Vincennes Gazette, Volume 6, Number 13, Vincennes, Knox County, 27 August 1836 — Page 1

"TRUTH WITHOUT FEAR VOLUMK VI. VIKCENNES, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 27, 183G, NUMBER 13.

Let there be Light. -Let there W Light." The Eternal spoke, Ami from the abyss whore darkness rode, The earliest daw n of Nature, broke, An.l lights around Creation flowed. The glad earth smiled to see the day, The first-horndav. come blushing in; The voung day smiled to spread its ray. Upon a w orld untouched by sin! -Let there he Light;" o'er Heaven and Larth, The L'od who first the day-beam poured, Whispered attain his hat forth. And shed the (iospel's light abroad! And. like the dawn, its cheering rays. On rieh and poor were meant to fall, Inspiring their Redeemer's praise In lowly cot and lordly hall. Then come upon his His sacred day, I'ome ami your priceless portion claim, Come w hile in early youth ye may He taught to praise His hallowed name. And He, whose light hath ever flowed. In bounteous streams of mercy here. Will waft vou to his bright abode When Death's drear night is gathering near. sorzxiA, The Girl of the Tine Woods. ( Continued.) A lawyer of the village, of high and honorable standing, offered to assist him unasked. After consulting him a few minutes, and being well couvincetl that he was perfectly innocent, he advised him to submit to any examination they wished ami the first question was that he should tell who he was, and whence he came? lie simply answered, that he was a total stranger in the place, and if lie were a rogue, he might assume any name or place of residence he could, perhaps, produce more satisfactory proof than his own declaration who and what he. was and taking out his pocket book, gave it unopened to the justices. Tivingham was on lite sharp look out, but how was he thunderstruck on discovering the name of Franrii S. Jackson, as the proprietor! and not only that, but abundant evidences and vouchers, showing that he was the onlv son, and only surviving heir at law, of William Jackson, of New York, lately deceased. Tivingham begged to speak with him aside but no. lie had been dragged there as a prisoner and a felon, and he should now see who the felons were. He had been assaulted in the night on the highway, and demanded that those who had done it might be immediately secured. All was in confusion. He was willing, nay demanded that his examination should jjo on if not that he might be heard on his oath. The men who brought him there began to think of making off, but the court ordered the constables to take them all into safe keeping, until further orders. They then plead for mercy stating that they were ignorantly brought into the affair, .actuallv believed at the time that the stranger was a highway-man, and that it was their absolute duty to aid in his apprehension, and that they should have thought they acre "doing Ood service" in putting an end to his career, if in no other way, by taking his life. At this moment Judge M , owner of the Ued Mills, the first Judicial officer tit the county, a very wealthy and highly respectable gentleman, who had, until a few years past, resided in the city of New York, rode up to the door, and aqnired if a gentleman were there by the maiae of Jackson! Being answered in the affirmative, he dismounted and walked in. On hearing what had been transacted, Jc was greatly astonished, and stated to the by-standcrs, that In' had known Col. Jackson from a child that his father was one of the most respectable merchants in New York, immensely rich, and that his onlv son, whom they lo! treated as arohner, was one of the h st men he ever knew; and his father being dead, and mother also, he was now sole heir of all his property, which amounted to not less than half a million of dollars; and that he bad the day before paid him two thousand dollars on a debt due to his father's estate, for the property which he possessed, being purchased of him while living. He wanted to know what Col. Jackson had done, and what reason they had for suspecting htm as a villain. Mr. Jackson related the whole rise and progress of the affair, with every particular, not forgetting to give Tivingham his true rharaater, and the unspeakable distress which his avarice and his hopes of obtaining Sophia, had brought upon Mr. Thompson and his family. At the same (uneture, in came the wile and daughter, leading between them the feeble and emaciated husband and father. Mr. Jackson flew to his embrace, and the unfortunate man was quite overcome with joy. Tears, and the faultering ac cents of gratitude, attested his teelings.He had to sit down, for he could not stand. and the w ifc, tlte daughter, and the son were overpowered by the gush of sym pathy a they heard Mr. Jackson tell Mr. Thompson that he was free frotn a'l rni(

barrassnients, and that provision would be made to restore them to their former standing handing Mr. Thompson, at the same lime, a handful of bank notes for his

