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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-04-24
EfIE REELECTOE.
FOR THE GARLAND.
FUNERAL FRAGMENT.


of the mountains that surround IT, A bell from a
nejght2Fing steeple, Ginning its sad requiem, gave
vairiirg Of the approaching funeral. The streets
were areatls throngcd with the villagers, who had
assembled to witness the last awful rites of the
grave-and to drop tear to the memory OF hum,
uho by the resstless blast of death had been swept
in an instant from then affections. The hour OF pro-
cession at length arriycd-loud pealed again the
notes of wo-and cold surprise few me, at
the sudden appearance Of the coffin, issuing from
the now deso,ted dwelling. 1t was borne by SIX
Of his masonic brethren. and followed BY number
Of the fraternity, each arrayed in the costume and
pendent from his breast the insignia, of his order.
4 tear stole SOFTLY down my cheek, AS with SLOW
and martial step they passed along His infant fami
ly-hose dear little branches of his affection, with
their afflicted mother, had been removed from the
distressing scene, and there no loud bursts of
lanentation but those feelings which arc the natu-
raj result of such loss as was here experienced,
were deeply written in every countenance, b, the
keen pen of Regret. The, made momentary pause
cast my eyes on the colin-then on the crowd
all were gazing wistfull, at it 1t seemed though
brightest plume Alas said +, how tim is the
partition of life how dark and sudden the trausi-
ton Il passed him but YESTERDAY he smiled and
sppke-an1 where is he now =" down to the dust
in silence gone !''-lIe who was yesterday the pride
of the v,llage--now lies mute and mo,lonless--
wrapped in the gloomy pail of death Oh who
that was present, could look thro' the solemn still
ness of the moment, on the scene before hm--could
view the sudden wreck of all that noble gene
rous, and beluvcd-could glance into the agonized
phans, pra,tling innoccntly around her, and often
repeating the name of their dear father who
could behold him thus summoned in moment from
his little domestic paradise-and not feel his heart
melt with sympathy
His remains were conveyed to the residence of his
father-the home Of his childhood. followed the
processon-but ere could arrive, the meanings Of
SORROW had already commenced-already could
hear the echo and re-echo of lamentation resound-
ing within. | entered softly, Just the reverend
pastor closed his prayer; and here scene took
place which is beyond description. The servants
were permitted to approach, one by one, and be-
hold for the last time, the face of their beloved and
humane master observed an aged woman, whose
face was full of years, and who was herself bending
towards the tomb, advance with slow and heavy
step, if fearful to encounter his cadaverous fea-
tures On coming up, she burst into tears-lad her
fingers softly on his ay-cod cheek-heaved SIGH
hat NJ hos j
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-04-24

"thee and thy sweet cherub, until my safe return
go! may IT be SO with thee"' sighed Lucy, as
she returned the last fond embrace Of the best of
husbands. He then approached the cradle, and
kneelng by the side of it, kissed the hands of his
sleeping boy--then rushing out Of the house. walked
quickly on, unconscious whittier, The battle field
was not very far distant from Lubins cottage the
martial music soon reused him from his deep reve.
RE, for Lubin's soul was brave. The engagement
was that Of the memorable surrender Of CornvaIs
Lubn's heart kept time with the drum and fife, m
every selfish thought was forgotten he was 500.
one amongst the brayest Of General Washingtous
brave soldiers, and forgot every thing, except tie
cause Of liberty.
Lucy stood motonless where they had parted. tn
til, knowing that the battle had begun, her heart
sunk within her, and falling on her knees She pray,
ed long and ferventy -then rising, quite calm, ~.
preached the cradle Of her child his cheek vas
wet with tears. 'Oh !" she exclaimed. . these arc
I.ubin's tears she kissed them off-the boy
smiled. ooh my babe, thou art unconscious of thy
fathers danger" The boy opened his lovely ewes
she casped him to her bosom, and sat pale and
Hi'''9' A'N - h''i i"'N't ~ 'NplStt ~ a' NtV
eroan Wildly she started up--t1cv her cl.ld u.
to the crade--fev to til. Gaae--but, Oh Aalr;l
sight man wouni,l, and str-anlog Vita r...l,
bornr, by four olsc>, q her cotlag, -g.r
sight failed her. and tncu She heard r:,.aug, .u.
suak trless Up tie door. She at lcng;a rryyrd,
but only 10 trel more acute misery son !" ,l.1
exclaimed, 'Iieavcn only ansN cl- the i,Taltt o.
the pure and good '-'' AID II avcn AA- ,l,sv IL
ed thine :" sal Iuhin, suddenly rlsh'n4 info her
arms. The vd JOY that ~eilrd her, II most a.
prycsl her AGAIN Of her so lately recovered reason
oh - sad She "Lub'n arc ou UounleG u-
YOU bleeding - g 40, my dearest love ~ he &c.
Piled, Heaven always answers the Prn crs OF thc
"pure and good unframed met the f3e-fog yu.
"shield OF the guardian angel, that thy prayers cli
"ed down to protect me, turned ASIDE Al DANCE
g from thy husband. The war is now over, my i.u
"cy, and we VII enjoy that loved peace, whJct ha-
{" been purchased by the blood Of many TIL,
'self, to inform you Of our noble visitor / sent +.
'tthy care our wounded friend. poor Woulcy; SIT
understand he is not mortllly wounded. Chee!
sup, my love we Shall have noble visitor lGr@
"presenty our brave general has promised to ".
sit our humble cottage; or our sick friend soul.i
shave SAID" "Oh Luhin, NY heart oyertlo%
"with gratitude let US retire, and of'erup our .ot
"vent thanks to God for thy safe return
SHEpurRDsrowx SEPTEMBER
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-04-24
F0R THE GARLAND.

