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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-02
MARSHAL,S SALE

OF P.3LU3BLE LANDS md SL.4YES
NDER decree OF the superior charcery for the
- Richmond district, pronounced the 26h day of Ienuary
1919 IN cause depending therein between Wiinm Bcsuard
executor OF John ilipkus decreased M against Thomas
itooes. def. SHALL sEe 2qE d4yoj Ho.tg- ni al tie
front door of the Eagle Hoel in g. civ of Richmond offer
Tor sale by public auction. the highest bidder fo si the
ioiowng pTopert or SO much hcrl0;as may be Sufficient;
satisfy tie sd decree, viz 1915 LAM lying
county OF Gloucester, 1880 of which purchas
OF Lewis BnrwelI and wife by the said Rooic sS
otJohu y Stubs, and adjoining the lands of Lewis
- Watkins and others, living partly on Severn river
- acres OF land conveyed by the said Durwc in the deed
dloresaid also the house and land containing
WHEREOF the said Rooes formerly resided. authorizing The
own OF tretericssbug and the following SLAVES, viz.
refer, Michael, Tom Isaac Nat Ned, Peter Jesse Frede-
Tck Miles, Sawney, Sarah and child Sal Easter Charles
rnui;S, Jenny and her daughter Jenny Patty, Frankey
fhils, child Murra, Humphrey nud Tom Alice ard her
chd sally Nelly and her child lilly aod Lucy Fanny her
enid Biiy, Easter her child Polly Rose her hilI bilv
Jonathan and sam, Rachel Sa Dick Blacksmith and Tenor
ms wife The above sale will commence ~ O'Clock on the
gay aforesaid. J. GUEREANT M < o. O. n II
September %. 49, ds
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Most VaIuaJic Real ProDcrIV For sue.

TIVWI TOYTFIW tut ITITTT.
NilE subscriber intending remove to the South will
Y expose at PUBLIC AUCTION. the premises. without
escrye WedHedg IRE f7ih At O,f0brr nfrt the uinst
arabe real estae In Virginia. living in the county
MARIE and consisting Of Tro 0Hs Rircr Trnef containing
about 1900 acres 100 Of which low grounds inferior
none on the streauThe highland very fine, and IN high
slate Of cultivation On the uppcrtract Is and elegant
building, with all necessary convenience, and combining
advantage which luxury elegance coud wish on
he lower tract adjoining the town Of Scosve alo avery
comfortable end convenient establishment f family
ouuty in which this and lies the neighbOrhood aud society
Justly celebrated and lis fertility aud convenience
81 I'll combine 10 make il the desirable acquisition
which man Of capital could wish.
Alsod Jra # Ho0dlnpd, lying the above tracis,
containing OF 900 valuable for its timber-and
"a LOTS in the town Of Scosyiic now tic principal Gcpc-
tfor the produce Of large hack countr and bidding fair
more prosperous times 10 become most important
Mso-W bis Stock, Crap, sc. join SCOTT
Near Seotsvile, Albcniarle. Sept. ~. ST-fds
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FRESH GOODS,
U1LEMING JAMES Il CO. MARKET Bridge. } have rec
Il by the Virginia and Budget from New York, u larg
general assortment of
.SE.1SO.N.3BLE DRY GOODS:


