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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-08-13
TIE MOVEx.ESY.
FROM THE LONDON LITERARY GAZETTE.
Lcrian,,e, q Historical Noyel Of Palestine

FURTHER EXTRACTS.
The scene with Herod, which precedes the Judi
cial murder Of his wife, may be cited as an instance
Of the authors powers in pourtraying animated hui
man action.
Herod expected to fad her reconciled to the
absence OF their son. and after his decided and VIC
lent conduct raore submissive to his will He did
not know Of her conviction of his atrocities and did
not remark that as his power and wealth increased,
and gratifed his ambition, his imperious temper be-
came more overbearing, and his system Of policy,
to preserve his acquisitions, more sangunary and
subtle.
Marianne at the secluded dwelling near Je-
rusalem, when summons arrived requesting her to
return to the palace. She left this dwelling very
early on the ensuing morning, and soon reached Je-
rusalem. Her dread of meeting Herod had increas-
ed; it did not arise from fear she was reckless and
past that feeling, but from horror of beholding
the man who had dyed his hands in the blood of
her kindred. On her arrival she retired to the ar
mon, and desired to be left to take repose
she did not sleep, but runinated on the dreadful
deeds which had been perpetrated, and the
miseries that might await her and her children. At
the usual hour for the midday rest, Herod sent for
her to attend him. She arose and went her face
was and thin, her hair unbound, and her dark
eyes bearing the expression of deep and settled de-
spar. Herod was reposing on his couch, and as
she entered, held out his arms for her to meet his
embrace. She thrilled and turned away, as if dis
gust was too powerful to be overcome. Though
be felt bis choler rising, he unwilling to CONT
nue. his quarrel, ard again attempted to induce her
to come to him. She did not speak, but looked at
him with loathing and contempt. He sprung from
the couch, and angrily exclaimed
Sis this the return you make me for my love
Is this the reception of my queen after recovering
the kingdom of Israel Is this the effect of the
parting lesson gave you "
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-08-13

my God, my conscience tells me that free
from crme-and by His Unutterable Name swear
it,
The Judges condemn her, and she is borne to
execution.
'The setting amid clouds, through
which its beams did not penetrate, when the
lovely victim reached the spot where the execu-
TONERS were ready to perform their office She
advance to the step where her coffin lay with
steady hand united her veil that fell UNDECIDED to
the ground the braid which bound her hair un-
fastened with it and her raven tresses hoated over
her marble neck. merciless Herodian would
have torn them off, but the executioners prevent
ed his attempt.
Marianne glanced On the silent crowd, cover
ing the open space and all the terraced houses a.
round, but spoke not then gazed on the declining
sun with an unearthly look her lips moved as she
prayed; at that moment the level beams burst
through the cloudy VEIL and shining her pallid
face and snowy garments seemed to change her to
heavenly spirit She appeared communing with
guardian angels as she gently drew away her hair
and knet. The trembling satellite gave the uner-
ring blow-Mariamne's quivering body sunk into
its cell, and her spirit returned to God who
gave it.
'Then there arose, alas too late, cry of des
pair and wo that smote the monarch's ear, and
told him that the dreadful deed was DONE 1t
sounded to him like mighty voice, that quelled
all human passions, and appalled, the soul. 1t
seemed to tell him in words beyond the power Of
mortals to disbelieve, that he had murdered his
spotless wife, He stood and trembled, then shrek
ed in utter agony, and ran forth and called aloud
ito bring him back his Marianne He met her
bier, and following it his brothers corpse still look
ing fierce. AS if moments doubt flashed across
his maddenng brain, he tore away the covering
from Mariamne's coffin, and saw her face placid
and lovely, even in death no stain had soiled it.;
but her tresses were clogged with gore and matted
on her bosom.
Again the loud wall of wo was heard, and he
remembered that she was gone forever. He plac-
ed his hands upon his brow as if smitten by some
unseen power; he screamed and rushed away,
scourged by the lashes of upbraiding conscience,
and with burning madness on his soul. When the
tempest of his mind lulled he ordered his off
GERS to prepare the Ministries and banquet and call
ed for Marianne; when she came not, he repeat
ed her name until the horrid truth was remember
ed, and he again becamea raving manac-Months
passed away he left his kingdom, wandered amid
the deserts, and called for her he had so foullv
murdered. Time, and the will of Providence re-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-08-13

