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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-26
GOODS;

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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-26

-" Rightly to be great
ls--not to stir without great argument,
But greatly to find quarrel in straw;
Where honor IS at stake" HAMLET.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
LITERARY.

From Collet's Reiicks Of Literature. O.
ne7v gvork, just Published in ENGLAND.
Few popular quotations have more
engaged the pens of critics, than the fol-
lowing
"For he that fights and runs away,
Will live TO fight another day"
These lines are most universally SUD-
posed to form part of Hudibrass; and
so confident have even scholars been on
the subject, that in 1884 wager was
made at Brodles, OF twenty to one, that
they were to be found in that iDimitable
poem. Dodsley was referred to as the
arbiter, when he ridiculed the idea of
consulting him on the subject, saying,
every fool knows they are in Hudibrass.
George Selwin, who was present, said to
Dudley, spray, sir, will you be good
enough then, to inform an old fool, who
is, at the same time, your wise worship's
very humble servant in what caDto they
are to be found ?" DodsIey took down
the volume, but he could not find the
passage. The next day he came with
no better success, and the sage bi5Iiopole
was obliged to confess, ''that man might
be ignorant of the author OF his well
known couplet, without being absolutely
a fool"
Butler has indeed Two or three passa-
ges somewhat similar the one that
comes nearest is the following, in lIudi-
brass, book 8, canto S--verse 245-
"For those that fly, may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain"
The fact, however, is, that the cou
plet thus ascribed TO the author of .Hudi.
brass, occurs IN a small volume Of miscel-
lancous poems by sir John Mennes, writ
ten in the reign Of Charles the III. which
has now become extremely scarce. The
original ofthe couplet may, however, be
traced 10 much higher authority, even to
Demosihenes, who has the following ex-
preston
"y4aesr ptsogOn kai Palis machesiiGi.'
Of which the English lines are almos,
a literal translation
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
MAXIMS.

The illtemper of many women, made
Diogenes say, that when he saw woman
had hanged herself upon tree, that il
7Oas the best bearing tree that he eUer
sazv in his lite.
phidas made the statue OF Venus at
Ellis, with one foot upon the shell of q
tortoise, to signify two great duties of a
virtuous woman,which are to keep home
and be silent.
The Egyptian women aDciently did
never wear shoes, TO the end they should
accustom themselves to stay at home.
Marriage is just like sea voyage he
that enters into this ship, must look to
meet with storms and tempests.
Make choice of wife by the ears, not
the eyes. -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
ORATOR HENLEY.

81 neserS says person who knew little
about the doctor, saw Orator Henley but
once, and that was at the Grecian- Office
House, when gentleman he was ac>
quainted with coming in, and seating
himself in The same bog, the following
dialogue passed between them"
Henley--" Pray what has become Of
our old friend Dick Smith have not
seen him for several years."
GentLemen--" really don't know
The last time heard from him, he was
at Ceyton, or some of the settlements in
the WeSt indies
Heniy-( B'ith some SURPRISE )-'At
CcyloD, or some of our settlements in
the West Indies My good sir, in one
sentence there are t7Uo mistakes. Cey-
Ion is not one Of our settlements it be-
longs to tde Ouch, and it is situated not
in the Vest, but in the East Indies
Gentlemen Nun some heat )-'Tbal
| deny.
Hentey-'More shame for you will
engage to bring boy Of eight years OF
age, who will coDfute you
Gentiemen--(tn a cooler tone Of Uoic e
--'Be it as il will, thank God | know
very little about these sort Of things
Hcniey-sWhst, you thank God for
your ignorance, do you 2
Gentiemen-(m UloLent rage 81
10, sir-wbst theD?'
Heniey--'Sir, you have great dealto
be thankful for' finer. Monthly Mag.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
TIE USE OF CHARCOAL

All sorts OF glass vessels and other u-
tenslIs may be purified from long retaiB-
ed smells ofeyery kind, in the easiest and
most perfect H'anper, by riDsing them
out well with charcoal powder, after the
gresser impurities have been secured of
with sand and potash. Rubbing the
,eeth and washing out the mouth, with
line charcoal powder, will render ne,
teeth beautifully white, and the breath
perfectly everywhere an offensive breath
has been owing to scorbunc disposition
OF the gumbs. Potrid water is immedir
aiely deprived Of its offensive smell BY
charcoal.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
Gle fount.
LOVES HOUR.