present necessities. Mr. Jackson had seen the Sheriff, and ordered him discharged, and his feelings were more intense than ever, when he found out that the little hut in the pine woods had been consumed the night be fore, and what keen distress had followed in consequence. If there is any heaven on earth, it is that which a benevolent man enjoys, when in the (Jod like act of relieving the distresses of his fellow beings, and when surrounded by the objects of his relief. A tranquil joy- a holy rapture comes over the soul, and the ''still small voice of peace" whispers to his conscience, "well done, good anil faithful servant." This serene paradise Mr Jackson was now enjoying, heightened by the aittlitional anticipation of seeing them all more happy. Sophia appeared more interesting to him than ever "For beauty's tears are lovelier than her smiles," and her's were the effusions of gratitude and joy. He sat, not staring, but now and then casting a mild look of contemplative regard, on the subject of his solicitude. Sophia was not one of those ideal beauties that could break all hearts at a glance; but she was one of natures finished models in a female form. She had "An eye as when the blue sky trembles, Through a cloud of purest white, "' and a certain expression of countenance that bespoke the tenderness, the delicacy, and the purity of the soul within. "Her shape was harmony Bvit eloquence beneath her beauty fails.'' All were silent. Mrs. Thompson, however, arose and attempted to take Mr. Jackson by the hand. She recognised the boy that had been frequently at her house in New York, but she had not seen him since a man, until the saw him at her cot tage in the pine woods. She knew his father and his mother, both now in a better world. They hail kneeled together round the altar in the holy communion. The scene was pathetic, and drew forth the tears of all present, except Tivingham who attempted to excuse his villainy, but was cut short by Mr. Jackson, who bade him instantly begone, a disgrace to the honorable profession of the law, and to let his own conscience be his only tor mentor. I hen turning to his coadjutors, "I forgive you," said he, "on account of your ignorance, and you may all go about our business. Every person present highly applauded the magnanimous conduct of Col. Jack son, and Tivingham sneaked oil' to enjoy the rewards ol a base unprincipled villain -the contempt ol society. Mr. Jackson, however, tendered him his legal fees for what he had done for his father, and he was mean enough to accept it. "There1 are too many such fellows,' said Mr. Jackson, 'who fatten on the spoils of honest misfortune, and who bring into disrepute one of the most laudable callings in the world, by their money making schemes, in taking the advantage of the ignorant, the weak, and the unsuspecting prostitu ting their legal acquirements to sordid pur poses ol speculation. A lawyer ought to be a gentleman in every sense of the word, and despise the low arts of a mere petti fogger, however lucrative such practice may prove for the moment. Hut Tivingham is, I confess, on the whole, some what excusable, if an attachment for what he could not otherwise obtain, produced his motive in oppressing the father of Sophia. Love is desperate, they sav.' As he pronounced this sentence, he cast a look at Sophia. She blushed, and repli ed "It must be. a strange kind of love that would prompt a man to make his ob ject completely wretched in order to gain her favor." "True" said he, and the subject ended. "I shall not leave the village,' said Mr. Jackson, until I see vou provided with a genteel home, and every thing to make you happv." The fact was, the father of Mr. Jack son had once been saved from ruin by the hand of this same Mr. Thompson, who had served in his counting-house as a clerk for a few months, and this was well known to his son. And although the old gentleman had been made so far doubtful of .Mr. Thompson's upright conduct, thro' the false reports that I ivtngham had rais ed, as to order him prosecuted; yet he be ing gladly undeceived, lie had, as before suited, ordered the suite to be discharged, and intended to forgive him the debt. The son was still more noble than the father: He meant not only to cancel that demand, but to pay all his other ones and not ouly so he meant to reward his former good offices, by placing him in a situation above want and anxiety. We shall not say that there was another motive which operated on Mr. Jackson the welfare of Sophia. But the heart of that gentleman was not ensnared by any previous engagements. He had never seen one before the "(!iil of the Pine Woods," as he always called her in future that had so much interested his thoughts if not his affections. Why, he could not tcll'bttt he felt something about his heart which created uneasiness at the idea of parting, lie stayed and kept staying, from d.iv diy, for several week?; and