She felt no fear but her noble spirit rising in
her bosom and he saw it by the altering express
sion of her eyes. After looking him she replied,
'sYour lesson was one by which I could have
learnt to hate you if other had existed to
justify my adherence. Have. you recovered the
kingdom to pacify the spirits Of the injured Asmo-
means You expect me to return your love. Base
Ascalonite, did you prove your boosted love by in
ducing the assassin Antony to scourge and kill An
tigonus Well may you tremble-Did you prove
this vaunted love by drowning my only brother >
Did you ratfy your proofs by numbering Hyrcanus ?
He drew his dagger and sprung towards her
She did not move, but barred her bosom and ex-
claimed
''E1terminate the hated race that fostered you.
Think not to scare me by your dagger, or your
furious looks; my spirit is past all fear-Agan ask
you--if you proved your love, by commanding the
murdered Joseph to stab me, if your fellow assassin
Antony condemned you for your crimes Where
is Mazrah, who saw you murder my poor ill-fated
brother finland me, monster, your touch is
serpent's fang to my very soul-stab me if you will
but touch me not-Unhand me, / will meet the
keen edge of your steel-but in mercy let me not
feel your accused hand
''The door opened, and Azahzel, instructed by
Saome, enteredin haste, and falling PROSTATE, said,
''Safety to my lord the king, came, thinking
that some violence had been offered to you, and to
disclose a horrid plot against the king
Herod had sheathed his dagger and released
Marianne from his grasp, when the cup-bearer SO
abruptly entered his fears were evidently excited
by this intelligence and he loudly demanded
''slave, by your life tell all you know-Who are
the foul consprators1 where are they ? what is
their intention
Azahzel had risen from his PROSTATE position
and was kneelng opposite the king; Marianne, pale
and almost exhausted, stood not far off He did not
reply, but looked on the queen, and again bent his
head Herod, in a voice of anger and alarm, asked
''What means this manner and this silence Do
you wish the queen to leave the apartment? Speak
slave, l command YOU
The wretch looked at Herod, and replied
''My conscience bids me not to conceal the
deed-Your queen, now standing there, has brib-
ed me to give you q poisoned cup
Marianne started, then quickly advanced to the
side of Herod, who had clutched his dagger, and
whose teeth were closed, and in firm voice ex-
claimed:
''Thou art a false and suborned traitor, seek
ing to murder me. Herod, that wretch has
cused me falsely--I will have the Sanhedrin con-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

NeW York, October 26.
THE WORK Is DONE.

At % minutes past ii O'Clock this
morning, the joyful intelligence wa:
proclaimed 10 our citizens by the roar
Of artillery, that the great, The gigan
tic work, Of uniting the upper lake.
with the ocean, was completed, and
that exactly an hour and t,Oenty min
uteS before, toe first boat from Erie
had entered the canal, and commenc
ed its voyage TO New York Thi.
proud intelligence having been com
muncated in the same manner to San
dy Hook, and notice Of It's reception
returned to the city, the return salute
was commenced at Fort La Fayette
by a national salute, at % minutes pas
eleven, and the sounds of our rejolc
ing sent roaring and echo.Dg along the
mountains, and among the Highlands
back TO Buffalo, where j. was, doubt.
less, received long before this paper
went TO press.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Franklin, mo J Sep. %.

