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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18

! to an iDdiscreet height long after his
coat had passed IFS grand climacter-
{ ic: this should be avoided. recol
Iect another. an aid brother soldier,
who. Joseph like, left his skirts in
his washerwoman' hands one morn
ing, and went to parade in a short
Jacket, though not belonging to the
Hight infantry.
i have seen an old coat appear to
great advantage on the body OF a
great buck; as thus: he WAS we'll
dressedin all other respects. immacu-
late waistcoat, anexceptionable in
expressihles, silk stockings in per-
feet health, but coat as old as Adam.
Thus attired he used to caper al a
ball with immense applause. Next
morning he visited his partners in a
suit that Sir Richard Steele would
call fire.new.
The Indifference with which you
enter into all sorts of places and ad-
ventures when your ceat is old. your
gallant independence OF the weather.
your boundless scorn of coaches and
umbrellas, the courage with which
you brave every accident by flood and
field. are all conspicuous advantages
ia an old coat.
The last brnefit I shall notice Of
an old coat, is, the exercise it affords
the genius of the acknowledgement.
taste and fancy are equally strength
ened by the patching. Disgusting and
setting ii off to the best advantage.
| found a friend the other day busy
engaged on blue CO at. that, to all
appearance, was in the very last stage
of decrepitude. First, he patched
the elbows, &c. and strengthened the
tottering buttons. Next came brush
Jog and busting, a ticklish operation
let me tell you. Then came water
ing; your water is sore refresher
of your whoreson old coat. Then
came second brushing, with soft
brush. Then he took sponge, dip
ped in ink mixed with vinegar, and
rubbed the seams of the garment
Wishal. Lastly he polished the but
tons with piece of soft leather
After all this the coat was not to be
recognized by its most intimate
friends. There was as mach sdiffer-
ence between it and its former self, as
between an old beau of sixty, when
he first rises in the morning, bald,
gr'zzIed, rough and toothless. and
the very same beau shaved and drsss.
ed, with his false teeth, his painted
eyebrows, and new black wig.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
ALLEN M'LANE.

Although the events at Yorktown
were generally of a serious and i'm
posing character, yet there WAS some
admixture of fun and frolic. On the
night of the Generals arrival at York,
it was proposed that he should walk
out on the remains of the British
rampant. to enjoy perspective view
OF the illumination in camp, &C.
Col. M'Lane,& a rare old soldier Of
about seventy three. slipped away
from the company, got first to the
rampant, sbouldered cornstalk, and
mounted guard. On the approach OF
the Gen. and his party, they we're
challenged in a bold and soldier-like
manner, Il upon answering Friends
were ordered to advance and give
countersign. Col. Fish advanced
and tried La Fayettc. 1t would not
do. Sergeant of Guard, here! quickn
was new called. What was TO be
donea Col. Fish again advanced. and
! reColIecting the ever memorable coun-
signs of 1891, gave 'Rochambean,'
'Paris.' &c.-This would do. Pass
ON was the word, and in a moment
the joke was discovered, the old jok.
er grasped by the hand, and a hear
ty laugh ensued, which none more
heartily enjoyed than LA FAYETTE.
PETER FRANCISCO.
This modern Milo Of Crotona, "a
soldier of the Revolution, was intro
duced at the grand dinner, bearing
aloft in his arms another soldier of
no moderate size, and with the ease
nurse would hare borne child
Francisco fought in the successful
and determined charge made by BIZ
IN Washington and Hozoard, upon
the Guards at Guilford Court House,
armed with sword purposely made
for himself, and which drank no
stintcd draught' on that hard-fought
day. Afterwards, in Virginia, sim
gle handed, he encountered detach-
ment Of TarIeton's Horse, several of
whom he killed Il wounded, & disper-
sed the rest. On the generals res
turn 20 his quarters, he was escorted
by Francisco; and horse, foot and
artillery could not have better clear
ed the way than the imposing stride
OF this Telamonian Ajax, who is a
'lion brave and as lion strong
Sol. Allen M'Lane, OF Delaware, a
most distinguished partizan officer in the
Revolution.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
AUCTIONS.
Marsllal's Sale

