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Deliverer! at rat. Jackson’s Spring, near Alh-
tnt. on the 3rf */«<V laat -
V runs ns and Ff.LLOw-CiTizr.il*,—What
sound in that which sweeps the vaulted sky,
and lingers amid tliese Elysian proves; which
sei'ius to hurst from the confines of this wes
tern world, and breaks upon the attentive car
of an admiring universe? Is i*. the triumphant
shout of warring legions, firing the funeral
p,l,. of earthly greatness, or pouring death upon
,l,o brightest prospects of man ? Is it the fear
ful .i,mi of expiring liberty, or the doleful knell
nl'd,marled glory ? la it the weeping voice of
lamentation, nr rather the song of triumph,
tvl.i -h now floats upon everv breezeand echoes
mi every hill? Yea my friends,'tistheenkiudling
ant -iem of that spirit which in the times that
o (r ,e,: men’s souls,” raised thousands to bat
tle ia freedom’s cause; and in ’70, was heard
in the joyful acclamations of redeemed millions
speaking treaee to the captive soul,and brighter
di -s to freedom’s champion. ’Tis the same Iter-
a M •>, ueaee which now culls us from the com
mon avocations of life, and gathers us, like
so is c.l'ihe same familv, around the altar of li
berty to commemorate the deeds of our fa-
ihers--to forget the distinctions and prejudi
ces of party, and abate the rage of sectarian
zeal m one common juhilce ; to mingle our
song of praise with that of other timea, and
fen«l upon the memory of by-gone days.
i: is uni on this day mv province, were it my
wi ll, to call hack your minds, which now lin
ger with fond delight, on the glory of departed
scenes, and carry them through the flowery
fie'ds of literature, or bask with you in regions
where genius has shot her daring flights, and
wet her golden pinions in the dew-drops of
science. Neither do I come to entertain
vour fancy with a theme, robed in that enti
cing nnveity, which is ever a luxury to refined
taste, and to which the mind naturally inclines.
No! But to repent the talo which oft Ims been
told you—to tell the story of our wrongs—our
god-like struggle and glorious triumph. And
(hough the field has been from time to time
explored—though every imposing beauty is
known—every trait familiar, and every flower
culled by morn worthy and skilful bunds ;
still there is n living brilliancy, which en
shrouds the greatness of this land—a moral
sublimity in reflecting upon tho power by
which she rose to empire, and the magnani
mous spirit, which has ever characterised her
actions while struggling with tho storms of
fate, whteh never fails to elicit the attention
and admiration of tho American patriot; a ma
gic which thrills every soul with joy—a chord
which when touched, vibrates in every breast;
a voice, which when heard, responds from
every tongue. Yes, there is something truly
splendid and ennobling in the idea of a nation
born with no heritage, but that of poverty
cradled from her earliest infuney in the lap of
tyranny, and brought up under tho strong arm
of power, rising superior to the laboured arts
of treachery and oppression, and shining con'
spiruous amidst the triumph of surrounding
daikncss, as some pillar of fire, whirl) beams
upon the world at night, a source of terror to
her enemies, the admiration of hor friends,
and the wonder of all.
But while on this day our friends are filled
with prutso, and joy and peace mark our every
word, what must be the feelings which rankle
in tl,u breast of that proud and abjured parent
who meditated against us. her young and de
fenceless offspring, beaming with the con
scious reclitudo of infnntile innocence, the
most unwarrantable and improved nets of in
gratitude aud injustice, which ever hefcl a go
vernment, or disgraced a people. JShe must
itnti-ed look with a despairing eye, upon the
glory she has forever lost; her character gone,
hci honor stained by the systematic intrigues
ol a corrupt and deluded court, and her moral
prowess, which constituted at oneo her pride
and strength, now buried in the deep, which
once told her greatness. Oh! how think you
can she hear the humiliating iden of her proud
and lolly spirit which once owed the world in
to a cringing submission, now crouching be-
foie the simple genius of ihst power, which
her uppressinn created. And how did reason
mock her folly, when slio saw that eagle, from
whose breast ahe had torn its hrighesl plume
to dock her own glory, presumo to struggle
successfully within her giant grasp; when she
viewed it torn from its native hills, and thrown
unfledged before the storm, and insl»ad of
flapping its useless wings in the blast, she saw
it fur a melancholy moment hovering over the
world in terrible and tremulous suspense, nnd
then pluming itself, and snaring to regions
where its eye penetrated and scattered the
duikuess of futurity.
