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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-03-01
J. J. sMHTH, 5R. & co.
Haze Just received By The Steam Boats,
GOODS.

AN ELE6hNi AooOhl MT Vt
GOODS.
Amongst which may be found the following
ROOTS.
Aristolochia Serpenta- COLOMBIA, Valeriana
ria Curcumna Tonga
Polvgala Senega rsaparila
cille1 Martina Zingiber, Helleborus
Gen lana Luta pigelia Marilandica.
BARkS.
Cinchona Angostura
Citrus Aurantum Elutheria, &c. &c.
Cinnamon
LEAVES.
emma, Digitalis bins
iva ursi Marorum, &c. &c.
FLOWERS.
Benzojn Suphuris Lott
Anthems Nobilis Colchicum, SC. &c.
GUMS.
Aln Soccot Gum Myrrh
Ammon Opium
Gum Arabicum Iragacanth
Assafrtida Mimosa
Benzoni tGambogla
Camphora kno catechus
G,iac Lac She'll, &c. &c.
POWDERS.
Uelleboro Jalapi. Rheum palnlat.
Colocynth COLOMBIA, Sup. tart pot
Antim. Tart Arsenic Flaw.
Do. for Horses Alb.
Cinchona Flaw. Sulphuris
Rub aelG Nesicat.
Paid. Curcuma.
Ipecac,anha opt.
MERCURIALS.
Calomel ppt. Prsclptate Rub.
Argent yiyum hlo'
Corrosivum.
PLASTERS.
Adhesivum LnFani
Dvachilon Alercura.
Roborans
OINTMENTS.
Melo Vesicat Resina Flaw.
Cerat, Simplex Sub, Acct, C,prli
Citrinum Sulphur
Mercural, Fort Cerat, Turner'S. -
Mlttius
TINCTURES,
Eka1rs, Balsa'na, Liname1ita, .41Odynes, Spirits,
Essentiaiand otter Oils, SyrubS, EPSON
and Glaaber ,SaltS, Seats.
SEEDS.
Carui, Coriander Anis
Cardamon Funigrec
STONES.
Carlos Calamin
Pomce In!ernahs.
EXTRACTS
Cinchona Gycitrhiza
Cicuta Hyosciamus
Jalapi GentIana
CROCUS
Hyspanclia Magts
Mettalorun
PATENT MEDICINES.
Lees, Anderson's, Worm Tea
Hooper's, and Dy- Opededoc
OTIS Pills British oil
Churcll's Cough Drops shinn's Panacea
Essence Peppermint Henry's Magnesia
Bateman's Drops Issue Plasters
Godfries' Cordial Lemon Acid
Harlem Oil Itch Ointment
Turlington's Balsam letter Ointment and
Wormseed Oil Wash.
VARNISHES,
Copal, Japan, and Harness.
BRUSHES.
Sash Brushes Teeth and Curriers'
Paint, Hand and Block Brushes.
Scrub Brushes
PAINTS.
Red Lead Vermillion
Venetian Red Carmine
Spanish Brown Droplake
Yellow Ochre Rouge
do. Chronic Mineral and French
do. Dutch Green
Prussian Blue Whiting, Chalk
Verdigris Terra de Seanna.
Rose Paint
SUNDRIES.
Spts. Turpentne Dyott's Patent Medi-
Linseed Oil Medicines
Summer and Winter Quils, Waters
Printing Ink States, lnkstands
Snuff, Inkpowder Pearlashes, Beads,
Red and Black Sealing by 9, 8 by 10 and 10
Wax by 10 Glass
Pomatum, Perfumes Putty, Shoes
Corn Plaster, Shoe Thread, Sponge
Japan Ink Phlals, assorted
English and American Phial & Bottle Corks
Mustard lnkstantls, Hats
Cayenne Pepper Manjanesse, Trusses
Lead & Sand Crucbles Corn and Fine Emery
Backing Cakes
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-03-01
LAND OFFICE MONEY.

