Miscellaneous
Selected for the Free Press.
I saw a peacock with a fiery tail,
I saw a blazing star drop down hail;
I saw a cloud begirt with joy around,
I saw a sturdy oak creep on the ground;
I saw a pismire swallow up a whale,
I saw a brackish sea brjmtut of ale; .
I saw a phial glass sixteen yards deep,
I saw a well full of men's tears that weep;
I saw men's eyes all on a flame of fire,
I saw a house high as the moon and higher;
I saw the radiant sun even at midnight,
I saw the man who saw this dreadful sight.
i The wife of Mr. Isaiah Ealon,
fnfthfl n.it.v. fsavs the liosion i ai-
riot of the lUtli ult.) gave Dirui
last Tuesday, to three fine chil
dren, a boy and two girls. i he
bov weighs about six pounds, and
the girls five pounds each. This
makes an addition of four young
sters to Mr. Eaton's family within
--T 1.1 A. I J
one year, we are giau io icum
that they are all doing well.
A printer, whoso talents were
but indifferent, turned physician.
lie was asked the reason of it.
"In printing," answered he, "all
the faults arc exposed to the eye,
but in physic they are buried with
the patient, and one gets more
easily off."
BEAUTY.
WhaCt Beauty? Call ye that your can?
A Jtoivcr that fades as soon as blown. Gay.
Beauty is a fading flower,
Pleasing to the wand'ring eye;
Like the being of ah hour,
Only born to live and die.
Soon its charms begin to wither,
As the pretty violet blue;
And fly! we cannot say, Oh! whither,
Ne'er to please, again, the view!
When old age comes fast upon it,
How it trembles at the sight;
When misfortunes cannot shuu it,
Then, how rapid is its flight!
And when it flies, it leaves behind it
But the relics of its fame;
And man, who loves to seek and find it,
Looks but for an "empty name."
WASHINGTON BARD.
Population and the Press.
The New-York Commercial Ad
vertiser contains an extract from
a statistical essay of Mr. Adrien
Balbi, a celebrated French Geog
rapher, on the population and the
press in the world. The table
was published in March last.-
Population. Journals.
Europe, 227,700,000 2141
America, 39,300,000 978
Asia, 390,000,000 27
Austral Asia, 20,000,000 9
Africa, 60,000,000 18
Total, 737.000,000 3166
Summary In all the English
possessions and countries settled
by the English, 153,780,000 po
pulation 1378 journals. In all
the rest of the world, 583,220,000
population 1790 journals.
The population of the United
States is estimated at 11,600,000
the number of journals, 840
distributed as follows:
Population,
Maine, 298,000
NewHampshire,244,000
Vermont, 236,000
Massachusetts, 523,000
Connecticut, 275,000
Rhode-Island, 83,000
New-York, 1,373,000
New-Jersey, 278,000
Pennsylvania, 1,049,000
Delaware, 73,000
Maryland, 407,000
Virginia, 1,066,000
North-Carolina, 639,000
South-Carolina, 503,000
Georgia,
Ohio,
Indiana,
Illinois,
Kentucky,
Tennessee,
Alabama,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Louisiana,
409,000
582,000
147,ooo
55,ooo
564,ooo
421,ooo
208,ooq
67,000
153,ooo
Dis. of Columbia, 34,ooo
Michigan Ter. 9,ooo
Jour's.
12
11
8
35
23
9
137
18
110
4
35
10
12
14
48
12
5
18
15
10
6
18
8
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Nashville Academy
THE EXERCISE of this Institution
will re-commence on Monday, the
23d June next, under the superinten
dence of the Rev. John Armstrong.
The course of instruction pursued in
this Academy, will be preparatory to an
introduction into the University of our
State.
By order of the Board,
II. BLOUNT, Secy
Nashville, N.C. 31st May, 1823.
(JMr. Armstrong will be prepared
to receive and accommodate with Board,
&c. 10 or 15 young men.
