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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

each committee appointed % settle the &C.
counts Of the corporation, correct list of all
persons accountable to the corporation, and
the amount for which each person is accounta-
BILE.
SIC. 8. find be it further enacted, That it
shall be the duty of the Clerk to record in
book, to be furnished at the expense of the
corporation, all contracts, leases, and bargains
between the corporation and other bodies or
persons, which contracts, &c. shall extend be-
yond year in duration, and shall embrace
contracts, &c. now existing, and which shall
hereafter be made; and that he shall arrange
and preserve an index ofthe same.
SEC. 4. find be it further enacted, That this
act shall commence and be in force from and
after the passing thereof
Passed in Council, this 26th day ofFebruary,
1925. JOHN C. VOWEL,
President of Council.
Approved February %, 1926,
JOHN ROBERTS, Mayor.
Test. P. THOMPSON, c. C.
AN ACT, fixing the Salaries of theOfficers Of
the Corporation, for the year one thousand
eight hundred and twenty-five.
oL1' IL Oc u CItuetcu W SIC SOHE"Vft SOuse-
caof alexandria, That the Mayor be allowed,
for his services, for the present year, the sum
of four hundred dollars, to be computed from
the day of his appointment to office, and that
it shall be his duty to ask and demand for every
attestation under the seal of his office, the sum
of two dollars, except when such attestation
shall be for the use of the Common Council,
which shall be considered an addition to his
salary.
SEC. 9. find be it further enacted. That the
following officers shall have and receive
as compensation for their respective services
for the present year, the following sums, viz:
The Clerk of the Council and auditor, four
hundred dollars.
The superintendent of police and street
commissioner, four hundred dollars.
The superintendent of watch, two hundred
and fifty dollars.
Each Waterman, two hundred dollars
The keeper of the powder-house, one hun
dred dollars.
The clerk of the market, two hundred dol
lars.
The physician of the poor and work house,
two hundred dollars.
The keeper of the poor house, three hun
dred dollars.
The police constables, each, night service
included, one hundred and fifty dollars.
The public printers, each, including public
accounts, seventy five dollars.
The attorney for the corporation, one hun
dred dollars.
The regulator of the town clock, fifty dol
lars.
The messenger of the council one hundred
and fifty dollars.
Which said several sums of money shall
be paid quarterly out of any moneys in the
treasurer's hands for general purposes.
Sec. 8. End BEL further enucted, That this
act shall be in force from and after the pass
ing thereof
Passed in Council, this 9TH day Of March,
1925 JOHN c. VOWEL, Pres. C.. c..
Approved March 9Th, 1925.
JOHN ROBERTS, Mayor.
TeSt-J p TunMrsoN e g.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
n1sTREssrNG OCCURRENCE.

On the 2eth January, as Mr.. Robert
Wrath, engineer, was at work on board
the steamboat Sciota, at Cincinnati,
Ohio, his foot was caught by a part of
the machinery, which held it, until the
crank in turning struck him, tore Oft
his leg at the thigh, and crushed his
BODY in such manner as almost caus-
ed instant death. He has left a wife
and four small children.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
Valley Mill.

FL THE subscriber will rent, for
TT r term of years, his MILL, stu
ate on Abraham's Greek, never
failing stream, on the main road
ieadng from Winchester to Alexandria; mid
way between Winchester and Berryyille.-
The mill house is of brick; is large, spacious,
and convenient. There are three pair OF burrs
and all other necessary machinery for the man
ufaeturng of -four. This property is secure
ftom the injury that usually arises from sud-
den freshets. There are also attached to it an
excellent Dwelling House, Kitchen, and
Smoke House, Garden, and Lot well set in
timothy and clover. There are perhaps few
situations better calculated to carry on the
milling business to advantage. 1t will be
rented for cash or -four, payable quarterly, and
possession given the lst Of August, or sooner,
ifrequired. VIM. HELM.
M The Editors of the Alexandra Gazette
are requested to insert the above three times,
and send their account to the office Of the
Winchester Gazette for payment.
March 8-9t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
10 Let,

find possession giuen the 4th March meet,
"a A comfortable two story brick dwell
E ing house, with gsnieis now occupied
by sir. Harris, situated on Columbus-street,
between King and Prince. Apply to
feb 10 C. p. THOMPSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

Airport has been raised, * has spread
very widely, we observe, that Chief JUS
tice MARSHALL is about to resign the
important trust which he discharges
with sach universal respect. We feel
ourselves authorised to state, and we
do so with much pleasure, that the re-
port is wholly unfounded. We hope
the country will yet enjoy, for many
years, the benefit Of his luminous mind
andupright Judgment. Nat. Intel.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
COMMON COUNCIL.

