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■ ■ m HBKliftMfiisiSHHflHHHV VOL. II. The Southern Banner, PlBLlSIltU IN TI1K TOWN OF ATIIEN8, GEORGIA, EVERY SATURDAY, B1 ALKO\ CHASE. TERMS.'—Three dollars per year, payable in ad- vancc, or Four Mllars if del .ycd to the cud of the year. The lattqr amount will lie rigidly exacted of all who fail to meet their payments in advance. No subscription received for less than one year, un less the money is paid in advance ; and no paper will l*o discontinued until dl arrearages are paid, except at the option of the pu'disher. A failure on the part of subscribers to notify us of their intention of re. linqumhinent, accompanied with the amount due, will he considered as equivalent to a new engagement, and papers sunt accordingly. \„veiitisk.«i:i*ts will lie inserted at the usual rates. ,1 All I/itters to the Editors on matters connected with the establishment, must he post paid in order to secure attention. l! j Notice of the sale of Land and Negroes by Ad- ministrators. Executors, or Guardians, must be pub lished sixty days previous to the day of sale. The sale of Personal Property, in like manner, must be published forty days previous to tne day of sale. Notice to debtors and creditors of an estate, must be published forty days. Notice that Application will lie made to the Court of Ordinary, for l/c.ivo to sell Land or Negroes, must be published four months. Notice that Application will lie made for Ijcttcrsof Administration, must lie published thirty days, and for le tters of Dismission, six months. 4* J ii t i V n. TO A LADY BY F. G. 1IALLECK. The world is bright before thee; Its summer flowers are thine ; Its calm blue sky is o'er thee; Thy hosoin virtue’s shrine; And thine the sunbeam given To nature’s morning hour; Pure, warm, as when from heaven It burnt on Eden’s bower. iiiBLUiiuuun 'Troup SIM, EEARfcESVIiLLE, 4>fEORtiRA. fjjnilE undersigned respectfully announces to the There is a song of sorrow— The death-dirge of the gay— That tells, ere dawn of morrow, These charms may molt away ; That sun’s bright beam be shaded, That sky be blue no more, The summer flower be faded, And youth’s warm promise o’er. Believe it not—though lonely Thy winning home may be ; Though bo tuly’s bark can only Float on a summer sea; Though Time thy bloom is stealing, There’s still beyond his art The wild-flower wreath of feeling— The Sun-beam of the heart. From “ Moore's Evenings in Greece THE BIRTH OF THE VINE. “Tis the Vine !’tis the Vine!” said the cup-lovingboy, As he saw it spring bright from the earth, EL public, that lie still continues to conduct the j And called the young Genii of Wit, Love and Joy, above well known establishment, where he w ill at all t.mes bo happy to accommodate bis friends and custo- mers. Having recently made some valuable improve meats to his House, he flatters himself that he can now boast of as spacious, commodious and pleasant an establishment, as any in the up-country of Georgia. Cl.irkesvillc is well known, to enjoy as pure and agreeable a summer atmosphere as any place in the United States, and its proximity to the far fmied Tal lulah and Tuccoa F ills, (cacli being twelve miles dis tant,} ..swell as to many other interesting natural curiositicF, renders it a very desirable residence du ring the warm season The Hotel is so constructed as to furnish spacious and private acoommod ilions for several families,!« sides the ordinary custom. The stables are exten sive, and well provided with all the usual requisitions. WILLIAM HAMILTON. Clarkesvillc, April 27—G—13t- To witness and hallow its birth. The fruit was full grown, like a ruby it flam’d, Till the sunbeam that kissed it turned pale; “ ’Tis the Vine! ’tis the Vine !” every spirit exclaimed, “ Mail, hail to the Wine-tree, all hail!” First fleet as a bird, to the summons Wit flew, While a light on the Vine-leaves there broke, In flashes so quick and so brilliant, all knew ’Twas the light from his lips as he spoke, “ Bright tree ! let thy nectar but cheer me,” he cried, “ And the fount of Wit never can fail “’Tis the Vine ! ’tis the Vine!” hills and valleys reply, “ H til, hail, to the Wine-tree, all hail!” fcefei, Fj^llIE subscriber tenders his thanks to his custo JJ. mers, for tho li*.