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BECAUSE I'M TWENTY-FIVE.
By Miss Horlon.
Twas wondrous strange how great the change,
Since I was in my teens;
Then I had beaux, and billet-doux,
And joined the gayest scenes.
But lovers now have ceased to vow;
No way they now contrive
To poison, hang, or drown themselves
Because I'm twenty-five.
o
Once if the night were e'er so bright,
I ne'er abroad would roam,
Without "The bliss, the honor, Miss,
Of seeing you safe home."
But now I go, through rain or snow
Pursued, and scarce alive
Through all the dark without a spark
Because I'm twenty-five.
They used to call, and ask me all
About my health so frail;
And thought a ride would help my side,
And turn my cheek less pale:
But now, alas! if I am ill,
None cares that I revive;
And my pale cheek in vain may speak,
Because I'm twenty-five.
Now if a ride improves my side,
I'm forced to take the stage;
For that is deemed quite proper for
A person of my age;
And then no hand is offered me,
To help me out alive
They think it won't hurt me to fall,
Because I'm twenty-five.
0 dear tis queer that every year
I'm slighted more and more;
For not a beau pretends to show
His head within our door;
Nor ride, nor card, nor soft address,
My spirit now revive:
And one might near as well be dead
As say I'm twenty-five.
The following (says the N. Y. Journal of Com
merce) was taken on Friday morning from the
ey-hole of a shut up shop:
Not Cholera sick, nor Cholera dead;
But, out of fright, from Cholera fled:
Will soon return, when Cholera's over,
If from his fright he should recover.
Indian War. A letter from an officer
jn the North Western Army, dated at
Rock Island, on the 12th ult. and pub
lished in the New York Mercantile Ad
vertiser, says:
"The General has discharged all the
militia, with very trifling exceptions, and
depends for the future on the regulars
and the rangers the latter will join very
soon some of the companies are daily
expected. Black Hawk's band, or what
the battle and starvation have left of
them, is completely broken down in spi
rit. Wc have not caught him yet, but
have every prospt ct of doing so. Those
who succeeded in getting across the
Mississippi, arc supposed to have come
down on the opposite side to a friendly
band for the purpose of surrender or ne
gotiation. We have 90 prisoners with
us, principally their women and children.
Coming down the river we took one of
the principal chiefs with his family. I
think the active operations of the war are
decidedly over. There will be, howev
er, a great deal of powowing and treaty
making, which may detain us about two
months longer."
BielaJs Comet, according to the calcu
lation of astronomers, is now in the im
mediate neighborhood of our system, and
will soon be visible, if it is not so already.
It will be nearest the earth on the 23d of
October, distant about 51,000,000 miles.
It will appear brightest about 13th No
vember. Its apparent course for a month
to come, will be nearly due west. Its
last periodical return was 1826.
A Duel was fought at Greenville, S.
C. on the 16th ult. between Mr. Perry,
uuuur ui iiie mountaineer, ana lur. ly
num, editor of the Southern Seminar in
which the latter gentleman received a
wound in the hip, of which he died the
next day. His antagonist was not in
jured. Raleigh Star.
Natural Curiosity... The Wythe (Ya.)
Argus eays, there is now living in that
place a negro boy, the property of Joseph
Draper, Esq. who is turning entirely
white, and iiis face entirely so, wilhthe
exception of a few spots, the size of a
dollar; and what is more remarkable, his
skin presents the appearance of a white
child, the rose and lilly beautifully com
bined; he presents altogether a curious
appearance, and the beholder is sirucii
with awe on the first view. His parents
are remarkably black.
Roanoke Inlet. In a former number
wc expressed a wish that the several
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counties on the Albemarle and its tnuu
tary waters would organize themselves
into active associations, communing wuu
each other on the most efficient means
for opening this important passage be
twnnn ilm ocean and the Sound. If it is
desirable that all the Reports made in
relation to it should first be placed be
fore the people, we will take care, that
that shall soon be done. In the mean
time however, we think that some pre
paratory movements should be made in
the counties without delay.
The importance of the contemplated
improvement is admitted on all hands;
the nranticaoi liv ot ciiccunn n, unu us
i j
durability when effected, admit of no ra
tional doubt. The principal question for
rnnsidnratinn therefore is. "dV what
.
means can the necessary funds be more
certainly procured, and beneficially V We
vyill barely mention three sources, wliicii,
for the present, we leave with the people
for separate examination.
1st. The State Treasury, out of a ge
neral State tax for that purpose, or by a
loan to be reimbursed by an impost on
the passing commerce.
2d. A voluntary tax, contributed by the
counties bordering on Albemarle Sound
and the Roanoke and Chowan rivers.
3d. The private funds of an incorpora
ted company, reimbursing themselves by
a toll on vessels. Elizabeth City Adv.
S3. p. m&SL & G.
Booksellers, Staliokrs,
And Blank Book Manufacturers,
NORFOLK, VIRGI
May 1, 1832.
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Melancholy Suicide. The South
bridge (Mass.) Courier says: The Rev.