alexandria, March Z, 1S25-Mr. Mason
from the committee reported a bill for fixing
the salaries of the officers of the corporation
for the present year, which was read first
and second time, and the 9th rule being sus-
pended, it was then read third time and
passed.
Mr.. Mason, from the committee, repo,teda
bill for raising revenue for the year 1925,
which was read twice and committed.
The council proceeded to elect, by ballot,
the following officers for the ensuing year
James Carson, superintendent ofpolice.
John Johnston, superintendent of watch.
Samuel Wheeler, clerk of the market.
Peter Rhodes, keeper of the powder house.
William Washington, physician to the poor
house.
BENJAMIN C. Ashton, treasurer of the cor
poration.
Robert ]. Taylor, attorney for the corpora
ton.
Loudoun Campbell and VIM. Campbell,
measures of lumber.
David Black, corder Of wood.
Anthony Rhodes, inspector of fish.
Benjamin Barton, keeper Of the town
clock.
James McClish, guager of casks, inspector
of whiskey, &c.
Ordered, That Messrs, Miller, Johnston,
Massie and Jameson, be appointed commit
tee to visit the poor house, and report to
council the situation of that establishment
l. p. THOMPSON, &C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
Stolen

EROM the house Of the subscriber, on the
II 9TH inst. handsome pair OF
Silver Mounted SpecfacleS,
the temple pieces were fixed to slide out and
were riyited with brass rivets. A suitable re-
ward will be given for their recovery. Silver
versniths and those dealing in that article are
them sbonld such'be offered for sale
"a N. B The subscriber has got two
4sia frame dwellings and store house to
rent on King-st which will be ready to occu-
py about the LIST of May.
march 10-5t A. SCHOLFlELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
Slaves Wanted.

UlHE Subscriber will at all times, pay the
highest price in cash for slaves, either sim
ole ar in Eamiies. Letters addressed to me
IN Alexandra, will be promptly attended to
feb LIT E. p. LEGG.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
STEAM CARRIAGE.

Louisville, Ky J Feb. l6.-Dr. Buch-
anan, succeeded Yesterday in propelling
a wagon some three or four miles, with
a very small capillary steam engine
The experiment we are informed, sue
ceeded beyond the most sanguine anti
cipations of its ingenious inventor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.

SAILED,
March 8-Schr. Joseph, Crowell, N. York.
ARRIVED,
Mcrch 9-Sloop Chauncey, Nichols, New
York, 8 days; freight for merchants OF the
District.
Sloop Constitution, Bishop, Philadelphia,
via Norfolk, 8 days. freight for merchants OF
the District.
SAILED,
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins, Norfolk, with
passengers.
Ship General Lingan, Crabtree, went to
sea on Sunday the 9th inst.
The brig Olympia, souther, left Hampton
Roads, for this port, on the 6thinst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

In the Senate, yesterday, it was de-
termined that the Hon. Mr.. LANMAN
was not entitled to seat in that body.
The Legislature of Connecticut omit
ted to choose Senator at the last ses-
sion, and Mr.. Lanman, whose term of
service expired on the Sd inst. received
a temporary appointment from the
Governor. 1t was contended that the
Governor had no right, in such case,
to make an appointment. ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
Madeira Wine. etc.

r lindsay & HILL have just received and
IL offer for sale on accommodating terms,
two half pipes, four quarter casks, and four'
half quarter casks Madeira Vine, 10 quarter
casks Malaga do. feb II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
Saddle and Harness Making
GEORGE CURRLE

yE1AS commenced the above business, and
II intends carrying it on in all its various
branches, next door to Richard Windsor Jun;
upper end of King-sreet Alexandra de
hopes, by attention to business, to merit
share of public patronage. His work Will be
made ofthe best materials. .,
nTThe editors of the Genus on Lloerty'
Leesburg; and Fauquier Gazette, Warrenton,
will publish the above two months, and SEND
their accounts to this Office for colecaon.
ian IA Sa-m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
THE CABINET.

