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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18
".so ConrenTion," but whether the people
or the legislature is supreme.
REMARKABLE LONGEVITY.

Communicated for The pirgininn)
There are now living in Charlotte County,
near the Campbell line, two persons, Alexan-
der Berkeley and his wife. Berkeley is nov in his
hundred & eighteenth year, and his wife in
her hundred and seventh NJ. Berkley was
born in Scotland, and served ia the British
army under the Duke of marlborough, in the
reign Of Queen Anne. After the death OF his
Queen, he 'en,igrated 20 America md served
again in the army of England, under General
Wolfe, aud was at Quebec when Montgomery
fell. When the war OF our revolution com
menced, he was too old to become a soldier
again, and his military career of course was
then terminated. lie has lived with his wife
in n state OF matrimony ninety years, and has
had several children, but they have all gone
TO the tomb before him. II appears that this
old man has alwaya been poor, and was con.
seqnently under the necessity Of aboring for
his support. This instance OF longevity is cal
cuiated TO afford us an instructive tcommen-
tory on our climate. II must be conceded
that the period # human life is shorter in
America than in Europe, Notwithstanding
the sickness of our climate in some parts OF
the United States, the question occurs, whether
the habits Of our people do not produce this
shortness OF lite II is not TO be doubted,
that the quantity of animal food aud ardent
spirits consumed in America, & the inactivity
otthe people, are completely destructive of
health and physical stengh.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18
from ,bi, place, N a-ea;ors of,.n

pronounce from tbi, place, N ,ue,t;ors often
suddenly started, and of much difficulty, il
has so happened from the generous support Il.
ven me, that not one of them has ever been
reversed BY the House. advert to TINS fact.
not m vain spirit of exullalion, bn, as iur
nlshing powerful motive for uniissembling
gratitude
In retiring, perhap. forever, from n situa
ton with which so large snortipn of my life
has been associated. ! shall continually revert,
during the remainder OF II, with Unceasing
respect and gratitude, 10 this great theatre Of
our public action, and with the firm belief
that the public interests aud the liberty of our
beloyed country will be safely guarded here
after, rs they have been heretofore, by en-
lightened patriotism.
Geutlefpen.--In returning 10 your resrec
tive families aud constituents, beg all Of you
without exception, 10 carry with you my fer
vent prayers Tor the continuation Of your
lives, your health and Your happiness
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18
MFR CLAWS yALFD,CrORy.

On the adjournment OF the ii OF X. on ae
3a inst Mr. Clay delivered the following vale
dicrory address, in which he takes care 10 in
timate that he is TO be transferred 80 anohet
sphere Of action.
GENrLENEN--For the honorable testimony
which YOU have BEEN pleased tbs day to tx.
rrrss 10 NV Official conduct in this highly
Distinguished station, pray you accept my
profound acknnw Judgements. Near fourteen
years, with but two CO nparatively short inter
walls, the arduous d1iirs of the Chair have
been assigned to me. In that loug period OF
peace and Of war, causes from without and
within, OF great public excitement, have occa
sionaily divided our councils, distributed our
harmony, and threatened our safety. Happi
ly, however, past dangers whHthappeared TO
encompass us, were dispelled, ms anSously
hope those Of the present viii be, in spirit OF
mutual forbearanGe, moderation, aud w isdom
| The debates in this House, to which these
causes gave rise, were sometimes ardent and
| animated; b,it, amidst all tire heats and hgi
| t"tions produced by our temporary divisions
il has been my happy fortune 10 experience
in an unesampled degree, the kindness, th,
1 confidence, and the atfectionate attach ment o
the Members of the House. of,he numerou
decisions which Ihave been called upon I,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18

We learn from n respectable source, that
since the libcrator Boln Al, arrived in Peru,
deputation from the Kings of France and
Spain has waited upon him II assume the
supreme command in South America, and
10 put on erown--those powers promising
10 support him IN such a measure, and prob
ably pledginS the aid of all the governments
composing the holy alliance. his needless
10 add tlnt the proposition was Treated in a
manner worthy of Bolivar. He sent it TO
the congress Of Columbia through
that body it is hoped the world will be IN
formed of the particulars -
IN l. Com. .3dp.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18

Lieut. Col. Room JoSrs has been up
pnntcd by the President of the United
States, with the consent of the Senatci to
be >djutant General of the Army of the U
States.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18
DOMESTIC.
NksIiINnroN. AIarch I.