IN Tuesday, TIE 7ib day OF Decent,
" next, at II O'clock, will be sold nr
cash, on the premises, ONE LOT or
GROUND, with all the improvement.
thereon, lying suJ being in the Town y,
Alexandra, on the north side of OronoL"
street. and west side o, ST. Asaph s,rts,
the properly OF William Brent, )r. 10 sa,,.'
~ an execution 10 lavor OF the bank Of { ,
.lexandria assignee. Should The purlLass.
fail to comply with the terms OF sale, lbs
properly will be resoId, and said purcka.
ser held liable for any deficiency that nav
arise in consequence tt second sale.
D. MINOR. D.
For I. Rlnggold Marshal.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
TWO LOTS OF LAND,

binding on the Georgetown road, and cor
tiguous to the town. They contain about
twelve acres, are we'll enclosed, and in
Timothy. Also. one annuity or rent 10 lee
oil four hundred and forty four dollars.
charged on lot of ground 10 The said
town on the north side OF Wolf and vest
side OF Union streel-commony called
the disliIIery LOT. The terms will be made
known on the day of sale. Cash will DO
required, however, unless other terms can
then be agreed on by the parties concern
ed, and resale will immediately take
place q, the rIsqe of The first purcbssehDD>
less the terms OF the sale are Immediately
complied with. h. | TAYLOk.
oct &c IGN
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
ALIENS

Lottery and Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Cay.
Where the CASH may be had Tor prizes
at any moment.
n[Dis,ant adventures, by signilyipg.
their wish, will be informed OF The faie OF
tickets ordered from Aliens Ofhce as soon
as drawn. ?,
Orders from any part OF the U. States
per nail, post paid, or by private convey
ance, enclosing cash or prize tickets IN me
New York and Baltimore Lotteries, VIII
receive the most prompt attention, 1t lad
dressed 10
S. T. M. ALLEN = Co.
nov Is " asbington City.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
POETRY.
from the Literary Gazette.

THE WARRIOR.
srw.a morn--the warriors soul beat high,
Ha falcbion grsced his manly thigh,
His dark plume DER his casquswas waving
Proud was the warriors restless glancs.
Like sun beams glittering on ms lance,
The fro.ns Of fate, of fortune bfaving.
sTwas noon the Warrior met the fight,
HIS trustv falchion sprang to light,
His eye with martial fury cleaning;
Fierce was the strife and brave'the zoe,
And many gallant head lay low.
And snany gallant heart was streaming.
sTwas eve ---the:warrior pressed the plain.
His falchion dv.d with many strain.
The night breeze DER his corsc was signing;
Dim was the warriors death clad glance.
And dim che iustre of his lance,
unheeded and ungrasp'd twas lying.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
Notice.

YEVHE subscriber having been appointed
l. trustee for the benefit OF the creditors
OF Samuel Snow den. an insolveni debtor,
hereby requires all persons indebted to
the said Samuel Snowdep, 10 make pay
ment without any delay to him; or TO such
person or persons as may BE- legally au-
tborised By him to receive payment.
ono ~ Ms WISE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
Best Chewing Tobacco.

NIFTY kegs and halt kegs manufactured
IL Tobacco, 8's, ls's, l6's and pound
twist, Barclays brand; warranted superior
to any in the district. Just received by
the schooner Union, from Richmond, Tor
sale by ). d. BROWN, Agent:
nov 8 u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
TEAM.BOAT HOTEL.
SUPERIOR OYSTERS.

u>HE subscriber respectfully Informs the
public, that he intends keeping, du-
r,np the season, OYST Frs OF superior
Quality. which he will be happy TO serve
IN in any manner called tor at bis house.
He will also accommodate iamiiies WIN
sbucked oysters or in the she'll As be has
mande arrangements for receiving regu,,
lar supply, customers may rest assured
that they will be OF the first quality, or
none will be sent them.
Having number OF private rooms, par
ties can be accommodated to their satIslac-
ton. WM. D. o1oAhA,
nci ID u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
Porter and Wine Bottles.

40 hampers aud bids. Bristol patent and
Scotch porter and wine bottles, Just
re csived per sehr. Alert, aud for sale by
nov u s. MESSERSMlTH.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18