the longer he remained with the family

and the fair one, the more painful were the thoughts of a separation. At length he suggested the plan of Mr Thompson removing to New York with his family and offered to advance him a capital of ten thousand dollars to corn menee business if he so wished, besides paying all his debts, his expenses in mo ving, and a present ol a thousand dollars lor old acquaintance sake! Mr. Thompson and the whole family were overwhelmed with a sense of grati tude lor his generous proposals, and one month was appointed lor the time when Mr. I hompson and his family were to be in New ork. The next day Mr. Jackson was to dt part, anil he spent the evening in a walk with Sophia, when he frankly disclosed the secret of his love, and it is scarcely necessary to say that the timid maidevin ceil no symptoms ol a contrary pas sion. It was, however, agreed, to suspend the union ol hearts by the rites ol marriage until at least a twelve month. lie loft the place next morning, leaving with Mr. I hompson the thousand dollars. Mr. Thompson and his family remain ed in quarters at the inn, not thinking it worth while to purchase furniture and hire a house for such a short stay. Some of the voting ladies in the villege, who had treated Sophia during her disas trous hours with coldness and scorn, now began to call on her with excuses and con gratulations. Hut she had learned to appreciate such friendship, and had the firmness to tell them so. Perhaps it was imprudent; but she could not dissemble. She "could not carry smiles and sunshine in her face," when a sense of the insults which she had received from them, "sat heavy on her heart. The consequence was, a united deter mination among them to defeat the hopes of Sophia, by destroying the confidence of Mr. Jackson in her virtue. The plans which they concerted for this purpose will be disclosed hereafter. Oncol the voting ladies in the plot, had a brother residing in New York, of some respectability, and the plan was to circulate a report in the village that Sophia had purchased her father's liberty at the expense of her virtue; for what else could induce a stranger like Mr. Jackson to be so free with his money. That he never meant to marry the girl was beyond all question. He might decoy her to New York, by specious promises of marriage, to facilitate their intercourse, but when that was done, she would, after awhile, find herself abandoned by him, like a thou sand romantic girls before her. Every one who knows the world, has not yet to learn how ready most people ire to imbibe suspicion, and wfieu that is excited, how easy is it to gain credulity over to the belief of reports the most scaulalous, and the most absurd. Sufhce it to say, that in less than ten days after the de parture of Mr. Jackson, poor Sophia's character was all in tatters among the gos sips of the village, without her knowing or feeling the slightest motion of the breeze, that was blowing away her reputation. The girl before mentioned then wrote to her brother in New York, that Sophia had been seduced by a stranger, and Iter haracter was totally ruined that Colonel Jackson, too, bad been there, and not knowing her infalnous conduct, had been taken with her beauty, and she believed actually intended marriage representing the stranger and Col. Jackson to be two distinct persons, and that the seduction of Sophia was antecedent to his short acquaintance with her that it was his dutv and she urged him by all means to acquaintso respectable a man as Col. Jackson, with the true character of Sophia. And that it might not rest on her assertion alone, she enclosed a certificate signed by several respectable persons, that Sophia Thompson had recently liecome of very infamous character, so far as common report was to be accredited. This certificate she requests her brother to present to Col. Jackson, stating that the high respect which thev entertained for his reputation, had alone induced them to disclose the matter. This letter reached the brother, and he took the earliest opportunity of divulging the whole contents of the budget confided to his care. Col. Jackson was far from being too credulous, and he, for awhile suspected it was all false and malicious; but he could ce no motive for raising such a report against a harmless and defenceless female. I'hc letter, too, and the documents accom panying it, were signed by respectable names, as he learned from the young gentleman who had presented them. What then could it all mean? He could not think that so many people of respectability woidd combine together, to ruin a girl tor no cause, whatever. 1 lie young gen tleman assured him that he believed it, ami this young gentleman was no mean character. He thought upon it slept up on it dreamed of it accused himself of being weak easily duped lovesick, and every thing else. He finally concluded to write to her lather, of wliom he had ob tained consent, lie did write tore, up his letter wrote again burnt that wrote once more hesitated read it over and over sealed it where was his usual Iccisiou ii must be dm ; at l j.t ha sent

