Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-05-22

Gus season until the entrance of the pre.
sent month. On the first day of Nav, the
young Ladies belonging to the Raleigh Fe.
male Academy, assembled under the wide
spreading trees which embosom their build
ing and proceeded to the election of a
Queen. Miss Mary Du Bose, of Georgia.
was the successful candidate. She was
conducted to the rural throne, when being
seated, she was. with suitable ceremonies
crowned with chaplet of Flowers. The
GROVE thereupon resopnded with Long
hce Queen .uary," and she received in an
appropriate and amusing manner, the fe
ncitatlons and homage of her subjects.
come slight refreshments were distributed
among the votaries of Flora, the students
ana the many ladies and gentlemen, who
were spectators of the scene. The echoes
OF the grove were awakened by the melody
OF music, and the mirthful scene imnress-
ed all so happily that the students will lone
believe this day is not lost. MIR. Marline.
SO well known for his skill and taste in
painting, was present and sketched like
ness oil the May Queen, as she appeared in
ner ensigns ofroyalty; and the lovers of
the me arts may expect to be gratified with
sight OF the picture, at his exhibition GAL
iery, when it shall have received the fin
IshlnS touches of his pencil.
The following address to the Queen. was
read by Miss Ann w. Clark, of Georo;a.
IN manner so expressive and agreeable as
to create general satisfaction.
BELOVED .uary,-This lovely day invites
US TO lay aside the sober pursuits of Liter
allure, and to take up the theme of reioic
ing.
All nature is now attired in its lovelies,
robe. The fields, the groves, the ga dens
reJolce. The air is calm, the woods arr.
vocal with music, and the sun i'm his de-
Ginning course smiles through a cloudless
atmosphere, on us, the gladdened daugh
tiers of cheerfulness.
urbosoms beatin unison with the scene
Peace and joy smile around us, and we
have sought for some innocent means OF
expressing these bIissful sensations.
One wish actuates, one sentiment in
spires us, viz. that this day of social ioy.
oe succeeded by an evening of delight.
10 grace the scene we have selected tn,
ialrest flowers of spring. They.were pluck
ed by the hands Of affection and friend
ship has entwined wreath, to deck the
brow OF our favorite girl. Will our Mar,
delgn acrept this short lived tribute of ON,
lover Will she condescend to accent the
title of Queen of MayP She will And
while she wears this blooming crown, let
ITS decaylng bloom remind her of Beauty's
transient glow, while its fragrant sweet
ness, ,orclbiy lnculcates the superior charms
The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue
Inc only lasting treasure TRUTH
May these roses be such as shall Shrine
IN her faith through life! They arc Ior,E
indeed, but yet they bear fhorn.-T6e
cerulean vault of Heaven is seldom cIoud.
iessIand letus remember that pleasure on
earth is ever alleged with pain.
This rOseate month will soon be buried
with the years beyond the fiood--the sea-
son ofJoy will soon be past.-The summer.
the autumn, the winter of life will soon be
mere /; and you the Queen of this happy CO.
ronatl0n day, we your gay attendants.
must like the whitening leaves eff these
sweet flowers, return to the dust from
whence we sprang!
Raleigh Minerva.
We conjecture that the person alluded
to I'm the annexed article is the Pseudo-
MISS brent; Ed. .qrgas.)
Information is wanted respecting an un-
fortunate strange female, who died in this
place on the night OF the 18th ult. under
most distressing circumstances. She wa
apparently from about 25 to so years of age
sandy hair, fair complexion. and possess
ing pleasing a'd agreeable countenance
though evidently de icted with tiat gIon.
my melancholy which arises from deeoIy
afflicted heart.--Her story was one of sos.
row and woe: aud she represented her
worldly prospects rs pregnant with wretch
edness and misery.
It's conf ctuied from letter found in
her possession. that she was from Stafford
county, Virginia. or its vicinity; and that
she was lady of respectable family aud
acquaintance This letter was addressed
to Miss 3DELAIDF BRENq, Stafford
Comfy. Va. and subscribed by CoLUMBIA
@. @ENDLEToE In il, mention is made of
the names Of DIR. Carter, a Mrs. Clarke. a
Mas. Miner, and Mrs. TAYLOR. Fom
what place 1t was written cannot be ascer- |
tanned. The particulars of her death will. |
no doubt, excite much anxiety to her
trends, of which they can be infinitely in |
formed, by addressing the Rev. Mr.. REID,
at this place.
Camden s.. c. May 9, 1915.
. = All Printers of Newspapers in the
States OF Virginia, N. and 5. Carolina, and
IN the city of Washington are requested to
publish the above.
Hamden sidney College.
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