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Vc consider the following jiiore if poetry as amcne the most to:iwtiful which wo have ever seen What American, nfhr reading it, will not feci proud of tho talents of his countrymen.? Eds. TV'm s.J JUDITH AT THE TEXT OF HOr.oFF.RXES. ty j. c. wmr ;,r.R. Kiffht was down atv0iig the mountain?, In her dim ".ml uniet manner, Where Dcthulia's silver fountaiiH GudiM beneath the Assvrian banner; Moonlight, o'er her meek dominion, As a mighty flag nnfurlM, Like an angel's snowy pinion, Resting on a darken'd world ! Faintly roe the city's murmur, 15ut the crowded camp w as calm ; 'XJiriled in their battle armour, Each a falchion on his arm, Kingly chief and weary vassal In the arms of slumber fell ; It had been a day of wassail, And the wine had circled well. Underneath his proud pavilion Lay Assyria's champion, IV here the ruby's rich vermilion Shone beside the berl-slone. With imperial purple laden, Hrcathing in the perfumed air, Dreams lie of the Jewish maiden With her dark and jewel'd hair. Who is she the pale-hrow'd stranger, liending o'er that son of slaughter ? Coil be with thee in thy danger, Israel's lone and peerless daughti r ! She hath bared her inieeuly beauty To the dark Assyrian's glance, Sow a high and sterner duty, Bids her to his couch advance. lu antif il am! pale she hetuVth In l, r earnest prayer to heaven L..k again that maiden standeth In the strength her Hud hath given! Strangely is l r dark eye kindled, Hot blood through herein ck is pour'd Lo her every fei'.r hath dwindled And her hand is on the sn ord ! Upward to the llashing curtain, Sec that mighty blade is dri cn And its fall'. 'tis swift and certain, As the cloml-liic's track in l! men! lown, a? with a power supernal, Twice the tilled weapon fell Twice his slumber is eternal Who shall wake the inf del? Sunlight o'er the mountain strcamcth Like an air-borne wave of gold ; And Hethulia's armour gleameth Round Judea's banner-fold. Down they come the mailed numbers As the upper torrents sally , llcaillong from their mountain barriers, Dow n upon the sleeping valley. House thee from thy couch, Assy rian! Dream no more of woman's smileFiercer than the lcriguered Tyrian, Or tho dark-brow'd sou's of Nile, Foes are on thy slumber breaking Chieftain to the battle rise! Vain the call he will not waken Headless on his couch he lies! Who hath dim'd your boasted glory? What bath woman's weakness done? Whoso dark brow is up before ye, Blackening in the fiercc-hair'd sun? Lo '. an eye that never slumber, Looketh in its vengeance down; And thethrong'd and mailed number; Wither at J kmovah's frown !

12 IS TO IMC'. I li t;i:XERAL VVASIUMJTOX. One pleasant evening in the month of June, in the year 17 , a man was seen entering the borders of a wood. near the Hudson river, his appearance that of a person above common ran The inhabitants of a country village would have dignified him with the title of 'squire, and from his manner, have luonounced him proud; but those more accustomed to society, would inform jou, there was something like a military air about him. His horse panted as if it had been hard pushed for some miles; yet from the owner's frequent slops to caress the patient animal, he could not be charged with want of humanity; but seemed to be actuated by some urgent necessity. The rider's forsaking a good road for ihe by-path leading through the woods, indicated a desire to avoid the gaze of other trav elers, lie had not left the house where lie inquired the direction of the above mentioned nalh more than two hours. before the quietude of the place was broken by the noise ol distant thunder, lie was fcoon after obliged to dismount, travelling becoming dnngcrous,as daikiiess concealed surrounding objects exccpt when the lightning s llash afforded lum a momentary view of his situation, A peal, louder and of longer duration than any of (he preceding which now burst over his head, seeming as if it would rend the woods asunder, was quickly followed by a heavy fall of rain, whicli penetrated the clothing of the stranger ere he could obtain the shelter of a largo oak which stood at a little distance. Almost exhausted with the labors the day, he was about lo make such di-po.-ition of the fraddle and his own i oat . :m wmiM i liable him lo n s ihf d.i i'Ii win t omforl circutmt uktr