«*r. t pitromge he h is hitherto Next Love, as he leaned o’er the plant to admire Each tendril and cluster it wore, Frbm his rosy mouth sent such a breath of desire, As made the tree tremble all o’er: Oh! never did flower of tho earth, saa, or sky, .Such a soul-giving odor inhale ; “ ’Tis tho Vine ! ’tis tlie Vine 1” all re-echo the cry, “ Ilail, hail to tho Wine-tree, all hail!” Last Joy, without whom love and wit die, Came to crown tiic bright hour with his ray; And scarce had that mirth-making tree met his eye, When a laugh spoke what Joy could not say ; A laugh of the heart, which was echoed around Till, like music, it swelled on the gale ; “ 'Tis tne Vino! ’tis the Vine !” laughing myriads re sound, “ Hail, hail to the Wine-tree, all hail!” received. Besides continuing the business at his old stand, known as the FRANKLIN HOTEL, He Iras purchased the establishment at present occu pied as a Tavern by Dr. TINSLEY, where ho will be prepared for the accommodation of Families.— Tho stand is well known as being every way eligible. No exertions will lie spared to merit a continuance of that liberal patronage, by which ho has been en couraged thus’lo extend his business. JOHN JACKSON. March 1G—52—tf. $&€&cell*? tig. THE ATHENS . Grammar School. From the Rural Repository. HENRY AND CAROLINE—Or filial of. feclion rewarded. i- “ My tale is simple, and of humble birth, A tribute of respect to real worth.” “You are too parsimonious, Henry,” said Mr. D. to one of his clerks, as they were to gether in the counting house, one morning, “give me leave to say that you do not dress sufficiently genteel to appear as a clerk in a fashionable store.” Henry’s face was sufi’u- „ „ . . , , .. sed with a deep blush, and in spite of his en- Hfc. lublic is respectfully informed, that this , . . Institution is now in operation, under the <*eavor to suppress .t a tear trembled on his L frrnrtnntn of Fmnbu n manly check. “ Did I not know that your salary was sufficient to provide more genteel habiliments, continued Mr. D. “ I would in is now m i-htirge of Mr. J. N. Waudkl, a graduate of Franklin College. The terms of tuition, are twenty-five dollars for the academic year. Tho health of the place, and tho other advantages of tho Institution, it is hoped, will secure for it a share of tho patronage of the friends of Literature. JOHN A. COBB, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Athens, 11th .Vay, 1833.—Stf. Henry was the cause of her indifference to others : the evident pleasure she took in hear ing him praised, the blush that overspread her cheeks whenever their eyes met, all served to convince the old gentleman, who Had not forgotten that he was once young himself, that they felt more than a common interest in each other’s welfare. He forbore making any remarks upon the subject, but was not displeased at the supposition, as the pennyless Henry would have imagined. Henry had now been about a year in this employ. Mr. D. knew nothing of his family ; but his strict integrity, his irreproachable mor als, his pleasing manners, all conspired to make him esteem him highly. He was proud of Henry, and wished to make him appear in dress as well as manners—as respectable as any one. He had often wondered at the scan tiness of his wardrobe ; though he dressed with the most scrupulous regard to neatness, his clothes wero almost thread-bare. Mr. D. did not wish to think that this proceeded from a niggardly disposition, and he determined to broach the subject, and if possible to ascertain the real cause—this he did in the manner we have before related. Soon after this conversation took place, Mr, D. left home on business. As he was retur ning, and riding trough a beautiful little village, he alighted at the door of a cottage and re quested a drink. The mistress with an ease and politeness that convinced him she had not always been the humble cottager, invited him to enter. He accepted the invitation—and here a scene of poverty and neatness presen ted itself, such as he had never before witnes sed. The furniture, which consisted of no thing more than was absolutely necessary, was so exquisitely clean that it gave charms to poverty, and cast an air of comfort all around. A venerable looking old man, who had not seemed to notice the entrance of Mr.D. sat leaning on his staff, his clothes clean and .whole, but so patched that you could have scarcely told which had been the original piece. That is your father, I presume, said Mr. D. addressing the mistress of the house. It is, sir. He seems to be quite aged. He is in his eighty-third year, lie has sur-' vived all his children, excepting myself. You have once seen better days ? I have—my husband was wealthy; but false friends ruined him; he endorsed notes to a great amount which stripped us of nearly all our property, and one misfortune followed another until we were reduced to a complete poverty. My husband did not long survive his losses, and two of ray children followed him. Have you any remaining children ? I have one, and he is my only support.