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Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16

There is no power but in conviction.
What wonders a small band Of troops,
persuaded of the abilities of their leader,
is capable of achieving ! Thirty-ive thou
sand Greeks follow Alexander to the
conquest of the world; Lacedemon
commits her destiny to the hands of Ly-
curgus, and Lacedemon becomes the
wisest Of the cities; Babylon believes
that she is formed for greatness, and
greatness crowns her confidence; an or
rcle gives the empire of the universe to
the Romans; and the Romans obtain
the empire Of the universe Columbus
alone, among all his contemporaries,
persists in believing the existence Of a
new world, and new world arises from
the bosom of the deep. Friendship, pa
triotism, love, allthe generous sentiments,
are likewise a species of faith. II was
because they had faith that a Codrus, a
Pylades, a Regulus, an Arvia, performed
prodgies. For the same reason those,
who have faith in nothing, who treat all
attachments Of the soul as illusions, who
regard every noble action as insanity, and
look with pity upon the warm magma
ton and tender sensibility Of genius-for
the same reason such hearts will never
achieve any thing great or generous;
their only belief is in matter and in
death, and they are already insensible
as the one, and cold and icy as the
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16
THE OBSERVATORY.

NHE Lessee Of this fashionable place Of re-
IL sort, pectfuly informs the public, and
citizen strangers, that it is now open for the
Spring and summer seasons. 1t is situated on
an emincnce which commands beautiful view
of Narragansett Bay and the adjacent coun-
try; and is admitted by all who have visit it
to be delightful place of resort. Attached
to the Observatory, are nyo excellent Bowling
Alleys, not inferior TO any in Rhode-Island.-
The Bar is supplied with the best liquors that
can be procured, and other refreshments such
as Fruits, Pastry, &c. Every attention will be
paid to those who visit the establishment; and
affords an agreeable walk, particularly TO
gentlemen strangers who visit the town for OBJ
servation and amusement. The Observatory
will be kept open from O'Clock, A. M. till 9,
p. NJ. j. BARTLETT.
NAV l2
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16
PAVILION.

NNIiE subsc' iber has the pleasure ofinform-
IL ing his friends and the public, that OWN z
to the liberal patronage he has received, he h es
been enabled TO make several improvements TO
this elegant resort for gentee. company. A
suite Of apartments have been fitted up expressly
for the accommodation of private families, where
they can enjoy undisturbed, the finest scenery
upon Narragansett Bay. Asrespects the sour
ces cf Amusement necessary 10 place Of this de-
scription, they will be under such a regulat ion
as to render it worthy Of being called the Ma
hant OF Rhode island.
May Q. BENJAMIN r. FOSTER.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16
DOMESTIC BLISS.

There's bliss beyond all that the Minstrel hath told,
When two are linked in one heavenly tie,
With heart never changing, and brow never bold,
Love through all i'll, and love on till they die!
One hour Of passion SO sacred Is worth
Whole ages of heartless and wandering bliss;
And Oh! ifthere be an Elyslan on earth,
II Is this, il is this. MOORE,
One window, opening down to the
ground, showed the interior Of very
small parlor, plainly and modestly fur
nished, but pannelled all round with well
filled bookcases. A lady's harp stood
in one corner, and in another, two fine
globes and an orrary. Some small flow
er baskets, filled with roses, were dis
perscd about the room; and at table,
near the window, sat gentleman writing,
or rather leaning over a writing desk,
with pen in his hand, for his eyes were
directed towards the gravel walk before
the window, where lady Gan elegant
looking woman, whose plain white robe
and dark unc overed hair well became the
sweet, matronly expression of her face
and fgure) was anxiously stretching out
her encouraging arms to her little daugh-
ter, who came laughing and tottering
towards her on the soft green turf; her
tiny feet as they essayed their first inde-
pendent steps, in the eventful walks
Of life, twisting and twining with grace
ful awkwardness, and unsteady pressure,
under the disproportionate weight of her
chubby person 1t was sweet, heart
thrilling sound, the joyous Growing laugh
Of that creature, when with one last,
bold, mighty effort, she reached the ma-
ternal bosom and half devoured with
kisses, in an extacy ofunspeakable love.
As if provoked to emulous loudness by
that mirthful outcry, and impatien, to
mingle its clear notes with that young
innocent voice, blackbird embowered
in tall neighboring bay-tree, poured
out forthwith such flood of full, rich
melody, as stilled the baby's laugh, and
for moment, arrested its observant ear.
But for moment. The kindred nature
burst out into full chorus: the baby
clasped her hands, and laughed and,
after her fashion, mocked the unseen
songstress. The bird redoubled her
tuneful efforts, and still the baby laugh
cd, and still the bird rejoined; and both
together raised such a melodious din,
that the echoes Of the old church rang
again; and never since the contest of the
nightingale with her human rival, was
heard such an emulous conflict ofhuman
skill. could have laughed, for COM
pany, from my unseen lurking place
within the church buttress. II was al
together such scene, as shall never
forget, one from which could hardly
tear myself away. Nay, did not; l
stood motionless as a statue in my dark
gray niche, till the objects became indis-
tinct in twilight, till the last slanting sun
beams had withdrawn from the highest
panes Of the church window, till the
blackbird's song was hushed, and the ba-
by's voice was still, and the mother
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16
COPARTNERSHlP.