Washington. Norea s-Although it
is not yet officially known, yet we have
it from undoubted authority, that yes
terday the Senate confirmed the fol-
lowing,among other nominations oil the
President:
HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky, to be
Secretary Of State.
RICHARD RUSH, Of Pennsylvania, to
b Secretary Of the Treasury.
JAMES BARBOUR, of Virginia, to be
Secretary of War. Nat. Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10
Cash In Market.
Wanted to purchase
% OR 30 .NEGROES

of both sexes, between the age; OF ~ and Is
wears, either separately or in ianihes. Tor
which the highest price will be given. Apply
At the Indian Queen Tavern.
c.S ssW,f SMITH FRANKLIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-10

AN ACT, in addition to an act entitled "An
act reducing into one and amending the Sc
veral acts respecting the Clerk of the Com
mon Council, and the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts. :,
SEC. 1. BE it enacted by the Common Council
of alexandria, That in addition to the duties
Of the Clerk of Council, prescribed in the act
to which this is an amendment, he shall keep
an exact account of all the property belong.
ing to the corporation, to whom rented, and
for how much: which account shall be render
ed annually to the committee appointed to ex-
anime the accounts of the corporation.
SIC. 2. Bet further enacted, That it shall
also be the duty of tho Clerk to render to
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08
<ry-Y,,D. Co..
LATEST FROM THE PACIFIC

BALTIMORE, Oct. 3I.-The fine shin per,,a;o.,,
capt Kelly, arrived at this port on SATURDAY. IN ,'
snort passage OF eghty-three DAYS from C5or;l,os
lhe present port OF Lima BY this arrival we
The intelligence that General Rodl still bods On, ~
the Castle OF Caao and It was believed would ~
SO ior some months to come. Ii apnears ,ba, ~
inc 18th OF July, the British frigate Brton ga
Tartar visited Callso, and their eommander. ST.
M maxwell and Captain Brown, were psrro;,,od
ny General Kodil to land and enter the Cas,Is
"nere 'hey were splendidly entertained. The va,er
USED by the garrison was found to be of evcelIsn,
qualify and all seemed to enjoy good beaItb T5e
troops to the number Of one thousand as C,,,afn
Brown supposedly were well dressed. and snnaarsd
III me health and spirits. Gen. Rodil was ~ dsilv
expectation OF dispatches from Spain. and bsS
positively refused all offers to treat with fle patrn,
lie Kept up the hopes Of his troops he o,o,.,;ns
stories OF the success fthe Spanish arms IL Inn
Peru, sc. INNS IA CPPs
yen. bolivar was still in Upper Peru, but wa,
expected to return to Lima.
Inc ingaie United States, Commodo,s Hi
shu Us schooner Dolphin, Lieut.. Percivsl ,,o,
lying at Chorilos; officers and crews an ,1o,,
mere were also in that port French f,ies,e al
Org OF war; and the British frieates Bt,on "a
tartar the latter to sail for England in feo dss
after the Peruvian. -" U'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08
RANING.

The Virginia Valley Jocl,y Club Races COM
meneed at the BoteloSH Springs, on Tuesday the
4th ult
The first day, The Jockey Club Purse Of Szzo.
two mile heals, was won ~ NJ John Bakers
bay gelding Elshender, BY Sir Hal, years old.
~ los; 3. ,. !.
Mr. YIN. Teny'schesaut Mare, Lady
Hamilton, BY Thaddeus, years old, II5
lbs, 1.22.
Mr.. Kemp Gains bay gelding Dry
Bopes, yrs. old, 10 2, dist.
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Fiee DoNnra Re,nn..l

- nj - ~ or stolen from be subscriber ON the 1eb M
o.sok mare OF years old, icet or o ip,L L;6 hi
60 .Ok ana wen formed. She was pufcbs,ed ~, ar
Who drove her in wsggon on fiagfi.oi ~ p
's au hss probably attempted 10 eei b,oI A. a. st bs
uie. ~ '"e 'DO'o reward Tor her deliver
AmPibili, Chesterfield, Nov.s. O'H"i lEMPLb
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n CaUTYON

hOn"Ahh sll persons from trading for a bo,d .,.,{
- n subscriber 70 Tfavis w Perkins, tbs prsc; IN, Il
and 3 folly discharged AN3Fpef,as,s , .oias ., y
hanoyer counti, Nov 2, 1926 "V" - ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08
EDUC4TJOv

y 'os?gi lor srgoage', within halfa mile If The tIu,e
viii % % eoa..'gsd DE ensuing year The nen M
Nov. TIL w. MAUfy
5l-ts.ta
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08
AGRICuIlruRAL F.AIR

