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Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30
FLATTERY.

Not long since, in large party where
several of the young ladies were display
ing their musical talents, by the perfor-
nance ofvarious duets, s,rhondos, marches,
&c. on the piano, was requested to
play. Just then was engaged in an
agreeable conversation with friend,
whom | had not seen for long time,
and | did not feel at all in musical
mood besides, the tune l was desired to-
play, was by TO means favourite; in
short, every thing concurred TO make me
play most miserably. 1t would have
frelted Mozart or Handel into frenzy
to have heard me. 1t is Unnecessary to
say I was extremely mortified, but my
surprise much exceeded my modification
upon hearing the extravagant encomums
bestowed by tue gentleman at whose de-
sire played. He was almost a stran-
ger to me, but ] Immediately drew the
conclusion, that he was either fool or
thought me one, and as had no reason
from the former part Of his behavior to
suppose him void Of sense, | was not at
all pleased with his affected admiration
of my performance, and therefore said
in not very pleasant tone, you GER
tainly cannot think as you say )" but he
still persisted in his concentrations, ap-
parently with so much sincerity, that,
though he could not fatter me into the
belief that played the tune accurately,
| confess was so credulous as to be-
leve he thought so. However, l was
not long deceived, for few moments af-
ter, as | was standing behind him so as
not to be visible to him, / heard him say
to gentleman near" How she murder
ed that tune it really made my ears
ache" "What made you praise it SC
much then ?" inquired very interesting
little boy who was sitting on his knee
"You must always Aatter ladies you
know" was his reply. "No, dom
know any such thing, and ] will ask pa
pa about it," said he, and away he wa
going to ask his father. 1t was no
without great difficulty that he was pre-
vented by the gentleman, who appeared
much terrified to think that his practice
of always Aattering ladies was going u
be exposed. was so wicked as TO en-
Joy his confusion, which was mucn III
creased upon hearing q laugh that wa
7 no longer able to restrain lie looke'
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30

as if he wished himself in the crater of
Mount Vesuvius, or any other place
where he might never again be seen.--
He endeavored to speak, and stammered
something about ofence---pardon---sor-
row: but | interrupted him with, +" no
apologies beg ofyou, all the penance
require is that you never more natter any
one perhaps that will be harder than
pilgrimage TO the Holy City. ] have
learned lesson from you that l hope
will never be forgotten; that is, never to
believe what gentleman says when he
speaks in my praise !" ] do not know
how much longer l should have talked
had not at that moment raised my eyes
to see what effect it had upon MIR. -,
when found that | was speaking to his
empty chair. Looking about for him, |
saw him just making his escape from the
room. Feeling rather anxious to know
where he went, looked out Of the win
dow. .-the moon shone beautifully, and 1
could see him distinctly---he was rum
ming from the house as ifpursued by de-
mon, and was holding his hands over his
ears, for it was very cold night, and in
his hurry he had forgotten to take his hat.
| have no doubt by the time he reached
home he was convinced that it was not
always necessary to aatter ladies.
Now in the name of common sense |
desire to know what is the reason that
gentlemen think, whenever they are in
the company of ladies, they must talk
nothing but Aattery and nonsense? Do
they suppose it will render the society
more pleasing, or is it because such trif-
ling is agreeable to themselves ? sus-
pect the latter is more frequently the
cause than is generally conceived.---
But enough of Aattery for the present, for
i, is in no way very gratifying to
ANN,
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30

6 Whoever has read the history Of Mrs. MARY Ro-
pIYsoN formerly distinguished actress and mem
btr of the Drury Lane Company, whilst tho I he.
atrc was under the management of DAVID Gan
RICK, will ia the lines below, readily recognise The
pen of that unfortunate and deluded woman. Born
70 u respectable inheritence and descended from a
distinguished family, her youthful days seemed to
promise life ofhappiness. But those charms, and
that elegance and refinement Of mind, which gave
her eminence and celebrity, were but the harhn-
per. oC her ruin. Sbe fell victim to the seduc-
tive wies of The Prince Of Wales, the present king
Of England; and whilst she wHs iondled IN the lap
Of royalty and dreampt Of greatnessshe awoke
her dream Of delusion TO mourn and lamont over
her own prcsration. Such lie too often the fate oil
beauty and of genius.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30

