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POETRY*
FOR THE FREE PRESS.
Suggested by the Lines signed J. A. D.
A rich blooming rose, in a vale’s gentle
gloom,
Far from my home, where I left it, now
blows;
Fairer its bud, and more lovely its bloom,
Than the blush of the morning, when
deepest it glows.
^fhall another, alas! invade the sweet
bower,
And bear this dear rose, from its own
native pi ace ?
$hall the hand of a stranger pluck this
fair flower,
And tear it away from my fervid em
brace ?
No, it shall never, from the place where
I left it,
Be taken away by another’s rude hand ;
If air shall it bloom, in the place where 1
left it,
Till again I return to that far distant
land.
Bloom then and flourish, thou fair pre
cious rose,
Soft be the breeze that plays o’er thy
bosom ;
And gentle and bland be the zephyr that
blows,
O’er thine own native place, thou beau
tiful blossom.
Soon shall the wings of a glowing affec
tion,
Bear me away to that sweet shady bower;
Ana O ! may the surest of heaven’s pro
tection,
Guard, till I come, this dear, lovely
flower. P.
IMPROAiPTU.
Dandies, to make a greater show,
Wear coats stuck out with pads and
puffing;
And this is surely apropos,
For what’s a goose without the stuffing.
MiSGELLxOT.
Men spend their lives in anticipation,
in determining to be vastly happy at
some future period or other, when they
have time. But the present time has one
advantage over any other-—-it is our own.
Past opportunities are gone, future are
ftot come. We may lay in a stock of
pleasure, as we would lay in a stock of
wine; but if we defer tasting them too
long, we shall find that they both are
soured by age. Let our happiness, there
fore, be a modest mansion which we can
inhabit while we have our health and vi
gor to enjoy it; not a fabric so vast and
expensive, that it has cost us the best part
of our lives to build, and which we can
pxpect to occupy only when we have
less occasion for an habitation than a
tomb. It has Jieen well observed, that we
'Should treat k.-amity as an aged friend,
from whom we expect a rich legacy. Let
Us do nothing to forget his esteem, and
treat him with respect, not with scurrili
ty. But let us not be too prodigal when
We are young, nor too parsimonious when
we are old,,otherwise we shall fall into the
Common error of those who, when they
had the power to enjoy, had not the pru
dence to acquire; and when they had the
piudence to acquire, had no longer the
power to enjoy.
Courtshi/i—'The most sentimental court
ship which we ha', e ever heard or read
of, took place not long since Within the
Circle of our acquaintance. Louisa was
the only child of a gentleman, who, bless
ed with affluence, bad spared no pains to
improve by a liberal education the graces
which Nature had lavished upon his
daughter. In short, Louisa was an heir
ess, and like other heiresses, had a nume
rous train of suiters.
“ Among the rest young William bow’d,
But never talk’d of love.”
- He was a young man of inestimable
worth and talents, which Louisa was not
the last to discover ; but he possessed no
Small share of that diffidence usually at
tendant on true merit Their eyes had
long confessed a mutual flame before he
coukl muster the courage to disclose his
passion. Chance threw in his way a
golden opportunity. They were alone.
After an aukward silence of some mi
nutes, he advanced, took her hand, ‘ Lou
isa!’—his voice faltered—he could not
utter another word; hut his eloquent
countenance spoke the rest. Louisa un
derstood him, and overwhelmed with con
fusion,, stammered out—-v Go—ask my fa
ther.’ —i.
novas 11 a tiering as 'hey had been. I!
great influx of American produce had r
duced the article of flour to §>6 a bbl. at
it was dull at that; corn 80 cents a bus
el ; and bread, rice, pease and lumbe
were proportionabiy low.
Vessels arriving at Bermuda, especic
ly at St, Georges, about the time abo
mentioned, were much annoyed by a Bi
tish 18 gun brig, called the Argus, whit
was stationed at St. Georges, and whi<
suffered not a vessel to enter without d
taining and overhauling her and her ca
go, and putting a prize crew on board
prevent the revenue laws from being i
PICTURE OF TC'KRET,
Extract of a letter from Rev. Mr. Fisk,
one of the American Missionaries to
Palestine, to a gentleman in Middlebury,
Ft. dated
SMYRNA, SEPT. 16, 1821.
