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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-20
From the n. T. Commercial .adrertiser.
OF THE CONNECTS AT
THE TREAD MILL.

On Saturday last, about half past IL O'Clock, an
attempt was made by the convcts at work on the
Tread Mill, at the Penentlary, TO make their escape
The number of criminals who were then at the
wheel, was 46-viz. 81 white, and % black men,
many of whom were stout fellows, and of the most
desperate character. The time which they had
selected for their purpose was that appropriated to
their dinner, when they had just quilted work. Mr.
James Nelson, one of the inside keepers, was go
ing out, when very athletic negro, the leader OF
the gang, endeavored force open the door, and to
wrest the key from his hands; but by the uncom.
monty spirited exertions OF Mr.. N, who is very
strong man, he was disappointed in his aim. Had
he succeeded, his associates were ready to make
general rush into the yard. The fellow, at last by
lhe application of several well directed blows, gave
up and cried out aloud for mercy, which was readi
Iy granted. The other 3 incpal leader was white
fellow, absolute desperate, who, about four months
ago was convicted OF attempting to blow up his wife
and children with gun powder, and was sentenced
TO hard labor for three years With this rulhan,
and several Of the most daring Of the gang, Mr.
,niel Rker, the other OF the inside keepers, was
actively engaged but by the address and ntrepldy
which he displayed the occasion, he was able to
keep them at bay. In the mean time the alarm was
given, and Mr.. Peter Roome, keeper OF the women
at work on the mill up stairs, was on the spot in
ms ant, aud succeeded in separating Mr.. Nelson
from his formidable antagonist, and was fortunate
as to be able TO shut the door. Mr.. HIGHLAND, the
Superintendent, with three Of his assistants i'm.
mediatey rem from the penitentary to the scene of
action Ia distance Of about SO yards y but, although
they exerted their utmost speed, the riot was in a
great measure suppressed before they arrived there,
as the rioters were, by that time. locked up. The
gate keepers, Messrs. John De Witt and John Car
ter conducted themselves with great propriely, and
followed the directions which they are, on such oc
caSions, ordered to observe,
Three Of the ring leaders, the black man, together
with the whites who have been already mentioned,
and another black, were considerably hurt +; but we
learn that their wound no. dangerous, 1t is
happy circumstance thai one Of the insurgents
cxcep, those who were the most active. received
any injury The two inside keepers, potwhstand
ing the imminent danger which hey were expos
ed though exceedingly exhausted. were tut little
hCrt and the criminals were completely subdued
within five or six minutes after the outrage commen-
ced.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-20
Dr. Deans Rheumatic Pills.

4 fresh supply rece.vs1 at ne WatcAman Office.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-20

The publishers Of the new American edition Of
Lempri=re's Biography, state, that the compilation
Of American Biography to be included IN The work
comprising more than eight hundred ns mes is nuw
nearly completed and the Whole will soon be put to
press, and brought forth a, speedily as possible
There is every reason to believe, that the work wl
be very valuable one.
We observe says the Boston Statesman, that
Cummings and Ilard, Of this city in addition to
ihe semi monthly Literary Ga@fHe, edited by
1aeoPaiiaS Parsons, Esq which is to make its ap-
pea anee this month, prop Sc also, TO publish an
.3naaal Register on the plan Of the English Annu
al Register to be edited by the Rev. EdicGrd III
Nett, late editor OF the North American Review
The enterprise Of our Booksellers and labors OF
our Literary men, rendering this city in fact as
well as in name, the Literary Emporium Of Amer
iCa,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-20
WAvERLY NOVELS

The following list Includes all the Novels hitherto pub.
shed by the author of Weyery with the number of vol
nmes, and respective price u each Novel evcent St
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-12

