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If the malignity of the human heart be exhibited in one manner, more strikingly than in another, it is in the unhallowed resentment of injuries Let us not be understood, as referring to tlie'condUct of the individuals, who fly to the sanctuary of justice, for refuge from those who wantonly assail the purity o'f their intentions, ^Snd *ully with their tarnishing breath, thai richeflst Of fell property?refutation. We allude to 'the practice of duelling?a practice, whii'h has torn from society, some of its brightest ornaments, and robed many a family in the drapery of mourning: a practice that originated in unsound views of honor, and has been supported by false pride. wnat can t?e ottered to palliate bo monstrous a crime? What principle of nature, whai decisihn 6f correct reason, or what doctrine of revelation, ran the duellist adduce, in extenuatinh of his guilt? if he appeal to the tribunal of nature, he will find, that her sentence is, that no passion should be indulged In, that has the suffering of others for its express object. If he listen to the voice, which sounds forth from the throne, which the ?eity has erected within, he will liear liis condemnation. If he consult the oracle of revelation, that "more sure word of prophesy.'* he will meet with a corroboration of this fact and be impelled to the conclusion, that resentment ill-be'comes those who derive all present j"ys and all future hopes from mercy. Must not the iustitutors of this law of 'honor, have had very imperfect ideas of true dignity? Did they not place too light a value oh Usefulness, relationship .?.i i:>~ -L- " ami me, wucii, in me sagvnefs 01 meir determinations, they Adopted,such a regu- ( lation? We love honor. ^V'e believe, that it is Aot only a source of pleasure, to its possessor, but that it also diffuses around his character, an atmosphere, in which confidence may live and friendship *?move and have its being," but that mistaken quality, which prompts to unholy . deeds?which urges him, in whom it ! dwells, to repair to the duel ground and attempt to destroy his fellow's existence, we look upon, with disgufet and horror. In whatever light, we contemplate di!i- 1 elling, we perceive its absurdity. Let it ' be viewed, as the resort of an injured ' character to obtain reparation, and what ' importance or usefulness, can be attach- 1 ed to it? If neither the Sovereign Of the 1 Universe, nor the civil constitution has 1 made provisions for the recovery of a wonnded reputation, we contend; that rid man has a right to fly to So shocking a 1 custom for redresft Better far, would it ' be for himself, his farhily and his country 1 if we would pass through life, With a set- j tied disgrace upon his name, ratheir tliari i murder his brother, to perpetuate his res- ' pectabilily. Where duelling kept up for ' good purposes, did it prevent any harm from resulting to the world or did it draw into exercise the manly and Virtuous dis- 1 positions of the heart, we might be in- J1 ciuieu u? iook upon ir, witn more Favor, but believing, that depravity is its parent and sorrow and woe-, its saddening con- ' sequences, we cannot but raise our voice ! in its opposition and pray Heaven, that ere long, this deep Stain may be wiped 1 away from the World: These rertiarks have bebn made by way 1 of introduction to the narrative, which I am now about to give. Should it be destitute of incident, we hope that it will not be, without moral power. Many years have rolled Away, Since accident threw me, into one of those valleys, Which are formed by the irregular ridges bf the lofty Alleghany. During my transient et&y in that region of fertility and beauty, I formed a Considerable acquaintance WUb twd young persons who were nighly esteemed for the intelligence ol their miii<ls~? the amiability ofi their hearts and tho correctness of their i denorlment. Robert and Gustavas were, certainly Uncommon youths. Born in the vicinity of each other, they hail early contracted an ardent attachment. Ere the corruptions of earth had Stolen into their hearts they had given to one another, the upper-most seat in their affection. The highest bliss they knew, was to aport together, on the same spreading lawn, or roafo together, over the same fields. Discovering their remarkable fondness for each other's society, the parents of Robert aud Gustavas, did all in their power to continue and confirm their mutual regard. When their boyhood had expanded into youth, they were placed in the same academy, where, fcfter a quick passage through the preparatory studies, they irere sent to one of our most respectable college^. Amid so many other associates jibey here retained their deep love for eace other, which hfed been their constant characteristic, in the hours off ehildhood. They drank froth the same fountain of science. Led by the hhnds of their Poets, they wandered back into ages past and conversed with men and things ?.i j mi ? . ^ I - ui w?ncr usyi. Aiicy wuneaseu me brave exploits of ancient chivalry?heard