Poetry warns the heart, and fills the
head with useful and agreeable maxims
and beautiful images, sublimes the afsc-
tons and thereby enlarges our enjoy
ments and worth. To be insensble to
the charms of the muses, argues at once
a stupid head and groveling heart.---
Moral excellence in great measure de-
pends OF exquisite sentiments a person
may have both lively sensibility and
an improved taste, and yet be bad cha
rac,er, from giving himselfup to the do
minion Of his passions; nevertheless,
without this enlvened temper of soul no
man ever became excellent.
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Clarence Lee, she would sanction the
addresses of anolher-it was dishonora-
BILE thus to traffic with his feelings-in
short, she was, in their eyes most
hear,less coquette. Helen knew these
whispers were around her, but she knew
also She was wronged; she despised the
petty articles ofthose who would con-
strue every friendly feeling into accept
ed love-and she was resolved il should
not be the means of depriving her of a
friendship SO valuable as that of the inno-
cent mover oft all.
/ remarked that small group were
assembled round the fire-slde OF Mr..
Percy's house, and Oh this occasion a
stranger was seated among them, who
had entered with the company, and yet
appeared to be unknown to all: profu-
sion Of light hair fell over his forehead
and cheeks, which were also shaded by
large mus,achios, and he wore a pair OF
green spectacles over his eyes.
The little party were gay and lively as
usual, but there was sudden stiffness in
the room, when the stranger, holding in
his hand ringlet of dark brown hair,
TREMENDOUSLY asked lady next to him II
that was not pretty tress.
{" 1t certainly is," was the reply, Sand
a favourite memento, ] presume"
" 1t was taken, madam, from the bo-
som of an officer, friend Of mine, who
fell from on board one ofihe United State;
vessels during a late cruise his body
was happily recovered, bul"-
/" May l enquire his name Interrupt
ted Helen, IN breatbess haste, and un'
consciously rising from her chair.
ellis name was Clarence Lee"
"And lost over"-the words diet
upon her lips, and she sunk back insensl.
bile into her seat. The stranger started
from his chair, threw of his green sPecta'
cles, mustachios, and light hair, and ir
an instant the metamorphosed Clarence
Lee was leaning over her chair, and en-.
deavouring to recall her to animation, by
repeatedly pronouncing her name in hi'
own natural yoice.---Helen at length re-
covered, Cast round bewildered glance
aad scarcely imagined she was in exist
ence, when she beheld her lover by hel
side.
cam not dreaming ?" said she, reviv'
ing.
81 should hope not" said Clarence
selling her hand, and eagerly pressing j
to his bosom. 81 have put thy faith to
sad trial, Helen, but wilt thou not forgiv'
me when tell thee was cruelty deceived
by others?- ?---they told me thou vert tals
to me, Helen, but this pledge ofthy afiec
ton, { again displaying the ringIet,
proves their words false, not thee, ant
that meet the same fond, faithful heart
left two years ago."
1t is needless to remark, that the strata
gem was readily forgiven, and that Helen
soon after at the altar of hymen, gave her
self as a pledge Of her love and faith Il
Clarence Lee. IDA.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30

Voltaire made his last journey to Paris
at very advanced age, and having ex,
pressed a great desire TO be acquainted
with Doctor Franklin, who was then at
Paris. this celebrated American was in
,roduced to him. VoItaire conversed
with him some time in English, till Ma
dame Dennis, his niece, interrupted him
by saying that Doctor Franklin UNDER
Stood French, and the rest Of the compa-
nv wished to know the subject Of their
discourse; Excuse me, my dear" re-
plied Voltaire, 81 have the vanity 10
shew that I am not unacquainted with tile
language of Franklin"
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30
THE WINTER DAY.