At large and respectable meeting
Of the citizens of New Castle County
Friendly to The encouragement OF Amer
can manufactures convened at Smiths no
tel in the borough of Wilmington, on Sat
nrday the 9TH Of February. PETER CAV
lERLY. Esq. was called to the Chair, ant
VIM. p. BRonsoN was appointed Secretary
| The subioned memorial was laid before
the meeting, and on motion, it was unan'
nously
Resolved, That this meeting approve o
said memorial.
Resolved, That the following persons b.
appointed to obtain the signatures of thu
citizens of New Castle County, to the salt
mcmorial, via:
For Brandymine Hundred.-E. ]. d'
Ponf. William w. Young, James White
hnd Henry Williamson.
For Christiana.-John r. Brinckle, E
van Thomas, Josiah +. Clement, Nexan
'Ier Porter, James M'Kean, William Chan
|rller, Thomas Powell. John F. GiIpin, james
Simpson, Henry Hopes, John Bailey
William Her,iman, James X. Squlbb, Ne
,emiah Delaplaine, Peter b. Deiany an'
Iohn A. \. lie Forest.
For .Npr Cnstip.-David c. Wilson
Iohn Riddle and John MTamont.
For NIL Crppk.-Andrew Gray, Aqul
ia Nebecker. John Harlan and Edward
Marshall.
For Whts Clay Creek.-Ifenry White
ll,v. David Armstrong and John Her'lman
Resolved. That the SAID memorial b'
published in all the papers OF this borough
signed by the Chairman and Secretary.
Rpsolped, That fifty copies Of the 'a''
memorial be printed, and that John Ear
bert and Evan Thomas be appointed com
Imittce to distribute the same to the per
sons appointed To obtain signatures.
p. CAVERLY, Chairman.
VIM. p. BRoP-oN, Sec'ry.
MTs, The members Of the committee ap
pointed to obtain signatures, are request
led to return the memorial with such sigma
tnr as may be nhtaine !. to Peter Caver
Nv, Esq. On or before the 18th instant.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-12

lsas yaluc than tl,irty-iive Cents sb,n
taken and deemed as of that yslua II
charged with duty accordingly, for II, Il, W.. NY
sent year, and raised five cents eyerv r ps
sequent year, until il amounts TO ffty.c.~ ~
per square yard.
/ Q. In regard TO wooden cloths-,h,,A
duty on fine WOODEN should be fixed :, N
per cent ad valorem for the present w..
and raised 5 per cent every subs,ov,1
wear, until it amounts to 80 per cen, n
vaoren.
s. That the duty on coarse wooI.,
shall be, as on a square yard, of the ul,
Of eighty cents during the present W,
aud raised five cents every subseo,,
Year, until it amounts to one dollar. ~
4. That the duty on. wuol, the first nv
of which shall be twenty cents per porl
or upwards. shall be fixed at 90 PR o.,
for the present year, and raised five b.
cent every subsequent yeas, until i,
t.nounts to fifty per cent. ad valorem.
8. That wool, the first cost Of vlA
hall be less than twenty cents yer pouri
shall be admitted free Of duty,
And your memorialisis, &c.
PETER CAvERLY, Chairn,,
VIM. p. BRoBsoN, Sec'ry.
February 7th, 1924.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-12
turing passion make thee shed the cease

turing passion make thee shed the cease
less tear!
No, replied Elvira, love gave me all its
choicest blessisgss-. During five years !
rioted on its pleasures, and this world was
a heaven to me. William. it is true, IS no
more ; but he died in the field OF honor
he is recorded with those heroes who
fought and fell for their country-l bath
ed his wounds--his last words blest me
and his expiring sigh was breathed forth
in my bcsom-I wept the briny tears OF
honest sorrow but had my consolation
my William loved none but me. and he
still lived in the blessed image which h'
left me of himself. 1t was my duty. ant
it soon became my sole delight 10 poin
out to the darling boy the path in which
his sire had trod, and to instill in his ex
papding mind the emulation Of paterna
virtue. His young breast felt the glowing
fame, and he was wont to weep when
led him to the grave which glory had dus
for his father.
But he too is taken from me--fle sleeps
beneath this turf which adorn with How
ers. Here my fancy feeds my sorrow, and
this sacred shrine of affection shall daily
visit ill weary nature conducts me to my
husband and my child.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-12

