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gether. But am growing warm. Yes,
l wish, as much as l condemned the
ambition of Bonaparte, that he was yet
alive, at the bead of that gallant army
which persisted in Russia, to check the
march of despotism. And l have no
doubt that the time is not far distant,
when Albion herself will curse the hour
she chained her illustrious prisoner to
that fatal rock.
"With what pleasure we can turn,
from the atrocities of Europe, to the
just magnanimous conduct of the Uni
ted States. Unawed by the threats OF
the Allied powers, she dares TO take
the part of the suffering Greeks and
South Americans. Rapidly advancing
TO greatness, we can with pleasure, an
ticipate, that the time is not far distant,
when the guns of her Washington, her
Franklin, her Ohio, and thousand o.
theirs, will shake the most distant
shores, and spread the banners Of free
dom over the oppressed world. But
paper fails and l must close after
thankingyou for the vluable present OF
"the Napoleon Code
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MISCELLANY.
SIMON BOLIVAR,


From an article in the last North american
Rerie,U, which treats ofrecent travels in Co
lumbia, we extract the following notice of
Bohirm-, who, by the distinguished part which
he has taken in the South American Revolu-
ton, has acquired the appellation of the Wash
ington of the South.--Massachusetts Spy.
"In some respects Bolivar's ultimate
success has been remarkable. He was
several times unfortunate in his early
career as soldier, and more than once
his enemies in his own country, as well
as those from abroad, triumphed over
him. But it is one mark of great
mind to rise above defeat, and restore
the confidence which i'll success has
weakened. His ambition has never
been 100 strong for his,integrity, and a
sincere desire for his country's good.
For a considerable period he was SUI
preme dictator, with all the army at
his command; but when calm was in
some degree restored, a congress con-
vened, and favourable prospect SEEM
ed 10 open, of establishing solid basis
of government; he voluntarily yielded
up all his power, and insisted on re-
turning to the rank of a private citizen.
This was accordingly done, till he was
re-chosen by the new congress to be
commander in chief Of the army, under
the constitution and the laws. Twice
he has by mere accident escaped as
sassination. In the first instance the
dagger, which was intended for him,
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was plunged into the heart of his Sec
rotary, who happened to be sleeping in
the hammock usually occupied by him
self.
"Energy is the predominant trait OF
his character. His movements are al
ways prompt, decisive and rapid, and at
the same time directed with so much
discretion, that with force frequently
inferior in numbers and discipline to
that of the enemy, he has been able to
carry through a successful warfare with
Morillo, Morales, Monteverde, and
other of the most experienced Spanish
generals. His generosity has been
much praised; he gave his slaves their
freedom, and is said to contribute a
principal portion of the income OF his
estate, in afording relief to the widows
and children of soldiers who have lost
their lives in battle. AS companion
he is social and pleasant, temperate in
his habits, abstemious in his diet, and
drinks no spirituous liquor. His con-
stitution has suffered by severe trials,
both of body and mind, which he has
gone through. His speeches and address
ses, which have been published, evince
sound and practical views, and adap-
tation of purpose, rather than depth Of
thought or great intellectual resources.
His celebrated speech, at the opening
of the Congress at Angostura, we sup
pose to be his most remarkable effort
in this way, and that speech shows, at
least, that he he'd studied profoundly
the history and principles OF various
forms of government, and had most Sc
riously at heart the object of establish
ing that form, which should be best
suited to secure the prosperity and
happiness ofhis country"
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RoKOL, OR RoCKOLL.

This singular rock, standing alone in
the ocean, 10 degrees West Of the near
est point in Scotland, was seen by Capt.
Bennett, of the ship New York, on his
last passage from Liverpool to New
York. From his run by direct course,
and from the difference Of time bytwo
chronometers which were compared by
bearings of known points previous to
the leaving the land, and by good me-
ridian altitude, he deduced its longitude
and latitude to be Is, 6, w. long. and
81, 26, N. lat. This differs in long. !,
IS, in lat. 90 Is miles from the best
English tables. NJ. Vlugel, master Of
ship in 1872, differs one mile in lon
gitude from Capt. Bennett, whose posi-.
ton is probably more correct. 1t agreed
in appearance with most of the former
description, rising like cone at first
seen from the eastward, and changing
to haycock and appearing inclined 10
the horizon as they passed it. Itsprob-
able height 40 or so feet, with break.
ers extending 2ar 3miles S. E.
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POETRY.
From the Boston Recorder and Telegraph.

