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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
Extract Of letter, dated Washington
-. Tn,,

Extract Of letter, dated Washington
Jan. Is.
I" 1t was just now stated in my hearing
that the Spanish minister, Onis, has heen
renewing his former menaces against
he U. States. under the form of what he
calls reclamatiens among which the
principal are
1. That the United States cause to be
estored to the authority OF Spain, tina,
5art of the territory Of Louisiana, which
me English, while in possession, called
West Florida
Q. That the government Of the U. S
10 cause to be seized and delivered up t.
Spanish authorities, all persons who enter
or are now in the u. States connected
with the rebels in South America.
:. Of this mass conduct, there can,
.elieve, be but one opinion. The intlu'
eace which brought him hither, original
|iy, has reyer ceased to operate upon
|him; and the present circumstances OF
spain are of such nature, as to. forbid
every idea of that government being So
Iicitous to quarrel with the U. States.
There being already injuries unredres-
ed on the part OF Spain, to a very enor-
nous extent, both in political and pc
cuniary view. However, we shall see
whether these omens will be treated With
the same frigidity that former indica-
lions were received. - aurora.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
e. NOTICE.

TSflE subscribers respectfully inforr
8 the citizens of Alexandra, thu
They have entered into partnership j
| the Boot and Shoe-cleaning Business
under the firm of Logan & Witltams
and that they can accommodate lGt
customers in their line of business
their prices will be as follows:-
For cleaning every day, One Dolla'
oer month--esery other day, seventy.
five Centsper month--for cleaning Bort
TOPS, (which will be done in a very SUI
superior style) INVENTIVE Cents-tof
cleaning single pair of Boots, Twelve
|Cents-and pair of Shoes, Six Cents
for vanishing Boots, Twenty-Five Gents
land for Shoes. Twelve and Half Gents
From the long experience of Mr. VIII
|liams who has long been employed in
one of the principal Shoe & Beot-clean-
ing shops in Philadelphia, and from their
having several boys in their employ, The,
latter themselves that they can give the
utmost satisfaction to those gentlemen
who may please to honor them with their
|custoin.
Their shop is kept opposite The Alex
|andria Gazette Office.
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NOTICE

.nWING to the Indictment weather
" Of the past week, the Museum
will be continued open for the Benefit of
the Poor, from Monday to Saturday
from 10 A. M. to l P. M.-and from 3
p. M. till sunset.
Juuuary 90
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
Boiling Cloths.

The subscriber has just received BY
he General Lingan. Captain Weston
rom Amsterdam, large & elegant as
,ortment of Boiling Cloths, OF q superior
quality, which viii be offered for sale a
the store Of Mr.. James Anderson.
Amos alexander
!. Nctaher 6 II
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
Sheep Lost

Strayed or stolen from the farm of the
subscriber, on Saturday the 18th of last
month, eight Epes, having both ears
cropt, and most OF them big with lamb.
AS they were lately brought from Lou.
doun it is probable they may have stray
ed in that direction. Any person giving
thereof so that the subscrib-
er gets them again, shall receive asuit-
able reward.
Richard De Butts
Clerm0nt. Dec. 81 ectf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
w anted to Purchase,
To Rent,

A three story Brick Warehouse, fire
proof next deor to MIR. John g. Ladd's>
on the dock. Apply to
Jane III. Slacum.
October7 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
Liverpool Fine Salt.

TNHE cargo of the brig Benefactor
Capt. Gushing, of 1000 bushels 0
liverpool Fine Salt,
For sale by
Lawrason & Fowle.
Jan IL
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
10 Rent,
Clernont. Dec. q

TO Kelt,
A Three Story Br'ick Hare House,
situate on King street, second door be-
Wv Griffith and Brawner's Auction
}oom. Possession will be given the
10th Feb.
Apply to
Griffith and Bra~ssrs
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
For Sale,

a Let on Pitt street, near the corr
ner of Titt and Duke streets, with
i rame dwelling House thereon.
ALSO,
A LOT on Duke street, near the said
corner, and adjoining the residence of
Col. simms.-For terms apply to Mr..
John Longden in Alexandria.
Lewis II Machen.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
FRENCH PLASTER,

FOR SALE.
900 tons of very superior quality. JUS
eceived, and will be retailed at the
tore of
j. &C. Piummer.
6 Jan 10 dew
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
Salt, Pipes, luck, &c.

