a tm eter > = lished weekly by ALEXANDER HAMILTO N. Bellefonte, (Pa.) next door south of the B i SRT , rr PLIST TEE BT PISS sd TT PRINTED § PUBLISHED AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. payable half yearly in advance. &n PLS IPL LS SL ELS, pT PIS rrr) The Triumph of Truth. A TALE. CHAPTER ‘Books are necessary to correct the vices o . » the polite, but those vices are ever chan- ging, and the antidote should be chang- .ed accordingly—should still be new. Goldsmith. IN a gay and flourishing city, in the north ot England, resided young Steinfort and Eliza, characters equally celebrated for their personal accomplishments, but whose dispositions were the reverse of waat they were represented by the world. Steinfort inwhom a detestation of the frivolous pur- suits of passion, was supposed a detestatior of every thing sacred and excellent, appear ed to the eye of the world as a sullen mis- anthrepe; though it was secretly whispered that his private hours were spent in secret Eliza, 1n swwhom ubited a mascuiine unders anding, with the most feminine sweetness, owed the false colouring of her character to ue- glected beaux and slighted admirers, who concluded that nothing but 2 miracle of af- fectation and coguetry could have retained insensibly to their forced sighs and studied Such were the opinions of the worid of two amiable characiers, who gevels and sensual gratifications. acclamations Lad been mutually stricken with each olh ¢rs person, with no further acquaintance than a casual meeting in their walks, or sit- ting in the same box at the theatre ;and had secretly lamented an incongruity of disposition which unfitted them for that happiness which cach had eagerly anticipa- ted from the tics of matrimony. Steinfort being one eveniig in 2 mixed company, whe freely handled the reputation of their neigh- bors, perhaps even without a superficial ac- gaintance, heard his fair Eliza pictured : the child of caprice and the dupe of flat- tery, insomuch, that every seatence which ’ snagnified her charms or extolled het vir- tues, was answered with the sigh of desire, 5 and a look that seemed to tuirst for more. Resolving these thoughts in his mind, he strayed into a neighboring grove to ru- minate on the deception of appearances, and lament that personal beauty should be the companion of mental deformity. Hav- ing seated himself beneath an cmbowering peared to have actuated Ehza, eyes again met. It v 3 the nextsaw them continue their walk, ¢- qually absorded in reflection. « Heavens |”? exclaimed he “and can snch sweetness of expression, such chastity of demeanor, be the associate of wantonness? {why am I not fully convinced ? why did 1 not address herin the language of adulati- op Fthe world gives her credit for flexibili- ty,and the result would prove a speedy cure for my passion. He now took a cif- cuitous turn in the wood, resolving 10 cmn- brace the first opportunity of assuming the flattery, and informing himself of her depra- vity. Anticipating the success of his last resolve, he was a second time quitting the grove, when abruptly turning a corner he again met the object of his thoughts, hesi- tating how to cross & gap ofthe carth for want of assistance. A faint blush suffuscd her check as she encountered bis eye, aud she was hastily retreating, when Steinfort politely stepped forward and tendered her his hand Politeness would not suffice her to refuse him, and she accepted it. He had no sooner handed her over, than he again staggeredin his purpose; her beauty ap- peared more transcendently victorious, and he desisted for fear ol giving offence. Her hand, which he still retained in his, she now endeavored to withdraw, and he found he must guickly resclve or lose the opportuni- ty. - He repeatedly essayed to speak, but as repeatedly failed, till she somewhat relievs ed him by making a polite acknowledge- ment of his services, and informing him that her road lay to the left haod. His 1esolution now revived, & with a re- luctance be could iil conceal, Le replied, + Madam, the brilliancy of vour charms, and the acknowledged superiority you bear over the females in this part of the world, make it presumption in me to offer my services any farther; yet the sun conde- scends to simile on all; and would, that beaus ty, which is equally divine, were equally impartial ?” He now paused, expecting doubtless, to trace in her look the approba- tion of the lady, but encduntered the insult- ed dignity of thc woman. The chagtia with which she had histecned to this rhapso- dy of lithertinism, was evidently depicted in her counteoance, and snatcking her hand indignantly from his grasp, she replied, 1 character, which however f ghionahie in the world, is a character whigh 1 must ever despise.” He endavourcd to explain, but she was gore with a countenance more in sorrow than in anger.” The justness of her reproof had revited hin to the spot, and he could oaly follow her with his eyes. SATURDAY EVENING, Getober take another look, the same motives ap-|ty, and planning various ‘sohemes ng hap: and their]piness when he received this note of d=- It was but for a momeat,| mand on honor. knowing what to resolve upon, he applied |quicken her pace, which was considerably. to an old friend for advice ; but his fiiend|retarded by briars that intersected her path. would do no more than advise him to de-|Her apprehensions became seriously pains cide tor himself, as he then would be more ful, and were suddenly incre th easily reconciled to the result of his deter-'sound of iadisdatt voices from behind. mination, Inthis wavering state of mind She attempted to fly with preci he departed ni for \he scene of action, butthe gloom around her and t « Sir, this is perfectly consistent with your | “ Thanderstruck, and not unprovided wi Dalton had been waiting ten mixutes when i! ture has turnished me with. quarrel I” « ’Tis sufficient £4 me.” cepii- to seduce and dishoner my daughter, this isicause enough for a fathes. Take your choice of these,” continned he, presenting pistols. ¢ No sir,” added Steinfort. «1 have attempted to seduce and dishoner no man’s daughter, aud if I had, it would ag- gravate rather than extenuate my crime, to coinply with vour request. Peace, moralizing coward!” ¢xclaitned the father, # [ have my information fron authority I'am not accustomed to dispute j give me instant satisfaction, or submit to be branded with everiasting disgrace.” «Brand me with what title will please you,” repiied Stein- fort; «epithets commonly have little mean- ing, and often no megaing at ail; those wo deem it a deviation from heaour to de cline committing one crime by way of -ex- itenuating another, hay throw wiat light they pleasc oi my actions, 1 neither court their applause nor evade their censure ; you have been deceived, sity in respect to the cause, and it is therefore fit vou should be deceived in respect to the effect oi cur meeting.” Having said this, he abruptly departed, leaving Mr. Dalton, and his vallient atien- danty in compiete possession of the field. Mortified at such rude and unexpected treatment, they sullctdy withdrew to savisfy that honour in idle dcclamation which had been disappointed in being satisfied with blood. . Eliza, who bad waited with the most painful and wemnbling anxicty for the re- sult of the conflict, hicard of its termination with that exquisite pleasure which none but minds replei¢ with every virtuous principle can feel. She could not but admire | that self commanded spirit, which could calm- ly reason with the stern and inflexible an- iP (| # “4, 5 cy BBL co bi, oi V8 Rs ur * » ¥ 3 Why 3 der he had been requested to procure. Me: IP ed Mr. Dalton, © that yea have. attempted|steps was beard, and a youth earth. ampie. BR . ol NO. 97, variety of its paths. —Night approached Alarmed at her situation she attempted 10 ased by the ¢ obsta- those implements of mur-{cles shé had te encounter atevery steps: endered effort ineffectual. The sounds became more distinct, and on a sudden four he arrived, and demanded in a peremtory|ruffians with sacrilegious 1 : tone where his second was, and desivedjon their defenceléss prey She gabe them him to produce his weapons ! & I requirefail the property she had about her and beg» no second” replied | Sielnfors, ¢ and for ged ta be released ; but they proceeded tof weapons, I make use of none but what ha-pmore violent measures. She fell on her Bat, first,jknecs, and with tears that might have diss sity” continued he, « I shall require of yoularmed the tiger of his ferocity, petitioned an accurate statement of the cause of ourffor crey, which was savagely ref At that mom hand, {astened al a 4 4 ent the approach ol 4 among the trees, and with, action that sgemed to baffle and motk the perseveranc: soon levelled three of the vi The other taking adv situation, aimed a blow at his which for a while deprived him, ther resistance ; but apprehens screams of Wiiza would bring their aid he immediately fled, al panions on coming to themnselve ing nobody to deter them, fallow Gratitude now overcome all other ides in the mind of Eliza, and her whole atten- tion was directed to the stranger who had, perhaps, forfeited his life in her defence She threw herself on the ground by his side when the moon emmerging from a cloud, and beaming on his face, discover cd to her the Hfeless features of Srzivrone, (TO BE CONTINUED.) ~ h ms Banksand Coup Counte: fciters have muhiplied in pro- portion to the increase of bavks. Onthe 9th inst. two nent were detected in possing gounterieil notes in Baltimore, on the Bank o: North America Formers Bank of Lan- caster, and Union Bank of George'Town On the 14th inst. in the same city a other person was arested on a eharge of © pas- sing fictitious notes of The City Exchanges Bank, in the City of New-Yurk, a Bank which docs not exist.” Notes of this dese” cription from 25 cents to § 100, amounting to nearly 25,000 doilars were found in his» possession ! 3 i — : © —— 5 the heavens became obscured with clouds. piston § } Wl ok oak ina remote part of the wood, he began to philosophize on his present state of mind. "Those principles which had hitherto been his sole motives to action, seemed sensibly to have lost their influence, and he endea- yored in vain to rally them to the combat. sie pictured the perishable charms of beau- ty in the most contemptible light that inge- nuity could advise, but all to no purpose. Eliza still appeared as an exception, and "threw a chavin over the foibles ot “her sex, that rendered them less insupportable. Finding be attempted iu vain tu divest himself of a partiality which seemed fraught with future evils, he started from his mossy “seat, and with hasty steps was leaving the “grove, when Lic beheld the object of his contemplation at a small distance, among the trees, and pensively walking towards ‘him, with her eyes fixed on the ground. He gazed on hee for a moment with doubtful admiration, itresolute whether to advance or retreat, Atlength love seemed to con- quer, and undecided, he found himself me- chanically moving towards her. She had now stopped, and was leaning against a tree for support, in an attitude thar rendered loveless move lovely! The melancholy posite in which she atood, the silence of the scence around, and the placid sweetness which was