I sometimes find it useful to institute
in my own mind a comparison between
the institutions and people of this coun
try and of America. I can scarcely fancy
myself in the same world, or among- the
same race of beings. Think of a govern
ment in which every office is sold to the
highest bidder, and in which a criminal
may almost urmorimy obtain ins treeclom
by the payment of money. Think of
schoois, in most of which the only thing
taught is to pronounce the words of a lan
guage which neither pupils nor teacher
understand. Think of places of public
worship, in which nearly all the exercises
are performed in an unknown tongue.
Think of one half the females in the coun
try prohibited from going out without
concealing their faces, while both the
law's and the religions of the country al
low polygamy and concubinage. Think
of a country, in which scarce one woman
in a hundred can read, and where perhaps
not half the men are more fortunate.
Think of a country, in which a go ere or
has liberty to behead seven men a day
without assigning any reason whatever
for so doing, where a criminal is con
demned without jury, and 1 had almost
said without trial or witnesses, and after
being condemned, is immediately be
headed, strangled or hung at the first con
venient place in the street, and left hang
ing two or three day's. Think of a coun
try, in Which an armed man will meet a
peaceable inoffensive citizen in the1 street
of a populous city at mid-day, and shoot
him dead on the spot, and then sit down
quiet, y and smoke his pipe in sight of the
corpse, while even the guards of the city
are pas ing by. Think of a country, in
which, in case of public disturbance, one
half the community can murder whom
soever they please of the other half with
impunity. Think of a country, in which
the name of Christianity exists but only
as a name for that superstition and idola
try, which belong to Paganism; and in
wnich toe delusions of the false Prophet
exist with all - their impurities and all
their abominations. Such a country, or
father worse than even this description, is
Turkey. How different from that coun
try, in which it is your happiness to live,
and which it was my happiness to com
mence my existence! Americans are ge
nerally proud of those privileges, which
distinguish them from other nations.
Would to God they were all equally zeal
ous to improve, as they ought, those pri
vileges. I think a short residence in this
country would prepare an American to ap
preciate more justly the privileges enjoy
ed in his native land. It seems to me as
though, if I were permitted to live in Ame
rica again, every privilege would be dou
bly Valuable.
Just before c osing this letter, I heard a
pistol fired at the door of the house in
which I live. On inquiry, I learned that
a T urk had shot a Greek. I went to the
window and saw the blood on the stones
about 5 feet from the door, at which I had
entered not ten minutes before. The
Greek expired soon after. Such events
happen almost daily since the revolt of the
Greeks, in other parts of the empire, and
scarcely any notice is taken of them by
the authorities of the town.—[Aos. Rec.
MAHOMEDANISM IN AFRICA.
i\ouung can oe more striding tnan tne
horrible character of the Mahomed an re
ligion, as evidenced in its effects upon the
Arab character ; which, with many qua
lities that are calculated to excite esteem,
is yet t ie: most depraved and barbarous
which the imagination can conceive.
While the poor negroes, with few quali
ties to command respect, are yet free
from almost all the vices by which their
opposers are degraded. The following
description of the different races who in
habit this part of Africa, will illustrate a
part of what we are now saying :
k‘ The natives of Soudon are very igno
rant: the few among them who can read,
find it their interest to make a great dis
play of their knowledge. A man who
reads is always respected, and becomes a
person of great consideration; his pre
sence being frequently sought for at a
high price at births or marriages, in or
der to prevent the attendance of the de
vil, who immediately dies from a man
capable of reading from the Koran. The
power of writing charms, or suffis, is a
sure step to riches.
“ About half the population on the
banks of the Nile are Mahomedans in out
ward forms, but are unacquainted with
every part of their religion except the
prayers; some, indeed, are quite ignorant
even of these, and only acknowledge the
unity of God and the excellence of the
Prophet. Some nations have no idea of
worship, or of a Supreme Being; others
; pray to the devil; and many are idolaters,
• and pay homage to any striking object in
, nature.