Never was there a more lawless assumption
of power, never a greater oulrago upon jus-
lire, moral right and national character, than
the part England acted towards these defence
less rolomes; and the impolicy of her conduct
stauds without a parallel upon the page of his
tory, bearing with it no palliative, save the
weak foresight of her rulers, nnd their limited
knowledge of human affairs. Well might the
genius ni‘ their country have mourned over the
OMntation which oesved in view, and wept ai
the shtine of departed greatness. N’nt con
tent with driving the first emigrants to this
country from their homes, their families nod
native eoii. rendered dear hv n thousand tie*,
cod rnmpi fling tln m to seek refuge in a strange
and foreign land from the storm of p»w
which, like the sure harbinger of fate, the
dreadful simoom, was rnging and spending its
fury around them; but pursuing them hither
wnh the scourge of tyranny, bearing in one
hand chains, whirh were stained by the blond
ol »thousand victims, and in the oilier the last
resort of kings. *Twns then that this land
exnthiied a spectacle well worthy the agenry
of tyranny, and upon which ruin smiled as the
halcyon day of its glory. Our ports became in
g measure Worked op. ill importation and ex
portation prohibited, exeept where the profit,
flowed into her own hands, while taxes tbo
most grievous were imposed, and demands ]
llie most exorbitant exacted from the people;
while in a word, the country was drained of
its revenue, to feast the pampered folly of
Courts, and every means was put in opera
tion which might deprive it of all resources,
deaden every energy of its mind, and stop its
advancement in growth and improvement,
while Britain, with a prejudice heightened by
infatuation, remained unconvinced of the
truth, which the eloquence of her Burkes and
Chntharns thundered in her ear, and foiced
upon her mind from lime lo time, that in pro
portion ns these rolonies flourished, would her
own interest he advanced. But could a peo
ple like this, thus tamely acquiesce in the de
mands, or he awed by the threats of a cruel
and unrelenting foe ? Was the spirit of Ameri
ca doomed to quail before British thunder?
Could the energy of minds hern for indepen
dence, souls congenial with the genius of liber
ty, thus bo relaxed ? No ! Let the awful
nnee, allure them from their interest, or swerve
them from their duty. No power is so gre
as to cause them lo knsrd at the throne of op
pression, or chill the ardour and glow of their
patriotism, and no triumph however glorious
can lull them into a faithless and fatal securi
ty. Proofs of our unrivalled growth in pros
perity are lo be found in the improvement of
our faculties, and iacrease of our resources.
By means of an extrnded and systematic agri
culture—tho advancement of manufactures
and the useful arts, our country has been ena
bled to inspire her citizens with a spirit of suc
cessful enterprise in the field of trade and
commerce, and by an efficient navy make the
whole world see and realize their happy influ
ence. ’Twas here where the blessings of sci
ence, liberty, and civilization were once un
known, where an interminable forest evety
whore met '.lie wnndering eye, whose silence
seemed the universe, unbroken save by the
wild carol of the bird, or the war-hoop of the
mount which drank the first drop of liberty’s ! savage. Here too nature’s children met in
blood, speak. Let the spirits of departed lie
roes who fought and hied in defence of my coun
try, speak ! and the heavens will echo hack
their response,—“ demicavit herns et nostra
patria libera est?” Yen, a9 well might you
attempt to stnflkr the latent energies of the
waking earthqm^, where desolation lingers
in its bosom, as to bind down tho energies of
minds determined to live free. “ They may
ho cast down, hut Antcus like, they will again
rise, and their throes and struggles will con
vulse the world.” Though the tempest’s furv
may howl around their beaten nnd shattered
hark,still they can mock at 'he ruin which sur
rounds them, and laugh lo scorn the fiercest
blnst of affliction; for the star of hope is seen
twinkling amid tho gloom of despair, and
some favored gale will waft the wreck lo
brighter climes.
