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MISCELLANEOUS. MBWrtP.MENT II UL sweet retirement! hall ’ Bj*. tjte ts men below ; To smooth the i hie of passions frail. And bii.rtlie soul awry from see: iof Woe When retir'd.” rom busy noise, Vcxir.g ores, >■. and troubled joy, To a mild sisvne a r p tlie country, we repair; C-dm enjoy the rural scene, Sportier o’er the meadows green, When the sun’s enliv’r.ing ray bptaka the genial month of May; hi’ hit am’roiis wanton beams, Dance on yonder chrynlal streams; In soft (idiiunee pass the hours, Kissing dew-drops from the flowers ; While sort music thro’ the grove, Sweetly tunes the soul to love; Ar.d the hills harmonious round, I’tho with responsive sound. There the Turtle bore . lone, Makes his soft melodious moan; Whll ; from yonder hough ’tis heard. ‘9’aeetiy chirps the Yellow H,rd: There the Linnet's downy throat, Warbles the responsive note ; Ani to all the neighb’ring groves-, flitlin bed-breast tells his lovt a, There, AMANDA, vve might walk, And of soft endearments talk; Or an: we’d listen, love, To tlsegeutly cooing dove. In sow. ttV'-ct enibow’ring shade, Some fair seat by nature made, 1 ray love would gently phee, On dte balder woven grass ; Seated by thy lovely side, Oh 1 how gfi at would be my pride ; While mv soul should fix on thine— Oh! the Joy to call thee mine. Tor why should doves have more delight, Than we, my sweet AMANDA, migh*, And why should Darks and Linnets be More happy; lovely maid , than we ? There the pride of genius blooms, There sweet contemplation comes; There is science heavenly fair ; direct philosophy is there . With each author valued most, Ancient glory, modem boast : There tlic mind may revel o’er Doughty deeds of days of yore ; How the mighty warriors stood— tio'.v the field was dy’il in blood— •ssr the shores were r.eaj.4 ■•*< dead— Ami i'vj livers stream’d with red ; While the heroes souls on Prune, t.'ig-’d them on to deathless time ; Or so View a dif!rent age, rictuT.l in th’ historic page i Kilims dtcentUng fn nj a thrche ; Tyrants making kingdoms groan ; With each care on state alty’d, And all the scenery of pride; Or perhaps we’ll study o’er Books of philosophic lore ; Ucail what Socrates has taught, And how god-like Plato wrote . View the earth with Bacon’s eves, Or with Newton read the skies ; dee each planetary ball, One great sun attracting all ; \li by ;:;ra\ list ion held, Self a; traded, seif n pelt’d : Wc shell cheat away old time, Passing moments so sublime . HAIL, sweet Retirement! bail 1 Best state of man below; To smooth the tida of passions frail, And bear the soul away from scenery of woe A RECEIPT FOR COURTSHIP. Two or time dears and two of three sweets. Tv. ir.rihico hails and two or three treats, Two or three serenades given as lure, Two or three oaths how much they endure, Two or three messages srni hi a deyr Two or three times led out from the play, Two or three soft Speeches 1. ade hy the way. Two or tliree tickets for two or three times, -Vo or three iow lets* rs w. it all in rhyme, Two or three meat lis keep g s 'w.et to those rules, Can never tail making a , iuj e of fools. I'ftm the Federal bej'tilllccn. When “ jrgp saw her h deed trees Decent! from Felion t > the main, “ She RkCd the Axe, if he ‘ wild pleas-, To come and lively cr gain. she said she’d frankly risk i er own— -11 Strike, slash.,” said shi ‘ fell at pleasure’ If you but boldly prove it K awn, I’ve earn'd tK golden fi\ ; .vevsnrr if,'(i-Argo s.-.ys it gives ce pax, To t ar’idctrs :■ single tret, PH trust no spars upon the Mai.-, So bring tit.m hack atrcin to i;.e S-rip every vessel of her mast, On stone let cannons roar -, la swamp* I’ll stick my timber Anil make it useful as before. INTERESTING SKETCH. The following extract is taken from a History of the American War, by Hannah Adams, ami alludes to the defeat we sustained from the British on Long island, August 27, 1770, and celebrates the virtues of a cha* raster too much forgotten by h;s country men. Thu.”