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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05

llenrlette. any living being deserved her, il
was The Count dc b, for he had not only
inherited the title of nobility, but also eyery
qualification of the head and heart that is caIcu.
lated to adorn it; yet thought-but this per
haps was vanity-that she received his addres.
ses more for her fathers sake than her own
on the morning that she was to leave the
chateau to accompany her father and the Count
to Paris, was confined 10 my room by indi>po,
sitIon. A gentle tap at the door told me that
lfenrette was come to bid me adieu-and for
ever | trrmbled and the pulses of my heart
seemed 10 pause Sh" entered The paleness
OF my cheeks seemed to sartIe hcr--..l am
afraid You not well. Charles She uttered
leehiy-and took my hand Her voice. which
once so enllvened me, now almost broke INV
heart sunk back in my chair, and covered
my eyes with my hand Charles she added
come on mourniul errand-we must part
perhaps torever-and" she burst into tears.
but suddenly, as if recollrcting herself. turned
away to conceal them; then. assuming more
composed air she continued - know and
admire Your feelings. and were allowed TO C,I-
low nv own. but it is sin to think of #
""r No" added she, with more firmncss, "ye
mHI part Forget that you ever knew Henri
cite. Bat no. no, do not ask that Think IF
her som'tim"S-hut think of her as >ister-a
SISTER that has always loved you Charles. Seek
among ToHr Own r0untrywomen one who will
make your days, and weeks. and wears, pass az
dream Of fairy Farewell, my father (she
wa, too Kind to say her lovcr) awaits me- Sho
pressed her lips for the last time against nv
burning forehead and rushed out of the cham
Der. sat for moment without the power to
speak or even to think My sense Of feeling, as
well as happiness had fled with Henrette
Struck to the heart, and motonless with grief.
An unobservant reckless man, safe
And heard not. spoke not, thought not of nv woes
On sudden the sound of carriage wheels
aroused me from my stupor. | was too weak
to walk, but contrved to crawl on nv hands
and knees to the window. which overlooked the
street, and supported myself Ivy clinging to the
cornce work at the side Ienrictte advanced
to the carrage-one foot was already on the
step-She turned and as if inyountariIv. look
ed towards the window Of my apartment-but.
on seeing me, hurried trcmbIingly into the
coach-and our eyes never met again NJ de
P and the Count de b followed
The door was closed-the position drove off
and Etcnrette was lost to me for ever fol-
lowed the carriage with my eyes, until it be-
came speck on the horizon, and at length TO-
tally disappeared.
The few remaining energies which that mo-
mcnt of trial had called into play. now forsook
me, and sank down in state of utter HELPLESS
ness and exhaustion, both Of body and mind
Henrette,
Ea aola voluptas solamenque mali,
was dead to me, and was again in the world,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1828-01-05

