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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17
Land for. sale.

YENHE Subscribers wishing 10 remove To tho
IL ~ est offer for sale that well known
tract Of Land where they now live, situated on
the Martintown Road, in Edgefeld District, s5
miles from Hamburg. The uact contains
about four hundred and forty acres. Some eI-
celIent land and well timbered---about one
FIVE Of which is fresh. The situation is as well
calculated foru public stand as any other place
from Hamburg 10 The Mountains. Persons
wishing 10 purchase, can Gull and examine for
themselves.
IL not previously disposed Of, it will be sold
to the highest bidder. the FIRST Monday in Octo,
Der next, at EdgeieIl Court House
SINKLOR HUFFM AN,
DAVID HUFFMAN.
September 3 St 80
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Ssabbing.-A case ofthis kind occurred
in this city on Wednesday last. A man
by the name of Stewart, Ia joorneyman
boo.-maker,) who had been keeping up
Illicit intercourse with woman of the
name of Edwards, made an assaull on The
husband of the woman, in the street, and
cut a pretty severe cash in the fieshy part
of his arm. Edwards had gone TO the
residence of his wife for The purpose Of
getting away his child-which so enraged
the woman, as it is said. that she furnished
her paramour, Stewart, with the weapon,
aud instiga,ed the attack. We understand
that Stewart crossed over to Alabama,
but was brought back, and after an exam
ination before Justices jones and McKen-
Dire, he was bound over 10 The next SuPe-
rior Court in S500-and Mrs. Edwards
in $3.50. Failing 10 give security. both
were committed 10 jail-Mrs. Democrat.
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Eagle and Phoenix MoeeH.

A Gard.
THNHE Subscriber respectfully announces
ID to his friends and the travelling public,
that he is now having the above splendid
House put in complete order, and will open
il under the immediate direction of himself
ard wife, on or about the first of September
next, at which time, he soIcits from his friends
and PATRONS continuance Of past favors-
assuring them that their comfort will always
be his study. WIN. FRAZIER.
Augusta, Ga, August 20 If 80
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TO THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE
IN EDGEFIELD.

Atthe last meeting of'the Edgefeld District
Temperance Society, a resolution was passed
making it,the duty Of the President to address
d communication through The columns of the
Adoeriiser, TO the different local Societies in
The District, respectfully inviting them TO send
four delegates from each Society. 10 attend our
next meeting. which will be held at the Court
House on the first Tuesday evening in October
Court. and to request each Society 10 send up
such statistical information as they may be able
cnnvenienlyto collect particularly as to their
numbers. both male and female, and as TO the
particular state of The Temperance reformation
in their respective communities.
H. BURT, President.
September 10 If 33
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Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

Don't Wait, but come at once, and get good
Bargains.
THNHE Subscriber desirous of selling of his
IL present well selected Stock. before lay
ing in his new supply of Fall and Winter Goods,
takes this method Of informing his friends, Gus.
toners and the public in genel,ra that he will
sell Cheaper than ever, Dry Goods Of every de-
scripIion, Shoes, Bonnets, Hats, Clothing, a
good assol tment, viz: Goats, Pants, Vests, and
Shirts, &c. Groceries, Medicines, and Hard
ware, &c. &c.
see no use of making a long list Of my
Gnods-just come. one and all, and you
will not be disappointed.
]. COHN,
Cheap Cash Store, near mfr. GoOdman's.
Sept 16, 1845 q "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17
Plantation for Sale.

ApY The consent ofthe Legatees, shall
I'D proceed to sell at Edge6ed Court
House, on the FIRST Monday in November
next, the tract Of land whereon the late
Sarah Bush, deceased. lived. containing
seven hundred and twenty six (726) acres,
more or less, on credit OF pne and two
years. lying on The road leading from Edge
field Court douse to Columbia. 8 miles
from said Court House. The land will be
resurveyed and plat made, showing all the
boundaries Of said land, and also the pre-
else number Of acres, which will be shown
on the day Of sale.
The purchaser will be required to give
notes with approved securities, aud also a
mortgage of the premises 10 secure the
purchase money.
THoS. DELOACH, Executor.
September 10 ct 33
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SIS Reward.
Notice.
September ]:

N FOREWARN all persons from trading for
u a.Note of hand given by The subscriber to
John Lewis for six hundred dollars [$6U0.) da
ted about the 18th or 18th Of August, and due
lst of January. ls47. as the property for which
said Note was given having proved unsound,
am determined not TO pay the same unless
compelled by law.
JOHN CHAPPELL.
September IL at 81
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commercial.
HAMBURG, September II

HAMBURG, September II.
Cotton, Since our last @e are in receipt Of
Liverpool dates TO the 18th ult., showing a
slight htimprovement 10 the cotton market
hThese accounts have little or no influence on
sShis n,arket,sthey have, perhaps, given dealers
Is little more confdance, and caused them 10
e1y rather more freely at old rates. We quote
Ordinary 10 middlihg to I.2 middline tai !.
t!o fair s l-2 to z; fully faif 70 good fair 2! to
"a choice "a to cents.
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Notice !! +!