70 eo"auen'e al ~ 'sO'A' a. W. Ae' ~ Asesm Tar
Part Of % and "a Old Town Ct g. Bridge Prospect $40 90
Part OF o West street number 60 leet front iS IS.
Part lot No sso, and adm ZOE g. West street sss go
par 10, NO. go - d T auu AZ "a Cmeyav 1900
Part Of 81 Old Town ~ 30 Cong %pd ~ 500 IS
Lot No 85, ID Homead's addition S6o oza
Slip Hawkins addn and Beals $500 SO
Part Of lot No SO in Bear addition Is feet on Bel street
Part Of lot No 100 in addn. 10 teet ditto 1871 4o7
Lee aud Casanaves addition on Washing 700 75
Lo, No N ditto fee Washington 900 2s5
Lot No. 6s in do ~ on Csusssy on . to 600 S"o
Lot No Sc addition 800 -
Lot No 70 addition oo ia
Lot No in 80 iS5
Lot No IS in 90 IA
Lot No SO 30 ~
canavs addn Green 500 IS
e. . s. No. q
Par. Of lots No Ill and ne Beas ado 90 feet on Bea 40 1000 50
Par, Of lot. No. aas sud ssa and HIS addn 40 Feak seo 30
Fart Of d lot No 1885, B. and H.. aad'o So lee. Market 500
Lot Hawkins adm Sc feet High
Lot No Peter, Beatty, Thkeld addn 6o1 m
Prospect, 100 feet Lnsan ooo ! 20
OF No. 26 in ditto, 50 Bridge st.
lot ell Beatty and Hawkins ddn Fl Fifth l54 ss
Lot No 975 g. and H' edition 10 ps on back street SO
Part 49, and 81 in tiomead's addition Dumbn 80 -
P e. sss fPa s .sas IS b Seventh
Lot No. ia Beatty and Hawkins addn amended, 30 on Fourth
stree, loo on Fedk 900 s5
P P No. So Ga M sa s Ps on Back street 1897 s5
ls Of lot No. sss Beatty and Hawkins adm 9Th ,sa 50
Is o 10, No. go 90 90 Back street goo
s. aadn IS on Fifth IS on fds st. s soo IS
: : JOHN HoLrzMAN, Collector ssa 90
"s''se'sa"s SV''mssr ~, lsxA lawsw
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
A SUGAR REFINERY,

with all the usual and necessary imple..
ments and appurlenances connected BY a
brick wall and shed, with a iargge Two
story BRICK warehouse and meat house
all built within a lew years past, and
believed TO be in complete order for cal.
Tying on business. There is also on The
same lot OF ground two story brick dWel>
ling house, lately erected on Queen street,
and two other wooden dwelling houses
which are rented on ground rent Tor ever,
and pay fifty dollars per year. This pro,
perry will be sold altogether or 10 lois 10
suit purchasers, as will be made known on
the day OF sale. Being situated 10 ibs
centre OF The town, very highly imprcv we'd,
and in situation every way desirable;it
presents an object to capitalist, wbitbs
rarely 10 be met AT the same time and
place, and under the authority of the same.
deed, | shall sell
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
COLLECTORS SALE.

highest bidder ne
wv DECEMBER Office the Clerk the Corporation
situated ymg
will satisfy the Corporation oil george
1885, ana charges ose
20 o,n A nj Torns cash
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
Property for Sale
AT AUCTION.

8.ssx6 by virtue OF deed oil trust from
HIT Jacob Hoffman and vile, 10 Sc.
HIS! cure the payment OF certain sum,
&C. OF money therein mentioned, lbe
subscriber will sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder at The sugar refinery
hereinafter mentioned) on the fuentu.s,c,
ond day Of neat month, The following pro,
perry, lying in and adjoining TO the town
OF Alexandra, viz The properly on
which The said Hoffman hath Tor some year,
resided, bounded By Washington, Qseeu
and Columbus streets, and extending s66
feet on Washington, The same on elun.
bus, and 248 ieet ~ inches on Queen.s.
On this property there is spacious and
well built BRICK DWELLING HOUSE.
with all necessary out houses OF brick, a
good garden and large ice house. Also,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18
Timely Notice.

M Tickets wilIrise to Seven Dol.ass W
Saturday. the goth OF this moiilD.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-18

Sol. Allen M'Lane, OF Delaware, q
most distinguished psrtizan officer in th,
Revolution.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-09
.>4le HlGrfn IN .NuluLal..

