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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-10-20
POETRY.

eAh little ihink the gay, Iicenlious Proud,
"Whom pleasure, power and sfiidence sur
round,
"Ah little think they while they dance a.
long,
..II,w many feel. this verv moment, Death,
sAnI alt the sad variety of Pain"
1t can SCARCELY .e doubted that
thoughtle,sness rather than unfeeling-
ness; aud Ignorance, rather than Inhu-
manity. are the causes why so many
riot in wealth, whilst others from Po-
yerty ale enduring all the anguish to
which our nature is subject But be
itremembered, shat where knowledge IS
so easily acquired, to be ignorat IS a
crime against humanity; and let 1t not
be forgotten, that where attention IS so
necessary, negligence is unpard onao'e'
How many in similar circumstances
would be ready to exclaim with Lear,
10, I-hsve ta'en
.eroo little care Of ,hs,-take physic Fomp!
ssgebose rRYsELF 10 feel seLai stretches jeef,
'sYZat thu mar 81 shake the sHpe'Jgar TO men''
q. an! slo1s the .earens mire jpSf-"
This advice OF Lear's is finely illus
trated, aud brought home to our bosoms
and business in the following pathetic
little poem.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-10-20

liked. Nardello retired; infinitely
pleased with the business OF the morn
iug; and the lady soon united herself
to a gallant chevalier.
1t was said, that when the calls OF
war obliged her husband for "a time TO
quit the castle, the ghost of Messer
Giovanni was seen peeping into the
Jars, and on such occasions it became
necessary that a young father confessor
should reside in the castle to exercise
the spirit. Otherwise The lady found
in the enjoyment of the wealth oil her
former husband little cause to regret
his untimely decease. Nardello often
tells the story ofihe magician four times
immersed, at which the old steward OF
the castle shakes bis head, but like a
prudent man, says nothing. v.
what path oflife would you pursue !
said Possedippus, morose and out OF
humour with his condition. In pub.
lie you are perplexed with business
and contention; at home you are tired
with cares; in the country you are ex-
posed to dangers; in foreign land, if
rich you ARE fearful; poor, neglected.
Have you a wife? expect sorrow
Unmarried? your life is irksome.-
Children will make you anxious; if
chiIdIess, your life is lonely. Youth
is foolish, and grey hairs feeble. Up
on the whole, the wise man would
choose either not to have existed. or to
have died the moment he was born.
Choose any life,' replies the cheerful
Medrodorus--'in the forum are profit
and debates, at home relaxations; in
the country the bounty of nature
The sea faring life is gainful, in for
eign land, if wealthy, you are respect
ed; ifpoor, no body knows it Are
you married, your house is cheerful.
Unmarried you live without care
Children afford delight; Childless,
you have no sorrow. Youth is vigor.
Gus; old age venerable. The wise
man therefore would not choose but to
have exlstance-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Purified Pyroligneous Acid.

VVVHE use of this article appears 20 be per.
Il feet substitute for the common process Of
smoking meat. Very numerous experiments
have established the fact, that the favour Of
meat prepared in this manner, is fully equal,
ifnot superior to that given in the common
mode of smoking. For safety, convene nee,
economy, cleanliness and dispatch, this mode
seems to possess advantages over the common
one.
There are two modes in which this acid is
used, with perhaps equal success One is,
to mix It with the pickle which is put I" . nc
meat, in the proportion of one quart to 15o 20
200 pounds of meat. tits not material whe.
ther this be done when the meat is first sailed
or not. II should be suffered to remain three
or four weeks and then taken out and hung
up in any convenient place to dry.
The other mode, is simply to battle owe.
piece of meat with the acid, once, twice,
three or four times; according to its size. In
either mode. the quantity Of acid necessary
will be about the same.
The proportion Of one quart 10 200 pounds
of meat viii be found enough 70 suit the taste
of some-othcrs will be better pleased ith
more.
Experiments are easily made For sao BY
EDWARD STABLER& SON.
IL mo Il eo3tlaw6t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
George S. Hough