Some years since sober, jealous Coheo or|
parson, went to chatechise family IN w. ',s. r
who were not so we'll versed in the ruel'hhd ,hord
divinity as some are when he arrived ne .nst %y
proper to begin with Lois. the esdcs. a.'s Il,
IA girl about eighteen, and buxom ss Nay, ~,
charms had sm,,en the yourg village swa.'' 1.o.
an epidemic. "Well Lois" said the pA,rc.
shall begin at you come tell me wh1 u ebs
you !" Lois, with charming flush OF, ne1 1r, ,
replied. "why nobody as l know on. ..s,edl
son, rather surprised at her answer rep!ssrir
Question with increased zeal. Lois rs,n.l ,;"l .,
ted at the inouisitive parson, again rep'lesie set
nobody sir; there was Tom Dawson laJ hu
me about six months, but folks s'y ne "
about ogain."
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-02-12

hundred pieces Of cannon were mounted 'p
The latter. | shall endeavor in another
paper to sketch the campaign Of this year.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
Freeman and Neir- Portland.

DURsUANT - ~ application ulaae % n3e ~.
4 Use 81 the fsopri~ion 81 the c0mmen end
undivided bands IN the two ToHnshifs. afsntHa
% tlle sufferers of rogflsnd, bring ABE ioWns-lfi
NJ thc CoHnty of Somerset, since lurgFFatHteA
by fhe namrs ui Freeman ald New uftiAhH--i
AZ heftb I'm nnftis w nlrrtiHH Di said fruFFiIturtu
w. h1idea ut the lipuse 20 Wy. Charles hiHchlI
Inboldef IN Ponland, On Welne day the third
day 90 March neat. az feu Of tse cieck in thr
forenoon, tor the purposes hereafter ueu1oBed
viz
\. IT'D choose Y NnAeFHtnr--, IT'D see III they
will choose "a Clerk wv the room ui lhe person
who ncl holds thar ptiCc.-3 f1 astertain nh0
the present Pr1Trieisfs Ert.-t, a y considgrN TIT
a propef % be done iu regard to the eonceFns
OF ihe Proprietors. and particularly 10 adjusi any
demands fhef now OF may exist either against
o. n favor "a said fruprietoFs, and % see what
property, real orpcrs1Hal- there IA Belonging to
said PROPRIETOR and aRirrmiuE how IN saail bs
disposed W. and fo I'VE thereon as they SHALL 49,
ht SAML. FREEMAN, PropFietos Clerk
Dated, February 3. io3A
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

GARDINER IRON WORKS.
FNHE Subscriber Agent 81 the GARDIN
n Err IRON WORKS, has constantly for
ale st the Agency Store IN Gardner, tie TIL
lowing articles viz -
Saw Mill Cranks, Pulling Mill do.
Lantern Wheels,
Wrought aud Cast Mill Spindles,
Halter's Basins,-CIolhieI's Plates,
Crog ars,-PIough M0ulds & Coulters.
Wheels Cor various kinds OF Machinery.
Sad Irons,-Cast Iron Dogs,
Shelves and Cogs for Blocks,
Csrding Machine Irons,
Cart and Wagon Boxes.
Gudgeons Of al sizes,
Brands for names, sc. made al short
notice.
The above articles will be sold cheap for
cash or approved credit Orders for any des
cripiinu Of Castings, will be executed punctusI.
y in the best manner.
NJ. SPRINGER Jr. Agent.
Gardiner, Sept. ?, 1894. II.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

We the Subscribers having been apOoisisa Con
hissiones By the Honorsble Barnett Pousr.
'unge q Probate for the CoButy al Cuui.srlsud n
resiFs and examine the claims az The several cred
g. Nm Estate IN henear G. GaringF. lats of
Portland ~ Said County. Manner. deceaEad r.urs
seated insnAvent--do hereby ave roticr. rbat sir
noaths are loUed 70 said creditors fson ti,e cav
% feoFaary epfrsnL 20 bTinE ia their clsisss ana
prove Their debis-and We shall attend has sssvir~
A. ne Counting hoom Of tYn. Sssarou lon- Vghnrf
a rertiand On the second saturday az tina ana tbr
lfs l1l1NinE months. from tun XIV four o'clock Hf
'sl1ooa ni each day. ALBERT NEWHALr
~, WILLIAM SWAN
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

