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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
CONCORD ACADEMY.

FENIE exercises Of this Seminary E,r fo c,sanq term
"a will commence the first day Of O.iobcr next aud
terminate the last Of July following. Students
~ department can &c received any tinc after the
enosTent Of the tern and pay Tor Che trc they coutinu.
1T school The uf instruction will comprise Read
ing, Penmaushr, Arithmetic tine Eig-, Grammar mud
Exercises, Geography, the drawing Of Maps, the usc Of
inc Globes the Elements of Chemistry. history Bellies
ciires T'4n and spherical Tr2nuonctry theory and
practice of Surveying illusions. Comic Sections the Latin
GFek French aud Italian Languages, Algebra
#rd Natural Moral and Political Philosophy -rI,c Ius-
tuition viii be conducted ,Ncr P.osperi a retired anl
rucommcny healthy situation, where the subscriber a.
sent resides. The method Of instruction which has
been successfully pursued for sc years, AMI the number Of
useful and clever youtg who have been educated il,
This Seminary, best evidence that thc pupils have been
faithfully and judcously instructed. The Subscrber is
willing 10 take small girls companions Of his
Lille daughter, whose education We wishes make an OBJ
sct Of his special In dscharsing the important rc-
cns which devove him in the instruction "f youth, he
viii be assisted, heretofore, ny his Son The
Board and Tuition viii be $40 each boarder finding his
own Bedding and Candles. Parents and Guardians Iv-
ing at distance arc requested make application by
ieers forwarded to the Bowling Green Caroline County
and addressed IN THOMAS y. COLEMAN,
President o. Concord Academy
caroline ccUr'r, Aug p, 1870. 81 ~.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
Sep, 10
One Hundred Dollars Reward.

i AN AWAY from the subscriber, Tuesday the 5ti
a uit. n Negro Man named JOHN BUTT, 90 or 81
yearsof age we'll made fellow near feet high toera-
bly, dark complexion; hangs his head little and a,-
pears shy and diident when nterogate in fac a s
ori!ul fellow The only clothing he took with him ttt
know OF was domestic cotton Shirt duck ;rovprs a new
wool hat, and old pale blue Marseillcs wascoat, the
back the the front. purchased him bout weeks
ago OF one Cary, trader, who bought him Portsmouth,
ont OF Jail where he had been put for by former
master. He raisd and has lived until lately " it'll
Mr. Butt Deep Creek. Norfolk county. Ills lives
~here i'll the neighborhond of Mr. Butt, and am
under the impression he may 90 back there: uaIneh
Crazy Jefferson.
III have ascertaiued that he left Richmond in COM
pany with three white Sailors who had left Colombian
vessel at Norfolk nd their way I}u!nnre.-
lie vas afterwards travelling company with
white dressed in black with light hat, repc-
Se"trd the negro his his theirs property They
were seen travelling generally from half mile mile
ahead al the Sailors though sometimes they al,ogc
tiier On the negro being pursued by person who sup
posed him a runaway, a:nut six miles this side of
bowling Geea- he took the woods, aud the
owned he runaway. Since whirh / have heard
nothing the white the negro. think probab
the negro has son T." Baltimore he has stopped in
the District Of Colombia II this side of il.
lfapprehcrded in Ricm,,nd the ncghhor!oo, VIII
give reward of $40; ii between 10 and 90 distant,
S20 if Cd miles, $780, anh if Virginia, I0J
THOMAS II. ABNEY.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
DIRGINT4:

At rules, holden in the ork office Of the superior court Of
chauacry foi the Richmond district, the Sd day Of July
1926:
l.. Atkins au Geo g. Atkius children of Polly A..
kIls, and Frances w. Mays, widow OF Stephen Mays,
7raioq
William H. Pc gram adm. OF I.Iizabc: Tcgram dec and
MiIiireiom Simms. William p. Simnr and Mary u.
Simnrs, G0s
The defendants Nlinston simms VIM. p. simms and
Mary j.. Snns having entered their appearance and
given security according The IF assembly the
rules 81 this CONT, and it Appearing by satisfactory evil
dcuce hat i'Hy inhabitants of this country IS
ordered, that the saii defendants dD appear here
day Of the aud the bin Of the plaintiffs
aud that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
newspaper published in the city of Richmond, FOR two
months svccessiyely and posted the font door Of c
cari'ol, in tho said city, .
81 cory Tcse, III. ". UENINf r. r.
/ FIiEG|.fI.I:
A, ru,s holden in the clerks Office Of the superior court
uf charc"ry COR the chmoud district the 9Th day Of
August. 1896:
IIarwool Burlington, PH
against
Cyrus Tyrce Richard Graves sheriff oi Now Kent county,
TO whom the Of Abuc Tree hath bccn committed
for administration, Martha fyec Cacb 7yrec, aud Mi
! r1nda Tyrcc, DGs.
The dccrda Cyrus Tyrcc, having entered his ap
Dcarance and given security according the act OF assc-
hy and the rurs @" this cou anil It appearing By salts
factory evidence, that he ilhabart Of this
tho first day OF thc and ,Ec bill Of the
paiHia and ttat copy fths order be forh ih inserted
IL some uewspa published in the city of Richmond fo
two months successfully, and posted front door
the capitol, IN tic said city.
81 or",-, Tcs'r. Tn IT, EE,NT%f- r. e.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
The Richmond Jockey Club Races
ODer the Tree Hi

CUer The Tree i!iU Course,
~ lit commence on the 81 "Wednesday in October,
and continue days. rs usual
Ftrst Day-The Prohietor's purse, mile heats, for
Second Day-Jorkey Club purse, i mile heats $1,000.
hird Ddy-Post Stake single i mile heat, $500.
Fourth Day--A Handy Cap--ond a match race, for
The PropretcAs in compliance with his understanding
WIN the Club, erected handsome and conmodious Paw
oh' Tor the accommodation of the ladies' where they will
have full view of the
TIE Proprietor begs leave to Inform public that the
course AMI field in far order they have ever
oeen, ana from the number OF superior horses
ing, (among them, Arab, Ariel ohaua Shakespeare Phil
lis, &c.) fine sport may be expected.
J. III. SELDEN, Ph.
N b. full meeting Of the Club is ca rnestly REQUEST
cd on the evening preceding the days race. at Tree
Hill house, AT o'clock, fill the vacancy accustomed by
the death of our la rented President.
Sep,9 r.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03

virtue of Deed of Trust from David Minis To
HR rhe undersigned, which is Of record in county
court ot t'oochand will be sold GoocIland Courthouse
Monday, the 18th of October next, public auction
Tor cash, all the said David Minis right interest," clam and
title, 10 and to that portion of the of his deceased
father Gideo" Minis, deceased, which the widow
sad Gideon Minis holds during life, consisting Of lands
negroes Acting trustee, the undersigned will convey
to The such title vested by deed
and no other WM. MILLER, Trustee
Sept IS, 1926. wit
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
Merchants Account Books. etc.

. WAN. II. FIrZWHYLSoNN, Book Seller Binder and
w Stationer, has on hand extensive of
Merchants Account Books consisting of DAY Books.
JOURNALS AND LEDGERs and other auxiliary books,
County Court RECORD Books, made Of the very
and bound III superior which lie viii sell prices
fully as low books of the quality bousht
any where i'll the T. States,
Also on hand variety Of oclscap and letter papers,
and every other article in the stationary line.
Also, Greek, Latin, French Spanish and English school
books and miscellaneous publications.
scptB CIV 6y
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
Hanover Land for Sale.

