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SHEPHERD.
(hat melancholy strain—
)
Wipe those unavailing tears."
" iSKJ—permit me to complain :
'Tis the privilege of years:
'Tis the privilege of woe,
Thus her anguish to impart :
And the tears t!. it freely flow,
Ka^e the agonizing heart."
Th.e Wanderer discloses ilia intent of go-
ing to Arm-rica—
There in glens and caverns rude,
Silent sistje the world began,
Dwells the Virgin Solitude)
Uhbetray'd by faithless man.
Thither, thither would I roam ;
There my children may be free—
I for them will find a home,
They shall find a grave for me.
The 'Wanderer addressing the Genius of
his country, in a strain of delicious rapture.
«—By the glorious ghost of Tell 1
By Mcrgarten's awful fray !
By the field where Albert fill
In thy last and bitter day !
Soul of Switzerland ! arise :
fit ! the spell has 'waked the dead ;
From her ashes to the skies,
Switzerland exalts her head.
See the queen of mountains stand,
In immortal mail complete,
With the lightning in her hand,
And die Alps beneath her feet.
Hark ! her voice :—" My sons awake :
Freedom dawns, behold the day !
SYom the bed oi bondage break,
'Tis your Motriei Culis-(Vy."
• At the sound our fathers' graves,
Oil each ancient battle-pi1 in.
Utter groans, and toss like waves
When the wild iiiast sweeps the main.
Kisp, my brethren ! castaway
All the chains that bind you slaves ;
Rise—3-oev Mother's voice obey
this place, hy being knotted ©verfcoard by
the boom, lie was a native of Ware, state
of .Massachusetts.
Arrived, ship Juno* Davis, 24 hours fmm
B tttmore ; sch'r President, Walter, 94
hours, do. ; seh'v Amicus, Jackson*3:2 hours
from N. York; sch'r Feronia,Black, 82honrs
do.
se , our Fathers' graves.
And appi ^^^^^^^^^^
Str'ke—the conflict is begun;
Freemen !
_________________Boldiers ! follow me;
Shout—the victory is won—
Switzerland and Liberty !"
" SHEPHERD..
*• Warrior ! Warrior !. stay thine arm '.
Sheathe, O sheathe thy frantic sword !"
w.'.nuKr.iei.
—" Ah ! I rave !—I faint ! —the charm
Flies-------and memory is restor'd !
Yes, to agony restoi 'j !
From the too transporting charm :
Sleep forever, O my sword !
Be thou withered, O mine arm !
Switzerland is but a name !
—Yet I feel where'er I foam,
That my heart is still the same ;
Switzerland is still my home !"
J. MONTGOMERY.
B¥. .THIS"~DAY 's MAiES.
NEW-YORK. January 90.
Pied yesterday morning about 9 o'clock,
of a wound in the body, received, it is sup-
posed, in a duel the preceding evening, Da-
itd Thompson, esquire, harbor-master of this
port, about 38 years of age.
Arrived, the ship Experiment, Dunnett,
74 days from Belfast. Passengers, Thomas
Gordon, J. Smith, W. Y>c4, J. Caldwell,
, Ine>y and E; jiily, A. &'Donald, B. Mooie &
Mary Moore. [Tbo .ship is still below*.]
The sch'r Tiolia, Fosdick, 8-days from Sa-
•vannah. The brigs Amazon and Lovely
Lass; were to sail for N. Y. in 5 days. The
ship Ulysses had just arrived. Captain F.
says, the Bhip Charleston, Webb, from
Ohailestoli foi NT. Y. went ashore yesterday
morning at 3, about 10 miles S. of th«" High-
lands, and had 5 feet water in her he'd. On
Sa; day night, offthe Hookj spoke a eclioon-
fr, 49 days from Curracoa. [Probably the
Mariner.]
The brig Venus, Hildreth, 13 days from
Charleston, sound wise.
The Britiih sch'r Phoebe, Merrit, 25 days
from St. John.
The sch'r Maria, Stoddard, 17 days from
Alexandria.
The schooner Friends, DufEn, cf Phila-
¦ delphia, 25 days from Martinique. The
brig Charles Williams sailed for New-York,
ul of the 44, and the sloop's shrouds
got entangled in the ship's yards. The
boatswain of the Chichester ordered men
aloft to cut away the sloop's rigging, that
she might drift from ¦alongside. The Doc-
tor swore that if they cut him adrift he
would send them ail to hell in a moment.
" You send us to hell," said the officer.—
" Yes, I will," replied the Doctor. " Go
aloft and cut a-.vay," said the boatswain
again. " Boy (says the Doctor) go below
and bring me a brand of.fire : l'K put fire
to the. hay." ¦ The boatswain stood amazed,
and said the man was mad. The captain
of the 44 was then called on deck. The
Doctor told him he had had the misfortune
t'> get foul of his ship, and that, instead of
affording him relief, one of his officers or-
dered his vessel's rigging to be cut away,
and that if that had been done, he was de-
termined to make a bon-firc—the Doctor
still standing; with the brand of fire in his
hand. The captain of the ship, pleased
with the Doctor's oddity, asked him on
hoard. They went below together, where
the subject was renewed ; and the captain
asked him if he would have put fire to his
hay, if the orders of his officer to cut away
had been complied with. He said he cer-
tainly should—it was his unalterable deter-
mination. The captain of the frigate laugh-
ed most heartily—they breakfasted together,
and parted on good terms. f_Ar. lr. pup>er.~]
From a London paper.
ROCHESTER ELECTION.
The eyes of the nation, and shortly of
all the world, will be upon this election.
It has produced an incident, of such cha-
racter, that we are almost at a loss. for
words to describe it. If the plains ol Mai-
da ; if the plains of Syria and Egypt (where
sir Sidney Smith has gained renown at
cannon's mouth) have raised the honor of
the British name, the act of a British
gentleman, \\ hich we are about to record,
does in its kind and genus reflect a cor-
respondent lustre upon the magnanimous
liberality of wdiich the British charac-
ter is capable, when the true chord is touch-
ed in a true British bosom.
A meeting of the London voters for Ro-
chester took place last week in London,
when the friend of sir Sidney Smith,, who
from friendship the most pure and perfect,
is engaged in accomplishing his re-election*)
disclosed the extraordinary circumstance
vf hich will astonish and delight the whole
country.
This friend of sir Sidney Smith went to
Rochester on Wednesday se'nigbt. In his
absence, some difficulties were understood
to exist among other iriends of sir Sidney,
respecting the expences of his re-election.
Sir Sidney's iriend, on coming to town
on Thursday evenir 4, wrote to a gentle-
man whom he had Oiten heard talk in rap-
ture of sir Sidney's exf loits, on the subject
of the pecuniary streight and received in re-
ply the following answer :
Nine o'clock, 'Thursday evening, Oct. 23,
MY DEAR SIR,.
I have just this moment rpceived vour
letter respecting sir Sidney Smith's eloation.
Your zeal in .favor of your absent friend
docs you honour ; and I receive your ap-
plication to me up.in this subject, as the
greatest compliment you could pay hie.
If the only difficulty to sir Sidney's re-
cle-tlort be want of money, that difficulty is
removed.
I shall send to you in the morning, it be-
ing impossible to net the cash to night, by
Hen'7) hunk notes for 5000I. before ten
o'clock wdiich be sure to be in the way to
receive! and if 5000,!. more are necessary, the
same shall be forthcoming.
I never opened my lips to tlr.t great and
glorious character, but I think him an ho-
nor to my country.
" Here, gentlemen, (=aid the speaker) I
must make an observation. One of our
greatest poets, distinguishing true piety from
ostentation, thus expresses himself:
" Who builds a church to God and not
to Lme,
" Never inscribes the marble with his
name."
( If this unparallcd act wanted any thing
to make d unique, the taste, the good sense,
and modest dignity of the concluding para-
graph most abundantly supplies that consu-
mmate perfection. It is in these words :
" There is one c-indition which I must
insist upon, most peremptorily, under the
strictest ties of good faith, namely, that
you do, en no account, reveal my name,
which I omit signing to this letter, fee."
Before ten o'clpck yesterday morning, sir
Sidney's friend receivtd the following :
dhra sir, Friday morning.
I enclose you five thousand pounds, in
bank notes. Let me know, by a single line,
that they have safely reached your hands.
Ever your.-, most faitfdlly, &c.
Up^n the reading of this letter, and the
five notes of tocol. each being laid on the
table, the room was shaken to its base.
The universal sentiment of all who were
present; was that it wourd be sacrilege to
trench upon a guinea of the money, beyond
the most strict exigence. The health of sir
Sidney's unknown friend was toasted with
enthusiasm. A more rapturous scene never
was exhibited in u social sirclc.
Congress of the United States.
BOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, January 21.
[Taken for the FEDEBAL GAZETTE.]
A petition was presented from sundry in"
habitants of Portsmouth, praying congress
to remit the duties payable on goods lost at
the late fire, &c. Referred to the commit-
tee of commerce and manufactures.
The " Bill authorising the erection of cer.
tain light-bouses, and for fixing stakes,
buoys and beacons, at certain places therein
named," w*s read a third time and passed.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, the petition
of the inhabitants of the town of Ports-
mouth, was referred, to the committee cf
ways and means.
The " Bill authorising a grant cf land for
the use of a hospital at Natchaa, allowing
an additional compensation to the judges of
the Missisippi Territory, and extending the
right of suffrage therein," was read a third
time and passed. On motion, the words of
the title, ill italics, were stricken >-. The r:bip
-^Jk'/^v CANTON-,
•-.r,~/it/.'ii-.i?' With :>il her mMer-Inls, (on
.__:i^v-(._ r~e twelve '.: ontiis credii, for ap-
proved indorsed negocinble uptos) built in the
sli-.ie of NVw-Yori-, in the ye;r Z7S9, of live
auk mid ced:ir, copper bolted 'and fastened,
and coppered ; burthen bjf register 51B 3 95
tons. Her inventory will be produced at time
of sale.
VAN WYCIC & DORSET, Auct's.
Jannarv 29.
'hi
arter,
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
As a suitable acknowledgment for the
liberal patronage afforded to the Gazette,
the present Editor will hereafter give four
insertions for a dollar, to the Advertise-
ments (each square) of all persons wdio sub-
scribe to his paper.
DISTANT SUBSCRIBERS
Are earnestly requested to transmit,their
Arrearages to the late proprietors of this
Gazette, on or before the last day of this
month, and save both parties the expence
and trouble of a circular letter, containing
a more urgent app:al to their feelings, as
good men and worthy patrons.
January iy.
Forensic Society.
The ^bove Society met at tlie HdNTHEON", , „ . .
acoordinr to appointment, and alter an able tSc ' ti,;ic ;m,i place, I huve no doubt but that I ?!.: 1
learned discussion of the question, the) a
journed to meet at the same place, on Satur-
day Kvimng next, at half past six'o'clock.
The question, Ought Jiatchciar^to be taxed ?
will then be discu.ssed.
Tickets of admission, 12 1-2 cents—to be
had at the door.
January 19. mwfJ.s4t
completely satisfy every mind, by iilconU sti-
blefi-.tiaior.y, that Mr. Mickle violated the
contract upon which he obtained the note in
question, ani that liis statement is essentially
erroneous. KIMRGD OWIv'.S.
January 2?. It
THE ED1T0JI OF THE OBSEnVER
liegrcts that the Carrier employed for de-
livering it, is net yet n/jficier.tly BLCuitOniad
to the bttsimsit to beperjeeHy relied en, and
therefore solicits thine subscrtlSetitJiiho nti.y ie
neglected,to send tn the Of ice, Nc.th Ckarits-
street, for l.hcl/ii'.d tfUWllir.
January 1;. Hit
Notice is hereby given,
THAT I intend to apply by petition to Eal-
timore county court, or to some one of the
judges tin-roof, to release mefrom debts which I
ai7i unable to pay, agreeably to an aot-of assem-
bly, passed s>t November session, 1805, enti-
:l'.d " An act fortlift relief of sundry insolverit
debtors.*, and a supplement thereto, passed
-A November session, 1806.
TiiOM.-K MSSTEER,
January -V <*jiiu
Jf'or If eight or U
To Charleston, Savannah, or the West .Indies,
*^3SrvK FAi.%K.VrHt
fcvaLiXiBy^' William Owen, master %
¦*£S5"i3sgSs*3!Js The Falmouth is a remarkably
strong' vessel, and will carry about 100'J bbls.
For terms aDply to the Captain on board, at
Commerce-street wharf, or to the subscriber,
Who has received by said sloop, and offers for
sale on accommodating terms,
90 hhrls. N. II. liuni,
1125 bushels Course Salt,
Raisins, Hyson Skin Tea, a few bbls Beef,
and some Essence of Spruce.
JOHN M'FADON.
January 22. _____ _ ¦____ eo
12 barrels Newton Pippins
Of superior quality, fit for family use, for sale
by Cli.0. HILL.
_ Jan. 22.____________ _____eo8t __
Gall and Thomas
OFFER fir sale, a few bales TENNES-
SEE COTTON.
J aim ary 22. ______ ______ ea4t
. FOR SALE,
/ifcvi thfuaamlkushels first cinality
FINS SALT,
At No. 27, Bridge-street, Old-town.
January 22. eo4t
*_____ *_____________________p——_______ - ¦ ¦
For Sale,
14,000 lit, of fret quality
JAVA COFFEE,
Rt No. 10, Bowlv's wharf; by
EDWARD JOHNSON.
January 22 eoStf
Just Published,
(~Fiice"25 cents J
To be hr.d from the difiercnt booksellers,
Strict urbs on the establishment of ccl-
iejres, particularly St. Mary's, in the precincts
of Baltimore.—By different writers.
January 22. ________ »l2-eo2tt
John Michael Dosh,
No. 41, South Charies-strhet,
Isjuni 00m unpacking a targe assortment of
Nuremberg Wares ;
Which he imported by the barque Unterneh-
mung, capt. Wendt, consisting of
Violins, and Violin Strings,
Spangles,
Bullions aud Ornaments,
Snuff Boxes,
Swords, and all kinds of Tors.
He offers them fir sale by the bos or small
quantity, at moderate prices ; and therefore
flatters himself with the attention cf the pnb.
lie____________January 22^_____________eo3t||
For Rent,
THE WAREHOUSE, No. 8, Bowty's
wharf, now occupied by Messrs. Win. Gra-
hame and Govert Huskins ; possession can be
given in March. Forterins, apply to
AMOS A. WILLIAMS,
Next door below.
January 22.______________________ <\7\%
Wanted,
AN active and well-looking Negro Girl,
of about 12 or 14 years of age ; for such an
one, a full price will be given by a good mas-
tor, pro'dded she comes under a good charac-
ter. Inquire at this office.
J""'-!:'ry 22- _____________ eo"t
Notice is hereby given,
THAT I intend to 'spply by petition to Bal-
timore county court, or to some one of the
judgesthereof, to release mc from debts wYo'n
I am unable to pay, agreeably to an act of ¦¦:¦¦¦
aeriibly, passed at November session, 18'.;",
entitled " An act for the relict of sundry in-
solvent debtors, and a supplement lb.eieto,
passciat November session, 1806
, HUGH SANDS.
January 22. ' eo?m
To RcnT "
A lat-g-e and convenient three-story Bi-Vlj
jDv>e!ling House, witlj stove aud cellar, adjoin,
inir the house occupied by the subscriber, on
£Xcell«At situation for the retail dry goods bu-
siness. Terras will be moderate. Abplv 10
JAMES STIRLING.
January 22.____________ eo8t
LlTKliAHY ANli COMMERCIAL
SEMFNARY.
A gentleman, who has received the most
flattering testimonials of ability and conduct
from the president of the college nvwiiieli he
was educated, being engaged as an'-assistant
in the above, seminary, parents and gnuo-diaii;;
are respectfully informed that a fem mire boj s
will be admitted to enable the subscriber to
meet the expence of this new arrang-em-.-nt.
WILLIAM NIND.
_ J a iinary 22.______________________lawot
NOTE.
IT was not my design, nor will I be driven
into a newspaper controversy upon the subject
of Mr. Robert Mickle's advertisement in tile
Gazette of yesterday. My object, in the aj-
vei'tisetnentto which he alludf*, v/as simply
to prevent anegociation of'tlie Hole in quesu-
0:1, until the dispute between Mr. Mickle and
myself was Settled, as 1 nvn satisfied it wsu
improperly obtained.-and I hereby repeat the
caution of not taking said note. At a proper
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