Middle Street, one door east from J. Harrods,
ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
" the public, that he has lately received from
Philadelphia the new and improved System Of
Rules for cutting, whereby garments are com
pleted with much less cloth than formerly. He
has also correspondent at Philadelphia, through
whose means he win be constantly furnished
with such Improvements in the fashions &c. as
may arise
IFIn addition 10 the above, he has received
the " London Rules" used by Mr.. John Noble,
late of this town ehas also in his employ the
first rate workmen, and all those who may favor
him with their custom, are assured Of having
their work done in the best style
W. ID. Grateful for past favours, and the pat
ronage bestowed upon his endeavours to please,
solicits continuance thereof, with the assurance
on his part, that nothing shall be wanting to de-
serve ii.
~ B. Garments cut by him at the shortest
notice, and the strictest care and attention will
be given to the arrangement Of the parts and
pieces of The work, SO as to prevent any difficult
" in making.
1rThe former customers OF Mr.. Noble, are
respectfully invited to call, and are assured that
their work will be done in the same style as
formerly.
Portland, Dec 81, 1923.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

y Office is hereby given ihat the SUBSCRIBERS have
been daily appointed By the Judge Of Probate
q wits &C. within and for the County nf Cunher-
land com missiuners with full power % receive and
examine all the claims III thE several cIeditafs W.
the Estate of John Piuee, late w Cusnbtrlznd. n
ssid Coanty. MarIner, deceased. represented insul
vent SIX months from the third cav M FehYuafy
INST are allowed 70 sad creditors ~ bnngins IN
me" claims and proving their debts f0f wbeA pur-
pose he subscribers viii stiend AT the osscs Of Jo-
sepa Adams "a The last Saturday d March. ard The
asi saturday nf June. from two fi VIZ o ths clock
ih the afternoon WILLIAM WOODBURY..
JOSEPH ADAMS.
February Y, 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
700 Yarnoulh. Feh ). - RI : RI -

'HE subscriber hereby gives public nntiae ~ I'll
concerned that he has been daily appointed
"a taken uPon himself The TRUST az AdminiEra tor
Of The estate ar HUGH MCCLELLAN. tate WI Pofr.
and, 10 the county 81 Cumberland Esquire. dersas.
ee oy giving bond as the Law directs-He therefore
fequests al persons Who Indebted 10 Size sais De-
ceased estate 20 make immediate payment and
those who have any demands thereon 10 exhibit Tie
same ~ settlement ID the C9mlmsriuners
CHARLES FOX.
Portland. Feb 3. 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

.TFyHE breast work bank and fats aAiv nine
A feet in width, adjoining, and south XII Alr
ANDEKws' laos FUEsAcFi situated Ou Thames
Street The above property y q very suiiahlr
place for any business requiring access 90 ~
water Enquire 81 Nc 5, Musseys Row, Nd
de- Street Porilcnd, Abf ~ W
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
MOULTON & WOOD,
WOULD inform the public that they con.
" tinue 10
DYE e. FINISH.

il the best manner, Broadclofhs. Ca.simeres
sstins, Grapes. Silk & Cotton Velvris. Shawls,
Ribbons, Hosiery and Gloves, lady's and
sentiemen's Garments Of every description.
Cleanse Merino and Casinos Shawls.
Also
DYE e. DRESS 10 the best manner single
width Cloths, Csssineres. SattiDstts &c. &C.
Where thnse who fsver them with their
custom may depend on having their work ex-
ecuted with neztness and dispatch. All Silk
and Satin dresses 70 be dyed, must be ripped.
BRADLEY & DOW. .4gsnis.
No G, Mgsssg's Ror. Middle Street, Perilaad.
where Goods nay be left, o. Al the Dye house,
WestbFook.
Westbrook, Aug. e. II
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
From tks Journal Of Bellies Leiters.l
PERSIAN MELODIES.

