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there was no necessity, as they each knew then
own. The black driver perched himself upon the
front of our vehicle, and off we started, the fan
propreircss of our anti-dyspeplc machine giving
him his directions. " Now Ceasar, do You drive
up the river 1.-THE Passac] on the farther bank
until you come opposite Bellevie; and mind you
don't miss one stone on the road, and don't you
stop, whatever is said to you, unless the bottom
comes out" display of ivory was Cesar's sig
nifcant response, and away we went, Phuton like
rattng through the streets and across the bridge
with our teeth dancing lively tune
Once out of the city, and a straight road ahead
Cesar piled his lash, and his nags flew like mud
The road is none of the smoothest; and our driver
obcyed his directions to the letter. Imagine OuI
appearance. Such gggling of ladies'; such gal
vanic-lke distortions of hands, arms and heads
and such humping of the wagon bottom! Oh
OH The recollection of it makes me sit uneasy in
my chair. We were passing along the banks Of the
Passac-a few vessels were Iazi!y dropping down
with the tide, their sails Tapping asant the masts,
and shall not easily forget the scene presented
it was precisely the same as though was looking
at it through window glass full Of wrinkles. On
we went, up hill and down, over stones, and across
guleys. Stop Ceasar,' said one pretty girl; dc
stop-my hair is coming down. Cesar was deaf
Divers were the complaints of disarangement Of
dress, but all to no purpose. My colleague in The
he department was somewhat Of an exquisite and
had just furnished his head with one of Leary's
hats, An extra jolt left this 1.-THE haiti right in the
middle of flock of geese, who were kissing theil
disapprobaon of our appearance. Cesar, you
must stop now-my hat is gone. But we were de-
scending hill, the foot of which was our desli-
nation, and stopping would be no easy matter
even If Cesar had been willing,
Once at the bottom, we pulled up to repair dam
ages. Our hailess friend started up the hill with
the speed of desperation. helped the ladies out
and queer looking set they We're. Ones curl,
were down nnolhers hair was streaming down hcl
back ammed bonnets and misplaced
the order of the day. We laughed heartily at one
anolher's appearance and mishaps, and when on,
friend returned with his hat which was no, mucl
the worse for the attentions of the geese, we all
replaced ourselves and started back for the city
n, n very moderate pace. Arrived there safely
thanked the ladies for my ride, aud babe then
good bye, fully persuaded that however agreeable q
straw ride may be 10 some, there are fundamcn-
tai objections to its being participated in by those
whose homes are not well cushioned with flesh.
Boston Post
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Committee,

Ccaar Hill, .N6w Kent Co., Nov. 8, lS4i
Gcntlenan-Few things would afford me more
pleasure than TO meet my friends aud old cOnStl'n-
ents Of this county at the festive board, n pursu-
anCe of your polite invitation; but the necessity
which exists for my speedy return 10 the Seat OF
Government, places i, out Of my power TO do so,
can, however, do no less than return to YOU, and
those Won represent, nv grateful thanks, for the
kind sentiments oflegard and confidence which yon
have been pleased to express towards me. Shall
not be justified by the people Of this ancient coun-
ty, in the declaration, that when rs long ago rs
twenty-five years, they did ne the honor to cont
fer their almost unanimous suHrages upon me- rs
their Representative IN Congress, the political prn-
cpcs which, since my accession 10 the Presidcn-
cy, have dared TO vndlcute and maintain, ~ tie
expense oi the luerest denuncalons which
have ever heretofore assaulted public iunc,IonaIy
The same opinions as to the power Of Congress TO
charter National punk, which then in the pres
cncc Of your fathers, aud of many who still sur
yive among you, and which us your representatives
strenuousb urged in 1919, Are still maintained
with abiding aud undmini,hed conviction. was
sustained by the people of this district, with al
most entire unanlmlly, and therefore take leave
10 say, that if any Of them are converts to new
opinions, they might at ieaSt, have granted 10 me,
MS llc llcl Alnpl>lIOlc, UOuhu NV o"lH W SNpPo'
the Constitution, the benefit Of the new lights of
reason which have been shed upon them, before
they united with Others ina spirit Of unqualified de-
nunciation. What would they have me do Would
they have ne sacrifice the consistency Of my post
life, for party ends Or, Whist is Of far more I'M
PORTAGE, both morally and politically, would they
require Of the Chief Magistrate Of This glorious L.