j." Bring The rmh primrose and tie neglected rio}st,
ind aNfhe fo7rcrS that sad enijroiG'rH gears,
10 deck his grarc."-
Accept, departed spirit, the sighs, the sorrows,
the enfejgned regret, of those who fondly loved to
call thee Brother:-but why these unavailing Ia
men'ations could signs re-an.,Tate his dust
could complaints compensate for his loss could
his gentle spirit, lowering near Our dwelling At this
moment, hen the tide of grief swes high, witness
the tribute paid to his memory by detected aiiec
ton, there might be propretv in such indulgence.
But il is the part OF man to bear with irmness those
ills which cannot remove, and regret can ne
remedy that Deity VINO formed his soul to
sens bht, who framed his intellect with more than
common care, and cast his dispos' ou b, his parent
model, has taken on himself the reward Of lbs early
virtues: he viewed with pleasure that flow winch
has bloomed 50 bright in earthly SOL, and has
transplanied it TO flourish in the pure regions Of
celestial paradlse--no longer 70 experience the
storms and yicssitudes which are inscpara5le from
mortality.
Yes-thou art fed, and saints welcome sing
And thy blessed spirit scars angel wing
Our dark affections might have hopd thy stay
The voice OF God has summon'd thee away.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
THE MYRIORAMA.

The Myriorama; or, Many Thou.
sand Views. Designed by Mr.. Clark
The Myriorama is movable pic.
ture, consisting of numerous cards,
on which are fragments of landscapes.
neatly colored, and so ingeniously
contrived, that any two or more
placed together, will form a pleasing
view; or, if the whole are put on a
table at once, will admit of the as
tonishing number of so,9Oe7s9,-
$4,000 variations: it is therefore
certain, that if person was occu-
pied night and day. making one
change every minute. he could not
finish the task in less than 39,8G7,
4sS years and $50 days. This inge.
NOUS production is admirably adapt
ed to excite amongst young persons
taste for drawing, to furnish them
with excellent subjects for imitation.
and to supply an inexhanstibie source
of amusement. london paper.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
Charles County Court,

March Term, 1924.
John Ferguson, John b. Wills, John Ede.
len and William Thompson, surviving
obligees of Edelen, Thompson d Co.
and Samuel Chapman,
VERSUS
Lot Mason, and the heirs OF William
Brawner, -.
TINE object of the bill plead in this
IL cause is to obtain decree tor the sale
of the real estate of William Brawner, tor
the payment Of his debts. The bill states
that the said William Brawner is dead,
leaving among others the following belrs.
who are minors, TO WIT: Ann Brawner,
Elizabeth E. Rrawner, and John A. Braw'
ner; and it appearing 10 the Court that
the said Ann, Elizabeth, and John A.
Brawner are not residents Of the state Of
Maryland, IL rs therefore ordered and adj
Judged, That The conplainants, by caus.
ing a copy of this order to be inserted
once week for twelve successive weeks,
in the Alexandra Gazette newspaper, be-
fore The first Monday in November next,
give notice OF this bill and its objects, that
the said absent defendants may appear in
this Court on the said first Monday in
November next, to shew cause it any they
have. why decree should not be passed
as prayed. - w.
Test JOHN BARNES; Clerk.
july3 ia~izw
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Charles County Court,
March Term. I89