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The Yellow Stone Expedition was
at the Mandan Villages on the 29h
July, remained there eight days, and
proceeded, on the 9TH of August, for
the Yellow Stone. The Arlckares
and all the Indians of the Missouri,
were peaceably disposed, except the
Black Feet, who will no. come in
The. Sioux oft Mississippi had kill.
ed two of General Ashly's men on the
Missouri, before the expedition pass.
ed up. The officers and men were in
good health; no loss had been sustain
ed except in provisions. A few bar
rels of pork had been condemned, and
some of the pilot bread baked OF Fort
Atkinson had moulded This infor-
nation is received by letter from Mai.
Ketchum, and from discharged sol
der, who has reached here from the
Mandan Villages
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

We publish among ourEns lishedEx-
tracts of last week an account of an
extraordinary feat by an American in
England, which only related the fact,
without mentioning The manner in which
the performance was accomplished.
The following more particnlap~acc oufr,
we extract from the Ksntish Gazette,
under date of Dover, September 5.
"Tbe Terrific Flight, as it was an
nounced, of DIR. Coufteuey, the Ameri-
can Phenomenon, from the Heights at
Dover, to the Rope walk in the Bay,
took place this evening about 5 b'clock.
In consequence of handbills being dis
tfibuted for some time previous, an in-
tens interest peryaded the inhabitants
and visitors, who assembled in such
numbers to witness the fact, as we be-
lieve have not met together here since
the Decentralization Of the late Queen.
A rope of 2 ] inches in circumference
and $50 tathoms, or 400 yards in length
was made fast to An anchor on the
Heights and stretched to capstern of
the Rope walk, not so tight but that a
segment was formed by prop being
placed near the end. Every necessary
preparation being made, he was sus-
pended under the rope by stays or bra
ces at the shoulders, waist, and one foot,
at each of which parts sheaved black
traverse on the rope; having both hands
at liberty. he waved a small red flag in
each, which being contrasted with his
white dress, had an imposing effect. He
was started off the prscipics head fore
most, amidst the shouts of thousands,
and the velocity with which be decended
is almost incredible: the friction of the
blocks on the rope caused them to
smoke considerably, and Unjust nineteen
seconds from the time of his departure,
be reached nearly to the opposite side
.of the Pent, when an accumulation OF
mud on the rope and the segment there
OF, caused him to stop rather abruptly,
and he WAS taken into boat apparent
ly somewhat exhausted, and brought to
shore"
A'NN tAiAo iC1. cat as ~ may oBINN's
falls far short of one noticed by Webb
in his narrative of an expedition TO the
sources of the Ganges.
This writer states, that during his re-
|sidence at Srinagur. he witnessed the
performance of the Bhart, or Bheda, a
religious rite, One end Of rope was
fastened to stake near the bed of the
river, the other was carried to the top OF
a mountain, nearly mile ascent, where
it was fastened TO large tree. On this
rope one Of the tumblers was placed
astride, with bags of sand tied to his legs
and thighs, 10 assist in preserving his
balance, and thus pushed from the sum
nit to the bottom, where he arrived in
safety. Failure in these feats, is atten-
ded with certain death, for though the
performer may not receive injury from
the fall, he is punished for his awkward
ness by having his head cot of.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

A communication in = Philadelphia
paper states, that Mr.. George Car
penter, a chemist Of that city, had re,
Gently discovered and obtained from
the bark of one of our native trees,
(Cornus Florida a concentrated &C.
tive principle, somewhat analogous to
Quinine; and by experiment it is found
to be equal to that important remedy
in the cure of Agues and Intermittent
Fever, and bids fair to become an i'm
portant addition to the Materia Aed-
lea.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

There isa paper mandatory at Pitts
burg, situated on the banks of the Mon
ongshela, in which are employed 100
persons-ths machinery is moved by
steam, and paper is furnished in the
building from the rags, ready to be ap-
piled TO the walls of a parlonr--The
proprie tor of this extensive establish
nent ships unusual quantities OF
paper to South America, by way OF
Ne" Orleans-Evsry branch of bust
ness connected with paper making, is,
we believe, carried on there, and we
should presume thstit was one of the
most extensive paper manufactures in
America.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