Is il in mansions rich and gay.
On downy beds or couches warm,
That nature owns the wintry Day,
And shrnks to hear the bowling storm ;
All no
'T;s ON the bleak and barren heath,
Where Misery feels the shafts of death,
As TO The dark and freez n grave
Her children, not friend to save
Unheeled go!
Is il in chambers silken dre.t
A. tables, with proiusion's heap;
l. it on pillows soft to rest
In dreams oilong anu baimy Sleep
An no
! 'Tis in the rushy hut obscure
Where Poyorty's low sons endure,
And, SCARCELY daring TO repinc,
Ga n straw pallet mute reclne,
O'erwhelmd with woe.
l. il TO launt in warm attire,
To laugh, and feast, and dance aud sing,
To crowd around the blazing fire,
Aud make the roof with revel. rinS'
All mo-
'Tis ON the prisons finty hoor--
'r,s where the dead'ning whirlwinds roar,
'Tis when the seu-boy on the mast,
Hears the waves bounding to the blast
And looks below
Is it in chariots gay 10 ride.
To crowd the splendid midnight ball,
To rcvei in luxurious pride,
While pamper'd vassals wait your call
All no
iTis in cherries, naked room,
Where Misry's victims wait their doom
Where fond mother famishd dies,
While waot awakes her infants cries,
Mans desp'ra.e foe
Is IL where, proligal and weak, I
The silly spendthrift scatters gold,
Where eager folly hastes TO seek
The sordid, wanton, false and bold'
Ali ! no!
,Ti. 10 the silent spot obscure,
Where forcd all sorrows 10 endure,
Pale Genius learns, on lesson sad
To court the vain, and oh the bsd
False praise bestow!
I, II where Camesters thronging round,
Their shining heaps Of wealth si'plsyl
Where fashions giJjy tribes are found
Sporting their sonsslss hours awayl
Ah no H.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30

Those children who are most cnastened
rarely prove the best men; punishment,
If not productive Of good, will certainly be
the cause Of much injury.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-30

'Tis where neglected Genius sigh.,
Where Hope, exhausted, silent dies.
Where merit, slarves, by Pride oppress'd
Till every stream that warns the breast
Forbcars 10 flow.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-03-22

Dec. Ia, with the troops he had brought
with him from Navarin and ModOn, to
aid 10 the siege. A subsequent account,
without date, from MissoloDghi, states
that lbrahim had landed there all his
cavalry and part of his infantry. The
Albanians were to attack the place by
land, and the Egyptians by sea. The
Oriental Spectator states that 10 an ac-
ton between the Turkish aud Gre clan
fleets in the Gulf of Lepanto, the latter
had lost polacre belonging to Tombasi,
land that subsequently the fleet had re-
turned to Hydra. The troops of Red
schid Pacha before MissoIonghi, indie
pendently of those of Ibrahim, are rep
resented at 10000 men the Greeks
who defend this place are said to be
short of provisions, and tie Spectator
confidently anticipated its speedy fall.
Col. Favier was at Athens busily en-
gagged in forming the Greek troops into
regular corps, and drilling them after
the European manner. A letter of Nov.
25, states, that this corps then consisted
of l 200 men, and that the number was
increasing every day. A similar corps
was forming at Napoli di Romania. The
Turks had reiterated from Salone to Ze-
itoun, and the place was occupied by
the Greeks. 1t is stated, that Jussuf
Pacha, not knowing that the Turks had
left the place, sailed from Patras with
100 men, and for some purpose proceed
ed towards Salone, when he was unex-
pectedly attacked by Goura, and had 60
Of his men taken prisoners. He made a
precipitate retreat, and succeeded in
gaining his vessels, and effectng his re-
treat TO Patras.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-03-22

tition, with statement of the circum-
stances. He did so, and the very next
post from Philadelphia, after the arrival
of his petition IN that city, brought him
an order for his immediate release, to-
gether with full discharge, and Sc
we're reprimand 10 the agent for having
acted in such manner. Poor RouZy
was. in consequence, restored to his fam
lily, who never laid down their heads at
night, without presenting prayers TO
Heaven for their beloved Washing
ton" Providence smiled upon the la
bors of The grateful family, and, in few
years, Rouzy enjoyed the exquisite
pleasure of being able to lay the flOO0,
with the interest, at the feet of this tru.
ly great man. Washington reminded
him that the debt was discharged. Rou.
w replied, the debt of his family TO the
father of their country and preserver OF
their parent could never be discharged,
and the General, to avoid the pleasing
importantly of the grateful Virginian,
who would not only be denied, accepted
the money-only, however, TO divide i;
among Rouzy's children, which he i'm
mediately did.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-03-22
0atfotral ze9tslattere.
Nineteenth Congress. Session.
SENATE.
MONDAY. MARCH IL.

