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DELAWARE GAZETTE
AND
Peninsula Advertiser.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM A. MILLER, No. 9, HIGH STREET, BETWEEN MARKET AND KING STREETS....WILMINGTON.
VOL. IV.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 , 1817 .
No. 44 .
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CREDINO INSERTION.
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The following gentlemen
are authorised to receive sub
scriptions and money for the
Delaware Gazette :
Dover—Mr. John Manlore.
Smyrnu — Mr. Benjamin Coombs.
George Town, Del. — Mr. James An
derson.
Cantwell's Bridge — Mr. David Tf'il
son, Jun.
•Veto Castle—James Booth, Jr. Esq.
Elkton,JHd.—Tobias liudulph, Esq.
Other appointments will speedily
ho made.
To Rent ,
A handsome new two story Brick
House in French, between Queen and
Hanover streets. The situation is one
of the pleasantest in the Borough. For
further particulars inquire of
John Spotts.
May 10.-law4i.
Notice is hereby given,
That the books for iece,..„ s »uDscripUön, to
the Brick Meeting-House and Uock Kun Turn,
pike road, will be opened on toe sixteenth da
rn ]untMiext, at Kock-run Brick Meeting-House,
sold Dizard's Inn.
By order of the Commissioners.
May 17-3t.
A CLERK WANTED.
A steady young man, well recom
mended, whowril.es a good hand, will
reecivc immediate employment, by
applying to
J. P. Fairlamb,
Surveyor and Conveyancer,
Wilmington.
May 21—3t
Grand Lodge of Delaware.
A Grand Staled Communication of the Grand
Xjodge of Delaware will be held at the Town Hall,
in the Borough of Wilmington, on Tuesday the twen*
ty fourth day uj June next at ten o'clock A. M.
being the Anniversary of St. John the Baptist.
The subordinate Lodges are requested to attend by
their representatives.
By order of the R. IV. Gtand Master,
James Booth, jun. Grand Sec'ry.
New Castle , May 16. A. D. 1817. A. L, 5817*
340 ACHES
OF
Valuable Land for Side.
The subscriber offers to sell at private
sale, his very valuable tract of Land, si
tuate in Pencader hundred, New Castle
County, Delaware, adjoining lands of
Abraham Short, Dr. John T. Re«s, and
others, on the public road leading from
Newark to Middletown. This tract con
tains about 340 acres, about 80 of which
cleared, part being under clover and
a great deal of excellant meadow may
easily be made—there is a never failing
of water running through the
premises and near to the present im
provements which consist of a small log
house, kitchen, 8cc. About 260 acres of
this tract are woodland, and from its
contiguity to Bohemia Manor, where
wood is scarce, and within a quarter of
a mile of a Saw Mill, renders it an ob
ject worthy attention,
proportion of woodland, it might eligibly
l>e divided into three or more lots, so as
to accommodate purchasers—and from
the situation of the stream of water and
the surrounding neighborhood, it is con
sidered that it would be an excellent
place for either a Tannery or Distillery.
Application to be made either to Mr.
John Herdman, Newark, who will give
further information, or to the sub
are
stream
From the large
every
scriber in Mill Creek hundred, near Lon
don-Tract Meeting House.
Samuel Howell.
M*y 21—3t
Horse-hills neatly executed
AT TIIIS OFFICE,
MOO REWARD.
HANAWAY from the subscriber, tmSstur*
day last, the mil inst, two negro me«.
PETE«,
About 2d yearsof xg*, yellow complex'on, about
5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, had on when he went
away an old fine blue cloth coat, datk grey cloth
pantaloons, : new furred hat> and took with him
sundry other clothes, such as gingham out.side
jackets, and summer vests.
B RISTE«,
About 23 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches
high, middling black, is a brother to Peter, had
on when he went away, an old brown broad
cloth coat, brown velvet pantaloons, and old
drab broadcloth surtout, an old fine hat, 8c took
with him such clothes as Peters.
The above reward will be paid to any perioh
who brings them home, or secures them so that
! can get them again, or fifty dollars for either
of them.