Y - feg[fs -s--~-s
ust received per brig Silk Worm ana
schooner Traveller,
200 bushels Liverpool blown sale
80 boxes long pipes
so ditto short ditto
SO pieces FIRST quality Russia duck.
60 ditto ditto Ravens ditto
80 ditto best Russia Sheeting
10 hogsheads best N. c. Rnm
10 ditto retailing molasses
8 pipes first quail. Hollands Geneva
SO barrels new beef no. I
90 bags coffee
: 8 barrels do.
/ bale London sup. black broad
cloths .
2 cases domestic ditto
E cases furred hats
6 boxes ladies' combs
90 barrels tanners oil,
For safe By
John G. Ladd u Go.
Januarys
Wanted to Purchase,
A few hogsheads Tobacco Of the inc
.pection of 1915 or since, for which cash
Will be given. Apply to
alexander Saagster:
January3 tt
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This is to give Notice,

This is to give Notice,
That | shall petition Charles County
Court at the ensuing March term, for
the benefit of the insolvent law of the
state of Mary land: all persons who may
feel themselves interested in this petf
ton are hereby notified thereof.
William ID. Harrison.
Port Tobacco, Charles County,
MARYLAND, Jan. 8---10. dom
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26

Servants wanted,
TO hire or purchase fer House Servants
A young Woman of colour, and Lad
from IL to Is years old.
Enquire Of the Printer.
Dec 90
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-01-26
Peter Legan.
Peter Williams,

n. B. They also have and will con
|stantly keep on hand and for sale. the
arst quality Liquid Backing land, as
the shop will not be kept open after nine
O'Clock on the Sabbath, they wish their
Subscribers and other gentlemen who
may want their Shoes or Boots cleaned
for that day, to send them on Saturday
evening.
January &c. 1aw3w
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Public Sale.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan GEO eo4t
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October 6.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25
NEW ASSOR IMENT.
IOSIAH e.. SHAW,

1T 6:s Bookstore and Lottery and Erehonge
Office, no. l!s, Thomes-ssreo,
OEefs for Sale,
500 Reams of PAPER, consisting of
Drswing, Cap No. I: 2. Pot No. s. 2 superdne
and common Letter Paper, from S to s z per
Rcam. TOTO and cap blue Wrapping brown and
white log and cartridge Paper.-vith to!apletc
Assortment, Of
Srhoci- Books and Stationary.
Singing Cooks Of various kinds with all the mo.
dern Publications Of tbeisy, soon as they arc IS
sued from sbc Press Also on hand, $4,000 Dutch
and 10000 Russia Quilts, upon better tsrrs, ti.an
have ever been offered in this Town.
Au kinds of Money bought and told as csuol. snd
the businr of Broker personally s,cr,led 10, 10
al its branches.
TICKE
In the Plymouth beach, snd Baptist S,ohe Chapel
Lotteries, now drawing. and in tue Washington
Dridge and P.sinheld Meeting House Lotteries
to be irawn--constantIy for sae 10 Whole,
Half and Quarter Tickets.
.NetyDerf, lee. iS.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25
70 khe Inhabitants Of NeWporf,
and iss Yieinity.

