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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-12-12

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n0rsE OF REPREsENTATIYRss ~
Aquoum oi lhr House, assembled In
the Representative Chamber al i O'Clock,
when, the roll br,1g called over by the
Clerk, the following members answered to
their names:
Here follow their Games.
The House proceeded Ia The election Of
a Sprakrr-and, IN thu first balloting there
Wrlt,
For Joho w. Taylor Of y. York, 30 votes
John ". Campbell ii ONO, Al
Lom. NcI.aoc of Della" are, SO
Andrew Stevenson of Va. II
Lewis Con.llct of y. jersey, 6
Scattering, 5
Arllhcrot the candidates having received
fhe requisite namher ut votes Il ronstitatr
sntleruo0,a second ballot was taken, when
The ,nte stood - follows
john W. Fal Ior, 80
john ". Gampbril, ~
Lonis NcLant, a..
A. Steve sou,
Scattering.
john W. Taylor having the constitutions
al nn1ber OF vote, Was accordingly an
ho1ocrd to have hecn elected SIP, aker Of
'af fiousr, & WAS conducted Ivy Mr.. New
'o, III" Father Of the i1onsrI 10 The Chair,
Shehce he delivered IN Address.
ibe President OF The United States
1mNih'tt"d, this day. To- both Houses of
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-12-12

HhDiC T,ctets, $40 On
Hair,s, 3 l.,
10 be hndinihe greatest VAR
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-12-12

quarters, so 80
Lghihg, | II
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-22

pletely blinded, and could do no more than squat
the floor with his tail between his legs, and yelp
much the louder. The concert now seemed
complete but there still to be another addition
10 it, for just at that moment, the entry was flied
with troop of youngsters, who had been celeblat-
ing the day; some beating tin ketJlcs,
others stamping with their feet, and others squeak
ing on some cracked flies In short The noise could
be compared to nothing else, but the c1inSor u.at
echoed through the halls Of Babel.
After while the noise died away, not because
they called to order by the busy landlord, but
because of the WEAKNESS of their lungs. Then feel
ing disposed to make the best of the matter, they
unanimously voted their thanks to the speaker, On
tie spot and resolved that they firmly believed
his speech had produced more effect, than any other
that had been delivered on that day, in any city,
town, or village, in any state in the union; to all
which the landlord and tooth-Shattered gentlemen
subscribed their names. They then remunelAted
the landlord, by subscription, for AL the damage
which he had sustained after this, the women dc
parted satisfied.
Allthese things and many more, dill the old clock
bring atiesh to the mind of the worthy wife of John
Dobbins she pursued her mcIitations till the clock
struck nine which reused her from her revcr;e and
she hased to get candle, for it was the hour that
John always came home, without something more
than common detained him. Just as Size brought
in the light she heard knock at the door; Size
opened it, and her husband came in with abundance
Of necessaries to last them till the next 9augLa1
Th" 49, was always content, but She often S.
that some of her happiest hours were those when
she was sitting by the light Of the fire, musing On
the events which were brought 70 her mind ~ the
ticking of the old clock. HAROLD.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-22
sgE9E REPOSITORY.
FROM THE SATURDAY EVENING POST.
THE OLD CLOCK.

Or, The Evening 1lejtations Of Dame Do5Jins.
Dame Dobbins was sitting by the fire one Satur-
day night, awaiting the return Of her husband, who
had gone to the next village to dispose of some
shoes which he had manufactured and, also, to Law
in stock Of groceries sufficient for the ensuing
week The dame was sitting in her room without
acandle, with nothing to break the silence but the
purrlng OF drowsy cat, which was laying before
the fire, and the click of an old clock, Which she
always declared was, at such times good company
This clock was an old family piece, and the good
woman delighted in telling her neighbors and GILL.
dren of the long line of ancestors through whom it
had descended to herself
II was bought BY her great grand fathers IN
Gle, who was sailor, and who, having collected
a few pounds purchased it while on voyage to
Liverpool. 1t passed from him to his Younger bro
ther who, dying after, left ii to his nephew
From him it descended to his eldest son, who kept
an Inn and having read Godsmjth's deserted
Village" where, describing the furniture Of :" the
house where nut-brown draughts inspired" he
mentions
The varnlshd clock that cick'd behind the door
N ''6'iA 'iat nc must nave CLOCK also; and he
obtained the tamy-piece, which he kept standing
behind the door till younger brother, the most il
lu'trlous personsge in the family having been very
busy IN an election and the person for whom he
mad been electloneering having been put into of
nee he was Immediately appointed the Magistrate
OF his native village, which, at that time, consisted
OF the inn' blacksnth's shop, and about dozen
d"elhns houses Being raised 70 such dignity he
'housht hs mouse must be better furnished than his
he'shooFs' he therefore made several additions to
his stock, but he was still in want Of time. niece
pu' ho' oeihs able to purchase new one, lie laid
Inc matter before his brother, and they at last made
some agreement BY which the Justice became pro-
pFletor OF s'the clock" The next possessor was
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-22
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAHER,
1T the office Of the Virginia Free Press.

