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POETRY. ' 1 f ?'' ' 1 ? [FVoih the Charleston Counter.] "THE SHIP ON FIRE." "Tlit? Storm o'er the ocewi flow fiirioua and faat? And tlie waved roso in foam nt the voironf tho bloat, And heavily labor'd tlie gnle l>eaten Ship, Like a stout hearted swimmer, the upray at his lip; And dark was the sky o'er the mariner's path, Kxeept when the lightning illum'd it in wrath. A ? *?- ?L' * 1-1 -- nucii- in nvr aioui ocnow, And pressing lier babe to her bosom of siio\v> 8he pray'd to her God, 'mid the bniTicnno wild; Oli! Father have mercy, look down on my child"It paai'd?the fierce whirlwind enrcor'd on its way, And the ship, like an arrow, divided the sprily* Her sails glimmor'd white iu the beams of the moon, A iwl 4V,? 1-* ?? u.vo? uji iimiiHffm u iqwiukuo a tuneThere w?b joy in the whip, as she furrow'd the foam, For fond hearts within her were drowning of home; The young motlior pre?q'd her fontl bul>c lo hor !>reast a ...i j- - ... - ?.uu njuiK ? twt'ei song as 8tic rock'd it to rest; And the husband sat chccrily down by her side, An<i look d with delight in the faco of his bride. "Ohl happy, said hp, when our roaming in o'er, We'll dwell in our cottage that stands by the shore; Already in fancy its roof I descry, And the smoke of ita hearth curlinc nn to Jim o i " * *" sky: Its garden ro green and its vine cover'd wall, The kiud friends awaiting to welcome us all; And the children that sport by tho old oaken treo. Ah! gently tho ship glided over the sea Hark! what was that? Hark, liark to tho shout? 'Fikv!'?then a tramp and a rout? Ami an uproar of voices arose in the air, And (ho mother knelt down?and the half. ppoken pray'r, That i?he otfcred to God, in her agony wild, Wm Father have mercy, look down on my child! ?ai? a? ?_ t ? * - uii? uuw 10 nor nusoana, .she clung to his side, Oh! there was her refuge, whate'er might betide. Fire! Firo! it was raging above and below. And the cheeks of the Bailor's grew pale at the "ight, And their eyoa glisten'd wild in the glare of the light; 'Twas vain o'er the ravage the waters to drip, I Tlio pitiless flame was lord of the ship, And the smoke, in thicker wreathes, mounted | higher and higher. ' Oh! God! it is fearful to perish by fire. "Alone with destruction, alone on the sea, Great Father of mercy, our hope is in thee, Sail at heart and rcsign'd, yet undaunted and bliiYC, Tlicy lower'd the boat, a mere speck on the wave. First enicr'd tho mother enfolding her cliild, It ikne?* she carosa'd it, look'd upwards nnd nmil'd; Cold, cold was the sight as they drifted away, And mistily dawn'd o'er the path way the day_ And they pray'd for the light, nnd, at noon tide about. The Bun o'er the watera shone joyouHly out Ho! a sail! Ho! a Bail! cried the man on tlie lee, Ho! sail! and they turned their glad eyes on the sea; They see ub, they nee us, the Hignul is wav'd: Thank God! Thank God! we are sav'd. E <1 i t h G r a y; THE FORSAKEN ONE, AN o'lll TRUE TALK. "8h( was like | A dream of poetry, that mAy not be Writiprt nr ?? .. - ? w VAI-Vbuiiig isi'iiui 11 in. "Oh mother! arc these diamonds really for me ?" said Edith Gray, as she flew to the mirror, to admire their flashing light ' amid her dark ringlets, (and never surely did mirror reflect lovelier face and figure with or without adornment) "llow kind was this of papa!"