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NyAG.AEA.

The following beautiful description Of this su-
blimc piece of American scenery, is from = l;.tc
number Of the United States Literary Gazette.
1T is general imprc ssion, that to go un-
der the falls, We must walk upon the level,
where they spread their fury, and within
arms length of the torrent; but it is not so;
one path lies upon the top of bank ut least
thirty feet above the bottom Of the abyss,
and as far in Il horizontal line from the course
Of the falls, and close undc4' the immense
rock which supports them. This bank over
hangsus, as one side OF an irregular arch, of
which the corresponding side is formed By
the sheet Of water ; and thus instead ofgrop-
ing our way at the foot of a narrow passage,
We stand mounted in Il Stupcndous cavern,
On fine morning in August last, soon at
ter sunrise, | set out with friend and guide
to visit this sublime scene. The first thing
to be done, aftcr descending the tower OF
steps, is to strip ourselves Of all clothing, cX-
ccpt a single covering of linen, and Il silk
! handkerchief tied over the ears. This Cos
tune, with the addition of a pair Of pumps,
| is the court dress of the palace of Niagara.
! We passed about fifty rods under the Ia
bic rock, beneath whose brow and clWm5ling
| sides VIC could not stop to shudder, ,our minds
were at once so cNcitcd and oppressed, as we
approached that eternal gateway, which
nature has built on the motioncss rock and
the gushing torrent, as a fitting entrance to
her most awful magniiiencc. We turned a
iutting corner of the ro,k, and the chasm
yawnctl upon us. The noise of the cataract
was most deafening; its headlong grandeur
rolled from the very skies; we were drench-
ed by the overflowings of the stream our
breath was checked by the violence of the
wind, which for moment scattered away
the clouds of spray, whcna full view of the
torrent raining down its diamonds in infinite
profusion opened upon us. Nothing could
equal the flashing blilliancy OF this specta-
Gle. The weight Of the falling waters made
the very rock beneath us tremble, and from
the cavern that received them issued roar
as if the confined spirits of all who had ever
been drown, joined in united scream tor
help Here we stood---in thej jaws OF Niagara
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tR5LNl.H1E'5A1Ye L Y .
THE BROKEN HEART.

There came wandering by fragile figure,
Almost ike shadow;
Her ewes were dim as with many tears,
Her checks were pale as if with many gricfs,
Her step was slow as if in hopcles!ncss-
And her cold heart lay broken in her bosom
Yc have looked on her i.,cc-now what read yc
there
The blossom ofhopc--or the blight of despair.
Il it sickness that mrkcth the cheek look pale ,
Or ARE they traces ofwecping and vail
Yc have looked on her form-now what read yc
there
The iuncss of health or the relies of care
She moves like shadow spirit OF fear,
Or one whose wan essence is not of this sphere!
Her check once was fresh as the rose newly
sprung,
When her visions were light, and her bosom was
young;
Ere the pang of lost love left her quite broken
hearted,
Or the lily its hue to her check had nparfcd!
FIcr eye once was bright as the lovclicst star,
That wrinkles and mods in the blue sea aft,r;
Ere the falsehood of man had dimin'd it with
tears,
And o'crshadowcd with gloom the youth of her
Years
Her lip was rs rich as the carnation flower,
That showers its perfume in many Il bower,
Ere cthc sigh ofdcccit had breathcd o'cr its bloom,
Or the kiss ola traitor had iinish'd It's doom,
Her form was tho model of passionate love,
and fine as the sylph ones that iiuttcr above,
Ere sorrow and sin had dealt with that frame,
Or the hand OF villain had dinark'd it with shame!
Her spirit is brokcn---hcr mind is aye lost,
And with many woe hath her bosom been crost
She stands on the earth by herself all alone
With no being to love her-and she loving none!
She is passing full fast ike beautiful bird
Whose richly toned notes III each grove could be
heard;
Till an enyious aportsman deep wounding il!
side,
Itncycr sang more, but faded and died!
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WILMINGTON, DEE. JUIY 22, 1924.

