87 nosEnT %'7/-= 1 23 LTIZZLETONJ
A DVERTISEMENT
The Fashionable Hats, Caps
and Bonnets.
in. PP -Pa Won,
11.11 AS now on hand a very large assort
-m-1a- ment of
EATS, CAPS & BONNETS
at his old stand in Chawbersbura Street ,
two doors from the Court house.
CONSISTING AS FOLLOWS
Men's Castor HATS,
" Roram do.
" Spanish body do.
" Silk do
" Plait.
Youth's Fur do.
Old Men's Broad Brims do.
ea Low Crown do.
Also Second hand HATS.
Lathes FUR BONNETS,
" SILK do.
Also—s GOOD .1-.5.43 - EMS ENT OF
13 c &ps i of different kinds:
lilt S Ea.& CAPS for MEN
and BOYS.
All of which he will .i." 111 :it Low Prices
wholesale and retail—for Cash and Country
Produce—such as W hem!, Corn, Rye, Buck
wheat, Oats, 13. , ..,0a, %v.!, lie. sic.
liTl*Call and judz , . for yourselves.
November 17, 1",37.
ffreoh es 4 00b.0
CHEAPER THAN EVER!
tei 11 .0. + 1 e
RAS JUST RETURNED FROM TUE ESTI
WITH A SPLENDID A- -- -01IINIE.NT OF
aoolDs
Suitable to the Season, cor.:prising creep
variety of
DRY GOODS,
G ROGER I ES,
119. - rtloware Queenswarel
which have been selected with great care,
and purchased on such terms as will justify
him in offering them to the Public
Ioc:PCHEAPER THAN EVER.,E:4I
He invites public attention to his Stock of
Goods, assured that it needs but a "peep'
at them to convince any one that his Cor
tier is the place for BARGAINS!
Gettysburg, Dec. 1, 1337.
BARGAINS!
CALL, SEE AND BUY.
'VIM subscriber intend, loeatinf , himself
elsewhere,an4l wishing speedily to close
his business at his present resulence, will
sell, AT COST, HIS ENTIRE
STOCK OF GOODS.
CONSISTING OP
Cloths and Ca.irneres; Cassinetts, Flan
nels and Merin, Calicoes, Muslin and
Vestings; Shawls, Blankets, Hats, Caps and
Bonnets; Boots and Shoes; Hardware,
Qucensware and Grnceries; &c. &c. &c.
Also—A large lot of DRIED FRUIT.
The Public's most obedient servant,
ADAM EPPLY.
Epply's Mill, Cumberland township,
December 1, 1.637.
N. B. All persons indebted to me by Note,
Judgment or Book Account, will see
,t 1 e
necessity, without further (plaice, I hope, of
discharging their respective due& ;
ADAM EPPLY.
tf-41.5
December 1, 1437.
• 0011.03 EC LAZA
riZIOrG. E
. .11.11171 MiAo S s
T ILE Subscriber has won hand a large
stock of vcry . supenor
elba.C9M‘ 21 . aa39
77 . 4 " : -ItRINGE A:AD TASSELS/
OF Ills OW MANCEICTIME,
. 4 which he will dispose of on the most reason
'ttblg:terms.
..:0J: - Drders from a distance will be prompt
.I:iirettlendol to. Any Pattern made to order
JOHN ODELL,
Gettsttbarrg. Pa.
•
/.:N. B. MI kinds of MILITARY work
to order.
';• November 17, lin.
NOTICE.
A LL persons indebted to the Estate of
%VI LLII.t (;', AR DX ER,late of Lati
imore township, Adams Count% deeea4wd,
:pre requested to rail ‘vith the subscriber
ttutito . ut delay, and ihr , charee the same; and
thosew t
an fluve claims aptrist said I.:".taie,
tire d , !si rod to nre..2nt Ctein properly authen
ticated fur s , •l/11.1n,ra-
Toot Executor r,..-i , !es in J. r 'twat- town
ship.
(iEOIItW 1 Z 0 1:1,X17:17F:,
Noyemher tjz-34
putanc NOTICES
Anniversary Celebration.
