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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-15

Mana sermon out OF the 9TH chapter o
job. Man is born TO trouble as the sparks fiy
upwards h'll DIVIDE my discourse into, aud
consider il under three heads, viz:
l>t Mans ingress into the world:
I'd. His progress through the world
Sd. and lastly, his egress out of the world
LIST. Mans ingress into the world Is naked aud
bare;
Cd. His progress through the world is trouble
and care ;
And 3dly and lastly, his egress out of the world.
is nobody knows where.
To conclude-lfwe do well here, we shall be
we'll there
can tell you no more if preach a whole
year
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-15
Major . .InGEs.

In former times you could distinguish noble
trom coInuioner by the richness oi his dress
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-15

But now you cannoi distinguish peer rom MS
own tailor. The peers thelnselses are conscious
of this Witness thai instance OF ieehhs e
quality which induces noble loru 10 a h'Sn SUI
alton 10 invite ms own sup to idfse Pa'y'
when hrs lordship stepped up to MI. eaDoass
and enqahe ed TO whom he had the honof o, so.
dressing bim,ef fthe fellow looked so well that
the employer was proud of the new aequaInt-
ance,)' On" SAYS the tador-whisperlnB,
made your breecbes" g" All" said has lordshIp
aloud, " Major Bridges, am very glad To see
YOU"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-15

DANCING. The Virginia Visitor contains
communication under the classical signature of
" Achoreuon," denouncing the amusement OF
dancing There are strange distinctions made
in this world between different kinds ofeKer-
else. No one, we believe, has AS yet discovered
any immoraliiyn skating OF running tor exercise,
but as the age becomes more refined, we shall
probably have moral laws passed against these
amusements also. Is there any immortality IN
mans Jumping over fence twenty times pour
passer IL ienlS--we presume mol take away the
fence then. and lei the man jump away as much
as before is this wicked Are the muscles un-
princpled aud the feet immoral No--Let this
motion be performed With ease and ace
do they render wicked what was before limo
cent
But then the fddle--whdt can be said in apol
ogy for the fiddle TO be sure there is nothing
unprincipled in the fine flowing name OF "A nobl
steed, but pluck the hairs from that name, and
weave them into strings for the fiddle bow, and
10 they become instruments OF evil The CASE
then appears "a stand this-a man may hop skip
jump or run without music, aud no harm is done
but If he do this gracefully and keep time with
the notes OF the fiddle, he lis guilty ofabomina-
lion. But when the fair and the young assem-
The may DANCE which gives elastic ~ 10 the
form and rosy health to the che Is, they offend
against the law of morality THIS is the only
inference To be drawn, for If Jumping anl hop
ping be wicked iHihenSeires, frogs and grass op-
pers are in bad way. 30 much for dancing.
". Y. Courier.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-15

Original Anecdote Of DR.. Baite'-lh's ceie'
brated ply sician aot more famed iof us laeuie-
al skill, than for his strong, common sense "'ooe
ofdisplaying iD being called in TO attend frede-
rick Reynolds during nervous complaint inc
dramatlst lanxious to ascertain the cause OF ms
discase) said pray, doctor, do you mol MINK !.
write too much for my constitution. NO.
replied Ballie " but you do for your reputation.
Sheridan, On being told of blunt OPINION re-
marked. /" For Tins wholesome advice, both to-
wards patient and public, he hoped Rey nolds OF.
fered a double fee"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-10-15

The CHV Of The Dend-There is to the north
of Memphis solitary lake (Which, at this sea
son Of the year, mmales with The rest OF the wa
ters) upon whose shores stands the Metropolis. OF
CITY otthe Detd--a place of melancholy gran
deur, covered over with shrines and pyramids.
where many a kingly head proud even m death
has for ages awaited the resurrection OF ITS Clio
ries Ihrou Ii range Of sepuChral grots under
meath the humber deuZens the tomb are de-
poSited-iooklng out on each successive genera
ton that visits them, with the same face and tea
tnres they wore centuries age. Every plani and
tee mat is consecraed 10 death from the aspho.
del-Hower TO the mystc pantan, lends lis sweet
ne az shadow 10 tins place Of tombs aud the
oaly nose that dlstuibS It's eterua, calm Is the
low hummlng sound of the priests at prayer
when a ne,, inhdbitanti is added TO the slent CT
". It was towards this place OF death that, III
mood OF mind as usual, haf bright, nall gloomy
now almost unConsClously directed my bark
he form of the young prlesiess was continually
before my mind. Absorbed IN such thoughts
Iowed on scarcely knowing WHITTIER went, t
startled by finding myself within the shadow Of
the City OF the Dead looked up and saw rising
in succession before me, pyramid hey ond pYra-
md each towcremg more loltly than the other,
/ while all were outtopped IN grandeur by one, up.
on whose summit the moon seemed to rest AS on a
i misunderstanding near TO the shore, which was
sufficiently elevated to raise this cit, OF monu-
ments above the level.oi the inondaton. lifted
my oar, and let the boat rock idly on the water
while my thoughts. leiteqnally without du ection,
nucruaIed DIS id'y. How various and vague
were the dreams that thenp assedthrou hmy mind
that bright vision ofthe temple minglng Itself
with all, Sometimes she stood before me ike
AN aerial spirit sas pure as fthat element of ma.
sic and light into winch had seen her vanish
was her only dwelling. Sometimes animated
with passion, aud kindng into creature of eaIth
sna seemed to lean towards me with looks of ten
derneSs which il were worth wOTl but for one
instant 10 inspire; and agaln-as the dark fan
clcs that ever haunted me-, REQUIRED, II saw he,
cold, patched and blackeuIng, amid the gloom o
those eternal sepulchres before mel
noorc'S EpicuedH.
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The Germans possess great number and
rety of short epgrammatlc comp slfons, from
which an interesting anthology mig hi be wreath
ed. For instance
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Nov. 81

