Miscellaneous.
Fo r the Free Press,
ACROSTIC.
Maiden dear with beauties rare,
In all this world there's none so fair;
Such beauteous form I ne'er have!
seen
Such pleasing air and graceful
mien.
More excellence none e'er pos
sess'd,
And I if thou wouldst make me
bless'd,
Roval crowns should despise
There's none like thee beneath the
skies.
Happy mayest thou ever be,
And happy may I be with thee.
Kvery charm thou dost possess,
Fairest of creation's race
Oh! what lovely form and grace.
Rivers of gold for thee I'd give,
Take my heart but let me live
II.
From the Newbern Sentinel.
TO A HOWLING- DOG.
Confound your noise, ye howling
cur,
It raises on my head the fur,
My hair I feel begin to stir,
To hear your note;
I wish a huge pine knot or burr,
Was in your throat:
For, it is said, in truth, I fear,
It augurs no good luck to hear
Incessantly, and loud and near, "
A howling dog;
I pray you then to disappear,
In silent jog.
Whence is it, cn each clear calm
night,
When moon and stars shed forth
their light,
And all forb-d, in splendor bright,
A cloud to sccwl,
That 'tis your horrible delight
To raise a howl,
And such a constant yelping keep,
That tis in vain I try to sleep,
And often thro' the lattice peep,
And gladly would
Make vou in bitter earnest weep,
If well I could.
Is it because vou are alone,
Thus to the rnoon you make your
moan,
Or is your master dead and gone,
Or runaway?
Then take his track and follow on,
Both night and day.
If, as I said, it augurs ill,
To my next neighbors gate or sill,
Remove yourself and take your fill,
And howl till day,
For sorely tis against my will
That here you stay.
But if in vain I write and rail,
And quiet means cannot prevail
Your loud and piercing cry to quell,
And hush your tongue,
I'll try if brick -bats wilt avail
To change your song. R.
PARADISE.
When from the bowers where
pleasures 'grew,
The Angel Adam drove;
His beauteous partner quitted too,
Conttnt wich him to rove.
And since, alt travellers have said,
No trice they can explore
They're riiht, when lovely wo
rn in lied,
'Twas Paradise no more.
THE NEWSPAPER, PRESS.
In the debate on Mr. Clay's
appe.il to the House, Mr. Fou
sy t n, of Georgia, is reported to
nav
licri
.L .1 ll . l' II
ea me loiiowing expres-
"Such unhappily, in this
country, is the condition of the
prs, (that palladium of liberty )
tha
njn can appeal to it
' :er.3- of dishonor.
uui'K come forward, there
wi'.
ami say, I join issue in this
charge, without exposing him
self to derision by entering into
co ' i petition with newspapers
which titter falsehood and truth
according to the object in view.
Hf: was ashamed to state it to
th.. H
- ioc, uul um iaci. was so
l'nt. pending any ffrcat clec
UOi). sin 1i ,o u
rf tV i i
, -. .aa me prosinuuon
puoiic press,
that there
i ,", " snowing what to be-
rc?3, U Was efficient to
priou ,co.any charge however
j trick, to stamp it instantly with
'the seal of falsehood. That
press which had been so long
the boast of liberty, was in this
country no longer a protector
of innocence; and it had long
since ceased to be the scourge
even of the guilty, save as it
served to excite the sting of a
guilty conscience."
The injustice of this sweep
ing denunciation of our craft,
we should deem it idle to rea
son against, but as the Nation
alGazcttc. has taken up the sub
ject seriously, we quote from it
some very applicable remarks
in it ply. '
"The letter proceeded, be it
noted from a member of Con
gress, and to the members of
Congress might be traced most
of the reports of corrupt bargain
and seltish arrangements at
Washington. The excitement
and jealousy prevailing in that
body arc greater than what we
observe in the press generally
or among the people. There is
more likelihood of corruption
and prostitution in it than with
editors and newspaper writers,
to whom embassies, collector
ships, &c. are not distributed."
A few days ago, died at Ay
lesbury, Daniel Humphrey,
shoemaker, who, says our infor
mant, "was never known to
quarrel with any one in his life."
The means which he made use
of to accomplish so desirable an
end, deserves to be made pub
lic. He scarcely ever spoke at
all, passing whole days together
without opening his lips, except
to take in the necessary aliment
Bucks Gazelle.
From a London paper.
Mr. Henry Hunt obtained a
verdict of 2000 sterling, ag:iinst
the publishers of the Boston Ga
zette, printed at Stramford, for
a libel which appeared in ihat
paper charging him with irnpo-j
sition in selling roasted coin
ay a subslitute for cofiee.
and of selling poison in tin
shape of rye. Air. Hunt con
liucted his own cause, and
challenged Mr. Scarlett, fori In;
defendant, to prove his ?.i:e !
ments. He did not, howevtrj
attempt this: but merely vni's
ed himself, in addres-ii. ?L
jury, to arguments ir. ait: uf.tj
mitigation
of tiames. "lie!'" a;, old woman sitting by
jui;y returned a verdict v. -h-,,-.
leaving
the
nox,
2.:ci; wavj
great satisfaction to il
Mr. Hunt then ro..e JVom h
seat and proceeded very
berateh7 up to Mr, Scarl.-t i, and.
with a very courteous air, pro
sented Iu:n with a nnund of
roasted corn. Mr. Scarlett, re
ceived the present with great
politeness. This excited a loud
laugh and much good humor in
J court.
