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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-02-05

That by the Way-t may be true or false
But don't forget the picture; and you will not,
When you have heard the tale they told me there
She was an only chd-her name G1NnRvA,
The joy, the pride of an indugcnt Father;
And in her fifteenth year became bride,
Marrying only son, Francesca DoRIA,
Her playmate from her birth. and her first Love.
Just as she looks there in her bridal Dress
She was all gentleness, all gaiety,
Her pranks the fayourite theme of every tongue.
But now the day was come, the day, the hour;
Now, frowning, smiling for the hundredth time,
The nurse, that ancient lady, preached decorum;
And in the lustre of her youth, she gave
Her hand, with her heart in it, to Francesca.
Great was the Joy, but at the nuptial feast,
When all safe down, the Bride herself was wanting
Nor was she to be found Her Father cried,
"'Ts but to make trial of our love 70
And filled his glass to all but his hand shook,
And soon from guest to guest the panic spread.
Twas but that instant she had left Francesca,
Laughing and looking back and flying still,
Her ivory tooth imprinted on his finger
But now, alas, she not to be found
Nor from that hour could any thing be guessd
But that she was not
Weary of his life,
FRANcEsco few to VENICE and embarkng,
Flung it away in battle with the Turk
ORsINI lived-and long ght you have seen,
An old man wandering as III quest Of something,
Something he could not 6nd--he knew not what.
When he gone, the house remained awhile,
Silent and tenantless-then went TO strangers.
Full fifty years were past, and all forgotten,
When on an idle day, day of search
Mid the old lumber in the Gallery,
That Wondering chest noticed and twas said
BY one as young, thoughtess G1NERvA,
"Why not remove it from its lurking-place -
Twas done said but on the way
1t burst, it fell and 10 skeleton
With here and there pearl, emerald-stone,
A golden clasp, clasping shred of gold.
All else had perished-save wcdding-ring,
And small seal, her mothers legacy,
Engraven with name, the name Of both,
"GINERyA."
There then she had found grave
Within that chest had she concealed herself,
Fluttering with JOY, the happiest Of the happy,
When a spring lock that lay in ambush there,
Fastened her down forever!
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heart. His capacity was too mean to ex-
cite to ambition, and his habits too lndo-
lent to rouse to enterprise; and he was
exactly one Of those beings. who in any
other situation than that which he held,
would have met with the merited con-
tempt Of his fellow creatures. But Wal
ter Wray was possessed OF that redeem
ing tallsman which, even more certainly
than charity itself, sufices IN these dege-
nerate DAYS 20 cover a multitude OF slnS.
He was RICH, and that was a sufficient
passport to the honor and respect OF the
world al large, to the esteem OF the
mercenary Gilbert Cumming, and, shall
say it ? to the love of his fair and only
daughter. Strange indeed it may appear,
but so it was,-and Edward Brown had
now nothing to do, but to look on and
behold the ful6Iment Of that contract
which promised to dissever the last
string that now remained unbroken in his
heart.
The day appointed for the nuptials of
WalterW ray andRulh Cumming length
arrived, and the evening shades brought
near the hour that was to unite them IN
the solemn bands Of matrimony. 4 large
company was gathered together, and all
was now mirth and reyelry; every face
beamed with smiles and every heart leap
ed for Joy. One alone was excepted from
the general re olcing, and that was one
who at this season should have been the
gayest of the gay: it was the heart Of
Ruth Cumming that now sunk heavy
within her, and though every one attrl-
butcd her agitation to something foreign
from the true cause, she herself knew
why she was sad, and vainly wished that
the cause Of that sadness could be remov-
ed. But it was now too late, and she
mingled with the company, and endea-
voured to appear easy and cheerful.
At length the clergyman arrived, and
the company rose and gathered in cir
Gle. In the midst was placed the priest
in his band and surplce; and Walter
Wray and Ruth Cumming, with their
attendants, standing before him, he com
menced the ceremony. Just at this pc
riod, the door opened, and tall, pale
figure, with long black hair and musta-
chios, wrapped in cloak Of tartan plaid,
and covered with a slouched bat, quietly
glidcd into the room, and took bis station
at the outside Of the circle. Singular as
it was, no particular notice was taken of
his appearance, and the ceremony pro-
ceeded With feeble voice and palpi-
tating bosom, the agitated girl answered
the interrOpatOrie W hiCh were necessary
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-02-05
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY S, 1925.

