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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-23
FROM THE NEW YORK STATESMAN.


"pONT FORGET THE PlG-TAIL."
WerecolIect reading the following humor-
Gus letter from sailor arrived from :, long In
dia voyage, to his brother in London, about
four years ago, at which time it went the
rounds Of the newspapers. Some one has re-
TiPed It with new date for the present year,
probably under the impression that the edi-
TORS and readers had disregardGd the earnest
injunction Of the writer" Don't forget The
Fig-iaii."
IYcrren Hastings IndiGmaa,
Graz esend, March "a, 1924.
"Dear Brother Tom-This Gums
hopein to find you in good, helth as ii
Ieeves me safe anchored here yesterday
at 2 ?. NJ. after pleasant voyage tot
cradle short and few squalIs-Dear
rom, hopes to find poor old Father
Stout, and am quite out of pig-tail-
Sights Of pig-tail at Gravesend, but TN
fortunately not fit fora dog to Choir
Dear Tom, Captains boy will bring you
this and put pig-tail in his pocket, when
6ort-8est in London at the black boy
IN 7 dies where. go, acks for the best
pig-taii-pound pig-tail will do and am
short ofshirts. Dear Tom, as for shirts
only took two whereof one is quite worn
ont, luther most, but don't forget the
pig-tail as had not quid TO Choir new
er since Thursday Dear Tom, as for
the shirts your size will do only longer
like I'm long-get one at present, best
az Tower hill, ard. cheap-but be par.
ticular TO go to seven dies for the pig.
tail-At the black boy and Hear tom ack.
for pound best pig-tail, and let it be
good pig-tail so ty it up--Dear Tom
shall be up about Monday or therea
bouts. Not SO particular for the shirt
as the present can be washed but DOM
tor get the pig-,ail with out fail, so an
Your loving brother.
''P. s.-Dont forget the pis-tail."
TIE WONDERS OF PRINTING. The
London Observer of the 18th Jan. las
contained two sheets, giving an accoun
ofthe trial and execution, sc. of Thur
tell, for the murder of Weare, 1877 900
copies Of each sheet were sold-thev
produced the publishers tifty-fve thou
sand FIVE hundred dollars, out of which
they Paid the government for stamp do
ty sixteen thousand dollars; they esec
634 reams Of paper, the weight wa.
more than seven tons. IF it had beer
printed on press of the best construc
ton in common use, it would have beer
required to work fort,1tee weeks, nigh
and day. The presses of all the grea
newspaper establishments in London arc
worked by steam power, and the rapid
lily with which the operations perform.
ed is difficult to Imagine, though tbs
tactis notorious. Males.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
FRIDAY, February IS.
IN SENATE,

Mr.. Hayne presented the memorial OF sundry
citizens Of Charleston, S G. and its vicinity, set
ting forth the injurious effects which will be produ-
ced to their agricultural and commercial interests,
by an increase of duties on imported articles, and
demonstrating against the passage OF the tariff bill.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Manu-.
luciures.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. HemphiH, from the Committee on Roads
and Canals reported bill authorizing the subScrip
ton of stock in the Deiaoare and Chesapeake Gu
mil Company; which was twice read and commit
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18

