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“ lt.Js the gijt oj roetry to consecrate
'tivery place in which it moves, to breathe
around nature an odour more exquisite
than the perfume of the rose, and to shed
over it a tint more magical than the'blush
of the morning.”
FOR THE FREE PRESS.
ELEGY ON A DRUNKARD.
Here rests beneath the sod,
By no memorial blest,
A man who knew not God,
Who had no hope of rest.
Elis was the bloated face,
The heart to nature dead,
The soul devoid of grace,
The palsied, senseless head.
Yet once there was a time—
A time when even he
Would shudder at a crime,
And weep at misery.
But his last sigh is breath’d,
The vital spark has flown,
Ere this its doom’s receiv’d—
To heaven or hell it’s gone,
For him is shed no tear,
For him no moisten’d eye,
No friend bends o’er his bier,
Ner breathes the heart-felt sigh.
Neglected and forgot,
The bleak wind o’er him blows,
And not a single thought
A friend on him bestows.
COLUMBIA.
[The following beautiful verses are from
the pen of the Rev. G. Croly, Author
of Paris, the Angel of theWorld, Cata
aline, Sec.]
When eve is purpling cliff and cave,
Thoughts of the heart how soft ye flow;
Not softer on the western wave
The golden lines of sunset glow.
Then all by chance or fate removed,
Like spirits crowd upon the eye;
The few we liked—the one we loved,
And the whole heart is memory.
And life is like this fading hour,
Its beauty dying as we gaze;
Yet as the shadows round us lower,
Heaven pours above the brighter blaze.
When morning sheds it's gorgeons dye,
Our hope, our heart to earth is given ;
But dark and lonely is the eye,
That turns not, at its eve, to heaven.
MISCELLANY.
The late Lord Castlereagh.
Lord Byron, in his preface to the conti
nuation of Don Juan, thus speaks of the
late minister of Great Britain :
That he was an amiable man in private
life, may or may not be true ; but with
this the public have nothing to do; and
as to lamenting his death, it will be time
enough when Ireland has ceased to mourn
for bis birth. As a minister, I, for one
of millions, look upon him as the most j
despotic in intention and the weakest in |
intellect that ever tyrannized over a coun
try. It is the first time since the Nor
n? .fS, that England has been insulted by
a minister (at least) who could not speak
English, and that Parliament has permit
ted itself to be dictated to in the language
of Mrs. Malaprop.
Of the manner of his death little need
be said except that if a poor radical, such
as Wgddington or Watson, had cut his
throat, he would have been buried in d
cross read, with-the usual appurtenances
of the stake afid mallet. But the minis
ter was an elegant lunatic—a sentimental
suicide—he merely cut the 4 caroled arte
ry,’ (blessings on their learning,) and lo !
the pageant and the abbey ! and the syl
lables of dolour yelled forth by the news
papers—and the harangue of the coroner
in ciu ciuugy uvcr me uieeuiug uoay oi
the deceased—(an Anthony worthy of
such a Caesar)—and the nauseous and a
trocious cant of a degraded crew of con
spirators against all that is sincere or
honorable. In his death he was necessa
rily one of two things by the law—a felon
or a madman; and in either case no
great subject for panegyric. In his life
he was—what all the world knows, and
half of it will feel for years to come, un
less his death proves a ‘ moral lesson to
the surviving Sejani of Europe.’ It may
at least serve as some consolation to na
tions, that their oppressors are not hap
py, and in some instances judge so justly
of their own actions as to anticipate the
sentence of mankind. Let us hear no
more of this man ; and let Ireland remove
the ashes of her Grattan from the sanctu
ary of Westminster. “Shall the patriot
©f humanity repose by the Werter of po
litics !!!”
An arm chair is an ad m irabie pte-crc-t- ^
furniture ; it is of the last utility to a me
ditative man. In the long winter even
ings, it is sometimes delightful, and al
ways prudent, to recline one’s self in it,
far from noisy parties and entertainments.
A good fire, some books and pens, are un
failing resources against the power of
ennui. How pleasant, too, to fdrget some
times both book and pen, and, stirring
the fire, to abandon one’s self to some
agreeable meditation, or to string toge
ther rhymes for the amusement of one’s
friends! The hours then glide gently
over you, and fall into eternity without
your feeling their melancholy lapse.
