LADY'S MISCELLANY.

NEW-YORK, August 24, 1811. "Be it our task.

was immediately shot. The rebels entered the city, at 2 o'clock in the mor. ning of the 28th June; and there being but few troops in town to oppose them, took possession of the arsenal, and com. menced a dreadful slaughter of the inha

Brooklyn August 21.

CORONER'S REPORTS.

In the night of the 16th inst. Mr. Gy. rus Smith, of Brookhaven, was drowned from on board the sloop Hero, lying at the New-Ferry Brooklyn. His body. was taken up on the following day.

On Monday last, as the steam boat was passing up the Kills, one of the wheels ran over Mr. John Simonson,who was fishing in a skiff, and killed him on the spot.

INSERRECTION & MASSACRE!

Capt Spalding, of the schr. Mary, in 17 days from Aux Cayes, arrived at the quarantine ground this morning. Capt. S. not having been visited by the port physician, we could not board him but ; learned, while our boat lay at some dis. tance from him, that there had been a serious insurrection at Aux Cayes. The facts as nearly as our situation would permit us to gather them, are, that a detachment of Rigaud's troops, stationed near Petitions line, being in great want of provisions, &c. had frequently peti. tioned for supplies; which were promis. ed by Rigaud to be furnished in a few days-not satisfied with this, they still continued their murmurs, and finally determined on marching into town, and supplying themselves by force; and put. ing Rigaud to death, should he oppose. them. They offered to place their capt. in the event of success in Rigaud's place, if he would lead them in the enterprize; this he paremtorily refused, and

clock A. M. when finding that the gen. eral, Rigaud, was drawing in from the out-posts a reinforcement of troops for the defence of the city, they retreated from the arsenal, and endeavoured to gain the mountains for refuge; but be ing closely pursued, 50 or 60 of them, with their leader, were taken and shot. When capt. S. sailed, the people were apprehensive of another serious attack, and were making preparations for it, by placing the town in a better state of defence. It was a heart-rending sight to see the women and children, Aving from their homes to the beach, and in attitudes of inexpressible anguish, imploring the captains of the ships in the harbour to save them from the savage massacre.

A Duel was lately faught between two young gentlemen of this state in Dutck, ess county. It originated at a ball where hairpowder was the only kind used and ended in the field with gunpow. der and a ball in the side of one of the heroes. It was called a foolish business; and we feel so much more respect for the parties than they did for them. selves, that we forbear to mention their names. Would not our silent disappro bation be more proper, than to mention with any degree of respect the rash youths who stake their lives on such trivial occasions?

Capt. Tew, from St. Bartholomews, who arrived here on Sunday last, informes, that since the late destructive hurricane at that place, the North-East quarter of that Island appeared to be

On Wednesday the 14 inst by the rev Dr. Milledoler, Mr. Joseph F Laurence of this city to Miss Mary Chessman, daughter of the late Capt. Samuel Chessman, of Boston.

On Sunday last, by the rev. A Mackay Mr James W Bleeker, to Miss Sarah F Fanning only daughter, of Mr. Ed. mund Fanning all of this city.

On the 19th inst by the rev. Mr. Ma olay, Mr John Rathbone to Miss Mary Sheeffe both of this city.

On Sunday evening last by the rev. Dr. Barlow. Mr. Lewis Ludlam, of Philadel

On Monday last, Mr. James Pattens in the 37 year of his age.

In Wiscasset, on the 13 inst. brigadier general Abiet Wood aged 67.

On Monday last, saddenly Mr. James M'Kittrick, a native of Ireland. much esteemed by his acquaintance.

On Monday last, of a lingering illness Mr. Agustus Lannieur.

At the Quarantine, Staten Island, on Wednesday the 14 inst. on her way from New Orleans to this city, Mrs. Henrietta Phelps wife of Timothy Phelps, esq. and daughter of Samuel Broome esq.

At Providence, Mr. Joseph Lawrence in the 83d year of his age He opened the first insurance office in that town.

At Savannah, on the 30th ult. after a severe illness Mr. Wilson Proudfoot, a native of New-York.

On Thursday last, Mr. Israel Titus, in the 63d year of his age, after a long and distressing illness.

On Friday morning last, of a lingering illness much lamented by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, Mr. John M'Comb.

At Flatbush. (L. I) on Tuesday the 13th inst. Johannes E. Lott, esq. in the 65th year of his age. In his death,society has lost a valuable member, and his family an affectionate parent.

At Norwhich, (Ct.)suddenly, Asa Spald ing esq state attorney aged 54.

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On Wednesday morning after a pain

Died.

At Newark, Mrs Mary Smith widow of William P. Smith, esq. aged 92 years In Birmingham Township Pennsylva nia Phoebe Norris, aged 109

On Monday morning last in the 93 year of his age Jahn R. Myer, esq, one of the eldest and most respectable inhabi. tants of this city:

Mr. Henry M Kee.

At Bulington, N. 7 Mr. James Allison. late of Philadelphia

On the 7th inst. on her passage from Carliz to Norfolk. Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, wife of Mr. Edward Roberts, of the vicinity of Norfolk

On Thursday the 15 inst. after a short illness, in the 36 year of his age, John D. Miller, esq.

At Eastchester on the 12th inst. Mrs. Mary Nixon in the 53 year of her age.

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Till sense declin'd,

And o'er his mind,

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We have often, of late, seen and admired in the Belfast papers the poetic effu siens of a young lady who signed her. seif Mary, and were agreeably surprised on being presentea with the following stanzas from her own hand, having recently arrived in this city with her father and family. Mary" has only eneered her 14th year and premises fair to emulate her admired countrywoman, Miss Balfour. We trust her budding genius may receive that cultivation, which it seems eminently to merit, her youthful imagination glows with patriotism, aud the theme. of her oppressed country is well calcu lated to aid her muse with many inter esting subjects.

LINES.

ADDRESSED TO AMERICA.

Fair smiling land of Liberty and Pease Where Plenty gaily treads the flow'ry fields,

And laughing Mirth with smiles that

never cease,

Gives blessings to the charms that Na. ture yields.

OR,

WEEKLY

THE

VISITOR.

VOL. XIII.]

THE

MONK OF THE GROTTO

A Tale:

(Continued)

The agony of Eugenio, dur

ing this mournful recital, may be easier imagined than des. cribed; exclamations of despair frequently escaped him, and when the servant, who followed the chaise on horseback, yielding to the concern he felt at his agitation, approached to his assistance, Eugenio in terrifying accents ordered him to retire. He remained above thirty hours without once without once

alighting from the coach, or taking the slightest nourishment to suppert his spirits during the interview he was to have with the Cardinal.

When he arrived at Rome, and the post-chaise entered the court-yard of the Palace of Caprara, the numerous servants who surrounded it were unable to recognize the once gay and elegant Eugenio, who, in a monastic habit, with pallid

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cheeks and hollow eyes, ad vanced with unsteady steps towards the portico of the Palace. The white robe in which he was wrapped, his extreme emaciation, and his gloomy and serious air, imparted to his whole figure the appearance of a spectre.

"Tell his Eminence that I desire to speak with him alone," said he to a servant who waited near him. The servant bowed respectfully, and after having introduced him to the audience chambor of the Cardinal, he, left him to ezecutc the orders he had received.