?Suddenly she stop- 1 ped, while a fright flush flitted over her cheek. Her mother looked smilingly at ; her, anJ mid: "?ha!l 1-interpret that blush for vou. ' Edith ? Yqu were thinking of Fitahugh, ( and wond/>i..g if you would attract his 1 attention at the V?all to-night." The color deepened in Edith's cheek, and her beautiful'e^es were veiled by * their long lashes, as .'he replied : "You 1 are right, mamma; I confess he fascinate;, nie. What a noble air he has?what ! speaking eyes, and"? "Stop, Edith V said her mother; I think 'j'm are more than half in love al- , ready, with your acquaintance of half a week." "Surely, mother, it does not need month* or years to" "Find out whether a man is handsome," laughingly replied her mother; then ris- ! ing and kissing her forehead, she said:? , "Beware Edith! have a care of your heart, till you know whether he is worthy of , it." , "Never fear, dear mother," said Edith, < as with a light step she bounded from ^ the room, "there can be no guile there /" Take a peep within tho perfumo of countless flowers: soft eyes look love to eyes that sneak ngain ; fairy forms and t gliding feet tceep time with the vohiptu- r ous swell of music, wliilv amid a blaze of light, the attraction of all eves ami hfcarts, ?Minus our lovely .r,uun. nci eyes nceu not tho aid of diamonds to-night, while her raven locks fall over a nock tluit mocks her snowy robe. Fiizhugh is by her side. With a person of matchless beauty, n tall, commanding figure, faultless features, and a manner perfected by intercourse with tho best society in his ow i and foreign countries, added to a voice of sweetness and power,?was he not a dangerous acquaintance for our lovely, warm-hearted friend? "ffor/uilethorl" God help thy trusting heart, Kdithl And now ner ueiicaue v.aisi is cncircieu oy nis nrm in the gidily waltz, his warm breath is upon her check, while murmurs of admiration are heard on nil sides?how lovely ! how surpassingly beautiful! Fair reader, do you sec that low-roofed cottage, almost concealed by luxuriant elms?its sides covered with clinging roses and honcy-sucldes ? vou may well look up at that small window as you pass, 1 i 1... 1. * il... ciuu tin II iiwiiv, uiu iuuk ninim iu in-t lovely picture. Is there not beauty in that female head ! Look at the rich black hair, waving over the polished forehead, the lips of Vermillion, and the.large lustrous eyes! But see! a tear is sparkling there ! and how it lies like a gem ninid t ho clustering curls of that fair boy whose arms encircle her neck. Yes, she is a mother, with no more traces of age thon the child who nestles in her bosom?a mother, but not a wife! God help her. Look again!?she fees us not?her tears fall thicker and tuski'-?the boy with his liny hand tries to wipe ilipnl away, and now and then nuts uo his D0u?i?u lips to kiss her. The mother gazes at him through 1- teal's, parts the hair from hia broad forehead, and murmurs, "So like father!" then in an agony of tears clusps him to her breast, and weeps till she has no more tears to shed. Poor Kdith ! so young, so beautiful, so trusting, so wretched, so ruined ! But look again! Night has come on ; the holy stars arc keeping watch alike over saint r.nd sinner; the merry birds hitVA Imclinil lliiut* <n*/l 10 heard but the distant cry of the whippoorwill, as lie sings his mclr-ncholy song. Blessed be Ood for sleep, the friend of the wretched! Look now at these fair dreamei-s! The boy's arms are thrown about bis mother's neck, as if, even in sleep, he feared to be pnrtcd from her; his little eheek i* Hushed and glov. ing, as it rests upon her breast; she, with a tear still glittering upon those long, dark eye1--1 1 1!_- 1! 1 .1 .11 1 i.iauiis, ner nns Migiuiy panea, nor ncn hair floating liken veil about hor face and figure, lies by bis side. Hut look again ! she throws those white arms restless about, and those parted lips m\ nuur the holy name of "Mother!" Alas, Edith! thou hast no longer a mother?her "gray hairs have gone down with sorrow to the grave." Hut still, in her dream, Edith is an innocent child. Her farther's caressing hand is laid with a blessing upon those clustering looks. /Sisters and brothers throng about her, j making the air musical with their merry shouts. Poo- Edith ! and will not slecj) | befriend thee ? She rises wildly from her pillow, gazes at those holy stars whoso quiot beauty seems but to mock her agonizing miser}', 1 shrouds her face from their pure licrht. 