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THEODORE ROLAND.
CONTINUED.

Where is the mercy of that cold blooded policy
which, in providing for the poor, reduces them to
the standard of the brute creation Is poverty a re-
proach, that its wretched victims thus trampled
in the dust, and deprived of that proud conscious
ness of equality, which alone render life sup
portable This indeed is breaking the bruised
reed. BY proceeding in manner less agonizing to
his feelings, my father might, perhaps, in short
time have been restored to perfect health and there
by enabled to obtain livelihood for himself But
alas his spirit, already weighed down by accumu-
lated sorrows, was now broken forever He be-
came confirmed invalid, and has for years looked
forward to death as his only source of relief was
his Youngest and only surviving child and till now,
had been the darling solace of all his actions; but
the soothing attentions Of his son were no longer
permitted. was bound by the county to my pre-
sent master, who, though resident of -- at that
time, emgrated to this place few months after
Since them the recollection of my unhappy parent
embitters every enjoyment of my life. He is CONT
nually present to my imagination, pale, emacated,
responding, and degraded. Happily he is in the
care of very worthy man. who treats him with re-
pect and tenderness Unwilling to fellow
creature thrown on the doubtful humanity of those
mercenary wretches who speculate onthe sufferings
of the pauper he voluntarily accepted the scanty
pittance allowed for my fathers support; while he
has proved the purity of his motives by the most
undertaking attentions. Attentions, indeed, with
which his pecuniary reward is by no means com
mensurate. For myself, by the assistance of a most
excellent master, l am enabled occasionally to re-
NIT him trihng sum and l look forward to the
time when my beloved parent shall be a pensloner
no longer on public or private charity. But must
be patient added Theodore after pause, and he
looked with languid and mournful smile at his yell
low and emaciated hands. eThe power is with
God, and he chasteneth whom he receiveth.' AL
most exhausted, he now directed me in what man.
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ton when it was completed.
After this, he grew extremely impatient of con-
fnement. His master still continued dangerously
i'll, and Theodore painted to be at his bed side He
submitted to my expostulations no longer than abb
solute necessity enforced, and taking his station in
his masters room while yet an invalid himself, he
obstnately refused to leave it, but remained con-
stanty at the pillow of his suffering friend, watch
ing his every look and motion, administering his
medicines, and guarding his slumbers. This care
was rewarded his master recovered, and he had
the satisfaction of hearing him declare that he owed
his life, in great measure to the attention of The
odore.
He had now passed the age of twenty, and ca
gerly anticipated the fulflment of his indentures-
The expected moment arrived, and DESTROYS of par
ticipating his delight, called my young friend
to offer him my congratulations. He in deep
conversation with his master, and both were evi-
IDENTITY affected. Theodore grasped my hand con-
vulsvely, and left the room while his master, af-
ter some place observations, at length re-
marked that the apprentice he had Just lost might
redeem the moral character of the age sBy the
condition of his indenture,' said he, Il am now
bound to furnish him with set of tools and wearing
apparel to certain amount. He has ust told me,
that for half the stipulated value he viii renounce
all further claim, that will enable him to make
provision for old and helpless parent, till he can
procure more by serving journeyman. How
ever, shall take no advantage of his noble nature
he shall have the money! but shall make no sacr-
! flee
few evenings after this, Theodore entered my
apartment his eye was humid, his cheeks flushed
