w L. Al. JONES, &-Qo. Publishers}. ?, . _ ~~ ^^^^^^^^^==^====5=^=^===!=s=^=5a5Bsa5Bfia&babbhbsbb^^^^*a H AT THE PUBLIC GOOD WE AIM." ?1? * _1 "**?^i^?? M. M. LEVY, Editor. vol.. 1.- r, CAVIOEA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SATUISDAV Jl.\H 10, 1837. ^ !%? o. - TER.ITI& OF TUB OdlClCSRSXAXi C0TJP.33F.; Published weekly every Saturday morning at S3 per annum if paid in advance, or $ l?if not paid until the expiration of the yelir. Advertisements inserted at 81 per square tor the lirst insertion, aiid 50 cts. for every continuance. Perils subscribing out of the State, are required to pay in advance. (^^Communications must be post paid.^3| 1 9 ' ~ I TfIE YANKEE BALL. A Revolutionary Story. Holme's Hole is a harbor well known to all navigators of the coast of New England. During the year 1781, while the hopes and fears of the American patriots were alternating, a half'dozen British frigates was lying snug in the Holme's Hole harbor. Time hung heavily on the hands of the ofllccis on board these vessels, and they availed themselves of ever) opportunity of breaking in upon its tedium. The project of a ball on shore was got up, and the hearts of the British officers hounded merrily at the prospect of the pie asurc in store for them. The Yankee girls, though not remarkably disposed to smile on a British uniform, were nevertheless not adverse to indulging in a little flirtation .villi those who wore the red coats. Ladies wear the bump of flirtation on their heads the world over, and it is therefore not to he wondered at, that the girls in the neighborhood of Holme's Hole were willing to have a few hours gratification at the expense of their country. To bring the lion Wiearts of these oflicors to terms of capitulation, was an object not to be resisted, and accordingly these damsels arrayed themselves in their brightest smiles and repaired to the festive hall at the time appointed. Brilliantly shown every thing on that evening. The olficers were there, forgetful of the errand of butchery on which they were to come to the country, and intent only 011 winning honeyed looks and love-sick smiles from the breathing forms pround thorn. The dance went on, and as fair and sylph-like forms wreathed gaily through its maizes, the proud Britons forgot their sweet-hearts at home, and yielded up their devotions to the fair strangers he (ore them. Swiftly flew the winged hours away, and the solemn chime of midnight swelled 011 the air before the sounds of music ceased and the parties seperatcd with promises of many such meetings in future. It was too late, to return to the ships / 1.1. * .- 1 -1- - ii - mi;ii ui^ni, aim uie gaiiant oiiic.ers, atlerj discoursing tin the compilative merits of the beauties by whom they had been entranced, drank a toast to woman's smile, and prepared to retire for the night.? Pleasant dreams cheered their pillows? away their spirits bounded over the wide expanse of waters between them and their distant homes, and there revelled in halfawakened scenes of former bliss, and sleep was to litem a repose and blessing. No thought, no suspicion had they of coining evil; but, busy with the past, all forgetful were they of the power of the future to bring a saddening change over their hearts, and they slept away with the smile of tranquility playing upOn their tea led features. But all were hot asleep that night.? There were others counting on future gains and glories, whose wakeful enterprise banished slumber from their eyelids, and filled their hearts with those high sensations which deeds of chivalrous flaring always foster. To these it is now our duty to turn. The Vineyard sound is about five miles over. While the dance was in progress on the one shore, preparations of another kind were in progress on the opposite one. The tidings of the ball were spread throughout the vicinity, undeightecn brave fellows agreed td make that night replete willi gloomy as well as brilliant recollections to the British officer*. The moon was in her last quarter, ami as she stink below the horizon ami her girdling light vanished from the heavens, a company of resolute fellows descended the bank and made to the water's edgo.j A couple of boats were soon unmoored and launched on the unsteady element, filled with as gallant crews as ever started on an eventful enterprise. Every spirit swelled high as they cleared the foam of the breakers, and the crafts beneath them rode gracefully oyer the gentle billows. Now, my hearties,' said a voice from the bow of the larger boat, *the thing I have to ask of you is, that you obey orders.' Aye, aye, captain,* responded the oth- i crs. Then, boys, draw your pistols and prepare for a shot.