Miss Foote, the celebrated
vocalist, had obtained a verdict
or 3000. sterling of damages
for breach of promise of marri
age, against Mr. Hayue, a gen
tleman of property. The trial
excited great interest, and the
London papers, for two days,
are nearly tilled with accounts
ot the proceedings. The most
scandalous stories had been cir
culated respecting Miss Foote,
which appear, from the trial, to
have been Without the least
foundation.
Death in England. Miss
Eames aged IS. in consequence
of a fright from having a spider
thrown on her, which crept
down her neck.
Joseph Lancasfcr...:Thc well
known wit of this philanthropic
man has always been directed
and tending to moral good, fear
less of any consequences. A
memorable instance of it occur-
red at Dublin Castle, on his
first visit to his srace the Duke
of Bedford, while viceroy of
Ireland, seated at table, over
wine after dinner, by the side
of a young bare bosomed Pa
trician, who thus merrily toas
ted him, 'Well Friend Lancas
ter, here's to thy broad brim'd
hatlV (Taking his glass,) re
joined he, I am not accustomed
to such ceremonies, but as thou
dost challenge me to return the
compliment: Lady Mary, here's
to thy absent handkerchief?
on which she retired, covered
with blushes and the Jaugh a
gainst her.
Judicious Defence. A stu
dent of the South Carolina col
lege, being attacked by a Dog
as he was strolling through the
streets of Columbia, took the
liberty of putting an end to the
animals existence by deposi
ting the contents of a loaded
pistol in the interior of his ca
put. The owner of the dog
thereupon complained against
him to the Faculty. The de
linquent was immediately
brought up to the Bull Ring
(?s the Sltidcnts familiarly term
the bar of collegiate Justice)
and arraigned for his offence.
He acknowledged the act, but
rcspectfullv demanded permis
sion to make his defence, which
having been accorded, he made
the following impromptu jus
tification of his conduct! As
gentlemen, I was taking one of
my nocturnal perambulations
for the better preservation of
my health, I met one of the
canine species, who made an
attack upon my outward taber
nacle, and lacerated my pedes
tals; whereupon, I drew forth
one of tiiose instruments, which
were invented by man for his
defence against the hostility of
his neighbor, and excoriated
the epidermis of liis pericran
ium.' This speech completely
junhinged the gravity of his
judges, and put them in such a
merry humor, that they rewar
ded Ins ready wit with a hear
ty iaugh, and dismissed him
with impunity.
si Happy Reply. The late
K'-v. M. Neil, one of the Min
is; :r s of the West Church, when
takitr'; a walk in the afternoon,
1 1 c road side, evidently much
i'ltoxicateu, with her uunuie
""'iiig before her in the mud.
e immediate! rccognicd her
it. be one of his parishioners.
Wiil you just help nue up with
my bundle, gude man?" said
.-ho, as he stopped 'Fie he,
Janet," said the pastor, 4to see
the like o'you in such a plight.
Do you know where all
drunkards go to?" "Ay, sure,"
said Janet, "they just go whara
drap o' gude drink is to be got."
Scotch paper.
ON CONVERSATION.
Good nature is more agreea
ble in conversation than wit,
and gives a certain air to the
countenance, which is more
amiable than beauty.
The talent of turning men in
to ridicule, and exposing those
we converse with, is the quali
fication of little ungenerous tem
pers. The greatest blemishes
are often found in the most shi
ning characters. But what an
absurd thing it is to pass over
all the valuable parts of a man,
and fix our attention on his
infirmities; to observe his im
perfections more than his vir
tues !
When young, we trust our
selves too much, and wc trust
others too little when ,old.
Rashness is the error of youth,
timid caution of age. Manhood
is the isthmus between the two
extremes; the ripe, the fertile
season of action, when alone we
can hope to find the head to
contrive, united with the hand
to execute.
Rare Productions. Mr.
Lewis W. Taliaferro of Caro
line Co. Va. raised this season
a Beet, weighing 19 lbs. and
measuring 2S inches in circum
ference! Mr. Richard II. Cooke
raised in his garden at Bacon
Castle, Surry Co. a Carrot
weighing 10 lbs. 17 inches in
length, and 15 in circumference!
Well done! Mr. Lewis H.
Foote, of Eikton, Md. killed a
hog on Monday week, which
weighed 533 pounds. The
weight of this hog on the 20th
March last was 70 pounds ma
king an increase of four hun
dred and sixty-three pounds
i7i two hundred and seventy
days!
Ladies' Fancy Goods.
M RS. SNEDER, mantua maker
1YJL and milliner, has the pleasure
of informing the ladies in this place
and its vicinity, that she has made
arrangements to receive the latest
fashions direct from New-York, and
also a constant supply of the various
articles in her tine of business she
has now on hand, Oe expects to re
ceive in a few days
Leghorn flats and gipseys,
Ladies' head dresses and Crazy
Jane caps,
Silks and satins, gimps,
Rose trimmings for dresses,
An elegant assortment of rib
bons, curls, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold at re
duced prices. January 6.