THE Estate Of Gulhredge Thurmond,
IL deceased, having been left Derelict,
shall proceed 10 sellat the late residence
of said deceased, on Saturday the 9th
instant. on a credit of sig months, all the
personal property, consisting of ten head
of likely Cattle, among them yoke tef
Oxen, stock of Hogs, Two Horses, House.
hold and Kitchen furniture, and some
Plantation Tools.
JOHN HILL. o. E. d.
Sept. 10 81 33
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CHARLESTON, August 25th, -lo45.
By His Ercellency WILLIAM AIKEN,
Esq. Gouernor and Commander in chief
IN ana ouer the State Of South Carolina.
NNTHEREAS information has been received
Wv at this Department, that an atrocious
murder has been committed on the person Of
JOHN BEVlS, Jaior of Chesterfield District,
by three Negro Fellows, (conf ed for safe
keeping,) named FRIDAY, HARRY and
ISAAC, belonging to Alexander Forsyth, and
that the said Negroes have escaped from Jail,
Now know ye, that to the end justice may be
done. and that the said Negroes may be brought
to trial. for their offence as aforesaid do
hereby offer reward Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each. for their apprehension and delivery,
into any Jail in this State.
DESCRIPTION:
FRIDAY is about 80 years old, black CON-
plexion, and was purchased from Thos. Steele,
who resides in Richmond Co. N. G.. ISAAC
is about 81 years old, purchased from w. Gov
ington of the same County. and HARRY is
about the same age, and purchased from Wal.
ter Leak, Of Anson County. N c:
Given under my hand and the seal ofthe State
at Charleston, 25th August, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty.
FIVE, and in the SEVENTEEN year Of American
independence.
WILLIAM AIKEN
r. 9. Pinckney, Secretary of State.
September ~ At 81
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REGIMENTAL ORDERS,
Sonta,nhor ~ 1O1

A COURT NJ MaRTIAL will be convened
IA at the Old Wells on Saturday the 18th
October, l845, al which time and place Cap
,alns of Companies are required to summon all
men who have been defaulters at Regimenta.
Battalion and Petty Muslers, and all defaulers
of Patrols, in their respective commands, within
the last twelve months. to said Court Martial.
BY order of Lieut. Col. POSEY, Comm ing,
&. D. Nuns, Adjutant,
9TH Regiment, s. c. Nj.
September II St "a
FThe Hamburg Journal will copy.
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Fzll and ENsSaateg. Goods.

TA'LESSING & CO., respectfully Informs
~ their friends and the public at large. that
tney have received and will continue. to re-
ce;ve from the city Of New York, a FRESH
stock of Fall and Winter Goods,
which they offer tol their customers on terms TO
quit the times. Call and examine for your.
selves, Sept. 10 q 50
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

William H. Clegg and Wife, Bill
anDd others, rs. David Outz, for
and others. 4, Partition.
1T appearing to my satisfaction that David
u Outz, one oftbe defendants in this cast
is absent from and resides beyond the limits of
this State. on motion of Bonham, Complain
ants Solicitor, II is therefore ordered, that the
said D. Oatz do plead, answeror 'demur to com
plainants said bill Of complaint, within three
months from the publication hereof, or the said
bill wilIbe taken pro confesso against him.
s. s. 3TOMPKINS, C. E. E. D.
September 10 3m 33
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~ 500 Pages for Fifty Cents ii
PROSPECTUS s

