Wabash Herald, Volume 1, Number 49, Rockville, Parke County, 24 March 1832 — Page 4

7 r f 2 From the Forget-Me-J'ot. rening song of the Pyrolcse Peasant. Come to the Sun-set tree. The day is past and gone; The woodman's axe lies free, And the reaper work is done. The twilight star of Heaven, And the summer dew to flowers And the rest to us is given, By the cool soft evening hours. Sweet is the hour of rest, Pleasant the wind's lojv sigh, And the gleaming of the west And the turf whereon we lie. When the burden and the heafc, Of labor's task are o'er: And kindlj voices greet The tired one at his door Come to the Sun-set tree, The da j is past and gone; The woodman's axe lies fret, And the reaper's work is doae. Yes tuneful is the wood That dwells in whispering boughs; Welcome the freshness round, . And the gale that fans our brow. But rest, more sweet and still Than evef night-fall gave, Our longing hearts shall fill, In the world beyond the grate. There ahall no tempest blow, No scorching noon-tide heat, . There shall be no more snow, No weary wandering feet. Arid we will lift our trusting eyes, From the hills oar fathers trod, To the quiet of the skies, ' To the sabbath of our God. .Come to the Sun-set tree, - The day is past and gone; The woodman's axe lies still And the reaper's work is done. IlISTOUSC.il.. As a kingdom, Poland is swept from the map of nations; but when geographically considered, is of no small importance. It lies between forty-six and fifty-srven degrees of north latitude, and between sixteen and thirty iour degrees east loneituae. Ana is bounded north by Russia, south by Hungary and Turkey in Europe, east by Russia, west by Prussia and Germany. . Poland is in general a very level country, (if we except the Carpathian mountains) fertile in corn: ha vine lonsr furnished Sweeden and Holland; its horses are some of the finest in Europe, and its salt works are very productive; th towns collectively are built of wood j the appearance of the v ilages very mean. This was the country fthe ancient Vandals; it was made a duchy- about thetnd of the seventh century. Iu the tenth Christianity was introduced, and Bo-eslauserected itinto a monarchy in 999. The form of government was here very singular, it was the only ekctive mdnarchy in Europe, and the Poles, in the. choice of a king, did not always confine them to a countryman; t one time all nations Were elligible. The king wtw elected by the whole fcody of the hobilitj and gentry in the plains1 of Warsaw, and before this choice they obliged him to sign whatever conditions they . thought proper. The Polish armies were not paid by . the king; every . nobleman or gentlemen gave his attendance in time of war at the headuf his vassals, and retired from the fatigues of the- campaign when it suited his own inclination. In the ytar 1779, a singularly bold L t At ft t paniuon 01 wis couniry was enectea Maid claim to part of Lithuania, Pole " sia, i uaoiia uuiuiim, ubu pari oi me Ukraine. ' 1 hu immense tract Of coun i . -- : : ' f u u I im u i T r . a iry, cvmaiiiiue o,vw,uw sou is, is ne coming part and parcel of the Rdsslan Territory1 Prussia claimed Great Poland, the other pari of Lithuania, and Polish RTusMa. The only part of Poland, regained by 1'russia, is the grand di'cby of Pbsen, containing 538 geographical square tnle$, and' 1,05 J,137 inhabitant!, us cmet towns are

