dead, treading the stage, with their own proper motions, looks, gestures, passions? I rather suspect, Mr. Printer, he is a magician in disguise, than a player. He ought to be watched. Whig. ANECDOTE. tempt. Shall I then climb to emi-deed" each of them, in succesnence upon mens shoulders by sion. Now who can bear to being the head of a party or fac-see characters raised from the tion, and have my name 'damn'd to everlasting fame?' Or shall I by avoiding vice and adhearing to the cause of virtue rise by degrees in the world and erect a monument of virtue which will stand the test of ages and outlast stone of marble, which are erected on the basis of infamy. I will endeavour from henceforth to sway my numerous and youthful passion, which destroy so many thousands. I will endeavour to avoid the touchstone of eniquity and I will also endea. vour to avoid gliding down the stream of unsignificance and of being buried in the gulph of Oblivion. SELAH. 66 An officer, who was quartered in a country town, being once asked to a ball, was observed to sit in SULLEN SORT, in a corner, for some hours! One of the ladies present, being desirous of rousing him from his REVERIE, accosted him with "Pray, Sir, are you not fond of dancing?" "I am very fond of dancing, Madam,' was the reply. Then why not ask some of the ladies that are disengaged, to be your partner, and strike up?' Why, Madam; to be frank with you, I do not see one handsome woman in the room." "Sir, your's ETCETERA," said the lady, and with a slight courtesy left him and joined her companions, who asked her what had been her conversation with the captain. "It was too good to be repeated in prose, (said she) lend me a pencil, and I will try to give the outline in rhyme." THE CROUP OF HIVES. Important discovery for the cure of the Croup, which has proved fatal to children Take 4 ounces of the best olive oil, and add from 15 to 20 grains of ipecacuanha, well incorporated with the oil, and give 1 or 2 tea spoous full every 15 minutes; bathe the feet and legs in warm water; let the patient drink of the follow LADY'S MISCELLANY. NEW-YORK, June 15, 1811. To note the passing tidings of the time A severe thunder storm was expierenċed at Alexandria on Saturday last. The hail (some of which weighed 14 ounces) broke most of the windows in the streets facing the north. The damage is estimated at about $10,000. A dwarf. The following are given as the dimensions and weight of an infant born in the neighborhood of Orang Springs. Va. and three weeks old the 18th ult. the mother and child both in good, health. The circumference, of the arm is precisely one inch and three quarters, that of the leg two inches. The circumference of the head, round the most projecting part of the four head, three inches and a half; the body two inches and three quarters. Length of the face, two inches and an half, measured from the commensment of the hairy scalp to the extreme end of the chin. The ing decotion, viz. take a pint length of the arm, from the top of the of water, in which put a roasted onion with some oil, and English saffron boiled together, and continue the above till the patient is relieved, which is generally the case after the 2d or 3d dose of the above; if the Croup should assume a serious character, you may apply a blister to the wind pipe. A receipt to cure the Fever and Ague. Take 30 grains of salts of wormwood, 20 grains of Virginia snake root, 1-2 oz. red barks, mix them together in 1 gill of molasses-take one third of this mixture when the fit is first coming, one third 4 hours after that-still it would be advisable to take a vomit." shoulder to the extremity of the middle finger, measured four inches, the body twelve. The weight at this time is one pound and three quarters. The structure of the body is entirly complete, except the external parts of generation, which exhibited some inarks of deformity. The visage of this sport of nature, bears the marks of extreme old age, with the strongest resemblance of a Mamoset, exhibiting an appearance at the same time as frightful as strange. Died. On Wednesday morning last, on Staten Island. Mr. Abrahm Van Duzer, jun aged 31 years. On Wednesday morning last, Capturn William Henry, in the 45th, year of his age On Wednesday morning last after a lingering illness. Mr. Charles Taylor, in the 23d year of his age. On Sunday, after a short illness,. Miss Augusta Ferrers. daughter of John. Ferrers Esq. of this city, aged 19 years On Sunday night of a lingering and painful sickness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mrs. Rosina Chapman, widow of the late Robert Chapman, in the 46 year of her age On Saturday morning last, Mrs Lincoln, aged 64 years. after a short but painful illness, which she bore with christian fortitude and resignation, her loss will be regretted by all her friends and relations. THE INVITATION. Awake, my fair, the morning springs The simple sweets would steal a taste, By uplands and the Greenwood side Let's take our early way, And view the va ey spreading wide, The fallow brown, the meadow green, Each dew drop glist'ning on the thorn, Each blush that paints the cheek of morn In wisdoms ear, shall call, 'O Ye, in Youth and Beauty's pride, The blush that glows so gaily now, But glows to disappear, And quiv'ring from the beading bow, So pass the beauties of your prime So shrinking at the blast of time, Let those my Stella, slight, the st rain Who fear to find it true, Each fair of transient beauty vain THE INVITATION BY MARLOW. 1 Come live with me and be my love, For thy delight each may morning Checks, Cards, Handbills AND PRINTING IN GENERAL, Neatly and correctly executed, on reasonable terms; and goods (of any kind) will be taken LADY'S MISCELLANY Thomas H. Brantingham, has removed to No. 145 Broadway, where he conti nues to procure money on Mortgages, notes of hand & deposits, buys & sells houses, improved farms, & tracts of land Also lets & leases houses & lots, on rea. sonable commision.-Also the lease of 2 houses, & annuity. Also for sale 30 farms, several with good improvements, will be sold low, goods & property of e very sort taken in payment, or any who forms a company tickets & draw for the different farms will be liberaly paid for it. Also a skilfull farming man with a good character, will meet with encouragement by applying as above. May 20th, 1811. OR, WEEKLY THE VISITOR. CASTLE. A Tale. (Continued) Being now at liberty to accompany his friend to the seat of war, he trined his beard to the military cut of the times. Furnished with a suit of armour, be assumed the lance, and strode the managed steed. As they journeyed on, they approached the territories of Lord Albon. This lord had called to arms his vassals, and was preparing his march to join the royal standard. It was now evening, and Audley, with his friend, had formed their little camp upon the brow of an easy eminence, whence they overlooked the vale. They determined to join their forces in the morning; and, to that end, sent a messenger to greet and inform Albon of their arrival. Lord Albon immediately dispatched a trumpeter to sa castle, in the hall of which, as they entered, he saluted them with military honors. Between the ranks Ironside and Audley moved on, their retinue halting at the foot. These ranks formed a gloomy avenue of armour, an arrangement of steel statues, and burnished images. As the strangers pass, the lances were bent down by each saluted knight. The agitated plumes tossed on each helmet's brow, and from the moving joints of every gauntlet, and each coat of mail, a harsh and horrid din re-echoed in the hall. They approached Lord Albon, whose noble figure struck each stranger with respectfulness. The meeting lasted not long; for the news were soon brought by the spies, that the royal army was moving towards the rebels, which shewed that the battle was not far off. After a hasty repast, it was resolved to march, and join the royal standard. They soon joined the royal ar |