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best security may be found in retirement.
If you wish to be admired, be seldom seen;
and if you are DESTROYS Of having sim
cere lover in your train, let virtue, mo-
desty,and sweetness, be the only lures you
make use Of to ensnare. You may then,
perhaps, by your good qualities, retain
the heart which was at first captive to
your beauties; and when time has robbed
you Of the graces and the innocent cheer
fulness of youth, secure sincere friend
to console you in the hour Of affection,
and watch over you when deprived Of
those charms that first made him solicit
tous to obtain your love.
Repine not, my young readers, that
your virtues are concealed in homely
form. Ifyou have secured the virtues Of
the mind, you need not envy others the
beauty Of the face. And ye, who are
decorated with every outward grace, be
not vain of such fading externals; but
tremble, lest they should tempt the de-
signing to lead you into error.
Neglect not, then, in the giddy hours
Of youth, to make your mind fit compa-
MON for the most lovely form. Personal
charms may please for moment; but the
more lasting beauties Of an improved un
Outstanding, and an intelligent mind can
never tire; we are soon weary Of looking
at picture, though executed in most
mastery style; and the woman who has
only beauty to recommend her, has but lit
tie chance of meeting lover who will not
grow Indifferent to mere portrait, par
ticularly when its colors are faded by the
subduing hand Of time. Then it is that
modesty and sweetness Of temper are to
be particularly observed; and the loss Of
beauty will not be regretted even by the
man it first made your captive.
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A mingled mass for many minds.
LA FONTAINE.

LA FUN AINE.
La Fontaine was very remarkable for his naivete
and simplicity of heart, and many traits OF his alb
sence of mind are on record. 1t must, indeed, have
been great since it carried him to an absolute IN
sensibihty of external impressions. One day Ma
dame de Bouillon, in her way to Versailles, met
him in revere under OF the trees OF the court
On her return in the evening, she passed him. stand
ing in the same place and in the same attitude, not
withstandng that the day had been very cold, and
it had raned necessarily. So simple unaffected and
retired were his manners, that Madame de SabGere,
who gave him asylum for some years Ia house,
once exclaimed, the occasion of dlsmssing all
her servants, 81 have kept only my three animals
my cat, my dog, and my La Fontaine" His old
coat having become very shabby, one of his female
friends caused new one to be laid by his bedside
which he put and wore for two days, when
friend meeting him in the street, caused him great
surprise by compmenting him on his change OF
dress. Another time, and the fact is ncontestible,
he carried party of literary men to dine at the
house of of his friends, whose body he had fol-
lowed to the grave only few days before. On the
porter reminding him of the circumstance, "Good
thought it had been so long ago" Neither noise
nor conversation disturbed the apparent lethargy
in which he appeared occasionally absorbed in his
revcries. 1t was as difficult to restrain him some
times when on a particular subject One day, din
ing with Molere and Despreaux, he inveighed
against the absurdity of making performers speak
aside what is heard by the stage and the whole house
Heated with this idea, he would listen to no ar
gument sit cannot be Denied" exclaimed Des-
preaux, in loud key, sit cannot be denied that
La Fontaine is a rogue, great rogue, villain,
rascal" &C. multiplying his terms Of abuse, and in
creasing the oudness of his voice. Fontaine, with
out paying any regard to the abuse, went on de-
claiming. At last the companys of laughter
recalled him to himself. What is this laughter
about % said he. Sat what ?" cried Desprcaux,
s'why, at you, to be sure you have not heard
word of the abuse which have been bawlng at
your ears yet you surprised at the folly of sup
posing performer not to hear what another actor
whispers at the opposite side Of the stage" One
proof more of his absence of mind When he went
to present his Fables to the King, tappeared after
he had delivered very good address, that he had
forgotten the book.
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DEFINITION OF METAPHYSICS.

About thirteen years ago, when Britain was en-
joying short period of peace, the editors of news
papers were accustomed to exc out their columns
with literary essays extracts The readers, IN
consequence, became partially literary, and every
village could boast of its orator and critic In the
town of CLAIMS, which gives a title to the Earl of
Strathmore, the smith was the oracle of his day !;
the barber the butcher, and many others, attended
at his smthy to read the news and to hear his CON-
ments what they could not understand. One
day. a pause was made at the word metaphysics,
which was quite unintelligible to the learned audi
ence, and Vulcan was applied to for a definition
"Trouth," says he in his peculiar dialect, ssIm no
gin understand that word myself; but gin ye
hear twa foulk arguing, an fan that disna ken
fat the tthers saying an fan We have guide gruff
guess that the that's speaking disna ken fat
he's sayin' himself, think that that's metaphysics"
THE SHARES OF PERSONAL BEAUTY
What whispers must the beauty hear
What hourly nonsense haunts her ear
Where'er her eyes dispense their charms,
Impertin ence around her swarns.
