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Agostino was as little disposed to quit'
his office of Procurator, of which he
knew something, and little of anything
, else. The contest thus lay between Ber
nardo and Zaconi, but there seemed to
be little doubt in whose favour it would
terminate.
“The matins had been sung in Ara
Cccli, followed by the ‘Veni Creator,’
and the prostration and the mental pray
ers, when the ‘squttino’ began. There
was nb absolute choice, the lirst round ;
to the astonishment of many, the Padre
Bernardo, however, took precedence.
On looking round for the two candidates,
it was for the first time perceived that
the Padre Bernardo was absent. In the
gloomy choir of Ara Cadi on a Decem
ber’s morning, it is not very easy,to per
ceive who are, and who arc not there. It
excited no surprise. The Padre Ber
nardo had more than once said, in the
preceding week, that he, night and day,
implored Heaven that the chalice of this.
trial should pass away : it was only anew
proof of his humility. The Padre Guar
diano, apprbhending however some diffi-
thought it right that he should be
DTescnt, and scut for him. The‘squet-i
Tino’ went on ; in the next round the
Padre Zaconi had an absolute majority.
The instant it was announced —before
another, word could be added, as if by ap- J
oplexy or by lightning—the Padre Za-,
coni, covering his face with botli his hands,
fyi prostrate flu the floor. In falling,
they heard him exclaim,‘Domino, no sum j
digiius to which the choir, struck by
his humility, answered, ‘Fiat voluntas J
tua !’
“In that very moment, whilst all was
in confusion —breathless with haste, pale
* as the marble statues around —the lay-,
brother entered, and whispered to the!
Padre Guardiano that he had found the
unfortunate old man dead, and icy cold
in his beit 1 Lis prayer had been heard,
the chalice had passed away from him :
after Las long service of seventy years, he
had.«Kercd into the joy of his Lord.
“Tfie Padre Guardiano, in announcing
it, saitfthis and more with tears in his
eyes ; The community fell on their knees,
and the ‘Dc Profundis’ was said. During
all this time the I’adrc Zaconi continued
bowing to the earth. I know not wheth
er he joined in the prayer, but, from that
day to this, it has never left his brain.
“The Padre Bernardo was buried
quickly, but with nil solemnity, and an
act in presence of his uncle, the Duca
di S f taken of his death, atul sever
al of the principal deeds of his life, his
virtues, &c. with the view, as some said,
of promoting a cause for his beatification
at some future day. The Padre Zaconi
was ili, and obliged to confine himself to
his bed ; he could not leave it for some
weeljts, but nc lout yvi been time uhc,
when the Padre Guardiano, who was act
ting as his locum tenens, gave strict injunc
tions that none should enter the patient’s
chamber without his permission. The
Padre Zaconi had been in a violent deli
rium the first night: it was fortunate that
none were present but the Padre Guardia
no.
“I know not what passed in that ill
ness, but the Padre Zaconi rose from it
an altered man. Many thought it was
the mere effect of the malady, but his eye
showed that there was a change within
beyond the reach of health or illness.
It was fixed, but not calm; fixed while
-others were not looking, wandering and
uneasy when they were. He had been
aealous, he grew harsh and precise—he
now became irritable. There was a
familiarity, but an awe, and something
worse, in the approach of the Padre
Guardiano : he was a weak but kind man,
and, no doubt, acted but for the good ol
all. Pain, deep and constant, was seen
in Uie rigid lines of his countenance : no
smle ever came there more. The unfor
tunate man prayed and prayed, and the
discipline was now tinged with blood.
Night after night has he lain on the cold
marbles of Ara Geeli, and the ‘De Pro
fundis’—but not as you heard it—broke
from him then ; but it would not do. \et
liis bodily health continued good —his
tread firm —his voice strong —God
strenghened it that the mind might have
its food ; for it was the mind,-Signor—
the mind which, like a fire of hell, burned
him up within. But this could not en
dure forever —God has his appointed sea
sons, and use men for their own accusers
when the time is come, compelling them
to play the part of the evil angel, who
shall stand between them and salvation in
the latter day : so was it with Zaconi.
Whilst Rome was still loud in his praises,
and congratulations poured in front the
provinces, an event was about to take
place which for ever changed all that.
Oh ! who amongst us can fathom the abyss
of the wisdom of God ?