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would admit, vvnen lie espied a light glimmering through the trees. Annua- -. wiui liit: iu"c ei itetiti uniting!", lie determined to proceed. 1 he way, which was somewhat sleep, became attended with more obstacles the further he advanced; the soil being composed of clay, which the rain had rendered so soft that his feet slipped at every step. By the utmost perseverance, tins difficulty was dually overcome without any accident, and he had the pleasure of finding himself in front of a decent looking: farm house. The watch dog began barking,which brought the owner of the mansion to the door. ''Who is there V said he. "A friend who has lost his way, and in search oi tho answer. l Place ol shelter,' was "Come in, sir," added the first speak er, "and whatever my house will afford, you shall have with welcome.' kl must lu st provide for the weary companion of my journej," remarked the other. But the former understood the task, am! alter conducting the new comer into a room where his wife was seated, he led the horse to a well-stored barn. and there provided for him most boun tifully. On rejoining the traveler, he I observed, "That is a noble animal of yours, sir."1 "Yes, was the reply, "and I am sor ry that t was obliged to misuse lum so as lo make it necessary to give you so much trouble with the care of him; but I have yet to thank you for your kindness to both of us.' "1 did no more than my duty,' said the entertainer, am! therefore am entitled to no thanks. But Susan,' added he, turning to the hostess, with a half reproachlul look, "why have you not given this gentleman something to eat?' I ear had prevented the good woman from exercising her well known bencjvolence; for a robbery had been com mitted by a lawless band of depreda tors, but a few days before, in that neighborhood, and as report stated that the ruffians were all well dressed, her imagination suggested that this man might be one of them. At her husband's remonstrance, she now readily engaged in repairing her error, by preparing a plentiful repast. During the meal, there was much interesting conversation among the three. As soon as the worth)' country man perceived that his guest had satis fied his appetite, he informed him, that it was now the hour at which the fam il v usually performed their evening dc votions, inviting him at the time lo be present. The invitation was accepted in these words: "It would afford mc the greatest pleasure lo commune with my Heaven ly Preserver after Ihe event? of the day, such exercises prepare us for the repose which we seek in sleep. The host now reached the bible from the shelf, and after reading a chapter and singing, concluded the whole with a fervent nraver. then, lichtinrr a nine - knot, conducted the person he had cnlertained lo his chamber, wished him a good nights rest and retired lo the adjoining apartment "John,"' whispered the woman, that is a good gentleman, and not one of the highwaymen, as I supposed. "Yes, Susan," said he, "I like him better for thinking of his God, than for all his kind inquiries after our wcl fare. I wish our Peter had been home from the army, if it was only to hear this good man talk ; 1 am sure Washington himself tould not say more for his country, nor give a belter history of the hardships endured bv our brave soldicr?.' "Who lama nmv" inrmiicd the wife. "but it may be he himself, after all, my dear; for they do say he travels Hist so, all alone, sometimes. Hark! what'g ihat?' The sound of a voice came from the chamber of the guest, who was now engaged in private religious w orship, After thanking the Creator for his many mercies, and then asking a blessingl on the inhabitants of the house, lie continned, "and now Almighty Father if it I is thy holy will, that w e shall obtain a place and a name among the nations ol I the earth, grant that we may be ena - bled to show our gratitude for thy goodness. bv our endeavors lo fear and obey cfrthec. Bless us with Trisdom in our councils, success in battle, and let all our victories be tempered with humanlilv t ulow ;hn mir riicmirs ivi i rnlightened mind, that (hey may become

