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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03
Notice.

Holm MACRAE, Attorney at Law, having
removed from Dumfries to the vicinity OF
Brentsville, in Prince William county, Virgil
MIA, to reside his correspondents are request
cd to direct their letters to the latter place.
July Is OF
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-03

"Darn 'em," said Jonathan at the bat
the of Blnker-HiII, they're shooting
buHets," when one ofthem passed thro'
the top Of his hat.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02

America, are so limpid, and so cool, that
bathing in them forms the principle luxury
of the natives. The Banks of the rivers are
shaded by trees of gigantic size, and under
their outrageous shade, the morning SAL
utations are not, as with us,-"The air is
cold ."]"or warm," or "we have had frost"
These children of nature ask of each other,
SIS the 7vater cooler than it was last even
ing?" 1t is their pleasure to bathe when the
watcris 90 degrees below the atmospheric
air. Baron Humboldt thus describes the
evening recreation of the Cumaneans.
1--WE every night visited respectable so
ciety, in the suburbs of Guageria. In tine
moonlight nights, chairs were placed in the
water.-The men and women lightly cloth
ed, as in some of the baths in the porth OF
Europe, and the families and strangers as
senble in the bower, and pass some time IN
smoking segars, and talking of the seasons,
&c. and particularly of the luxurious hab-
its of the Ladies of Caracas and the Havan"
ma"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02

opinions different from your own, or those OF
your party.
Believe that it is possible, to learn some
thing from persons who are much below
yourself in point of capacity and genius.
Attend with candour and diligence while
any one of the company is speaking.
Whenever it is in your power to lead the
conversation, let it be directed to some pro
fitable and instructive topic; this VIII save
much Of your precious time from modlsh
trifling, impertinence and detraction.
Always be careful to observe Solomon,s
rule, and let him who speaks finish his speech
before you reply. ,.,.
Carry with you sincere and abiding sense
of your own ignorance, but never remain IN
ignorance for want of asking.
A foolish shame to seek instruction, ren-
ders folly incurable.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02

The following is short extract from little
poem lately published in London-ssid to b'
from the pen Of young lady Of \ noble f'miiy'
Farewell my lute!-and would that
Had never walked thy burning chords.
Poison has been upon thy sigh,
And fever breathed in thy words.
Yet wherefore, wherefore should blame
Thypowcr, thy spell, my gentlest lutcs
should have been the wretch am,
Had every chord of thine been mute.
1t was my evil star above,
Not,ny sweet lutte, that wrought me wrong,
It was not song that taught me love,
| But it was love that taught me song.
If song be past, and hope undonc,
And pulse and head and heart arc flame;
It is thy work thou faithlcss ono!
But mol will not name thy name!
Song, lutte, wreath all, arc vowed to thee!
Long be their light upon my grave
MY glorious gravc-yon deep blue sea-
shall sleep calm beneath its wave!
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
OPTTNIACY.

put the question to those who are still
strangers to ambitions wiles and infatuation
to mere spectators of the passing scenes of
worldly pomp and folly, who can contem-
plate the imposing insignia of rank and office
without being dazzlcd or blinded by their
splendour-and, ! demand, what is their
gain, even when completely successful; what
Che recompense for all their pains and tolls
and anxictes, Put into the one scale wealth,
honour, power, to whatever amount you
please; and put into the other the gray hairs
and dccrepitude of age--the evening Of
long life Of duplcty, intrigue, insincerity,
restless ambition, crafty artiiice. inconss-
tency, base compliances, cringng courtly
sycophancy, or noisy staggering professions
Of devotion to the populace--add to this obi
Gus mass of abom nation, a near view of
death, judgment, eternity, the pit OF perdi-
ton, the fire that is not quenched, and the
smoke of that torment which ascendeth up
for ever and overland, tell me, is the prize
worth the price which you must pay for it,
n Radle.-A friend and an enemy, a
blessing and a curse, serves life and takes it
away, is long and short, round and square,
smooth and uneven, strait and crooked, hard
and soft, hot and cold, most wanted when its
in the greatest plenty, accommodates itself
to all tastes, sweet and of a bad smell, stl ong
and weak, sometimes able to carry great
burdens, at others will not bear pin. For
this men make long journeys though they
have it at home, is full of reflection, has the
art to dissolve matrimony, causes famine and
plenty, has the privilege to kiss the tairest
| lady. is subservent and overbearing, death
and a medicine, fluid and solid. mountain
and valley, has a numerous offspring yet an
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
LoRD BACON.