TERMs.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance; or one dollar and
twenty-five cents to be paid at the time of sub
scribing. Payment i~ advance, from distant sub
scribers, who not known to the publisher, will
invariably be expected Should payment be defer
red to the end Of the year, 50 will be required
The postage on all letters and communications
must be paid, Or it will be charged with the sub
scription.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-10-22

blacksmith, and who, having only one child, (the
dame) left to her and she had already promised
that when she died, it should be the property of
her eldest son. on condition that Z" he should not
part with it, even if he were in danger Of starving
for food, but must keep it safely for his children
who must receive the same Injunction Of course
he promised all that was required, but in spite Of
his love for his mother he anxiously waiting for
the time when it should be his
To this very clock the dame was now listening,
and every tick seemed to awaken some tradition re-
specting it. She thought of her grand father and
passing from one thing to another she thought It
was great shame (for people are ever regretting
the past,) that he had made his son a blacksmith,
when he had talents sufficient to make as good
Squire as his father; Or if he had been educated as
lawyer, perhaps he might have risen to eminence,
"and who knows said she to herself, "but he
might have been great man.
Once in his lifetime he had delivered a speech
to bis neghbors the fourth of July, at his uncles
Inn, when, (and the good woman laughed as she
thought IT'D forgetting that he was not in his shop,
using his sledge-hammer, he caught up large fag-
got that was laying beside him. and in the vehe
mence Of his zeal, and the desire to enforce his ar
guments upon his hearers, he struck, without look
ing, amid the decanters tumblers, jugs, &C. which
caused such smashing, as had like to have made
bis uncle stop his business. And that was not the
worst fit, for his friends were all sitting round the
table, at one end of which he was standing. and the
broken glass had full sweep in their faces, and.
bY the manner i'm which if tanned soma ne tI,ar,
they appeared to be still thirsty, although they had
been wet nearly all day. None Of them however.
very badly injured, but there was most dread
ful haloolng amongst them which brought in the
women, whose tongues were immediately oosened,
and It would have been as hard to stop them then.
as to stop Avalanche rolling from the top of
Mount Blanc One poor fellow, however, who had
mouth which, when opened, was about five INCH
es IN circumference, did not escape SO well He had
just broken out into hearty laugh, to see the an
tic gestures of the orator. when the bottom of
doubc-f1int tumbler full against the teeth IL
his lower Jaw, and almost knocked a Gozcn 81 them
down ms throat. The poor wretch looked "mjga-
~ chopt'lien ;" his HAIR flew on an end his checks
assumed dcath-hSe palcness, his knees Gathered
against each other, and the ouIv whole tunblcr that
was remaining, fell from his trembling hands. and
empncd the spirits into the eyes Of half grown
puppy that WAS looking up a. if to claim share in
the feast, when, BY peppers receiving such pick
ling, ht set up 4 most doletul bowling, while lie
Landlord, " tat Old codger sweating with the heat,
VAS bAwhng for s4lence with ali his IN ght. at tl,
same tine kicking tie poor dog, which was com
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23