From the Boston Recorder and Telegraph.
sAPPHO.
She stood ON Lucas's lofty steep,
And bent her dark eye on the wave,
Dreaming how calm would be her sleep,
How silent in that ocean grave.
She lean'd upon her lyre-its chords :.
For many days had not awaken,
As if it knew that sounds, like words,
Were anguish when the heart is broken.
Oh ever thus the things we love
Should sadden in our hours of tears,
Catching, as streams from skies above,
The light and shade our feature wears.
And sappho's heart was bursting now
Withtears too fraught with pride to flow,
And every blue vein on her brow,
Like rainbow tints on skies of snow,
Grew clear and visible. Her love
Was such as hearts Ofpoetry
Alone can feel-the meek-eyed dove
Isnot so gentle-and the sky
winch looks OH CllSSlCk lGiiy,
Doth emblem less pure thoughts above
Than this, while love is truth-but stain
Its purity by one light blot,
/. Break but one link of passions chain
Let one kind accent be forgot
One cold look for fond one given
The spirit breaks which bendeth not,
Withereth-but upbraideth not,
And calmly takes its peaceful fight to Heaven
Life wasted rapidly-she knew
That soon its Light would pass away;
She took her Tyre, and closer drew
Her mantle round her, and as day
Grew fainter in the West, and sent
A food of light, like pure uasuillion,
Athwart the glowing armament,
As if to curtain the pavilion
Which caught her parting breath, she felt
A wish to sing Farewell, and knelt.
Oh how the memory always fingers
To what it once has lov'd! Her fingers
Ran DER the Tyre as if Loves wings
Were lowering round them still; they woke
None but its passion-breathing strings
They knew not that the heart was broke
Which once had lov'd them-knew not ye
That these were tones they must forget
That every consecrated VOW
Which made them once SO sweet, was riv'n
That Deaths damp wing had fann'd her now
And their next tones must wake in Heaven
said she had not wept-but tears
Must have their fow-and though the pride
Of the wrong'd heart may quell for years
The gushing oftheir cooling tide,
Let but one softer feeling fall,
: Like moonlight on o dark cloud, giving
The thoughts brighter hue-and all
The portals ofthe heart are living
With the thick rush of tears. She wept
Till all within was still-the fire
That burn'd beneath her lashes, slept
Her pulse beat slow. She took herlyre,
And with one rush of noise like thunder,
One mingEng burst ofmelody, 4
She rent its breathing chords asunder,
And Sappho sleeps beneath the silent sea.
ROW
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CODE NAPOLEON

CODE NAPOLEON
Extract of letter from Judge --o one
of the first Literary and Law characters in
Connecticut, in answer to letter accompa-
MED with the Code Napoleon, sent him in
French.
= 81 have received your present, the
-"Code Napoleon" with great pleasure;
and have read il with much interest.
cit would be difficult, in the compass
of single letter, to do any thing like
Justice to it. My remarks must, Of
course, therefore, be general. In the
first place, let me observe, that there is
greater body Of la,c contained in the
little octave volume, than in most Eng
lish or American lo,o libraries. An Eng
lish Lawyer-and it is the same with
an American-must wade through seas
Of useless legal learning, while the
"Code Napoleon" in a single month,
may, even by merchant, be complete
ly mastered-and yet this code has been
found sufficient to regulate an empire
nearly twice the size of G. Britain. Nay,
not only to regulate, but thoroughly to
regulate-law suits hAve-6een reduced
to one-third of their former number,
an important fact, and, what is still
more in its favor, the present ruling
powers in France have adopted it.) 1t
is now the Code of France, though It's
author lo,cly sleeps in the Rock OF st.
Helena.
"The character of this code is breu
ity and perspicuity. Every subject, which
can become a subject Of litigation,
seems to be provided for; and so plainly
that little room seems left for instruc-
ton, and, what is more, any man who
can read, will find no excuse for viola
ting it.
"Having said thus much in its favor,
you must not suppose should advise
its introduction into England, much less
into the United States, without great al
terations and amendments. To form
lust estimate of the laws Of a country,
we must be acquainted with the people,
who are TO be governed by them. The
French and English are, in their nature,
nearly Antipodes. In their form, notions,
prejudices, manners, habits-in short,
in every thing, they differ. The ques-
ton is, whether the Code in question
was not calculated to suit the French
when made. don't hesitate 10 say, that,
in that respect, there are fewer defects
in it, than any other Code l am acquain-
ted whit allows oil the liberty to
Frenchmen that they were capable OF.
1t does not like the laws of the Uni
ted States, create treemen, nor perhaps
ought it, until they are capable, ( by be-
ing more enlightened, of becoming SO.
"But, if this Code be found fault With,
as preventing the march OF liberty,
what shall we say to the Edicts OF the
Holy Alliance? These are the death ,car-
rants of nations. These bring back the
dark ages. No room is left for amelio-
ration of grooming millions. Greece
may be able again to boast Of her Mar
athon and Platea, but at last must
be put down and enslaved by this ac-
cursed Holy Alliance. And even the
United States may one day feel their
blasting siroc. But, hard indeed would
be the struggle million OF bayonets
would meet them on the beach their
lives and their Liberties would expire to-
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James 9. Barry
HAS just received by the packet Express,
III last evening, fresh supply of
Dt1, GOODS,