OWTHE Members of the "Gettyshurg
Beneficial Association " are requester.'
to meet at their Room, at 23 o'clock r. 3r. precise
ly. on Saturday the 611 t of January next. At
o'clock they will march in procession to the Pres
byterian Church, where an ANNIVEIIMAHr AD
DRESS will be delivered by a Member of the nseoci
ation. The public generally are invited to attend
at the Church.
ANTHONY 13. KURTZ,
DAVID M'CREARY,
WILLIAM W. PAXTON.
Committee of Arrangemen
December 22, 1837.
• C
1.11 1 1
TAB.4IM\
Kettletvell, niltart
GROCERS & COMMISSION
M ERCIIANTS,
Corner of Commerce and Pratt Streets
BALTIMORE,
O FFER to the Country trade for Cadt
or prompt payment, the following
GOODS:
TO WIT:
00 bls. S. 11. @Molasses
20 !aids. West India & N. Orleans ditto
200 bags Rio Coffee, (part strong scented
100 " Luguira do.
100 " Havana do.
50 Mids. N. Orleans & Porto Rico Sugar
10 pipes and half pipes Champagne and
Rochelle Brandy
5 " Gin
50 tierces Honey
200 boxes Raisins
100 quarto do.
150 eighth do. Fresh importation
50 ksgs do.
TOGETHER WITH
Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper, Tens in rhests,
hay - chests and boxes, 4-c. 4.c
Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1837.
FOR. SVLII.
T HE Subscriber is desirous of disposing
of his Property in and near Gettys•
burg, and offers it for Sale, on very fitvora•
ble terms.
IT CONSISTS OF A
'
s , •
a HOUSE & LOT
• g.
m the borough of Gettysburg,
on Vest York street, third Lot from the
Diamond. The house is a large, weather
boarded one; and the situation eligible.
—ALSO—BETWEEN
S and 9 alcres of Land,
within the western limits of the. borough,
between the Millerstown Road and Middle
street, and south of .'Middle street. This
land will be sold either by the acre or in
Town Lots, to suit purchasers.
-AL.-
A FARM,
situate in Cumberland township, about 1
mile from Gettysburg, adjoining hinds o
' Rev. C. G. M'Loan, Jacob Ilerbst, E. Pitzer
and others, containing 140 eiTCPCS,
more or less—on which are
, .
A TWO STOR Y
HOUSE, :,, xiip,
Ca E,
and good Barn. eii ii $::
Possession of the above Property will be
given on the Ist of April next.
ficr For terms of Sale, apply to the sub
scriber, residing in Hancock, Washington
county, 31d.
ROBERT TAYLOR.
December A, 1837. tf-36
INTERESTING CASE OF TUBERCULAR
CONSUMPTION.— Mr. John Russell, ap
plied on the Ist of September, at the office 100
Chatham streetJahoring under the following symp
toms:—A slight spitting of blood,distressing cough,
attended with an expectoration of pendent matter,
night sweats, general emaciation, difficulty of
breathing on exertion, with a well marked hectic
flush on the cheek. On examination, the chest
was found to sound well every where except under
the left clavicle, and in the arm pit of the same
side.
TREATMENT—Directed to take the restora
tive Camomile Pills, with the expectorating com
pound, at the same time an injunction to call in
four days; when the night sweats had ceased, the
expectoration slightly diminished, a Wight fit of
coughing still remaining in the morning. Order
ed as usual to continuo the medicine, and to call
in the course of a week—when his health continu
ed rapidly increasing, without the least cough.—
Called at the ollice on the 6th of this month, quite
convalescent, returning his sincere thanks for the
benefit he had obtained.
The above patient chiefly used milk regimen,
(luring Ina treatment.
For Sale at the Drug Store of
Dr. J. GILBERT, Agent.
Gettysburg, Dec. 8, 1837.
Iy-36
FIREI FIItEI
DELAWARE COUNTY INSU-
RANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL, AUTHORIZED BY LAW,
assu,(Do%t
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
T HE subscriber being appointed Agent
for the above Company, would respect•
fully inform the public that he will make in
surance either permanent or limited on pro•
pCf ty and etrectv olevery description,against
I.,ss or damage by cue, on the most reason
able terms.'
