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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12
TITLES OF SOVEREIGNS.


The King of Monomotapa is surround
ed by musicians and poets, who call him
Lord of the Sun and Moon; Great Ma
gician and Great Thief
The King Of Araccan is called " Empe-
ror of Araccan, Possessor Of the White
Elephants and the Two Earrings, Legiti-
male Heir Of Pegul and Drama, Lord of
the Twelve Provinces of Bengal, and the
Twelve Kings who place their heads un-
der his feet"
The King of Ava is called God. When
he writes to foreign Sovereign, he calls
himself the King of Kings, whom all
others should obey, as he is absolute mas
ter of the ebb and flow Of the sea, brother
to the sun, and King of the four and twen-
ty umbrellas: These umbrellas are al
ways carried before him
The Kandyan Sovereign is called De-
we, Good In deed of gift, he proclaims
himself the protector of religion, whose
fame is infinite and of surprising excel
lence, exceeding the moon, the unexpand-
ed jessamine buds, the stars, &C., whose
feet are as fragrant to the noses Of other
Kings as flowers to bees; our most noble
patron and god by custom, sc.
SIMPLICITY ola German Girl.--Two maid
servants were sent into the theatre at vi
emma, when Velutti was to sing, to keep
places for the Italian opera. On account
of the illness of the singer, German
piece was substituted, which induced the
family to remain at home, while the girls
were permitted to continue at the theatre
during the whole performance. When
the play began, one of them exclaimed,
with establishment, How is this? / now
understand Italian all at once, as if had
learned it,
If you feel inclined to exercise your ven
geance against one that has deeply injured
you, take the first opportunity of doing
him service. If he has any feeling, you
will wound him to the quick.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12

but hurdle'
Etynolegy - Why are doctors called physicians,
mamma said little inqusitive girl to her mother,
who had just been visited by of these. sPhysi-
clan, (replied Mamma, who was seldom at a loss
for an answer) comes from ee-seek, as the doctors
ride about all day to seek fees
Experience shows that the preference
flirting to IMPORTANT excellence is com
mon; but what will be said to lady Of
some pretensions in society, and who has
resided at Rome, who in a comparison OF
painting with sculpture declared the lat
ter was more agreeable to her, because
'it took better polish
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12

you have me drawn 2 he at last asked the irritated
man of talent Son zcood, sir, (roared the latter j
such fellow as you ought to be drawn on nothing
but hurde.'
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-03-12

The Palaater.-A troublesome sitter to -, an
eminent portrait painter, puzzled himself and pa-
gued the artist in determining whether he should
be painted on PANEL or canvass sBut how would
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These expressions. spoken in a solemn ana dim.
fed manner, Gained the tumult Of our minds and
proceeded to give them the whole history ofmy ljfa
not emitting to express the renorsc which many of
NY actions had occasoned me to feel IfeIt with tie
wancst satisfaction the gentle pressure Of Aurora
haQd, as | related the scheme which my fondnes.
for her had made ne contriye. She listened to thu,
account Of my riches with Indifference, but was
touched most scnsi5ly at the mention Of the man
hcr in which had settled the affairs of her fatht-
Our friend the banker had brilliant entertain
ment on the occasion Of this our second marriage.
Il may be proper just 70 mention here, that there
was house for sale IN most delightful situation
near this friend Of ours, learned from an expires
Sion that escaped my wife. that She Vas pleased
With it. | therefore bought it for her. and Within
t"enty-four hours surprised her BY presenting her
= deed which made her sole mistress OF it.
After that took her and my son to Paris Here
as if She preserved all her former pride, she appeay
Cd no way affected witt all the spendor of tb,
richly decorated mansion that She was going 10 IN
habit; but l knew that adversely had learned hes
wisdom enough to render her Indifferent for such
matters. Here then found my self beloved bv On,
that was worthy Of all my love
year had passed thus happily away, when ono
morning Aurora came to ny apartment, her e,ce
sparkling with joy Surely, ny love-" SAID WV,
" You viii not refuse the invitation i your Wife -
am gong e Eve dinner at ivous and havc
sent on my do for Us the honors Of the house
On the DAY Of the fcte came in good Tine, and
found Aurora blessed with more than usual cIe-
Gance. Dinner was announced judge Of nv slr.
prise, when She took BY tie hand and Id me u
an apartment which the Graces themselves had a.
coTatcd-therc to present to ME the ten cngravcrs,
my first frcnds-thc authors of my iortunc-of III,
marlage-of all my happincss-and then imagine
the enchantment which the charming gaicty OF IN,
aurora gave TO this scene
When We retired to tie drawing room, Aurora.
by touching 4 spring, raised curtain Ard gavr VI
@urvc~ 7" most exquisite pictures Wea2prnAch-
I'd TO examine them. 90, enchantress /" TN trra..,
ana exclaimed together Tile fist WIN tl4 sccne
that took place before ms fethcrs aoor Ii TN y.I
lage near Montcl.mar. Under It WAY wrttau-
" Lore conqaeredJy Prta." TAc second Ma, tIe
fete which We had that DAY held. Under Il uas-
7 Prize conqurred IL Lorc"
Here then approach the conclusion Of nv L;s-
tory. At the time write tits | am tie Eth,. Of
four children. The enggayer, whom As.ra.:, had
discarded, is the godfather Of tie FIST. That en-
graver is gentleman Of high respectfully. He
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BY THo'S HARrWELL HORNE, I'll. A.