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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-23

varied by fish, and sometimes morsel
of roast pork
Magistrate wonder you could live
in such a miserable establishment.
Wren--Shocking, your Worship and
as long as lodged with her, l never
saw bit Of pastry, or a morsel Of pick
les.
Magistrate--That was truly provok-
ing.
Alicia-Why, you scurvy hound, il
would take a butchers stall TO bring YOU
TO your pickles do you forget my rice
pudding and please your Worship the
goose that he flung in my face was big
enough to draw the packet boat.
Wren---Big enough il was, by George,
and old enough too. Why, your Nor-
ship, ii must have been Matched in the
days OF Cromwell. The very drumstieks
was thick enough 10 mako a watchmnn's
pole, and the skin--eh, if you had bit
ofshin-why il was like the hide of a
rhinoeeres. Besides, your Worship, The
woman is IN love with mo.
Maeistr4te--Oh, is that the case Mrs.
M'Doaough, what reply do you make 10
this delicate charged
Alicia-Nhy, your Worship, I've
nothing to say 10 il, but as was lone
woman, | thought he'd he comfortable
man 10 have in the house, and fine be-
haved himself, who knows what might
have happened. But now Pm afraid
that il did marry him he'd eat me out
of house aud home.
Magistrate-Suppose you give him a
mother trial.
Alicia docking fondly towards the
eulprt, who Infused as much affection
INTO his only eye as could well be ex-
pected,) | always give into good advice.
Magistrate--What do you say, Mr..
Wren.
Wrcn--Why, your Worship, ii is not
my habit to bear malice, so, if Mrs. Mac
is inclined, I'll give ii mp.
Alicia--But | hope your Worship,
you'll bind him over never to throw a
goosein my face.
Magistlate--P erhaps you might as
well take his word, on that subject, fof
the present.
The lady having agreed, for peace
sake, this amiable pair departed. Mr..
Wren declared that she should effect
some reformation in her family econo-
my, and particularly in the articles OF
pastry and pickles.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-23
LIFE IN DUBLIN.
COLLEGE STREET OFFICE, DUBLIN.

COLLEGE STREET OFFICE, DUBLIN.
MIR. Peter Wren, smart little Cock
ney, with a solitary eye, and an Ashan-
tee nose, appeared before the Magistrate
OF this office, on Tuesday morning, to
answer charge of voraciousncss, allie
ged against him by an elderly female,
who presents "A vlsage, fat, lreckled, and
greasy, like the first cut of rich plum
pudding.
The Magistrate inquired into tho cir
cumstanccs.-The Lady, who passes by
the romantic name OF Alicia M'Donouph,
stated that the accused party having la
ken fancy 10 her house, and, as she
once thought, to her person, had bargai-
ned to lodge and board with her at the
rate of ten shilliAgs per week. She,
however, never speculated upon having
to add more to her usual provender on
account of Mr.. Wren, who had told her
he was in deep decline, and that a ba-
sin of cruel was all he would reqnire
from sunrise to sunset. Strange to tell,
however, his fondness for food increased
to "A most alarming degree, although the
air in her neighborhood was moro cal
culated TO lnjure than increase the appc-
tite of a Hottentot. She, however,
struggled on for some time until Christ
mas Day, when Mr. Wren who became
most voracious, and even delicate in his
taste, having como TO his dinner a little
fumnuzed TO use the lady's classical IL
mstraton,) he sat down 10 table with an
evident determination to find fault, and
displayed it III most unequivocal man
ner by basting Mrs. M'Donough with a
roast goose, and sousing her with the
gravy. This being rather an unpleasant
Christmas box, and not being IN the ha-
bit of bridling her passions, she return
ed the compliment with the remnant of
a ham and its Accomplishments, and af-
ter leaving Mr.. Wren's face like sheet
of marble paper, she called the watch,
who subsequently found the delinquent
in little garden at the rear of Mrs.
M'Donough's concern.
This was the sum and subtance Of the
case, and Mr.. w. having been called
on for something in the shape of a de-
fence, told tie Magistrate, in tone of
voice half lisp and half whistle, that he
had been most abominably treated by
the fair Alicia, who never had any thing
in the shape OF delifacy on the table
his common food being steaks, chops,
and odd bits of corn beef, occasionally
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-23
SPRING.


