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The Western Herald.
VOL. I.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING
BY O. P. SHAW,
AND
Edited, by A. G. FAM BROUGH.
Terms. —Three dollars per annum, payable within six
months after the receipt of the first number, or four dol
lars if not paid within the year. Subscribers living out of
die state, will be expected in all cases, to pay in advance.
No subscription received for less than one year, unless
the money is paid in advance; and no paper will be dis
continued until all arrearages are paid, except at the op
lion of the publisher. Persons requesting a discontinu
ance of their Papers, are requested to hear in mind, a set
l lament of their accounts.
Advertisements willbe inserted at the usual rates.
|C3= All Letters to the Editor or Proprietor, on mat
ters connected with the establishment, must be post paid
in order to secure attention.
SCy Notice of the saleofLand and Negroes, by Ad
ni tistrators, Executors, or Guardians, must be published
tim dats previous to the day of sale.
The sale of personal Property, in like manner, must be
published forty dats previous to the day of sale.
Notice to debtors and creditors of an estate must be
published forty days.
Notice that Application will be made to the Court of
Ordinary for Leave to sell Land or Negroes,must be pub
lished FOUR MONTHS.
Notice that Application will be made for Letters of Ad
ministration, must bo published thirty days and for
Letters of Dismission, six months.
UMITBDSTATES HOTEL,
VBMIE Undersigned, grateful for the patronage that
I has been extended to him since he has had the man-
M'oment ofthe above Establishment, respectfully informs
as friends and tne public generally, that the HOTEL is
row open, and will continue so during the summer,and at
a!! times and all seasons, and pledges himself that his ex
ertions shall be to render the accommodations of this Es
tablishment inferior to none in the city.
The Stables arc amply supplied with an abundance of
sood provender, and under the management of a carc/ui
ind experienced Ostler.
JOHN R. ANDERSON.
duly 2,—13—4t
TRAVELLERS REST.
riIHE undersigned, takes this method to in
'*niuK A form the Public generally, that he has
dyAwS taken the House, recently occupied by Les
targette,& Cleghorn, as a Tavern, at the Al
abama Mines, in Cass County; and is now ready to ac
'oaimodate as many as may find it to their interest to vis
t this interesting, Golden Region of country. Trav
elers who stop to rest, will find his Table supplied with
[lie very best the country will afford, his Stables well fur
nished “with provender, and attended by a first rate Ostler,
ind no exertion Wanting on his part, to comfort constant
Boarders, or render agreeable the situation of the tran
•ieul visitor. E. R. Mc’LAIN.
July 2, —13—ts
ENTERTAINMENT.
THE undersigned respectfully informs the public tha
he has opened a house of Entertainment at the
Court House of Lumpkin county, and is now pre
pared for the reception of hoarders and travellers. Trust
ing to the cflorts w hich he will make to give general satis
faction, lie deems pledges and promises as altogether
useless—suffice it to say, that he hopes none will go
away dissatisfied. His charges will be as moderate as
circumstances will allow.
ANSELM BUGG.
July 2—l3—tf
JfesSjL npHE Subscriber respectfully informs the
Siiuw A public, that he has opened a house of
ENTERTAINMENT at Huntsville; the
ifwW’fwva , ; o i(] Mines in Paulding county. This place
is ina healthy situation, with the advantages of good spring [
water, pleasant mountain breezes, and surrounded with j
a romantic forest, and better than all, in the midst of the
Gold Region. Huntsville is twenty-five miles from the
Uarroll mines, and twelve miles from the Alatuna mines
in Cass county,and on the direct road leading from one to
Ihe other. JACOB PARLIER.
May 28.—8—ts
MRS. PASCHAL & SONS,
iSpjk ‘■'NFORM the Public that they have this
}T!|s3L JL day removed into the new Framed Build
lmSflg ing in the North end of tlus Town, and are
cJSiiVI prepared to entertain in a comfortable man
ner,all persons who may give them a call. Thankful for
the liberal patronage hitherto bestowed, they hope that
I heir increased conveniences, will ensure them a continu
ation of Public encouragement
Auraria, June 11. —10—3t.