NoHnueu spirit win sweet words, ana smiles,
and hopes Of happier days. inherited small
bnt sufficient patrlmony from my father, who
appointed Mr. C. a merchant. then re-
SIDING IN Loldon. my guardian. lie was
strictly honourahlc, bnt severe and money get
ting man and th, at times caused him to be
harsh TO the sensitive child, whose disposition
widely differed from his Own For even in
my tcndercst years WAS subject to fits Of de-
spondrncy, especially when saw other children
OF my own age passing their summer DAYS for
with them the whole year seemed summer be
meath u" smiles ard happy eyes Of their pa
rents. lie might have wtanrd me from my
maynard melancholy, bat chose the wrong
means kind word from his lip, was ali that
was required; but that he never gave 1t hap
pcned that VI de P, a French gentleman.
from whom he had some years before received
many friendly services, during a short stay in
France. arrived with his only daughter in Lon
don, and took up his residence at the house Of
Mr. C. | was then nearly eleven years
Of a.r. NJ de P conceived an interest
for ne, and offered TO take me to France Nv
guardian was not 5 ,rrv t. he quit of me- and
instantly accepted the offer: yet at parting (al-
though he had never before shown any affrc
ton towards me- think he was moved, for he
stretched ONT his hand to me. and my tears fell
upon il. as kissed it, Ic seemed confused
perhaps might say !bashed. He was doubt
less, surprised why could gricve at leaving
him; but at that moment all his stern treat
ment an .nnlindne>, were ol'litcratrd from nv
mind, aud remembered only the good that he
had loae ne In su"h feelings the child is rich
er than the man The knowledge Of the world
"hlch we obtain in inaturer years hit too fire.
qlantlv STILES. if it does rot entirely sublne,
them; and in proportion as it calls to life the
dormant cner1ie, of the understanding dra,tens
the kind!ier sentiments and purer virtues of the
heart
We arrived in France IIenrirtte, the dauah-
ter Of NJ de P was about two years nv
elder. and beautiful
As Young rosebud opening slowly,
krss'd by the breath Of May.
She was of the livclicst disposition in the
world; ard by degrees. her sweet smile taught
ne cheerfulness We played togethrr-we
learnt tosether-wc wept together Our sports.
and studies, and tears. we're in communion As
advanced in years, felt how dangerous her
presence became YET had not the power to fly
from it. NJ de p was wealthy. and his
daughter the sole hciress to his fortune
scorned to wrong my beneiactor by beguiling
away the affections of his lovely and innocent
child, for knew that all his hopes were cen
tered in her; and | could not, if a world had
been my recompense, have destroyed them |
encc limited my wish Of girg TO my guardian.
but he wonld not listen 10 it. | was thus com
PEELED to hear the too fascinating voice, and
met the chances OF the beautiful dark eyes of
Henrietta had attained my eighteenth year
when ". de p retired t. his chateau near
the village Of RI, where we had resided
but two days when | took the evening ramhIe
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

We have almost literally b0undless con-
tiguity of mud and whether on foot, on
horseback, or in carriage, have been strug-
Cling at every step. / was glad to see in
your first paper favourable mention Of
McAdam's plan of improving roads, and
hope that we may here, at no distant day,
pursue that system. However, l do not
mean now to make any remarks upon it;
my only object is to suggest to our sur
veyors the necessity, during the present
state of the roads, to examine them
throughout, and mark those places where
the principal repairs may be needed
This can be done noU more effectually
than after our roads are settled, when the
bad spots will be partially covered over.
The road through the centre of the town
requires more attention and labour than
any other. 1t should be raised by throw
ing on gravel to the depth of three feet,
not at once, and in the month of June,
but from time to time through the year.
Our repairs, too, instead of being put off
till June, should be begun as early as
April. Indeed the only proper system is
to make repairs at every season in the
year when they are necessary. This per.
haps cannot be done under our present
mode of repairing the highways, which is
decidedly the most ertracagant economy
that we have in any part Of our municipal
system.
hope to see the day when our present
highway tax shall be turned into money
tax by which we shall save much time
and nearly half of our present tax. This
has been the case in several towns, within
my knowledge, that have adopted the new
mode. The SUBJECTS an important one,
Messrs. Editors, and perhaps ! may trou-
BILE you with some further remarks in a
future paper. x.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

IRENE: indeed the electioneering campaign on both
sides has been conducted in spirit which bears
comparison with the hottest times of party excite
ment. Governor PIERCE seems, on the whole, to
have been rather dupe of the jackson, or opposl-
ton, party but having tacitly acknowledged himself
jackson man. he has paid the forfeit Of being ousted
from the chair of state Returns from one hundred
and twenty-five towns give MIR. Bell majority OF
about 1000. The New-Hampshire Statesman sup
poses his plurality will be 5000. The Senate and
House of Representatives will likewise, it is SAID,
have decided majorities for the Administration,
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