LOVES HOUR.
Is il an hour for love to sigh,
When bright the sun is burning high ?
No. But when twilight climbs the sky,
And day has lost its dazzle.
Then meet me where the willow droops,
w here the bird of evening whoops,
u, meet me where the tendril hoops
The branches of the hazle.
There will tell of love as deep
As ever wrecked wretch's sleep;
I've given thee, love, heart to keep,
The fondest ere was given.
My love is like thy loneliness,
The very utmost OF excess!
q, Mary, how can it be less,
Thou fares ont of heaven!
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
OLDEN TIME.-NEW YORK.

Eward WEIGH was convicted in July,
1864, OF saying that Long Island Justly
belonged to the king Of Great Britain.-
lie was sentenced "to be conducted 10
the place where justice is administered,
and there be fastened to stake, 7viM a
5ridie in his mouth and label on his
breast, containing these words:
"DIsruRBER OF THE PEAoE.''
Aert Peterson Tack was the same
year convicted of bigamy. The sentence
was, that, 'he should be conducted
to the place where Justice is administered,
there to be severely whipped with rods,
and that the t7uo heads of SHINING
7rheei should be fiaced above his head,
besides being marked on his back with
hot iron,apd 5anished from the colony"
Who, after all this, will doubt the in.
genuity of the Dutch in contriviDg wbim-
steal, if not effectual, punishmcnts for
offenders
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
A HINT.

Cowper, of Durham, who was very c.
economical Of his vine, descanting one
day on the performance of a man who
was blind, he remarked that the poor fell
low fellow could see no more than shat
bottle Il do not a. all wonder at it SIR
replied MIR. Drake, 'for qUe have seen no
more than that bottle all the afternoon
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15

The emperor Adrian very innoccntly
asked Epictetus, why Venus is painted
naked? The philosopher replied, because
she always reduces her followers TO such
poverty that they have no clothes. The
Italians, more knowing, have proverb,
Bella fdn,ina che ride, Duol dir, 6orSa
che fliange, the smiles of a pretty woman
are the tears OF the purse; the latter
must be drained to ensure The continu-
ance of the former.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
LOST.

T0Y careless boy, about the 9th Of August
I'D last, one large Marseilles bed quilt, one
white mapped Counterpart, and one old bed
1nili, all tied up in a yarn coverlid. The arti-
rles we're sent with 'he boy tn be washed, and
II is supposed he hid them down and went to
play, rs nc can give no account of them. Any
person who may have found them or will give
information so that may get them again shall
receive liberal reward. BEAL HOWARD.
scut = 1t
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15

A person was arrested on board the
steamboat Richmond on Monday last.
charged by gentleman from Buffalo
with having robbed him Of "a pieces of
gold While in the act of arrestIne him.
ne threw the purse with the money over
board. La about two hours the purse
was recovered containing the whole a,
mount. The cuIprit has been sen, to
Buffalo for trial.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
MISSES LEGHORN HATS

NJo 1s, at 81 %, Hemmings and Sons best
~ needles, with a variety Of other goods
Just received and for sale at the comb
factory and variety store, on King-sireet, one
door below Mr.. u. Gardeners dry goods store
sent s. HILLS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
LEICESTER ACADEMY

The annual examination of the pupils
IN this seminary took place On the Goth
ult. The performances are represented
to have been excellent, and to have fully
sustained the character of the institution.
Among the recitations was one on the
importance OF eloquence, from the pen
Of John Q. Adams.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15

