MIS OEL LANE 0 US
SAMUEL SCRAGGLE.
A tailoring wightSatnScraggle was,
Of Washington's wide citv:
And Rachel Ross he loved, because
This Rachel. Koss was pretty.
Love's a delicious thing, you know,
It makes one feel all over so.
But Rachel Ross did not love him,
Which griev'd him very badly;
His eyes in tears of Avoe did swim,
And sorrow sunk him sadly.
How much do people undergo,
Ironi wounds of Master Cupid s
bow!
Like his own needle did the dart
Prick him his life ribs under;
llis gizzard it did swell and smart,
As if 'twould burst asunder:
Ah! love's a wounding thing, you
know,
It makes one feel all over so.
His heart was hotter than his goose,
. As still he thought about her;
I sec, he cried, it is no use,
For I shall die without her,
"Never was creature troubled so,
Since Noah's flood, long time ago.
In Georgetown, Tom the butcher
dwelt,
And he was one of twenty;
And Rachel mighty wishes' felt,
lo nave treshmeat a plenty.
Love's very plcasnt food, vou know.
But beef &lamb arc better, though,
Now jealousy had seiz-cd Sam,
Which like the grave is cruel;
Says he, I do not care a damn,
I'll kill Tom in a duel.
Tor those that love will fight, you ;
know,
And Samuel's courage proves it so.
But Tom the butcher, having fired
A loaded pistol never,
Had choice of weapons, and desired
To fight Sam with a cleaver.
The man that's challcng-ed, you
know,
With what he likes mayfight his foe.
But Sam would only fight with ball,
And so that matter ended;
He then went to the capitol,
And to the top ascended.
h' dcsPerate he did
How strange that love should work !
him so.
"He thought he down himself would
But feared he'd after rue it;
And folks would all laugh at him so,
He swore he would not do it
Tn,w,i mri, wiAnm ,wi. .....
j.i.tu..u niuvn " i.iui'iu uuui il auuw.
To "look before vou leaD'Vou know, i
Some warlike birth he ax-ed for,
A naval station gain-ed;
lie went&join'd the marine corps,
To cure what him so pain-ed.
For very well did Samuel know,
That if he died he'd stop his woe.
A cold now Tom the butcher took.
Which soon a fever brought on;-
And life next Thursday him lorsook,;
'Twas what he had not thought on
A cold's a drcadlul thing, yen know,
By cough or fever, pop we go.
Sam Scraggle then to Rachel said,
In sober doleful ditty;
Since Tom the butcher now is dead,
Won't you on me have pity?
For Samuel Scraggle did not know
What change Iict mind might un
dergo. Says she, I'll never be your wife,
So don't you ax me, prithee;
I would not have you 'pon my life,
And eight more tailors with ye.
The ladies always love to show
Their cruel-ty to men in woe.
Then grievous-Iy did Samuel grunt,
Grew sick and hourly sigh-ed,
But got, 'fore long, the better on't,
Or else he might have di-ed.
When love begins to better grow,
'Tis not so bad to bear, you know.
Rachel, in time did change her
mind,
Lest she should die a virgin;
To marry Sam she felt inclined!
Indeed 'twas very urging:
lhat love's capricious this doth
What changes it doth undergo!
Pray, ladies, haVt you found it so!
SUUW
5-'.avi Sam T n.,
' d7sdai;. "l-m great
Lord how she wn j
Are not to be dispis-ed.
Xove's a strange kiRd of thinKT tmw
it makes one feel all over so-
It moveth us all to and fro;
movetn usalltoand iro;
It wounds the high and smites th e'
AcU ' . . ....
Anat p!, satch doth it show;'
AnclUaS13 sad overthrow;
"
A matrimonial sccne.A.
singular incident occured some
time since at Rickcrgate, Eng
land. The postman delivered
a letter, by mistake, at a certain
hmW. in the absence of the lord
IIUUVJ
of the mansion: the "gudewife"
laid hold of it with avidity, stopt
notlo read the superscription,
but dived at once to the marrow
of it; and that such a tale unfolds
that it harred up a thousand feel
ings, and mulcted as many tor
tures. A female of Lonfftown
complained, that though she had
sworn an illegitimate child to
another person, under promise
oi a douceur, now that the job
was done, the money was not
forthcoming: then followed up
braidings and threatenings in
great profusion. "What perfi
dy double perfidy!" involun
tarily exclaimed the reader.