But this people, deprived of all resources
from abroad, saw itself unirmed, about to en
gage a power which hnd swayed the desti
nies of the old world, nnd wns making rapid
strides to that of the new. Knowing these
facts, she stood in silent and awful suspense.
Around her was one settled nnd universal
culm.but it wns the denth-like stillness “ which
so often precedes the upronr of nature’s ele
ments.” It was at this eventful period, that
the writings of n Paine.nnd the eloquence of a
Henry, awoke the slumbering spirit of liberty,
which nerved every arm with power, nnd in
spired every soul with new vigour and life, in
defence of oar common cause; which unyoked
the whirlwind’s blnst; that shock death from
its threatening wings on the foes of liberty,
and secured to our country, life, liberty and
independence.
And who does not admire tho gigantic
struggle of this infant republic, groping her
way through the mists of prejudice, supersti
tion nnd ignorunee: combating false principle,
nnd encountering difficulties, which appenred
ns mountain harriers to the progress of a child,
forsaken by the world, and nursed by the
slomi. Still she frowned upon difficulties,
nnd looked unawed upon danger. No perils,
however severe aud protracted, emild daunt
for n moment her matchless courage, which
was ever awake, or impede hot march.which
was ever glorious; for the goal of her ambition
nnd the hope of a world lav buried before her;
behind her lav crouched revenge darkening in
slavery, and misery repining into despnir. Up
on either hand she saw the flag of despotism
waved in blood, nnd the flowers of beauty
withering at its approach. It was then that
ruin wns u , mid havoc's wing was spread
nnd this land, which wns the resting place of
earth's heatitv, became the arena for the eon
Aiding turmoils of tho human passions, while
desolation slumbered on every breeze, nro it
awoke in the dreadful aform The wonder of
the world seemed arrested, nnd nature sighing,
gazed upon the drendful conflict. But “ like
the cngle on the rocks of Norway’s coast,
she stood defying with equal composure, the
storm which raved nnd rent tho nlmosphere
above, nnd the surging elements which tow
ered and dashed and roared below.” Or like
the morning star, rejoicing on the eastern hills
when its young beams are bathed in showers,
bright nnd silent tvos its progross. But the
lends, which gathered to obscure its glory,
vanished as mist before the orient blaze. Yes,
she hrnvely fought and gloriously triumphed,
and with strides winch hnve outstripped oil
previous foresight and calculation, has at
length arrived at the “ sphere of perfect wis
dom and perfect virtue.” The home and
friend of the oppressed, the asylum of the
exile; the handmaid of religion, and the pa
troness of the sciences und arts, Iter laurels
are not stained with innocent blood, nor is the
monument of her fame founded upon the ruin
ed liberties of her sons. No! hut the torch
of liberty, which'ih® speeded on its sparkling
course, Ims continued to burn with increasing
lustre, until it 1ms emblazoned Iter name on
the tublet of eternity.
Tho people of this country'' are certainly
more favoured and happy than those of anv
other. Bleat with an extensive and ferti.c
land, exhibiting a variety of soil, whirh affords
the necessities nnd supplies the luxuries oflife;
with a temperate nnd salubrious climate,
which rewards the husbandman's Inbour—in
creases the opulence of the country, and there
by enlarges the sphere of commerce and na
val improvement ; and with u government,
(though at its first organization purely expert-
mental) which bn's fulfilled the most sanguine
hopes of its friends, and hemme the most sys-
tematie in its notion, and equal in its hearings,
which the world has ever heheld.cnntrolled bv
n sound andjudirious legislation, and all of its
operations wisely regulated fry reciproral
riierks, which give energy and prevent abu-
sea to the body politic, while they mutually
guard against encroachments on the public
weal. Bleat too with an industrial!; and en
terprising population, sullied in habits, con
firmed by experience, and happy in their err-
vment. No temptation however artful with
its syren voice, is able to seduce their allegi-
the habiliments of war to worship the “ Great
Spirit,” who seemed to whisper in every
breeze, and thunder in every storm. But the
sc.enu has changed, and savage glory has
passed away forever. The forests which de
fied a thousand storms, has knelt before the
woodman’s axe, while cities, towns, and villa
ges rise in beauty before us to grace tho land
where liberty has found a welcome home, end
man a government blest with auspices so fa
vourable to success. Its growing importance
nnd respectability have forced their way even
to lhrnne9, and if it lias not extorted from
crowned heads a confession and admiration of
its worth, still it has stood in dread contrast
with the golden sun of royalty, nnd become
the most formidable rival of its splendid pa
geantry.