Consisting, an part, Of
London super, super blue and black cloths
and cassimeres
German tcklenburgs, burlaps aud dowlas
Grecian striped muslins and London striped
calicoes
A and 3-4 super ginghams and fancy prints
Book, iaconet, cambria and null muslins
Barrage muslins, a new article for dresses
White and colored linen drilhngs
Drab everlasting worsted, for gentlemen's
coats
English and French Florentine
Very elegant vest patterns
Mems and women's thread and cotton full
and half hose
Irish linen, linen cambria & brown hollands
A and Canton Grape shawls
Brown, red and yellow Bandanno hdkfs
White and colored cravats
Black silk and tabby velvets
Woodstock, beaver, buckskin, kid and silk
gloves
Ahandsomc assortment ofsilk & gauze hdkfs
White and green figured gauze wells
India bamboo fans ICES
Pink, blue, green, white & lead cold horen-
BLACK Italian lustring & black India sarsnet
Black twilled bombazett s. striped circassian
Cotton ferreting, knitting cotton, spool and
ball wire cotton
Bleached, brown and colored domestics
And few cases of mems %, 80 and 50 inch
umbrellas
Ladies' % inch parasols
Do % do fringed, bordered and lined do
with ivory handles. Also, small lot of
BALTIMORE
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COTTON YARN,

at the factory price for cash. Those goods,
with his former stock, renders his assortment
complete, and will certainly be sold low for
money. June I'll
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DR.. PARR.

Every anecdote, however triling,
respecting this giant in literature, must
be interesting. 1t is well known that
the learned Grecian smokes tobacco,
and that every day, whether at home or
abroad, he INDUCES in this his favour
lite weed. When DR.. P had the honor
of dining at Carlton Palace, his Majes-
ty was SO condesending as to give him
smoking room, and the company OF
Col, in order that he might suf-
fer no inconvenience. 81 don't like to
be smoked myself, DOCTOR" said the
royal wit, "but l am anxious that your
pipe should not be put out.-One day
DR.. Parr was to dine at the house of
Mr., who informed his lady Of
the circumstances, and Of the doctors
passion for pipe. The lady was much
mortified and inflamed by this intima-
ton, and with some warmth she said,
81 tell you what, Mr.-.f don't care
fig for DR.. P's Greek; he shan't smoke
here" "My DEAR" replied the husband
she must smoke; he is allowed to do
so every where" "Excuse me, Mr..
-, he shall not smoke here; leave it
to me, my dear III manage it." The
doctor came; splendid dinner ensued;
the Grecian was very brilliant. After
dinner, the doctor called for "pipes."
"Pipes!" screamed the lady, "pipes,
for what purpose""-"Why, to smoke,
madam" ooh! my dear doctor, l
can't have pipes here; you'll spoil my
place; my curtains will smell of tobac-
CO for week" "Not smoke" ex-
claimed the astonished and offended
Grecian; "why, madam, l have smok-
ed in better houses" "Perhaps so, SIR
replied the lady with dignity; and she
added with firmness, 81 shall be most
happy, doctor, TO show you the rites OF
hospitality; but you cannot b. allowed
to smoke" "Then' SAID DR.. Parr,
looking at her ample person, "then,
madam, must say madam'-"Sir, sir,
are you going to be rude" 81 must
say, madam he continued, "that you
are the greatest tobacco stopper in all
England" London paper
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no. $50