ON application 10 he Judges of Charles
~ county court, by petition in writing
OF John Jabne, of Charles county, for the
benefit of the act of Assembly for the relief
of insovent debtors, passed at November
session, 1905, and the several supplements
thereto, on the terms mentioned therein, a
schedule OF bis property, and list OF bis
creditors, on oath, so far as be can ascer-
tain them, being annexed to his petition;
and being satisfied by competent testmo-
ny, that the said John Jabine has resided
two years, Immediately preceding the
time OF bis application, in the state of Ma.
ryland and; being also satisfied that the
said John Jabine is in actual confinement,
for debt, and for no other cause; and the
said John Jabine having entered into bond,
with Sufficient security, for his personal
appearance 10 Charles county court, to
answer such allegations as bis creditors
may make against him: Ii is, therefore,
ordered and adjudged, that the said John
Jabine be discharged from imprisonment;
and that by causing copy OF this order to
be inserted in some one OF the newspa.
pers edited in the district OF Columbia
once week for two months successfully,
before the third Monday in August next,
he give notice 10 bis creditors to appear
before the said court, at Port Tobacco, in
said county, on the said third Monday in
August next for the purpose OF recon.
mendlng trustee for their benefit; and to
she" cause. il any they have, why the said
john Jabine should nol have the benefit OF
the several insolvent laws of this state, as
prayed. Test,a JOHN BARNES. Cpk
June laW2m
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Charles County Court,

March Term, l0X4.
IN application 10 the judges OF Charles
" county court, by petition in writing
of Walter B. Smalwood, OF Charles coun
ty, Tor the benefit of the act of Assembly
for the relief of lnsoivent debtors, passed
at November session, 1905 and the seve-
raj supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule of bis pro-
perty, and a list of bis creditors, on oath,
so far as he can ascertain them, being an
nexed to bis petition; and being satisfied
by competent testimony, that the said
Walter B Smallwood has resided two
years, Immediately preceding the time Of
bis application, in the state of Maryla land;
and being also satisfied that the said Wal
ter B. Smallwood is in actual confinement,
for debt, and for no other cause; and the
said Walter B. Smalwood having entered
into bond, with sufficient security, for his
personal appearance in Charles county
court, 10 answer such allegations as his
creditors may make against him: tits,
therefore, ordered and adjudged, that the
said Walter b. Smalwood, be discharged
from Imprisonment; end that by causing
copy OF this order TO be inserted in some
one OF the newspapers edited in the dis
irict of Columbia, once week Tor two
months successfully, before the third Mon.
day of August next, be give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court,
at Port Tobacco, in said county, on the
said third Monday in August next, for the
purpose of recommending trustee for
their benefit; and to shew cause. if any
they have, why the said Walter B. Small.
wood should not have the benefit of the
several insolvenl laws OF this state as pray.
ed. Test, JOHN BARNES, CPk.
tune 8 law2m
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gician would raise the same number
precisely in the tree. One Of the
counters was blank. When this
was put into the drawer. the figure.
after it's usual incantations, pointed
to tire tree, but finding nothing but
blank, he shook his head as if in des-
pair. and ceased his operations.
Ihave seen a box of a similar size
still more curious. The spring be-
ing touched, the lid flew open, and a
very small bird Of a beautiful plu.
mage, perched itself on post, hop
ped round, huttered its wings. open
ed its bill, sung several notes, then
folding its wings, it turned on its
side, sunk quietly into the box, and
the lid closed.
Ebel, in his excellent "Manuel du
Voyageur," states, that "Droz, the
father of the present house of that
name, at Cbaux de Fond, being at
Madrid, he exhibited before the king
a clock, on which was seen negro,
dog, and a shepherd. When the
clock struck, the shepherd played
six tunes on his flute, and the dog
approached and fawned upon him.
The king was delighted. The gen
tleness Of my dog, said Droz, is his
least merit; let your Majesty touch
one of the apples which you see in
the shepherds basket. and you will
admire the fidelity of this animal.
The king took an apple. and the dog
flew at bis hand, and barked SO loud
that the kings dog, which was in the
room, began also to bark. AT this
the courtiers, not doubling that it was
an affair of witchcraft, hastily left
the room, crossing themselves as
they went out. The minister OF ma.
rine was the only one that ventured
to stay.
The king having desired him to
ask the negro what o'clock it was,
the minister obeyed but he obtained
no reply. Droz then observed, that
the negro had not yet learned Spa.
nish-he then asked him in French,
upon which the black Immediately
answered him. At this new prodis
gy the firmness of the minister also
forsook him, and he retreated pre-.
cipitately, declaring that it must be
the work Of the devil. The son of
Droz was. at the age of twenty. as
great mechanician as his father.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
Was Committed