WhsHISoToS, March !.
To The Eadtofs ofthe National kteHcgencer.
A culious and interesting spectacle was,
on Friday witnessed by se'etal gcntlemrn,
from the topof the capitol, during the Ger
rmony Of the irallgurailon Of President A
dams. No less than four large eagles were
seen posing Themselves directly over the
capitol for about ten mnutes when one of
them, apparently larger than the rest, be
gan 10 descend, and after making number
of circles around the centre dome, arose in
graceful spirals, and they all wheeled of 10
TO the West.
Was their attention attracted by thu i'm
mense concnnrsc ofrruple about the place?
dr WAS this the parent eagle which before
made her appearance, In almost the same
place, whenonr last venerable hief Nj agis-
trate WAS indicted into office now sent H.
our guardian spirit With her brood from
their mountain eyry, 10 anglIr continued
and Increased prosperity to our happy
country2
Lieut. Col. Room JoNrs has been up
pointed, by the President of thc United
States, with the consent of the Senate, to
be Adjutant General of the Army of the L.
States.
Few Acts of Congress can be of more ge
nerdl interest than that consolidating and
remouiding the legal provisions for the re
gulatjun of the Post Office Department.
Every man who reads ncwsp Rpcr, er
writes a letter, is interested in this bill,
which IL but one of the several e.ldeu
'ces OF the business character of the late
Congress.
The new provisions are not many, but
there are some. Members of Congress
for example, are tn ENJOY the privilege N
ranking for sixty days, t,nstead of thirty,
preceding and following each Secession o
Congress. Printers are expressly amhori
red To send printed or written notes u
! their accounts to their subscribers, instcaC
! of being prosecuted therefor, as has beer
attempted. The punishment for robbery
and rmhe2zlrment II letters is made some
what .pore proportlonate to the magnitud,
and enoraity of the offence, not To spcal
of the punishment for undue curiosity, o
prying into anothcr's business" Their
is one fine imposed by the law which, w
rather suspect, will make many a Postmas
ter feel Ia scc If inspurse IS safe. We refe
10 that which imposes fine of fifty dollar
for OBTAINING any newspaper from il owner
or taking peep into any packet not in
tended for his office. BY another proyi
sion, 10 Postmaster il hereaf er to.be con
tractor for, or concerned in carrying an,
Mail THIS, also, is certainly very prope
regulation. Nat, Int.
We learn from a rpSpec tablp source. tina
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To Correspondents and Renders

'"H topOH6tHtS una hCHHPrS,
" A trlrntto the [ Diversity of Virginia, -
and IA freeolder of Amherst" were re.
celYed after arrangements had been made
for tl'is days Psoer. We viii end.ayor To
publish both nex>week, We regret nar,;
en'"r'y the delay m,he latter Essay. both
because II treats on asubiect of ereat oen
eral interest, and bee, ~. i, !. n..nl;, a.,
important az this time to, he scnator;.i IL:
trict of which Amherst is mr., :, '.a''a
Gates a Convention, and de- ry.dv ra,,re,
hates the conduct of the 10 A~na,1rs rb u
made nse of their " brief au'fh,;tyo to :;
lence the voice Of their c"ustn35 =,
calls upon Henry T. Harris, cohnr u,.
tin or Tn. J. Randolph. Esqs. 10 cot, 81.
ward and yinaicate the majesty o,.ha
people. WI all of them disregard T.,
appeal: VIII not Mr. Cabrll inG an Of
ponent, who, alive to heimportance Of tn
representative system Of government, i
anxious that it should be rendered efFtc,ua
by the representative speaking the voice u
his constituent? Is there not Roman pa
triotism enough IN the district to induce tn
surrender of private ease en- the altar a
our country's good We would have
Remembered that it is no longer q ouesto
between Mr.. Cabeli and he constituent
whether il is just and polite to have cor
ventiop or not but whether, when larg
portion Of the people intimate to their IL
gislature wish to make known their opr
ions ON any subject, it is not the duty {
that body T. afford them every facility.
! Is op longer question, Convention" Z
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18

We are requested by several OF the free
holders nf Campbell county. to announce
BENJAMIN HUNTER, Esq. candi
date to represent the county in the next
General Assembly.
JESSIE BURTON, Esq. is likewise a
candidate 70, the SAME Office.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18

may for ;inre retard the resulsr advance
of our prosperity, can never annihilate the
great principles upon which it is founded.
1t siouIdbe an object ri importance. how
ever, 10 prevent The ss.endancy even for q
moment Of any hostile principle. The
best way OF avoiding this contingency, will
be matter of future remark.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-03-18

aI,The ruh,or to which wa alluded last
Tuesday, relative to Mr.. fuckers appointment,
to the Protcssorshipo f Moral Philosophy inthe
University OF Virginia turns out 10 be correct
lie accepts the appointment, aud there is OF
course vacancy in this Congressional dis
trict
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
FRAGMENT,