CONSISTING OF
London imperial blue, black Il fancy colord Cloths
hOrks hire fine x do. do. do. do.
london blue, black, drab fancy MKT Cassimercs
Yorkshire do. do. do. do.
Point, duiie, \ Whitney Blankets
Blue & MKT Plains aud Forest Cloths
Red X white Flannels and green IIaizes
n Rhodes Co.'S plain figured Bobazetts assorted coors
Tartan Plais-Pclisse Flannel
Ladies' black fine white slate coiored Wosted Hose
Low priced fine super;ne Prints and London Chintz
Super Furniture chinZ
Super Camhrck x Carlisle Ginghams
striped Nuslins DimiticS and corded Camhricks
1-f& 81 common, fine superine GsAnbrck NIuslins
iaconctt Cambrcks plain figured
Book leno and mull null iusins
Nuns Thread wire thread, spool thread. cotton balls
Common patent Biucail colore whited brown threads
Manchester cords, various Neutrality-suspicious.
CircaSsian Plaiis FOR ladies dresses
Super Valencia {; common winter vestings
While colored Narcotics royal rib cotton checks
Dogstin beaver kid gloves-bik white English silk do
SenchevyS, sarcenetS- Canion& Mandarin cranes
Black silk and Tag handke Observation-Disclosures yestiaes
Best blue blk assorted English, Italian India sewing silks
Silk and cotton hosiery
Domestic brown shrings and shoctings
Steam-ioom shirtings and platas
Striped plaid domestic sliinetts and bel-ticking
Irish linens, sheeiines lawns and diapers
Brown Hollands and Russia sheetingS-Linen camIcks
German oZnaburgs and tckcnburgs
Common and best British oznalnugs
large assortment Of butions-wih Other articles
All (which being bought the terms (and princi-
p'y for cash BY their partner the nor) will be sold on
good terms they be procured in this market Country
merchants are invited call and examine goods like
wise persons wishing purchase retail.
IL Further supplies viii he by The NEXT arrivals
from New York.
On CoHsg nr1s.it-iO bbls. best rcctifcd WIISKEY
September 81. Sa--gt
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD-

flfSlUES the compensation allowed law will be paid
~ By the subscriber, for experimenting delivering
him negro man named ESSEX, who ran away about ten
days ago. lie has been this city eight or ten years and
has wife in this city, living in The cellar a
joining the Rev John Courtney. is probably lurking
about this city, or may have gone Amelia county War
wick or City Point lie raised by Mr. Richard Archer
Decd of Amelia
Essex tall black fellow toleraby stout has lost nearly
all his teeth he has simple look-spesks slow and Is
eniy in his dress; he had blue broad coat domestic
Bingham coat and blue knapt cotton roundabot coat
Sent 7. S5-tf LEWIS WFRH
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u TAINTED 10 purchase, 100 Negroes,
hELiVEBABLE after the present crop is made; their
- being in gang would be preferretl-but not less
than 10 to SO together. They wanted by gentleman
Tor his own use, and TO sell again. Enquire OF
sept. l8. 3S-tf ROGERS K HARRISON.
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MAE SHNIIS SATE-

NDER decree Of the superior &c chanccr for the
- richmond district, pronounced the 18Th dag IT March
oz ~ cause depending in the said court, between John
tupus senior pit and Fanny Lacy widow of Edmund Larg
uccS1seu anu other defendants, shall is ~ dg oE
oHD nrt, ouer for sale TO the highest bidder public
Setlon, 2r ready money the premises. socf 20 hc
oweI o lne SAID Fanny Lacy the LOT or LAND with tire
ilPro'e,ehs thereon in her possession bcuc r1ri IL
O'Clock. J. GtiTnp 4 Nr ~ g =. ~ 70 81
September %. NO. 4,
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JOHN VAN LEW s. co

JOIIIN ' nm LEW 9 %.
AVE received by the late arrivals Liverpool an cx-
tensiye assortment cf HARD WARE, CUTLERY aud
SADDLERG among which ten cases Of Sharpe'sn
rower proof and other Guns, and five Carriage Gig
Springs.
They keep constantly hand an extensive assort-
nent of best Dutch BOULriNG CLOTHS, OF the most APP
proved quality. Sept. 25. so-1Ot
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NOTICE

WE Stockholders ufthc Richmond and O.iore Turn
pike Company ~rurcl 20 pay further reoas tinn
~ hFc dollsrs Of stock held by them in The
aid company. the ION dlv Of October ncxt.
Hy order Of the President and Dircciors---
September 10. ss.- N
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NOTHE-

~ poreons having claims against the estate Of Ar
l. LAND THOMPSON. deceased late Of Hanover county
rcregucrrd 70 make them known anil those indebted 10
lekc immediate payment to
GARLAND JAMES. Mlm'or.
Itarogc5 septcnBcf:E 59-sf
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GAIT & JOHNSON