young man. poor mechanic, named Ademdai,
was one night returning home from his work thro'
the streets Of Bagdad. He had already reached the
door of his humble habtaton, when a confused
sound of voices and the clashng of weapons drew
his attention. He perceived, by the light of the
moon, two men in the Arninian habit defending
themselves against sin ruffians. Naturally coura-
gcous and resoute, Ademdai fastened to the sue
cour Of the weaker party, and though armed only
with stout stick, he laid about him with such eff
feet that the robbers took to their heels
Without expecting any rccompense, or indeed
taking the least notice of the persons to whom he
had rendered this seasonable service, he unlocked
his door and went into his hut.
The next night might be about ten o'clock
he had just finished his frugal supper, and was con-
sidering within himself how hard poor fellow is
obliged to toll in order to gain scanty subsistence,
and how many, even with the utmost exertion, can
scarcely earn sufficient to appease their hunger with
the coarsest fare: 'What deal of work, exclaim-
cd he, shave done to-day, and half drachma is all
that l have received for it 0 Mahomct! woudst
thou be pleased to grant the bare neccssaries of
life, should deem myself as happy the grand
yzier himself
Scarcely had he uttered this soliloquy, when he
heard loud knocking at his door. He instantly
rose, and lost no time n opening it, under the idea
that one of his neighbors wanted something but
what was his establishment to perceive majestic fl
CURE, clad in long flowing robe of snowy white
ness, with an immense turban on his head and
black staff in his hand Without any other sauta-
ton than slight bow of the head, this figure uncere
moniously entered his hovel.
Ademdai, though stranger to fear, was alarmed
by the appariton but the majestic visitant strok-
ing beard that reached down to his waist thus adj
dressed him: Fear not, Ademdai am thy good
Genius ] come to see thee. | heard thy com
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plants and thy modest wish to possess the absolute
necessaries of Life MT

Plants ana thy modest wish to possess the absolute
necessares of life. Was it not so ?
Benevolent Genius cried Ademdai, when he
had somewhat recovered himself, Il certainly do
wish that possessed, without abour, the bare ne
cessaries of life. Can any man desire less Ser
tanly not, replied the Genius sbut what meanest
thou by absolute necessaries How much would
procure them" tNery little If have rice, wood
70 cook it and to warm myself, and decent dress to
put on, that is all need to be happy sAnd how
much money would be required to put thee in pos
session of allthese things about drachma day;
yes for that sum pretty sure could obtain all
that | absolutely want well, here are eight
drachmas for eight days; on the eighth day. at this
hour, will appear again to thee Shouldst thou
find this allowance inadequate, be not afraid to ask
for more. will give thee much as thou desircst,
till thou hast obtained whatever is necessary for
not my intention to bestow on thee aught that is SUI
periiuous.' With these words the Genius retired.
and Ademda, with looks Of joy, surveyed the mo-
ney which he had given him. Eight silver drachmas!
he had never been rich in all his life AT length
said he, Il am relieved from anxiety respecting nv
future support, and have need to toll all day long
by the sweat of my brow in order to obtain scanty
meal Of rice at night Having thus spoken he
considered the affair again, looke ed round him,
and exclaimed, 'By the tomb of the Prophet l
have forgotten to ask my good Genius for many
necessary have not single article of furniture
look there at my wrctchcd pallet must have a
bed. A good bed is necessary to sleep, and to
sleep WE'LL essential life as to eat and drink
have not a carpet or cushion to sit upon myself,
or for the accommodation of my friends when they
come to me. | want table, also, to eat off -
at ones meals one likes to have things convenient
Thus did Ademdai bethnk himself of all the arti-
cles that he regarded as necessary and he awaited
with Impotence the next visit Of his good Genius.
On the evening Of the eighth day, While eating his
rice, he once more reconsldcrcd the matter Ills
indeed pity, said he, that have than
drachms Per day to live upon Rice, and nothing
but rice, would tire any body should like to have
something to relish it. were it only on high days and
holidays. Ny good Genius will tell nc that it is
not necessary; but he is wrong, | shall be able
to prove it to him. 1t is necessary that man should
vary his food, else why hath God created many
things for his subsistence In ordcrto cat one must
have an appetite but this everlasting relocating
takes ones appetite quite away. holidays ought
to be days Of pleasure and enjoyment but what
pleasure can there be in the incessant repetition of
this insipid diet Yes, yes it is necessary that
should now and then have change shall request
my Genus to allow me two drachmas for holidays;
that is not too much.
The GENTS kept his word, and appeared pune
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18