the thundering eloquence of olden time, rousing the inactive and animating the noble to heroic effort, ahd listened with enraptured hearts, to the soft numbers of the lyric bards. Reaping here no small harvest of honor, they returned to their homes,?the delight of their parents and the pride of their friends. They were now separated for a few months?few in reality, but many, seemingly to the parted friends. Upon the business of his father, Robert was sent away, but, transacting it as speedily as possible, he again enjoyed the company of Gustavas. If their love admitted of increase, it was surely augmented by tneir temporary disuuion, for who does not know, that rewoval from a friend has an aslohishing tendency to make the fibres of the lie rat draw stiU 'closer amend him! When business has taken us from home for a time, have we not come back to its sweet bosom, with an enlarged affection for the mother, who illumined it, with her smile, and the fond falhet and sister, who gave it its magnetic power?. Verging rapidly towards manhood, the two associates began to think of their future course. With the approbation of their relatives, they determined t6 enter the Navy. Their uncurbed imaginations had often thrown the highest attractions around a Sea-fairing life, and hence, it is not strange that they made it their choice. Upon the arrival of the tiine for their departure, they went forth from the scenes of their lift's happy innocence, knd directed their course towarns the distant seaport. Their moistened eyes and sad tones betokened, that to them, "there was no place like home." When the descending sun numbered the flight of the sixth day since their absence from home, the two friends came in sight of the place of their destination. In a short time, the gallant ship had unfurled her sails and turned her head towards the ocean. If thou hast never, dear reader, been on a voyage to sea, thou little knowest the feelings, which arise in the heart of him, who, borne along by the swiftly sailing vessel, sees the hill-tops of his native land gradually sink from the vision and the wide waters open before him. When the heavy hand of Death presses on the eye-lids, is it painful to utter the last adieu? Not much less distressing ?te the emotions of the sailor, when he fixes his eye, in sad contemplation upon the diminishing spires of the forsakep harbor, for he has no assurance, that e'er again they shall greet his vision or cheer his spirit. Th? repose of sleep is not more like the repose of the grave than is the agony of a temporary, uncertain separation, to the emotions which are awakend by the utterance of the final farewell. So it was with Robert and Gustavas. In leaving their kindred and home, they felt as if they wepe removing from all that gave lile its charms. Their fcrui&e continued several years.? Novel as it was to the two friends, they rnnlll r? r? fail n ilarina sninn "I-"-' i' ?r m\? m m ?v uvi I w OVIII^ I'ICQOUl C from it.- During the whole voyage their mutual esteem flourished in undiminished vigor. They were seldom oUt of each other's sight. When the daik 'clouds taht held in their ample folds, the gathered tempest, spread their dun banners o'er the ship?when the waters above appeared to mingle with the waters beneath,they stood Bide by side, in all their riatiVe intrepidity, and looked unmoved upon thfe awful scene And when natuie's calm was restored and the sun looked down upon the placid waters, they would sit together and talk of the endearments of home. Upon the termination of their vovaire: thev visi-; ? O ? / ted their relatives, and in their pleasant society forgot the dangers to which they had been exposed, and the trials through which they had paised. And here, in the progress of our narration, it becomes our duty to mention an unhappy rupture, which took place between the two | associates. What small causes produce mighty effects. Whether we look at natural or moral operations, wc discover the truth of (his fact. The towering oak, that wrestles with the sweeping hurricane was once, an insignificant shrub, that might easily have been destrbyed. The little rill that murmurs along the mountain's base, becomes at a distance, a m ghty river, bearing uport its broad surface, the contributions of commerce And in the political world, how many kingdoms have had their glory extinguished? how many thrones have been made to crumble ank how many sceptres have been wrested from the hands of monarchs, merely by the plans of a single individual! Bui more % particularly, in matters of friendship, simple, things produce vast consequences. How ofr!. ten has the silent expression of ifee eye or the tone of the voice, severed unions, hallowed by affection ahd rendered strong by time! How frequently has a peculiar look or word undone the work Of years! Will the reader believe me, when I inform him, that thus it was with these interesting companion*! They had been present at a ball. Participating in the light dance and enjoying the gay amusements of theeVqnihg, they had pleasantly