“A year had passed : and it was the
anniversary of the Padre Bernardo’s death.
Solemn high mass and office, were, as u
snal, to be said. It was also customary
that the highest functionary present of
the order should pronounce the funeral j
oration ; it fell, of course, upon the Padre
Zaconi. The mass passed, and the of
fice,too.without anything very remarkable.
The Padre Zaconi answered with steadi
ness, though somewhat too firm—too !
resolved—now and then too (it was after
wards observed,) he omitted some passa
ges ahd paused at others ; and at one,
‘Let my end be like unto theirs,’ shud
dered and stopped short altogether : this,
however, made no impression at the time. 1
It was now time to ascend the pulpit : I
his step faltered visibly on the stairs, and
it was some minutes before he could find
his way. Always pale, his countenance
was at this moment corpse-like—an omin
ous stillness brooded on everything a
round—every eye was fastened on.the pul
pit—his lips quivered—he twice rose and
twice sat down —conscience was in her
last struggle; in a few moments more it was
all over for ever. On that vers morning
—almost at that very hour—a year ago,
the Padre Zaconi had accomplished the
deed ! Yes, Signor ! —he it was—lie
was the murderer. The Padre Bernardo
slept no natural sleep, though seventy
years old—he was forcibly and traitorous
ly murdered. It is no use now going into
that terrible confession ; never, I am told,
within those walls was such a confession,
publicly or privately, heard before. He
praised the dead with burning tears—he
entreated for him mercy ! mercy 1 with
burning supplications —(or himself,whips,
scorns, dungeons, fire—with an agony
which made young and old tremble, or
shrink one after the other away. The
beginning of his speech was calm —even
resolute ; but when he came to the hour,
and to the mode, ami to the consequen
ces of his death, then it was that the sight
of that man was truly awful. No torture,
cord or rack, ever wrung such terms from
human lip, as I have heard he used. He
had that morning, a few hours before ma
tins, whilst the convent was in its sound
dest sleep, left his cell ; his step was
heard, but it was remembered he hud
been accustomed, at early hours, to visit
the church from the lirst day lie entered
the convent : it attracted no notice. On
entering the cell of Bernardo, lie found
the old man, as was his wont, laid on his
hard plank, without a bed, and sleeping i
peaceably—soundly, lie bolted the door
—set down his lamp near the crucifix and
skull by his bed-side, and sate for some
moments in silence near it—for even still
he hesitated. The lamp threw its light full
upon the quiet brow and reverend beard of
his victim, and for an instant—one little
instant-—his guardian angel prevailed and
held him back—stirrings of mercy were
felt within him. ‘I must not send him
thus,’ said he, ‘front sleep into death—l
have nothing to say to his soul. It is
right he should make pcaqc with the oth
er world before lie leaves this.’ lie a
woke him gently, and the poor old man
rose up suddenly in astonishment from
his hard board, imagining he had overslept
his hour, and for the first time for many
years had missed God’s holy service. ‘No,’
said Zaconi sadly, ‘that for thee is now
all over. Look ! thy sand-glass is run out
—thy day of labor done—thy wages rea
dy. lam not, however, a rude suintnon
er—l will not call thee till thou art rea
dy for the journey. But go thou must
—rlentli i« eoriaiu—is nigh—is wi'hin.this
chamber whilst I speak!’—Oh, God! and
must 1 go without confession, without
Christian rites, without a single prayer
for my sinful soul; thi« indeed, is a dread
ful parting.’ ‘Not so? 1 replied Zaconi.
‘Knell down here —I can wait for th*e ;
but it must be done soon.’ He knelt—
prayed—was heard—and before day-light
broke, was a stitV corpse. It required
t little to strangle an old man nearly eigh
ty : tht> steps of men passing the door,
and lights and voices, hurried it. When
the matin-bell tolled, Zaconi was in his
1 cell.
| “The avowal was soon over. On leav
ing the pulpit Zaconi took off, one af
ter flu: other, all tho distinctions of his
i office, and tlicn his habit, and then cloth
ed himself in sackcloth and tin; dress of
1 a lay-brother, solemnly renouncing all,
and asking for no pity nor even for a
; prayer from the community as he passed
-] away, and shut himself up in his cell,
j There lie called for the Padre Guardiano,
t and desired not an hour should he lost in
Informing the Cardinal Vicar, so that the
; curse might he removed from amongst
them, and the crime punished without
delay. For punishment he called inces
santly ; it was the only consolation lie
could endure. At midnight a carriage,
with four guards, waited at the granite
| lion, at the foot of the great marble steps
of Ara Cadi. lie left the convent bare
| looted, and, proceeded by a single torch,
I walked down, without an attendant to the
coach. He was placed between two shirri,
, the other two opposite, and hurried oil’.
