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CHAPTER FOURTH,
IN CONCLUsIoN-wHAT BECAME OF ruR
BROKEN MIRROR

IN COMPLEMENTARY BECAME OF THE
BROKEN MIRROR.
After some necessary delay at Cane
Town, the emgrants obtained a grant of
land for their general location, on the from.
tier; and MIR. w. Harden engaged the
services Of his nephews, for the two ensu.
ing years, promising, by way of remunera.
ton, to provide for their wants and those of
their widowed parent. This arrangement,
proved highly satisfactory to all parties;
and, full of hope and happy anticipations of
success, the emigrants commenced their long
journey TO the frontier. The sublime and
romantic scenery, through which they had
to travel for many hundred miles, in a great
measure atoned for the length of the Journey.
The young people found objects TO excite
their interest and admiration at every s,ep.
and the spirits of the elder part of the com.
munity rose in proportion.
A beautiful fertile valley, betweens two
lofty mountain ranges, had been granted for
their location. A fine clear stream of water
travelled the whole length of the glen, its
devious windings marked by the fringe of
Babylonian willows that shaded its rocky
banks. A more delightful spot could
scarcely have been chosen by the most
enthusiastic lover Of nature, than chance
had thus provided for them. The valley
contained several thousand acres of excel.
lent land, which was surveyed and equally
divided among the males of the party. The
lots which fell to the young Harderns'
Concluded on fourth Psge)
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Humph!' said the Quaker. 1T has
worn we'll, and seen good service. A real
Turkey. We have no such carpets manu-
featured now. Well, thee shall have the
carpet but can grant no more on my own
responsibility. If thee wishest to retain all
the gifts Of thy kindred, we shall have but a
poor sale.'
Il am contented to part with all the rest,
said Mrs. Harden,wit sigh. who knows
but this little may be the means of restoring
to US, the wealth we have lost7 Ifeel some
thing whisper 10 my heart that We shall have
luck with it,
Be not too sanguine, friend winds and
waves often disappoint our best hopes; hold
all things here will, loose hand. Thee hast
already experienced the instability of earth
ly riches. Seek for treasures in Heaven,
Anne Harden; treasures of which no hungry
creditor can deprive thee
So saying, the worthy man withdrew,
leaving the mother and her two sons to con-
suit over their future plans.
Perhaps there will be something over for
US, mother, said William. who had Just Join
ed them, after all things are sold. You
know the sale Of the landed property paid
most Of the heavy debts
Il am sure there ought to be- returned
Mrs. Harden, glancing with an eye in which
pride still fingered, around the room. THE
furniture is very handsome, and, il it sells
for its real value, there must be large sum
to spare. The side.board alone is worth
twenty pounds-the sofas as much more
and as to the dining-table, there is not one
so handsome in any merchants house in the
city. 1t ought to sell forty pounds at least.
This was, however, valung every article Al
the price it originally cost, for The poor wild.
ow, like many other elderly ladies, consid.
cred that years greatly increased the value o
everything belonging 10 them.
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THE BEAUTIFUL.
me- ~xns a,,oro~pu


To bright bud, with heart Of flame,
The angel of the seasons came,
Took it's green sheath and hood away
And turned its forehead TO the day,
And from its bushing depths updrew
A stream Of incense pure as dew.
He kissed its cheek, and went his way
And then form, with temples gray,
Stood at its side, and taught it how
To shrink, TO shrivel, and 10 bow,
On the brown mould its lip to lay,
And blend with swee, things pass away.
To fair maid, in beauty's spring,
Loves Angel came on radient wing,
Nerved her light foot to skim the plain,
And made her voice music strain,
And clasped his cestus DER her breast,
Till every eyehe power confessed.
Another form, with shadowy dart,
Pressed to her couch and chilled her heart;
Pale grew the brow with roses fired,
And her last breath in groans expired:
But that which bound her to the sky
Escaped his shaft could not die.
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IRISH DENIAL.-A young Hibernian who
was endeavoring to obtain a situation, denied
that he was an Irish boy. III don't know what
you mean by not being an Irish boy" says the
gentleman, who was about to hire him; shut
this III swear, that you were born in Ireland"
"Och your honor, il that's ALL" said the boy,
''small blame to that suppose had been born
in stable, would I have been horse %
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CuRIous.---Take string that will reach just
twice around the neck OF lady-let her hold
the two ends between her teeth-and then il
the moose will slip over her head to the back Of
the neck, il is certain indication that she is
married-or ought to be. There is philosophy
In this, and no fummery.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-04-28