distinguished her. Tosomc Of her most con-
fidential friends she communicated the fatal
secret, that she was Tie daughter OF the En-
press Elizabeth by a private marriage, and
that her prctensons to the throne OF RUSSIA
were superior to those of Catharine III. to
whose suspicious ear the communication was
impaired with uncommon cclerity. Nllnrcd
by the deccitful solicitations Of Russian
officer, who was an agent OF Count Oiloif,
who promised to gain over the Count, shc
came to Pisa in the year rs where AleXcy
Orloif then resided in great lnagnitlccnce
during the repairs of his heet. Upon her
arrival the Count paid his respects to her
with all the Difference and ceremony ducto
reigning sovereign, affected to believe her
story, and promised to support her prcten-
sions. At length, after appearing with her
at every public place during the carnival,
and paving her the most marked and Halter
ing attentions, he ayowed i'll the mostrespect-
fu! manner, a tender passion for her, submit
ted to hcrthe glitteringprospcct OF fhermount-
ing with him the throne to which she was
entitled. intoxicated with the idea, She gave
him her hand. \ few days after the nuptials,
the Count announced Il magnificent marine
entertainment III honor Of tho marriage
The Young parsonage proceeded to his ship
III al imaginary hdN'i l,olnp q" 0'S - '.N
entered the cabin, gracious heaven, what a
display OF trcachcrs was developed Orloii
upbluidcd her with being an impostor, and,
tho more baibarously to degrade her, order
cd her delicate hands to be fastened by hand
cuffs, which had been prepared for the pul-
pose, and quilted the ship, which immediate
" sailed for Cronstadt, from whence she was
brought to the fortress in covered barge,
where she was inundated, and never heard
CT more. It is supposed that she was drown
cd in her dungeon, which was rat.cr deep,
during one Of the inundatio,ls OF the Ncya."
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SERIOUS RErLEcTroNS.

The cxtcrnals of christianity, and the dif-
fcrcnt interpretations of the scriptures, have
been made prctcyts for all the contentious,
divisions and crueltics, which have rent the
church into so many parts; and nothing short
of an individual attention to the grace and
good spirit Of God, is likely ever to unite
them. The effect of this on the heart and
mind, is to illuminate the understanding, and
to destroy those evil propcnat.cs OF corrupt
nature, from which all contraiicty, discord,
and prosecutions originate; it IS therefore,
the only way to unity and peace; because
what it leads one man to say or do, 1t never
leads another to oppose or contradict. 50
that no one can possibly give any more Ger
tain proof Of faith, in the outward coming
and ministry of Christ, than by simple and
entire dependence on the influence, instruc
tion and aid Of the Holy Spirit seeing it Was
to this He referred his disciples and follow
erS, for all the intelligence respecting lin
that was necessary for them. Hc, there
fore, who so depends on this uncriinG guide,
as to refrain from every thing, hov ever spc-
cious, which this docsnot present to his rind,
and faithfully adheres to its manifestations
and gnidance, is a true believer Ill, and fol-
lower of Christ.
Behold the shepherds boy Under the
shepherds direction, he watchcth the flock
b. day, and foldcth them by night this is
his constant and only employment; savc that
when he cspics a traveller on the road, he
runncth to open "A gate or, it the traveller
| be a stranger, to answer his inquiries about
the way.--But To- a storm suddenly ariscth;
some of the sheep arc scattered, and in their
fright flee for shelter to the forest: moved
b. anxicty for these, he seems to forget tho
flock, and pursucth the stragglcrs; but alas
in seeking for them he loses himself in the
mazes of the wilderness. All. poor shcp-
herds boy what now canst thou Go' viii
the master, when lie finds the flock cntlust-
ed to thee deserted, condesccnd tn follow
thee, and inquire into the cause, Yea, poor
shepherds boy have hope the Shepherd
too misseth the wanderers: He apprchends
the occasion of thy absence; and having
Himself travcrscd all the pcrplcXing ways
of the wilderness, not only can, but will find
thee out-IIc will not upbraid, but comfort
and restore thee for He not only knowctl
the pronencss of His sheep to wander, but
also the difficulties Of thy station, and no one
either tcndcth His flock, or opcneth or shut
teth gate to travellers, without being re-
wartlcd with the smiles Of His favor.
Divine wisdom sometimes sees meet tc
cndue the instruments he makes use of, will
Qualifications far above their natural powers
and this to enable them to distinguish, be.
tween the heavenly treasure and the earthly
vessel that contains it; that so none my deck
themselves with jewels not Their own, ol
give the praise to the creature, which is due
to the Creator, and to Him alonc
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STANZAS.