imprinted on her features, conspired to highten his admiration, and he had just resolved to ad- dress her, when he perceived himselfob- served. The situation admitted of noal- ternative, but abruptly returning or passing near each other. A moment's hesitation determined the choice of Eliza, and she a- gain came forward. As they approached each other, she viewed him with a look fall of tenderness and pity, which, while it cherished his hope, checked his presump- tion, and he involuntarily passed her, curs- ing his own irregolution. Having proceed- ed a few paces, he ventured to turn and The trial of Novas NErus, formerly of Cveen county in this state, who was appres hended in Milledgeville a short thn: smce. for passing counterfeit bills on the bank of south Carolina, came »n last weck before the Superior court of this county. I Le ex~- amirction of witnesses, and the pteadings of Counsel, occupied nearly two days. The jury, howevery were out but a few ninutes before they returned with a verdict of zuils ty. The prisonety who is between fifiv and sixty years of age, received sentence of: death on Monday. Tiil then, he appcaredy to regard his fate with indifference ; but no sooner did he learn that the «lamp of life” was about to be extinguished, thal his dayé were numbered and but few, than his ly courage forsook hira—1ie wus i drowned in a ficod of tears. His soul overe powered with the awiul thought of rushe ing unprepared into the presence of his (ody appeared to « shrink back upon itself and. startle at destruction’ Flagitious as his past life may have been, it was impossible to behold unmoved, the agonizing distress. es of this aged culprit. His execution we, understand, unless respited a shot time bid : the Executive, will take place tje day af« ter to-morrow. Terrible, though just res ward of vice. ger of her father. This trait in Steinfort’s character, in ¢ome measure dissipated her despair; a thousand pleasing phantoms danced before her imagination. A beam of comfort, like the moen through clouds, revived the prospect of life, and added en- ergy to hope. Such is the rapidity with which we conceive what interests the heart. Dazzling, but transient happiness! no goon- er has {ancy given a boundery to the charm- lng prospect, then reason involves it in gloom. Steinfort, at length sickening at {the triumph of vice, and disgusted with the sneers of malice, secluded himself from the world in the retired silence of nature. Thus had disappointment and misfortune tinged with misanthrophy a disposition for- med by nature for softer enjoyments. Eliza heard the true character of Stein- fort when it was too late to profit by the discovery. Disconsolate and sick at heart the fouud no pleasure but in seeking his fries, and making them recount his vir- tues, while she, with the greedy ear of fove devoured up their discourse, She accused herself as the auther of his misfortunes, and having conspired to hunt him from society. These ideas preyed upon her mind and her health began visibly to decline Her father strugk with the evident alteration con- ceived a change of air might be servicea- ble, prevailed upon her to spend a few months with a distant relation, about twenty of her father’s conduct, and flew to prevent|miles from town. "Thither she retired} the mischief that might ensue. She stated | where the solicitude of her amiable relatives the action in its true light, entreated re-|contributed much towards the re establish-1 phe fast sailing schr. Spartan, arrived’ monstrated on the absurdity of such ex-|{ment of her health the country round beinglat es port yesterday, in 35 days from Ror- tremes, but all in vam. He deemed her|extremely picturesque and romantic, sheldeayx. and from the river on the 6th Sepe representation us a partial colouring to pre-|had an opportunity of indulging her taste{ember. By the above artival the editors vent him hazarding his life—flew from her|for solitude in frequent walks. of the Mercantile Advertiser have recei cog presence, and calling for a friend, repaired Being tempted by an unusual fine eve-{a file of French papers to the 31st August wr the scene appointed for the work of aing to extend the limits of her excursions|which are in the hands of a translator—we- blood she entred a ncigbouring coppice, in which! understand, however, that they do ros. gop Sieinfort was draoming en future felici-}she soon found herself bewildered by the’ tain any importest news. CHAPTERIL The flying rumours géfthei’d as they rol’d, Scarce any tale was sooner heard than told ; And all who told it added something new, And all who heard it made enlargements too, : In every ear i spread, #7 every tougue it grew. POPE. A heavy shower of rain recalled the as- tonished Steinfort from he reverie into which this advcature had plunged him, and resolving in bis mind a series of pleasant ideas, he bent lis way homewards, little dreaming that his owi conduet would serve but to rivet prejudices fatal to his character and happiness. Eliza ca her arrival at home, retired to her apartment with an eye dimed with despair,and a heart that reluc- tantly ceased to hope. She communicated her encounter with Steinfort to her confi dential maid, who failéd not to exaggerate her part, and repeat it to others. At length it reached the ears of Mr. Dalton, the father of Eliza; a man tenacious of honour, fixed and irrevocable in his decisions. The acti- on, as it appeared to him, he thought suffi cient to justify a challenge, and he called Mr. Steinfort to the field. Eliza soon heard [MiLL Journal, 27th ult. New Yorg Oct. 9. Latest from France,
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