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in the room BY his mothen the day after her death
1t was as if hef soul had been in PARADISE and was
now holding communion with pure spirits there,
though it still abode in the body that lay before him
lie felt if sanctifed by the presence of one to
whom the other world had been laid open-as if
under the love and protection of one made holy.
The religious reflection that his mother had early
taught him, gave him strength spiritual compo
stole over him. and he found himself prepared
to perform the last Offices of the dead.
Is il not enough to our friends die, and part
with them for the remainder of our days; to reflect
that we shall hear their voices no more, and they
viii never look en- US again--to that turning to
corruption which was but just alive, and elo
quent, and beautiful with all the sensations of the
soul Are sorrows so sacred and peculiar as to
make the world vanity to us, and the men of it as
strangers, and shall not be left to our Affections
for few hours Must We be brought ont at such
a time to the concerned, O. careless gaze of those
we know not, or be made to bear the formal prof
fers OF consolation from acquaintance who will go
away and forget IT all Shall We not be suffered
little while, holy and healing communion with the
dwelling be changed for the solemn show of the
pail, the talk Of the passersby, and the broad and
piercing Light Of the common sun Must the cere-
monies OF the world wait on US even to the open
graves of our friends
When the hour came, Arthur rose with firm step
and fixed eye, though his whole face was tremuous
with the struggle within him. lie went TO his SIS
ter, and took her arm within his. The bell struck
sea. He felt violent beating through his whole
frame, which shook him that he reeed. 1t was but
a momentary weakness. He moved on, passing
those who surrounded him, as if they had been sha
dows. While he followed the slow hearse. there
was vacancy in his eye it rested on the coffin,
which showed him hardly conscious of what was be-
fore him. His spirit was with his mothers As he
reached the grave, he shrunk back and turned pale
but sinking his head upon his breast, and drawing
his hat over his face, he stood moonless as statue
till the service was over.
He had gone through all that the forms of soce.
ty required of him. For painful the effort was
and little suited as such forms were to his own
thoughts upon the subject, yet he could not do anv
thing that might appear to the world like want of
reverence and respect for his mother The scene
was ended and the inward struggle over; and now
that he left to himself, the greatness of his soul
came up full and distinctly before him.
1t was dreary and chilly evening when he re-
turned home, When he entered the bouen Fro,r
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weaker and weaker every hour. Arthur sat by in
silence, holding her hand He that she was
sensible he was watching her countenance, for
every now and then she opened her dull eye and
looked towards him, and endeavored to smile.
The day wore slowly away. The sun went down,
and the melancholy and still twilight came on No
thing was heard but the ticking of the watch, telling
him with resistess power. that the hour was draw
ing nigh. He gasped if under some invisible. gi-
ganc grasp. which it was not for human strength to
struggle against
1t was now quite dark, and by the pale light Of
he night lamp in the chimney corner, the furniture
IN the room threw huge and uncouth figures over
the walls. All was unsubstantal and visionary, and
the shadowy ministers of death appeared gathering
round waiting the duty of the hour appointed them
Arthur shuddered for moment with superstitious
awe but the solemn elevation which good man
feels at the sight of the dying, took possession of
him, and he became calm again.
The approach of death has so much which is ex
ating, that our griefs for the time, forgotten And
could one who had seen Arthur few hours before,
now have looked upon the grave and grand repose
of his countenance, he would hardly have known
him.
The livid hue of death was fast spreading over
hs mothers face. He stopped forward to catch
the sound other breathing. 1t grew quick and faint
My mother !"-She opened her eyes, for the last
time, upon hima faint Aush passed over her cheek
there was the serenity of angel in her look
her hand just pressed his 1t was all over.
His spirit had endured its utmost 1t sunk down
from its unearthly height and with his face upon
his mothers pillow, he wept like child He arose
with violent effort, and stepping into the adioin
ing chamber, spoke to his aunt 1t is past said
he. Is my sister asleep We'll them let her have
rest she needs it, He then went to his own
chamber, and shut himselfin
1t is mercfu thing that the intense suffering of
sensitive minds makes to itself relief Violent grief
brings on torpor and an indistinctness, and dim
ness as from long watching, 1t is not till the VIC
lence OF affiiction has subsidized, and gentle and
soothing thoughts can find room to mix with our
sorrow, and holy consultations minister to u.s. that
We are able to know fully loss, and see clearly
what has been torn away from our affection. was
sowth Arthur. Unconnected and strange thoughts,
with melancholy, but half-formed images were
floating IN his mind, and now and then CLEAN of
light would pass through it as if he had been in
troubled trance and ali was right again. His worn
and tired feeling at last found rest in seep.
II an impression which we cannot rid ourselves
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we enter upon the second quarter with ncreas.
ed zeal, finding our labors acceptable, not only in
our own neghbourhood, but in very distant parts
OF the country 1t has accordingly become neces
sary to reprint several of the previous numbers,
which viii be furnished in a few weeks The en-
enlargement being spontaneous, is doubly graft
ing, and will be duly appreciated and remembered
The long prevalent opinion, that WOVEN are less
gifted by nature than MEN, might, we think be
much weakened by little research. Numerous
examples of the energies of their minds, of thei.
patent suffering under aicton, of their foresight
devotedness fortitude, aud humanity, might be al
duced, and, although their sphere of usefulness j.
limited, vet, when placed in emergencies, MANY Of
them have exhibited talents which the prouder sex
might be proud to possess. In some instances, they
have been signaly useful, when the influence arG
exertions ct men were utterly unavailng
We have been favored with letter from vens-
rable gentleman Of the north, who has been clos
observer OF the progress Of society," and who latei.
had his attention drawn to the subject of which ~
are speaking, by receiving copy ofthe GAn1ASD'
He thus expresses himself
Il think it very proper and laudablc to de
vote periodical paper to the amusement and
instruction of the females There have been
many who were eminent for their endowment,
OF mind, and as useful members of society
Mrs. RowLANDsoN, whose given name have
forgotten was daughter Of Peregrine White,
who was the first male child Of the Plymouth
adventurers born in New England She was
married TO a Mr.. Rowlandson. a minister of q
town somewhat to the ca st,yard of Boston Ii
happened, In the Indian War of those days, that
the savages fell upon the town. and killed many
OF the inhabitants, among whom was Mr.. Row
landson; and his wife they carried into long
captivity, where she endured, with forttude
beyond most Of her sex. all the hardships incl
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THE GARLAND.
SATURDAY EVENING, MAYS. 1924,