MONDAY, MARCH 10.
In the Senate, Mr.. Randolph submitted the
following motion for consideration
ReSolred, That message be sent to the
House of Represt nistives. to request of them
copy of a bill passed by the Senate, entitled
T" An Act TO suspend the privilege of the writ
of Hdbeas Corpus, for a limited time, in GER
tain cases"
In making the motion, Mr.. r. remarked, that
in tie year 1907, on motion by Mr.. Giles, in
the Senate, Committee was appointed, con-
sisting Of Mr.. Giles, Mr.. Adams, and Mr. Smith,
OF Maryland, to inquire into the expediency
OF making this suspension. bill was accord
ingly reported by the Committee, which passed
the Senate and was sent to the House Of Rep
resentatves under the injunction of secrecy.
This injunction was removed by the House,
and the bill was rejected by vote of 1l3 to
10. This bill could not be found on the files
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OF the Senate, and II any where, il was on the
files of the House Of Representatives. Mr.. r.
| said that this act was the FIRST oblation made
by Mr.. Adams TO power, when he sent in his
adhesion and deserted his federal friends. His
sponsor, at this baptism, was Mr.. Giles, who
was now calling, in loud voice. to be exon
Grated from all further responsibility for having
promised and vowed certain things in his name,
or in other words, said Mr.. r. to get another
endorser, for he meant TO take his name off his
paper.
Mr.. R. gave notice that he should call up
the subject tomorrow.
TUESDAY, MARCH Ia.
MIR. Randolph withdrew the motion he cub
mltted yesterday, and moved to print the re-
port OF the Committee of the Senate, of which
Mr' ADAMS was chairman, in relation 10 the
expulsion OF John Smith, member of the Sem
ate, from Ohio. In offering this motion, Mr.. r.
addressed the Senate from the hour of meet
ing, until O'Clock, in a series of desultory re-
marks; in the course of which, his attacks up
on the administration, upon the political char
acter of John Adams ; upon the administra-
ton Of Mr.. Jefferson; upon the administrations
of Mr.. Madison and Mr.. Monroe, were repeat-
ed and severe. He lashed reporters; talked
Greek; spoke of all the Grecian heroes: adj
mitted that he was descended from one. (al-
luding to Pocahontas,) to whom John smith
was under great obligations; allowed that his
predecessor, the present Secretary of War,
was man of good heart, but too good for the
place he occupies; believed in the salvation
of Socinians; thought the election of Mr.. Ad
ans to the Presidency more improbable event
than to suppose that he would be impeached
and tried by the Senate; that the report of the
Committee alluded to, showed him to be desti-
tute of the most common idea of justice; con-
tended that, in time Of peace, the General
Government had nothing 20 do, but attend TO
the concerns of the Post Office; that this was
the first administration that had tried buying
up men, and he was glad they had bought none
but Crawford men. He affirmed his willing
ness to unite with any thing TO put down this
Stuart described the old Federalists of the
Boston stamp, as monarchists in principle.
though, for himself, he would belong to then,
rather than TO these ultras. He adyerted to
the degraded state Of the District of Columbia.
and concluded by declaring his readiness TO
| try the ultima ratio riroTum-thoueh he he
| lieved there would be no occasion for il. "a
these people would sneak out, as they shrunk
from the grapple of the Missourians, and the
close hug of the Georgia embrace-alluding
TO the indspostion of the friends of the ad-
ministration 10 engage in debate on the exYe-
diency OF the Mission TO Panama.
The motion was rejected, when Mr.. Ran.
dolph gave notice that he should renew the
same every day, and call for the ayes and noes
upon its decision.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-03-22