THE subscribers. Practitioners Of Physc. have
Judged Il proper TO give publicity to the fol-.
lowing Rate Of Charges for their professional
vices In adopting it. they have respected the abi
iiy of their Friends and Patients. well their
own just and honorable claims. In making il pub
lie, ikey have been influenced by considerations
equally affecting the interests and feelings OF both
parties. Although there has existed rsie of char
ges. yet, as that rate established Than 70
years ago. and has been found deficient in many par
ticulars. an rregulari,y of practice has ensued,
which has proved source Of fdissatisfacton, and in
some instances, much TO be lsmented, of unbccom-
ing disputes To obyia,e such difficulties IL is here
fore the intention OF the undersigned 10 establish an
uniformity OF charges, by mutually pledging them
selves to each other, to conform 10 the following
rates, anc 10 inform those who may engage their
services, Of the compensation that viii be expected
for ,hem. BENJAMIN w CASE,
ENOCH HAZARD,
DAVID KING
WILLIAM TURNER,
Edmund + WAXING,
JONATHAN EASToN,
JONATHAN r. HAZARD,
CHARLES COTTON.
.Neuporf, Dec. IL, 1916.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
Cheah for casa or Treasury No.es,
BY HENRY MOORE,
.ds No. 5, 5LaRxgg.Se SeUAsR,
w Hum, Candles,
Gin, Soap,
Brandy, Ginger.
Wine, =. Mustard,
Tea, Pepper,
Cohee, Pimento,
Chocolate, Starch,
Sugar, Salt.
Wool and Cotton Cards
A large assortment of Crockery, Hard. Ware, aud
Cutlery.
5000 W.T. Cheese. suitable for family use.
few bbis good mess Beef. put up in The hest or.
der. in Boston.
20 Kegs Ginger and Mustard, OF the hesa kind cheap,
by the keg.
90 boxes Hard Soap.
Powder, by the cask.
A small assortment Of Diiy GOODS. consisting Of
Bfoaaeoias, Coating,
piains, Cotton Shrtinr,
Yes,ings,s Ded,icks,
Flsnnels, M &c SC.
With variety ~ other articles, too numerous 10
meniioa in a common advertisement.
also
Several Lots Of Land lying 10 the vicinity Of New.
port.
Five shares in the stone bridge.
Twenty shares in the Newport Marine Insurance
Company.
ode-haf of the New-york Packet d. n Jones.
IT The soie Of tie aoove siR BE- sold rers rieap,
tsr Cash or Xssasfny Notes.
Sewport, Oct. 23, 1916 (d)
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
DOCTOR, JOHNSON,

ID EspECTFuLl.V informs the Inhabitants Of
AZ Newport. and its tplcinity that lie attends to
the Practice ofhIedicnc, aiis Branches and tax
ing into consideration the pressure of the times,
the inability of many to pay cxtrsysgant charges for
medical aid has determined on The following mode
ra,e fees, for his professional services from those
who may hereafter call on him for theu
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25
L ARM-/or SAFE.

Il T!NNlVI'-7OT yl7E.
TOR sale, Farm, situate in Portsmouth. adjon.
4 ing tho East River seven miles from Newport,
containing about 10 acres of exccis nj Land, ccm-
pricing moving, tillsge and Two excellent orchards.
There Is also said farm dwelling house. barn,
crib, chaise house and Workshop. all in good re-
pair. Por pleassnlscss none can exceed IT, For
further particulars, sppl, 10 The rubscrter on tho
premises. ADNEl GUNDAIL.
Portsmouth, Dec. II, 1916.
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10 LIZ.

(Gnd tn-eaiase posS; lion gircn.
THAT large aud way convenien, dwelling .hcusc
and store, No. l57, Thamcs.street, (sign Of the
Golden Eagle, lately ecupied by Mr. Aianson Rich.
rnond, bang of the best stands for business il,
Newport. For further particulars apply to
PAaDo. T HUMFUED.
Oct 90. Thames strc+s.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25