Arid after she has thu9 soon become the
standard of excellence and greatness, the
model of governments, the pride of her sons,
and the admiration of the world, let us not des
pair but that she will one day be the scourge
of tyrants, the terror of kings, and the idol of
their subjects; and that she will ere long in
scribe ns with the pen of fate “ ultima regum”
upon the thrones of monarehs. 11 Indeed the
world is in her hands, with no foreign power
to monopolise her commerce, perplex her le
gislation, or control her prosperity.” Even
the trident of Neptune yields to her sway, and
the tempest ruffled deep acknowledges her
power. These together with many local cau
ses have conspired to place her on a stand un
known before to human institutions.
Wns there ever n prospect so pleasing, a
scene relied in half such splendour. To what
country shnll we go to find a government thus
constituted, a people thus happy, or in what
nntion shnll we search to find her matchless
virtues ? In vain do other governments in the
present age claim our admiration. Equally
in vain may we wander among the ruins (proud
effigies) of fallen nations, and linger around
tho mausoleum of their departed glory to find
an epitaph which bears her equal, her noble
origin, and brilliant career which she may ever
he proud to acknowledge. That our system
of government does maintain a decided supe
riority over ancient forms cannot be doubted
by any reflecting individual; so much so, that
the wisdom nnd virtue which were unknown
to the common people of those times, hnve
become peculiarly characteristic of our own.
It is upon this foundation that our institu
tions are based, and by it a uniformity in sen
timent and feeling with regard te our general
interest is preserved. In a word, it is upon
this that the hopes of our government hang
with fond and sanguine anticipations. De
stroy this—check its advancement, or pervert
its natural tendency, and you at once impair
the energy of our institutions, dissolve the
connecting principle in our government, and
undermine that which cannot be directly over
thrown. Enlarge its powers and you strength
en the ties of union which constitute our great
ness, by making the people acquainted with
their rights—sensible of the value of liberty
and independence, and of the danger of do
mestic faction and foreign influence, cauaing
them to provide for the defence of the one and
the neutralization of the other. ’Twas for tho
want of this that many a noble nation has bled
under the inflictions of power, been doomed
to a merciless destiny, and has kissed thi
chains which enslaved their liberty. 'Twas'
for the want of this, that many a Spartan-like
soul has mourned in sorrow, and wept o’er
the fate of his native land; and which in a
word.like nmbition.chnnges the courtier of the
great into the fawning sycophant of the multi
tude,—the reviler of tyrants into the tool of
tyranny.
Then beware of the rock upon which other
nations havo split, and preserve intelligence
as the palladium of liberty. Those who are
versed in Grecian nnd Roman history too
well know the picture which their historians
paint, and the story which speaks from the
shades of a Cicero and Socrates. In short
their whole progress, pregnant with every evil
attendant on human society, exhibits one suc
cessive scries of crime, cruelty, and disorder.
