Public Leger, Volume 2, Number 55, Richmond, Wayne County, 9 April 1825 — Page 4

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From the Herald of Truth. ADDRESS iO THE DEITY. Oh! Lord, around, beneath, above, Thy hallowM temple still I see; 'Tis there I pour raj- prayer of love 'Tis prayer and praise to think on Thee; Best prayer to view thy spirit pure, Through nature's boundless world expand, In Thee to place ray trust secure, And boast of mercies from Thy hand. I pray and soon my willing heart, By memory of Thy love inclin'd. Like Thee would bear its humble part Of active use to all mankind. 1 pray and for the coming day My mind selects its free employ, But 'tis Thy care secures the way, That no remorse its peace destroj. If from Futurity's dark hour My soul revert with tearful start, My only solace, only power, Is still on Thee to rest my heart: I pray ami soon my boding fears Subside in calm serenity ; I pray and softest, swe test tears, Thou God of Comfort, flow from The! Jfo never, never vainly wants The s;rief that flies to Thee its cure ; Thy tender m rr y freely grants What granted may my good ensure: Thus Lord, each prayer, the heart can make, Is blest to all who Thee adore; Sorrowing I pray, and comfort take, Sinful I strive to sm no more. SETH.

THE MAID OF ARUTINA. Forlorn among the Highland hills, 'Midst nature's wildest crandeur, Mid rocky den and woody glens, With weary steps I wander. The langsome way, the darksome dajs The mountain mist sae rainy, Are naught to me when gaun to thee, Sweet maid of Arutina. Yon mossy rose-bud down the howe. Just opening fresh and bonny. Blooms fresh beneath the hazle bough, And scarcely seen by ony : But fairer 'mid her native dale, Obscurely blooms my Jeannie, More f ur than day or rosy May The maid of Arutina. High on the mountain's lofty brow, I view the distant ocean, Where avarice courts her bounden prow. Ambition courts promotion; Lei fortune pour her golden store, Her laurelJM favors many ; Give me but this, my soul's first wish, The maid of Arutina.

LAW. From Stephens' 41 Lectures on Heads." Law is law, law is Jaw, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always nevertheless, not withstandi:.4,'. Law i-. ukc a .try dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired. Law is like a book of surgerv, there are a threat many terrihle cases in it. It is also like physic, they that take least of it are best off. Law is like a homely gentlewoman, very well to follow. Law is like a new fashion, people are bewitched to et into it. It is abolike bad weather, mo?t people are clad when they get out of it. We shall now mention a case tried before me called Bullum versus Boatum. The case was as fallows: There were two farmers, farmer A and farmer B. Farmer A was seized or possessed of a bull firmer B was possessed of a ferry boat. Now the owner of the ferry boat, having made his boat fast to a post on the shore with a piece of bay. twisted rope fashion, or as we say, vnlgo vocato, a hay band. After he had made his boat fast, to a post on the shore, as it was very natural for a hungry man to do, be went up to town to dinner. Farmer A's bull, as it was very natural for a bull to do, came down to look for a dinner, and observing, discovering, seeing and spying out some turnips in the bottom of said ferry boat, the bull scrambled into the ferry boat; be ate up the turnips, and to make an end of bis meal, fell to work on the hay-band; the boat being eaten from its moorings, floated down the river with the bull in it; it struck against a rock; beat a hole in the bottom of the boat, and tossed the bull overboard ; whereupon the owner o! the boat brought his action against the bull for running away with the boat. And thus notice of trial was given Bullum versus Boatum Boatum versus Bullum. Now the counsel for the bull began with saying, my Lord, and you gentlemen of the jury, we are counsel in this case for the bull. We are indicted for running away with a boat. Now my Lord, we have beard of running horses, but never of running bulls before. Now my Lord, the bull could no more run away with the boat than a man in a coach may be said to run away with the horses therefore, my Lord, how can we punish what is not punishable? bow can we eat what is not eatable? or how can we drink what is not drinkable? or as the law savs, how can we think what is not thinkahie? therefore, my Lord, as we are counsel iti this case for the bull, if the jury rlmuld bring the bull in guilty, thejury would be guilty of a very gre at bull. The counsel for the boat observed that the bull should be nonsuited, because in bis declaration, he bad not specified what color he wasof: for thus learnedly and wisely spoke thecoun-gel-my Lord, if the bull was of no color,