— My health is so teeble that I cannot do much and my father being blind, needs great atten tion. My son conceals from my knowledge the amount of his salary, but I am convinced that he sends me nearly all if not the whole of it. Then he is not at home with you ? No sir, he is a Clerk for a merchant at Philadelphia. Clerk for a merchant at Philadelphia! pray what’s your son’s name. Henry W . Henry W ! reiterated Mr. D. why he is my clerk ! I left him at my house to crease it. “ My salary is sufficient, amply sufficient, sir,” replied Henry, in a voice choked with emotion, but with that proud independence of feeling, which poverty had not been able to divest him of. His employer noticed his agitation, and immediately changed the sub ject. ISousc and Sign Painting, Glazing and Paper Hanging. T HE subscriber respectfully informs the Citizens ! of Athens and its vicinity, that ho has served a 1 P‘ e benevolence; he was a widower and had regular apprenticeship at tho above lino of business, hut one child, a daughter who was the pride and intends locating himself in this place, where he of his declining years. She was not as beautiful about a fortnight since. Here (bllowcd a succession of inquiries which evinced an anxiety which a mother only could feel; to all of which Mr. D. re plied to her perfect satisfaction. You know our Henry, said the old man raising his head from his staff—well sir, then you know as worthy a lad as ever lived—God will bless him for his goodness to his poor old Mr. D. was a man of immense wealth and am. grand father, he added in a tremulous voice hopes ho will gain tho patronago of the People. All persons wishing to get work none, will find him at the house of -Mr. William Veronce. ft STATES LEWIS. June 22—11—Ct. A List off Letters as an angel, or as perfect as Venus; but the goodness, the innocence, the intelligence ot her mind, shone in her countenance, and you had but to become acquainted with, to love her—such was Caroline Delaney when while the tears ran down his cheeks. He is a wortliy fellow to be sure, said Mr, D. rising and placing a well filled purse into the hands of the old man. He is a worthy fellow and shall not want friends Noble boy, said he mentally, as he was riding leisurely, ruminating on his late inter, view, noble boy, he shall not want wealth enable him to distribute happiness. • I L lieve he loves my girl, and if he does he shall Henry first became tin inmate ot her lather’s j have her and all mv property iu the bargain Remaining in the Post 'jfice til Danielsville, bouse. No wonder, then, that he soon wor-1 Filled with this project, and determined if Geo. and if not taken out within three months shipped at her shrine—no wonder that he possible to ascertain the true state of their will kc considered as dead Letters, to wit: John B. Adair, Charles A- Bell, Barney Bono, Betsey Coopor, 2, Charles Christian, Esq. Janies Downs, John Etcheson, Joel Freeman, John Griffith, M. II. Gore, Geo. Hampton, Giles Harris, Edwin Jones, Darby Jones, John B. King, Kison King, Embargo Lane, John Millican, 2, Mary Munnery, John W. Moon, Elij; Patten, Charles Polk, James .Scott, Amos Thurmond, John S. Walker, William Wobb, Samuel Williford, jr. WILLIAM MERONEY, P. M, July 3—16—3t. Bank Slate of Georgia. SAVANNAH, 2d July, 1833. N OTICE—An election will take place at the Banking House in Savannah on Monday, the 25th of July, inst. for an Agent of this Bank at Grecnsborough—Salary $1500 per annum, and the privilege of personally .occupying the dwelling part of tho Banking House. Bond in tho sum of $30,000, with four or more sufficient securitcs, will be required Applications to bo addressed to the Bank, naming securities. By order of the Board, A. PORTER,'Cashier, by I. K. Tewt, Teller. July 12—17—4Jt. ** soon loved her with a deep tuid devoted alfec- bon—and, reader, had you known' him you would have not wondered that that love was soon returned, for their souls were congenial, they were cast in virtue’s purest mould—and iff the although their tongues never gave utterance to what their hearts felt, yet the language of their eyes was too