Bromberff and Poscn. Austria Beized

on Little Poland and Red Russia, lea ving to the king of Poland only Samagotia Muscovia, and Polactua; even this small territory was wrested from him, and in 1705, he was obliged to resign his crown. The part of Poland which is sub ject to Austria, bears the designation of me Kingdom oi uanciaauu iuuunniiii. Its population amounts to 4,370,000 souls. The present Kingdom of Poland is hereditary in the person of the Russian autocrat and his successors, and comprises a superficies of 0,340 square leagues, having a population of 3,850,000 souls; it is divided into eight waii -- 1 .- rnr,nn. i .,,1 mir, LAUsn, L.UDUI1, i ioizk, .tuuscovia, Bodolachia and Augustowo. Its riv ers are the Vistula, Warte, Bug, Dnie per, JNiemen, and Uwina. Hie national revenues amounted, prior to the present contest, to 2,k2S0,000 sterling, about the seventh part of which was assigned to the civil list. Its military force during the despotic government of the grand duke Constantine, was 30,000 infantry and.200,000 cavalry; at present it is estimated at 70,000 infantry, '20,000 cavalry, and 50.G00 men armed with sjthes. Warsaw, with 126,433 inhabitants, is its capital, and next stand in succession, Landomir, 50,000 inhabitants: Lublin, 12,000, and Kales, 8,500, The Catholic religion predominates, but the number of jews and Socinianis groat. There are more than two million jews dispersed through Poland independent of those resident as merchants in the principal towns. Socinius resided many years at Cracow, and married the daughter of a Polish nobleman. According to a distinguished Pelish historian, M. Chodzdo, the population of the different provinces of Ancient Poland amounted in 1S24, to about nineteen millions of inhabitants. Bait. Gazette. THE MYSTERIOUS BELL. It was a dead calm the sun beam ed bright and beautiful upon the ocean in setting glory, and all animation had given place to that overpowering listlessness, which none can tom any conception of, but they wno nave ex perienced a lone continued calm at sea. I was leasing against the taflrai', gazing upon the dark waters below, in that stale of apathy, in which thought itself becomes too great an exertion. when suddenly a gentle breath of wind that swept along so lightly as to cause no ripple upon the glassy surface of the waveless deep, watted on mr awa ked sense, a tinklins sound, like the ringing of a small bell at an immense distance. The unusual circumstance aroused my dormant faculties, and I listened with breathless silence and attention, but the flaw had passed, and all was again silent and death-like. I remained upon the same spot nearly an hour; it Came not again; and at length, overcome with drowsiness, I retired to my berth. The next morning I came upon deck, I found that the calm still continued, and the Captain was of opinion that it would last soma days. " I mentioned to him the incident tliat attracted my attention, but he laughed, and said I had been dreaming. He knew wc were too far from land f r any sound to reach us, and no vessel he said could have been near enough for me to hear the ringing of the bell, j without also being insight. . The mate! agreed with him, but I observed onci weatherbcalcn tar, who was standing' near, to shake his head doubtfully, and his rugged , countenance betraying a great anxiety; but he said nothing. The morning pas-ed away, and still the sea was unruffled by any breeze. AAer dinner, to while away the tedious hours, the captain and I sat upon the quarter deck to cards. We had scarcely commenced playing, , when I was startled by hearing the same bell like tones, so faint and fair, that 'nothing lived 'twixt them and silence." I called the captain to listen; he. sat a moment without speaking, and then startled up exclaiming, 'I hear it too.' The sailoii must have noticed it loo, for they were hushed and listening. The captain went aloft with his glass, and looked in every direction. I hear u distinctly, but can see nothing, said he. It cannot he from shore, for we are more than fifty leagues from Jand.' The sailors stood upon the forecastle manxious groupes, all but the old man Jvhose singular expression of features I had remarked in the morninsr. He Upon the WinrlluSB. vritK hi. hands folded and his eyes intensely fixed upon the deck but still ha spoke not. arious conjectures were hazzarded among us, but none that satisfactorily accounted for the nolsel The afternoon passed away, and the sun a. gain set, whilft the sound still came floating ver the waters. 1 was fate' before sleep closed my eyes that night. When the morning 'of the- next day dawned, th. captain went again to the