The Jol!o.sng certificate Pom .Hezrs Minor and BIZ
Erys Grant. Drngstsis, STAFFORD, Con. s.u De truly
iaserestiag TO the eEV;c1d
/" Your Cor. Reif's Asthmatic) Pills have perform,
cd miraculous cure in this town. "A man, about
50, had been confined some months, his feet aud
legs badly awolen. bad cough, respiration dim
cult, and was given over by his physicians and
friends, who considered him in confirmed consump
tion, after taking three boxes Of these Pills, all the
threatening symptoms are removed and he is Fast
recovering S,o6erd Sept l.
These Pills give Instant ease in ali coughs, colds,
ssthmas, difRuay Of breathing wheeling, tightness
Of the chest, consumption, pain in the side, splitting
OF blood chliliness and shyerngs, the forerunners
OF fevers, &c Common colds are removed in afew
hours, the aged will experience relief equally insian
taneous when The lungs are sfiected.--price 81.
QJ.fsE for" DIR Refss Asti,mslic Pills" one box
containing IL Pills frequently effects cure None
arc genuine bai n0ss signed w. Z. CoswAr"
The whole Of the above Medicines are prepared
and sold, wholesale, by the sole pr.srset0r, w. T.
CoSwAr, No. 1, Hamilton Place, Common street,
Boston, and resaiicd by
a. SAMUEL Nv. 1EINSON, Druggist,
.e,l Thames Hress, Newtort, n. r.
Eoppin. Providence, Isaac ID. Bull, Hartford, John
Tebout, No -233, Waters, New York, and most
Druggists Booksellers and Post Masters through
out the United States.
or Palnphiets Of many extraordinary cures. may
be had at the agents. gratis.
OF .fsne Of Me abope are genuine, gniess signcd
"W. L Conway"--as you vahie health, observe this !!
"a large discsunt to country traders, and those
who buy to sell again
Newport, Nov 13. 1916.
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Adniaistratm's Notiec.

1dn,i1iStr0tor'S N0licc.
TIE subscriber, having been appointed Adrnin.
4 is,ra,or 10 the Estates Of NATHANIEL and
HANNAH BIRD, late Ct Nevpors. deeesscd. rel
Guess al persons having desasscs against &ad -.
said Ests'e,. arc requested 10 msse psyuent 10
DAVID E.aG, .4d..;aixxcsar.g VA
Te eyport, Dec. II, 1916 t'sr'ft k'f'f
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25

No. l3t, 7hahies street,
HAS Just received from Ncw.Yors, in addition 10
L. his former stock, great variety of
Substantial ana Fancy GOODS,
which will he sold for cash, cheap as can be pur
chased ia this state.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., 4,

NOUfWOcT <SfN, 1910
NOTICE 10 herelY given, that funds have beee
! assiGued for the pa, iaent Of such yurAsvuy
Norris, and the interest thercoa, ns are uov dee "
the Loan 0'.iec in tie City Of Esw.yoWE. 10 sL,
State Of Ecw.ior., and vtic'i-~erc not tnb~es1
~ i''e notiea,ion ireE .ais pepatasnt 9: tic 22i
Of kngrst, 1916.
And ise ssid 'Ircsss-y Notes will accordingly 10
paid upon Tie application Of the holder, tbereof
rcspec'yely, At the said Loan Ofioc 10 the City OF
EcwYofk a. any tine prior 10 The Grst day cf JAM
uar,, 1917, after which Day interest viii cease u
be p,yablc upon tie said Treasury Notes.
The Commissioners in tie several sta,es ere rs-
questcd 20 make this nctce generally knosn ~ al
the means in their power: and the Prsilers author.
sed 10 publish the lava Of the. LATED stsiks. wrl
be pleased 10 nsrs !. once ~cek 10 til.ir raf2.c-
,i,e papers until ,bc irst day ol Janu,ry ccxt
fYH. IL CRAWFORD.
Dec -i--wt1Iar
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Dissolution st'CSpaytnsrsbib.

>HE Coparinership heretofore existing between
the subscribers. under the firm OF
hHODES E' C.9HOOAE,
is this day dissolved. by mutual consent All per.
sons indebted TO said Firm, requested call and
ADJUST their Accounts with CnalsrosuEa RHODES,
who is authorised 10 settle the same.
CHRIS RHODES.
STEPHEN CAHOoNE.
Newport. Nov. %. 1916. lN26l
1reaa,ry Notes, AcSv- 1ork, Phladc!-
fiia and Southern Money,
oNSrANTLy bought and sold by
~ PARDON L MuMrcRD. liz, T1arcs.fs.
wuo nAs ron SALE,
"Ncw Orleans victory" Snuff roses--and Chaiso
Whips, by The dozen or single. cheap!
.iae--s,amps OF all denominations, from scen's
to s das. ...v Oct. 2.
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GEORGE ENGS,