HNIIE subscribers have entered into Copari-
l. nership under the firm of BUTTS IL
LOCKWOOD, and have purchased the stock
in trade of MIR. james Carpenter, Merchant
Tailor, No. ID, Market square, Central Build
ing,) where they invite their friends TO eall.--
They intend keeping on hand general assort-
ment Of Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings.
and all other goods usually called for in Mer-
chant Tailor's establishment, which they will
sell for cash or approved credit on terms that
cannot fail to give satisfaction. On hand, a
large assortment of Ready made Clothing, such
as Box Goats, Surtouts, Wrappers, Frock Goats,
Dress Goats, Pantaloons and Vests, of the most
fashionable make and colours, which will be
sold very low--thosein want of ready made
Clothing, will find it to their advantage to call
at No. IA, Market square, before they pur-
chase. ISAAC BUTTS,
April RHODES G.. LOCKWOOD.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16
CORRECT S SYSTEMATIC PEN.
1LfN'SYIp

"AuGHT according TO the mos, modern style
Il and latest improvements, by J. PARK
HURST, in. who having nearly completed
his second course ofinstruction in Providence,
respectfully gives notice that his second, and
probably the last term will commence, on
Monday May 9TH. All who are desrous to ac-
quire (by the most expeditions method now in
usc)a free, legible, mere. ntie hand, or improve
Il bad one, are invited TO attend and con he
Accommodated in the day time, or evening. at
hours best suitins their convenience. The
Ornamental hands will be taught to those who
wish to acquire them. Also, Penmaking.
Terms low. For furt,'er particulars please to
call on the advertiser, at his Writing room, Gin
Mr.. Stephen G. Smiths house, in the rear of No.
70, Westminster Street, two doors from the
Bathing House, where he will cheerfuly ex-
hiblt such specimens of improvement. made
by his present and former scholars, as lie be-
lieves cannot fail to convince even the most in.
credulous Of the utility ofhis method
References to the following gentlemen. viz.
Nathaniel Searle. William t. G,innell. Elisha
Dyer, Walter r. Danforth, Esq'rs. General
Josiah Whitaker, and MIR. Benjamin Dyer, Jr
May 5. 3t
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-16
Next to receiving letter frol