committee upon the necessity of another
avenue to Boston. BY one of the majority
it was denied that this was one Of the ingre-
|dients and the protest was resisted on that
ground. Mr.. Beal, however, the member
alluded to, supported this branch of the pro-
test as being true; and the Chairman of the
committee on the part of the House, who, al
though he stated that apart from the consi-
Iteration Of tolls public necessity required
another avenue, acknowledged as his own
opinion that there ought to be relief from
the burden of paying tolls. The other parts
Of the protest were, in substance, that pub
lie necessity and convenience did not re-
quire another bridge; that the new bill was
of great injury to the proprietors of Charles
River bridge, and an Infringement Of their
rights, and tending to impair public conf
dence in the good faith of the State: that
no indemnity was provided for the proprie-
tors for the injury to their property, &c. &c.
After some debate, the regular opposition
was withdrawn. For some reason, that eve
ry one may not readily perceive, one of the
majority moved to amend the original mo-
ton to enter the protest on the journal by
the addition of these words, viz" it being
understood that this protest expresses only
the opinions of the signers thereto" With
this amendment it was voted, without fur
Their discussion, to enter the protest on the
journal of the House.
have not given you the exact words Of
the protest, not having it now at hand.
hope you will publish it in your paper, and
also the protest made in the Senate. On a
subject of such interest and Importance, one
so deeply affecting existing rights, and pros
trating the good faith of the Commonwealth,
the public should feel a deep concern; and
should put forth the full power of the intel
Iligent and moral strength that still exists
among us, in support of the sacred cause Of
Justice.
Yours, &c.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18
COMMUNICATION.
HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS.

Do not be alarmed, Messrs. Editors, /
am not about to give you critique upon
the delightful little volumes whose title
stands at the head Of this sentence, but
only to give gentle hint TO the surveyors
Of highways of different kind.
The experience Of last winter, and our
present suffering from the bad state of
the roads, particularly on the main route
through the centre of this town, bid us
speak, and feelingly too, on this subject.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18
Yours, &c.

As proof to what extent the spirit of rivalry ex-
lists among the London booksellers, in embellishng
their ANNALS it said that The Keepsake alone, cost
Hurst, Chance, Il Co. sir thousand pounds; the
| Forget Me Not cost Alderman nearly as much; and
The Bijou G500O. Notwithstanding the magnitude
of these sums it is probable that large profits were
realized by the publishers from the sale of their beau
tiful works. the popularity of which has given them
circulation through England, and waited them
across the Atlantic. What would an American
bookseller think of expanding twenty-five or thirty
thousand dollars to crafty the public taste and still
more if, in doing SO, he should reap harvest Of
wealth The truth is, our publishers need more
spirit to produce, and people more iberality to
encourage, specimens of American talents and ge-
MUS, which shall neither disgrace our press nor do
injustice to our enterprise-Nat Phildnthropist.
Ishss Le>sa Too rse--l~--s -.e.;roi i, the
United States for those whose wealth ena-
bles them to encourage the meritorious ex-
ertions of the enterprising, to observe with
indifference any attempt at excellence, and
to look with GOODNESS upon every book which
is presented to them for support, without in
quiring whether it is deserving of encour-
agement
There are many, too, who are able to act
in more liberal manner, who purchase
those works which are the cheapest, without
regard to their neatness or elegance, who
prefer that which sells at halt price, although
its value may not be one-eighth of that for
which full price is charged.
1t is depressing to the spirit of enterpris-
ing publishers to observe mean productions
preferred to those upon which they have la
Wished every attention and expense, and
their efforts to render their works worthy of
support are checked.
But we think perseverance in determi-
nation to deserve encouragement will finally
triumph over those who are continually
throwing into the market such miserable
books, and that he who ever aims at perfec-
ton in his publications will reap the greatest
reward.
1t is gratifying to perceive that narrow
minded principles are fast giving way to
more liberal and generous feelings, and that
the fostering hand of encouragement has
been extended to those individuals who
have lately manifested SO laudable zeal in
rivaling the beautiful performances of the
English, and we sincerely hope they will not
relax in their endeavours, or fail to find sup
port from liberal public we may then look
forward to a periods not very far distant,
when we shall be on an equality with that
country which has been for SO long time
unrivalled in bringing forward works with
taste and elegance, illustrated with such
superb specimens of art; for we believe the
soil of American genius is as fertile as any
other, and that it only needs cultivation to
produce the fairest flowers.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