What can be more lovely and inspi-
ring than the first days of Spring we
mean OF spring weather, of gentle gales
and genial suns, and teeming vegetation /!
All nature looks cheerful and animated.
the choristers of the grove have return
ed to their nesting places, the lark from
out the mist sings duets with The thrush
on the old elm, the husbandman voAes
his oxen, and goes wbstling to the
plough,-even the contagion of happi-
ness is communicated to the boy whose
task it is 10 goad these mute labourers a.
long.
Even the face of the citizen wears
the appearance of increased pleasure,
and of participation in he Joys which
kind nature has dispensed in the highest
degree TO the races she has deprived Of
intellectual enjoyment. The blooming
belle whom the fears of prudent MOTH
er have imprisoned for the season du-
ring which oonsumptions are caught,
now trips along gay and happy, in the
spring Of life as in the spring of the year,
pleased with every thing, and dreaming
Of neither sorrow or disappointment.
The man of business goes to his occupa-
ton with renewed delight, the man of
leisure to his amusements with increased
zest. The dlspeptic prepares 10 shake
of, by two hours ride, or iaupt TO the
country, the disease contracted bv
thoughtless dissipation or inactivity, du-
ring the season of idlenoss. There is
moi an individual in the community who
does not feel his temper swcotoned,
prospects Improved, hopes revived, and
Ties oil affection strengthened by the
cheering beams of spring sun. The
creditor looks more kindly on his debt
or (at least ours do on us) tho friend
ewes the hand of his friend a more cor
! dial shake, the merchant thinks less of
the ! double id post obila' on his
ledger, the parent torgets the disheart-
ening amount of the sad bills young
master has run up at the tailors, and last
but not least, the happy Bridegroom as
he clasps the han, of his lovely bride,
feels it trcmulous with stronger delight.
There is something too, in the spring
which more strongly, than Al any other
time, impresseS our hoaris with gratitude
to our Creator.-We have lived through
the storms of winter, survived the peri
cd when tho voice that speaks in the
whirlwind' is heard the loudost. The
accents of Almighty love now come up
on the breeze which is waiting us the
warmth necessary TO give quickenng
power TO the vegetable ,iibes, and call
them into existence for our use. The
thought what God has given us, gives US
gratitude. Not to look abroad upon the
earth, and confess it beautiful would be
TO argue MS blind, not to know and ac-
knowledge 1t created for our use would
argue us unacquainted with Divine Writ
as well as wanting natural light and no
to feel gratitude as possessed of wors,
hearts than The brute creation whom w
believe both adore and trcmble.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-23
RICH AND CHOICE GOODS
at reduced prices.
EnR F1JL 1906

YN7fcKEE, ROBINSON T. co. feel plea
~ sure in announcing 10 their friends and
the public, the arrival of upwards OF 90 Pack
ages of Fall Goods, comprising all the Fash
ionable Novelties OF the season. In addition
a neat assortment of China and Glass Ware.
London cloths and cassimeres of superior
quality and at very low prices
Cassineits for servants wear at half their tor
mer prices
Camlei aud Plaid Cloaks of unusually full
sizes aud very low
Ladies Plaid Cloaks, comfortable winter
article.
Black Satin striped eros de Naples, new
and beautiful article for ladies dresses.
Blk. and cold fg'd Silks, rich and desirable
shades
Merino Shawls and scarls 81 yds long with
rich end figures
Spendid Gauze Barege and Gillian Silks of
every shade and price
Robbinett Wells Of the finest work and finish
Understandable Calicoes' a complete assort-
men ofthe richest patterns ever exhibited
Beau,iful Belt Ribbons, velvet and shaded Of
superior style
With a great variety OF other new Goods,
which with others daily looked for, enables
them 10 hold ou great Inducements 10 their
town and country customers.
NJ Country merchants are respectfully in
vited TO call aud view their assortment.
Nov %.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-23

