mentioned in this epistie, and next to whose box I sat during the representation, I have also alluded to-my eyes were now opened I raved, stamped, curs ed, and imprecate everlasting destruction upon those who had sported with my credulity. An attempt to explain away the affair in a favourable manner I considered useless, for should my innocence be made manifest (which bye the by was doubtful) I could expect nothing else but to be looked upon, either as a fool or a mad man. An Americon meeting a Germen with a bag of grain upon his head, says to him, "What Mr., is that your way to carry your load?" "Yes," replies the German, "I am forced to work hard work as well as I." While I was thus perplexed myself, and will make my head in the extreme' a gentleman; whose age and mein appeared to bespeak something consoling approached me.' Here I shall have to leave this unfortunate son of the SPECTACLES FOR LAWYERS, A poor man, having an affair of difficulty, wish'd to have Mr. West's Picture, "Christ healing the sick," as the most splendid "constellation in the firmament of the graphic muse," says, "It is well known that this was intended as a gift for the United States of America, the native country of the venerable President, and that it has been bought by the subseribers to the British Institu tion, who were very happy to purchase it for the sum of 3000 guineas, allowing Mr. West the liberty of making a coppy in order to put his generous and patriotic project in execution." ALMOHDI avowed himself to be the caliph; upon which the Arab carried off the pitcher, and would let him drink no more. The caliph, surprised, demanded the reason. "Because I am afraid," said the Arab, "that if you take a fourth, you will say you are Mahomet, and if perchance a fifth, that you are God Almighty himself. ANECDOTE. During the late expeditious [by the English] against Jifferent parts of the coast of Spain, a party of seamen had been trained for a day or two in millitary/tactics, and no small number of admonitory precepts were bestowed upon them by a military officer, as to the necessity of obeying, with promptitude, the words of command. However, in the attack of a fort, the words Al Mohdi, caliph of Bagdad being one day engaged in the chace, rode pressed with hunger and thirst, he betook himself to an Arab's tent to meet with Incline to the right !" having some refreshment. Al Mohdi, been given, the Jacks pushed having taken a good draught on in the same direction as of wine, asked the Arab, if he before, and appeared to care knew him?"No," said the for nothing but the enemy host: "I am one of the prinin view, towards whom they cipal noblemen of the caliph's were rushing with their usual court," said Al Mohdi, taking dauntlessness. A naval lieua second draught; after which tenant, seeing the error, imhe repeated the question, "do mediately rushed forward in you know me?" "You have front of the party and bawled just now informed me," replied out, "Starboard, my boys!" the Arab. "I am a much greatan exhortation which was in. er person," returned the monstantly attended to, with a arch, After a third draught he laye, Sir, by the whole party. hanaye, ་ ODE. Written for the Seventeenth Anniversary of the Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society. BY JOHN LATHROP, JUN. ESQ S&E, on the sacred Temple's spire, The impious Demon's ruthless hand, While half the city sinks in fice, Has fix'd the wildly blazing brandHis red right arm with mighty power, Launch'd the fell instrument of woAnd lo a desolating shower, Pours on the humbler roofs below. Aghast the trembling crowd survey, The sparkling torrent from on high! Ah what can now the ruin stay, Unless some a'd divine be nigh ?Ah well may human art presume, To quench the glorious orb of light, Or reach the meteors that illume, The brilliant clouds of arctick night While yet they gaze, behold with speed, The dauntless Brewster eager springs Angels, who noble actions heed, Uphold him with your guardian wings! He swiftly mounts on Franklin's rod, The steeple's smoaking height as 'cends, Preserves the threaten'd house of God. And calms the fears of virtue's friends. * The intrepid conduct and personal exertions of Mr William Brewster, who saved the brick Presbyterian Church in New York, during the late conflagration in that city; and of Mr. Harris, who by a similar act of heroism, extinguished the flames on the roof of the Old South Church in this town, last winter, afford the principal object of the preceding Ode. To such spirited members of society, the tribute of gratitude belongs; and it is a pleasing duty to celebrate, their. achievements, that they may be preserv-* ed as examples for the imitation of others When opportunities occur, to distinguish themselves by their courage and activity, and at the same time to perform actions conductive to the safety and welfare of the public. Boston Gazette. Such was the deed that lately sav❜d_ Our sister City's beauteous domes, The Champion's image is engraved. On hearts secure in peaceful homes— Nor Harris, shall the muse's lays Unmindful of the well-earned fame. Refuse the grateful mead of praise, Due to thy worth-thy valour's claim. While sweet benevolence regards, Each generous hero's bold emprise; And bids him read his bright rewards, In Gatitude's expressive eyes, She hails the Charitable band, Who sooth the houseless wanderer's care, Relieve the poor with liberal hand, And cruel fortune's wrongs repair. 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WHITE, No. 317 Water-street, New-York: AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM (Continued) Every thing presented an aspect of solitude and absolute desertion, which could not fail to dismay the soul of Eugenio. He advanced along an avenue of fir-trees, which conducted him to the outward gate, and rang the bell several times without any one answering its summons. At length an old man, whose figure was unknown to him made his appearance; he held dark lana thorn in his hand, and demanded, in a hoarse tone of voise, who was there. "It is me," answered Eugenio; open the door immediately." I know you not," replied the old man. "My Lord and Lady are absent, and I dare not admit any one without their orders." [NO. 12. "Where are they?" ex claimed Eugenio with emotion "Where is Virginia? AnI desire you." swer me, "My God! Antonio," said a servant, who then made her appearance, "it is the Count Eugenio-it is our young master. What do you mean by keeping him waiting? "I ask pardon," said Antonio, bowing respectfully while he opened the oor, I had not the honour of being in his service when he quitted the castle, and I hope he will excuse me." 'Where are they?" repeated Eugenio, rushing into the hall. "Where is Virginia?" "It is three weeks since the Marquis and Marchioness left this place for Bologna," said the servant who had last ap-. peared. "With regard to Signora Virginia, it is about six months since she quitted the castle, in order, as it was said, to proceed to a Cen Vent." repeat. "Will you speak ed Eugenio, in a menacing and dreadful tone of voice. "I ask pardon," said the girl trembling; "but I am ignorant of the Convent to which our young Lady has retired. Thers is no person but Laurina who is able to inform you." "Desire her to come to me!" said Eugenio, with an agitation which every moment increased. "She is now the housekeep er of the Marquis, whose house is at the extremity of the park," answered the servant. "I will instantly go in search of her." mea past happiness, in some sare assuaged his grief, and calmed the extreme trouble which agitated him. He stoped, by an involuntary and irresistable impulse, at the grove formerly consecrated to Hymen. It was enlightened by the full splendour of the moon. The ravages of the storm which had destroyed it, were perfectly visible. The ciphers of Eugenio and Virginia, engraven on the same trees, were obscured, and nearly effaced. Unwholesome woods had replaced the beauteous flowers, whose withered and arid stems were still perceptible. The waters of the rivulets which murmured over the variegated turf with which the altir was surrounded, formerly so clear and transparent, had now become thick and muddy, and appeared the receptacle of myriabs of vile insects. The whole scene presented a horrible aspect. "Virginia! Oh my dear Virginia!"xclaimed Eugenio, with a voice rendered almost inarticulate by his sighs; then forcing his way through the "No," said Eugenio, "no, I will go myself;" at the same moment rushing towards the park with the rapidity of lightn-thorns and briers in order to ing. That place, filled with a thousand delightful objects of explore a shorter way, he flew to the house of the Marquis. He pushed the door, which he found half opened; he entered |