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The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
THE AFFAIR AT F.tXYARDO.
Z. S. SHIP john ADAMS,
Passage Island, Nor. Is. 1924.


Passage Island, .Nor. Is, 1924.
Sir: ] have the honor TO inform You
that, on my arrival at st. Thomas, 1
was informed that lieut.. comdi. Plau,
ut the U. S. schr. Beagle. who had visit
ed faxyartlo, II town Oh the east coast Of
Porto Rico, about two miles from the
sea, for the purpose Of making inquiries
respecting quantity OF dry goods,
supposed 10 have been deposited there
by pirates, was, after being recognised
rs all American officer. by the proper
authorities there imprisoned and shame
fully treated.
Indignant at the outraSes which have
been so repeatedly heapcd. en- us by the
authorities of Porto R,co, proceeded
TO this place, where l left the ship. and
| taking with me the schooners Grampus
and Beagle, and the boats Of the John
Adams. with capt. Dallas, aud part Of
his officers, seamen, and marines, pro-
ceeded to the port of Faxyardo. where,
finding preparations were making TO
fire on us from the battery on shore.
sent party of seamen and marines TO
|
minutes. as the Spaniards fed on the
landing of the party. then landed
with two hundred men, and marched to
the town, spiking on the way the guns
Ola small battery placed for the defence
Of pass on the ruad, aud reached The
town about thirty minutes after landing.
l found them prepared for defence, as
they had received information from ST.
| Fbomas's Of my intentions of visiting
the place. l halted about pistol shot
from their forces, aud sent in a flag re-
quiring the alealde or the governor.
with the captain of,he port, the princi-
| pal Offenders, to come TO me to make "a
tenement for the outrage. giving them
one hour TO deliberate. They appeared
accordingly. and after begging pardon
| lin presence Of all the offcers,) OF the
officer who has been insnlted, and ex-
pressing great peDitenee, permitted
them TO return to the town, on their
promising to respect all American Off
GERS who may visit them hereafter.-
| We then returned to the vessels, and
left the harbor, after being at anchor
ihree hours.
As we were getting underway, num-
her Of persons appeared on the beach
bearing white flag, and having with
them some bullocks, and a number of
horses apparently laden, no doubt a
present from the authorities OF the
place, which they informed me they
should send me.
There is no doubt our persons and our
flag will be more respected hereafter
than il has been by the authorities of
Poto Rico.
Every officer and man, on this occa-
sion, conducted themselves in manner
to meet my entire Appreciation.
| ] have the honor to he very respe ct
fully, your most obedient servant,
ID. PORTER.
| HoN. SAMUEL T.. SOUTHLAND,
Secretary Of he Mary, Washington,
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
Goods.

The greater part opened within few
days past.
Our desire 70 extend our business has
prompted us 10 reduce the prices of our
goods so much below the customary
rates that we feel assured Ne can give
Hhe most entire satisfaction to all who
may favour us with a call Among our
goods will lie fuund the following, ex-
ceedingiy cheap, viz:
Shepard's super. blue and black cloths
and casimeres
Superfne aud end quality police cloths
Coarse cloths, plains and napt cottons
Rose. p1ini and dufile blankets
Al arSe assortment of hanneIs
Oznaburgs, ticklenberss and dowIass
An elegant assortment of calicoes
Bombazeues aud hombaZeen
Tartan pIaids for cloaks, superior
quality
Irish linens from 2J els. TO dollar war
ranted bleach
About 5000 yds. domestics. comprising.
every variety, some as low as Sets.
per yard.
One entire package cloth shawls, vari-
Ouspatterls.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

1000 gallons prime old whiskey by the
barrel.
We deem it unnecessary to add The
numerous other articles which make up
the assortment. Suffice. il 10 say that
we make no doubt ours will be found as
good as any other In the State.
Wholesale purchasers supplied as
usual, on the most favorable terms.
prWe take this opportunity to re-
mind many Of our customers, that we
have furnished goods nj The lowest Cash
prices invariably-some of our accounts
remain much beyond the limited time
unpaid-we therefore request their par
ticnlar attention TO the terms upon
whicli they obtained the goods {; we
shall necessarily he more rigid in tho
future collection Of our debts.
JACOBS & RAPHAEL.
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AC.iIN.S z
liz Chanceru.