Mon. to surrender all claim to Mtir respects by vi
oIa,ing his oath of office, in order to crafty the
och Of party. If they would have 50 great u sac
rice, then am proud to say, they will not receive
it at my hands. ] censure no man for his opinion
on this or any other suliect--but while ! award 10
him the right to think for himself, sh,ud he not en-
cmpt me from his demonstrations because | cannot
hlnk as he does
beg You 10 be assured, gentlemen, that the in
ycctives to which have been subjected, have in
no degree disturbed my cqunninity. Amid the
torrents of abuse, no matter by what motives die.
tatcd, which have been uttered against ne, "ny
pulse has kept Us heallhful music" MS if nothing
had occurred. The light reflected from burning
etigies has only served to render the path of duty
more plain, In that path shall walk my conf
dcnce being placed in the patriotism, dsccrnmont
and intelligence of the American People, whose
interests are always best sustained by firm OBJ
seryance of Constitutional requirements.
tender YOU individually, assurances Of great
personal regard. JOHN TYLER.
To Edward G.. Crump, and OTHERS,
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ga tsreIIaMe U.s..
A THANKSGIVING PIECE.

saw the Turkey in his matchless pride:
The barn-yard ground, with crest erect he walked,
His subjects marched behind and by his side
And he Grand Turk of all imperious stalked.
No crowned king could with this fowl compare
In his majestic step and stately air.
Himself at his full-height he proudly raised
Each other Turkey meekly bent his head,
And then around him in contempt he gazcd,
And could he speak, I'm sure he'd thus have said
"show me the Turkey on this farm, say,
That from myself can bear the palm away"
Thus thought the Turkey, and in grandeur stood;
But soon the ruthless frmer-boy drew nigh
His right hand sternly grasped club of wood,
His sleeves uproed and murder in his eye.
With direiul force he struck one dreadful blow,
And on the ground he laid the Turkey low.
The Turky fell, but struggled still with DEATH
His eye look of stern defiance wore
And, half upraised, he madly strove for breath,
Then gave enc desperate gasp, and-all was DER.
And here this moral is impressed on dll
That soon or later pride must have fall.
All. hapless Turkey! hard was thy sad atc
For DER thy mangled corpse, in joyous glee,
Matrons, maids, urchins, each before plate
Shall minsle laugh and mirth and jolity,
Until, at last, safety shall be,
And they are full of happiness-and thee
And ye, the offspring of that luckless bird,
VIII ye not sigh, and weep, and rave because
He, whose sweet gohbles have so of been heard,
lssobbled up himself by human jaws
And cackle curses 'eainst that custom grand
Which spreads such havoc through all Turky land.
The happy PARENTS Tor their children's joy
Have made We parentless and who was living
Yesterday, your sire, now Dead they do employ
Grief infinite to you-for their Thanksgiving.
So goes the world; what's happiness to me
Anothers drest curse, perchancc, may be.
Readcr-thcsc lines n moral good contain,
Which you with care may easily discover
shall not deem my verses are in van
Iryou will deisn to con that moral over
Yes, in these stanzas of an unhedged pen,
A lesson is, to Turkcys-and to men!
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VOL. IL. NO. So.
ID o ttteGl,
RRESpONDENCE.
TO his ErcelieRcy, john TYLER, Presiden! Of
the United States.

Tie tHHet STATES.
SIR; Your friends and old constituents in New
Kent beg to avail themselves of your visit to their
county, to tender You public dinner 10 be given
at New Kent Court House, on any day that II may
be your pleasure to name, us manifestation OF
their long cherished lore and respect for YOU both
as man and politician; which they trust to be
pardoned for saying, have been greatly enhanced
by the frmness ofpurpoSe and dero'iOa 10 priaci-
pie, hi h you have recently exhibited under cir
cunrstOnces of a greatly embarrassing nature.
We hope, Sir, that it may suit your conyen-
fence, and be entirely compatible with your view $
of propricty To accept an invitation, and we fiat
ter ourselves that we can give YOU reception at
the festive board in old New Kent, that will in
some measure, we trust, compensate you for
the inyec,ive YOU have received at the hands Of
another portion of your Old constituents.