WILL sell upon accommodating a small Tract Of
Land lying on Pomonhcy River and adjoining Hanover
own the lands Of r. Page VIM H. Tsoamc Judge Broc ken
oogh and others containing about 900 third
which IS rsttae Pomonkey low grounds, highland
'q"al toany ON the River further description is deemed
uccessary as those disposed purchase, i'll first view
e premises. Tho land viii he sewn those disposed
purchase by Mr.. J. c. Wade Who now has il in
For terms apply to Messrs. Lakeland Henshaw & Co.
Richmond or In the subscriber, Charlottesville, Va
Nng II 57--n y. s. SIOSBN
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03

virtue ola deed of trust executed to the subscriber
ny !"hn Jennings and duly recorded in the clerk s
ONCE o Goochand county, shall, the 2Oh day of No
Veer ext mt o"chland court house. proceed 10 sell for
cash. the Tract of Land conveyed by said deed or so much
eicoi as WIN SATISFY debt due TO Nicholas J. Pondexter
Co. together with the executing and This
effect; this land lies in the county Coochand
upon the three chopped road AMI adjoining tie lands Of
scriber by the deed aforesaid be conveyed to the pur
chaser. -
Sent S6-16t - ~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
BY PLEASANTS s. SMITH

" The CoNsrIrUr'oNAL WING is published trice a
~sfS' "esdays ""a Ffi. az fre dollars per a,ssulm
payable ia adcaacc.
IL Freotous to @isconiinnance Of tie PAPER oil
Tcdrases must he pad ind those rco may IRISH 10
0'scoaittne NIL ot lie Editors Mt effect al icdst
scrGbed.
" For adcerfising15 cents square (oricss) for tie
"f@ INSERTION and 50 cents for caci. CONFERENCE.-The
t'aoer 81 insertions be noted he MS. oer,rise
t7ey 'rni be continued and hnryed Qccordi,giy.
-4Hteiiers 10 he Editors he post paid Mey
1riN reeeire attention.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
HALL ELLISON.
LAND FOR SALE

VIE Subscriber offers for sale the Trnct of Land
a whereom he resides, Continuing 29I acres living
III The couHty of GOOchland mile from James River
and within half mile Of Court House One hind of
this Tract Is heavily mbcred, with oak hickory and
considered first rate tobacco land. The clear
ed IN fine State oi cultivation, and we'll adapted to- the
growth Of wheat and corn.
This tract is vel! waCred; Beavcrdam Creek running
hr"sh't on which there valuable flats,
and an excellent with sufficient stream for girls,
mills which from the location aid yield 100 900 bls
toll per year The s;utiun ca ,v as any below
the mountains.
The terms OF sale will be accommodating and nndc
known application VIM D. Taylor the Subscribe
; on The premises JNO ROYSTFT1
It'll; Sept 1926. .
II this land is not disposed of private sale it will be
offered on The premises the highest bidder Wetncs-
dav, the e5th October next. 65-tf,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03

DR. MOSBY takes this method of ufon,iur III. oubI;c
tnat he Is now attending Mrs. Lcies institution at
New York for curing impe,lin,enis of s,eccb ~ rrrf,
himself; aud that he will in 10 days be at his ,esi
osnce IN r"whaan county, duly authors and empower
Ell by Mrs Leigh 10 cure stammerers on her ulau
Dr. Noshy having himself been iuve tcrate stamncr
er al ms the public that relief certainly 10 be
aa III every case by proper attention rules aoped
by Mrs. Leigh.
New York, 10Th Sept 1896. 7o-,f
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The Louisa Jockey Club

VN III commence, Louisa Court, House, on Wctncs-
w day, the L lth day of October next.
FIRST days Race mile heats, or twn-ttds clubs
n"rSc Tree ios any horse, seldng United
States.
Second days Race mile heats the remaining cue
" me cco purse with the addition of the proprctors
purse, making handsome purse--free as above.
Third day Race-will be put up an elegant saddle,
hridc martingae and collar vclice whip and spurs-tc
best ms, mile heats- entered.
Amt. present sub. $500. JNO NJ. PRICE Seen
Sept 10 q
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Earthenware, Glass and China.

oSEPH GILL, 5 doors above tho Bell Tavern, has ON
" hand general assortment of EAuTlENNvARE GLASS
and CHINA, most OF which importation, nd
w'li be sold at reduced prices, U!oiesoe and Retail
country dealers may rely Upon being supplied ia
sorabie terms rs i'll the northern cities.
y.
Sept8 ,r,.
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90 or so Dollars Reward.