The Defendants, Fielding Starke and
Elizabeth his wife, not having entered
their appearance, and given security
according TO The act of Assembly aud
the Rules Of this Court, and it appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that they
are not inhabitants Of This state, on the
motion of Plaintiffs, by counsel, 1t is
ordered. that the said Defendants,
Fielding Siarke and Elizabeth his wife,
d" appear here on the first Monday in
March next and answer The Plaintiffs
bill. ard that n copy OF this order be
forthwith inserted in The Central Ga.
2,efte, published in Inc town of Char
lottesville, for two months successiyeIy.
and that another copy thereof be posted
nj the front door Of The Court House of
said county for the same length of Time.
Iestp.
IRA GARRETT, D c.
Jan. 8. '25-2m
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
also.

a few bags prime old Java Coffee,
One HID. superior old, 4ih proof rum
Qr. casks and 2 pipes Wines,
Cogmiac Brandy, 'Seigneite's brandt
100 Sacks best Liverpool iili'd salt,
With the usual assortment Of Groce-
ries, Queens Ware. &c.
JACOBS s. RAPHAEL
n. b. 10 justice to ourselves, we feel
hound to notify our customers that all
accounts now due and unpaid after tile
ensuing Court week will be put in suit
Immediately thereafter. J. & II.
December +. 1924.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
HI CHnnceru.

Th. Defendants Elizabeth Evans.
formerly Elizabeth Morton, Thomas
w. Morton and William Morton, no,
having entered their appearance and
given security according to the act of
Assembly and the Rules IF this Court.
aud it appearing by satisfactory evil
ience that they are not inhabitants of
this state. on the motion nf Plaintiff. by
counsel, Ii is ordered, that the said De-
PENDANTS, Elizabeth Evans. formerly
Elizabeth Morton, Thomas w. Morton
and William Morton, do appear here
OF the frs. Monday in March next and
answer the Plaintiffs bill, and that a
copy ofihis order he forthwith inserted
in The Central Gazette, published in
the town of charlottesville, for two
months sneeessiveiy, and that another
copy thereof he posted at the front door
of the Court House Of said county fo,
the same length Of time.
Teste.
IRA GARRETT, ID. G..
lun
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
dditiOnal.

The Subscribers in addition TO their
former Stock, have lately received the
following articles
fashionable MILD, ribi'd and COARSE
cassimeres,
: Coarse cloths for negroes at two shil.
linSs per yard,
CaiIcoes at IL IA cents per yard.
Domestic shifting at eight cents per
yard and many other ARTICLES equally
cheap.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