Scraps of History.—In the reign of Hen
ry VIII. there did not grow in England
any vegetable or eatable root, such as
carrots, parsnips, cabbage,See. Turkeys,
fowls, Sec. were introduced there about
the year 1524. The current shrub was
brought from the Island of Zante, A. D.
1553, to Flanders. Pocket watches were
brought there from Germany, A. D.1577.
About the year 1589, coaches were intro
duced, A saw mill was erected near
London in 1633, but afterwards demolish
ed, that it might not deprive the laboring
poor of employment! Tea was introduc
ed into England in 1666, and soon became
a fashionable drink, it sold then for 60s.
per lb. It was boiled in a large iron pot
until it was tender, and was then sauced
with butter, and served up in a large deep
dish !
On a late return from a journey into
the eastern country, I was much amused
with the lively chat of a civil, good-natur
ed Irishman, who happened to be my fel
low traveller in the mail stage. On our ar
rival at Portland, in the evening, the dri
ver informed us that we must be ready—
that he should call for us precisely at 4
the next morning. In the morning, when
I came down a little before the hour, I
found my good natured companion all
awake and ready to step into the stage.
I seated myself with him, and enjoyed
his merriment in the bar room until the
clock told five.
The landlord then came down, rubbing
his eyes—-‘What,’ says he, ‘ not gone yet?
has’nt the stage called for you?’ ‘Fath
and indeed, sir,’ says my companion, ‘it
has not—and I believe we’ll be here still.’
‘ Then I suspect,’ says the landlord, ‘ that
you are left behind, or that the driver has
overslept himself; but I will send and
see.’ Just at this moment up comes the
stage, full speed to the door. ‘ Step in,
step in gentlemen, exclaims the driver,
I am more than an hour too late ; step
in, I must meet the returning stage at
Saco, if I kill my horses. Do be quick
gentlemen.’ We stept in—the door was
shut—‘smack went the whip—-round went
the wheels’—and in a trice we arrived at
the half-way house between Portland and
Saco, when instantly upon the stage stop
ping, one of the hind horses fell lifeless
to the ground. We were out very quick,
and went round to look at the fallen horse,
when Paddy, putting his finger upon the
distended eye-ball of the poor creature,
and finding it motionless, lifted his hands
and exclaimed—‘ Well I have no dooi this
poor horse is been dead for mites back;
but could not stof to lay down.’—Sal. Gaz.
A countryman passing over the Pont
Neuf at Paris,and seeif •, among a heap of
shops full of merchandise, that of a banker
in which there was nothing but a man sit
ting at a table with pen and ink, had the
curiosity to go in and inquire what it
was he sold : “ Asses’ heads,” replied the
banker: “They must he in great request,
said the countryman, since you have only
your own left.”
A captain of a privateer, who had been
in an engagement, wrote to his owners
that he had received little damage, hav
ing only one of his hands wounded in the
nose.
mam
Eaton JV. Y. against the World, for'Co^y
and Potatoes.—At the late Cattle-show
and Fair in Madison county, N. Y. Ben
jamin Bartlett of the town of Eaton, an
experienced agriculturalist, produced sa
tisfactory proof, that he raised 170 bush
els of corn on one acre of land, and 305
bushels of potatoes on ope half acre of
land—for which he received the pre
miums;
It is mentioned in the Franklin Gazette,
that Dr. Mitchell, of New York, has de
voted the DIAMOND RING, which he
received from the “tyrant” ALEXAN
DER, to the cause of Grecian Freedom.
THE GLUTTON.
At a supper once a greedy elf
Ate half a sturgeon by himself;
And after cramming to the chin,
His paunch distended, burst his skin.
He sweated, vomited, and bled,
The doctor gravely shook his head ;
His thoughts the patient quickly found,
And thus addressed his friends around ;
“Since I must die, why cease your chatter*
Snivelling cannot mend the matter;
But pray indulge my latest wish,
And give me t'other half the f sh.
i Si,
-s-Lfe■swS -*
T--this store Goods can be purchased
this season,
20 per cent, cheaper than ever.
It is a positive fact, that there has been
received in New York this fall, nearly four
times the amount of goods that have been
imported any season previously, and that
no other seaport can with it in any re
spect compare ; most of these goods are
thrown into auction rooms, and are sold
j at such prices as the public please to give;
that the wholesale merchants in all the
southern cities, are in the habit of buying
their goods in New York: it therefore
must be obvious to every one, that the
country merchant, who buys his goods
; there, must obtain them lower than he
■ who buys them second-handed. We there
fore hazard nothing in saying, that altho’
! we will not suffer our prices to be in any
respect regulated by others, yet most of
our goods shall be sold as low as they
can be purchased in any town south of
I New York.
