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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
HERoISM OF A PEASANT.

A great inundation having taken
place in the north of Italy, owing to an
excessive fall of snow in the Alps, fol-
lowed by speedy thaw, the river Adige
carried off a bridge near Verona, except
the middle part, on which was the house
of the toll-gatherer, or porter; and who
with his whole family, thus remained
imprisoned blythe waves, and In mo-
mentary danger of destruction. They
were discovered from the banks,
stretching forth their hands, screaming
and imploring succour, while fragments
ofthe remaining arch continually drop
ped into the water. In this danger, a
nobleman who was present, a count Of
Pulverini, held out purse of one hum
dred sequins, as reward to any adven-
turer, who would take a boat and de-
liver this unhappy family. But the risk
was so great, ofbeing borne down by the
rapidity of the stream, of being dash
ed against the fragment Of the bridge,
or being crushed by the falling stones,
that not one, in the vast number of
spectators, had courage enough to at
tempt such an exploit. A peasant,
passing along, was informed Of the
proposed reward; Immediately jump
ing into a boat, he, by strength Of oars,
gained the middle ofthe river, brought
his boat under the pile, and the family
safely descended by means of arope.
"Courage !" cried he, "Now you are
safe" By a still more strenuous effort,
and great strength of arm, he brought
the boat and family to the shore.
"Brave fellow" exclaimed the count,
handing the purse to him, " here is the
promised recompence." shall never
expose my life for money" answered
the peasant: "my labour is sufficient
livelihood for myself, my wife and chill
dren. Give the purse to this poor
family, which has lost ALL"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

stout, hardy yeomen AS ardent spirits
were pleasant, l tasted them as they
were exhilirating,I slipped them; as
they recruited my spirits drank them;
but as they were ruinous, l spurned
them. There are taste for their pleas
antness, sips for their exhiliration,
drains for their recruiting powers; but
Punishment and detestation for their
ruinous tendency.
Who is here, so brutal as would be
a drunkard If any, gulp, hiccup,
reel; for him have l offended. Who
is here so foolish as to- be swaggerer ?
If any, brawl; for him have offended.
Who is here so mad that will not mind
his health? If any, let fever speak
his burning rage; for him have | Of
Tended. pause for a reply. None.
Then none haveI offended. / have done
no more to ardent spirits than you
should do to Stingo. The act of their
Punishment is recorded in the private
pages of Stingo's journal; their use
fulness not extenuated wherein they
were worthy; nor their injurious ten
dency enforced for which they were
banished.
Here comes the dealer in ardent
spirits, mourning over broken junk
bottle, who though he had no hand
in it's destruction, shall reap advan-
tage from the loss; piece Of silver in its
stead and which of you will not with
this l depart, that as I banished ardent
spirits for the good Of my patients, |
have reserved the same punishment
for myself, whenever it shall please
YOU to infict it.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
SYMPATHY.

1t is pure stream that swells the
tide ofsympathy-iti is an excellent heart
that interests itself in the feelings OF
others-it is heaven like disposition
that engages the affections, and EFFORTS
a sympathetic tear for the misfortunes
of friend.-Mankind are ever subject
to ills, in6lmities and disappointments.
Every breast, at some particular'peri-
cd, experiences sorrow and distress.
Pains and perplexities are, the long
lived plaques Of human existence
but sympathy is the balm that heals
these wounds. If person who has
lost precious friend, can find another
who will feelingly participate in his
misfortunes, he is well nigh compen'
stated for his loss-and delightful IS the
task to a feeling mind, of softening the
painful pillow of the sick, amusing the
unhappy, and alleviating the tortures OIL
the afflicted.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
This is to give Notice

ZNHAT the subscriber, of Alexandria coun-
~ ty, in the District of Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court Of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate Of EhzabetA
g. Thompson, late Of the county aforesaid
deceased. All persons having claims against
the said decedent, are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same to the subscriber, passed by
the Orphans Court, on or before the 18th day
Of August next or they may, by law, be ex-
indebted thereto, are required to make imine-
date payment. Given under my hand, this
18Th day Of February, 1926.
SALLY w. GRIFFITH, Executrix
of Elizabeth Griffith Thompson
feb2l I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
From the National Gazette.
LIONEL LINCOLN.