Did not the tender nonsense strike,
Contempt and scorn might look dislike;
Forblddng airs might then take place.
The slightest flap fly can chase.
In beauty, faults conspicuous grow
The smallest speck is seen on snow. GAY.
BEAUTY is a captivating but fading
flower, which often leads its youthful
possessors into many distresses. Happy
is it for those who are distinguished for
their outward charms, that they are shell
tered under the parental roof! happy for
them that the watchful eye regards them
with rigid circumspection Few, in the
early period Of life, are insepsible to fiat
terry, or deaf to the voice of adulation.-
Beware of the hatterer, be not deceived
by fair speeches. Be assured, the man
who wishes to render you vain Of your
outward charm IS. has a mean opinion of
your sense and mental qualifications
Remember, too, that young girl, vain
Of her beauty, and whose chief study and
employment is the decoration Of her per-
son, is most contemplate character;
and that the more you are distinguished
for the charms Of your face and the graces
Of your form, the more you are exposed
to censure and danger. The rose is torn
from its parent stem, in all its pride of
beauty; the Jessamine is scarcely per-
mitted to blossom, before it is plucked;
and no sooner are their beauties faded,
than the merciless hand, which was ca
ger to obtain them, throws them away
with contempt; whilst the primrose, the
humble violet, the lily Of the valley and
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achieved have become subjects OF classical ausion,
and our territory Is designated as the seat oil a
future council OF Amphye,y whose federation Is
TO stretch from the ST. Lawrenceto Magellan; q
confederation destined to exercise the principles on
which our own is founded. Hee is ample room
FOR the indulgence of nationsl pride noble SEN
timent when directed to proper objects Let ours
consist in preserving the principles and INSTITUTIONS
OF freedom at home, protecting them 1t necessary
against oppression abroad, cultivaiug the arts o
peace, improving the science of Legislation, as
carding all prejudices that clog our progress To-
wards perfection, preserving our lnestmaoie UNI
on 10y spirit OF mutual concession, and establish
ing reputation with foreign nations by modera
ton, strict justice, and a determination never &c
submit TO insult or injury. Such is our present po-
hey; such may it continue to be- and its results can
| not but form a sure basis for the highest nationa
pride.
But the time may come, and perhaps Is not very
distant, when may lie called on to struggle ioi
the preservation OF these blessings and Tor the ini-
tment OF the guarantee we have so wisely given
TO protect the independence OF our sister republics
and prevent the soil of our Continent from being
degraded by any new colonia. system. Should ihI'
state OF things occur; should the despots ei Europe
attack liberty in this her chosen retreat, we shall
not be unprepared for defence, and whatever may
happen, Louisiana will be at her frontier post; and
with increased energy aud power will preserve the
reputation she acquired, when although just heec
from the leading strings of Territorial Government
she Showed courage, patriotism and Visor, tha
would have done honor to any OF the elder members
of the Union. Proud of representing such state
grateful for the the Kindness with which she has
rewarded my efforts in her service; otter the fol
lowing toast
LOUISIANA She is destined, by her situation
and the fertility of he! SOIL TO wealth and happi
ness; by the valor and virtue of her sons 10 emf
nence and glory; her high destiny must be fulfilled
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VaIpabIe Rad Estote f,y SoIe

4NHI. Tract OF Land urun which the nbcri,rr re.cs IN
The county Of Meckenburg upon Roanoke river ten mile
South East OF the Courthouse, aiming Twelve hundred an
nay four OF which hundred ten acres by An
survey river low ground in addition To IrL
mere are several acres OF detached pieces fiat land upor
he different water pasn. through it, About erhi
hundred and hv acres of the hrh land &c %
I'll OF which viii produce tuhacco hut above 600 acre, arc
oducise tobacco cotton wheat land rhe plantation both
Hhgh land and low ground productive good p opoon oil
winch Med fort The culture tobacco cottuI and all for
any other crop usually cultivated IN Virginia. Every kind al
improvement either for the comfortable accom-
mod" ton OF ismiy, the occurring large crop of every
cPoh' upon M t'ie II Is NOT often that i
"us"i into market that valuable ie,ahe Posses
sion may he had the 25h day Of December next with the right
30 seed "h at this ia IN due tines fourth Of tbs purchase
noney vii re req1ied when possession given the balance
" we mo 'e. 'q"al a"nn P@y'ae"'sj from that time
'.ori"''Il! security Wild required.