With wishes for your long continued health
and happiness, we subscribe ourselves, truly, your
personal and political friends,
Ed. G. CRUMP,
GEO. WILLIAMSON,
JOHN G. CRCMP, Committee.
w. r, c. DOUGLAS.
CilELSEY JONES,
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A CARD.

A BOLTON H. PETTIS,
n Counsellor at Law, late of Virginia. having To-
Gated himself in the city of New York for eight years
last paia respectfully tenders his Acknowledgements to
his trends in the South for their confidence and pat
ronage in various matters OF business, and soicits
their continuance. He has had much ex perencc both
in this State and that Of Pennsylvania In causing fugi
tive slaves to be secured and will effect such
objects whenever called upon. His plans are SO well
maturcd, by having at his command the most efficient
aid located at different points, and successfully har
monizing that he cannot but fatter himself that he
will have complete in future than hereto
fore--indecd, IL clothed with full authority, he can
cause any fugitive slave TO be secured, who may be IN
the United States, north Of Mason and Di1ons line.
All the statutory of this State on this sub
ect, have been pronounced unconstitutional by the
highest tribunals Il will therefore be seen that the
paramount TO all other cnactments, whether Stale or
Federal There are mousands Of fugitive slaves in
this city and its cnvirons and they continue to null
tiply rapidly. -,
These being, at hest, very unpopular cases IN this
auarter The having the Aboitionists the flesh, and
the devil 10 contend with) will be necessary for
those wishing 10 his services TO forward him
nower of attorney duly executed, and minufeiy de-
scripye Of the fugitive. and also fee Of $40 10 deray
preliminary and contingent expenses. His universal
charge for securing such slave Is $780, and all
able expenses.
Mr.. Peits will promptly and faithfully attend to
any business confded TO him, touching his profession.
All letters must be post paid.
New York March II, ls4l-d&c6m
y-r The Alexandra Gazette will copy the above
and send their bill to me at l64, Broadway, New
York. +. II. PETTIS.
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The murderer, Robinson, at Ne wBrunswick,
has according to letter in the Newark Daily,
manifested recently less obduracy, and has fully
confessed the murder
He says he called upon Mr.. Suydam the night
before the murder and invited him to his house
under the pretence Of paying off the note and
$500 on the bond and mortgage--that he was
prepared to assault him on his entry, and had
placed his Ratchet in the side light Of the front
door, intending as he passed in TO seize it and
make the attack but Mr.. s. came in the back
door, which frustrated this plan. They went
into the basement story, and Mr. Suydam en-
tered into familiar conversation about the house,
remarked to him that he was getting along well,
and would soon be through, DC, but seemed to
keep his eye on his guilty associate who had
taken up mallet. They passed into the first
story, and there Robinson said TO Mr.. Suydam
that he wife h:a IL - ,,,iru ri
walk out few minutes and return again, by that
time she may be in,' and advanced to the door.
Robinson stepped behind him and struck the
blow with the mallet, which threw of his hat
and brought him on his hands and knees--a Sc
cond blow brought him TO the floor. He then went
down to prepare the grave, and whilst digging
he heard a noise upstairs, and returned, found Mr..
S. on his hands and knees, and at that moment
he took his hand and wiped the blood from his
eyes and said in faint voice "oh Peter, oh Pc
ter!' These words the convict says ring coniinu-
ally in his ear. He then gave the fatal blow and
carried him down stairs and let him lay till the
grave was finished.
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Legs good as nafurdl-The Lancaster Co.
Marietta Orb states, that Mr. j. J. Fibhart of that
borough has invented a Leg (artiicial of course)
which surpasses any thing OF the kind ever seen
by the editor BY the description, il is consid-
erably preferable to natural ones, il is entirely
free from all the accidents flesh is heirto. Its' is
made of fine steel and cork, elegantly formed,
and capable of performing all the physical mo-
tons requisite in walking, without inflicting
the least pain, being admirably attached to the
stump on an entire new ciple-exhibiting
no disproporlion discernble between it and the
natural leg, and preserving the natural joint of
the knee, although the stump below it is not
more than three inches long"
The inventor made one for gentleman of
Marietta and according to the Orb, when he
first saw him with it on, "habted in light panta-
looms, and stockings, and light shoes and walk
ing with cane, had we not been acquainted
with the circumstance, we would never have
suspected for moment that any thing but flesh
and bones were present"
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The Life and adventures Of Bruce, the African
traveller. BY Maj. Sir Francis b. Head. Hsrpen'
Family Library, No. 1913.
