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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-11-06

Lifted their SUBMITS high above the plain, and seem
ed look down in upon the forests that gloom
ed at their feet felt, too, as though l stood on
consecrated ground, that the air l breathed was of
richer purer, more heaven-like element, and that
the shade was rendered sacred by thousand recol-
lectons They all returned afresh Here Mary De-
lamere had trodden her breath was mingled with
the atmosphere that f1oated round me, and in those
groves how often had we strayed hand in hand, and
read each others hearts, and smiled, and blushed,
and parted with tears of regret, and dwelt upon
each kind tone of voice, and each expressive glance,
until we met again.
That love which is born and nurtured amid the ro-
mantle solitudes of nature which rpens beneath
the everlasting shades of mighty mountains, and
minges its morning and its evening sighs with the
plantve voice OF rushing rivers having its origin in
the first and warmest emotions of the heart, is net
cannot, be less fervent and enduring, than the pas
sion which mimic art, and overweight, unnatural
sentiment,are employed in polishing into brightness.
| had now something Of the world, yet had
known but affection. When, in earlier, per-
haps more innocent days, had fingered for hours
with my sweet mountain maid, on the brow of this
gentle hill, and felt how her little hand trembed in
my own and marked, with a thrice rapturous &C.
stacy, how tenderly her mild blue eye looked up to
me, sparkling with delight if praised, and glisten
ing with moisture if blamed, knew that my ex-
istence was closely, ndissoluby interviewer with
hers, but yet, know not why it was, never dream
ed that this was love- Absence, however, had now
taught me the lesson ought sooner to have learned
But was Mary Delamere the same Separated from
me for so long time bound to me only by such
VOWS as are gathered from the speaking eye, and
the voceless, yet eloquenty breathing silence Of
the heart had she not forgotten me had her af-
fections not been plighted to another These
thoughts passed rapidly through my mind, and
broke each delightful reverie. leaned upon the
gateway and reflected l had not dared to hazard
an inquiry that would have cleared up what had
otten-whatI now, more than ever, actually dread
ed. But was not long to remain in suspense.
IL heard the door Of the cottage open and shut,
and saw faint CLEAN of light play a moment among
the clustering willows and vanish away. An instant
after, and light footstep seemed approaching. l
bent forward to lsten and beautiful FORM dressed
in white, glded towards me- Iapproached-it was
Mary Deamere She had heard of my RETURN and,
with her mother, who came up moment afterwards,
tive place The good old lady wept for joy to see
me and after pouring hundred blessings on my
head, left Mary to return with me to the cottage, |
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-11-06

tence; perhaps felt it more because it burst upon
me in the full sunshine of joy, when my forebodings
were all gloomy, and its light all unexpected but
it was worth all had ever enjoyed before trem-
bled while tasted it. and the sequel proved it to
have been joy too full to be of long Duration
Mary seemed much the same as when left her
she had grown rather delicate, but this added
to her beauty She was always a charming girl,
full of light and loneliness, gay, sentimental, and
lively and now every grace shone forth in more
ture and polished ustre. We talked of the thousand
things which newly met lovers talk of. The hours
passed rapidly away, and the time for retirement at
length arrived l rose to return, buoyant with hap
pness, and Mary accompanied me to the cottage
gate. We had often fingered there for hours in
years long past and the recollection of those times
warmed by the evenings interview, SO transported
me, that could no longer moderate my feelings,
and clasplng the sweet girl in my arms, imprint
ed on her cheeks thousand kisses. She blushed
deeply, sighed, and, raising her eyes timidly to-
wards me, said, with voice and look that bespoke
the tenderest compassion, and friendship almost
too kind and fervent for friendship, "Charles this
must not become, will not call you my brother
me by dearer name than friend or brother % All
that can never be- "And why % ''Charles, my
hand is promised to another. ! ought to give my
heart with it; then what have left for you, if you
forfeit the name of brother %
That momentary conversation seems, even now,
like a troubled dream. believe it ended there
l remember nothing further. The crush my feel
ings received, dimmed my recollection. remem-
Der, next day, being introduced to JacqueGne
Scarborough. This was the person to whom Ma
ny Delamere engaged. He was middle aged
man, with dark, suspicious brow reputed rich,
and followed no fixed occupation. Having resided
ing possessed of leisure and address, he had devoted
himself to the task of making interest at the cottage
and though not favorite with any Of the Deameres,
the charm of riches accomplished what ought to be
effect, the conquest of the object of his desires.
know not what sentence may be passed upon my
conduct, but avow, that, perhaps no person pried
with as rigid scrutiny into the character and affairs
of Jacqueline as myself l thought could have
gone up to Hawthorn Hill, and given Mary my hand,
even On the wedding day, had she chosen one whose
age, and mind and person, in any degree rendered
him worthy of her. AS it was, l could not lull my
heart into acquescence with the match. But all my
researches ended in the information, that he had
acquired handsome estate in money, and that he
was foreigner by birth. These he had stated to
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
District Of Colu,aoia,