1 and falling on her knees by her child, sobs convulsively-?"God pity me! God ' be merciful to mo a sinner!" The eve that "never slumbers or sleeps?," ! looks down upon thee, Edith. The oar that is never deaf to tlio cry of ;i broakip' heart; hears thee. The hand t hat is always outstretched to save the penitent, is 1 extended to thee. Daughter, thy sin is ' forgiven thee. Go and sin no more." ! With n prayer for h< . betrayer. artd a kiss for her babe, Edith lay calmly down to sleep ; but there teas an Eye above slumbered not. * * * * * * A year had. pa.sr.ed. Two youn^ men, medical students, were sauntering along one of our principal streets. "By the way," said one, "ue have a ' splendid subject fordi section to day?a I beautiful creature, weo had been betiap-' pH nn/1 " ? 11 1,1 ' OUIIH ncimiiunu. one ; died at the hospital, of a broken heart, j find not a friend to claim her. I>y Jove ! ! (S'lic is beautiful. Conic in fltid sec her." Edith's fnoo was uncovered, and with ane groan of agony, Kit zh ugh fell lifeless Lo the earth. "Vengeance is mine. I will repny, | siuin me L,ord." Extraordinary Aquatic Sport.?On Tuesday, nlong the south shore of Massachusetts Bay, around Cohnssct rock and Nantasket bench, immense numbers of mackerel were driver, in among the rocks and on the sand, so that they could x captured in nttjr quantity with great eaj* J'hey wore pursued by hundreds of blue I fish?a rare fish in those waters, thor;h abounding on the Long Island coast. Ijucketi, nuts, and baskets were in rcqnilition: and great quantities of fish wore I i.i i . jii ?iiuiuuer oi wiiicu an old angler ^on'd be OHjianicd. Tho population of Cincinnati is cstinia* ed nt one hundred and fon tTftiipnnd, bout ono liolf of whom nv<; forei^uor.-i. ... -.*??? *r% j wu WOMAN'S t'U RIOSITV. t:;".*i,KNin:vi' ouuru of odd fellows Week before 1 *t, the brethren of the Lodge of Odd Fcllowr. nt. Woodstown, N. J., determined to havo tlieir hall swept out. nr.d cleaned, when it was unanimously resolved that Afts. Keen scoret should be called upon to do the job. After the meeting had adjourned, the lamp-lighter, who well It new the* inquisitive character of this lady, went and procured a monstrous william goat, nnd placed him in the closet which is kept as a reservoir for all secret things. lie then proceeded t "> the doinicil of the good lady and informed her that tho lodge had determined to give her the job of cleaning and sweeping their hall, and requested her to come early the next morning, ns he would be at leisure to show her what was and what was not to be done. The morning came, and with it appeared madam Keepsecret, according t^ promise, with her broom, brushes, pails, tubs, &c., prepared and firmed for the job, and found Mr. Doorkeeper in waiting for her. ; 'Now madam,' said the mischievous I docrkeepcr, 'I will tell you what wo want done and how we came to employ you. One of the brethren said it would be a difficult thing to get any body to do the job who would not be meddling with secrets in that closet, because un'vn lo<s? tho key and. can't lock it. I assured thern that you could be depended upon. 'Depended upon?' says madam, 'I guess 1 can: my poor dead and gono husband, who belonged to the free masons, i I don't know which, used to tell mc all the pocrc'-s of the concerr, and when he showed me the 'nark of the gridion made when lie was initialed; *nd told mo how they fixed poor .fl/organ, I flsver told a living soul to this day, and it nobody t ill 1 - i * ' * * i nuuiuua your ciosoi- 10 nna out your secrets till 1 do, they will sill lay there till they rot?that they will. 