N:'l@1a children are generally cheap commo-
d.ty Al Angingo. At the end of the rainy season,
When there was no particular scarcity in the interior
country, purchased a boy and girl, about eight or
nine years OF age, present to a lad, in bombay
Tor less money than couple of pigs in England
bought the young couple, laid in two months pro
visions OF rice and salt fish for their VOYAGE and gave
each of thcm four changes of cotton garments all
for the sum Of twenty rupees, or fifty shillings.--
English humanity must not pass ccnsurc this
transaction; It was happy purchase for the chi!-
dren they were relieved from hunger and nakcl-
ness, and sent TO an amiabc mistress, who brought
them up tcndcrly, and on leaving India, provided
for their future comforts whereas, had refused to
buy them, they would assuredly have been sold to
another, and probably have experienced miserable
bondage With some native Portuguese Christian,
whom We do not reckon among the most mercif,l
tsak-nastcrs. y circumstance of this kind happen
60 to hAaeh sitting one morning in my vcraudah,
younS fish woman brought basket of mullcts for
sale; while tic servant WAS dspos;ng of them, she
asked me to purchase a fine boy two wears Of age
tAen ~ her arms On my upbraiciing har want OF
maternal affection, She replied, Vith 6, smile, that
She expected another IN few weeks, and as she
could not manage Two, she made me the first offer
Il her boy, whom she would part with for a rupee
She came q few days afterwards with 4 basket of
Isl, bat had just sold her child to sgnor Manuel
Rodl,cnez, the Portuguese linguist, who, though a
'nar of property and a Christian, had thought it
necessary to lower the price half rupee Thus
did this young woman, without lemorsc, dispose of
an only child, for fifteen pence
Forbes' Crienfai Nsmo;rs
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-09

SPIRITS OF HEAVEN.

Spirit of Joy | will call upon thee
With thy bounding step and thy radiant smile !,
Thou shalt teach me thy mirth and revelry,
For thou canst the snares Of life beguile.
Yet leave ME alAlcave me all gay as thou art
love not thy'vain and idle folly
Thy laughter Expresses the weary heart
And leaves it to languor and melancholy.
Spirit of Peace descend from the sky,
With thy calm pure look, and Thy promise ofrcst
And let the beam Of thy dove-like eye
Still the throbs Of this troubled breast
Yet, Daughter Of I1eav'n thy pinion fold,
My restless soul will not bend to thv sway
For thy smile tho sweet is strangely cold,
And it chills my spirit-Away! away
Spirit of Love! obey my voice,
And lead my step to thy fairy bowers,
And let my steps in thy smile rejoice,
And croNn my brow with the brightest flowers
Nh, traitor thy roses too quickly fade,
Too soon the captive shall feel thy chain,
And many heart by thy smile BETRAYED,
Shall sigh for its trecdom-but sigh in vain.
Spirit of Hope from thy bright cloud bend
No power can thy endless charms destroy
If thou wilt cvermy steps attend,
My life shall be one bright round of Joy.
Angel of Beauty thy guardian wing
Shall shield me from every earth-born sorrow
| feel not the anguish to-day may bring,
fstill thou wilt promise blissful morrow
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-09
FOR THE GARLAN u.
Written at the gra1'e Of an MtaaL.

~ ftffen ut me gra1e d IN LJN2f.
Thou vert a lovely little flower, but Of tenele
growth and as Times hand, silent and unseen
gradually drew aside the curtain of infancy, til,
limbs began to gather strength, and thy cheeks t,
gather bloom-blending the smile Of Innocence
with the tinge of beauty. Death came, and plucke,
thee from thy parent stcm-and bore thee to thu
tomb. But thou shalt bloom again, for
"1he vinty blasts of Death
XII not the buds of Virtue: No. they spread
beneath the heavenly beams of brighter suns,
ihro' endless ages into brighter powers. "
Yes, little charmer thou hast gone,
And left this 6 tceming state Of strife
On angel wings thy spirits flown
To worlds Of endless light and life
In vain thy doating mother wcpt,
And pressd her last fond, burning kiss
Der thee Deaths Shadow slowly crept,
Congealing every sluice Of bliss
Thou vert but for moment given,
\ pledge of ever-durinS love
Then snatch'd into thy native heaven,
10 bloom with kindred fow rs above
Then rest thee here, sweet little one
Far, far from every note Of sorrow-
Thy mothersghs Goods Will be done y
Then, sleep thee till the final morrow,
IIARPERs- Fanny JUNENIS
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-09

Gently moving-gaily rowing
Far away from earthly care /;
Soaring brightly-wafted lightly
Through the bounIless fields ofair.
Thou, Mourncr dry that thoughtless tea,
And gaze no more upon the dead
lis but solitary bier
No earthly spirit fingers there.
On wings of light to Heaven It's fed
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-09
POETRY i.
A MOTHER TO HER INFANT DAUGHTER.


