Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-08-26
From the Cincinnasi Gazette.
"ROMANCE OF REAL LIEE.-'

From the Cnennasi Gazette.
ROMANCE OF REAL LlFE.n
The New York Sun publishes the subjoined
narrative vouching for its authenticity. Our !,
readers viii. perceive that it is a counterpart Of
the history Of the African Prince, redeemed from 4
slavery IN Mississippi, few years ago, who died
after reaching Africa, but before he got to his
native home.
There is now at the Bellevue almshouse a We
~ aged black woman, whose history furnishes
remarkable excmplification Of the vicissitodes Of
human life
Though black as night. there is something in /
her form aud that sets her at infinite DIS
lance from the ordinary negro here. and seems to
sustaEiiate, if proofs were necessary, her claims
Of high descent.
Her father was one of the most pow erfal native
princes in Africa; his dosin:os.s lying chiefly ON
the Scnega! and its tributaries. About the year
ITO, having taken the field III person against the
Moovs. he his avori,e daughter, under strong
escort, 10 be taken of during his absence, by
relative. residing near the coast.
Seid Hamet. the Moorish enemy, learning Of
this arrangement. Immediately commissioners sew
erai spies to go and make her captive, or procure
her abduction By some shaver or other vessel at
the mouth of the river. In the latter expedition
they were successful. The Captain OF an Eng
lish brig, knowing that he could eXtoTt heavy
ransom, found means through thclr agency to en-
/
England. On his arrival she introduced TO
many persons of distinction a specimen OF AT
rican ROYALTY; and finally on the embarking OF
Sir J. Parr (under whose protection she then was)
for Halifax, she presented to his Majesty, tie
King of Engaod, then Prince William Henry,
commandant Of the lIussar frigate.
Up to this time the report that she was vol
untary exile from her home had not been contra
dictcd, and was relied upon as such; but the gen.
erous sailor Prince, during the passage out, dis
covered the true state OF the case, and determn-
ed to take her into his own immediate charge.
that she might be returned to her father without
delay.
Gas the most ready method Of settling all diff
culties he made handsome present to the villain
) Gus captain who brought her away, and who pre-
safe return. This negotiation was effected in
! Hllifax; but sooner was the arrangement con-
summated and the mus pal than he secretly
conveyed her to the West Indies; but learning AT
Providence that the prince, greatly rrtatcd at bis
d,plicitv. had published a description of his per
: son. and orders for his arreet, re made prccipi-
tate retreat from that region, and brought her TO
cry. Here the just retribusioa Of Heaven
overlook him, an he reduced to bcggary.
d sBeing now cut eff from all prospect Of ever
Il taking her back, TO re ;eive the reward OF hi
o treschery, the way Of ransom, he made sa!,
= of her privately Southern PAINTER who Il
e send and take her from her lodgings. AS he
d good fortune ordered, however, she received al
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20 the house Of the Mayor, who Immediately ar
: pretended and severely punished her cruel pros
e ccutor
n Her character and adventures excited much il
2 terest in this city at the time. and many wealth
families ,ae her welcome among them; sever,
o. influential gentlemen even taking pains to writ
Re to England on her behalf: Some years ago DO
Ct Of gold dust and large quantity Of ivory wer
Ie sent TO Liverpool by her relatives in the val
" nope of purchasing her restoration; but the pre-
IS, cious remittance soon fell into piratical hands
~ and the rightful left take her chanc
of getting back to Africa, without its aid.
ssFor a half century she has resided in an
about New York, always object Of kind regart
by the descendants Of those who first gave her
st home; and, what is very remark able, during
long period, she has never made one acQuaiI
IN lance among the black population; cons;derin
~, them beings entirely inferior herself in cast
=, "Snce the accession of Prince William 10 ii
throne of Great Britain several letters have bee
~ written by beneyoen, individuals here, 10 men
i. bers of Parliament. endeavo.ng to bring her Gas
~ before the King But such matters are attendt
with 81 lch difficulty and delay. that in all h
or man probability, the poor old woman, doubtlc
Il, the righ,ful hei-ess of great wealth and pow
h. will die with us, in house Of aims, in a land
ne strangers"
ell
,re MErEoR1c SroSE.-A correspondent Of the
,v H. Patriot states that part Of the meieoric stou
time since fell the house Of Mr.. Mos
,d Trussel in that state and exploded on the grou
,s. iarring it for considerable distance. The OF
he side Of the stone shell nearly an inch tho
an composed OF the fines, sand cemcntcd and oak
. il into a stone, with a covering of the same 81
,dv stance, Of sixteenth part Of an inch IN this
his ness. hard like pot-mei and blistered SO that
inc sarface was somewhat uneven. The inside "
hat the same substance but loose like sand, and the
tho was nearly a bushel Of it, Mr.. Trusscll put so.
err on his fire and suphurous fame arosa from j
Ias- j.
nee Respcct to the Ladies.-"l have often fou
oht that the men who are really most fond OF the
IN. ciety Of ladies', who cherish COR them a high 3
ne poet, nay reverence, are seldom the most poi
lar with the sex. Men Of more assurance, wht
tongues arc lightly hung, who make words 81
-, ply the place Of ideas, and place compliments
80 the room Of sentiment, are the favorites. 4,
''' respect for women leads to respectful actions
'"' wards them, and respectful is usually distant
ton, and this great distance is mistaken by tn
OF for neglect and want Of interest"
Quick Wined.-An Irishman, says the "a
e, burgh Couranf, having accidentally bfoken p