The Brand, wine frigate has been at
least twice spoken at sea, proceeding
on her course with her illustrious pas
scnger. 1t was expected thatshe would
reach Hasre on the 10th inst.
Letters from capt. Morris announce
Gall well"-~and within FIVE days sail
of Havre; and yet there is areport that
she was leaky, and had eight feet wa
ter in her hold, &c II may be So
but the prompt fitting ont oithis vessel
offended some personalities
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Tsnnesss. Leg;slature--Ws have the
proceedings of this Legislature up to
the 7th instant, exclusive. rhe Bill
which was introduced BY Mr.. Cramp,
ito prohibit persons under age from
marrying without consent of parents or
guardians after having undergone
two separate discussions, in which it was
warmly opposed by several members,
who argued against the policy of put
ting "bridles upon mountain girls"
and of driving them across the state line
to marry. was finally rejected, by vots
of as to II. The Nashville Wing says
there are many dry eyes, particularly
among the fair sex on the occasion
Nat. Jour.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Boston, Oct sf-On the III ;r,,,r,
about noon, while most Of The ;pbah;5
tants. with the engines, absent from Fro
4erickton, n. B. to ex,inguisb . eopas.
grafton which was rs ging in the WOOL
surrounding The surveyorCeneral,s 80
building about two miles from = =
fire broke out in town In NJ E;,o,.
buildings which spread with such ana
zing rapidly to the nsighboring houses
that very Shttle property was SAVED
Thirty-nihe houses and 20 shops and
barns were consumed, together with The
Kings stores aud fuel yard.
Dreadful fires were raging in the up
per settlements of Miramicbi, and so
houses were said 10 have been Destroy
ed. The forest, around Gagetonn,
were also all on fire.
The Bee Wosm.-An insect thus cali
led has been making very destructive
ravages among the Bees in Virginia,
and in other parts Of the country, by
destroying them in the Hive, and thus
cutting off the supply of Honey and
Wax, so comfortable and almost neces-
sary in rural lite. A friend. who takes
great interest in whatever is connected
with Rural Economy, has furnished US
with the following recipe for preventing
the destructive incursions of this enemy
Of the bee:-.Nidi. Int.
"Take two boards, of an inch Thick
ness each, perforate the one in Is or
90 places with half inch auger, place
this board upon the other, mark the
places opposite to these holes when
laid on the other board-then bore this
marked board one third through, on the
upper aide, in the marked places, with
a two inch auger, then place the board
containing the small holes on top OF the
other, and put the hive upon them.---
The miller, or bee-worn, when he en-
'ers the hive, seeks a place, or is inter-
rupted by the bees, to deposite his eggs;
the cavity formed as above affords
convenient place; the boards are to be
removed two or three times week, and
the eggs brushed from the holes. This
course will prevent the ravages of the
bee worm, for il is produced from these
eggs"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
ST. Louis, Oct. 3.

We are informed, by letter in
town from a gentleman sat Franklin.
that our eDterprising citizen Gen. VIM.
II. Ashley, passed that place on his
way down, with very valuable car
90 Of Beaver. 1t is stated that he has
from so to 100 packs, worth from 40
to $1,000 dollars He may be daily
expected. From The same source, we
learn that the Missouri Expedition had
returned to the Bluffs, and that the
Commissioners will be here in few
days.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