he must have been of some color, and if he was not of any color, what color could the bull be of? 1 overruled this motion by observing the bull was a white bull, and that white is no color besides as 1 told my brethren, they should'nt trouble their beads to talk of color in the law, for the law can color any thing. This cause having been left to a reference, upon the award, both bull and boat were acquitcd, it being proved that the tide of the river carried them both away upon which I gave it as my opinion, that as the tide of the river carried them both away, both bull and boat had a good action against water baliflT. My opinion being taken, an action was issued, and upon the traverse, this point of law arose, bow, wherefore, and whether, why, when, and whatsoever, whereas, and whereby, ns the boat was not a compus mentis evidi nc , bow could an oath he administered? That point was settled by Boa turn's attorney, declaring that for his client, he would swear anv thing. The water bailiff's charter was then read, taken out of original record in true latin; which set forth in the declaration, that they were Carried away by the tide of flood, or the tide of ebb. The charter of the water bailiff was as follows: Aqua balifli est magistrate in cboisi, sapor, omnibus fishibus qui haburent finnos et scalos, claws, shells et tnlos, qui swimmare in fr-'shibus vol saltibus riveris, lakos pondis. canalibus, et well boats sive-oys teri prawni,shripi, turbutis solus, that is not turbuts alone, but turhets and shoals together. But now comes the nieetv of the law; the law is as nice as a new laid egg, and to be understood by addle headed people. Bullum arid Boatum mentioned both ebb and flow to avoid quibbling; but it being proved that they were carried away neither by the tide of flood nor by the tide of ebb, but exactly upon the top of high water, they were nonsuited; but such was the lenity of the court, upon their paving all the costs, they were allowed to begin again, de nova.

Ingenuity ok Love. The following ingenious contrivance was adopted by a couple of lovers at the west end of the town, not longsince. The young lady, who was of a highly respectable family, having formed an attachment contrary to the inclination and intention of h r father,the lovers were at a ios how to carrv on their correspondence; at length. aid"d by the lather's hair dresser, no unusual agent of Cupid, they adopted the follown g mode of communicating by letter, and escaping the vigilant eye of the watchful parent; and, singular as it may appear, the old gentleman's wig was made the medium of carry -ingher letter: attached to his wig he wore

a hag; thi the young lady used to take off

every night when he called for his nightcap, and here she never failed to find a billet, which had previously been deposited there by the hair dresser, and whic h the father had carried about all day. She had thus always time to peruse her letter, and replace it with an asnwer, which was in due course taken away by the barber on the following morning.and delivered to the lover. This mode of corresponding enabled them to arrange and effect an elopement and they were some time fitce, married at Gretna green. On their retur- , the father adopted the old proverb, "what can't be cured must be endured !"' The ladv was pardoned her indiscretion, and they are now living happily under the sanction of the lady's parents, and the wig is now preserved as a sacred relic. Lon. paper.

Rational Love. We all know the power of beauty; but to render it permanent and make human life more happy and agreeable, it must have the beauties of the mind annexed. For, as Dr. Blair very justly observes, "Feeble are the attractions of the fairest form, if nothing within corresponds to the pleasing appearance without. Ijove. and marriage are two words much spoken of, but seldom found united. 10 be happy in the choice of the fair one we admire, is to cultivate that regard we experience for her, into lasting estet m. The . connubial state was certainly designed to heighten thejoysand to alleviate the mUeries of mortality. To cherish and admire her, who came into your arms, the object of your affections, when the clouds of adversity surround her. Happy within youself, and happy in your connections, you ought to look up to the author of all good gifts, and give him praise, in the liveliest hour of social enjoyment ' What avail all the pleasures of this sublunary state, if, when wc shift the flattering scene, the man is unhappy, where happiness should begin, at home I An uninterrupted interchange of mutual endearments, among those of the family imparts more solid satisfaction, than outward show, with inward uneasiness. Love is a tender and delicate plant; it must be guarded from all incumbent blasts, or it will hang its head and die. To enliven our hours, to pasi our life agreeably,