And furthermore, we request all per
| sons who purchase goods from us which
: shall prove different from our representa
| tion, to return them.
j We are now receiving and will have
’ opened by the 25th inst. the following
! goods :
Blue, DiacK, Drown, cmiD, ana mixea
Broad Cloths,
Blue, black, and mixed Gassimeres,
Cassinetts, at various prices, those of stout
quality at 40 cents,
Negro cloths of all kind's, and very cheap.
Linseys,
15 pieces Flannels, of every colour and
quality from 20 to 75 cts. per yard.
McGregor, Stewart and other Scotch
Plaids, from 50 to 75 cts. per yd.
Caroline Plaids, all colours,
Bombazetts from 20 cts. upwards,
English and French Levantines,)
Lutestrings, Sinchews, Satins, 8c Silks,
Black and Plaid Sarsnet, J
Canton Crapes, Plaid Lusters, silk velvets,
Figured silk, and silk velvet vestings,
Ribbands of the most splendid style,
Silk gimp, all colours, silk buttons and
frogs,
Black and white Thulle Lace,
Black and white French crape,
Merino and Cashmere Shawls, 8-4 and 9-4,
at 6, 9, 11, and 12 dollars,
4-4ths do. all colours,
Rich rose-bordered Cassimere Shawls, at
3 dollars,
Flag and bandanna handkerchiefs,
Men and women’s black and white silk
hose,
Men’s lambs’ wool hose, 8c \ hose of all
colours,
Men and women’s worsted hose, some as
low as 20 cents,
Men’s buck-skin gloves—-ladies’ black
and coloured Woodstock g-loves,
Ladies’ white kid do. black and white silk
gloves, some at 25 cents, /
Calicoes, Sec.
Do. real old style, super French do.
Caroline plaid prints,
Furniture calicoes,
Superb damask table cloths,
8-4ths damask diaper,
Irish and German do.
Irish linens,
Cambrick, book and mull-mull muslins,
Mull and jackonet cravats,
Dark English ginghams,
8, 9, 10 and 11, quarter rose blankets, |
Point and Duffle do.
Lambs’ wool shirts, thread lace,
Silk umbrellas
Ball and scarf twist, spool cotton,
Black plumes or feathers, and
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
DOMESTIC GOODS,
at very reduced prices, among which are
Imitation Caroline plaids,
Indigo blue do.
Shirtings, cotton warp, knit hose, 8cc. 8tc.
A general assortment of
CUTLERY $ HARDWARE,
amongst which are,
Pierson’s patent cut nails, wrought do.
Skates, sleigh bells, See. Sec.
And a supply of very neat
JEWELRY § FANCY GOODS,
Viz: Gold,
Silver repeating,
English double cased,
Stopped and second do.
Guilt and Crisocal
Warranted gold seals and keys,
Do. gold ear Sc finger rings, and broaches,
Neck laces and ornaments, silver thimbles
Plated table and tea spoons,
Silver and plated pencil cases with knives,
Clasps for cloaks, spy glasses,
Gig whips, best sewing needles,
Tortoise and imitation shell combs,
GROCERIES.
i
j> Watches,
J
is piprs oranay,
5 bbls. Amer. Gin,
2 nnas. moiasses,
2 do. N. O. suear.
Holland gin, Jamaica spirits, St.Croix do.
Madeira wine,
Peppermint cordial,
Imperial and Y. Hyson teas,
7 Bags Havana and St. Domingo coffee,
at 25 and 28 cents,
12 Boxes mould and dipped,} n
4 do Spermaceti * $ candles,
10 oox.fiesiQ soap, i\o.iboston cnocoiaum
Goshen cheese, 12f cents, Rice,
Fish of all kinds, Albany green peas,
Spanish s'egars, Rappee snuff', plug and
ladies’ twist and smoking tobacco,
Brooms, See. See.