passed their time. Upon the close of the festivities, Robert in his usual gentlemanly manner, kindly offered to attend a certain lady borne. This act wad contrary to the Wl-?he* and request of Gust avas, who, blinded by false hotionfc, imagined himself to be greviously insulted. Here was the beginning of their difference. Small indeed, it was, hut, however, trifling, when a commencement of this character has been made, whose vision is so acute, as to foresee its termination? Perceiving the change in the manners of Gustavas, I'obert had an interview with him and in his amiable way, offered an apology. Upon the most ferocious tempers, mildness will have some influence. It exalts over the mind, the same power, that sedatives do over the body. "A soft answer turneth away Wrath." Although Gustavas appeared to forged ihe uuuuubi ui ma menu, yei ne uiu not ao so, in reality. His countenance would sometimes wear its former smHe, and his tongue would now and then profess some respect, but in his soul there was enmity. His passions only slept? they were not dead. The "roots of bitterness" were there, waiting fbr circumstances to give them, a developement. Unrivalled by Robert, Gustavas had hoped to sectfre the regard of Miss B. and consequently. when, he understood, that she and his old companion had corresponded on the subject of niairiYhony, his unrestrained dispositions broke through all bounds and manifested themselves in deep adversion to Robert. His anger grew fiercer and fiercer, until the report of Robert's intended marriage, raised it to its highest pitch. What an unfortunate quality is an irritable temper! How miserable does it fnake its possessor and what disorder and trouble does it introduce into families! Heedless of consequences-and seeking, at eVery hazard, its own gratification, it rushes on, like the tqountain torrent, impatient to readh its end. Under the influence of this mental phrenzy, GustaVas, losing sight of all the devotion of btlier years, determined on revenge, arid hastily seizing a pen wrote Robert a challenge. Wh'eri the note was received, who cdri por tray the feelings, which it excited! . Robert could ndt credit it. 'As he Walked the floor and pondered the strange occurrence in his mind, he asked himself: "Can it be so. Is this menacing, insulting lariguage from my former friend.'" He doribted for a moment, but drawing from his pocket-book, a friendly letter, which Gustavas had writen, in happier days, he compared the hands and lo! they were the same. "Alas!" exclaimed he. "I can hesitate to believe no longer. This challenge is froiri hitr.. Deluded man! Is he in his serises?" Without tK?? least delay, Robert repaired trt itio ftuinll'ina Af - -? ? '-? w ins uuviiiu^ ui uuBiavas, miu enaeavoreo to expostulate with him But all that he said and done, had but little effect upon him. "And must we fight u* asked Robert, as he turned to leave him. "Must wo, who like two shrubs, twined around each other, must we engage in this horrid conflict?*' i "We must," replied Gustatas, in a furious 'passion. "Why this reluctance on your part to settle a dispute in an honorable manner!" Honorable/' exclaimed bobert, "Pray, where did ^ou gat so strange a diffnition of honor? Such a practice, c6m{k>rts not with my notions of Honor." , "I will persist in hiy cottrse. You have degraded me. Who does not taunt me, with their repsoaches? The world laQgh at me and call mu a vanquished tool. I will He revenged?" Withdrawing from the presence of the raging Ousiavas, in a slow step and, meditating mood, Robert retired to his residence. The solemnity of the hight and the sad scene which he had beheld, combined to make him feel, in a peculiar manner. **How cart 1 fight!" asked he. **Wa& it not the last charge of my dying father that I shohld never fight?" , Memory told him it was, and as she wakened the parting scene from the oblivion into which 'l ime had plunged it, he fancied that he heard again the same low, tremulous voice whispering?"never fight a duel." But the world?the world?Whdt would the world think of him! Engaged in these reflections, he reached his abode, and hastening to his chamber, flung himself upon his bed, not to rest bUt to think. Unrefreshed, Robt lose early in the mottling, with a clouded brow and heavy heart, and ere the* arrival of the breakfast hour, his mind was made op; to fight. No way of relief presented itself, and hence, he formed the unwise conclusion to risk his existence for the gratification; hot of himself, but of the evil wishes of his antagonist. That night, Robert spent at the house of his beflirothed. An engagement had taken w-.- u: D i ?- ?i1 -? Ipiwx uviweeii misa o. sua nimeeii, ua me period fised for their marriage waa rapidly approaching. Though he had a present!