"Oh, what a partner I am cursed
with!" At this moment the
unfortunate husband entered,
and instead of the salutation of
"love arrayed in smiles," rap
came the poker and down he
came almost senseless. Having;,
however, collected his scatter
ed faculties, he resumed that
posture which nature had assign-
ed him as a distinction from
meaner animals, and his first
impulse was a return of lovev's
' salutation, with all the strength
of his fist: so the aggressor meas
ured her length upon the floor,
and for once was silent. At
length a few broken sentences
partially developed the cause of
these (to the husband) mysteri
ous hostilities; the letter excited
his attention; he looked at it,
and discovered that it was not
directed to him, but to another
person living hard by.
Specie-Paymcnls.-lt is to
I50 hoPeJ .that witllout very great
inconvenience to themsnl vps. nr
an' st;rious additional burthen
upon their Debtors, the Barrks
of this State, will ere long vol
untarily resume the payment of
Pcic. ii is mucn to oe desir-
i .. . . . - .
cd l,iat this event should take
place ol their own accord. Cit
izens of this State who have
had commercial or other deal
ings with other States have
suffered greatly from the pre
sent order of things. The re
sumption ol specie payments
would gratif
u i to i vl , o
iJanks and of the b:
friend of the
State. If this
connot be done at once for notes
of all denominations, it certain
ly might be done for all of five
Dollars, and under that amount.
IVarrentoti Rep. '
Oliver Lewis, who was con
victed and sentenced by the
Superior Court of this county.
to be hanged for the murder of
iimton rugh, has been granted
an appeal to the Supreme Court
of this State, which convenes at
Ualeigh, early in January next.
Ibid.
Narrow Escape. Yesterday
morning Mr. Elbert Cheek and
several others, with 20 negro
men, were employed in makinjr
some repairs to the bridge a-
cross i ishing Creek, commonly
called Clark's bridge; the plank
was removed irom the bridge,
and Mr. Matthew Davis and
Mr. Cheek standing on the top
of the sleepers, Mr. William
Watson and the negroes under
neath in the act of prizing up
some of the heavy timbers, the
bridge suddenly gave way; the
whole company were in the
greatest dancer of beins: crush
ed, but all miraculously -escaped
. . . - . . 7l
'Vlthoct anX veiT senous inJar)
Ill
CXC.Pnt ft tri lllllilo lino- m ninn
i. i "0' uu-
ongMg to Mr. Cheek, who had
his leg very badly fractured, and
amputation
1 vm uecoine necessary. Ibid
LaFayettc.---Ve ixrc gratified j
in stating, mat a letter nas
been received by the Governor,
from Gen. Robert R. Johnson
(who was selected to bear the in
vitation to Uen. Lafayette,)
which contains the agreeable in
formation, that the "nation's
guest" accepts the invitation to
visit Raleigh, and will probably
be here about the 20th Decem
ber. Hal. Reg.
Gold. Mr. J. Ladd, watch
maker, has sold a piece of native
gold, valued at $100 found in
North-Carolina. It is to be
made up in buttons for General
La Fayette. Nat. Adv.
Canton Races, Baltimore.)
-We arc informed that the
irsc ol six hundred dollars
was taken with much ease on
Wednesday, by General Winn's
mare Ftirlilla, running against
Mr. Sleeper's horse Lafayette.
The heats were four miles, and
it was supposed, from the man
i ...I. 1 a i . i
ner in w men me norses came
out, that l-hrtilla could have
distanced her antagonist the first
heat. When the horses were
called for the second heat, it ap
peared that Lafeyette was with
drawn, and Flirtilla galloped
round the course and bore away
the purse.
The second day's race, for a
purse of four hundred dollars,
three mile heats, took place yes
terday. We learn that two
heats were run, both of which
were won by Gen. Winn's mare
Isabel, beating Mr. Sleeper's
horse Ottcrington, and Mr.
Digg's horse Nolle me langere.
Time of running 1st heat, in
G minutes IS seconds 2nd
heat, G minutes 11 seconds.
Rait. At tier.