Next to receiving letter from ia
vorite correspondent is the pleasure Of
writing one--a pleasure which, in eve-
ry sense of the word, does the heart
good. How delightful it is to sit down
and prattle to dear friend, just as care
lessly as if we were seated in real talk,
with our feet on the fender, by that
glimmering light when talk comes freest; (;
Sure that every half word will he under
stood, that every trifle will interest, and
every story amuse; feeling, as it were
an echo in the mind which tells what
will be the answer; seeing, as in cam
era lucida, the reflection produced. -
How delightful it is to pour out all ones
thought and fancies with all the certain
ty Of indulgence and sympathy; and
with what glow of affection does one
think of that indulgent and sympathiz-
ing correspondent Even in addressing
a common acquaintance there is kind
lier feeling, courtesy which tends to
endear and to famiiarize; and to a
friend-oh ! one never loves any of
friends half so well as when writing to
them. Every act of kindness, every am
liable quality rushes on the memory and
the Imagination, softened by the real abb
sence, and heighted by the ideal pres
ence.
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from the embarrassment with which she
was oppressed.
Orlando, young, ardent and interesting
had long been her confdant; and though
he had never yet avowed his affection,
he had in silence lamented that he could
not assume sufficient courage to declare
the ardent flame Ovila had kindled in
his bosom. She, Notwithstanding, re-
vealed the secret to him, and disclosed all
that had passed between her and Dele
rane. Ovilla had scarce unfolded her
mind, before she received billet from
Delerane, requesting her to vOuchsate
an answer to the following questions:
Whether his person was acceptable,
or whether she was pre-engagedf"-
Such categorical questions required cat :
egorical answers, and she was distressed
how to act. To request Orlando's ad-
vice, and acknowledge her partiality for
him, would, she deemed, be violation of
that delicacy her sex should support;
and she was fearful of depending OH her
own judgment in a situation so criti-
cal.
II was in the afternoon Of beauti ul
summer day; when the declining fervors
of the meridian sun were partially abated
by the influence Of gentle breeze, that
Ovlla, fa!igued with wandering in a
neighbouring grove, seated herself on
messy bank, overhung with outrageous
foliage, and she was involuntarily ulled
TO sleep by the melody of the wa,bling
birds over her head. Orlando, fully re-
solved on declaring stis passion ere the
stranger had made too deep an Impress
ion, had been in pursuit of her for some
time, and accidentally discovered her
:" BY smooth cascade reclined;
The rude breeze reveed III her rlngets."
In the tumult of his feelings, he involun-
tarily exclaimed, "Lovely girl! l must
possess her."
This solloquy, uttered with such ve-
hemence awakened Ovila. She was at
first greatly disconnected but recovering
herself, very agreeable explanation
ensued, which was the prelude to their
future happiness.
The surgeon, who had attended Del
crane, and was party in the plot, was
taken suddenly i'll; and as he was a Cath
olic, sent for his contessor to whom he
revealed all tina, had happened; and ad-
ded, that they were that very night to
have carried off Ovllla by force. The
priest was honest; he acquainted Ovilla's
father with the discovery, by which means
her ruin was prevented; and, in few
days the hands Of Orlando and Ovilla
were joined at the alter Of Hymen.
| We need not add, that Delerane's vii
!any being detected, he made precipi-
tate retreat; or, that Orlando and Ovilla
are one of the happiest pairs upon the
banks Of the Mohawk.
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The annexed lines, we found some time sine
in the Raleigh Register, but whether they wcr
there original, or not. we cannot say The All
thor of them, whilst he breathes such strains
should never hang his harp upon the willows.
THE OLD MAN.
Whv gaze We on my hoary hair,
Ye children young and gay?
Your locks, beneath the blast of care,
VIII bleach as white as they.
had a mother once, like you,
Who o'er my pillow hung,
Kiss from my cheek the briny dew,
And taught my taultering tongue.
She, when the nightly couch was spread,
Would bow my infant knee,
And place her hand upon my head,
And knceling, pray for me.
Bat then, there came fearful day.
sought my mothers bed,
TIL harsh hands bore me thence away,
And told me she was dead.
pluck d fair white Rose, and stole
TO lay it by her SIDE,
And thought strange sleep enchan'd her soul,
For no loud voice replied
That eve. knelt me down in woe,
And said a lonely prayer,
Yet, still my temples soem'd TO glow
AS if that hand were there.
Years hod-and left me chilhoods JOY,
Gay sports and pastimes dear,
rose a wild and wayward boy
Who scorned the curb of fear.
Fierce passions shook me like reed,
Yet, ere at night slept,
That soft hand made my bosom bleed,
And down fell and wept.
Youth camc-the props of Virtue recl'd--
But oft at days decline,
marble touch my brow congeal'd---
| Blest Mother!---vas it thine:
In foreign lands travcl'd wide,
| My pulse was bounding high,
Vice spread her ineshes at my side,
! And pleasure lur d my eye.
Yet still that hand, 50 soft and cold,
| Mainland its mystic sway,
| AS when amid my curls of gold
! WIN Sent!c lorce IL lay.
And when it breath'd voice of care
As from the lowly sod.
my son, my only one, beware!
Nor sin against thy God''
This brow the plumed helm displayed
That guides the warrior throng,
Or bcautys thrilling fingers stray'd
Phese manly locks among.
That hallow'd touch was ne'cr forgot!
And now, though time hath set
His frosty seal upon my lot,
These temples feel it yet.
And if I ere in heaven appear,
A mothers holy prayer,
A mothers hand, and gentle tear,
That pointed to a Savior dear,
Have led the wandercr there.
|
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But still within my boAOm's core.
Shall live my Highland Mary.