CoNGREss. The Tariff bill continues to
occupy much of the time and attention OF
the House of Representatives. Many Of
the members have spoken upon it, but as
yet nothing has been done by which it's des-
tiny can be predicted. Letters from Wash
ington say, confidently, that the House is
disposed to adopt strong protective system.
A resolution for inquiring into the expe-
diency of adopting some mode of ensuring
closer attention to the public business. was
rejected. A resolution, however, was agreed
to for altering the time of meeting from
twelve to eleven O'Clock. The members
have thus declared themselves the best
Judges of how much of their time at Wash
ington ought to be spent in the service of
their constituents. We have never been
disposed to JON in the popular cry against
paying members of Congress 8 dis ia day,
but we are strongly inclined to believe with
the mover Of the above resolution that bust
ness is less speedily despatched than it might
be. Much time is doubtless spent in doing
nothing, and more in making speeches, which
is oftentimes worse than doing nothing.
The bill making appropriations for inter-
nal Improvement, the blank having been
filled with 10000 dollars, has been ordered
to be engrossed. Mr.. Oakley's amendment.
restricting the appropriations to such sur
veys as have already been commenced, was
rejected.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

NEw-HAMPsHfRE. The annual election in ri.
State was held on Tuesday last. The election was
warmly contested one between the Administration
and Opposition parties. Mr.. John Bell was the can.
didate of the Administration party for Governor,
and the present incumbent, Governor PIERCE, was
supported by the Jacksonians. As far as can be
judged from information received, the election has
resulted in complete triumph Of the Administration
party. The opposition has been bitter in the ex.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

Our SENATORS. We trust the electors
of this county do not need to be reminded
OF the great Importance of a careful selec-
ton of gentlemen to represent them in the
next Senate. 1t can never, indeed, be a
matter of Indifference to the citizens of this
large and respectable county to whom they
entrust their best interests but the present
occasion derives additional Importance from
the circumstance that one, and probably
two, United States Senators are to be cho-
sen by the next Legislature. 1t is inpor-
tant, therefore that every town should elect
delegates to the Convention which is to be
held at Worcester on the evening of the
25th inst. This convention has not been a
matter of mutual agreement, or concert, but
has been suggested on account of the meet
ing at that time of the County Commission
ers. 1t is desirable that it may be so full as to
be enabled to act with perfect understand
ing of the views of citizens of all parts of
the county. A meeting of the citizens of
this town, as will bese by the notice in
another column, is to be held for the choice
of delegates, and we hope the example will
be generally followed.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18
LANCASTER.
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH ls, 1928.

NJ Later papers, BY several days, have been re-
ceived at Boston since our last, from England and
France. The extracts which we have made from
them will be found to possess some interest enough,
we hope, to answer for unusual space they occu
py tory Ministry, it will be seen, has been orga-
nized, with the Duke of Wellington at its head.
The Parliament of both England and France are
both in session. We copy, in full, the speeches of
their Maesties, the kings of both nations, and also
the protocol to which the king of England refers
The French kings speech (say the French papersl
was received with great enthusiasm. The London
Courier expresses opinion that the king OF Eng
lands speech will produce very agreeable effect
upon the nation and adds, that the conduct of the
opposition in the two houses is worthy of praise.
There is nothing new Of any Importance from the
east The Thames Tunnel is likely to be very
costly affair, though it probably will never be of any
use 1t has again BURST and the loss of number of
lives was the consequence.
QT The extracts from the letters of our Boston
correspondent concluded to-day with an account
of the closing operations of the Legislature. The
Warren Bridge bill has been signed by the Governor,
contrary 10 the expectations Oh many, WHO feeu vi
his independence to resist the unparalleled importu-
nifty with which that measure has been pressed upon
the Legislature 1t is not strange that the bill should
at any time have been forced through the Legisla-
ture though there is not nor has been proba-
bly,, the least concern for the public utility in the
whole scheme of the projectors of it. During the
agitation of the question, it must have been evident
to any candid observer that the demand for a new
bridge has been matter Of interest chiefly to inha
btants of Charlestown and vicinity and that the
zeal with which the matter has been pushed till the
end is finally accomplished, has been any thing but
zeal for the general welfare. We recommend to the
readers particular attention the remarks on this
subject which we have copied from the Lowell Jour
nal The protest of the members of both houses
against the passage of the bill, and which have been
placed on the journals, we shall print in next
paper.
~ We publish to-day the resolve of the Legisla-
ture for ascertaining the of the inhabitants Of
the several towns in this county and Middlesex, on
the question of new county prayed for by Ivers
Jewett. and others We imagine the minds of the
people are already made up on this subject.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-16