Thomas Barrett, pastor of the Baptist
church in Webster, put an end to his ex
istence on Tuesday last, by hanging.
The circumstances attending this heart
rending tale we learn by a friend in Web
ster, and arc as follows: Mr. B. left his
home about 9 o'clock on Tuesday morn
ing, as he informed his wife, to visit the
Rev. Mr. Grow, of Thomson, Ct. In
stead of going to INI r. Grow's, he went
past Mr. Joslin's mills, in Thomson,
about sixty rods upon the hill, in a thicket
of pines, where he selected the spot for
the commission of the fatal act. His
saddle divested of iheir stirrips, bridle,
hat, gloves, and shirt collar, were discov
ered by Mr. Joslin, which led to the dis
covery of the body, about 2 o'clock. He
was found hanging to a hemlock, with
the straps of the stirrups. No cause can
be assigned for this rash act.
Bank of Macon. It is believed, that
the affairs of the Bank of Macon, Geor
gia, have been fraudulently managed. It
is asserted that its agents were employed
in the gold region of North Carolina, buy
ing up gold at more than its real value,
and paying for it in Macon bank bills;
that in this way a very large amount of
its notes was forced into circulation in
the western counties of this State, and
that much distress has been produced by
its failure. It is said, that from 20 to
$30,000 of its notes were held in the
counties of Burke and Buncombe alone,
and large amounts in other connties.
The Bank is expected to pay from 20 to
25 cents on the dollar. Fay. Obs.
Country cousins. The New York
Constellation says: Never were country
cousins in so great demand as during
these Cholera times. Their value now
is most fully appreciated. It is mighty
convenient, when cities are overrun with
the pestilence, to have some strong hold
in the country to flee to. Relations of
every grade on such an occasion, assume
their just value; and many of those who,'
a few weeks ago, were considered hoW,
par, have latterly been thought worthy of
a Dremium. Tim imkio .... m.
4 uuillUiUOL IUIIV-IIIIII
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pursu,
lay of
Commission JUfe,rl u;s)
NORFOLK. Vlf! Fis
RESPECTFULLY ofleipallinaervices to their
friends and the publiuitinperally, and hope
by strict attention to buara,Ji to merit a share
of patronage. I May 1,1 S32.
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MERCHANT TAILOR,
HAS just received from New York a part of
his Snrinsr Supply of Goods in his line of
business viz:
Kunprfine blue, black, brown & invisible ereen Cloths
Fine blue and brown Camblets, for thin coats and
pantaloons,
Black bombazeen, do. do.
Fancy striped Drills for pantaloons, latest fashion,
Fancy Velvets and Silks, for vesting,
White and fancy Marseilles, do.
Fine linen shirt bosoms, linen collars,
Fancy silk and velvet tennant Stocks, &c.
These goods will be sold very low for cash,
or on a short credit lo punctual customers. He
also has on hand a few fine HATS, which he
will sell at New York cost.
Tarboro', April 13, 1S32.
Millinery ) &c.
rpIIE Subscriber informs her friends and the
-- public, that she has just received her Spring
Supply of articles in her line of business, viz:
Pattern Silk and Satin-straw bonnets,
Leghorn, Dunstable, and Navarino do.
Elegant hair puffs and curls,
Head dresses, ornaments, &c.
A great variety of ribbons, &c. &c
The Subscriber still carries on the Millinery &
Mantua-making business, in all its variety.
A. C. HOWARD.
May 5, 1S32.
Regimental Muster.
THE Officers and non commissioned Officers
North Carolina militia, are hereby ordered lo ap
pear in Tarborough, on Wednesday, 26h Scp-
tembcr next, for an Officer muster, by the hour
of 10 o'clock, equipped as the law directs.
Also, the Officers and non-commissioned offi
cers, together with the privates attached to said
Kegiment, are hereby ordered to appear on
Thursday, the 21th, at Tarborough, for a
GENERAL REVIEW, by the hour of 11 o'
clock, armed and equipped as the law directs.
B. II. BELL, Col. Com.
Aug. 27, 1832. 1
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Gins and Fanning Mills.
HPHE Subscriber respectfully informs the pub
lie, that he continues to manufacture at his
shop in Tarborough, near the bridge,
Gins and Fanning Mills,
Of the latest and most approved construction.
He will make his work, as heretofore, in the
best manner and as expeditiously as possible.
Persons will please apply to Mr. Benj. M.
Jackson, in my absence.
JOHN WILSON.
Tarboro', Nov. 2S, 1S31. 15
BIOTICB.
IOUR or five dozen copies of "The North Ca
. Pni;nn 7u: a iu. vu.-i -
sociation," are wanting at this office. Persons
having any to dispose of that are not much inju-
reu, can get the money lor them. Sept. 1.
I have Received
A Consignment of 94 Crates of
Earthenware,
By the late arrivals of ship Madison, Capt.
VVood, and Anacreon, Capt. Lenox, from iL,.
verpool, viz:
20 Crates assorted white ware.
colored
blue and green edge plates,
white chambers,
painted ditto,
printed ewers and basons,
white ewers,
white hand basons,
5 ,, pitchers,
2 painted tea cups and saucers.