corted baekt Newark long before sun.
down. Here committee from Cincin.
natti waited on Gov. Clinton, and ear.
nestly invited him to pay that city Vi.
sit, with which invitation he could no,
resist complying Leaving Newark on
the morning Of the 5,h inst. under an
escort of dragons, the Governor ar
rived at Lancaster, where another pub.
lie dinner was given to him. He left
Lancaster yesterday morning, made his
entry into the capital finder large es.
cort, and was received in the Hall Of
Representatives by the Governor and
a committee. He will remain here to.
day, as public dinner is to be given
to him at this place also. His route
from here will be to Springfield, Day.
ton, Hamilton and CINCINNATI; thence
back to Chillicothe, GAINESVILLE, Wheel.
ing; down the Cumberland road 10 Bal
timore, or off to York, and so on
home"
"You can have no idea of the beauty
Of this country, or Of the fine state Of
cultivation in which it is. The harry
est, having commenced, somewhat i'm.
pairs the fine views which you may
constantly have an opportunity of en-.
joying."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23
From the Uashington Gazette.
Speech of an Indian Chief who assisted in
killing Gen. Mcintosh.

Speech of an Indian Chief who assisted in
killing Gen. Mcintosh.
Brothers!-McIntosh is dead. He
broke the law of the nation-the law
which he made himself. His face was
turned to the white men, who wish to
take our lands from us. His back was
to his own people; his ear was shut to
the cries of our women and children.
His heart was estranged from us. The
words of his talk were deceitful, he
came to us like the sickly breeze that
flies over the marsh of the great river
The Great Spirit turned away his face
from him-He fell by the hands of
redmen, at his own place, in the sight
of his women and children-The false
men who joined him, fell also with him.
Brothers!-McIntosh was brave
the deeds of his youth were mighty;
but his heart became changed, he spoke
the words of deceitfulness. He walk
ed in crooked paths, which his breth-
rem knew not-paths which led down
to death. He deceived us and we slew
him. The land is red with his blood,
and with the blood of his friends Our
vengeance is satisfied. We bury the
Ratchet of revenge. Let us obey the
Great Spirit, that he may lead his
children in the path of their wandering.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23
STEAM RoArACCIDENT.

An accident occurred on board the
steam boat Ohio yesterday morning,
Just after she left our wharf for Wheel
ing. The fiue of one of her boilers
collapsed in consequence of the water
getting top low. We are happy to be
able to say that no person was killed;
black man, however, was severely
scaIded, and one or two Others slight
ly injured. No other damage was
done The boat is now lying in the
river above the steam mill.
Cincinnati Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23

We COPY from the St. Louis Repub-
lican the following correspondence be-
tween Colonel BENroN and the score
rARY OF War, on the subject Of Mil
itary Post, al the point where the ira
ders from Missouri to Internal Mexico,
are in the custom of crossing the Ar
kansas river. The tone Of the reply
made by the Secretary Of War, suffi-
GENTLY indicates the wish Of the Cen
eral Government to give every facility
to the views Of the inhabitants OF Mis-
souri,, and there can be no doubt that
every disposition, which can be carried
into efficient operation, will be made to
give security 10 the enterprise OF our
citizens: Nat. Journal.
Steam Boat, Ohio Ruer, March 1871, 1926.
SIR: The inhabitants of Missouri, in
their petitions to Congress for protec-
ton 10 the inland trade with the Inter
nal Provinces of Mexico, prayed, a.
mong other things, for the establish
ment of military post, at or near
the place where the Arkansas River is
crossed by the caravans engaged in
that commerce. The committee Of
the Senate, to whom the petitions were
referred, deemed the request reasona-
BILE, but declined making any legisla-
tive provision upon the SUBJ ct, on the
ground that the President hac right
to distribute the troops as he thought
proper, and in movement so inconsi-
derable as the one requested, no ex-
traordinary appropriation would be
necessary. In stating these facts to
you, Sir, I make myself the. organ Of
The inhabitants Of Missouri, in transfer
ring their request, for the post in ques-
ton, from the Legislative to the execu-
tive branch of the government, and
pray you to obtain the Presidents de-
cision upon it.
Yer, respectfully, sir, your ob't.
servant
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23

The Commission Of Don AUGUSTUS
LETAmEsDr, as Spanish Consul at St.
Augustine, in East Florida, has been
lately revoked, by order of his Sove-
reign. Nat. Journal
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23

The Pittsburg Gazette of July Is
says:-"The Harvest is nearly over
and more abundant crop, or an earlier
or more safely gathered in one, has moi
been knows in Western Pennsylvania
The crops of Indian corn, oats, pota
toes, &c. promise TO be equally pro
ductiye."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-23