Congressional sDOas1'aefEE.
HHV HE editors Of the United States. Journal
IL propose 10 commence, with the next ses
sion of Congress-, a weekly publication under
the above title. 10 continue through the whole
session, at the unprecedented low price Of
FIF TY G E. N T S!
to each subscriber for volume Of FIVE hundred
pages!
twill contain a faithful and impartial record
Of both Houses Of Congress, the gst of all the
important speeches which may be delivered,
&C., &c. The most competent reporters will
be employed, and nothing shall prevent il being
made worthy Of the patronage of the public
generally. The Journal will endeavor, in its
records, to do justice to bolh parties so that
both parties will feel allowed 10 patronize the
publication. 1t being the long session. as it is
called, the volume will contnio at least sou pa
gesi each number will contain 16 pages of solid
matter, which will enable the publishers to
give all the proceedings worthy of being pre-
served in book form. for binding and future
reference. The exceedingly low terms will
place il within the reach of all the publishers
hope that their friends will use their exertions
in obtaining subscribers.
OThose who forward Five Dollars shall
receive Eleven copies-1en dollars, Twenty
three copes-Twenty dollars, FIFTY copies
reducing the price 10 forty cents. for volume
of 500 pages. THEO. FISK,
J. L. DOW.
Washington, August II, 1876. If
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Notice.

Notice.
WILL be sold at Edge6eId Coiir, House:
w on the First Monsiay in October next;
lhe hact OF land on which the Poor House
now stands, supposed to contain about three
hundied acies, on twelve months credit.
8. BUTLER. Chairman
ofthe Board Of Poor.
sept. 8 81 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

A new kind Of light.-A new mode OF
procuring light has been communicated 10
The French Academy of Science. which is
TO obtain and use the spirit resulting from
the distllation of wood. Four parts OF
This spirit are 10 be mixed with one par,
of essence Of turpenline.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17
The State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Nancy Carpenter, Applicant, } Summons
vs.. John and Owen Carpen- in Parti-
tel, Defendants. lion.
DY an order from John Hill, Esquire,
I'D Ordinary Of the District aforesaid. !
will proceed to sell al Edgefeld Court
House, on the first Monday in October,
the lands belonging TO the Estate of Isham
Carpenter, deceased. situate in the Dist l4cl
aforesaid, on Chavous's Greek, waters Of
Savannah River, containing Two hundred
acres, more or less, adjoining lands of A.
Carpenter, Hammand Richardson. Fran.
els O'Connor and others.
Sold on credit of twelve months
Purchasers to give bond aud approved Sc.
curity, and a mortgage Of the premises to
the Ordinary 10 secure The purchase mo-
money. Costs to be paid in cash.
II. BOULWARE, S. E. D.
Sept. 10 At 33
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BARTHOLOMEW NORRIS:
n A,,....t LlG Ip...I q. 90
State of South Carolina,
BARNWELL DISTRICT.

B1RNWELL DISTRICT.
NXTILLlAM J. NIXSON, who is now in the
w custody the Shrriff of Barnwell Dis.
tric,, by virtue of a Writ of Capias ad Salts.
tdeiendum. a, the suit Of L. w. Bates, having
petitioned the Honorable the Judges of the
Court Of Common Pleas that he may be ad.
mtted to the hene6t of the Acts of the General
Assembly, made for the relief of Insolven,
Debtors, II is therefore ordered, that the said L.
w. Bates, and all others 10 whom the said Pc.
titioner is in anywise indebted, be-, and they are
hereby summoned, and have notice 10 appear
before the said Judges at the said Court, to be
holden at BarnwelI, on the fourth Monday in
October next, 10 shew cause, If any they can
why the said Petitioner should not have the
prayer of Inspection granted.
Office of Common Pleas,
Barnwell G.. H.. 18th Jnly, AS
erasmus D. ALLEN, c.c.p.
July % 12t q
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Jane Miller and others.
Defendants


Jane Miller and others.
Defendants.
PY an order from john Hill. Esqnire,
1D Ordinary Of the District aforesaid, |
will proceed to sell a, Edge6eld Court
House, on The First Monday in October
merit, the lands belonging 10 the Estate OF
Jacob Miller, deceased, containing -Four
Hundred Acres, more or less, Lying and
being in The State and District aforesaid,
on Beaver Dam Greek, waters of Guile,
'own Greek, adjoining lands of DR.. E.
Andrews. Hugh Moseley, Jamee Shadrick,
Henry Shulnu, and othess. Sold on a
credit of twelve months. Purchasers will
be required 10 give bond and personal Sc
curi'y, and mortgage of the premises to
the Ordinary to secure the purchase mo-
ney. Costs to be paid in cash:
II. BOULWARE, S. E. D.
Sept II 81 "a
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Br0asghs 10 1Re...EtSE

