davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
SELECTED.
From the Illinois htelAgencer.

from me iHan0lS mteHiSencef.
The following letter was written by
Mr.. Jefferson to the present Governor
of this state, about ten years since, when
he was Secretary to the President Of
the United States.
Monticello, August 25, 1914.
DEAR SIR-Your favor of July 3lst,
was duly received, and was read with
peculiar pleasure. The sentiments
breathed through the whole do honor 10
both the head and heart of the writer.
Mine on the subject of the slavery of
negroes have long since been in posses
sion of the public, and time has only
served to give them stronger root.
I he love of justice and the love of coun-
try plead equally the cause OF these
people, and it is moral reproach to us
that they should have pleaded it so long
in vain, and should have produced not
single effort, nay, fear not much Sc
rious willingness to relieve them and
ourselves from our present condition
of moral and political Reproduction.
From those of the former generation
who were in the fullness of age when /
came into public life, which was
while our controversy with England
was on paper only, l soon saw that no.
thing was to be hoped. Nursed and
educated in the daily habit CT seeing
the degraded condition, both bodily
and mental, of those unfortunate beings,
but rejecting that degradation was very
much the work of themselves and their
fathers, few minds have yet doubted but
that they were as legitimate subjects of
property as their horses or cattle. The
quiet and monotonous course Of colo
NAL life had been disturbed by no alarm,
and little reflection on the value OF liber-
ty. And when alarm was taken at an
enterprise of their own, it was not ca
sy to carry them to the whole length OF
the principles which they invoked for
themselves. In the first or second ses-
sion of the legislature after became a
member, / drew to this subject the at
tention of Colonel Bland, one Of the old
est ablest, and most respected members,
and he undertook to move Tor certain
moderate extensions of the protection Of
the laws to these people. / seconded
his motion, and, as younger member,
| was no more spared in the debate: but
he was denounced as an enemy to his
country, and was treated with the great
est indecorum. From an early stage Of
| our revolution other and more distant
duties were assigned to me, SO that from
that time till my return from Europe
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10

A Person happening to call one day
upon an acquaintance, found him ex-
ercising his wife with that discipline
that J0bSon tries in the Farce of the Devil
to pay; and, being hurt at the ungener-
Gus task undertaken by his friend, he
begged of him, by all the ties ofhonour,
to forbear, at the same time asking him
the occasion Of such severe treatment
"The occasion is, e" said the enraged
husband" that she will not be Mistress
IN her O,on house.
His friend expressed great astonish-
ment at the answer, and remarked,
"that the omiss ion was such as, he be-
lieved, no woman ever gave her hus-
band occasion to thrash her for before. y
"Ah ! but, by Cd" said the hus-
band, "my wife won't be Mistress, be-
cause she wants to be MASTER"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
POETRY.

For the Pkenir.
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP. ALBERTO.
As strange as it seems, Love and Friendship
one day,
Disputed their right to the heart,
Each one making claim to unlimited sway,
Both aided by nature and art
Friendship urged the cause with much mild
ness and skill,
Assisted by Virtue and Truth
Contending that Love was controlPd by the
will,
And nought but the madness of youth.
For friendship he said was feeling squire,
So unlike the passions of earth,
So strongin its nature-so prone to endure
That Heaven alone gave it birth.
Love then replied, and in language so sweet
'Twould have melted an anchorite's soul,
Why, Friendship-ah! why will you make me
repeat
The causes that give me control
Anime, she exclaimed, and her beautiful eyes
Were melting to tears in the cause,
Mine, mine, dearest Friendship-mine, mine
is.the prize,
IT'S mine by great Natures first laws.
For what were these soft cheeks, as bright as
the sun,
These rose lips in coral array'd,
For what were these tresses, by angel hands
spun,
This form of true loneliness made.
o. were they not formed to govern the heart
And all its warm sympathies scan,
Each pleasure and hope, every JOY to impart,
find rule the lov'd sovereign ofman.
.qh speak then, dear Friendship, she witching-
ly said,
All speak, and acknowledge my power,
And twining around him one magical brad'
Poor Friendship she led to her bower.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
qarymsDAY m0&hNMa9 t1ggBRUARY ao9 1895.