SAIIULL FAIINESTOCK.
GettysbutlN Oct. 1:3, 1!;'37. tf-28
"/ WISH NO OTHER HERALD, NO OTHER SPEAKER OF MY LIVING ACTIONS, TO KEEP MINE HONOR FROM CORRUPTION.' -SHAHS.
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The Carrier's .Iddress
TO THE PATRON'S OF THE
STAR & REPUBLICAN BANNER
JANGAIty 1, is:is
Written hy Lydia Jane Peirson
HAIL! KN 4017 S PATILONH!! Unto you I bear
The joyous greeting of the young Ntw Year!
This huppy morn he came in glorious state
Forth from eternity's celestial gate;
The sun's bright chariot is hie dazzling throne,
The star-gem'd heaven is his etherial crown,
And the strong sceptre of imperious fate
Is cway'd by I S3S.
His predecessors were a royal race,
Of Time's rich dynasty; each held his place,
Aa God's vice-gerent, with supreme command,
And sway despotic, over sea and Innd;
And mighty deeds they wrought, as yu may see
If yell consult the page of History.
And he who abdicated yesterday,
Bore weighty records to Eternity:
Not only of the earthquakes, which have spread
O'er various regions desolation dread:
Nor of the blood-red borealean light
That docks so splendidly the heaven at night;
Anti wars, and rumors, thro' earth's various climes
Which mark the presence of the latter times.
Not only of the Nations near, and far;
The despotism of Russia's mighty Czar;
The mad turmoils, and civil wars of :Spain,
Where madmen fill with feuds a female reign ;
Tho discontents of France, that gallant land,
Which toils for Liberty with heart and hand;
But ever merg'd in error's wildering shade,
Mistakes some demon for the heavenly maid.
Of England, whose old king so well beloY'd,
Was in his course to heaven's bright throne re-
While young VICTORIA, in her regal state,
Fills every heart, and seems immaculate.
Nor yet the squally yvar that Texas wag'd
With Mexico, where stormy patriots rng'd
Against the despotism that slny'd the land;
While Santa Anna led the blood-red band,
Where war-clouds still ore louring on the sky
Like wild, black vapours, when the thunder's by
Nor yet the records of the Indian race,
Who cannot find on earth a resting place,
To which the grasping pale face will not come
And claim the humble spot he calls hisliome!
Nor troubled Canada's * •
Nor all earth's catalogue of feuds and ware,
But chronicled in his port folio, stand
All things he witness'd in our glorious land;
Where adverse currents swell with stormy strife,
And mar the bliss, and confidence of life.
Where party spirit, like the viper vile,
Torments itself by biting at the file;
Whore some are groaning with pretended pain,
And 50111 C hove reason justly to complain.
For he who held the plough with partial hand,
Made crooked furrows in our fertile land;
Which must he ntraighten'd with unwearied toil,
E'er equal crops can grow upon the soil.
Yet tho' the tide of party strife runs high,
And opposition is the general cry,
And each will madly vindicate his cause,
And mobs are frequent—Shame unto the laws!
Still we have cause to bless the GRHAT SurlieMa
That our brave Fathers' hopes were not a dream;
Bin that the seed of blessing, which they riew'd
In tears, and sweat-drops, and maimed with blood
Now bring abundant harvests. which we reap,
And bless their memory while in peace they sloep.
Our fan MITT and Usiox still remain,
Proof that those Patriots did not toil in vain.
And still we will preserve these pledges, won
By our belov'd and matchless WARM NOTOY.
And how does Penneylvanta's record I. mit
Upon the pages of that dooms-day book?
Why still th' old Key-Stone binds the federal arch
And urges forward in improvement's march;
And tho' we hear the rich, and poor complain,
Of want of cash, and scarcity of grain,
Still we have Manufactures, Trades, and Arts,
And Health,and willing Hands,and honest Hearts,
Away! then fears, and cares, and poverty;
Hurra! fur Honor, and Prosperity!
But Patrons, since I hold your honor deer,
I'll not speak loud, but whisper in your ear
That in this !nighty Book of which I speak,
Some things are written that might stain your
cheek!
I have been thinking of the vast amount
Of my defaults, in that august account,
What lines of black arc there against me! tush!