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Young Bloomfield,

XTILL stand this season, on Mondays and
w Tuesdays, at the stable of Abraham
MarIatt, Hokes Run; IN Wednesdays and
Thursdays. at the stable of Jacob yandoren;
and on Fridays and Saturdays, at the sable OF
Jacob Sheetz, in Shepherdstown, and be let to
mares at the moderate price of SIR dsilars the
season, (but may be discharged by the pay
meni of i've dollars within the s~erson;) eight
doHars to ensure amsr in foal, to be paid when
the mare proves with toal; parting with. re-
moving, or not continuing the ensured marc
regular to the horse, forfeits the insurance.
The season has commenced, and will end the
25'h of June. Great care will be taken of
mares put TO Bloomfield, but no responsibility
Tor accidents.
Young Bloomfield is a beautiful bay, full Is
hands high, handsomely marked with q star.
black rnsne, tail and legs, moves with elegance,
is remarkable for his great bone and sinew-in
point Of blood and constitution, superior TO
most horses-~as q ~foal-getteT, inferior TO no
horse on the continent. Young Bloomfield was
sred by the celebrated running horse Dloom-
field Of New Jersey. Bloomfield by the i'm.
ported Decentralization by Selson-Nel-
con by Diomede, who was thought by Sports.
men to be one of the best horses of his day in
England. Young Bloomfeld's dam by Black
Rockiaghsm--bis grand dam by the imported
Yorkshire, ell Of which horses are c~opsidersl
of The frst blood in our country.
IACtA2 VAN DOZEN,
THOMAS TtURNBURGn
March 81.
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echoed by those who had risked their
money on him, aud bets ran two to
one in his favour, and were readily
taken Up by their opponents, who did
mot depend so much upon the ~fleetness
of their horse as his "bottom." The
tired animals were led against the wind
10 receive the breath, till the roll of
the drum.
Again the signal was given, and
again they started. Hazards horse
was for the second time left in the
rear, by some distance. He pushed
him hard, and ere they had arrived
at the distance post he vas coBsidera.
bly, ahead. The shouts now arose, as
we'll as bets, in his favour. All was
anxiety, and expectation was, in truth,
on tiptoe-for every one eadeavoured
TO raise himself above his neighbour,
and some necks were stretched two
inches longer than they were ever
known before. A: this critical mo-
ment a dog ran before the horse, and
The animal stumbled over him, and
threw the rider to the ground. The
other horse passed him, and won the
prize,
Some shouted for one horse-some
for another; while others conveyed
Hazard Heuslis 10 a house near the
ground amidst fighting snd qnarrelling
of every description, respecting the
bets.
Hazard lIeustis was coveyed
home, and the doctors pronounced his
wounds mortal. AS soo as he dis
coveredh he had bot little time TO live. he
sent for MIR. Mlllimour and Eugene,
desiring them to hasten with all speed,
as he must see them before he could
die in peace. fDe short time after their
arrival was announced, and they were
Immediately adMitted.
The chamber in which the dying
man was placed presented to Mr.. Mil,
limour and Eugene a sad spectacle.
Blood was sprinkled in several pla-
ces on the hoor--the sheets, pillow.
eases, and other clothing, were dread.
fully sstained. Hazard iicastis'
mind was not impaired, and he felt.
with all its weight, the approach of
the sad messenger, When the visi
tors entered, they discovered Haz
card Heustis engaged in deep prayer,
aud soon az he finished. be thus ad
dressed them:
Forgive me--forgive me, Eugene:
you / have wronsed--have ruined;
but reparation is in my poser. j! have
been q wicked, cruel creature, and
my sins lie heavily on my heart. You
have come in time. Take this paper
lit is a deed conveying you all that
property which of right to belonged
you. Say you will pardon me, as I
hope God will, and ! die c~oatent."
There is something 50 msssncholy
in an address of this description from
a dying man, that il goes home 10 the
heart, and if he were our worst enc
my. we could not but giant his request.
Eagene, with tears in his eyes, told
him he sincerely forgave him, and ere
he could finish sentence, a groan an.
uounced the messenger of death.
Eugene being thus possessed ofhis
fortune, every obstacle to his union
with Arithea-and they were united.
Eugene's pride and ambition soon
made him an able member ofthe bar;
and blessed with such a wife as Ari-
thea, they lived in astiuence and hap.
piness, distributing blessings OF all
who needed them.
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Regimental Orders.