The Secretary Of he Treasury has directed, thds
bills of the foAo1Uing Banks only, shall be re.
ceiped at the Land OBice in EdrcardspiOe.
Bank of Illinois, Shawanetown,
Banks in Boston,
Banks in the city of New-York.
Banks in the city of Philadelphia,
Banks baltimore, Except the City Bank,l
Banks in the District of Columbia. Except
the Merchants g. Franklin BanksofAlexandria.)
Ranks in Richmond. Va.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-03-01
Liquors.
Ferry and Steam Boat WarehOuse,
ST. LOUIS,


Peach Brandy
Cordas
St. Croix and w. 7. Rum,
Madeira, Teneriiie and Malaga Wines
sSuniiries.
Mems, Womens and Children's Leather,
Morocco and Kid Shoes,
Clothes, Hair, Shoe, Scruhbing, Sweeping
and Whitweash Brushes,
Shaving Soap,
Spectacles, Ttimbles,
Soap, Candles Spts. Turpentine,
Linseed Oil, Putty, White Lead, Shot,
Tea Kettles, shovels and longs,
Socket and common Shovels,
Troweis, Planes, Knitting Needles,
Buttons, assorted, Horn Combs, assorted,
Ivory, smallt teeth,
Do. Pocket. Reding do.
Beads, Pins, Needles,
Sand Paper
Snuff and Segars
Pocket Pistols, Bell Metal Kettles,
Anvils, Vices, Mill3Irons.
Sleeves and Riddles.
Upper and Sole Leatheri
Calf and Kip Skins, Morocco do.
Watch Main Springs.
Glue Kettles, Spelling Books,
Fish Hooks, assorted, Tar and Resin.
Bottles and Corks, Pipes,
Snuff Boxes, Pocket Books, Lead Pencils,
Pocket and common Ink Stands,
Ink Powder,
Soldiers Coats, Knapsacks and Canteens,
Fur and Wool Hats,
Straw Cutter, Cast Saddle Trees,
Horse Collars.
o. Goods received on storage, and Com
mission business promptly attended to
Nov. 80,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
To the Public.
Land for sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell, a smll-
TRACT or LAND, lying in Berkeley coun
ty, Va containing Fifty five acres Of hrst.rate
limestone soil; a part of which is clothed with
excellent timber; the cleared land is now in
high state of cultivation. This land sdioins
thst OF Alexander Robinson, George Mong, and
others. Tbs land will be sold on accommoda
ting terms. Persons wishing TO purchase. can be
shown the premises, and terms made known
on application 10 Mr. James Robinson, living
near the same. who is fully authorised to make
sale for me.
ROSWELL SABoN.
Troy, Ohio, july 81. If
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

The affairs of Spain appear TO be in wretch,
ed condition. Nothing but intrigue and cor
rption Of the fou'est kind presents itself We
think it hardly possible that government bot
toned on such principles. can long stand. The
Apostolic party do rot appear willing to sus.
pend the prosecution of their designs, they
have made another attempt at Tortosa On the
sth September, four Cannons appeared in the
public square, and harangued the people. whom
they exhorted, in the name Of God. 10 get lid
Of the Precursor, (the Kingl and the Ne.
groes. and to proclaim Charles V. The Roy.
alIst Volunteers appeared armed, and the rest
of the people. who were present, providing
themselves well as they could with arms.
went in body towards the fort crying. Death
to the Precursor! death to the Negroesi-Long
live Charles w Important news may be sx.
pected 'ere long from Europe, both from tue
Greeks, and from those corrupt Spaniards.s
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Take Notice.