Twenty five Dollars
REWARD.
ANA WAY from the Subscri
X her, on Saturday night last, a
bright complcxioned negro man,
named
A US TIN,
About six feet in height, well built,
hair inclined to being bushy, and
about thirty-five years old; the
thumb of his right hand is at pre
sent sore, affected by whitlow; one
of his hands, wrist, and one side of
his face is scarred in consequence
of being burnt when young; he can
read awd write tolerable well and
has some knowledge of figures; he
talks much through his nose; he
is a good rough carpenter and an
excellent field hand. Said negro
had on when he ranaway, a suit of
brown homespun; and took with
him a considerable , quantity of
other clothing; he is a cunning, art
ful fellow and will probably at
tempt to pass as a free man; it is
probable lie will be accompanied
by a white woman with whom he
was intimate, and who has left the
neighborhood. The above reward
will be paid for his delivery to me,
or secured in any jail so that I can
get him -again.
Joel Harris.
Halifax co. Feb. 16, 1825. 4rtf
Jl Carpenter.
TWILL hire cut, either by the
month or for the balance of the
year, an excellent Negro Carpen
ter, with a good set of tools.
Wm. B. Lockhart.
Feb. 4. 1825. 48-tf.
NOTICE,
To all persons concerned.
THE Subscriber hereby gives
public notice, that Wm. B.
Eaton purchased of him a Tract
of Land, lying in this county,
known and called bv the name of
the JUSTISS' TRACT, for which
said tract of land, a part of the pur
chase money, amounting to $1700,
is still due and unpaid. All per
sons are therefore hereby jcaution
ed against buying said land, for I
shall claim of the purchaser the
above sum, with interest, in case
the same is not duly paid by the
said Wm. B. Eaton.
ROBERT FREEAR.
Halifax, Dec. 28, 1824. 41tf
Printing nefifly executed
New Goods.
THE Subscribers have h
v.v.nvcu ujuirian supply of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes
Boots, Hats, $c. i
At 1
a so, about 250 bushels prime
Turks Island SALT i
which will be sold at reduced
prices, for Cash or countrr
produce.
J JV. Simmons.
Halifax, Dec. 9.
DR. II. HARDY
. ..... ivmuiui II
by Dp. Marrast, next door hS ,
thcFarmer'sHotel.andoppositctC
Bank. He promises fideiitv,promr
titude and moderation, in the Trac
tice of the profession. He haS Q,T
hand and intends keeping, a general
Assortment of Medicines
Which he wiil sell at reduced pri
ces for Cash, or on a short crJdit"
.OT-Those jvho buy medicine
his office will have all prescriptions
gratis, unless required in writing.
January 6.
Dr. Thomas E.
AVING located himself, re
spectfully offers his
sional services to the public, hcinr
assured that if indefatigable atten
tion and moderate charges should
be an inducement, lie will share a
portion of public patronage. He
has rented the establishment lately
in the, occupancy of Mr. M. T
Purnal, near Gces old store.
Feb. 9. 1825. 48-3t.
Notice.
rI 1 1 E unequalled
horse NAPOLE
ON will stand the
ur. uavia Uancey's, in l arboro',
N. C. Terms made known indue
season.
Tarboro', Jan. 18, 182J. 44-tf
Notice.
mHE Su bscriber will sell, gh a
!L credit of one or two years, his
interest in the
ZJNDS 4- MILL
Of his deceased brother, James
Bradley, and in the dower right of
his mother. I will also sell the
land which I now hold in posses
sion, and my interest In the mill
known as Bradley's mill. A part
of these lands is in Mush Island,
and is well adapted to the culture
of cotton, corn, &c. At the mill
there is a good dwelling house and
usual out houses.
John G. Bradley.
January 27. 45-ti
NOTICE.
A T the late November term of
A Halifax County Court, the Sub
scriber qualified as administrator,
to the estate of JAMES Y.
ALSTON, deceased. All persons
indebted to the estate are request
ed to make immediate payment,
and the creditors of the same arc
hereby notified to present theis
claims duly authenticated withii;
the time prescribed by law.
JVillis IF. Alston, AW
ZJov. 16, 1824. 35-Sm
Notice
THE Subscriber having com
menced a
SCHOOL,
At Littleton, takes this method oj
informing the Public that he wid
be able to attend to the tuition of
ten or twelve more pupils than he
has at present, in the English, bat
in, and Greek languages, together
with the elementary branches, oi
the Mathematics, at the rate M
S 12 per session for each scholar.
The academic year wiil be diyidcc
into two sessions, with a vacation . o
one month. Board can be obtain
ed in Mr. Little's, and other lamir
lies in the neighborhood, at OT
Five Dollars per session, payaou
in advance.
Singleton J M Cook
Littleton, Warren co. 7 A-,tc
Ja,n.
1S?5.
XX Haiitax, offers his services
the people, and hopes to rect
apart ot their patronage: He W
H H