WrNcHEsrER, OFT 2s. --rbe annual fair, OF tie
Agricultural Society OF the Valley commence I'd in
this place yesterday. The weather was unpromi-
sing yet number Of farmers from this and the adj
jscent repaired 10 the Presbyterian church,
when the services were opened by signing an APP
propdate hyfun, whicha9ss followed by an excellent
prsyerby the Rev. cir jackson. lYm. 3. Page,
esq president ofthe society, thea delivered an adj
dress repieiewilh good and sound adyire TO Far
mers. re dwell Apon the Importance aid benefits
10 be derived r2nn societies ok the Bind, -protes-
ed asaiDss the Practice TOO conanon amongst far
mers, OF purchasing from the saores, many articles
winch they could, and ought to manufacture al
nome. lie pourrayed to them the evil consequen2
ccs OF running 10 debt toihe banks and merchants,
sh'l' but 20 often end Ia the total de-fraesiss Of
lhe iarmef' we were particularly pleased with
hal portion OF the ddressfecdmmsnding % mas
ters, mid and humane ireaiment towards their
slaves. This imperfect sketch does not contain
even an outline Of the Heads Of ar Pages excel
tent aderss-, but Prean'ing il Will be published,
we refrain hem any ofhe5 further notice Of it. III
our next, "eexpeet 10 lay belize oar friends the
proceedings 9th society more ia1@fs,lsoe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08

We learn by gentleman from Ches,eftown,
that the trai OF John Corners has closed that The
Jury, ai.es about hours delibera,ion, acquitted
hlin upon the force Of the evidence Of gegtlemen
irom Aiill@sbarg, in Kentucky, that Cosners, at
the lme OF the murder Of Miss Cunningham IN
1ecil, with which hewas charged = as al AIillers-
burg, ia their employment. We learn that this
case has pfsented singular instance OF contrarie-
y otFroof Of The indsnttY OF person. and OF man
Fvogins himself murderer, and Ola jury being
satisfied that sach an syowaISgss untr.ie
II Bait Clro,,;c Iet
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08

At the late Grand Musical FestfSal hel, Vie
Minister 1t York, England, the receipts on one
night Of tie performance, amounted to upwards Of
JiffyStl,oHsoad dOifar& The ofpsnses OF DE fes-
tiyai ~ege compued AZ go 900.
The English have established tbemseIees IN The
island Of Monlbasa, on tbe east coast of Afries.
where an extensive trade is prosecuted IN ivory and
gum copsL
AZ me date oi The latest adyicos from New South
Wales, that Colony wasfn state ofd.sorie, ami
Confusion, the authorities being a. variance. and
the settlers tufbalent
Toe British and Americaief commissioners. under
the Treaty OF Client, were fo>l,ave a meeting Il
Cfuitenden's, in Albany, on the hfsf November.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-08


From the Buffalo Journal Extra IF October "a
rELEBkArloN OF THE COMPLETION OF THE
CANAL.
Yesterday being the day fixed upon for the first
opening of the whole line of the Erie Canal, our
village, at an early hour was ,hronged with the
yeonianry OF the country. who, alive to the subject
had assembled in numbers TO witness the at
tendan, ceremonies OF starting the first Boat.
At about O'Clock, A. NJ. the public process
sion began forming in front OF the Courthouse, in
which The various societies OF mechanics appeared
with the appropriate Badges and Banners TO ds'in-
guish each, the whole preceded by the Buffalo Band
and Captain Ra,hbun's Company of Rihemen. and
followed 10y the committees, strangers, SC. IN the
following order, viz:
Military Officers in uniform,
Professional Men,
Civil Officers,
Strangers OF dis motion,
Members of the Corporation,
Committee of arrangements,
Bafllo Committee,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-26
From an English paper.

"Seyerer woes my spirit steep,
weep not as used to weep;
The tear bede S my check no more
But lives within my hearts warm core;
What though it may not reach the eye,
1t thrills my frame with agony;
And though the sigh may be rcprcss'd
1t swells within my aching breast"
oh Christian! are they cherished there,
The food of anguish and despair
And is not life too frail and brief
For time to feed on social grief
Hast thou no duties to pursue'
No sacred claim before thy view
No task appointed for the day,
That hours may thus be mourned away
| No prcparatio for the morrow,
To steal one passing pang from sorrow
| No fellow-creature to bciriend,
That thus life's interests seem to endi
No good to do-no hope to cheer
That, wan and lone, thou lingcrest here'
Is nought of blessing to thee given
| No home on earth-no trust i'll heaven!
Oh! ifthose holy hopes, on thee
Have poured their sacred agency,
And ifthou hast soul to feel
The rnercies which such hopes reveal,
However dark thy path may be,
With this worlds passing misery
Go and be faithful-murmur not
Over the sorrows Of thy lot;
But, meelsly happy, kiss the rod.
All grateful that thou hast a God;
And let all earthly grief be still,
In the high aim to do his will;
All fear, all doubt, all woe discard,
And he will be thy "s9eat rc,card"
MISS Roscoe, of Liverpool, Enslan
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-26