Tho' I'm the Devil, faith, it makes me blush!
But then with your accounts I've nought to do
Except in one small item—Some of )ou
Have let old 1 537
Lay up his docket in 'h' archives of Heaven,
While on its leaves, your trifling Printer's bill
:emains in black and white uncanced still
'A.rl there tie written how my Master sigh:d
When ho implor'd his pay, and was deny'd.'
Alan, my Patrons! this was very wrong,
And makes an ugly balk in my good song.
Launch out the shin plasters, I pray, like men,
Nor let me twit you of the like again! ,
We sometimes smile to see the swaggering band,
Who swore to have no paper in the land,
And boasted how the golden coin would chink
In every pocket, would the Bank but sink!
Pull out their purses, while thru' every mesh
Instead of Jackson gold, or even cash,'
Peep out those pretty pictures—trash you know,
Yclep'd AIN i•LASTERS, worth a fip or ao!
Yet we're contented, so our trade hut thrive,
And arts, and agriculture keep alive.
And tho' we're pinbled for cash, and bread, and
r
Confide in heaven, and hope for better times.
Old Adams marches gloriously along,
We'll pledge her right, whoever may be wrong
While THADDEUS STr.vr.xs represents her cause,
Stands boldly at the helm, and reads the laws.
Gond bye to the Ohl Year—Joy to the New
With his 1m44• wallet, tilled for me, aud you.
And tho', thank heaven, its hidden mysteries
Aro quite impenetrable to our oyes,
And we expect 'tis like the casket given,
To film'd Pandora by the powers of heaven;
That fatal bog, beneath whose mystic !id
Hope way amongst all human evils hid;
Still we will hope for bliss, and laugh to-day,
And when the evils conic, bear patiently.
Dear Patrnmi! From his heart, the Cagier boy
Wishes you health, prosperity, and joy!
success in trade, in arta encouragement,
And crops, and cattle, to your hearts content;
Bright smiles, end kisses from the lips you love
And promises of truth, that true will prove;
That wise, and beautiful, and faithful wives,
?day bless your happy boines,and crown your lives
With all the (Ahern deep and thrilling joys,
As you embrace your new born girls and boys,
For whom the gates of Education stand
%Vide open, in our free and happy laud;
Thanks to that generous Champion of the poor,
Whose dauntless eloquence unbar'd the dour;
We wish the New Year's richest gifts to
With bliss, no change, or chance, can damp or dim
And now, my Patrons, since I have not time
To prattle much of politics in rhyme,
I'll just refer you to our STAY, which shines
Into men's souls, with rich, important lines ;
A radiant BANNER to the wise and free,
Who love our Fathers' watchword, Li
Long may the STAn & BANNER guide oar way,
Blest with your patronage, whose ready pay
Gives motion to the Press, whose power must be
The only sovereign in a laud that's free.
And generous aid from you, gives life, and joy,
Both to the,Printer, and the 'Prentice boy.
Early this morn I met my master dear,
And wish'd a happy New Ynar in his ear,
And he although his pocket book is bare,
('Tis all your fault that he'd no cash to spare,)
Gave Inn a levy!—and I Inaba(' forth,
To track the snow, and fuca the whistling north,
And wish you happy New Year. And I know,
You that are able will ho generous too,
And will not let the Carrier's heart be sad
With disappointment, now when all are glad
All! did I say! Alan for those who hear
With cold despair, the greeting of the yoar!
Dear Patrons! when your tulip's boards are spread
Think of the :offering poor who have no bread!
And in your costly robes, remember those
Who shiver in their scanty, tnttor'd clothe!
And amid meek Charity to dry their tears,
Heal their diseases, and dispel their fears;
That God may give you, when your yearn shall
clone,
A *HAPPY Nr.w Y/tAil—far from cares and woes!
V/0 L'alilTl) 0 trier:9E2 <',,
ilfshop George and the young
Preacher.
