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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-16
RICHMOND, JUNE Is.

The creatures OF the Administration should be
better managed. II they cannot acquire better
manners, they should be taught q little more discre-
ton. What are we TO think, for example, of the
terms IN which the Alexandria Gazette snnounces
the resignation of MIR. LLOYD of Massachusetts,:
- Most sincerely DO we regre, (says it, liberal
Ediior) the occurrence, but we are not surprised
II Is no longer dii honor to be in Senate where
monster OF depravi,y pIe-ides and where the mos
emossless and adfot vi!lifier tina, ever dissraced
deiloerative bod is permitted 10 consume more
han hall OF the time of the Senate in the indiscrin.-
nate butchery OF private character. While Ran
hoph and Calhoun remain in that once dignified
hody, no honora lie man can hold his seat wthou
rau and hazard of all that is dear 10 him Other
we fear. toW foilo,o the example fnr. LLOYD y
iel Is tins Editor hardy cough 20 insinuate thg
ir l.. Is driven iro' his >eat bv the conduct {
MrNsrs. Calhoun and Randolph, when he has Mr..
LIS own letter staring him in The face; stating that
It was h+ intention during the last AUTUMN to
resign his seat in the Senate; and that the nfirm
state OF his health and the fear of not being able 10
iuihi ITS duties were among The leading induce
ments tor retiring from an Office of so much disi,i-
ty and importance. No, the Sigh =, alluson to
he reasons which the Gazette has SO gratuitously
assigned!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-16

john Bur adnr Of John Burton dec. and the said John
burton and Sarah la. wife, their rights and Samuel D
Wis and Polly his wife usn-
Ih day came the plaintiffs by John W Jones' E.q their
aorhey aud lei their bill against defendants and AZ an
Pe% 10 Tue satisfaction ol the that the defendants ann
uei DAVIS and Pol?h Wife, inhabitants this com
noieSi ms ordered by the court unless the said Davis
d wiie o appear here before second Monday i'm
aud answer the bill of the piain tie same shall
ne Tor and the matter ordinr
~ Ana II Is further ordered that copy of this order he
ort~h ~, inserted IN the ehmond Enquirer month,
other copy posted At the door of the courthou on @
successive court days. copy. Te,te,
l. NuSNALLY, D. C.
uCt.~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-16

1896. !" Chesterfield county e0lr'e Nay sih
Benjamin Burton aud Elizabeth Burton in their proper per-
sons aud John H. and Sarah Burton infant child en- of William
button dec 10y Susanna Burton, their mother and next ren
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-16
lOO. 600 DOrLARs.

~. u" anu 'n> eaily III a1t Lottery this country
Don e, DC d5a"n the following unparalleled truly grand
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-03-11

science and as melancholy consolation, he caused
chapel 70 be erected there. The bodies Of the
lovers were placed in one tolnb-thcy were laid
SIDE BY sidc--and those, whose union when living
the envious fates denied were not divided in death
The tear will often gllsten in tie eye If the pea,
SAINT girl Of Normandy, she points 70 tue fatal hill,
Andmnurns that they, SO faithful. should have fed
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-03-11
a LEGEND OF LOVE.