“ All the nations south of the Waters
are said to he unbelievers, and to live in a
state of nature, resembling in their ap
pearance, manners, arm habitations, wild
beasis ratuer than man'.
“ The Moslems have a greater share of
superstition and vices than those they cail
their blind neighbors, and seldom under
take any thing without being first fortified
by charms. They are constantly fancy
ing themselves bewitched, attribute every
unpleasant occurrence to lolls; and are
so fearful of the “Evil Eye,” that they
adopt many strange precautions to avert
its baneful effects.
“ In justice to the poor unenlightened
beings whom they make their prey, I
must say that I never witnessed such in
nocence, tenderness, and mildness as most
of them evince when brought to Morzouk,
particularly at the death of any of their
companions in adversity. On these occa
sions they do not, like their persecutors,
scream and make an insincere wailing ;
but sit silent and in tears, and often refuse
their little allowance of food. Should one
of the females fall sick, the others nurse,
feed, comfort, and very often give up the
whole of their scanty meal to the suffer
er. I speak merely of the women, for the
men are not blessed with very kind hearts ;
and it would be considered by them as
disgraceful to betray any soft and tender
‘feeling. Should a woman have an infant
belonging to her, each of her companions
in turn will carry it and endeavor to amuse
it. The women very seldom become sul
len, and are lively without being boister
ous and noisy; they are clean in their
persons, very fond of ornaments, tracta
ble and easily taught; Tut in acquiring
knowledge, they lose much of native sim
plicity.-—[Lyon's Trctvels. in Africa.
Dr. GODFREY WEI8E
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the resi
dents of Harpei’SrFerry, and its vici
nity, tnat he intends to practise Surgery
and Medicine, and solicits the patronage
of the public. He flatters himself, from
tiie ample experience he has obtained in
medical practice, that he will merit the
approbation of those who may employ
him. His office is nearly opposite Mr.
Graham’s Inn, where he will be ready to
attend to medical calls at ail times.
At the same time he would inform the
public, that he has opened at the same
place, an extensive
Apothecary and Druggist’s Store,
AND HAS RECEIVED FRESH
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
which he can warrant to be genuine, and
will sell on terms highly accommodating'.
Among the numerous articles which he
has on hand, he wiil specify but a few, as
follows :
Peruvian and Lima Bark,
Gallnutts, Camphor, Gum Arabic,
Gum Copal, Glauber and Epsom Salts,
Cremor Tartar, Manna and Senna,
Flower of Sulphur, Salt of Tartar,
Potash, Calomel, Jalap, Ipecacuanha,
Tartar Emetic, Gum Guaicum,
Antimony, best English Magnesia,
English calcined Magnesia,
Superior cold-pressed and common Cas
tor Oil,
Aromatic Bitters and best Tavern Bitters,
Saffron, Alcohol of Wine, Lamp-black,
Stove-black, Black Varnish,
Copal Varnish, Blacking Balls,
Liquid Blacking, Bees’ Wax,
Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Mace,
Best London Mustard, Cologne Water,
Castile, Windsor, Transparent, Rose and
Almond Soap, Wash Balls,
A general assortment of
Patent Medicines, Paints and
Dye Stuffs,
West India Sweet-Meats, Bunch Raisins,
East India Preserved Ginger,
Spanish Segars, Chewing Tobacco,
Window'Glass* 8 by 10 and 10 by 1:2,
Spring and Thumb Lancets,
Sealing Wax, Violin Strings,
Gold Leaf, American Torpedoes,
Together with an assortment of
CONFECTIONERY,
and many" other articles in his line too te
dious to mention.
He has also just received a supply of
Fresh Garden Seeds,
which he will sell on reasonable terms.
N. B. Country physicians are respect
fully invited to give him a call, as they
may be sure to obtain at all times fresh
Drugs and Medicines, warranted to be
genuine, and put up in the neatest man
ner.
P. S. Wanted, a LAD from 14 to 15
years of age, of respectable connections,
as an apprentice to the Apothecary and
Druggist’s Business. No one need apply
unless he can bring good recommenda
tions as to sobriety, honesty, and correct
moral habits. G. W.