let us enrich our mental soil, for this joined with love, will forever adorn this happy ctntA. A vouner ladv, being asked her o-

pinion of love, said, "If youth and beauty, are the objects of your regard, love, founded

on youth and beauty, cannot possiuiy endure longer than youth and beauty last. Love should be sincere and generous, as Heaven first inspired it, and courtship void nf mean dissimulation. But love, at this

time of day, is raising the imagination to expectations above nature, and laying the sure foundation of disappointment on both ! sides, when Hymen shifts scene." Love ! then according to this amiable young lady's

opinion, is a passion Jounded on esteem. j sincere regard for the object of our affections,joined with a love, the most pure, rational, and dignified. Prophecies for the year 1825. A number of shops and bouses will be broken open

I and a deal of valuable property stolen; all( .vhirdt if will lr rt i r n, V fpd that there

I YW I J I - I I ft 1 IT HI J - Vv' ' -m - - was a remissness in the fastening of doors and shutters. Several young ladies of good property will fall violently in love with young men of no property or expectations; dreadful disappointments will consequently ensue on both sides. A great many lectures and sermons will be preached and unattended to Several duels will occur, when the parties will miss fire, it being their original intention not to hurt each other. It will be the fashion for ladies to wear no pockets, and from circumstances some gentlemen may not require any. Great murmurs and discontent will arise among divers apprentices, in consequence of next Christmas falling on a Sunday. A professor who flourished not many

vears ago in the far-famed universitv of Auld Reekie, was not more noted for his classical attainments, than for the delight which he took in exercising his wit upon such of his pupils as be considered fair game, either on account of their neglect

or stupidity. Among the latter, the lean ed profosor seemed to consider the well

known D. E., the amiable character of

whose venerable and excellent father might have served to shield his untalented so' from the caustic wit of tbi gentleman. Od one occasion, when Davie hud beei. even less prepared than usual, the learned doctor in a supercilious manner thus accosted the unfortunate pupil "Pray, Sir, can you tell me how long a man can live without brains?" To which Davie, look ing up in the face of the interrogator, nnd with a grin to which bis longitude of chin gave inimitable effect, promptly nnd unex

pected! v replied, "How auld may ye be yoursel, Proft ssor?"

TH2 LTORAIilST.

Extracts from the JHSS. of a Friend. The fountain of thought will at times overflow and to whom should we impart of its abundance? Surely not to those who have no sympathy with us! who cannot enter into the spirit of our jovs, nor feel the depth of our sorrows! No, no! It is to a kindred soul that we must direct the course of the overflowing stream, and though it be not fertile as the waters of the Nile, it mav at times tend to refresh the soil of affection and friendship, and cause now and then a solitary flower to feel renewed and strengthened, when it was ready to fail. " By read ing, we enjoy the dead by conversation, the living and by contemplation, ourselves. Reading enriches the memory conversation polishes wit, and contemplation improves the judgment." There are, I suppose, but few books that do not contain some portion of good tho' in some, it is very, very small and there are many, very many, which it is best to pass by; and the greatest favor these can bestow, is to remain sealed forever. "Touch not! taste not! handle not!" I would inscribe on these, both as a memento for myself and others. Oui span of existence is short and the greater part is necessarily taken up in making provision for the wants of nature; and the little time that remains, should be employed in procuring proper and solid food for the mind. Those publications that improve and instruct, without being too thickly strewn with pernicious opinions and principles, should be preferred: for, though reason generally will choose the good and reject evil, yet there is a danger of becoming so familiar with wrong, as to lose that nice discrimination which should be continually preserved. I have found it beneficial to keep the native purity of the mind unsullied, as far as possible, that it may, like an unsoilcd mirror, reflect clearly the objects placed before it. I believe some recommend promiscuous reading, thinking good may be extracted from all. But we would hardly endanger our natural lives to attain possession of the