q BscoNDED ON The 18th OF August, a negro man, ~
IA name ERASMUS HUNT. Said negro is about 3lI
years Of age, rather he"w the middle sze soops little.
and generally keeps himself very gemeey dessr 1t Is
highly probable he has his way e; sumo o tho Nor
,iern Cities.
TcGlg dollars will he given for apprchcndi,r.
SAID negro upon delivery, upon his being confined
Is again obtained by If taken within tile State; and if
taken Of ii, Fifty dollars
:. 6 NJ. ALLEN & Co.
Sept 70 So ,r
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YTI,ELNLg.


st rules holden the clerks Office Of the superior court
n ohancery for the Richmond district, the 7r day of
August, 1926:
William Mann in his ovnr'st, ami executor Of James
Mann decd, Pr
against
Thomas Cawhorn, rcrJamin Mann IN lis own right and
of said James Mann. dec d. John D.
I;9own Fleming Brown, William Truelicart, late sheriff
of Hanover County whom the estate OF John Mann,
decd hath been committed Tor administration. Martha
arlington, WHO Martha Mann, Austiu Parker aud
Fanny his wife. Elizabeth Wade, who was Elizabeth
Maun Reuben Burton, OF Thomas Wade James
Mann, and Elizabeth Mann, aud &dglire Mann chill
dfen of Thomas Mann ccd, George Gilman, W liam
ttman, aud AIiley Gilman, Thompson Mann,
Martin, and Elizabeth his Hjic, Moore, and 1u-
duh iis wiic William Mour George Mann, and Sarah
Mann PntEc Street and Temple Elliott, DEs.
The defendants Thomas Cawthorn. Austin PARKER and
Fanny his VIE, James Mann George Milcy, and William
Ginan Thompson Mann, Martin. and Elizabeth
his wi!c, Moore and Judith his wife. and VILLAIN,
George and Sarah Mann, wing their appea
and given security according the of assembly
and the rules Of this and appearing by satsaco-
~ evidence that they inhabitants Of this country;
is ordered that the said defendants do appear here
rst day Of ihe and the bill Of the plain
ti3; and that cory Of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper Published IN tic city Of Richmoud for
rcnlhs ucccvcy and posted the fron door Of she
pito', in she sail city.
50 cor- Tcs.-. r,r IT, TTE.VLNYf
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kSOBLlC Notice is hereby given, that hav revoh cd
= 'hn Power oi Attorney given by years since
10 Dr. Edward Johnson, for the sale of cmona other
property. Pr TJRpyN
Sept Ii, 1926.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03

HEREBY give notice thar shall petition the next As
~ semoiy Tor Divorce from my husband DIR. Edward
Johnson. CAROLINE NJ. II. JOHNSON
sept. Is - %
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WILLIAM WALLER HENINC

"a AS resumed the Practice of the Law.-.49rice. on
AA points Of law aud equity, will be given tie
ton"ry fees md not otherwise, except cases whore the
applicant shall declare his her inability pay fee; in
which event not only advice will he given but professional
services rendered. 'cito any Jte CGrcyarcig, all
its branches, executed for fees Commensurate with the in
tricacy Of the subject.
Richmond, March 10, 1926. "
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. the c!lcertlrl n,nrn