After the coronation of Napoleon,
Bernddotte's popularity became displea-
sing to him and he found II convenient
thar person SO generally thought well
of should be farther eff. OuvIard, in
his memoirs, says Seeking every oc-
casion to send him out Of France, he
one day announced TO him his intention
to appoint him Governor Of New-0r-
leans. The presence of mind OF the
General saved him from utterinp re-
iusal which might have brought upon
him some fresh Disgrace Sre,' said
he, Marshal Governor of province
beyond sea ought to have IA military
force sufficient 10 make ms soyereign's
authority respected, and a treasure to
meet the wants of IA considerable exbi-
bition your Majesty, in this case, can
not give me less than Twelve millions
(francs) Of money, and twelve thousand
men, Well answered Napoleon, il
shall be so. Six thousand men shall
embark with you, and six thousand shall
follow. As for the twelve millions of
money, irigate shall meet you with
them in the latitude of - And if |
should fail to find the frgate in that lat
itude, Slre,' reJolned Bernadotte, 'what
course would your Majesty have me
steer 2 The parties perfectly UNDER
stood one another; and Marshal Victor
was named TO the communal
At Madame Talllen's house, he (Bo-
napartc) was, perhaps, Of all the per-
sons who visited IT, the least noticed or
the least favored Of fortune. | was iir
from them imagining thai he would or
day hold III his hand the destinies Of the
world. Politics were the main subjects
OF conversation IN our circle, bur not
the exclusive subject. Often il the
midst Of the most animated discussions,
little parties were formed in the saloon,
who forgot, in frivolous conversation,
the grave matters which more common
ly occupied us.--in these lighter dis
courses Bonaparte seldom joined but
when he did so, il was with a sort Of in
toxicated impulse---he was then pecu-
liarly gay, and full Of viyacious salles.
One evening he affected 10 tell the for
tunes of the company took the hand of
Madame Fallen first, and uttered a
thousand whmsicalities. Every body
submitted their hands IN turn to his exa-
but when Hoche came,
change seemed to be produced suddenly
in his humor. He examined attentively
the lines of the hand and then said in
a solemn tone, but far from beneyo-
lent ONE General, you will die in your
bed The countenance of Hoche, was
flushed with anger for moment, bat
sally from Madame Fallen dissipated
the cloud, and restored good humor.
Memoirs Of Ouprarn.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-23

DR., DRTSDEN'S Celebrated Rheumatic
PoUdefs ; Recommended by the most
respectable physicians in Europe as we'll as in
America as a safe and certain cure for the
Rheumatism md Rheumatic Cont.
n Judicious practitioner IN London, speaking
GA Of these powders, expresses hmselfhus,-
F." have (says he) employed all my skill and tall
ents to find out an useful PREPARATION for the re-
lief and cure Of rheumatism, and most soteB,nty
affirm, that | have never found any thing so good,
so safe and so eifcGcio,H, as DR.. Drisdens Rhcu
matte Powders. You may depend upon it (says
he) for have often experienced it, that they
possess every virtue that can justly be ascribed
to any medicine for that tornenting disease.
Here then (says he, AGAIN. you have medicine
of superlative efficacy ana of intrinsic value
mild in its operation and certain IN its effects, and
which may be given with success IN variety of
chronic diseases, but especially in obstinate
Rheumatism. II may be given to the youngest
children, and to women in the most delicate stu
atoms. In pains of the face, &c. powder taken
at bed time will give relief.
DIR. JLNSIsGs of Edinburgh speaking ofthese
powders, says, | have used them in my practice,
as well IN the hospitals, and find them to be a
most valuable remedy in cases of Rheumatism
and well calculated to do much good, and there
fore recommend them to general Use being con-
fideni in my own opinion, well as that of 9th.
ers, that one viii be disappointed who may
have occasion 10 use them.
DIR. Clark Of NeW York, in a letter 10 the a
gent ofthc proprietor, concludes by saying, The
poorer class of people will find in these powders,
| a valuable and cheap medicine, for | have gen
orally found from one to two boxes have produ
| ced a cure and in some cases half box has had
the wished for effect, and in one instance a gen
tleman who came under my care, laborng under
obstinate chronic rheumatism attended with all
the symptoms of approaching consumption, by
Continuing the use of the powders both diseases
were completely removed land am, OF an opin-
ion, that this medicine will prove valuable REM
edy in complaints ofthe chest, as well as Rheu-
matism. Prepared and sold by
NJ S. DRESDEN NJ. D.
No. 10. 81. Pnuls, London.
Who has appointed DR. ROBERT HARRIS,
in. of Ptiiadeiphia, the only agent in the United
States. to vend the Rheumatic POwderS; with
full powder to appoint other agents where h
may think proper
~ THE subscriber is appointed Agent and
has for sale a few dozen boxes of DIR. Drisden's
Rheumatic Powders, each box contains . doses.
Price ~ % Per Box.
WALTER II. MIDDLETON,
Apothecary and Druggist.
July Cd. t24i92