D. A. WEED Sc Co.
October 22, 1823.
ri^HE subscriber respectfully informs
I the inhabitants of this village, that
he has rented that old established store,
last occupied by the late Mr. Peter Con
lan, where he offers for sale, at prices that
cannot fail to give, satisfaction,
Cassinetts, Cassimeres,
White, red, and yellow Flannel, Irish
Linen, longfLawn, domestic|Plaid, Check,
Shirting, Sheeting, and Ticks, a rich as
sortment of plain and figured Book Mus
lin, Cambrick and Jaconet ditto, splendid
figured Nankin Crapes; Merino, Cash
mere, cloth and cotton Shawls ; black silk,
flag, bandanna, and Spitalfield Handker
chiefs ; plain and fancy Cravats, Cravat
Stiffeners ; black, slate, and mixed worst
ed and lambs’ wool Hosiery, silk and cot
ton ditto ; an excellent assortment ladies’
and men’s beaver, kid, and Woodstock
Gloves ; black and colored ItalianCrapes ;
black Canton ditto; white Pattinett;
fashionable winter and summer Vestings ;
plain and figured Bombazett; Thread
Laces ; furniture and dress Calico ; color
ed Cambrick; figured Rattinet for chil
dren’s winter dresses ; Leghorn Bonnets,
a beautiful assortment children’s Gymp
ditto ; Ribbons, a great variety; Bomba
zines ; side and high-top Tortoise-Shell
Combs, imitation ditto; Pins, Needles,
Sewing Silks, Threads, Cotton Balls,
Seersucker, Imitation Handkerchiefs, e
qual to linen ; Towelling, such as Russia
and domestic Diaper and Crash ; Ma
dras and Cotton Flag Handkerchiefs;
Gingham, striped Silk, black and white
Sattin ; . Knives and Forks, Candlesticks,
Snuffers, Shovel and Tongs, Knitting
Pins, Spoons, Tacks, Razors, Pen Kni' es,
Gimblets, Butts, Hammers, See.; a good
assortment of
Crockery and Glass Ware,
Baltimore made Shoes, an assortment;
Cheshire Cheese, of superior quality;
Mackerel, Shad ; Loaf, Lump, and Brown
Sugar; Young Hyson and Imperial Tea;
Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, All
spice, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Raisins,
Cinnamon, fine Salt, Allum, Copperas,
Madder, Indigo, Fig Blue, Rum, Spirits,
Brandy, Wines, Whiskey, Molasses,
Chew ing Tobacco, Scotch Snuff, 8 by 10
Glass, &c. &c.
The subscriber will add, in conclusion,
that he has made such arrangements as
will enable him, at all times, to keep a
superior assortment of every kind
goods required, and those of the bes^
quality, and at such prices as will bear a
comparison with those of any other store
keeper in the place. S. K. WHITE.
Harpers-Ferry, Oct. 22, 1823.
>3)
particularly invite the attention
of the public to our SHOES, of
which we have received 2 cases and 12
trunks, containing upwards of 600 pair,
all of the most fashionable style, and as
they were made by shoemakers in the city
for their particular customers, (and are
such as they warrant,) we can with con
fidence recommend them. Amongst them
are—
Men’s calf Boots, calf, kip, and neat’s
leather Shoes 8c Pumps, of all fashions,
Ladies’ Morocco, kid, satteen, and calf
skin Boots and Walking Shoes, with
and without buckles,
do. Velvetteen Pumps, black, Vhite, and
assorted colors,
Misses and children’s Boots and. Shoes,
of all descriptions and prices,
Men’s Over Shoes, and Ladies’ Patent
Merino Mockasons or‘ Life Preservers.’
CLOTHINfO.
Scotch Plaid Cloaks and Great Coats,
Cloth Great Coats, of various qualities.
Pea Coats, Coatees,
Round Jacketts, Baize ditto,
Cassinett and other Pantaloons,
Silk,Valencia, Cassimere and Swansdowti
Vests,
Flannel, Cotton, and Linen Shirts,
Flannel Drawers, &c.
We also have still left a few superior ‘
WATER PROOF IMTS.
All of which articles will be sold at most
moderate prices.
D. A. WEED Sc Co. *
Oct. 22, 1823.
FOR SALE,
A STOUT, hearty NEGRO GIRL,
with her child ; the girl is 18 years
old, and the child one year old. They
will be sold low for cash, or good paper.
The girl is sold for no fault. Inquire of
the Printer, or of JESSE RANDAL.
Oct. 22, 1822.
BACON,
FOR sale, by D. A. WEED & Co,
Oct. 22, 1823.