HAS JUST RECEIVER
A few pieces sup. double soft tartans for
cloaks
Fine black mohair and worsted hose
Very superior black nankin grapes
Canton 90
Black Italian lustring
Black merino cloth
Circsssian plads axd stripes (cheap)
Long and short six hose
Super drab cloths
Drab rattinet for lining surtouts
Fine and common blk bombazetts and
bombazines
Blue and brown heavy camblet,
Green twIilled serge for lining
Cheap fine white f1annels
Striped and plaid cravats
Woodstock, beaver and kid gloves
Childrens' do
Pink, green, blue and white Florences &.
Braganza shawls
Silk, cashmere and fancy hdkfs
Black, blue and spotted silk cravats
Super olive and drab bangup cords
Fine furniture checks
Apron do
Calcoes and linens
Blankets and twilled bagging
Brown linens sc
Coarse wooIlen stockings for servants
Fine and common domestic shirtings and
sheetinss
Cassinets and lnseys, bcdticking
DonGEST1CS GENERALLY.
Cotton yarn, which, with ne, stock on
and, renders his assortment very full
10mo 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Congress Proceedings Of yesterday.


TX THE sExArN-Mr Bouligny OF Lon'sa-
m and Mr.. Tazewell Of Virginia. appeared IN
the Senate aud took their seats.
A Bill was reported by Mr.. Harrison, from
the Military Committee, "to prevent deser-
ton in the army" and one was introduced
NV Mr.. Benton, "to graduate the prce
of the public lands" similar IN It's pro-
visions to that brought forward by this gentle
man, at the last session,
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Hendricks
instructing the Committee on Roads and "a
nails, to enquire into the expediency OF AIDING
the State, in opening canal communication
h.tween Lake Erie and the Wabash river, by
making a grant of the public lands, contigu-
nus TO the site: and another by Mr.. Eaton OF
Tenn. calling upon the War Department, fer
information in relation to the appropriation
of the last session, for removing the obstruct-
tons of navigation in the Ohio river.
Mr. Van Buersn's resolutions, in relation to
Roads and Canals, were laid on the table, on
his own motion, that he might be able to call
them up for discussion at some future period.
About half an hour was passed in the consi-
Iteration of Executive business, after which,
the Senate adjourned to Monday.
IL THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Many
neti,ions were presented, but none ola gene
raj character. Several resolutions which had
been laid on the table, were called up tor
consideration, and after some discussion and
amendment, were again laid on the table
These viii be reported when finally disposed
of.
Mr.. McLane, from the Committee of Ways
and Means, to which was referred the petition
of Daniel Clarke, made report accompanied
by bill, to extend the time allowed for the
redemption oflanis sold for Direct Taxes in
certain cases; which bill was read the first and
second time, and committed to Committee
of the whole House tomorrow.
Mr.. Moore of Kentucky, from the Select
Committee to whom was referred the memo
rial of the Kentucky Institution for the tuition
,ofthe Deaf and Dumb, made favorable re-
port, accompanied by bill. appropriating
township of land for the benefit Of that institu-
ton, with authority to sell the same and APP
ply the proceedsto the objectin view.
Mr.. Webster from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reportedtwo Bills in relation to the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
GREEK PIRATES.

