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Ireland, without consulting any mortal of that kingdom, or even giving any previous notice of it to the Lord Lieutenant. Justly alarmed at the consequences to be ap prehended from this, and fired with resentment, Swift took up the pen, and under the feigned character of M. B. Drapier, represented all the fatal consequen

ces that would necessarily attend the carrying of it into execution, in so plain and clear a light as to spread a general alarm through all ranks and orders of men thro'out the nation.

(To be Continued.)

APHORISMS.

Benefits Every body takes pleasure in returning small obligations: many go so far as to acknowledge moderate ones but there is hardly any one who does not repay great obligations with ingratitude,

Coquetry. It is a sort of coquetry to boast that we never coquet.

All women are coquets though all do not practice coquetry: some are restrained by fear: others by

reason.

The greatest miracle of love is the reformation of a coqueite.

Coquets take a pride in appearing to be jealous of their lovers, in order to conceal their being envicus of other women.

THE OBSERVER,

NUMBER VII.

Among the vices which the soonest and most effectually debase and polute human nature, we may number profane swearing and drunkenness;-and these are more immediately practised thro' the instrumentality of evil company.

There is no saying to what length they will eventually lead us ;--no wonder if to murder,---and of course, an untimely and ignominous death. Parents and guardians cannot be too careful of the morals of their children or words; they cannot be too watchful over the growing dispositions of their minds;-it is better to err in restricting them, than in allowing them a freedom, which eventuates in licentiousness.-Young persons often suffer in their after years, by a neglect shewn them by their pa

rents.

How mournful the sight to behold a person in early life, yielding up that life, to the violated laws of his country; in pity we exclaim, alas, he might have lived to be the friend of many-he might. have lived to much usefulness in the world!—yet, whilst we sympathize, justice demands our ascent to his death;-a death of public shame, a descent of public infamy to the grave. How strong is the language of Scripture. "If, in enmity, a man smitteth another with his hand that he dieth, he

shall surely be put to death," for he is a murderer. Thine cyc shall not pity him.

to take the life of one is treason against all, because it deprives the state of one of its members, of his time, talents and usefulness; and by these means, weakens its num

He is not punished to gratify a spirit of malice or revenge: 1leber and its respectability. It is a is not held up as a spectacle of crime committed against a family, misery, that by men he may suffer and here oftener the evil is most insult, nor that they may rejoice severely felt, and cannot be com at his misery. No!-but to im- pensated. press on the minds of beholders, a sense of the malignity of murder, and to deter them from the commission of so foul a crime.-The criminal is punished that the community may regain its dignity, and escape the vengeance of God. To preserve sacred the laws of our

The repeated practice of evil,. obliterates from the mind every virtuous sentiment, and renders man as it respects moral goodness, akin to infernal spirits.

In a retrospection of the sub

country, and for the safety of theject, we shall perceive the folly of

commonwealth, the awful sentence is executed, and the sacrifice can: not be dispensed with. If murder were left unpunished, under such circumstances, we should tacitly approve of it, and thus partake of

the crime.

The crime is expressly forbid -by the Almighty, if a man is injured in his property, reputation and person; the lew of this land of freedom and good goverment, will afford him redress. But he has not a right to take the life of his fellow man, we should not kill a man,because God forbid the deed; because he is created in the likeness of God,for his glory, by killing a man, we so far declate, Gods glory shall not be promoted: and thereby exhibited a manifest opposition to the will of heaven. A state is composed of individuals,

disregarding and how much of our present and future safety and happiness, depends on our esteeming the mild precepts of christianity; how necessary it is to avoid, the indulgence of anger, and bad

company.

This dispensation of mercy under which we live, is the greatest blessing we can enjoy; and it is our duty to view with holy abhorence, those characters, who would subvert the christian religion, and introduce in its stead, Deism or licentious principles.

A person asked an Irishman why he wore his stockings the wrong aide outwards? Because" answered Paddy, "there was an hole on the other side.".

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Italy; but then he demands such
a price for it.'-Regard not the
price (cried the Marquis) pay it
him down directly. So I would
please your highness but he refus
es to take money. Why what
would the fellow have ?- A hun-
dred strokes of the strappado on
his back my Lord: he says he
will not 'bate a single blow. Here
they all ran down to have a view of
this rarity of a fisherman. A fine
fish a most exquisite fish (cried
the Marquis)? what is your de-
mand my friend? You shall be in-
stantly paid. Not a guaririni,
my lord: I will not take money.
you would have my fish, you

must order me a hundred lashes of the strappado upon my naked back: If not 1 shell go and apply elsewhere--Rather than lose our fish said his highness, let the fellow have his humour.---Here added he (speaking to one of his grooms) discharge this honest mans demand: but do not lay it on very hard, do not hurt the poor devil a great deal.' The fishmonger then stripped and the groom prepared to put his lords orders in execution. Now my friend (cried he) keep good account I beseech you, for I am not desirious of a single stroke beyond my due.” The Marquis and his friends all stood amazed while this opperation was performing. At length when the executioner had given the fiftieth lash the fisherman immediately exclaimed Hold! hold! I have received my full share of the price."-- Your share! replied the Marquis what can you mean by that.' Why my lord you must know that I have a partner in this business. My honor is engaged to let him have kalf of whatever should get: and I imagine your highness will in a short time acknowledge that it would be a thousand pities to defraud him of a single stroke.'

