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That valuable Farm,

lying on the waters Of Goose creek, sd-
Joining the lands oi g. 4 Edison, aud Capt
II otey, ard knows by the name Lush
e. now ia the possession Of Niliam N. ohcr-
man. This farm is ia tolorable ofder--bas on
1t comfortable dwelling hnuso. and other ne
-cessary out houses and continuing between
800 and 1000 acres a part NJ which, is good
tobacco land. For farther particulars, apply
TO Capt. Pssohal Balord, who reside within
two or three miles ol the premises, aud who
Is authorised to rent privately, should appIi-
cation be made. Bond with rood security
will be required for the reni, which viii be
paid annually, commencing the lst Of Jan
airy next, when possession viii be given tho
the reuters will have privilege Of sowing grain
IN the fall JACOB KENT,
Agent for 1ane Buiord
June 81 w3w ~
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Join WILLS, c. G.
CosNIssIosER 5 OFFICE,

Ly1fbbnfg, 20H June, Is23.
Tie parties in this cause will tahe notice,
that have appointed Wednesday the l3th
day Of August next, 10 carry the foregoing or
der into effect, on which day they are reqnir.
ed to attend at my Office in this town, with
their accounts, vouchers, and copies OF court
papers, prepared for examination and settle
mcut. JAMES BENAGII, COHtr.
July II. W1WID
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May 9
Notice.

Y UEAWAY from the subscriber on the
Il night OF the 18th May last, ION, a negro
man ga or % years Of age, 3 feet, 3 or 4 inch
es high, copper color, stout made, full face and
eyes, has small scar opposite the corner ii
one OF his eyes, Otis believed the righD not
larger than pea, and perceptible on strict "a.
animation also, a lump on his breast, cause
unknown has good set of teeth, a large
beard when permitted TO grow, ard wears
whiskers. His clothing is not recollected -
He took with him a razor and shaving boz
and had pass TO pass and repass until Mon
day morning. Any person experimenting So id
negro and combining him in any safe jail in tho
United States SO get HING and giving infor.
formation by mail, directed to MIR. Benjamin
Colquett. Greensboro, Georgia, shall be lite.
rally rewarded and all reasonable expenses
paid. Tom is an artiul fellow, and will doubt
less change his name, deny his owner and try
10 pass as a free man. He was purchased in
Maryland about year past, from MIR. Well
gard, by Benjamin Collqnett from whom he
escaped on the road, but was apprehended
and put in Charlotte county, Va. Jail, where
he called his name Elias, and said he was tbs
property OF Il Mr., White.
JOSEPH MOORE.
a June 10, WOW 10
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~ Otice.

WAS shipped on board Of Frnncis a
w dams, boat at re Bason, Richmond.
some time an Aprii last, one key GUNPO ON
DER, which Tas brought to this piare 4,r1der
my care, and for whiah Iccnnot find the ofrner.
THIS IS therefore to request tie proper onner 10
coll on BeY1min a. Phillips, Eynchburr,
'cho 0iil det'eer said powder by their paying
charges &c. NATHANIEL GO0LSBY
Juiy3. ASH
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Bedtord May Court, 1928
'hard Nieley, complainant

Be3tord .Nuy Court, 1928
Richard Nleley, compliment
dgGinst
Cornelius Vieley, Joshua Bradley, and Har-
rictt his wife, late Harriet pieIey, Michael
Nieley, Jaueo Nieley, Peter Fieley, and Isaac
Vielcy, defendants.
IN CH4NCERY
The defendant Cornelius Fleley, not hav-
ing entered his appearance, according to the
act Of assembly and the rules of this court,
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the
court, that he is not an rhabitant of this COM
monwealth II is therefore ordered, that he
do appear here on the 4th Monday in July
next, and answer the compliments bin, and
that a copy of this order, be forthwith pub
lished in the Nirginian for two months sue
cessively, and published at the front door Of
the court house OF said county, on two several
cOurt days
A copy Teste
J. STEPTOF, c. b. .
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HAT MaSUFaCToRY.

