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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
THE NIGHTINGALE.

tits considered somewhat singular
that the mobiles. and sweetest descrip-
ton of the song fthis plaintive warbler
should be the production of Prose
writer. Who can adduce on the sub
ject, morsel ofsuch impressive beau
ty as the following by Isaac Walton.
But the Nightingale, another of my
airy creatures, breathes such sweet
loud music out Of her little instrument
tai throat, that it might make mankind
to think miracles are not ceased. He
that at midnight, when the very labour-
err sleeps securely, should hear, as l
have very often, the clear sounds, the
sweet descants, the natural rising and
falling, the doubling and re-doubling
Of her voice, might well be lifted above
earth, and say, "Lord, ,ohat music hast
thou provided for the saints in Heauen,
,chen thou a6ordest bad men such music
on EARTH"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
MISCELLANY.

great Gods
"Can mortal strength, can humane virtue
"What SANDER oft inhicts !"
In the most prosperous days Of the
Athenian Republic, the youths OF both
sexes were admitted to initiation into
the Eleusinian mysteries, if their char
acters were decidedly fair, and their
requirements in knowledge sufficient
ly extensive to enable them to under
stand the laws of nature and Deity.
1t often happened that this distinction
created envious feelings in the heart OF
those exluded from this honour. On
time when certain malignant and
shrivelled wretehes had been refused
the privilege Of an introduction to the
mysteries, there were various ISLANDERS
abroad rejecting on the fame of Sc
yeral of most beautiful and lovely
maidens of Greece. The HIERoPHANT,
who seldom appeared in public, on this
occasion came forward and addressed
the citizens; and as human nature IS
the same in all ages, it may not be i'm
properto make short extract from
this once celebrated sermon.
60, Athenians! you call yourselves
the wisest and most polished OF all the
nations of the earth. For proofs OF
your bravery, you show US the battle
grounds where your fathers perlshed
and your liberties were secured; Tor
your piety, you exhibit the temples OF
the gods; for your taste you point TO
these same edifoes, imposing on the
delighted mind their beauty and maJes-
ty for your wealth, you ask US 70 en-
ter your dwellings, and view your
splendid furniture and rich haoii-
iments. Proud of your possessions,
vain of your personal beauty and boast
ing of freedom, you think yourselves
race the most favored by the gods
the happiest of mortals but you are
not so happy as you think yourselves,
There is a viper that lives amonSs'
you, and often poisons yourb best blood;
and when you seem passing IN the
path way in perfect security, he dart:
from the heritage and wounds the ten
der foot with his accused sting. Inc
most alarming part of the evil is TIT
concealment ofthe creature. He seize'
his prey from bed of flowers, in TIT
gardens of love and innocence and YOU
fair daughters are covered with the lie
nrosy Of his touch without knowing
either when, where or how they re
ceived the infection. The waters 0
Ilissus cannot wash away the disease
nor the dews Of heaven bleach INT
stain.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

ceding night. The men, after break
fast went to the cellar to drink; the lady
to her poultry and dairy, and the young
ladies to their usual occupations ofma-
king their clothes and stockings, weav-
ing and knitting not being then
known. At IL they dined in room
neatly strewed with rushes. At six
they supped: this was their greatest
entertainment. They then amused
themselves with tales and sports until
8, and were all in bed before Com
pare this life with modern lady Of
Fashion.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

Common Law-The appellation OF
common law, originated with Edward
the confessor. The Saxons, though
divided into many kingdoms, were yet
similar in their manners, language and
laws. The slight difference which ex-
listed in the Merriam law, were removed
by Edward with great facility and
without any dissatisfaction. He made
this alteration famous rather by anew
name than by new matter; for abolish
ing the three above mentioned distinc.
tons, he called it the Common Law of
England, and ordained that no part OF
the Kingdom should be governed by a.
nv particular law, but all by one. The
common law, as contradistinguished
from Statute law, consists of those
rules and maxims concerning the per-
sons and property of men, that have
obtained by the tacit assent and usages
of the inhabitants of the country; the
consent and appreciation of the people
being signihed by their immemorial
use and practice.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
CHARITY.