and his voice tremulous Il come Che sadly to bid
you farewell l am going to remove the cloud of
shame from the remaining years of my father. My
generous master has enabled ME to place him in
comfortable situation for some months, and indus
try, trust will amply replenish my means. Your
Kindness he continued after pause, but now
interrupted him When (said y do you leave u.s.
By to-morrow's dawn. Il have long wished IRE
sumed y to visit the neghboring states ;-postpone
your journey day, and | will accompany you
My friend (said Theodore need not tell you how
much prize your society-but my father-Oh, sir,
he would be one day longer pauper.' Noble
YOUTH exclaimed, embracing him, 'for thousands
| would not prolong that resolution one moment
But will be your companion nevertheless. do
not regard trlfiing inconvenience, and l will be
ready to accompany you by the first dawn Of day.
Theodore pressed my hand with evident pleasure,
but moment after he suddenly asked, sbut are
| you apprized that go on foot p so much the
better REPLIED pedestrian is most indie pendent
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fancy of the poet, the speculatons of the philo
sopher,'
Behold us then, dear Caroline, fitted out in COM
plete New-England style, with oaken cudgel in
our hands, and small pack on our shoulders
found that was rather mistaken with regard to my
anticipated privileges for my travelling companion
was as little inclined to suffer me to pause moment
as the most mperious stage driver in existence
Alike regardless of the beautiful or sublime in the
scenery which we passed, he strobe on apparently
insensibe to fatigue, and with eye fixed exclu-
sivey on the ultimate object of his journey In vain
l called his attention to the various Beauties which
country arrayed in the most unbounded prodigali.
ty of nature continually spread before us. He lis
tened impatienty to my remarks and saw them, if
he them at all, with Indifference. Yet he was
insensible to my feelings, the fatigue endured
in conforming to the rapdty of his journey. suf-
fer me-, he would frequently say, to proceed alone
rob you of every privilege of enjoyment you anti
cipated and the reflection is more painful to me
than you can imagine. Indeed we must separate
Imperous duty will not suffer me to halt, and you
have no parent to beckon you forward These ex-
postulations were, however, thrown away. would
not renquish the pleasure anticipated in witness
ing his fathers transports.
On the seventh day of our journey he awakened
me unusually early. If my father yet living (said
he) shall embrace him before l sleep. We have
but forty miles to travel rose immediately and
my heart expanded with sympathetic delight as
looked at the animated countenance of nv friend
had always thought him extremely handsome, but
his beauty perfection. The keen frosty
air of an October morning heightened his COM
plexion, which was naturally pale, and every fea-
ture was literally radiant with pleasure. what
lovely morning. he exclaimed, for the first time
commenting on the surrounding scenery-and yet
the gray shade of night still fingered around us, and
the east was scarcely tnged with the red beams of
the breaking day. But Theodore now saw every
thing through the magic glass of buoyant spirit -
and while he bounded on with an animation that
Knocked impeachment, l taxed my utmost speed to
keep pace with him. Sometimes he would pause
moment, and laughing at my snail gait, as he call.
ed it, though was literally dripping with perspira-
ton from the excess Of exercise, he would apollo
gise for leaving me behind After the middle of the
day, however, his gaiety subsidized his pace slacken
ed, and he became silent and distracted. The
scenes we now passed evidently familiar to his
memory, and awakened a train of associations at
once pleasing and painful. l understood his feel
ings, and forbore to interrupt them by single in
qury.
Just at the close of dav. as we passed little farm
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SO