tuay at the tenth hour. Ademdal sunk at his feet,
and solicited what he had forgotten to ask for at the
first interview. The Genius listened to him with
patience. Beware Ademdai,' said he, in kind
tone, of desiring more than is necessary the mo-
ment thou appliest for superfuities, that moment
shall abandon thee forever Ademdai then entered
into explanations, tending to prove that none of
these things which he desired to possess could be
regarded as superhuous. The Genius was conyinc
ed he gave him four gold dinars to purchase house
hold furniture allowed him the additional drach-
mas for holidays, and withdrew, promising to return
in eight days.
Scarcely had the morning dawncd, when Adcnl,
da rose, and presently went out to buy what he
wanted, He had the furniture carried home, and
fancied that his howell would be turned into palace
but it was not long before he made observation
which mortified him eedingly-the furniture was
new and his dwelling old. He examined his house
and now discovered for the first time in what mi
SCRABBLE state il was-nav it seemed ready to tumble
down. He fetched builder to inspect it, 'Bcware
my friend, said the latter of attempting TO repair
this hovel, it would cost less to build new house
Ademdaiwas grieved be obliged 10 place his beau
titul furniture in so crazy ahut 'supposng it Wen
to fall in thought he, Il should not only lose all
these fine things, but my life into the bargain Ill
absolutely necessary to rebuild house that is on
the point of tumbling down, and what is more es-
sential than sclf-prescrvation p" Ademdai did not
fail to acquant the Genius at his third visit with the
danger which impended over him. The Genius all
mtted the validity Of liz representations, and gave
him the spot fifty gold dinars to rebuild his ha-
bitaton. 'Ilow happy am H. said he to himself,
lin having such bcnefcent Genius, who voluntarily
supplies me with every necessary Thanks to his
bounty, shall never more suffer want He will not
refuse any thing for shall never apply to him
but for absolute neutrality-suspicious. Will ne
yer solicit The house is Finished and AdcmGA
moves into it with all his handsomest furniture III
seats himself first one, then on another soft
cushion, sometimes throws himself on lis bed which
he scarcely quits and thinks with JOY OF tie addi-
tona drachmas wherewithal TO regae himself on
holidays Surely he now has all that is necessary
All that is necessary Can any one really possess it
who is alone Is there any perfect enjoyment in
life, unless it be shared with beloved object =
Which way socvcr he turns his eyes, he secs serag-
los containing twenty, thirty, forty Of the most beau;
tiful fclnaes and can it be alleged that he is dc
string supcrfutv if he wishes for one-only one
is all now want. A handsome wcuan-how She
would set OF the place My house would be thou
sand times more agreeable. Yes, will ask my GOO
Genius whether wife be superiority for me .
Who!l, a"vU2cd y t fms thought, h. could no ler
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-12-18

ADENiDAI.

FROM A PERSIAN MANUSCRIPT.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23

SUPERIOR Sporting g. all other kinds,
~ for sale by the subscribers.
EAGLE GUNPowDER, in Canisters, tor
Sporting ;,
Du Points Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported The differ.
ent kinds of Eagle Powder are all of the
same quality, being manufactured by the
same process and of materials OF equal pu-
rity--tbey differ only in the size OF the
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made of
two sizes, the largest grain being desgnat-
ed by red label with one star, and the
finest grain by blue label with two stars.
Some of the Powder with the red label
and one star is occasionally put up in
pound papers to suit purchasers.
There are also 2 kinds OF supertlDe Ea.
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting, one OF the size OF
musket powder, marked with the words
sDuck Shooting and the other as large as
cannon powder, marked Sea Shooting
Also, Guupowder kegs, warranted of
the very first quality; of the following
kinds-F glazed, FF glazed, FFF glazed,
F rough, FF rough, FFF rough.
A.C. CAZENOVE s. Co.
Alexandria. June If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23
Charles County Court,

