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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-19
slz!.sEzEs GARLAND
ELIERSLIE COTTAGE.


o. fine evening in the month of MAY, stole
from tile busting village, and sought the s. Ivan re-
cesscs Of Flersle-to muse in DUETS lonelvvaI
on the fondIy cherished scenes of youth-to call
from Memory mystic cells the melancholy tales of
times gone by.
This beautiful abode lay in romantic glen, on
the borders Of the Juniatta. On entering its pre-
cncts, the variety and grandeur Of Natures works
the mingled melody Of her vocalists-and the har
mony If the waterfall, conspired to divert nv mind
from its solitary wanderings my thoughts ran in
Ivelicr channel--and my heart beat in unison with
thc oyuus accents which flowed from the yerna or
chostra Following path that wound
Gown the hin side, my ear caught tile echoes Of
yn G IN this vale, chanting the sweet notes of Ru-
2a .,hcty" Surely, (said y It's Julia Franklin =.
AMI, naaryinB Oh, soon came ii sight Of the little
ero1-"hcn was met by Julia herself
Aot~el'l gewgaws--pealls and diamonds none,
But G~ck n ~ nt'cc gtHla, the maiden shonr,-
While nodesty tlrcM~pler hQra charm, like tn. sub
a1rsf rs n An spiendour upon the halfGghcd
landscape Nth angelic smile shc BABE HI
ua o.o, AND lcd me into the cottage-the ncatncss
N N''I'i'N1 " "hlIl' diId ttiG KING iIGnu0nS 0i
hey s.d mother, excited III HE feelings Of tie
hata,I respect and admiration
Iul had been raised and educated in the village
aa"d ~, whero She lived until the death her Be-
ioFcd father, from whom she inherited ths small
2armony and whittier, with the surviving guar
latt Of hcr juvenile days Size Immediately repaired
BENG ratur4lIy ii a ccutemplave mind, she glad
y Exchanged the gay circles Of society and the con
fused dir Of vlage voices, for a spot whose glow
Hg imagery vas 50 peculiarly adapted to her favo-
mto PURSUITS Of painting and poetry she had con-
-ccatcd every cliff, and cave, and rock, and rl bv
Tie tender Ivy Of her own loved Muse--and lad
s&etchei, WEI the skill Of pupil Of FIogarth, Tie
surrounding scenery. Amongst the collection Of
i.~sN14 pieces which composed her tiny gallery,
"a, irc,5l, struck with Representation Of the VA
--hl, and could not forbear Expressing the agree
a.Ie sensation It produced, when she assured me,
VAN degree Of enthusiasm that il way But al in,
P1Ifeet sketch, and proposed an excursion across
14e Domain that might vev the reahiy ! cheer
.4i! &sseatad, and vc sailed out
fIt7rs, now dcchcd IL ti4r varied ycsturc
"A Nns.hG and TIM bountiful hand N Providence had
catered around t The choicest blessings. The it,
a meadow cutsI read IL front, Ike fpl4a.-coouaed
AHe'' ornate in Eden's riahe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1c-
.Ai7 played over i helghted With traerance-and
centre c'irystal strcam.ot 2uagiea from bed
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-19