* Every fellow who owned a pistol?that is, a canteen or flask?drew it forth and uncocked it. I All hands ready! Then, my hearties, twi^ this toast: Success to the Vineyardcrs, and a bad night's rest to the red coats!' The toast was duly honored, and every , fellow took down his canteen and replaced it in his pocket. Now this is my first order: no word is to be spoken louder than a whisper, between this and the other shore. The success you have just drank to, depends on silence/ Aye. nve,' muttered, all hands. The oars were inufiled to prevent a splash in the waters, and onward the boats went silently. Their heads were pointed direct! v towards the tavern where the ball had been, and each fellow mused on the scenes which would transpire on their arrival. 'I'll he shot if I can keep still, Joe,' said a youth bv the name of Sam Daroall to his next neighbor, in a whisper, 'I can't ftol n tlii ill: inir 0I1S nfoct /\f t? n?? 11? v 11 u ? miivi'.ci ilk >* 11l 11l" ? ^ Sally Kcnham, is at that party.* Well, what harm if she is?'* None, that I know of,* returned Sam, only I don't like the thought of her fair hand being touched by an arm that wears a red coat.* The girl, Sam, is a fair one, and she is as true as she's fair. Her heart never < harbored love for a tory. You see it runs 1 in all female llesh, to like to win a heart, if it be but to see with what kind of grace the tiwner Will yield it up.' Truer words were never spoken, Joe; 1 but why the deuce a gitl, when she has got one heart safe, can't be satisfied with . it, is something that I can't understand, 1 Sam.' I guess there is more than that in fe- 1 male nature that you don't understand, 1 Sam. Woman has a great many kinds 1 that are perfect misterics to me. Rut as to being uneasy about Miss Renham's hand* it is nothing more than sheer nonsense. Her eyes can blink kindly on his Majesty's epaulets, but it dwells, Sam, on the plain rigging ol a lad we know pretty well." Who's thai?' Why, yourself, Sam?heavens} what blind folks love makes of you fellows.? i All you have got to do is to capture the biggest officer in the gang to-night, and I that act I tell you will not fail to take captive the fancy of the lady. She's i fond of doing the like things herself.' 4,(*ive us your hand, Joe, and I promise you that if the taking of the proudest officer at Dagget's to-night, will please Sally, she shall be pleased. The prisoner shall be mine ' Luck to you,* Sam!* and thus their colloquy ended. It was full two o'clock as our party ( hauled their keels on the sand. A few . whispers passed around, and then they mounted the bank, and struck directly for Old Dagget's. As th'-y drew nigh they separated, and in a minute a complete line ?? nn VII II >v II milium I 11 i! IIWIISl* 1(1 |ircvt!lll escape it any should be attenipcd. A part of the force entered the house, i and soon presented themselves at the door of the room in which their destined ' victims lay, dreaming of any thing rather ( than capture. The door turned on its ' hinges, and the loud voice of the leader of the invaders, commanded the sleepers to rurreoder. The room was soon a(i scene of confusion. The Britons were at ' first disposed to inakc resistance, hut seeing no way to escape and knowing that their good treatment depended upon sub-! missiveness, they surrendered with as] much grace as was desirable. Out ofi their beds they were forced, ten as sleepy iooking fellows as one would wish to see.! One ol them corpulent, red faced, and j larger than his companions, grumbled asp he rose, but a hand was placed on his i shoulder with an order to he us still and J as brisk as possible, and he submitted.? < 'I've got him Joe,' said our lover, Sam, to \ I?ifriend, who was assisting a reluctant leg on the other side ol the room, to force < itself through a pair of supcr-inexpressi- 1 blcs. < Well, hang on to him.' J 'Aye, that I will like death to a grim M heggar.* Then turning to his prisoner, J he added, 'coine, my dear sir, I don't wish , < to he oincious, hut let me assist you in ad- ; < justing your wardrobe. While jou areii gartering that storking, I'll just garter < your neck with this cravat.* 'Take that d?ti you for your impu- I dence,* said the officer, at the same time < levelling a blow with his clenched fist,, i which Sain parried 11 'Tenderly, tenderly, my dear fellow,* ! said Sain, 'hut if you want the use of your I peepers by the lime daylight comes, } ou < will he sparing of your lists.' J1 'Who, and what are you,' asked the ofli-1: cer looking grtimly up in Sam's face. 