun
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
PARCHMENT.
0ctnber l, 1928.

A s H. w lson No. 5, Yves, High street, have just re-
ceyed larg 10, Of Parchment Of very superior quality
for lnstrme If Writing Il will he sold low, ard lbe
raj discount made TO VIII lie. ale purchasers.
Wilmington, .lng 49, 1923.
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
asOzgass,,',
"Fair Ruler OF The Visionary Hour,
Sweet Idol OF ilc Passionate and Wild,
Enchaltress nt the Soul ~


bY LII hRGS
Queen Of he Morn Sui am 4 the Fast
Cny Of wonders, wlo,e sparkling breast,
Fair, Slight AID tall, a thousand palaces
FL! s Their gay shadows over gode seas.
Where towers aud domes hes I'D the 4 eous land,
And countless nasts mimic tores stand;
Where cypress shades the nnarcts SONY hue,
Aud CLEANS oi gold dissolve III skies OF blue.
Daughter of eastern art, tiluu most divi
Lovely, vet IA, bless, bride II Cnnstan'lnc---
Fair lsamDoui, whose tranquil! ,nIrror tilasS
Back with delight thy thonsand colongS,
And no no equal in the world dos, know,
Save Thy own image pictured thas below
Dazz ed amazed, our eyes halt b ndrd, fail,
While sweeps the phaniasm pSst ont gliding Sail
Like, as in tbs scene, one sl,ddcn ght
Rise, in cloud, Of stars upon the hgh'
Struck BY splendour never seen before,
Drunk with the perfumes wal ed frum The shore,
Approaching near ,hosc neoplcd groves. we deem
I'r.t from enchantment rose the guibeous dream,
Day without voice, and mnlion nou sound,
Silently beautiful The haun ed ground
+ pa, cd with offs beyond the bonnd Of sight,
Cou,iless AID colorcd, wlapt in golden light,
Wild groves VI cypress maas,lfelsss and vast,
H. thousand forms OF circles -creoc auts-- cast,
Gold cutters, spa cling all the wade extent,
A d flashes back t. Hcavl he rays il sent.
GardeH.s and dunes, b Ears, bege,n tile woods;
Se,agios hai, Els :; copied sltudrs,
Vince the vei'ed ii knccls ati Vi, a. through
Barred lailiees, TIA, gave The enamnreh view
Flowers, orange ee, and waters sparkling near,
And black and ioscli eves--Alas; ihat fear
A. those heavea-sales dark senti,ieis SHOULD stand,
10 scare cen fancy from her omised land
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
IosTnLY MtdtzISEs
TIE BETHROTHED OF ROBERT EMNETT.*

.
Oh -! MY near. t,lus On
II mus 6ot oh II Cannot be
The look, HE love, the spi, hown,
Are by me!
cannot weep. as others eeep,
Ger idle pleasures gone:
cannot sleep, as Others sleep,
And d cam II my fond home.
The tear may dWinde meath the smiles
l he s'Sh may pass away;
The da, k'nng wave may Aft awhile,
HE Lonely casaMas
Bot Oh! What prayer can ever bid
The sc,tln5 SUI re ara!
Wha earthly kindness ever soathe
Til. gricis bat INV ard bein!
The n, a bird on his lonely cliff,
NJ c. melancholy, shy,
Ill 4 looks Ger ton h;.ithi we've and shih,
Is far mos best han
He views the &c, an se king round,
lie SEES the passtr by;
But h! ITS stii!e It's joyous sound.
Can never reach 50 high
The turf iha wraps his s:lcst head,
The iiow'reis re lis grave,
They t. M f Freedom b!ed
TO pi ntm al we The braves
Aud of his iorm dt sccnds to me
In the dead huar OF Eight,
Tn, elln,, Immortality
WITH all its winged light.
Oh! then forgive, forgive the word,
III gentle iirnaess SIP ken;
Oh ! 9ei bal bever strike The chord
II us strain be broken;
Oh! never strike there is at5',e
Thai mars thi, earthly sill!
1h spirit Of i oe'd one Hown,
Il round ne still
: TIL. circumstances Of the betroed of Roman EaNrT
,ig that y her h art Was hurried with him., when soicr
another, are well known.
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R. PORTER 81 son,
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mington, Detaacaro,
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Will be Exposed to Sale,