plain to be mistaken. Henry was the very soul of honor, and al though he perceived with pleasure that he was not indifferent to Caroline, he still felt lie must conquer the passion that glowed iu his bosom. “ I must not endeavor to win her young and artless heart,” thought he, « I am pennyless and cannot expect her father would ever consent to our union—he has ever treated me with kindness and 1 will not be ungrateful.” Thus he reasoned, thus he heroically endeavored to subdue what he con sidered an ill fated passion. Caroline had many suitors, and some who were full worthy of her; but she refused all their overtures with a gentle yet decisive firmness. Her fa ther wondered at her conduct, yet would not thwart her inclination. He was in the de. cline of life, and wished to see her happily settled ere he quitted the stage of existence. It was not long ere he suspected that young hearts, he entered the breakfast room morning after his arrival at home. So Henry is about to leave us and go to England to try his fortune, he carelessly ob served. Ilcnry about to leave us! said Caroline, dropping the work she held in her hand— about to leave us, and goiug to England! she added, in a tone which evinced the deepest interest. To be sure, what if he is, my child ? Nothing, sir, nothing, only i thought we should be rather lonesome, turning aside to hide the tears which she could not suppress. Tell me, Caroline, said Mr. D. tenderly embracing her, tell me, do you not love Hen ry ? You kuow I wish your-happiness -my child, I have ever treated you with kindness, and you have never until now hid any thin® from your father. Neither will I now, she replied, hiding her face in his bosom, I do most sincerely esteem him, but do not for worlds tell him so; for he has never said that it was returned. I will soon find that out, and without tell, ing him too, replied the father, leaving the room. Homy, said he, as he entered the counting house, you expect to visit the country shortly, do you not ? Yes sir, in about four weeks. * If it would not be to inconvenient, rejoined Mr. D. I should like to have you defer it a eek or two longer. It will be no inconvenience, sir, and if it will oblige you, 1 will wait with pleasure. It ill most certainly oblige me, for Caroline is be married in about five weeks, and I would not miss of having you attend the wedding. Caroline to be married sir! said Henry irting as if an electric shock ; Caroline to be married ! is it possible ? To be sure it is, but what is there wonder ful in that? Nothing, sir, only it is rather sudden, rath er unexpectedly—that’s all. It is rather sudden to be sure, replied Mr. D. but I am an old man and wish to see her have a protector ; and as the man of her choice is well worthy of her, I see no use iu waiting any longer, and I am very glad that you can stay to the wedding. I cannot, indeed sir, I cannot! replied Henry, forgetting what he had previously said. You cannot, rejoined Mr. D. why you said you would. But business requires my presence in the country and I must go. But you said it would put you to no incon venience, and that you would wait with pleas ure. Command me in any thing sir, but in this respect I cannot oblige you ; said Henry, rising and walking the floor with rapid strides. Poor fellow, he had thought his passion, subdued; but when he found that Caroline was soon, so irrecoverably to become anoth er’s, the latent spark burst forth into an un- cxtiuguishable flame; and he found it in vain to endeavor to conceal liis emotion. The old gentleman regarded him with a look of earnestness—Henry, said he, tell me frankly—do you love my girl ? I will be candid with you, sir, replied Hen. ry, conscious thath is agitation had betrayed him—had I the fortune such as she merits as you sir, have a right to expect, I should think myself the happiest of men, could 1 gain her love. Then she is your’s, cried the delighted old man, say not a word about property, my boy true worth is better than riches ; I was only trying you, Henry, and Caroline will never be married to any other than yourself. The transition from despair to happiness was great. For a moment Henry remained silent; but his looks spoke volumes. At last—I scorn to deceive you, sir, said he, I am poorer than what you suppose—I have a mother and a grand father who are— I know’ it all, said Mr. D. interrupting him I know the reason of your parsimony, as called it, and I honor you for it—it was that which first