This number, it will be perceived, closes the first
volume of the GARLAND and in closing it, the Edi-
tor would do injustice to his patrons and to his own
feelings, were he to omit expression of thankful
ness and gratitude. The task of filing, weekly,
literary Sheet is which, though pleasant, is not
the less arduous and the difficulty of administering
palatable food to variety of minds, is too well
tablished to require demonstration. But it affords
small share of pleasure to find that the GARLAND
has been approved by majority of its supporters
The second volume will, therefore, be commenced
with zeal proportionate to the liberal patronage
which the work receives.
Ct The article which begins this number
doubtless written by countryman of the renowned
poets whose portraiture he presents and though
long, will be read with interest by all who admire
the productions of those ill-fated sons of genius.
In our next, we hope to furnish greater variety.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-12-31
THE REPOSITORY.
It can excel the luxury of doing good ?
TIE GENEROUS SEAMAN.

george COrnlSn, native OF London, was
brought up to the sea After making several
voyages to the East Indies in the capacity of
mate he obtained the command of ship in the
country trade there, and passed many years of
his life in sailing from one port to another of the
eompany's different settlements, and residing at
intervals on shore with the superintendent of
their commercial concerns. Having by these
means acquired moderate fortune, and being
now beyond the meridian of life, he felt strong
desire of returning to his native country, and
seeing his family and friends, concerning whom
he had received no tdings for long period
He realised his property, settled his affairs, and
taking his passage for England, arrived in the
Downs after an absence of sixteen years.
He Immediately repaired to London, and went
to the house of an only brother, whom he had
left possessed of genteel place in public Of
fee He found that his brother was dead and
the family broken up; and he was directed to
the house of one of his nieces, who had married
and settled at small distance from the town
On making himselfknown, he was received with
great respect and affection by the married niece,
and a single sister who resided with her: to
which good reception, the idea of his bringing
back with him large fortune did not little
contribute. They pressed him in the most ur-
gent manner to take up his abode there, and
omitted nothing that could testify their dutiful
regard to so near a relation On his part, he
was sincerely glad to see them, and presented
them with some valuable Indian commodities
which he had brought with him. They soon
began a conversation concerning the family
events that had taken place during his long alb
sence Mutual coincidence passed on the death
of the father; the mother had been dead long
before. The captain, in the warmth of his heart,
declared his intentions of befriending the surv-
vors of the family, and his wishes of seeing the
second sister as comfortably settled in the world
as the first seemed to be.
But" said he, care you two the only ones
left? What is become of my little smiling play
fellow, Amelia remember her as if It were
yesterday, coming behind my chair, giving me
a sly pull, and then running away that | might
follow her for kiss; should be sorry if any
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MIR Bland chat was the drawing masters nancy
had been employed at certain school, where
information about him might possibly be obtain
cd. Capt Cornish fastened to the place, and
was informed by the master Of the school that
such man, indeed, had been employed there.
but had ceased to attend for some time past
He was very well behaved, industrious Young
man., added the master, g but in distressed cir.
cumstances, which prevented him from making
that genteel appearance which we expect from
all who attend our school; so was obliged to
dismiss him. 1t was a great force on my feel
lngs, l assure you, Sir, SO to do, but you know
the thing could not be helped The captain
eyed HIM with indignant contempt; and said
4 suppose then, sir, your feelings never suffer
ed you to inquire where this poor creature lived,
or what became Of him afterwards ?" ''As to
that" replied the master, g every one knows his
own business best, and my time is fully taken
up with my own concerns; but believe have
note OF the lodging he then &C ,pcd-here it
is" The captain then took it, and turning on
his heel withdrew in silence
He posted to the place. but there too had the
modification of learning that he was too late
The people, however, told him he might find
the family in neighbouring alley, at lodging
up three pair Of stairs. The captains heart sunk
within him however, taking a boy as a guide.
he proceeded Immediately to the spot On 90
ing up the narrow creaking staircase, he met a
man coming down with bed on his shoulders.
At the top of the landing stood another with a
bundle of blankets and sheets woman, with
child in her arms, was expostulating with
him, and he heard her eXclaim, g Cruel, not to
leave me one bed for myself and my poor chill
dren." 'Stop!' cried the captain, &c set down
these things" The man hesitated, The cap
tain renewed his command in a peremptory
tone: and then advanced towards the woman.
They looked earnestly at each other Through
her pale and emaciated features he saw some
thing of his little smiler; and at length, in a
faint tone ofvoice, he addressed her: ssAre YOU
Amelia Cornish ?'' ''That was my name,o she
replied. &c am your uncle,'' cried he, casping
her in his arms, and sobbing as if his heart
would break g My uncle!" exclaimed she, and
tainted. He was just able to set her down on
the only remaining chair, and take her child
from her. Two other children came running
up, and began to scream with terror-Amela
recovered herself ooh, sir, what situation
you see me in p GA poor situation, indeed,''
said he, " poor forsaken creature but you have
one friend le(t'
He then asked what had become of her hus.
band She told him, that having fatigued him
self with walking every day to great distance
for little employment, that scarcely afforded
them bread, he had fallen i'll, and was now in
the hospital, and that after being obliged to sell
most oftheir little furniture and clothes for pre-
sent subsistence, their landlord had seized their
only remaining bed for some arrears of rent
The captain Immediately discharged the debt,
and causing the bed to be brought up again.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
district Of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, Set:

N-'N-S
APRIL TERN....IS25.
Mordecai Miller, Complt.0
against
James II. Bennett, and John ii.
Ladd, John Wheelwright, &
Joseph B. Ladd, the three >In Chancery
last copartners in trade under
the firm of John II. Ladd and
Company, and Jno. S. Miller,
Debts
YTHE defendant James H. Bennett not hay.
Il ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity according to the statute and the rules OF
this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction,
of the Court, upon affidadit fled, that the said
James H. Bennett is not an inhabitant of the
District of Columbia, on the motion of the
complainant, by his counsel, il is ordered,
That the said James II. Bennett do appear
here on the first day of the next November
term, and enter his appearance to this SUIT
ard give security for performing the DEGREES
OF the court; and that the other defendants
John II. Ladd & Co. and John s. Miller, 90
not pay away, convey, or seTete the debts py
them owing to, or the estate or effects in thei
hands belonging to the said absent defendant
until the further order or decree Of this court
and that copy of this order be forthwith pup. :,
lished for two months successfully in one Oh
the public newspapers printed in the town q
Alexandra, and that another copy be posted
at the front door of the Court House OF salo
county. A Copy. Teste,
iune 21-2m EDM. 1. LEE, C. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
District Of Columbia,
alexandria County, Set.
APnIL TERM-1825.
Mordecai Miller, Comppt0
AGAINST
Joshua and William Yeaton, SnA"Ss''
Defts.

The defendant, Joshua Yeaton, not having
entered his appearance and given security &C.
cOrding to the statute and rules of this Court,
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, upon affidavit filed, that the said Joshua
Yeaton is not an inhabitant of the District of
Columbia, on the motion of the complainant
by his counsel, it is ordered thAt the said Jo-
shua Yeaton do appear here on the first day
of next November term, and enter his appear
ance to this suit, and give security for per-
forming the DEGREES of the Court; and that
the other defendant, William Yeaton, do not
pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him
owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands
belonging to the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree of this court; and
that a copy of this order be forthwith publish
ed for two months successfully, in one of the
public newspapers printed in the town Of A.
lexandria, and that another copy be also post.
ed at the front door of the Courthouse OF
said county. Acopy.
Teste, E. LEE, c. C.
aug4 2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
District ofColumbia,


