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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-25
yAE GARLAND.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER Is, 1924.

To our patrons we tender the congratulations of
the season, and hope that the anniversary Of sa-
vour's birth may be to them day of true JOY that
its dawn may dispel every intrusion of Care light
up the bright beam Of Hope, and yield the holy
consultations of Religion!
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-25
HOW TO BE cosTESrEp.

Never compare thy condition with those above
thee but, to secure thy content, look upon those
thousands with whom thou woudst not, for any in
serest, exchange thy fortune and condition.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-25
From the -Nonthly Mrga-ine Of October, 1924
THE LADIES
[TRANsLArED FROM THE FRENCH.

TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
The critics of the fair sex tell us they are vain.
frivolous, ignorant, coquetsh, caprcious, and wha
not. Uni ust that are it is the fable Of the
Lion and the Man. But since the ladies have be
come authors, they can take their revenge,
they not too generous for such passion, Though
they have learnt paint, their sketches of men
gentle and kind.
But If the ladies' are what surly misanthropcs call
them, who is to blame Is 1t who spoil
who corrupt, who seduce them
Is it surprising that pretty should be
VAN, when we daily praise to her face her charms,
her taste, and her Wit Can blame her VANITY,
when We tell her that nothing resist her attr.c-
tons,-tlat there is nothing so banbalous which she
cannot soften-nothing so elevated that she cannot
snbdue when We tell her that her eyes are bright
cr than day-that her form is talrr than summer
more refreshing than springfield her lips
millon-that her skin combines the whteness of
the hlv with the incarnation Of the rose
DO we ccnsure fine woman AS frivolous when
we increasingly tell her, that no other stud! becomes
her but that Of varying her pleasures t.t She
quircs no talent but for the arrangement; Of new
DtA ora INC ttb'Dt Oh t1t ~ CT
Moons amusement Can blame her triN olity,
when tell her that her hands were not made TO
touch the needle, or to soil their Whlteness in do
nestle employment Can we blame her tr.vo!ity,
when we tell her, that the look OF robustness chases
from her cheek the dimplc in which the Loves ami
the Graces wanton; that reflection clouds her brow
with care and that she who thinks, sacrifices the
th.trn nEoe ,h. a.
renders wit attractive
How can pretty woman fail to he ignorant, when
the first lesson she taught is, that beauty super
sedes and dispenses with every other quality that
all She needs to know is, that she is pretty that to
pc intelligent to be pedantic and that to be more
learned than ones neighbour is to incur the rcproach
of absurdlty and atfectation
Shall we blame her for being acoqrettc, " non the
indisclimnate Aatlery Of every man teaches her that
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-25


wards the throne but language cannot express his
astonshment and the terror which thrilled his whole
frame. when he recognized in the monarch the &C.
MUS who had supplied all his wants, and loaded him
with favours. He stood petrfed living statue, in
capable of utterng syllable. At length Harln al
Raschid with smile addressed him, Il perceive
thine astonshment, .3emdui, and will help to
thee from thy dream. Know then that was of
those Armenians whose lives thou savedst re-
solved to reward thee in manner worthy of myself,
and Of thy disinterested achievement; but wished
to conceal from thee my gratitude, and to enjoy in
secret that prosperity to which determined to raise
thee. Hence that disguise, in which appeared to
thee as supernatural being, and assumed the cha
racter of thy good Genius. The first time bent
my course towards thy lowly hut, enjoyed by an
tic:pation the surprise which should cause thee
saw thee sitting by thy scanty fire, and overheard
Thy Solnquv, in which thou expressedst aloud thy
wish for the bare necessares of life. | became Gu
Gus to know what this term sign;hed and with
view to ascertain the boundary between necessaries
ana supeftutles. promised to supply all thy
am now constrained to recall my rash PROMISE for
tho the mghtest of all the sovereigns of the EARTH
find It out of my power to satisfy thy wants, even
though were to resign to thee my throne and my
treasures. And now, We learned men of my court,
no" decide what Unnecessary and what superhuous.
Behold this man have raised from the most abiect
Indulgence. have given HIM hundreds of thousands
Of ton;ns his wealth is immense. He possesses
one It the most magnificent mansions in Bagdad
and princely estate only ten niles from the city
IFS l!arcm consists Of twenty females lovely as the
hours, and more than twice that number of attend
tty horses in his stables, and yet with all this
wealth his wants not satisfied. Hence per
ceive that supertluity is only phantom of the hu
imagination, and that it is not possessed by
any mortal. The wants of men abysses that
would lngulph the universe without being filed
Retire, .3demdai; retain what have given thee as
the recompense of thNvalor but henceforth must
cease to supply thy want -and it is well that man
should have something left to wish for l shall not
grant thee the little farm the possession of which
thou now covetest.' Thus spoke the cal;ph Harun
al Raschld. .4dem9ai retired and bent his way with
gloomy dlscontelt towards his country seat There
lohng on downy cushions and enveloped N the va
pours OF the most exquisite perfumes, he would Of
ten cast mourntul look from his splendid saloons
at the miserable cot, and excai1n with profound
sign, 'oh, Mahomet! why cannot | have all
want !"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-08-24