The n or III town company will muster under
Capt. Fryati, until further orders. Captain
Graniham's will be mustered by Capt. Jacob
Myers; and the company formerly commanded
by Capt Lucas, will muster under Capt. James
Robinson.
The Commandments Of Companies will rnish
the Adjutant with the strength OF their COM
panies. on the first day of the training; ioge-
Their with a return of all public property appli-
cable 10 military purposes.
WILLIAM GREGORY. Col
9Th Reg't. Y. M.
March 81.
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Brigade Orders.

HoL. JAMES BELL Of Frederick, is sp-
~ pointed Brigade Inspector FOR the 10th
Brigade, Virginia Militia, and sill be rcspec-
ted as such.
The training Of the Officers Of the 9Th Regi-
ment will at Martinsburg, on Mon
day the 9Th OF May next, and continue for
three days, and the muster OF said Regiment
is appointed at the same place on the 12dl of
the same month. All Officers. commissioned
and holding commissions in the 9th Regiment
and within the county Of Berkeley, are re-
quirsd to attend the training and Regiment at
Ainsfrr
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~~NNNNNNNaNNN~NO~0@~oN NNN~~

The above Essay is from the pen Of C.
VILLERS, and the work which obtained the
prize on The question "XVhat has been the in.
huence of the Reformation by Luther, on the
political situation of the different states of Eu-
rope, and on the progress OF knowledge" pro-
posed by the National Institute Of France, in
the public sitting OF the 18th Germinal, ia the
yearx. This fact supercedes any other recon
tnendations, which might be furnished from
several of the first divines, statesmen, and IL
terary characters. The notes which are to sc-
company the Essay, will be highly interesting
to the American reader particularly, ard the
biography of tiIat able champion OF truth ard
the rights of man, TO be complied from the
most authentic historians, viii be found in.
o.
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PIR W1ILLo
OR THE LEG1L CONTEST.

5hut your eyes, and open your mouth, and
see what fate Sill send you.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-31
District of Columbia,
alexandria County, SC,

Alexandria County, set.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1924, 18th DAI.
Mordecai Miller & William H.
Miller, trading under the
firm and style Of Mordecai
Miller & Son, Complts. In Chancey,
.qgaina
John Hooe and Jonathan Jan.
ney Defts.
The defendant John Hooe, not having en-
tered his appearance, and given security, &C.
Court and it appearing to the satisfaction Of
the Court, upon affidavit fled, that the said
defendant John Hooe, is rot an nhabitant ofthe
District of Columbia: On motion Of the COM
plainants by their counsel, it is ordered that
the said John Hooe do appear here on the first
day of next .ipril term, and enter his appear.
ance TO this suit, and give security for perform.
ing the DEGREES Of the Court and that the
other defendant, Jonathan Janncy, do not pay
AWAY, convey or secrete the debts by him Ow-
ing TO, or the estate or effects in his hands, be.
longing TO the said absent defendant John
Hooe, until the further order or decree of tho
Court and that copy of this order be forth.
with published ior two months successfully, III
one Of the public newspapers printed IN the
town Of .Ilexandria, and that a copy be also
posted at the front door Of the Courthouse CT
said county.
sob . On
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ThiS is to give <Otice,

ZNHAT the subscriber OF Alexandra coun-
- ~, in the District of Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court OF said county,
letters of administration on the personal estate
Of David WILSON, late of Fairfax county, Viz
siria, deceased; al persons having claims a.
cainst the SAID dece!ent, are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers there
of, 10 the subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, or or before the 9Th day of September
next, or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit to said estate; and those indebted
thereto a-e required to make immediate pay.
ment Given under my hand this 9Th day of
March, 1926. H'NNAH WILSON,
march 8-3w adm'X. OF David " iison
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-31
District Of Columbia.
County Of Alexandria, to vi

County Of Alexandria, to ,cit.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1824-15rH DAT.
Zachariah Gardner, Comply
against
Joseph Crouch, Ezra Lunt, &
Zenas Kinsey, trading under All ehahcery.
the firm Of Lunt & Kinsey,
Debts
The defendant Joseph Crouch, not HAVING
entered his appearance and given security ae &C
cording to the statute and rules Of the Cour.
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, upon affidavit filed, that the said JOSEPH
Crouch, is not an inhabitant of the District Of
Columbia; on the motion of the complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said de.
PENDANT Joseph Crouch, do appear here on or
before the first day of next April term, and
answer the bill of the complainant; and give
security for performing the DEGREES of the
court; and that the other defendants Ezra
Lunt and Zenas Kinney, do not pay away,
convey or secrete the debts by them owing to,
or the estate OF effects in their hands belong.
ing to the said absent defendant, until the fur.
Their order or decree of this court; and that
copy Of this order be forthwith published for
two months successfully, in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandra,
and that copy be also posted at the front
door ofthe courthouse Of said county.
A copy. Test, EDM. ]. LEE, G. c.
feb ON
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This is to give Notice,