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And pray my friend who is this same partner of yours?' It is the Porter my Lord who guards the gate of your Highnesses palace. He refused to admit me but on the condition of promising to give the half of what I should get for my fish. Oho! (exclaimed the

a

Marquis breaking out into laugh) by the blessing of heaven, he shall have his demand doubled to him in full tale.'

Here the Porter was sent for and stripped to the skin, and two groonis laid upon him with might and main, till he was almost fit to be sainted for a second Bartholemew. The Marquis then or dered his Major Domo to pay the fisherman 20 Sequins, and desired him to call yearly for the same sum, as a recompence for the friendly service he had rendered him. F.

ANECDOTES.

A man having been at very high words with his wife, said in a passion, he would never bed with her again; but not being possessed of two beds, he fixed a board in the middle of the one they had, to make a separation. In this state they continued some time, till one night as they both lay awake wishing for a reconciliation, but neither daring to make their first advances, the husband chanced to

sneeze upon which his wife kindly

said, Heaven bless you, my dear. Do you speak that from your heart? says the man--indeed I do, answered she well then, says he, "take away the board."

A GOOD ONE.

A gentleman in this vicinity, planted a field of about an acre, with Potatoes. While walking,

one morning, in his field he was surprised by a wonderful buzzing which appeared to proceed from among the potatoe vines. He applied his ear to the ground, and distinctly heard the potatoes whispering to each other, "Lie further, don't crowd so," On uncovering a hill he found, that although there had been but one potato thrown into each hill and the hills had been situated at least 3 feet apart, there was not room in the field for the number which had been produced, and that they had heen elbowing and fighting each other until there was scarcely one potatoe with a whole skin!!! Port. Gaz.

On Wednesday night last about 11 o'clock, a large meateor, or ball of fire was seen from Strafford. It arose in the West, and was observed to leave a train or tail of flame, till it came more immediately over the town. It was of the size of a cannon ball, and moved with considerable volocity at first but passing directly East, its progress gradualy diminished till it disappeared. It being the last day

of the Races, some of the Bachanalian visitors, whom it surprised over their cups, were thrown into a momentary alarm. The "Jolly God" having stolen a march upon them, they supposed that the Comet had stolen a march upon the earth and under the impres sion they shot madly from their spheres (the orbits of the bottle)

thinking probably, if the earth should be burned up, that it would at least be a good opportunity of bilking the spot.

LADY'S MISCELLANY

NEW-YORK, December 7, 1811.

"Be it our task,

To note the passing tidings of the times.

DISTRESSINGSHIPWRECK. By several vessels which arrived yes. terday from North Carolina, we have received the distressing news of the wreck of the schooner Hiram, of Pro vidence, on Ocrococké Bar.

The following information relative to the above mentioned vessel and the unfortunate passengers, we have collected from people in this city. The schooner was chartered by a Mr. Perrin, of New. Haven, to carry himself and family to Wilmington, (N. C.) There were on board msre than twenty persons, among whom were Mr. Perrin and family. Mr Fraser, of Woodbury. (Conn.) and seve. ral other names not known; all of whom were supposed to have perished. It is said several dead bodies were driven on shore, among them were two women and a child.

FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. A pamphlet, entitled, Truth, in Sim plicity, or, a pursuit after her.-Being reflections on hearing a Sermon, on Universal Salvation. Lately preached in this city.

To A Correspondent. Our Friend F. who was so polite, as to favour us, with a Turkish Tale will, I hope do us the kindness of furnishing us with another copy. As through carelessness of the Compositor holding it up to the candle, it took fire Editor

and burnt up.

Married.

On Monday evening last, by the rev. Anthony Kohlman, Mr. John Murrayz of the firm of Murray and Burris, mer. chants, to Miss Eleanor Burke, daughter of Mr. Denis Burke, all of this city.

At Troy, Ebenezer Wilson Fun. to Miss Bulah Creed.

At Friends Meeting house, Shrewsbu. ry, Peter T. Walcott, to Hannah Coxon.

At Friends Meeting Alexandria, Phi neas Fanny, to Sally Hartshorn.

On the 14th inst. at Friends Meeting, in Abington, Samuel Longstreth, of this city merchant. to Sarah Redwood Fisher, second daughter of Miers Fisher esq. late af this city, now of Ury in the county of Philadelphia.

At Baltimore, James C. Magnaran to Miss Margaret Fox.

At Fairfield, Mr Anson Hubbell, merchant of New-York, to Miss Eliza Squire daughter of Mr. Joseph Squire.

In Norwalk. (Con) by the rev. R. Swan, Mr. Philetus Brush of South. East, (NY) to Miss Esther Wood, of the former place.

The fire of love can ne'er decline

When Brush & Wood do both combine

To keep the flame a going: The Brush has kindled, and the Wood Has caught the heat, and as its good

'Twill need but little blowing. From such an union we may hope, That under Brush will soon rise up, And greatly thrive increase and prove "The sweet efforts of mutual love."

At Coventry, (Con.) on the evening of the 17th ult. by the rev. Mr. Woodruff. Dr. Daniel Avery, aged 50, to Miss Percy Porter, aged 48, after a procrastinated courtship of 25 years!!

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