Mr.. OLDscHooL-The following beautiful lines
are from the pen of Robert Southey. They have
never, believe, appeared in any print should
you think them worthy Of place in your miscella-
ny, you are at liberty to publish them. E. C.
Moments there are in life,-aas, how few
When, laying cold prudential thoughts aside,
We take generous impulse for our guide;
And following promptly what the heart thinks best
Commit to Providence the rest
Sure that no after reckoning will arise
Of shame sorrow, for the heart is WISE
And happy they who thus in faith obey
Their better nature ! Eft sometimes they may,
And melancholy thoughts may cloud the breast
Such as by hope are left behind;
But like shadow they will pass away
From the pure sunshine of the peaceful mind
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22
THE FAMILY PICTURE.

With work in hand, perhaps some fairy cap
To deck the little stranger yet to come ;
One rosy boy struggling to mount her lap
The eldest studious with book or map
Her timld girl besde,-with faint bloom,
Coming some tale-whle, with no gentle tap,
Yon chubby urchin beats his mimic drum,
Nor needs the doubtful frown her eyes assume
SO sits the mother with her fondest smile
Regarding her sweet little ones the while;
And he the happy man to whom belong
These treasures, feels the living charm beguile
All mortal cares, and eyes the prattling throng
Withrapture, rising heart, land thanksgiving tongue
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

of personal charms, Of handsome face,
and graceful form. This triumph had
short career, and an early termination,
for she died at the age Of nineteen, of
fever caught while beholding show up
on the water, exhibited in honour Of her.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22
THE FLOWER OF LOVE.

Ills said the Rose is Loves own flower,
Its blush so bright, its thorns SO many,
And winter onlts BLOOM hath power,
But hath not on its SWEETNESS any.
For though young Loves ethereal Rose
Will droop on Ages wintry bosom,
Yet still his faded leaves disclose
The fragrance of theirearliest blossom
But alb the fragrance lingering there,
Is like the sweets that mournful DUTY
Bestows with sadlysoothing care,
TO deck the grave of bloom and beauty.
For when Its leaves are shrunk and dry,
Its blush extinct, to kinde never,
That fragrance is but MEMoRY's SIGH,
That breathes Of pleasures past forever
Why did not Love the amaranth choose,
That bears no tholns and cannot perish
Alas no sweets its flowers diffuse,
And only SWEETS Loves life can cherish.
But be the ROSE and AMARANTH twin'd,
And Love their mingled powers assuming,
Shall round his brows chaplet bind,
For ever sweet, for ever blooming
The slightest gift that friendship makes,
A brittle shell, fading flower,
from her soft touch value takes
Above the dreams of wealth or power:
But if the shell, the flowers were known
In scenes OF bliss too fair to last,
They boast magic all their own,
And give existence to the past
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22
200


vine donors to her image or portrait, un-
der the modest appellatlon OF The Mother
of God.
AS the beauty Of Clara Isabella exceed
ed any thing that the imag ination of pain
ter or statuary could conceive, her image
became the peculiar obi ect of devotion to
a select fraternity who called themselves
her Knights; but it was at the same time
scattered throughout Europe, by being
copied in the foreign manufacture of
this article, SO that this exquisite beauty
became really universal idol, and receiv-
ed the most solemn testimonies of devo-
ton from the farthest limits of Scotland,
Sweden, and Hungary.
Her knights, composed chiefly Of Cata-
lonian aud Provencal nobility, assumed
a great number Of vows, testifying their
unlimited devotion to her, binding them
selves to assert her universal pre-emi-
nence, and fulfil her most trivial com
rnands at the hazard of fortune and life
Some of them are said to have given the
most eXtravagant proofs Of their attach
ment, by throwing them selves down pre-
cipices, or rushing upon certain death 10
battle, at hint from her; and the per-
sonal love which numbers contracted for
her, as it could not be grati6ed in the or
binary way, displayed itself in the most
outrageous freaks and most desperate en-
terprizes.
Instances are mentioned of accom- plish-
eel and illustrious youths devoting them
selves to arduous pilgrimagcs, intoler-
able penances, and even to inevitable
death, in obedience to commands impos-
ed tboughtessly or in jest, and extorted
from her by their importunate devotion.
One of her ghts assassinated caliph's
vizier; another, with band Of followers,
brought away princess of Grenada,
famed for her beauty, from the midst Of
her fathers harcm, to serve her as
waiting maid.
Locks of her hair, her cast-oF raiment,
a slipper she bad worn, ribbon which
had once encircled her waist, were be-
sought and preserved as the most sacred
relics. Compliments on her beauty and
the most costly presents were sent to her,
not only from christian potentates, but
from Arabian emirs and Turkish sultans,
from the borders Of the Black Sea and the
Erythrean gulf.
What human being could fail Of being
intoxicated by homage like this ? what
portion of wisdom or humility could pre-
serve Clara from some degree Of vanity
and credulity and how must the value
which the sex, in general, affix to beauty,
be heightened by observing these testi-
Il Il -
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