'My name is Sain Darcall, at your ficr-.' vice which being interpreted means Sam ? Daredevil; and I'll promise you a touch of < my nature and friendship, too, before wej separate.' ' 'You are a devilfish obliging fellow." i Thank you sir, it runs in the Darcall family 10 be obliging. Can I be of any i service to you in putting on your coat? 1 (or I shall be under the disagreeable lie- t eessily of marching you off right away.'J What is this silly thing good for?' said I Sam, at the same time pulling the epati- I let from the officer's shoulders; 4it is only I fit for a child's play thing?' and he put his < foot on the toy. 1 The Briton's face grew very red, but he hadj to keep quiet, as Sam assured him lie was going a long journey, it would only be an incumberancc to his shoulder, and he had done what he had from the kindest motives. To the door Sam led his prisoner, and meeting his friend Joe at it, desired him to say if he had not captured the biggest game. Joe deliberately castf^ his eve about the officer's sturdy dimensions and replied affirmatively. When they reached the outside of the house, a short parley ensured, in which it was determined that the enemy should be hurried by a forced march off to "B >ston. One officer who could neither be persuuded nor forced to pui his regimentals on up stairs,and who had been brought down for the purpose of seeing what effect the ehill air would have upon him, swore he would die before he would move a foot. One of the raptor; who l....I - *!--? - lit ivi iiiiii III IUIV, n 11 w el |) |i 11 (M i a swucn to ; his , bare feet and lie moved them with J much briskness to the delight of the joyous Americans, and the evident chagrin of his majesty's officer'ft. The poor fellow, at the earnest entreaty of iiis friends, after being dragged a few yards, reluctantly yielded up his icsolutiun, and drew on his pantaloons. The whole party soon got under way and made good haste to their boats and over the bay again. Many were tin* jokes which circulated among the merry fellows at the expense of ilwir prisoners, who although in the midst of a superior force,! could not altogether resist the spirit of insubordination. The prisoners were got safe into quarters by daylight, and after breakfast was ordered to prepare for an over land journey to Boston, where deposited in safe keeping under the protection of John Hancock. Thcv were soon aficrexchanged, and lived to relate in their homes to their anxious friends all the scenes which transpired between the ball room and Boston?the corpulent oil", not forgetting o make afTec tionate mention of 'Sam Dareall, who, be it known, was shortly after married to Miss Sally lienham, and lived to tell his gra-idchildrcu the history i\f I'll b t 9\t l?eries, secreted himself here front the pursuit of justice. It is situated at the base of a l.ifty mountain called Coilmoss, near Buxton, a village celebrated for its medicinal w iters, and which has become a favorite place of resort for invalids. The entrance into this cave is by a small and narrow arch?and so vcrv low that such as venture into it, are forced to creep upon their hands and knees; but it gradually opens into a broad vault, more than a quarter of a mile I mg, and as many of the superstitious peasantry in tho vicinitv imagine, a quarter ol a mile high. It is certainly i i i*. i i- _ _ J -. - i - 1 n-rv iimy uiiu sunpeu noi limine inc interior [>f a giitliic edifice. The light of the torches, as it pierces the darkness, faintly reveals' Lo the eye of the visitant, the strength and solidity of the roof, and grand proportions, :>f an ancient cathedral, and fancy can easily change the numberless glittering stalactites' into the cornice and frieze and golden ar-; chit rave. A smaller cavern, which leads ont on the right hand from the main one, is called Poll's chambers; which., story says, the robber' inhabited. A fine, cool cm rent of water j passes through the centre of it, and the ; sound of the rushing waves is reverberated ' by the echoing walls. Water is perpetually distilling from tfie roof and sides of this vault, and the drops before they full produce a very pleasing effect, by reflecting number- j less rays from lights carried by the guides. They also from their peculiar quality, form chrystalization of various figures, like those fret-work ; and in s .me places, having beert long accumulating one ui?mi another, bear a rude resemblance to diflerent animals. , But I cgend has hung a charm round this j room, which renders it at. object of interest to the curious traveller Here, he is told the robber convened his hand to plot their schemes of rapine, or sheltered them from ihe just vengcan -c of the neighboring nobility. Ilcre h had accumulated countless heaps of treasure wrung from the helpless cottager?the unarmed wayfaring man, and the timid baron who bought safety for him self and his dependents, by the payment of a heavy tribute. How with his favorite followers, he held his midnight orgies; and the cavern rung with his rude jest, the loud oath, and the ribald song Pool was resolute to recklessness, ambitious of distinction, and possessed of a noble chivalrous nature. The many anecdotes that are told of him, exhibit traits of character which convince us, that if ho had been born under happier auspices, lie might haVe been a benefactor, instead of a scourge to his fellow men. Out of these anecdotes, I