FESitE undersigned having determined
n 10 withdraw from bis Agency in settling
the accounts. &c and collecting the monies
due to the estate ofth late James s lane, ESQ
and his late partners earnestly requests oil
persons with whom he has had partial settle
ments. and AL persons Who NAV have desire
TO make any settlements With him as Agent
Aforesaid. to call at his office between this ard
the Is, day Of December next. as tits his wish
TO withdfaw about that time, he IS particular
~ anxious to close at least. all his unfinished
business.
THOMAS G. HARRIS. .5Se,s.
Shepherd stown. Nov. 3. 1926
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
LATEST FROM FRANCE.-By

the arrival of the packet ship Ls,cis,
Capt Macy, at New York, files Of Paris
papers TO the a5th of September inclu-
sive are received
The Kingos Prussia arrived at Paris
on the oath of September, accompanied
BY the Prince Augustus, Of Prussia, Ba-
ron Humboldt, and Count Witgenstein.
The Pacha of Egypt arrived at Alex
andria on the slst of July. for the psr-
pose of expediting the new expedition
to the Morea, and TO superintend the
sales of his cotton.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

ton Statesman. is not calculated to diminish
our anxiety for the fate of the Greek cause.
Probably you viii hear melAncho.
" accounts of Greece, during The
months of September and October. as
the news Of her late cstastrophes viii
then reach you; bu: she will be either
entirely lost by that time, or entirely
out OF danger; which latter l have no
great doubt will turn out to be the
case. We have had great and terrible
losses by land, il is true, but the rea.
son is perfectly plain; the Greeks have
always been used to fighting with the
Turks, who have no more discipline
than themselves, and they have al.
ways beat them: bot this year there
is sent into the Morea regular
trained army of $4,000 Egyp
tians. and the Greeks, without the
least knowledge OF tactics, without o.
IVY kind of order or discipline, with
out cavalry, OF single bayonet in
their army-wha. couldihey do? They
could onIy destroy all their provisions
and their houses, that the enemy
might fnd nothing to cat; this they
have done, and the Turks, after
marching through the length Of Morea,
have now stopt at the plain Of Tflppo.
litzza; and from which, possibly, they
may never get out alive
The French Government, It is IN
derstood, is making arrangements Tor
the settlement of Emigrant claims, out
of the thirty millions of dollars to be
paid by Ilayli. Many, perhaps a
large majority, Of the claimants, or
their heirs, are settled in this country.
We understand, says the Norfolk Her
aid, that in this town there are CLAIMS
to considerable amount, and that
most of those who hold them, are per
sons whose situations id life is such as
to render their recovery peculiar ~ dc
sirable.-- Nat Int.
There is claimant to very considerable
|Smount, residing in this place, whose situation
in life. rendersi i. highly desirable that the re
covery should bed. Cas
Mr.. pLumEn. late Governor of New Harnp-
shire, in some late vikings of makes the
following observations, which are. we believe,
in this country, too generally applicable:
"ln New Hampshire, where sine
cure Offices are not tolerated., and
where offices are created for the 6ene
fit nf the public, and not for the IN
cumb. mt, 10 more officers should be
made tran are necessary to perform
The business of their. office, and &C.
commodate the wants Of the people,
The number Of justices of the peace,
have recently become so numerous that
it is scarcely mark of Distinction
Their numbers, and the character of
too many of them, has degraded The
.office, and may bsiHg it into contempt.
l can see no reason why their number
for a county should not be limited by
law, as well as the number OF judges,
senators, and representatives"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
IcoRaKofEp wErKLr.l

Rerie,u Of The Baltimore Market,
For The sreek ending .sfesday, DC, 81.
Extracted from the weekly statement publish
Ell IN the Baltimore Patriot.
FLOUR No raaterial change to no.
tice since our last Review. City Mills,
STANDARD quality commands 81 s7i- do
from country wheat, free OF garlic, SIS
a 81. Howard street, from wagons,
S. s7l, quick. Inspection for the last
week amounts to S905 whole, 90 half
barrels Howard street;-796s whole,
9i6 half barrels of City Mills and other
Flour. We quote
Superhne Howard street. per Dol. IS 37la5 50
/" City Mills, extra quail. 5 25
Do standard quad. 4S7ta5
I" susquehanna, none
Corn Meal, per barrel IS 3 %.
GRAlN.-0f Wheai there has been
considerable supplies from the country
since our last, in wagons, which OBJ
tanned 95 cents--MaryIand ~ 80 AS
in quality. Lawler 90 95. Corn is
dull tho the supply has been small.
Maryland white SO 55, yellow, So.
Rys,y55 Sc, sales, little arriving. Bar
ley is scarce and in demand--sales for
good at 80 cents. In Ciorersssd there
is nothing doing. Fiarssed is scarce
and commands 100 aIl2.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Notice.