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sensible of their injustice., and willing; to restore our liberty and yeace. Grant me ieu;ion oi my servanv, ior me saw of Him whom thou hast called thy be loved Son; nevertheless not my will, oui mine ne done. Amen. " The next morning the traveler, declininc the pressing solicitation to breakfast with his host, declared it was necessary for him to cross the river immediately; at the same lime offering part of hi purse as a compensation for what he had received, which was refused. "Well, sir," continued he, "since von will not permit me to compensate you for your trouble, it is but just that I should inform you on whom you have conierred so many ob isrations.and :: Un add to them, by requesting your assistance in crossing the river. I had been out yesterday endeavoring to obtain some information respecting ourencmy, and being alone, ventured loo far from the camp. On my return, I was surprised by a foraging party and only escaped bv my knowledge of the roads and the fleetness of mv horse. Mvnamo is George Washington." Surprise kept the listener silent for a moment: then after successfully repeat ing me invitation to partake ol some refreshment, he hastened to call two negroes, with whose assistance he placed the horse on a small raft of timber that was lying in the rider, near the door, and soon conveyed the General lo the opposite side, where they left him to pursue his way to the camp, wishing him a safe and prosperous jour ney, un his return lo the house, he found that while he was engaged in making preparations for convejinglhe horse across the river, his illustrious visiter had persuaded his wife to accept a token ol remembrance, which the family are proud of exhibiting to this day. The above is only one of the hazards encountered by this truly great patriot, ior tne purpose ot transmitting to pos terity the treasures we now enjoy. Let us acknowledge the benefits received, by our endeavors to preserve them in their purity; and by keeping in remem brance the great Source whence these blessings How, may we be enabled to rcnder our names worthy of being cnrolled with that of the "Father of his country. Jao York JUirror TICONDEltOiiA. The following is Colonel Ethan Allen's account of the capture of Ticonderoga, on the 10th of May, 1775. The first systematical and bloody at tempt at Lexington, to enslave Ameri ca, thoroughly electrified my mind, and fully determined me to take r part with my country. And while was wishing for an opportunity to sig nalize myself in its behalf, directions were privately sent to me Irom the then colony, now State of Connecticut, to raise the Green Mountain Boys, and, if possible, to surprise and lake the 1 fortress of Ticonderoga. This enterprise 1 cheerfully undertook; and alter guarding all the several passages, that led thither, lo cut of all intelligence between the garrison and the country, made a forced march from Benning ton, and arrived at the lake at Ticon deroga, in 1775, with two hundred and thirty valiant Green Mountain Boys; and it was with the utmost dilhcully that I procured boats lo cross the lake. However I had landed eighty-three men near the garrison, and sent the boats back for the rear guard, commanded by Colonel Seth Warner; but the day began to dawn, and I found my felt necessiated to attack the fort be tore the rear could pass the lake; and 9 it was viewed hazardous, I harnngued the officers and soldiers in the louowing manner: "b nend3 and fellow soldiers; you have for a number of years past, been the scourge and terror lo arbitrary power. Your valor has been famed j abroad, and acknowledged, as appears by the orders to me Irom the Genera Assembly of Connecticut, to surprise and take the garrison now before us 1 1 now propose to advance before you I and in person, conduct you through the wicket gale; lor we must tma morning 1 either quit our pretensions to valor or posess ourselves of thi3 fortress, in a few minutes; and in as much as it is a desperate attempt, which none but the bravest men dare undertake, 1 do not urge it on any contrary to his will l oil I nil will uinlerlake. vnlum.irilv I poise your firelocks."

The men being at this time drawn up in three ranks, each poised his firelock. I ordered them to face lo the right; and at the head of the centie file, marched them immediately to the wicket gate, aforesaid, where I found a sentry posted, who instantly snapped his fuzec at me. I ran immediately towards him, and he retreated through the covered way into the parade with the garrison, gave a halloo, and ran under a bomb-proof. My parly followed me into the fort; I formed on the parade in such a manner as to face the barracks, which faced each other. The garrison being asleep, except the sentries, we gave three huzzas, which greatly surprised them. One of the sentries made a pass at one of my officers with a charged bayonet and slightly wounded him. My first thought was to kill him with my sword, but in an instant I altered the design and the fury of the blow lo a slight cut on the side of ihe head; upon which he dropped his gun, asked quarters, which I readily granted him; and demanding where the commanding officer slept, he showed me a pair of stairs in front of the garrison, which led up (o the

second story in said barracks, to which immediately repaired and ordered the commander, Captain Delaplace, to come forth instantly or I would sacrifice the whole garrison. At which the Captain come immediately to the door, with his breeches in his hand when I ordered him to deliver up the fort instantly. lie asked by what authority demanded it. I answered him "In the name of the great Jehovah and the Continental Congress." The au- ' of Congress being very little known at that time, he began to speak, but I interrupted him, and with a drawn sword near his head, demanded an im mediate surrender of the garrison: with which he then compelled, and or dered his men to be forthwith paraded without arms as he had given up the garrison In the meantime, some of my officers had given orders, and in consequence thereof, sundry of the wrack dooio wore heated down, and about one third of the gairtcon imprisoned, which consisted of said command cr, a lieutenant Fellian, a conductor ol artillery, a gunner, two sergeants, and forty four rank and file; about one hundred pieces of cannon, one thirteen inch mortar, and a number of swivels This enterprise was carried into exe cution in the grey of the morning of the 20th of May, 1775. The "sun seemed lo rise that morning with a su perior lustre; and Ticonderoga and its dependencies smiled upon its con querors who tossed about the flowing bowl, and drank success to Congress and liberty and freedom to America. VICISSITUDES OF I'OKTUJSE. The annexed anecdote of a distin guished American, is related, in a rc cent letter of the correspondent of the New York American from Monroe, the sile of Frenchtown of the late war, in Michigan territory: Of the 700 young men murdered here, the greater part were students at law, young physicians and merchants, and the sons of opulent farmers, and in short the very flower of the youth of Kentucky. The event threw the whole of that state into mourning. Speaking of the troops who were concerned in the early operations of these regions, I have heard a num her of interesting accounts from differ cut persons of the formation of the se vcral corps. One of these, 1 will ven ture to repeat. A graduate of Wil liam's College, Massachusetts, who had been recently admitted to the bar, was riding through the stale ot Kentucky perhaps with a design of finding some favorable point at which to fix his abode and commence the practice ol ins pro fession. when he was accosted near village by a mounted traveler, who rfientioned that he was a planter of the country, and invited the young advo cate with all the freedom of western hospitality to dine at his house on the fo owing day. 1 he invitation was ac cented: and the eastern gentleman ar riving at the mansion of the unknown host, found a large party collected, the majority of which were wen acquaint cd with each other, while many were slmnorers like himself, and invited ap ilir in thp snmn manner. The dinner, however, cot through with so ciably enough; and by the time the rrlass beean to circulate freely, all felt that easy confidence in the fellowship cT,-,n,l frrlinrr rf cadi Other which IS ll, vnnl rf rrood sot IC V. 1110 UOM WIV v...- v. -. - - j

