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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-01

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and when you get strong and healthy, you shall
work. Mr. Fitzmorris work ? exclaimed the in
dignant Ellen. And why not my child " eoined
Gwinneth SIS there any disgrace in honest indus
try Mr.. Ftzmorrs is not proud and when, with
the juice of simples, which you, Ellen, shall gather
We have bathed his eyes, who knows but, by the
favor of heaven, his sight may be restored Thus
Ellen, he will assist labors, see our cheerful
endeavors to make him forget all past misfortunes
and shall be the happest peasants in Langollen.
Excellent creature y cried Edward, my whole
life shall pass in active gratitude But must away
on the brow of the hill left weary traveller;
will bring him to taste cup of your beer and speed
him on his journey Ellen was unwilling that lie
should leave her SO soon, though but for few mo-
ments; but when Edward continued above two
hours, her terror inexpressbe. The night
closed in, and Edward did not return. ElIen's
couch was wetted with hertears, and morning found
her pale and sad. She waited at the door in anx-
Gus expectation, and with & scream of wild joy eA-
claimed, He is coming y He was supported by an
elderly man and Ellen fastened forward to lend
her assistance also, while Cwinneth prepared Their
homely breakfast Edward seemed brcathess with
fatigue; and the stranger accounted for the dc
lay, by saying, that he had wandered up the coun.
try, fearing his companion had forgotten him. 'Ah
you cold and wet p said Ellen. No, my love
you see have great coat. found my little par.
eel at the lodge where rested last night And thai
lodge, which was your cruel fathers, should
now be yours, said Ellen. But, no; he was not
cruel, Edward, for he has given you to U.S. Come
come, this is 'r.t talking, cried Gwinneth, 'wnlc
the poor youtD is cold and hungry and see the
tears how they roll down his cheeks DO YOUR
eyes pain YOU, Edward " inquired Ellen: 'lct nc
wash them with spring water 'TheS do, indeed,
removed the bandage and his full, expressive, ha-
eel eye met hers, beaming JOY and love. She
receded with scream of surprise lie threw of
his coat, and discovered his dress decorated with
every military honour. Ellen, forgive this dcCep-
ton it my fathers stratagem ; and here he is
a witness to your disinteresed affection. | am not
dshonoured, but promoted by my noble comman-
derto high military rank 1t is rue indeed, said
the old gentleman, : suspected my son of an un-
worthy choice, and dictated this stratagem as the
means of confirmation. The lady Hester disdaincd
poor, intirm soldier, and now my Edward has to
sue for your acceptance Dumb gratitude seized
the trembling Ellen She fell at the feet of Sir
Owen, bathed his hands with her tears, and vainly
tried express the feelings Of her oppressed heart
The rustic meal passed some time unregarded, I'll
cOmDoSIIrc uaC restored arI thf heneyolerre
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18
MEXICO, &c.

From the Ne,c- York .9meican, JuHe II.
By the Concordia, from Ncw-Or.
leans, we have papers from that place
to the 2lst ult. giving extracts from
late Mexican papers.
BY them we learn that the agents Of
the Holy Alliance in that capital, had
caused much excitement relative to the
treaty which had been signed in Eng
land, and was then under delibcration
in the Mexican Congress. Secret arti
cles in this treaty, were reported TO
contain the cession Of the CALIFORNIA;
to England, and the grant of exclusive
privileges in trade. This the Mexican
papers contradictcd, with the assurance
that Great Britain claimed no more
than to be treated amongst the most ia
vored nations.
Oflocal events, in Mexico, we learn
little Of importance by those papers -
Some Of the manufacturers of course
cottons and woollcns had pc:itioned
for protection from the government.
On the 3o,h March, the American
brig President, Wenton, arrived at A.
capuIco in 81 days from Guayaquil-
A convoy, with 5000 Colombian troops
on beard, sailed from Guayaquil about
the middle of February, in order to re.
duce the Spanish forts at Callao. A
wretch, employed by the Spaniards at
the latter place, assassinatcd the pa.
trio, colonel Monteagodo, in the streets
of Lima, on the 2Sth January. In order
TO obtain his pardon, he pointed out
another assassin, who had repaired
from the same place to cut off Bolivar
The dates from Guatimala are to the
latter end Of March, at which time The
political affairs of this new republic
were in a prosperous train, and eycFy
thing quiet.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