The following article, translated
from Smyrna paper, is corrpborative
of that part ofthe Presidents message
which mentions that some depreda-
tons have been committed on our mer-
chant vessels by privateers, or pirates,
wearing the Greeian flag, but without
real authority from the Greeks or any
other government. 1t appears, howev-
er, from the Smyrna article that some
Of them do not appear to respect the
power Of the Greek senate.
"Smgrna, Sept l8.-Piracies among
the Greeks have become matter oil
pleasure ana interest even in the senate
of Hydra. More than two hundred
revolters have carried, with strong
hand, two armed vessels into that port.
This manifest impudence provoked
the senate of Hydra 10 proclaim the
law against those armed vessels, which
are without commission, and have been
fitted out for the express purposes OF
piracy. They have already, to our Ger
tain knowledge, taken and piundered
vessel under the Ionian colors, and
one of those pirates, polacre, mount
ing sixteen guns, manned by one hun
drei and twenty men, and commanded
by one Guest, has detained Russian
vessel, laden with sponge, from the
coast Of Syria, and robbed her OF all
the cargo amounting to 10000 Pias-
tres Afterwards the pirate returned
to SYRIA, and arriving there in the night
in disguise, sold, or put into the hands
Of the accomplices, great part OF the
plundered sponge. Thus, while the
robbers are at sea, they have receivers
in the island. The senate of Hydra
has given the British naval command
err particular description Of the two
pirates, who are more dangerous at
distance, as they bear the marks OF
less force than is shown by the mistics
An English armament has been fitted
for the express purpose Of pursuing
them, but Of how many acts of AFRO
city may they not be guilty, before
they ares entirely driven from our
seaS!"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

The Hon. Charles Carroll Of Carroll
ton, President Of the late Convention on
Internal Improvement, has Instructed
the Secretary Of the Convention to no
lily J. e. Herbert, esq. Of Prince Geo
county, Daniel Murray, esq. Of Anne
Arundel county, and R. T. Spence, esq.
Ct Baltimore county, of their having
been designated by him as the Com
nittee to draft memorial 10 the Le-
sisia,ure Of Maryland in, conformity
with the report and resolutions adopt
ed by the Convention We understand
tina, these gentlemen propose to meet
at Annapolis at an early day OF the ap.
preaching session for the execution OF
the trust con6ded TO them.-BaH. FIN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
From the Moh0,Dk Herald.
IADEE IItRH

The gentlemen summoned to attend
the Court of Oyer and Terminer, held
in this village last week, as grand lnr-
ors, were altogether the greatest men
we have ever seen. The heaviest
weighed 800 and the lightest us lbs
The weight ofthe "a was $3.50, and the
average weight Of each man upwards
If 23l lbs. Beat this if you can.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
SOUTH BOSTON.

An Estate of25 Sd acres, on the OPP
posite sile of the street from the
House of Industry, was sold something
over years since for $500 dollars. and
has lately been disposed Of for $3.50
dollars. A good speculation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

A singular incident occurred on the
outward passage of the ship London
Packet, Capt. Benedict, which arrived
Yesterday from Batavia. On the 25th
Of June, lat. So, Is South, lon. Z, so
East, Cape Pigeon aiighted on the
ship, having on its neck label, upon
which was written "Urginir of Salem"
New- York Mere. advertiser
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
For weight,

VI
~ The superior copper fastened brig
FRI AMERICA,
w. LUCE. Master; first rate vessel, car
-, ries about 1900 barrels, will be ready
for cargo in few days Applyto
WM. FOWI.E & Co.
Hyhohnpe for sale, received per said brig,
20 d do'S retailing nsS "e'eA"' MoLAsshs
2 pipes Otard, Dupuy & Co.'S. brandy OF
superior quality
8 do seignette do do do
5 cases sparkling Champagne
S bales Ravens duck
9 do bleached Russia sheeting
80 bills. No. new beet
II barrels No. 2 Maekerel
SO tons plaster paris
10 boxes oranges
dec III
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
X.ost or Mislaid.

NOTICE is hereby given, that application
~ will be made to the President, Directors
and Company of the. Bank of Potomac, for
the renewal OF certificate of twenty shares
of stock of said bank, numbered from 4275 a
42e4 inclusive, issued the 18th January, 1917
in the name of the subscriber
dec 2I-3t JACKSON B. FRENCH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Rest Chewing Tobacco.