ao hoiSiil, STATUS lCl!SiOuS CilIptl, whose Walls,
e!iscooured by time, and here and there covered
with ivy, bear witness of its antiquity-t is called
1he PrioyN IF tie t.eo hrtrs. "-There is sonle-
ching extremely interesting and peculiarly ahcctr:s~
N the events that occasoned its erection they have
al the attractive characteristics Of romantic felton,
with the engaging ard touching influence which
exclusively belong to truth.
In the 18TH century, when the feueial system cx-
.ste'l in all its dcbasing rigidness, this part of the
.'nuatry was under the sway of baron, distinguish
~ for the hau1 iness and caprcious cruelty of his
disposition; he delighted in brutal displays of his
power, imposed services upon his vassal, the most
Whimsical and degrading, visiting delinquency
with punishmcnts, the severity of which bordercd
upon croclty, and in fine, INDUCED with exultation
IN every thing which served to exhibit his conscious
ress of superiority and his contempt for the untor
tunate beings in subservence to him. Such was
the character of too many Of the fcual lords the
natural consequence Of system investing men with
cxorbltant power over their fellows
The baron possessed an only daughter, in every
respect unlike himself the exquisite beauty of her
person was only equaed BY the sweetness of her
Disposition and the amiablty of her manners
Her father loved her with all the fondness such be-
ING himself WAS capable of, and desired to see
her unltcd to a noble of rank and wealth. 4 Young
thcialieT, greatly her inferior III birth and fortune
but possessed Of true nobility OF SOUL and To-
we'd her. The BArons fair daughter WAS not IN
sensible 70 his merits she preferred him to the
crowd Of ordllngs who lowered around her, desir
ing her favorable smiles upon their professions Of
regard. knowing the character of her father, and
cUnaclou, that she heEer could be his the Ctcya-
her prudently concealed his passion from all, Ssave
the sacred eye OF faithful love- In a stolen inter
view, the object of his affection acknowledged a
reciprocal attachment. One day as the CAeyaler
was expressing the ardor and sincerity Of his pas
.;on,
-'' like the stealing
OF summer wind through some Wretcncd Shell |
Each secret winding, each nnost feeling
Ut all her soul echoed to It's spell ~
The Baron, who, ever-watchtul over his daugh-
Ter, suspected some secret attachment came upon |
pressed in their looks, filled him with rage |
his frame Shook with rnuuon-hIs eyes CLEANED fu
liou,lN upon the Che, acr. and some of Violence
would have been the inevitable consequence, had |
not his beautiful daughter her eyes sutfused with
tears, thrown herself his feet, cntreating him to
pardon her lover, and expressing her fixed deter |
mlnaton not TO survive his death. ihe stern Baron
was moved, but tine Inhuman capnclouaness OF his |
ton, ,.,o st1I
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-03-11

o'e cohdllion only you must convey her IN your
arms to the top of yondcr hill," (pointing to one
which rose rather steeply near his castlc) with
out resting, but if you rcst-and for one moment,
YOU lose her forever Fired with the idea Of pos
sesslng her he loved 50 ardently the danger and
toni seemed trivial success appeared certain to the
mind of the Chcyalicr. large concourse Of vassals
assembled to witness this singular and barbarous ex-
hlEitlon, The ChevaEcr seized the beautiful girl
III his arms, rushed to the HILL and assembled it with
astonishing rapidIty. Trembling with apprehension,
and fearful that he would exhaust his strength BY
his vchencnce, She tenderlv urged him to repress
his caSerness. Fear nothing, my dearest, (sa,s
he) will triumph will reach the top he painted
from the ardcncy of his exertlons, the summit of
the hill was still far above tem-nature had almost
yielded, but the PRESSURE the imprisoned accents
OF ms lovely burthen, infused new strength. 'She
Shall be mine burst from his lips. Ills weakened
frame seemed re-invgorated, and he persevered in
the ascent. Again and again he had almost fallen
to the ground through the extremity of fatigue
again and again his successful efforts prevention
were almost superhunan, like man struggling
with the waves, conscious that suspension of ex-
ertion would inevitably consgn him to a watcry
Srave-so tolled the Chevalier. At length, the ex-
ultIng shouts of the vassals announce that he has
gained the summit The victor is behcld on the
top OF the hlll-he sinks to the ground with his
beauteous prize in his arms. 90 my love, now INV
husband you have succeeded" exclaimed She
No answer was returned to her expressions of pas
SION. EXtrcating herself from his arms, she gazed
upon his countcnance-a death-lIkc paleness was
spread over it, his eyes, that so lately bealned with
the ardour OF love, were closed" He is dead -
to revive hun, and he half opened his eyes-sup-
porting him with her arm, she made impatient sig
mails TO the vassals, who, having seen the Chcvaler
fall, had FASTENED to his assistance Ao they ascend
Cd the hull, sthcd murmur OF ND gnaton rose from
them, admrlng the generous spirit and ardent love
OF the Chevaller, for their lnable MISTRESS and de-
testing the cruelty Of thclr lord. They dared not.
however, give vent to their techngs--thcir aid was
nectIlcss-the eye OF the Chcvaer again closed
his lips convulslvck quivercd--his head fell upon
the bosom of his beloved grl-tle hand of death
was laid upon hlm-shc gave one look upon lis
cold and htcltsa features uttered slight groan and
sunk down by him The Baron saw ms daughter
sink to the ground, and towards tile hlll he
arrived, and beheld her form extended by the side
Of her loyer-in vain did he clasp her in his arms,
calling upon her to give him lance OF forgive
nese-ln vain did he tear his hair in agony-the
spark Of i'te extinctby the side Of her lovers
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-03-11
VARIETY.
MUSIC.