The intention rendered the repast palatabc even to
tic Baronct. Your rose-tree is wthcrcd said FL
len. Indeed could not preserve it, Heed it
not, returned Edward it was hot house plant
nd could i'll endure the slightest breeze of mis-
chance. You, Ellen, are the blooming Wild Rose
- lrnoIlcn, whose native swcetnessi but increas-
4 by The honclineSs OF the culture it received.
let me then transplant thee safe into richer soil,
Nnd OF my garden be the pride and joy :"
Ellen, with bushing JOY, gave her hand to her To-
ger, who that day led her to the abbey, where the
ielghted peasantry came to make their heartfelt
7ratuatons and, in the happiness of his children,
>'r Owen found his cure and the aged Gwinneth
sunk into peaceful grave, beloved and revercd by
her 'uttu Child and to the arms of sir Owen Fitz-
morris is now added, with proud triumph the bloom
ing Wild Rose of I.angollen.
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4 FRAGMENT.

III the sI.tltcring grave the wotrausht
heart will be at ease the clouds of anguish which
darken lifcs short day pervade not that still retreat
The poisonous breath OF caumnv, and the cnvc-
nomcd tongue Of envy, here lose their corroding in
hucncc The sympathetic mind agonlcd by dis
trcss, unable 70 support the storm of fortune, sinks
calmly into the embrace of dcatil-nto the placid
enjoyment OF uninterrupted tranquility. Oppressed
virtue finds asl lIm from overbearing great
ness; and tho upbrailing charity fproud opulencc
IS no longer painful to its object, The distinctions
in society, which consign merit to oblivion and
raise the worthless from the dust, are here forgot
ten. Unfeeling pride is disrobed of its splendid
covering, and the gorgeous mantle is torn from .he
shoulders of the undcscrvnS. Humble worth ceases
to kneel suppant at the feet of atfiuencc, the on
offspring Of poverty fails to cntrcat from av.rce the
stintcd boon. The victim Of malevoence, who
essays in vain to parry the thru>ts of unmerted OBJ
loquy, glad that in death the dagger of contumely
wounds not, welcomes with joyous aspect the clos
ing period.
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soon filled with neigllbors and friends. At length
the village preacher arrivcd-his mild voice arrest
ed the attention of the mourners-he shook them
kindly by the hand, and without giving them time
to embody their grief in words, he spoke consola-
ton to their afflicted hearts, terms so well suited
bosom. The kindness Of his words and henignity
of his countcnancc, made him to the sorrowng pa
rents, what minister Of our Rcdeemer ought to be.
The effect marvellous The gloom that was
partner gradually gave way to the heavenly light
that beamed upon them from the good man The
stores OF comfort i'll the SER ptures of truth were
opened to them. The heavenly bliss of the depart
ed spirit was depicted in glowing colors and the
little cherub was represented messenger from
the parents of the sainted infant. Without giving
to the afflicted mourncrs an opportunity to divugc
their grief he assuaged it. He opened new pros
poets; he dispelled gloomy thoughts. Without
attempting to dispe the food of sorrow, he taught
it to flow in other channels, whose banks were ir-
radlated with the sunshine of hope, of consolation
and religior--hc could not remove the load but he
taught the sufferers how to bear it.
Such is the divine efficacy of pure religion. Of
himself the good man could have done nothing but
armed as he was, with the panopy of the Gospel,
he soflcned the intensity Of wo, and taught the af-
iiictcd mourners to re Dice in the midst Of sorrow
SPECTATOR.
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tulus President of Judea, wrote the following Fn
tie to the Senate concerning our Saviour:
"There appeared in these our days man of great
virtue, named Jesus Christ who is vet living amon
US, and of the Gentes is accepted for prophet Of
truth but his own disciples call him the Son Of
God He raiseth the dead, and cureth all manner
OF diseases; man of stature somewhat tall and
comely, with very reverend countenance, such as
the beholders may both love and fear his hair Of
the color of a chesnut full ripe, plain to the ears
hence downwards it is more orient, curling and way
ing about his shoulders in the middle of his head
IS seam or partition of his hair, after the manner
OF the Nazarites his forehead plain and very deli
cate his face without spot or wrinkle beautiful with
a lovely red his nose and mouth SO formed as no
thing can be reprehenled his beard thickish. in
color like his hair, not very long but forkcd his
look innocent and mature; his eyes gray, clear and
quick in reprovng he is terrible; in aclmonishnr
courteous and fair spoken; pleasant in conv ersato
mixed with gravity it cannot be remembered that
any have seen him laugh, but many have seen him
weep IN proportion of body most excellent his
hands and arms most delcctable to behold; in
speaking very temperate, modest, and wise a man
for his singular beauty surprising the children of
men"
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FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA ISTELLIGESCEB.
We wish the author of the following article would
favor us occasionally with more of his reflections
and descriptions We consider this soothing pic
'rre Of melancholy, little behind some of rvings
sketch BOOK descriptions
The many interesting incidents that occur in the
HISTORY OF the poor arc lost among the vast mass of
events that daily sink into forgetuness. 1t is THE
NAS that gives Importance to his private history
hence the JOYS the sorrows and the suierngs of an
OBSCURE individual, howeverinteresting, are forgot
ten while the circumstances when connect
ca with those who are prominent among mankind,
are detailed with fidelity and read with attention.
These general truths shall not, however, deter me
from publishing the following incident =
was invited, a few days ago, to attend the func-
raj OF charming boy, the only child of my friend
IGxArIrs-ignatus is hardy son of toll Homes
tyand simplicity the strong Distinguishing marks
OF his character, Poverty has marked him for her
OWL entered his humble dwelling in a corner
Of the room placed the coffin the father sat
beside it, with the elbow of his right arm resting up
on his knee, and lis head resting upon his hand
His left arm hung carelessly by his side When
entered he raised his eyes without altering lis pos
'.on gave single look and then, as if to ,li-
rect my attention there, cast his eyes upon tie
Gloom, box that contained the lifcless body of his
Mild, the hope of his life. The mother was seated
1t the foot Of the cotln her grief rendered heg in
sensible to my intrusion she sat motionless
statue. bowed to the influence of deep sorrow,
and without attempting to utter single word,
'ook seat on the opposite side of the room, and
looked upon the undlsguised NO that had taken
possession ofthis house of mourning My heart
TOO full to speak. The robust and masculine frame
Of Ignatius rivcttcd to the spot. 1t appeared
TOO strong to be overcome by tender feelings, yet
i Welded to the force of parental grief.
The idle curiosity Of many was gratfcd, as they
-.mc in, with look at the blasted flower, without
,tin8 noticed BY the parents and the hoase VS.
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TEE NgER EgO2.