MY son hold up your head and tell me who
was the strongest man.
Jonah
why sol'
Cause the whale couldn't hold him after he
got him down.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

The annual Town Meeting for the
choice OF Town Officers, and the trans
action Of other municipal business, takes
place in this town, on Tuesday next
We hope in the selection of persons at
this meeting, to fill the various Offices
of the town, regard will be paid to the
choice Of such as will perform the duties
of their respective appointments. 1t
has been too often the case, that in tho
long list which is annually elected, many
minor Offices are filled with the names
of individuals, more. it would seem, for
the purpose Of complying with the law,
than for any other. There are no mu-
nicipal Offices, however small or un-
profitable, that ought to be filed. by
persons who are incapable or unwilling
to fulfil the duties of them. Iftherc are
any useless Offices, they should be aboI-
ished, and thereby save unnecessary
troublc-but every office which is alb
Solu,ely Indispensable, should be filled
by those who are not only capable, but
are willing to take their engagements
and faithfully do their duty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
III RAID OF THE TIMES.

lie had been acquitted by acclamation,
and without The ceremony Of a vote
among the jurors.
A month after the termination Of the
trial, a deserter, when about to suffer
death, for his crime, confessed that out
oI revenge Tor some lancied injury which
he had once experienced at the hands OF
Capt Henderson, he had committed The
murder for which Raymond had 50 near
iy been convicted.
Al the day appointed, Ellen and Ray
mond were united /; hut he could not
forgive the friends who had so easily
deserted him, and in few weeks, ac-
companied by his lovely bride, he de-
parted for Texas, where they who have
been conversant with The history of the
recent struggle in that infant Republic,
have recently met with his right name,
that Of Raymond being fictitious one T,
under which have chosen 10 desig nate
him in The present sketch. L. W. q.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

CANAL ACROSS THE IsTHMus OF DARIEN.-
The following interesting information is con.
taned in letter from the Cincinnati CORES.
pondcnt of the Baltimore Patriot:
| Mons. Elet, the distinguished engineer of
the proposed canal across the lsthmus OF
| Darien, connecting the Atlantic with the
Pacific ocean, is now in this city, where he
has for some time been confined by severe
illness. Mons. f.. informs me that he has
agreed 10 complete the canal within five
years after reaching the ground to do this in
the time proposed by him, the labor Of four
or five thousand men will be necessary, not
one Of whom Is to be an American; all are
to be brought from Germany and Ireland, the
American being regarded as too independent
to submit to The French and English manner
of ruling the common aborcr. The exiep-
sive London house Of Barring g. Brothers are
represented to be the heaviest Stockholders
III this schcmc-a scheme long kept secret
until these gentlemen agreed To furnish the
funds for making The great McAdamlz"d
road running from The city Of Panama TO the
bay OF Cheera, according To the compsny's
contract with the Republic Of New Grenada
This road is about fifty miles in length, pass
ing through n fine coal rcgion-was com.
menccd IN 1897, and finished FIVE months
since. The canal from bank 10 bank will 5e
one hundred and twenty-eigM feet; at the
bottom sixty seven feet IN width the whole
length will be ioriy-eigl, and n half miles,
and il will have four locks. New Grenada
hns given to the company cighty.six thousand
acres Of land along the canals line-in al.
dIton to which four hundred thousand acres
more can be taken by them from any other
part OF the country, unless previously nppro-
pratcd by Government however, the present
settlers along the canal are 10 be paid nj the
rate Of one dollar per fine gude "a little over
an acre) Tor the land they may own, aud The
company happens to pIIch upon.
The extract from n London paper, now
going The rounds Of The United States press.
estimating The cost aud probable profits of
this great work, and also the advantages. par 4
tlcularly 10 vessels of America aud Europe
trading 10 the west coast oi. America, A's.
irulrsis, Oceans, aud Eastern Asiu. IS tcprc \
scented by Mons. T.. as being substantially II
correct, especially rs saving much time md H
avoiding the dangerous passage by way of
Cape Horn. II may be interesting 10 ih.
me rcsntile community 10 learn that, instead
oi sixteen, the company have finally decided
np"n charging but cigh francs per ton on
merchandise passing through the canal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