The waves beat round thy bark love,
And thy boat waits near the shore
One hon-and thou wilt mark love
Thy native land no more!
I've watched thine eye as sailors turn
TO seek their polar star;
Like them have gladdened to discern
Its holy light altar
I've watched it dim with sorrows breath,
And bright with rapturc's rays
But still it told thy bosom's faith
Alike, in every gaze.
o that thou couldst this bosom tame
To weep; yet not repine,
That other lands the treasure claim,
A moment lent to mine.
Then in thy bower and island-hall
Let these words craven be-
The heart that loves me more than all
Isgrieying o'er the sea
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TO THE EVENING STAR.

Soft star Of Eve whose trembling light,
Cleans through the closing eve of day,
When clouds of dying purple bright
slt in the shades Of eve away;
.tnd mock thee with iittul ray,
Pore spirit Of the twilight hour!
Till forth thou blazcth to display
The splendor Of thy native power.
Thus too when earth from chaos sprung,
The smoke of forming worlds arose,
And Der thine infant beauty hung,
Hid these awhile in dark rcposc--
Till the black veil dissolved away,
Drunk by the universal air,
And thou, sweet Star, with lovely ray.
Shonc cut on paradise so fair
when the first Eve the world had known,
Till bl;ssiullv DER Eden's bowers.
And carth's first love lay couch'd upon
The tcws of Edcn's fairest flowers,
Then thy first smile in heaven WAS seen,
To hail the birth of love divine,
And ever since that smile has been
The sainted passions hallowcd shrine,
Can lover vet behold thy beam
Ummov'd, unpassioncd, tnrcfnci,--
While there thou shin'st brightest gen.
On nights, cerulean crown cnshlincd.
Before this ruin'd world was changed,
And men for sin were swept away.
When earth from Heaven and men cstranGcd
beneath shorcless ocean lay,
Through each succeeding age and day,
Still was thy changelcss gaze the same,
And love with thee found no decay,
And burned a bright eternal flame.
Since then how many gentle eyes,
That love and thy pure ray made bright,
Have gazed on thee with blissful sighs---
Now yeilet in cvcrlnstinqr ni,rht
Oh, let not love nor youth be vain,
Ofprescnt bliss and hope for high,
The Stars they see above remain,
Love, they, and all Of theirs must die,
Now throncd upon the western wave,
Thou trcmblest coyly, Star Of love!
And dipst beneath its gleamy hoavc
Thy silver foot the bath to prove,
And tho no power thy course may stay,
Which changeesa laws Of the world compel,
TO sec Il thousand hearts sh; II SAY.
Sweet Star Of love farewell, farewell!
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AN uNroRTuNArn RUSSIAN PRINCESS

An English traveller, who had been
through the Northern countries of Europe,
thus describes this unfortunate victim OF
Russian barbarity.-.ifter speaking Of the
various public edlfccs at St. Petersburg, he
says;
"Here we had fine view Of the country
over the Wibourg suburbs, and i'll distant
part of the citadel was pointed cut the court
of the prison in which the unfortunate young
princess, who was cnsnarcd from Leghorn
by the trcacherous stratagems of Orlotf, and
afterwards confined in this place, is said to
have perishcd. The story of this devoted
young parsonage is still wrapped IN some
fleets near Tsclemc, beautiful young Rus
sian lady, attended BY an elderly Lady, made
her appearance at Lcghorn; although she
appeared without shew, or the means ofmak-
ing any, her society was much courted on
account ofthe sweetness and accomplishm ent
of her mind, the attraction OF ofherperson, and
certain air Of fmajesty which particularly
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-02-24
I.ISEZ.
MOHHGha

The Inhabitants of Richmond, and its Vicini
ty, are respectfully informed, that the merit SEES
sion of my Classical School, will commence on
the I'D of March mex, and close on the S1st of
the following August. There will be short
vacation i'll the month of April. The liberal
encouragement, which this Institution has re-
ceived from an intelligent community, is So.
tisfactory test of its practical utility.
To CRAFTY such gentlemen, as have confded
to my care the education of their sons, | have
endeavoured to shew, that even in modern
times, man may express his sentiments, on
the ordinary topics of his Profession, in the
Greek and Latin Languages If the above nd
vertisements have any defect, let it rest in the
shade, until impotent Criticism, and gray-eyed
Malice, favour us with faultless specimen of
their classic lore let them not, until then, ex
haust their culver, rs their arrows shall pass by
like the idle wind. The lovers of Accentua-
ton are tenderly assured that there is not sim
gle Font of Greek, or French type, 1rih accents,
or breathings. in this city.
The Parents and Guardians of my Pupils. and
all literary Gentlemen, are invited to come, and
witness the recitation or nv classes
rHOS /. O'fLAHERTY
RICHMOND, IGN FEB. 1924
~ In The early stage ofhe las, impression ofMe
WIG, the Caption fMe Greek .4duertisementh hap
pe1ed to lose syllable, and there ,cere no extra
type an The Office, The Compassion could not restore
the ~ ord TO as original nearing
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