world, and held forth as an example 70 her scx>;-
resusctatc her again, that the bitter cup which is
now raised to the lip Of Flemmon may be cast from
him, and he saved from the greatest unhapprcss,-
But if it is consistent with thy win to restore her
to health, send forth from the dark cloud that now
overIangs my head, torrent that il the hour that
Matilda dies, Flcmmon may be no moro Think not,
gentle reader, that the cause Of tins ,umult in the
breast OF Flcmmon, was occasloned by the illness Of
one who was dear to him because She was beautiful.
10 not imagine that this prayer offered up for
one who had filed his mind with frenzied love; if
YOU do, you are mistaken. For although Matilda
was beautiful although she was amiablc. and al
though Flcmmon loved her, yet it was not hat
imprisoned love which is sometimes felt BY per
sons Of bis age. and which, like the rank grass,
falls and dies by its own weight. No his
love which had long held dominion in his
hcaH it tho love which brother shouN
feel for sister, <for she WAS his sister D it
passion that for many years had harbored III his bo-
som, had grown with his growth and strengthened
with his strength" Flemmon was absent from
his beloved sister many miles, yet lie had received
9 letter which informed linn that her life WIS de-
SPARED Of her physician had pronounced her case
hopeless, and It was thought She was diving He
pcwlsed the first Of the letter, which informed him
Of the dangerous situation of lis dear Matilda, and
that it was thought she was dying, with cslmncss
arI rc7s natlon but when his eyes GLANCED over
the sentences" Although expiring, she is pray
Ing Heaven 70 bless YOU and, although in the very
aSonies Of death, auNously nqIirng for, and wish
ms to sec YOU" When he read that her frequent
words were, $ Oh my dear Flemmon, my dear bro
ther, 1t too much for his tender nature to e1.
duro with tranquility His soul was distressed -
msfeelinss were narrowed up his every sympathy
was awakened; every fond recollection d Ills lea,
sister revived in his mind and although IT,.
nghtwas dark stormy and wet, ,ctit was in uo SON
with his feelings and in paroXsm Of grief d, r.p-.
cd from his habitation, and wandered Id kjot 1a-
where, until at length overcome with fatigue.
sunk upon rock There, buried IN reflection 81.
most painful, he regarded not Tile rain NYleA yas
descending 70 torrents on hi, head larro he t4a-
ceI he behold his dear Matilda ! If. les Corpse
The coffin and winding Sheet " ere presented ID rs
yew ,he approached her he thought, I'd in
press kiss on her cold ICY lips for the last time.
HebehcId her borne to the bury ing ground, lever
ed into the cold, damp grave, and heard the cIods
Of earth rafting over her coffin; his ye'y heart
Strings were ready ID burst starting lsom Ills Vac
and raising his head, he was ready to -av. Ila..
Is r. hope, when the consoIng pro... VA. at-'t
to his mind with great force, ''AsE, y'.5 Il -! H..
.rt,r .t sea. ri! E,,r IL
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-19

bic ST Of doubling the justice and mercy of provi-
dence Pentence, patience, and persevering good
ness too dear to heaven to end in sorrow, suffer
ing, and despair.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-19

Of bIuebells, and rppled and puzzled away till its
tnkle died il the distance As the last faint CLEAN
Of departing day fingered on the tops Of the trees
around, We scrambled up the opposite cliff, when
julia having gained its summit, in order to heighten
the impression by sudden contrast, babe me first
look back on the scene we had just quilted did
So and after dwelling for moment on the lowell,
prospect reposing beneath, | turned to tic river
It sparkled, tossed, and foamed before me Mn
eye glanced along its radiant surface till it reached
aninpenetrable cloud Of mist Here the waters, tum-
bling cdnynlscdly overa cluster rocks dashed their
spray into q beautiful rain6oar, which the brilliant
beams OF the setting sun wrought into a variety Of
hues inimitably sublime On this ny thoughts
were rivetted-my sight strained to insensbitv-
and my dazzled fancy basked III its glorles Wrap
ped in the most profound gaze, thought II ap-
preached ncarer-and imagined it at last fitl-
fridge, Oh which the Maids seemed to light and tin
their fantastic steps to the music Of the cascade 4
soft, svcry sound now broke the spell which bound
ms. ralsed my eyes, and behcld Julia standing
Oh a small terrace, looking earnestly to Tic west,
and chanting the following arietta--
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

We have papers from Guatemala
as well as from Mexico, of the latest
dates 1t gives Us pain to see that the
public writers OF those countries are at
variance, and that the Mexicans seem
to be jealous Of the independence OF
Guatemala. Acrimonious articles have
appeared in the Mexican "Sol," against
the institutions and government OF the
Central Republic; which, however, have
been resoluteIy and ably answered.
Concord and friendship are still highly
important for both powers, in reference
to external danger, and that enmity to
their fundamental institutions, which
yet turks within their territories and re-
ioices in every symptom OF dissension.
The Guatemala gazettes contain CO.
pious discourse Of the President OF the
Central Republic, which inculcates the
soundest republican doctrines, and in
spires confidence in the wisdom and Ii :
berty of the Executive department.
Light issuing in so broad stream from
so elevated a source, cannot fail TO be
widely and efficaciously diffused.
Nat. Gcz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Notwithstanding tie extreme hea,
Of the season, most of our Southern, as
well as our Northern cities, have con-
tinued remarkably healthy. In Sayan-
nah, during the whole of the last week
in August, there was but one death; and
in Charleston, with populhtoln of so,
600, there were, during the week, but
two deaths from bilious fever.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
.N,ee York. Sen. Is