'William Burton,
Lewes Town.
May 24—
Copper and Copper Ware.
G. F. HARLE Y,
COPPERSMITHS,
No, 95, S. Front-street , Philadelphia,
Have constantly on hand, of thçir own manu
facture,
STILLS ,
From 20 to 140 gallons, suitable for fruit dis
tillati
Grain, Rum and Turpentine distillation, with
copper and pewter worms; Sugar and Brew
er's Boilers, Hatter's plank and coloring Ket
tles, Wash Kettles, Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles,
Copper a%l Brass Preserving Kettles, Grocer
Pumps, Cranes and Measures, made in superior
stile.
; Stills of 100 to any size upwards, for
All articles repaired in the above line
Old Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead,
bought and taken m exchange.
All orders thankfully received, and punctual
ly attended to.
Sheathing Copper, Nails, Bolts, Spikes, &c.
ALSO,
4n ashoituivi'. -*• . _ r.
Plantations, Factories, Ships, Steam-iÄ.! — ,
For sale, on reasonable terms.
WAN TLD — * »
.he aiyove bus.ness.
May 28-2m
four Apprentices to
THF. GAZETTE.
From the Boston Palladium.
O tell me not that Wine will soothe.
O tell me not that Wine will soothe
The heart deprest with woe ;
O tell me not that Wine will smooth
Grim Fenury's haggard brow ;
For though its wave may beam as bright
As evening's brilliant tear,
It cannot gild Misfortune's night,
Or calm the sinner's fear.
O tell me not that Beauty's smile,
(That sun of cloudless morn,)
Can black Despair of woe beguile,
Or blunt AfHiction's thorn ;
For though awhile its beams may play
Where health and pleasure bloom,
Disease will shroud its pleasing ray—
It shines not in the tomb.
O tell me not that Fame can give
The canker'd conscience peace ;
O tell me not that Fame will live
When hope and life shall cease ;
For though it points where honor bleeds,
And bids the bosom burn,
Yet, as the lightning swift, recedes,
When Time hath grasp'd his urn.
But tell me that Religion's ray
Can light the soul to heav'n,
O tell me this can point the way
To Him on quicksands driven,
And I'll believe ;—for well I know
That this alone can save,
That this can chase the clouds of woe
And gild the peasant's grave.
ALBERT.
Masonic Character of Wash
ington.
From an Oration, by JV. W. Bigelow,
of Massachusetts.
Having already contemplated such
n variety of distinguished features in
this great and amiable character*
docs it still admit of addition ? Is
there room in the portrait for another
trace ofthe beautiful pencil, that will
increase its beauty ? Yes, my breth
ren, to us another and no less in
teresting view remaius. Animated
with a generous philao'lirophy, ouijsee
deceased brother earl ; sought admis
sion into our ancient and honorable
fraternity, at once to enable him to
cherish with advantage this heavenly
principle, and enlarge the sphere of
its operation. He cultivated our art
with sedulous attention, and never lost
an opportunity of advancing the inte
rest or promoting the honor of the
Crafl. While commander in chief of
the American revolutionary army, he
countenanced the establishment and
encouraged the labors of a travelling
lodge among the military. He wise
ly considered it as a school of urbani
ty, well calculated to disseminate
those mild virtues of the heart, so
ornamental to i.ie human character 1
and so peculiarly useful to correct
the ferocity of soldiers, and alleviate
the miseries of w ir. The c-.-i es *>f '
his high office engrossed too tiueh of
his time to admit of his engaging in
t:je duties of the chair; yet lie found
frequent opportunities to visit the
lodge, and thought it iio derogation
from his dignity there to stand on a
level with the brethren. True to our
principles on all occasions, an incident
once occurred which enabled him to
displny their intluence to his foes. A
body or American troops, in some
successful rencounter with the enemy,
possessed themselves, among other
liooty, of)the jewels and furniture of
a British travelling lodge of masons.
This property was directed by the
commander in chief to he returned
uiuipc it ti.|, of truce to its former
proprietors,
sage, purporting t(ml the Americans
did not make war kpon institution* of
Itenevolenee.