ag.rhe seei Weekly Paper. Al 81 md the
Weekly Paper, Al - pee Rnhatos nay slte ia
advance No subscription wtllbe receive i faf
"a less titpe ti,an siA month, and ~ paper all
sl.c dlseaniinud ll1ai ~ ,hc di.areiion 81 tie
Ejitnrs1 mutt alt atresf7lecs afe paid
= Nls rriiseaeats w,u he inserted ri 90
cents pr slnarc iaf lrss) the ut tlme, aud
81 i ee,i4 10 estl, continuance. Those
from s~lslaaer mus To- paid fof pres ,nas -
their insertion, ~ h. pay H. II h--nmed -
some r. seon>ihle Irorseu in lyaciburt-
- Chaacery oeiers ave Inserted for 81
dollars
" Al l'ttcrs addressed 10 The 1 litors muat
lse Issf fAtp, at thy will noi ~ attended, IL
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-08-24

ro knlnlInn faanded on The rfpaelt 81 man
fir eli governments -chataeisfizrd 10y Md
Grafton sed hirIeatsuee -aus resulting ia lie
etnnss ! stlgtrrni mud hrm establishment Of
10. political aad social rights at issu--hs iI3s
never lat sisht 81 The principles npnu which
Was iHld the 1puiiialiun ut our fiohsl - Il .
ness ami In pptness. and wiiieb rs beng a. III
shall continue "a away our oounoils, VIII ron.
stiiuir our sword aud huckisr. Al all ilfnrs
consistent. "a la rite rrr oLnced bis title aud
iitnei IN The tumultnous enthusiasm Of his
country mrn, When thr prospect dhwned ior
che regeneration al ~. BHiise land but
he hcuhne shocked n tie horrible excuses
which ihr anarchy IL The tiines licensed aud
hc Il r. aniuug the bfst victims 10 the Jury al
q hlouI. n,ub, With whom be ceRsea 10 at
when they ceased In hc actuaied ny Justice.
I,leassd hy the lntercessian 81 Cen WASH
inetpn from prison, when Napoleon was ssat.
cd on f1c throne of the Banrbons, drtssiing
equally bis iron desppism, although surfodn.
dcd win The aureis of victory aud the glory
OF conquest, rs lie did the elfrmnnte utn-
robustness aud petty tyranny oil Louis XIV he
was never the slave oi the one nor the hat
tercr OF the other. such IS the mnn who has
come nmnng ~, In receive the heartfelt bo-
mage Of our thanks. II Is M era Ia which
posierty will never cease 10 revert with the
pgoudcst emotions.
We have not rDom 10 day fer extracts from
the New York pnpefs.
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TIE NiRGINI.AN.

rtistKn - rutts<9taeR
alCHAk4l a.. I0I.Ea - ieas Is COLIN,
Publishers eythe ities 9 tLe Ur,aa.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-08-24
..se &C.,
NEsTNOhlLAND ADDRESS.