This will be found an interesting little volum writ
ten In lively and agreeable style. Bruce probably
gives the fullest and most authentic account Of Ably
slnia and its singular people any where TO be found
he presents also in his own history such an example
Of heroic fortiiude consancy and perseverance, under
trials and difficulties cannot fail to excite high adj
mra'ion Few individuals have been placed in cir
eumstances Of greater trial and suffering, sri
kingiy displayed that rare combination Of tact and
courage which enables their possessor triumph
every obstacle The countries too, which Bruce
Describes, have claim our attention. The volume
is accompanied by portrait
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NIERIDEN ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
l(l SCHOOL-Instruciion will be given in the
common and higher English branches, also IN Matne-
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ing, &C. Much attention will be gwen to Orthogra-
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Il is the design Of all engaged in teaching in this
School To have i second to none lin the State Inc
building is new and fitted up in the most approved
style. - -,
for the School, among which Steam Engines,
complete set Of Electro MaSnetcs, Globes, Orrery,
Mars, &c.
No pains will be spared to interest the pupils in
what will be useful to them in after life.
The Principal devotes his whole time to the school,
as he has made with his brother to take
the ,roe charge of the pecuniary affairs Of Board
inc department He also spends about one half OF his
time with the pupils, privately to give them instruc-
ton and explanation in what they do not fully under
stand at the time of recitations. . .
The Principal receives into his family limited
number of pupils, who will be under his constant SUI
peryision, and every proper means Will be used 70
make them cheerful and happy.
Terms are from $40 to $50 per quarter, including
board. tuition lights fuel, washing, &c. :,
Reference NAV be made to Prof G. Davies Rev
q Robins. Hon Jos. Trumbu, the Misses Diapers
&c Of Hartford, Ct Capt. w II. Swift OF spring
field. Mass ; Lieut.. II. III. Bell, U. s. Navy Rev. L.
Griaps and L. Cowes, North Haven and to the
People Of Merden generally.
JOHN d. POST, Principal
Meriden, CT, Nov. 2lst lS40. nov 2I-u
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Lives Of John Jay and Alexander Hamilton. BY
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This little volume constitutes No. 1919 Of Harpers
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in the reach Of ALL in popular FORMS These sketche.
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probably, than the large volumes. occupied with III.
details. The names Of Jay and Hamilton will v.
till the end of the Constitution. The present volume
is prefaced by portrait of Hamilton.
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LATE PREsDEsr or THE U. 9.
BY j. H. Hssit, Of Baiimors.
The wall hath gone forth DER the land of the ffep,
And the heart THE patriot chilIs ct the cry;
Our banner hangs lowly DER land and DER SEA, .
And the name Of the hero y brsathed with sign
And bark from the distance the heavy guns boom,
They once belchd their thunder and fame on the
foe; 4t HFa hl
And the iron-tongus kneIls out its music Of GLOOM
While the sturdy heart quails at the requium Of
woe. sss8st.
From Atlantic's broad waves to the peaks Of the
West,
Shall the wall Of nation HlI valley and wood,
And the hand Of the freeman smite hard on his
breast.
He stood like monarch oak breasting the storm,
Which party had raised round the spot where Il
Unmoved we've iss branches, mistaken its form,
ny the ilghtnings that flashed, or the whrlwind
The proud ship Of state on turbulent sea,
Like feather toss d, while tempests o'crwhelm
The crew look'd aghast at the rocks on her lee,
But Hope beam'd again when the sage took the
helm.
The old man has gone--rich in honor and years,
A long life of glory, though still far too brief
His foes now silent--his friends are in tears,
And the rancor Of party is smotheied in grief
Let him restlet him rest, for the struggle is DER,
The Oliver Of all hath sent forth his decree;
His voice shall be heard in our Councils no more,
But his epitaph's writ in the heart Of the free.
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