iIIIE subscriber, an experienced work
4 nun in the manufacture of Hats, has
lately established himself Ia that business III
bynebburg, nest door 20 the grocery oil Mr
John Hollins. he viii supply the public with
that article on tie cheapest terms Aeanaihi-
ed with the newest fashions, aud having a
SUI Is of tie best fur, carefully selected by
himself, IN the northern markets, lie under
takes 10 satisfy all who shall favor him with
business, in The beauty aud duration ii Their
hais lie begs 10 remind the pGbl,e, that ar
tces manufactured al home, nn3erthe eye Of
the wearer, aud by "A person Who isderendent
Tor public patronage ON his skill and faith,
must be superior ia quality to the same afii-
cles, largely and Unfortunately bought in
the markets Of. New York aud Philadelphia.
This consideration, in addition - the pforfie-
~ anu justice of encouraging domestic work
men, and the cheques OF bis hats, will, be
hopes, induce the gentlemen oil Lynchburg,
and The country, TO procure their necessary
supplies from him. He invites such as need
hats, 10 call and examine lis lurs, and specl-
mems of his work.
u lie returns thanks TO his friends and The
public, tor the very liberal encouragement al
ready extended 70 him, and informs them that
he has just received a supply of first rate ma
terials, which viii be manufactured 10 order
on the shortest notice, aud most fashionable
style. ALEXANDER MCDONALD.
| July II. w1.ei9
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BetI0rd heyei Court, 1929 =
Samuel Hancock and Mile Wnrgtrr,

Bet'ord heyei Court, 1929
Samuel Hancock and Mile Worstrr
eomplalmnis,
against
Isabella Worster. Moses Worster, and Alex
<hder Irvine, defendants.
IN CH4NCERY
The defendant Moses Norster, not having
entered has appearance according TO the act Of
assembly AMI the rules OF This court, and IL
appearing 10 the satisfaction of the court that
&c IS not an inhabii1nt of this commonwealth
Il is therefore ordered, that he do appear here
Oh the fourth Monday in June next, aud an.
swer the complaiusnts' hill, aud that corv
ni this order be forthwith published in the
elrfinan, Tor two months saceessivclv, aud
published at The front door of the courthouse
u said county, for two several court days
copy-feste,
a. i! srEPToE, { b. c.
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BedfGd .May Rules, ls23.

Bedf@d .fay Rules, ls23.
William Marshall, plaintiff,
against
John Morrison, John Maynes, William
whitley, Charles Whileeg, and John Smith.
merchants aud partners, trading under III
style and Grm OF William Whteley x Co
defendants
~ CH3TCERf.
The defendant John Morrison, not having
entered his appearance and given security nc
eording TO the act Of assembly and the rules
oil this court, aud ii appea,,ag from the she
r'd 3 return upon the process, that he is not
an inhabltant of this country, ON the motion
of the plaintiff by his attorney, 1t is ordered
that the said defendant do appear here on the
fourth Monday in July next and answer the
plaintiffs bill, that copy Of this order be in
serted IN a newspaper published in Lynchburg,
aud posted mp at the front door CT the court
house Tor one month
copy--fesie,
a. J. STEPT0E, c. &c.
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Notice.
$otice.

E,HE copartnership Of the undersigned,
A under the Grm Of J. S. PEEDLETOA
4 90, IS dissolved by consent OF parties. The
books and papers Of the said copartnery, a.
well as OF thela firm of Pendleton& Mount
castle, are placed in 'hc hands OF Mr.. Joseph
Penn, of Amherst county, with full power 10
settle all unsettled accounts, claims and de.
mands, and 10 collect all outstanding debts,
AZ. Ac As b. power Of attorney, granted said
Penn, will more fully appear.
JAMES S. PENDLET0N,
WN. &. PENDLErON.
June II. 4)WbW
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office.