mast head with his glass, but l.o sails j appeared upon the horizon- yet still

the ceaseless bell was plainly to be heard, while not a breath of wind was to be felt. Noon came and still the calm continued, and the sound approached nearer and nearer, when on a sudden the captain, from the top cried out, WI sec it now but what it is none but God abovc.only knows; it does not look like any craft that ever the hand of man fashioned." We all rushed towards the forecastle, and in silence awaited the approach of the strange navigator. It came careering over the waters with a rapid motion and as it drew nearer, exhibited to our wandering gaze a single black mast rising from the centre of what seemed a square and solid block of wood, but without yard or sail, nor did any living creature appear upon it. I proposed to take the boat and board it; but the sailors 6hook theii heads, and the captain was silent. Determining to discover the meaning of this phenome non, 1 jumped into the boat, intending to scull towards it, when the old sailor seeing my resolution, declared he wo'd go with me: and the captain, alter a few moments hesitation, also joined us. We rowed swiftly onward to meet the object of our curiosity which was now within half a mile of the ship, and in a few minutes, were sufficiently near to preceive the bell, the ringing of which find announced its coming, at the top of the mast. It was green and rustv as if with age, and.the sides of the non descript barque were covered with barnacles, and tangled masses of sea weed. Immediately beneath the bell, which m till swung from side to side with deafening din. was attached a deep sea line, passing over the side and descending into the water. Jhe mo ment our boat touched this strange vessel, the bell ceased to toll and the floating mass became immoveable. We gazed upon it and upon eachother in amazement, and at length the capt. in a low and tremulous voice proposed to return, but the sailor Said no! It was an evil hour in which we met thi? accursed said lie, his voice sunk, andl could not distinguish what he uttered, 'hut we have met it and must not leave it thus. Let us haul up this line.' We did so fer nearly twen ty minutes, but with great difficulty, for it seemed as if some ponderous body at the extremity resisted our efforts. As length the profound stillness that had hitherto prevailed amongst us was broken by the esptain, who looked down into the water, and exclaimed, 'great God! what have we here? We followed with our eves the motion of his hand, saw a large object glisten ing white beneath the waves, appear inghkc a gigantic corpse, wrapped in a white cloth and bound with cords. "Now may heaven shield us," said the seaman, in a husky voice, "it is the shrmded Demon of the sea." Ashe spoke, he drew his knife from his belt and in an instantsevered the line. The body turned its white side, flashing through the dark waters, and with the rapidity of lightning, disappercd from our view. And thereby hangs a talc LEAP YEAR. The following is extracted from an old volume printed in 1007, entitled. "Courtship, Love and Matrimony." "Albeit it is nowe become a parte o Common Lawe in regard to the socia relations of life, that as often as every bissextile year doth return, the ladyes have the sole privilege during the time it continueth of making love unto men, which they may do cither by words or lookes, as unto them it seemeth proper; and moreover no man wil be entitled to the benefits . of Clergy who doth refuse to accept the offers of a ladye, or who dolhe in any wise treate her proposal with slight or con tumely." FLATTERERS. Among the herd of trilling charac ters that infest society, none are more ?picabla and insignificant than Hat terers. Instead of acting the - part o faithful monitors, by exposing the fol lies of mankind, thev conceal their faults and soften their vices. They are ever striving to ingratiate them' selves into the good opinion 6f those with whom they converse, by the most shameful falsehoods,' and scruple ho to sacrifice their honor and probity, to gam the esteem of their superiors. ; That praise or commendation pleasing to the mind of man, is a truth that cannot be denied; but when im properly administered, or taken in large draughts, it intoxicates and un fits the person from judging impartial ly; but due praises bestowed by a skil fulhand, may stimulate the virtuous to the periormance ot greater actions. Generally speaking, flattery awa ken our self-love, stirs up our vanity rendcis us proud, haughty and (Conceit cd ; in 1 short, it directly opposes the celebrated precept, "know thyself," as well as those principles of humanity and brotherly love enjoined in the gos