crabs all night, and could not nick seven
for the life of me-had some strong
green tea, and threw tea cup at my
wife, because she asked for money to
buy the children's shoes-My stomach
being queer, and my hand unsteady,
toss'd offa half pint bumper of brandy,
and sauntered down to the billiard-table
Saw two Unlocking fellows at the
corner Of the Hay-market-Was a
fraid they were bailiffs, so shirked 'em,
by lodging 'em behind coach-Mem-
orandum-The first lucky run to change
my lodgings-Lost fifteen guineas at
billiards, and borrowed one Of a friend
to pay my dinner-Won hit or two
at backgammon, but lost again, at pi-
quet-Ordered some turtle and claret
for ten, at guinea head, and sent my
wife two shillings and sixpence to buy
some victuals for herself, five children,
and the maid-Housekeeping damn'd
expensive, and no end to woman's ex-
travagance-Heard good news-A ia
nous Pigeon expected to dinner A
young Vest Indian, and rich as CrGsus
Was resolved to be prepared, and
leave nothing to luck; so loaded cou-
pie of the Doctors for throwing seven
and nine.
After dinner, piled the young Creole
with wine, and slammed Abraham to
avoid the glass; but nevertheless preten-
ded to be drunk About eleven O'Clock
the tables were set, cash deposited, and
the sport began-By three O'Clock, had
won 3oool.-Was high in spirits
thought myself made man, when
the Devil deserted me, and put it into
the head of my opponent to examine
the dice! To make short Of my story,l
was detected, compelled to refund, and,
finally kicked out of the room, with my
ears slit, and my hair locked.
In my way home, these cogitations
offered themselves-What can do?
am expelled society," cannot game
l cannot apply to habits of industry
What is to become Of mel have ii
"A thought strikes me-The Me,o phi
osophy says death is an eternal sleep
There's horror in the thought! bu
BY FIVE O'Clock arrived at home, ant
found my wife in tears, and my children
crying for bread! Gave'em a hearty
curse-Drank pint bumper of spirits
and went to bed ! :!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10

A pretended wit was very free in
playing his tricks upon modest man,
who told him, that he would do we'll
not to make himself ridiculous.-"My
friend, said the wit L" the materials
of my composition are such, that |
cannot help being SO" -" No." repli-
ed the other" thou art formed ofgood
materials, but they want to be well beat
en- into decent form"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
Was Committed

q DO the Jail for the county of Alexandria,
- ID. C. on the Oath inst as runaway, a
negro woman named PHOEBE, the property
of Joseph P. Elson. Said woman is about IL
years of age, black complexion, has large
scar on her right chek-She says her master
was formerly of Prince Georges county, Ma
ryland, but has removed to the western coun-
try. The owner is requested to come, prove
property, pay charges and take her away. O.
therwise she will be disposed of according
to law. A. ROuNSAVELL, Jnlor.
Dec. % I'm
p. s, The above woman is supposed to have
been purchased from Mr.. Elson by Mr..
Smith for a Mr.. Franklin in the western coun-
try.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
WHEN TO LEAVE OFF DRINKING.

WHEN TO LEAVE OFF DRINKING.
When you feel particularly DESTROYS
of having another glass, leave off; you
have had enough. When you look at a
distant object, and appear to see t,co,
leave of; you have had too much. When
you knock over your glass, spill your
wine upon the table, or are una
BILE to recollect the words of song
you have been in the habit of singing
for the last dozen years, leave the COM
pany; you are getting houblesome.-
When you nod in the chair, fall over
the hearth-rug, or lurch on your neigh
boris shoulder, go to bed; you are drunk.
The Economist.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
Indian Queen Tavern.