We make 10 nIolngy 10 our feadcrs Tor oc-
cupyiaF 50 large portion OF to-day. paper
with the sub joined Address. 10 the tfleuds
oi Air Adams its extensive circulation mus
hc an ol3e.t ol ,9liriludc while his enc.
s'ics, seeiuz ia II but brief summary OF hi,
services II the republican party aud 10 his
country in tie 81" times that tried mems sonls, =
NH clpgnrnt md dFserved rulogy ON his
taiuns end iategrity--and n triumphant vim
d'cat,on from the charge oi political nposta-
ry, must needs be benefited by giving IL II
caIm snd disrassi0nhte prrnsai. let none
be deferred by lis length 1hey will not be-
searching a hushei OF chat lor u grain oil
hest but ni'i draw Instruction from evrrv
sentence. u Is trne, Il is rot remarkable Tor
It's hullnrss oi assertion, tor its sourrlity, or
for It disregard of Truth iqnaliiits which seem
fn he much in vogue with oar public " rilrrs
iut a u u " plain uHsarnish'd tale" of facts
told Ia such strong aud ncfyon, language rs
mHy proceed FROM conscious ruotiludC, aud
void OF all ornament hut the ,iAple eloquene
al nalnrr. II seeks mol 10 build ut for hlr
! dun. eompacatia6 reputation, having no
other ieabdatieu linn tho ezszsnsfrythi de,ff.
-ipfi0a nl bis rivals--tis subsfratum Is the so.
I'd gUrk IT his tnlents, integrity aud services,
a ghnet y inch lhc storms al faction shall beat
ia vain. Ia the language ul he address. tho
waves al rrienilrss opposition, WhtacYer he
hn, been assaulted by them, have met with n
recotl, which has swept away the ap2rrssofs.
Why has not che fnqnue r aud intellIgencer
pnlished thij Addros-, hgtccaby Ia request
Afc they afraid - eshiml both sides OF the
question fh,g nere not mealy -nIusithcd
IN requesting the anti CrnN ford editors 10
publish the Richmond and Washington cnn-
:ns addresses nordi1 dose editors hc,itntcfn
amply will the request. Bat The maxim Of
,nS4 0iiefdm pootea has hccome unln shio-lahlc
II uiese days otdrsotion tumeR, aud disregard
II peaeipist
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-08-24

LYNomuKG, AUGUST 81, rssl.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Gen lafayette is expected in this country
the middle of this month. He was to have EN-.
barked on board the Stephania, for New York;
>he regular day set for the sailing Of this ship is
Pthe 25th June. Preparations are making at the
different towns on the sea-board for the recep-
zion of this distinguished patriot A federal
salute is TO be fred at Richmond, Immediately
upon the receipt ofthe intelligence of his having
landed in this country.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

HAsrszs Fssax. July "a.
Our readers viii pro5abiy rccolleci, that. du
ring the last winter. banter was lgiven, BY
Daniel Marker. George Marker. and Thomas
Mallory, to saous With rides against any per-
son or persons in the u. States. for from 500
to $500. We learn, that the chslieAse ihss
been accepted. and that john Avis. OF tisls place
is selected to shoot against any one or all Of
them, at Williams Port. Md. on the 9th OF Au.
gust next--five Press.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05
DIED.


On Thursday last, Mrs. scsAS n WfLsos,
wife of Mr. John X Wilson. merchant of this
place. Her death was preceded by disease
OF protracted duration, which was borne, how
ever, by the characteristic for,itude aud sub.
mission Of faith in the Redeemer. Mrs. vii.
son. although young, had not been inattenti,e
10 that momentoas business that involves our
highest interests. as immortal beings Her at.
tct.tiou to religion for several years before her
dissolution was considerable. Her exercises
were of such nature as indicated the presence
Of the Spirit OF God, aud they led her to receive
Jesus as the cnly foundation OF the peni,cnt
hope. Ifher humility presented the perception
of her Christian wor H.. il was nevertheless,
strongly marked to the view Of those acqaa'nt-
ed with her. In the last trial she was resigned.
and submissive in high degree, and none that
conversed with her conid want evidence OF
her ripeness for glory, although that evidence
did not strike in the most forclble manner her
own mind. That she has gone to that saviour,
whom she loved upon earth, and whom she
desired 20 honour in every prescribed way.
that Saviour who was her support IN affection,
and who gave her an easy dismission from the
body, there is no reason to doubt; and II IS this
that must furnish to the bereaved husband
and friends the consolation which to-
gether with that to be found at throne OF
,srace) will sustain their souls in this time OF
need Let me die the death Of the righteous,
and let my latter end be like his
Communicated.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

T Monday next being court, an opportun'-
" will offer for those indebted to the Editor TO
make payment. Don't let itslip.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05
Last Notice.