minds of others in their intercourse with
them. None so pronigate as to be exclud-
ed by their crimes from compassion. lis
indeed like oil poured on the waters: it calms
the angry passions of mankind, and renders
US incapable of entertaining envy, malice,
or i'll will, Or fostering the desire oi revenge
towards those who have injured us; it teach
es sus, if not to .forget, at least to forgive,
as often as we remember, the trespasses OF
ourbretliren; and by showing us our own
weakness, and need of forgiveness from God,
it leads us to behold with an eye of compass
sion, the errors and follics of men. In pro
portion as we suffer this principle to pro-
gress towards perfection, (Which we are
taught to expect in another state of being)
we draw nearer to that taultless standard
which Christians are taught to revere and
worship, even Jesus, our Lord.
The sum Of Charity is expressed i'll the
following words of an excellent writer.
"Charity is the comforter Of the afflicted
the protector of the oppressed, the reconci-
| Ter of differences, the intercessor for often
dcrs. 1t is faithfulness in the friend, public
spirit in the magistrate, equity and patience
| in the Judge, moderation in the sovereign
and loyalty in the subject. In parents it i
care and attention; in children it is reverence
and submission. In word, it is the soul O
social life; it is the sun that enlivens anc
cheers the abodes of men. 1t is "ikc tn,
dew of Hermon," says the Psalmist, "ant
the dew that descended on the mountains O
Zion, when the Lord commanded the bles
sing, even life for ever more"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-26
HEALTH.

Health is equally neglected, and with e.
quail improprety, by the votaries of busi-
ness and the followers of pleasure.-Some
men ruin the fabric of their bodies by in
cessant revels, and others by Incorporate
studies; some batter it by excess, and Others
sap it by inactivity. TO the noisy rout of
bacchana.an rioters, it will be to little pur-
pose that advice is offered. though it requires
no great abilities TO prove that he loses
pleasure who loses health; their clamours
are too loud for the whispers of caution, and
they run the course of life with too much
precipitance to stop at the Call Of wisdom.
Nor perhaps will they that are busted in
adding thousands to thousands, pay much re-
gard to him that shall direct them to hast
en- more slowly to their wishes. Yet, since
lovers of money are generally cool, deliber-
ate, and thoughtful, they might surely CON
slider that the greater good ought not to be
sacrificed to the less.-Health is certainly
more valuable than money, because 1t is
by health that money is procured; but thous-
ands and millions are Of small avail to allevi-
ate the protracted tortures OF the gout, to re-
pair the broken organs of sense, or resusci-
tate the powers of digestion. Psvorty is. in.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-26
CATECHISM on RUM,

Q. What is the chief end OF rum9
A, The chief end of rum is to make tod
dy. fip and punch.
Q. What are the comforts which tipplcrs
receive from toddy, flip and puncht
A. The comforts which tipplers receive
from toddy, Zip and punch, are ease OF con
science, Joy in the comforter, and increase OF
love thereto, and perseverance therein to
the end.
O. Wherein consisteth that ease Of con-
science, which tpplers receive from toddy,
flip and punch?
A. That ease of conscience which tipplers
receive from toddy. flip and punch, consist
eth in torgetfulness of the past, beastly
enjoyment of the present, and stupid IN
difference towards the fa ure.
O. Into what state will the love OF rum,
and an mordnate use of it bring mankind!
A. The love of rum, and an inordinatc
use of it, will bring mankind into torlorn
and wretched state.
O. What are the evils which in this life
do either accompany or flow from an habit
ually immoderate use OF rums
A. The evils which in this life do either
accompany or flow from an habitual indul-
gence i'll the use of rum, are sickness, shame,
poverty and distress.
Q. What sh.ll be the end'
A. When the hard drnkcr shall have
wasted his estate, ruined his costitution, and
alienated the affection Of his friends; When
YOU sec his affairs falling into ruin and de-
cay, his children hungry and naked, his wife
comfortlcss and in tears; when you shall see
all these things. then know that the end is
nigh, even at the door. Loss OF appetite
bloatet visagc, trembling hands, and fee
bic knees, are but faint indications of wha
4 he feels within. Bcastly, scottish, debaset
in reason, and vile in manners. ne sinks iron
the character of man TO the grade OF
brute. All who once knew him, now pas
nv. his friends neglect him, diseases tormen
INN cred;tors tease him, sheriffs seize him
till nature oppressed and overcome by con
tinual injuries, at length resigns her worth
less charge and he sinks unlamented to thu
grave. Surely it is an evil way, and the ent
thereof is sorrow.