I
42-3
CELEBRATION
Of our Independence.
rpIIE Subscriber, at the earnest solici-
tations of a numberof his friends and
acquaintances, has determined to furnish
Jl Public Dinner,
On the 4th of July next, at his house,
ten miles from Tarborough, on the stage
road to Halifax. It is expected that an
Oration and a number of Toasts suitable
for the occasion will be delivered. As
it is intended !o be made general, poli
tics will be excluded. The price to Sub
scribers will be C2 cents each, includ
ing spirits, Wine, &c. the cash will be
expected in every instance.
FIGURES PHILIPS.
May 29, 1S28. 41
Williamsboro'
THE Semi-annual EXAMINATION
of the Students connected with this
Institution, will commence on Wednes
day the 4th June. Parents and (guar
dians are requested to attend.
The Subscriber has had charge ol the
Williamsboro' Academy for upwards of
six years, during wnicn ume. ne ue
lieves entire satisfaction has been given
to all interested. The government of
this School is strict, but parental. Con
stant attention is paid, not only to the
general improvement of the Students in
useful learning, but also to the forma
tion of correct morals. The Exercises
will be resumed on Monday ', 23d of
June. Two or three additional Stu
dents can be accommodated with Board
iu the family. Board can also be ob
tained in the most respectable families
of the Village and neighborhood, on mo
derate terms.
Williamsboro' has always been famed
for its healthful situation, and its excel
lent water. No Student has been ab
sent irom scnooi more man one aay, on are requested to meet at the Masonic
account of sickness for several years. ,Hal on Tuesday, the 24th June next,
ueierences JUtige ncntierson, oi inefor the nurnosc of celebrating th
o
Masonic &otkt.
Companions of Concord Chap
er, Wo. 5, and the Brethren of
Concord Lodge, No. 5S, Tai borough,
Supreme Court; Wm. Robards, Esq.
State Treasurer; Rev. Dr. McPheetcrs,
Raleigh; Mr. Thco. Parker and Mr. S.
D. Cotten, Tarboro'.
ALEXANDER JVILSON.
23d May, 1828. 42-3
Herringi Shad.
TUST RECEIVED, and for sale by
JVt'ifl Herrings & Shad,
Of a superior quality, which can be had
on application to
JOS. L. SIMMONS.
Halifax, April 12, 1828.
Mrs, D. Womble,
TTAS just returned from the North,
and is opening a most superb and
extensive assortment oi
Ladies' Fancy Goods,
Direct from the City of New- York ,
Comprising a general assortment in her
line of business Among them are
Leghorn Flats, different numbers,
Patent summer Bonnets of the latest N.
York fashions,
Straw Bonnets, in great variety,
Children's Leghorn, Straw and Silk
Bonnets,
Wreaths and bunches of artificial flow
ers, a great variety,
Plain and figured Silks and Satins, Gros
de Naples, &c. assorted colors,
Gauze handkerchiefs,
Bobinelt Veils, of different prices,
Superb head dresses,
Thulc, bobinett and blown Lace,
White, black and patent Crape,
Gauze, satin and lutestring Ribands, as
sorted colors,
Gmpis, fancy and silk Cord, &c. &c.
Mantua-making, in all its variety,
executed with despatch in a superior
style and after the latest N.York fashions.
Halifax, April 14, 1828.
ANNIVERSARY
Of St. John the Baptist.
A Procession will be formed at the Hall,
and an Oration delivered at Trinity
Church, by the Rev. John Armstrong,
a member of the Masonic Fraternity.
The ceremonies at the Church will com
mence at 1 1 o'clock. The Masonic Fra
ternity are respectfully invited to at
tend. By order,
I). RICHARDS, Sec'y.
May 30, 1828. 41-3
(JpThe Grand Royal Arch Chapter
of North-Carolina will meet in Tarboro
on the 23d June, pursuant to the Con
stitution.
Land for Sale.
WISH TO SELL the Land where
on I now reside, in Warren m,,.,
North-Carolina, which for health and '
luauuu is auipaaseu uy lew U any in
State there is on it, a larjre ami 5
modious dwelling-house 52 by 34 fe?.