NOTICE,
WILL be sold on the
second day of the New
Hope Races, the stock
OLAu&. ot liOKSKSbelone ne
to M. W. Vest and Thos. D. Wat
son: consisting of one Citizen mare
in foal by Archie; one Archie colt
three year old last spring; and one
Hal colt one vcar old last snriner.
Credit will be given until the 1st
day of May next bond with appro
ved security will be required of the
purchasers.
jr. M. WEST.
Oct. 22,'JRa-l. 32-1 1
New Hope Fall Races,
WILL commence on TUES
DAY, the 23d day of NO
VEMBER next, and wiil continue
four days.
First Day A Sweepstakes for
untried 3 year old colts and fillies
of this state mile heats- $100 en
trance, half forfeit to close the
evening preceding the race two or
more to make a race.
Second Day The Proprietor's
Purse, $ 150 two mile heats $20
entrance two or more to make a
race.
Third Day A Jockey Club
Purse, worth $250 three mile
heats money hung up, with the
usual discount $20 entrance non
subscribers $30 entrance.
Fourth Day A Produce stake
mile heats $100 entrance, half
forfeit five subscribers and closed.
Rules of the Course to govern in
every instance. The track is in
good order -Stalles and Litter fur
nished Race horses gratis, by the
Prvfxrietor.
Henry JVilkes, Sec'y.
JSTA BALL will be fur
nished, on the evening of the
2d dafs race; at the Eagle
Hotel,; the town of Halifax.
Hitfn:. Sept. 8, 1824. .25
co-partnership.
THE Subscribers having com
menced business under the firm
of ANDERSON Sc LOUDON,
next door to the Bank, and directly
opposite the store of James Halli
day isf Co. offer for sale a general
assortment ot
Dry Goods,Groceries,&c.
which they will sell low for cash.
country produce, or on a short cre
dit to punctual customers.
Geo. Anderson,
Robert Joudon.
Halifax, Sept. 16, 1824. 26-8t
MEW GOODS.
FipHE subscribers have just recei-
ved irom rsew-ork, a hand
some assortment of English
Fancy & Staple Goods,
Hardware, Cutlery, Groceries, Sec.
which they will sell on the most ac
commodating terms for cash, pro
duce, or approved credit.
S'.M. NICKELS $ CO.
:J7Cash given for Cotton in the
seed delivered at their Uin.
Scotland Neck, Oct. 25, 182-1.
DR. II. HARDY.
AYING removed his office to
Halifax, offers his services to
the people, and hopes to receive
a part of their patronage: He has
taken the liouse formerly occupied
bv Dr. Marrast. next door below
the Farmer'sHoteljand opposite the
Bank. He promises fidelity.promp
titude and moderation, in the prac
tice oi tlic prolession. lie has on
hand and intends keeping, a general
Assortment of Medicines,
Which he will sell at reduced pri
ces for Cash, or on a short credit.
September 17
FISH & OIL.
THE Subscribers have just re
ceived on consignment, in ad
dition to their former stock twenty
oarreis .vicss shad, ot a superior
quality; also a fresh supply of Roe
and Cut HERRINGS, some in
half barrels; and about three dozen
bcttles CASTOR OIL, which will
be sold low for Cash.
J. tyJ. IV. Simmons.
Halifax, June 10, 1824.
qUANTICO CANAL
LOTTERY.
fourth class ::::scriEiiE:
1 prize of $5,000 is 5,000
5 of 2,000 10,000
6 of 1,000 6,000
6 of 500 3,000
6 of 340 2,040
13 of 50 6,900
C90 of 10 6,900
6,072 of 5 30,360
6,924 Prizes, 17,550 C$70,200
10,626 Blanks, 3 Tickets.!
Whole T. lckets,
Half do.
Quarter do. -Eighth
do.
Package of 9 whole tickets,
do. of 9 half do.
do. cf 9 quarter do.
$5 00
2 50
1 25
0 62
no nn
-iO UU
14 00
03 The for mer Classes hav-
ins met with o-roufpr pnrmir
?ne Wlin f m encour-
-0 w.y w , j. uum, ititt,
teas anticipated, the Manager
has determined to offer the a-
hove Scheme, formed on pure !
mathematical principles, which
when fully examined and icell
considered, will be found real
ly worthy the attention and
patronage of adventurers. The
drawing will positively take
place on THURSDAY, the
Zolh of November next,
and be completed in
OXE DAY.