.Alerandria, County, Set:
APRIL TERN, 1925.
Bushrod Washington, and Laurence Lewis,
acting executors Of General George Wash
ington, Compartments.
AGAINST
William l.. -McCarty Spotswood, executor of
Alexander Spotswood, deceased, Andrew
Parkes, Ellen Lewis, administrative Of How
ellLewis, deceased, Washington Thornton,
executor of john Thornton, deceased, No
blet Herbert, and Mary Lee Herbert, late
Mary Lee Washington, Defendants.
VlHE defendants William L. McCarty Spots
i wood, executor of Alexander Spotswood,
deceased, Andrew Parkes, and Washington
Thornton, executor of John Thornton, decd
not having entered their appearance and CIV
en- security according to the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to the sa-
tisfaction of the court, upon affidavit filed,
that the said last mentioned defendants are
not inhabitants of the District of Columbia,
on the motion of the Compliments by their
counsel, it is ordered, that the said absent de-
PENDANTS do appear here on the first day OF
next Novemberterm, and enter their appear
ance to this suit, and give security for per
forming the DEGREES Of the Court; and that a
COPY of this order.be forthwith published for
two months successfully, in one ofthe public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandra,
and another copy be posted at the front door
of the Courthouse ofsaid county. ."
A Copy. Teste, EDM. 1. LEE, c. c.
june9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
Also, one other Tract Of
land in Kentucky,

situated about 10 miles from Frankfort and
Is from Lexington, bordering on a branch Of
Elk Horn, and adjoining the lands Of Mr.. VIM.
c. Lane, containing about 400 acres--repre-
sented to be Of good quality, and at present
tenanted out This tract Of land (as de
sign moving to the south) will exchange
for any kind of merchandise.
Persons disposed to purchase, and wish to
see the first mentioned tract of land, will ap-
ply to Mr. Jeremiah Cockerill on the premi-
SEES; and for terms, which will be liberal, ap.
ply to TURBUTT R. BETTON.
N. B. As l intend to decline business in
this place, it is desirable that all persons in.
debted to me, as also to the late firm of Tur-
butt & Jas. Z. r. Betton. to makei immediate
payment. T. r. B.
iuly 2-1aw6w II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
For Sale,

HYYs A valuable tract Of LAND.
SRE situated IS miles from Alexandra
sTS and Washington, on the dividing
Se4eee line between Loudoun and Fairfax
counties, and adjoining the lands of Mr.. Tho
mas Darne, containing S22 acres; one half of
which is in heavy timber, and the residue in
high state ofprogressiye improvement by the
use of clover and plaster-which, from expe.
rience, has been found to act with great ad.
vantage.-There is also on this farm large
proportion of first rate meadow land, well set
in timothy, and the whole watered by Horse.
pen Run, never-failing stream. Toa person
who might.bs disposcdto establish agrazng
farm, none has more advantages, or offers
greater inducements than this. The improve.
ments are plain but comfortable, with all
necessary outhouses and well of good water.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
District Of Columbia,
.Aierandria County, !
ApRIL TERA-l825.

ArRIL TERN-l825.
George Jenkins, Plaintf0
AGAINST IT, Cl...
WilliamH. lannon's admins
traitor and heirs. Defsndants.
A GREEABLY to the decree of the Circuit
N Court Of the District Of Columbia for the
county of Alexandra, in the above case, will
be sold on Monday the 22d day of August
next, for cash, one house and lot situated on
the East side Of Royal-street, between King
and Prince-streets, as in the bill fled. Should
the purchaser fail to comply with the terms
at the above sale, the property viii be imme.
diately resold at his risk. ID. MINOR, ID. NJ
July so For T. Ringgold, Marshal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
Wheat
DURCHAsED by A. C. CAzENovE 3 Co
July Is
To Rent.