TsHE undersigned once more call on those
L indebted to the estate Of Jacob Bishop.
deceased, for payment--the situation OF the
eataie is such that longer Indulgence cannot be
gwen, and If the debts due are not paid IN
very short time suits must be brought against
every person failing to pay.
Those who made purchases at the sale OF the
personal estate OF the said deceased will observe
that their notes become due on the 18th Au-
gust. and il not punctualy paid, suits must be
Immediately brought.
This is the lsat notice of this kind that can
be given--it is hoped it viii be attended TO By
those concerned
GEORGE WOLFE. ! Aa,,,.
VIM. LONG,
Martinsburs, aug
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05
I'm Ostler TAINTED.

rO0D wages win be gwen for man or boy
~ capable OF acting as an osier and servant
in public house. None bat steady one viii
be employed; slave would be preferred
Apply 10 the :, PRINTER. /,
July Is
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Street poiaioes.--A person in South
Carolina raised the past season 500 bush
els sweet potatoes on an acre! placing
the vines singy in their beds, an inch a
part. The same person had one pota-
to feet 9 inches long, and an other
which weighed is4 pounds!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

No Baltimore papers have been received by
the last two mails
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

! Chesapeake and OHIO Canai-we
understand that the Board of Engineers,
appointed by the General Government,
are industriously employed in the ex-
animation of the country between the
Potomac and Youghiogeny rivers
Three different parties have been des-
patched under their instructions to sur
yey sections of the route for the contem-
plated Canal. The Board, from the last
accounts, were descending the Youghio-
geny; intending to proceed to its mouth
and thence ascend the Monongahela s.
Cheat Rivers. The cursory observation
of the savage and Youghiogeny has
shewn them 10 be excessively rocky
and rough, but still offering no insuper-
able difficulties. In many places the
banks are so precipitous, that the canal
must be made in what is now the channel
of the river, and be supported on the
lower side by great walls. Iithe Yough-
iogeny cannot be commanded on the
summit, it will then remain to ascertain
if Deep Greek alone will afford sutfi-
cient supply of water. To effect this,
nice measurement of the stream must
be made, which the rain has hitherto
prev ented, having swelled the Greek to
such degree as to render il impossible
for several days, except by swimming
the horses. rhe quantity of water in
the ordinary state of the Creek, must,
of course, be the basis of all calculations
as to its power of supplying the summit
level. This will, in all probability, be
found to be the only point at which a
communication can be effected, mas
much as the ridge of the Great Back
Bone stretches at a great height, near
ly uniform, through the country-and
the Savage is the only stream that breaks
through il !; SO that its sources ale in fact
west ofthe great ridge ofthe Allegheny.
Bait. Amer.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

.Hsdicins.-The Boston Medical In
teiigencer says, ''there is no doubt of
tne TACT, that people take too much me
G.cihe; where ten actually die OF acute
disease, ten more are doctored TO death
nj their own solicitation.n
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

MARRIED. on Tuesday last. by the-Iscv.
Mr. Krauth, NJ WILLfAS CLsueH, OF Battle
town, to Mrs MAHr ASS ELLIor. oflhis city.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

. HARRIsBURG, Penn. jury lion
\Thursday last, the Bridge over the wa
tara, near Middletown, fell in, whilst a
wagner with his wagon and team was
passing it. All were piecipitated into
the water beneath. Notwithstanding
the height of the bridge, lit being from
'95 to so feet above the stream no lives
were lost. The wagner, we are told,
escaped almost unhurt. Some of the
horses, however, were seriously injured
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

