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Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-01-12
Ttle Arts atrO &rterres.
on WEARING FLANNEL.

on WEARING FLANNEL.
For more than twenty years the Ian
guage. of the prophet ezekiel, xiv
has occasionally engrossed my attention
upon this suhject.-The prohibition is
thus worded =" They shall not grid
themselves with wool that causeth
sweat" Although Palestine and Baby
Ion are regions many degrees nearer the
equinoctlal line than Britannia Magma,
1 think we need not restrict the precept
to those limits. What everybody says
must be true. The universal rage for
wearing flannel next TO the skin made
me once try it; for who would be singu-
lar at the expense of his health do
not know what | might wear in the
Arctic regions but in my routine OF
practice, have observed that those who
continue the use of flannel in immedi
ate contact with the skin, are more sus
ceptble of catarrh or quincy than 9TH
ers. J have so long noticed the fact, that
with me it admits of no doubt. Ten
years ago, was called in to Mr. D.,
of Aldgate, to pass an opinion upon
very disagreeable and troublesome erup-
lion. Upon inspecting the eruption,
which covered the whole body and chest,
| observed that ne was encased with an
armour of flannel, stepped with in
spissated perspiration. My olfactory
nerves were saluted by the fetid
exhalations which had no means
of escape. exclaimed, " My good
Sir, would not submit to such purga-
tory for all the Cardinals in Italy all
this is self procured get into the hot
bath, and put on new flannel waistcoat
over your linen" My patient was short
ly well, and often thanks me for my ad-
vice. utcl!fe's Medical Cases.
Effects Of Burning Charcoal--The mis-
tress of d honse in Bordeaux, a short
time since, had caused bath to be pre-
pared, but from some circumstances was
prevented taking it. Ursula Delage, a
seamstress, expressed a desire 10 make
use of it, which she easily obtained.
She shut herself up in the room, where
every thing was ready. She drew the
water from the cylinder which served TO
heat it; but the vapors of the coal which
absorbed the atmospheric air, soon pro-
duced their sad effect. The poor wo-
man had moi probably strength to call,
for when they went into the room, she
was found in the bath, drowned. A SIM
pie opening of the neck was sufficient to
prove that death took place rather from
he effect ofth air, than from the water.
Sufocation.-A Mrs. MAR, of Niagara,
IS said to have lately fallen victim to an
act of carelessness or ignorance, in plac-
ing in her bedroom pan of live GOALS,
and then lying down to sleep. This
ought to serve as warning against too
prevalent practice.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
MISCELLANY.
From MeLondon Quarterly Rerie,c.


There have not been wanting, every
one knows, great opinions to maintain
that the faculties of men and brutes
differ rather in degree than in kind.
The delight Of a pointer when his mas
ter puts OIL his shooting jacket is at
least prima facie evidence that his ideas
are associated as well as our own. who
that has heard the stifled bark and
whine of sleeping hound, can deny
that he dreams? and ignorant as we
are of the theory of dreams, TO dream
at least implies memory and concep-
ton. And we can ourselves relate an
instance which did not reach us through
the ivory gate at which our author dis
misses his listeners, where terrier dis
PLAYED cunning that would have done
honour to an Old Bailey attorney.
Our Oxford readers are probably "a
ware that dogs are forbidden to cross
the sacred Threshold of Merton COM
mon-room. 1t happened one evening
that a couple of terriers had followed
their masters to the door, and while
they remained excluded, unhappily fol-
lowed the habits rather of biped than
of quadruped menials, and began to
quarrel like couple of Christians.
The noise of the fight summoned their
masters to separate them, and as it ap,
reared that the hero OF our tale had
been much mauled by superior adj
| versary, the severe bienseances OF the
place were for once relaxed, and he was
allowed to enjoy during the rest OF the
| night, the softness of a monastlc rug,
and the blaze Of monastic fire
luxuries which every initiated dog and
man will duly appreciate. The next
day soon after the common-room par.
ty had been assembled, the sounds OF
the preceding evening were renewed
with ten-fold violence. There was
such swapping and tearing, and snarl'
ing, and bowling, as could be account
ed for only by general engagement
The noise alarmed the festive hall,
And started forth the fellows all.
but instead of battle royal, they found
at the door their former guest, In soil
tude sitting on his rump, and acting
afurious dog-fght, in the hope OF a
gain gaining admittance among ihe
! quiet ordines de Drum.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
AGRICULTURAL.
From Tie La Fayette aurora.
ORCHARDS.