No. ITO, zHanes-sfreef.
LAS recently imported from England (per ship
4 Andes, via New.yurk) avery handsome Assort.
,ncnt Of HARDWARE and CUTLERY, including
Knives Scissors kasors chisscls, plane ronss
gouges. Saws and tiles Of almost every description
Likewise, table and tea Spoons, la,ches. and hin.
ges screws, states and slate pencils spccsacles. fry.
ing psns, ia, trons, kn,ins pins, sewing needles.
&c. &c.
The above, with his previous Stock, he offers foe
sale at a fair advance, st Wholesale or retail.
Newport, bee IL, 1916. (4w.)
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kTko vauss q Guinea 2

Iney msy be bad by The purchase Of for,u.
nate Number 10 the
W1shiagton Bridge Lottery, Ne. Z,
To commence drawing on The 9Th day Of Decem
be.. in the city of New.iiaven, and to be drawn
rapidly
SCHE.5fE.
20 prizes Of 1000 do lars each,
do 100 tickets aud all liey draw,
do 30 do do
90 do 200 dollars,
30 do 100 do
10. do 80 do
go 60 IS do
3O55 do . do
Not more than a;l Nree 9i.,1r.ers blanks to
prize. Deduction from prizes, fifteen per cent.
Price of the shove Tickets, whole S 6 90, halves
5 IL, quarters / 62-but from the very great de-
mald iof lhem viii soon rise
ipet, may slsu now I've had, Tickets in tho
PymOnh Beaeh Lo..s'y, drawing in BOSTON Highest
Priz, S 5000, price OF Tickets S 5 50--and Tickets
in the Hapn.i Stene Chapel LOTTERY. Highest Prize
S 5000, now d'asing in Bristol, price Of Tickets
e so, at the Truly Fortunate Lottery and Tx.
change Office, No. il8, THAMEssTnsET, SO cello
brated for the sale Of High Prizes.
Dee. ls JOSIAH &. SHAW.
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JOB 4. TOWNSEND,

JOB L. TOWNSEND,
CONTiNcEs TO carry on the Cabinet M siing
~ rusin ss In all its variety. lie has ON hand d
quantity of Furniture, made Of the best materials
which he will sell ut moderate prices
Also, for 0'e-3o0Q feet Cherry Boards
Tan-a-a jorneyman Cabinet Maker. who 10 q
GOOD workman and OF steady habits
N. y. Al. persons Indebted called upon to
make payment immediately, that he may be enabled
10 discharge his own debis.
Nrwnnsl. Dec IL
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25

Among them are n
rea-Tr4ys, Wine-W ait.
ers. and snuticr Trays,
Of aeg and elegant pat,
ie.os,
Brass An1i'ons,
S''ovcls aud Tongs,
brass, plated, iron, and
.iapan'd candleslicks.
Best plated and common
Castors,
Dri ANNA Tea-sets, and
low priced fea-pols,
Table and desert Knives
and Forks,
Igck, Pocket, aud Pen.
Knives,
zofs and scissors,
Spectacies and cases,
" lie VII cent?
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-FOUR hundred ANIL twsasty scsrs Of LAND lying
in ,sse town Of Champain. in the county Of Ciia-
ton, Aa staae at Ncw.york sbvpt THREE miles from,
the south end Of Lake Chanp'ain. being 10, No SO.
Of the HoSa-Sco,ia aud Refugee Patent, some pare
OF which T. under improvement The said tract -
FREQ from all incumbrancra whatever good war.
rantee deed viii be given to the purchaser. For
terms, which will be very liberal, apply to
DUTEE PEARCE.
Newport, Nov 6. 1916 (f)
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25