'I thought so,' said the door keeper, 'and now 1 want you to commence in that corner,' pointing with his finger to where some undignified and indccent brother had thrown out quids of tobacco, 'and <;ivo the whole room a decent, cleaning, as T have pledged my word and honor | ior your iuieuty, to promise?don't oo ik that closkt!' and then left our Indy to herself. No soon01 had she hoard the sound of hi., foot upon the lust, stop of the stairs than she exclaimed, 'that closet! what on ail th can be there? I'll warrant there is a gridiron, or sonic such nonsense, just like the anti-masons for all the v.orld, I'll be bound. 1 '11 be bound: I'll just take a peep in, r.nd nobody will be any wiser but me, and T can keep it to myself. /S'uiting the action to the word she stopped softly to the door of t;i forbidden closet?turned the button?which was no sooner done than?'Bnh-nh-ah!' t?:h m. - . ... I ntuv wiin ii spring 10 regain ms j liberty, which caine nigh upsetting her | ladyship Jlnth started for the door, I which wius filled with her implements of her hou it: cleaning, when all were swept clear from the position clean down to the bottom of the stairs. The noise i and confusion occasioned by such an uni ceremonious coming down stairs, drow halt the town to witness Mrs. Kcepsecret's o(Torts to get from under the goat, and the pile of pails, tubs, brooms and brushes. Who should be first on the spot but that rascally door keeper, who after releasing the goat which was made a cripple of for life, and unpiling the other rub-~i ? i * i.? ... uisii v. men oounu uic good lady to the floor, anxiously inquired it' she had taken the 'degrees.' 'Taking tho degrees1' exclaimed our lady 'if you can call tumbling from the top to the bottom of the stairs with a tarnefr goat to jump upon ye as ye go, taking things by degrees, I have; and if ye generally frighten folks as bad as ye have me, and hurt 'em to boot, I'll war jv mvjr ?i uia.io us mucii noise as me.' 'I hope you did not open the closet madam, said the door keeper. 'Open the closet! an* sure did not Eve 0!ll. tllA im? 1A f/N-KJJ.l rt T/ .*. iviiu11 1'uuiuiumi i ii you want a woman to do anything tell her not to do it, and she'll do it sartain. 1 could not stand the temptation. There was the secret?I wanted to know it, and I opened the closet door, out popped the tarnal goat, right in my face. I thought to be sure it was the devil, and I run for the stairs with it at my heels, when I fell over the tubs, and vro all arrived at the bottom of the stairs, as you found u*, in a heap together. 'But madam/ said the door keeper, you are in possession of the great secret ji cue urutsr, nna you must go up and be initiate*!, sworn in and ride the goat in the regular way.' 'Kcgul'ir way V exclaimed the lady, and do yon suppose I am y;oing near that tarnal onttuv again, arid without a bridle or lady's saddle ? No never!, I dc.i't wnnf */\ At\ *?' ?!> Al - uv?uu< ?->? ??? njui n, or me mnn Hint rides it, I look nicc perched on a go;U, would'nt I? I'll novo* go nigh u ngnin, nur your hall, nntber; nnd if I cnn prevent it, no Indv ?hnll ever join the Odd Fellows, Why, I'd Hooncr bo a Free Afiuori', or Anti jViison, and broiled on <i gridiron fis long ns fire could be kept ?rqruj?j- -WJU. rjacmamimnj.i n under it, and pulled from garret to cellar with a halter, in a pair of old breeches and slippers, just us my poor dead and <rnnn lnicl^in/1 ni?n/l Ia fnll mA lltntr on??fA/l | him, nnd he lived over it too; but I never could live over such another ride as L took with the goat to-day, you may rest assured I shall never seo a goat but what I shall think of the Odd Fellows.' The Storm. The wind, which for the last throe week's, with scarcely a day's interruption, has blown steadily from the Noitheast, commenced freshening j'esterday morning | between 2 and 3 o'clock, and at 7 the ar> pearnuccs indicated an approaching gnle. Instead, however, of getting round <o the Southeast, as vras apprehended, it veered more to the Northward, and as we write it lias sensibly slackened, and it is probable the blow will exhaust itself from the Northwest. We fear that it has been violent at. sea, and has been fruitful of disasters to