a LII persons indebted 10 the estate Of the
A late John Pitzer, deed are requested to
make immediate payment 10 the subscriber, all
falling 10 make prompt payment, may expect
suits to compel the same-t those having claims
against said estate, are invited 10 bring them
forward. properly authenticated for settlement
ABRAHAM MARLATT, Admir-.
September % 3t
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Notice.

FESHE Lottery and Exchange Business
a. heretofore conducted in Baltimore, under
the firm Of J. T. Cetsz, J--ia Richmond and
Norfolk under the firm of r. g NJ. I Co.
hen-snd in Philadelphia under the firm Of J. L.
Cohen, Jr u Brothers. will tor the future, be
conducted ia each place under the firm of
J. l. COHEN, Jr. & BROTHERS
Baltimore, Sept s. Is.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Isaac b. Dsda-The last Kentucky
papers state that petition 10 the gov
ernor is circulating in the county of
Harrison. TO pardos aaa release his son
That prisoner should be pardoued be-
fore he is convicted, is truly an anomaly
in the annals Of justice. But nothing is
impossible in Kentucky.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

The Lutheran Synod of Maryland and Virgil
MIA, met at Hagerstown on the 23d ult and sE
ter session Of four days. adjourned, to meet
40 ain at Winchester on the third Sunday in
Oct. 1926. A correspondent 10 the last Torch
Light, giving an account of the meeting, and
the dife, 'ent preachers, pays the following
inst complir. 1ent to our worthy pastor, who at.
tended the sytod he says; "Rev. Mr.. Krauih
succeeded DIR. La cfrwan, in a Sacramento ad.
dress;-hersa plea. ing speaker, eloquent and
fovcble; his serious manner commanded tie
undivided attention of bis audience, whilst his
words twined around their hearts. and drew
their affections entirely to the scene before
them; they felt, or seemed to feel, the passions
which animated the speakers" SC.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
The Baltimore American of the 28th

ult furnishes us with the following:
Havana-By the brig Mary land,
captain Law, arrived al this port yes
terday, in 10 days from Havana, we
have received from our correspondent
the prices current Of that city ofthe 9th
instant, which will be found IN the
commercial department. The Mary,
land sailed on the 9Th Oct. previous to
which time Flour had been sold at
t,eenty fiue dollars per barrel. The
only late arrival was the schooner
Good Friends, of Philadelphia, which
sold her flour at that price We IN
derstand that a quantity was subse
quently held at thirty dollars per Dbl.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Estray Mare.

TAKEN up by the subscriber living near
Cherry's Run, IAN estrsy, a GREF .H.3RE.
four years OLD last spring, thirteen and halt
hands high, The left bird foot white. no other
'perceivsblc mark or brand, appraised 60 thirty
dollars. The owner OF said esifay is requested
to cone property, pay charges asd take her
away,
ELIJAH COMPTON.
November g. Ct.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Judge Henry Sr. GxoRGE TucKER, with Sc
yeraI other gentlemen, have been spoken of
.. candidates for Senator, to fIitbe vacancy in
L. States Senate, occasioned by the appoint.
ment Of Gov. Barbour TO the office of Secre-
tsry of War. Nothing would give US more
pleasure than TO ste that vacancy filed by a
man, possessing such splendid talents as that
of Judge Tucker. His appointment would be
we not gsin-wnh Tucker and Tszwell, Vr-
gina would rank first in point of talents in the
Senate of The United States
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
CONSTANTINOPLE. Aug. %:

The Porte has received very alarming
news from the Archipelago, which, be-
ing most intimately connected with the
affairs Of Greece, may have more Sc
rious political consequences than was
al first believed. The government at
Napoli has, in lis despair, applied for
English protection, and sent deputies
to impore Great Britain TO give til Ell
succor. As Commodore Hamilton,
who is at anchor before Napoli di Ro-
mania. has several times openly taken
the part Of the Greeks. the Intelligence
has excited sensation here that would
be difficult TO describe.-This was still
more incrp ased hv the information which
was perceived at the same time, the n.
American squadron, so long announced
by the Greeks. has arrived off HYDRA.
and has taken possession of the island
Of Porros, situated opposite TO Hydra.
The Divan has since had several extra.
ordinary sittings, and the CONSERVATION
that has been excitedis evident The
French mhassaaor. Counts Cuillemi-
not. and the Russian Charge d'Atiairs.
Ut. Niuziackv. sent expresses TO their
Courts at Missolonghi the Turks have
been defeated both by sea and land
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

DIED. at New Orleans, on the is'h Sept
Mrs - DUR ALDs.. wite Of MARTA n,i.
ralde, ESQ. and daughter Of Henty Clay. esq
Secretary Of State
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

Returns have been received from all the coun.
ties in ,he state except two. says the Georgia
Journal, which leave Gov. Troup 300 ahead of
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Blank Deeds.
For Sale at this Office.
RAGS!

The highest price in CASH, viii be
given forclean Linen and Cotton Rags.
at this office.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
HmIa GAZETTE
WILLIAMSBURG. Nov. 8, 1875.
al ASpaEw JAcksax has sent in his re-

-c.o.-al ANDREW JAcksaS has sent in hrs re-
NATION TO the Legislature Of Tennessee. now
IN SESSION, as Senator Of the United States lie
assigns as his principal reason, that, mas much
as the Legislature bad been pleased TO nomi-
nate him as a candidate for the next Presiden-
ey of the United States, be did not wish to
serve in the Senate, for fear Of being suspected
Of intrigue and corruption. General jackson
may remain quiet; be has climb the ladder OF
political fame as high as be viii ever get-he
never will become President of the United
States, The American people have their eye
on quite different man.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
AITlENS'
To the Farmers

Of Berkeley and Jefferson Counties ;,
FENtE subscriber having rented the
Il Mills belonging to Mr. josiah flsgg, ives
tins notice TO the Farmers OF Berke ley and JEFF
fersoa Counties. that he wiz be thankful for,
and promptly execute all grinding brought
to these Mills, all OF which, are in completes
repair. He viii give for every SCoIbs Of
Merchantsble Wheat, one barrel Of SuperEne
flour. and stand the inspection of Baltimore.
George Town. or Alexandra. Ia Tmers Who
may want Plaster Ground, can have the same
done on the shortest notice. Saw ny will be
done on reasonable terms
THOMAS C. FLACC.
September
HAYiNG tented ny Mills TO Thona as g.
II n Flagg. ! hsve no besitstion in saving,
that win be respon sbe fer all grinding en-,
trusted 10 him.
JOSIAH FLACC.
September l. 1925
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
Newburyport, Oct. q.

NeO0hfyp0FE, OCt. Il.
In Bangor, the effects of the late re.
dundauce of smoke in the atmosphere
were experienced to an unusual de-
gree. The ferrymen on the Penob
scot found the compass necessary; and
in the evening, phenomenon, much
resembling the mirage, was observed.
People with lanterns saw their images
distinctly reflected from the fog sur
rounding them; the likeness produced
was so perfect as to he seen. The
smoke undoubtedly is to be mostly at
tributed TO the fires kindled in the
woods-wha; is called falling at
moSphere will not account for The
whole of The effect
1t is stated in the National Gazette
that the debts Of FIVE of the mercantile
houses which have recently failed IN
New York, were estimated at two mil
lions and half of dollars, and that the
available funds would not exceed seven
hundred and fifty thousand.
A few towns on Connecticut rive-
will sell the present year, from 10000
to 100. GOO dollars worth of Wool. The
re airing of meIino sheep and the produc-
lion oil wool, is business that cannot
be overdone. any more than the culture
Of cotton in the southern states; and il
we do not greatly cir, il will be bpsi-
ness which will WELD ready money and
wealth not less to the farmer of the
north than the cotton business does to
1.-the planter ofthe south.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

