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executive Depnrtincut, )
January 18,1838. J
FLORIDA CLAIMS,
IN pursuance of Resolutions adopted by the Le?
gislalure at its late Session, the Governor has
appointed Col. W. G. Martin to collect the claims
of citizens of this State for losses incurred in the
Florida Campaign.
Ho will be at Winnsborough on Monday the
rtTfc l 5 a t ' - A .1 A A A ? A A* -
nisi, aim remain iwo unys, 10 aiicna to me
claims of Captain Smith's company; at Newberry
C H. on Thnisday the 25th, and remain three days
for the Companies ol Captains Mathis and Hargrove;
at Laurens C. II. on Monday the i29th, and
remain two days, for Captain Jones' company; at
Abbevill C. II. on Thursday the 1st February, and (
remain three days, for Capt Chiles' company.; at
Varcnnos, Anderson district, on Monday, the 5th
Fybi nary, for Capt Pickens' company.
Duo notice will be given hereafter in regard to
the other districts
All claimants are required to attend at the place
nppoiuted, at 1) o'clock in the morning of tho first
day.
The officers of the companies concerned, will
extend this information without delay, and afford
to Col. Martin, all necessary co-operation. 13 y
.order of the Governor.
can. 27. 39 2t. LANGDON CIIEVES,
Executive Secretary.
COJIiTHTTKO to the Jail of Kershaw
District, a negro boy who says his name is
WILLIAM, and says that he belongs to Jacob
Geigcr, in Columbia S. C. He is about5feet 4 in
?-.(UT3 mgu, aim minor ui a uuppi-r coior, anu 10 01
20 years of Age. The owner is requested to conic
forward, fprove property, pay charges nnd take
him away. A" E. ALLEN, Jailor.
Jan. 27 30 tf J
Notice.?The notes and accounts of J. M.
Niolon and Co, aic in my hands for collection?
those indebted will please to call and make rettlcments
as soon as possible. JOHN ROSSER.
Jan 27 39 tf
For Sale?A neat, light Barouch, for one or
two horses. Apply at this office.
Jan. 27 39 tf
rip in: Co-partnership heietofore existing under
the firm of Sevcrns Smith, was, on Mon.
day the 15th inst. dissolved by mutual consent.
WM. SEVERN'S.
Jan, 20 38 tf B. C. SMITH.
~>10-S*ARTI?JBR.?IIIl*."A copartnership
was formed on the 1st inst. under the firm of
C, &. F. Matheson. C. MATHESON,
Jan. 20 38 4t F. MATHESON.
The subscriber begs leave respectfully, to return
his thanks to his numerous friend* and the public
in^general, for the liberal patronage which lie has
he"retofore received in business, and hopes that a
continuation of the same will be bestowed on the
above firm C. MATHESON.
nHf* The Charleston Courier will insert the nbovQ
G times and forward account to this office for
payment.
m[OTICE.?The undersigned having formed
' i n form Ap if AfirQ ntwlnt
X ^ il CUajiarilll?iaill|< l?l li H.IUI v. T ?, U..UVI
the firn of Murray Bonncy, for tlie*transnction
of Mercanlile business, respectfully solicit from
their friends and customers a continuance of their
patronage. They have on hand a very extensive
assortment of Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries,
which they will dispose of at reduced prices
f6r cash, or on cicdis to punctual customers.
They may be found at the store lately occupied
by Murray & Bryant. J. I). MI/RIIAy,
Jan. 20 38 t'f E. W. BOMNEY.
Cocoa-nut dipi'eks.-thc subscriber
has received on consignment, from
the manufaclurep, a largo assortnentof the above
admired dippers, a part of which are with silver
rims. Price from 75 to 150 each.
*? OA no A TUTOR
Jtlllj <4U UU Ol !? ?v??.
?All persons indebted to the Tate I
firm of Carpenter 4* Bonney, and Iho subscriber,
either by note or account, of two or more
years standing, are requested to call and settle before
return day. After that time all such demands
will be placed in other hands for collection. The
recent change in my business, renders it necessary
for me to pursue this course.
Jan. 20 38 tf E. W. BONNEY.
A good opportunity for Investment.