pel. If we take an extensive view of its mischievous effects, I am convin

ced that every friend of truth and sin cerity, will look upon the man who accustoms nimseii io uuer iai&c piui&i-s, as a contemptible being, only worthy to associate with those who, hKe him self, pay no respect to vcracily. In deed the more I reflect on the vice, the stronger is my belief that .it is pregnant with evil, from the polite compliment which is hot due, to the fulsome adulation oflcrod by the meanest of he human species. o::::;:::o POCAHONTAS, . Over the western door of the Ro tunda, of the capital at Washington, is i beautiful piece ot sculpture, execu ted by Capcllono, a pupil of the cele brated Catiova. 1 he group consists ol five figures, representing the precise moment when Pocahontas, by her humane and generous interposition, saved Cant. Smith from being executed in compliance with the order of her fath er, the Chief Powhattan. apt.amith is attired in the military dress, (1G0G;) reclinino- on his elbow, his body extended, ready to receive the" death blow from the wor-mace of an Indian, who stands near his head. The Chief in consequence of the interposition of dauguter,is motioning the Indian,while Pocahontas is hanging over Capt. Smith to protccthim. He gives tn this narrative the following sketch of his incident: "(laving feasted me after the best barbarous manner they could, a long consultation washeld ; but the con clusion was two great stones were brought before Powhatan, then as ma ny as could lay hands on me, dragged me to them and thereon laid my head; and being ready with their clubs to beat oat my bains, Tocahoatas, the King's dearest daughter, when no entreaty could prevail, got my head into her arms and had her own upon mine, to save me from death; whereat (he emperor was contented I should live to make him hatchetsjnnd her bells, beads and copper." We lately saw in some of the pa pers that Mr. Jacob Long Little had pntitioned one of the legislatures for liberty to throw away the "Long" from his name; thus verifying the correctness of the poet's ideas; "Man wants but Little here below, Nor wants that little Long. ' It is more difliculs to select a couple of lines, than an entire column. Printer's Devil. To the Editors and Publishers of Vrs-. papers. ; JONATHAN ELLIOTT, Of the City of Washington, ESPECTFULLY requests the Editors or publishers of News papers within the several states and Territories of the union to turnish him through their Representatives in CongressyOt their particular states or Dis tricts , at the seat of the rederal Government, with irec copies of their Newspapers marked ONE TWO THREE issued on or about Wednes day, the twenty - second ol February 1832, (being the Centennial .Inniversa of Gen IFashingion.) As his motive is entirely disinterest ed and patriotic in making this request, it being his desire to produce positive evidence of the number ol Newspapers published in the United States, and their Territories, he desires that particular attention may be paid to this request, and above all, by country papers in distant towns, that are comparatively little known; and if, at the same time, they would communicate in their papers any statistical information" relative to theirfimmediate neighborhood, it would be highly appreciated, and gratefully acknowledged. It is intended that every newspaper received shall be carefully preserved and arranged by States, in a room at Washington, devoted for this object; one set to be eventually deposited in the Library of Cbngrew; the duplicate set to be transmitted to O. Rice, Esq. of London, (Agent for the purchase of Books &c. for the Congressional Library) Xo be by him placed in the British museum; amd the triplicate set to be retained for some public institution.' - V ' It is intended, also,, as soon as this collection is completed, to publish iu a tabular form, in the public prints, for the information of the people of the U. Statcs,a list of all the Newspapers, embracing the "Name," place and period of publication," and "Terms of subscription." Great pains will be taken to make this list (being , an important result to be gathered from the collection) as correct as the materials will admit (rlt is hoped that the intelligent conductor! of Newspapers favorable to the above project will oblige the advertiser by inserting this communication in their respective papers, o each of whom a "tabular statement will b .transmitted as soon as published.