NOlu,iaiaesys Of Hagti.--Mr. Gran
vile, the Agent Of President Boyer,
has communicated the following inte-
resting facts concerning a people de-
nominated The mountaineers Of Hayti:
"They are secluded people, devoted
to peace, and the simplest modes of life.
When the Island is in peace, they come
down from the heights of the mountains
and cultivate their little lots on its sides,
or wander in the sloring forests; and
sometimes, though very seldom, enter
the large market towns OF the Island
They raise cotton which they manufac-
ture into coarse cloths for their own use;
also coffee. and vegetables enough for
their own consumption; but very seldon
carry on any trade, or offer any of
their productions for sale. On any a
larm of war they Immediately retire to
their caves and glens in the heights of
the mountains, and are no more seen
till the peace is restored. What their
numbers are is not known. They have
no letters nor education, speak a Ian
guage peculiar to them though it is evil
IDENTITY of French origin in part. They
are whites in complexion, their hair also
white, but wooIy as the Afric ans. They
are but little known, as they take no
part in the transactions OF government;
and seem only to be solicitous to live
separate from the rest of mankind, un-
known and unacquainted with the
world.n
.4nother Mummy Capt Lee, arrived
at New York from Leghorn. brought out
an Egyptian Mummy, said t. be in COM
piete preservation, except where it had
been cut open by an Italian custom
house officer, who suspected il might
contain contraband goods TWAS OPEN
ed and examined by DIR. Mitchill, who
has furnished the following statement:
"Fhe hair was entire upon the scalp,
not crisped but straight, not course hut
exceeding fine of chestnut brow co
lor, MKT with few scattering white
stragglers, showing that the lady had IL
we'd long enough to be growing gray.
The sunken eyelids retained their eye
lashes, which were plainly distinguish
able. The lips were regularly closed,
and, on being separated little, allowed
the teeth of the lower jaw to be seen, in
perfectly white and round state. he
nose was entire, though somewhat fiat
tened by pressure. The whole complex
ion was black, entirely, perhaps, or, at
least, in great degree, occasionally the
antiseptics aroma tics, and consertories,
with which the body had, for so many
ages, been enveloped. The bones Of
the skull were apparently as compact
as ever; and the ears were plainly dis
tinguishable."
> The turnpike road between Ha-
gers-towp and Boonsboro', is now
completed, and a toll gate has been
placed on it, near MIR. Emmett's -
This piece OF road is perhaps superior
to any other in the u States, and
render complete the turnpike from
Wheeling to Baltimore.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

Good Dividend The North Ameri--
can Insurance Company of Philadelphia,
has declared a dividend of sixty per
cent for the last months. Ibid.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

FTe The stable attached to the
tavern kept by Mr.. Strother M.
Helm, in Newtown, was set on fire
on "Wednesday night of last week, and
consumed, together with quantity of
hay, oats, Sc. The fire was not DIES
covered until the building was nearly
consumed, and it was with much diff.
ficulty the large brick tavern house
was saved, it having been on fire Sc
veral times. Suspicion is strong as to
the vile incendlary, but direct proof
has not yet been had. Yin. Repub.
Deprauiiy AN attempt was made
on Monday morning last to destroy the
family Of Mr.. Walter Tanquery, of
this county, by poison. Arsenic was
mixed with the butter, in such qianti
ties as to cause almost immediate dis
charge after being taken, to which cir
cumstance, probably, the family owe
their lives. Medical aid having been
procured without any delay, all dan:
ger subsidized in few hours Mr.. Tan
query was previously unwe!l, and un
able to appear at breakfast, SO that he
escaped entirely A young man, who
had breakfasted with the others, ac
complained the messenger to town
(eight miles,, and was able to hold out
during the ride, though with much ha-
card and difficulty. A negro woman
is suspected, although no proof has
been had of her guilt. If not her, it
must have been some one of her black.
hearted, deprayed companions, as it is
not believed Mr. II has an. enemy on
earth, unless it be among these w-etch
es: nor is there a miI in the county
more distinguished for those amiable
and plous qualities which exalt and en-
noble the human character Ibid
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

.A.Nsw Rule of Sabtraction.-A la
boring man purchased cow OF a farmer
in the state of Main, for thirty dollars,
one half to be paid in cash, the other
half in laboring. One day while at work
threshing in the farmer'sbarn mot know
ing that any one was near him) he be-
gan to soliloquize in the following man.
ner: "Take one from two leaves three;
and two from two leaves four; and
three from two leaves FIVE. That's the
case; my masters cow never will be
paid for.o The farmer oyerhering the
soliloquy, stepped into the barn, and
told the laborer if he would prove it to
be the case he would give him the cow,
and pay him for what labor he had done.
The laborer readily agreed to do it, and
began in the following manner: @lhave
now been married nearly four years:
the first year my wife had child that's
one from two, and leaves three; the Sc
cond year she had another, that is two
from two, and leaves four: and the third
year she had another, which is three
from two leaves five. Now | have FIVE
instead of two to suppo ri, and ! fear |
shall never be able to pay for the cow"
The farmer Immediately paid him for
his labor, and gave up his note for the
cow.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-08-05

A further loan for the New York Ca
nal, OF 100000 dollars, on stock bearing
an interest of per cent has recently
been concluded, upon which the State
has obtained from the lenders premium
Of (within fraction of ten per cent