such coarse materials or fabric, as to render
her unacceptable to The capricious, let us not
stand condemned for the mere performance Of
a plain duty,
Honestly believing that the traits which are
prominent in the conduct of General Jackson,
not only disquaIify him for the highes, Office in
the Gift Of a free, intelligent and %vir:uous peo>
pie; but that they indicatt a structure of mind,
and character Of temper, TO which that office
cannot be con6ded without imminent danger TO
the public tranquility, and to our republican in
slitutions-warned by the voice OF history,
which is eloquent as to the results of similar
experiment in all ages-we are mol disposed 10
sacrifice the public good in order to show our
homage 10 any afTec cation Of refinement, or to
the false delicacy Of those who look not beyond
the colloca,ion and ~euphony Of a sentence; a.
voiding ali indecency Of style, We should deem
ourselves defective IN feeling, or in the dis,
charge OF our public duty, situated as we are,
did we not industriousiy labor to give the peo>
pie correct views as 10 the candidate and the
party, in whose elevation we foresee so much OF
peril; and did we not sturdily repel the SANDERS
and falsehoods which are the most hallowed
means they use to accomplish designs which
we believe to be alike iniqitous and dangerous.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-16
THE LOST CHILD rOuyn

Extract of a letter from r. c. L.nslo,
Tooly, dated Merand,'a, La .4O,lg ,eo.
y have one piece Of Intelligence wb;t
rejoice you much, and whic,, iirJur.s VI
10 write to YOU. The, long LOST child of ", ~ So'
is at last found. A Gentleman iniim,,,. .a'
quain.ed with MIR. Glark's family, hsaTd d
child answering the age and de.c,in,;o" w"'
one lost by Mr.. Clark was in ,hi, nlr. u'
to see it, and is positive as TO IFS idr~,;,,"aI
has taken 1t, clothed it, and will take i, b..
to its parents. Sine last SATURDAY. '".
March, the day on which the di,coy,,r%
made, TWO gentlemen, formerly boarders :, "
Clark's house, have seen il; and be(ors ~
saw it, described i, fully; there wer. mai. W.
the head made by lancing a bile,-and wof..
upon examination, were found 10 be corrs,.
Col. Odcn. Mr.. Moss, and Mr.. Pey,on. nv -
gentlemen making the discovery. |, Seem, ,%'
this child was left on the banks o. the rive,
Alexandria, and abandoned BY its SUNNI.
father, named Morgan, about IS or rw,,'
months ago.
MORE: The letter written by Thomas t.,
ty 10 Mr.. Clark, informing him that hi, rtp
was alive, and would be delivered to him
the payment of 900 dollars, 50 Of which
TO be al, anced, was dated I'd Oct. 1896 nm,
marked Match z. Oct. Said Tromas lv,,
alias, Edward II. Morris, was apprehcnd,d f,
kidnapping said child, al the pos, office, N,,
chez, on 25th November, 1926. examined A.!
imprisoned: On I'd December. he va, ,r,,,
examined IN the presence Of Holdah Clark III.
mother Of the child, who recognized MIR. Tu.
ty or Morris as being in the nelghborhood a.
the time the child disappeared, who went Of
about the same time. About The tine of IN;
last examination a man was seen in the %vicirrr
Of Natchez with a child answering the descry,.
lioa Of the one lost, but who upon I'uty's ar,
rest, suddenly DISAPPEARED, carrying of The
child. Tutty, on a subsequent occasion, con,
fessed to the examining magistra ate, that m the
day Of arrest the child was IN the vicinity, and
that he was to have gotten il, and delivered i,
10 the parents, all of which would have been
done, had he not have been ARRESTED.
Upon the whole, there is strong reason 10
believe that the child was in The vicinity Of
Natchcz at the arrest Of | utly, and tina; the
man having It made his escape; and from mo,
tives Of dread and alarm, put it on shore, and
abandoned il at Alexandra, Morgan was said
10 be- tie mans name at Nalchez: Morgan W.,
The name Of him who abandoned the child at
Alexandria. From The disappearance Of Nor.
gan at Natchcz, 10 the finding Of the child at
Alexandria, there was a space OF sixteen month,
coin :iding with the account given by the per-
SON who found il. H.. I.
TNatchsz Statesman,