Racine Advocate (Newspaper) - July 5, 1843, Racine, Wisconsin THE ADVOCATE 13 PUBLISHED AT Editors and Publishers Village have ihc Taper residents To S- advance or 00 when in To Mail in will bo tt the rules prescribed Advertisements incited for or Insertion anil for continuance A liberal Will be to yearly to the MCST BE Devoted io Politics Foreign and tied Avis Education fcc VOLUME I RACINE W T WEDNESDAY JULY 5 1843 NUMBER 32 The ili The 01 The llu The t 1 nature d The nt POPPING TH On Col of the Girls arc queer little animals angels intended to have said and wo lovu em in spite of their faults folly and flirting Wu have popped the question at least a and a dozen times have been refused The frequent reverses have not en- gendered n feeling of despair and strange as it may sound wo are on as good terms with ourself us ever this want of success to a want of taste and discernment on the part of certain fair ones and dark as the prospect now is wo tain a faint hope that perhaps at somo dis- tant day that we may yet woo and win some young middle aged or even old lady thy of our small means but extensive of our high standing six feet in our and worthy of those graces of mind and person which we arc supposed by many to possess But this is an episode only indulged in to show our dear that the decision of this momentous tion has been left to a person who has some experience in the wayward strange queer puzzling provoking perplexing in- comprehensible and capricious ways of lovely women Now to the text A lit when cii not eyes o On oti the WOod The cf on sleep Or run yet nm deep The still The on 1 oiliest Uili is of seen ho preso iho languor 01 fas witli tin a lie went n tin the blest Oil we In of the soui in the iis KO rude Oh when in linur Pnr thy nf thy coinorf tile tile nl lilt tlic heart 10 of went down on the the go And tiie sunl umdc joy in solitude Jf a gentleman meet with a repulse a refusal it is wholly and solely his own fault his in his ascertain the slit of the feelings before he lie Olive ANECDOTE Messrs following history of William in revolutionary days may he with satisfaction and worthy to be kept in the noble deeds of those timus It was re- lated to mu some years since by Mr craft a slight notice of which I find in don's History of the American Revolution When on a 10 the Weal 1 met with the of this treatise at Ulien N Y The remembrance of the soldiers elf But how Of course she j of the Revolution by our country became After hud heen an of opinion among us Mr that he had plied to Congress a pension but owing to the circumstance that his name was stricken off the roll before Jiu had served nine months to servo Gen in sorns hunse never will make n tender confession in the subject of conversation dor words or tender looks Oh no will use every little artifice to convince him thut she does not care two straws fur him but if she ioves she betrays the ex- istence of the tender passion in a hundred ways in presence of the thing appeared to be quiet I must go to the west side of the plain there 1 should see a i Hat rock which I by one hand and a round stone about four feet from it I must take the round and place it un- der the edge of flat which would raise it high enough to put the hand under it you must men feel under the the General till you find a small hollow if there is a letter it bring it to mo and put this letter in the same I hiving received my instructions I my way for the height and nothing red worthy of note except 1 found the roci and the stone as described and in tho low i letter sealed without any tion I then adjusted tho rock placed the stone as I found it I returned to thu General's quarters and delivered the 1 found the rock The broke the seal and read it to himself lie then said You may retire and appear here at seven o'clock to-morrow evening Tills -I did for ssme time carrying and bringing letters without being annoyed in any At length I observed a person at some small distance travelling the same way 1 going and he eyed mu will more attention than was pleasing to me I look a circuitous route and when I on tho height I was confident 1 saw persons if not more the hill on j opposite side among the savins 1 1 even to lhu savins to make the Hone f the t in Anil liU line Mill in tier A- liO Hint Thn sml its I'-ic-n hid litv i licr Anil clioujc I thai sun Ills time ilans lly Slic falla linit Hokums in morning i hnt even tlic cf is In IKK ate in in tlic they kill For Komi III object If she meets the object in the j a more hazardous relation he could not struct she tries to look cold and compound tain it though he thought his J but blushes to the temples If they should be left and are in close proximity they become embarrassed a sort of choking sensation about the of of of color ad- mires any particular mode of wearing thu of will discover that she innocently and enough accommodates herself to his If entering the room she is the to greet approaches he may set it us u very favorable symptom ad but we have furnished enough ail purposes If then a gentleman finds a lady in the state which we have attempted to describe he may propose with perfect safety Hut hu lie careful as to lime and place The General's carriage d rove up which I sunshine and flowers is the knew as a soldier but not as a 1 when mountain und hill plain and valley j hailed the ces and his claims for consideration were lie then related life as great as any the following history of hi 1 was born in north of Boston At the age of fourteen 1 scut to Bostor and put behind I was warmly attached to the Whig cause and at the age of sixteen obliged to leave town f then enlisted in the army as a soldier for three years 1 studiously endeavored to under- stand my duty in my new relation and was a proficient at least so much so cither solders One day immediately after Washington's arrival at 1 was detached by the of thu day among the guard It so happened that 1 was ced lisa sentinel before the General's ters at nine o'clock About ten o'clock but could see no one This 1 told the Ge- neral on my return lie upbraided mo for my presumption Mo said they might sprung on you and you Never do like again When I returned the next evening he gave a stricter charge ihan There WHS nothing occurred till I ascended thu height I then plainly persons dodge behind the savins I hesitated what to do my head to lho ground to a clearer view on tiie opposite side In an instant three men rushed from behind the savins on the other sidu in full run to take me I rose and ran with nil my speed No Grecian in their celebrated games ex- himself move ihan I did I found one of three was a near match fur me When I came io the sentinel he not more tlian six rods behind me I gave the countersign without much ceremony Thu sentinel then my pursuer who turned on his heels and fled 1 went to tho quarters and on presenting his HILL From the The dawn of the day was cool and beau- scarcely a cloud obscured the ru f the the sun rose as clear bright as the hopes ol freedom on the auspicious morning when anil inside the Carriage were twelve Old diers who fought bravely tit baltie ol Lexington They were cheered to the very echo as they passed The procession lull the State House at 10 i down street Tho third fourth j divisions filed in from gale at the corner i of the common on and Park land the whole made a through street Washington struct State street Merchants Uow I ket street Clark Hanover and streets over I Warren Bridge square Main and high streets to Monument square The procession occupied one houi and I twenty eight minutes in passing a given point an I was probably miles long As a thing the platoons were eight deep There was no great manifestation of en- towards the President or the tor of the Day on any part of the The windows doors and balconies alung the whole line in Washington street were crowded with spectators but tho side walks were comparatively free and afforded the best ing the procession Those who bought seats at high prices paid rather dear for whistle The spectators as well as those in procession appeared very cool and comfortable The display of the companies was Cy far tin imposing part of and probably exceeded ny thing ever exhibited in America Tho number of companies was very largo but it was number so much as and ol the men that made their a on this occasion i must have doubled their weight THE ADDRESS Mr Webster rose dignity j and advanced to the front of Iho platform j He received with the most enthusiastic and reiterated hi first words i were to reporters i Un alluded to tho completion of the noble i design of thu monument and lapse of eighteen years since he upon that spot to assist in laying the Corner Stone in winch caused mighty mass before him to shout and shout again in such overwhelming tones that only words read the car of the dis- tant listener revolted from the scene and uf uld noticed the character and services of the leading patriots Tudor Gov Li rooks Stark Warren and others lie then alluded to the scanty remnant ol revolutionary soldiers present on tlic sion and drew nine cheers for the oM warworn veterans upon completion of the Monument and its character a-j an of thv Revolution American History and tho American Republic his next mid bo graced it with the brightest gems of and eloquent speech The of the Chief Magistrate cf thu United States was noticed in an and appropriate manner and was ded to by the vast multitude in three hearty cheers for the representative of the people which Mr properly acknowledged His Marcus Morion uf Massachusetts was also from her Hero then elated the story 10 him is the letter you gave and clothed in richest ihu birds carol forth their songs the balmy winds ot the South jive color to the cheek and life to the when thu sweet murmuring of the brook I Army breaks upon the silence of the j I doni know him the goddess of ihu morn the in one bright stream Who comes there He answered General Washington is lie replied The of A- advance give tin golden the eyes become soft tender and the lowing of herds proclaim the close of the each field speaks of joy and every trembling leaf whispers of then then is the As to the some secluded walk The driver put his within the riage and then came and gave mo thu countersign countersign is 1 replied Gen can now pass The next morning the of the guard came to me and said Gen Washington has commanded me to notify you to appear there is no possibility of interruption at his quarters precisely at nine o'clock Tremblingly place her delicate while soft j What docs he want of hand within your own mutton fist pop the and mutter in her expecting ears vows of love and Jf she is a sensible candid sort of a girl she will sav and thank you If she a timid loving girl she will probably burst into tears hide her head in bosom and refer yon to her 11 she is a foolish girl she will say Yes eagerly and jump up and kiss you if she isa coquettish girl she will look pleased but pretend to bo and it will require a good many succeeding interviews before you arc able to make her define her True love we all know is diffident and the question is frequently popped without no popper knowing what the complexion of the answer will be from the poppet If the lady hears you coldly and betrays no ahum no embarrassment no sofi fluttering of the heart hand and blasts your hopes by a polite utterance of that terrifically terrible monosyllable we advise you immediately to get on your feet again carefully brush the dirt off your knees take your hat in bow politely and indifferently to lady as if the disappointment was not so great as she expected walk yourself your lodgings light a cigar compose yourself on a soft cushioned chair speculate upon the future the caprices and imperfections of the sex the blessings of a bachelor's life and able that you will forget her Jt must be evident that she don't care a copper a- bout you It is true by dogged might obtain sent but in nine cases out of ten not accompany hands won But if tho when her looks and actions say do not beseech you hair and fly off in a tangent caught by giving plenty of lino cately and scientifically you can in good your arms ingly confess the potency of your charms A booby of o fellow spoil all in this stage of tiro tardiness and let from his hands to be caught in the net of some old sportsman 1 do nnt replied the officer In obedience to this order I went to his quarters at the time appointed but my mind was greatly to krow whether I had discharged my duly aright the night previous I gave the alarm the door and a servant appeared Inform Lien I that ht retire and I need not him again till he should give lie strictly charged when in Ho told me call un notice ccmpany in the camp to make myself a A grand salute was fired at sunrise and an hour every road avenue leading to the city was thronged with plu ol all sexes anil ages rushing in eager haste and curiosity to mingle in the scene The streets through which tiie ioti was Io pass were decorated with much across streets and nues were flags rind pendants fusion and spectators ly noticed and cheered Mr then welcomed tho from abroad and Is from New York Pennsylvania Maine Ac ina handsome Tiie of the battle of Bunker Hilt it upon the destinies of Col- next theme Me considered this was not only the first blow struck in the war but the blow which determined thu issue of thu war lie then took n philosophical view of iho character and of the in wilii which most imposing A appeared of j and invidious to of them by The splendid corps nf National Lancers Spanish Colonies of South America in i show much superior were our i I HJ tue finest squadron n I in United in even j of the ter Jian in usual trim anil well trained Thuv k-d on their the horses ready in gallant The Freemasons ojt in very ing in every and and it is so long since the scats of the spectators a that the aprons and who had timely secured places were entwined with flowers and garlands rendering wherever eye was directed and beautiful in the ex- the of craft excited a good duul cf curiosity The Fellows turned in very numbers and tlic Members of thu Encampment appeared in most then reviewed the grand results of the the of all he said was this had furnished tlu with character Washington Tiie nanie of was immense che'.riDg louder deeper and more general than at any lime before VIr eulogy upon ted patriot was tho most powerful and soul stirring portion if his discourse Washington in all his lofty 3 the of farm badges making a fine appearance hid simplicity his unsullied sion commenced forming in iho The various Irish Societies also appeared j purity by series of the most magnificent ihu corner of Coviston in great anil with a great deal nf I 1 i nd Charles streets and some up Deacon street A past 10 the procession began loj cession d I evident enthusiasm We think there were at least Irishmen in the to the movements of friends or iocs j move such a scene ol pomp and pageantry Thy procession by oversight nt 1 one time became severed by a distance of nearly a third ol a mile anil it was found rather difficult to unite it again the military the nary one the civic every thing may be said to have formed tivo chafing tho other a harder then the Yankees from the Hill in The Company never to enter inlo any dispute about never was exhibited in The uar or but be un inquirer military companies by our In about a the General fur me to thu sound of and I repaired to his quarters at ihu usual music the splendid uniforms of lie inquired if 1 was ever down on unsurpassed neatness and the what was then called Cambridge neck 1 j spirit instinct which dwelt in every face told him 1 had been there twice llu then were contemplated by the crowd with handed mu n letter as usual and j ings of great satisfaction Looking from to the lower house and enter Park street Church up street as front door and when you enter the room if the military passing the scene was the person ho ordered to his quarters nl nine o'clock is now at the door The servant made the report and came und badu me come in and r conducted mo to the General's room When letter out and extended me and I took out my Idler and extended it towards i it i i i r Put entered he addressed me Are you the sentinel door at nine o'clock last stood at my Yes sir und 1 endeavored Io do my I wish all understood it ns him With his other hand he took hold of my letter and 1 did the same with his J then retired with a bow and returned the General We two could well recognize each though we were not allowed to hanging them Ings and banners dealing there b J more than one person present sit t grand beyond fine down and j all have gone out of the room but one then get up and walk across the room repeatedly after you have passed and repassed hu will talic a letter out of his pocket and present it to you and us lie is doing this you must take this idler out of your pocket and pre- sent it to him J charge you not tn a word to him on the peril of your life it important yon observe ibis I went to the house and on entering room I found but one man it and ho was at tiie corner of the room I immediately commenced mv travel across the room ing him The third lime 1 pocket a ires and an apostrophe which was never by the great orator himself Mr Webster then called to the his hearers their condition as a ple and their present duties and closed by n splendidly patriotic appeal iii behalf of the ind her which will live we doubt not as one of sages of lofty eloquence and tion winch drop but seldom from the lips of and lire kept as rich legacies mj induction of Mr Webster was immediately greeted by several Revolutionary soldiers with bore with them the identical banner which j n by friends waved over their fathers oti the bloody in every direction and the perfect sea of The repented cheers for the ladies of the Faces of the delighted thousands rendered it students of Harvard College who amounted of tiie procession soldiers the ving of handkerchiefs and the sunny far witnessed Lut to our mind the most interesting part were lie revolutionary survivors of 70 who were borne along in carriages towards the scenes of their past glory There was u great many of thorn and their personal was extremely interesting The fellows even exhibited more enthusiasm than their younger brethren lor some of them cheered with all their might and with c their handkerchiefs tied to slicks and their i who the arrangements both military his was then and returned to in good order The spectacle presented in the imposing than any we have ever about 200 at various points on during the delivery of tho route were graciously received by tho Oration was and splendid in of the thousand belles that filled every place where the could be advantageously seen flags appropriate inscriptions were suspended in various places over the streets through which the procession and indued every thing conspired to Celebration go olf creditably to and to all concerned in it Those extreme canes waved to the audience and cried out until their throats anil civic are entitled to a great deal of for the unusually precise manner in cd and I and whistled in tho sound which they were carried out So much real enthusiasm on the The President of tho United States his On the return route the procession ed through snd Warren streets and Charleston Square over Charles River Prince Hanover and mont streets Io Another procession was soon after formed at the hall of the flute Under the super- intendence of George W Gordon Chief Marshal the subscribers to the dinner at the invited A quests of the Mill Monument elation which proceeded to under the escort of the City Greys Copt by the most direct route where well as you said the General This speak This mode of communication tors relieved the burden on my mind j The General then Can you keep a i can try Are you willing to have your struck from tho of the army and en- gage in a secret service at the hazard of your life for which I promise you forty lars a month V I am willing to serve my country in any way you may think best here precisely at seven o'clock and I will give you farther in- struction I then retired and precisely at seven o'clock I returned The General presented mo with a sealed letter without any super- scription He asked mo if I liad on Heights I him 1 had and at his request described the level on top Ho the tersign lest I should not bn return before the sentinels received it and on the and endeavor not to person if possible and if 1 should person who appeared me not the height until out of his sight And when I had ascended to tho height I must look around and if I discovered any person i distance from him and no one to If tinned some One evening as this man was presenting his letter hu whispers to me tell General Washington the are coining out on nock to-morrow morning at -2 o'clock When I delivered letter to addressed him ihu Guit the who delivered this letter to me and said tell Gen Washington tho British are coming out on the neck morrow morning at iwo o'clock The General and inquired Was it tho same person you received letters Then saying Stop hero till I he hat and caric and locked tho door after him Hu nearly an hour and a half When he ho said 1 do not know that I any more you will continue about the ment and I will you tho same pay you now have Having nothing to do curiosity to about army and vicinity W find the man whispered to 1 him Whether that whisper The old veterans could foil of awakening sons and tho President of the his edition goes to press they arc de- some of the fire in the hearts of the rode in an open barouche drawn by six fine j the viand with appetites made keen and in fact we even saw the poetry horses The President kept his bend the sharp air ol the Hill the sharper and patriotism coming coveted most of the distance but a negro slave stood on the out side of the carriage in the midst of bravos never saw wna h tion on me was it in of continued army till they left Cambridge then discharged and clapping of It made some of tho eyes of the veterans beam again like an April glowing faces showed that they weru ing over again the battles of thuir country We take particular notice of this the procession for after all this is the very heart and soul Think deaf reader of two hundred old revolutionary soldiers risked their lives in our infant gles for fought on Bunker Hill again to visit those scenes so fraught with and great ves revisiting then once their parts shall sink into In a few more years those heads now ered wilh sleep in and the lofty Monument will be the memento of the past One of tho old soldiers wore a hal lhu ner cf which was a and over shaking fingers to voice Warren Another had a paper ball upon which written in bless the memory of Warren posterity will worth Upon one carriage was raised a of the battle of behind him holding an umbrella over his head not sufficiently low to prevent him from noticing anu bowing io the ladies who from the win dows When the vanguard ing Bunker Hill the rear had hardly luft Washington street They formed around brow of tiie hill and on the base ding to previous arrangement and the immense numbers who thronged every part of tho open space and every avenue lead- ing to it formed onu of thu most imposing spectacles over looked upon mortal eyes At about 2 o'clock Mr ster his Address amidst u lence one grand- round of applause as he even in that vast multitude as breathless almost us the grave A cool and gentle breeze over the hill prevented many anxious cars hearing any but detached sentences that might otherwise Address Mr Webster was in excellent voice and with even more than his usual power and of ful in action overwhelming in effect If us was said of his former Address at the same a crery word oratory of the Speaker following is an extract from an oration of a in Missouri delivered in the meeting house on the Fourth of July of victory from tiie neighboring cry defends the voice of nature and all nature sings aloud for On this glorious occasion I have not words to press the sentiments of my think of the doings of our posteriors they licked the British and my father war in the and I was not born nnd mother courted yet and the Iry was freed from slavery by thu glorious arms of Thomas Jefferson and ackson On this day I call on on your swords and boat into ploughshares and cry aloud and spare On this day lei your roar the flags the of your swords flash in the rays of the the shouts fill the trumpet send forth Tu blasting let trie gentleman who bring it back again j as soon Air may win applause but only can retain it