March Term, 1894.
John Ferguson, John B. Wills, John EoS
len and William Thompson, surviving
obigees of Edelen, Thompson y Y"
and Samuel Chapman,
VERSUS
Lot Mason, and the heirs OF wilma"
Brawner, 49,,
TINE object Of the bill plead in l loIs
L. cause is to obtain decree tor Inc 'aIs
of the real estate of William Brawner' 10.
the payment OF bis debts. The bIi s!s'1'
that the said William Brswner IS aeau'
leaving among others The following Df.r'
who are minors to wit: Ann Bra@neI
Elizabeth E. Brawuer, and John A. Draw
ner; and it appearing to the Court ''s'
the said Ann, Elizabeth, and Jonn 81 a.
Brawner are not residents OF the sts,s u
Maryland, II IS therefore ordered ana "a.
Judged, That the cOnplainaDls, by Cs~ "d
ing a copy of this order to be Inseitea
once week tor twelve successive weep hs,
in the Alexandria Gazette newspaper, w.,
fore The first Monday in November n sI.t
give notice OF this bill and its objects, lDH n
the said absent defendants may. appear +; n
this Court on the said first monoaJ 2hsv
November next, to shew cause u any mI
have, why decree should not DC pa'
as prayed. ;. +. rom.
plainants. ,,,o C,ork
july II ''"'"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23
This is to give Notice,

THAT the subscriber of Alexandria
l. county. in the District of Columbia,
has obtained from the orphans court OF
said county, letters of administration on
the personal estate OF Jonathan Swift, late
Of the county aforesaid deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de-
cedent, are hereby warned 10 exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof to the sub
scriber, passed by the orphans court, on
or before the 7th day of March next, or
they may, by law be excluded from all
benefit to said estate; and those indebted
thereto, are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand, the 7th
day OF September, 1924.
HUMPH. PEAKE, admir- OF
sept 7 3w Jonathan Swift.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23
POETRY.
Econ, The Norfolk Herald.

IL
sThe following sublime esfusion par
takes less Of the inspiration of the
far famed cutters Of Helicon than that
Of our genuine old double rectitied
4ohiskeg. It was Quaffed. as we are
told. san a large assemblage. at the
recent election in Williamson, Mar
tin county. IN. G. VINO doubt in a
full cup of the identical nectar we
have Just mentioned. We presume
this votary It the MUSES. has an eye
upon the Office Of Poet La1reat. in
the event of General Jackson's cleo
tion 10 the Presidency; and it mustsbe
allowed that his pretensions are not
of the common sort.
.Success to Gen. Jsckscn's friends to-day,
Act true and faithful all the way;
And safely conduct him to the chair
ITO act as President four years:
And then If his administration IS such.
That the nation has no right to complain.
We will elect him hack again,
To serve to the Gig ht wears end;
And when his servitnde's gone thro'
On his Presidential seat,
Nav he return safe to his home
A President complete.
And when he's done with all time things,
On this VAIN world below,
Nav God prepare him safe to rise,
A saint on Canaan's shore"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23
District of Columbia.
alexandria County, Set
May Term, 1924.
IN CHANERY.

John Roberts, Complainant
AGAINST
Richard J. McKim Holiday, and Sallv y
DAVIDSON, administrator and admins
tratrix of William DAVIDSON, decemoS
and the President, Directors and Com
pany Of the Bank OF Potamac, D.fdt,
TIME defendants Richard j. McK;,
i Holiday s. Sally E. Davidson, ADM
nistTator and administrative of William d..
viesoD, deceased, not having entered ,hsn
appearance to this suit and given secpn,n
for performing the DEGREES OF the colri.
and il appearing to the satisfaction of thaa
court, upon affidavit filed, that the saio sd e
ministrator and administrative are mon in
babitants of the District of Columbia o.
the motion of the complainant by his Conn.
sci, it is ordered thai the said admiDjstra-
tor and administrative of William Dayis.
son, deceased, do appear here on lbe frat
day OF next November Term, and enter s
their appearance to the suit and give seen.
rIty Tor performing the DEGREES Of tho
court; and that the other defendants ibs
President, Directors and Company Of ibs
Bank of Potomac do not pay away, con,
vey or secrete the debts by them owing 70
or the estate or effects in their hands be-
longing to the estate of the said William
DAVIDSON, deceased, until the further or.
der OF the court; and that copy oflbp
order be forthwith published for twn
months successfully in ore of the public
newspapers printed in Aleysndris; and
that copy be also posted al the front door
of the court house Of said county.
A copy.
Teste, EDM LEE, c C,
July 20 2m
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23
James S. Gunnell. M. ID.
DENTIST.