GAIT Il JOHNSON
AVE received by the late arrivals from London md
ana from Bremen supply OF oznaburgs, Ticenburgs Nc
which they will sell cash. acceptances or TO pune
September II. Se-st
FRESH IMPORTED DRY GOODS.
have just received in by arrivals from
~, London and Liverpool, extensive assortment
CAsSiMERES Cough Braithwaite's stout napt Cotons
striped rose Blanke;s ia Drogheda Linen, Linen
All OF which offered for sale by the package or piece
OH the most reasonable terms for town acccptanccs
ALSO, IN ST Toi : ""' oilliAr'
aiew casks OF very choice old l.. L. Madeira WINE i'm
years SINCE Will be sold owto close consignment
-sePIemDer ~. ST. J& WIG.
GROCERIES, COTTON YARNS, &c.
% % hhds. 81 croix and Orleans SUGARS
40 bags GREEN COFFEE
100 sacks SALT-Li,erpool filed
40 tons well assorted Bar Iron
do Plough Moulds
do Bistered Steel
\ do. German DO.
tons English Shot-asscrted
al Kegs Dupont's Gunpowdcr
IL hhds Antigua Rum
do. We. ditto
Is bbis. (od) Baltimore Whisky
pipes Sicily Madeira Wine
qu9ssteT-ppe' l; r Teneride do.
hhds Molasses
20 boxes Imperial and 6unpowder Teas
~ DO Young Tyson do
Imperial Gunpowder do. in canisters Of . lbs
% bbis Cat Nails, assorted
3-i rs A. Cotton Cloths
Cotton Yarns, assorted
Cotton aud Wool Cards
Machine do.
Herrings
Ginger Pepper Nutmegs indigo Nader Alum Copperns
brn't0ne Stone Ware Demohn Plough Lines, Bed Cords
,pint Iumbicrs, sNi0& I0X2 Glass, Writing Wrapping
Paper Grindsonss chewing Tobacco OF superior qualify
and at retail f ssSS' SaS Of be-: t old Liquors
Sept % i0-tf WILLIAM ANDERSON
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ROBERT G. NICHOLAS.

ROBERT G. NICHOLAS,
AS removed his Office the nearly oppose the
Merchants Cofee-iIouse recently occupied Office
10y Robert g. Scott Esq Besides the different the
city OF Richmond he continues practise the Supe-
rior and inferior Courts Of Goochland and Chesterfield
September 90
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FRESH MEDICINES. DRITGS Sc

TEfHE Subscriber having RECOMMENDED the business Of
= Npohrcary ard Druggist, is opening nj the store
lately occupedh y Uesr J. 81 Fisher, Immediately OPP
posiie 10 Aliens Lottery and Exchange Office, large ami
general assortment OF Fresh Ws1acg, Paints DBc SuG
&C. &c. whchhe viii self, whole ale and retail on reasons
dc terms County Practitioners Merchants and Others arc
earnestly invited 10 call on him.
flc same means which he pursucd upwards Of twenty
years while, In This live Of business y which he acquired
the general confidence Ol his customer nc Is determined
scty adhereto; namely hat particularly attending 10
the selections oih medicines. Offering for tha
ragcd urder his immediate Inspection. II; j. well koowp
'ct that medicines imported powder arc not generally O.
Sc relied
he will continue ~ sen hi Anif-hou. pills itch DIN
mcnt, ufvy fuctue and sundry other valuable medicine
prerared by himself and warranted 10 be Genuine.
Prescriptions will bc particularly attended IN and nut IN n
the neates manner, by hm'c, under his immciiat.
supefiGendance. BENJAMIN DUVAI
September %. 1t-f
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VIE following highly valuable REAL E6TATEi is offered