The funeral Of the late Vice Presi-
dent ToMPKlNs, took place yesterday
afternoon. Between and o'clock,
the corpse arrived at Whitehall slip,
on board the steam boat Nautilus, from
Staten Island. AS the steam boat pas.
sed the Revenue Gutter, at anchor of
the point ofthe Battery, Capt. Cahoone
commenced firing minute guns, which
he continued firing until the procession
was out of sight.
The Mayor, Recorder, and the Hon.
the Corporation, the Judges of the Su-
preme Court, the members of the Sen
ate Of this State, together with large
concourse of other citizens, Joined in
the procession at Whitehall slip, and
proceeded to ST. Marks Church, where
the funeral service was performed. We
understand the body is to be inferred
in the family yaultat Westchester.
Mere. .4dver.
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U, s. -FRIG ATE CONSTELLATION

Z, S. FRlC ATE CONSTELLATION.
A letter of the 9Th ult from on board
the U. S. frigate Constellation, to the
editor of the New-York Commercial
Advertiser, says:-"We arrived here
on the Sd, after passage of 81 DAYS
from the Capes Of the Chesapeake
Mr.. Poinset, minister to Mexico, land
ed with his suite OH the 5th, and was
received al Vera Cruz in very hand
some style, the military under arms,
bands of music, sc. lie set off the
next day for Mexico, where he will
probably arrive by the 18th. We shall
probably leave this place for Cuba, in
the course of two DAYS.
The Castle Of St. Juan de UIloa still
holds out and can do so as long as i,
can be relieved from the Havana. It's
an immensely strong fortress, and can
not be approached either by land or
water, as it is surrounded by extensive
and dangerous reefs, except on the side
next to Vera Cruz, from which it is
distant not more than half mile y
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

rash expedition, and had not Modon
opened its gates to the fugitives, not
one would have escaped.
In the second landing, the Egyptian
vessels being Kindred by contrary
winds from putting to sea, have been
blockaded in the port of Modon by
Vice Admiral Sactouris, who waited
only for favorable wind to send his
fire ships among them.
The President Conduriotti, with 49,
900 Peloponnesians, had been for some
DAYS before the forts of Lepanto, re-
solved not t. quit his position till he
has taken them by storm, if the Turks
refuse to capitulate.
The last letters from Spain state that
the rejoicings of the Royalists party,
at the departure Of the French troops,
were not confined to Vittoria. At To-
Iosa, Alava, and throughout the en-
tire province Of Guipuscoa, the mob,
at the instigation of the priests, pillag-
ed the houses of the Constituencies,
and sacrificed many lives. The monks
of Catalonia, in order 10 keep up the
zeal of their adherents, having esta-
blshed a society called the Society OF
theExterminating Angel, the members
of which take an oath to enforce the
necessity of exterminating the race OF
Negroes (Constitutionalists.) This as,
ISOLATION, already, has branches in most
of the large towns, and the horrors
which are perpetrated under its lntu-
encc are said to be numberless.
Court of Kings Bench, Landau
HALL rs. FULLER & Co.-This was
am action to recover 1871. The case
was this. The plaintiff kept cash at
the house of the defendants, who are
bankers. In August, person named
Wagstaff procured check upon the
defendants house for three pounds,
under pretence that he wanted to send
it into the country, on account OF the
Inconvenience of transmitting specie
by post. The day after the check was
obtained, WagstaF presented it TO the
defendants banking house altered from
three to two hundred pounds, where it
was paid without objection. The fraud
was afterwards discovered, and the de-
PENDANTS refused to allow the amount
in their banking account. The qHes-
ton was, whether the defendants, hav-
ing innoccntly paid the check which
was undoubtedly signed by the plain.
tiff, were liable for the loss sustained
in consequence Of the alteration. The
Lord Chief Justice recommended, as
this was a point ON achich decision, ne
GER occurred, that the facts should be
turned into special case for the OPT
Mon Of the whole court, which was &C
coded to by the parties, and verdict
was entered for the plaintiff
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18
ON THE PUBLIC LANDS.
From the Missouri MtelHge,