County Of JAlezandria, to u1t:
November Term. I823-2lst Day.
IN CHANCERY,
Beoiamin Waters, executor OF Spencer
Gray. deceased-C Complainant.
AGAINST
Eleanor Goddard, John Campbell, Will,
am Campbell, William Goddard and
Matilda Delahaye-Djsndants.
uSHE defendant William Goddard, not
having entered bis appearance and
given security according 10 the statute and
rule OF the court; aud il appearing TO the
satisfaction of the court upon attadav't
fled, that The said defendant, William
Goddard, is not 40 inhabitant OF the DIS
trict of Columbia; on motion OF the com
pIainaDt, by bis attorney i is ordered oy
Inc court, that the said William Goddard
appear here on or before thu first day OF
ner, May term OF this court. and enter bus
appearance to this suit, and answer the
bill ct the complainant; and thai a copy
Of this order be published IN one
of the newspapers printed in the town o.
Alexandria iof 2 months suceessiveiy,
and that another copy be posted at the
front door of the court house OF SAID coun-
~. Asse;;. ,,cr CT
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
Notice.

TINE inhabitants OF Alexandria will
Il take notice that the subscribers have
been appointed Assessors for the present
year. agreeably 10 the laws Of the eorpo.
ration.
"Tbe said assessors shall, irnme lately
afar their appointment, proceed to value
the houses and Iois within the limits ot the
corporation, and 10 demand from the mas.
iers and mistresses OF every family, lists
OF all male tytbeables belonging to, or re-
siding in their respective families, and al.
so from every owner Of taxable property
list OF such property. And il any mas
ter or mistress OF family, or any owner Of
taxable property shall neglec, or refuse to
give in list OF all male tytbeables belong
ing TO, or residing in bis or her la
mIly, or other taxable property witb-
~ hve days after demand made there.
OF by any assessor. the person so Of.
tending shall forfeit and pay one hun
dred dollars. And it any person wnatso.
ever, shall wilfulIy omit or misrepresen, IN
the list given in any tylheable or taxable
property. or shall in any other manner
conceal the same from the knowledge Of
the assessors, the person so offending shall
forfeit aud pay 1ouble The amount OF The
tax imposed on such tytheable or taxab,e
property Every merchant shop keeper.
mechanic, or any other person, having in
his or her service or employment any
clerk. Journeymsn, apprentice or assistant,
Shall render An account of the same in bis
or her list Of tylbeables, and shall be ae-
countable Tor the capitation lax hereby i'm.
posed, in like manner, and under The same
penalties, as if such clerk journey man,
apprentice or assistant, were member Of
his or her family"
JOHN GIRD.
march Is GEORGE DRlNKER
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
Thirty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from The subscriber. ne
~ gro man, named JOHN, formerly
the property of Aliss Nancy Massie, at
Cockburn's farm Fairfax county. The
said negro is about 70 years Of age, of a
dark complexion, and about feet = inch
es high, straight and we'll formed, and has
9 pleasing countenance when spoken to-
had on when he went away, blue round.
about and country ctotn pantaloons; but it
is likely he may nave changed item, as
he had different suns He is supposed to
be lurking about Mount Eagle, near Alex.
andria. The above reward will be given
10 any one who will nut him in the Alex.
andria jail THOMAS MCINTOSH.
march 9 Sw*
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
FOR sale,

THE LANDS HOUSE on Stump
&TYk Hill, lately wned by BIZ. Norton,
st, being about Iventy-one Heres,
AS we'll enclosed; on the little river
tunp,Se road, two m,les irom Alexandra,
The garden contains many valuable shrubs
vines, and fruit trees. The situation Is
handsome and healthy.
Possession may be had immediately
The time of payment will be reasonably
extended to SUIT the purchaser.
may 27-tt WIN. CnANNH.-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
To Let,

49, The House and Store formerly
EYN occupied by the subscriber, on the
HIM corner OF Fairfax and King streets.
it is considered good STAND lot
any kind Of business, and will be rented
low to a good tenant. For terms. Apply
to THOMAS l.. MARTIN.
novt Il
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
The Steamboat