. ile fond virtue wished in vain to Hale, bright and generous; found a hapless grave : With genius’ living flame his bosom glow’d, And science charm'd him to her sweet abode. In worth’s fair path his feet adventur’d far, The pride of peace, the rising grace of war. In duty firm, in danger calm as even, To friends unchanging, and sincere to heaven How sbert his course, the prize how early won ; While weeping friendship mourns her favo rite gone. Dtsigbt. After this unfortunate engagement, General Washington called a council of war, who determined upon an im mediate retreat to New-York. The intention was prudently concealed from the army, who knew not whither they were going, hut imagined it was to attack the enemy. The field artil lery, tents, baggage, ar.d about 9000 men, were conveyed to the city of New-York, over East-River, more than a mile wide, in less than thirteen hours, and without the knowledge of the British, though not six hundred yards distance. ” Providence in a re markable manner favored the retreat ing army. The wind, which seemed to prevent the troops getting over at the appointed hour, afterwards shifted to their wishes; towards morning an extreme thick fog came on, which ho vered over Long-Island, and, by con cealing the Americans, enabled them to complete their retreat without in terruption, though the day had begun to dawn some time before it was finish ed. In about half an hour after the island was finally abandoned, the fog cleared oft', and the British were seen taking possession of the American lines. Perhaps the fate of America was never suspended on a more brittle thread, than previously to this memor able retreat. A spectacle is here pre sented of an army, destined for the de fence of a great continent, driven to the narrow borders of an island, with n victorious army of double its num ber in front, with navigable waters in its rear; constantly liable to have its communication cut off by the enemy's navy, and every moment exposed to an attack. The presence of minu which animated the commander in chief in this critical situation, the pru dence with which all the necessary measures were executed, redounded as much or more to his honor than the most brilliant victories. An army, to which America looked for safety, pre served—a general, who was consider ed as an host himself, saved for the future necessity of his country ! —Had not, however, the circumstances of the night, of the wind and weather been favorable, the plan, however well con certed, must have been defeated. To a good Prov idenee, therefore, are the people of America indebted for the complete success of an enterprise so important in its consequences. This retreat left the British iu com plete possession cfLong-Island. What could he their future operations re mained uncertain. To obtain informa tion of their situation, their strength, and future movements was cf high im portance. For this purpose General Washington applied to Col. Knowlton who commanded a regiment of light infantry, which formed the van of the Vmeriean army, and desired him to ! .. .l int some mode of gaining the neees- I c.ry information. Colonel Knowlton communicated this request to Captain | Nathan Ilale, of Connecticut, who was then a captain in his regiment. This young officer, animated by a sense of duty, and considering ihat an opportunity presented itself by which he might be useful to his country, at o;ee offered himself a volunteer for j this hazardous service. lie passed in disguise to Long-Island, excittincd every part of the British army, r.nd obtained the best possible information respecting their situation and fhture operations. In his attempt to return he was ap prehended carried before sir Y\ iiliam Howe, a|.d the proof of his object w as so Hear, that he frankly acknowledg ed who he was, and what were Lis views. Sir William Howe at once gave an order to the provost marshall to exe cute him the next morning. This order was accordingly executed in a most unfeeling manner, and by as great a savage as ever disgraced hu manity. A clergyman, whose attend ance he desired, was refused him; a bihle Tor a few moments devotion was not procured, although he requested it. Letters, which, on the morning of his execution, l.c wrote to hifc mother and other friends, wtre destroyed; and this very extraordinary reason given by the provost marshal, “ that the rebels should not know they had a man in their army who could die with so much firmness.” Unknown to all around him, without a single friend to offer him the least consolation, thus fell as amiable am. as worthy