FnHHe subscriber is authorised to sell, THE
d TRACT OF Ian ID of Doctor Robert n. Rose,
in the county of Amherst. 1t is situated Harriss
creek, considerable branch Of James river, and
within about miles of the town of Iynchburg. IL
contains j6} acres-about $50 Of which are cleared
so of it prime Low Grounds-thc balance of the
tract is heavily tjmbcred. This entire tract OF
land is very rich, aud well adapted to the culture
Of tobacco. On the creek embraced in this tract
of land there is fine mill seat. Few tracts of land,
Of its extent, can be of value than this. If
private sale be not effected before Thursday the 4t
day of March next, it will that day, il faiS If
the next fair day thereafter, Sundays excepted, at
~ o'clock, most positively and Internationally be
Sold before the door of the Franklin Hotel, in the
town Of Lvuchburg, at public auction. The terms
will be made accommoda ting.--If the sale be made
at auction the credit will be in equal payments ut
and two years ftotn the date Of the sale Bonds
with approved security will be required.
RICHARD POLLARD.
January q. Hsf
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SUPREME COURT.

SATURDAY, February IA, 1894.
The case ofKerr Us. Moons heirs, was ar
gued by Mr.. SCOTT, for the plaintiff, and by Mir.
BRUSH for the defendant.
Meredith's heirs VS.. Rickett and others, was
argued by Mr.. BIBB, for the plaintiff, and by
Mr.. TALBOT, for the defendant.
The argument in the case of Mason VS.. Num-
caster and others, was commenced by Mr. KEY.
MONDAY, Feb. 16.
Mr.. KEY continued his argument.
ChiefJustice MARSHALL delivered the opin.
ions of the court, in the case of Rob. /. TAYLOR
VS.. Smith, lessee Of John Penn, aIgueI at last
term. DEGREES affirmed. Judge JoHSsoNI dis
senting.
Mr.. Justice SToRY delivered the opinion of
the court, in the case of McCreery lessee vs.
Sonerville, argued last term. Judgment af-
fYmed.
TUESDAY, Feb. II.
The argument for the appellee, in the case
of Mason VS.. Muncastcr ct al. was opened by
Mr.. LEE.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. IS.
The argument in the case of Mason VS.. Mum
caster, ct. al. was concluded by Mr.. SWAMI for
the appellee, and the ATTORNEY GENERAL for
the appellant.
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EXTRAORDINARY NARRATIVE

On the 9th of May, 1920, the smack Princess
OF Wales sailed from London, for Prince Ed
wards Island, in the Indian Sea, for the purpose
OF catching seals, which sea they reached on the
18th of March 1921. At midnight she struck
on the Island of Crozette, and the crew cot ont
the long boat, notwithstanding the proposal of
the captain, who, acquainted with the desola-
ton that prevailed on the island, thought it
would be better to go down than to- brave starya-
ton and other miserics. They reached the
shore having saved nothing from the wreck but
undertook, 9ridiron, a frying pan, lance
and few knives. Before-this occurrence eicbt
OF the crew had left the smack in boat. with
the intent to fish close TO another island, on
which they were obliged to go ashore, and next
morning each thought the other lost. Those
who landed in the island Of Crozette were seven
IN number. The night was as dark az MITCH
and the sufferers had no other means of protec.
ton than the boat, which they turned over them
selves as security against the sea-elcphants
which wero IN great abundance in the neigh
borhood. In the morning they saw the vessel
on her beam ends, with large hole in the hot
tom, and heavy sea washing over her. With
difficulty, on account of the heavy sea, they suc-
ccedcd, after several attempts, i'm peitinr NOS.
session of few chests of spoiled bread, a part Of
ono ofthc sails some rigging, and at last tfcy pot
hold OF the mast, which was soon separated hi
the storm from the vessel. For three week:
they lay under the boat, being prevented from
building a hut by the inclemency of the wea
Their. They lived upon birds aud the tongue,
and hearts o. the sea elephants. The former
they were enabled to catch with ease The lat
ter they killed with the lance which they saved
from the wreck, covered the roofs with skins
Of the sea-elcpbants and made beds of grass.
Their winter in consequence of the island
being in about ~ degrees south latitude and a
degrees east longitude, took place at the period
OF our summer season but, indeed so Indictment
was the weather during their abode there that
the summer may be said to be limited TO one
month Their clothes lasted until December
when they we're obliged ~ use seal skins, which
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Inc proposed increase Of duty square yard Goods
40! Per Gem aaaona or 40 per cent on the
whch add per third section Of the Tariff printed Coous
me OF 50 sterling yard makes whole duty
o per cent on printed Calico sterling per ward
The increase OH low Woolens is greater viz Fannels
that cost cd sterling yard 90 inches paws uv Of
cents per YARD or 25 ad vaore cent At the
proposed rate would be per , wear 1894
and for the 1885, and afterwards, would be cents or -
'' ~ ''
Blue Plains that Sd sterling per yard &c inches wide now
pays DUTY cents yard, s7d the proposed
rate ter 1894 would be II cents cent and m tho
year 1895, and afterwards, 10 cents, $50 per cent
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NORFOLK, Feb. 90.