VIII be- IN compile e order and commence
running on WEDNESDAY the 25tb Instant,
az sretotore, between Washington, Alex,
sndiia, Norfolk. City Point aot Rich
moad-leaviog Washington every Wed
nesday, at 3 O'Clock, AFTERNOON, =; and A. 4;
.exandria at 4 O'Clock for Norfolk; will
arrive there the evening OF the ne 1t day.
and the following morning. say Friday
morning, leave Norfolk at 8 O'Clock, tor
City Point g. Richmond arrive at C,ly
Point before dark. and at Richmond the
evening of the same day.
Retaining, will leave Richmond al Q o..
clock every Sunday noralng; stop at Cny
Point Tor passengers, and arrive AZ s1! M9rlolk
the evening OF the same day. viii leave
Norfolk tor Alexandra aud washington
every Monday morning at 9o'c!ock. Fare.
including meals and table drink, oet.een
Washington and Norfolk, ] dollars; Alex
andria and Norfolk, DO 30; between
Norfolk and City Point. 4 dollars De-
tween Norfolk and Riehnoad, 8 dollars.
feb Is
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
To Let,

49, A Convenient two story orick
MIA dwelling house on Duse-st, one
Hsssi door west OF Patrick-street ALso'
Aa comfortable frame tenement on
Patrick .treet, near the corner OF Duke
Also, about IL acres of land, now mcioseo,
with small frame building thereon, hand
somely situated on the Leeseurg road' a.
bout IA miles from Alexandria. he rents
OF the above property Will be made 10" to
cord tsnants. For terms apply 10
isniO If w D. MUTT Y Go.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
MORNING. APRIL s 1924
Proposals.

NlLL be received by me until the
w 10th lay OF April next, Tor furnish.
ing five hundred gallons OF winter strained,
and two hundred aod faty gallons OF sum-
mer strained oil, tor The use o! the lamps
tor the present year Also 10 hight and
take care OF The lamps as well as
10 furnish oil for the same Proposals to
be made tor both. or separately.
march ~ r THOMPSON,
Clerk nj fhe Common CounciI.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
For Sale,
a Form, IN Eairfaa county.

containing 100 Acres, within two mules OF
Alexandra, and lying between the lands
of Robert Patton and Anthony G. Ca
zenove, through which the great southern
road passes. Any persons who are dispos
ed to purchase. can view the premises, and
ascertain the. particulars, from the agent,
Dir. JAMES GALT,'in Alexandra.
N. B. u the tarn 10 not disposed of at
private sale before the 18Th day OF APRIL
next. il will on that day be offered at auc.
ton to the highest bidder for cash,
teb 26 tAI5
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
London Blue Cloths.

TIHE subscribers have just received
L lew pieces Of very superior London
blue cloths, and a neat selection OF fancy
articles, which with their former stock
viii be put very low to their cusi9msr'.
JAS. G. s. K BARRY,
Cheap Cash Store. corner Of King Il FAIR
sax streets. & Jan 81 :.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
hite's Gin.

on BBLS. of Whites Baltimore Gin, of
very superior quality, landing from
the sloop Fanny and for sale by
A. G.. CAZENOVE g. Co.
Who haze n, Store
Old and common rye whiskey
Cognac brandy, of Seignett's brand
A large stock of Madeira wines, from
the house of Murdoch g. Go.
Scott & Co. of London. Particular and
Market. Malaga, Sherry in qr. casks, and
Indian barrels Currnnt & red wines; with
a great variety Of groceries, domestic and
imported goods.-All for sale on The best
terms, as above. Jan lot
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
For Madeira.

IA, TIE brig ROBERT COCHRAN,
.&B, w. Bradford, master; for freight
at SoS barrels, or passage, having good
accommodations, apply 20
A. c. CAZENOVE & Co.
Who have for sale. landing from said
brig al irwin's wharf.
2600 bushels clean Cadiz salt
so boxes of mucsatel + bloom raisins
20 casks do
30 packages domestic goods OF every
description march II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03

Splendid Furniture. &e.
i will continue to manufacture al tbeir
ware-room, on King street, next door to
the corner OF Alfred street, the greatest
variety Of the most
Fashionable = Durable Fur
niture,
made in very Superior style, BY work.
men of the best skill and experience
They have spared no exertion or pains to
bring their business 10 the highest state OF
improvement, and they faltef themselves
that the furniture they now offer is equal
to any exhibited in any Of the principal
cities 10 the union. They will dispose OF
the above on the most favorable terms Tor
cash, to punctual men or in barter. They
keep for retail mahogany and other male.
rails used by cabinet-makers, which they
offer at The lowest prices. Orders punClu'
ally attended 10.
P.S. FUNERALS undertaken atprices
commensurate with the present times.
ian 3 om
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
William ID. Mutt y Co.