1 soup tureens, assorted.
The above are entitled to debenture, and will
the sold as low as any Importer can sell them in.
the U. States.
Jllso, in Store,
Dinner setts complete, light blue, black, brown,
green and pink,
First quality China tea setts, white & gold,
Second do. do. in great variety.
And an assortment of Glassware.
W K. MA C KINDER.
Norfolk, Va. 26th June, 1832.
ZOTICS.
A LL those Indebted to the Subscribers by'ac-
count, are requested to call aid close them
by ca5h or note.
KING 4- GATLIN.
Tarboro', Jan. 19, 1S35.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
15reentriile patriot,
Jl iveekly newspaper, to be printed in Green
ville, N. Carolina,
BIT JOXZRT SHOWN.
THE common benefit of the press, and its ac-.
? r r wr arl crarl nrlnnnlAivnn in nil
leaves no room for an apology, in offering to the
public, another periodical.
We believe a thorough acquaintance with all
and every principle of our government and insti
tutions necessary, to appreciate, properly, their
real value, and inestimable worth; and an inti
mate knowledge of the acts, and course pursued,
by the servants of the people, to prevent delu
sion by those who aspire to the highest offices of
our country otherwise, we render ourselves
splendid slaves and blind partizans of ambitious
demagogues and pettjr tyrants, that will, at some
future day, rob us of our liberties and there is
no channel by which it may be so easily obtain
ed,as through that of a newspaper.
I he election of a successor to Andrew Jackson,
as President of the United States, being a subject
pregnant with every interest an American must
feel for the perpetuation of the institutions of his
count, the columns of the PATRIOT will, at
all times, be open to cool and dispassionate com
munication, either against or in favor of the pre
sent incumbent. In publishing the PATRIOT,
it will be the untiring exertions of its conductor
to give the benefit of its columns to all classes,
retaining to himself the privilege of judging the
personal bearing of every communication, and
its consequent acceptation or rejection never
promulging any thing tending to personal invec
tive and party malignity.
The Tariff we believe to be unconstitutional;
and if it were not, it is certainly an unwise,
impolitic, and oppressive course of 'legislation,
that we could not sanction; therefore, will main
tain a firm, but respectful opposition.
In the selections attention will be paid to pro
cure the earliest news both foreign and domes
tic; not overlooking any thing relative to im
provements in Medical Jurisprudence, Husband
ry, and the Mechanic Arts and Sciences.
TJ5JIMS. The PATRIOT will be printed
on a royal sheet, at three dollars per annum, pay
able half yearly in advance. Aug. 1832.
cousin, who has a spare bed. in the conn
1 try, is now by no means to be sneezed at.
Catch the Swindler!
QN Wednesday, the 22d inst. I hired my horse
and single gig to a man by the name of
JOSEPH FANNING, of Tyrrel county,
But late of Edenton, a shoemaker by trade, to go
to Plymouth. He stated that he would be back
early on Thursday morning, but has not yet re
turned. He has not been at Plymouth; I have
heard of his having been on the road to Wash
ingtou and afterwards on that to Tarborough
He is a clumsy built man, light hair, blue eyes,
and is supposed to be about 20 or 21 years of ae
with little or no beard. Had on when he went
away, a white chip hat, brown Holland jacket,
and blue pantaloons and vest. The horse is a
small bay, stout built; has a white star on the
forehead, and his hind fetlocks are scarred by
wearing fetters. The gig is painted black, has
limber shafts and but one step; the body is set
upon iron goose neck springs; the spattefboard
is covered with coarse canvas and has country
handles. J
I will give a reward of Ten Dollars to anv
person who will give me such information that I
may get the horse and gig back again. Address
STARK W. SMITHWICK,
Gardner's Bridge, Martin County, N. C.
August 25lh, 183.2. 0.3
A JOURNEYMAN PRINTER, of steady
.au.iS, win Him regular employment in
Greenville, Pitt county, N. C. Aug. 1832.
For publishing by Subscription,
A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE
Kehukee Baptist Association,
From itsioriginal rise to the present time.
BY ELDER JOSEPH BIGGS,
Under the supervision of a Committee appoint-
ed by the Kehukee Association.
npHIS work will be divided into two parts
Part 1st, will contain the History of the
Kehukee Association from its first organization
until the year 1803, as compiled by Elders
Burkitt and Read, (omitting such parts of it
as are considered superfluous.) Part 2d, will
embrace a continuation of the History of the As
sociation, until the present period, by Elder
Joseph Biggs, &c.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be printed on good paper, with ft
fair type, and will make about SOO pages, duodecimo.
It will be furnished to subscribers, neatly bound and
lettered, at $1 per single copy, or $ 10 per dozen.
(pFPersons holding Subscription papers
ivill please retain them until the 1st Oct. riext.
aiir m Smd them t0 Elder Joseph Biggs.
miliamston or, to Geo. Howard, Tarboro9
N. C. from' either of whom Subscription pa
pers can be had. Nov. 7, 1831,