We are favored by the Paris CONSTITUTIONAL
with the French ceremony oil coronation.--
The Ecclesiastical and lay peers in full cos
tune arrive at the Kings apartment, and
knock for admission. The grand Chamber
lain opens the door and enquiries what they
want-the king--thc King sleeps is the reply
at the third time they en.sr and behold not
his dead but his living majesty fairly laid out
lie is clothed in a gown or shroud, embroi
dered with gold lace. After an Grafton is de.
iivcred over the body--the Bishops take his
majesty out and escort him to the church n
He is then conducted by Bishop to chair,
the oath taken and the oiling &C, emony begins,
the description Of which is thus given: -
IS Immediately after the Archbishop
Fof Rheims blessed the royal ornaments
with which his majesty was to be cloth
ed, when the holy cream, mixed with a
portion OF the sainte ampoule, was pre-
pared. The King threw himself on a
large square bank of violet velvet, or
namented with feurs de lys in gold.
Very long litanies were read, afte,
which the Archbishop, seated on his
chair, Amounted the King who contin-
ued kneeling, several times; LIST on the
top Of the head I'd, on the breast, Sd,
between the two shoulders; fth, on the
right shoulder; 9th on the bends aud
joints Of the left arm; and 9TH, on the
bends and jonts of the RICH, arm. The
annoinIm ents completed, the prelate
closed up the open places in the Kings
shirt with gold lace. the grand Cham
berlain clothed his majesty with the tu-
mic, the dalmatigue aud then the royal
cloak. These garments were made Of
violet velvet ernamcnted with tleurs de
iys. embroidered in gold. and represent
ed The three dresses Of sub-deaeon, a
deacon and a priest. After the bene-
dic'ion Of the gloves, of the royal ring.
and of the scepter, the Chancellor of
France called all the peers who hastily
advanced. Immediately the Archbsh-
op to"k the crown Of Chariema-ne.
placed II on the altar-all the peers
stretched their hands out TO IL to assist
him in supporting it. and the prelate
then placed il on The head Of the Mou-
arch"
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

LEEspUIe,V Va. Dee. Goa Thurs
day last Captain Beatty, oi ,hi, county,
was assassinated by his bro her- M law.
Dennis McCar.y. also or LoIdou. The
former died on the spol--'rhc latter
has made bis escape aud has not since
been unprecedented. The horrid act was
perpetrated with a dirk knife in the
presence Of many witnesses; and had
been preceded by a few words only.
(Gefius Of Liberty.
Since the above was received we learn
that Dennis McCar,y has been apprc-
he.ried. "
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
PAMP HLETS, !
HANDBILLs, TICKETS
CAIRNS. BLANKS,

CARDS. BLANKS,
And every other description of PaIsrtNc,
executed at this oflice on the shortest notice.
large quantity OF the following BLANKS,
printed on good paper, arc constantly kept on
hand, viz:
LAWYERS Declarations. Of various forms:
CLERKS Writs, Subpenas. Executions. Ca
sas, Certificate s Of Witnesses Attendance,
Marriage Licence and bonds. Executors and
Administrators bonds, &c
SHERiFF's Bail bonds, Delivery bonds, Tax
accounts and Receipts
CoNsTABLE's Warrants and Executions:
rromissory notes, Bonds penal and sin lie
with a variety Of other
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
Strayed or Stolen
From near the Swan Tavern in Char.
Iotiesville, on Monday night last, about
7 o'clock. a bright
SOrreL P0ney.

nearly f4 hands high, a small star on
the orehead, u slight blerish in the
left eye, several wl,ite spots high up on
the left shoulder and has bnb'd tail
he had coarse shoes on his fore feet, one
larger than the other, and is a natural
trotter. He had on half worn bride
with plated bitt, and an old saddle. with
the leather somewhat worn away be-
hind. will give liberal reward to
any person who will return the above
pohey TO me, living in Fluvanna county.
near the junction Of The James and
Hardware rivers, about six miles below
Scottsyille, orr give me sneh information
az will enable me to get him again.
ARCHER MOON.
ian. s,'25-3t
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
.MESSRS. SAMUEL DICK.SO.N' 4
LEWIS BALL,


You NOT being inhabitants of
this Commonwealth and having ma
known agent within the same: Take
notice, that shall on Saturday, the t2th
day OF February next, between the ri
sing and setting Of The sun on the same
day, at the store-honse Of Mrssrs. Riyes
q brown, IN the county of Nelson, pro-
coed TO take the affiiayiis Of Rober,
Rives, jr. and others. TO he read as evil
dence III certain matter of eontroyer-
Sy now dependinGiand undetermined in
the county court of Albemarle, in Chan
Gerry, wherein am complainant and YOU
are defendants: when and where YOU
may attend. Yours, &c.
JAMES JOPLING, JR.
Jan 8. '25-4t
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