A new brick house at the corner of
Reed and Washington-streets, Tell yes
terday before the roof was quite com
pieted, and we are informed, covered
ten or twelve persons with the ruins
Five or six corpses were taken out,
and one man still alive, whose skull was
fractured, but was yet able 10 speak
Further particulars We have not learn
cd.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
Camden. IN ~ Ccnf IA.

There was considerable of white frost
in some parts of the country on the NOR
nings OF the 9th and 10th inst. inso-
much as to check the growth of some
ofthe tender species of vegetables, such
as sweet potatoe vines, SC.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
.Norristoitn, (Ps.l Sept. Ia

Early FrOSt-For several mornings
rast we have had white frosts and cool
weather-some families have been in
duced to make fire in their parlours.--
The frost was not so heavy 1--WE under.
stand) as to injure the buckwheat.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

The heat at Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
was so excessive on the 9th ult. that the
mercury rose, in the shade, to lo4 de-
grees, and on the 10th to los. In Ar
kanses, from the 10th to the 18th, the
thermometer ranged from "a to s5 de-
.grees.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
DOMESTIC:

Uasi4ag1ofs, .sepf Ia
The SECRETARY on Was returned to the
Seat Of Government yesterday, from visit to
his residence in Virginia. INF.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

We understand that Captain Symmes, &C
oompanied by Mr.. Reynolds, assistant LechI
rer, viii shortly set of on a tour OF the Eastern
States, for the purpose Of promulgaliug lis
theory We are glad that he captain La,
come TO this determination. 1t will at least.
fproseouied. have one good effect, that O
Convincing our eastern doubters, that tins theo
rist. whatever may be the absurdty of IN.
views or the Conformation of the earth, is
man OF perfectly sane mind, and OF pleasing
aud genten.uriy department We wish the
RATTAN pleasant journey; and all the success
20 which the devotion to the cause SO lusilJ
eatitles him. - Ct1cEs!dn Gazette
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
SCOTS Family Bibls-Messrs. Sam

usI i. Armstrong and Croker and Bru.
ster, of Boston, have completed their
stereotype edition Of this valuable work -
the largest that ever was stereotyped in
this country, and it is believed as large
as has undergone that process in any
country,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

The frigate .Moha,ck Of so guns, COM
manded in the late war by Capt. Jacob
Jones, after lying sunk in Sacket's Har-
bour for or 9 years. has been raised by
Capt II. Hugenin. Her timbers below
water mark, are said to be sound.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
Norfolk. SeDfember 10.


The Nations Guest, our great and
distinguished benefactor, LA FAYETTE,
attended by the benedictions of all A
merica, is again fairly embarked on the
great pillows ofthe Atlantic, destined
to his native home. The frigate Bran.
dywins, bearing his reverend person
passed Cape Henry Light yesterday
at Q o'clock, with fine, breeze from
the North.
FAREWELL! bravest and best of men,
may every blessing attend thee, and
propitious gales speedily watt thee to
tina bosom of thy family and friends, in
the old world.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
New Orleans. .4ueust IS.