1iNIE partners ofhe late firm Of Kyles 8.
Mays, request aHttose indebted 10 them
ey note or bo0t account, 10 make immediate
pigment TO The subscriber al D. &. Fm. kyie'S.
before The first Of August, otteruise no longer
indulgence uiH be glren.
W.M B. PATTERSON, Aren't,
July A. tctsis
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RUNAWAY

IRON the subscriber on the night of the
q 17fa nit. May JOHN, a negro man 90
or 81 years of age, black, $ feet or inches
high, can spell and read~--his clothes not re-
collected. John was purchased in Baltimore
by George Allen, for Benjamin Colquett, two
years ps,t il IS presumed he may change his
name and endeayeT 10 pass rs free. Any per-
son experimenting said negro aud combining
him in any safe jail in the United States $50
get him) aud giving information by mail,
directed 10 Mr. Benjamin Coiquejt, Greensbo-
ro', Georgia, shall be literally rewarded, aud
all reasonable expenses rad.
IAEHARlAH JONES.
June H. WOW Ii
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RU&AWAY.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber living
near Nillis's Mountain, in the county OF
Buckingham on the night of the 10th instant,
bright mulatto man, named BlLLY---He is a
stout sensible fellow, slow OF speech, straight
black hair, little inclined to curl-can read
u write, and very probably may have a forged
pass-is about thnty-six or seven years old
aud took off with him variety Of ciathing.
aud his books suspect he left the neighbor-
hood in company with a white man, and that
he will attempt 10 escape to Ohio or the north
II taken in any of the counties below the
mountains and secured in jail so that get him
again, reward of twenty dollars will he 81
Ven hut taken beyond the mountains, or in
any oil the border counties of the state, or in
attempting 10 escape out of the state, on
board vessel, and shall be secured IN like
manner, reward of forty dollars will be 81
ven. All masters of vessels and others are
torwarned from harboring or carving him
Ont OF the state al the peril of legal prosecu-
tlon. T. Fol INC
May 80. w8w. Il
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YUR%plNE SVOCE

AT AUCTION.
WILL positively he sold at auction, on
w Friday, the 9Th day of next month,
(tueust) at Archibald fIatcher's tavern, (Ccu-
tral liotet) in Lynchbnrg, the stock ofthe dc
linqucnt stockholders, in the Lynchhurg and
Salem Turnpike Company, unless payment be
made on or before that time.
JOHN LYNCH, Treasurer.
July I tctds As
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2l4 ACRES Of MANN.
Nen- london .4cademv.

IsLE next session at this academy will
4 Commence on the LIST day Of July next.
'ht Petronlse of the public is respectfully
s9tsi'ea' Whether the teacher deserve il or
not, he cl 'erlnlly leaves to the decision Of
those who have nstronized him already.
William Langhorpe, Seth Ward and Nathan
Eeia, esqs will each accommodate two or
three students as boarders
FRED. sPEECE.
\ Lortsn Academy, 1uas g. w2w,
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July 7

IRON the subscriber on the night Of the
4 18th May ultimo, DENNIS, negro man
% or 80 years ofage, feet g or niche, high,
yellow complexion, las a dent in his forehead
occasioned by blow, also scar on one Of
his knees from hurt-has good set of teeth,
bold appearance, high nose and wears wills
kers. He took with him various clothing, and
obtained permit - pass TO Mr.. Matthew
HARRIS. Any person who will appreheud
said negro and confne him in any safe jail IN
the United States 80 | get him) and give in
formation by mail, directed to Mr.. Benjamin
Colquctt, Greensboro, Georgia, shall be libe-
rally rewarded aud all reasonable expenses
paid Dennis was purchased twelve months
past in Maryland, from a gentleman near
Fredericktown, by Benjamin Colquett. no
doubt he will change his name, and perhaps
try TO pass for a free man.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER.
June IL. WOW ID
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.NOTltsl,.