AGAINST
Frances krnuon. widow and relict Of
Joseph keDDOn, decd. James Kennon,
William kennon. Absolom KennoD.
Tandy kennon. Ira kennon, Richard
Kennon, Mary Kcnnon, Nancy Ken
non and ----- --- representative
Of Philip kenuon, deed, and Robert
Dalton, administrator Of Joseph Ken
non, deed. Defendants.
The defendants, William kennon aud
Absolom keDnon not having entered
their appearance and given security ac-
cordiDg 10 Law and the Rules Of this
Court. and il appearing to the sat sfac-
Lion Of the court, that they are not in
habitants OF this State, on the motion
nj the Plaintiff by counsel. il IS ordered.
that the said Defendants, William K en-
non and Absolom kennon do appear
here on or before the FIRST day of Marcl,
court next, and answer the Plaintiffs
bill and that Il copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper
printed in this Commonwealth. for eight
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, and that another
copy be posted at the court house door
Of ibis county on some csurl day.
A Copy. Trsie.
JOHN HUNTER, elk.
Jan. g, '15--Sw
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
At Rules held i'm

The Clerks office Of .atbemarie county
court, in January, 1925.
Lucy C'arkson, Plaintiff,
dCIINST
Elizabeth Evans, fn merly Elizabeth
Morton, Thomas W. Morton. vii.
liam Morton,James Collins and Rich
ard ID. Sims. administrator Of Mary
Ann Morton, deed. Defendants.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
400 Ac,'es

Nearly adjoining this tract, we'll Tim
bered. within one mile and a half Of a
good Merchant aud Saw mill, on the
Rivanna River. which is navisnblc-by
which all kinds of produce and timber
may he taken to Richmond with conve-
nience. A great bargain may he given
IN this property, and the payments made
easy, as wish 10 sell.
LUDLOW BRAMHAM.
Louisa county. Jan. 8. '25-4t
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

0The editor Of This paper has been
under the necessity of employing Mr..
K. NJ. MAUpIN at considerable expense,
To wait on those who are indebted To
this establishment, for the purpose OF
making collections. The sums due are
small and the editor confidently trusts
that his patrons will make payment 10
Mr.. MAuptN on the first application.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
BIZ AMIN So

All OF which will he sold BY THE quantity.
FOR Casa. as low as they can be had in the
State OF Virginia. Those who may wish to
purchase small quantity only, can also be
accommodated
Orders from any Of the adjoining counties,
or any part OF Aibemare, will be attended 10
with the strictest pupotaaity.
JInuaTy I32:
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$50 Acres.

On this tract is good dwelling house,
narn and other necessary houses, IA good
apple orchard, OF youns trees; plania-
ton in good order for cropping. sulfi
eient for three or four hands. Another
tract of
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

SMARRiED-On Tuesday last by
the Rev. Mr.. Hatch. Capt. WIN. Hop-
XISs, to Miss REBEccA Estes, all ut
this county
oh Tuesday evening Last. Mr..
BRIGHrBERRY GARTH, TO Miss Eii& \
GRAVES.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
H Re- MdAX All.

The subscribers have removed theis
store to the new brick house u few doors
below their old stand, where they otles
an extensive assortment Of
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

sight Of the U. States terriloriat gov
ernmcnt of Oregon, he will, like those
who journey to Mecca and Medina, be
ready to lay his bones in the promised
land.''
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
At Rules held in

The Clerks Office Of .9tbemarie county
court. in January, 1925.
shepherd Fades, and Polly his wife.
Robert NorvelI, James Norvell, Will
liam Norveil. Benjamin NorveiI, John
NorvriI, William Foster, Thomas
Maxwell and Ca,ey his "ife, Robert
Maxwell and Sally his wife. Senica
Norvell, Randolph Suddcr,h and Al
la his wife, aud Napoleon B.Norvell,
Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Tandy Key und Samuel Dyer. admin
istraiors of Benjamin NorveII, deed.
aud Fielding Slarke and Elizabe,i,
his wife, Defendants,
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
Land fox Sale.