: sugar, COffee, Whlskey, etc.
TTHIS DAY landing and for sale, 10 hhds
u first quality sugar from l4to 1900 lbs each,
80 bills prime green coffee, boxes white Ha'
vana sugars, 5 chests young hyson tea, cask
nutnegs, z half pipes Basnal and quarter
casks sweet Malaga wine
sept LINDSAY & HILL.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15

The republican young men OF Mon.
roe county, N. Z. have nominated Mr..
Adams for the presidency and recon-.
mend him in long and able address to
the young men of the stale.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
Mechanics Bank of Alexandria,

SEPTEMBER ?, 1923.
A Dividend Of two per cent is this day declar-
"a ed, payable to the stockholders or their
ieoaI representatives on OF after the 18th inst.
sep3 II CHS. CHAPLIN, cashier.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
THE FIRE IRONS.

original Hafen SlawkeDhergins, at one
side OF the fire, and Mrs. Chose sat darn.
ing old worsted stockings al the other
irons were all on Mrs. Chooses side
'Ny dear said MIR. Chose. show misera-
BILE il makes me to gaze on any thing
that looks un-uniform E; be kind enough,
my dear, to let me have the poker on my
side.' Mrs. Chose, who was taking
long stitch at the time, replied, I'll give
1t you presently, my love- NAY, pr'y
thee, put me out of pain st once 'tis
absolutely quite distressing to my eye
the fire. place looks like a sow with one
ear ) ooh! Gddlcstick! lisw can you
be so excessively whimsical 'How dive
mean, whimsical p sLor6, man! don't
be so plaugy 6dgetty.' mo, madam,
am no such thing tPray, sir, don't put
yourselfin flusler.' 81 tel! you l am
not in fluster.' 81 say, sir, you are
For shame how can you throw yourself
in such passion p 81, in passion -
Yes, sir, you are s''ris false - s'Tis
true! 'Madam,'tis no such thipg!' 'S'de,
do you think that will submit to such
provoking language p 'You shall sub.
NIT 'iwon't' You SHALL Il shan't.'
i'll make you.' sYou can't BY
heavens, madam by heavens, SIR
Hold your tongue, Mrs. Chose
81 won't, Mr.. Chose At it they went,
ding, dong, with poker and tongues
The more he ranted, the more she
raved till at last, vieing to GU, do
each other IN proyocaiiop, the contention
ran so high that Mr.. Chose declared thai
he would not live with Mrs. Chose an
hour longer; and Mrs. Chose declared
she would not sleep another night beneath
the same root, much less in the same
bed F! MADAM said the husband, otis
time that we should part with all my
heart said the wife. 'Agreed!' said he.
agreed! echoed she. A lawyer was
absolutely sent for, to- draw up the arti
cles OF separation !, being made DiirabIe
dicfH, A peace loving, strife-quelling.
sort of a man, strange being, for law
yer ne begged to hear the particulars
that led them 10 come 10 such a harsh
conclusion. He was ordered to proceed
to bushes, but obstina;ely persevered in
his refusal. Addressing binselft TO the
husband, lie said, 'are you both fully
agreed upon separation 2 Yes, YES
exclaimed both parties. We'll, sir, what
are your reasons for so doing!' Sir, |
can't inform you Madam, Will you be
SO good as to acquaint me? p Indeed, sir,
cannot. elf this is the case,' said the
peace-loying lawyer, 81 venture to pro.
nounce your quarrel has originated in
something SO frivolous that you are both
ashamed to own it, He urged The
point so closely that he at length extorted
the truth /: nor did he desist from his
friendly interference until he had the
satisfaction TO re-establish the most per-
feet harmony. Warned by his friendly
admonitions, this welded couple grew
more circumspect in their words, less
aggravating in their manners, and. in
short, quite left off wrangling, and lived
happy.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
Duniuur.

'it is good thing to laugh at any rate and
If straw can tickle man, it is an instrument
ofhappiness." DRYDEN.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-15
SUGARS, etc.

