less diamonds were purchased at enormous price, to of broad hilarity, but the benign, the seraphic radiance glitter at the opera!

"Bless my life! what a den of a place this is!" ejaculated the general, on arriving at the destined place. The house was dark with the stains of half a century; and was situated in one of the narrow alleys that run in from a street, terminating in darkness about midway to the next. The shingles were covered with green moss, and the bricks seemed as if they had been submerged in the damp earth. On the contracted walk before the door, the swine were regaling on the parings of vegetables. And yet, on a rough board, nailed to the building, was written in rude letters, "Gentlemen accommodated with board and lodging." "Is Mr. Beman in?" the general inquired of a miserable looking colored girl who answered the repeated raps at the door, and stared at the visiters as a sight she had not often regaled her eyes with. "Yes sir-walk in and sit down-I'll go tell him to come to you."

“Can you not show us to his painting room?" Oh yes but it's 'way up stairs."

They proceeded up range after range of frail stairway, until they were evidently at the top of the house, then turning into a dark corridor, they felt their way to a door, which, on tapping gently, opened with a sudden jerk on its crazy hinges, and slammed violently against the inside wall. The room was of some strange angular formation, terminating in front by the ceiling running from the centre at about an angle of fifty degrees to the floor; in the midst of this descent was an "attic" window, looking out from the roof. The artist was seated on a leather bottomed chair that might have been made in the days of the Protector, with the brush in his hand, retouching a historical painting. It seemed that his soul was concentrated in his abstract gaze. The violent shock caused by the door flying back, which made the apartment quake, was unnoticed by him. Once he closed his eyes and turned his head aside, as if consulting some bright vision of the mind: when he opened them, they rested fully on the visiters, but the absorbing object of his spirit triumphed over mere tangible objects, and he resumed his labor unconscious of their presence! He was not more than three or four and twenty, yet amidst his graceful dark hair, his ceaseless vigils had sprinkled the gray. His face was sallow and sunken, but the twinkle of his starlike eyes, surmounted by a capacious forehead, rendered his contour noble. Now a smile played upon his lips as he surveyed the finished production, and such a smile! It was not the effect of the mere satisfaction of a jest, nor the coarse chuckle

of the cherub. And thus it is with the visionary mortal, whose propensities lead him from the ordinary pursuits of man, and retain in his manhood the innocence and simplicity of the babe.

When Beman was aroused by the General, he started up wildly, but instantly became conscious of his condition.

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Please take this chair, lady-gentlemen, I am sorry I have no more at present, but you can see the picture best when standing."

'We come," said the general, "to have our portraits taken, and we thought it best to apply first, having heard a number mention a desire of getting you to do theirs. But d-n it, my lad, you must do it in some other place than this cursed rat-trap!"

Ay-yes-I have not been here long; it was to finish this, (pointing to the piece mentioned above, and which has since been admired by thousands,) that I selected this place with the view of not being annoyed by the noise of drays."

Poor man! he could not hear thunder whilst engaged. There could be seen in his manner, despite the humiliation of gnawing poverty, a portion of the pride of conscious superiority; and that he would fain conceal his horribly straitened condition.

Thank you-but-no-there is no necessity for doing so. True, I must acknowledge that my finances have become somewhat low; but such sometimes has been the fate of celebrated masters-yet they plied the brush, and never cared a fig for fortune. Hehe! (he affected to laugh)-besides, lady, I shall soon be in funds; I have consented to let that picture and another that is rolled up, go to the rich Mr. Gleaner for something like five hundred dollars, I presume."

It was well the artist escaped the thunderbolt by being ignorant of the contempt of that person for the painter's craft! Alas! that the sanguine expectations of many children of sorrow should be crushed by so many unappreciating Gleaners! The money was left, however, and the party retraced their steps.

FANCIES.

As the beam of the morning comes over the flower,
It displays the lost beauty's of night's lonely hour,
But it brightens the dew-drop to take it away,
And the flower withers soon in the life-giving ray!
As the humming-bird comes to the opening bloom-
A little winged rainbow-to skies of perfume!

| For a moment he brightens the jessamine bower,
And is gone with the fragrance and sweets of the flower.
So the fancies that play round the poor minstrel's heart
For a moment may dazzle, too soon to depart;
And departing, with joy and with light they forsake-
Its brightness and beauty and fragrance they take!
J. H. M.

THE ANNIVERSARY REGISTER:

OR,

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF AMERICAN CHRONOLOGY.

EXHIBITING

CORRECT DATES

OF

THE BIRTHS AND DEATHS OF EMINENT MEN,

LAND AND SEA FIGHTS, TREATIES, EXTRAORDINARY AND MEMORABLE EVENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS, CONNECTED WITH THE

HISTORY OF AMERICA.

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The first Literary Magazine published in America, the General Magazine and Historical
Chronicle, was commenced this day by Dr. Franklin, in Philadelphia.

The first Newspaper in Connecticut, the Connecticut Gazette, published by James Parker & Co.
Norfolk, Virginia, burnt by the British under Lord Dunmore.

Colonel Richard Montgomery killed before Quebec, by the only gun fired by the enemy.
The whole of the Pennsylvania Line revolted, excepting three Regiments, which were fired
into, and compelled to join, at Morristown, New Jersey. The men had enlisted for
three years, and their time being up, they wished to leave, but the officers refused con-

sent.

1300 men marched for Philadelphia, but were intercepted by a Committee appointed by Congress, and the affair was settled, but not without the shedding of blood. Gen. Wayne and other officers were severely wounded, and one Captain killed. Some spies sent by Sir H. Clinton to induce the revolters to desertion, were detained at Princeton, and executed.

Died, at Charleston, Arthur Middleton, one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Permanent Bridge over the Schuylkill, at the end of High street, Philadelphia, first
opened for passengers. Thanksgiving Day.

Died, in Philadelphia, aged 78, Colonel Francis Wade, of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Buffalo attacked by United States Dragoons. Lieutenant Totman killed.
The British commenced cannonading New Orleans.

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Died, aged 88, William Hillhouse, more than 50 years member of Legislature of Conn.
The new Bank of United States first opened at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia.
Born, General Wolfe, at Westerham, near Sevenoaks, England.
Cannonade of Trenton. British repulsed. Washington retired in the night.
The Federal Constitution adopted by Georgia, being the fourth State in succession of agree-

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ment.

Murat, King of Naples, received orders from Paris to seize all American vessels and cargoes.
General Adair joined General Jackson at New Orleans with 4000 men.
Wreck of the Barque Mexico, on Hempstead Beach, New Jersey. Only 8 persons saved out
of 104 passengers and crew.

Battle of Princeton. Washington defeated the British, and took 800 prisoners.
Court Martial commenced sitting at Albany on General Hull for surrendering his army.
British Frigate Junon captured American Privateer Guerriere.

Capture of Savannah by the British, with all the Stores, Shipping, Fort, and a number of
prisoners.

1789 Died, aged 50, Thomas Nelson, one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 1796 Gen. Washington sent a Message to Congress with the French Flag presented by the Committee of Public Safety.

1799 Ship Ontario lost off Sorato.

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Born, at Philadelphia, Benjamin Rush, M, D. and Signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Born, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Stephen Decatur, a celebrated Naval Officer.
Arnold invaded Virginia, and destroyed the Public Buildings and Stores at Richmond.
Died, at Norwich, Conn., aged 64, Samuel Huntington, one of the Signers of the Declaration
of Independence.

Washington retired to Winter Quarters at Morristown, New Jersey.

Cannon Foundry and Public Stores destroyed at Westham, Va., by order of General Arnold.
A Brig, laden with rum and biscuit, for British Fleet, burnt at Bayou Bienvenu, near New
Orleans, by Wm. Johnson, assisted by the crews of three boats.

Born, at Salem, Mass. Israel Putnam, a distinguished Revolutionary General.

La Fayette embarked at Boston on board the Alliance Frigate for France.
General Tarleton defeated by the Americans at the Cowpens.

The Bank of North America (the first Bank regularly incorporated) opened in Philadelphia.
Ship Rapid, Captain Dorr, of Boston, with 280,000 dollars in specie, lost off coast of New
Holland; crew saved.

Died, at Philadelphia, John Dennie, littérateur.

The first Newspaper in South Carolina, the S. C. Gazette, published at Charleston, by H.
Whitmarsh.

The British evacuated Elizabethtown, New Jersey; General Maxwell harassing their rear.
Battle of New Orleans. The Americans under General Jackson beat a superior British
Force under General Packenham, who was killed.

Two Shocks of an Earthquake felt at Charleston, S. C.
Sunbury, Georgia, taken by the British.

1788 The Federal Constitution adopted by Connecticut; being the fifth State in succession.
First Balloon Ascent in America. J. P. Blanchard, from Philadelphia.
Congress passed Laws to enforce the Embargo Act.

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Insurrection of Negroes at New Orleans suppressed by the Militia.

British Manifesto issued against America.

Commencement of Bombardment of Fort St. Philip by the British-lasted till 17th.

Truce between English and Americans before N. Orleans, for the purpose of burying the dead. New Hampshire dissolved the Convention, and, assuming Legislative Powers, sent Delegates to Congress.

British Forces retreat from before New Orleans.

The first Provincial Congress of South Carolina met at Charleston.

British Sloop of War Barbadoes captured American Schooner Fox.

Captain Barrie, of British Ship Dragon, took possession of Cumberland Island, Georgia.
General Fast Day throughout the United States.

Captain Barrie, of British Ship Dragon, seized the Fort on Point St. Peter, and the Tower of

St. Mary, Georgia. They were afterwards destroyed by Fire

Died, aged 86, Elizabeth Patch, the first female born in the old Colony of Massachusetts.
Congress ratified the definitive Treaty of Peace with Great Britain.

Gallant action between American Privateer Schooner Comet, of 14 guns, and 3 English Ves-
sels of War and one Portuguese, ending in capture of one of the former.
United States Stores at Smithfield burnt by General Arnold.
Ineffectual attacks upon the British Forces on Long Island.

Born, at Albany, N. Y. Philip Livingston, one of the Signers of the Dec. of Independence.
Died, at Albany, aged 57, Major General William Alexander, frequently called Lord Stirling,
a Revolutionary Officer of distinction. Born in New York.

Capture of U. S. Frigate President, by British Frigate Majestic, Tenedos, Endymion and Pomona.
Schuylkill Falls Bridge, Philadelphia, fell from the weight of the snow.

Died, at Trenton, aged 58, Alexander James Dallas, a celebrated Statesman and Lawyer.
Born, at Boston, Benjamin Franklin.

Died, aged 78, Colonel Benjamin Church, Commander of the Party that took King Philip.
British Frigate Narcissus captured United States Brig Vixen.
Severe Cold Weather, with Thunder, throughout the United States.

Died, Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, from wounds received at the Battle of Trenton.
Rot among the Students at Princeton College, New Jersey.

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1777

The Hessians attacked at Kingsbridge, N. Y. by the Americans.

1813

First Battle at River Raisin, Michigan-Americans defeated the English.

Born, in Virginia, Richard Henry Lee, mover of the resolution resulting in the Declaration

of Independence, to which he afterwards affixed his name.

General Schuyler disarmed the Highlanders at Johnston, on the Mohawk.
The Jersey Line revolted at Morristown, New Jersey; see January 1st.
Preliminary Articles of Peace signed at Versailles, between the American and British Com-

missioners.

Marquis La Fayette supported in the French National Assembly, a motion for the abolition
of all Titles of Nobility, renouncing his own, and never afterwards resuming it.
Frigate Crescent sailed from Portsmouth, N. H. A present from the United States to the
Dey of Algiers. Her worth, with other gifts on board, amounted to 300,000 dollars.
Commodore Patterson captured 54 Dragoons and Seamen, on Lake Borgne, near New Orleans.
John Carson was shot in Philadelphia by his wife's paramour, Richard Smith, formerly a
Lieutenant in the United States Army. He was executed for the deed.

The affirmation allowed to the Quakers in England, extended to Pennsylvania, by order of
Queen Anne.

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Second Battle of River Raisin, near Frenchtown, Michigan. The English under Proctor,
Indians under Tecumseh, defeated the advanced guard of General Harrison's army.
Pennsylvania Convention determined to resist the enforcement of the arbitrary Laws of
England.

British Seventy-four Gun Ship, Culloden, wrecked off Long Island.

Died, at New Haven, aged 54, Major General John Sullivan, a distinguished Revolutionary
Officer.

Died, aged 51, Edward Rutledge, one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Severe Earthquake felt in Virginia, Louisiana, and Missouri.

Died, aged 74, George Clymer, one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Indian Massacre of wounded American prisoners taken at the battle of Frenchtown.
General Thanksgiving and lilumination at New Orleans for Victory of the 8th.
Dreadful Fire at Orphan Asylum, Philadelphia. Twenty-three children burnt.
British Garrison at Georgetown, S. C surprised by Colonel Henry Lee.

York, in Maine, destroyed by the Indians, who killed 50 of the settlers, and took 100
prisoners.

Shay's men defeated in a skirmish at Springfield, Connecticut.

British Sloop of War Brazen, wrecked on Ave Rocks, near New Haven. Only one of the
crew saved out of 120.

General Arnold, by the sentence of a Court Martial, received a reprimand from General
Washington, for oppression and extortion while in command of the American troops in
Philadelphia.

American Privateer Chasseur captured the British Schooner St. Lawrence.

Drea Iful Fire in Chesnut street, Philadelphin. Andrew Brown, editor of Federal Gazette, with his wife and three children, burnt to death, and buried in the same grave.

Burr's conspiracy developed before Congress.

The Indians repulsed with great slaughter at Camp Defiance, near Chatahoochie, Georgia,
by General John Floyd.

Born, in Virginia, Henry Lee, a distinguished Revolutionary General.
Academy at Hallowell, Maine, burn', with all the books and apparatus.

1814 Action between U. S. Schooner Alligator and a squadron of British barges near Charleston, SC.
1829 Died, Timothy Pickering, a distinguished patriot in the revolutionary war-many years a
member of Congress; he filled the offices of Adjutant General of U. S. Army, Post-
master General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State.

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Various meteoric stones fell in North Carolina.

The British embarked from the neighborhood of New Orleans.

Died, John Lathrop, Philosopher and Littérateur. Born at Boston, 1772.

Died, General Amasa Davis, a distinguished Revolutionary Officer.

Born, at Picardy, Anthony Benezet, the celebrated Quaker Abolitionist. Died at Philadelphia, 1784.

The Lehigh Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, discovered.