THO the Jail for the county of Alexan-
Il dria, b { on the 18th June, 1924, as
a runaway, a negro man, who calls him
self GEORGE PORTER, and says that
he belongs 10 Mr.. Fry, a negro trader =.
who purchased him OF Mrs. Porter, OF
Sussex county, Delaware, and that be es-
capped from bis master last NJ arch, near
the state of Alabama. He is about 5 feet
7 inches high, well made, 80 years of age.
bis clothes ragged oZnaburg shirt and
pantaIoons. The owner is requested to
come forward, prove property, and pay
charges, otherwise he will be disposed OF
as the Law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
iune "a Jaior.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
Sixty Dollars Reward.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, on
IA Thursday night 10th inst. two ne.
gro men: LEWIS, about IS or 90 years
old, S feet 10 inches high, of a dark color.
Also, PETER. about 22 or % years old,
OF tawney color. about S feet 8 or 9
inches high; no particular mark recollect.
ed on either of said boys. The dress OF
both was blue or dark colored cloth, rath-
er ragged. &. has been very much patched,
but il is supposed they will change their
clothing; they are brothers, and were late
ly purchased of Mr Preuss, Of Prince
George county, Md. The above reward
will be given, or thirty dollars for either
of said boys, il delivered TO the subscriber
at E. Legg's, in Alexandria, or secured in
any jail so that get them again.
DAVID T. CURETON.
iune Is II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
From PouIson's Daily AdOertissr.
EXTRACT FROM CORRESPONDS YEAR

FROM PouEson's Daily Advertiser.
EXTRACT FROM "GRIscoM's YEAR
IN EUROPE"
Geneva is remarkable for the in
penuity and deiicacy of its fabrics.
more especially of those connected
with watch machinery. I was sur
prised to find that some OF the rich
est shops are kept in the upper rooms
Of the houses. The most noted col.
lection of watches and jewelry must
be sought for by passing through a
dark court. and mounting a narrow
staircase to a room in the fourth sto-
ry. Whether this proceeds from
considerations Of safety, or from
eonveSence to the dealers, | cannot
say: but a shop in such situation in
Philadelphia or New York, would
stand poor chance of gaining GUS
toners.
The wonderful talents of those me-
ebanicians is admirably displayed
In the little automaton boxes that are
occasionally exposed for sale. In
one of the shops we were shown a
gold box, which being wound up and
nlaced On the table, small drawer
was opened at the bottom, contain
Inc number of little counters. each
marked with particular figure. In
to a cavity in the drawer we were
desired to put any one of the cOnn-
ters we chose, which being DONE the
drawer was shut. On touching a
spring, the lid of the box flew open'
and up rose a magician, in the inquire
of an old man with grave aspect
and long beard. and holding 400
i'm his hand. He stood before tree.
and after making number OF grave
motions with his head and stick, ne
at length turned round. and pointed
with his rod to an opening in the
branches of the tree, where was seen
the precise number of the counters
placed iB the box. These counters
appeared to differ in no respect from
each other, except in the figures en-
grssed upon them; and yet the ma
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
James S. Gunnell. M. ID.
DENTIST.

ID ESPECTFULLY offers bis services
IL as Dentist, 10 the citizens and vlsi.
tors of the District of Columbia.
REFERENCES.
Washington Georgetown alexandra
DIR. Sim DR.. G Worthington DR.. Semmes
F. Nav P. Warfeh Washingto
Cutbush Henderson Richards
Hunt N w. Worthlngton Fitzhugh
Sewar Rohrer Peake
Washington Magruder Stabler
Watkins
Gen. John Mason. Richard B Lee,
ESQ. Col. A. Henderson. George Graham,
ESQ Rev. Dr.. A. Hunter, Dr.. Dick.
Office on the Pennsylvania avenue. be-
tween 9Th and 10th streets w on the same
square with Mr.. Gunton's apotbecary shop.
Washington, Oct. 7th, 1922.
GTDr. Gunnell may be consulted at
Mr.. Clagett's hotel, 10 Alexandra, every
Friday, from A. Nj. until 2 P. NJ. e1-
cept during the sessions OF Congress. y
Ali letters addressed TO DR.. G. in Washing
ton, or left at Clagett's hotel will be pune.
tuaI)y attended TO, lawf
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
One lot of Land

with the manufacturing Mill and other in.
provements tbereunto belonging, held BY
The said Peter CatIett, aDder decree Il
the chancery court of Fredericksburg, and
under John Green and the hens Of John
Clark, deceased, one moiety OF which bs,
been conveyed by the said Peter CatIe,
to Stepbea Chiffon and Henry Turner
trustees for the benefit OF Abner Pollard
and recorded in the county court of Eau.
quier; The whole lot having been conveyed
by subsequent deed OF trust 10 the said
Wilfred 6 Settle, and
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
POETRY.
Fyom he Mem .T,rseu Ssnt;neI