- i ment that he should Tall, he exerted all his' l philosophy to divert himself of the gloom, t which had crept over him. When he was about to go Troth heV presence, he took from I his bosom, a small gift a fid requested her to ) keep it for his sake. For the last time, he r beheld her countenance?for the last time, ( he heavd the mellow tones of her voice, and < parting in the usual manner, he walked to- e wards his mother's, almost oppressed to the j earrti on which he trod. c The afterpoou for the duel arrived. At f the kppo'inted' hour, the parties were on the 11 I ground. The distance Was measured, and i ' the preliminaries settled. The two young * jmefttltatfS up and at 'the word fired! Wh6 ' fell? The accomplished, amiable Robert v left, another mournful victim to the horrible |t j custom of authorized murder, fntelftgence! 1 , worth end virtue were offered up at the altar p of this modern moloch, a rich sacrifice, that s should have been given in a more useful atid s holy cause. v What pale and agitated form is that, Which so hastily approaches the fatal spot? And what more slehder and beautiful one is that . following inhits rear? They are the mother and sister of Robert. Why so mtich uneasi- v ness and anxiety depicted in their counte- 1 nances? They have heard ihat Robert was j0 about to fight *Mid they have come in pursuit:^ of him. Hark! hearest thoU that long deep wail of sorrow? See'st (hob those passionate exhibitions of anguish ? They had heard the woful tidings?they have seen the dreadful sight. Ah, mother! ah sister! you are s too late. He has gone. Your prop, your v comfort, your hope is ho more. Bereft of b r Ai? m ??Lk. 1 juui ^icoicsi furniiy soiace, you must go I down to the toiftb, with a heavy burden of 0 distress, upon your hearts. 1 Most deeply, did the community sympa- n thize wifh the mother and sister of the un-|a fdrtunute youth. But they found that no 11 consolation, no solace could restore theirj ? lost joys. Secluded from the World, they i spent their few remaining days in the service of God, and when the last summOns came, ? they without a regret, laid down their lives, J' in hopes of a blessed resurfecfion. . , 6 What became of Miss B-i ? She did 6 not long survive her friend and lover. W ith c true female fortitude, she, for a while, sup- ! ported herself, but her spirit, in, the end, lost itfe elasticity and sunk beneath severe , pressure. J In a conspicuous place, Robert was interred. A plain monument, erected by the inhabitants of the vicinity, told the stranger e Ins name, character and family, while in the .r hearts of his numerous acquaintance, his 11 memory was enshrined and his name writ- 11 ten. Often did the aged lead the rising generation to the grave of Robert, and as their hands dressed the flowers that shed their fragrance around the spot, their voices v would repeat and enforce the lesson of 5 Robert's expiring father?" Never'fight a 0 duel!" ' y Vo-.ro i.o.i a~A ? -1- - n jl vuio iiau iicu since mt? unnmeiy iciil ot the lamented Robert, when, called by bust- ^ ness, 1 again visited the western part of Vir- a ginia. 11 Stopping for rest, in a small town, I was e inddced by curiosity to go to the court, then sitting in the place. I soon perceived that1 a case of unusual interest was under consid- a era>ion. On turning my eyes towards the 11 bar, what was my surprise, when I recog- ? nised in the prisoner; Guatavas ! In 1 the progress of the trial; 1 found that he had been Arraigned for murder. Having !' lost all his Dronrrtv hw anmKlin- U- t--j 11 . r - -/ 6 ? ??B? ,,c ,,au p committed murder, in order to replenish his J. exhausted means. Eloquent efforts ivere j made to clear hurt but in vain. The Ver-; diet Was " guilty." 1 ^ Upon my return to the country, I learnthat the time for Gustavas' execution was jj not fak* distant. DtsiVous to witness his last; tj moments, I remained until the awlul period came. 1 saw the massy gates of the prison tj yard open, and ere their grating sotind had j died away, I beheld the train proceeding to ward the place of execution, 'k he mourn- ^ ful procession reached the spot and Gustavas ( a ascended the scaffold. His firm features^ Were unrelaxed. There Was not a quiver on i his lip nor a tear in his eye. He spoke a 1 Q few words to the assembly?reverting to his; u pious parentage?his early youth unstained a by crime?unshaded by remorse, until hin! commission of that deed, which deprived j Robett of lite and himself from peace and ^ virtue?a deed- that dethroned cotiscence n and opcbed the flood-gate ol profligacy and ^ crime: As he drew Heat* the closed? his ad- j, dress, he manifested some feeling. His voice a before full-toned; became feeble and indis- ^ tinct. What was his last expression! 4Ne- t( ver be a Duellist." Wheh the world was fading in the |dim-distiince and the solemni- w ties Of Eternity, ill all their terrific reality, c were rising before his vision, then, did he j'h beseech listeuing thousands to discoUrage , and pill doivn the practice of duelling.? L| Death is the sure test of opinion, as well as ,1{ principle and in tnis instance, it was very ap-l ' parent, that a lotlg cherished idea could not bear the touch stone. Gtistivas?the once lofty Unbending Oustavas underwent a change ^ eire he stepped off the s?tfge of existence.-? 