The Southern Recorder, Federal Union, Augusta
Chronicle, and Columbus Enquirer, will give the above
three insertions.
ejmEOEßsTsormr.
( Jluraria , Lumpkin County,)
FfIHE Subscriber still continues
ISiilw A to occupy his Old Stand, on
Main Street, a few doors above the Court-
House. Having extended his improvements
he is now prepared to accommodate m more comfortable
style, those who may favor him with their patronage.
Beady access to Maps, Dia grains, &c. can be had at any
time, and no exertions will be spared to give to the I.rav
rilerin pursuit of information, the best knowledge ot tne
‘"nintry, which his means of information will anoro.
Grateful for the liberal patronage already received, its
’ rntinuance is respectfully solicited.
WILLIAM ROGERS.
Auraria, April 6—l—ts
MINERS HALL.
fMIHE undersigned liastaken the house for
!*"Hr JL merly occupied as a Tavern, by Mrs.
Paschal k Sons. The house having under
gone a thorough repair, he is now able to
iccomodatcall persons disposed to patronize him. HisTa
de will be supplied with the Very best that the country
rfiords ; bis Stables with plenty of provender and an at
oe ostler; his bar with the best of liquors; and every
possible attention shall be rendered on his part, to ensure
1 s We of that custom, which he intends to merit.
R. A. WATKINS.
AtSana Juno 18,—11—tf.
AURARIA, LUMPKIN COUNTY, GEORGIA. JULY 9, 1833-
Valuable Town Property for
Sale.
fgIHE subscribers offers for sale, that new
ImlmSm -“- and truly valuable House and Lot in
Gainesville, occupied by a A. Dauvergne
The House is situated on the Public Square,
and is admirably adapted for a Store and private dwelling
or Tavern; having eight spacious and well vontulatcd
rooms, finished in splendid style. The other buildings
nre well arranged and in good style, with a fine Garden,
which taken together, renders it by far the most desirable
property in the place. Persons desirous to purchase,
will please callon our Agent, WILLIAM GIBSON, on
the premises for terms, w hich will he accommodating.
LOW, TAYLOR a Cos.
Savannah, June 11.—10—ts.
#25 REWARD.
MCiTRAYED or stolen from the Sub
senber about the 3rd of this month, a
briglitsorrell mare,flax main and tail, about
five years old, five feet high, with some
saddle spots on her back, considerably wind-galled below
the hocks of the hind legs, and nowly shod all round. —
The above Reward will tie given for the delivery of the
mure and thief, or twenty dollars for the thief and suffi
cient evidence to convict him; or five dollars for the mare
alone. If stolen the thief has made his way towards Ten
nessee. The supposed thief is about thirty or thirty-five
years old, sandy hair, blue eyes, five feet, 6 or 8 inches
high, recently from McMinn county, Tennessee.
MILTON SANDERS.
Auraria. June 28.—12—ts.
The Warren Register, Tennessee, and the Cherokee
Intelligencer, will please give the above in
their paper and forward their accounts.
M. S.
$lO REWARD.
from the Subscriber on the night of the sth
W inst., a large grey horse,fifteen or sixteen handsliigh,
eight years old, and in low order. Any information ro
speetng said horse or thief, will be thankfullly received,
and the above reward paid for the delivery of the horse,
and a pledge on my part to prosecute the thief to convic
ilon, he him a white man, or Indian, if I can find him out.
JESSE COCK RUM,
.J Cherokee Indian in the lower part of
Lumpkin county.
June 11.—10—ts.
~ MOO REW ARD.
UNA WAY from tho subscriber in Jones
QjrCfx JL®/ county on the 26th mst. a Mulatto fel-
JjUJL low by the name of NEEDHAM. He is of
fSJjfcA £ood countenance, free spoken, has a scar in
the rirht eye, is well proportioned, straight, five |
feet 10 3-4 inches high, and has a scar on ‘.lie
hr~r too of his left foot. lie was purchased of
Solomon Pope, of Waynesborough, North Carolina, and
has a wife who is a free woman, living near that place;
where it is supposed he has gone. He was brought to
this State by George Y. Lowe in 1832.