1t has become proverbial, that "where
an old orchard has stood, young one
will not thrive" This has been SO fire.
ouently reiterated, that many of our
good agriculturalists have subscribed
to the opinion, without taking the trou-
BILE to examine into it, and have accor-
dinghy neglected very important
source ofprolit and convenience.
1t is fact much to be regretted,
that the cultivation of fruit trees, in this
country was much more attended TO
half century since, than at the present
time-consequently, with our increased
population, fruit has become scarce
and a belief almost positively exists,
that fruit trees will not thrive on old
land. This question needs serious
consideration, that our yeomanry may
no longer take hypothesis for fact, when
but one experiment would dlsPei the
illusion.
We, however admit the fact, that
trees planted on new land thrive un-
commonly we'll, and many OF them
grow to great size, while those plan
ted on land that has been mach cultiva'
ted and worn have been tardy II their
growth. and as yet are but dwarfs in
comparison with the former Now we
will endeavor to explain the reason Of
this admission, which we trust will al
the same time throw some light on the
art of cultivating fruit trees.
Ist.-Trees planted fifty or one hundred
years since, were generally set on new land
highly enriched by the decayed vegetable
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
no. 49,

productions, which had been accumulating'
perhaps from time immemorial. The richness
of the soil would, without doubt, enable the
tree to grow rapidly, and very abundantly ex-
plains the reason of their monstrous growth.
2d.-An orchard set on the ruins Of an old
one, has not this vegetable manure to lend the
aid that its predecessor had; consequently
is slow in its growth, small and unproduc-
tive when grown, becomes messy, dwindles
and dies or is neglected as unworthy the hus-
bandman's attention and the caterpillar de-
stroys what the axe has spared. Our CHI
mate and soil are every way calculated for the
production of fruit in this perfection and abun.
dance when only assisted by the fostering hand
of art-and it is unreasonable to anticipate
harvest without previous cultivation. In tRe
| early days of our country the earth neeSd
only the seed to be sown to produce /n6h
harvest, for its bosom was; enriched add sof-
tened by natural manure l The case is now
difIerent-it has been skinned by grand faith
er, father and son, twice or thrice repeated
until its face is sadly wasted. + Who is there
among us, that suppose tree would
grow when unassisted by art, on land thus I'M
proverished The farmer who thinks OF raj
sing good crop of corn knows well the ne
cessity of softening, manuring, and frequently
stirring the earth-on this depends his sue.
cess Suppose he should say, with regard
to his corn, rs he does in fact Of his trees; my
great grand father planted without hoeing or
manuring, and was sure of the increase, and
| will do likewise-would he not be styled
madman or a fool Let the husbandman be-
stow the same care on an orchard, that nc does
on a field of corn, and he will be blest with
the same abundant harvest
To him who doubts the possibility
Of making good orchard on old land
these few simple rules are enjoined,
and We doubt not, upon experiment,
his happy conversion to truth that
will increase his wealth.
1. Be sure that the roots of the tree be not
below the soil. 1.-THE soil is shallow, bring It
f: ON another place, and throw it around the
tree, in sufficient circumference for the roots
to grow in.
II. Prune the superfluous limbs and bran
ches and keep the bark smooth and clean from
moss.
iii. Suffer no grass to grow within ten feet
of the tree, and twice in the year, spring and
fall, loosen the earth in circumference and
mix into it full wheel barrow load Of rich
manure.
The author is happy to state, that a
few years experiment upon this plan
on the ground of an old orchard has
has convinced him that the principle
opposed to this rule is without foun'
dation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
SATURDAY. MOR2Tl1la0 MAY 49, 1885,
THE PERIODS OF HUMAN LIFE.