William ID. Mutt y Go.
HAVE just received an additianal as
IL sortmenl OF beautiful
= Figured & Plain Silks,
Silk gimp, buttons 4. cords
Pushes of va.ious colors
Ostrich feathers
An assortment OF fancy hdkfs.
Ipiece superior white velvet, (for
painting
Blue and mixed cassinet.
Fine wors'et s. AOgoa hosiery
Rattineiis, tit.h,ngs
and variety of oihs, articles too tedious
to mention, all OF which will DE sold at the
must reduced prices. dec II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
To Rent,
To Rent,

That convenient Two story Brick
~ dwelling house, on Patrick be-
sssfIween King .and Prince streets
G: now occupied by Mr.. Jos. Eaches'
Possession may be had on the In aprh.
Apply to ioahO "
ALSO,
RI A small Frame House on Duk'-
sss street. Apply ds above.
feb IL
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
Jacob ItHuan

Jacob Hoffman,
NOTIFIES the public that he is now
~ ready to receive
PORK
at hi. smoke house, on Westinghouse
ON the terms heretofore published. The
owner is required to have it we'll burg
with s,roug t~ine, rope yarn is the safest;
A, the factory, on Prince, street, tor
sale heet, fresh and salt pork, bacon.
tongues. off.l, lard in stone jars from Z
to IS lbs; in bIadde:s from s,o rs; IN
kegs from s 10 Is gallons. Tn stone
lars are fitted with wooden lid AZ tight;
y when empty, will be received back clean,
a, the price charged Tor them; which "Iii
enable families to keep the lard fresh
being excluded tr"m air.
ian 81 u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03

Salt. Seine Irvine, &c.
Just received and for Sale
2 bids. Bridport seine Irvine
96U0 bushels Turks Island salt
IN STORE,
1000 bushels ground alum salt
loo bbl.. Suffolk tar
AND DAILY EXPECTED,
1000 bushels bright st Ubts salt
GEORGE COLEMAN.
march 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
Jamaica Rum.

10 puncheons An proof Jsmaica Rrm 5
! years old, aud Il Superior qua''iy
iap ing from sCbr. Chase, and !cr sale oy
InS7 WIN. EOWLk u 30.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
Domestic Goods.

Domestic Goods.
Rsceived per Sloop Globe
Is bales Black. tone 3-4, 7-8, ~, 9.8
brown cQttOns
10 bales do 7-8. a., Sd bleached DO.
20 do. low priced do.
5 cases sattineiis and negro keneys
5000 lbs. cotton yarns 81 approved qlty.
1000 do. cotton Seine Tame tor sha1 and
berriDgs
80 boxes chocolate No, 7
For sale by A. G. CAZENOVE Il Co.
feb II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
List of letters

Remaining in tie Post Office, at Msrdn>
drta,. Aqrsi I. 1894.
.0FPersons applying for letters in The
following list. will please mention they
are advertised, otherwise they may poo
get Them
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
8. r. indigo, &c.

8. F.. Indigo, &c.
THE subscribers have just received,
Il and offer Tor sale
seroon 5. F. indigo
3kegs best EGgish mustard lin bo,tles)
barrel best IRISH glue, aud lew
Boxes sperm candles.
march 20 CLAGETT T. PAGE.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
Indian Queen Tauern,

The conveniences OF this house as ia
vern, are such, asto render any detail OF
them unnecessary; being silusted OH h'ng
At. where all travellers most usually pu' up.
The house aud stables are IN the best
repair, and ready tor the reception OF a
tenant. Possession will be gwen on the
lat hof March next, and the rent will be
.m,able 10 the state OF the times. Apply to
ian 81 CATHARiNE McREA..
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03

4O60 tickets
NJ Not Il blanks to Prize.
This popular little scheme will be posi-.
,ivelv drawn in Richmond on the 18th OF
APRIL next. J. H. Runnells hopes he
shall have the pleasure OF distributing For.
tuDes's favors, in this class, With as much
iiberaIity a. in the FRS, Class. viz 5000
dollars. with many others, was sold, and
na;j on presentation OF the tickets.
A package of 10 whole tickets 81 dolls:
3o Of 10 half tickets Is dols.-do OF I'D
quarter ticket. I9 dolls SO cts. Single ,lcf'
els b dols--bait tickets e dolls 30 CTS
ouarter tickets / dol IS cts. Or packages
OF whole tickets may be bad by eert'fl'
cate Tor 20 dollars IS esnt.Ih.lt t Sa;.
cts I4 dolls 37i cts-qu.rter tickets dolls
ISL cts. Orders from abroad, free OF post.
age inelosing the cash, will receive prompt
attention. .,s. -
ToT1N II. RU151gE1ES,
King street, Alexandria, y. {.
malGs 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
For Boston,
For freight,