Two tracts lying in hlbemarIe coun-
ty, IN lil,Ie Back Island Greek. Que
tract containing
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
To Surveyors.

n very handsome set Of SURVEYING
Instruments are offered for sale an acI
commoda,inS terms. For further in,
formation apply I"
JOHN MCULLOCH.
Jan. y. 'yj-1t
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08
In Chancery.
Jan. s, '25-2m

At a Court held far Louisa county,
tie 4sth dny Of December, 1924.
David L. Kcnuon and John Kenuon,
Plaintiffs,
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

Louisa county, Jan. 8, '25-4t
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Jan. 8, ;25-2m
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

On Friday the Slst Mt. anegro man was ex-
ecuied at Orange Court House Tor the mar
der Of mis- master, Mr.. Dennison.
The central gazette. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1820-1827, 1825-01-08

PILGRIMS The 10th anniversary OF TIT
landing of Pilgrims. was celebrated at Ply
mouth, in a very appropriate manner. 8. lh'
oralion was delivered nv professor Edwar'
Everett Three hundred persons attendet
the ball and supper.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-20

and Portsmouth duly apprec iatine h;sm.,
and always anxious to manifest tbeir no,
Tor the Navy, have determined that Ne s Sata
not take leave of them without an an slal
pirate expression Of their good feelnrp.p :
wards him. A public dinner ordered = !. 70
beststyle, is to.begiyentoh him TO-DAY in pa, we
mouth, and another in Norfolk to.u U,S
row. You may judge of the estimatia "'i'
which this mcritoricus officer is held Nv "
by the pleasure which is manifested Is,
the citizens at having the opport,n;t, y \
paying him this tribute of respect. v
81 consider Warrington as one of j.
most valuable and efficient commanders n e S,s'
Navy. He is brave and chivalrous; bnt W. =.
the same time cool and delberatc--an ~
complishcd seaman, an excellent disciplin,,.
ian; but tempcring the ragged character a.
the warrior with the sympathics and COM
tesies Of refined life. The abilities with whirh
he has discharged his duties as comman "tn
of the Navy Yard at this place for the last
four years, would induce me to regret Ss
removal from situation in which he i %
eminently serviceablc but he deserves
higher destiny. 1t is not known who win
succeed Captain Warrington in the COM NJ
mand of the Navy Yard"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-20

with his rifle in his hand. He soon came
out again, and passed rapidly down the river
He 'cokcd at me, and was near enough to
have spoken, but did not. 1t is probably
the last shall, sec of him, as the wind has
sufficiently abated to warrant me in moving.
never heard the sound of ii sweetcr voice
than he possesses. 1t is deep, copious, and
manly, but so happily softcned that the tone
is perfectly musical"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-20
BILL, TO SUPPRESS PIRACY.

Mr.. Barbour from the Committee on + o.
eign Relations, to whom the several Petl'on'
on the subject Of piracies were reiei1 tt'ted
ported Il bill to the Senate OF the ohi. NJ
States, of which the following is the SUI
stancc:- ,,,,;on
The first section enacts, that IN aaal.,o4 .
to the present naval force, sloops OF war iios
exceeding tea be built, to carry no leSs W."
90 guns.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-20
Ertract Of letter from gentleman in
r Norfolk dated January 7kh. 1895.

Norfolk dated January 7h. 1926.
captain Warrington, who has been or
dered to supcrccde Commodore Porter in
the command of the West India station,
leaves us OH Sunday, in the United States
Schooner Shark. The citizens of Norfolk
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-20