from Fm@'nke's Ercycdpedia Of antiquities.
DANCiNG OF TIE MsDBlE AGES.
The Greek Orchesis, and the Latin SuItatio, tho
1t sometimes means dancing, more frequently de
notes gesture theatrical action nor can the prac
tee of regular dancing be accounted for perhaps
WAS not possible, before the invention of the Time
Table, or Cantus mcnsurabilis, by Franco, in the
twelfth century earlier. notwithstanding, many
OF the steps and figures extremely ancient for
the IIornpipe is the Greek lionocheros the Riga
doom, the Dichor>s; the orbcular brawl, or thread
my needle, the Romeka; all which are the same as
used in the chculsses of the Greeks As to
da''ring, such as it was it usual at Weddings
The women were very fond Of it On HOLIDAYS, and
accompanied it with indicate songs and gestures.
Balls are the bdlien Of this age and chorey of the
Chroniclcrs Dancing even in the church and
chnrchvard was very common. G;psics were among
the tnercut dancers, custom now lost-Girls used
to play upon the cittern and dance to the music
Dancing upon one foot was common among the Ar
glo-Saxon glcemen; the women especially practis
ed it, and thus acquired tie name of HoJste7res-
They danced in difficult attitudes singly, to music
of two flutes and lyre the action partakng "a
Their of the ease and elegance of motion, than of
lcaping or contorton. A female dances and re-
cedes from bear, purposely rritated by the
scourge of the Snowman, and unmuzzlcG. There
were burlesque dances; dancing by young wo-
men in difficult attitudes dancing upon table by
one person, in quaint postures and gestic,ation.
which much delighted Edward II. Girls dance
nnon The shoulder, Of testers no a7e pllying
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Letter Of Pu5Eus Lentuius 10 the Senate Of Rome,
concerning Jesus Christ.
1t being the usual custom of the Roman Cover
nors to advertise the Senate and people Of such
terial things happened in their provinces, in the
days Of the Emperor ri5.rius Cesar, Pubus Len
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-08