PERSIAN MELODIES.
Oh come, yon reckoning Pen cries,
And shakes hes starry wings,
While evening o'er the western skies,
Her purple glory finss.-
III lead thee wheTr, 10 cora cells.
Beneath the foaming sea,
The lonely Maid Of Ocean dweIls, -
Then follow. follow me.
IN lead thee 10 some fragran, grove,
Where roses ever bioom--
The haunS where youthful Peris love
To banquet on perfume
And whefe the restless AigHiingasS
Shall weave hsf song Tor thee.
Whose tones 81 musie never fall
Then follow, fol.aw me.
On come. aud will lead thee where
Dclishted Fers play.
And bind their golden waving hair
To dance 10 Halars ray
Or where, beneath lovely sky,
StiA lcveiisF thou shalt see
The clesr blue light Of IsyIa's eye
Then follow. follow me
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

"A Court Of PROBATE held az Portland agithin end
yrs tae county ef Cuplbsriaad on tsr first Tues
a97y n February, tn the year y olir Lord sighisra
huHdrs5 and trsntg four
ELIZABETH BLANCHARD. Administrative W
the estate and widow Of solomon l. Blanchard,
late Of Cumberland, in said County. Mariner de-.
ceased, having presented her petition for an al.
iowance out Of the personal estate, and for the
assignment 81 her Dover out Of the real estate az
sac deceased Ordered, That the said admins
t1aiS si'e notice 70 All persons Interested IN uaus-
InE copy q TINS order 70 be published three
weeks successfully Ia the Portland Gazette. printed
Al PORTLAND that they may appear at Probate Court
% Be held At said Portland on the FIRST Tuesday Of
march Dexai ten of the clock in the forenoon and
Anew cause 4 any they have, why the sans should
not be Eranted.
BARRETT POTTER, Judge
true Cory. AT. HoTaIIn spulhEate. Pc.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17

AT q Court Of Probate held AZ Portland within
and iol the county o. Cumberland, On Gle hrst
Tuesday Of february. in the year Of our LoId
eighteen hundred and twenty -foug--
SAMUEL MERRILL, Administrator 81 the es-
= tate Of Moses Merrill, late Of New Gi0ucester,
~ said country, Esquire deceased, having preseni-
Ell bis second account 81 tho administfatoh of VITA
estate, and also his private against Eve Said
deceased, for allowance; Ordered. That TIE sara
Administrators give notice % All persons interested
BY causing copy Of this order % be published
three weeks successfully IN the Portland Gazette,
printed A. Portland, that they may appear al a
ffohafe Cour 20 ~ held AZ said Portland Oh lie
FIRST Tuesday az March next, AZ tsu VI tbe clock
N me forenoon. and shew CAUSE, fany they have,
why the Same should not bc Erauitd.
BARRETT POTTER. judge
tfue copy. ar. Horatio So0thgaie. Reg'r %
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
BARRETT POTTER. Iadrs.
true Copy an. Horatio southEate, Reg. A

Viz subscriber hereby gives public notice 70 al
concerned, that be has been daily appointed and
taken upon himself the trust Of Adninisrstog Of fhe
estate Of SUSANNA HAMILTON, late Of Nonh-
Yarmouth. In the county OF Cumberland Widow.
deceased, NY giving bond Az THE JAW direrts-Ha
tnefcioie requests All persons who ars Indebted W
ne said deceased's estate IN make immediate pay.
meht ans those who have any demands thereon
&c exhibit The same FOR settlement 10
STEPHEN PORTER.
North Yarmouth Feb 3 1894
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
BOOTS S' SHOES.

al prices that cannot fail to please purchasers.
Feeling sensible that many Of his Brethren.
knights Of the laPstORe) win endeav0r 10 per-
suade people that il is impossible that work
OF the FIRST quality can be afforded at the above
mentioned prices, he viii assure those who may
favor him with their custom, their work shall
be made OF the very best Of Philadelphia or
Southern Stock, and in style not inferior 10
any in the place. Should any Of bis work
prove not equal 70 what II Is recommended, THE
purchaser can have the privilege Of returning
or receiving proper deduction Every favor
properly acknowledged and as much punctuali-
ty observed, as the nature Of the trade will adj
nit January "a. 1921.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
MAINE REGISTER,
1924.
GLAZIER & co.