A,rr aged traveller, worn and weary, was
urging on hie tired just us the
sun was dropping behind the range of hills
that bounds the horizon of that rich and pic
turesque country in the vicinity of Sin ing
fielp, Ohio. It was a sultry August even
ing, and he had journeyed a distance of 33
miles since morning, his pulses throbbing
`tinder the in:Leuze of a burning sun. AL
Fairfield, he had been hospitably entertain
ed, by one who had recognised the veteran
soldier of the cross, and who had ministered
to him for his Master's sake, of the bene
fits he himself had received, from the hand
which feedeth the young lions when they
lack; and he had travelled on, refreshed in
spirit. But many a weary mile had he jour
neyed over since then, and now as the even•
ing shades darkened around, he felt the bur
den of age and toil heavy upon him, and he
desired the pleasant retreat he had pictured
to himself when that day's pilgrimage should
be accomplished.
It was not long before the old man check
ed his tired animal at the door of the anxi
ously looked for heaven of rest. A middle
aged woman was at hand, to whom he mild
ly applied leir accommodatien for himself,
and horse.
"I dob't know," said she coldly, after
scrutinizing fur sonic time, the appearance
of the traveller, which was not the most
promising, "that we can take you in, old
man. You seem tired, however, and I'll
see if the Minister of the circuit, who is here
to-night, will let you lodge with him."
The young circuit preacher soon made
his appearance, and consequentially swag
gering up to the old man, examined him for
some moments inquisitively; then asked a
few impertinent questions—and finally,after
adjusting his hair half•a•dozen times, feel
ing his smoothly shaven chin,consented thnt
the stranger should share his bed for the
night, and turning upon his heel entered the,
house.
The traveller, aged and weary as he was,
dismountod, and led his faithful animal to
the stable, where, with his own hands, he
rubbed him down, watered him, and gave
him food, and then entered the inhospitable
, mansion where he had expected so much
kindness. A Methodist family resided in
the house, mid as the circuit preacher was
to be Viere that day,great preparations were
made to entertain him, and a number of the
Methodist young Indies of the neighborhood
had been invited, so that quite a party met
the eyes of the stranger, as he entered, not
one of whom took the slightest notice ofi
him, and he wearily sought a vacant chair
in the corner, nut of direct observation, but
where he could note all that was going on.
And his anxious eyes showed that he was no
careless observer of what was transpiring ,
around him.
The young minister played his part with
all the frivolity rind foolishness era city beau, 1 1
and nothing like religion escaped his
Now he was chattering and bandying sense
less compliments with this young lady, and
now engaged in trifling repartee with anoth
er, who was anxious to seem interesting in
his eves.
The stranger,after an hnur,dming which
no refreshments had been prepared fir him
asked to be shown to his mini); to whieh he
retired unnoticed—grieved acrd hockud
' the conduct of the family minister. Taking
from his saddle bags. a well worn bible, he
seated himself ins chair : and was soon buri
ed in though:n, holy and elevating, and had
food to eat which those who missed him by
in pity and scorn, dreamed not of. Hour
of hour passed away, and no one came to
invite the.old, worn down traveller, to par
take of the luxurious supper which was serv
ed below.
Towards eleven o'clock the minister came
up stairs, and without pause or pray er,hasti•
ly (blew off his clothes,ond got into the very
middle of a small bed, which was to be the
resting place of the old man as well an him.
self. After a while the aged strawrer rose
up, and niter partially disrobing himself,
knelt down, and remained for many minutes
in fervent prayer. The earnest breathing
out of his soul, soon arrested the attention
of the young preacher, who began to feel
some few reproofs of conscience ter his own
neglect of his duty. The old man now rose
from his knees, and after slowly undressing
himself, got into bed, or rather upon the
edge of the bed, for the young preacher had
taken possession of the centre and would not,
voluntarily move an inch. In this uncom
fortable position, the stranger lay for some
time,in silence. At length the young preach
er made a remark, to which the old man re
plied in a style and manner that arrested his
attention. On this he moved over an inch
or two and made more room.
"flow far have you come to-day, old gen
tleman?"
"Thirty-five miles."
"From where?"
"From Springfield."
"Ali, indeed! You must be tired after so
long a journey, for one of your age."
"Yes, this poor old body is much worn
down by long and constant travelling, and
I feel that the journey of to-day, has exhaus
ted me much."
The young minister moved over a little.