A hf this District: q negro man who aays l,is,
" mann name Is ELiHU, and that he beibng, 10
mr.. William DAVIS, of Efingham county. Ca.
living within twenty.three miles Of Sava,inah.
Said ieilow Is about five high, light complex.
ION. and between 20 and 81 years of age.-
mo scars or marks perceivabIe. He says his s.
owner houeht him from Spectator
The The, owner isireqnes,ed to come forWa 4.
prove property; pay charges and take hiiiIras51
away, or ne will be dealt with according to-
a@: C.. n. GOODMkN.s sJa;Ior. z,
Augas. ~. II 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

Georgia State Rail Road.-The Chief
Engineer of the State Road. says that
freight will be received from the Depot al
Marietta, Ca, by the 18th September
for Gainesville by The 18th October, and
for a poin, opposite Cassville, in few
days thereafter.
The Georgia Rail Road (says the Au-
eusta Chronicle & Sentinel of Monday
!asi) will be ready for The transportation
Of passengers aud freight from Augusta
10 Atlanta, its westward terminus, on Mon
day next, 18Th ult. Distance l72 miles
fare So, 7,OOO.-Ham. Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

The daughter of Gen. Scott died at the
Convent a, Georgetown, D. c., on the
evening of Tuesday. August 26lh. She
is said 10 have been both beautiful and
accomplished lady.-Columbia Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17
To the Independent Voters of
Edgehtld District!

Fello,o Citizens - Contrary 10 the ad
vice and wishes of my friends ] offer my
self as Candidate for the office Of Taa
Collector, and solicit your suffrages. L
elected. which do not expectlo be, vii
discharge the duties oflhe Office TO The bes
Of my abilities.
JOHN J. MCCULLOUGH.
September 10 te 53
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Notice.

Notice.
"A N ELECTION will take place at Edgeield
"A G. Hon The fret monday in Oc,o:
DER neai; by The Commissioners Of The
poor Of EdgeHeld District, for Super.
iniehden' of ihe Poor House for the eu.
SUING year Any persons wishing The
place, will make application stating ,heifi
terms. S. BUTLER
Chuirman Beard of Poor.
sept. . ST 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

We are authorized to announce GEORGE
j. SHEPPARD as candidate for the office
of Tax Collector, at the next election,
Dec. Is If 4S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17
ATTENTION LIGHT INFANTRY!
SPIRIT OF 'Tfii :,

oPIKFT UF' T6!! ~
= ME funeral obseqniea Of I. E Mcdaniel
u and George Bussey will be performed
on Saturday before The third Lords Day inst;
mt the Red Hill Church. The members ofthe
corps will attend on The occasion. in full uni.
form. caps and arms excepted. The members
Will wear strip of Grape on the left arm iri
token OF respect to the deceased.
=, JOHN HILL, Captain.
September 81 50
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mARRIE I'D,

On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Jas. NJ. Childs,
Capt. Geo. NJ. Blocker, TO Miss Marsare, C.,
only daughter Of Abner Perrin, Esq. all Of this
4 District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

Missionary Anniiversary.--The annual
meeting of the American Board com.
mencesits public exercises, Of three days
continuance, in Brooklyn, this day, 9Th
inst. The Hon. T. Prelinghuysen sex
pected to preside, and President Hopkins.
Of Williams College, TO deliver the open
ing discourse. The Society has received
the pasteyear upwards of $685. 900. II
has now 81 Missionary stations in the four
quarters Of the globe, and sustains l35
ordained Missionaries and 220 Assistants
from this country; making in connection
with native Teachers and Assistants sup,
ported BY the Board, 494, with their nu-
merous schools, churches and printing es-
tablishmenis. The anniversary of this
Society, ,atsWorcester, las, year, was al,
tended by about, 1000 Clergymen and
others from a distance, who enjoyed the
generous hospilalities of Christian fami-
lies Of all OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

e Public Notice is hereby
given, that application will be made to
the Legislature Of South Carolina at its
next session, to repeal the s.Aci to incor-
porale The Village Of Edgefeld."
September If 80
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WO1icR.