vessels on (he const. | The steamer Vanderbilt, which waited ' for the mail at Wilmington until 5 p. m. on Tuesday, crossed (/ape Fear bar about 8 p. m. with the wind blowing moderately from the Northeast. At midnight tho sea began to roll heavily, and at 2 a. m. the wind commenced blowing a galo from the Northeast, v. hich continued up to i'uo time of her crossing tho Charleston Bar. The sea much of tho time was a complete sheet of foam, coming in occa Kionmiy trom the Southeast an well us tho Northeast. The boat was compelled to lay-to a part of the time, and was slightly injured in her jpper works, but bore herself quite gallantly through the gale.? Char. Mercury. Letters. | Remaining in the Post OJlico at Fiokens C I II., Quarter ending SOth June, 1849, which if I liottnlfoil niltwilllin (limn i>,n.ill.o ...111 1? , I tovlie Post-Oflico Department as dead letters j Daniel D. AU/dnder, Jeremiah Moody, i Sam'l. AlbersOn, Rev. A. A. Morse, 2 j M. Chandler, James Morgiln, Daniel Alexander, Jr., Stephen Nicholson, i Joseph Burns, Win. Newton, ' Messrs. M.Morchcad * James Neal; I Nicholas llacon, Uinens Nix, Watson Collins, Jesse Oylesby, Jas. H. Calhoun, John Owens, Leonard Capehart, Mrs. Mary Stephens, James Dodo, Miss Harriet Stiller. Jj. A. Edge, Col. M. O. Tallinn), Wm. Gtisavrny, 2 Chariots Thomjwm, Jus. W. Cray, Alexnndu* 'White, Mr.->. <t Win. Howard, J. E. it It. William*, I). H. Kennemorc, Robert Wilson, Jacob Lewis, Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Iliram L. Whit worth. P. ALEXANDER, P.M. July 1, 1819. * n mi** ****?? itr jr^rafc. 3 J H'J . The subscriber having more I^aiuls than lie can cultivate, oilers for sale a valuable Plantation, situated in Pickens District, on .Fuller's {7ieelt, waters of Oonneross, containing 399 acres; about 150 of whicb is cleared and mostly fresh, ?there is a large quantity of bottom land ditched and drained. The Plantn' tion is tfoou tillable nnd r.v/i.Ino(!?n ground* as any in the up-country, under good fence and in a high state .of cultii vation. On the premises is a good Dwcl1 ling House, Kitchen, Nogro House, Cot.- < j ton Gin and Thrashing Machine, and all j necessary out buildings. i lie will also sell 272 acres of ]lroodj land lying near the above tract, eiUyitod l near one road leading from Pickens OH. J to C'arnavillc, Gn., by way of Bachelor's | Retreat, the other road locaiinr from Andcrsonvillc to ClarKsville, Ga., both loads running through the tract. On said tract is a small improvement; the balance we)l timbered land?the greater portion of it good fanning land. Persons desiring to pur oh age would do well to call and judge for themselves. j Terms made to suit purchasers. Apply to THOMAS W lunniw August 215, 1840. 14?If AlVNUALnFAIROF TIIE ^KOUTjr CAROLINA INSTITUTE. For the, /'iVMiJr./i/Mi A~s~ - ? - jCA.1 Mechanical Ingenuity and Industry. The Fibht Annum. Fair of the nbnvft Institute will be hold in hnrlciton, commencing on Wednesday, 17th October next, nnd continue open during the week. Spec .^ens of Aut, Ingenuity, Mkchasioam Skili. and Industry ofevory description, is solicited for th? F.*hi^i. tion from nil the Southern States, and Premiums will be awarded to those presenting the best speoimons. As this is the first effort made in the Southem.fitates to advance the Mechanic Arts, by means of annual Fnifs similar to those that proved so befteficin! to the Northern Mechanics, the Board of Mai\-I I ftirors ear.ieatlr enlist. .!?? - ' . J v.tu ,u'Wjn:inHMII Ul I all who feel an interest in the prosperity of tho & .ttth, and appeal to every Mechanic, Manufacturer, and all persons engaged in pursuits of skill and industry of whatever description, to send Rome specimen to this Exhibition, nnd they hope that every district in this State and of our sinter State* will be represented at the Voir. All those who intend ponding articles for exhibition, will please give notice to Ij. M. Hatch Chairman Committee* of Arrangements, at as early a day as possible, and everv specimen ??n? ;n J , "VMV ttiu uo carcfully attended to nnd returned after the Exhibition. ofxickh8 of tiik institute. wm. gkeuo, Pre.