n PUBLIC vENDUE, On SATURDAY, Ne i5M
day d lo7rmbey nert II0 ocncE ~ ne gfern99a q
Tie L.nse Of Dil Thompssn in1sfepeT near GtasgS'''
All that Plantation on Tract OF Land,
SlfuNiE and lying u rcncoler Hundred csuhty q
y New Castle and State of Delaware adjoining lands q
jam, Stuart, William Higgins Robert Porter ard Others
con, ing hundred and fourteen acres more OF less
2yyA on which erected TWO STORY log
fsHsssMM HOUSE, and out buildings Inc above ram ~
ssssaaa acres Of which are good Woon LAND being
IN Re. Estate of David Evans, deceased Any person
Wishing purchase will be shown the property by apply
Ag TO Jacob K Evans living near thereto. Atehoa"ee
will be given and The terms of sale made known at the
lne aud place foresaid by :,
BENZ waTTsON, .qdaiuiatrat0r,D y
Newark, Sept 49, 1925 'o--la@ss
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17
Soap and Candle Manuia, tory.

SuHP aiIU C"if''IS
THSliE Subsc be, akes tins oppaunity 10 mi nm ti'
public hat he continues The alb We business = all IT.
branches a, ihe od stad, corner OF lathali AID Qnee
Streets near The Friends .eeting Honse, where ne WI
Manufacture aud furnish, p ilade hia prices, lip"Wa'd
NM CANDLES, Fuies, YeAorO, and Brswn 50 ", OF y g
best quality ENo'.n noi."
n. Is. The highest price given for fallow, Bnchcis
Fat, and Fa Of every description.
Wilmington, july II, 1928. oi-i
Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-10-17

I'll, Of the betrothed of RoEErT FMNETr
,g that her hurled with him., when solicited
b. another. well known.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11
Trial and acqmittal of Paul r. Jthopitch

Trial and acquittal of Paul r. Lhoritch
and Jacob Solomon. 1t will be recOIlected
by our readers, that these parties wero charg-
ed on the oath of Captain Daniel Hagard, in
the month of January last, before the Grand
Jury, then sitting in this city. with having
nade to said Hagard proposition to destroy
the brig Gen. Victoria, with view TO defraud
tho underwriters. 1t will also be rcmt mbered
that an examination was made OH board said
vessel, while at the wharf, Of sundry packages
of merchandise, which were reported by the
venders, and others who were present at tie
examination, to be in the same state and to
contain the same goods that had been sold TO
Jehovitch. A bill Of indictment was found
against Jehovitch as principal and Solomon as
accessory to the intended fraud. and on this
indictment they were arraigred before Judges
Thompson and Belts in the Circuit Court the
United State, on the 9th inst The trial con-
,nucd through Friday and up to O'Clock on
Saturday evening. when they were both ac-
Quilted. .Ner. TEL
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11

G-.New Hampshire Legisiature.-Th Leg
islaturc of New Hampshire, assembled at Con-
cord on Wednesday last. Hon. NAHUM PAN
xER, was elected President or ti,o Senate, and
W. H. Y Hackeft, Clerk; JAMES WILSON,
Of Keenc, was chosen Speaker Of the House,
and Samuel d. Bell, Clerk; all warm friends
Of the Administration Of the General Govern
ment. The votes for Governor stood for his
Evcellcncy BENJAMIN PIERCE, 1852; for
the Hon. JOHN BELL, FL, ,l44. The Messag
of the new Governor. was expected to be deliv-
cred on Monday.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11
yorSG MEMS MEETING.