Of his attachment to onr order in
general, you my re-pee,ted brethren,
of the most worshipful grand lodge
of tiiis commonwealth, have had per
sonal knowledge. Ilis answers to
your repeated addresses breathe
throughout the spirit of brotherly
h ve; and his affectionate return of
thanks for the hook of constitutions
v, hielt you '.»resented him, and for the
uonor, es he was pleased to consider
it, which you did him in the dedica
tion, must be ev' îence highly satisfac
tory of the respectful estimation in
„ >iit'll he held you. The information
ceeived from our brethren, who had
nippiness to be members of the
lodge over which he presided many
years, ami oi which he died the mas
", furnishes abundant proof of his
persevering zeal for the prosperity of
the institution. Constant and punctu
al in ltis attendance, scrupulous in his
observance of the regulations of the
lodge, and solicitous at all times to
communicate light and instruction, lie
discharged the duties of the chair
with uncommon dignity and intelli
gence in all the mysteries of our art.
Nothing can more highly conduce to
the prosperity and honor of masonry,
than a successful imitation of his
bright examples. It cannot fail of
Us ellccl upon our brethren in its im
mediate neighborhood in the south ;
—they will beautify their column.
And shall we he outdone in zeal ?
Placed geographically in the east, in
a quarter of the Union from wjiich
the nation has been accustomed to
learn wisdom, it should be our pecu
liar care to diffuse light throughout
the temple of masonry. As it is
well known that we shared largely in
I lie esteem and affection of our de
ceased brother—it is easy to perceive
that our good conduct will itself be
an encomium on his memory. Wc
Hl.au..
W
me«
: ne
before us, among the sad emblems!
of mortality, not only the sword which
in this neighborhood he drew in de
fence of his country, hut also the very
attire which, lie has often worn ask
mason. How devoutly Is it to be
wished that these striking memorials
may stimulate us to a noble cinula
tion ; that like the mantle of Elijah,
they may inspire us with an unaltera
hie attachment to virtue and benevo
lene« 1 This day witnesses to the
world in what veneration we hold the
memory of departed greatness ; let
not the solemnity be without its ap
propriate effect upon ourselves. While
with funeral pomp and masonic lion
ors, we celebrate the obsequies of our
deceased brother, while we bend with
anguish over Ute urn which contains
a'part of what was mortal in him,'*
' < u» lii.e him remember, that we are
animated with a heavenly flame,
which the chill damps ot death tan
not extinguish; like him resolve to
square our actions by the rule ot rec
liludc, persevere in the line of our
duty, ami restrain our passions within
the compass ol propriety, knowing
*hat the all-seeing eye ol our Supreme
Grand Master above, continually ob
serves us : l liai when we shall have
performed the task assigned us hero,
we uja y Nkc him he called irom our
work to those refreshments which a
lone can satisfy our immortal desires:
That when we put oft this earthly
clothing, we may he arrayed witli the
garments ol glory, put on the jewels
ol light, and shine lorescr in the su
;
?
a
Wime «
■ol.
* A lock of General Washington's
hair was deposited in ill ■ urn home
in masonic funeral procession on this
occasion. «
IF I Was HE.
Ah ! what if you was ? Why 1
would do so and so. No, sir, under
the same cireum-iaiiees. you would
do just like him, or worse.
*•' If I was a minister," says a well
meaning parishioner, and lmd ns lit
tle to do as most ministers have, 1
would study my sermons better, I
would not eoiue into the pulpit with
out a sermon, and have to make orn
as 1 go along ; nor would 1 preach
one of Blair's.
If I was a lawyer," says a farmer.
" i should lint fiuvc the face to ask
three dollars for a word of advice."
But suppose, sir, you had spent five
hundred pounds in qualifying your
self to give that advice ?
Neighbour such a one has a farm
—lie owns a large stock of cattle—
hut. he lives wretched in his house.
Ilis wife is a drozzle, his floors are
an inch thick with dirt—his tables A
chairs are covered with grease. Ifl
was he, I would put things in better
order, or I'd know the reason why.