THE advertiser, who is engaged in one of the
safest and most profitable business establishments
in Camden, and who has an extensive run
of customers, embracing the best names in this
and the adjoining districts, is desirous of uniting
with him, either as active or special partner, ono
who enn bring into tho concern an equal sum
with himself, which sum will only be required
monthly, by equal payments of $1,000. The
boohs of the establishment for the last eight years,
will be exhibited, and all information given, by
addressing a letter to C. D. with real signature, to
thejjarc^of tho publisher of the Camden Courier.
iue uoiumma i eiescopo anil Charleston Courier
will give the above two insertions and forward
their bills to this office for payment immediately
thereafter.
Jan. 20 38 tf ,
A'feacher Wanted.?A geutlcmuii w^li
versed in the higher, as well as tho lower
elements of tho English language, who can produce
satisfactory credentials as a teacher, combined
wito a moral deportment, will meetimmedi
ate employment in the Blackmon settlement, five
miles from Pleasant Hill Post Office, Lancaster
District, So. Ca. The neighborhood is remarkably
healthy, and liberal" wages will be given Letters
(post paid) addressed to the subscriber, will be duly
attended to. By order of the employers.
jan 27 39 it Win. J. CONNERS.
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Nottoc.-The subscriber has for sale, a fine
Barouch with extension Lasting top, silver moun1
-d, for one or two horses, which ho will dispose
of low for cash J L JC)$ RS
^ .fan 27 ff
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
iiteiTart bulletin.
Charleston, S. C.
IN offering to the patronage of the public, a new
literary paper, we are perfectly aware that we
are but repeating an ofl-lried experiment. The result,
however, we would fain believe, will be different.
We are, it is true, conscious of the possession
of no talent or ability superior to that of our predecessors,
but wo felv, (perhaps, indeed, with too
much of the ardor of all experiments,) upon the increasing
taste of the age of literature ; a taste, the
evidence of which is before us in the number of periodicals,
engaged solely in its cultivation?in the
lyceums, the libraries and academies devoted to sci-1
Anon Rml lnarnimv Wliilxt tU? MiliA I
vMVV WIIU If UI1PV IIIU ilUHII WIIU l*t?V
West are thus assidiously employed in the exemplary
task of mental improvement, wo will nc^iupposo
that the South intends longer to beflv the
I weight of that heavy incumhus which heretofore
has whelmed it in an intellectual slumber more
lasting-and profound than that.physical one whic*
creWhile enwrapped the seven sleepers of Fphesus.
It is with a hope thus founded, and with an intention
if we cannot win success, at lenst to deserve
it; that notwithstanding the uniform failure of those
who have preceded us, we have ventured to claim
the patroftage and to labor for #ie applause of the
public. The stake shall be played for; how tile
game is to end, time only can determine.
Our object will be to render the columns of the
Bulletin both useful and amusing. For this purpose,
while one portion is devoted to original Essays,
Tales and Poems, fbrnished from time to timo
by our correspondents and collaborators, another
portion shall be occupied by selected matter culled
from every spot of interest and instruction, in the
va*t field of literature.
The productions of the press shall pass in leview
before us, and on every work which merits our
notice, an impartial criticism shall he bestowed.?
To light literature and to learned science shall alike
he meted their due portion of censure or of praise,
and it shall not be our faults if our patrons do not
know tho intrinsic valuo of every hook, (at least in
onr ogtu . pjnion) before they begin to read.
He, says Dr. Franklin, who Is good at excuses, is
seldom good at any thing else; and the same we 1
opine may be said of promises; lest therefore our
readeis come to some such conclusion ns this, we
will, without further ado, make our bow, and leave
tlicrn in future to judge from our labors whether we
do, or do not, deserve their patronage.
Feb. 3 40
A CARD.
WILLIAMSEVERNS, TAILOR.?Grateful
for the patronage he has hitherto received,
respectfully informs the citizens of Camden and
its vicinity, that he has commenced the above
business at the stand formerly occupied by J.
Goodlad, immediately opposite Shannon, McCJee
&Co., where he will cut and make garments in
the neatest manner and most fashionable style.
Fashions received quarterly frow New York and
Philadelphia. Jan. 27, 39 tf
A CARD.
