Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 13, Number 31, Vincennes, Knox County, 31 August 1822 — Page 4

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COLUMBIA'S PLAINT. io tne gate aim sec 11 any unc 11 ri'fm b-j E. li. and mfvctfuUy dedicated passes from the mansion house. tj hi? Masonic Brethren. . i . r j t T C):ir heroes of old. arc fast fadingaway, V" nmV hc mfortcd. DomW.th Hickory and honor of patriots tried; til V Stepped to the gate. "RleSS And the Bravc,vho succeed them but live ' j JVC jlepe comC8 a Solforadav, pride. ... , ... ... rr,, i Then die in the bloom of their laurels and dlCP down the hill ! rI he Word 'revived Ellen: she flew to her

1 lie tew ot the worthies ot aMitngton s ) 'I, mu. ,u: davs, very bie.t, mother s side. Hie soldier deW . . I 11.1 1111 1 i

scenuea ine urn. ne seemeu io walk feebly, and leaned on the

Who remain in the land which their bra

Arc indeed but a few ! and each morrow conveys A statesman or warrior to glory and rest! Our tears are scarce dry for the warrior slain, Or the statesman consigned to his halcyon grave, main'lire tliev flow for some favorite s-jn of the A Ltnvrfticft a or a Perm so brave! KMK1K ANT BARD. Besides, these our lam-nted Washington, Hamilton, Burrows, and indeed a large majority oith deparud officers of the Navy & Ar iiv, and of the signers of the Declaration of meric m Independence, were members of the Masonic Institution. The author of the above humble effusion en the rauJ loss of valuable American characters, not solely by fortuitous events, but also y the aggravated practice of d ielhng, has h :d the satisf iCtion of seeing it set to very appropriate and scientific music by A. 1 I loin rich, esqr. and inserted in his elegant

v ork, entitled 14 1 he Dawning ot music m

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FROM THK. SAME. LO VE. Pure and unsullied burns the (lame cf love, B; : ;ht and refulgent as the orbs above ; M l I as the beaming stars of silent eve, Atid gentle as the sighs that ring doves breathe : Such sacred heat, from such celestial fire. Chastens each thought, and checks all wild desire ; ':;aUs the mind, ennobles every part, Ivv tears each virtue, and refines the heart J Bids infant genius soar without controul. And binds to one dear maid the giowi.ig soul. emu; ant bakd. From the Sat u day Evening Post. the wild hose of nn; v alley. The evening air blew chilling cold; Dorothy threw her apron over her shoulders and went to thr wood house for faggots. 131cn was left a'one her eye fell on tu stomp of the withered rose tree: that was Edward's gitt,M , said she, morntully "peace is retored, he will soon return, he will think I have neglected it ; for a'usl it is withered Bit no! Ivlwa. d must come no more to our cottage." Hearing the returuing step of Dorothy, she wioed away the starting tear ; for well she knew her good mother would chide. Dorothy entered trembling "Mercy mv child, come and listen, sure I heard the church hell toll." Ellen turned palc she likened with breathless

expectation; again the heavy hell struck with awful revei derations -Oh!Mciied Ellen, clasping her bands together, "the news has aivedthat Ed wad is killed." Vainly now did Dorothy ea'l up on the name of her child, who lav senseless 0:1 the cold earth. Elen was the lovely, virtuous child of honest pirenrs; but she was tenderly beloved bv the son of the wealthy Dr. Hamilton. In t ic rural snorts of the green io

front ot the mansion house E Iw.ird had often gladly joined, of

ten pressed the fair hand of Ellen with raptu e to his lips and breathed in her ear, accents of pine unchangeable love but pa tenia! authority iotei posed; El ward was ordered to accept of the hand of the nrb. the haughtv Nlis Lyndal. His heart proudly revolted, vet to disobev a father hitherto fond and tender. wa dath He implored a respite; ), Hamilton granted his petiti m, and tne iciiment in which Edward served was ordered t4 t ie Mice, yet his dearting word? brea hed fervent, constant atVec tion t hi- E len. and his patting gift was tlie ruse uee wmch Ei-

noranre, and if a virtuous scntiment animates the breast, from' you it derived its source." "You are unjust to yourself Ellen: instructions if bestowed where, there is not innate virtue, is like! the vain attempt of cultivating a , rocky soil. Biit bow my lovc,j eao you think of supporting an 1