1 wisn 10 sea
1000 or 2000 Acre of Luni
The distance from the town of Halifax',
24 miles from Warrenton 10
from Shocco Springs 16 miles. Th
terms will be accommodating, and made
known whenever any person will call to
view me premises.
BLAKE BAKEU
June 3, 1828. 40.4
jt7The Edcnton Gazette will nleo
the above for four successive weeks. Br
Hoofc at Sty$t
rnHE Subscriber offers for 9i. u-
TRACT OF LAND, containing
800 acres, lying on the waters of Fox
Swamp and Sycamore, about two miles
east of Louisburg. Gentlemen wishing
agreeable neighborhood, are invited u
call on the Subscriber residing on fi
premises.
THOS. T. RUSSELL
Franklin Co. May 16, 1828.
Shocco Springs,
Nine miles South of IVarrenton, and
luunin inree miles oj the main
stage Road leading from Warren
ton to Raleigh, ivhcre the Stagi
passes every day.
'uno wen-Known, health v and de-
lightful Watering: Place, will
be open by the 10th of June next, for
uiu ici-cpuon oi v isiters. where every
attention will be devoted to make them
cuiuiuriauie. ine subscriber tenders
nergratctul acknowledgments to former
patrons, and flatters herself with a hope
of future encouragement, as every exer
tion will be used to retain their good
will and the good opinion of all who mav
visit the Springs. There will be instrJ
mental Music, Dancing Parties, &c. for
those who are fond of such amusements
Owing to the scarcity of money the pri
ces of board will be less than heretofore
Gentlemen and Ladies each per
month S22 50; for less time than a
month Si per day; Children and Ser
vants half price. Horses by the month
M5; tor a less time CO cents per day.
i c JOHNSON.
i'i'u-N, t arrcn Uountv.
M
ay, 1 1, 1828.
40-8
Mount Welcome
FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber offers for sale hi
TRACT OF LAND, containing
664 acres, lying on the waters of Fox
Swamp, two miles east of Louisburg.
Persons wishing to purchase a healthy,
fertile, and well improved place, in aa
agreeable neighborhood, are invited to
call and view this place. Payments will
be made to suit the purchaser.
G. JV. FREEMAN.
Franklin Co. May 16, 1828. 41eoS
Notice.
1 LL Persons are hereby cautioned a-
gainst purchasing from Isaac D. Gut
on , the land of Thos. Guion, deceased
the Subscriber having a lien on said
land, under authority of the will of
said deceased, for the sum of Si 500,
which must be paid be fore, the said hail
D. Guion is entitled to the land.
JVM. R. D UP REE.
Jan. 24, 182S. 23
$20 Reward.
I WILL give the above re
ward to anv person who will
apprehend and safely lodge ia
jail in the town of Halifax, ne
erro man PETER, who eloped
from me about the 24th of March last
Said negro was formerly the property of
Mr. James Jones, of this county. I
purchased said negro at August Court
last. Peter has a wife at Dr. Vaughan ?,
near Mr. Nickels' store, Scotland Neck,
where I expect said negro is lurking
about at this time. Said fellow hasa
dark complexion, is stout and well made,
and about thirty-five or forty years
of age.
RICKS FORT-
Halifax Count v. near Enfield, ?
41-3 )
Mav 22, 1828.
Knl io.P.
OMMITTED to the Jail of Edge
onni,. v f! nn the 16th oi
November, 1S27, a negro fellow n.
says his name is HENRY, that he
the property of Mr. James Okrev '
C
nknc : u : ,u i kulli no
perceivable. The owner is requestea
come forward, prove his property, P ..
charges and take him away, or rie
be dealt with as the law directs.
FRED. BELL, Ju"
Nov. 1827. 15 .nscr.
07-The Raleich Star will please m
the above until otherwise direct" a .. ..
ward the acccunt to this office tor c
cion.