The following law which was presented bv
the executive OF Buenus Ayres on the 1st Of
July last passed the House of Representatives
about the middle OF September
'Only artcle-The right which men has u
worship God according 10 his conscience, is
inviol,ble IA the Territory OF this prOV'nce"
This privilege which rs secu, ed to the Native
of g. Britain by treaty, Is now G. neral, ard o.
course a free liberation Of heigiOa - yr@,ied
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-08

We are informed That about fifteen
hundred lahorers are employed on the
Mann Canal aud at the Licking Sum
NIT under the superin endence OF M.
T. Williams; and that taco thousand
are at work on the lire from Like
Erie to the Portage Summit, under
the superintendance of Alfred Kelly.
The season has been very favorable
for the construction of Canals; no sick
ness to any extent has taken place a
mong the workmen, as The eastern con.
tractors and laborers feared would be
the case; and we are gratified to learn
that the work is progressing with that
energy and skill which will ensure its
early Completion Ohio Rep
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-08

To show how great was the effect
of the failure of the Eagle Bank at
New Haven upon one class of the
community, We will relate the follow
ing anecdote: An ignorant HiteIpian,
having received check on the Uni
ted States' Branch Bank in this city
for his Summers lsbour, presented It
to be cashed The Teller counted
him out shc amount IN United States
Bank bulls bearing the impress of the
Eagle, which the HiberniaD at once
refused to receive, declaring he would
take no eCg'e notes, as the bark had
failed An attempt was made to con-
vince him of his error, but in vain. and
the specie was accordingly paid him.
Bait. Pat,
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with England and ihe G. :. at III. t;rs
to which you refer. l feel grateful -
the author of all good, and to my coun-
try, that it fell to my lot, associated and
sustained as Twas by my gallant coup-
trymen, who fought in the Canadian
Peninsula under me to be instrumental
in proving that REPUBLICS knov hon 10
defend themselves.
In rendering through you, to the Gen.
eral Assembly of Virginia, nv thanks
and grateful acknowledgement for the
honor they have conferred on me, per-
NIT me, dear sir, to assure you and the
council of Virginia, of the obligation I
am under for the satisfactory and in-
teresting part you and several member.
ofthat honorable body have taken in the
execution ofthe duty assigned to you.
Georgia Legisldture-The pro.
ceedings Of this body are given, 10 the
Savannah Georgian, to the lab ult
inclusive On Friday preceding. the
election of judges and Solicitors. bv
joint ballot, took place. On this coca.
sion, it appears that a complete trial of
the strength Of the two parties took
place. The Editor Of the Georgian
himself q member Of the Legislature
states, in au editorial letter, that "eye.
~ member, of both houses, was az
his post, and the balIoting continued
without iutermission from 10 o'clock
in the morning until dark" The re-
suit was uniformly in favour of the can.
didates supported by the party in op-
position to The Governor. Or the fol-
lowing day, an Intellectual effort was
made by General Harden to reconsi-
der the election A sill is about to be
reported for the division OF the State
into Congressional Districts, and, it is
expected, it will pass. A letter from
Governor Troup to the Legislature
enclosed document from Col. Mont
gomcry, United States Agent for In
dian Affairs in the Cherokee nation,
stating that two Cherokee Chiefs
Ridge and Vann) lately arrived in
this city, have been denounced, and
heir seats IN the National Council, va
Gated for an unauthorized interference
in the affairs ofthe Creeks.-Nat. Jo7.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-08

TnfalE5le cure for chopped lips - Dis
solve a lump of bees-wsx into small
quantity of sweet oil, over andle, let
it cool, and it is ready for use. Rub
bling it warm on the lips two or three
times, will effect complete cure.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-12-08

From the ". Y Commercial 4drerf'sey
A lady who arrived in this city from.
the south. on Tina ks giving Day, seeing
most OF the stores and warehouses clos
ed. remarked that she had heard much
.,f the great &C numerical distress that
existed here, bu, she had 70 conception
It was so bad.