" Il cantar che nell ANNA 81 sentc''
The love Torn bard, from whom have boz
rowed my motto often and fondly dwell, on the
voice OF angelic sweetness, and sounds of &C
lcstl;I melody. hreathed forth from the lips OF
her whom he loved, and whom his pen mlnor
talizcd. Such would be the language also of :,
modern Petrarch summoned to compose com
phmcntary sonnet, after hearing. for an hour.
music executed on some fashionable piano. Tina,
the voice is sweet and the sounds nelodious, is
true, and poets iccnce may justify the addi
tons. angelic and 'celrstial' But how FAINT
are all such fulsome praises--how poor even the
music that deserves them all, conparcd to that
roice uhich Is felt il. the soui"
have heard such voices,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-03-11

are all such fulsome pralses-how poor even the
music that deserves them all, compared to hof
roice uhich is felt IN the souin
have heard such voices,
= and hope perhaps in vain,
Before die to hear that voice again,
1t was at the close of one of summers love
Hest evenings, and on the banks of one of New
England's lovelcst strcams,-a soft, and some
tunes trembling voice. sang that sweetest of all
songs, O Still remember mc' And though the
next morning saw widely separated, and
years have now interviewed, j do remember thee,
Nor then only much esteemed friend had
Just recovered from dangerous Sickness chief
y through the ceasees, care and tenderness Of
devoted wife During my visit she took a seat
at her Instrument, and PLAYED several pleasing
airs. She then began these iavortc lines
SAID would love thee in want and in wealth.
Through Joy and through sorrow, in sickness and
health
My friends feelings could be restrained no long
err but broke forth in tears and blessings on her
who had more than fulfilled all the poets pro
misses.
was. at another time, present when a small
company sang one Of oul oldest lu.ue tunes to
the old words.
Through all the changing scenes Of life
A foreigner, who had sat lnattcntiyc to all the
rest. started from his seat, joined IN the air, with
tear, standing IN his eyes. and nade Us repeat
again and again the simpl" mclody. 1t was the
last tune which he had heard in his far distant
home. sung when, for the last time he saw it,
loved inhabitants.
1t is indeed true, that the most Indifferent per
formanccs would, on these occasions. have eA
cited the same emotions Bnt no performance
can be indifferent in which the heart joins )
ii will he felt in the heart Feeling i, the soul
Of music. As Of cloqucncr and indeed of every
thing There is to me infinitely more melody IN
tLI Than the uust currnrt aud sc,Al21iLi2.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

A late Newport paper, closes a para
gragh relating to the attempt which it is
supposed Mr.. Potter will make to poss.
ress himself of a seat in the Senate of
the United States, as follows
"Read it Mr.. Potter, though it blast your
eye balls"
What man is there in this breathing
world, who could have been made to
believe that the inofensive citizcns of
the peaceable town Of Newport, would
permit their southern visitors to con-
vert them to their beliefin aud practice
Of demolishing one-another's eye-balls ?
only think Of Mr.. Potter, making his
way from :. the Eden of America" with
sockets eyeless, while the balls which
should fill them are yet quivering with
life in the hands Of the island savage
who has torr them warm from their
bed. Ugh! it is enough TO make the
candlesticks in the old synagogue thump
together, merely to reflect upon the
figure Mr.. Potter would make in the
General Assembly, with large glass
eyes substituted for the sparkling lit
tie blinkers which have been peeping
into our bank vaults. and twinkliDg in
our insurance Offices along back. Cut
ting Of ears will do very well. and bore
ing tongues is tolerable, but it is not
christian to dig out eyes. o tie, gen.
tlemen, 10 I" blast the eye-balls" of a
man who is looking forward to that
happy hour when seated upon the pin
naclc ofhis ambition. his uame win be
emitted from the trump of fame, and
waited on the wind Of rumour 10 pos
terify's most remote regions. And how
world blind Senator look in the Cap.
tol--a man devoid Of that head hghs
which is necessary TO designo,e between
friend and foe. Let the man 60 with
his eyes, for abundant will be the use
he will have for them, ere he has tum-
bled John Quincy Adams from the
Fresident6l Chair, and shaken the mem
bcrs Of the Cabinet from their stations,
Is the dried leaves are shaken by the
winds ofaptumn.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29
NGNE!HNNN sTAH.
WARREN, SATURDAY MORNING July 20.