Leans DER tie hills, 20, mount in exuItinr stroll
!tf'aiy see the deep mouih'd foH hounds catch
TIE t"i'ie maiZcs; and, eager sport
Intent with cniulous iuj,acncc trv
''"ci' doubtful trace, OF If noulcr Drc,-
i''',sh' y"" more. &" chase the desperate deer;
Ana u'I"iiS' MS deepest soliuics awake
ne vocal forest with The oval horn
""' u inc hfeaih!css chase o'cG hill anil ,!a Il
l.N'c'd your strength sport of less f,ti,rc
MOI less drii.hifui, the proli: SiycGU, afford,
timers more hardy, range the put,,lr hent!
VI naked >tubhle; where, Gnm field n fell
ne sounding covcys urge their labo.rine fiji, :.
lager amid The rising cloud to pour
The guns umcrring thunder.
W. cease 10 rcpine at the ine1 1aIitics nj f,,u,o
wheh sue happens thus 10 pour her gifts into the Ian of
"oSc VINO nave hearts to dis'msc them freely at to
call OF beneYC4ence and hospital tv
mere are more than hundred deer ON fi,o Itro
wood estate, from which the best hucl5 is aI,,,r ca
'ecteu as an an'ial Offering 10 the the venerable &
ROLL OF Cario!ton, his birth day The last nj iho
REQUIRED on odncsdy last, the 20th instant whom in
me hea'' anu spirits he received tic heart felt e-ra
uat'oS OF ms i2iy and friends at his manor on Elk
ridge III was highly gratifying To- see the I,e s,,yi
wing sIGner o! she Declaration OF Indppendepca s;o
into his n'0cttett year, sill exhbitnr so nerfoc .
nodcl OF elegant manners, such happy on an,rle nj
checFininess and intellectual refinement erect and
spgtiy as any o! the party; left as il would seem
by frovidence to incnicate by their asJe fruits tfe
nestnaoe value OF temperance cleanliness re,-nIar
ny III Diet ard bodily and religious exercises and ?
wise goVernnen! OF all the groS.cr passions nc ,Iun
ges into his limestone spring ball, crerv r,or;t t
lore sunrise, ana still rides on horseback. with Jeas.
IN good weather. large portion of the dav n dovo.
ted 10 reading. Having received at St OInc,e ~.
best classical ednca lion, he las ALWAYS retained Lis mar
TALLY for Latin and French literature
I.laie,jcan Fa3racr.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03

'GHt q fTror'.-Mr. Griffin, or Utica, this ,norrj,,
two cases in which the Bank Of ttca s rInn,; ~ WI
"" was i"ioWed by Judge Plat behalf Of tho Rarl
question involved ia these is Of serious irorc
cIpe' lvncher the placticC which they have niCorrr &
eo' OIL allowing only 600 days iu the year in dieco,;
n"'s' Goes not tall within Ire provisions Of the statute Of
-. 'f supreme Court decided against the bark
rHc'l verdict having been found the si,nnlc opcs,.
u Jaw 10" before The highest tribunal Of the state
''.' EH-'s "N - be ,i'c law Of lard.
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03
Tbe Constitutional gglht0.

'c@"'feSS q "te toe ,cdtcr There is gen.
M too much warranted by the fact, that
OH our water are very liable ia billions
disorders, yet we have known striking exceptions,
growing as we arc Of the rigid and sag acious
r ee"ent n The proPrctors; could name the case
80" OIL i<oo acres on the G1npo'rGer I1icer, Bal
Iofe /0nn'y Maryland, cultivated by a mixture Of
'fee anu slave labour-overloole by Massachusetts
man with Ibis wife aud family about him on which o.
"a Tor years past there has been, and now
as mule sickness amongst the same n,nbcr ,f Ia,
pouring people in Washington Or Allcganv count,
WHIST icil disease is Frustrating their neighbours ali
I,' ne owner Is gentleman who has accumu-
ia'ed very large fortune by an enlightened co,nnre
ts'e ana honouiahle system OF CONNER cai urcra.
o's lie has been farming for some wears on what
'"dy ne considered large scale though apparently
more Tor exercise and annsencrt AMI their concomi.
'"o'' "ea''" than wi!ii any ye'y 90 pioit
ooh happy he! who n, when his wears decline
!ii'S fortune aud his fame by orihv ,,eaus
h!'hin q, and equal III his moderate mind
ms lie approved by all the wise and good.
I-vch envied ny the vain) the pcaccrul groves
W ercures from this stormy WORLD
hVe'ived To rest; of all ungrateful cares
]>o>"tV " ana sacred ftom the fish crowd
-------"n him the halmv dcvs
vi sicrp witll double nut iu,c ut descend
i,''; ~ III other things, tie course cf the zen
eet"' ''Ii"Aid 10, IS original never adheIng 10 old
CUSTOMS but wien !!cy sanrt toned bv mis- or, ,.c
san" 'e reader would know how it that he secures
Az MS people that greatest OF all blessings AeaHh which
money cannot buy? Is far. tlen as we nnders
o"e OF ms system is, 20 provide for his lahoure,
'o'n""ncc OF animal ood, god clothing most rrid
81 er3ry o;ie 10 ishoue after sunset from
'ie 'S o! september NATL a1cr frost; and strict pro
"'.uef severe penalties, of fShin.y and erposuSc
70 n,$"' ar. TO these precautions, he adds biscuit
anu oi''crs before going 10 work stay the stomach
NUN Hreatast Grass kept down and no trees planted
''a pour tnusquooes the house. Tie result is
,"' improvement o! land. large errors, fat cattle TO-
Dust health aud banishmcnt of the Doctorsi and Ian
ply Tor ms friends ard to his own honour the bceI;h
'cn exercise pr"cures, and tie wealth which is nc
1 L1i "F oo'nc'cai sagacty not united with
et''T"h ana 'Isery temper Nature has added TO his
"'"cr dressings heart to welcome and spirit to enjoy
tae society OF his friends For them, and their diver
@ lEufe 'iaA to' self qualification, only the board
IS spread with all be dci.caces ofIand and wotar IN,
Their season, bat game of all sorts - reared and pre
served and the means of pursuing kept ALWAYS al
aha' SUCH al them delight in the chase may there
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-03