1t appears that the SMALL Pox is
gaining ground in this place. The pre-
sent number Of cases is statedto amount
to thirty.
The weather still continues very warm
but from all accounts the degree of heat
we have experienced is not as great as
has been felt at the North; we have
heard of but few cases of sickness,
which may be partially accounted for
from the small number of strangers now
in town.
The Fredonia (Chautaque Coz New
York, Censor, states, that there are now
in that village, . stores, Q shops and
one mill, that are every evening lighted
up with brilliant hydrogen gas, or in
tiammable air, which issues from hole
drilled into rock composing the bed
OF a creek which passes through that
village. No doubts are entertained
that sufficient quantity of this natural
gas may be procured to light nearly or
quite the whole village.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Mr.. John Nelson Of Saltwater, has
published an account of his having been
relieved from the gravel by the free use
of new ciderfrom the press; and when
not to be had, boiled cider.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Part of a company of Americans and
Mexicans, who left Santa Fe about the
first of June last, arrived in Franklin,
Missouri, on the 9Th of August, with
nearly five hundred mules and horses.
At the request OF the editor OF the Mis-
souri, Intelligencer, one of the party has
furnished particulars, from which it APP
pears, that when the company had ar
rived very near the American settle
ments, a large body of Usage Indians
fell in with them, and plundered, and
otherwise ilitreated them.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Awork of Grace is progressing in
the. Rosemary and Healing Spring
Churches, within the bounds OF the Sa-
vannahRiver Association. Upwards of
an hundred members havebeen added to
each of these Churches.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

In Leyden, N. Y. 40 or SO individu.
ais have recently been admitted to the
Presbyterian Church, ls2 to the Baptist,
and a number to the Methodist
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Important Improvement. Brick Kiln. for
which patent has been secured, is now erect
ing in this Guy, on plan which, we think will
be found much better than that OF the brick
kilns now in use. The inventor, Mr.. BAKE.
WELL, seems confident that, with less juGg-
ment than IS required to perform the operation
Of burning well In the kilns on the old plan,
and with less fuel. and in shorter time, the
Whole OF the bricks in these OF his construction
may be made perfectly ard uniformly hard.
Thus, should his expectations be realized,
one subject of serious complaint, now
often he1d-damp louses, in consequence OF
>ott or hsf-burnt brick-msy hereafter be en-.
rely remoy Cd Nat y0Er.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

A number of Revolutionary soldiers
of the counties of Essex and Rocking
ham, met at Haverhill, MASSACHUSETTS,
on Thursday last and agreed to petition
Congress for relief in consequence of
the loss of their wages by the deprecia-
ton of paper money. They voted to
request Mr.. Webster to present the petit
ton.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Masonic. special meeting of the
Grand Lodge of the state OF New York
will be held in Albany, on the 2sth inst.
for the purpose of installing NJ. w.
STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER,, as Grand
Master. Ceremonies TO be performed by
NJ. w. De WITT CLINTON, L. Grand
Master.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

MEXICO Our Core spondents Of the
Philadelphia Aurora, informs us that the
Castle ST. Juan de Ullon, CONNIE need fir.
ing on the town Of Vera Cruz, on the 18Th
inst in consequence of deception that had
been played on them by the Mexican brig of
war Victoria, she having captured my strata.
gem one of the gun boats belonging TO the
Castle, and also a small row boat with several
officers on board, she made her appearance
oFthe Castle, under French colors The
town did not return the fire until the goth, in
order TO give the inhabitants the time leave,
when on the evening Of the day, there vas a
most tremendous fire kept upton both sides
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

A considerable excitement prevails at De-
trolt, owing TO various allegations of bribery
and corruption which have been set up against
the recent return of a Delegate from the Ter
rltory to Congress. An investigation to the
circumstances is now going ON, and the votes
are being casvsssed with the utmost severity.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

The Annapolis Republican states,
that the comet, which, according to cal
culatons, was 10 make its appearance
this month, is now visible every clear
morning. II was observed on Monday
morning, about two O'Clock, in direc-
ton some degrees east of the Pleiadss.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22
The North Carolina.-A British off,

The North Carolina.-A British off.
Ger now in this country, asserts, in
communication published in one Of our
Southern papers, that the American
ship of the line North Carolina, rated at
"a guns, can throw heavier weight of
shot at broadside than any other ship
in the world. The British ship Lord
Nelson, rated at 100 guns and carrying
1876, he says throws only 1884 lbs. of
shot, while the North Carolina hsaves
$3.50 lbs. at broadside, without her
gangway guns. The largest ship in the
world, he adds, was the Spanish ADM
ral's ship Santissima Trinidada, sunk
off Trafalgar, by Lord Nelson; and she
did throw a heavier broadside than the
North Carolina.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