it to the post office, and was sorry lie done

so five minutes afterwards but the mail was just going it was gone!! This letter informed Mr. Thompson of his resolution to withdraw his hand from his daughter forever, enclosing the letter and certificate before mentioned, as the cause of his taking this painful step sta ting, that every thing which he had engaged to do for him would still be done ex cepting that it would be better for him to remain where he was: he had settled all his debts, and he might draw on a house in New York, for money, as he wanted it, to the amount of tin! sum first ollered. He presumed that Mr. Thompson was inno cent, although his daughter might lie crim inal without his knowledge. "My wife, it ever I have one, said Mr. Jackson, "must be like that of Cansar's, not only spotless, but above suspicion." Helore this letter reached the village where Mr. Thompson resided, he had started with his family for New York, and arrived there totally ignorant of what had been transacted. .Mr. Jackson had told him at parting, to call upon him immediately on his arrival at a number designated in a certain street. uid Mr. Thompson lost no time in going to the place. Hut how was lie astonished on being told that Col. Jackson, three days before, had left the. city for the south ward, and not expected to return until the lapse of a year. How mysterious! How inexplicable was his conduct! lie carried the news to his family, vet weak and glooniv from the fatigue of trav elling, who received it like a shock of sudden thunder especially Sophia. J hey took lodgings at a boarding house and Mr. Thompson went in search con stantly for two or three davs in succession, to see if he could possibly ascertain any thing more particularly concerning Mr. Jackson. Hut every one who knew any circumstances connected with his business told him pretty nearly the same storv that he had gone to the south to settle some business of importance in relation to his father's estate, and was not expected back short of a year. Mr. Thompson at length came across the young gentleman to whom the letter md certificate had been sent impeaching the character of Sophia. They had been some acquainted, and Mr. Thompson ventured to open a few slight details of his concerns, and he found that the young man seemed to know more than he was willing to tell about it. This alarmed Mr. I'honipsoii still greater, but he could not lecipher the enigma. Poor Sophia was in tortures. So much trouble can "envy, hatred, and malice," i make the most innocent people living, in a very short tune. Set the tongue ol slander going, and we shall soon find that 'that it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison'' that it "setteth on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell." Thev were all willing to think the best ol their friend and benefactor; vet to leave them in such a situation, could not be justihedeven by the pica ol necessity, how ever imperious. i nere must be some weighty cause for such unaccountable be haviour. What it could be was the orcat lesuleratum. Perhaps he went ofl in great haste, and would still write back an explanation. They concluded to wait awhile longer before they settled on any course to take. In this perturbation of mind, Sophia was looking over an old book, and found the following lines, which she took the pains to transcribe: The tender immaculate dove May fly anil abandon his mate. Awhile but his wanderings are love 'Tis not in his natuie to hate. Iu-tuniing in season to bring (lad tidings the spirits to buoy, He bears on his tremulous w ing Profusions of transports and joy. And jo shall thy lover return. Thou maid of disconsolate soul, And kiss oil' those tear-drops that burn Deep channels w hcrcvcr-thcy roll. Hut darker and darker must grow The night of distrust and dismav, Till heaven shall give thee to know "J'is daikest not long In-fore day. Ami when the clear morning breaks out, Ami shines on thy V hares and thee, No more shall the shadows of doubt Kaise sH-ctres so frightful to sen. The solace which Sophia gathered fro,n the perusal of these stanzas was ol a short duration, for as it is with a person tinder severe allliction "the darkest day. Wait 'till to-morrow, will have passed away''so on the contrary, a gleam ot hope seems often to twinkle on the surrounding gloom for a moment, only to mock our misery, by lighting up the spectres of our depar ted lovs, and then to vanish irom our view. Ict no one pretend to believe that So phia had no great reason to be so extremely wretched as is described. Her mind was in suspense, and those who are skill.1 . i- i - i i i ed in the arts oi iove wno nave m-cn taught in the school of experience, tell us. that 'Suspense i.i worse than absolulo despair.' Hut she was soon to be relieved from this lainful anxiety. Alter the lapse of several weck.s and Mr. Thompson lud cn en ncr sending "