Mt. uCkCT IIiduS hhStAo" w 90 N~
out the words in the latter part OF the
resolution, which limited the objects OF
the convention; the motion was lost
without division; but MIR. Mercer vo-
ted i'm the negative.
MIR. Hunter (of Fairfax) moved to
add to that part Of the resolution,whic
prescribed the objects OF the conven-
ton. the words 10 erfend the right 81
Suffrage; so as to submit that principle
10 the proposed convention. The mo-
ton was carried. But Mr.. Mercer vo-
ted in the negative. He moved 10 sus-
pend the rule Of the House, in order to
reconsider the vote on Mr.. Hunters a.
mendment. The House refused to
suspend the rule. Then, Mr.. Thomp-
SON (of Fairfax moved an amendment
of MIR. Hunters amendment, so as to
make it provide, that the convention
should aextend the right of suffrage to
oil those ,cho hare sufficient ecidence 81
permanent common interest IN, and attach.
ment to the community" (the words Of
the Bill of Rights. This amendment
was carried. And the House agreed
to the first resolution thus amended.
1t was only the recollection OF these
votes, Of which l heard at the time, that
induced me TO say, in my third num-
Der. that Mr.. MERGERS "former opinion
in favor Of the freehold qualification
of suffrage, had been repeatedly avow.
sed ON the floor of the House of Dele
seates." Neither did it ever enter in.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12

signed is charged to declare in conclu-
sion that his Government anxiouSly
hopes to be permitted to close here a
discussion which now is without an
object.
aThe undersigned is also charged
to declare to the Ministers Of Spain,
that il was not sentiment Of i'll will,
nor even of indifference towards the
interests Of his Catholic Majesty, which
df.,ated the measures Of the English
Go, ernment-that his Britannia Ma
iestv will rot cease to entertain the
most anxious wishes Tor the prosperity
Of Spain, and that his majesty is SUI
disposed TO renew, and has command
ed the Undersigned to renew, to the
Government, Of his Catholic Majesty,
the offer Of the good Offices OF his ma
jes,y to bring to an issue any amlcaoie
arrangement which may be Practlca,
bic between his Catholic majesty and
the countries Of America, which have
separated from Spain.
(Signed) GEORGE CANNING"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12
70 Xlet,
Gao ReWarA

WAS stolen from the rack of John Car
w ter, Esq of Fauquier county, Va. on
the night of the 9TH inst u dark blooded Bay
HORSE, four years old last spring, without
any visible white about him, except few
white hairs where the name terminates on the
shoulder; fourteen hands high, PAGES i'll SUI
perior style, and is Of uncommon vigor and
power for his height. The said horse had on
a new saddle with blue cloth and yellow
binding, with a pair ofhandsome plated steel
stirrups, which work in the centre on pivot;
snaffie bride plated with long staples and old
reins. reward of thirty dollars will be CIV
en- for the apprehension and delivery of the
horse and conviction of the thief, or twenty
dollars for the delivery Of the horse to r. l..
Arnstead, ESQ living near Uppcrville, Lou
doun county, Va. upon application to the SUBJ
,criber, living in Uppervillc.
WIN. MILAN.
dec 10 3tawtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12
From the New. York american, Dec. g.

From the New- York american, Dec. 9.
Bv the Cadmus we have our various
Paris files up to the LIST Nov, inclusive
Their dates, however, have been anti
cipated bv the way Of London There
is nothing in them of much interest
|, is said in the Etoile that telegra-
phic despatch announces the Duke de
pInfantado as the successor OF Nj. Lea'
Some doub, seemed prev iously TO exist
as to this change.
The Quotidicnne has the following
chasac teristic remark OH the failure OF
NJ. Williams The "diyinity that doth
hedge King" is certainly losing much
of its inspiration and awfuness every
day.
"Sineular state of things! Curious
change in manners. The bankruptcy OF
merchant produces now, more sensa-
ton than the death Of King; and the
English house which has just failed,
will occupy Europe more than the
house Of Bavaria, which has lost a
Prince"
In the time Of Philip sth, an English
quadror attacked off the port Of Vigo
a Spanish feet, coming from America,
having on board IA millions Of dollars,
and SO successful was the attack, that
all the vessels having on board the mo.
ney, sunk, almost, at the entrance OF
the harbor. An English company late
" found in the public Offices of Lon,
don a report Of the British admiral
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12
Extract ola letter from Gen. Lafayette Cap.
tain Allen, of the ship Cadmus, dated
"Lngr1npe. 2oth Ocf. 1925.
Extract of a letter from Nerico, Del. l.