Their laws and institution* were in want of
that uniform energy, and their legislators des
titute of that virtue, stability, and co-operation
essential to the preservation of a free and in-
dependant government. Hence we find their
councils forever swayed by an injudicious
policy, or torn nnd rent asunder by the spirit
of faction. True they held n conspicuous
stand in the department of letters. They could
boast of their Statesmen, Philosophers, Poets,
nnd Orators, who would have done honour to
any age, or hare added splendour to any go
vernment. Bit they were surrounded by a
moral darkness, which veiled the world in the
mnntle of night, by a people whose minds nev
er beamed with the light of science, unrefined
in ninnners, unsettled in habits, and destitute
of that principle of character which is the
nurse of sentiment, and true civil virtue. The
great men of tho age basking in the splendour
they shed around them, excited a spirit of
wonder, rather than ambition. They seemed
as solitary wanderers walking upon the ruins
of the world, and like wandering stars brood
ing over a universe set in darkness. But it has
been reserved for America to boast, not of the
lonely ‘ star’ twinkling in the solitude of lime,
but of a constellation of worthies, who have
enshrouded the world in the blaze of refine
ment and civilization. And while her genius
holds converse with the spirits of the illustrious
dead, her philosophy, robed in the lightnings
which its hand allays, sports in the heavens—
plucks from the threatening cloud a wreath of
triumph, and tunes its harp to liberty’s praise.
Other nations havo caught the accents as they
rolled along our shores, nnd the clash of arms
and the roar of artillery, in defence of freedom
and right, has been their glorious response.
But notwithstanding the great amount of in
telligence and patriotic feeling embodied in
our people, and the great superiority of our
government in power, energy, and influence
overall others, still in order to preserve in fu
ture time our present blessings, it is necessary
to guard against the operations of causes,
which if suffered to have their free, natural, and
wonted influence, will prove one of the seve
rest afflictions under which this land has ever
travailed. I allude in part to that spirit offac-
tion, which has so often disturbed the repose
of nations and been the ultimate cause of their
ruin. How often has this hydra of calamities
displayed to mankind tho most frightful pic
ture, which imagination in her gloomiest reve-
ry ever conceived of—when it unfolds in pow
er its terrific form and bursts upon the world
like) some death-fraught thunderbolt breaking
from the embattled cloud, and striking terror
to the souls of men. And that it is increasing
to an alarming degree in our own country no
one will presume to deny, though its effects
have scarcely been lelt, or its destructive ten
dency seen. Time after time have we been
cited to that spirit of complaint, which is ever
and anon raging among the people, the differ
ences of opinion in different sections of our
country, with regard to our general policy,
and the almost daily contentions, which arise
from sectional jealousies and local prejudices.
And what is worse than all, the charter of our
liberties has become the text book of conten
tion, nnd our rulers are too often swayed by
local interest rather than public consideration,
which has ever been in other countries the le
gitimate offspring of national corruption. If
this country so far forgets her interest as to
permit this evil to exist in her vitals—to stalk
over the land and increase in power, we may
look with a too prophetic scan upon her ulti
mate fate, and son this mighty republic become
tho theme of sorrow, the wreck of power, and
the crumbled hope of a ruined world. Yes
when this last star of promise shall hnve fall
en from its sphere of glory, in the ocean of
darkness, the heavens will be curtained in
mourning, and its sun streaked in blood.
Man’s greatness will have gone, and Ins
“ glory be as though it never had been.” Still
lie may be left the solo, but sad reflection, that
though desolation stamp with its image this
proud monument of earth’s glory, yet it will
stand—wrecked of its pristine greatness like
the crumbling tower, magnificent though in
ruins. That such may not be hei fate is re
served for a free, wise, and independent pno
ole to determine. As for myself I believe
she is reserved for a higher and nobler desti
ny, and will soon place herself beyond the
reach and control of nations, as well as indi
viduals, and become ns some majestic moun
tain towering in the heavens, veiling its head
in clouds nnd forming for itself a wreath from
the brightness which gambols around its sum
mit, on whose head the beams of glory may
ever play, and beneath whose shade the world
may repose. ALBERT G. SEMMES.
Spelling Puzzle.—We submit to our rea'
we can scarcely call them.) as an amusing ex
ercise in spelling. The words are generally
common, but thov will he found such as will
put to the blush the accuracy of tho most
learned, making the dictionaries of either
Johnson or Walker the umpire. Any person
may safely bet with the host scholars, whose
attention has not before boon specially called
to the lines, that they will mis-spell twelve
words, at least, out of the ten lines. We
nave frequently known persons of liberal edu
cation to spell incorrectly from twenty to twenty
five of the words. Thore are, probably, very
few, who would not be willing to wager that
they would not mis-pell twelve words in ten
lines of poetry.—The words below are spoiled
correctly.