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lieCU, ICM IIHTJ Mill I cannot boast of knowledge. I nm ly a learner in- the school of wi.(J0ITU When I submit an opinion or sentirru-1 ic wifb miirh diflidenrp. . .1

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have been limited, there is alw;i l;1:i() of entertaining error. Sat. Eve. Pust.

Appetite. Though appetite forf.odk

the most certain indication that nature ro.

quires a supply, jet when irregul.ir.it ought never to be indulged heyoul a m.Q. erate extent. By slow eating, the stu.nrh suffers a very gradual distention, and the food has sufficient time; to be duh prep;,, red by mastication, or chewing i., mouth; and lie who observes this simple rule will feel himself satUfied, onh jiiVr be has received a due proportion of ment; w!tilt he who swallows hi f f,() t, o quickly, and before it is perfectly thrw.d, will be apt to imagine he has e.iteri cnon when the unmaMicated providers nur!r press on both sides of the sti macii; lie consequence is that hunger will soon return. Those who take more exercise in winter than in summer, can also diot m re food. But as individuals, leadiiii; a srijn tary life, usually 'stiller in winter from a1 .ad ntate of digestion, owing to a want et exercise, they ought in this seaon to be mure sparing of aliment. Mai. laid. Whether is the bold or the timonus man preferable in a counsel?

J. 1i inn's Panacea. r11!IF HifcrilH-r hnvinc ii-cer i mn M';iU tion ofSW AIM'S '! -hratnl Par,:ir-:, bi 1 a Hipph on hand ( Tn;t! he h;i r 'u vil t! ; ruefrom $3 50, to $Z 50, or l tho .U.zt n n- f24. All charitable institutions in the U. b. m! the p;xr will be supplied crati. If the citizensof the principal ritir nn! towns")1! appoint an tgent to order and di-tribub; tLi- ir.u.: cine to the poor, it will beui i'lit This medicine is erlrhrat d I' r the mitt oft! ' !" lowing disease: "scrofula or km-' vil, u!r;it l or putrid ore throat, Lnur :t 1 1 ! i 1 -tr rt nm itf feotiolH, cutaneous die:ws w hite wt l'nu' ,:J eaes of the bones and nil cas' -t nt r;:lh oltSr iJcrom rharaetrr, and chronic .liM-rs i r;iiiy ar sin iu do)litated con.titutiai, hut u-.n- e-'f-ci ill v from s ohi)i or aHc ti.!:tf ariMrs ,,"(r''ir',"' dcers iu the jayrux, limlcs kr Awl th:d itn dieae occasioned by a Ions: an ef i-'v(' l" t' 0 merrury, &c. It is also useful in Uistasts oltU' er.'" CFIlTinCATF. I have within thetuo lat venr? hm nn ovr.init v of sreinij -ever; I raeeofver inveterate ninn, which h ivirn; reited pit vnni'lv !"' r' :,r n '' ftreatmcnf were heale.l hv the ns-fMr.

Panacea, and I do believe from H ivt that it will orovc an important rrinedv in f r!ui-u., ventral and mercurinl li-eae. n N. rHATMAN, M. I'Profeor of the InMitiites ;in! rmetire of I'hvMcin the Ui.ivirfiM ot l'o-' Thnvflrmplovril 'the P.uniccri of Mr. numerous inta"n (?, within tl c last three J'i'r' ', hve always found it extreme! tin ;k ioiisi ''j ly in ocnnd;irv syphilis and inerciiri il '''' 0( have no hesitation in pronouncing it a nin'f 1111 inestimable value. . n v.(3in?o,M-.y-Professor of Surety m the l',,,v,,rs';i1t

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