put it into my head to give you Caroline—so she shall be yours, and, may God bless you both ! Shortly after this conversation, Henry avow ed his love to Caroline, and it is needless to say that he did not solicit in vain. Caroline would have deferred their union until the suc ceeding spring ; but her father was inexora ble. He supposed he should have to own one falsehood, and they would willingly have him shoulder two; but it was too much, entirely too much, and he would not endure it. He had told Henry she was going to be married in five weeks, and he should not forfeit his word—but perhaps added he, apparently re collecting himself and turning to Henry, per haps we shall have to defer it after all, for you have important business in the country about that time. Be merciful, sir, said Henry, smiling, I did not wish to witness the sacrifice of my own happiness. I am merciful replied the old gentleman : and for that reason would not wish to put you to the inconvenience of staying. You said you would willingly oblige me, but you could not. . • You have once been young, sir, said Hen r y- I know it, replied he, laughing heartily, but I am afraid that too many of us old folks forget it—however, if you can postpone your journey, I supposed we must have a wedding. We have only to add, that the friends of Henry were sent for and the nuptials solem nized at the appointed time; and that bless ed with the filial love of Henry and Caroline, the old people passed the remainder of their days in peace and happiness. CLARISSA. to From the Boston Commercial Gazette. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION, COXMONLY CALLED OLD IRONSIDES. As in the course of a few days the above no ble ship will be hauled into the new and splen did dry dock, which has recently been com pleted at the Navy Yard, in the presence probably, of the President of the United S and of many other distinguished officers of the government, as well as of on immense concourse of our fellow citizens, and as every circumstance relative tb this favoritp ship will now be rendered doubly interesting; we propose to offer a brief history of her splen. did and glorious career, part of which is from memory, having been present when she was launched, part from official documents, and part we have gleaned from the old newspa- pers of the day. She was built at Half’s ship yard, at the north end, situated between the Winiysimmit feriy ways and. th© Marine Rail way, and was launched under the superin tendence of Col. Claghorn, the builder, on Saturday, the 21st of October, 1797 ; con. sequently she is now nearly 36 years old.— In Russell’s Boston Commercial Gazette of the next Monday, we find the following no tice : “The Launch.—.4 Magnificent Spectacle ! On Saturday last, at 15 minutes past M. the frigate CONSTITUTION was launched into the adjacent element, on which site now rides an elegant and superb specimen of American Naval Architecture, combining the unity of wisdom, strength and beauty. The tide be- iug amply full, she descended into the bosom of the ocean with an ease and dignity, which, while it afforded tho most exalted and heart felt pleasure and satisfaction to tho many thousand spectators, was the guarantee of her safety, and the pledge, that no occurrence should mar the joyous sensations that every one experienced ; and which burst forth in reiterated shouts, which ‘rent the welkin.’ On a signal being given from on board, her ordnance, on shore, announced to the neigh boring country, that the CONSTITUTION WAS SECURE. Too much praise cannot be given to Col. Claghorn, for the coolness and regularity displayed in the whole business of the launch ; and the uuiver3al congratula tion he received, were evidences of the pub. lie testimony of his skill, intelligence, and circumspection.” The severe, labor that attended her birth, which was only effected at a third trial, was seized upon by the enemies of a navy, who at that time were numerous and powerful, as prophetic of ill luck! With how little reason, her brilliant career has fully demonstrated. We may safely challenge the annals of our naval history to name the ship that has done so much to fill the measure of her country’s glory. She sailed on her first cruise, on Sun day, the 22d of July, 1798, and in the Com mercial Gazette of the next morning, we find the following: “ Yesterday failed on a cruise for the pro tection of our commerce, the frigate Consti tution, commanded by Capt. Samuel