8 His last feelings were leelihgs of repentance q - his last breath, dtroted to making the t world acquainted With them. , | When he had cloeed, the halter was I placed around his neck, and in a few mo> c menu, his appearance told every spectator, that another aoul had departed into the uu- . leen world. WiH yob, believe reader, remember the ast advice of the unhnppy Gustavas? If toil would escape the untold horrors of self* t'crintinaiioh?if you would secure the avorof.Uod, and the approval of the pirns? Never be a Duelist." If there be my thing dear iu ' family connexions?if tour soul entertains any regard for the moth* >r, that hung over the cradle of your inancy - if you have a particle of regard for he father, who delight d t<> look upon you? < I' sisters and brother* be sweet?if love has iny charms, or friendship .any attractions? ' Never be a Dualist." Believe me, you vill hot repent the pursuance of this director, while you live, and when you stand jefore that Throne, which is bwiri with ?K?* ^ , ? o-- - " 1,,v ?rincipaTities of the Universe, you will not ihed one tear?'eel one regret or heave on ?vfh, for having taken youa stand in favor of tribe?humanity and Heaven. A VfcW WORDS TO TOUNG MEN. You ure starting on the journy of life ulI of buoymant hope and animation, and rith high raised anticipation of a pleasant our; fir be it from as to undeceive you >r dampen your hopes by assuring you hat you have a rough and thorny road beore you. "Where Ignorance Is bliss, 'tis folly to e wise. But having had some experience ourelves, we may give you some hints, rhich, if attended to, may be of no little ervice to y?'0. We presume that you set out in life, xpecting, if not determining ta be rich? i) be respected as a useful citizen?to larry some beautiful and intelligent lady', nd in short, to enjoy life and make some oise in the world ; if you have not some uch ambition, we would not give a button or you', nor trouble ourselves to give you his word of advice?but how are you to ccomplish your purpose, to reach the ob?ct of your hope, and ambition ? Do yoU xpect them to come to you without any xerlio'n on your part? If so, you will ome far short of your expectations, nothng is to be gained in this life without abor and assiduity. In the first place then, you should eni .. t_ . icavur, wnuiever dc trie busincs or pro* ession you have chosen, to acquire , a horough knowledge of it in ail its brachs, and details. Be not satisfied with nerely doing, because you must do, what s expected of you, but do all you can, tot only to please your employer, but to cquire a practical knowledge of the usiness; remember you are an apprentice and are acquiring the information, irhich is to enable you to carry on the. ame business for yourself?this Is the , bject of your labor ; you should feel that ou are at work ior your own benefit and ot for the benefit of others. Suppose on aVe to become a merchant, or a mehanic; ^ou have leisure hours morning nd evening, let thefii be devotqd to readlg, and let your books be selected in Vefrence to your business; obtain those rhich give you information as well as musement. If you are designed for a .? 1 ,.viviia?t;mi Biiouiu acquire a Knowledge f several modern languages, of the histoy and fundamental principles of com* ltrce, of navigation, of political economy, and of geography. Endeavor also to iform yourself about tlie growth and roduction of the various articles and -mmodites in which you are likely to eal?where they are or may be produced; hat their actual cost of production, ic. &C. So much, of an individual's success in c depends upon his manners and address f lat we would by all means advise the / cquisition of graceful and courteous gen- / emen like address. But these cannot be j ttained without mixing in refined socie- / ' / and avoiding low vulgar company; he ^ ' rho chooses to associate with low bred nd ill inannered companions ran never ope to guiH admittance into refined and olished circles, for his very action and xpr? ssion will betray the company he :i"8 been accustomed to keep; and every ttempi to assume manners, which are not is every day wear, will show his compay his own consciousness of his ifeHoirity. Ie who would acquire easy and graceful tanners; and rfefiuement of mind, should, y all meahs seek the society of vituous ltelligent females ; it is theyj and thejf lone, that .can smooth down the natural rusquerie of man, and give a high polish ) his mind and manners. But while we dvise young men to seek female society^ e would also caution them against beming that very contemptible thing, a idy's man, or & dandy;?an animal de f>i8t'rt by every man and woman of sense, lough sometimes tolerated by the latter, s they ausvVer all the purposes pf a pet oodel. A Lady Sailor.?M rs. Holdridge, the rife of t apt N. HoWridgr^of the packet h?p United States, arrived* at fjiew York on Taesday in that vessel?it being her thirtcnth voyage across the Atlantic! We hmk aha is fairly entitled to s comnaod, laving hi every instancy sailed at Ikti^r )t Captain H.