.Annibal's name appears TO be meta
phor drawn from tennis, expressing
skillful gamester who can take any ball,
and is very properly applied to so re-
nowned commander.
Carriage was the most famous trading
city in the world; where in every street
there was cart a-going, probably laden
with merchant goods.
The word Roman is perfectly Eng
lish; it was formerly spelt Ropman
which is the same with Waterman.
And therefore when we read of jesta
Cor, as it is corruptly spelt gesta) Ro-
manorum it is to be understood ofthe
rough manner Of jesting, used by the
Waterman who upon the sides Of the
rivers, would ro,U man ore um.
Misanthropas, was the name of an ill
natured man, which he obtained by 4
custom of catching great number q
mice then shutting them up in room
and throwing cat among them, upon
which his fellow citizens called him
mice and thro,o ptss.
Amongst the ancients fortune telling
by the stars was very beggarly trade.
The professors lay upon straw, and
their cabins were covered with the
materials; whence every one who fol-
lowed that mystery was called Il straw
LOGGER; but, in the new-fangled way Of
spelling, Astrologer.
Moses was. in propriety of speech,
called Mo,cseas, because he Moved the
seas down in the middle, to make
path for the Israelitcs.
The man whom the Jews call Bala-
am, was a shepherd, who, by often cry
ing ba his lambs was therefore called
BaaLamb or BALKAN.
Isaac is nothing else but Eyes Ake,
because the Talmudis report that he
had pain in his eyes.
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This is to give Notice,

THATthe subscriber hath obtained from the
Il orphans court Of Charles county, in Mary
land, letters of administration on the person.
al estate of DIR. Samuel Hanson, late of Charles
county deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers there
Of to the subscriber, on or before the 3lst day
OF January next, they may otherwise, by law,
be excluded from all benefit of the said es-
ate. Given under my hand this 22d day of
July, 1895. WIN. d. MERRICK.
july 26 1aw5t
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POTOMA C.

URL4H JENKINS, MASI'EH,.~.
On the above mentioned route, now running
as follows: Leaves Washington at O'Clock,
and Alexandria at S O'Clock on every Wednes.
day afternoon arrive at Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk. the following afternoon leave
Norfolk the next morning at E o'clock, and
arrive at CITY Point and Richmond on the even
ing of the same day.
RE T u r N N c.,
Will leave Richmond at o'clock on Sunday
morning, touching at City Point, and arrive at
Norfolk the same evening leave Norfolk at
o'clock on Monday Morning, touching at
Old Point Comfort, and arrive at Alexandria
and Washington the next morning, in time for
passengers to proceed on to Baltimore.
F. II e E.
From Washington or Alexandria to Richmond,
(meals included SO 90
From Washington or Alexandria to Old Point
or Norfolk, (do. do.) 30 w
From Washington to all intermediate places
between Alexandria and Old Point or Nor
folk, where passengers can be landed with
convenience. So 90
From Washington to Jamestown, So 90
From Washington to City Point, 80 90
This arrangement cannot fail of giving sa-
tisfaction to the public from its cheapness and
expedition, as well as the great certainty of
getting through the route, not being subject
to the risk always attendant on one boat wait
ing for, or depending upon, the arrival of ano-
Their belonging to the same line, as in this line
the passengers are conveyed through in the
same boat.
To persons having particularregard to their
own safety and comfort, this line has deci-
ded preference, as the passage in the Chesa-
peake Bay, the only place of risk, isperform.
ed both ways in the day time, in superior
boat, particularly constructed for navigating
said Bay. N WATILES, Agent.
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by all ewes, and fatigue most tars5 Yet
this IS generally tie case at every must,
cal at h9mr,' which aspires to concert.
! his observation, however, does not aD-
ply to the cultivation Of the art, or Tie
practice Of il with moderation, where the
performer aims at no more, than TO sing
simple melody, in time and tune, and
to obtain general knowledge Of harmo-
ny. When these are acquired, when the
words OF the song are well chosen, (Which
should never be in a language, the per-
feet knowledge and pronunciation Of
which the performer does not possess,)
when they are sung with deceu: feeling,
and the songsltr, though pleased to diff
tnse pleasure among her friends around
her, evidently rctires from the observing
"Ec,-it is ono Of the highest gratihca
ions which is given 70 mortals to re-
Give. Perhaps an Italian hypercritic
would deny it % lie music In fact it is
omething better; virtue and pleasure
alternately smile
acre TOO does Hymr, oft aproar
~ saffron robe, with taper clean
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II n EE. sgE R TT