the post office for sonic time, as the fami

ly were sitting together one evening, after tea, all but the boy, and not more than an hour after Sophia had finished copying the verses, m rushed the lad, flourishing a letter in his hand, which he pronounced in breathless trepidation, to be from "Mr. Jackson!" Sophia almost fainted, although she was not one of the fainting kind of ladies. In thoughtless haste she was just going to take the letter from the bov, who ex claimed, "not you, but father." The old gentleman took it, broke tin seal, cast his eye to the bottom, and said with some animation, "it is from Mr Jackson, sure enough." Sophia looked all colors at once, if pale is a color. Mr. Thompson took out the certificate against his daughter's character, for it was the letter which had been sent to the vil lage, as before mentioned. He first read the letter, then the cirtificate, and exclaim ed, "() what villainy what rascality! Hut Jackson is not to blame he is inno cent. He could utter no more threw the pa pers to his wife, and to his daughter, who caught a glimpse of hone from the last words which her father pronounced "Jackson is not to blame, he is innocent." Hut on reading the whole which unravel led the "mvsterv of iniquity," and de clarer! then-solution of Mr. Jackson to be fixed on a final separation, Sophia's for titude entirely forsook her, and she gave vent to the swelling agonies of her soul by a copious shower of tears. Mr. Thompson paced the room with firm but agitated teps, and Mrs. Thompson, when she hail read both papers through, was much astonished it is true, and much atllicted also; but she possessed genuine piety, anil trusted in (iod to avenge their cause. She exhorted both her husband and daughter to becalm, and patiently wait for Heaven to vindicate injured innocence; "for," said she, "I am fully pnrsuaded that a just (Iod will nerer suffer such a dark plot as this to prosper; nor will he permit such virtue as my daughter possesses to perish in despair. 'Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scotirgclh every son, and every daughter too, whom he receiveth." 1 Ins is not the first time we have been in trouble, and seen light arise out of darkness." "What do you "mean said Mr. Thompson, whose temper was naturally impetuous, and whose indignation over come his patience for the moment, "the light of the old log hut in the pine woods, when you saw it in flames?" "No. my dear," replied Mrs. Thompson, mildly, "the light that shone upon you when you were sick and in prison the light of iov, the gift of (lod's goodness, that shone around you, when he sent that angel of pity, Mr. Jackson, to release you, and to minister to your wants." ( Conclusion nert week.) SCIENCE OF NOSES. Turning over an old book the ovher day, we found a set of rules for discovering people's characters by the length and formation of their noses. This ancient and forgotten invention of latter times, is simple in its application, and comprehensive to the meanest understanding. Its chief advantage, however, is, that whereas the bumps on a man's head are hidden beneath his hair or a wig, anil worse qualities they indicate, the less will he permit them to be examined here on the contrary, the index of his character is precisely the most prominent feature of his face. It woidd seem as if nature had taken this precau-, tion in order to render hypocrisy unavailable. A person might endeavor, no doubt. to keep the world in dark by merely put ling his handkerchief to his nose, like : chicken that thrusts its head into a corner and fancies itself invisible. Hut in a case of this studied concealment, it would not be uncharitable to conclude, that he was characterised by such an atrocious nose, a;wotdd frighten mankind to look upon. Without furthur preface we shall favor our readers with the elements ot the scicncr beseeching them not only to study their neighbors' noses, but to glance in the look ing glass at their own. "A nose long, slender and smal de notes a person audacious, testy, hasty, peevish, credulous, irresolute. Not ; very amiable nose this the next is better, "A nose long, and declining downward: over the upper lip, signifies a person sagacious, secret, serviceable, true to his friend, honest, and fair in his dealings." Thi inc-thinks, is not a very pretty nose to look at. W e fear that some of our fair read ers would prefer abetter shaped one, even with worse indications. "A nose sharp in the end, and of middling proportion, denotes a person con ecitcd, unstable, contentions, irritable, scornful, cunning, malicious, but with ; good memory." Doubtless, a good mem ory is a desirable thing enough; but it will hardly make amends for so many evil at tributes as are lien; enumerated especi ally as, when combined with malice, the possessor will be likely to remember an old grudge. "A nose broad, crooked in the upper part, long, and grosser than ordinary, marks a person bold, proud, fierce, tcnai i cious, envious, corrious, luxurious, neceiifid, vain-gloiious, perfidious, and a i-olil. We would flee from this nose, as ir a.-, we could see it with a tf les pe. '"A nose large m the middle, and grow