Harpers-Ferry, Feb. 26, 1822.
STONE COAL.
THE subscriber has just received, and
offers for sale, at his residence on
Shenandoah street, a quantity of
Excellent Stone Coal,
which he will dispose of on favorable
terms. Persons wishing to purchase are
invited to give him a call.
JAMES PRYOR.
Harpers-Ferry, March 20., 1822'.
NEW GOODS rxiUM JN. Y * Vl\. ^jj
% a . ILL be opened by the Subset ibevs' “
% % TO-MORRO W, several pieces of
Cloths, Satinetts and Velvets, a few very
superb 8-4 border’d Cassimere Shawls at
$5, a few most fashionable Morocco and
other Reticules, Red Flannels, Calicoes,
Jaconet Muslins, Handkerchiefs, Gottorn
Shawls, Plaid-Lutestring and Velvet Rib
bons, Domestic Plaids and Shirtings, and
a general assortment of SHOES, to wit:
Men’s line Monroe and Bergami and other
stout Shoes, and Ladies’, Misses’, Youths’
and Children’s thick soal’d sewed Shoes,
at lo prices,. Black Leghorn Flats at 9
and 12 shillings; a few boxes 6, 8 and 10
to the lb. mould and dipt Candles, and
Resin Soap, very low, by the box, or less
quantity; Fresh Teas, Coffee, Loaf and
Lump Sugar, superior cut Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco, and Spanish and Ame
rican Segars.
From the circumstances tinder which
the subscribers obtain their Goods, they
are confident of being1 enabled to sell as
low as any one, others professing to sell
at cost notwithstanding—as a proof of
which, their friends and the public are
invited to call and examine their Cloths,
Calicoes, Shirtings and Liquors. By the
prices of such, and not more trifling arti
cles, can they form a correct opinion. An
enlightened public will not be prejudiced
by obtaining of others goods at less than
the “asking” price. One person may
be assured of obtaining goods equally
low with another, of the public’s servants,
Feb, 19. WEED & WARING.
MOKE GOODS.
JUST received several pieces Valentiu
Vestings, Italian Crapes, &c. an d>
ditional assortment of Ladies’ and Gen
t Semen’s
Pumps and Shoes,
A few doz. elegant Beaver and Imitatioft
HATS,
Fresh imported Teas, Havana and St.
Domingo Coffee, New Orleans, Musco
vado and Lump Sugar, N. E. Rum, Gin,
Raisins, English Rifle Powder, and Har
ris’ Tobacco.
And also, warranted fresh English and
Northern
Garden Seeds.
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PP BAS
RA DISH.
viz
Marrowfat,
Petersburg!!,
Strawberry, j
Early Hotspur,J
. Early York,']
Drum Head, j
Savoy, LCABBAGK
Red Dutch, |
Cauliflower, J
Scarlet,
Red Turnip,
Long Green, ? CUCUMBER.
Early, y
Six Weeks, ]
Rob Roy, l BEANS.
Refugee, J
Blood Red,
Scarcity,
Early Dutch Turnip,
Orange Carrot,
Imperial Lettice,
Pepper Grass, and
Spanish Onion, which will come to
perfection the first year.
WEED & WARING.
March 27.
*
BEET
£A3»uaeL
MMimms FsmiiY, ;va*
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends
, and the public generally, that he
continues to carry on business at his old
stand near the ferry, where any of the fol
lowing articles can be had at the shortest
notice, viz :
High and low priced gentlemen’s and
ladies’ saddles; high and low priced
coach, gigg, carryall, and wagon harness
ses ; trunks of every description ; saddle
bags, valises, bridles, martingals, whips,
and spurs; also, plated and common bri
dle-bits and stirrups. He has just receiv
ed a quantity of New England Hog Skins,
of a very superior quality, and a few Alli
gator Skins. Any of the above articles
will be furnished as low for cash as they ^
can be purchased in the county.
Jan. 29.
E. C. BREEDIN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
PRACTISES in the superior and U~
ferior Courts of Jefferson and L(h~
doun counties. He will also attend : q'u
larly the high court of chancery for the.
Winchester district.
H arpers - Ferry, Dec, IS,