VIE following highly valuable REAL ESTATEis
u for sale On the most liberal terms:
The tract Of land which the subscriber resides in the
county Of Bedford miles from the town OF New London
from the Academy and II miles from Lynchburg containing
about 1900 acres between and 400 acres cleared land the
balance in woods-ie whole of which is fine tobacco land
except about 40 acres, and that good grain land. The
provemens are extremely valuable and conIpodous This
land is very heavily timbcred lays we'll well watcred and
IN healthy and agreeable neigIborhood.
One other tract Of land lying Stalnon river in the
county Of Campbell called The Bourng Gree, within 25
miles of Lynchbug, containing 1000 acres On this tract
there arc about 4O0acres Of cleared land large portion
first rate bottom land, which admirably adapted 10 the cu
tyaton oftoacco This plantation is in good order for
ping, Is well watered and healthy and took lis name from
being very level The balance ofhe andis in woods due
proportion of which is tobacco land of the first quality.
AioAnother tract Of land in county Of Campbell on
Ivy creek about miles from Lynchburg containing 474
very small proportion Of which cleared fresh and in fine
eart-hc remainder mostly rich land and heavily
mbcretand the wood the source Of considc-
able profit The land has upon very fine springs
md some excellent mill seats.
The subscriber invites capitalists view this valuable
1perty which ne Offers for on the most
e' small proportion o the purchase money will be-
required in hando credit of one two three years VIII
e gi1cu for the balance-For further particulars appca-
ion may be made the subscriber near New London or 10
hr;jesss irvine near Lyuchburg. WIN. IRVINE.
2. fuVf
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Old VINES, SPIRITS, TEAs, Sc. 5

OLD WINES, SPIRITS, TEAS, &c. sc
Fine old Madeira Wine New Orleans do.
DO Teneriffe do. Loaf Sugar
DO. Sicily Madeira do. Old Java Coffee
10. Port do Do Sumafra do.
Do Clarct do. Best Green do
Pink sparkling Champagne Superior Salad Oil
Mhite do. do. Genuine Bermuda Arrowroot
herchenwaser PateE Shot assorted
Gunpowder Teas, selected Euck Shot tiers
imperial from the best English Gunpowter in canis-
y Tyson cargoes-and Best Liverpool filled Salt
Soucboug & of superior Spermaceti Candles
Ioucnong quality Superfne Durham Mustard
liibberts Brown Stout Jamieson's Crackers
On Cogiac Brandy Fresh Olives Capers
10. Jamaica tum Real Havana Scgars
DO. Antigua do. Old Chewing Tobacco
DO. Rte Whiskey Pepper, Nufnegs, Mace
DO. Holland Gin Cinnamon, Cloves n AIsnice
ST. Crox Sugar. LIST quality
Also
70 tons assorted Oar Iron tons Hoop Iron
] do Ulster Steel GO barrels Rye Whisky
40 Gernin 90. hhds. Antigua Rum
9 tor, Plough Plates
For S9s 81 s Corner House fronting che leading from
WaB Street 10 Wonos Bridge, Jy
TIIo'S II. DREW)
sert -. 40-wtw JOHN G. BLAIR,
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MARSHAL'S SALE
ry1TTrgg,T "A zen

OF V.4LU.2HLE LANDS AND MILLS.
VIRGINIA: 81 Superior Court of Chancery holden at
the Capitol in the city oil Rchmond the i2tl day OF
June 1921
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For reasons appearing to
the court, so much OF the de
crcial order pronounced in
this cause on the ninth day
of March last, as conflicts with
what followeth is set aside /:
and the court doth order that
The marshal, in execution of
the said decrc,al order, shall
FIRST sell so much of the land
comprised in the deed of the
eighteenth OF June one tiuu-
sand eight hundred and fiji
teen, for the benefit of Will
liam Morris, deceased, fled
among the exhibits, aS IS not
comprised either in the deed
tn Walter Crew, vi the first
nj March one thousand eight
hundred and nineteen, or in
tho .Ia.I Of lhp fl,tf.I nr March
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k now receiving by the late arrivals from London
a Liverpool, general assortment OF FALL GOODS
which they offer for sale on their usual terms
Sept. 7. as,
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ESTATE ON JAMES RIV-
ER FOR SALE by AUCTION.