All in the silent hour Of night,
Through the green churcb-yard I'll wander
For well know the lonely spot
My Mary she lies under.
I'll sit and mourn with tears Of grief,
III set and ne'ei be weary,
For pleasures there are none for me,
Without my highland Mary.
All round sweet Highland Mary's grave,
III plant the fairest lilly;
The primrose sweet, the violet blue,
Likewise the datiodila.
And here upon this lovely ground,
pensively will tary,
Until death shall lay me down
With my sweet Highland Mary.
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POETRY.

The reader. in perising the cliuson entitle
Mary, Queen of Scots, will be forcibly remin'
ed of the hard fate of that unfortunate Prii
cess.
ON MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS.
Pour the dirge of sorrow, pour
Over Mary's grave-bed, CORY,
Where in peace forevermore,
Lie the youthful ringlets hoary:
Hoary-not the frost Of time,
Hoary with the chill of sorrow,
From her bosom's desert cline,
That arose like mist of morrow.
Ponr the dirge of sorrow, ponr
Over beauty priced and peerless,
That has lost her natal shore,
Like midnight, dark and cherries.
Beauty that was felt by all,
Beauty full of loves sweet danger,
Yet her lovers saw her fall,
And thay rose not TO ayenSe her.
Pour the dirge Of sorrow, pour
Over beams of glory faded.
Where the diadem they tore,
From the lovely brow it shaded;
, Glory--that illumed her heart,
In the rays of peace and sladness,
But when prison'd and apart,
Shone afar to deeper sadness.
Pour the dirge of sorrow, pour
Over Scotland's Queen affected.
Who was but cher'd on the shore
She had sought to be protected.
Wall, ave, wail--but curses blight
Her oppressor's boasted glory,
Who in her tyrannic might,
Stand with blood the sufferers story.
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ing for some days, lest any motion
should occasion relapse. This advice
was strictly obeyed; and with the greater
pleasure, as Ovilla earnestly entreated
Delerane not to think of departing until
he was perfectly recovered
We now approach the denouemeat of
this farce, fsuch it may be called. Del
crane opened his battery by thanking
his propitious stars for the accident
which had thus fortunately thrown him
in the way Of one of the fairest beings
on earth, and whose soul-subduing at
traction could only be equalled by her
humanity, generosity, and angelic sym
pathy; and he knew not how he should
be able to make her any recompence
adequate TO the trouble and uneasiness
he had occasioned, unless it was by Of
fering her his hand saying this, he seiz-
ed hers, and almost devoured it with
rapture.
Ovilla having learned Delerane's rank
and expectances in life, was astonshed
at his declaration. She was so greatly
surprised, that she was incapable of ut
tering a syllable distinctly; with down
cast eyes, she blushed, faltered, trembled,
and seemed sinking to the floor, when
her father appeared and relieved her
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-09-07
From the Charleston Courier.

a SOLEMN WARNING.-T There is no right Sc
cured TO each individual by the Constitution Of the
United States, more important or more valuable
than the right of being in the possession Of
character, life, and property, unless deprived &c
them by due forms Of law Ard in all cases that
affect character life, the accused is TO be i,tor
med of the nature and cause Of the accusation. and
is 70 DC confronted BY all the witnesses against him:
and IN all cases, the accuscr is bound to produce
evidence in support of his charges. 10 adopt any
other mode OF assaing the character or lite Of an
Individual, IS an outrage against the Constitution
and laws of our land.
have been led to these remarks IN consequence
OF the most nefarous and dangerous mode. which
has been adopted to assail and destroy the charac
ter OF the President Of the United States and sec
retary OF State. They have been abused by PER
sons who have not dared TO bring their accusations
before regular constitutional tribunal, but have
had the shameless cfirontcrv TO say we have done
our part, we have spread abroad oar sus pic;ons lot
them prove that these suspicious are untounel.
more unp,incipled mode Of administering ius.
tice. was never resoted TO by those blood thirst
monsters IN deprayity, Marat and Roaesyierre
who delused their couutry With blood throwing
upon the accused, the burden of pro,ing their inn.
cence, was one Of the hnrrid maxns, by The means
OF which, they spread desolation aud death oycr
one OF the ia'reat portions ct Europe. Il !, M,
improbable that there .e now in our land ,a.nv II
the Jaeobln disciples ct Marat and RnheSpic,rr uh
arc ranging abopt the country. ani cor'pp,;nr n +,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-09-07
From the His>sern Quarterly Ryrirw.