BC. SMITH, TAILOR, tenders his thanks
to those of the friends of the late firm of
Severns ^ Smith, who since their location here,
have so liberally patronized them in business; and
trust, by a faithful performance of the work entrusted
to his care, and a disposition to please, to merit
a due share of the same patronage; which will be
I thankfully received at the stand formerly occupied
! htf fltA nKnvn firm nnn A r?ne oniitK r\C lis. O -4
office. Jan."27, 3<T'"tf""
CJTRAI'ED- Prom my plantation, on Camp
5^ Creek, Lancaster . Dist S. C. a small mouse
colored Mule, three years old, with a dark stripe
across his shoulders. Any person takiu'g up said
mule and delivering him to the subscriber, or to
A. M. Caston, Lancastervill' will be liberally rewarded
for their trouble. ISAAC TILLMAN.
Jan, 20 3d 2t
Taxes ! Taxes I!
I will attend at the following places and times
for the collection of Taxes lor the year 1837,
to wit:
Liberty Hill, Monday 5lh March, 1838.
Flat Rock, Tuesday Gth "
ftuflalo, Wednesday 7th "
Lyzenby's, Thursday 8th u
Schrock's Mill Friday 9th "
Cureton's Mill, Saturday 10th.
At Camden, previous to, and after that time,
until the first of "May, when the books will, be
closed and double tax executions, issued against
cefaulters. T. C. llRYANT, t. c. k. d.
January 27, 39 tf
THE Bradford Springs Englsh, Mathematical
and Classical School, Re-opened on the 8th
January. The exercises will continue uninterruptedly,
throughout the scholastic year, closing
in November. The principal designs this to be a
limited boarding school; and will not receive one
more than he can do perfect justice to. The advantages
of a school of this kind, nre great. The
whole time of the teacher being at the disposal of
nis pupils, and they so restricted in numbers, us to
enable him to teach most thoroughly, each one,
and, at the fcaine time, (what is mostly; it not altogether
neglected in larger schosls,) to cultivate
carefully nnd assiduously their habits,both mental
and moral.
Pupils received at any time, but for no less period
than one session
TERMS?$100 per session of five months, for
tuition and board, including fuel, lights, washing,
&c?in all cases inadvonce
Jan 25 39 4t HENRY P. HATFIELD
OTICE. 1 have placed the notes and ac-1
4 counts of the estate Of James F. Bryant in
Mr. Smart's hands for colleciton. In doing so, it
is due myself to say, thAt the situation or the estate,
and my duty as Administrator, require me to
have the debts oollectcd witbont delay. *lf it were
a matter 1 had a right to control, 1 would not be so
urgont in these diffioult times. All persbns indebted
to this estato, arc respectfully requested to call
at Mr. Smart's ofHco and settle by the last of Feb.
next. T. C. BRYANTJan
ft 3G 4t
M.vm JLair; FLEAM} )
Kershaw District, f
Joseph M. Marshall, 1
vs. \ Oeela. in Foreign At'chmt.
Henry H. Schrook. S . ,
WMTHEREAS, the plaintiff has this day filed
f I his declaration in this office, against the
defi|fl|ftant, who is absent from and Without the
limits of this State, as it is said,and having neither
wife nor attorney known within ^bs sains: It is
ordered (hat the defimdant appear and plead there*
to, within n year am! day, or /Ipkljudgment will
be entored of rceord against him.
Nov 30 U W. LANG; Clerk. |
:?:
Woman** Fidelity unto Death.
Among those who were accused as accomplices
in the assassination of the Emperor
Albert by John of Swabia was theBaron
Vonder Wart, though according to
the unanimous testimony of early and
late historians, he had not taken any
part in the deed itself. He was bound to
the wheel alive. His wife Gertrude, did
not forsake her unhappy husband even in
hislast moments, and she describes those
dreadful hours in the following letter to
Margarethe Freinstein, which is inserted
in a book published at Harlem in 1818,
under the following title:?u Gertrude
Vonder Wart, or Fidelity unto Death, a
true history of the 11th century, by J. C.
Appenseller."
441 prayed under the scaffold on which
my husbund was fastened alive upon the
wheel, and exhorted hitn to fortitude, 1
tVion nencn n n/1 it* t t li IK i /?b r\innoc nf ?tf A?\fl
biicii uiuort uiiu ?? mi nil*, rv vi ?t wwu
built myself a kind of steps, by means
of which I could mount to the wheel,
laid myself upon his trembling limbs and
head, and stroked the hair from his face,
which the wind had blown over it. 1 beseech
you, leave me! Oh, I beseech you!
he exclaimed continually. When the day
breaks, if you should be found here, what
would be your fate? Oh God; is it possible
that thou canst still increase my sufferings?