sHLrCTEn F0R TIE GARLAND.
A SONNET TO HOPE.
Q, ever skill d to wear the form Ne love
TO bid the shapes of fear and grief depart,
Come, gentle Hope with one gay smile remove
The lasting sadness Of an aching heart
lily voice, benign cnchantrcss, letme hear,
say that for nlc some pleasures vet shall bloom
That fancy radiance, friendships precious tear,
Shall soften, Or shall chase misfortunc's gloom.
Put come not glowing in the dazzling ray,
Winch once With dear illusions charm i my eve
0 strcw no more, sweet fatterer, on my way,
The flowers fondly thought too bright 10 die.
is'ons less far Will soothe my pcnsNe breast,
That asAs mt happiness but longs for rest
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COMPARISON.

Nan j. the rugged lofty pine,
That ifoWns on many a wave beat shore
Women the slender, graceful vino,
Whose curling tendrils round it twinc,
Ani DECK is rough bark swcety DER.
Man il she rock, whose towering crest
Nous o'or the mountains barren sides
Nonan'8 the soft and messy vest,
ih"t loves 70 clasp its sterile breast,
And wreath its brow in verdant pride.
>ian j. the cloud of gathering storm,
Dark As the ravens murky plume:
Na'e where tie sunbeam, light and warm,
Ofwoman's soul and woman's form,
Cleans lightly on the gathering gloom
los, lovely SEX to you It's given
TO vile our hearts with angel SWAY
Blend with each wo blissful leavcn.
Change earth into an embryo Hearen,
And sweetly smile our cares away.
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TIE SULIOTE MOTHER.


ny MRS. nnrAzs
az >'''l'1 ..'' -' l''e-
'"'0 - 'i'oSe ouio'e women "Io threw tenr
selves, with their infants, from the Iuecp ces 3,
their mountainous territory, oil the conquest Nh
a'I}a a.o..I1 - we ''''''''''''
''i'i'' ''S' ny ao'5 ""S ch'lhleu r! we mo'Ac
before committing the act Of desperation.
she etood man +l,o lof.;o4l
An;Jst M An, I,I,,a ~, 'N
h;ttrr tn,;le ,,,as \, III. CI1
- 49,
eeDost tbouso<.t NH, ho, +,...,.L,
moot tbo,, 500 .nr e.a, viz >',sN ''
Iast thou canght M. a+, :,
Won1st mo" .; ''',l'f an, ~ ~ pLtt's
ioy2 ~
-Tbaf si~b, hath cos+ +1,os c..I,o.. t.,. j.,
For IN tho rocI.,. s+r,;+ b,,o.u
Iav Sulotc ILL anJ al.
Before the Dass III u.on
eThev have cross,d the torrent and IN t.,. co,..o
yo for the maintain IaartI, Jill L,,n
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Willie the breeze cannot wake
Even q billoW.-

''1''3N w u &c CdII'tUl Mdhc
Even billow,-
When there is silence in each Ieafy bowe-.
There be our meeting -alone-;n that A.'-
Oh let no cold eye
Of others be Ger is
Stiffness be spread on high.
Beauty before Us
Then down the lovely cleeE
Silently stealing,
should warm tear speak
The fulness of feeling,
Fondly iii chide, sweet
That symbol of sadness ;--
surely, when lovers meet,
All should be gladncssl
Stay I'll along the SKY daylight IS Garting,
Then viii we wecp-'ts our moment of part.a.
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Labor LoSt-A learned man Of Naples,
Mar,orcIii, occupied himself for tw 0 years
in writing an enormous memoirin order 10
prove that the ancients were not acquaint-
ed with the use Of glass for window So
and fifteen days after the publication of
his folio, house was discovered ia POM
heii, all the windows Of which were PANIED
with glass; Nat. Ca.
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THE MEETING AND PARTING.

The following lines are taken from little volume
Just published, entitled Australia, with other 20
ems, by lhos K. IIevey (Which contains seve-
raj other pieces equally graceful, tender and beau
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When in yon fading sky
Summer light closes,
And the lone spirits Sigh
Steals DER the roses
When in the waters Still
Twilight is sleeping.
And on the purple hill
Night dews are weeping
Where DER the slumbcring lake
Droops the fond willow,