| We cease 10 rcpine at the ineooalit;cs NJ r.,oo
when She happens thus 10 four her gifts into the Ian OF
those who have hearts to dssc them freely ~ a..
call ofbeneyU4ence and hospital tv ~ '-
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-11-18
A BORDER TRADITION.
(CoNTINUED.)

But the performances Of Yok himself on
these occasions, cxtorted universal admira-
ton. Old as he was, and he did not lack
many winters Of sixty, whenever he came
on the floor, which was generally just be-
fore the breaking up Of the revel, the
youngest and most active of his guests ac-
knowledged themselves outdonc. He ox-
ecuted the double shuttle with incredible
dextcrity, drummcd with his heels on the
floor, till the drumming seemed TO be an
accompaniment to the fiddle, and threw
the joints of his limbs in the most graceful
ly acute angles that can he imagined.
JedidIah, of course, did not suffer these
Irregularities of his neighbor to pass unre-
buked, and Yok always took his admoni-
tons kindly enough, although without much
disposition to profit by them. He invaria-
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-11-18
POETRY.

The following Sea Ballad is taken from manu-
script play, now in our possession, entitled the
'Anericau IIu,sar." The Ilussar is from the pen
.of gentleman ofths town but has not, thus far.
been prepared for the stngc-althoush IT was an
noupccl Tor representation sono two years SINCE
Ia Introducing the Ballad, tho author Of the Hus-
sar remarlis--'' %or the ballad, which have put
iut, the nouth of Jack Gowlne, am indebtcd TO
The pen Of distinguished author, whose Sea Bal
lads aud Songs have long held high place in 'he
estimation Of amateurs and poets. Were capable
sl writing an efusion iraught with poetical
merit, should 90, have laid one Of the ablot OF
British baIds under contribution The American
Nu-,ar, although the title would lead the reader 10
suppose ii was exclusively a military piece, eom'
tiucs the military with The nautical.
The decks we're cleared-,he gallant band
With honest hearts each other cheering,
Each kindly shook his mcssma,e's haul,
With hearts resolved, no dagger fearing;
Ben Block turned pale--yet twas not fear;
Ben thought he had behcd some fairy,
When On the deck he saw appear,
Ia seaman's dress, his faithful Mary.
Ifcr cheeks assumed crimson glow,
Aud yet, for such her noble daring,
No praycrs could keep her down below,
With Ben sha'd stay, all perils sharing;
Ti--cruel fate ordained II So.
Ere Ben had time to say" How fare ye,"
an envious bah conveyed the blow,
And closed in death the eyes Of Mary.
Ben's arms received the falling fair,
G:icl, rage AMI love hls bosom tearing
lis eyes reelected will despair,
No more for life or safety caring
Close came the foe, Ben mally cried
"Ye adverse powers, come on dare ye.
Then sprlnging from the vessels side,
Rushed on the foe, and died for Mary