I will die with you, 'tis for that I came,
and no power shall now force me from
you, said I, and spread out my arms over
him and implored God lor my Rudolph's
death.
The day broke slowly, when I saw
many people in motion opposite us; I replaced
the thick pieces of wood where I
had found them. It was the guard who had
fled on my appearance, but had remained
near the spot and as it appeared, caused
a report to be made of what had passed;
for at break of day, all the people, men,
women and children, came flocking out
of the town.
Among these people I recognized the
jailor, who had given me up the preceding
evening to Von Landenberg. The
report must also have reached him that I
had been with my husband, for he approached
me, shaking his head, and said
" Woman? this was not the intention when
Landenberg fetched yon yesterday.
As more people approached, I saw several
of my acquaintances: among these
was the wife of the bailiff, Hugo Von
Winterthur. I saluted her,.and begged
her intervention with her husband, ?tliAt
he might order the executioner to put an
end to my husband's cruel sufferings.
He dare not do any thing lor me,sighed
Wart upon the wheel, again moving his
head at this moment, and looking down
upon me with his swollen eyes, he dare
not do any thing; the queen pronounced
the sentence, and the bailiff must therefore
obey; otherwise I had well deserved
/? I a .i?t
o! mm to no mc tms last service.
Some person brought me bread and
confectionary, and offered mo wine to refresh
'me, but I could take nothing for the
tears that were shed, and pity that animited
every heart, and was kindly expressed,
was to me the most agreeable
refreshment. As it grew lighter the number
t>f people increased; I recognized also
the sheriff Steiner Von Pluugeti, with his
two sons, also a Madame Von Neftembach,
who was praying lor us.
The executioner came also: then Lamr\M
aL ill a a <\ n f/ine ill n An r* c # ? i ? I vtrtlll A
I'luiii* uic tmnrooi'i J mu runv ouiu u?hii u j
sigh, God hove compassion on this unhappy
man, and comfort his soul! the latter
asked Rudolph if he would not yet confess.
Wart with a dreadful exertion of
all his strength, repeated the same word
that he had called out to the queen before
the tribunal, at Brugh. The priest was silent.
All at once I heard a cry of '* Make
wayl" a d a troop of horsemen appeared
with their vizors down.
The executioner kneeled, the confessor
laid his hands upon his breast, the horse- 1
men halted. Fathers and mothers held
up their children in their arms, and the \
irward with their lances formed a circle, 1
o
while the tallest of the knights raised *
himself in his stirrups, and said to the 1
executioner, whither are the crows flown 1
that he still keeps his eyes? and this was 1
the Duke Leopard. '
My heart ceased to heat, when another 1
knight with a scornful smile, said, " Let
him writhe as long as he has feeling; hut
these people must he gone Confounded
wretches! this crying and sighing makes *
me mad! No pity must be shown here; j
and she here, tvho so increases the howling!?who
is she? what does she mean? '
what does she want? take her away!"
1 now recognized the voice of the \
queen. It was Agnes, in the dress and
armor of a kniifht. I remarked immediately
that it was a woman** voice, and
I was certain that it was Agnes. '
It is Wart's wife: I heoni a iniru knight i
say " Last night when the sentence was i
executed we took her with us to Kyburg. i
She escaped from us; and I must find her <
here then!" We thought that in her des- 1
pair qhe had leaped into the mote of the l
Castle. We have been seeking her since 1
this morningxprly. Heavens! whst faith- V
| fill love! Let her alone; nothing can bo
done with her.
I have recognised the mild tempered
youth Von Landenberg. How well did he
now speak for me! I could have fallen at
his feet.
Well Gertrude! cried n fourth tone,
will you not toko rational advice? do not
k:ll yourself! 6<tvc yourself for the world?
you will not repent of it.
Who was this, Margaretha? I trembled,
it was she who wanted to persuade me at
Brugh, to leave the criminal Wart to his
fate, and pass days of joy with her.?
Then I too could almost hsve exclaimed,
"This is too much! cease!"