a young man as America could boast, with this, as his dying ob servation—that “ he only lamented that he had hut one life to lose for his country.” Although the manner of this execu tion will ever he abhorred by every friend to humanity and religion, yet there cannot he a question hut that the sentence was conformable to the rules of war and the practice of nations in similar eases. It is, however, a justice due to the character of Captain Hale to observe, that his motives for engaging in this service were entirely different from those which generally influence others in similar circumstances. Neither expectation of promotion, nor pecuniary reward, induced him to this attempt. A sense of duty, a hope that he might in this way be useful to his country, and an opinion which he had adopted, that every kind of ser vice necessary to the public good be came honorable by being necessary— were the great motives which induced him to engage in an enterprize hy w hich his connections lost a most ami able friend, and his country one of its most promising supporters. The fate of this most unfortunate young man excite* the most interest ing reflections. To see such a character, in the Row er of youth, cheerfully treading in the most hazardous paths, influenced hy the purest intentions, and only emu lous to do good to his country, without the imputation of a crime, fall a vic tim to policy, must have been wound ing to the feelings even of his enemies. Should a comparison be drawn be tween Major Andre and Captain Hale, injustice would be done to the latter should he not be placed on an equal ground With the former. While almost every historian of the American revolu tion has celebrated the virtues and la* menteil the fate of Andre, Hale has remained unnoticed, and it is scarcely known such a character existed. To the memory of Audre, his coun try have erected the most magnificent monuments, and bestowed on his fa mily the highest honors and most libe ral rewards. To the memory of Hale not a stone has been erected, nor an inscription to preserve his ashes from insult! THE YEAR tsu. Iu this year several events have oc curred, of no common character. A brief notice of them, [says the com niler] may not be unacceptable. In die month cf September, a Comet made its apperanee in the northern pari of the Heavens and passing across our Hemisphere, disappeared at the South about the end of the year. On the iOth of September, the city of Charleston, in South-Carolina, was visited l,y one of the most tremendous Hurricanes that ever devastated any country. On the l7tl of September, the Sun sufl'ered an annular and almost total e clipse. The day was remarkably serene, and sky entirely clear of clouds, so thatappearance was the most so lemn and impressive that w e could con ceive. On the 7th of November, the lives of many valuable Americans were lost in a battle with the Indians. On the 2Cth ofDecember, the West ern and Southern quarters of the U nited States were alarmed with several shocks of an Earth-quake. On the 20th of December the Thea tre at Richmond was consumed by Fire, and a great number of the most respectable citizens of Virginia per ished in the flames. In the summer months, the heat was, in many places, most intense. In the principal cities, several lives were lost hy the indiscrete use ol'cold water. The crops, in many parts of the U. States, destroyed hy drought; and in many places immense damage was done by overwhelming torrents ol‘ rain. These are not common events; and without incurring the charge of super stition, they may he deemed portentous of still greater events. Surely, so many extraordinary occurrences, in the course of few months, ought to excite something of meditation and reflection. SHOES k BOOTS, Selling off at EMBARGO prices THE SUBSCRIBERS, intending to relinquish their present line of business, offer for SALE at very red nr - td prices their WHOLES ALE STOCK IN TRADE, comprising a general anti very extensive assortment of Boots and Shoes, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Purchasers for the country trade are respectfully invited to call. Great bargains w ill be offered, as the concern must be closed by the 15th of June next, and until that time, SHOES &c. will he sold at retail much less than the usual prices. They have received large additions to their former stuck, by re cent arrivals from New-York ar.d Bos ton—among which are the following : 3000 pair Ladies MORROCCO SLIP PERS, all colors and qualities 1300 do do Leather do 2300 Mens SHOES different qualities. Gentlemen’s tine Morroceo and Leather Pumps [with and without buckles] La dies Kid Slips, do. Morocco Boots. Nankeen Boots,Grecian Sandies,Mis ses and Childs Morocco ami Leather Bootees and Slippers, Boys fine Shoes and Pumps, Morocco and Leather— -3 trunks New-York BOOTS, and two do. Boston do.