0OUhINJ, ClCs
CD bbls and 10 bags superior Muscovado
w sugar, suitable for preserving and enti-
tied to debenture, 8 hhds prime N Orleans do
Is bbls whiskey
pipes high proof American brandy,
andiDg and for sale by
sept SAM'L. MESsERsMITH.
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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-09-16
HENRY HOTSPFR.
ROW STREET. LONDON

Ruling II 1r1t.--A young married man,
canned John King, was brought before tic
magistrate, charged with having assaulted
Hannah Maria, his wife.
John hing is something IN the coal trade,
aud he appeared before his Worship IN
scarlet plush brecchcs, white cotton mud
bcspotted stockings, aud short CATERS to
match flannel colorcd kersey wove
Jacket tucked under one ann and Jan tua-
ri Siai'9w under the other. His spouse,
Hannah Maria--a very pretty decently
dressed young woman, appeared 10 be pre-
clsely a. ladic, wish 10 be who love Their
lords and she had moreover a little john
King ia erarms--thr,rG r4t pledge of love ::
aud very nice little pledge wa5-with
lace cap, beaver hat and feathers, and all
that SOFT Of thing bau'ling. in .ilort,
rs John hiaG, Or any Kag, might well be
proud OF.
Hannah Maria stated, that sh" had been
married 10 John King seventeen month,
come next Saturday weed, and, though
he WAS good Poia8ialiorh husband enough.
he was 50 tond of ruliag her, that he beat
her most every day.
His worship observed that by her ac-
count, John King appeared to be IA pains
girjng, rs we'll AZ pains-iofiug husband
bat she must confnc be- evidence 10 some
particular and recent instance OF his savc-
ritv.
Hannah Maria dropped a curt'sy slap
ped itt!e john King on lis little Fat arm
to make hlpa lay quietly on her bosom, and
pr1eeeded Ia STATE how John King had
bought her beautiful Tower for her bon
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-09-16

/ Ia be genteei and comfortable, |. should
| think
| Why your worship" replied John
| lNnR, " perhaps il isn't the Isl way but
| ~ desperate hard, when have bren wor-
ldng and .laving 10 make her look nice,
TINT she should set about and pull the now-
CT to pieces IN her passion, and all be-
cause of foolish nonsense. lisa poor wife
that can't stand bit Of Joke, your wor-
snip -
Ills worship admitted the fact and told
Hannah Maria he thought she had been
somewhat Ia blame. At the same time,
John King added his worship " she must
not liz beat-she is your wife whom You
have soIemnly sworn 10 love and cherish
50 long rs yon both shall live; and i'll hear
any further complaints of you, shall hold
you to bail 10 keep the peace towards her.
In the mean time shall order the present
warrant Ia be suspended; and recommend
you To 20 home together, forgive and for
get all that has past, aud live more poaeea-
hly IN future.
john King promised that he would do
so, but Hannah Maria did not seem to have
much Faith in his promise and she slowly
followed HIM out of the Office evidently dis
satisfied with the issue.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-09-16
LOVES HOUR

Is il an hour for love 10 sigh,
When bright the sun is burning high
No. But when twilight climbs the sky,
And day has lost its dazzle,
Then meet we where the willow droops,
Where the birds OF evening whoops,
o, meet we where the'tendril hoops
The branches OF the hazle
There viii tell Of love rs deep
A. ever wrecked Wretch's sleep
Eve given thee, love, n heart 10 kepp,
The iondest ere was given.
My love is like thy logclincse,
HE very utmost OF excess
o, Mary how can il he less,
Thou tarest out OF heaven
begin, however, Mr.. Editor, 70 br afraid
hat this is too " hot stuff" for the dog
days but should my fears IN vain, you arr
welcome to all the loving and rowing
"reminiscences in the mental possession of
Yours,
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From TIE Troy Sentinel.
BAYS or co0RrsntP.