For freight,
In TIE good schr Catharins,
@ capt. Doane; burihen about 500
6bls. and will be ready in lew days 10
load to the West Indies, or elsewhere.
Apply to j H LADD & Co.
Who have received Tor sale, by that YES.
sci, Muscovado AMI Drowned ciayed
sugars Molasses and coffee. feb IT.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03

Seed Potatoes, Plaster, &c.
0uO, BUSHELS potatoes in prime or
der, 200 tons plaster, $50 bbls.
No. | aud 2 behring's
AZ bbls. nett shad, Tor sale by
JOHN n. LADD & Co.
Who are regularly supplied with
Woods hnprsusd Frssborn PiOughs,
OF every description, with extra shares,
mould boards, SC march 2
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03

80 NANStNsSC8S OtuS
get them.
:. 4
Alien David H
Addison Henrietta
Allison Miss e
Ayres John p
Adams John
B.
Belcber Z R
Burch James
Bird Fitzgerald
Brown Gracy
Brittingban SAINT
Brocketi kob't jun
Barker Presley
Berry Mrs Mary
Broad Mrs. Jane
BealI Anna Maria
hell John
Breakers Thomas
Bs''' Tbs g K
Cats Samuel
CrandeIl Philip
Carlisle Ann NJ
Ccale w E
Cox Zach
Cook Leon'd
Cone Rev 8
Carter HebeG raysol
Clark VIM
CockereIl Wm
Carrot Alexander
D
Dawson SAM J.
Da wson PhiIimo1
Darrell Waller L
Dixon Tbomss
Davis John
Flood Mary
Fenwiek James
Foard William
Finseil Jos q
Fraser Eihsbetb
Goodine Dsscus
Greenwood nf.
Green L g. T
Gof James
Gray Robert Jun
Green John F
Givon John Francis
n
Huddleston John
Hume w lila %
Hall James
Hill Clement B
Ha he Tho Andrew
Hunlon w E
John.
ap |, DAM
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New Orleans Sugar.

" hiskey, Sugar, &c.
Tl25 bbls
q hhds New Orleans sugar
80 bags (about 5000 lbs) prime green
coffee
20 hampers Bristol porter s. wine bot
ties
20 bali boxes Waits No. chocolate
Just received and for sale by
SAM'L MESSERSMlTH.
For Baltimore,
*. The good sloop ANNA, John D.
N& Turner. master. will sail in Few
DAYS. and take what freight may offer, at
a re reasonable rate Apply as above.
feb 90
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-04-03
To Rent,

That we'll known stand as a
@H1 public blouse, il the town OF A
ass iexapdria, by the name OF the
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-07-15

would not quit ii but in the same manner
the threshold was, besides consecrated to the
goddess OF chastity, and it would have been
esteemed 4 bad omen, were the bride to
trample OH it. She was sprinkled with wa
ter to denote her virgin purity; and was
made to touch both water and fire, along
with her husband, to intimate that their u
Mon was to last through every extremity.
The keys of the house were then delivered
to her. and she was then seated on sheep
skin, to remind her once more, by the EN-
blem of the fleece, Of her domestic duties.
The bridegroom then gave grand sup
per to all the company; he was himself
placed Oh the upper couch, and the BRIDE re-
posed upon his breast. This entertainment
was distinguished beyond all others by It's
elegance and profusion. The fete was &C
companied with music and dancing, ana the
guests sang an opithalamium i'll praise OF the
new married couple. This commenced and
finished with acclamations, Ill winch the
name of IHakQeSSiuS was often repeated, from
an old tradition, that among the SABINE wo-
men carried off by the Romans, there was one
of extraordinary beauty, whom the public
voice decreed to Thalassius, a young man re-
markablc also for his personal graccs and tor
his courage; and their marriage proving
singularly happy, his name was afterwards
introduced into the nuptial songs coupled
with a wish that a similar destiny might
attend those in whose honour they were
chanted. The bride was attended to her
apartment by matrons who had been but
once married, and the bridal rites were clos
ed bv finale to the epithaiamium, sung by
the Young females Of the party at the door
of the bed chamber '.-D9mcstic Manners
&c, Of tie Romans.