| like" said his Lordshlp, ralsinS ms nelu
and looking upon the danger; he then ies''h-
ed ms former position.
heavy surge now swept 'ne veSs So. ~
ana AT, itiei carried o.ctpoaiu .''N
His Lordship exclaimed. sIooo w
and at that moment the Vessci roae up. ;,.
mountain DliioW 10 tremendous III. - 3,
from whose summit shc uesCel'.eu 49, - -
velocity OF lightning, as II sac was sone ~
bury hcrself III tue rehorseie's w:
TINS fanln movement shc "aa pN,'s,'a
forward beyond thc rcach q tn ~ p.i = -,
that rolled behind her stern ana olts' !. ~;
potcncc as u lncensea at lile ioss y, ~. ~
destined prey. ny are SAT-, cAe,",laeu
Captains r ana benson ;, JUL; liz. .i''
from the yards, ana maze sa,. a.s y tIit'
did with tnmnltnous JOY, WlhGn VI, i.oiusn'p
checked, ana tod tncnl, " uiis. ~ 90
working, silently thank .Hod ior your i''il"-
cnlons preservation. fefcy - wa =.
moved i'll state OF stupor 10 ms oea ms
l'ordstlp comfortcd those oeloW WIN assur-
ahcc OF safety, ana inc Vcssel was iai'i " W
der " snug Canvass, III inc mouth y ny
t.nii ni y. lorenzo WIN every part " which
the 1apt!in was wen aequ'in'es'. ne ssa
upon Wh'ch thc Vesscl roy vas tie inea' .
o. iief preservation proeepiN 'aeFc MaS ,,o.'
II t.ic sea haa been CAM acp'l oi .wo rs.
water on the rocks over wh'cl Sile passeu
oat inc sea cati'ed iti sag over AT iho','.ll1
@heh every nope oae ,hat oi ihhioftai'!'
was conc
!, Ion%aTHn.-'. 1iofaoh' VINO dica hcat
urli' haniisnire, some 'i'ae it5o ha'' 'e'1,',1
Gu the remarkaolc age OF lo@ yeifs. ~
ING traNelsrs VINO tnanGcd 70 eau az wy
heishnor,hs Inn o. ! urn we're uniformly
directed ny tne iahaiaay, MIS-. " aiace' y
inc cottage q inc patriarcn' Wncrc the!
Won,d sec (she USED 10 say INC oi'Sst man
IN Esanfishlrc-ay, OF ~ the word, ~
mon5 inc VISITORS ohe gay AT ,ic close oi
inc harvest WIS !ouiS Eh5l'"hnith' VINO
coming up to thc ooorof the cottage accos.eu
4 feheraote loo>'hS man ehlpi1yca III shifting
nose with : 20 NJ! old itchd, On you see
20 ,,lit ~ your aust.hcea psfloa y me
ohc n1Atiied aug tnittytt"o = tFaiy = rare
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-20

by briars and hid long been disuscd, was
cleared out and under its ruins was fopnd a
skeleton. The mansion where this occurred
lies in ruins; the family del Mantle is extinct,
and in a convent near s,almero is shown to
strangers the tomb of Antonictte,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-24

offered prayers, for the soul OF him
which they all supposed to be passing
to the world of spirits. When told ne
still lived, was acquitted and liberated,
the lady uttered cry OF Joy-became
pale. asa corpse and fainted-her little
girl screamed yet had presence ofmind
enough to take hold of the infant. Ber-
trand and the executioners sprang to
their aid. Her miserable abode affor-
ded no cordial but Bertrand opened the
window and the blessed air revived
her.-"Have we all escaped to the re-
gions of everlasting peace?" she passi-
ona,ely inquired. Then, as her broth
er-in.law supported her, she was con-
scious he remained living sub
stance, and weptin excessive happiness:
The executioners also shed tears, and
when Bertrand offered them valuable
jewel they refused it, saying they owed
him a recompense for the delicious
feeling they had experienced. Their
sensibility, theirs kindness, presented a
striking contrast TO their consanguin-
ed garb. Lord Byron, on reading this
relation. could not refrain from tears
The gentlemen around were silent, till
his lordship after pause observed.
"What is man! What a contradiction
to himself How homogeneous, the
heart and hand of those execute oners
Perhaps they had no alternative but to
die, or to infict death.