"You do not belong to Springfield,then?"
"No. I have no abiding place•"
"How?"
"I have no continuing city. My home
is beyond this vale of tears."
Another move of the minister.
"How far have you travelled on your pre
sent journey?"
"From Philadelphia."
"From Philadelphia! (in evident sur
prise.) The Methodist General Conference
was in session there a short time since.—
Had it broken up when you left?"
Olt adjourned the day before 1 started."
"Ali, indeed!" moving still farther over
towards the front side of the bed and al
lowing the stranger better accommodation.
"Had Bishop George left when you came
out?"
"Yes—he started at the same time I did
—we left in company."
"Licked!"
Here the circuit Drencher relinquished a
full half of the bed,arid politely requested the
stranger to occupy a larger space.
"How did the Bishop look? He is getting
quite old and feeble, is he not?"
"He carries his age toleiebly troll. But
his labor is a hard one, and he begins to
show signs of failing strength."
"He is expected this way in a week or
two. How glad I shall be to shake hands
with the old veteran of the Cross! But you
say you left company with the good old
man—how far did you come together?"
"We travelled alone for a long distance.'
"You travelled alone with the Bishop?"
"Yes! we have been intimate for years."
"You intimate with Bishop George!"
"Yes—why not?"
"Bless nie! Why did I not know that?—
But may I be so bold as to enquire your
name?" .
After a moment's hesitation, the stranger
replied—
"George."
"George! George! Not Bishop George!'
"They call rue 'Bishop George,' " meek
Iv replied the old man.
" W hy —why bless me! Bishop George!'
exclaimed the now abashed preachnr,spring
ing from the bed—" You hare had co sup.
per! I will instantly call up the family.-
IVhc did you not tell us who you were ? "
"Stop—stop,my friend," said the Bishop,
gravely. want no supper here,and should
not eat it were it got for ins. If an old man,
toil worn and weary,fainting with travelling
through all the long summer day, was not
considered worthy of a meal by this family
who profess to have set up the altar of God
in their house, Bishop George surely is not.
Ile is,at best, but a man, nod has no claims
beyond common humanity."
A night of severer mortification, the
young minister had never evierieneed. The
•
Bishop kindly admonished him, and warned
him of the great necessity there was oftis
adorning the doctrines of Christ, by follow
ing Him sincerely and humbly. Gently,
but earnestly be endeavored to win him
back from his wanderings of heart, end di
rect him to trust more in God and less to
has own strength.
In the morning the Bishop prayed with
him, long and fervently, before lie left the
chamber and was glad to eec his heart mel
ted into contrition. Soon after the Bishop
descended, and was met by the heads of the
family with a thousand sincere apologies.
He mildly silenced them,and asked !envoio
have his horse brought out. The horse was
accordingly soon In readineirs,and the Bish
op, taking up his saddle•bags,wa:t preparing
to depart—
"But sorely, Bishop," urged the distress
ed maul n, "you will net !tins leave us? Wait
n few minutes—breakfast is on the table.".
"No, sister D—, 1 cnnnot take break.
fat hore. You did not consider a poor, tail
Nvorii traveller worthy of a meal, end your
Bishop has no claim but such 113 humanity
urges."
[VOL. 8--No. 40.
And thus he departed, having the family
and minister in confusion and sorrow. lie
did not act thus from resentment, for such
an emotion did not rise in his heart; but he
desired to teach Thom I) lesson such as they
would not easily forget.
Six months from this time the Ohio An.
nual Conference met at Cincinnati, and the
young minister was to present himself for
ordination as a Deacon; and Bishop George
was to he the presiding Bishop.
On the first day of the assembling of this
Conference, our minister's heart sunk with;
in him as he saw the vendable Bishop take •
his seat. So great was his grief and agita.
tion that he was obliged to leave the room.
That evening, as the Bishop was seated a•
lone in his chamber, the Rev. Mr.
was announced, and he requested him to be
shown up. He grasped the young man by
the hand with a cordiality which he did not
expect, for he had made careful inquiries,
and found that since they had mot before,
a groat change had been wrought in him.
lie was now us humble and pious,as he was
before worldly minded. As a father would
have received a disobedient but repentant'
child, so did this good man receive his err
ing but contrite brother. They mingled
their tears together,while the youog preach
er wept as a child, upon the bosom of his
spiritual father. At that session he was
ordained, and he is now one of the most
pious and useful 'ministers in the Ohio Con
ference.