VNH It the subscriber of Alexandria county,
l. ID. c. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Prince Georges County, Maryland,
letters testamentary on the estate of Josias B.
Ford, late of the county last aforesaid, decd
All persons having claims against the said de-
cedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the SAME
to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans court
on or before the LIST day of Sept. next, or they
may by law, be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
auested to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this lst day Of March, 1925.
BENZ. T. FENDALL, Executor,
march1 Of JoGas Ford.
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W;thers s. Washington

w llEClS ~ w UohAhS WIN
. AVE received BY the late arrivals from n
York, large and general assortment of
SE.4SOM4BLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING IN FART OF
Superfine London blue and black cloths
Low priced blue, black and fancy cold DO.
Blue. black and assorted cold kerseymeres
Swansdown and toiinet vestngs
Tartan and circassian plaias
Blue camblet for gentlemen's cloaks
Plain and figured bombazetts
100 pieces blue and mixed plain and strip'd
cassinetts
Rose point and duffle blankets
White green, red and yellow fannels
Super SwanSkin do
Blue plains and negro cloths
$50 cloth shawls with chintz borders
cases A. & 70 Irish linens, some very fine
5-4 and 10-4 Irish and imitation sheetings
GA 81 and 10-4 linen diaper
Birdseye and Russia do
Merino shawls and scarfs, some splendid
patterns
Figured silk and gauze hdkfs
Brown figured gros de etc and ombre, a
new article for pelises
Black, brown and MAJ. blue figured silk
Black, white and blue Italian grapes
Sarsnets, senshaws and Levantines
Black Italian lutstring
Plain and striped bombazeens.
100 pieces flag and bandanna hdkfs.
Gardeners black figured silk cravats
Women's black and slate worsted hose
Lambs wool half hose
Plain and ribbed black and white silk do
Cotton cambrics, null muslins
Plain and figured book do
Floss and sewing cotton in balls and spools,
warranted good
Gentlemens' Norway and beaver gloves
Ladies beaver, kid and horse skin do
100 dozen imitation shell combs
American plaids, checks and stripes
Linen and cotton tickings
Oznaburgs, Hessians and rolls
10 bales burlaps from No. to
With VARIETY OF OTHER ARTICLES
in their line, which they will sell low for CASH,
Or to their customers as usual. nov 90
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This is to Give Notice

VNATth subscriber, of Washington coun-
j ". in the District Of Columbia, mas obtain
ed from the Orphans Court OF Alexandra
county, letters Of administration on he person
al estate OF pichard H. L,tc, late of the coun-
t, last Aforesaid. deceased II persons hav-
ing ci,ims against TIC SAID decedenr, are here
hv varied % cShib+ tn same 10 the subscI7-
Der passed By the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore The 18th day of September next, or they
may, by law, be excluded rom al! benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED TO make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this llth March, 1925.
Prisons having claims against the es.
tate, will please leave them with Join !.
SayyeS, at the store lately occupied BY X. h.
Little. JOHN LITTLE, admir-.
march 10 2awl2w OF Rlch'd. II. Lite.
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District of Columbia.

County Of Alexandria, 10 uH:
xoyINBIR TERN, 182+l5Ta DAY.
James kesteven, VIM. Lloyd,1
and Charles Miller, surviving
assgnees of the estate and
effects of William Hambly,
aBsnkrupt, CompPts.
against
JonahT Thompson, RichdVeitch,
John Hartncy, Richd. Veitch T., cb,r.
and John II. Crease, admin
istrators of Anthony Crease,
decd. the said Thompson,
Eeitch, Hartney, and Anthe
ny Crease, constituting with
VIM. Humbly the late firm of
Thompson s. Veitch, and X.
l, Taylor, Defdts.J
entered his appearance, and given security &C.
cording to the statute and the rules Of this
Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction Of
the Court upon affidavit, that the said defen.
dant John Hartney is not An inhabtant OF the
District OF Columbia on the motion of the
complainants, by their counsel, it IS ordered,
that the said defendant John Hartney do ap.
pear here on or before the first day of next
term, and answer the bill of the compliments,
and give security for performing the DEGREES
of the court, and that copy of this order be
forthwith published in one of the newspapers
printed in the town of Alexandra, for two
months successfully, and that another copy be
posted on the front door of the Courthouse
Of the said county. A Copy. Test,
EDM. l. LEE, &C.
CT Oy,,