Nichol son. This noble frigate reflects honor on all concerned in her construction; on the agent for obtaining every material of the best kind for her equipment, and for having the same manufactured in a superior manner; on the builder for the execution of the hull, in a style demonstrating our capability for building ships of war, at least equal to any in Europe. The Captain is a brave and experienced com mander, in whom may be reposed perfect confidence. Her Lieutenants are young men, who have commanded merchant ships with approbation, aud of whom fair expectations may be entertained. Her crew are, with very few exceptions, native sons of Massachu setts, many of them connected by the strong, est of human ties, wives and children. Up wards of one hundred seamen have given or ders in favor of their families, to draw month ly half of their pay, the public having made arrangements for this purpose, evincive of its paternal care and encouragement of our ma rine. It would seem that nothing is wanting to render this vessel and her crew perfect, but that experience, which can only result from actual exercise at sea.” She returned from this cruise in the mid die of November. This was during the brief war with the French Republic. Wc notice the appointment of Isaac Hull, as her 4th Lieutenant, who, after the lapse of fourteen years, was fortunate enough to occupy a high er station on her quarter deck, when the charm of British invincibility was destined to be broken. On the 28th Dec. of the same year, she again sailed from Boston harbor, on her second cruise, from which she returned in a few months after, without hav ing had the good luctk to fall in with any of the enemy’s national ships. Less fortunate in this respect than the Constellation, under the gallant Truxton, who, about this time, succeeded in capturing the French Frigate L’Insurgcnte, of 40 guns and 417 men. Le Vengeance, a large French national ship, 54 guns, and 520 men, likewise struck her colors, but was fortunate enough to escape in a squall and arrived at Curacoa five days after, a com plete wreck. Shortly after this, our commerce in the Mediterranean having suffered severely from tho depredations and insults of the Barbary cruisers, our government determined at once on chastising them. In May, 1803, Commo dore Edward Preble was appointed to the command of this favourite ship, and in June he sailed with the squadron destined to act against Tripoli. To all conversant with this scene of war,, it is well known the Constitu tion acted a conspicuous part, in fact, bore the brunt of the battle. After the destruc tion of the Philadelphia, of 44 guns, she was for a long time the only frigate on the station, and being ably seconded by the gallant De catur and the smaller vessels, did more in a single year to humble the pride of the Barba ry States, tban all Christendom ever did before or since. In short, such a variety of service, hair breadth escapes, hard knocks, and perilous adventures, has never been achieved by any single vessel. Poace having been concluded with Tripoli, she soon after returned home, where she remained unemployed, or nearly so, till the commencement of the late war with Great Britain. " This was on the 18th of June, 1812. On the 12th July, she left the Chesapeake for New-York, preparatory to a long cruise, and on the 17th was disco vered, and chased by a British squadron, con sisting of the' Africa 64; Shannon and Guer* rierc, 39 ; Belvidera, 36 : and Eolus, 32;— under the command of Com Broke, of the Shannon. During the most critical period of the chase, when the nearest frigate, the Bel videra, had already commenced firing, and the Guerriere was training her guns for the same purpose, foe possibility of kedging the ship, although in nearly thirty fathoms of wa» ter, was suggested by Lieutenant, now Com. Morris, and was eagerly adopted, with tho most brilliant success. The enemy, who had before been gaining, was now almost im perceptibly fulling astern, without their being able to conceive of the mysterious manner in which it was effected. A lucky mile or there- abouts had been gained in this way, before the discovery was made, and then it was al- together too lute to avail themselves of it, with any probability of success: a propitious breeze springing up at this momeut, of which the Constitution felt the first effects, soon in creased the distauce, and rendered r.ny fur ther exertions in warping and towing unno cessary. The Shannon