A COBBLER with heidach, and a pedlar decrepit,
once stopped,
A tenon from a mortise of their wagon having dropped;
The felloea of their wheela, which of gnarled chestnut
was wrought,
Ont-travellcd their naves at a rate he.vond thought.
They were loath ofexpenae, for with a queer crony,
They ate a rodlcd potato, from tho housat of their ponv.
Their warea were a colander, weaver’s slaie and a stir-
rap,
A fiddler's awl, aieve, scythe, and a mndlct ot sirup.
A bouayyoung dandy, with.trouseia so neat,
Came with noggin and flagon, and gave them a treat.
t Saddle Cloth.
NEW YORK
MHDICrAL ACADEMY
CIRCULAR.
T HE happy effects of the Botanical System of Prtc
ticc, more especially of late, employed in the curs
of Diseases, are such as entitle it to a high rank amon»
modem improvements. The opinion long entertained
in its favor, by many of the judicious, a thorough et.
perieuce has now demonstrated to be well founded-j
with the number and variety of its salutary achieve
raenta, ila reputation is increasing.
It must be evident to every discerning mind n,.,
the present prevailing practice of medicine, wl,^
jects this Botanical aid, is at variance with our nature
and our hapoinrss.
MERCURY, the LANCET, and the KNIFE sra
chiefly relied upon hy Physicians and Surgeons of the
present day, for the removal of almost all the diseases
incident to the human body, notwithstanding the ef.
feels of these deleterious agents ate evidently fatal to
multitudes. Deeply impressed with these facts, and
with a view of reforming the science and practice of
medicine, an individual in this city, in the year 18)7'
procured slot of ground, and erected a handsome and
convenient edifice for an institution denominated lie
United States Infirinary, expressly for employing a re.
formed system of Practice in the treatment of diseases'
tho remedial sources being chiefly derived from tbs
productionsof our own country. The course of treat
ment adopted by this institution, was principally t| le
result of near forty years cxpeiicnce of a distinguished
medical reformer; which course, we are happy to state
has been crowned with success, and proved to'ademon-
slration, that, without Mercury, that boasted champion
of the Materia Medina, or other poisonous drugs, dis-
eases generally, may be cured by those more safe and
salutary means w hich the God of Nature has so libe
rally scattered around us.
Animated by the past success, and with lire hope of
benefittinp future generations, an irrepressible desks
has been felt, that measures commensurate with ths
importance of the object, should be taken to ptomnl.
gate this valuable system of practice, and thereby im.
prove and reform the noble and important science cf
medicine.
After reflecting for years on the most prudent and
successful method of effecting so desirable an object, it
lias been deemed expedient to establish a Medical
School, with competent teachers; where students may
receive board and education, until they are fully quali
fied to practice in the various branches of the Healing
Art, upon the reformed system. IVc are now happy
to announce that a building for such un institution bai
been erected, and opened lor the reception of student!,
who can commence at anv period.
The building is large and commodious, situated is
Eldridge-street, between Grand and Bronmc-strerti,
adjoining the present United Slates Infirmary. It is in
a healthy and retired part of the city, and has been
completed ot a great expense.
The following brandies are taught by Lscturrs, Re
citations, Examinations,and suitable Text books:—
1. Anatomy.
2. Surgery.
3. Theory and Practice of Physic.
4. Midwifery, and Discasesof Women andChildio,
5. Materia Medina, and Practical Botany.
6. Chemistry and Pharmacy.
The benefits to be derived by an attendance at this
Institution will, we trust, be only appreciated by those
who wish to acquire a correct know ledge of tho” Heat
ing Art. Here the student will be taught all the mo
dern practico which is deemed necessary, in addiiirn
to the Botanical; and in consequence of liis residing io
the Institution, and pursuing a systematic course ot
studies, combining each ot those departments, he cay
acquire a knowledge of both in a short space of time,
and at a very small expense, in comparison to that of
other Medical lustilntions.
There being an Infirmary connected with the trade,
my, thestndi nts will have the benefit of Clinic.,! prac
tice, by which the experimental part of meditine will
be acquired with the theory.