TN addition to his former supply, the SUD-
scriber has just received by the sloop Che
rub, Capt. Burke, from Richmond, a rev ksss
Pound Twist Tobacco, BARCLAYS oraha, war
ranted superior to any in tine District, Tor sale
nm Jannev,s wharf, JN0. d. BROWN,
nov VT Agent.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

One thousand nine hundred and forty
miles Of Turnpike road completed in
Pennsylvania, have cost seven millions
Of dollars.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

The Commencement, for the graduation OF
the First Class of Columbia College, in the
liberal Arts and Sciences, took place at Dr.
I.aur;e's Church, Washington, on "Wednesday
last. The President, beads of Departments
and other distinguished pers9nages OF our
country attended. The Young gentlemen
acquitted themselves in amanner' highly non
srable to that respectable and aourlshins H.
stitution,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

Look ont i-Counterftit Tcenty Dol.
lar Notes Of the State Bank Of North
Carolina, are in circulation and said 10
be well executed.-Ra!eigh Register.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
RUNNELIIS'S

Temple Of Weaifh.
Where on the 4:h Of January next, sloO.OOO
may be obtained for the sum of $50 IN the
New.York State Literature, and also the splen.
did prize of $50, 0J0 III the Pennsylvania Union
Cans, Lottery, the latter for the inconsistent
bic sum of SIC, independent d :C,s, lCs'
&c. Now is the time, be wise and call.
dor On
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Cedar Run Bridge.
w anted

FOB THE ENSUING YEAR.
A SINGLE MAN who is capable of manage.
"A ing small farm, and is disposed to pay.
his whole attention to the same. A person
of this description who can come well recon.
mended, may hear Of an eligible situation On
application to the PRINTERS.
dec-2sw7t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Coal.
Good News! Good News
(br;ct,nos Cliffs in ,AbuDG0nce.

NAN be had by an early application at Run.
u nells's real y Lucky Office, King street,
Alexandria The Splendor tthe prizes, and
the cheapness of the present price of tickets
should induce every one who is anxious 10 re
alize fortune, to make a speedy call at the
5OOO's, residence of Good Luck, usullly called
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Trustees Sale Of Slaves.
Bank Of AlexanAria.

December 90, 1925.
HyHE stockholders in this institution are
hereby notified, that an election for Ten
Directors, to serve the ensuing year. will be
held at the Town Hall, the third Monday,
(16th) If January nerf, between the hours Of
9 in the morning and 8 p. VI.
J. L. MckENNA, Cashier.
dcc 90--eotE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Corn.

Liverpool Salt, s. Molasses.
Nov landing from on board schr Mary
~ Eleanor, 5000 bushels Liverpool coarse
Salt, 10 hhds molasses.
lind from slnp Constitution,
10 seroons Cuba tobacco, tor sale oy
dec 10 D. >. m1AASn'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

Col GEORGE CRoea.S, the gallant and DIS
tinguished defender of Fort sandusky' mas re-
eeiyed the appointment of Inspector General
of,he Army of the United States, IN the place
of Colonel Archer deceased.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

Mr.. Tazewen Of the Senate, arrived al
Washington, on Wednesday evening, and
took his seat in that body during the following
day. It gives US pleasure to state' 'lla' nc
has entirely recovered from bis late indlsposi-
ton.
MIR. Randolph has not arrived, but is hour
ly expected. No doubt is entertained OF ms
accepting the honor conferred on him BY his
Legislature.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

In the proceedings ofthe Virginia Legisla'
ture, oethe opposite page, will be found the
heads of speech delivered BY Mr. Macrae'
of Prince William, while offering resoiu-
ton proposing change in the mode OF lay-
ing and collecting the county levies' In "
clear determined, and efficient manner De
call, the attention of the Legislature to the
system of oppressive speculation long prac-
tised by the Collectors of these taxes and
which, though often complained OF by the
,.onIe. has never before been made the sub
ice, oflegislative investigation.
The Levy Court of our own County having
recently imposed on us, this same oJiou| and
unprincipled Tax, the remarks Of Mr. Macrae
will be read with interest and instruction, and
may serve to open our eyes to the further
abuses of power that may be praised upon
US Our Levy Court, it will be remembered,
act under the Virginia law, except.as to their
own pay--for that, they prefer the Maryland
li1
The Philadelphia Freemen's Journal says
chat, the Supreme Conrt finally decided on
Monday last, that the state law, imposing
tax on the retailers Of foreign merchandise, IS
constitutional.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
ALEX MD@IAs
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1925.