(From collection written 5000 years ago.
z. There is that scatters and yet increas-
es and vet there is that witholds more than
is meet, but it tends to poverty.
s. In all labour there is profit; but the
talk of the lips tends only to penury.
9. A sound heart is the life of the flesh;
but envy, the rottenness of the bones.
10. He that is slothful in his work is bro
thcr to him that is a great waster.
IL. Counsel, in the heart of man is like
deep water; but man of understanding will
draw it out. ~
-. Where no wood is, the fire goes out;
so where no tale bearer is the strife ceases.
10. Seest thou man diligent in his busi-
ness? he shall stand before kings; he shall
not stand before mean men.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02

Alas! Alas!-Juan, he said
Soon, soon the Pilgrim viii be dead;
But there are thoughts which cannot die
No more he felt-no more he said
He sleeps upon the valleys side
Of unrcquited love he died.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
VOL. IL.

JTRjLS-ADyEnrIsEMES not exceeding
onc square will be inserted four times for one
5ollar. and 20 cents for each subsequent inscr-
ron. II continued for three months, ~ 5O-for
six months, - SO; or for ono ycars8.
ar Subscribers arc entitled TO the privilege OF
having their names, place Of residence, and occu-
patton, inserted in the Register. GRATIS.
rIpNo subscription will be observation-disclosures
two weeks notice is given and all arrcaragcs are
,aid
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
THE VICTIM OF UNREoUrrED LOVE.

Say, Juan, say ofwhathe diedP
Soyoung, so pensive, and so fair.
Ofunrequitcd love he died.
What said he, shepherd, thou vert there
When death stood thrcat'ning at his side.
That of his pain, the sa,ldest pain
Was----hc could not that pain declare.
lie would not speak of that again,
Poor youth--hc had been scorn'd by pride
Ofunrequited love he died.
And when he felt the falling breath
erow weak, what said he of his doom'-
That there are pains far worse than death,
and he had known them. Thoughts of gloon
>haddow'd the portals of the tomb.
Some things he said and none replied
ofunrequited love he died.
elia ri when the last, last throb drew nigh
'"e yet the auttering spirit hedi
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
POLITELY .
A JUNE DAY.

From "the Forest MINSTREL" by William and
Mary Howitt.
O hast thou ever wished to know
when most this varying world below
lslikc the changeless heaven above,
in beauty, pleasure, peace and love-
Haste then, in summers youthful noon,
The green, the Joyous month OF June,
Far from the sultry stieeted town,
And lay thee in the evening down.
Ia some sweet hmnlet's white valid cot,
Round which the pear and apricot
Pwine their green arms, and sparrows watch
Prom their snug pccpholcs i'll the thatch;
And the light lattic'd porch cmbower,
The crceper and the passion flower.
The morning bursts--all heaven has shed
lis light and music round thy bed;
The birds are busy in the caves,
The sunlight dances on the leaves,
That tremble round the windows rim,
Aud to and fro the shadows skim
Of busy wings without, that ply
In quest Of larva, worm, or fly.
Throw now the summer easement wide,
IN flows the warm and odorous tide
From dew-bcsprinkPd shrub and flower,
That blossoms round the sylvan bower.
But o thou world of light and glcc,
What soul can ever picture thcet
As strays the fond enthusiast eye
Round the green earth and flaming sky,
From every meadow, bush, and tree,
Sings mornings loudest melody.
liark to the cuckoo's wand'ring notes!
iiark to the lark, whose music floats
Through the wide air in strains that tell,
This is a world where gods might dwell.
The dew yet fingers on the grass,
As down the long green lane you pass
Where DER the hawthorns snowy wrcaths,
The woodbine's honed perfume breathcsi
And the wild roses arching spray
Flaunts to the breeze above your way.
What palace proud-what city hall,
Can match these yerdant boughs that tall,
Naulting o'er banks of flowers, that glow
In hues Of crimson, gold, and snow
When, midst the wild-brier's emerald leaves
Her gauzelikc nest the white throat weavcs
What sense of joy hath ever stole
From song, or harp, into thy soul,
Like this, from young bird, all unseen.
Chipping among the foliage green
Or new to life, on wings untiied,
.lutterng from bushes by your side;
Or gazing at you unconccrn'd,
Their foes, their perils yet unlearncd;
With yellow bills, and plumagc fair,
And down that trembles to the air.
The gale has woke, and like a soul,
Sent life and beauty through the whole.
One living, restless radiance CLEANS.
From quvcring trees, and flowers, and strca
Mark how its bright and svcry sheen,
Gilds the tall grass; and comiields greeni
Wave after wave, the cleaning tide
Oflight sweeps DER thcirsurface wide;
And the quick, dancing splendour plays,
As o'cr the sea, the summers blaze.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
CREEK SONG OF VICTORY.