from me DftSSOuIi IIefHStHtu'
Copy of a letter received by citizen of How
ard county, from Thomas III. Benton, dated
St. Louis, April %, 1925.
DEAR SIR: You wish TO be informed
whether really believe the bill for era.
duating the price of the public lands
will ever pass into law. can assure
you, with great sincerity, that | believe
it will. Like every other new propo-
sition, it has al opposition to encouR'
ter; but the justice and necessity of is
provisions have been gaining it friends
ever since il was brought forward; and,
when submitted to the ordeal Of pub
lie discussion, l think that all cbjec'
tons will be removed.
1t is certainly fair principle that
land, like every thing else offered for
sale, should be sold for what it is wor,h.
and as all individual sellers conform
to that rule, it is difficult to concelyt
reason why the Federal government,
the greatest of all land sellers, should
not do the same. Even if sold accord.
ing to my graduation of prices, the a
mount to be levied upon the West, BY
the sale OF public lands, would still be
sufficiently large and difficult to pay;
but if held up until every acre shall
command 81 25, the amount will bee
normous and ruinous. Take, for cN
ample, the case of our own state. The
Federal Government holds thlrty-h''
millions of acres in Missouri; at 81 p
the sale Of this quantity will amount 70
forty-four millions of dollars sun
exceeding the utmost ability OF Inc
state TO pay. The same may be sad"
every other western State and IcrrltG
ry in which public lands are situate
Three hundred million Of dollars VI"
be required from them. sum fright
full in itself. And doubly alarmnI
when we consider that ii is to be lev!e.
on part of the Union to which next"
nothing returns in the shape Of govern
ment expenditure, and upon a class u
the community who handle but nus
money, and obtain that little by Il"
sweat of the brow.
AS to the refuse tracts, those II"
quarter sections in which there Is
patch of good land, and the rest ~
fit for cultivation, l think they wou,.
be we'll disposed of by bestowlng insI
gratis on poor families who would ~,
tivatc them and pay the taxes, tran a.J Y
family of children in habits o nv :,
pendence and industry, &contrlbu':sy
their labor to augment the mass d uh
national wealth.
Iregret that the bill which | Into
duced did not come up for discu''lo.
at the last session. | shall introd''
it again at the commencement
the next, and entertaining myse''
thorough conviction of its justice: A.
propriety, and knowing that it VIII
supported by some of the ablest s'a's
men in Congress, 1 indulge in the ''
ident expectation of seeing itpass'
Yours, respectfully,
THOMAS Fl, BENTON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18
11sssrs. Isao,yden e Thornton.

MeSSrs. SnotCdeR q IhGynf0n
Gentlemen: You will probably render es-
sential service to the community at large, by
publishing in your very useful paper, copy
of the elegant and appropriate charge, dchv-
cred by Judge Dade to the Grand Jury of the
last Superior Court of Fairfax County, and OBJ
tanned from him for this purpose, at the unan-
imous request of the jury. The late indisPo-
sltion of the Judge, prevented an earlier COM
munication. j. Z. H. Foreman
Gentlemen Of the Grand Jury:
The moral and political Improvement of the
Human family, has long been one of the most
anxious and interesting subjects, upon which
the labors of the Sage, the Philosopher, and
the Statesman have been exercised. 1t is a
curious speculation, to contemplate the arr
Gus and opposite modes in which their efforts
have been pushed, and melancholy to record
their frequent failures. Those very States
men and Philosophers are still divided on
the question, whether Mans general happi-
ness, (the great desideratum of ALL has been
in the least advanced by any of the arts of CT.
vilization; and whether the free and fearless
Savage, is not happier man, than his cultiva.
ted brother, clogged and fettered by the laws
and institutions, the artificial wants, and inf
mite cares of civilized life. To them let US
leave the solution of this great problem. Fate
has thrown us on the march of improvement,
and none can doubt, that our interest consists
in pressing it with vigor and zeal. The chief
step toward this great object is, to infusc into
the mass of the community, the principles of
virtue and patriotism. All the various forms
of government have succeeded, where the
people were enlightened and good While,
on the other hand, the best, that human wis
dom has devised, will fail of its end, amongst
an ignorant, corrupt, and degenerate people.
Intelligent, honest, sober and watchfu at
home, you need have little fear that your pub
lie servants will dare to swerve from the ex-
ample which you set them. On the contrary,
the depravity of the people encourages the
delinquency and usurpation of their function
aries Laws are framed, not according to the
immutable principles of Justice, but to suit
temporary and doubtful expediency; and these
iawsare administered, ina spirit of time-serv
ing sycophancy,to the frailties and corruptions
OF the people. To avert these evils, the first
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18
SATURDAY, JUNE ls, 1925.