Tie J0lLoping vslunfary crr.yaeaes SUFFICIENTLY
spiHce their singular and surpr,asg efficacy!
nP CERTIFICATES!
This may certify, that have been very much
troubled with the asthma aud difficulty of breathing
for about four years. during which time have made
use Of variety Of medicines, and to effect until
ha1 recourse to Dr. ReT's -asthmatic Pile, pre-
pared by w. T. Conway, on taxing which, TO my
great joys Twas relieved, and can safely recommend
them as An Invaluable Medicine TO Others in like
cases. ELIAS SPENCER.
Windham, Con. May 6, 1916
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: tuitoNiiil urtlCics ~
Gil, and silver pencil Ca.
(, ses,
BRASS mounted and com
mon Bellows,
] Brushes o!'yarious kinds,
Best and com. snuilers,
Tortoise she'll aud imila.
tion she'll Combs,
Windsor and yariosated
soar,
I'ockei.beoks and purses,
Ladies' fashionable bsK
Clasps,
Watch chains, seals and
J key. gold, silver and
t; gilt,
Playiay.
Snuf.Boxes, &c &c.
,uc 10 manufacture and
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-25

IN order that the subscriber may be enabled TO
4 NEE, bis own engagements, he calls on all per.
sons who are indebted to him, TO make i'm ned, ate
payment, otherwise he will be under the disagree.
sole necessity Of placing his demands in,he hands
of an attorney, tor collection. CALEB TRiPP.
Newport, Oct 9, 1916
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-05-15
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

Extract from report of the committee of
the house OF Commons, on the state of
mendicity in the metropolis, published
in the New Monthly Magazine, Deem
Der, 1915.
] would beg to state to the committee.
that from much observation am satisfied
that Sunday schools, if properly conducted.
are of essential Importance to the lower
classes of society. have had occasion 10
inspect several Sunday schOUls for some
years past, and have particularly observ.
ed the children, who at first came to the
schools dirty and ragged, in the course of a
few months have IecOme clean and neat in
their persons; and their behaviour, from
my own observation, and the report of a
great number of teachers, has rapidly i'm.
proved. aIlude to those schools where
the teachers are grituitous, as find that
no persons who are paid, do the work half
so well as those who do il from motives of
real benevolence. A arge school which |
frequently visit in Drury Lane, which has
upwards Of 600 children, has produced
many instances of great mental and moral
Improvement among the lower classes of so.
ciety.
II is difficult to state facts, which prove
the direct influence of Sunday and other
schools have upon this evil. But the pro-
per observance of the Sabbath by the low.
er orders Of society, has a most important
influence on the moral character and gene
raj comfort of their families and it will
rarely be found to happen that poor persons
SO brought up, and who had also the advau-
tage vt suitable instruction, have become
mendicaDts.---Sunday schoos, PERHAPS. a.
bove every other means, promote among
the poor, this much neglected duty; the
children are not only taught the sacTed Oh,
legation Of the Sabbath, but are habifuated
TO observe it, by being regularly conducted
TO public worship. sub is the effect on the
poor in general, of a stated attendance on
the public service of religion, that thos,
who are accustomed to visit them, are 10
most cases able TO discern il 10 the very as
pect OF the family-Wherc the Sabbath /.
observed, you may expect to find, ia ever
the poorrst, cleanliness, decency, AID civil
behsvi ur but where it is violated, the re-
verse Of these is often met with. IN tn,
c urse Of inspecting tue condition of seye
hundred families, f. the purpose Of az
lordiDg some relief to the neesssitous ant
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TO CONFINEMENT.

-" Bo'''dts &c as thought though mans desires,
:" The real IsaHis Of hfe are ferc."
WHY should mans ardent soul aspire
To earth born joys, which swiftly fiy
or range, on Fancy's wing Of FIRE,
To grasp earth, ocean, air and sky.
Let mad Ambitious banners play,
Let Aysrice his dark mines explore,
And seaman urge his stormy way,
From sea TO sea, from shore to shore.
Yet vain they toii--can wealth or fame,
To restless soul true Joy mpart ?
Or all unbounded wish would claim,
Give rapture the snguishcd hearth
Or could Potosf's richest mine, a
Or gems of oceans coral cave,
Shed halo round our LIES decline,
Or snatch US from the opening gravel
ah no. Then swee Contentment come,
Thou surest pledge of joys sincere;
Shy presence bids the desert biooom,
Without thee, Eden's self were drear