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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. N 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.