days, to the beloved shades OF Mount Vernon
The new turf springing into frcsI, greatness
wherever they trod the vernal blossoms open
ing to receive them, the warbled welcome oI
the birds, were never more dear, as wcaried
with the tOils of public life. and saliated with
its honors. they returned To their rural retreat
hallowed by the recollcctions of earlier years
snd by the consciousness of virtue.
But IN two years Washington was no more
The shock Of his death. after an illness OF
only tweniy-four hours, fell like u thunder
bolt upon the beIeaved widow. The picty
which had long been her strength continued
it's support, but her heart dropped ;and though
her checrfulnees did not utterly forsake her,
she discharged her habitua round of duties.
as one who felt that "the glory had departed "
How beautiful and characteristic was her
reply to the solicitations OF The highest au-
thorliy OF the nation, that the remains Of her
'lluslrious husband might be removed to the
seat of government, and a marble monumen nj
erected In mark the spot of their repose.
"Tought by tho great example which ]
have had so long before me, never TO oppose
my private wishes to the will Of my country,
] consent 10 the request made by Congress
and in doing this need not, Icannot, say
what sacrifice of individual feeling | make
10 sense Of public duty"
The intentions of the Congress Of 1897
have never been executed, nor the proposed
monument erected. The enthusiasm Of the
time passed away, and the many conflicting
cares of a great nation turned its thought
from thus perpetuaiing his memory, whose
image, it trusted, would be ever enslrincd in
the hearts OF great people.
Scarcely two years of her lonely widow
hood were accomplished, ere the lady Of
Mount Vernon found death approoching.-
Gathering her family around her, she i'm.
pressed on them the value Of that religion
which she had tasted from youth onward to
hoary hairs. Then calmly re signing her soul
into The hands Of Him who gave il, at the
age Of seventy, full Of years and full of honors,
she was laid in the tomb Of Washington.
In this outline Of the lineamcnts of Martha
Washington, we perceive that it was neither
the beauty, with which she was endowed, nor
the high station which she had attained that
gave enduring lustre to her character, but
her Christian fidelity in those duties which
dcvolve upon her sex. This fitted her to
irradiate the home, to tighten the cares, to
cheer the anxieties, To sublimaie the enjoy
mcnts Of him who in the expressive language
Of the Chief Justice Marshall. was "so favored
of Heaven as TO depart without exhibiting the !
weakness of humanity"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
OF MASSACHUSETTS,.

Will and Authority Of the Nation
An Adequate Revenue, with a Fair Protection
TO American Industry .t
Just restraints on the Executive power, ON
bracing a further Restriction on the exer-
else of the Veto:
A faithful Administration ofthe Public Domain,
with an Equitable Distribution Of the pro-
ceeds Of the Sales Of it among all the
States.
An Honest and Economical Administration Of
the General Government, leaving Public
Officers perfect Freedom of Thought, and
Of the Right Of Suffrage but with suitable
Restraints against Improper Interference
in Elections.
An Amendment Of the Constitution, limiting
the incumbent Of the Presidential Office
to a Single Term. II. CLAY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'ry

AN ACT in addition 10 an act entitled "Ar
oct in amendment of an act to prevent
hawking and peddling without license"
his enacted by The General assembly as
(oiioms:
Section J. Hats made Of fur, wool, or silk
pnlmcaf, or any other material, and caps and
bonncts oi all sorts aud descriptions, are
hereby added Ia the articles contained in the
first section Of the act TO which this is u,
amendment, and are hereby prohibited from
being pcddlcd without license.
Sec. 2. The three other sections of said
act 10 which this is ~ amendment. ARE here
by made applicable 10 the articles mentioned
in the first section Of this oct, in the same
manner and To the same extent, NJ though
said articles were mentioned in tho first sec.
ton Of the act To which this is in amend
ment.
True copy-wi'ness,
HENRY BOWEN, See'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
The Bunker Hill Celebration.