There will be no specified time to complete a course
of study,butwhenever a student is qualified In past
an examination, he will receive a Diploma. Some will
require one year, others two or more years, to com
plete their studies.
For tho information of some, we wish to state, that
this system of Practice ia essentially different from that
disseminated by Dr. Samuel Thompson.
REQUISITIONS,
The qualifications for admission into the School ttiil
bo,—t. A certificate of good moral character.—2. A
good English education.
TERMS.
1. The price of qualifying a person for practice is
$250. One half payable in advance, nr at the timenl
entering the school; nnd the other half at the expira
tion or close of his studies,or before a Diploma is grant
ed. A deduction of J25 will be mado to those who
pay the whole sum in advance.
3. Board (being an extra charge) is $3 50per week,
payable weekly or quarterly.
3. Each student must supply himself with Booh,
Bed and Bidding.
A liberal allowance will be made to those in indigent
ders the following ton lines of rhyme, (poetry wT'have the pleasure to announce that our
flehool is now fast filling up, and in in cucccuful opera*
lion; and that then* is an opening in every section cf
tho United States, for those educated in its Principle*
and Practice.
*** Those wishing further information, by addrm*
inp a letter, post paid, to the Subscriber, will receive
a publication, giving an account of the rise, progress,
and present state of the above Institution.
VV. BEACH.
New York* March $0.—13—tct2m.
BOOKS.
jgHAW & EDWARDS have recently received
Blarney—This is the name of a Castle
about three miles from Cork. Adjoining to
the inhabited mansion there wns formerly a
large square tower, with a winding stone stair
case to the top; the floors were all gone, but
tho stone roof was entire; it was the custom
here for all strangers who ascended to the top
of the tower, to creep on their hand* and
knees to the corner stone of the highest pin
nacle, and kiss the same; by virtue of which,
the parties ever after were said to be endow
ed with extraordinary power* ofloquacity and
persuasion. Though nobody could have be
lieved that kissing the stone had any such ef
fect, the custom was followed through inno
cent mirth, and it accordingly became n com
mon saying at Cork, of any prattling fellow,
“ he has been at Blarney;” and hence the
phrase, 11 nop.e of your blarney.’'
IV
large supply of Books, omong which arc the fi’t-
lowing work*:
Moore’s Life of Byron, Memoirs of Summerfield,
Posts visit to Greece, YVirt’s Life of Patrick Hen*
Jefiersoii’i Works, ry,
Milmao’s History of tho President’s Speeches,
Jews, Barrington’s Sketches,
Gillie*’Greece in one Vo!- Davy’s Agricultural Chen^
uine, istry,
Say’s Political Economy, Mackenzie’s 5000 Receipt^
English Synonemes, Webster’s Dictionarv.
NOVELS.
Clondesly, Francis Berrien,
Stories of Waterloo, Pelham,
The Exclusives, Disowned,
Darnley, Devereaux,
Vivian Grey, Waldeprave.
Salathiel,
Also a general supply of Classical and Sthool Bookf,
all of which they offer for sale at reduced prices.
July 27—30—tf.
POETICAL TTOEKS
FOR SALE BY
SHAW & EDWARDS.
Byron'a Works complete Akttneide's Poems,
in on* volume, Campbell’s do.
Moore’i Worki, do. Cowper’s Talk,
Popc’i do. do. Ovid’s Art of Love,
Scott’s do. do. Beauties ol Scott & Moot!,
Burn’* do. do. Byron,
Mrs. Heman’s Poems, Shakupcaro,
N.P. Wiilia’s Fugitive Poe- Tnimbull’a Works,
*fy. Moore’a Melodies,
Montgomery’s Poems, Oesian’s Poem*,
Pollock’* Course of Time, Thomson's Reasons,
Lady of the Lake, Kirk White's Remain*,
Homer’* Iliad, Quotation* of Briliah Posts,
Hudibias, Falconer’* Shipwreck.
Lalla Rookh,
ALSO,
The following AY*NV.iLS for 1830.
Atlantic Souvenir,. Token,
Talisman, Winter’s Wreath
July 37-30—tf