; His cell, and that of the Padre Bernardo,
were closed, and strict silence enjoined.
The next morning it was murmured that
the Padre Generale had relapsed ; daily
notices ol his health were published, and
| before a week expired, that of his death.
The funeral took place in the usual man
ner, and a successor was «oon appointed.
In the meantime the criminal arrived, as
you have already heard, within the walls.
“It is now upwards of fifteen years,
and 1 have seen no change—no peace.
What, or who was the tempter to the
terrible deed, I dare not say ; but we all
of us have some particular devil in our
souls, who is strongest when we think
him most weak. He had no hatred to
the Padre Bernardo—his devil was pride
and ambition. All others he had driven
out : that devil, whose name is legion,
kept its place.”
“ itequiescat in pare !” 1 exclaimed,
answering, I believe, to my own thoughts,
for we had both been for some instant’s
silent.
“Amen, amen!” replied my guide;
though it is not in this world he can hope
for it. “God grant,” he added with a
sigh,“it may ho in the next!”
***** » * . i
Two months after. I heard from my!
BRUNSWICK ADVOCATE.
San Murino friend, whom I met at Rome,
of his freath ; it was long and painful.
He expired chanting the “DeProfundis.”
THE ADVOCATE.
BRUNSWICK, (Ga.). JULYjgO, 1837.
Female Abolitiov Lf.ctims. Surpris
ing as it may appear to our readers, there are
now two females by the name of Grimkie, from
Charleston, S. C. lecturing in Boston on the
subject of Abolition. They call on the women
of the North not to .desist from their efforts,
and cast ridicule and reproach on the men for
not acting more decidedly! Setting aside the
want of delicacy of these females, we look upon
their conduct as more injurious than all the
preaching of Northern or foreign missionaries.
These females arc from the South—from the
midst of the slave-holding population, and their
efforts will be attended with incalculable mis
chief. We trust this mission will convince
the people of the South of the injustice of the
accusation often brought against the North, of
being in league with the Abolitionists, simply
for the reason that the lecturers and writers
are ail of the North. It might with as much
propriety be said that the people of Charleston
were friendly to the doctrines of these females.
We give as the result of much observation,
that the great majority of the citizens of the
North are opposed to any agitation of this
question; and only artful and designing men
can have the hardihood to assert aught to the
contrary.
Brunswick. By letters received here from
the Agent of the Brunswick Companv, we are
enabled to assure the friends of Brunswick, that
the slight temporary embarrasment under
which the Company has labored, will speedily
be removed. Anew assessment lias been
levied and ill be collected as soon as the
terms of the Charter permit The back as
sessments will also be speedily paid, and thus
the many malicious rumors put in circulation
by the enemies of Brunswick, be crushed.—
The money market has become much easier in
Boston and confidence is gradually returning.
The diminished amount of importations, to
gether with the system of strict economy uni
versally adopted begin to he felt, and it is now
anticipated the storm has blown over.
Ready V. it. As this is the season when
“ toasts” are “as plenty as blackberries,” we
are reminded of a story, very well told, by a
military friend of ours. During the last war
with England, a young officer belonging to
the Northern army was sent with a flag of trtice
to the nearest British post, and while there was
invited to dine with the officers of the Regiment
After the wine had circulated freely, a young
Ilritittli niTVor pormlcaion to propose
a toast, which the Colonel granted,and he forth
with gave—
“ The President of the United States, dead
or alive.”
The company drank their wine in silence,
which was broken by the American’s request
to return the compliment, when he offered—
“ The P rince Regent, drunk or sober!” -
The British cockerel was inclined to quar
rel, but received a severe reproof from his
Colonel for having offered the first toasr, and
the young American was treated w-ith marked
politeness during his visit
The President of Mexico has published a
decree to the people, informing them that the
Government is authorized to compromise the
claims ot the United States; or in case of dis
agreement submit them to some arbitrator. —
And further if the United States does noteive
the satisfaction required, or continues its ag
gressions, to forbid the iuqiortation of any of
the products of this country, and either destroy
or order to be shipped from Mexico any Amer
ican goods which may be there.