/ The celebration at Bunker Hill on the
18th June, will undoubtedly be one Of
great splendor and interest. The mill
tary display will be truly imposing
Some of the best disciplined companies
from New York, Albany, and other
places, will be there on the OCCASION
II was the intention, we believe, Of tho
Providence City Regiment to attend,
but most vilainous article, which ap-
peared in the EBAY State Democrat"
Of Friday, styling them "Algerine
troops" threatening them with violence,
SC. &C., has probably induced them to
abandon the idea of participating in the
celebration. On the whole, we think it
much The wisest course for the Rhode
Island military not to visit Boston under
existing circumstances. Should Thomas
w. Dorr be invited 10 place in tho
procession, which has been hintcd, and
should Gov. Morton be called upon,
which is quite likely, to review the
troops, they would, ifpresent, be placed
in very awkward situation. To per-.
form escort duiy to Thomas w. Derr,
or voluntarily place themselves in a
position in which they would be re quired
to ''present arms" to Gov. Morton, no
genuine "Law and Order" or, if you
please "Algerine" troops of Rhode
Island, we trust will ever do.
The Boston Atlas and Courier have
both replied to the article referred to
above in the Bay State Democrat
Thoy say that but little importance
should be attached to any thing coming
from such source, and hope their
Providence friends will not be deferred
by any thing they have said from visit
ing them on the 18th ofJune.
Since writing the above, we under
stand from an authentic source, that not
only the companies who had previously
resolved to visit Boston have concluded
to go, but several others have deter
mined to attend the celebration, and
also that his Excellency Gov. Fennsr
and staff, have accepted an invitation
and will be present And further, that
Thomas w. Dorr will not be invited to
take part 10 the ceremonies of the day.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
True copy-wifness,
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'ry

AN ACT relating to Justices Of the peace
who have neglected To make their returns
TO the General Treasurer pursuant to law
as snaeied by The General assembly as
JoiioWs
The justices of the peace in several towns
who have neglected to make their returns to
The General Treasurer pursuant to law, are
hereby authorised and permitted to make
their returns TO the General Treasurer, at
any time previous to the third day Of the
next session Of this Assembly and said re-
turns, when so made, shall be as valid and
cffectual. a. # they had been made ut this
session according to law aud said Justices
OF the peace who have neglected to make
their returns as aforesaid, and all who made
said returns, nre hereby continued in their
respective Offices until the next session Of
this General Assembly, with as full power
and authority us they have at any time had.
True copy-witness,
HENRY BOWEN, Sectu
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
THE TIFUL.

"Thcre il hut n very minute portion fthe creatio
lsi we eau inrn nO clothes and ood and tnhcniioi
" the body hui the whole creation may he used
minister 10 the sense Of Beauiy."-Dr. Claiming.
The beautiful the beautiful
Where do we Ind IL not
II II an all-pervadiDg 7erarc,
And lighteth every spot.
II sparkles on the ocean wave,
II glitiers IN the dew,
We see 10 IN the gloriOus sky,
Aud in the how'reis hue.
On mountain top, IN valley deep,
We hnd it, presence there,
The beautiful the beautiful
IL liyeih every where.
The gIorios Of The nooniide day,
The still and solemn night,
The changing seasons. nv can bring
Their tribute OF delight.
There's b~suty in the chld's first smile,
Aud IN ihnt look al hiih-
The Christians last on earth, before
His eye is closed in death
And in the bengs that we Iovo,
who have our tendrrest care
The beautiful The beautiful
'Tis sweet Ia trace II there.
Twas IN The glance that God threw DER
The young created earth,
When he proclaimed IL Every good"
The beautiful had birth
Then who shnlI sny this world IL dnil,
Aud nll Ia sadness given.
While YET there glows on every side
The smile that came from Heaven,
II 50 much lovclincss Is sent
To grace "ur earthly home,
How beautiful how beautiful
VIII he the World to come
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01
LAWS OF R. ISLAND.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROV.
IDENCE PLANTATIONS.
10 General Assembly. May Session, A. d.
lS43.