On the sth inst. young man Of Columbus,
Chenango county, II Y. having loaded his
gun, earelessly, placed the breech' upon the
ground, and with one hand upon the nuzzle.
& his chin resting on his hand he was awaiting
for another person to.adust the mark when
the gun went off, and the charge passed
through hrs head.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

We understand that Mr.. James
Thompson, deceased, bequeathed the
sum of Biz, 900 to the following chari-
table institutions of this city:-to the Or
phan Asylum Society, $4,000; to the
American Bible Society, $4,000; to the
Society for the relief of poor widows
with young children, $4,000.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

The Empe, or Of Russia has forbidden
the labours of the Scotch Missionaries
who have been preachingfor some years
in Caucasus. Astracan and Georgia. -
The principal missionary, (Carruthers,
has embarked for Great Britain.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

ANDREW MAnscHALK, Editor Of the
Na,rhez Gazette, has been appointed.
by the President of the United States
Survey or and Inspector of the Revenue
for the Port Of Natcbez,--.tiiss. paper,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Singular and pleasing coincidence -
The following is noted as remarkable
incident in the chapter of chances. On
the morning that Gen. Lafayette land
ed at staten Island, from the Cadmus,
in August, 1924, rainbow was observ-
ed spanning the heavens, its bases rest
ing on Staten and Long Island, and
arching the Narrows. This fact was
observed at the time, and the circum-
stance made the subject OF several par
agraphs in which the fancy ofthe edito-
rial corps converted the appearance of
the heavens into celestial welcoming
of the champion of freedom in two hem
ispheres. Their imagination has now
received matter for more ample indul-
gence; and the remarkable coincidence
related in the Washington papers, at
tending the departure of the Brandy
wine, seems to give confirmation and
stability to the creations of fancy
When the Brandy wine put out 10 sea,
the day, which had been cloudy and raj
ny, was cleared up, and rainbow en-
closed the heavens, beneath the centre
of which the ship went gallantIy out,
freighted with more than Casar's for
tune. Thus, the Iris of the skies, the
beautiful messenger of Heaven, added
her congratulations and her adieus to
those of ter millions of fieemen, Joining
with Them to welcome the coming,
speed the parting guest."-N. Y .adp.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

In Stratford, Vermont. tornado has been
experienced which demolished several houses,
barns, &c. and killed one woman and two
children and wounded several persons. 1t er.
tended TO Pdirlee and Oxford.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Sir w. Wallace's sword, which has
for long time been exhibited in Dunn
barton Castle, has been ordered to be
sent to the Magazine OF relics in the
Tower. Doubts are entertained as to
its being the itsntical sword used by
Wallace against his country's foes.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

.Nechanick's lnstiiution.-Yesterday
evening DIR. Birkbeck delivered the first
lecture al the New Theatre of the In
sitution, in Southampton buildings, on
the general principles of mechanical
science. The principal feature Of the
lecture was the description Of machine
invented by a matchmaker of the name
Of DER, in America, and not yet
brought into this country, which acts
as a crane for raising weights with
power far bevond any before known.
The learned Doctor said il was scarcely
possible to imagine any machine more
simple or more powerful, occupyin the
same space. The small machine eshib-
tied, which consisted of wheel OF six
inches diameter. with oblique leaves
(or cogs) worked by spiral groove IN
An axle or arbour, raised weight OF
5OOlbs. by the application of force OF
8lbs. and Abs were found sufficient
to balance the 50Olbs. The inventor
has applied his con'rivance 10 the con-
struction oiClocks, by which he makes
clocks with but three wheels, go ~
mohths without winding up. One OF
these clocks was exhibited. There were
upwards of 1000 members of the ins,itu--
ton present. and the high interest they
took ia the proceeding must be highly
gratifying to the founders Of the lasiilu:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-09-22

Naval Department, sept. IL, 1872.
SIN; have sincere qualification in the sen.
tence Of the Cour; Martial which scquits you
most bororabiy" Of the charges which have
been preferred against you.
You are relieved from your arrest, and res.
tored 10 the service witt, ample testinon al
that your former good character was merited,
and safe pledge. for the future. that II will
be sustained without repr0ach
| am, very respectfully, sir, your most ole.
dent servant,
SAMUEL L. SoUTEARD.