OhCharity!our. helpless natures pride
Thou friend to him who knows no
friend beside, Is there in mornings
breath or the sweet gale That steals
DER the tir'd pilgrim Of the vale, Cheer
ing with fragrance fresh his weary
frame, Aught like the incense. of thy
holy flame? Is aught in all the beauties
that adorn The azure Heaven, or pur-
pie light Of norm Is aught so fair in
evenings lingering CLEAN, AS from
thine eye the meek and pensive beam,
That falls, like saddest moonlight on
the hill And distant grove, when the
wide world is still?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
A.c1Esr MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.

In an abbey of Italian Benedictines,
there has recently been found series
of musical Instruments (which belonged
to the age of the Lower Empire. Many
celebrated musicians have repaired to
this convent to examine these instru-
ments, which are almost all in good
state of preservation, and magnificent
in the extreme. Among others is re-
marked cythera, formed ofivory, the
cords of which are of gold, mounted
by rosettes of diamonds. There is al
so an ancient gaboulet, to which many
rare and valuable medals are suspend
ed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
POETRY.
From a Charleston S. C. paper.
THE FAMILY BIBLE.


How painfully pleasing the fond recollection
Of youthful connections and innocent Joy,
When blest with parental advice & affection
Surrounded withmercies-with peace from
on high
I still view the chair of my sire and my mother,
The seats of their offspring a. ranged on
each hand,
And that richest Of books which excelled
ev'ry other
That family Bible, that lay on the stand,
The old fashioned Bible, the dear bless.
ed Bible,
The family Bible, that lay on the stand.
That Bible, the volume Of Gods inspiration,
At morn and at evening could yield us de-
light, [cation,
And the prayer Of our sire was sweet invo-
For mercy by day, and for safety through
night, dwelling,
Our hymns Of thanksgiving with harmony
All warm from the heart of family band,
Half rais'd us from earth to that rapturous
dwelling,
Described in the Bible that lay on the stand.
That richest of books which excell'd every
other
The family Bible that lay on the stand.
Yc scenes of tranquility, long have we parted,
My hopes almost gone, and my parents no
more,
In sorrow and sadness live broken hearted,
And wander unknown on a far distant shore,
Yet how can doubt dear Saviour's protec-
ton,
Forgetful of gifts from his bountifui hand ;
Oh let me, with patience receive his correc-
ton,
And think of the Bible, that lay on the stand,
That richest of books which excelpd every
other
The family Bible, that lay on the stand
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
25 Dollars Reward.

I'D ANAWAY from Acquia, on Monday night
II last, negro JAMES, about % years of
age, rather small, very black, has remarka-
bic scar on one Of his cheeks, (cut by a knife. }
TWENTY-FIVE dollars Reward viii be given if
secured in any Jail so that we get him again.
dec l4-tfI, EWIS & TOWNED.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
GOOD ADVICE.

An Athenian, who was hesitating,
whether to give his daughter in mar
riage to man of worth with small
fortune, or to rich man, who had no
other recommendation, went to consult
Themistocles on the subject. 81 would
bestow my daughter" said Themisto.
cles; "upon man without money, RAJ
Their than upon money without q
man.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
S97,l7O
$3.50 Prizes.
$4,000 Blanks.
2436O Tickets.

2496o Tickets.
No ticket which shall have drawn ia prize of
a superior denomination can be entitled to an
inferior prize.
Prizes payable 80 days after the drawing,
and subject to the usual deduction OF hiteen
per cent. Whole tickets 81, Halves z, Quar-
tiers 81. Packages of ten tickets, embracing
the thirty numbers of the lottery, which must
ofnecessity draw at least SIS so, net, with SO
many chances for capitals-or shares OF PACK
ages, may be had at the same rate. :,
It should be recollected that Runnells had
the pleasure of selling many of the Capitals in
the former scheme, which were paid as usual
on presentation of the tickets.
Prizes in any of the Lotteries of Maryland,
virginia, New-York, New-Jersey, and Penn
svlyania, will be received in payment.
Orders enclosing the cash, or prizes as a.
boye. free of postage, for tickets and shares,
will receive prompt attention if addressed to
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