Convention. Of '76, one OF the Po-
htical antipodes of the illustrious man whose
name he assumes, informs the public, through
the columns of the Enquirer, that so soon as
he can rid his hands of business more impor-
rant. he viii make a suitable return for the no
tee with which "NIr. MERCER and his confe-
derates have pleased to honor him." The
trte adage, "Many true word spoken in
ies.," is particularly applicable to MAsoN's
confession-he has truly been honored by the
notice which supporters Of the peoples rights
have taken of his illusions.
His object in naming individuals, whom he
suspects of writing anonymous articles, IN
dicates disposition to slip the discussion into
personal controversial ruSe de guerre too
oftenresorted 70 in desperate causes-or, 1t is
probable, that Instantly may have induced the
hope of seeing his own name brought out in
return. If either be his object, we trust he
will be foiled. Anonymous writers should
never be known while writing; nor should
useless personalities be tolerated in great pub
lie discussions.
Mr.. Richie, though often incorporate him.
self, nevertheless gives wholesome advice on
this occasion. He says, "We invite discus
"sion on the amendments Of the Constitution:
"but we must, at the same time, earnestly
"recommend the utmost possible moderation
"of temper in the important discussion. We
"regret that so much luminosity has already
"been displayed. The Constitution is de-
Elective. A Convention will sooner or later
"be called. But the value of the amend
"ments may essentially depend upon the tenn
'per which marks the discussion. Recollect
"that the formation of Constitution is one of
"the most important acts in which sovereign
"people is engaged. 1t requires all the ia
.'lent, all the discretion, all the wisdom, which
"are to be found in the nation. Conduct the
"gry feelings should be elected; personal and
"sectional animosities should be engendered;
"and it is inevitable, but that many men will
abe excluded from the Convention who will
''be able to contribute essentially to its labors;
'and some whom it embraces, will have their
"opinions warped by the resentments which
chad been previously excited. It's desired,
"that the men Of the most distinguished Ia
"lent and information in the Commonwealth,
"whether they should have been the friends,
cor the opponents of Convention, should
participate in its deliberations. How can
"ths result be promoted by the personal
"s,rictures, or the personal determinations,
(which may have been INDUCED in the pre-
"vious discussion It is our country who is
"most deeply concerned-her great interests
(which are at stake She may suffer by our
private chickering's. Let US then sacrifice
"them upon her altar"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

Deaths by Cold Water.-several sudden
deaths have recently occurred in the northern
cities by the imprudent use of cold water
while in an excited state of perspiration.-
One case, we believe, has occurred herei and
:, may be we'll for our citizens to be reminded
frequently, that the practice is extremely dam
gerous.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

General Lafayette reached Albany
on Sunday morning at O'Clock The
military had been under arms, expect
ing his arrival, for twelve hours previ-
Gus. In the absence Of the Governor,
he was to be received by the acting Ad-
jutant General, Charles A. Clinton, Esq.
who is also the Governors Private Sec
rotary.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18
GBv the last arr;roI at Ne,c- York. I