The rcd day Of slaughter is done,
The rose tint is pale in the west;
The triumph of Liberty won,
Joy swels each Athenian breast;
We have buried our foes in the wave.
That rolls on the iron-bonnd shore,
And the foot OF the Ottoman slave,
Shall dare scale our ramparts no more;
They came in their pride and their pomp to the
fight,
But have scattcr'd, like DUST in the rush OF our
might.
They came with the dawning of day
Fhc sun brightly glanced on their sails,
And their Acct, on its conquerins way,
Bore forward with fivouring gales;
Like dark cloud of tempest they came
Nready they uttered their yell,
When we let loose our arrows OF flame,
And the pride fthc Musselmcn fell,
Then the wave with the fire and the slaughter
was red,
Andour pruws hurried on through the dying and
dead.
They arc gonc-and the sea rolls again
In peace Oh otlr iron-bound shore;
They have left but the wreck, and the stain,
Where the green wave heav'd purple with gore
As the last light grows dim in the west,
y God of the brave and the free!
How the fulness that swclls in each breast,
is poured forth in blessings to thee,
For we trusted in thee; and the arm of thy might
Has scattered our foes in the pcrilous fight
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
PARLIAMENT.

This name was first applied to the gen.
eral assemblies of the States under Louis
VII. in France, about the middle of the
twelfth century 1t was introduced into
England in the reign of Henry III. Of its
derivation many suppositions have been
made. Some refer it to the French farte-
n,cnt, talking or conversation. Others
(and Lord Coke adopts it, } to harier le ment,
because each. member stioks his mind for the
common good. Another would have it from
the Celtic hayiy and ment, transla ing haTiy
by Aarler, and ment by quantity, abundance,
making Parliament to signify what our In
dians call Great TAX. Another COM
pounds it from harium iamentum, because
the peers of the realm lamented to each 9TH
er, at these assemblies, of the enormities Of
the country.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
rxyE x,AWr CE WORDS.
From the Adventures Of fIajji Baba.

In the reign of Haroun Al Raschid,. OF
happv memory, lived in the city OF bagoau,
a celebrated barber, uf the name OF All SAX
al. Hewas so famous for steady hana and
dexterity in his profession, that he could
shave head and trim beard and whissers
with his eyes blndtoided, without once
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
APOPHTIIEGMS.

Certainly ahohhthegms are of excellent
use.-rhey are painted speeches: the 7oords
Of the 7visc are as goads, says Solomon. Ci-
cero prettily calls them Salt-hfts, out OF
Which you may take salt and sprinkle 1t
where you please.
LoRD BACON.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
Observation-Disclosures


Sir Matthew Hale drew up a list OF things
necessary to be continually had in remem-
berance' for his government on the bench !;
among them are these:
That, in the administration Of justice
am entrusted for God, the king and the
country: therefore, that it must be done up
rightly, deliberately resolutcly.
That, in the execution of judgment,
carefully lay aside my own passions, ana
not give way to them, however provok-
ed.
That, l be wholly intent upon the bust
ness | am about, remittiag all ether cares
and thoughts as unreasonable and Interrupt
tions.
That, never engage myself in the be-
ginning of any cause, but reserve myself
unpreiudced till the whole be heard.
That, be not toe rigid in matters purely
conscientious, where all the harm is diver
sit> OF Judgment.
That, be no. BIASED with compassion
to the poor or favour to the rich, in point
Of justice.
10 be short and sparing at meals, that
may be the filter for business.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
CGT,TaTET &, A,yNysA..
From an English Paper,
THE DEAD ALIVE.