a person named Hines has been
sentenced in Rhode Island to pay y
fine Of 1OO0 dollars, be imprisoned fcm
years, be placed in the pillory, and pay
osts of prosecution, for setting fire to
Il barn.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Al the Worcester, (Mass) Cattle
Show, Gov. Lincoln offered for ex-
hibition three half Denton Cows, one
of them particularly noticed as an ex.
aaordinsry animal Of her kind. She
has often given from "a to27 quarts OF
milk per day, of excellent quality,
yielding a large proportion OF cream.
The least quantity Of milk given by
her in one day during The summer
drought, on grass feed only, was IL
quarts! The Committee considered her
the mos. valuable mich cow ever ex-
hibitcd in the Commonwealth, A COW
offered by Capt Thomas B Coon.
was valuable animal. From the 18th
of April to the 9Th OF October, che has
supplied family of seven, FIVE OF
which are children, with milk, and
there have been sold from her, be-
sides, eleven hundred and thirteen
quarts, amounting to forty four dollars
md fifty two cents.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Baron of RenfrelU-It will he seen
by the following extract from the log
book of the brig Forrest, from Got
tenburg, that the Baron OF Rcnfrev
was safe on the Dist of September:
Sept. 21st, lat 46. long. 40. 40,
passed within league OF large four.
masted ship 1t was blowing strong
from the west. The ship was under
doubi' reef.d topsails, and apparent
y all well"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Experiment IN the Instruction of
the Poor. An interesting experiment
is making at Lindfeld, 10 Sussex Co.
England, regarding the instruction of
the poor Some benevolent individu-
ais, conceiving that the labor of chill
dren might be made to pay for their
education, have united and built
schoolrooms at the above place, oil
sufficient capacity for 200 boys and
200 girls. During one part ofthe day,
from 9 to IL, the children are to be
taught reading, writing, and arlthme,
tic. In the other part, from Q to 5, the
boys VIII be instructed, in classes, in
agricultural labor. when the weather
permits, and in some of the most use
fol mechanical arts; while the girls
will be employed in necdlework, the
duties of the household and dairy,
making butter, netting, straw plating,
and in short, every species Of domes-
tic industry that will contributed make
them valuable servants.
At the commencement, the parents
or friends Of each child will pay three
pence week for its education; but the
protector of the undertaking are con,
fident that experience will soon con
firm their theory, that the produce Of
three hours labor of each child per
day, will pay the expenses Of the es-
tablishment; in which case the week
~ charge will altogether cease. The
success OF this experiment at Lindfeld
will he rapidly followed by similar
attempts in other parts of the coun,
try-Lu Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

"The late extraordinary smoke which
enveloped US, and which extend from
Maine to Nav York, has been the sub
ject of much speculation and coDlac-
ture amspg the editorial fraternity.
From all we can learn we can gather,
including the conjectures OF our own
and other wiser heads, we are inclined
TO believe that The smoke was neither
driven TO Us from the bres Of Maine, nor
from the firings OF our military rnusters,
nor driven from Captain Symmes's. in
terror world by the influence of the
comet-but that it is the common smoke
of our chimneys and fields. for weeks
expanded high in air, shot Gown upon
US at once by falling atmosphere.
The unusual heat Of The 5th, 9th, and
18th October, probably, SO rsri6ed the
atmosphere near the surface of the
earth, that it became lighter than the
smoke and yapors arising, and these fell
and took the place of the other"
We have much faith in the above hy-'
puthesis of the editor Of the New Hamp-
shire Patriot. The transition from the
warm and clear TO the smoky atmos-
phere was sudden, and took place in
one night, and it appears about the same
time, even as far south a: Washington,
and perhap, further. The extensive
fire, in the woods of Maine, however,
will claim to be the cause Salem GaS-
Lottery. Mr.. Holmes, NJ. p. of Great
Britain, gain ed 2o,o0ot prize in the
lottery lust concluded. 1t is said that
he insists on another gentleman sharing
his good fortune. as he disputed with
him in the shep who should possess the
ticket. This is most honorable, and
should be recorded London Paper
This reminds US of circumstance
which occupied some time ago under our
own observation, and which was even
more honorable" on the part of the
ticket holder, inasmuch as the parties
moved in an humber sphere OF life
than the honorable gentleman alluded
to--consequently money was TO them
Of greater value. A lady purchased q
share of ticket, the half of which she
offered TO a young lady engaged in Civ
ing instructions in needle work to her
daughters Miss ---- declined the
offer, stating that she had not so much
small change at the moment. "Thas
matters not" replied the other jocular.
". ~ shall advance the money, and il
the ticket comes up one Of the thirty
thousands, you shall have the half of it"
Nothing more was said, and the CONVEX
satioR passed over as half in jest half
in earnest, till one morning, when the
lady, on looking over the list of prizes
in London paper, discovered, to her
inexpressible JOY, that the ticket of
which she held the share, was actually
the lucky number, which had gained
the capital prize of 80 0oOL Although
the temptation to retain the whole was
very strong, and oacGed moreover by
the advice OF several friends, the lady
Immediately added the charm of"fochs'''
to the other attractions of the seiuestres
nv dividing with her The fall proceeds
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