AN ACT in relation to the Supreme Court
II is enacied by The General assembly a.
/oiioUs
Sec. I. The Supreme Court shall consist
of one chief justice, and two associate JUS
tees.
Sec. 9. The several acts oC the General
Assembly which relates to the constitution
and organization of the Supreme Judicial
Court, or which in any way affect the terms,
jurisdiction, sessions or powers thereof, or of
the justices thereof, or which prescribe. regu-
late or relate to the same, or to the duties.
officers or process thereof, or any matter or
thing connected Herewith, so Ear ns the same
are no, inconsistent with the Constitution of
this State, are hereby declared equally to
apply to and To affect the Supreme Court
established bv said constitution.
True copy.-wi,ncss.
HENRY BOWEN, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

TRADE wiTH FRANcr.--Wo sent "a
France. last year, goods TO the amount oi
S:}2 700 000a received from her The amount
of S:}6720OOO. The French cxpor, In other
countries Eve and q half million dollars wort,
OF toys aud two million dollars worth Of per-
funcry. Our trade with Frnncc is greater
than with Hny other country except Enplani,
and the trade ~ France with the Untpd
States IS greater than with any other country,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

AN ACT in amendment Of an act entitled
"An act in amendment of an &C, to prevent
hawking and peddlIng without license"
MS enacted By the General .4ssemJiy as
)oliors:
Section !. Nothing contained in the &C: to
which this act is in amendment, shall be So
construed as to require any agent of any so.
cicty whose object is the publication, sale
and distribution Of bibles, irocls or other re
ligious books, TO procure license to enable
him to dispose of such bibles, tracts or rell.
gious books.
True copy-wifness,
HENRY ROVEN N.c,r,,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

FRoa WAsn'ScroS. 4 correspondent of
the Baltimore Patriot says that Mr.. Lcgsre
returned to Washington m Monday last. lie
labor' with ossidui'y aud zeal in the duties of
The Department over which he now presides.
II ~ confidently said there lhai he will be
lorn"lly appointed Secretary Of State, ss
soop rs the President returns from Virginia
The rumor Is revived that Secretary Up.
sbuf will have the mission ~ France,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-06-01

SrsSs IN THE IIrAvgNs.-T The papers.
particularly tlosc in the West, contain nc.
counts oi very wonderful Signs IN the heav.
ems. According 10 one account. the moon
was seen to fall into several pieces, take the
shape Of ,nnn, and then re-unite ; all Of
which is vouchcd for by very respectable
man and his family, the only ones, II appears,
who were favored with view Of this celes.
tinl phenomenon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-07-17
To- IT. T1hune
For The Tribune
WASHINGTON ALLSTON.

HrsH. from the SKY another star has gore,
Another spint passed unto the goal
Another glorious aud immortal soul
Flashed 10 the rsdiance Of eternal dawn;
A darkness in our irn.rnent-on high
A lof:ier splendor IN the upper sky!
The hand IS pslsied al whose mighty spell
The canvass gowed with images divine,
Whose pencil baJs the face Of Nature shine
Fen It'll the curtain Of the angel fell,
And from his eyes Of all their lcsue shom
Shin, cut the glory Of the purple nora.
y string Is loosened from the coral Tyre
By hands celestial from our spirits stfans,
From whence the loitiest Of our notes have sprung
And kindl@d deep wild extatic fire:
Sad IS our soul elnid the living taIongs
For mute the voice that people it with songs
Poe, aud Painter from our midst struck down
10 spuro the dust, aud like fh''f'f rise
Transcendent to thy throne AMID the SKIES
Upon thy bros he laurel ADD the crown
yoy form has Blended TO the viii Of Fate,
Botal1 is left that made 1t consecia;e
How liule Of the mls,er-spirit dies
Thy song shall! triumph from the iiigh; Of years
Thy canvas bluShing through It's Charms appears
With age more glorious to our rayished eyes,
Ard from their spiender and their fame may ws
Behold their master, and theis fire III thee
JDig 49, IXiON.