Post-O6ice .Acc,racy-In 1895, a let
ter containing one pound note of the
British Linen Company Bank, was ad.
dressed by man in this town, to ]. NJ
Donald, private, light company, 18TH
regiment, then in England. Before
the letter arrived at its destination,
however, M'Donald sailed for India,
and the letter followed him-From In
dia it followed him through the vari-
Gus routes Of his company and came
back again to Inverness about ten years
ago. Shortly before then, M'Donald
came home and died at Louchfour.
There was therefore no claimant for
the letter, and it was returned to the
General Post-Office it was again sent
after the 18th regiment, followed it,
and about ten days ago was sent back
after M'DonaId to Inverness, still con-
tanning the indenticai one pound note.
1t is now claimed by the person who
despatched it, who is still living
Lnuerness Courier.
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NO. Go
was heard to dingle in different parts
Of the room; all, however, ended in per.
feet harmony"
MATRIMoNY

Tobin, in his Honey Moon, says,
e" all women are angels before marriage
and that is the reason why husbands SO
soon wish themi in Heaven afterwards"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07
Cheap Shoes for Cash.
Seed Potatoes, Whiskey, &c.

II lindsay & HILL have this day landing,
LIZ and offer Tor sale OH accommodating
terms, 1000 bushels white seed potatoes, s.
bbls. Cumberland whiskey, Is bbls. old and
very fine do, so bushels Glover Seed, Is bbls
mess Pork, 10 bbls. prime and mess Beef.
marrh II
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

A gentleman, conceiving that since
the peace, Goals would be cheap, wal
ted down to the river side and meeting
an Irish coal-heaver, accosted him with
aWell, Paddy, how are eodis "-sBAaeS
as ever, your honour, by Jasus
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

Dandy.-A fool who is vain Of be.
ing the lady figure Of some fashion.
able tailor, and thinks the wealth OF
his wardrobe will conceal the poverty
Of his ideas though, like his long cared
brother in the lions skin, he is easily
betrayed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

The late Earl Guilford beng told
that his large pair of equity shoes had
been stolen, DWELL, WE'LL SAID his
Lordship. with his usual pleasantly,
ali the harm wish the thief is, that
they may fthm!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-07

Labor Lost-A learned man Of Ma
piles, Martorelli, occupied himself for
two years in writing an enormous me-
moir in order to prove that the ancients
were unexplained with the use ofglaSs
for windows; and fifteen days after the
publication Of his folio, house was
discovered in Pompeii, all the windows
Of which were paned with glass.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12

action of the government viii be most deeply
felt and acknowledged. But the success Of
that system must mainly depend onthe earnest
suggestions and the vigorous efforts OF the
War Department. How then can contem
Mate. Gas the most aupicious event OF the
nre sent crisis" the introduction into that de-
nartment, of an individual, who never voted
for any measure ofinternal improvement IN his
life, and who either believed, or Tin obedience
to the wishes of those, who have hitherto held
his political destinies in their hands, affected
to believe, that the government had no nght
to appropriate its funds, even to the prepare
tory surveys authorised by Congress FOR
my own part, confess thatI should have been
entirely content to vest "the continued innu'
ence of Virginia in the administration OF the
government" on the unquestonable talents
and the unexceptionable political principles'of
Mr. Writ. n 'in'i>iAN'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12
SPANISH FLEET AND TROOPS.

In the ship news furnished by the
schnr. Eliza, Capt. Dias, arrived at
Charleston on Sunday, 9th ult. in five
days passage from Havana, we find the
arrival at that port on the 10th Febru-
ary of the following ships of war, with
COLA troops. This really seems to fore
bode something like hostile movements
on the part of Spain.
Spanish frigate Casilda, from Ferrol,
passengers, the lady and family Of
General Wives, three passengers and
l24 men of the Union Grenadiers; also
frigate !Arethusa, with l4o men; also
frigate Conception, with $40 men; also
frigate Cantabria, with 423 men; also
frigate Bocarro, with 4l4men; also fri
gate Cino Hermanos, with S2l men;
also corvette Diamante, with 50 men;
and Spanish brig Guadaloupe-this
vessel sailed from Cadiz for this port,
and was taken, January |, by the Co.
lombian cruiser Bolivar, off Cape An
tonic, and retaken the l4th by the Span
ish frigate Arethusa. Ibid
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12
FROM SANTA FEE.