Is a fond mothers faithful breast
And little rccll'st thine infancy
How true her warm heart beats to thee,
How much She glories to behold
Thy tender mind its germs unfold,
How much Of Joys bright witchcry
She CLEANS from thy quick playful eye
How many cares thy mirthtul smiles
Each slowly passing hour beg,lies,
How every little vile of thine
Is CHERISHED i'll her bosons shrine,
And al! thy Joys and all Thy tear,
Awake her hopes or rouse hcr fears
Sleep, dearest one-thc toll, the pain,
Thou givcst thou'lt repay again-
To see thee happy is treasure,
Each dimpHng smile of Times pleasure,
More than sufficient to atone
For every pang, for every groan-
TO guard, to cherish, day by day,
TO share thy glaIness, JOIN thy play,
To bend above thy brow and see
Thy fathers image born in thee
To stop thy rosy mouth with kisses,
10 strew thy very path with BLISS s.
TO press thee, helpless as thou AT,
In loves pure sunshine to the heart,
-Ailt1 ltCi Ilietl tilOll til HAPPY llClt,
And mark thy young affections grow,
Brighter each day and month ana year,
Oh, life has nought 50 sweet below
sleep, dearest one-in after life,
When rolls the tide of worldly strife
Across my pathway, thou shalt be
The solacc of each misery
And life's dull scenes will glide along
Swift to the cadence of thy song
When sick, Or how'd with worldly care
Thy hand the nostrum shall prepare
When other ills come crowding on,
And other hopes fade one by one,
In every stage of good and i'll
Thou'lt be one constant blessing still,
II heaven but spares the life it gave
TO dwell on LIES maturcr wave,
And o, if every anxious prayer
Offered has been recorded there
Fresh in thy opening mind shall bloom
Pure virtues rich and sweet perfume,
And meek Religions vcstal fires,
Whose fame once lighted ne'cr expires,
Shall every path of duty light,
Glow Oh thy bosom's altar bright,
And make thee all Of loneliness
This heart could wish, this tongue express
sleep, dearest one-and when sleep
The last, long, silent, sleep of death,
\ vigil o'cv my rest thou't keep
With the Young lilies Of the heath
And oft to deck mothers grave
ihoult use the wild-rosc there to wave.
And bid the say green myrtle spread
its leaves o'cr my unconscious head,
And ionaIy cherish i'll thy breast
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-20
THOMAS CHINN.
SUSANNA CHINN.
w3w14
June 25
AN ORDINANCE,

AN ORDINANCE,
authorizing q toan for the city Of Richmond,
and directing the application thereof:
PASSED JUNE 18th, 1921
Be it ordained by Tie President ard Common
Council in The City of Richmond IL, Common
Hall assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the
authority of the same That the Chamberlain of
the city of Richmond be, and he is here
by authorised and required to advertise, that
he will sell to the highest bidder, on Tuesday
the Goth July, loan for the City of Richmond
for the sum of $4,000, on the terms and con-
ditions following, to wit No bid shall be receiy-
ed for alass sum than $500, nor for fractional
part thereof, nor at a lower rate than par.
2 find be it further ordained by tie authority
aforesaid, That upon the payment in cash by a.
n bidder Of the sum due by him or her, for any
stock struck out to him or her, to the Chamber
lam of the City, he shall issue to such purchaser
certificate OF stock signed by the President of
tie Hall end countersgned by the Chamberlain,
wIththe seal OF the Corporation annexed thereto.
3. find be Hfurther ordained 6y tie n,ttl,oyit,,
aforesaid and it is hereby or1qiued by the same.
That any loan made to the city of Richmond,
under this audinancc, shall bear an interest at
the rate OF SIX per centum per annun, payable
quarter yearly at the Office of the Chamberlain of
the city in gold & silver current CON- or the notes
of the Bank of Virginia, or of the. farmers Bank
oil Virginia, or OF the Bank of the United States ;
and such loan or loans shall be irredeemablo un-
I'll on or after the LIST day of January, 1885.
a., Ind be it. further ordained, That the faith
of the City is hereby solemnly pledged, to set
apart annually under the controulof the Commits
sioners of the sinking fund sum sufficient for
the regular quarter yearly payment of the inter-
est, aud the redemption Of the principal of the
loau aforesaid ON the said list day of January
1885.
s. The proceeds of the loan aforesaid shall be
applied in the following manner and to the pay
nient Of the following debts due from the City TO
wit: There shall be paid to the Bank of Virgin
ia S14,340; to the Farmers Bank of Virginia
81 1860, and TO the Bank of the United States,
nine thousand dollars.
6. This Ordinance shall commence and be
in force from and after the passing thereof
a coPY-IcSte,
n. SHEPPARD. c.cu.