Orders, enclosing the cash cr
prize tickets in anv of the north rrn
Lotteries, for tickets or shares, !Ie"?,n.S fl?m encc t0 hT,-
will meet with uronrot attnfion! Wl1 ? give the above reward for h m
and the earliest notice snven of
their fate if addressed to
WHITE'S
Virginia Lottery Ojjice,
Petersburg, Ya
Aug. 26. 1824.
NE W FALL GOODS
The Subscriber is now
mg frow tfcv-York, hb f m
supply of Gonm ', nib i
one door above the lCst?fi
wUl be sold low fofT
VUU1UI produce, or on a lis
credit to punctual customers. Ui
HARRIS
Halifax, Oct. 13. 3(M
Mi-si SJVEBEli
HAS just received from P .
Sure-. w , J cm Feten.
A'S, consisting 0f Whit7 i fy"
leathers, of all colors V l- h
Capes-Ladies' and Grn,1!
Cloaks-LA IYettp k?C11
belts, buckles, &c. Jail rfS
will be sold at th, cf hch
burg prices. L J
Irs. S. exnpfto
course cfafewdi ; CeUnthc
sortment of In ,v. ltn:ai.
Halifax, Oct. 13.
State of North.Carolimt
NORTHAMPTON C0lTr
CourtfFteasandQuar:cr$cxi,m.
September Term m,.'"
Wrn. Amis's exO Judicial atticl
ecVsc.BoW Wnr i.T1'"
S. B. Barrett jdefendnnVi f !5
TT appearing to the satisfiL
JL ofther.onrt tT,ot k , ,ultUL
3!in S U P r. uelRt
lumselt that the ordinary , tt
of law cannot- 1 c- i7 lv'v-
28 tllPrrinrr r.rt..l .i
cation be made in the Free iw
six weeks successively, thatunl,
at the next Court of
Quarter bessions-, to be held for the
county of Northampton, at ti
Court-hoiiQf n e;,i .
uumy on the
first Monday of December Mvt
and replevy the property so attach
ed and plead to issue, judgment fi
nal will be entered against him, and
execution awarded accordiiHv
. . .w.v, wUU v . xiiirnson, clerk
OI said ronrt nt i r
day of Sept. 1824, and in the 49th
Year Of our inflft-if.T.H
vjviiuini.t.
T TT-r tt
. tv. Harrison, C. C. C.
5cpt.20, 1824. Price adv. g3:50.
State of NorllWaroUM,
NORTIIAMFTOX COUNTY.
Court of Fleas and Quarter 'Sessions:
September Term, 1824.
William Olivers. Drury Nelson
original attachment levied on the
defendant's right in Willie Nel
son's land.
IT appearing to the satisfaction w"
the court, that the defendant
Drury Nelson is not an inhabitant
of this state : It h- therefore ordered
by the Court, that publication be
made in the Pee Press, printed in
the town of Halifax, for six weeks
successively, that unless the said
Drury Nelson appear at the next
Court of Pleas and Quarter Ses
sions, to be held for the county oi
Northampton at the Court-house
in said county, on the first Jlondav
ui December next, and ueiend saw
sult. judgment final will be entered
. . v.v...
aStnisi mm and execution awarata
accordingly.
Witness John W. Harrison, clerk
, court' at officethe 1st Jlon-
0 f s and in the 49th
jycaroi our independence
J.rF.Ifarrison,C.C.C.
Sept. 20, 1824. 28 Price adv. $3:50.
FJ Dollars Vnvonl
FOR negro SHADRAGK, who
ran away from me in August
last, 1823; he is twenty-six years
old, five feet six or seven inches
hieh, dark comnlexion. and has a
j sulky appearance. He was raised
by Alathew C. hitaker, Lsq. de
ceased, of Halifax county; his pa
rents belong to Henry Mason, E.
and his wife belongs to the heirs vi
Benjamin Harriss, deceased, and at
this time lives with a free colore!
woman, one mile and a half hern
lefiAtncr fr-r.m tarrt. t r 1? rfipt. I
delivered to me in Warren count),
ree miles south of Warrenton, o.x
toe siage-roaa, or conhnea in
fax jail so that I get him. All per
sons are forewarned from hiring cr
harboring said boy.
Rob. Ransom.
Greenwood, Aug. 16, 1821.