WILL be rented to the highest bidder
w for one or more Vearst NJ Reeds Store
on Goose creek, IN Bedford county, Va. on
Saturday the 3Olh of August neat,
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TRUST SALE.

by virtue at deed of trust executed by
ID Christopher J. Undertake, and Polly his
wife to Edmund n. Sale and the subscriber,
bearing date the Oath of March, 1921, and
duly recorded in the clerk office of the coun-
" court OF Campbell, to secure the payment OF
Certain sums of money therein mentioned 10
Bacon TAFT; | shall on Saturday the I'd day
OF August next ensuing, proceed 10 sell upoa
the premises, to the highest bidder for cast,
Itoetrp and a IA acres Of Land,
being the land whereon said Timherlake resides
situated in the county Campbell, about three
miles from Lynchburg on both sides Of the
turnpike road, also quantity cfhonsehoh i and
kitchen furniture, consisting of beds, bedding,
bureaus, chairs, tables, pots, kettles, ovens,
&c. &c. Also quantity OF corn, fodder &c. or
so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy,
and pay what may be due under said deed.
The title to the above property is believed 10
be indispuable, but as trustee the subscriber
will convey such title only as is vested in
him. WIN NJ. RIIES.
June 81. ids II
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IN CHy4YCERY.
AaED FOR SaAE.

NY virtue of the decree of the county
AS court of Bedford, pronounced at their
March term, 1928, in suit therein depending
between Ely AMI james Hives, the unt,crsign
ed commissioners will, on Saturday the aOth
day OF August next, If fair. If not the next fair
Gay thereafter (oaodays exoepted) sellat pub
ltc auction, on the premises
LA ACNES NE XA%D.
situate in the said county of Bedford, ON the
waters Of Beaveliam creek, adjoining the
lands OF Thomas Pearson, Nm Jordan John
HaYnes, George West, Isaac lanes and Doct
George Slower Terms of sa,e-one foarth of
tie purchase money TO be paid in hand--Tor
tue balanoe, credit of one, two and three
years sill he given Bond with approved Sc.
curity will be reqlired from lae purchaser for
each ins'al:nent-sucb title only as is vested
IN the snbsc iters viii be made.
JOHN PATE,
WIN. 5HKE~sBuRY,
June o w4w" IA
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TsHE subscriber, has for sale qurntitv
Il Of yell cured BACON, also some LARD
AaL.ltR cox,
july 4. 4spi,
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leave il 10 the form Of an hrrtsr, viz.
narrower at the toe. and wide at the heel:
In wdich case the snow, instead ofbeDg
confined by circular shoe and forming
a ball in the hollow Of his feet, is coDtln-
uaIIy working out aad discharglag ITSELF
at tie heel: and the horse instead OF tfea
ding upon round ball OF SHOW and ice,
will fud and feel Tie benGt Of his corks!
Plinters who consider this improve
ment as worthy tie attention OF the pub
lie. will have he goodness 50 communl
cate it in their respective papers.
Ham41n, .Hliae, .NureB.bgr 2yih, 1922.
irish .lraipdietiou- An Erishmau, speak
lnr wipb great bitterness against an op
pressive landlord Of bis, wished that he
uigt live TO see his Children all fAthccless.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-01-30
Books aad Stationary,

50 that he now offers more complete sssort-
ment than has ever been opened III tins section
Of Virginia, all OF which he is determined to sell
at such prices, as shall CRAFTY those who are
pIease to favor him with an opportunity TO tur-
nish them.
His selections comprise all fthe most APPROX
ed school and variety of Sundy school Books,
With complete courses of the ancient Classics,
Useful juvenile productions.
The Journals of intelligent tourists,
Nos Of the late popular Novels,
The most approved Political and Ecciesistlcai
Histories
Various and recent Scientific Works,
Entire sets of the SPECTA TOR, and other Bril-
fish Classics
Some elegant editions OF favorlte Poets.
Also valuable Law aud Medical Books
His Religious department Includes the produc-
tons of many the best writers, upon the great
snd interesting points OF Christian Doctrine,
A great variety of SIZE and binding OF B!Bi IN,
Common and Family Prayer and LYNN Books,
OF various kinds
He has also a variety OF form and size OF ruled
and unruled BLANK BOOKS.
New publications and valuable works will be
continually received. and the subscriber will exc
cute orders tor any Books which he NAV not
have on hand, and procure them, on very short
notice, as he has frequent communication with
Ph,ladeph ia and New York, for tbs purpose
JtMES BROWN
Shepherd Town, Jan. 2S--3R.
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yelisse LoA.