A New \ miK Regatta. A race was late
ly run on the Hudson, near West Point, be
tween the Newburgh and New York Boat
Clubs. The distance rowed was five miles:
two miles and a half and back. The prizes
were won by the Wave, Gull and Corsair—the
| tw» first of New York, the last of Newburgh.
The Wave was thirty-two minutes and twenty
eight seconds. The Gull about thirty-four
minutes. The Corsair thirty two minutes and
thirty seconds.
Why dent some of these gentlemen take up
the banter from Georgia?
A remarkable tree. An ad\ ertiserfiliit
I in a New York paper describes a tree in the
Boccuna Country, containing die huts of sev
enteen native families and die massacre of an
English party by die natives!
Extensive Conki.aunation in Charles
ton. A fire broke out in that city at three o’-
1 clock on die morning of the 9th inst. The
| thermometer ranging from 90 to 97 deg. and
[ the long continued drought, rendered it diffi
j cult to stop die progress of the flames. Twleve
buildings were eidier burnt or blown up.
From England. Papers have been receiv
ed in Boston up to May 28th. The money
market was somewhat easier; but intelligence
of the general suspension in this country had
not at that time reached England.
A mistake occurred in Mr. Couper’s commu
nication last week in die sentence, “ such a
circumstance approaches so nearly a possibility,'
that incredulity may be entertained,” &c. It
should be *so nearly lo an impossibility.'' i
To the Editor fjf the Brunneick Advocate i
Dear Sir: By publishing the following in
the Advocate you will much oblige mafly
friends and well wishers. 11. B. *
DEERHURST ACADEMY,
Camden County, Ga. ?
* July 4,1836. $
A semi-annual examination was held this
day at Deerhurst Academy, attended by more
than fifty visitants, all of whom, as wa have
reason to believe, were highly gratified. The
exercises of the morning were recitations in
Latin, French, English and Mathematics, in
all of which branches the pupils appeared
much to the credit of themselves and instruct
ors. Next followed the reading of original
compositions by the young gentlemen, which
were creditable alike, for good sense and spir
it. The exhibition was closed by declama
tion, which was performed in a chaste and be
coming manner. It is therefore with increas
ed satisfaction, that the “ Examining Commit
tee” publish a very favorable report of this In
stitution, which is still under the charge of Mr.
D. Robinson.
JAS. BARNARD,
HUGH BROWN,
N. J. PATTERSON.
-
CELEBRATION OF THE DAY.
A short notice having been given that the
examination at Deerhurst Academy, would be
followed by some ceremonies intended to com
: inemofate our National Independence , at 1 o'-
clock, tjjlf exercises commenced with a prayer
;by Dr. Barnard; after which the following
; Ode, written for the occasion by D. Robinson,
Esq. was read by N. Patterson, student of the
j Academy, and sung by several Ladies and
I Gentlemen in ah animated style,
j ODE.— Tune “ Bruce's Address."
I Freedom is a glorious theme,
| Child of Heaven, with brightest beam,
j Sent the nations to redeem
| Her sons from slavery.
1 llark! the oppressor's trump of war;
See his banners float afar :
Ah ! let us to the world declare,
Our nation shall be free.
Tyrants tremble at the sound,
As the echoes far rebound,
And distant mountains loud resound
With notes of Liberty.
See the halo far extend,
With happy nations briskly blend,
And to the inmost cottage send
The sweets of Liberty.
Hail ! ye sons of Washington,
United, may yourJiearts be one,
Preserve the gifts that he hath won,
The blessing lie hath given.
And to the Father praises be,
All who love must bend the knee :
The home, of those who’re nobly free,
Be nothing short of Heaven.
The “ Declaration of Independence” was
now read, in an appropriate manner by Wil
liam Barnard, student of the Academy. Af
ter which the performance was closed very
much to the gratification of the audience, by
the recitation of a patriotic extract, by N. Pat
terson.