Said boy was heard of a few days since in the Cherokee
Nation, if taken in the State, a reward of $25 will be
paid for him ; if in S. Carolina, S3O; if in North Carolina
SSO; and if in any other State SIOO.
THOMAS LOWE.
June 25. 12—3 t.
RUNAWAY,
t A Negro man hy the name of Her
im. nson, well known in this part of
the County, he formerly belonged to
the Estate of Whitmire, and lately to
the Subscriber. Harrison is about five
feet four inches, high thick set, fond of
conversation, and very familiar with
those who converse with him. Any in
* formation respecting the negro, or his
delivery to the subscriber, will be liberally rewarded and
thankfully received.
A. DAUVERGNE.
Gainsvillc, June 11. —10 —ts.
GEORGIA, LUMPKIN COUNTY.
DA VIDOXFORD tolled before James Ownby, Esq •
on the 20th day of May, 1833, a bay horse, near lg
hands high, very thin in order, about 10 or 12 years old,
with old shoes on before; he is light made, and has some
white spots on his shoulders, supposed to be done hy the
collar; he had an old bell on, the collar supposed to be an
old hipstrap. Appraised by Jonathan Oxford and An
drew Flowers, at forty dollars.
M. P. aUILLAN, c.i. c.
Auraria, May 28. — B—3t8—3t
GEORGIA, LUMPKIN COUNTY.
Tolled before me Henry Adams, a Justice of the peace,
in the 2d District, of said county, a small bay inare,
about eleven or twelve years old. taken up at the house of
John Martin,in said county and District No brands per
ceivablc; a small Star in her forehead. Was Taken up
on or about the 251 hof May last. Appraised at thirty
dollars. Given under my hand this 25th June 1833.
H. ADAMS J. P.
A true extract from the minutes.
M. P. Q.UILLAIN c. 1. c.
July 2,—13—3t
For Sale .
“WMfILL be sold in the Town of Auraria Lumpkin
ff county, on the first Tuesday in July next, a
likely young negro man, about twenty two or three years
old, of good size for business; he is a good shoemaker and
bouse servant, and a tolerable hand on a farm. lam on
ly induced to sell to raise money. Persons wishing to pur
chase, can see the boy at S. Galliher’s in Gainesville.
For further particulars apply to the subscribers in Jeffer
son. Jackson county, or to Wiley Harben, in Gainesville.
AUGUSTUS J. BROWN.
June 18, —11 —3t
,n W W ms fi’ ro P r ' ctors °f the Athens
X Stage Line, have determined
to continue their tri-weekly lineto
Auraria. Hereafter the stage will reach this place on Sun
day, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and leave for Au
gusta, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
This arrangement will open a direct communication by
stage tri-weekly with Augusta, Milledgevillc; and week
ly with Pendleton, via Gainesville and Carnesvitlc. The
stacc will also run twice a week to Athens, Tennessee;
leavingLcathers’Fordon Sunday and Wednesday morn
ing.
May 28.8 —if
VALUABLE LAND FOR
THE Subscriber wishes to sell the Lot of land where
on Wiley Bishop now lives, near the junction of the
Ohestatce and Chattahoochie rivers, containing one hun
dred and fifty Acres, more or less, thirty-five orforty Acres
of cleared land, with good fences, and comfortable dw-el
ling and out houses; with an excellent fishery and Mill
Shoal. For terms, apply to ,
ARCHIBALD BISHOP, of
Gainesville, Geo.
Jqpe 4. —9—ts
It comes, the Herald of a Golden World.
| TO ALL CONCERNED.
TFIOSE who rented from the State, Indian improve
ments for 1822, in Lumpkin and Union counties,
are requested to meet one of the firm of BARRON k IR
WIN, at Auraria, on the 15th, or at the Court House in
, Lumpkin County, on the 16th, or at the Court House in
Union, on the 17th July next, cither to renew or take up
\ their notes, otherwise suit will be commenced immediate
ly. BARRON & IR WIN.