The narrative of the battle of Bum
ker Hill in the new novel Lionel Lincoln,
by the author of the Pioneers and the
Pilot is fine specimen of his descrip-
tive powers, the details being highly
graphical and vivid. Personal obser.
Sation of the ground & adjacent scene
nv, enabled him to combine exactness
with the glow of his powerful touches.
We read, last week, the whole produc-
ton. At present, we have not room
fully to state our opinion OF it.
Considering it as novel, in which
light 1t will be generally viewed and
Judged, the first volume is certainly
somewhat heavy-the attention Of the
reader is not 6xed-his imagination
not excited; there is too much Of down
right politics and history. The Sc
cond volume, however, possesses a
deep dramatic interest; it is marked
by what we call romantic action and
machinery-the strong genius OF the
author works vigorously both in the
comic and pathetic scenes, some OF
which are worthy of his best efforts
We were particularly struck with the
Marriage in the church, and the sue
ceeding chapter. We could complain
of some parts, and of the catastrophe,
as having too much of the horrible
The two principal characters, in fact,
are an idiot and lunatic, in the choice
of whom it does not appear to US that
as much judgment was exercised as
ability in the delineation and employ
ment of them. job Pray and Ralph,
are generally well, and sometimes adj
mirably developed and moved as dra-
matist persona; but it is disagreeable
to taste and sensibility, that beings SO
stricken should be rendered agents so
prominent and important.
We shall not institute comparison
between this work and either the Spy,
Pioneers, or Pilot. The subjects OF
the two last were more favorable for a
display of the writer's peculiar talent
and experience, and for the excitement
and entertainment of most readers
They have the charm and paramount
merit of brilliant originality, and par
ticular skill and knowledge. Let Ii
onel Lincoln, however, be regarded as
what it seems to have been intended
true legend in the main, the first OF a
series by which American history is to
be illustrated and accommodating be
reproduced in the most engaging form:
tina, form under which facts may be
impressed upon the world with the aid
of excited curiosity and fancy, and the
author enjoy scope for the exertion both
Of his great faculties as a novelist, and
his affections as a patriot. We trust
that he will furnish similar legends to
all the thirteen republics "a remark
able fertility of genius is required for
the execution Of such task, and he
has afforded evidence Of his competen-
ey, sufficient, we think, to warrant us
in relying upon the success OF his la
bors. In his preface to- the present vo-
lumes, he derides the advice OF critics |;
nevertheless, we shall venture to sug-
gest that his diction is still susceptible
Of improvement in points which are by
no means trivial.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
District Of Columbia,
County Of .Alerandria, to %

County, Of alerandria, to scst:
"uFRED SiDEBOTTOM and DAVID
w CADDIS have applied to the honorable
William Cranch. chief Judge of the United
States Circuit Court Of the District of Column
bia, to be discharged from imprisonment un-
der the act for the relief Of ins6ivent debtors
within the District Of Columbia. on the first
Monday of March next, at 9 O'Clock. A. NJ. at
the Court House in Alexandra, when and
where his creditors are required to attend.
feb 20 81 E. I. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
No. |

No. /.
1t shines in the light of lady's eye,
but oft times is the cause of destroying
its own powerful influence. TWAS with
Vulcan at his forge; but never subdued
the great Napoleon. Washington felt
honored and obeyed it; but the talents,
worth and greatness of Mark Antony,
were all destroyed by it. Scipio felt it,
but remained uninjured. The proud,
the humble, the lowly and austere, a.
like are subdued by it. 1t gives plea
sure to the cottage, and is the orna-
ment of palace. 1t has occasioned
wars, and fire, and death, and scathe.-
1t lives in the senses, and holds domi-
MON over the heart. 1t is bold and
bashful-retiring and obtrusive. 1t
makes its claim on the colors, and yet
can exist without them. II is found
every where on earth, but can be seen
in heaven. 1t dwells on lady's cheek,
but yet can be found in the warriors
aspect-even in his bloodiest fight
1t may be seen in every book; but with
out the type and the press, in a literary
point of view, it could never be seen,
save from verbal commune alton.
No. 2.
My existence is older than Time, for
I am coeval with Chaos. / never can
be found in Heaven, or Eternity, for /
cannot dwell in either. am the cause
of all human happiness, for nothing
earthly can be enjoyed without my e
ventually ending it. Iamnever known
till have disappeared, and then am
always forgotten. Men think little of
me, yet they know l ann the test and
strongest evidence of Il cir finite and
worldly condition. lam not with the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
Ok NNIlars ReWard.

ID ANYWAY from Acquia, on Monday night
IL last. negro JAMES, about % years Of
age, rather small, very black, has remarka-
bic scar on one of his cheeks, (cut by q knife.
Twenty-Five dollars Reward viii be given if
secured in any Jail so that we get him again.
dec Aft LEWIS & TOWNED.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
POTION LAC.

URL4H JENKINS, MASTER,
On the above mentioned route, now running
as follows: Leaves Washington at O'Clock,
and Alexandria at O'Clock ON every Wednes-
day afternoon arrive at Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk the following afternoon; leave
Norfolk the next morning at O'Clock, and
arrive at City Point and Richmond on the even
ing of the same day.
RET U Nj N G.,
Will leave Richmond at o'clock on Sunday
morning, touching at City Point and arrive at
Norfolk the same evening leave Norfolk at
9 O'Clock on Monday Morning, touching at
Old Point Comfort, and arrive at Alexandra
and Washington the next morning, in time for
passengers to proceed on to Baltimore.
F A II E.
From Washington or Alexandria to Richmond,
(meals included) $40 w
From Washington or Alexandria to Old Point
or Norfolk, (do. do.) SO %
From Washington to all intermediate places
between Alexandria and Old Point or Nor
folk, where passengers can be landed with
convenience. SIS 90
From Washington to jamestown, 50 90
From Washington to City Point, 80 90
This arrangement cannot fail of giving sa-
tisfaction to the public from its cheapness and
expedition, as well as the great certainty of
getting through the route, not being subject
to the risk always attendant on one boat wait
ing for, or depending upon, the arrival of ano-
ther belonging to the same line, as in this line
the passengers are conveyed through in the
same boat.
To persons having peterborough to their
own safety N,d comfort, this line has dcci-
ded preference, as the passage in the Chcsa-
peake Bay, the only place of risk, is performs
ed both ways in the day time, in a superior
boat, particularly constructed for navigating
said Bay.
feb IL N. WATTLES, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

A teacher one day endeavoring to
make pupil understand the nature and
application Of passive verb, said to
him, !" a passive verb expresses the ma
ture or receiving Of an action, as Pc
ter is beaten: now what did Peter do :"
The numscull paused moment, and
scratching his head, by way Of aiding
through, with the gravest countenance
imaginable, REPLIED "Well, l don't
know, without he hoLLored"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
MISCELLANY.

Messrs. EDITORS: AS Enigmas appear to be
quite the fashion of the day, have taken the
liberty of sending you the enclosed, hoping
they may afford some little amusement to a
few of your sedentary lady readers; by insert
ing them you will oblige your friend,
ALBERTO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
A PIKE.


1t is known Of what voracity pixies
are, being called the virants Of the RI
vers once a cub-fox drinking out of
the river Arnus in Italy, had his head
seized on by mighty pike, so that
neither could free themselves, but were
engrappled together: in this contest
a young man run into the water, takes
them both out alive, and carries them
to the Duke Of Florence, whose pa
lace was near thereunto. Inc porter
would not admit him without the
promise of sharing his full half in what
the Duke should give him, to which ne,
hopeless otherwise OF entrance, con.
sented: the Duke, highly affected with
the rarity, was about giving him a
rood reward, which the other refused,
desiring his Highness would appoint
one Of his guard to give him hundred
L1sass, that so the porter might have
ffy according to his agreement.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

About fortnight ago, a company
of strolling Players, on coming to Mon
trose, in Scotland, gave out, in their
opening bills, the Comedy of the
West Indian, with the Deul to Pay.-
Their scenery not arriving from Alb.
erdeen on the night of performance,
the play was consequently put off for
that evening but in order that the
public should have proper notice, the
manager employed the town drum
mer, who (probably having been read
ing the accounts from St. Domingo)
published it in the following terms -
90 Yes o Yes o Yes let We, to
wit! that the Play Ackers skreens
hae nae come forward frae Aberdeen,
an they Gamma perform this evening;
but the Manager assures the public,
that the morn's night there will be
the DerH topay in the West-hdies -
God save the King"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
Teas and Candles.
Wanted

4 good female cook and washer. tor which,
N the highest wages viii be given, II she
comes well recommended and answer the pur-
pose. One without, children is desired. AP-
NV to the printers. Jan II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
From the Cape Fear Recorder.
TODAY AND TOMORROW.

from Me Cape rear nec0ru6'
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW.
To day, man lives in pleasure, aceaih & pride
Tomorrow, poor, oflife itself denied.
To-day, lays plans of many years to come;
Tomorrow, sinksinto the silent tomb.
To-day, his foods dressed in dainty forms;
Tomorrow, is himselfa feast for worms.
To-day, he's cladin gaudy rich array;
Tomorrow, shrouded for bed ofclay
To-day, enjoys his halls, built to his mind;
Tomorrow, in coffin, is confined.
To-day, he floats on honors lofty wave;
Tomorrow, leaves his titles for grave.
To-day, his bea,iteous visage we extol;
Tomorrow, loathsome to the eyes ofall.
To-day, he has dehsive dreams OF Heaven;
To-marec-, criss toe late, ebe forgiven
To-day. he Rpes in hopes, as light as air.
Tomorrow, dies in anguish and despair.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

From the Portland Gazette.
The following superscription appeared on a
letter which passed through the Post. Office
in thistown few days since. We think 1t
surpasses any one we have seen:
Swift as the dove your course pursue,
Let nought your speed restrain,
Until you reach Miss LUCY DREW,
In NEwFIELD, STATE OF MAINE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

A punster being told, that" truth
lies in well" was an old saying; ne
replied, 1T was none the truer for that,
because he thought it was the pro-
perty of truth to lie no were"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

A person having sold horse to an
Irishman, a few months afterwards
asked him how his new horse onsWer-
ed "Why, really" replied Patrick,
81 cannot tell, for never thought OF
putting question to him."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26
no. $50
genious Harlequin. The King smiled,
hesitated moment, and said, "Give
him the dish too for his wit"

1t was customary with Marshal
Bassompierre, when any of his soldiers
were brought before him for heinous
offences, to say to them," BY c., bro.
ther, you or l will certainly be hang
ed I" which was sufficient denuncia-
ton of their fate. A spy being dis
covered in his camp, was addressed in
this language; and next day, as the
provost was carrying the wretch to the
gallows, he pressed earnestly to speak
with the Marshal, alledging that he
had somewhat Of importance to COM
municate. The Marshal, being made
acquainted with his request, exclaim.
ed in his rough and hasty manner,
" it is the way of all these rascals when
ordered for execution, they pretend
some frivolous tory,merely to reprieve
for few moments: how
ever bring the dog hither." Being in
the Marshal asked him
what he had to say "why, my Lord"
said the culprit, "when l first had the
honour of your conversation, you were
obliging enough to say, that either you
or / should be hanged; nowI come to
know, whether it is your pleasure to be
SO; because, if you ,oont, 1 naust-thafs
aH." The Marshal was so much
pleased with his address, that he par
doned him
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-26

An itinerant player, well known in
most provincial companies by the name
Busting Burchett, performed for his
benefit this summer at Deal, Forismond
and Gomez, in the Spanish Friar: be-
tween the acts he delivered lecture
upon Mimicry, played solo on the vi.
olin, sung Dibdin's Lamplighter, and
danced hornpipe.-At the end of the
play he recited Collins's Ode on the
Passions, played Shift, Smirk, and mo-
Their Cole in the entertainment, and
concluded with poetical address to
the audience.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-15
IN Unfortunate .Yis'aire.