hope to glean material, if not to "point a moral," at least "adorn j a tale." Charter IT. Pool?The Old Crone?7/ic Storm?The Two Prisoners? Tlte Carousal. By the side of a long oaken table in thc'< chamber of the cavern, to which we have i alluded, sat a middle aged mail. The light i of a blazing torch, that burned near him, revealed features, which although hard and rugged, were at the same time intelligent and 1 commanding. His hair, which was of ihc|i sablest hue, hiing in dishevelled and wiry' i locks over a forehead, on which passion n id i written its character with an iron pen The eyes, ahhough partly shaded by thick bro.vs, were large, stern and sparkling. Th upper = lip, which curled s'lghtly, was covered with J .hick mustaches. His figure, which was ( tall, full and muscular, was clothed in a 1 close doublet?and he wore upon his head ( a small cap, which was decorated with three 1 eagle's plumes. The short two edged dagger, that was stuck in his girdle, the'pistol 1 that lay near him on the table, and the air of 1 reckless daring that marked his attitude and J' bearing, showed him to lie the genius taci o! the grim cave, in which he was sitting. In a remote part of the cavern was kindled * &.'cheerful tire, the vivid flames of which, as it crackled and sparkh d through the dry wood, played over the countless slalacties, < that jewelled its sides and r of. ( lose to I the fire on a low stool, sat an aged female, evid ntly luxuriating in the glowing wbrurth. < H er long grey hair flowed negligently down i her hack , and her wild and glassy eyes, a-ud sunken and haggered cheeks, were frightInl ly distorted by idiotcy. \ short crimson j cloak, which was drawn closely around her, I apparently the only garment, winch was either clean or whole. In a few moments she stretched out her , long shrivell d arms, and alter waving tin ni siowly above her head, she brt^r fortli in a wild solemn chant, as she rockeTKJier body to and fro before the flame. /?}he-*s6uifd' of her voice evidently interru pted the reverie of j the man Immediately from lus stool, he sauntered to the mouth of the larger cavern, and kneeling down, he cicpt into the open air." ThC/W'ind swept in long and sullen gusts arotftid the Peak, and in (lie clouds, which i through the day had been gathering in dense masses, as night came on, poured (mirth torrents of rain. The Thunder roared in quick and deafening peals, and at frequent intervals the livid and forked lightening, breaking from the almost palpable darkness, revealed i for an instant the waves of the stream, that j Wished from the mountain, and the taII and J [aged trees, that rocked and groaned with i :tl?e storm. 1 Sheltering Kimself from the violence of the rain beneath a projecting cliff, the inmate of the cave evidently waited for the approach of some expected friends. In a few moments tho distant steady tramp cf an advancing party, was borne faintly on the wind. The sound of foot steps drew near, and tiie glare of the lightening soon revealed a band j of armed men moving along a narrow path,' seemed guiding their foot steps by trees and j rocks, the location of which, was apparently ( familiar to them. They soon arrived at the mouth of the cavern. The watchword was passed and two of the band, disappearing >n the cave, soon returned with torches. The company consisted of twenty tall, athletic, i fellows, completely armed, and whose swarthy complexions showed that they had often times been exposed to tlie sun and storm. With them, .and evidently prisoners, were a < male and female. The dark, coarse gown, i a rosary of most wholly length, and the sha- I ven head, showed that the former was a i Catholic priest. The form of the latter was i shrouded by a long and richly embroidered < mantle, her features were concealed by a i hood and veil. I ' Whom have you here, good Robert?" asked the man whom we lirst saw in the j cave. i "A jolly, fat friar, whom we found on a pious pilgrimage through the neighboring valley, praying with the mothers and making lo^e to the daughters?and a bright eyed and rosy cheeked lassie, that \Ve caught sauntering among the fields and whimpering h< r lovers naine doubtless, to the flowers and breeze. We thought it well to bring her to the Peak, and crown her queen of our merry men." ' Enough, Robert," replied the first speak- i cr in an authoritative tone?''lead our hoy* ; and prisoners into the inner cave, and we < will there talk over the doings of the dav." Slowly the band crept one by one thruogh i the narrow aperture, and the priest and tin lady followed in silence. On their entranc? into the main cave, the soldiers threw off thee arms and outer garments, and seated them selves on the long benches, that skirted it sides. The leader took his place again at th< head of the table, and bid iiis two prisoners be seated on stools which were placed for them in the centre of the ring. " What brings you into our region, holy father V enquired the chief of the monk. The spiritual welferc of the people, who inhabit it, requires my presence; and I now beg of you to permit me to pursue my way !" ' Have you either gold or silver to pay (or your ransom 1" "Neither." 