From Mr.. Cooper, who has lately
returned from Santa Fe, we learn the
following particulars:
A company of FIVE persons, Of which
he was one, left the province of New
Mexico for this state, in November
last. On their way in, one of their
number, "a Mr.. Wixon, was murdered
by the Usage Indians. The party suf-
fered extremely from cold and hunger,
and at one time were compelled 10 sub.
sist on their mules.
Mr.. Cooper states that the company
which left here last spring, had not yet
disposed of thei.. goods-that sales
were effected very slowly, and that the
goods now on the way to that country
together with what are already there
will be more than adeqate to the de.
mand.
From this, it appears that the pros
pect held out to future Adventures to
that country, is very gloomy.
Missouri Lntelkgencer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12
HAIL STORM AT CHARLESTON.

A slip from the Office of the Courier,
dated Sunday, 9th ult. states, that the
preceding evening, about 10 o'clock,
there came up suddenly from the west,
a heavy black cloud, attended with vi
vid lightning and high wind, from
which descended, for the space of eight
or ten minutes, the heaviest shower CT
hail stones, which has been known here
for many years. Nearly every house
in the city, having western exposure,
suffered more or less from the breaking
ofglass-many having 80 or 40 squares
broken. The ground was thickly CO.
vered with hail stones, many of which
were of the size of pigeons eggs, and
some weighing two ounces. A very
heavy shower of rain however, soon fol-
lowed, which melted it away. Amongst
the hail stones which fell in balcony
in Broad-street, was a pebble stone,
equal in size to the largest marbles.
Norfolk Beacon.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12

IN the service of his country. Messrs. Jetfer-
SON and Madison are thus denounced by him;
and in their place, according to the doctrine
of General Jackson, should have been Burr,
Wilkinson, or the General himself 1t would
have been well ifthis portion of the letter had
been omitted; it is aiming an anathema at
every statesman that this nation has, or may
hereafter produce; and before they offer
themselves for the suffrages of the people,
they must have fought and bled,
In the "epithet military chieftain," which
Mr.. Clay has applied to General j., it was not
so much intended as a mark of disrespect, as
to give his disapprobation to an example, cal
culated to destroy the republic, if we may
Judge from the example of others. twas not
to convey the idea that General Jackson was
ssmilitary' despot: but if the doctrine was
to gain ground, that none but warriors were
to govern the people, decisive blow would
be given to our best interests, and statesmen
who had labored hard in the cabinet, who had
exhausted the midnight oil must be superse-
ded by Generals who had gained single bat
tie, or cut off a column ofthe enemy's troops.
After General J. had served out his term,
Messrs. Scott and Gaines might be competitors
for the office, and where would it stop
On the whole, General Jackson's letter was,
on his part, step so imprudent, that the A
merican people should, at once, stamp it with
their Just indignation. 1t breathesa spirit of
malevolence, which is objectionable, and a
smothered inveteracy and rancor, marked
with the character of the writer.
ARISTARCHUS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12
blood. The servant was apprehended,
tried and convicted, and was to be exc
cuted yesterday.
Ertracts from English Publications.
HORRID ASSASSINATION.