- A comfortable two story brick DWELL
~ ing House on Henry street, with every
accommodation fora small family. The Gel.
lars are good and the house in good repair
For the residue Of the term, which viii expire
ON the 18th Of October next, possession being
Immediately given, s25 Is asked. Apply to
july I-2sMSw WM B. PAGE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13

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
Rlack circassian & bombazetts for coats
Do striped do and damask satteens for PAN
falcons
Do lasting, beautiful for mems coats
Black colored Denmark satteens 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 eros de Naples and Gros d'ete
Cold and plain white Grape shawls
Irish linens and lawns
Linen cambria and ditto hdkfs
Russia sheeting, duck, buflspsA oznaburgs
IS pieces cheap twilled bagSing
Russia and Irish diapers
ga Barnsley do good and cheap article
Sup. sup. white satin drilling
Cambria, furniture and common dimity
Cross bard and corded cambrics
GA and A cambria muslins and jaconets
Ginghams, caGcoes and chintzes
Mourning do
Fig'd Swiss and book muslins and hdkfs
Fine white and cold Marseillcs
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
Plain and ribbedEng. and French silk hose,
long and short
Wilmington and other stripes for boys
Best company blue and yellow nankeens
Fine blue searsuckers,
Extra sup buffdo
Domestics generally
An elegant assortment of umbrellas and pa
rasols
Braids, boss and spool cotton
Black and white cotton cord,
Gimp and knitting cottons
Naakn Mating for Summier Carpeting.
Is pisces mating: Those desirous of Gem
ort and economy would do well to attend to
his article, which is cheap and durable-as
roolen carpetnS win be much enhanced in
rice. aprS0
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
I'm aunsson,

situated about IL miles below the District OF
Columbia. This estate contains rather more
than 1000 acres of fine land, to which are at
tached several valuable isheries.-oOO acres
of this land is under lease for life, and rents
for $1,000 per annum; 40 acres are under
lease for a term of years, and rents for Sl0Oi
the fisheries have rented for $1,000, and gene
rally for 400 to 500 per annum. In the event
of the completion of the Ohio and Chesapeake
Canal thew will be of incalculable value. The
arabic land produces fine crops of corn and
wheat; and the sources of improvement OF the
land from the fishing shores are inexhaustable.
Two thirds Of the estate is in woods. large
manufacturing mill is distant only two miles by
water, where all the crops can be readily sold
at the District of Columbia prices free of
freight-the navigation to the mills is sufficient
for vessels carrying 1900 bushels of wheat
The steamboats, pass the land every day
The woods abound with deer and the creeks
and river with wild fowl. The Improvements
are a very large and substantial brick dwell
ing house, a kitchen, meet house, dairy, ice
house, well, overseer's houses, stables, barns,
negro houses, fish houses, &c. On the tene-
ment of 40 there are very good accommoda-
tons. About one mile of fence acloses the
whole neck of land, containing 5000 acres
II could, the buildings being so located, be ad-
Yantageously divided, and will be sold SO as
to suit purchasers. One fourth OF the money
will be required in hand, the balance in three
annual payments, bearing interest, secured by
a deed oftrust on the property.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-13
PU1LIU SALES.
Pubic Sale.

IuOA1C 0dy6.
I'm WEDNESDAY the oath inst, at 4 o.
u clock, p. NJ. the subscriber viii offer at
public sale, ON the premises.
A LOT OF GROUND,
on the south side Of Prince-street, and east
side of Patrick street, at their intersection; in
front on the former % feet inches, on the
latter 8S feet to an alley. This lot adjoins on
the west the three story brick house now oo-
cupied by Alexander Henderson, against the
west gable wall Of which, the purchaser VIII
be entitled to build and to insert in 1t the tm.
bers necessary for that purpose. In the sand
gable, the chimnies and fre-places for such
building are already prepared. Also
ANOTHER LOT OF GROUND,
ON the south side of Prince street, AZ feet 10
inches to the east of Patrick street; in front
on Prince street thirty-three feet; in depth to
the alley before mentioned. SO feet. Along
the west side ofthis lot an alley is to be laid
out three feet in breadth, and forty feet in
length, over which the purchaser will have a
right to project his building, and to join the
east gable wall of the house occupied BY Mr.
Henderson. The above sale will be made I'm.
der deed of trust from George Coryell to
Robert l. Taylor. Terms Cash-By direction
ofthe trustee. s. A. MARSTELLER,
aug Its Auctioneer.