- Several communications are under considers
ton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-23

IN CHANCEK}.--Iu Anne liza county cour, Ma 1904
Il William boswell Thomas boswell, Elizabeth Uosu ELL
sally H. Doswel infants OF tender years. by Thomas Dos
well, their father and special guardiaD and ol,e len
drick, ami Polly bis wife formerly DosweI who are chill
Mason, dee. p,Ss|
Against ~
jobs Law, and Polly his wife, formerly Mason, James
apd Judith his wife, formerly Mason Francis Vaughan
aud agdalane his wife, formerly Mason, James Miller,
and Patsy bis wife, icnrIiy Mason and Thomas Moore
and Sasanush bis wife, formerly Mason children and heirs
VI oaV nason, oec. Uefts.
The defendants having entered their a5d
given security according so the assembly, and rules
vi this COURT and the court being satisfied that Bey are no,
Inhabitants OF this commonwealth: On n,ot,o Of he
plaintiffs by William Verstr Esqr their counsel N IL nr.
dered, that the SAID defendants zach of mr., H.
here the fourth Thursday August next, and answer
the eompainap's oi and that copy this order he fob
city OF Hcamond for Two months ara also
posted al the door OF The courthouse OF M county,
several court days " WIS S''
CoPy-resie, L. T. LEIGH a. A a.
june TO-
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WOOL CARDING.

MY wool cardirg machine Is now in complete order
A The wool sen, to the machine be washed in colo
water unless The sheep washed before shearnp we'll
picked, clear oibus and sticks, and CREASED Oil or
soft in the proportion pound or grease
ten of WOOL Those who prefer ha We their WOOL
CREASED the machine per pound The pre
,ixth part OF the wool. '
Louisa June I, 1924. FRED'K HARRIS
@ The carding Of wool will continue during The months
June, July August September October, the cotton
picking machine will be In operation the naming seven
months Of The year. would be persons Intend
ing TO have their wool carded send early during
the month ut June, there will be and
the wool cards best when fresh sheare and in weather
. T-w6w f.. IL.
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HAMPTON ACADEMY.