ID ESPECTFULLY offers bis services
IL y as a Dentist, 10 the citizens and visi
tors of the District OF Columbia.
REFERENCES.
WASHINGTON Georgetown Aterandrfa
DR.. Sim DR.. c Worthington DIR. Semmes
F. May P. Warfield Washingto
Cutbush Henderson Richards
Hunt N w. Worthington Fitzbugh
Sewall Bohrer Peake
Washington Magruder Stabler
Watkins
Gen. John Mason. Richard B. Lee,
ESQ. Col. A. Henderson, George Graham,
esq Rev. Dr.. A Hunter Dr.. Dick.
Office on the Pennsylvania avenue. be-
tween 9Th and 10th streets w on the same
square with Mr.. Gunton's spothecary shop.
Washington, Oct 7th, 1929.
{trDr. Gunnell may be consulted at
Mr.. CIagett's hotel, in Alexandria, every
Friday, from "a M. until P. NJ. Tex
cept during the sessions OF Congress y
All letters addressed to DR.. g in Washing
ton, or left at Clagett's hotel will be pune.
tually attended to-, lawN
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manly brow & gallant bearing. whom
the cayerns ofthe oceanhasf entomb-
ed, or who. dead to his plighted faith
may have sought in the sof wealth
for that happiness which true love
can alone impart. All, al: are inter-
ested.
Bat the world! what does il care!
those who are intent on gain. who
worship gold as their God. and have
no sympathies nnconnected with ia,
crel verify they too. are interested
| in marriages. Sitting in my easy
chair. these thougA IS were passing
on nv mind when ! dozed. and dream
| ed a feast was getting up aud a large
| number, it was thought, would at
tend. Hymen entered lighted oy MS
torch, a crowd pressed to the door,
but no one was to be admitted uh'ii
some satisfactory reason was assign
ed how the person came in Hymen.'s,
| company. mo one will doubt sa'o
| the Minister, .my right here' Tor
who could have performed the cefe
mony were I abseut7' and seated him
| self in large easy chair: 'My w'r'
shin said the Justice of the Peace
.conld tie the knot as tight as your
Reverence A merchant followed
| with bills of rich silks and every va
| riety Of elegant patterns for wedding
| dresses. The Mantua-maker and
Taylor close upon his heels. cine,
must certainly have bureaus and pro
baby cradle, said a cabinet maker,
as he possed along. Sand chairs anu
settee,' said the Chairmaker. At thar
instant a Doc tor appeared. Hymen
declared he could not conceive how a
disciple of Esculapius could be Con-
sidered as belonging to his train
lit is a source of my most profitable
employment gravely answered the
Doctor. Then l have right too,
exclaimed nurse rushing forward;
her left arm bearing piece of dla
per. A shout was now raised 0y the
Shoemaker-the pouIterer-the VIC
uaIier-the Srhoolma Ster q the LORD
knows who; among the rest Priv
ter popped hts nose in a. the door, al
lured by the delightful savory smeiI
of the terrapin and oyster soup-'it
ia part of my business to publish
the marriages. said he. LET them
in-leI them in,' said Hymen, for 1t
is impossible to tell who is not inter-
ested directly or indirectly. BID them
all welcome to the feast--and I a
woke.
On full consideration, see that
there is abundant reason for the Inte-
rest every body takes in wedding:
and ] hear it whispered, by those
who understand the signs OF the
times, there will be more weddings
the present year and year TO come.
than there has been for many years
past.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-23
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Notice.

h NOtiCS.
n0N ElLARIO DE RivAS Y. SAL
~ NON, Consul General of SPAN, nav
ire appointed the undersigned VICE Ton,
sui. sd interim, for the District OF Colum'
bia. notice is hereby given to the me mel!
chants OF the District, that upon appn
cation to the subscriber, next door 70 me e
corner OF King aud Washington Streets all
necessary papers will be furnished those
making shipments TO a Spanish port.
' CHR NEALE,
Vice Consul. ad interim, tor opain
sept la Il