Que other tract in the county Of Meekenbur. within ono
lle OF the courthouse at which place there yasevhich
AFFORDS good heghhourhood market; this two
hundred and twenty Two acres small psntaon recently
opened OF about fifteen acres with lev cabins put an
~ me present euani about one hu cd and twenty acres 6f
is land tobacco land; hcsetEo will he .hcyyn b
tie subscriber, and ia ms absence by agent who viii al
"ays be IA place for that purpose.
tird tract OF tobacco lad lying the county Of Henry
containing three hundtd and eighty acres unon
Creek, upon which there Is small plantation well ,ncoeJ
and some log houses. This tractof land will he ,hevn Inv I,
Watt the tenant living Possession oGthese two
OF land be isd ON the 25h Iay OF nccenber
Two last tracts OF land third the pare money will be-
1ured when possession given; the balance ~ two equal
annual payments, foT which eesrry will be required
Is sgent Of Nj Stth B. SPraens of Alabama will so
tract Of 1--we huHd ed of land lying the county of Net
loay aud IN thi Part Of the county called Fork of Not
o lnlN tract - WOOD Of good qualify:
ntherc formerly very profitable mill which although nj
ms time At entirely out nj repair, could he rebuilt At very
uncomfortable expense. The title past Of hi, tact al
land si'i IN the subscriber hut deed will he executed hv
Inn 10 the purchasers for the other part deed will be made
by Nh SPagns and his wife. Land ia Alabama Kenluck,
or Tennessee Slaves firprice would be taken in
change iui hi tract e" land would be sold upon
modang terms As TO time OF payment.
Thirty shares Of auake Navigation Stock upon which all
The regulations which have been made pau can he hail
The Offering this property Tor sale viii not nter fcre with the
fully fulfilled. q; GREEN
June -. 12---AH
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ON THE PUBLIC LANDS.

FROM THE MISSOURI INTELLIGENCER.
Copy Of letter receired 6y citizen Of Hotc-
ard County, from Thomas III Benton, dated
81. Louis, April %, 1925.
DEAR SIR You wish to be informed wheth-
er really believe the bill for graduating the price
of the public lands will ever pass into a law. ]
you, with grea, sincerity, that believe
it will. Like every other proposition, it has
an opposition TO encounter /; but the Justice and
necessity of its provisions have been gaining il
friends ever since it brought forward ; and ,
when submitted 10 the ordeal OF public discussion,
think that al objections Will be removed
1t is certainly fair principle that land, like ev
cry thing else Offered for sale, should be sold for
what it is worth (; and as all Individual sellers
conform to that rule, it is difficult TO conceive a
reason why the Federal Government, the greatest
of all land sellers, should not do the same Even
it sold according to my graduation of prices, the
amount to be levied upon the West, by the sale oil
public lands, would still be sufficiently large and
difficult to pay but if held up until every acre
shall command > %, the amount will be enor-
nous and ruinous. Take, for example, the case Of
our own state. The Federal Government holds
thirty five millio 5 of acres in Missouri; at %
the sale of this quantity will amount to forty-four
millions ofdollars a sum exceeding the utmost a.
bllity OF the state 10 pay. The may be said
of every other western state and territory in which
public lands are situated. Three hundred millior
| OF dollars will be required from them sum fright
iui in itself. And doubly alarming when we con
slider that it is 10 be levied on part of the Unior
to which next TO nothing returns in the shape o
government expenditure, and upon class OF tn,
community who handle but little money, and OBJ
tain that little by the sweat of the brow
As to the refuse tracts, those half quarter sec
sions in which there is patch of good land, ant
the rest unfit for cultivation, I think they woulc
be well disposed of by bestowing them gratis oil
poor families who would cultivate them and pa-
the taxes, train up family OF children in habits
independence and industry, and contribute by thei
labor 10 augment the mass Of the national wealth
regret that the bill which introduced did no
come up for discussion at the last session. | shal
Introduce 1t again at the commencement of th
next, and entertaining myself a thorough conyic
ton OF ITS justice and proprety, and knowing tina
it will he supported by some of the ablest Statesmen
in Congress, indulge the confident expectation
OF seeing it pass.
