driving the ships from their anchors against each other. by which means two lost their bowsprits. The boar then brcke adrift from an immense cable the flying bridge near Phamphlet Mill Lake, and drove it on the Lara Sands, but going back as suddenly, it took back the flying bridge, which was secured by a fresh cable & anchor. The boar returned about seven o'clock, A. M. in the same manner, at seven feet high accompanied by a gust of wind, and as suddenly receded. At seven o'clock, the boar, about four feet high, rushed in again, and receded in the same manner. The winds were, during its operation, very variable, but principally blew hard at S. W. The quicksilver in the thermometer was observed to sink and rise with a tremulous motion during the operation of the boar. London pap. EMPLOYMENT. Employment is the best cure for grief; as Tacitus tells us of Agricola, that when he had lost his son, in lucta bellum inter remedia erat, he resorted to a war as a remedy against grief. Anxiety and melancholy are best dispelled and kept at a distance by employment. | On the day before the battle of Pharsalia, Plutarch tells us, when dinner was ended in the camp, while others either went to sleep, or were disquieting their minds with apprehensions concerning the approaching battle, Brutus employed himself in writing till the evening, composing an epitome of Polybius. Cheerfulness is the daughter of employment, and I have known a man come home in high spirits from a funeral, merely because he had the management of it. In former times, when lord keeper North applied close to his studies and spent his days in his chamber, he was subject to the spleen, and apprehensive of many imaginary diseas es, and by way of prevention he went thick clad, wore leath er skull-caps, and inclined much to physic. But now when he was made attorneygeneral, and business flowed in upon him, his complaints vanished, and his skull-caps were destined to lie in a drawer and receive his money. LADY'S MISCELLANY. NEWYORK, July 27, 1811. "Be it our task, To note the passing tidings of the time The City Inspector report the death of 48 persons in this city and suburbs dur. ing the last week, ending on the 20th inst. ACCIDENTS. On Sunday afternoon, about 3 o'clock a sail boat overset in the East River, with three men in her. Two of them were unfortunately downed, and the o ther providentially taken up by a barge belonging to the navy yard. On Sunday afternoon, about 3 P.M. a small sail-boat was upset by a squall in the North River, a short distance above the State Prison and before any assist ance could be rendered. a young lad that was in the boat was drowned whose name we have not learnt. HORRID ATTEMPT. On Monday evening the 8th inst Dorty, whose family resides at No 24 Pell-street, made the diabollical attempt to poison his wife and wife's daughter, by putting (as is supposed) arsenic in the tea-kettle. He excused himself from eating that morning by pretending in disposition. No sooner had they taken part of a cup of tea, and tasted of some fish, which was boiled in the wa ter poured from the tea kettle, when they were taken wi;h violent vomiting. dical aid was immediately called, and we are happy to state that they are in a fair way of recovering. As soon as the poison began to operate, the cowardly villain took good care to destroy what might have lead to a further discovery of his guilt, by throwing away the fish, and emptying all the vessels that contain. ed the poison; and then fled. The Me. known vigilance of our police, it is to be hoped, will apprehend that monster, that he may receive the justice of the law that awaits him. KWANTED immediately, an Apprentice to the Printing business, apply at this office. Married. On Saturday evening last, Mr Johr lake to Mrs Mary Osborn, both of this city. On Sunday the 21st inst. by the Rev Mr Lyell Mr. Elias Wallen, merchant of Augusta Georgia, to Miss Jane Ann Davies, of this city. At Fredericksburg, Vr. George W. B. Spooner, esq to Miss Mary L. Glass. At Williamsborough North Carolina, Major Smith, of Prince Edwards, Vr. to Miss Charlotte B. Bradie This match, consummated only a few days since was agreed upon 31 years ago at Camden S. Carolina, when he was cap tured at the battle of Camden; and being separated by the war, &c each had sup posed the other dead, until a few months since, when they accidentally met, and neither plead any statute of limitation in bar of the old bargain. On Saturday evening last, by the rev. George Potts, the rev John Davenport, of Onondaga county, NY. to Mrs Sarah Robinson, of Philadelphia. At Nantucket, the 17th inst. in Friend's Meeting, Thomas H. Leggett merchant of this city, to Miss Avis Jenkins, daugh ter of Jonathan Jenkins, of that place. Qn Tuesday evening last, by the rew. Mr. Williston, Mr John Corper, to the amiable Miss Sarah Kesort, daughter of Benj- Kesort, both of this city. At Stratford, Conn. on Tuesday evening the 16th inst by the rev. Mr. A. Bald win, Mr. Ernest G. Bartsch, of this city, to Miss Caroline M. Livingston, daughing, and the Bible was her daily compan ter of Capt. John W. Livingston, of said ion, a partion of which she constantly read place. Singular Circumstance. On Tuesday evening the 16th inst. by the rev. John Lindsay, Mr. Ballard Ammory, to Miss Frances Sharpe; Mr. Robert Bradley, to Miss Sally Sharpe, and Mr. George Roper, to Miss Anna Sharpe, three amiable sisters, and only daughters of Mr Peter Sharpe, dec'd of Four Mile Creek. Died. Rich. Eng. in a solemn manner to the family before retiring to rest. Although young in years, it was the third time she was reading thro' the sacred volume. She loved to go to meetings for divine worship, of which she was a steady attendant, and if any expres. sion