Alas, poor man, wait till you have a
slut for a housekeeper, and then you'll
change your tone.
" If I was such a one," says a young
man, « I would not marry such ajady,
for depend on it she will be a Xanlip
pc. If I was lie, I am sure I could
not love her."
« If 1 was a married man, says an
old bachelor, « I would govern my
children or I'd know the reason why.
There Is neighbour sueli a one, who
suffers his children to do all manner
of mischief, and if a word of reproof
is uttered, the little fellows laugh in
his face." Bachelors, children are
always well governed.
What a pity (hat since the world is
so had, this Mr. I, who is so wise
and benevolent, cannot turn into every
body, and correct every body's vices
and follies—then change from every
body into I again, aud correct I's own
vices and follies.
i<
"
The democrats still persist in the
assertion that Connecticut is revolu
tionized. We cannot agree with them,
yet. It is true, indeed, that an idol
has been set up—called Toleration,
which nobody can describe, says that
it is a cherished balling of democracy,
•nd has drawn after it some mistaken
worshippers. These like addled ninths
have left the bright sun of Federal
ism, to flutter in the paltry beams of
a democratic ignis fatuus. Their num
ber is however small, and their im
portance less. They do not count
among (hem one individual, eminent
for talents, or distinguished for integ
rity. It is pretended to he sure that
our Lieutenant Governor, some mem
bers of the council, and some other
men of note are of their party, hut
this is a trick to give themselves
respeetihility, at the expenee of truth.
These eminent men are tolerutiuuifits.
hut they are sueh toleralionists. a,
were the Walcotts, the Trumhn'ls,
Ellsworth, Griswold, Goodrich, und
Smith, and such as are the federalists
of the present day ;—they are feder
alists, and t lie busy brush of demo
cracy though it may paint them ever
so often, will always produce a cari
cature ifil paint* them otherwise.
The democratic tolerationists, who
have gone over fro k> Kwipralbm.-—and
tl.cr- are a tew suen—an „e ..
ferent race. They are men, who be
ing governed by superlative selfish
can be always bought by that
which bids highest for their
menial services. They will ever he
found where their interest lies. To
spe^k figuratively of them, they are
those birds of carrion, which darken
theatmosphere of every political field,
watching for that which men despise.
At another day, when the seasons
change and profit invites them in a
notlier direction, we shall see them
on ihe wing lor another country, and
mother cause.—(Con. Mir.
ness,
cause
K
Extract of a let 1er from a gentleman
Kingston, U. C. to the Editor of the
Alb. D. Adr. dated i )th May, 1817,
« Tire act laying,* or rather, au
thorising the governor in cumu li to
additional lounge dulyTm A
tnerican vessi-ts, arc aiWithmnl imp'-t
duties on Amcrteon
h. V-,1
I»"'" •
manufactures, being limited to the
end of the lust session of the Provin
cial Legislature, and not being contin
ued, has expired. So that there is
now iio impost on American manu
factures ami produce generally, im
ported into this Province. There is,
however, the former duty on salt and
3d per lb. on Tobacco. 1 he duties
which have been suffered to expire,
may he received at tire next session.
The question idr coat inning them was
not acted upon, suddenly, on account
of certain offensive regulations pas
sed by the House. It is expected that
another session will take place before
next winter.
American flour and other produce
isnow admissible atMontival, through
this Province, or in British boats ;
and American boats may now he
brought in and sold here, without du
ty ou them, as American manufac
tures."
Zchulon Rockit'uy, of Lyme calls
on bis creditors in tire following good
humoured style :
Wants —Perhaps there is no
word better understood than want,
for " all persons have their wants."
Some want a new Governor in Con
necticut; some want to continue the
old one ; some want petty offices (if
they cannot get better,) some want
such to be disappointed ; some want
wives, and some want to get! rid of
them ; some want one thing and some
want another. For my own part 1
want my pay of those, who owe me ;
the reason is my creditors want their
pay of me, and 1 want to pay them.
The lawyers want business and they
e indebted
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think
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may want for »"
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