THE PERIODS OF HUMAN LIFE.
Childhood, from to years-the
age Of accidents, griefs, wants, sensi-
bilities.
Adolescence, from 8 to l4-the age
of hopes, improvidence, curiosity, i'm
patience
Puberty, from Is to 2l-of triumphs,
desires, self-love, independence and va
nifty.
Youth, from % to 2S-The age Of
pleasure, love, sensuality, Inconsistency,
enthusiasm.
Manhood, from 90 to 35--the age of
enjoyments, ambition, and the play OF
the passions.
Middle Age, from So to 42-of con-
sistency, desire of fortune and of glory.
Mature Age, from 43 to 49-the age
of possession, the reign Of wisdom,
reason, and love of property.
Decline of Life, from so to s6-the
age of reflection, love of tranquility,
foresight and prudence.
Commencement of Old Age, from
Sc to 63-the age Of regrets, cares, in
quietudes, i'll temper, and desire OF ru-
ling.
Old Age, from Ga to 7l--the age of
in6rmities, exigencies, love OF autho-
rity and submission.
Decripitude, from II to 1.-THE age
of avarice, jealousy and envy.
Caducity, from II to s4-the age OF
distrust, vain Boosting, unfeelingness,
suspicion.
Age of favor, from IS to 9l-the
age Of insensibility, love Of flattery, OF
attention and indulgence.
Age Of wonder, from 90 to 9s-the
age Of indifference, and love Of praise.
Phenomenon, from 90 to lo5-the
age of insensibility, hope, and the last
sigh.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
SPRING GOODS.
ROBERY Marry,

1T his ne,o Store, opposite Messrs. Patoh
& Butcher,
HAS Just received from New-York, Phila
Ill delphia and Baltimore, and is now open
ing, neat and well selected assortment OF
BRITISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, IRISH
e DOMESTIC GOODS.
Consisting, IN part, of the tollo,oing articles!
Super London blue and black cloths
Do do olive, green and colored do
Do do blue, black and colored cassimeres
Plain and striped cassinets
Angola and Vigonia cassimeres for summer
coats
case Irish linen and lawns
Satin striped, linen drillings for pantaloons
Denmark striped satin for do
Plain white drillings for do
Cotton do for do.
Striped james for roundabouts and do
Back striped Circassians
Do twilled bombazett
Uhite and colored Marseilles vesting
London striped ginghams, very handsome
60 pieces of splendid caIicoes
Muslins and ginghams, very handsome
Black and white calicoes
Black bombazeens, very superior.
Figured black silk for dresses
Plain do do do
Figured white dodo
Plain white and black satin
Black and colored Canton grapes
DO and white Italian grapes
Thread and hobbinett laces
Bobbinett wells, very beautiful
Green and white gauze do
Green and white Iris gauze
Fancy silk hdkfs. a beautiful assortment
Gauze, celia and barage do
Plain black silk hkfs
Figured do do do.
Black Italian lustring, very elegant
Fashionable bonnet ribbands
Plain black and narrow ColOred do
Bandanno and Spittalfcld hdkfs
Canton Grape shawls
English and French silk vcsting
Ladies' and gentlemen's English & French
stockings
Gcntlemen's English ribbed half hose, very
good
Madrass and cotton bandanna hdkfs
Cambria dimities
Plain cambria
Jaconet do
Steam loom and Sea Island cottons
Figured and plain Swiss muslin
Do do book do
Null muslns
\ Cross barred and striped jaconett muslin'
and cambrics
White ticklenburgs, oznaburgs and burlaE
linens
Bleached and brown Russia sheeting
Black, blue and colored sewing silks
Blue and yellow Nankecns
Linen cambria hdkfs
Pins, tapes, floss cotton and bobbins
A large quantity of GOOD bleached, brown
and plaid domestic cottons, with
1000 POUNDS
baltimore Cotton NarM.
of very superior quality, and many other ar
ticles too numerous to mention, all OF which
will be sold low for cash apr IA
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
This is to give Notice

VlHAT the subscriber, of Washington coun-
Il ty, in the District of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of Alexandra
county, letters of administration on the person
al estate of Richard II. Little, late of the coup-
ty last aforesaid, deceased. All persons nav-
ing claims against the said decedent, are here
bv warned to exhibit the same to the subscri-
Der passed by the Orphans Court, on or be
fore the 18th day of September next, or they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit 10
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment. Given
under nv hand this 11th March, 1925.
az Persons having CLAIMS against the eS,
tate, will please leave them with John d.
Sayss, at the store lately occupied BY X. H.
Little. JohN LIE admI.
march - 2aGl2w Of Rich'd. II. Little.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
ANECDOTE,

A certain baron had son who at the
age of eleven or twelve years, rose TO
the rank of "a Major. One morning
his mother hearing noise in the nur-
sery, rang the bell to know the cause
Of it. It is only said the servant,
'the Major crying for his porridge!!'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
Notice.

TIME subscriber has obtained from the Or
IL phans' Court of Prince George county,
Maryland. letters of administration on the es
tate of HENRIETTA DEJEAN, relict OF the late
Peter Dejean, late of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against said estate
are hereby warned to exhibit the same tor
settlement, with proper vouchers, on or before
the 5th day Of November, 1926, and all per-
sons indebted, are hereby required to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 5th day of May,
1926. ROBERT BRAWNER,
Admir-. of II. Dejean.
NAV < Sws
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
POETRY.
ARABIAN SONG,


Founded on an anecdlote related by an Orientd
Traveller.
BIZ MRS. HEMANs.
Away! though still thy sword is red,
With life blood from my sire;
No drop ofthine may now be she'd
To quench my spirits fire;
Though on my heart 'twould fall more best
Than dews upon the deserts breast.
Pve sought thee midst the haunts ofmen,
Through the wide city's fanes;
I've sought thee by the lions den,
painless, boundless plains
No step that track'd the burning waste,
But I its lonely course have trac'd.
Thy name has been baneful spell,
O'er my dark bosom cast;
No thought may dream no words may tell
What there unseen, hath pass'd;
This hollow cheek, this faded eye,
Are seals of thee-behold and fly!
Haste thee, and leave my threshold floor,
Inviolate and pure;
Let not thy presence tempt me more;
Man may not thus endure;
Away! | bear the fetter'd arm,
A heart that burns-but must not harm!
Hath not my cup for thee been pour'd,
Beneath the palm trees shade
Hath not soft sleep thy frame restord,
Within my dwelling laid'
What though unknown-yet who shall rest
Secure, if not the Arabs guest
Begone! outstrip the feet gazele,
The wind in speed subdue,
Fear cannot fly so swift, so well,
As vengeance shall pursue;
And hate, like love, in parting pain
Smiles Ger one hope; we meet again!
To-morrow-and tn avengers hand,
The warriors dart is free;
Fen now, no spot in all the land,
Save this, had SHELTERED thee;
Let blood the monarch's hall profane,
The Arabs tent must bearno stain!
Fly! may the deserts fiery blast
Avoid thy sacred way;
And fctter'd, till thy steps be past,
Its whirlwinds sleep to-day;
would not that thy doom should be
Assign'd by Heaven to ausht but me.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
Notice.

Office of the Fire Insurance Company Of .4ler'a.
q NHE stockholders in this company are here
u by notified, that dividend of forty cents
upon each share of stock held by them, will
be ready to be paid them on Saturday the 9TH
inst. j. B. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
N B. The notes for the unpaid part of the
capital, (being D.19 SOY on each share due
5-8th inst. will be renewed for six months
from 5th inst. may 8
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
IRISH HOSPITALITY.

An Irish gentleman having been
found one day by friend practising
with his sword against the wainscot,
before dinner, and being asked the rea-
son for his assiduity at this exercise,
replied, 81 have some company COM
ing to day that l expect l shall quarrel
with"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
ANECDoTE.

A gentleman from Boston, on vi
sit to his friends in the country, speak
ing of the times, observed that his
wife had lately expended fifty dollars
for a habit; his friend replied, "herc in
the country, we don't allow our wives
m eet into SucH habits"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
Best Chewing Tobacco.

IN Halfkegs manufactured. 8's and 12's
OO to the pound, Barclays brand, war,
ranted superior to any in the District, just re-
ceived by the sloop Eagle, capt. Warder,
from Richmond, and for sale by
march 90 j. d. BROWN, Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
PLANTING TREES.