After a short intermission, the company re
tired to the grove in the rear of the Academy,
where had been placed beneath an extended
arbor, a sumptuous repast—by die generosity
of the patrons of the school; to which had
been added by the munificence of the Camden
(Burnt Fort) Gentlemen, the nicer, and far
fetched dainties—all together forming a colla
tion, that might have done credit to “ mine
host” even of the “ Oglethorpe.” Dr. Bar
nard presided, assisted by N. J. Patterson, and
Hugh Brown, Esqs. Vice Presidents. Wm.
D. Brown had been appointed to act as Mar
shal ; and the number of Ladies and Gentle
men being nearly equal, more dian sixty indi
viduals were very soon comfortably arranged
and agreeably occupied.
From the numerous sentiments and toasts
I which closed this most interesting scene,
I where parents and children, strangers and
! friends, mingled in modest and innocent gaye
! ty, the following have been selected:
I Regular Sentiments read by Hugh Brown, Jr.
Student of the Academy,
j 1. The Day we celebrate. Too important to
\ be forgotten, too sacred to be abused.
! 2. Our Country. It is our father and our
mother, our sister and our brother, and if there
be any tiling more dear, so be our country.
3. The Heroes of the American Devolution.
Stars of the first magnitude, which shine with
unabated lustre.
! 4. Our .Yorthern friends. If between us
there are slight differences, may there be im
; porta nt agreements.
i 5. This little spot around us and our yieigh-
I horhood. May every bj-eath be a virtue, and
j every echo a charity.
J G. Education, Intellectual, .Moral and Reli
; srious. The companion of youth, the orna
ment of manhood, and the consolation of age.
7. The rising to urn of Camden (Burnt Fort.)
May our friends succeed, and be rewarded for
their persevering industry.
8. Florida. May she speedily he relieved
from the scourge of the Indian.
9. Brunswick and the Improvements connect
ed with it. 'May future generations sharer thy
blessings.
The following are selected from the volunteer!
toasts.
By Dr. Barnard, President of the Day. An
drew Jackson —May his declining years be
peaceful and happy.
By N. J. Patterson, Esq. Ist Vice President, j
Our .Yation —“United we stand, divided we
fall.”
By Hugh Brown, Esq. 2d. Vice President
Gen. George Washington —Justly styled the
“ Father of our Country.”
By J. M. Nongazer, Esq. Our civil anetre- !
ligious liberties — May they continue till the
end of time.
By Y. L. Robinson, Esq. Disinterested
friendship. •»
By R. Paxton, Esq. This festive Board —
Th« brilliancy of it made more brilliant by
the company of "the Indies. . .
B/ L. Davis, Esq.lnom Camden (Burnt Fort)
The Trustees of Deerhurst Academy —
The accomplished gentleman and scholar, Mr.
Robinson, who presides over this Institution,
and the pupils connected with the same. The
exhibition of tills day has been alike honora
ble to all connected with the establishment.
I would also in behalf of my Northern Breth
ren, reciprocate the kind feeling which has
been so happily expressed by our Southern
friends.
By Z. Haynes, Esq. The oppression of our
Country —May it speedily be removed.
. By J. L. Heath, of Camden. Absent friends.
By J. Berry, of Camden. The President
and Vice Presidents of the day —“ Honor to
whom honor is due,” and we of the North
most cordially greet every friend of the South
around this festive board.
By J. Eaton, of Camden. The Ladies pres
ent—May their future lives be a continued
sun shine of happiness, unshaded by a cloud.
The Ladies lining solicited to contribute in
their turn, were so obliging as to pass in the
follow ing sentiments, which being read, very
much increased the pleasures of the day.
1. The novelty of the place —Pleasant to the
youthful heart
2. Happy Columbia —May thy watchmen
never slumber.
3. The youth of Camden County —May they
be virtuous and happy.
4. The groves of Deerhurst, which afford us
so much present comfort aiul delight —May they
be hereafter associated with happy and profit
able reflections.
5. The young gentlemen, students of the A
cadeniy, ivho have taken an active part in this
day's celebration —As the present is fair in
promise,may the future be wise and honorable.
The company now separated, more in friend
ship, if possible, than they had met, and bet
ter qualified, as we believe, to sustain their
parts in society as social beings.
The Anniversary of American Independ
ence was celebrated at the Hermitage, Cam
den County, on the 4th inst by - the Camden
Hunting Club.
They had previously agreed to hunt on the
morning of that day, and to kill all kinds of
game, which was to be brought in triumph to
the place of rendezvous by 12 o’clock. The
work of death commenced very early in the
mprning, and the following list will show
each member’s success who hunted.