, A RIDDLE. - I am a word of nina letters, and my . whole is a lady of great authority and respect; my letters 1,2,3, 4,5 transposed, arc a piece of ground covered with trees; 3,1,5,0,7, is a word which signifies a longtime or duration; 2,3,4., 5, is a word which signifies to ramble; 2,i,5,P, is an ulcer or wound, also a hurt; 2,G, signifies contrary to yes; 1,2, 4,0, signifies not present; 1,4.5,6,7, is a word signifying a well known color; 2,4,5,8, is a sweetsmellingblossom that: adorns most all gardens; 2,9, signifies thus or similar; 1,1,2,1,5,7 is a man's christian name; 4,7,9 signifies to behold 3,4,7, is the name of a woman who. is the mothcrof a numerous posterilyf also part of the roof of a house; 2,4,5 is a very nimble footed animal of India j 4,5,G,is the name of one of the feathered tribe 4,6,7,9 signifies a word in the past tense; 1,4,6,8, is a very useful member ol the human body; 1,4,5,6 is the name of a great man in ancient times; 1,2,4,5,6 is a nick-name given to part of the human family ; 3,4,6,7,8 and 2,4,6 are two of the numerical numbers; 3,4,6,7 signifies level; 1,2 is a verb of the Imperative mood; 2,3,1,5, signifies above; 1,2,3,4,5,6, ti to rule or manage; 2,0 signifies placed close by; 7,8, and 3,4 also 4,6 arc letters of the alphabet; 1,3,4,6 is a vessel well known and very useful for cooking.

ALL persons indeted to the subscriber are once more requested, to call and settle there accounts without defay as I must have cash. JOHN MARTS. TUST received by Noel & Rose Q a quancity of 1 and llrdiciitcs, Asnodg which are the following arti cles, viz: Gutor Oil Do Shall&c Spirits Turpentine S'to'.ighton Uitters Opodeldoc Uateman's Drops Oil of Lemon Do TV'ormseed Do Spike Lea's Pills Lime Juice Sup Carb. Sor!;; I.iqnoricc Peruvian Bark aloniel llussia Isinglass Uhubarb Salt Pctre,'refinsi! Flour Sulphur Quia Myrrh Sweet do Cops.1 & Black Var nish Godfrey's Cordial Es. Peppermint Oil Cloves Do Cinnamon British. Oil Parriwric Dhic & V Into Vit riol Tartaric Acid Cream Tartar Tartar Enictic Red Precipitate Allocs Borax, refined Epsom Salts Gum Opium . ALSO A few barrels of salt All of whicf will be sold low for CASH. Rockvillc, Dec. 24, 1S31. PATENT Wasliing tfla.ehne. The undersigned having purchased the Right of Parker's Impsovcd Washing Machine, for the County of Parke, Reserve township excepted, will soon be prepared to furnish ready made Machines on the shortest notice, of will sell rights for families or Townships, in payment for .which he will receive most all kinds of country produce. The universal applause which this new method of saving labor has received, precludes the. necessity of recommendation. Clothes are cleansed without the smallest injury being done them by tearing or otherwise and with unparalleled &iGility A specimen may be seen at any time, by calling at my house, in Rock villc. J. R. NAVLOR. Rockville, Oct 29, 183L 29-6m JOHN YILLXAI3S TTTJ ESPECTFiLtY informs his friends and MU' the public generally, that he has perintently located himself in ROCKVILLE PARKE Co. Ia. , ' Where he intends carrying on a CABINET SHOP. Havixo purchased a quantity of go oil Lumber, I expect to be able to finish the neatest and best quality of .work, upon the shortest nptice. nv journeyman, of moral and industrious haj. its would meet with constant employment, and liberal washes by applying immediately. Rockv Jo, Nov-1331. :H-7rao i , II. R. THOMAS, TTTK1NG Proprietof of the town of JJjJGilderoy, situated near the oioutL of Coal Creek, Fountain County la. do hereby oflbr lots to each and every religious Society to be disposed of as they may see fit for the benefit of mankind; one lot to each society accepting "the same notify the proprietor on or before the first of August next and upon receiving the said information, hot will immediately make a ded in fee' simpto to khe same. Gildtiroy, Feb,