TUE principal teacher lately elected In this Seminary
having declined the acceptance Of the appoi
ce hereby gven that election OF principal
Will be made In the Academy the first Saturday In
gust who III he required open School ON ths
first Monday IN September following.
Is required OF the principal that he he qualified to
teach Orhograpby, Reading Writing, Arithmetic, kngtish
Grammar, Geography History and Composition, the Latin
Language aud Mathematics In all its branches The
;he ability and diligence with which he discharges
duty of his siCualioa, he will all Tuition fees
which have heretofore amounted sun, above 81 500
and the interest upon The capital Of the institution
ing 10 about S700, subject deduction 900 dollars
reserved by the Trustees deay
for repairs to the building, fuel, &c.
The most satisfactory testimony Of qualification will be
required of those who may become applicants.
Al letters addressed to The Subscriber post paid viii be
JOHN O. PRYOR, Pre,f
OF the Board of TRUSTEES the Iiumpto ON Academy.
July IT. 2f-w,d
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july q.

an Wednesday the End day Of June next al one ,eick
~ ne will offer tor sale The highest bidder ON creji,
OF one two and three before the front door OF he Ia
lying and being in the said city, viz
Ironing 2 feet ON street, occupied by Mr. FORBES one
ron,ing 100 feet GU street, in the jail an i'm.
proved lot the mentioned streets No $50
owned by Thomas Underwood aud the neghborbood of
u W. Leigh also eleven halt o,s si,u,
ed IN Duvars Addition ami known by the numbers So ~
72S, 81 Is 1879, 80 ss iOO Personal security and
deed OF trust the property will be- required of .
chasers. JOHN SHELTON.
FRED. HARRIS, Exor
MAY u ofJohn l.. Harris dec. .
6 The above sale is postponed till enesiay the 2s,h
day OF August next, ii air, ii the day
June 4. 8-wtds
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aiAsoAAf' In A~eli" County Court 'ay .sa,
Bernard Ssay, admir- John Clements one 90 tho q; ;,
N'ess W As"".n Oiehe"'s' uee. PIaina.
Thomas Branch and Nancy his wife forr,.,I,. 49,.
Clements Moses Overion and Mary his wt,c iorm.'iy
mary Clements Elizabeth Phillips, formerly Eranrti
Oiemepis. James liinan ana Lucy mis- vile. iuro,rly
Lucy Clements George Owen, and FaIDy IN, ,.,,. ,y
Inery Fanny Clements, which said Name n.s,x i,,,
beth, Lucy and Fanny children and ui.,rii,,... T
lsham elements, dec. Samuel Foru SURVIVING ais, r
lsham Clements dec. Joseph Cieinenis Isl, ,;i,s
THOMAS Woodson, admir-. Martha Wuuuso,, l,rr.riy
Oismsnts Judith bryun forIieriy
distributes oil Isham Clements, Gee falsert r,,S
Richard Phillips, Eliza Wills, formerly fl,j,o. ste
osDorne formerly Phillips, Lucy Philips, Pol, pI,s
anu Nancy fniiips, which SAID iabert, kIcb.ro I1.
oaiIy Lucy, Folly and Nancy, .ur,y,up nd
distributes OF Sarah Philips dec. forn., Cir.n,s an.
oil tue distributes o: Isban Clements dec lie
meh'a, merry Clements, HarIOu CleB,enls sarah Cr-
hehis' ana Ann h. Cenrnis, john Booker tl. punr-
u,nn' w"en said Nebecca, Henry, har.iu SsyyL and
ann +: are Children ANA distributes vi " iiau t.n, MS
dec who was Ot The ees OF lshau,
dec. aud john Isliips I,.,'~'
The defendants isham Clements, Judith Dr,a, FRI
rniiips oaiy Osborn. Lacy Phi rs, Polly Phillip. and
Nancy Philips, Not having h.i, 8p.,.arn,e mi
given security according the Act Assembly ana rates
o tos Court, and appearing ION OF The
Oourt mat tue SAID defendants lsham Ju.ib TaiD.rl
itiehard Sally, Lucy, Polly aud Nancy are not
v" ,his conlhon" eafb, On mutton ina H. by
Alfred Egges.on, Esq has COUNSEL ORDERED, mai Le
sad last named Defendants do appeal here on ,be ,our,h
thursday IN September or The uili of Tho
compartments and that copy this he fp Ibsilh
published iu some OF the kicOnd Tor Two
mouths successi'eiy, and that anoter copy posted
the 'front.' dOor of the Courthouse tins county ON Two
several court days.
Copy-TesIe, IT. LEIGH, @. A. C..
'"S . lo-w8w
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The Directors Of The Brook Turnpike Company,
lave this day declared dividend Of 4 per cent. or
two dollars per share, payable the counting
OF j H. Eustace after the 10Th Instant Sickhod
ers in person, or to their Aornes producing powers
that effect.
correct previous irregularities In the Of issuing
Ceitihcates Tor the Stock, and TO deliver them
Stockholders as have not previously received them,
10 ts ordered. That dvidesd shall paid until the
Certificates for the Stock he exhibited which
are 10 be cancelled and Certificates
be counersgned by three Of the Directors the
being similar Certificates be also granted for
Shares for which, shall appear upon satisfactory proof
none have been previously issued.
As IN some instances transfers have made,
IN The form required by law which Is
he d. ect0rs have ordered that dividend shall be paid
upon stock thus transferred until The deed for the be
dence can he produced OF the rghtu ownership OF
Stock, and that no deed be obtained.
Ertraet the Act Of fhe General Assembly passed FebTu
ary 4, 1919, Chap. 81, See. ~
In consideration Of the expenses the proprietors will
incur In opening improving and repairing the said road
the said road with all the tells aud profits, shall be, and
The same Is hereby vested 10 the propretors their
heiT and assigns forever tenants In common, IN
portion to their respective shares aud the shall be
deemed real estate, from the time the said shall
Completed" July s. Tim
NOTICE hereby given al celsn the Lunalic
Hospital In the city Of Williamsburg occupied, and
sat no patients, male female will be into
The said hospital until of The said cells vacant
Due notice Of which will he given.
by order OF the Court Of Directors.
LEONARD HENLEY, CO. D.
Jolly %, 1873. 24-tf
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Farther Supplies # fresh und des;ruGie Dry Goods
yINLEIING y EDWIN JAMES X Go. Ma,k,t b. idgs,
GOODS:
large assortment Of Sla tuck, long bent side Ce@ss
do iaifaffvn do do
do fine Ivory, pocket, toilette and horse do
do "a CanLricks
ca aud s. Desltick kings, superior article
choice assortment Of superior Bie Ctot hs and
Latteen, Tafta and Love Hibbonds, assorted
Superior ltaEan Sewing Silks
Mems White and Hack ribbed Silk half Hose
do Superfne Ueached Thlead Hose and Brown Thread
half Hose
Women's Cotton Hose, choice assortment
Superfne Brovn and BieacAsd THread Hose
Ciat kes white and eolored Spool Thread
itolt's Wire Cotton
Lace top shirt buttons
Linen Canbrics, fine aud sHpt. fine
Superior "A Lish Sksefinrs
Apron and Furniture Chicks
Very Superior Nat aud round Bobbn
Good British Osnahurgs
II Brown Domestic SheelinRs
Comnivn Pia,e Calicoes
Supeifne light Fancy Prints
Fine aud superfne Black aud White doeegnn peterns
Splendid French prints, fashionable article
Sc &c which, added TO their former well selected stock
their quite extensive good
FOR the They will continue receive supplies
from their House in New York Ivy almost every packet.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-23