ON Monday the 18th instant, vas lost a
~ VkLISSE, containing articles OF dress
and one or two books-Any person who may
and and deliver the same 10 the PHI nj K
shall be- handsomely rewarded.
January Is, 1928
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-01-30

ILIIBERAL The following brief and
pertinent speech is given in ire arris-
burg paper, as lately delivered in the
House Of Representatives Of the state of
Pennsylvania, nov in session:
"Mr. sbeaker---sy kotleck'ss come,
and dink he ought to be sch,oore "
Nov, what of all this Suppose the most
tiippant county court lawyer in congress,
twho had not regularly learned the Ger
man language were required to address
Mr. 'peaker IN that lan. u2gs, what sort
of slut would he make of it, The table
would be turned, and the Germans have
the laugh on their side Niles.
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LIsT OF ANTTAR

LIST OF Af.T'T'Afs9.
Should the following no, ID AIKEN up (and Of
course so far as they e) and paid or ~
three months from the ate hereof, tn ossre
naming will be sent to the General Post Offics
as dead letters:
LEVI AUSTIN, John Alburtis Abrsham A
dams.
John Bawder, Richard Beall, John B.rtlcson,
Nathaniel Blue, Frederick Bremen 3
Joseph Chambers, john Colvin, Richard Cur
~, Joseph Coulter, Peter Cook, Mr.. Coye.
William + Campbell, Samuel Casey, Thomas
Csssanan, Frederick Chosen, John Chester,
John Chichester, Patrick Cunningham, Benla-
MN COnley
Benjamin Davis. David Davis, Jas Daugherty
Mr. N. d Enge
John Ford, James a Frar!er, James Forman
q JOSIAH Flagg, William Flemon, William Fra.
ser Q
John Carver, julius G. Goldman, Jonathan
Gushwa. Abraham Gorrel James Grantham,
Peter Grove, William GlaJhill, Hary Gray,
Frederick Gebhtrd
Lewis Hawley, Samuel Hedges, William Her
Wy james Nj Hibberd, George Hoke, Adam
II oke, Jesse horn 2; John ID. Haven, JOHN
Harden, Rev John Hutchinson. George Harris,
David Henry, Miss Mary Hedges.
lsa Irvin-Henry Jod, Henry Job, Mr.. James.
Cornelius Kelly, Jacob klbier, BERNARD KEEP
hart
Peter cadman, Frederick LAUDER, Peterlght
Jacob Myers, Daniel Mouland, Theodore
Meminger, Master Of Lodge 9, John NJ Nicely,
Jonston Moores, Rawleigh MOI gan. John NJ
Kee, john Many, Christopher M'Alistcr, Phi
| lip MGovran, Cleburgh M'Daniel, John Myers,
| John Miller
| Charles Orrick, James O'Donnel James Orr.
! Robert PAUL., Samuel Pitzer, William fitzer,
! George Portel6cld, Samuel Peters, Hugh PAUL,
William Runner, Matthew Ransone, Nicholas
C Ryan. Rev. John J. Robertson, Sarah Road,
Thomas Robinson, Peter Riner, Michael Rooney
Aaron RalIAsnyder.
John sei5ert, Nancy Sanks, John Shober,
Robert Spriggs, Nicholas Sheter, Jacob Swarts
/ 2; Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass, James Smith, Mo-
ses Scabrght, Mary Stanley, William Scorce
I john shouts, Joseph ShUwalter.
Mary Taheler, David Toad, Austin Thompson
Jacob Nanpe.t. Joseph Nanmetre, Captain
, Isaac Nanmetre 9,
Jacob Weaver 2; George White, James IL
Weise, Mrs Nancy Walker
John I; Young, David Johnston Yancy Mrs
Margaret Young.
Martinsburg Post.Oiiioe, January y, 1925.
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SSS9gAAs = SPlNa