meeting of the Young Men of the town OF Providence
holden At Mecanic Hail, Saturday evening" June 'h i"i
the purpose Of adapting measures 10, celebrating the Fourth 81
Juiu ia an appropriate manner WILLIAM 5. PATTEN was
called the CHAIR and Thomas C. H~tsho'n was appointed
Seoretary-
II va. voted that Committee Of se he chosen 10 report to
this meeting what should he taken in relation TO the
celebration Of the approaching anniversary OF American hide
and thd Me,srs j. G.. Pamenier James IT, ArI
nv j. j. Stmson, Charles Dyer, Jr and James " oney be
that Committee.
Alter br;e ,eces the Committee through their Chairman,
gave in a report, which was i.ceiN,d:--
Il was R,Soi,od That is eSpedien Tor this meeting 10
appoint COMMITTEE OF five, TO act in conjunction WIN, AMI vs.
-. the Committee of Anang selected by . town, and
tia, ilev have power the Of one un e dola OF
mo- g. to he es ended the shall think prper, for The due
ccel,an o the eIsay Of cur National Independence
That a.c..rs Jstnes G. Anthony Georse w Coy Samuel
A. Crapo, j. ~ Oney aud C. Parmener compose that Com
mi;ttc. -,
Re.,,r, That a mark Of respect TO the veterans c the
war Of the Committee he directed to invite, IN
b han Of the Young of the Of Providence the sur
viz ing Officers and Soldiers Of the Revolution in this State and
ycnnv to the celebration Of the Fourth OF July IN tins
towns make the necessary arrangements Tor Their ac-
comm0d,on that occasion.
soired, That the proceeding, of this meeting he signed by
the Chairman and Secretary and published in the public jour
nals. WILLIAM ;. PAITEN, Chairman
THOMAS c. HARTsHoRN, Secry.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11
DINNER TO MIR. BURGES.

A public Dinner will be given tomorrow by
the citizens of Pawtucket, to the Hon. IRIS
TAM BURGES. We understa nd that Messrs.
KNIGHT, RopBINs and PEARcE, are invited
to attend as 2 tests. Mr.. WEBSTER has been
invited, and ii is expected that he will accept
the invitation. SAMUEL SLATER, Esq.
will preside al the table.
The Committee Of Arrangements consists o'
the following gentlemen:
DAVID WILKINSON,
JhBEL INGEAlAM,
JOSEPH TOMPkINS,
JOHN KENNEDY,
EDWARD WALCOrT,
SAMUEL JACOBS,
PALENON WALCOTT.
r.Tcks may be obtained Of either oihs gentlemen com
,,ne the Committee in Pawuckc, and at the Journal cn"nt-
nr room in Prov cnce is dcac thai the number VI sub
,c,ibsrs should be known ly 1, 6clock, Th' Day
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11

Young Mems .Meeting.-The Meeting Of
the Young Men on Saturday evening last, was
respectfully attended. Much hurmony pro.
vailed during the meeting, and tho Resolutions
adopted appeared to give satisfaction to all
present, and as far as we can Judge, TO our
citizens generally. The principal duty which
dcvolves on the Young Mems Committee Of
Arrangements, will be to raise money. by sub
scription, 10 provide dinner for the surviving
officers and soldiers Of the Revolutions; and 10
make the necessary arrangements for the ac-
commodaton Of those who come from a dis
tance, while in town.
The adoption Of the Resolutions by the
Young Men of this town, 10 pay tribute OF
respect to the memory Of the las. remnant OF
our Revolutionary Heroes, by inviting them TO
town and providing dinner, on the National
Jubilee, appears to us not only proper but
highly honorable, and we doubt not that our
citizens will contribute literally to carry the
plans of the Committee into effect.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11