had for some hours all her sails completely furled, with 13 boats towing ahead. The Constitution had three boats towing—the remainder being engaged in car rying out hedges, while the crew on board found sufficient employment in warping up to them; and to this most fortunate expedient is her miraculous escape to be attributed. She bid a final adieu to her kind friends on the 19th, after u chase of nearly three days and three nights, and arrived safe in Boston on the 30th of July. This has always been con sidered, and undoubtedly was, one of the. most brilliant exploits that occurred during the war. Tite deep feeling—the intense anxiety that reigned throughout the ship during this long and arduous chase, and which was pictured iu the countenances of all on board, in char acters too strong to be mistaken—may be im agined, but cannot be described. Let us sup pose for a moment, it had been the destiny of this fine ship to have fallen thus early in the war, into the hands of the' enemy—a misfor tune, as has already been shown, which was only escaped as it were by a miracle—what a vast difference it would have made at the close of the war, not to speak of the great influence of a first victory, ia the profit and loss of our naval glory; and although tho balance would still have been greatly upon our side, yet the sum total would have been very sensibly or ne.trly one half diminished. In the first place the loss of so fine a fri gate at this early period would have been irreparable, and in following up the conse quences—three of the most splcudid victo ries of the war, together with the same num ber of hair breadth escapes from a superi or enemy, would now have to be deducted from the aggregate of our glory, making a .difference, both ways, of more than 200 guns and almost 1500 men. After remaining a few days in port, she sailed again, and on the 19th ot* August—pre cisely one month after her escape—was lucky enough to fall in with one of the same fri gates cruising alone, and with her name em blazoned in large characters in her fore-top sail. Nothing daunted at this, however, tho Constitution took the liberty of edging down for the purpose of ascertaining the object of such a close pursuit a few weeks before. As soon us the two ships were within whis pering distance, an explanation commenced, which after a close conference of thirty min utes, tended to the complete satisfaction of Capt. Hull. She proved to be H. B. M. frigate Guerriere, Capt. Dacres, of 49 guns, and 302 men, and had been totally dismasted, and in other respects' was rendered • such a complete wreck that getting her into port was altogether out of the question. She was ac cordingly burned, and the Constitution return ed again to Boston, where she arrived on the 30th August. Never shall we forget the en thusiasm with which she was received. The news arrived in town during divine service on Sunday morning, and the tirowds that flocked to State street to hear the par ticulars of such a glorious victory, and the shouts that rent the air, fully evinced the deep interest that was felt by every class of the community. The ship had anchored in President roads, about five miles from town, and in the after noon the harbor was alive with pleasure boats, anxious to take a closer view of Old Ironsides, and to exchange congratulations with her gal lant erew. We, among hundreds of others, sailed round her several times, endeavoring in vain to trace the effects of an engagement with a British frigate, of nearlv equal force, that had occurred only eleveX days before, and in which her antagonist was entirely de molished in the short space of half an hour. We could hardly believe our own eyes; no serious damage whatever was visible; now and then a place or two were ’poiuted out where a splinter had been driven off, but ot the whole she appeared in almost as perfect order as when she left the harbor only about three weeks before; indeed it seemed to us that like Shadracb, Meshech and Abednego, she had passed the fiery ordeal entirely un- scathed. This was indeed a new state of things, and served not a little to increase the hope and confidence of the friends of our gal lant navy throughout the Union. Capt. Hull, being now called upon, if we remember right, to attend to the affairs of a deceased brother, gave up the command of the ship to Capt. Wm. Bainbridge, who with the same crew, shortly after sailed on anoth- er cruise to South America—the sloop-of-war | ■;* .i.* —