June 18, —11—ts.
CARPENTER’S WORK
OF every description, done in the neatest manner
and cm the most approved plans, by the .Subscri
ber, at LEATHER’S FORD. Orders for work in his
line of business will be promptly attend*d to, at tin* short
est notice. He will now engage to construct frames and
other parts of buildings for applicants, in order to have
them ready to be reared up immediately after the sale ol
Town lots, or other cases of emergency.
JAMES M. KELLY.
May 28.—8—tds.
WILES & SANDERS,
Fasliionalde Tailors.
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens ofLumpkin
county and its vicinity, that their shop is nearl y op
posite the large framed building occupied by Mrs. Paschal
Sc Sons, where they are now carrying on the above busi
ness in all its various branches. They tdve every pledge
on their part to please the fancy and tastefully fit all
those who patronize them in their business. They
rccicvc quarterly the New York and Philadelphia fash
ions.
N. B. A Journeyman of good steady habits and who is
a good workman may get coi.stant employment. None
who do not possess these qualifications need apply to us.
\V. S*. S ANDERS.
Auraria, June 11.—10—ts
B. G C AND EE.
MERCHANT TAILOR.
HAS just received a splendid assortment of Cloths,
Cassimers, Vestings, also an assortment of Goods
suitable for summer wear, such as Bombazine, Moleskin,
xYlarseillcs, Valencia, &c. all of which he is now prepared
to make up, in the latest and most approved fashions or
according to order. Come and see.
N. B. Particular attention paid to cutting.
Auraria June 18.—11—3 t
NOTICE.
ALL persons are warned against trading for three
notes ofhand calling for thirty Dollars each,payable
to William Carnes dated tenth of May, 1833. \Ve are
determined not to pay them as lie has not complied with
liis contract, note signed by
M. H. SNOW.
HARRISON RILEY.
June 25.—12—ts.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
rBIA KEN up by William Dozier, and taken before
B Lewis U. Powell,a chesnut sorrel mare, atmut tbreo
or four years old, four feet eight inches high, with a blaze
face, and her left hind foot and leg white, appraised by
Jolm D. Mullens and Elijah Coiton, to thirty dollars, tins
first day of May 1833. A true extract from the VI mules.
R. B. HARRIS Clerk I. C.
June IS, —11—ts.
GEORGIA, LUMPKIN COUNTY.
WHEREAS Robert Ligon and Robert Mitchell
apply to me for letters of administration on the
Estate 0 b ert Ligon, sen., late of said county dec’d.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and sin
gular,the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and
ap|>ear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to
shew cause, if any they have,why said letters should not
be granted. Given UDder mv band, this 25th day June,
1833.
M. P. CIUILLIAN, D. C. C. O.
June 22.—12—30d
_ WANTED AT MY SHOP,
A Youth of steady habits who wishes to learn the
Tailors trade,
D. A. WILES.
Auraria, May 21.—7—ts
MEDICAL.
DR. John 11. Thomas, having settled himself in Au
raria Lumpkin County, respectfully tenders his
professional services, to the Citizens of Ibis and the ad
joining counties. From his experience as a practitioner
of twelve years in the middle partol this State, and with a
promise of charges in proportion with the times, and strict
attention to calls, he hopes to merit a share of public pat
ronage.
Auraria, May 21.—7—ts
UMV EKSITY OF GEO -?GI A.
Extract from the mimites of the Board of Trustees at their
meeting in August, 1832.
ON motion of Howel Cobb, Esq.— Resolved, that all
graduates of tliis College on making application for
the second, or masters’s degree, shall furnish the Board
with the certificate of some respectable or distinguished
individual oftlieirgood moral character, and respectability
in the community in which they reside.
Resolved, further, that all graduates of other Colleges,
applying for the second degree, shall furnish the Board
with their diplomas, and a certificate of some distinguish
ed or respectable individual, of their good moral charactor
and respectability in the community in which they reside.