idle intruder . your means are hut scant, though your heart is am pic.' "We will work the harder." said Drothy: "We knit and

shoulder of a boy. "Sure" spin and have a thousand ways of thought Elenv'that is Edward's getting a penny; and when you

form.;" but as he approached get strong and healthy, you shall

nearer, conjecture changed; his dress was shabby and disordered, his hair uncombed; and a bandage passed across his eyes, marked the suffering he endured in the dreadful scenes to which he hail been exposed; for Edward it was, and love soon revealed him to the wonder struck Ellen In a moment both of his hands were seized bv D irothv and her child who forgetting in the first joy at sight of him tlie shocking change of his appearance 'ed him in triumph to the cottage, but enquiry soon succeeded; and while Ellen fixed her eyes upon her withered rose tree, in anguish exclaiming. ualas. he cannot see it now," Ed ward began his recital. 'When I left you my dear friends, in compliance with a father's commands, I marched with my regiment to the Ganadas. Our troops were generally successful in their operations. I a

work.' "Edward work!" exclaim

ed the indignant Ellen. "And why not, my child?" rejoined Dorothy ; 4 is there any disgrace in honest industry ? Edward is not proud; and when with some juice of simples, which you, Ellen shall gather, we have bathed his eyes, who knows but, by the favor of heaven, his sight may be restored ? Thus Ellen, he will assist our labors, see our cheerful endeavors to mane him forget his past misfortunes and we shall be the happiest family in the village " Excellent creature!" cried Ed ward, "my whole life shall piss in active gratitude. B it I mut away: on the brow of the bill I left a weary traveller ; I will bring him to taste a cup of your beer, and speed him on his journey." Ellen was unwilling that he should leave her so s on. though but lor a few minu:es but when E iward continued ibsent above

lone seemed doom nl to feel the j two nom s, her terror was mcxpangs of disappointment and sor-1 pressible ! The night closed in row. An enterprise in which I ' and Edward did not return. El

was engaged required despatch

and caution, when in a moment of general attack my dearest friend and earliest companion of my happy days, fell covered with wounds. Disobeying the strict orders of our commander, not to quit our posts, 1 bore him in my a ms from the scene of horror: for this 1 was broke and discharg ed with ignominy." Ellen wept; herheait was too full for utterance; the poor old woman sob hed aloud. 4,I returned " said Edward, "by the first convenience that occtircd, and returned but to see my father breathe his last. Even he too conspired against mv h ippines for. woold you be

lieve it, Ellen, he has disinherited me." 4 -How!" exclaimed Ellen.

Ms it in nature to be so wicked!

A child he ever loved so dearly!"

-True," replied Edward; "but

now behold me in sickness and sorrow, without a friend to com

fort, or a house to shelter itvc " "Never never, my dear mrW ma4cr." cried Dorothy, fte

the sticks 01 this poor cot hang together" Eden elapsed hishand closer between tier's b it spoke not. Oo a sudden some recollection darted across her mind;

IciTs couch was covered with

tears, and morning found her pale and sad. She waited at the door with anxious expectation, ami with a scream of jov exclaimed "he is coming!" He was supported by an elderly man; and Ellen hastened forward to give her assistance also, while Dorothy prepared their homely breakfast. Edward seemed breathless with fatigue, and the .stranger accounted for the delay, by saying that he had wandered up the country fearing his compan ion had forgotten him. "You are cold and wci !" said Ellen. "No my love; you see I have a great coat. 1 found my little parcel at the house where 1 rested last night." "And that house, which was once your own cruel father's should now be yours " said Ellen. "B t, no; he was not cruel, for hc has given you to us." k Come come this is line talking" ciied Dorothy, -while the poor youth is cold and hungry; and see the tears how they How down his checks." "Do your eyes pain you Edward?" enquired the fair one; "let me wash them with spring water." "They do indeed" said hc. in the tendercst manner.