q, there are hours which love can give,
That make IT worth our whilc 10 live.
.4aongp.oh.
We MI have little snatchcs, even in In.
busiest lic,where our cares for the present
and anXletlts for the future, let IT'S alone
ana allow US, as II were, Ia turn the exhaus-
ted spirit out to feed, and ruminate upon
the past. The ambitious man naturally
settles upon that period of his life when he
looked largest amongst his fellows the
akdricious man, tolhe time when cunning
and caution were most productive while
the man of passion and feeling flies back 10
the social board, where friendship glowcd,
u" the more enchanting bower, where rap
ture famed
have sufficiently convinced myseif, Mr.
Editor, that still belong To this last tribe
OF beings for no sooner am blessed with
a mnsng hour, nay, even with muslng
minute, but am of to those days,
" When love upset my boyish mood,
E" Destroyd my rest, aud boiled NV blood :"
viewing with the eye, and handling with
the diverse members oft!e mind, the sweet
cnslaver herself, the saintrd scenery hnd
mutual tokens, together with all and SIM
dry the other lovely implements of wooing.
With great disinirrestednrgs ! can still see
myself, " ere yet beard had bfistled or
my chm run 10 my llttle chamber, aud
having secured oil lie sweat aud sniI of IL
hours work, thrusting myself with great
alaerity into my Sunday suit, and then, TN
der the last Glimmerngs of the west, put
forth IN gallant stile upon the back OF old
Nhalebone, the smartest horse, you may
assure yourself that could take from the
stable. Indeed, old Whalcbone, To do hlm
justice, was one olthose rough, tough, four
footed fellows that stick al nothing, scare
At nothing, and fear nothing ; and his rider,
TO do him justice, was as like him in these
respects as two peas. | carried, however,
about me IN those days, a something that
some call modesty, some dlilidenrc, and
otherscowardicp, that would not allow me
10 ride up boldly to the dwelling Of my
love, aud stalking in with IA stiff, cast
metal look, commence cold common
conversation with the rest of the family,
while the lovely cause of my hearts fever
sat blushing before me. had, therefore,
persuaded her 10 give me audience in the
corner Of little grove, where wild grape
vine, throwing itself athwart Il clnmp Of
cOpcsw6od, formed as lovely little temple
as love could ask 10 worship in. As put
myself To considerable trouble at that time.
10 invent a ballad TO my mlstrcss's eye
brow" which in some SORT expresses those
feelings, shall transcrbe Az much as re-
member of it =
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EEJL2LE EDUCATION.
MIR. BALI.

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New and Valuable Medicine.


HNiI,1 prN and elegant Balsam bids fai
4 To standunriyaiicd in lis merits, for Con
SYMPTOMS and Coughs aud we boldly venture
TO assert thai no Medicine has ever gained 50
much credit in so short time as ths compo-
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most surprising success, who were given zap
by the most skitul physicians in the country.
Many certificates OF its efficacy accompany
each bottle.
hereby certify that my wife has for some
time past beentroubed with violent Cough,
and has been in very delicate health, and
after having tried many different thing, with
ont getting relief, | bought for her bottle of
DR. MeIIens Cough Drops from the use Of
which very short time she found great relief,
aud her Cough has entirely left her, and she
has regained her strength ..
JOnN ". JENKINS.
HrdSon, l2h .Hoah 2Wh, 1919.
Affirmed before ne, JOSEPH u. MONELL,
HeC0rdcr Of The cify Of HudsOn
To the afflicted whom tbs mny conccrn-l
Rosanna Barton, do certify that took VIC
lent cold in the latter part of the year ISIS
which created violent Cough aud difficulty
Of breathing, which was very distressing Till /
procured bottle Of Doctor Meilcn's Cough
Drops, and by taking few doses of the said
drops, was entirely cured of my COUGH and
pain III my side. EOHANNA BARTON,
Wife Ut Mr.. Joseph Barton.
Hudson, l2h .nopH l3ih, 1919.
This IS 10 certify thar IN June 1915, ! was
seized With very distressing Cough, pain in
my side, great weakness Of the lungs, and il
continued until .IuIy 1919, which confined me
to the house and pgt ut the time to my bed
had tried every thing rs thought but ALI i'm