Alas each blended charm endears
To my fond heart, this simple toy,
Bestowed by her my soul reveres,
Memorial of departed JOY.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22
FOR THE GARLAND.

FOR THE GARLAND.
The following effuson was composed during the
gloomy month OF November. had wandered along
he banks OF the Potomac, till fatigue overpowerng
ne, seated myself upon the trunk of decayed
ree and, on the blank leaf of book, sketched with
pencil, the scenery around me, and my own sad
reflections.
Melancholy, dark and shrouded,
Gloomy, comfortless and drear-
Creations mantle, oh, how shrouded
Faded, wither'd, changed, and scar
How ater'd every prospect round me
How different now each prospect seems!
Those magic scenes SO late which bound me,
ALL with desolation teens
All creations rob'd in sadness,
November winds howl idly past
Not one single note of gladness
Comes borne upon the cherries blast
saw around the rude destruction
Winters icy hand had made:
No genial breezes brought obstruction
To his keen, his sweeping blade.
Through this wild desolation ranging
MID wild prospects ever new
Ever vanous-eve r changing
Ever f1eeting-yet how true
Yes-true are natures pctur'd pages,
Like youthful promise, bright and gay
Procalming, through their varied stages,
All those beauties must decay.
Oh, have known blessed hours far brighter,
When life was new, and hopes were high
When the warm spirits hand was lighter
Yes--those hopes have long pass'd BY
My youthful dreams before me fleeing,
Told ofjoy too pure to last;
Call'd up hopes, once oh how cheating
Alas, too sweet because now past.
Der the gloomy retrospection,
Tears of anguish silent roll
Melancholy recollection
Despair soon seiz'd my troubled soul
To tranquilize this fierce emotion,
turn'd to view Potomac's tide
Rolling ma jestic floods to ocean
Tranquil, calm and dignified.
Here too disappointment waited,
Der the calm which late was there
The bounding pillows danger-freighted,
StrOve in elemental war
Igaz'd upon the dread connection
heard the sea-bird's screaming veil
AS he wheeled his Pickering motion,
To some safe and silent dell
Like this wild, this ruthless billow-
Through vexation, care and strife
Bereft of hope, the mourner's pillow
Seem'd the picture of my life.
NOVEMBER, 1922. OCTAvIAN
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

The following eHusion composed during the
gloomy month of November. | had wandered along
the banks of the Potomac, till fatigue overpowering
me- seated myself upon the trunk of decayed
tree, and, on the blank leaf ola book sketched, with
pencil, the scenery around me, and nv own sad
reH ectionc
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-01-13
WOOL CARDING.

THE subscriber respectfully informs
l. his friends and the public. that he has put
his Wool Carding Machines in complete order. and
that he will pay every attention have Woo! of all
grades carded IN the best manner with despatch, and
on the most reasonable terms.
Coourng and finishing Woolen Cloths continued
as usual All tavors'grstefully acknowledged by
SAMUEL CLARKE
Articles intended to be sent 10 the Factory, may
be left with Job Sherman Newport-5 sanford Almy
Little eCompton-peleg Cory, Tiverton-Jeremiah
Clifford Bristol Ferry.
NB-WooI. especially of fine grade, should be
creased with pure sperm oil. Those who wish can
have their Wool oiled at the machines
Portsmouth. June %
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.
for
COUGHS, CONSTITUTIONS and ASTHMA
THIS new and healing baissm bids fair rival
cry medicine heretofore discovered for coughs
and complaints of the lungs leading consumption
and even in seated conNumptons II has lately been
used by many with the must surprising success II
certificates from pes sons of the highest respectable
ity or the great ana increasing deusnd for them may
be called proof Of It's good effects II is proved
Scarcely a case OF colds, coughs, pam In the SIDE
difficulty of breaking, want OF sleep arising from de-
bity, or consumptions, but may bs eiieved by
the timely OF this medicine. Every genuine bot
tie has .7lderson's Cough Drops stamped it, and
the directions are ali sigued by james .neiien
These drops generally give liz most cases of
coughs, colds, difficulty OF breathing, Wheeling,
tIghtness of the chest, consumptons and pain the
side The aged will experience relief equally agree
able and instantaneous, even when the lungs are at
fected.
or De particular. as each genuine bottle has
.indersOns Cough Drops" stamped on it and that
each OF the directions are signed in writing by James
.Neiien-no others are genuine
Price, dollar for large. and fy cents for small
bottles,
OT The above Medicine is for sale BY
SAMUEL ~ NiNSON,
DRUGGIST AND APOIHECARY.
NJ. no, thames STREET,
Who has also for sale constant supply of The
best kinds of
Medicines, DRUGS, sc.
Also sold wholesale and retail. by George n. Til
linghast John Mason, Providence DR. Tibbitts,
Warwick Ben amin Bstemsn, East.Greenwch
Dansi Carpenter, Uxbridge; David Farnum, smith.
field DIR. Briggs, Brs,oli Thomas Taylor. Little
Rest Rowsc Babcock, Westerly Dr. Tillinghast,
Wexford Jeremiah Williams. Warren; Daniel
Brewer, Taunton, (Mass) and the Post Master at
slatersville. May 81, 1928.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-01-13
Wool Carding.