dropped from a minister, she did not understand, she woul! carefully bring it home, and, either by books or from the family, seek for an explanation, and in going and returning from her place of worship was with sedateness and gravity. More might be said on behalf of this tender virgin, but let this suffice, and see. At London, on the 24th May. 1811,ing the uncertainty of time here, go thou Stedman Adams, esq. of Hartford, Con necticut, of a decline. At Providence (R I,) on Wednesday the 17th inst. Mrs. Sylvia Russel, consort of Fonathan Russel, esq. charge d' af. faires of the United States at Paris, in the 38th year of her age. On the 30 ult. on board the brig Botan. ic, off the Capes of Virginia, on his passage to Baltimore, Lieut. Thomas V. Vaughan, commander of the Garrison at Savannah (Georgia) Departed this life Lucy Carnahan, in the 15th year of her age, with a few mi nutes indisposition, sitting in the chair with a countenance expressive of a mind at peace. She was of an even disposition, soft and obliging in her behaviour, never known to tell a lie, nor speak an unbecom ing expression, strictly honest and industrious, seeking the ease and convenience of those with whom she lived for many years in harmony, tenderness and sincere af. fection; expressing in a calm manner to a friend some days before her death, that few lived so happy. She was biest with a fine capacity, quick in comprehen ion, had a considerable knowledge of Arith ns. tic and some of Geography; she had copied many pieces, selected by her from pious Authors; but her chief delight was read young reader and behave likewise. Hark from the grave a solemn sound, Mine ear attend the cry. Come blooming virgins view the ground, Where you must shortly lie. On Monday evening last, after a long und painful illness, Mr. John Ten Brook, merchant, of this city. At Philadelphia, John Hamilton, aged 61-in the same city, during the last week, 27 adults, and 37 children-total 64. at Trenton. Mrs. Mary Hopkins, and Miss Emey Thatcher. On Friday evening, after a tedious sick ness, which she bore with christian resignation, Mrs Christiana Donovan, wife of Mr. William Donovan. In Richmond, Eng. on the 27th of May, Richard Penn, Esq formerly Governor of Pennsylvania, On Tuesday evening last, Mr David Mann, aged 67; and at Heampstead. on Tuesday last Mr. Johnathan Penny aged 62, late of this city, a worthy soldier -honest and in the revolutionary war respectable, he was esteemed by all who knew him. His remains were brought to the city, and interred with masonic horr ors. you; So, turning through a myrtle grove, He bade the portly nymph adieu! Now gaily roves the laughing boy O'er many a mead, by many a stream; In every breeze inhaling joy, And drinking bliss in every beam. From all the gardens, all the bowers, He culled the many sweets they shaded, And ate the fruits and smelled the flow. ers, Till tasts was gone and odour faded ? But now the sun, in pomp of noon, Looked blazing o'er the parched plains ; Alas the boy grew languid soon, And fever thrilled through all his veins! The dew forsook his baby brow, No more with vivid bloom he smiled Oh! where was tranquil Reason now To cast her shadow o'er the child? Beneath a green and aged palm, His foot at length for shelter turning, He saw the nymph reclining calm, With brow as cool, as his was burn. ing 1 "Oh! take me to that bosom cold," And soon it Julled his pulse to rest; For ah! the chill was quite too much, And Love expired on Reason's breast. I.INES. Suggested by observing a gentleman sitting by his infant daughter, as she lay sleeping in a garden. SLEEP on my child-in happy silence sleep, And may thy vissions be supremely blest! By thy green couch a constant watch I'll keep, Nor shall a breeze disturb thy gentle rést! Away fond bee nor give thy kisses there Sleep on my child! in happy silence sleep! Oh! may thy visions be supremely blest! By thy green couch a constant watch I'll keep And not a breeze shall break thy gentlé rest! R.A. EPITAPH ON A LAWYER. Here lieth one, who often lied before, But now he lieth bere, he'll lie no more! Although these cheeks out shine the Checks, Cards, Handbills blushing rose, Although that bosom mocks the lily fair Away fond bee-thou must not there repose. Sweet child thy mother lays in yonder grave, And yet in thee, her winning charms I trace; So down her neck did graceful ringlets wave So looked the lines that mark'd her lovely face And, could I now behold thy azure eyes, Like her's they'd beam serenely as the morn; Oh! may thy mind, like her's, in vir. tue wise, The lavish gifts of nature's hand a. dorn! Then wilt thou heal my sadly wounded breast! Then wilt thou seem thy mother's self to me! And when my soul shall fly with her's to rest; We'll beam the smiles of heavenly love on thee. AND PRINTING IN GENERAL, Neatly and correctly executed, on reasonable terms; and goods (of any kind) will be taken in part payment,-at the Office of the LADY'S MISCELLANY Thomas H. Brantingham, has removed to No. 145 Broadway, where he conti nues to procure money on Mortgages, notes of hand & deposits, buys & sells houses, improved farms, & tracts of land Also lets & leases houses & lots, on reasonable commision.Also the lease of 2 houses, & annuity. Also for sale 30 farms, several with good improvements, will be sold low, goods & property of e. very sort taken in payment, or any who forms a company tickets & draw for the different farms will be liberaly paid for it Also a skilfull farming man with a good character, will meet with encouragement by applying as above. May 20th, 1811. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL B. WHITE, No. 317 Water-street, New-York: AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. |