Four Funny Fellotcs.
Theodore Cibber, in company with throe
others, made an excursion. Theodore had
a false set of teeth--e second a glass eye—a
third a cork leg—but the fourth had nothing
in particular. excepting a remarkable way
of shaking his head.
They travelled in a post conch, and while
on the first stage, after each had made mer
ry with his neighbor's infirmity,they agreed
at every baiting place, to affect the same
singularity. When they came to breakfast,
they were all to squint—and language can
not express hew admirably they all squinted
—for they went one degree beyond the su
perlative. At dinner they all appeared to
have a cork leg, and their stumping about
made more diversion than they had done at
breakfast. At ten they were all deaf; but at
supper which was at the '•Ship" at Dover,
each man reaumod his character, the better
to play his part in a farce they had concert•
ed among them. When they were-ready to
go to bed, Cibber cried out to the waiter—
" Here, you fellow! take out my teeth."—.
"Teeth, sir?" said the man. "Ay, teeth,
air—Uuserew that wire, and they will all
come out together." After some hesitation,
the man did as he was ordered. This was
uo sooner performed, than a second called
out—" Hero you! take out my eve." "Sir,"
said the waiter, "yonr eye?" "Yes, my eye,
come here, you stupid dog! pull up that eye
lid, and it will come out as easy as possible."
This done, the third cried out—" Here, you
rascal! take.ofrmy leg." This he did with
less reluctance, being before apprised that it
was cork, and also conceiving that it would
be his last job. He was, however mistaken;
the fourth watched his opportunity and,
whilst the frightened waiter was surveying
with rueful countenance, the eye, teeth and
kg, lying on the table, cried out in a fright
ful hollow voice,—"Come her)), slid—take
off my head." Turning round and seeing,
the man's head shaking like that of manda
rin upon a chimney piece, he darted out of
the room, and after tumbling down stairs,
he ran madly about the house as tf terrified
out of his senses.
ANTINIE AND 1 1ERMOPOL115.-or ors()
wo cities, hut the fragments of their former
splendour remain. The farmer is of Greci
an origin, and is situated upon the left bank
of the Nile. More of the remains are to be
seen than of flermopolis, which is an origi
nal Egyptiln city, and stands on the right
bank of the river; but tingle portico has
survived the ravages of time and the ele
ments; yet it is asserted by every traveller
who has •isited these two sites upon the
same dal, that the single remain of Her.
mopolis which remains, is calculated to ex
cite within the bosom of the beholder more
admiration and wonder, than all the temples
' and combined ruins ofits Grecian neighbour.
And Mr. Bucicitighnm, in adverting to this
fact, contrasted the feelingsofthe individual
who visits St. Pauls at London, and then
turns to view the solemn aisles of West.
minster: while the splendours of St. Paul's •
might excite admiration, diem was nothing
of that grave and sacred awe connected with
the view which seems to immediately thrill
the bosom of the stranger who visits the
interior of the Abbey.
mrnovEnumr, IN CORY.—Thor are de.
posited in the patent office at Washington
samples of unproved Corn, raised by Timm
sAs N. BA DEN,who resides near Nottingham,
Prince Georges County, in this State. Ac
cording to the Glebe, the stalks have each
six,seven and eight ears on them respective
ly. Mr. Baden has raised this kind of Cora
to its present state of perfection by twenty.
four years' Careful cultivation. Many small
parcels were last Year distributed by the
Commissioner of Patents, (Hon. H. L. Ells
worth,) and ,n this way the Corn has been
happily introduced into the Southern and
western states. One hundred bushels can,
be raised on an acre of rich land, and it u
said one hundred and t'ventyfive bushels
have been raised the past sensor, on an acre
iii the Wabash valley.—Baltimors Trans.
The Legislaturo . of Kentucky are dvirilq..
sing the question of a CoLveattort to amftati
the math ut ton,and a resolutiou to that aloft
has mini me bran*.