Extract Of letter from Naples, da-
ted December 6:-"I am sorry to be
Obliged to terminate this with the ac-
count of very unfortunate occurrence,
which took place near Postum three
DAYS ago. The fine weather had at
tracted several English parties to view
the ruins, situate in a marsh which
pestilential exhalations render barely
habitable. The few inhabitants are
not much removed from savages. A
lady, with her two daughters, on re-
turning, were stopped and robbed by
three men with their faces masked !;
they were, however, suffered to pro-
coed without further violence. The
lady's carriage was followed at short
distance by that of Mr.. Hunt, late High
Sheriff of Northamptonshire, who was
accompanied by his lady. They were
stopped by the same party. On de-
manding his money, Mr.. Hunt gave
them purse, containing four dollars
and few carlins, declaring that he car
ried no more money along with him.
To convince them of this, he even re-
quested backa few carlins to carry him
to Naples. They replied, 'We know
you have more, and if you do not sur
render it, you must die Mr.. Hunt
reioined, 'You dare not shoot at this
time of day He had scarcely uttered
this observation, when shot was fired,
and ball entered his left breast, pass
ing out at the right side; although it
seems only one piece WAS discharged,
another ball struck Mrs. Hunt in the
left breast, and passed through the
lungs. The foremost robber instantly
turned round crying, who fired that
shot?' and the three Immediately ran
off without searching for plumber
Some officers of the Revenge were in
hearing, who conveyed them to the
miserable place called an inn at Pss-
tum, where Mr.. Hunt expired almost
Immediately, expressing his regret at
having refused his money. Assistance,
such as could be had, was procured
One of the officers even returned TO
Naples, and procured an English sur
geon, together with gendarmes. Mrs.
Hunt recovered in slight degree, but
only fingered till yesterday, when she
expired. Mr.. Hunt was an only child;
he was in possession of large property,
and had only been married seven
months"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12
FROM THE LONDON COURIER, JAN.

FROM THE LONDON COURIER, JAN. IL.
A rowing match for thousand dol
lars lately took place in the harbor OF
New York, between boat belonging to
Whitehall, in that city, and the boat OF
the British brig Hussar, captain Har-
ris. The American boat gained the
race; but to which party the victory be-
longed is a triAe, compared to the
kindly and excellent feelings both par
ties seem to have felt for one another.
Captain Harris has probably done more
by his frank and generous department
on this occasion, to produce cordial
feeling towards the British nation, than
all the commanders in its navy put to-
gether, that have visited the waters of
the United States for five and twenty
years past.
The New England and Anti-Gallican
Coffee Houses, in Thread Needle street,
London, are to be thrown into one
splendid Coffee Room, under the de-
nomination of the North and South
American Hotel, to be conducted by
Mr.. Davies, the present proprietor Of
the New England Coffee House, and a
committee of five respectable mer-
chants.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-03-12
SUPREME COURT.

Wednesday, March 9.-Mr. Justice
JOHNSON delivered the judgment Of the
Court in the case of Munro and Others
against .Almeida. Decree reversed; but
the cause was remanded for further pro-
ceedings, the Court being of opinion
that an attachment against the goods,
chattels, and credits of the defendant,
may issue from the District Courts OF
the Union, proceeding as Courts of
Admiralty, in cases Of maritime torts.
The argument of the case Of the
Plattsburg, alias the Maria Gertoudes,
was commenced by Mr.. MAYER for the
APPELLANTS, and by the ATToRNAY GENE
RAJ for the respondents.
Thursday, March lo.-The argu-
ment in the case of the schooner Plafts-
burg, Juan Merino claimant, was conclu-
ded by Mr.. JONES for the appellant.
The case of CasseU, administrator Of
Louisa Browning, VS.. Carroll, involving
the right to recover Quit Rents due to
the Lord Proprietor of the late Pro-
vince of Maryland, was submitted by
Mr.. WEBSTER and Mr.. RAYMOND, after
few observations by Mr.. Raymond
on his printed argument for the plain
tiff in error; no counsel appearing for
the defendant in error.
Mr.. Justice STORY delivered the o.
pinion of the Court in the case of Tas-
quss, VS.. s,sndry quantities Of Gold and
&lver, Daniels claimant. Case remand
ed for further proceedings.
The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the o.
pinion of the Court in the case of Ell
mendorf VS.. Taylor and others. Decree
reversed.
The argument in the case Of the
Bank Of the United States VS.. The Bank
Of Georgia, was commenced by Mr.. Ed
WARD INGERsoLL on the part OF the ap-
pellants.