I LII those who are yet in arrears with
" the estate of William Lemon dec
arc earnestly requested to coele forward
aud discharge the same Immediately as
long indulgence has been given They
will please make payment to my sonJohn
V. Lemon my agent to settle the Affairs
of the estate
EIIZ BETH LEMON. Extr'x
Darkesviile, 9 January 1928.
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FOR RENT.

THE subscriber wishes to RENT xsrxzs
J. his HOUSE and LOT in Buckles fsss,sF
Town, az present occupied by MIR ..s.5t.
Jacob Sebert. This House has a'a4A-Gfsax
for number of years past, been occupied as
Store Room, and is considered = good stand for
any kind of public business; it would be good
situation for Mechanic There is tolefablr
good and convenient Kitchen attached to tie
House-the Lot affords good garden spot,
and is wei encosed-PossrSsion will be given
the first of April. For further particulars, ap.
ply to the subscriber
ENOCH MATTHEWS.
Middle Creek, January 25--+
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&" Cole ague.

TIE following petition was presented
at ire last session of the legisla ure by
PRrER Harris. one of tne Catawba war
riors. II l. understood 10 b. from the
pen of the Hon. WILLIAM CRAFTS, Sena
tor from Charleston: The legislature gran
ted the old warriors petition aud he is
nov entitled to pension of sixty dollars
per annum,
$40 the Councils # South Carolina.
am one OF the lingering embers Of an
almosl rxtinsuished race-our graves will
soon be your habiatons- l am one of
the few stalks that still remain in the field
when the tempest of the Revolution is
past fsus II against the British far
gour saip--the British have disappeared,
and y9a are free: vet from me the Bri-
fish took nothlns-nor have gained any
thing by their defeat. lpursue the deer
fot my sUbsistence-~th deer are 6isap-
pearing and must starve God 0rdain-
ed me for the forest and my habitation
is the shade--but the strength of my arm
decays, and my feet lai in the chase
The haad which fought for your liberty
is now open for your relief In my youth
] bled in battle that you might be indie
peadent--let not my heart, in my old age,
bleed for the want Of Your commiserati0n.
(signed) PETER HARRIS"
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pDGylYo
Finn. NE Rhoa. leland american.

Frp1l he Rhode leland s1'neiTcan'
PIRACY.
saw a wave Of CRIMSON die
heard loud and fearful cry
death upon the wafer
And on my ears the echo ten
A shrieking and savage yen ,.t,,..
as hloo9houpds-nufsed in slaughter.
The pirate eoat was anchored there,
Aud far above, in terror ha''ea'
saw the red flag OF despair
In proud and stern defiance nailed
It Huttcrcd in he sweeping blast,
And tod fiat victory VAS won
The Angeyof Destruction past
The work of crime and murder done:
A bark Of peace rode proudly on,
Tbk White foam wreatled her stately prov
Dut one short hour--and Size Is cones
The ocean tumbleso'er her now.
Reclining on that purple wave,
/, WIS womans light and ansel form,
.2he heaying surge her early grave,
I Her requiem there, the swelling storm
All! not the power Of beauty's eve,
Nor all her charms could then aaii,
She Lrea.hed unheard the magic s,hh,
lnd poured along her dying wall.
AnI stretched upon that bloody deck,
Was childhood's sweetest being ehaIned--
Tbo Veus that bound his snowy neck,
We're with LIES ebbing current stained.
Yes--ycs, saw the howret fade
And shrink beneath TIE curse they bresthed;
He raised his little arms-their blade
tgas in his infant bosom sheathed
"Just:ce uplift thy sword in might,
C!2d in thy panoply, arise
And quench the pirates name in night"
Ihe soul Of martyred ALLEN cries. f.