On The farm Of George d. Brinkerboff.
Esq. al Parsippany, there are the remains
OF an Indian burying ground. II former
" was most beautiful place, surrounded
with towering oaks, which shaded three
regular t,naali of earth; but the oaks have
been hewn down--and The plough has le-
yelled the mounds--it ought not to have
hesn--theY were Indians, and perhaps
their souls have been registered 10 heaven
---an unaisturbed grave should at least
have been their boon; aud that small por..
ton Of earth we must all require, should
have been left them unmolested.
THE INDIAN WARRIORS GRAVE.
How oft do I stray while the sun is descending,
And fancy Ger scenes of oblivion weeps,
10 the place where the oak was in majesty
bending.
Der the wild lonely grave where the war.
rior sleeps.
How Oft DO muse when the pale moon Is
beaming,
Butscarce can be seen thro' the mists OF the
sky,
Save raw that betimes would be transiently
cleaning
O'erthe field that is cover'd with dark wav'
ing rye.
o! fancy, fond passion, thou ever art roaming
To scenes, lovely scenes, that enrapture the
soul:
From the mountains dark cliff to the cata.
ract's foaming,
Or the still darker tide of eternity's goal.
This place is all sadness-the night breeze is
signing.
And bears on It's pinions the OWLS sullen
note;
It swells now to loudness-now family is dying.
And scarce can be heard on the zephyrs to
float.
But now as muse ev'ry feeling is changing
] sit on grave, and below sleeps the dead;
And my brain through desert OF darkness is
ranging,
By the lightness of vision too rapidly led.
o! warrior below, thou long hast been sleep
ing,
Thy progeny gone, and thy race is no more;
For the worm DER thy bones has been lazily
And still shall continue as ages before.
On the ground where stand, has the death
song roll'd DER thee
Perchance thou didst fall In the spring OF
thy life;
And the savags's yell that was made to dePlore
thee,
Perhaps has been mingled with those of a
wife.
In the sunshine Of youth how oft have you
wander'd
Through these fields where no path save
thy footsteps did make;
How oft by the side of yon runnsl have pom.
der'd,
And slain the wild fowls as they rose from
the break.
But where art thou now, of this land rightful
holder9
The white man has crush'd thee and ruin'd
thy race,
Nor leftthee spot unpolfuted to moulder--
For the plough has o'erturned the green sod
of the place.
Farewell! Indian chieftain, now must be
gong,
For the warm tear already has mOisten'd
my cheek;
And that pledge of my feelings must ever be
flowing,
When the death-spot of sorrow by moonlight
seek. ARION.
Persippany, jane IL, 1924.
-
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Thirteenth Drawing
OF THE
UNIVERSITY LOTTERY.
nE MARYLAND.

OF MARYLAND,
TOOK place on the 18th Of June in
IL the city OF Baltimore, and the highest
prizes drawn were the following: No. 1912
a prize Of 1905; No. 1886 prize OF 100;
Nos. 7O4I. 2O36 each prizes of SO dollars,
besides many Of 90 dollars. The state OF
the whee. is truly interesting, and only
three drawings more to complete thl;
splendid scheme: it will draw again on
the 25th of this month, and continue draw.
ing every week until finished, and all the
tollou ing magnificent prizes are yet un-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
One 9th er lot Of Land.

containing eight acres more or less, con,
veyed by the said deed of trust to the said
Wilfred 6. Settle, and purchased by The
said Peter of John Green, adjoining tho
said mill lot, and al the date of the said
deed, in the occupancy OF the said Peter
Catlett, n. ". Rogers. Thomas Mills and
William Waters.
On the same day, and at the dwelling
house of Robert Catett will be sold on
tho Same terms aforementioned,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
J. H. RUNNELLS,
Lucky Lottery Office,

King street. Alexandria, d T..
Orders from any part OF the u. States,
by mail (post paid or by private convey.
ance, enclosing the cash or prize tickets IN
any of the lotteries now drawing will NEE
the usual prompt and punctua attention, if
addressed as above, june II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-08
One other Lot.

a lease Of land contiguous TO the said Eiil
Lot, purchased by the said Peter CatIet,,
OF Armistead Thompson & Thomas John;
containing one hundred acres more or less
conveyed by the said Peter to The said
WiIfred G. Settle by toe same deed Of
trust; and also