&w4 The subscriber has taken the above
t555. named house in ALEXANDRIA, d. C..
where he solicits continuance OF the patron
age of those friends who have known him for
so many years as Tavern keeper, in CEN
TREvILLB, Va.
He will have on hand every article which
can tend to the convenience Of
TRAVELLERS AND BORDERS;
and the depressed state Of the times, shall rem
der his charges equivalent thereto.
JEWELL A. PERRY.
Alexandria, Jan. Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
A earn

u B. GARDETTE, Dentist, of Philadel-
e. phia, respectfully announces, that he
will renainas Alexandra for ten DAYS or a fort
night, in the practice Of his profession. He
may be consulted, during his stay at Mrs. IA
cons, on Wsshingt on-street-andw will by pre-
ference attend on those ladies who may desire
his professional services at their own dwell.
Ings. jan 2NT'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
THE. PHENIX GAZETTE
rs PUBLISHED ON
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,


S.SNOWDEN * w. F. THORNTON
1TOrrIcK at the corner Of Fairfax-street and
Printers Alley.
The SUPPLEMENT- is published on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays
The price of the Gazette is five dollars per
annum, payable in advance, or SIX dollars at
the end of the year.
The price ofthe Supplement is one dollar per
annum, ia adranee.
ApyEHrIsENESrs inserted three times for one
dollar per Square, and twenty-five cents per
square for each insertion afterwards. Those
sent without specification of the number OF
insertions, will be published until ordered
out, and charged acc ordingly.
- All letters must be post paid, unless or
dering the paper or enclosing advertise
meuts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
For Rent,
For Sale or to Rent

A A two story brick house and lot of
.Hsla ground in Aide, Loudon county, Va.
The house is nearly new and will be sold low.
Mr.. Conrad, living at Aldie, will shew the
house to any person wishing to purchase or to
rent. Liam III GEORGE COLEMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10

Lord Chesterfield was not more en-
titled to fame as a man Of wit himself,
than as a generous encourager OF 1t in
others. Several years ago, as the pri-
soners in Newgate, who had undergone
the sentence OF transportation, were
marching along the streets in order to
be put on board of ship, they happened
to have colours flying, flies playing with
number of other insignia of mirth
and jollity. "Biess me-" exclaimed one
Gentleman to another, as they passed
by," how happy these fellows are -
" Happy, master!" returned one OF
the convicts," ifyou'd come along with
us, you'd be quite transported" His
Lordship, on hearing this ingenious
pun repeated, immediately informed
himself of the culprit's offence; and find
ing it to be trivial one, he procured
free pardon for him before the vessel
he had been embarked in, left the riv-
er.
BON WANT.
Rose at twelve with most confounded
head ache-Eyes sunk in my head
My mouth dreadfully parched-My
pulse feverish-Could'n mt eat any break
fast, so drank a bumper of brandy to
set me 10 rights-About two o'clock,
sauntered down to the Coffee House,
and had a bason of vermicelli, with
three glasses of noyau-At half past
two, eat devil'd kidney, and drank two
glasses Of Madeira-Half an hour after
| wards, took glass ofnervous restora-
| tive cordial, and washed it down with
dram.
About five, finding my appetite very
la! la! took two glasses of bitters, and,
| at half past six, sat down to dinner
| Couldn't eat morsel-What the Devil
ais me?-A gentleman said, l must 60
to bed sooner; take more exercise, and
never touch any thing between meals
Hate these prating fellows-How the
devil can lead more regular life?-
Don't l live every daythe same 3
However, though l couldn't eat din
ner, made amends by drinking; for.
before the cloth was taken away, l had
dispatched a bottle ofMadeira, and three
bumpers of brandy, by way OF settling
my stomach
At eight O'Clock, sat in to drinking
and by two in the morning, had taken
to my own share three bottles of Port
and FIVE deviI'd biscuits.
| Atthree o'clock, got home, and, find
ing myself rather queer, took two
glasses Of hot brandy and water, hall
and half, and, having nothing else to 40
undress'd myself as well as l could
and went to bed?
Of how many in the Metropolis is
this journal the epitome ! Oh that men,
possessing the attributes of reason and
intellect, should clothe themselves In
the sensual habits of brutes!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
To Net,