Resolved, further, tliat the foregoing Resolutions be pub
lished.
ASBIJRY HULL, Secretary.
June 4—9—ts.
NOTICE.
FOUR Months after date application will he made, to
the Honorable the Inferior Court, ot Newton Coun
ty, when setting as a court of Ordinary, for leave to sell
file whole of the real estate belonging to W alter Poole,
late of said County dec.
HARDY K. POOLE, Adm’r.
May 21. —7—4 m
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens ol
Hall, and the adjoining counties, that he continues
to carry on the above business in its various bran
ches, at his Old Stand, east side ofthe Court-House
Square, where work shall be done in flic neatest and
most fashionable style. He receives the PHILADEL
PHIA and LONDON FASHIONS, quarterly—and
keeps on hand
READY-MADE
CLOTHING,
Os cveiy description. He returns his thanks to the pub
lic for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and begs
leave to say, he ha3 just employed a first rate Journey
man frotri the city ofßaltimore, and pledges there shall
in future be no disappointment G. W, BROWN.
April 6—l—sm
CHEAP CASH STORE.
THE undersigned has just received from New-
York and Charleston, an extensive and well selec
ted asssortment of DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE & OR CILERY, consisting in part
Os the following articles, wliich he will sell low for Cash
or Gold.
4000 yds. Sheeting and Shirting,
2000 “ Cheap Negro Cloth,
407 by S qr. London Duffle'Blankcls,
“6by 7do do do do
75 Point Blankets,
12 pr. 11-4 Rose Blankets,
400 yds. Chester Ticks,
300 “ Union Stripes,
200 “ Pittsburg Cord,
8 ps. Moleskin, assorted colours.
G “ Bleached Suffolk Drills,
6 “ Cotton Diaper,
30 “ Calico, 6 do. Turkey Red Prints,
12 “ Ginghams, 10 do Boinbazetts,
6 “ Furniture Calicoes.
4 doz.Chints Shawls, 4 ps. Crimson Circassian,
4 do. Irish Linen, 8 do. Linenfold Shirting,
G do. Sattinett, Silk, k Cotton FlagHdkfs.
READY-HADE
CLOTHING,
Hlids. Molasses, 1 do. St. Croix Sugar,
1 do. N. Orleans do. 3 do. N. England Rum,
8 Bags Prime Green Coffee,
1 Pipe Holland Gin, 1 do. Cognac Brandy,
1 qr. Cask Poach Brandy 1 Superior Cognac do.
1 do. 11. Gin, 1 do. Madeira Wine,
6 Hampers Champaigne, 6 Boxes No. 1 Claret,
1 qr. Cask Port, 1 do. Muscat, 3 do. Malaga,
3 Casks London Porter, 12 Boxes Soap,
3 Bills. Loaf Sugar, 3 Tierces Rice,
5000 Spanish Segars, 12 Kegs Crackers,
6 Bbls. Mackerel, 3 Boxes Sperm Candles,
6 do. Charleston do. 1 Bbl. Almonds,
0 Boxes Herring, 4 do. best quality Tobacco,
12 do. Bunch Raisins,
2000 lbs. Iron, 100 Spades, Longhandled Shovels,
4 Setts Blucksmitli ‘Tools, 6 X Cut Saws,
6 Mill Saws, 400 lbs. German Steel,
12 Kegs Nails, assorted sizes,
12 Boxes Window Glass, Bby 10,
24 Setts Knives and Forks,
Pocket, Pen, and Dirk Knives,
Razors, Scissors, Shears, &c.
Pad,Gun, Chestand Stock Locks,
■1 Riflc3, 6 Shot Guns, l double barreled do.
Everpointed Pencils, Silver Steel Pens, &c.
Carpenters Tools,
2 Crates Crocker, G ass, and China Ware,
2 Boxes Kings Cast-steel Axes, Tea-kettles,
An assortment of Tinware,
100 Wool Hats, 25 Fine Fur,
100 Suits Negro Cloatliing,
S. T. ROWLAND.
N. B. Highest price given for Gold.
April 6 1833—1—ts ‘
NOTICE.