ESzA In pursuance Of the will OF John Less
sEfHI lie deceased and decree of the circnit court OF
lsu the United for the 5ih circuit and Virginia
istrct pronounced n therein depending wherein
Isabe.. Black wife of AGnew Black the elder, John
Wallace and Marin his wife, William Black, jun William
ogie and Sarah his wife, and Agnew Black the Younger
and Walter Dun executor OF John 6laha are plaintiffs and
Jane Leslie devsees OF the said John Leslie are defend
ants, will sold upon the premises, At public auction
Monday i5tA day Of October aeSt, that valuable and we'll
known in the OF Chesterfield called SUMMER
HILL situated the south side of James river about five
miles below Richmond adjoining the Whitby estate, aud
containing by estimation $50 considerable portion OF
which fine James river low grounds. The improvements
a comfortable wooden dwcilinghous Kitchen &C.;
well enclosed gaen oycrseers house, large twostory
barn. spacious stables cowhouses all built of brick
quality-anda small orchard OF choice fruit trees
Persons wishing view the premises previous 10 the sale,
do So by applying 10 Mr. William Ewing, the present
occupant
The OF sale will be- onei' of the purchase money
payable in ninety days and the balance in six and twelve
months. Notes negotiable, with approved endorsers, and
deed of trust upon the property will be required.
By order Q; jams Scoit, ca or Of john Leslie dec
JAMES HERON, Auctioneer-
August = 25-tls
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the deed of the third OF March
III the year. fr tie henc. OF Charles Crenhaw, filed
also among the exhibits; and OF the proceeds OF the sale
thereof the debt interest and due the plaintiff
!n the serond suit and the balance any, pay into the
bank OF Virginia 10 the credit OF the first suit subject the
future order Of the court but, f The proceeds OF such sale
He insufficient for that parposc, then the marshal shall
conY sell, muci, the comprised in the
drei aud fifteen and of the third of March thousand
e2t hundred and Enetsen, and comprised in the said
deed OF the first nj March OF the year, will be sui
Sient TO the plaintiff in the second su balance
whlch may remain and upon the payment thereof if
surplus satl remain, II shall lie paid 10y the marshal
ChareS CTeSaw defendant in the first suit; and il the
proceeds othc said sales shall fully and satisfy
cni on the plaintiff in the second suit, in that hut
otherwise tine marshal shall thirdly sell the land comprised
in toe deed OF the first of March thousand eight hundred
OF shall pay and satisfy the said plaintiff in The suit,
Whatever balance remain due him. and the surplus,
any Pay 10 the said Walter Crew and ten the marshal,
IN the last place, shall proceed sell the residue OF the
as comprised III the deed Of the third of March thou
sand eight hundred and nineicon aforesaid shall
ply the whole Of the proceeds the thereof
w 10 the payment OF the clims of the said Charles CTen
shaw ana 1t there be surplus the marshal shall the
same INTO the said bank to the credit of the subject
20 The future order Of the COURT and make report of his
proceedings herein 10 the
AcOpy-Teste, WV. HENING, c. c.
[FA In obedience to the foregoing de-
lssM cree and the therein referred of the 9ih of
lESA3E Niarci 92 shall proceed Thursday the I1th
o1y 81 October nrrt TO carry the into execution The
sale VIII be made public aucon the highest bidder for
cash and will commence Grew svlc the residence hi
cah Crew. In the county Of Hanover between the hours
~ ard II o'clock and he adjourned Ia the different premises
directed TO be sold, continued CrewsVle crcum-
STANCES may seem TO require
September H. 3G-tds
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a. three times during the session OF the State Le
!;,,s,rprice heretofore Fire Doasp per an
, ,vaie in advance. Notes of chartered specieaying
Hanks fonl) win received in payment Tho Editors viii
guarantee safety Of remtng them by mail the postage
III nil letters being paid by the writers
NJ No paper viii be discontinued but at the discretion
of Inc Fdorsl until all have been paid up
~. Whoever will guarantee the payment oil nle papers,
shall have q tenth gratis. 80
~ TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
M One square, tesS-tifs Inseftot 10 sehts-each
continuance, so cents. -
No Advertisement inserted, until has either been paid
for or assumed by person this city, its enyirons
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YANCEYj9 AiITIG

II Ahemarlc county. viii. the premises, Saturday
the 1911 Of OctGlcrbe LEASED tine highest bidder
for two or three sears the Tavern Mills DiStlery Store
houss and Plantation al separately great bargain may
be had IN This property, ior property in Richmond
so
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William II. Peasants, Ma
iiianiei Crenshaw, Richard
slorris, jun. and Walter
Crew, PRS.
Against
Garter Berkeley and Charles
CreRshaw, Dctts.
Richard Morris, ir. executor
Of the last viii and tesla.
nent Of William Morris,
sen. deceased, PH.
Against
5licajah Crew, Dan.
And
Walker Crew, PR.
fcaias.
Richard Morris, jim. executor
Is aforesaid, and Charles
Crenshaw, Diets.
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AVE received by the late arrivals from London
-, liverpool well selected assortment of FALL GOODS
I,on bremen supply ot Oznaburgs Ticklenburgs Nc
they will sell for cash, town acceptances, pune
t"ai customers, on their usual terms.
Scptemher - &C q.
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THE QUEEN.
desire 10 be buried IN BrunsiCick."