MAS eonni'ted To the Jail Of the county az tterco,
w on the 10Th OF April, 1894, a runaway neyto wo,
me" calling herself Luciuda Patterson. She states ihsi
she was porn ree and raised In the county Of
mddlsseI " man named John Seymes DO re moved 10
tue STATE OF mississippi 10 called ST Frspcjsyille 10
winch place be carried her and from whence She eled
wto white man in the year 1919, who carried her 70
rev and from thence 10 this paeebsr husband
was committed ~ jail some time Treyio1stber state
neni Is contradictory From information received
believed they nre the property OF person
haeigh, IN North Caroinn that she rsnawsy about
OIristmas e25-sad woman ~ about seven wears
old, and Is very hkrlyshe is of dark fve
rect one or two inches high, and spare adeplss her
hair In trout She has male child with her aboui hfteen
months old The must prove psv charges
law. JOuNI TArr n, q
So, For William Price, S. VI. c.
July n' 21--wI2w
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NOTICE.

LII persons interested in land claims of
river in kentrrky, founded upon Military Warrants,
u those lands now about TO be returned
ONCE and many pretended claims up. Patents
issue to persons not entitled.
Persons DO had employed cahbsrt Anderon agent
informed that he is dead business
left unfinished il would he well TO look TO their
claims Any letter post paid) addressed subscriber
al the Iron Banks, Hickman county Frankfort Ken
lucky requesting information about those claims will he
answered without charge.
The subscriber will attend the and nro-
secution at land claims in Kentucky Ohio will nay
iaaes, and attend every kind of agency relating
in Kentucky. JOHN s. uEREING
Frankfort, April 20. iI3-w6m
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FOR SALE.