--r[LL be positively sold at Gainsvillc, on the first.
J Tuesday in July next, one Hundred Barrels sound
Coro, which wifi be delivered within two miles of Gains
vtlle.’ Also, a stock of Hogs, Horses and Cattle, among
which, are valuable Milch Ccnos.
Gainsville, Tone 25. —12—ts
LAW NOTICE.
THE undersigned have entered into copartnership in
the practice of the Law, for the County of Lumpkin,
and will attend to any professional business, which may
be confided to their earn. Letters addressed to Harden
and Rogers,either at Athens or Auraria i, will receive prompt
attention.
EDWARD HARDEN.
JAMES ROGERS.
May 7.—s—w6m
HILTON H. GATHRIGtI TANARUS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, has located at Lumpkin
Court-House —and will practice in all the counties
ofthe Cherokee,and in Hal! and Habersham, of the Wes
tern Circuit. All communications addressed to him upon
business in his profession will be promptly attended to.
April 6 1833—1—ts
Li7>.
(Lumpkin C. 11. Ga.)
AB. & H. HOLT, have removed to this place and
. will Practice Luw m Copartnership mail thccoun
ties ofClierokee Circuit, and in the adjoining counties of
the Western and Chattahoochie Circuits.
ALFRED B. HOLT.
HINES HOLT, Jr
April 6,1833—1—ts
lii.lT
THE Subscriber has established himself in this place,
and will attend to all professional business confi
ded to him in the several counties ofthe Cherokee Circui..
—also in the Counties of Jackson, Franklin, Hall and
Habersham, ofthe Western Circuit. His office is at the
north end of town. . .
ALLEN MATTHEWS.
Auraria, April 6—l—ts
ACHILLES D. SHACKELFORD.
>sr
Hi pi rmamntly settled himself m Cass county, at
the place selected for the county Site. He will at
tend punctually to all business intrusted to his care in the
Cherokee Circuit.
Communications may bo addressed to Two Runs 1 ost
Office, Cass county.
Junell. —11—=tf
The Southern Recorder, Columbus Enquirer and the
Washington News, will give the above three insertions
each, and forward t heir accounts to this office for payment
LAW NOTICE.
THE undersigned have entered into Copartnership,
in tlie practiceof LA ,V, and hope hy strict atten
tion to business confided to their care, and the assistance
of Judge Underwood, to merit a share of public patron -
They will practice in all the Counties of the Cher
okee Circuit, andfhe adjoiningcounties of the Western
and Chattahoochee Circuits. Their office is at the Court
House in Lumpkin county.
EZEKIEL W. CULLENS,
GASTON M. UNDERWOOD.
July 2.—l3—tf
GEORGIA, HALL COUNTY.
Prudence Cafehart, 1
vs. > Libel for Divorce,
Henry Cafehart, )
In the Superior Court of Hull County.
IT appearing, hy the return of the Sheriff, that the de
fendant is not to be found, lie is therefore hereby no
tified to apjicaratthc next Sup rior Court, so: Hall coun
ty, and answer to the said case, or the sa no will proceed
cxp&rte as to him, and Judgement wlI bo
against him. AVIIXI AM H. UkR O<) D.
° Sol era Lxbcuant.
July?,—l3—n^rn
SC3-2 *T.
FA RE V ELL.
y pr, breathe it now,that ingcri ng spell,
That sadly solemn, deep farewell;
Yet breathe it softly, lest the sound
Back on thy heart iu echoes hound.
Oh! be it silent as the breath,
The fearful murmuring.* of death;
Let it be deep, that feeling’s swell
Alone may speak—farewell! fareweil!
Give it no sound, though ’twere more lo w
Than a calm streamlet’s stillest flow;
More gentle than the air that weaves
Its noiseless way among fallen leaves;
Silent as the descending shower,
That nightly dews the budding flower;
Yes! yes! e’en soundless as they fell,
Be that dread word—farewell! farewell!