The Delegates appointed by the Common
Council Of Alexandra, to meet those of Wash
ington and Georgetown, for the purpose OF
eonferring on the proposed establishment OF
Territorial Government for this District, yes
terlay discharged the duty assigned them.
We learn that report of their mission viii
be forthwith laid before the Council; and shall
be communicated TO our readers as soon as we
procure a copy. In the meantime, We can
inform them, that nothing definite was done'
or could be done.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

The Launea.-A beautiful brig OF about
200 tons, was yesterday evening launched
from the ship-yard of Mr.. Robert Hunter OF
this place. She isreported to have gone on
in fne style, and free from the slightest aeci-
dent Her name has not been communicated
TO us.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

Samuel M. Janney
HAs lust received, per brig America, from
III Boston, and offers for sale
Is boxes cotton and wool cards
sl,o NJ, ph-. Esther and Sally and sloop Con-
sfitusion from Philadelphia,
90 keys white lead gr'd inoi, LIST x I'd q.
Is dospanish brown do
IN STORE
90 bales Virginia cotton, excellent quality
4 casks Brniport shad and herring twIne
10000 Russia qulk IL me 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23

It appears by the following extract
Of :. letter from respectable house al
Cape Hayden, dated 22d Of Novem-
Der, that the French are Determined ~
make the most of their treaty with
President Boyer
rrom o,her than French
ports are to enjoy the privilege oil nan
duties, will soon be decided as E
senoo.. lived At port.au.P rince
from New Y DIRK OIL the 18th INST. ~
il be decided in the affirmative, rr,aen
vessels Oh /; can come to the lslans''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-23
Corn.

0S0n bushels Corn for sale. to be de-
OJtUlvcred at good landing on Mat
Tux Creek, Westmoreland county, Vir-For
terms apply to GEO. COLEMAN.
dec. 90.
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[coSTINUEn FROM PAGE 14S. |

COSTINUEn FROM PAGE 14S
II was the Sabbath-day, and Glen Creran, that,
few hours ago, had been loud as the sea, was now
not only hushed in the breathing repose of nature
but all rural abour at rest and it might almost
have been said, that the motionless Clouds the deep
blue vault the fragrant air, and the still earth, were
all united together IN one sweet spirit Of devotion
No shepherd shouted on the mountan-no reapers
were in the half-shorn felds--and the fisherman's
net was hung up to dry in the sunshine When the
party met again in the parlour, whose wide window
opening down to the foor let in the pnre fragrance
OF the roses and honey -suckles, and made the room
portion, as il were, Of the rich wooded scene
ry, there was blended with the warmth and kindl-
ness OF tie morning salutation solemn expression
belonging to the hallowed day, and to the religious
state Of feeling which it inspired The subdued
and almost melancholy air of the matron was now
more touching and impressive, as she was dressed
IN darker Widows weeds for the house of God ; and
the sweet countenance of Mary Stuart which the
night before had beamed with almost a wild glad
ness was now breathed over by pensive pietv, SO
truly beautiful at all times on a woman's features
he ARK was some miles distant but they were
prepared to walk to it; and Edward Ashton, with
out speaking on the subject at ALL accompanied
them on their way to divine service
10 an Englshman, who had never before seen
highland Sabbath the scene was most DELIGHTFUL.
as the opening Of every little glen brought upon
ann some new, interesting group, journeyng tran
qo'ly towards Appin KIRK Families were coming
Gown together into the wider strath from their
green nests among the solitudes; and friendly greet
i"ss were lhterchanging all sides, in that wild
.oheue WINCH to his ear seemed so well suited 10
i4''u Oh mountains The many coloured Highland
saf'sn mixed with the pure white of dresses from
>Ae 1-o"iAhds' and that minglng of different cos
onhes 10 me same group, gave intlmation of the
'''ehuly intercourse now subsistlng constantly be-