A LII Persons are cautioned not TO purchase,
"A trade, or barter for > SORREL HORSE
Of the Bascom breed. at present in the pos.
session of MIR. Seth Butler, of Edgefeld Dis
tiict. as said Mare is the property OF the sub.
scriber.
BARTHOLOMEW MORRIS:
Augusta. August26 (Repub.) St SO
NOTICE is hereby given, that application
lV will be made to the Legislature at its mex,
session, TO declare Rocky Spring Creek, in
Lexington District, navigable stream.
August20 If 30
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Notice.
"A PPLlCATlON will be made to the
IA Legislature Of South Carolina, at its
next session 10 grant Charter for q
Rail Road, from Edge6eld Court House
to point al or near Aiken.
September 3 If 80
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HEAD QUARTERS, I
Greenvile, August IL. lS45.
General Orders No. S.
~ LAS EARLE. Esq. having been nppoin-
ML led e-Camp to the Commander.in.
Chief, with the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel,
will be obeyed aud respected accordingly
By order of the Commander.in- Chief:
w. CANTEY,
Adjutant and Inspector General
September II 81 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

Deuelope the Moral Poacers.-AII our
moral powers exist in US. The highest
aim msofsour=teachers should be to olsen
gage and callpthem forth, bul this is what
they think the least of. Without trou-
bling themselves as to whether the house
be already full; they only busy lhem-
selves about furnishing il. They fatigue
the iptellects.w theirswearisome max
inns, and they leave asleep the faculties Of
the soul which could render these maxims
intelligible. y To speak to
little children of God, in other terms TO
present to their contemplation the object
to.which all souls ought to tend. Cause
the sentiment of in6nily TO recognize IL
self in the presence Of the infinite God,
andsnolhing will be lost even amidst our.
terrestrial passions, If from the depth OF
their darkness man has still glimpse Of
the radiant path TO heaven.
lsthere on earth vice which will not fall
before the revelation of the beautiful! an
error whichiwill not vanish before the light
of reasoa? aud is no, conscience more
powerful sthanglhe sword, the faggol, tor
ture. orp!easure? Develope in Cesar the
moral sentiments which animated Cato,
and Rome will be free, and Cesar will be
great. Develope in Alexander the seuIi.
ment of the beautiful which animated
Socrates; give 10 his ambition the n6ni,y
Of virtue, aud instead Of conqueringt the
world Alexander would render it happy.
A generous thought in the soul of the
mother was then only required 10 save the
human race.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17
BU'TCHERTNG.

'HE Subscribers having commenced
IL the above business, propose to fur
nlsh the citizens Of EdeefeId village and
its vicinity with beef, pork and mutton
The subscribers pledge themselves to ac,
in all fidelity in The above business. and
respectfully solicit a share of public pat
rOuape
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-09-17

NICHOLAS g. KENNERLY.
n. B.--Our regular market days viii
be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satnrd avs.
August 20 If 80
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State of South Carolina,
y EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

John H. Miller, Harry b.
Mead and Wife Applicants, Summon
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August, ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-10-29
THE YESPERS.
BY JESSE e. DOW.

? AT the close Of q summers day in
1888: ! entered the Estrellas or new
church in Lisbon.
had been walking in the English
cemetry for several hosrs, and had pass
ed, in returning to the street, the grave
Of Fielding, the father Of English novel;
lists, on the one hand, and the narrow
tomb Of Dodridge, the author of ''The
Rise and progress of Religion in the
SOUL" on the other. Fron the lowly
tenement Of the moulding dead, l was
irresistibly led to the temple of the living
God. As entered the majestic Ca
thedral, in which convent is kept by
the order Of the Queen of Portugal, the
hosr Of vespers arrived, and the bishop
and his train knelt at the foot of the alter.
There butIthree or four persons present
besides those who ofticlated at the alter
and the organ and choir-two requ,.
sites in Catholic Church-were no
where to be seen. Above the alter a
large Roman window reached TO the
heighth of thirty feet, and extended eight
feet along tho sill. Before this window
which was grated with iron wrought into
beautiful shapes, long, thin, white cur
tain hung and waved in the summer
breeze that stole 10 through the open
door. The bishop now began the ser.
vice, and his voice was scarcely heard.
SO large was the Cathedral, presently.
however. an hundred female voices
swelled forth in scarcely equaled har-
mony; the evening Hymn to the Virgin.
started-never had heard such music
and SO unexpectIy did it come upon
me, that | fancied an angelic host had
descended to bear up that old bishops
prayer to the King Of kings; while they
chaunted their heavenly numbers and
struck the chords of gold. AS | gazed
upon the white curtain, perceived shad-
owy forms bending behind it, and be-
came satisfied that the Nuns of Saint
Jeronymo were the chaunters of Vespers
at the altar of the EstrelIa. Not under
standing a word that they said, my i'm
aglnation conceived the following lines
o be the substance of their chaunt: