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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-26
TIE MONETOR.
FROM THE NEW-LONDON ADVOCATE.
THE GRAVE YARD.

love to wander in the grave yard. 1t is pleasant
to depart from the troubles of life, to retired and
still place, which is endeared by the memory of de.
parted friends, and solemnize minds in reflect
ing on the times we have spent with them, and the
time when we must meet them in other scenes
We forget in such situation, the passions and dis.
fractions we every where else experience It is
the sabbath of the soul. 1t is like an hour devoted
to peace and sacred to virtue. We can have no
communion with the dead. We cannot embrace
their bones, and kiss their ashes The ruin of NOR
tally is loathsome. But spirits meet in the
purest regions of the air, and hold "cooquy sub
lime"
The grave is sacred Here is the abode of some.
thing, embalmed with tears and hallowed by friend
ship There is no defence about tit is poweress.
But it is protected by shade of awful mystery,
which no arm dare raise. When any one, with the
hand of sacrilege profanes this holy sanctuary, he
is doing something more than transgressng the laws
of his fellow beings; he is blasting the tenderest
and most sacred feelings of the heart; and is tear
ing from his own bosom the commission that could
give his claim to the rights of humanity.
The grave yard is the source of the most dear and
melancholy association. We remember the times
when we have followed to this place the bodies of
those we most loved. We remember to have felt
here those emotions which are the strongest of the
heart in parting forever with them whom we knew,
and admired, and cherished, with the fondest affec-
ton.
When we see the body ola fellow being commit
ted to the tomb when we know that all connexions
with one so dear as friend are ended, the emotions
we experience are so touching and so whitening,
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167


hope on the future. We are never SO con-
WINGED Of our weakness as when we look
overea whole field filled with all that was
noble and fair in man; and we never
raise our hearts and eyes to heaven, IN
purer devotion and brighter anticipation,
than when we long to have done with
life, and make haste to pass through this
dark passage, which we know will IN
troduce us to that holy retreat, where the
weary rest in peace and none live but the
just.
We cannot, then, visit this place too Of
ten, to learn the most solemn lessons OF
humility and of wisdom. Our hearts are
clear, when surrounded with such asso-
aspirings.
Who could indulge in dreams Of pride
and of ambition, who would feel bitter
ness against his enemy, or would form
schemes Of guilty pleasure, when per-
haps he was standing on the grave OF one
who had been gay and proud with him;
or who had been his enemy, but now was
humble and helpless, and gone from him
forever? Who could commit crime,
when standing by the grave of Father
There is a feeling Of the heart which
makes it pure aud fit for good impress
sions, when it is melted by the remem
brance of former love and early and con-
tinued endearment, which we can know
and feel no more. When we reflect on
the tenderness Of departed parent, the
solicitude and the sorrows, the prayers
and tears, which are so often the wit
nesses of a fathers care, all the sweet
dreams and fancies Of childhood return
we RENE Der how we have played on his
knee and hid in his bosom; we love to re-
call the times, when we could throw on
him the burden Of all our cares; and find
with that sympathizing friend, protection
and advice in all our little troubles. We
feel most bitterly how often we have Of
Tended and panied his tender bosom With
our disobedience and unkindness; and
when all these scenes and recollections
press on our memories, we forget all our
wonted worldly views and interests, and
become children again. O. l would as
soon disturb and be sacrilegious to his
ashes as to commit a single evel deed or
to indulge one impure thought on that
holy ground, where the bonored bones of
my father are resting.
1t is consecrated not only by memory
and affection, it has the grief Of your
most unhappy moments, and has been
watered not only by your own tears, but
been the altar on which your mother has
1o,roI ,ut ha ;ncerSe of hon coc~orue
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never know ourselves so well as then. We never
see in so clear light the vanity of mortal pursuits.
These feelings, when the event which occasioned
them is recent in the mind, draw it off from every
other thought and contract all its sensibility to
centre point of affection, which wounds the heart
to torture by its intensity. But when familiarity
with the scene, when an interval has softened and
blended these keen pangs into serene and tender
melancholy, we can observe THE advantages which
such shocks work on the heart. Though they may
seem like the lightning, which, to purify the air,
scathes and rends, or the earthquake which makes
the world tremble, and leaves behind it dreadful
mementos of its desolation Yet these events, like
these commissions of the elements, which make the
earth safe habitatioD, while they remind SO
powerfully of our meanness and our end, make US
humble, recalling to our minds the virtues of our
benevoence and philanthropy and remove also
the selfish considerations of human life, dwelling
in the heart like an angel of mercy, making every
emotion pure and every recollection sacred
All may look on the Grave as place
where they have a general right, and
where all will be gathered to the arms of
death. Here is acted the last scene, and
here is perfected the great catastrophe Of
Nature. Who views it with adherence
1t is a quiet and lasting resting place from
all disturbance and sorrow. The old and
the weary may sleep here peacefully
Those who have contended with life Of
misfortune, and drunk the bitterest cup Of
its vexation, may come here and say that
their cares are ended.
To this place can the saint look with
peculiar desire. He is tired of his su f1er-
ings, he is anxious for the reward which
has been promised him. He cannot look
on the grave and shudder at its solemnity
and solitude, but considers it as the en-
trance which, after his sorrowful pilgri-
mage on the journey of life, will admit
him, lonely and wretched as he is, to his
mothers bosom, in a peaceful home.-
For him, its darkness is iflumined by the
bright glory of heavenly hope, and that
light guides him to the world above.
This is the place to feel, while we are
forcibly convinced Of our depravity and
degradation, we incline to favor and for
give the faults of those around US; and
knowing that our remains must soon min
gle with the dust Of the meanest beggar,
we are willing, even before we meet there,
to call him brother.
1t is the place to learn wisdom. The
perfection Of human knowledge is the
knowledge of self. When we draw away
LII
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-28

Ij The CoSsrrrurIoNAL Wing is published
t'ctce res, (Tuesctags and Frtiays) al fne dol
hfs per aonaai, Papabie IN adaaace.
- For dineriistas-75 cents a square COR iess)
Jor he rs Insertion, d,sd 80 cents far each con-
Aandnee. TIE aam5er Of insertions n,lsi be notei
on NE us omer,otse hey icat DC continued and
eharged accordingly.
for an dioance, assef 6p SOM responsible i,di-
V'd"dt an tbs place or .Mtaeheacr.
u an letters 10 he Editors must be most maid,
or they 'cW receiee no atfsation.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-28
WedneAday, Jan. 10
IN SENATE.
YAzOo LAND CLAIMS.


The Senate took up the report of the Judi
ciary Committee, unfavorable to the Petition of
Ebenezer Oliver and others, Directors of the
New England Mississippi Land Company.
The committee, for the reasons which they
set forth, declare the prayer Of the petition IN
reasonable, and that 1t ought not TO be granted.
MIR. Mills moved to reverse the decision Of
the committee, so as TO declare the petition rea-
sonable; and followed his motion with speech
of considerable length and much earnestness in
support Of it.
Mr.. Holmes, Of Maine, IA member Of the Ju-
dietary COmmittee,) replied to Mr.. Mills, at
equal length and earnestness, in support Of the
report Of the committee, and against the petition
Mr.. Lloyd, Of Mass. followed in support Of
the petition, and against the report.
MIR. Talbot, Ia member Of the judiciary Com
mittee,) followed Mr.. l. on the same side, and
addressed the Senate more than half an hour, in
support of thejustice Of sbe petition, zsa afainst
the regort
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
"Hare mercy on me, Lord,
find grant to me thy Grace"
ANEcporE OF BoNApARrE.

A French paper relates the following
anecdote of this extraordinary man,
which we do not recollect to have be-
fore seen Gen. Kleber, distinguish
ed officer, had often expressed his NOR
LITIGATION at holding the situation OF
subaItern to so young man as Bona
parte, who had then just attained to
the command of the army; and on
particular occasion, he not only re-
fused to execute a movement which
Bonaparte had directed, but was SO
indiscreet as to express his disappro-
baton before the aid who brought the
order. Napoleon summoned him to
his presence. Kleber entered with
great animation and even anger, and
the Staff officers of Bonaparte were led
to expect violent interview between
the Generals. Their attention was ma
turally turned to their commander,
whose slight form, paleness and an arr
of langour and fatigue, contrasteo un,
favorably with the heroick personal
appearance of Kleber. Bonaparte per-
ceiyed the impression on their minds,
and with his usual animation and bril-
fancy of tone he said, (Which Of US
is here above the other? You, General
Kleber, may have that advantage by a
head in height-Commit another act
of insubordination, and you will lose
that distinction Retire.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
SHOES,
LADIES SOCKS
District of Columbia,

alexandria County, set.
NOVEMBER TERN, 1924.
Wm.Fowle, assignee of George7
Taylor, Complt
against
John McIver, the President, Di-
rectors and Company of the IN Chancery.
Bank of Alexandra, and the
President, Directors & Com
pany of the Bank of Poto-
mac, Defts
The defendant John McIver,' not having en-
tered his appearance and given security &C.
cording 20 the statute and the rules of this
Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court, upon affidavit filed, that the said de-
PENDANT John McIver, is not an inhabitant of
the District of Columbia: On motion of the
complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that
the said John McIver do appear here on the
1st day of next term, and enter his appearance
to this suit, and give security for performing
the DEGREES of the Court; and that the other
defendants, the President, Directors and Com
pany of the Bank of Alexandria, and the Pre-
sident, Directors and Company of the Bank OF
Potomac, do not pay away, convey or Sc
crete, the debts by them owing to, or the estate
or effects in their hands, belonging to the said
absent defendant John Mclver, until the furth-
er order or decree of this Court; and that
copy Of this order be forthwith published for
two months successfully, in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandra,
and that copy be also posted at the front door
OF the Court House of said county.
Aoogy-Teste' E. l. Lee C. &C. c,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
Notice.
Fauquier and Alexandria
Turnpike Company.

TIME stockholders of the Fauquier and A
Il lexandria Turnpike Company, viii meet
in the town of Centreville, on Tuesday, the
9Th day of February next, at the house of Mr..
George Lane, for the purpose of electing a
president, four directors and treasurer, &C
cordipg to law. At the same time the toll
keepers of the several gates and superin-
tendent will be appointed.
ian Is j. MORGAN, Treasurer.
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Incorporation Stock. %

PROPOSALS. will be received by the SUBJ
scriber until the 18th day of February
next, for Stock created by the Corporation Of
Alexandra, to bear an interest not exceeding
FIVE per cent. per annum, redeemable after
the LIST day of January, 1885, and intended for
the extinguishment of the present six per cent
stock of the Corporation.
Up. THOMPSON, Auditor.
ian 26 u5F
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
Private Sale.

Private Sale.
THE LIBRARY OF A GENTLEMAN,
Comprising every variety, just opened, and
for sale in part or whole, at the AUCTION Store,
at very reduced prices. Among the books,
Johnson's Law Dictionary, vo. Eng. edi-
ton, with quotations
A considerable collection of valuable Law
authors
Theological works, Classical do.
Many excellent works on the arts & sciences,
Poems, Novels, &c. &c.
S. A. MARSTELLER,
feb auct.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
Was Committed

no the Jail for the county of Alexandria,
u d. c. on the Oath inst. as a runaway, a
negro woman named PHOEBE, the property
of Joseph p. Elson. Said woman is about II
years Of age, black complexion, has large
scar on her right chek-She says her master
was formerly of Prince Georges county, Ma
rvland. but has removed to the western coun-
try. The owner is requested to come, prove
property, pay charges and take her away. O.
therwise she will be disposed OF according
to law. A. RooNShFELL' 1aiior'
Dec. % Im
p. S. The above woman is supposed to have
been purchased from Mr.. Elson by Mr..
Smith for Mr.. Franklin in the western coun-
try.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
no. 100


An Irishman was met lately in the
Borough by a gentleman who recollect-
ed him in the Rebellion, and who ask.
ed him what brought him here!-the
fellow replied, "Please your honor you
know l was hanged. Hanged" said
the gentleman with some surprise,
eyes, Sir, hanged, that is, was cast
for death, and made my escape, which
is the same thing, as you know / am
dead man by the law, though now earn
very honest Livelihood.
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05

Tom Walker, the original Macheath,
once gave outa play, in which he exhi
bited his happy talent for laundering.
1t was on Saturday night, the play
Henry the Eighth, for the benefit Of
Mrs. Bicknell. After having made
the accustomed bow, he began, Ladies
and Gentlemen, to morrow,"-here a
gentleman from the pit interrupted
him by saying" Tomorrow is Sunday,
Sir" This address threw poor Walk
er into confusion: however, he made
second attempt, and very sententious-
ly delivered himself in the following
manner ION Monday night next,
will be performed, the historical play of
King Henry the Eighth, containing the
Divorce of AnnaB oleyn, the marriage Of
Queen Catharine, and the death of
Mrs. Bicknell, for the benefit of Car
dinal Wolsey."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
i,istrict of Columbia,

district of Columbia,
County Of .Aleanndria, to aca:
NOVEMBER TERM, 1S24-2lsr DAY.
John Roberts Comply
AGAINST
Richard NJ. Scott, trustee OF E.
lisha Janney, David Lenox,
Elias Boudinot, Robt. Smith,
Jas. C. Fisher, Joseph Lewis,
Archibald Mccall, Paul Sic
man, Samuel Goats, Henry
Pratt, George Fox, Paschal I'm Chancery.
Hollingsworth, John STEELE,
Thomas NJ. Willing, Horace
Binney, George Harrison, A
biiah Hammond, VIM Bay
ard, Oliver Wolcott, and the
President, Directors & Co. Of
the Bank of Potomac,
Defendants
The defendants David Lenox, Elias Boudi-
not, Robert Smith, James C. Fisher, Joseph
Lewis, Archibald Mccall, Paul Sieman, Saml.
Goats, Henry Pratt, George Fox, Paschal Hol-
lingsworth, John STEELE, 1Aomas NJ Willing;
Horace Binney, George Harrison, Abijah Ham
mond, William Bayard and Oliver Wolcott,
not having entered their appearance, and CIV
en- security according to the statute, and rules
of this court, and it appearing to the satistac.
ton of the court, upon affidavit, that the said
David Lenox, Elias Boudinot, Robert Smith,
James C. Fisher, Joseph Lewis, Archibald
Mccall, Paul sieman, Samuel Goats, Henry
Pratt, George Fox, Paschal Holhngsworth,
John STEELE, Thomas NJ. Willing, Horace Bin
ney, George Harrison, Abiiah Hammond,
william Bayard and Oliver Wolcott, are not
inhabitants of the District of Columbia on the
motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is
ordered that the said David Lenox, Elias Bou-
dinot, Robert Smith, James C. Fisher, Joseph
Lewis, archibald Mccall, Paul Sieman, Saml;
Goats, Henry Pratt George Fox, Pascnal
Hollingsworth, John STEELE, Thomas NJ. VII
ling, Horace Binney, George Harrison, 'd6Yah
Hammond, William Bayard and Oliver Woi'
colt, do appear here on or before the first day
of next term, and answer the bill Of the COM
plainant, and give security for performing the
DEGREES ofthe court, and that copy OF this
order be forthwith published in one OF the
newspapers printed in the town Of Alexandra,
for two months successfully, and that another
copy be posted on the front door OF the Court
House Of said County. ACopy. Test
EDM. l. LEE, c. c.
jan 80 IN
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District of Columbia,


a. .AlSrandria County, set.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1924.
George Jenkins, Complt.0
against In cbonc.rv
William H. lannon's admrs. & IL" oNA''''
heirs, Defts
The defendant Mary Harmon, widow of
WilliamH. Harmon, not having entered her
appearance, and given security according to
the statute and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction ofthe Court, up
on affidavit filed, that the said Mary Harmon,
widow of the said William H. Harmon, is not
an inhabitant of the District of Columbia, on
the motion of the Complainant, by his coun-
sci, it is ordered that the said defendant Mary
Harmon, widow of the said William H. Han
non, do appear here on or before the first day
ofnext May term, and answer the bill of the
Complainant, and give security for performing
the decree of the Court and that copy Of
this order be forthwith published in one ofthe
public newspapers, printed in the town of H.
iexandria, for two months successfully, & that
another copy be posted at the front door OF
the Court House of said county. A copy
Test, EDM. l. LEE, &c.
ian Is I'm
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Teas. etc.


Mo,u landing from the schr Jane Maria, from
New-Kork.
So. chests imperial tea
shalt chests do
lERESHl51 10 catty boxes do
N1O do do do
- boxes each containing 20
49, cannisters of 2 Id. do
chests gunpowder do
2half chests do do
10 10 catty boxes do do
8 do do do
pipes superior old cognac brandy, O.
tard, Dupey & Co.'S brand
.ALso just received,
90 hhds. Muscovado sugar
20 10 catty boxes imperial tea
10 do do gunpowder do
applyto
jan26 S. MESSERSMlTH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
INDIAN Queen Tavern.