.NeU Almanac. An Almanac has been
arranged by Cadet PALMER, on space equal
to the two faces Of quarter Of a dollar, show
ing, without the least calculation, the days o {
the month, Dominica letters, together with
the rising and the setting Of the sun for the
first and fifteenth Of every month, beginning
with the year one, or commencement Of the
chr stian era, and terminating at the end Of
eight thousand years from the same. The op
erations are performed with ease and despatch
indeed sooner than can be done by n COM
mon Almanac. 1t may be arranged either on
the handle Of a knife or a watch case, or an
Engineers rule--;n short wherever there is the
space above mentioned. Mid. Gazette.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11

THE LEGENDARY. We have perused the
first number Of this periodical, published under
the dire ction Of Mr.. v ills, Of Boston. 1t
contains some well written pieces, both Of
prose and poetry and perhaps will hold as high
a rank as other works Of the same description
among us. But we cannot avoid the opinion
that both this work and the numerous Sou
venirs, Forget-mc-Nois,' &c. of which such
quantities ale now published, form a strong
proof of the feebleness Of the literature Of the
day, Of its want Of vigor and manly proPor-
ties Of any kind whatever They are pretty,
finished, and it i, difficult to point out any very
gross errors Of style or thought; any thing
which would shock the we'll educated from
violation Of the rules of composition. But this
is about all. Scarcely one oftheir pieces is cal
culated to survive the hour of its birth, or TO
make the slightest addition to our stores Of
knowle lge and intellect They encourage no
habits Of thought; they offer no new incentive
to study and labour, and we are only called
upon to admire a certain prettiness Of thought
anu eAprcsStOu VI BuHithS
useful or instructive. II is a sort Of literary
nfectionary, and from the quantity Of such
food Of late spread before us, considerable
deprec citation Of sound literary taste may be in
ferred. We sincerely hope that the rage for
this kind Of literature is on the decline; and
that these works, Of which so many have al
ready been pulled, quoted and forg often. will
-, ~e place to something Of a moro sound aud
n. Inc character.
Thsro are o.ae or two things in this number
oe The Louondsry positively silly and ludicrou''
e., .,. ,be two Indian Tales, by the author
Of Hobomok. The poor Indians o' our coo"-
try have been horribly traduccd and ''oo''ed
in our fictitious works; We venture 10 say
that no such 'dark-cyod,' ,mostbtoneued and
romantic pesonages as are here painted ever
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-11

Editorial Difficulties. Next TO poverty,
delinquent subs, ribers and dnns, to " hlch most
Editors are subject, the greatest difficulty is 10
please the public. For so great is the variety
Of public taste and feeling, that had the con-
ductor of periodical parer, as many heads
and as many pens as his paper has readers,
he could never hope to pl"ase them al, for
they cannot please themselves. Does he speak
out in language plain and simple, it is mere
common place; the taste Of the learned is not
gratfied; it is fit only for the vulgar Does ho
aspire 10 elegance! the Gnlcorned cannot un-
derstand; and the learned regard him as a pc
dantic fellow, dabbliDg in what he has no real
pretcnsions 10. Does he show his colours and
boldly contend for MS groundi He IL too severe L.
Does he hide himself beneath mass Of une-
qnivocal matter! he is a temporsing hypocsite.
Ii he publish extracts, that are better than he
can write he has no talents Of his own 10 dis
play If he fills bis paper with original mat
ter, he might have gwen something better from
the works Of others. II he attempts to phi
osophise, it is dull and uninteresting; and if
he write on plain and familiar subjects, every
body knew them before. Docs he attempt to
instruct? He needs TO bc instructed. Does lie
use his endcavors TO amuse! II is light and TIL
fling. People, generally, are fond of being
praised; and one would suppose this might
satisfy them. But let an editor try the exped-
lent, and he will soon find out his mistake.
For such is the power Of envy, that TO one will
thank him for praising him, and every one will
hate him for praisng others; most people are
fond Of hearing their neighbours slandered; !;
but If you make an attempt TO point out either
the vices or folies Of mankind, every one will
lind something applicable to himself; and hero
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