OnPrOductirs Post. Routes.-We have re-.
celved, from friend at Washington, a copv
OF letter, transmitted to the House of Rem
resentatives by the Postmaster-G eneral. CON
tanning a " List of unproductive post.routes.
or such as have been established more than
two years, and have not, in the last year. pro,
duced more than one third part of the expense
of transporting the mails on the same. or
these routes, there is but one in New-England
which is from Gloucester, through Essex, TO
Ipswich in this State, the expenses of which
is Sl60, and The income SALT. In Virginia.
there are 81 such routes, the expense Of
which is S7,949, and the income 1854 Or
leaving balance against them of g., 1854 90
The following table, which we have com.
piled from the report, will show the aggregate
amount of the receipts. on the unproduotve
routes in the several States, and of the sums
paid for the transportation of the mail ON Tho
same.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, MARCH 13.
The bill authorizing subscription of $780,
600 to the Dismal Swamp Canal Company pass
ed by vote of l02 to ~. The right of the
General Government to appropriate money to
objects of internal improvement is here tri
umphantly sustained. or The Virginia Dele.
cation there were seventeen in the House
when the question was taken-nine of these
voted for the bill, and eight against it.
Mr.. Dwight, of Mass gave notice that on
Friday he should ask the House 10 go into
Committee on the Massachusetts, Claims.
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SGorcestfr:
WEDNESDAY, March %, 1896.
/" THE SExToN,s MONITORS


1t is not from the fraternity, of which the
author of whom we are about 10 make honor
able mention is a member, that the literary
world has ever claimed or expected the exc.
cutior of great designs. We believe it has
hitherto been entirely exempted from furnish
ing even the smallest tribute to the depart-
ment of literature, unless we EXCEPT those
who may have assisted the laborious Mr.. AL
den in making bis & Collection of American
Epitaphs." But so much the more merit IS dino
TO one who comes voluntarily to the work. and
employs himself for briefspace in moralizing
on the scenes around him, and in gathering.
from the Wondering tombstone, the records
Of the memorable dead. or the specimens of
quaintuess and wit, which may give entertain
ment to the living. "The Sections Monitor,
and Dorchester Centennial Memorials is a
little tract, 1--WE need not mention the DID. or
the imprint, for we are not proiessed review.
ers,) but contains many curious facts. The
author, Daniel Davenport, discovers much
good sense himself, and brings to notice much
that is good in others. His motto is happilv
selected -
Theron among his travels found
broken statue on the ground.
And, searching onward as he went.
He traced ruin'd monument:
Mould, moss, and shades had overerown
The sculpture OF the crumbling stone
Yet ere he pass'd, with much ado.
He guessed and spelt out ScIPIo.n
He dedicates his little work to the Pas
tor of the first Church in Dnrchester.--
That it may be many years." says honest
Daniel, :" before You, or any of your family.
may need my services in this solemn vocation,
is my sincere wish,n &c.
After brief historical account of the eocle.
sastical officers Of the town, an enumeration
of the aged people who have died in it, &c.
follows table of the number of deaths annu.
ally, from the first settlement of Dorchester in
1880, to the present year, with historical
notes; by which it appears that the whole
number Of deaths has been 4088, which is
nearly the amount of the present population
of the town. 1t is principally to those locally
connected with the scene, that these facts will
be interesting-and we pass, therefore, 10 that
part Of the work, where are preserved copies
of epitaphs in the ancient burial place in that
town-and here, says the Sexton
"Lers talk of graves, and worms and epitapbs
Make dust our paper, and with rainy eyes :
Write sorrow on the bosom Of the earth"
Among them we find the folowing:--
Taken from a stone which had been broken
into many pieces, placed on the graves of
three persons by the name Of Clerk.
"Here lie three CLERKS, their accounts are
even,
Enter'd on earth, carried up to Heaven
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Remarkable instance of instinct.

"Tell H." says DR.. Buchanan, in q
letter TO his friend-'' that write thi:
at the bottom of lofty mountain called
Cape Comorin, whose rocky head seems
to oVerhang Its base. The birds which
build the pendulous nests are here nu.
merous. AT night their little habitalions
are lighted up, as if to see company
the sagacious little bird fastens bit Of
clay 10. the top of the nest, and then
picks up FREELY and sticks it on the
top 10 illumiue the dwelling, which con-
sists of two rooms Sometimes there
are three or tour fire flies, and their
blaze of light 10 the little cell dazzIes
the eyes of the bats, which often kill
the young birds.'