Agnes made a sign to an esquire to
raise me up. and bring me away from the
scaffold. He approached me but I threw
my arms around it, and implored my own
and my husband's death. But in vain!
two men dragged me away. I besought
the assistance from heaven, it was granted [
me. , j1
Von Landenbcrg once more ventured
to speak for me?Cease to humble her,
said he, such fidelity is not found on earth;
angels in heaven must rejoice at it; but ii
would be as well if the- people were all;
driven away. j
They let me loose again; the horsemen
departed, tears flowed from Lamprechfs
eyes, he had aeled strictly according to his
duty, ami executed the will of the queen,;
he could not listen to the voice oi nature,'
and weep with mc. I can hold out no1
longer noble lady? lam vanquished, yourj
name shall be mentioned with glory j
anion? the saints in heaven for the world i
n i
will forget it. Be faithful unto death and
I will give you a crown of life, said he?
gave me his hand and departed.
Every body now left the place, except
the executioner and guard; evening came \
on and at length silent night, a stormy!
wind came on, and its bowlings joined
with the long and unceasing prayers
which I put lip to the Almighty.
One of the guards now brought mc a
cloak to protect me against the wund, because
it was night; but 1 got upon the
wheel, and spread it upon theniM'daml
broken limbs of my husband; the wind
whistled through his hair, his lips were
dry. 1 brought him some water in |uy
shoe, which was a refreshment tons both.
I know not, my dearest Margarelha bowit
was possible for me to live through
such heartbreaking and cruel hours!
Though Wart had at first so earnestly
begged of me not to increase his agonies
Iby my presence, yet he now tbanks uie
as'much for not having left him.
u m\\it i luat JraiB/lfnl iiiiirninir a nil
noon were spent, permit me to pas* out
in silence. A lew hours before evening.
Rudolph moved his head for the last time;
I raised myself up to him. He murmured
very faintly, hut with smiling love rp.?n
his lips, these words?14 Gertrude, this is
fidelity unto death," and expired.
HOUSES OF DOMESTIC REFORMATION IN
HODLAND.
There are. in most of the large cities
?i 11?11 ...... L
111 iKuiniu | WIIV wi IHUI r in9iiiiiuuii!9 unn
called, the object of which is to confine
and restrain any person, male or female,
whose conduct is maiked by ruinous ex- ;
travatrancc; and many a family hare been
preserved from total ruin by their salutary
operation
They are placed under the immediate
superintendence of the ma<ristrac) and
such obstacles are opposed to their abuse,
that it is not possible to place any individual
in one of those houses without showing
ample causes for t e coercion.
Mynheer Van Dcr , who lived in
1790, lived in high style tin the Kcizer
(iragt, in Amsterdam, had a very modest
wife*, who dressed most extravagantly
played high, gave expensive routs, and
showed everv disposition to help off with
money quite as fast as her husbond ever
gained it. She was young, handsome,
vain, and giddy, and completely the slave
of fashion.
Her husband had not the politeness to 1
allow himself to he ruined by her tin fee I*
ing folly and dissipation; he complained 1
of her co lduct toiler parents and nearest 1
rela ions, whose advice was of no more '
avail than his own. Next he had recourse 1
to a respectable minister of the Lutheran '
chur' h, who might as well have preached
to the dead. It was in vain to deny her t
money, for no tradesman would refuse to j
redit the elegant? the fascinating wife r
jf the rich Van Dor . t
Involved ns the young ladv was i?. the j
rortext oi ia*nt<>name dissipation. -<h I
^nd not yet ruined either her health o re- (
filiation, und her husband, by lite rdvice t
?f his friend, M?K?r, determined to n
(end her for six months to a Vcrbetering I
LI uis. c
With the utmost secrecy he laid before '
Lie - municipal authorities the most com- '
plete proofs of her wasteful extravagance s
ind incorrigible levity; added to which, F
ihe had recently attached herself t'? gum- I
In ft with Frcrch officers of rank, who lay
under an imputation of being remarkably
expert in levying contributions, Sh< r
a as already in debt upwards of thirty *
thousand florins to tradesmen, although
lier husband allowed her to take froip his [
tobitir ? utijAiLted turn every month, J
which was more than competent to
the current expenses of his househoMp
whilst to meet a loss which occurred ac'
play, her finest jewels were deposited in
the hands of a benevolent money lender,
who accommodated the necessitous, upon
unquestionable security being previously
left in his custody. .