-EIlTdc7 81 leHH J70"l ue17eo' OCT l.
"Great expe Citations are entertained
just now, that the castle of San Juan
de Ulloa is about to be given up TO the
Mexicans. 1t is also said that large
70. ce is coming on from Havana with
supplies for the garrison Should tHis
force ofships from Havana come down,
il will certainly not be permitted to ef-
feet its object with IMMUNITY; for there
are now two hrigs and a frigate on the
look -out, besides schooners * gunboats
1t SacriEcins; nd 'h'se woald be near
~ match for three fr,gates pnrely Spa
nish
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12
IMPORTANT FROM HAVANA.

A whisper BY ship Fahins, induces
US to believe that something of d very
serious nature occurred at Havana on
the night of the 22d of last month,
4, the moment of explosion, nineteen
of the principal revo'nlionists were
seized and secured, and it was suppo-
sec, they would be executed in day or
two n. York Gaz.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12

The Presidents Message was received in
Richmond in fourteen and an half hours from
the time the mail left the City of wtsh;rg.
ton The editor of the Enquirer. after paving
aflattering compliment to the NAL c. trac-
tors, says that II is such men that the able Post
master General of the United States should
call into the public service. But. if We be al
lowedto JUICE from the temper of Mr. Rit-
ehie's structures upon the Message, we should
conclude that the longer that document had
been kept from s sight, the better it would
have been for his sensitive nerves.
He has read it, he says, with a species of in
dignant establishment, and pronounces the
doctrnes it contains, to be the most high toned
avn ultra that have ever been submitted to the
American people, not excepting those con-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12

The Savannah Republican, paper devo'
ted to the interest and policy of Gov. Iro"r'
acknowledges the receipt of a letter from
Miredgeville, admitting that appearances are
in favor of the Legislature OF Georg'as CEN
surfing the Governor; but the writer processes
ignorance Of the point upon which the CEN
mir, will be directed. II he really he thus
ignorant, let him turn to the Governors cor
respondence with the National Executive and
with the agents Of the General Government
and we think he will find no difficulty IN un-
d.rstand;ng the true anti just cause Of the Lee
gislative disapproba,ion about to be expressed
But i appears. from the same paper tn't
General Jackson has completely settled all
the points in controversy. 1t has been fash-
;orable with some people in this country, to
look upon the opinions and mandates OF thar
man, As continental Europe does upon those
of the Great Autocrat; and the editor OF TIE
Republican seems, to us, to be one OF that
class. He announces as information OF great
importance, that "General Jackson has declar-
ed himself decidedly in favor Of the cause OF
Georgia, and openly ed,ocates the stand ia
ken BY Gov. Troup." And the editor adds,
'Though ne General IS not now in the Senate,
still tie rright ofhis influence ri be tsR IN
Washington" We do not doubt that the
Gcner,l rs been imprudent enough to adj
vance s,oh an opinion, hut since we believe
that Congress are under no apprehension OF
hos;pg Their ears. we must also believe, that
the opinions of General Jackson viii have no
greater influence on that body, than the oPin
ions Of any other disappointed man. When
the General abandoned his post in the Senate,
he unwittingly reHnor shed what little infiu-
ence the sober reflection Of the people ha'!
left TO him; and even that little We hope never
to see renewed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12
To BsSJ. RUssEt, Esq.

We regret that we have not room to-day for
the correspondence between Mr., Giles and
Chief Justice Marshal. 1t shall not be omitted
tomorrow, nor the proceedings of the Con-
rress of 1896, to which it relates.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-12
Samuel NJ Aanney
w aNted
FOR THE ENSUING ]

FOR THE Ensuing YEAR.
A SINGLE MAN who is capable of manage
n ing a small farm, and is disposed to pay
his whole attention to the same. A person
ofthis description who can come well recon-
m,nded, may hear Of an eligible situation on
application to the PRINTERS.
dec-2aw7t