IN IW0fHRate .TIsfa!ff.
The late Col. Campbell. nj Glen.
lyon. whs grandson ot the late laird
Of Glcnlydn, who commanded tho
military AT the massacre OF Gienco.
and who lived IN the laird Of Glen.
co.'s house, where he and MA men
were hospitality received "a friends,
and entertained n fortnight before
the execution OF his orders. He vas
playing ut cards With the family
when the first shot was fired. nnd tito
murdernna scene coinlncnced. Col.
Campbell entertained The belief, then
universal in the Highlands, that pun
Ishmcnt Of the crnclly, oppression
OF misconduct or an individual de-
seconded aq n curse on his children
% the third and fourtI, generation.
In / II, he Vas ordered To- superia-
tend Tie execution OF "A court martial
on Il soldier condemned 10 he shot.
A reprletc WA sent. but the whole
ceremony OF the execution WAS tn
proceed until the criminal was apnn
his knees. with n cap Over his eyes.
prepared 10 receive the volley. 1t
was then he WAS IN be informed Of
his pardon. No person was To bo
told previously, and Col. Campbell
vas directed not To inform even the
firing party. Who Mere informed
that the signal To fire would BIS
thu waving Of n white handkcr-
CHEF by the commanding oilicer.---
When all was prepared, and the
Clcrgy man had left the prisoner on
his Knees. In moncntary expectation
Of biz Fate, and the firing party wac
looking with intense attention for
tho sisnel, Col. Campbell Pot his
hand To bis pocket for the rcprieve.
aud in pulling ont the pockei tho
white handkerchief accompanied il.
aud catcling the eyes 81 party, they
fired. and the unfortunate prisoner
was shot dead. The paper dropped
through Col. Gampbell'a fingers, and
elapplDg his hands To his forehead,
he exclaimed, /" The curse Of God
and of Glcnco is here /; am m I'm
fortunate, ruined man" lie desired
the soldiers 10 be sent to the bar
racks, instantly quitting the parade
and soon afterwards retired from tho
service.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-15

We hnYe Recently added 10 our assortment of
SrNrlE AND 1ANGK GOODS, the 10,
lowing
~ piese, new sfylo London Cnlieoes.
Braudial blnck Italian Siik..
Rich isnrcd mud plain white Sa,fine.
" bilc il'ian Frye and Florence 9ili-.
Lodg white Nd Cloves, aud srhrl d.
Grape 5ha"ie ell shades aud lti size.
tiuc and ,GPerier Brown Hollands.
Cimps, nlisbadea,
Blaet Cireassiang, superior 10 any evef...in.
ported,
Morocco sud sealskn shooa, approved ms
uutactefe,
was1;nstoa aud Dorchester Bod Ticking, a.s
erj ~ widr,
Very repcrior plan blaei. Mandarin Grapes.
4 few picers superior Blue Cloths. exceed.
iogy low,
All ot yinch nre offered nj 1ery reduced
prices At lie New Fapcy stnre.
t,cKEE, ROBINSON B. CO.
Augns' / tsg9
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-15
a. .R. NGsR In g.

Truly Lucky Office, hynchburS.
Fioie', Sc Ha'ees. SO | Quarters, 81 50
Parha6es Of eleven tickets, embracing the
50 Mes. Of the lottery. which mus Of ne.
S-'','y ORA" NJ least S25 80 net, with 50 mn
ny chances for capitals =, or shares of packa-
trs may be had ri the same rate.
Fazes IN the lotteries Of New York, New
!!a''ey. Pennsylvania. Delaware, Maryland,
H'ginm, North tarrijna aud Washington CT
I, vail he received in ravment.
,u5 Orders enclosing the cash, or PRICES, rs
anFe, tree OF postage, tor tickets or sharcs
"''teceiye prompt attention, il addressed u
ABRAHAM r. NORTH, Lyncajurs.
~Rae 9, isl5. .d,!44
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-09-15
CNo. II.

struck inc foreibIy--wllile this was
IN ruins. and seemed a grave stone t.
the arts and scicnrra Ut = past age.
all the rounlrv around looked az tho,
II had Just come from the hands Of
its Maker, and was yet to be sub
dncd by man.