w DOL of all grades cs,ued Rolls, in the
w bes. manner, at the usual prices by the sub.
scriber, at his Mills, on the West Road, (Law,on's
yaiey)-Pay taken in Cash or produce
WALTER CORNELL.
Portsmouth, July 2S.
OrThe subscriber, Agent for receiving and delv.
ering Wool in Newport, will guarantee its safe and
speedy return. L. w. LAWTON.
Newport, July o. Jy29
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-01-13
Fall Supply.
STEPHEN H. CAHOONE.


STEPHEN H. CAHOONE.
At his Dry Goods Store, 40 ITO
Thames street.
HAS just received an elegant assort-
l. l. ment of Fall and Winter Goods, which be of.
tsrs tor sale at unusually low prices.
AMONG WHICH AaE-
Elegant merino shawls for ) dolls.
Valencia long do cheap
Dark London Prints, for so cents
Caroline plsids, great variety
Bombszetts. very cheap
Ladies mkt and blue habit and pelisse cloths
While and red long shawls. very cheap
Worsted hosiery. great variety
Scotch pi.ds
Silk AMI tsbby velyets
Salisbury fanneIs
I'D, iO4, anu ll.4 blankets, cheap
Cashmere shawls
Ladies habit gloves
Valencia vesngs
Worsted bombasins and figured boubazetts
And great variety OF other articles, which will
be sold as cheap can be bought in New England
Newport, Oct ID, 1924.
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Eagle Coffee House,

NeWEor., Rhode ISand.
TIE subscriber iniorHs the public that this es
tabshmert is nov under his mans cement, AMI
has undergone a thorough repair, and is now opened
for the reception of trsyeets. Ladies aud Gentle
men can be furnished with good rooms. and ever
possible attention will be pad to the comlou AM
convenience Of tho7. who may pai,onize II
THOMAS TUwNsEND, Jun
snr IA 20. 1924
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1825-01-13
CHARTS, &c.

MI. H. RA7HBONE,
TIAS JUS, received and offers for SALE at his store
l. / head of Paeke. WharE new Chart, extending
from New.lork to Havana, improved by government
surveys in 1920, with general assortment of charts
of the latest surveys-Bovdch's Nsvigsiors, 5ih ed
tion American Coas; Pilots IOlh edition; Nautical
Almanacks fos tile years 1922 and 1928 seamens
daily Assistant-with a complete assortment at Nau
tical lnstruments-,etier ,wrIIng, log and wrapping
Paper-Quills and Ink Powder.
.7iso, general assortment, of Hardware, Cutlery,
Cordags and Ship Chandlery.
Just received. 80 casks cut Nails, assorted sizes
30 thousand Bricks-20 doz Tile
GJ Cordsge and Cables made to order, and YES.
&els furnished with every article for long and short
voyages. .1ugusf IL.
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BOOTS and SHOES.
-OJO-
PARDON WHITE,
Az. l44, Ihan!es-SYce.

NO. la, Thames street,
) EsPEcrEULLY informs his friends
and the public, tina, he has on hand all kinds
of Boors and SHOES, which he will sell as low as
any one in town.
.9sO as eheap-all kinds ;f mems Boots and Shoes
maE ufAetured and repaired An kinds OF ladies'
Boots and Shoes. by LYNN workman spr so