Yours, respectfully,
TIOMAc
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ours, respectfully,
THOMAS II. BENTON.
A HANDSOME COMPLIMENT

Tie Emperor Alexander, of Russia, has fire.
quently distinguished himself by acts Of generosity
and liberslity worthy of imitation by his brother
sovereigns. A case, illustrative of his trait OF
character, has lately come TO our knowledge,
which, as it was related to us without any iniunc-
ton OF secrecy, we take pleasure in disclosing
The Baron de MALT1Tz, Secretary Of the Ru-
sian Legation at Washington, (whose man iage with
the amiable and accomplished Miss MARY LEE
was lately announced in this Gazette,) on asking
leave OF the Emperor to enter hymenial bands With
our fair American courtesy, we understand,
usual with the diplomatic corps of that Empire
not only graciously granted his permission to do so,
but accompanied it with well lined purse of gol-
den ducats which must be viewed as a very fiat
tering token of the Emperors regard for the Baron
with whom he is a great favori,e, and a handsome
compliment to the object OF his affections.
Wash. Gd=.
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PAR1s, May l3.-YesterCay being the dsv fv
cd by the King for receiving the Duke of Nortb--
cumberland, his Britannia males Us Ambassador
Extraordinary as his representative al the corona
ton, the Duke de Raguse, the Grand Niaste, of
the Ceremonies, accompanied by his assistants,
ard the Baron de Lalive Innoducer of Ambassa-
doris, proceeded TO the hoi, OF his Grace in three of
the Kings carriages, drawn by eight horses Upon
the noble Duke entering the second carriage he
conducted to the palace ofthe Tuileries through
The triumphal arch Of the Corrousal, from whence
to the palace entrance two files of soldiers were
drawn up The royal carriages were followed by
three carriages and six belonging TO his Grace, in
which were the Gentlemen Of his suite Upon the
Dukes arrival the drums beat and the troops pre-
scnted arms. His Exceency was introduced into
the presence Of the King, who was seated upon his
throne, having on his right hand The Dauphn and
on bis left, The Dauphness the Duchess OF Berry,
The Duke Of Orleans and the Duke Of Rourbon.-
The grand digniiaries Of the Grown were stationed
around the throne The Noble Duke was conduct
ed by the Grsnd Master of the Ceremonies, and
presented by the introducer of Ambassadors; and
was followed by bis brother and eight gentlemen Of
his suite. Alter the audience of tie king, his
Grace was introduced 70 the Princes and Princess
es and then re-conduced to his ho ell 81 i,h the same
ceremony as upon his arrival Nothing can ex-
coed the beauty Of bis Grace's horses, Carriage.
and harness. The coschmen, footmen, and rostil-
ions, % in number, wore splendid liveries and had
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M diau on scale OF about quarter OF an inch - foot
nc nam shaft VI wood, about diameter horse
ever projecting horizontally, extend oI ~ feet 10 ia
horse-'vaik.
SPurWher Of cast driving pinOn c. on wrous
. uon perpendicular shaft which Is
St' wheel, driving pinon l. awrougm iron horizontal
shi, GA which l. the bind wheel T.. The hand from which
extending through the door II, dres the Gnaove Bu whei
% ui"on = beside the horsewalk and nearly level there
WIN the horizontal stAlt he coupled wooden shan
as " W. oi about inches diinee which extending the
hofse-"aiS enters the sintoom and teie the hand wheel
paced over the pulley VI TIE Gin, ceuus may
rus machinery will be produce hv ordinary horse
uai', the requited velocity the Gin when nu other
minute. =
The cost Of the castings aud wrought work for prope
E Vi" o" TINS plan - Tor one horse power about $40 for
Two morse power soto $40 One horse wiildrive This
estimate includes gudseon inks and hands main SHAFT and
bolts FOR securing achneiy. The journals
'hai,s are turned, aud run on seel or bias..
Where Tins be attached water mile. the oircunr-
are 50 various that they be consider 81 in this
advertisements
Tue present price of Gins Richmond with or wiz,
OUT nuts - Al under 40 saws, - 80 per 40
more, - 20 per GINS OF Northern with
steel saw, > CIns made this Foundery,
nut "lbe procured o the kind required (only) when
merry I" ordered with them and no commission charged
Communication, post pad will be attended, ss proven,
disappointment please observe that prompt pay nieut
DAVID L BURR.