TIE LOST CillLD.-Public feeling in I.ouI-
siana Mississippi, ard Arkansas, has been prodel-
ously excited, during the past wlttcr.bY amysttil-
aus and inexplicabc catastrophe, which has excited
IN Us more narrowing interest than any tale o.
fictitious address.
Something more than year ago. the only cha
lot MIR. Clark, Of Hampstead cnunty, Territory vl
Arkansas, 4 fine boy of four wears, Disappeared
from the scene of his morning play, near the 'ouse
Of his parents, and could no where be found.
little hoy had been playing with him. and re-
lated, that two men, on horseback came upon them.
and TINT one os lacm alghted, and took the chic
and carried him oil The parents were sober, &c.
spectacle, and comparatively allluent. 1t was .
country Of dark forest, mud immense prairies tls
wolves, bears, and panthers are common in the
woods, and different Tribes Of Indians hunt in tue
vicinity. The affection of these parents Tor ,he'r
only child was such as would be naturally eXpec-
ted, and IN effect Of the Imagination is necessary"
conceive the anxiety and agony OF their snspehse'
The honest hearted people about them, though ho'
given 10 eloquent descriptions Of their feelings J"
such cases, expressed amore nnqnestlonable >.
my by turning oct. IN masSr. and scnulllo NV
forests pralres. and bayous, in every duect'o"t
The agonaing father followed a man. who prse''
died him day OF twu. Us was reported, eaIr, 'ns
child with hi.n ~ hnrsrbac'. After rlIsuit
three hundred miles, he a>certaine', IN the b'',e
ness ol disappointment, that the child MAS no, n'7'
Every eAciton mule tn lind the child was - -
purpose. The father rode in different i'Its's''
thousands o! miles. Advertisements. promises
ample rev ard, the sustained search Of huhaicusN =
people, we're alike una,ailing TO furnish ics''ss
g y" cid. q fhe sishr.i clue 70 stimulate :"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-09-07
AFRICAN COLONY-LIREpIA

Al meeting Of the Board Of Managers Of Il.
American Colonization Society,", Commi,tee VIC "s
three members. viz: Rev. DIR. Laurie, DR.. Thmr -
ton, and DIR. Henderson, was appointed 10 suYs,'
intend the outfit Of the emigrants Immediately :,
be sent to Liberia. :
In consequence thereof, notice is hereby given
that applications from those disposed to emi n.
are solicited without delay. o''
The present season is the most proper sne f.
embarkation. The Colony is in happy heahr
prosperous, condition.
The Committee wish to charter vessel to ca,
~ out about one hundred and twenty passengers
Ship owners will please be specific in their promo
sails. rf'
Applications to be made to The Committee or !.
Mr. Gurley.
BY order Of the Committee.
Washington. Aug Goth. 1897.
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minds u our i,eope. and preparing .rem n, &
injustice which las closed in the mos, as".a s.
manncr The history Of most OF the RenuLl.ss ,a
have gone before u.s. Take warning feIl"s, ~ saa'
zcns, in time, or il will soon be too late M.I;.;a
men are undermining your Republican forn,s -
justice, and introducing acobinica modes. n ,b..
places, by which ,irtue and innocence mv. ,'I -
Frustrated in the dust, and ealumny and in;us y
reign triumphant. wv"
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We never saw parental feeling and christian re,
sisnaion any where better expressed, SAYS the
Philadelphia Press, than in the following obsersa
ton Of the Rev. t.. Wolfe.
"My gems are falling away !: but do hope and
trust i is because God is making up his Jewels"