Major Benj. Hopkins, 1 Doe—l Buck—l
Otter—l Alligator.
Major Alexander Holzendorf, 1 Turkey
lien—l Rabbit—l Mockasin—l Wild Hog—
-3 Squirrels.
Mr. John H. Dilworth, 3 old Bucks.
Mr. Charles Pratt, 1 Buck—l Doe—l Wild
Cat
Capt Richard Floyd, 2 Does—l Turkey
Gobler—l Wild Bull.
Capt Thomas E. Hardee, 2 Alligators—l
Owl—l Terrapin—l Crane.
Mr. Louis Holzendorf, 16 Cranes—s Gan
nets.
Mr. Henry Floyd, 37 Cranes of all kinds
and colors.
Grand Total, 9 Deer—2 Wild Turkeys—2
Rabbits—l Mockasin—l Wild Hog—3 Squir
rels—l Wild Cat—l Wild Bull—3 Alligators
—1 Terrapin—l Owl—s Gannets—ss
Cranes.
A small amount, considering the great
quantity of game in the neighborhood, the
fine Dogs owned by the Club, and their great
skill as marksmen. The weather had been
very oppressive previously, but on that day a
strong breeze set in early from the sea, and
before noon all nature became refreshed.
About 3 o’clock, P. M. the club sat down to
a sumptuous dinner, sufficient for a hundred
men; when Capt. Thos. E. Hardee was ap
pointed President and Major Benj. Hopkins,
Vice President of the day. The following
Toasts were drank, accompanied with fine
music:
By the President. The State Rights Party
of the Soidh. They will draw the sword, and
deluge the country with blood; before they
will yield a particle of their “ Reserved
Rights.” Music— Savannah Grand March.
By the Vice President Capt. Jones and
Robinson—the Richmond Blues and Camden
Volunteers. Victory certain with such leaders
and such men. Music—“ Old Pickolata.”
By Major Alexander Holzendorf. Gen.
John Floyd. A man without reproach, a gen
i tleman and a soldier. Music — Floyd's March.
By Capt Richard Floyd. Benjamin B.
Sturgcs (now under the banner of Texas.)
One of God’s noblest works.—He is beloved
by all honorable men. Music— Gen. Hous
ton’s .March.
By Mr. C. M. Pratt. May the freedom of
election be preserved, the trial by Jury main
tained, and the liberty of the press secured,
to the latest posterity. Music— Jefferson's
March.
By Mr. Louis Alphonso Holzendorf. The
Abolitionists of the JYorth . Let them dare pol
lute our soil w ith their footsteps; the way we
will use them up, will be a “ caution.” Music
—O Eord, I icish Fd never come here.
By Mr. Henry Floyd. The Fair of Glynn
and Camden Counties. Sweet creatures, and !
well worthy of our care; may they cure for us.
j Music —The Girl I Jeff behind me.
I By Capt John 11. Dilworth. Withacow-
I hide in one hand, and a halter in the other,
|wo put Northern fanaticism at defiance. Mu
! sic —The Vicksburg .March.
Here the President was repeatedly called
upon for a speech, which he delivered at some
length, and concluded with
The Venerable General Floyd. He will car-;
rv with him to the tomb, a noble emblem of j
his devotion to his country, a ball which he
received at the Battle of Autossee, and which
has never been extracted. * I
The speech was much applauded by the
company, and a unanimous request made that
it should be w-ritten out and published.
Gen. John Floyd could not attend, but sent
the following sentiment: The eternal sover
eignty of the independent States of our Repub
lic. The safe guards of its constitution, and
the bulwark of our Union. Music —Hail Co
lumbia.
There were many other Toasts drank, none
of which were preserved except the following:
By Mr. Henry Floyd. Gen. Clinch. A pa
triot, soldier and gentleman. The General
Government were injudicious in its selection
of a General, or they would have had the Sem
inoles clinched long ago. Music —Black
Creek.
The club retired at a late hour, greatly pleas
ed with the pleasures of the day.
j •
The Georgian says,—“North Car
olina, although among the last to move in fa
vor of Internal Improvements, is pushing her
works with a spirit and energy highly com
mendable. Os the Raleigh and Gaston Rail
Road, seventy miles are now located and sixty
miles are under contract The Wilmington
and Roanoke Rail Road is also rapidly ad
vancing to completion.”