Her husband was fully twenty yeartf
older than his volatile wife, of whom he
was rationally fond, and at whose reformation
he aimed, before she was carried
too far away by the stream of fashionable
dissipation. ,v : *
.Against his will, she had agreed to
mn Ir a nno t\C n nat*tv aC larftina ?n h n nr^r A
laxin v "??v vt u J'**? *?? vt ??v ft ??.y
invited to a grand ball and supper at the
house of a woman of rfcnk and faded cbarnrter.
, ? , .
lior husband, at breakfast, told her she
must change her course of life or her extravagance
would make him a bankrupt,
littd ner children beggars. She began her
usual playful way of answer, and said,
" She certainly had been a little too thoughless,
and would soon commence a thorough
reformation." "You must begin
to-day, my dear," said her husband,
"and, as a proof of your sincerity, 1 intreat
you to drop the company of - , ,
and to spend your evening at home this
day with me and your children." "Quite
impossible toy dear man," said the modest
wife, in replj: "I have given my
word and cunnot break it." 41 Then,"
said her husband, 44 if you go out this
day dressed, to meet that party, remember,
lor the next six months these doors
- - - ' - A
will be barred against your return, Tiro
you still resolved to go?" "Yes," said
the indignant lady, * it they were to be
for ever barred against me!"
With out either anger 01 malice, My n-.
heer Van Der told her * not to deceive
herself, tor, as certain as that was
ner determination, so sure would she find
his foretelling verified." Slit told him,
" if nothing else had power to induce her
logo, it would he his menace." With
this they pa> ted, the husband to prepare
the peuiiei'iiaiy chamber for bis giddy
young wife, and the latter to eclipse every
(rival at the ball thai evening.
Ttt ufiord her a last chance of avoiding
an ignominy which it pnined him to inflict,
he went once more to try to wean .
i her from her imprudent courses, and proi
poiied to 6ct ofl that evening to Zutpheti,
where her mother dwelt; but lie found her
sullen, and humcd with milliners and
dressot, and surrounded with all the paraphernalia
of splendid attire.
At the appointed hour the coach drovo
to the door, and the beautiful woman
((full dressed, or rather undressed,) tripped
I gaily down stairs; and stepping in the
coach, told the driver to stop at , on
| the Keizer Gragt. It was then dark, and
;?he was a little surprised to find the coach
had passed through one of the city gates:
the sound of a clock awoke her as from a
dream* ^he polled the check string, but
the driver kept on; she called out, and
some one behind the coach told her, in a
suppressed voice, that she was a prisoner,
and must he still. The shock was severe;
she trembled in over} limb and was near
tainting with terror and alarm, when ino
coach entered the galea of Verbetering
Hui*, where she waa doomed to take up
her residence.
The matron of the house, a grave,; severe,
yet a well-bred person, opened the
door; called the lady by name, and requested
her to alight. " Where am I? in
Clod's name tell rne. and whj am I brought
here?" "You will be informed of every
thing, madam, if you please to walk in
doors."?"Where is my husband," said
she, in wild affright; "sure he will not
let me be murdered!" " It was your husband
who drove you hither, madam, he
is now upon the coach-box!" (
This intelligence was conclusive. All
her assurance forsook her. She submitted
to he condm ted into the house, and
sat pftlc, mute and trembling; her face
ami her drcss exhibiting the most striking
contrast. v ? ? '. *
The husband, deeply affected, first
spoke; he told her, * that he had no other
rm-nns to save her from ruin, and he trusted
the remedy would be effectual; and,
when she quitted that retreat she would
tie worthy of his esteem.'
She then essayed, by the humblest prestations,
by tears and entreaties, to ho
lermitteil to return, and vowed that never
nore whilst sb lived would she ever ofend
h.m. 4 Save me,' said she, * the
Mortification of this punishment and my
'uture conduct shall prove the sincerity
>f this rcforniati in.' Not to let her off
oo soon, she w.-ts shown her destined
ipnrtrrcnt and dress, the- rules of the
toiisc, and the order for her confinement .
luring the six months! She was completev
overpowered with terror and fell sense*
ess en the floor. ? When she recovered
he found her htishand chafing her temdes,
and expressing the utmost anxiety
or her safely. 41 have been unworthy
f your affection/ said the fair penitent,
hot spare me this ignominious faiej'tak^e
n< back to your home, and never more
nail you blive cause to reproach me.*
Her husband who loved her with
>atcd aflrrtioii, notwithstanding all her
evity, \\ labt relented} end the lame