Richmond Foundcry, June .. ---"Cw
~ b. All kds ul Iron aud Brass Castings and Wrought
mort Tor machinery, done in the hest tye short notice
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EDGEFIELD ron S7TF

WE subscriber will eel The above valuable tract Of LfV
- on which DC resides, lying on Appomsox river e ",
's hrldse 10 me county Of Chederheh. u contains 500
,cfe' o winch about yOacres river and crfe I,g rfoun
portion Of The tow grounds say 80 so acres are rcsh and
some ~ o. ~ acre. more II fine quality yetroa 10 be- clear
sh' me sh land lies Wells equal o. any n fine ncigbr
o ana - larger proportion than necessary st n wood
He consist Of large aud comfortable d@ent
mousse beauinly situated enincncs ovetIo5kin tl
plantations Nehcn qnatters stables, house, cotton Gin
Large and well Constructed Erlules Tor Che security of fb
crops anh an excellent orchard garden &c &c. The Soei
eN c"a 70 the best country society Virginia and the heal
incs. Of te negbynrhood ocpfouabe Determine5 az
uo,,m 70 ns Me.,en eguny lhs subscriber will sell this
reasonable rredor he will lake in fsri oxebsors c h = T.
negroes or and IN North Alsbama South west Tenne,ec
aIPnoau"i maze ~ letter directed 10 Wkinsonyie Post
VhcD 70 we suhscrbei o. his brother benjamin otL
Of Che'terfeld Or 70 Dr. NJ S. Watkins n antvle EI'
THOMAS ~ AZ tifssllst,
Jane q tee'NSs
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NDEBSrANDfNG you are INNS hi,ant Of yirr,ni,
~ take tue mode precibed by law, Tor nf,n, ,ou m,
snail On the "a Thursday in Augi at the only le M
Ncwken confthnHse m Virginia hclgeeit The hour, of o ~
he fore aud sx ~ he afternoons proceed take the de
ons de bene Of COL VIM H. Maroon and others ai con
unne from dy 10 day tll completed, anda Bos'. Tavern H.
Manchester, the following Saturday, between hcsanc b,,
of h day, the deposiond bcue t,e Of rbn,n,s IiJ
Ohet to he read IN evidence Dc bcne cc on the trial r M
issue nog depending in the Superior Of ls,y for Tie connie
% Ucnreo drecied hy the Superior Court of Chanee m liz
Richmond District in the SUIT therein depending IN he n
u VIM Dhngerdeld representative and others pl,ing
". yourself aud others, deienians. You're A.
WILLIAM J. DICKINSON, admir- dc bopis NOS,
with The will annexed " VIM Daugcraef
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RaeEoo0- fi0rd ,lIiIIs for ,N0Ie,

ENHE subscribers having purchased the above Mill under
deed Of trust, but being acquainted wiz, the milling
business, disposed 10 sell them very cheap They
the RAPID Ann River in the counties e Orange Cupeper
and consist ut Manufacturing, Grs Saw, Plaster Mil
picking GIN and Carding Machine. The Manufacturing
Mill i undergoing suitable repair, for the grinding
The Gri, Mill sc. new.
This property j.. ad'anl ,gcouy located that it besevc
twenty five thousand hu-hes Of wheat be COM
handed with much eaethat he toll from the corn mill will
csveage hundred aud 6fty b,rel that the saw mill
sing machine will command valuable under pr
per management All persons disposed engage in the mill
ing business invited 10 make personal Inspections as the
,ihscrihcr feel confident good bargain wall rarely Of
ieIeii property of this kind. JACKSON MORTON.
june -. ti-tAug TERE UORTON.
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THIRTT D0LL9RS RE45qRD

- AN AWAY lat night from the subscriber liyi in r,
"a berilnd county Virginia, the AppomsttoF liver ;x
miles shpve Farmglei negro man named SOLOMON of
yellow oompleon about ~ 90 80 years OLD FIVE feet nine on
OF boat aud Is vel acquainted from Farmyille 10 Peer,br
lie j. good coarse shoe tser, and tolrahe conner No.
doubt he will Dim 70 Petersburg and pass ~ free rnsn he
may have obtained free poperi will give the above reward
10 any person VINO will sppohend aud deliver the said sy n
me- secure hH amy t 20 that get him svsinIIe , ,
cunung arif1 fellow, au will escape after h, . tsten n 49,
we'll secured-He took with bin variety II clothing
NATHANIEL PENICK
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