.asti-sad"snistrction party IN Rhode
hland.- The cty'wLich was raised 10
this state, before the late choice of
Presidential Electors, Of party, com
posed Of the leaders OF the old factions
Federal and Republican, whose object
It was to give the votes of Rhcde. Island
to the Southern Candidate. has showa
its own emptiness and the fact that no
grounds existed for the fear which
gave itself vent in " much noise. -
Nor il the silly cry which is now kept
up. with regard to an anti .adminisira-
ton party, less false. John Quincy Ad
ans and his measures receive the uni
versal ssnction Of the people here I; and
even those who were not favourable to
his election, unite 10 approving Of the
firm, impartial course which he, com
menced and has continued his political
life with,up to the present time. There
are some, it is true, who would like TO
see Mr.. Adams retire to the shades of
private life when the term for which
he was elected has expired in their
views they may be swayed by coosid
erations'of interest or ambition, and
they may be as honest 10 political opin-
ion as the party to whom they are op-
posed at any rate, they are not strong
and the fact that they believe and will
exert their influence against majority
Of the people, is not "A sufficient war
rant for few men on the other side
10 trouble again the drugs Of party
which have hardly had time TO settle
since the inauguration ofMr. Adams
The ruling Administration will have
the support Of Rhode. !sland--it does
not lie in the power Of few intrigue.
Jog men to wrest the power from the
hands Of the people there is no rea-
son for sounding the trumpet Of alarm,
to arouse angry feelings in the breasts
Of the people (; let the spark of opposit-
ion alone and will soon go out contin-
ue to fan it and it can de no good, but
may be the cause Of much evil.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

During the shower on Wednesday
evening last, q dwelling house, situated
near the wooIen factory in Rehoboth,
belonging to David Wilkinson y Co.
was struck by lightning, and pretty
severely shattered one stack Of chin.
neys was entirely demolished. No per.
son was injured.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

The City Council Of Charleston
have appointed William Johnson, AS
sociate Justice Of the Supreme Cou
Of the United States, 10 deliver the
eulogium upon Thomas Jefferson
and the appointment has been accept
ed by the Judge.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett have made
their appearance on the boards of the
Providence Theatre. They are both
fuvourites with the pubiick. and we
hope will receive that patronage
which their publick aud private char
ac;ers soiustIy entitle them too.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Mr.. Mech Of Vermont. declines be.
ing a candidate for recollection to Con-
gress. The Burlington Sentinel, nom
mates Heman Allen. Esq. Of Milton,
as a candidate in his place.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

DEATH OF DESHA.--An esteem
ed friend, says the National Gazette,
bias placed in our hands the annexed
information. Horrors have accumla-
ted in Kentucky.
Extract Of letter dated Lexington,
Ky July 10th, 1925, from a gentle
man ofthat city wrote you by the
last mail, Of the tragicaI end OF Beau
champ and his wife. The next day,
July 9th, lsaa; B. Desha, cot his throat
80 badly that he is supposed to be dead
by this time: his windpipe was sever
and he Was speeches. Pen, ink and
paper were given him, and he wrote
that he was not guilty of the murder Of
Baker,
g This makes the fourth case Of self
destruction by persons charged with
murder: two for the murder of Wal.
ton, in Henderson county, and Beau.
champ and Desha, besides the wife Of
the former. 1t now appears certain
that she stabbed herself with an old
case knife, 6led to the point for that
purpose"
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

n their hands subject to his order.
wa, received bat few days before his
death. 1t re'nuvsd his only regret ut
the approach Of death--and on hear.
ing it rca,l, he said. be "RESIGNED
HIS SOUL rO,HiS GOD, AND HIS
DAUGHTER TO His COUN try"
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Isaac B. Deshs, who has been repeat
edly convicted Of the murder ofTrancis
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Ivsts bens6t. At present they say ssth-.
ling to impede the negotiation now on
foot, 10 restore the credit Of that bank.
.Ptov. .american.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Ntsv-lor* Tradesman's Bamk.--
Mcssrs Gideon Lee & sheperd Knapp.
who procured the injunction for which
this Bank has suspended its business,
in answer TO the circular Of the Cash.
ier, and to the suggestions which have
been made, as to their motives, stated
in the New-York Gazette Of the 2Ist
inst. that at a proper time, they pledg Q
themselves to shew, the part they have
taken. has been dictated more from a
regard to public good than to my pfi-
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

a good hint.-Judge NAsn ha'
resigned his seat OFT the bspch Vi she
Circuit Court, Of the State Of Norsl
Carolina, IN consequences VI tic 10
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