my son has to sue vou for v!ir acceptance of him " Dumb gratitude seized the agitated E-!cn. She fell at the feet of l)r Hamilton, bathed his hands with her tears and tried in vain to express the sensations of her heart The rustic breakfast parsed sometime unregarded, till composure was restored, and the generosity of his intention, gave to the doctor an increased relish for the repast. "Your rose free is withered" said Ellen, "Indeed I could not proserve it." tHeed it not," returned Edward: -it was a hot house plant, and could not endure the pinching breeze of mischance. You ai e thr blooming wild rnsr.of the valh'i) whose native sweetness is but increased by the impeifect culture it received. "Let mc tni'i'fiuint thcr to a ri-tfr soil ind fd mil urdni be the fivid t:nd joy.' Ellen, with joy the most pore, gave her hand to Edward, who' that day conveyed herto thr mansion house, where the rejoicing inhabitants of the r.cighborSuM d came to make their sincere congiatulations; and in the happiness of the young pair. Dr Hamilton found his cure; and the aged Dorothy sunk into a peaceful grave, beloved and revered by her dutir 1 1 J

an uaug icr; and to the arm of 1) -. Hamilton is now ,1 dd? d with pi oud triump 1. flu bluum::ir .;,

roue of the valley.

From the Aurora THE ( OUNSHLSl)F RKVJXMIV. 1di ice to the Corn'ruvicifivr When you realty have ;l 'nw

friends (lor I calf those trim Is

who are willino- to -,t

t ) - - w - v. , r v without an immediate expecta

tion ot return) do no-, loseiheje few. by disclosing to ton n t

freely, your distresses, or your disappointments, or your ehaovj'-s.

or the slights vou have met with.

Nay, where a disclosure is not o;..

ecssary, in order lo obtain assis

tance or advice, a m m should not

communicate such things even to

his wife. For one man that will remain friendly, after you have thus lessened your own value, hy showing how much poorer vmi have become in pocket, and ho-v much lower in public esteem there are nine men that wid mw

cool, and perhaps totally abandon your acquaintance. You had,

before, tco iriends, officiously intruding their assistance, overrating your wealth, extollino vour

abilities emblazoning your" ur

ines. You have, now. one. that will aid you when required, say nothing of you in public, either good or bad and nine that will ne deaf to your entreaties, blast your credit on the exchange, call you a despicable fool, and advi-e that you should be charitable only with yuur own money. BENJAMIN.

she let his ha id fall and sighed ; she removed the bandage ; and deeply. "What ai.s my Eden?" his cxpressh c ivade eye met hcr's a-ked Edward; "will she not con- beaming joy and love. She re firm the words of her mother ?! ceded with a scream of joy and Ah me ?" said Ellen, I am thin- surprise. He threw off his coat.

how happy Miss Lyndal!

and discovered his dress decora-

king

will be to have the power of resc 1 ted with every military honor.

tonng you to wealth and com-V Fonrive this deccotion. it u-ns

my lathers stratagem; and here

he is a witness to your disintcrcs

ted atfection. 1 am not dishonor

ed, but promoted by my com

mander to a high military rank."

"It is true indeed," said the old

gentleman, ! suspected my son of

an unworthy choice, and dictated

this stratagem as a means of con

urination. Miss Lyndal disdained a poor infirm soldier and now

(01 1 she can do all that your wishes dictate.'' "But if my Elten gives me her love" icplied Edward. I will not seek the favor of Mis Lyndal." Aud will you siay with us? Oh we shall he happy enough in that case and

our debt of gratitude be in paN discharged: lor to you Edward.

we owe ail Your instructive cai c liibt raited my mind from ig-

Lost Certificates of Lands purchased from the United Hates. FUULIC notice is hereby given. tlat, three weeks after date, application vill be made to ihc register ot the land

two certificates in the name of William lloggatt, for the N K 10, 12 N. 9 W. and S. W. 18, 12 N 8 V. Also, one certificate in the name of William Hoggatt and James Coffin, for the S. K. 3, 1 2 N. 9 W. The original having been lost or destroyed. (liven under my hard at Vincennes, this 3d day of August 1822. Elijah rawli:y, - Aaaigncc of said Hoggatt U. C'Jfin. Specie! Specie! OXE D0LL.1R is FIFTY CEXTS will be given per lOOlbsin MMXIK, for HOGGS weighing from 1 30 to 2CO. if delivered at the Steam Distillery, by the first of August next. July 12, 1822.