ing less towards the upper part, is a sign of a person invariably luxurious, nice in his language, and of a chcerlish disposition. This we presume, is the sort of nose that its owner is addicted to turning up, when matters do not happen to suit his fancy. "A nose long and very thick, denotes a person very greedy, covetous, simple in goods things and witty in evil, fawning, dissembling and much more ignorant than he would be reported to be." Whoever lias a nose of this pattern, we advise him never to go abroad without clapping his handkerchief to it, as if it were bleeding. "A nose unusually elevated in the mid

dle, like the arch of a bridge, marks a person, lying, idle, inconstant, credulous. importunate, ready-witted, a gross-liver. and irreligious." Mercy on us! Are there no good noses in the list? ror our own part, if we were not already provi ded, we had about as lievc do without a nose as make a shift with any such wicked snouts as these. 'A nose indifferently long, and small in the middle, signifies a person bold, ration al, honest, soon angry, but soon pleased." As noses go, this is worth anv money. It is not to be sneezed at. A nose somewhat hairy at the end. bigger than ordinary, but small where it joins the forehead, denotes a person of good disposition, but too easily deceived." Supposing this to be a lady's nose, we should feel no sort of inclination to take advantage of her easy nature. It seems to be a good, honest nose, but a very hidous one. A nose every way very big, verv long and with wide nostrils, denotes a person more weak than wise fallacious, subtle, contentious, luxurious, vain-glorious, envious, and impertinently curious." Wherever we meet this nose, we shall hardly refrain from giving it a tweak. "A nose conveniently big, and reasonably straight, denotes a person peaceful, meek, faithful, laborious, diligent, secret, and a good intellect." Oh, happy nose! Mayest thou continually inhale the scent of roses! And may we, no long time hence find such a nose on a fair lady's face! .Imcrieun Magazine. Printers1 Jokes. The following amuseing articles are going the rounds of the papers, and gathering new strength every day. Willis will be immortalized. Married At Phimstcad, (England) Nathaniel P. Willis, author of the "First Impressions of Europe," to Marv, daughter of Wm. Stacy, Esq., of the Royal Atsenal. Pimxtkr's Rights. Mr. N. P. Willis, the poet, it is said, has a mil work in press. rliost. Gaz. I he work alluded to will probably be published in sheets. Troy Budget. If published at all small cacs will, no doubt, be frequently used. Jacksonville Gaz. The above work will probably be followed by "Nursery Tales." Sunday News. And then look out for Squalls. Miner s Jour. In this case, if neither pap nor d will do, it may be necessary to lay down the rules, and take the slick in ICT. Suxquehannuh Jlegistrr. Ah! we thought what would be likely to follow the "First Impressions." liruome. Co. Courier. Yes, doublets, probably. If'estchcsfer Sjy. In the latter ease, there will be more it' (eyes) than eei (ease.) Better wait a while for copy. Willis' "Pencilling by the Wray" are doing very well. Doublets all in good tune. .A". J'. Jcjfcrsonian. Probably this is the first of series of numbers, which, when completed, arc designed to make a famly library. Pep. Herald. Several new editions are anticipated, each being embellished with a miniature likeness of the author. Halt. Transcript. Mr. W. has been locked up in the chase, af matrimony; his fw-braccs will be many, and the first proof of the work will probably appear in the coming year. Louisville ,'ldver. W hat a sad disappointment it will be, if, after all the pretty sayings of the press all the rfA's proofs of affection tokens of love, and impressions the work in question should be macklcd. Bait. Republican. Ami then to have umacklcd sheet shown up by the Mirror Oh, horrible! Miss, tree Prailrr. The remark of the "Free Traper" we think an imposition. How could a sheet. be macklcd when laid upon a f air form.'' Ridiculous! Rodney I digraph. Many impressions are often necessary to be taken, in order to get a true copy, though laid upon a fair form. I incomes Gazette. The British ship of war Detroit, cap tured by Perry in his memorable naval engagement on Lake h ric last war, has decently been raised, (after remaining unrer water 21 years) repaired in fine style. and is to be. employed as a packet on the Lake. Question. What is it that makes every body sick but those, who swallow it?

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