—saor:—
[From St. Basil.]
il There shines an all pervading grace,
A charm diffused through ever}’ part
Os perfect woman’s form and Lee, *
That steals, like light, into man’s heart.
Her look is to his eyes a beam
Os loveliness that never sets;
Her voice is to his heart a dream
Os melody it ne’er forgets:
Alike in motion or repose,
Awake or slumbering sere to win:
Her form, a vase transparent, shows
The spirit’s light enchrined within.
Nor charming only when she talks,
Her very silence speaks and shines;
Love gilds her pathway when she walks.
And lights her couch when she reclines.
Let her, in short do what she will,
*Tis something for which man must woo her;
So powerful 19 that magnet still
‘’ hich draws all souls and senses to her.”
RUNNING AGAINST TIME.
A tale —bt j. k. Paulding.
I once knew a young fellowof the name of Jack
Hastie,who for a longtime puzzledme more *hau
a other person I ever met with. lie seemed
the most busy indefatigable man in the world ;
In was always in motion, and walked as if for a
wager. In short every body considered him in a
fair way of making his fortune and arriving ut
great distinction in this world.
But every body was disappointed in Jack
Hastie. Though apparently forever in haste
he was always a day after the fair. An old
and well established merchant, uncle to Jack,
being desirous at the age of three score and
ten, to retire into the country for the purpose
of spending the rest of his days in the enjoy—
mi nt of rural felicity, determined to resign
his business to his son and nephew. Accor
dingly he sent to the latter, desiring him to
call at his house at eight o’clock, precisely the
next morning. Jack rose betimes, but found
to his great mortification, that he was almost
a full hour too late; so he made such haste
to fulfil hi3 appointment, that he walked
against an old woman’s basket of eggs, and
broke six dozen at least. But notwithstan
ding his haste he arrived too late ; the uncle,
who for more than forty years had regulated his
i lock by his motions, instead of his motions by
hi iock, saluted him as follows:
“ So, young mSu, you are come at last, and
you may go back as soon as you please. A
fellow tlmt's always behind time, will never
overtake or uue, I shall seek another partner for
my son.”
Jack lost his chance of settling in business,
and besides this, was prosecuted—not unto
death—but what was nearly as bad, in tho
Mayor’s Court, by the old woman, and besides
paying for the eggs; paid the cost of the suit,
which amounted to more than the price of as
many beautiful chickens as ever flew into glory.
He went home in such haste from his uncle’s
that every one said, “what a driving industrious
young fellow is Jack Hastie !
The old uncle having denounced Jack as
utterly unfit for a merchant, it was necessary
for him tc look out for some other mode of
attaining a fortune and distinction. He deter
mined to study the Law, which being the slow
est of all possible things, except a snail, he
thought he could keep up without difficul
ty. lie accordingly entered the office of an
eminent counsellor, who although a very good
natured man, would admit his delays in nothing
but tho law. Jack came fuming into the office
evei v morning in the greatest possible hairy,
puffing and blowing, like one of the young
gentlemen of the boat club after a hard row ;
but ilmiigh he came in such haste, it was re
markable in a man who had patiently followed
the law so long.
“Mr. Hastie,” said he, it is very extraordinary
that though you appear to be in such a great
hurry to come to tiie office, you never get here
in time. I wish you would use a little haste,
and perhaps you will get hero a little sooner.
Festinn lenfe, as Cicero says.”
~ i„<rnsfi's Ca’sar,” replied Jack.
“ Well, well—l believe—now I recollect,
it was Augustus Ctesar- lint I wish you
would adopt the method I recommend to
iret here sooner. “ 1 will fry,” said Jack—but
the next day lie was two hours behind instead
of one, atul tho counsellor recommended
him to return to his old system of puffing and
blowing.
At length Jack’s time was out, and he was
prepared tor examination. It took him how
ever a year longer than tho usual term.-.
Having a day or two to spare, he thought he
I would recreate himself with a little trip to tlx*
NO. 14.