"a The subscriber has taken the above
HHSa named house in ALEXANDRIA, d. C..
where he solicits continuance of the patron
age of those friends who have known him for
so many years as Tavern keeper, IN CEN
rREvILLE, Va.
He will have on hand every article which
can tend to the convenience of
TRAVELLERS and BORDERS;
and the depressed state of the times, shall rem
der his charges equivalent thereto
JEWELL A. PERRY.
Alexandra, Jan. 25
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05

A poor fellow who was sentenced TO
be hanged a few weeks ago in Ireland,
when he came to the gallows, observed
that the Judge did not say he should
be hanged by the neck, and therefore
demanded to be suspended by the heels.
The sheriff observed, that at all events
he must be hanged until he was dead.
"Och them" says Pat, eff that's the
case, neck against heels for ever-hang
away Mr.. OMuLlihane :"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05

A woman in the neighborhood of
Ormskirk, in Lancashire, went a few
weeks ago, to the shop of a tallow
chandler, to purchase pound of can
dies, for which she rendered the sum
she had some time before paid for the
same quantity-"This is not enough"
said the shopkeeper, "candles are ad-
vanced in price, and you must pay me
another halfpenny !"-"And pray, sir,
what is the reason. of this advance in
the price of candles ?''!"Oh !" replied
the chandler, "this war, this war;
"What !" said the woman, care they
then gotten to leighton by candle leet?"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
couRTsHIp FROM THE PSALMS

A young lady in the West of Eng
land, named Grace LORD, by her uncom-
Ion accomplishments, had become
the object Of attention to numerous
suitors. The young lady constantly
referred them to her father, who, being
of whimsical temper, as well as being
much attached to the society of his
daughter, for long time gave no onea
favourable reception At length
young man, who had remarked that
the father was humourist, after expe-
riencing a refusal, addressed him in
the following words, from the versions
of the 9th Psalm -
"Hare mercy on me, Lord,
find grant to me thy Grace"
The expedient succeeded, and he op-
tanned the young lady with the pater-
nal consent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05
Teas and Candles.
jan II
Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett
HAS FOR SALE
Sheppard's extra blue and black cloth
Do. do. blue, black, steel grey,
and drab kerseymeres
Irish linens and diapers
English tapes, twilled and plain
Super6ne bombazettH Russia sheetings
Ticklenburgs and buflaps .
Best English twists and sewing silks
Gilt coat buttons of superior quality
Choppa Romal handkerchiefs
Domestic sheeting cottons, bleached and
unbleached
ia and 12-4 rose blankets of an excellent
quality
Bridport SHAD & HERRING TWINE
Shoe thread, &C. &c.
ian %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05

Lottery and Exchange Office, No. ia,
Market-street, Baltimore,
Where the great Capital Prizes in both the
last STATE LOTTERIES, 100000 dollars,
2 of 2O, 900 dolls 10, 900 dolls. 5000 dolls &c.
were sold, and where more capital prizes
have been obtained than at any other Office i'm
America.
Orders from any part of the United States ass'
either by mail, post paid, or by private con-
veyance, enclosing the cash or prizes in any
lotteries, will meet the same prompt md
punctual attention as if on personal appica-
ton, addressed to
JI.COHEN, Jr. Baltimore.
Adventures at distance may at all times
With confidence forward their remittances to
COHEN'S OFFICE, for if the great Capitals
in the scheme should be drawn when their or
ders arrive, and the state ofthe wheel not JUS
tify an investment, the amount enclosed viii be
returned by the first mail or win be invested
in some other brilliant lottery which may then
be about to draw. jan r.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-05

Cheap Shoes for Cash.

Cheap Shoes for Cash.
E. & E. REED have recently
- received from auction, quantity
SHOES,
which viii be sold low, by their agent, at the
store, on Fairfax street. lately occupied by S.
& d. Beed.-Also,
LADIES SOCKS,
new article, which will be found comforta.
BILE in travelling and superior to any thing OF
the kind ever offered in this market.
ian lift DAVID REED, Agent.