'HAT valuable farm called Bewdly tnte the residence
OF Dr. Roy deco in the county OF King Queen con.
aining G76 acres, and binding the matapony river
This land as fertile and productive any in it's vicinity
The improvements commodious story brick eI-
ling house, beautifully situated, having a comma ndnp
view OF the rivera brick barn. together with all conve
nient aud necessary houses There extensive Or
chard OF well selected fruit Tie premises will be sLewr
70 person wishing to view by Mr. CLAYTON the
Manager The terms will he made very
Communications relative to The purchase this properly
must be directed to the subscriber.
- JOHN MASON.
Near Faimonh, Stafford County, July I, 1924 Is-wa
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NiNIAN EDWARDS.
ARGUMENT.
To the Hon. John Floyd, Chairman of The
Committee &c

Committee, &c.
Deeply impressed with the importance of
the present investigation to myself, personally.
beg leave with unfeigned Difference and res.
peci, to submit, to the consideration of the
Committee, the following remarks:
Sensible au,, that the statements Of my adj
dress to the House, to use the language Of the
committee, are such as should not be eight
~ made" and resolved I am, that, if they are
"supertcaIIy examined" it shall be in spite
G my utmost exertiOns.
II is Obvious to the common sense Of
mankind, aud apparent from the reasoning of
tho committee, that, from the active nature of
responsibility, both moral and official, in this
country, upon him who undertakes to arraign
.ne conouc' OF an important funciionary, must
INC weight OF his charges rccoil, if he fail 10
esiabn9n thein. This consideration. while il
FURNISHES motive Tor zeal and perseverance.
on my part, Is calculated TO Cypress me with
modification, nj finding that the committee
have given this decided and injurious direc,;oo
to thu statements which they think fit TO de-
Illuminate charges, contained in my address
after they had commanded, and before ,ho,
could procure, my appearance for The no..
pose Of explaining and enforcing those state.
me1is.
Thls having been done, trust shall be-
pardooed for eudeayoring to show, Ia the
satisfaction Of the committee, that the course
Of reasoning, by which it was effected, is not
authorized either by the facts admitted 10y
themselves, or by the evidence which was pre-
sented To them.
To relieve this subject, as Ear as may be, from
the complexity Of words aud differences in
which il is involved, | must be permitted 10
define, beyond the power Of misnterpretation,
the character and import Of the statement
" hich made, aud to clam, if show that
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EXECUTORS SALE

virtue OF the power vested In by the will of John
Harris deceased, will offer for the highest bid
der ON credit Of one, two and three years, before the
"Wednesday the I'd day OF June next, o'clock half
acre lot VI ground lying in the said city, street. mne
diately below Mr. Rutherfoords gnrden also Two oLer
lots ON Locust street, conveyed the said John L. Harris
by John o. Gamble, each having Of thirty fert-on
one OF which stands the shop Of Ephraim Speed
security and deed VI the property reuur.
ed: FNEDK HARRlS Exor
May .. of John l.. Harris, dec.
J The above sale Is postponed till Wednesday the 18th
day Of August next farf mot, the next fair day there
June q. 8-wtds
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PACKETS FOR HAVRE.

LINE Of Packets has been established between New
YORK sod Hayre, to leave both ports regularly the
Isl o'h days each month during the The ships
composing the line fast saiers. well found and
nanued coPPered and copper fastened Their accommo
or passengers comprise all that can be required
ior comfort and convenience Passengers The cabin will
e asen Tor $40 EACH for which they furnished With
Wines and smre stores every description
ugpis intended for shipment by them may be sent TO the
rno who will attend 10 their reception and forwarding
wh9s charge Tor storage commissions. The expenses
Wch p'ay In such cases, be actually incurred, will when
requested, be collected with the freight at Hsvre.
Leuefbsg at the New York Post Office, for all let
tiers that may be sent by mail.
dressed, postpaid, 10 CRAssONs BOYD,
June ~. I5-sm Agents. " York.
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May ~.

COMMITTED TO the Jail Of The Of Petersburg as
~ runaways, on the i7,h day of February last two
gro men, who state that they elopsd from MR. Josiah
Sue ~ The county OF Nottoway, who his way
the south with negroes for SALE One of them calls
ion abou! 20 years old. thick lips parit ular mark
scar To about him the other calls himself
lie is feet inches high, dark complexion, WHISPERS
about 80 years old, no particular mark
served about him. The OF the above negroes
quested TO come forward his property pay
and take them away, they will he dealt with Jaw
directs ROGER MALLORY, TAILOR.
April 2T II5-vi2vv