The sl0op lsrcca 4 Bctscy, Glad :
ding, from Bristol, arrived at this
place. on Monday last, with ono
hundred a,d forty passengers, on a
party of Islea,uru----onc hundred and
eighteen uf whom Nere thc scholars
of Nlr. Sioo,s's Lanc asierian ScboOl
at Bristol. On landing at the wharf,
these scholars, under the superi,ten-
dance of,i,eir preccp!or and others
We're formed IN procession and pro-
ccedcd to Mr.. BIaae's Hotel, where,
after spending few hours and par
taking or some REFRESHMENTS. they
returned 10 tho packet and set sail
for honc. 1t was u very pleasing
scene to behold such a number ot
children to gether-- -and doubly pleas
ing. to observe their good conduct
While at this place.
~ M Fall RIrer Monitor.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Englishmen have been taken pat
tern by US yankees, and one person
has sold the present season, in the
Lon:.on market upwards oftwo thou
sand cucunbeis, made of Plaster Of
Paris.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

The Postmaster ofgths city of Bal,
timore has generously offered to re-
csivs whatever may be due to the +cdi'
tors Of newspapers throughout tho IN
ION, from persons who may get thei'
papers through the BaIamors Post
Oface. Mr. skinner deserves vott
of THANKS from gentlemen Of the type
from Georgia to Maine. :
By a recent arrival at Baltimore. in
tcliiyesss has been received that Com
nodore Porter has at 'cnglh accepted
the offer Of the Mexican Government
and has been appointed Commands'
in Chief OF the Navy. Thus do we
lose another of those men, who csr'
ried The stars and stripes OF our
country into ihe British Channel. IN
despite Of the wooden walls Of Old Eng.
land Perry fell victim to sick'y
climate, and the blood of Decatur was
split in private qRarrel the brave
hero of Cla,npiain. the noble the vir.
tnous McDunoush, has been taken
from us; Allen and number Oi others
have fought aud bled where no lau-
rcls wercxo be reape.l, iu a war with
cowardly pirates; yet al! these causes
did not Thin the rank. fast enough and
injustice, and envy, have been used tu
d,ive the gallant Por,er from the SER
vice. His bravery, his ardour, and his
tenacity of insult done to the i!as Of
his country, eclipscd the fame of some
officers who have lived in spIendour at
home, and sucked alliuence from the
publick treasury by means Of Navy
Yards, &c. mea who never wet the'l
jackets in the service, or venturcd in
view ol'an cnemy. sought SD pull him
down to their own level, anil succeed
ed in driving him from bis cradle. thu
deck of an American man Of war;
Although, they have compeiled to 80
into foreign service, as good man as
we'could hoast Of, they will hardly be
able I. transfer from his brow to their
own, the laureIs which have been there
cemrnted with 1.-The mc.tiag lava VI
the cahnons mouth"
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

AT the Annual meeting Of tho Il.
!. Historical Society Loldcnin Prov.
idencc. Oh the 10Th inst. tho fo,Iow-
ing gentlemen were elcc,cd for the
ensuing wear
His Exceliency James Fcnncr,
President: Henry Bull, Esq. lst,
Hon. Theodore Foster, 81 Vice.
Presidents +; William R. Staples,
Esq. Secretary; John Howia,rd,
Esq. Treasurer.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

On "Wednesday last as tie steamboat
Philade'. hla was passing from Burling-
ton 10 bristol, sturgeon, nearly six
feet loQs, jumped into one Of THE bow
windows, which is FIVE feet above the
Y Cax.
Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-07-29

Baker. has robbed the hAaenan Of his
fee and the galIows orits duo BY csttins
his throat thus ending bis life 10 the
commission Of a crime the most horrid.
He avowed bis innocence to the last,
but without altering publick opinion re-
speeding the murder. Desaa left a
few lines for his father, and died a few
hours after the inAicuon of the wound.