The resurrection men have adopted new
plan to prevent detection, by dressing the
bodies which they steal, so that, II seen,
they appear asleep. A few days ago two OF
chem coming from the country, stopped at
public house, about four miles from town,
with the body of IL man, whom, after viola
ting the grave, they dressed IN the uniform
Of Il soldier. While in the house taking re
ircshmeut, IA soldier who was billetcd there,
went to the door to smoke his pipe and curl
osity n wing induced him to look into the
cart, he perceived a soldier, as he Supposed,
asleep, whom, i'll the first instance, he con-
ceived to be deserter, and hailed him with
i-"Hal,oo, comrade where to !" Not re-
ceiving an answer, he attempted to awake
the corpse, exclaiming, "Come, my boy, let
us have something to drink" !" No answer
being made, he went to the os.lcr, and they
examined the body, when the latter expires
sed his opinion that the fellows who were III
the house, and who lett the cart, were
body snatchers," and he and the soldier
.held a council of war, as to what steps they
should pursue, when it was agreed to con-
vev the dead man into the stable, and that
the soldier should occupy his place IN the
cart. while the ostler would follow on horse
Iback. at distance to assist him i'll case Of
Inced. This was accordingly done, and the
snatchers, having refreshed, drove OH WIKI
the cart but they had not proceeded
hundred yards before they found the sup.
posed dead man tumble about, and they
stopped to remedy the Inconvenience. VI
taking hold of him, one of the fellows OBJ
served, 'Isc be cursed if this subject ism
warm % the other, having felt HIM SAID
"Bess un, but he's hot" "And so woult
YOU be, too" said the soldier, ''if you hat
come from hell where have been" This wa
enough: the snatchers were petrified, AM
almost terrified to death but, as soon a
they recovered, they set off, leaving the car
and horse in possession of the soldier and os
, tier, neither of which have been since own
ed. The body Of the dead man, was in tw
davs after, restored to his friends, BY whor
: it was missed from the grave.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
GRANDILOQUENCE.

Certainly the fair outsides of enamelled
words and sentences do sometimes so bedaz-
ze the eye of the readers mind with the
glittering show, as they cause them not to
see or not to pierce into the inside OF the
matter; and he that busily hunteth .tier
affected words, and followcth the strong
scent of great and swelling phases is many
times lin winding of them in, to show
little verbal pride) at dead loss Of the mat
ter itself. Cekc.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
RULES roRpoLrrE CONVERSATION.

If you would improve your mind by con
versation, it is important chat you become &C
quainted with persons wiser that yourselves.
In whatever employ you are, waste not
your tir:c in triGcs, laughter, oi~impertinent
buf'ooncry.
Confinc not Yourself always to the same
company, or to persons of the same party, or
opinion, either in matters oil learning OF re-
ligion, lest mistaken notions should be inn
bibcJ in youth, and you should be confirmed
in them by always conversing with persons
of the same opinions, views and sentiments.
Conversation with foreigners of establish
ed reputation may have happy tendency to
enlarge your mind, and set it free from the
gross errors and prejudices you have or may
imbibe concerning them from hearsay.
In mixed company, whether strangers or
acquaintanccs, be swift to hear, but be care
full of your tongue, lest you bctray your is-
norance; and perhaps, offend some OF the
company.
Be not affrighted, or rufficd at hearing
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02

The soul, in dreams of pain, suffers more
than it would with the body, if the imagined
distress were real, and the same thing OBJ
tains with respect to hahhy conceptions.
May we not then deduce by analogy the
conclusion, that in separate state OF exis-
tence, CUR felicity or misery will be more ex-
ouisitelv felt than when it is divided with
the bodye
No dreamer can doubt that there is spir-
itual state to succeed this temporal.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02
BONiBAST'.

In the course OF a trial lately held at Al
bany, n. Y. "an eminent counseiior pul
the following questions to a witness.
CounseHor.-Did you not sec Mr.--raise
his muscular arm, and attempt to enforce
and cocrce a preponderation OF the timidlty
and fears OF my client
UHHcSs.-Sir!
c. Did not Mr.-attcmpt the infliction Of
the most violent and outrageous corpereil
confusion and chastisement?
". Sire
c. Did not Mi,----attemI- to strike the
plaintiff
". Yes, Sir?
c. From your situation could you not have
thc most commanding view OF the alterca-
tion: and was there any thing interfering
between you and the objects, that could IN
any wise dim your opticu'ar iacn!1les, or
create any obtuscncss of vision.
W. Sirs
C. say, Sir, were not your organs OF
sirht in a situation to have most clear,
unclouded, and bright view OF this most
villanous, foul, and rancourous fransac-
ton.
III. Sir
{. Did you not plainly see Mr. knock
Mr.- down?
". Yes Sir, did.
NOVEL BATHING.
The waters of the Man-anarcs, III GU
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-06-02