Foul prosecutions prey, betrayed, belied;-
She iivet misery, and 50 she died
But, like the hero of the elder time,
Her spirit spoke, and thuS al!iured our clime:--
The tears and signs, the brOken-hcaTicd owns
BE thinc-buI not, oh cruel land my bone. -
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llcep beneath
Enr.l's bosom, and the mansions Of the graves
of men,--'re grascs Of cities. Such of late,
tro'n its long sleep OF darkness disintcrred,
poinpcii with its low and buried roofs
Rose dark upon the miners progress like
a city of the dead tomb perchance
Where living men Mere buried .--Tyrant Death
How did,t thou triumph then! thou usd'st TO steal
JieJind thy saiow harbinger disease,
or take thine open ard determinatc stand
In battles ranks; With Danger nj thy side
torewariiing gallant breasts prepared To die,
isut there-thy spectral yisice darken'd forth,
-Nulid the JOYOUS bosom scenes of life,
irom its invisible ambush--There-it found
jhe myriad fantasies OF hearts and brains,
Young loves and hopes and plea sures all abroad
Spreading their painted wings. aud ws,ntoning
IN lises glad summer breeze, from flower 10 flowerl
Art, with the fatal spell OF one dread glance,
blasted them all! How sunk the tender maid
Ihen Silent inthe chill and Stdcuirg clasp
Nt Eer dead loNcr Echo had not ceased
10 catch loves nariiculaie ecstacicS,
Strained in : iirt eni,rscc.--ior cycr, hen.
FIXED si',tde-ikC in hraih's tremendous arms
q nitcous contract One iell moment sied
lovers aud foes alike ;--workers uf guod,
ftlT rullty wrctcIrs then tbs statesn.ans brain
SiNpp'd in Its calculation. aud the bar,l
S''nk by his Tyre; the loud procession
i.'tore the templc-sl the cares ofliie
~ ith action and contrnance. through the streets
Itronced notifications, in their husy time
- hustle and nagniicence,-- ard all
Lies thousands abroad, and the li.rl roun,is
utcivic pomp rnsr audible from Ear -
1ut louder rose The terrible voice of ruin
Ever their mirt,-' iiE Srlli.--and al ,yns lushrd
cave The short sh,ddermg cries tia, unleari--
y ne ttPti,fn q eiaurrS tran IA thou sand homes
~ hrcIgh tie r,, closing sure The awful o,roa,
Z ~ '%itntcc Nature :--Hid hCneati
Len thousand victims tufild to die :-AboSc
''iSHt Su'ocans ltt tie plnin--a Mameless tomb
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PRESENcE nE MIND.

Nm instoree of this description lately this
neighbourhoo which deserves to be recorded AT CunleS
Goa, pits in Chesterfield, about iouI miles from this city,
the worken had sunk shat, two hundred feet deep
hhc bottom of IL, they blowing rocks. An freshman
was alone, engaged in this operation; he had charged
powder fixed the matc3, and lighted IT, before he gave
the signal those haul him up. course ne
eeay on these occasions for those the winass
the person up rapidly possible avoid the effects of
explosion The hiShman had been drawn from thirty fifty
feet in the air. when the rope broke, and he prccpated
With all his force TO the bottom of the shaft. Nearly
red by violent fall, this had still presence mind
enough TO recolcc the imminent danger he of being
blown TO atoms by the pder the match yet burning,
and in moment more might have been late he
Immediately capped his hands the igited match; and
cAinguishedh There is probably OF
thousand, whose Wit would have been ready painful
and pcrilous situation. ICompisr.