The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-04-11

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not content with thy bargain p "Perecty So and
also with my neighbors they are the most amiabe
men. No sooner had removed hither than they Gave
series of splendid entertainments in honor of me-"
Well, thou oughtest to rejoice at it,, returned the
Genius Rejoice Tell me, good Genius, is il not
necessary to make return to those who heap civ
tes upon one - " Certainly, good manners REQUIRE
It," " And is 1t not necessary to repay nearly tile
same measure that one has received?' "Granted in
such nothing should be spared. I" Is it not me-
cessary, then, that those who entertained sunptu-
ously, should in their turn, be as sunptuousy enter.
tanned by me p "Absolutcly necessary, if thou
woudst not have the character of being mean and
niggardy.' "Well then, my neighbors have given
me splendid entertainments willie We're at the Ia
BILE, enchanting music delighted the ear; the most
grateful perfumes burned in golden censers, and filed
the air with fragrance; magic light was diflused
round and the Jeo concluded with the graceful per-
fornances of Il troop of the most beautiful dancing
girls. All how can think of giving my neighbols
such entertainments Have golden censeIs Am
rich enough to burn the most costly perfumes Have
musicians and dancing girls? Have slaves to wait
upon such parties Have a cock skslltu enough
prepare such exquisite dishes Alas thou seest how
far am from possessing all | want! -
"Thou art certainly in the right" replied the Ge-
MUS, =" wonder that this should not have occurred TO
elther of us. will, however, make amends for my
Corgetluncss though thou oughtest have thought Of
this before. Tomorrow will send thee plate, per-
fumes, dancing girls musicians, and above all things,
a clever COOK eyes, replied Adcmdai, but wilt
thou furnish with money sufficient to support and
pay so many reainers have hitherto had but twen-
y tomans day in future shall want at least fifty"
|" Well, answered the Genius, 81 will give thee fifty
Scarcely had the morning dawned, when Ademda be-
held troop of slaves, dancing girls, musicians and
cook of wondrous skill, assembled before his house,
lie entertained lis friends in the most splendid man
ner, and eight successive days passed in round
Of fctes and amusements.
| The Genius in hopes now Of finding his pro-
tege perfectly happy Benefcent Genius" began
Ademda trusting TO thy iberaiy, ventllreto con-
less to thee that am yet far from possessing all that
want" How" exclaimed the Genius, :" con-
sidered thee as the happest of mortals." "Aas
but what all this worlds goods compared with
health Mine, feel alas to be gradually declining
Is it not necessary that man should have occupations
which please and interest him BY such occupations
alone can hope 10 recruit my health. Were pos
sessed of residence in the country, should have the
requisite exercise nothing is necessary to man
than this exercise. And thou art already aware OF
this, thou must be convinced that am not soliciting
superfiuty of thee" :" On this point" said the
Genius, 50 entirely coincide with thee. Thou hast
indeed occasion for country residence" :" MY
friends resumed Ademdai, attentive to my
welfare. have informed me that they know an estate
which should be TO like. is situated Just ten
miles from Bagdad, the road to Rassora The
mansion and buildings extensive, and indeed they
ought to be to accommodate all my family with the