NORFOLK, Feb. 90.
The Court MARTIAL.-On Lieut. Beverly
Kennon, of the Navy having taken all the evil
dence in the case, met yesterday to hear the de-
fence of the accused,-Perhaps no case which
has been brought before Court Martial since
the establishment of the navy has involved such
important questions and principles in relation to
the discipline and welfare of the service as
this; and none, we are confident has ever excl
ted more intense interest in those acquainted
with the facts, and the nature of the prosecu-
ton. At present it would be improper for us
to enter into particulars. The Court, it gives
us pleasure tosay, is composed of high-minded,
honorable and intelligent men, from whose de-
alterations we have reason to anticipate deci-
sion which will be worthy of such character
The defence was delivered by General Tay-
Tor, acting as Council for the accused, and oc
cupied little more than two hours in the de-
livery. The room in which it was delivered
was crowded, and such was the interest and
curiosity excited on the occasion, that could
there have been certainty of accommodation
for all that might have attended, the press of
spectators would have filled to OVERLOOKING the
largest building that could have been selected
on the station. The defence, as had been anti
cipated, was mastery one,-at once bold,
manly and animated, and borrowing additional
lustre from the graceful and elegant manner of
ITS delivery. In word, il was such defence
as might become brave and clnyarous heart
to CONCEIVE, and an eloquent and classic tongue
to utter.
The Court have been occupied with this case
since the 3Oth January. Some delay was oc-
casionod by the necessity of obtaining from the
editor Of the Savannah Georgian evidence in ic-
gal form to identify tie author of the annoy
nous and libeIlious attack in that paper Of Octo-
Der 9, on Lieut.. kennon, which was not receiv-
ed until last Wednesday. Hcr,fLJ-
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and proceeded to the place. where she was ayin1 p-
on her back, with the cloak thrown over her. and a
SILK handkerchief at the top. He instantly returned
to tho Kings Head, and procured the assistance Of
the landlord and Others who went to the place and
the body was carried to the house. IT presented n
most shocking spectacle. Her death appeared 70
have been caused by stranguation with a cord or
thin handkerchief. 1t was evident the deceased had
resisted considerably; several of her ribs and the
spine was broken; her face was drcadfully lacera-
ted, as if she had been dragged upon the ground (:
and 1t Is supposed that the murder was committed
not IN the field where the body was found, which is
IN low situation at the foot of steep declivity.
but IN the field above and that the corpse had been
afterwards flung down the precpce. The features
OF this young woman, which had been so much ad-
nlred IN her lifetime, were most dreadfuy dsfigur-
ed by the barbarities that had been inflicted upon
her.
Coroner's inquest held on Tuesday, at the
Bears Head, Heaton Norris. Strong suspicion had
attached upon man of the name of James Horse
held, former sweetheart of the deceased. This
Horscfeld had been tried Chester for felony and
this circumstance appears to have caused GOODNESS
on the part OF her friends towards him. TWAS SUM-
posed that ne had been waiting for her when she
lett MI. M on Saturday night, and that, influenced
by Jealousy, he had committed the horrible crime
lie was accordingly taken into custody, but denied
Having been from home that night. number of
witnesses were examined at the inquest. Several
OF them proved that Horsefeld, notwithstanding his
DENIAL OF his not having been from home, was seen
three times that evening in her company. After
patient hearing of the case, the Jury returned YER
dict of Jpilfll Murder against Horsefefd. who was
committed to Lancaster Castle The jury sa i'd they
completely exhoncrated Mr.. NJ. from any suspicion.