—A quantity of’ Negro Shoe*. ALSO. 2 cases Straw Bonnets, Burnhams. Tndia Checks, GillaHdkfs. 100 Reams Writing Paper, Blank Books, playing Cards. Morocco Skins. lOCO j ards Tow Cloth, Mcrrccen, Travelling and House Trunks, &c. &c. BARNS &. EYELETH. April 14 6w—l Gibbons’’ Buildings- Savannah, May Ist, 1812. of Copartnership, TIIE copartnership of the firm of I). & J. DOUGLASS, i this dav dissolved by mutual consent. DAVID DOUGLASS. JOHN DOUGLHSS. The business in future will be carried on by John Douglass, who duly aathorises David Douglass, his lawful agent and attorney, to conduct the business, at the old stand in Whi taker street, where he has a large and general supply of Philadelphia made Boots, ladies and gentlemens Shoes and Slippers, childrens Morocco and Leather Buskins, Ac. which will be sold cheap for cash oniv. JOHN ‘DOUGLASS. IC7* ALL Persons indebted to the late firm of D.&J. DOUGLASS, is required to call and settle their ac counts within teu days from the date above, cr they will be placed in the hands cf an attorney, for collection. DAVID DGUGLASS, Agent for Joan Douc-lass. May 3 7 (£T Blanks of every and scription executed with neatness and despatch, at the office cf th American Patriot. Henry W. Hii] s , I DAS FOB silt *4 10 Hhds. Boston Rum, I X s>• 01 i hi sj l *h I’roof Hum, I 2 Pipes Brandy, ’ I 12 do. Macella Madeira W me I 2 Half Pines Superior Madeira J 3000 lb. Buck Shot, I 100 Boxes Mould Candles. I 11 Bales Calcutta Piece Good*. I St) Gases Wool Hats, I 23 Pieces Russia and Ravens D u J Writing Paper, Aimunds, Travel ling, House and Fancy Trunks. J May 1. *3t r, f Now Landing I From BRIG AMERICA. I 73 Elds. Philadelphia “uperfij Flour, I ALSO, I From SLOOP SOPHIA. I 95 Boxes brown Soap, I 20 Do. Spermaceti Candles, I 12 Do. Tallow do. I lo Hhds. N. E. Rum, I 150 Bundles Wrapping Paper; I lo Bbls. Glauber Salts, I For Stile on Board, I Bbls. Apples and Potatoes, I 13 Bundles flay, I In Store, I 20 Quarter and half-quarter CaslJ L. ft. Madeira M ine, I 14 Cases Men’s fine and coarse aiJ Children’s Morocco Hats, I 15 Bbls. No. 2 Mackerel; I J. EATTELLL I April 21 4 I Just Received, AMD FOR SALE, 5a Bbls. Philadelphia Sap. FLOUI.,I 14 Pipes GIN, 23 Bbls. BEER, 5 Bbls. BEEF and PORK, 3 Bbls. BRE AD. JACOB IDLER, & Cos April 11 t Just Received, j 1 Case light Summer HATS. Fori Sale by I EZEKIEL YARNELL. I April 21 fit 3 I Joseph Carnithers, I OFFERS FOR SALE, I St. Übe’s SALT and I MOLASSES in Hhds. April 14. 1 j FOR SALE ►Vo.t landing from brig Maryland. 1 73 lifids. New-Orlenns SUGAR j 75 coils bale ROPE J 2 Hawsers. On liberal terms. DUNNING & CLAY. April 17 2 Hum and Salt. Just received by the ship TftnifrsJifro- Rhode Island , 20 hogsheads N. E. Hum 280 bushels Liverpool ground Sait o:: HAND. An extensive assortment of America: manufactured Goods Bedtiek, Chanshrays, Stripes,- Plaids. Cotton Balls, Ste. 12 reams Writing Fa per, P. H. &T. CRAPON. April 21 St 3 Carriage Sc Horses, THE SUBSCRIBE!!, OFFERS for sale his CARRIAGE and HORSES, which are i’.'.ic l ior to none in the city. To save a. necessary trouble, the lowest price wi:i be fifteen hundred dollars. GEORGE HARR AL. April 2S. 6t 3 Latest Fashions, Just received per brig Eiiza Lord. %ft'eu:~lork ci II. TAYLORS Market Stjuare. I ABIES Rid and Mcrrocco Sus l of the latest fashions, Misses Rid and do do Ladies Nankeen Boots, do Kid and Morocco heel’d Slip do Undressed Morocco trinim >"• Slips Gentlemens Lace Boots, with mam other articles, which makes a T -R complete assortment—are e%C red ‘• sale for cash only. B. J. SCRIBNER. April 2H ■> WaNTBD One or two Young LAD-?, as A’’ PRENTICES to the Printing Su ness, from Fourteen to Fifteen j - ‘- cf Age, of Good Morals, “ _ _ E.-w uire at this OP/ it. ’ ■ May 4