He who plants trees upon his pater-
nal estate, repays debt 10 his poster
ity which he owes to his ancestors. A
gentleman whose lands were more ex-
tensive than fertile, used to plant 1000
trees, on the birth Of every daughter,
upon his waste grounds, which were,
OH an average, worth one pound each
on her coming of age thus enabling
him to give her fortune Of looolwith-
out any extraordinary economy on his
part, the regular thinning of the trees,
at proper seasons, with barking, sc.
paying off all the current expenses, be.
sides yielding him small rent Tor the
land. In the year 1883, ninety-two
fir trees were planted upon piece OF
ground, about three quarters OF an acre
in extent. The land was waste and
poor; no extra expense was incurred,
and no further attention was paid to
the young trees. in 1878 they were cut
down, and yielded ninety tons OF tim
Der, then worth Al per ton, giving
round sum Of 36ol, which was equal to
a rent of 81 los during the intervening
SIS years. Can more convincing
proof be given Of the facility with
which a man may save fortune Tor
his grandchildren
Advantage Of so,cing Peas in Circles
instead Of straight ro,cs.-lt is great
error Of those who SOW the rows CT
tall-growing peas close together. 1t
is much better, in all those sorts which
grow six or eight feet high, to have
only one row, and then to leave bed
ten or twelve feet wide for onions, car
rots, or any crops which do not grow
tall. The advantages which will be
drawn up so much, be stronger, will
flower much nearer the ground, and i'll
wet weather can be more easily gath
cred without voting you.-But in
stead Of sowing peas in straight rows;
if you will form the ground into cir.
cles of three feet diameter, with
space of two. feet between each circle
in a row thirty feet long, you will have
six circles Of peas each nine feet; IN
all, fifty-four feet of peas instead oil
thirty, on the same extent OF GROUND.
If you want more than one row Oh
circles, leave bed Of ten or Twelve
feet before you begin another.
For the very tall sorts, iour 'eet CIR
cles will afford more room ior lne
roots to grow in, and care must De TAX
en-. nv anplying some tender twlgs, or
strings to prevent the circles from
| Joining each other; This method Is
EQUALLY applicable for scarlet beans.
Eng. pap.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
M'CoMaMghey's Patent
Hoe Harrow.

TIME subscribers have received supply
IL Of this celebrated Harrow, now gene
rally used in the cultivation of corn, and
which has, i'm a great measure, superseded
the use of the hoe, through Pennsylvania and
parts of the adjoining states; and, it is be-
feyed, NAV be used with great advantage in
the cultivation of tobacco and cotton, rs
well as corn. Planters can be supplied with
this Harrow at moderate price, on apphca-
ton to A. C. CAZENOVE * Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14


selected by himself, and purchased for cash.
AMONG WHICH ARE
Iron rim, stock, pad, cupboard & sideboard
locks
Hinges and screws, catches and bolts
Sets of ivory handle knives and forks
DO tipt do
Killing, wedding and garden hoes
Carpenters and shoemakers' tools
Plated spurs, looking glasses IN gilt and
curled maple frames
Attentions awl blades and tacks
Curry combs, trunk locks ami handles
Plated stiITups and Bride bits
Cotton and wool cards
Sheep shears and trace chains
Plated and Britannia spoons
Steel purse and reticule clasps
Saddle trees, white and brown shoe thread
Wilson's shoe knives
Plated shutters and trays, steel and COM
mon do
Bed screws and spit boxes
Spades and shovels, ditchers' and socket
shovels, racks and Pitchforks
Boot webbing, japanned tea trays and wait
ers
Bread trays, dressing cases
Plated casters and candlesticks
Twig and carriage whips
Steel dog collars and brass candlesticks
Fine scissors, till locks and chissels
Mahogany, toilet and stained frame looking
glasses
Bell-metal kettles, timed iron tea kettles
Best silver-eyed needles
Needle books, Britannia tea and coffee pots
Cotton, worsted and straining webb
Duff & Pumeroy's razors, Emerson's straps
Silver spectacles and thimbles
Desert knives and forks
Gold and silver epaulets
Pistols and dirks
Passage lamps, silver pencil cases
Fine tooth ana pocket do
Shovels and tongs, pots and ovens
Claw castoIs and table hinges
Opera glasses, eommode and glass knobs
Rogers's penknives
Gold and silver thread and lace
Brass and wire Tenders
Hdldron's best Grain and Grass ScyfheS
And various other articles apr 2l--u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-05-14
Copy ofa Certificate from the Psnnsyira-
min Horticultural Society.

MA agricultural Society.
Icertify that, at the late exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, held at the
Paoh, William McConaughey produced a
'CUL7IHiT0R OR CORN HARROW"
tor which the premium of the best Harrow
was awarded: The practical farmers who IN
spected tins implement, spoke very favorably
OF its merits, as being well adapted to the
cultivation OF Indian corn, and as uniting to
evident utility, great simplicity and cheapness.
Signed, JOHN p. MINOR,
.fssist. Reg Sec'y Penn. lgrisul.ural Soeiety
May p, 1sas-apr21 IF