4 \ re you a brother of some rich monastery that will open its cotiers to gain freedom for you V << i ? mi . ? i i (ihi iiui. x it? stern inws nave suppressed our order. "We have a law in onr dominions* be it known unto you reverand father that requires of every man, that is brought into our cave, and cannot redeem himself with money, to gain his liberty by dancing." "Ungodly man! would you dare? "Aye! dare and will. Ho, John ! down with your bag-pipes, and furnish hiin a mcrpy lune to move his legs after. The instrument was produced, and the worthy father, making a virtue of necessity, although no rule of courtly grace, To measured mood had trained his pace, rambled about with as agile a step, as the ?out, a big belly, and the rough rock botoni ?f the cave would permit, llis momentum was occasionally accelerated by the process if waking him up" as his entertainers crined it, with their sharp pointed dirks. \ftrr the band hail made merry for some ime at his expense, and the worthy Iriar was entirely cxhaus'e I, he was permitted io retire to a corner of the cave, and rest liis limbs, tell Ins beads, and console him* self with the comforting reflection; that exercise is one of the best preservatives of health. The lady still remained veiled. The chief tnr ed to her and said. "Fair ladv, (I take it for granted, you arc fair, your veil prevents my seeing.) pardon luy. inrjuisiliveness, but I would fain knutntySlypin ! have the honor to entertain ?" ^ ,* "The daughter of Sir \V illiam Temple? i man who never targets a favor or forgives an injury or an insult." 44 Llumph.' 4t And who are.you bold man, that dares to have me ink.en from my own lands, and draggee!- into ^iis den, to be made the sport of your brutal followers?" 44 I am John Pool, the outlaw?a name at the mention of which, bolder hearts ths.n that of Sir William Temple quake?and by whose command stronger holds, than he inhabits, have been leveled with the dust." 44 Am I to judge of the ability of your men to perforin such an achievement, by the prowess that they ha1 c displayed in capturing a defenceless fenSnle ?" "Your taunt is just." I regret that you were brought here ; but know that Pool the bandit can he generous at times. Altho* outlawed by your kin, and hunted and hounded like a wolf' by the leagued barons of whom your father is the chief^to-niorrow morning you shall be safely restored to your castle. I would fain apologise for the rude treatment you may have received from my followers, but I never learned to sue for pardon. I fear my tongue would fail me." 1 he old Crone had now arranged her coarse but plenteous meal, and the banditti gathering round the table, prepared to spend the night in gay carousal. The lady was shown to a remote recess of the cave, curtained olT from the common room, and fitted up with a good deal of attention to convenience and comfort. The hanging mattings rendered it completely dry. It was evidently, from the arms that garnished the walls, the sanctum sanctorum of the chief. Shocking good iiat.? We are informed that the hatters of New York have commenced manufacturing the newly invented Parisian hat. It is thus described by the Post "The rim is of the usual shape; the crown is also attached to the rim in the usuaj way; nut it is capable ot assuming two forms. When pushed out or expanded, it is precisely like the crown of an oidinary hat; but when not in use, it can be contracted,' y a peculiar mechanism, into a depth of one inch. This constitutes its peculiar advantage. In travelling it can bo put into a trunk, and will not occupy a greater space than a shirt; and at a theatre, concert, or assembly, the wearer may place it under his arm, or even stow it between his coat and waistcoat, and pass through the densest crowd withou' exposing it to the smallest injury. The crown is made very thin, and when pushed oi>t or expanded exhibits no crumples but it is in all respeclc like the crown of an ordinary hat. Its in* U-rinr frame-work pr?rmi?st 9 connected by four slender steel rods, which ire joined on one another like, a St. Andrew's cross. One ring is ail ached to the ritn, md encompasses the wearer's head; tho it her is attached to the top of the crown, which it keeps distended like lhe end of a drum. When the hat is in its flat or crtipressed state, a push of the fingers makes the iointed rods open; the crown instantly assumes its full size, and the hat is ready to receive the head. This is done in one second, ?nd occasions no trouble. Tho crown is igain brought down with the same case, by pullhirr a part of 'he lining "