| y brave veteran SCOtllSn OlIlCtr, Tc
connoitering battery, which was con
sidered impregnable, and which it was
necessary to storm, laconically an
swered the engineers, who were dis.
suading him from the attempt, "Gen.
tlemen you may think what you please;
all l know is, that the British flag mus
be hoisted on the ramparts tomorrow
morning, FoR-Ihare got the orders IL
my pockei." In the course of a tria
which took place, few days ago, a
the Kirkdale Sessions, living cock
was produced from bag as witness
The noble bird, as soon as he was pla-
ced on the table, clapped his wings in
triumph, and crowed defiance to the
united bar. "Do you wish to cross
examine this witness" dryly inquired
the Chairman of the learned counsel
who conducted the defence. "No, sir,
replied the barrister, 81 will take his
word. "A gamester finding luck go
very hard against him, exclaimed
"Ah, Fortune! tits true YOU make me
lose, but | defy you TO make me pay"
In making experiments in comparative
phrenology, believer in that science
mentioned his discovering that neither
the cat nor the horse, developed the
organ Of music "That must be very
strange, (said an auditory since we
make music of the CUTS of one and of
the tail of the other"
Plymouth, e. May7.-The Dutch
frigate Pallas, Captain Ryk, will sail
shortly on an experimental cruize, and
for the exercise of numerous officers
embarked in her. She will proceed to
the Chesapeake to land his Serene
Highness the Prince of SAKE Weimar,
who intends making tour Of the Uni
ted States. He will embark at Ply
mouth.
Paris, May 6.-Ihe reception of ST.
di Mahmoud, Envoy of the Bey of Tu-
mis-, took place to-day at the Hotel OF
the Minister for Foreign Affairs. NJ.
the Baron had taken his place in the
Hall of Ambassadors, having with him
about 80 persons whom he had invited:
peers of France, deputies, generals, and
superior officers, both of the army and
the navy, all in state uniforms. The
Envoy being asked how he liked
France, he replied, 'On my landing at
Toulon, I was surprised; at Lyons, |
was astonished; but on my seeing Pa.
ris, l forgot every thing that had seen
BEFORE After half an hours CONVEX.
sation, Baron Damas conducted the
Envoy into the grand saloon, where d.
bout 90 ladies were assembled, who
Immediately rose. Sadi Mahmoud sa.
luted with dignity. At dinner he seem
ed to relish all the dishes, and took
care TO say that his physicians had or.
dered him to drink wine for his health
He preferred Champagne.
Marshals Soult, Jourdan, Mortier,
Suchet, sc. are to carry the crown,
sceptre, sc. at the coronation OF
Charles X. They officiated, five are
not mistaken, at the coronation OF Ma
I'll i
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

We had thought that Shad were plentier
and cheaper on the Potomac River than in any
other part of the world; but Quebec has out
done us. They were so abundant at that
place few weeks ago, that the finest were
sold at halfpenny piece-here the average
price is about four times that
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

Ne,- York, June l4-Levi Woodbu-
ry has been elected Senator in Con-
gress for New-Hampshire. The House
Of Representatives elected him after
five ballots, the chief competitors be-
ing Jeremiah Mason and Arthur Dins-
moor. The Senate Of the State con-
Cured in the choice Of the House by
vote OF 9 to 2. american.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

The Lounch.-The beautiful National ship
BR,SDrw1SE, pierced for sIxTr-rorR guns,
was launched from the Washington Navy
Yard, ON Thursday morning, at half past nine
o'clock. We learn from gentlemen, who
went up to witness the scene, that she ghded
majesticaly intothe water without the slight
est accident resulting from the operation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

BY the arrival Of the ship Lueilla, at New
York, London and Liverpool dates few days
later, have been received. The Cotton mar
ket had again revived, full prices having been
obtained for the article 18th ult. The Catho-
lie Relief Bill was read third time in the
House of Commons, and passed by MAORI
~ of 2l.-Extracts in the adjoining columns.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18
Extract Of letter from Porto CabeHo, date,
.3DriI 20.

IpFH 70.
GA vessel has just arrived from Eu-
rope with miners and tools and mate
rails for working the extensive copper
mines at Arrao, about so miles south
west of this place, which have been
rented OF the government by Mr.. Low
ry, American consul at Laguyra, and
Mr.. Cochran the celebrated pedestrian
who oversees the works"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

Gen. Lafayette left Albany on his way to
Boston, at half past7 o'clock on Monday morn
ing, attended by handsome escort. He ex-
pected to terminate his journey on the even
ing ofthe 18th.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

BY proclamation from the President of the
United States, happears that our fellow-citi-
zen, CHARLES j. CAzESovE, Esq has been re-
cognised as Commercial Agent of the Repub-
lie Of Colombia, for the District of Columbia
and Port of Norfolk, in the state of Virginia.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

The New-York Mercantile contradicts the
report of one ofGcn. IA Fayette's lost trunks
being found.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

We recommend to gentlemen, in the habit
of acting as jurors, perusal of Judge Dade's
instructive charge to the Grand Jury of FAIR
fax County, at the last term Of the Superior
Court. 1t will be found on this page, and we
venture to say viii fully sustain the high repu-
tation of its enlightened author.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

We regret to perceive by the New-York pa
pers that the pious and eloquent JOuS sum
NrRrIEID has terminated his earthly career
He died at New-York on the 18th inst. in the
27thyear ofhis age, and eighth Of his ministry.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-18

A vessel from Ireland (the Louisa) has ar
rived at the Quarantine Ground, below New
York, with $50 passengers. many Of whom
are i'll with the SMALL POX. Several have
died and others are not expected to live.