AVE in Press, and will publish ia few
M days, the MAINE REGISTER for 1924
The former publishers Of this work having re-
linqnished the idea of printing one for the pres
ent year-we have been induced, by the solicit
tation OF a number of our friends, TO undertake
It's publication at this late day.
The utility of this annual remembranceri il
acknowledged BY all--and we cannot but hone
we shall receive sufficient patronage from the
citizens of Maine TO indemnify us from the e.
pense incurred at least; as to profit, we expect
none thls year. HaIl0WeH, jan %, 1924.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
JOSEPH GOOLD. in

JOSEPH GOOLD, in
LAS for sale, al his store. in HeSt-.M arkef Ro1r
u Maine-street, Ihead Of Green-sueet,l
Vest IHdia Goods and Groceries.
Of all kinds, together with I BY g ard by 10 H1,a.
doc Glass; PUTTY; Nails; IRON
W.aRE; WINES. Of all kinds; complete as
sortment of GRINDSTONES; 100 casks Thomas
ton Lime.
FEATHERS.
IN the greatest variety, wholesale or retail BEDS
filed, on hand, TO be sold at the cheapest rate, for
cash couItry produce.
Portland, Sept. ?. If
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-17
POETRY.

fgess - Frovideaes JoayraL
POETRY RUY .MaD-.VO. 2.
TIE GHOST
~ ~ aaiAer n Esskasgs gssa 70 Drscsn Stakes =
IL abaH tNsaiy pears ssnce .qlsi LaH.
shot. Foand fateffd merry
u.d s0iaisf q she Revolutionary
War
Was wed5ra TO
a muss sbomlnabis shfew.
fhe temper ~. o. shakspears's CatAaiins"
Scais y ~ us's somPafsd wilh hers,
VIII LnciftEA
Her eye was like q wtassrs
Size hsJ = harsh
iace ilke = esanhery maEsh;
All spread.
WIN spo.s Of white and red.
~ Il soc had the mtases
Win hair a ths rplOr o. a aisp ~ straw,
And assFsfifseA Ike . cr0sssuf Rssr
The appeiafaan u iris lovely dsme
Wa Aan. d Naneg -doat iaget me name.
Her hfosheI-Da..d-was a tail.
Cood1oosing chsp aud that eli.
One Of yosr great, biz noihings, as We say
Here 10 Rhale-Ishndi picking ap Old jokes,
And cfac4lng them "a otiler FOLKS
We'll. David undertook, one nght 20 play
The Chosi, and frighten Abel whom be knew
Woald Be returning from journey, through
That ssoud
Below
Tia AOuss-some distance half mile. orfo-
With long. taper
Cap Of white paper,
just made % cover
A wig. neaciy As large over
As coFn-basket; and sheet,
Win both ends made TO meet
Across bis bfeaa
The way ia which ghosts ars always drsHD
he took
His station near
a huge oak TREE
Whence he could overlook
Tie road. and see
Whatever might appear.
Ii happened that about AZ hour before, friend ABE
Had left the table
OF an I'm. where he had made halt,
With BIZ horse and wagon,
To taste hagom
OF malt
Liquor. and 50 forth which being done,
HE sent On,
Gazing no more for twenty ghosts,
Thar If thy were 50 many posts.
David was nearly tired Of waiting
fiis patience was absting
Al length he heard the careless tones
VI his kinslnan's voice;
And then the noise
OF the wagon wheels among the stones.
Abel was much elated and was roaring
With AL his might and pouring
Out. in great confusion,
Scraps Of Old songs nrAde ID /" the rsvolutson."
His bead was full Of Bunker-Hill and Trenton
And still he went on.
Soaring tie whip poor-wills among the trees.
With Thymes like these.
" See the Yankees
Leave the HILL
With taggarnets declining
With loppd down bats.
And rusty guns.
And leather aprons shining"
See the Yankees Whoa Why, what is thai p
Said Abel, staring like cat,
as slowly. on The fearful figure strobe
Into the middle Of The road.
My cDnscieuee. What a suit Of clothes!
Some crazy fellow, i'supposs.
Hallos ! friend What's name; By The powers Of gin
That's a strange dress 10 uavel in"
BE silent Abel; for ! now have come
To read your doom.
Than hearkeB while your fate now declare.
Ian a Npirif."--"l suppose YOU are
But you'li not hurt me and In tell you why.
Here Is fact which YOU cannet deny.
An spirits must b either good OF bad
That's understood.
And be you coed or esil, | am sure
That Im secaTe
n good spiSit--I am safe II cviL
And don't know but you may be the Devil
II that's the case, yosl Tecollect fancy.
That am married 70 your sister Nancy"