then rising, described briefly the state, of the northwestern frontier, and Dro-

duecd a commission from his pocket lo use a corps and march at once lluthr. They enlisted to a man. their enlertainer, provided them on the spot ith the necessary stores and munitions and the band of volunteers started in, few hours on their march to the bor der. The name of the noble host i not mentioned, but the eastern adventurer, who was elected a lieutenant on pot, and soon alter became a cap tain, was said to have been belter known since as colonel, general, govcr nor, and lastly, Mr. Secretary Cass. RELIGION. We pity the man who has no religion-' in his heart; no high and irresistible yearning after a better and holier exstence; who is contented with the sensuality and grossncss of Earth; whose spirit never revolts at the dark ness of its prison-house, nor exults at the thought of its final emancipation. We pity him, lor he allords no evidence of his high origin no manifestation of that intellectual prerogative, whicli renders him the delegated lord of the visible creation. He can rank no high er than animal nature; the spiritual could never stoop so lowly. To geek lor beastly excitements to minister with a bountiful hand to depraved and strong appetites are attributes ofthe animal alone. To limit our hopes and aspirations lo this world, is like remaining for ever in the place of our birth, without ever lifting the veil of the visible horizon which bent over our infancy. There is religion in every thing round us; a calm and holy religion in the unbrealhing things of nature, which' man would do well to imitate. It is a meek and blessed influence, stealing in, as it were, unawares upon the heart.. ft comes quietly and without excite ment. It has no terror no gloom in its approaches. It does not rouse the passions: it is untrammelled by the creeds, and unshadowed by the superstitions of man. It is fresh from the lands of mid, or; and glowing from the immediate presence of mc vrtnt. Spirit, whicli prevades and quickens il. It is written on the arched sky. It looks out from every star. It is on the sailing cloud, and in the invisible wind, ft is among the hills and valleys of. earth where the shrubless mountainlops pierce Ihe thin atmosphere of eternal winter, or where the mighty, forest fluctuates before the strong wind,, with its dark waves of green foliage. It is spread out like a legible languageupon the broad face of the unsleeping ocean. It is the poetry of nature. It is this, which uplifts the spirit within us, until it is tall enough to overlook the shadows of our place of probation;: which breaks, link after link, the chain which binds us to materiality; and which opens to our imagination a world of spiritual beauty and holiness.. Essex Gasette. Goon Advice. An aged man, on his death bed, thus addressed his children:: "My children I am dying, and have not strength to exhort you: Follow my example, live honestly, serve God, and take the iird'spaprrs." We most heartily, approve this advice, and wish it were more generally followed the public would be benefitted by the spread of intelligence, and zee would be benefitted by an increase of patronage. N. B. We have a few blank- pagesin our subscription book we would be glad to fill. Louisville Herald. And so have wc. Eds. Rising Sun TVmci. IIoW TO DETECT A. THIEF. A Watch' was stolen in the pit of the Opera in Paris: the loser complained in a loud voice, and said "it iB just nine, in a, few minutes my watch will strike; the sound is strong: and by that means we shall ascertain where it is." The thif, terrified at this, endeavored to escape, and by his agitatation discovered him self. The Saddler's Daughter. A rich saddler, whose daughter was afterwards married to Dunk, the celebrated Earl' of Halifax, ordered in his will that she should lose the whole of her fortune if she did not marry a saddler. The young Earl of Halifax, in order to win ihe bride, actually served an apprenticeship of seven years to a saddler, and afterwards bound himself to the rich saddler's daughleJr life, lghleJli

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