-iflrnt. wm. kihkwood, lsv Vice President. wm. m. lawtok* 2d Vice Premdont. E. 0. Jokes, Soeretary. II. 8. gkigcjh, Treasurer pro tern. d1uegtokr. i Joseph alker, G. N. Rcyn ds, Jr., J. II. Taylor, E. W. Edgerton, . G. Dot Saussure, L. M. Hatch, C. D. Carr, H. D. Walker, F. J. Porcher. D. N. M'ln* tosh, C. Y. Richardson, Wm. Lebby. The following is a list of prh mium8 to bo ft worded, For tbe best Specimen n Silver Medal, and for the next best n Diploma. For New Inventions ft Gold Medal, at the discretion of the Committee. Articles of all kinds not named beiow will bo received, and premiums awarded for the same. Architectural Drawing, Design for Diploma for the 8. C. Institute, Painting in Oil, Painting in Water Colours, Miniature Painting, Pen Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Cravon Drawing, Sculpture, Penmanship, Best mode of constructing "Whnrvo*, Best Press for Packing Cotton, Best Bice Thrashing Machine, Best Cotton v^iti, ucst Rcfn^frsJor, Best Plough, Churn, Washing Machine, Stone Mason's Work, Carrlng in Wood, Carpentor's Work by hand, carpenter's Work by Machinery, Model of a Ship?specimens of Boat Builders Work, Ship Joiner* Work, Pump and Block Making, Mill-Wrights Work, Coopers Wojjk, Four Wheel Carriage, Buggio, Gig or Sulkey, Cart or Dray, Steam Engine, Fire Engine, Turning in Brass, Iron or Wood, Blacksmith's Work, Casting in Iron or Brass, Iron Roiling, Fence or Gate Work, Brass or opper Work. Locksmiths wr?rV I Boll Hanging niul Gunsmiths Work-, I Instrument Makers Work, Lamp-makers and Jewelers Work, Silversmith Work, Silver Plating; Die S'mking, Lithograph)', Engraving on Stool, Copper or Wood, Mechanical Dentistry, Cutlery, Clock and Watchmaking, Ornamental House Painting, Ornamental Sign Painting, Cabinet Work, Fancy Printing, Book Printing, Fancy Binding, Ruled and Bound Ledger, P:i!HM\ Ki?lr> nf S5/?l?> 1 , ?.V. Bide of Harness Leather, Calf Shin, dressed for boota, Carriage Harness, j(|. Huggie or Sulkcy Harness, Cart or Dray Harness, Riding Saddle, Braver or Silk Hat, Cloth Cap, Military or Fircmnns Cap, Pair of Boots, pair of Shoes, ! Pair of Laidies On!tor?. j Pair of Ladies Slinners. | Tailoring, Umbrella or Parasol, Hair Dressers Work, Gilding, Stucco Work, Modeling in Plaster, Tin Work, Plumbing, unsscet or wicker Work, Wooden Ware, Dyeing in Wool, Silk or Cotton, Upholsters Work, Muntau Making, Mitfnery, Shirt Msikiflg, Quilt, Embroidery in Gold or Silver, Embroider)' in Silk or Worsted, Artificinl Flavors, Ornamental JJnir Work, Raw Silk, not less thap 1-2 lb. Manufactured Rillr Weaving, Hand Loom, Weaving Power Loom, Specimen of Cotton Yarn, Pnir Knitted Stockings, Socks or Gloves Gimp, Fringe and Ornamental Weaving, Coach Lace, Confectionary, Refined Loaf Sugar, Pottery, Glow, Wrought Noils, Gray Bricks, Press Bricks, Fite Bricks, Tallow, Sperm or Wax Candle*, Soda Water, Cake Making, Starch, Flour, Cheese, Butter, for winter use, notices than 10 lbs. Turpentine, manufactured, Soap, J * *" Auni^Uiu^HiOW non> VUl IX ails, .Tunc 30, 1849. 1-4t - i,.K ..I.-- i i ii ... - SOUTH CAROLINA. H PICKENS DISTRICT. Hannah Clayton, Applicant. V8. pharles Allen and Wife, Sarah A. Allen, Jainfcs Young and Wife, Mary Elira both Young, John Thos. Clayton, Robert C, Clayton, Stephen O. Clayton Margaret Clayton, Jesse M. Clayton KSofgwlanta. P^jFor ihe sale of the Sg||| # .... ?jq%?VV VI John Clayton, deceased, not disposed of And it appearing that John ('lay ton resides without the lim'ts of tins State: it is therefore ordered, that he do appear vrithin three month from the dato hereof, or his consent to .11 ho taken as confessed. g W. P. STEELE, o. p. d. I Ordinary's Office, ) | .Tune 1st, 1849. f 3-m3