The waters Of the Man-onarcs, III Cu-
mana, q province of the Caracas, in south
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-24
Dismal Swamp Stock for Sale

DURSUANT to decree Of the Circuit
Court of the District of Columbia for the
county of Alexandria, at the last term ofthe
said Court in the amicable suit Of ChanceIy OF
washington and others, iegatees, complain
ants, against Bushrod Washington and Lau-
renee Lewis, acting executors of General
George Washington, deceased, defendants-
I shall, as commissioner under the said de-
cree, proceed to sell on the 18th day Of June
ensuing, at public auction, for cash, at the
Commercial Reading Room in Alexandria, one
share of stock in the Dismal Swamp Land
Company, the property of the estate of the
late General George Washington. The di-
vidends paid upon this share, for some years
past, have been very considerable, particu-
lar statement of which may be seen by refer
ence to the report. with the accounts, of Mas.
ter Commissioner Moore, filed in the aforesaid
case. Sale to commence at - o'clock.
NOBLET HERBERT,
NAV 12-tJe15 Commissioner.
or The editors of the National Intelligent
Ger, New-York American, Poulson's Ameri-
can Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), Norfolk
Beacon and Richmond Enquirer, will insert
the above until day Of sale, and send their ac-
counts to this Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-24
This is to give Notice,

YlH.4T the subscribers ofAlexandria county,
i in the District of columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said CO. Letters
testamentary onthe personal estate of William
Patton, late of the county aforesaid decd.
all persons having claims against the said de-.
cedent are hereby warned to exhibit the same
to the subscribers, passed by the ORPHANS
Court, OH or before the 14th day of October
next, or they may, by law, be excluded from
all benefit to said estate, and those indebted
thereto, are required to make immediate pay
ment Given under our hands, this 14th day
Of April, 1925.
JONATHAN BUTCHER,
CHARLES MCKNIGHT,
apr 14-2m Executors of William Patton
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-24
SPRING GOODS,

IL
L ing large and extensive assortment of
staple and fancy
SPRING GOODS,
which, having been selected with great care
and attention, renders his stock unusually
good, viz:
Superior blue, black and fancy cloths
Vigonia and other cassimeres
Black circassian & bombazetts for coats
Do striped do and damask satteens for pan
falcons
Do lasting, beautiful for mems coats
Black co!ored Denmark sattccns for shoes
Ribbons and galloons for do
Plain black and satin strip'd bombazeen,
fine and handsome
Lustring, mode, and levantine, very sup'r
Green, blue, pink, white and straw colored
Flounces
Fig'd Gros de Naples and Gros d'ete
Cold and plain white Grape shawls
Irish linens and lawns
Linen cambria and ditto hdkfs
Russia sheeting, duck, burlaps & oznaburgs
Is pieces cheap twilled bagging
Russia and Irish diapers
ca Barnsley do a good and cheap article
Sup. sup. white satin drilling
Cambria, furniture and common dimity
Cross bard and corded cambrics
Ga and cambria muslins and jaconets
Ginghams, calicoes and chintzes
Mourning do
Fig'd Swiss and book muslins and hdkfs
Fine white and cold Marseilles
Black figured and plain silk cravats
A large assortment of fancy hdkfs, among
which are few very beautiful white
damask and cold barrege
Canton and Italian grapes
English kid and other gloves
PLAN and ribbed Eng. and French silk hose,
long and short
Wilmington and other stripes for boys
Best company blue and yellow nankeens
Fine blue searsuckes,
Extra sup bufi'd
pomestics generally
An elegant assortment ofumbrcllas and pa
raSos
Pins, tapes, bobbins, hooks and eyes
Braids, boss and spool cotton
BLACK and white cotton cord,
Gimp and knitting cottons
Nankm Mating for Summer Carpeting.
Is pieces mating. Those DESTROYS of COM
fort and economy would do well to attend to
this article, which is cheap and durable-as
WOODEN Competing will be much enhanced in
price. apr30