The collection of The taxes in New
Orleans costs about 20 per ct. The col
lection Of the [, States revenue about T.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

The popularity of this Scheme 10 unrivsScti--
and in consequences oil its Briliiancy snd soda
ofdrawing, has caused rontinusnue Of sales
the most napeecedented.--Evsry Prize is pay:
able in CASH, which can be had TIE MO-
MENT TIiET ARE DRAWN.
Wiole Ticheis s. 90 QuartsrsSi IS
Haipes, 2 50 Eighfhs, 81
To be had in the greatest variety Of Numbers.
fH1.t. NJ Fear n az + 4 =
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

WHIckEI. There IS DuI kWaIi ue-
mand, sales at 90 cents in bbls. from
stores. The inspection of Whiskey for
the week amounts to ia barrels and
46 hhds-We quote
In hhds. Isl proof 90 cents.
In bbls. lst proof, - cents
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
HIGHEST PRszE.
Thirty Thousand Dollars.
a 10 On DRAWs ON tbs
Odd and Eucrl System,

secured by Letters Patent under seal c,f the.
United States
TIE aoeer Of Tao 7Yctefs or THO Saare,-
TgfR Be certaia Of obtaining al least Gina frixs.
aisd ,auy d,ais THREE!
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03

WOIJH % T1kJ.-- w c IUfItII4UC v
any foreign import, except IA Ids.
from Porto Rico-we notice however
that our high rates are encouraging to
shipments from the eastward, X that
LOG bbls. have been received from Bos.
ton.-Our actual sales range from 81 a
40 cts. but we do not alter our quota
tons. as our transactions have been too
uncomfortable to fix more correct
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-11-03
State Lottery

OF MAINLAND.
viii take pisee in the City Of BAIrnepE one
Wednesday the 9Th Of .Nspein5er. and win be
entirely completed on that day. under the su-s
pefintendance of The Commissioners .ppoluged
by the GOVERNOR Am CeuScIt.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-09-20
From the Petersburg Mteliigencer.

Messrs Editors-It has for some time been
custom in the town Of Petersburg, at Funerals, ID
prepare cake and wine for those who attend. Why
such custom should have been introduced, am
not able TO say: but ], Tor one, should be much
pleased TO see it abolished. AT the moment when
Death has entered The domestic circle, united or
years by love and affection, al the moment when the
husband the wife or the hid, has been cut of, and
the rest of the family overwhelmed with sorrow---is
this time to enter into the hustle OF preparation as
il for festivty and mirth :
Immediately after the close Of the sermon, and
when the feelings of the agonized husband Of wife
have been wrought up to the highest pitch Of nqui-
etude-at the moment when the remains OF the de-
ceased are about to be borne from the dwelling, and
deposited in the cold earth-s this time TO be pa
rading the rounds Of large congregation with food
| If and with drink?
When this congregation, whose feelings must have
sympathised with the disresses of the family is
about leave the room 10 perform the last sad Of
| fee to departed neghbor or fiiend--are they pre-
pared for eating and drinking Perhaps some per.
son, whose feelings callous, and not excited by
the presence of woe and the wangs OF distress,
may relish the cordial and the cake but me it is
disgusting. When hear the bereaved wife, in the
agony Of sorrow, crying out, 30 my husband, my
husbandn' and the child, now an orphan, : . my
father, he is gone !2--can with Indifference put
TO my lips the glass, which is sacred to hilar,y or
have an appetite for iood ! II is impossible. And
vet such is The scene. which custom has imposed
upon the families in Petersburg, and such is the
custom which should be abolished. We are slaves
10 custom and to public opinion but where these
are evidently ksome, aud calculated TO produce
pain rather than pleasure, and out oil which no good
i can grow, we should set our faces against them Il
requires little strength of nerve in those who first
become the opposers, but When they are found on
the right side, their ranks will increase, and success
will soon crown their exertions.
SYMPATHY.