In New York and other Northern cities, the
money market is becoming much easier. The
Bank of the United States it is expected will
resume specie payments next month. The
New York City Banks receive in payment of
debts the notes of country Banks of the State.
Hon. Nathaniel Macon of North Carolina,
djfLon the 29th ult- at the advanced age of
83. He was the man whom John Randolph
eulogised as “ the best and purest man he ever
knew.”
Sea Island Cotton. We learn that a
planter of this county sold his crop last week
in Savannah, for 51 cents per pound.
Trouble in Maine. North Eastern Boun
dary! In consequence of the arrest by Gapt
McLaughlin, agent of the British Crown Lands,
of Mr. E. J. Greely, at Madawaska, while act
ing under the authority of the State of Maine,
the Governor has issued a proclamation dated
June 27th, to the militia, calling them to be in
readiness to repel an invasion of the State by
the British authorities of New Brunswick.—
The Governor says he looks to the General
Government for redress.
Wheat in Mississippi. The Manchester
(Mi.) Whig of the 17th June, says, that the
Crops in that State are unusually promising.—
Siwne of the planters in Holmes county, had at
that early date gathered fine crops of wheat,
and were preparing it for market -Mississippi
will the present year raise her own corn and
wheat, and make a larger portion of the provis
ions for which she has hitherto been dependent
upon other States. Her cotton crop will not
fall short of 375,000 bales ; this at ten cents
’per pound will amount to fifteen millions of
dollars, which will greatly overpay her foreign
debt, and go a long way towards paying the
debt owed by the United States to England.
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The Bank of England was founded by an ad
venturous and intelligent individual of the
• name of Patterson, who, in 1093, obtained the
royal sanction for constituting a corporation
by the name of “The Governor and Company
of the Bank of England.” By the sth and 6th
of William and Mary, certain rates on tonnage,
beer, and other matters, were granted for tits
security of such subscribers as would supply a
million and a half sterling. The whole sub
scription was filled up before the end of the
year, and on the 27th July, 1694, the charter
was executed, being limited to eleven years.
The rate of the interest which the company
were to receive being eight per cent (two per
cent above the usual rate,) with an allowance
of £4,000 a year for managing.
A few days ago, a gentleman mounted on a
very fine active horse, overtook the dilligence
between Doullena and Aimens, and unexpect
edly recognized an old friend inside. After
congratulating each other on the agreeable
surprise, a conversation was kept up between
the two acquaintances for a considerable time,
but frequently interrupted by the necessity of
the horseman’s making room for other carria
ges passing along the road. At length'anoth
er person in the dilligence, after admiring the
beauty and action of the horse, and observing
upon the inconvenience and risk the rider sus
tained, very politely offered to change places
with him, in order that he might converse more
freely with his friend, and to ride the animal
to Amiens. This offer being gratefully ac
cepted, he dismounted and entered the dili
gence while the complaisant stranger vaulted
into the saddle and proved himself a skilful
equestrian, by displaying to the utmost advan
tage all the powers and graces of the animal.
Sometimes he was galloping gaily in advance,
sometimes pacing beside the carriage, and
then in order to give the horse wind, dropping
into a slow trot, and remaining in the rear.
After a time, however, neither man nor horse
were to be seen, and whether the horse ran
away with the rider, or the rider with the horse,
has not been ascertained, although no doubts
are entertained as to the latter being the fact,
for the most extensive inquiries have not dis
covered the slightest-trace of either of them.
[French Paper.
Going the death —not quite. A man
in Castleton, Vt. was recently bitten severely
by a rattleseake. He turned, and with consid
erable effort, succeeded in killing his enemy.
In consequence of this delay, the limb bitten
became so swollen before he could reach home
and procure a physician, that his life was des
paired of. He was, however, cured by the ad
ministration of large doses of new rum and
arsenic. When asked why lie stopped to kill
the snake, he replied “I ’spected I’d got to die
—and I was detannined the tamal snake should
die too!”
To be of no church is dangerous. Reli
gion, of which the rewards are distant, and
which is animated only by faith and hope, will
glide by degrees out of the mind, unless it be
invigorated and re-impressed by external or
dinances, by stated calls to worship, End the
salutary influence of example.