A. The fire proof WAREHOUE, corner
.BsSa of Union and Prince-street, recently &C.
cupied by VIM. Goodell s. Co.
Also, tenement on Cameron-street, now
occupied by d. G. Prettyman. Possession
may be had 1st of Nov.
Also, another tenement on an alley, adj join
ing Prettyman's blacksmith shop. For terms
apply to. J. b. LADD, or
oct % j. III. LADD 8, Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
TO IAet.

80 The house on the north side of King
.4sla street, between Patrick and Henry, at
lately occupied by Mr.. Henry Jackson. 1t
is in an excellent state of repair and in one of
the most desirable parts of the town.-Pos-
session may be had 18th October. For terms
apply to A. c. CAZENoFE;
seD4 II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
Selected for The Phenir Gazette.

Selected for the Phentc Gazette
HOME.
Where burns the lov'd hearth brightest,
Cheering the social breast
Where beats the fond heart lightest,
It's humble hopes possessed
Where is the smile ofsadness,
ofmeek-eyed patience born,
Worth more than those Of gladness,
Which mirth's bright cheek adorn -
Pleasure is marked by fleetness,
To those who ever roam;
While grief itself hath sweetness
At Home dear Home
There blend the ties that strengthen
Our hearts in hours of grief,
The silver links that lengthen
joys visit, when most brief;
There eyes in all their splendor,
Are vocal to the heart
And glances gay or tender,
Fresh eloquence impart;
Then, dost thou sigh for pleasure
o! do not widely roam;
But seek that hidden treasure
At Home! dear Home
Does pure religion charm thee,
Far more than aught below ?
Would'st thou that she should arm thee
Against the hour of woe
Think not size dwelleth only
In temples built for prayer,
For Home itself lonely
Unless her smiles be there;
The devotee may falter,
The bigot blindly roam,
Ifworshipless her alter
At Home dear Home
Love over it presideth,
With meek and watchful awe, "a.
Its daily service guideth,
And shews its perfect law;
If there thy faith shall fail thee,
If there no shrine be found,
What can thy prayers avail thee
With kneeling crowds around
Go! leave thy gift unoffered,
Beneath religions dome,
And be her first fruits proffered
At Home dear Home
BERNARD BARTON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
The ,Printer's Choice ofa Wife.

The:Printer's Choice Ola Wife.
ask not beauty, tits CLEAN
That tints the morning sky,
ask not learning, It's stream
That glides unheeded by.
I ask not wit, 'tis but fash,
That oft blinds reasons eye,
ask not gold, 'tis glittering trash,
That causes man to sigh.
ask good sense, taste refined,
Candor with prudence blended,
fleeing heart, virtuous mind,
With charity attended.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10

Domestic Cottons & Duck.
IA Bales ~ & 5-4 bleach'd and brown
S cases cottons of fine quality.
80 bolts Russia duck
landing from the schr. Midas, and for sale by
jan IL WILLIAM FOWLE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
Valuable Property for Rent

A three story brick dwell
lI[king house on King-street nearly
I'LL opposite our warehouse. Also,
Ia three story brick warehouse on
Union-street, occupied by Mr.. Sam'l Dean.
ian 13-tf HUGH SMITH & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10

BY FIVE O'Clock arrived at home, and
found my wife in tears, and my children
crying for bread! Gave'em a hearty
curse-Drank pint bumper of spirits,
and went to bed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10
Teas and Candles.
Wanted
A Teacher Wanted.

A YOUNG gentleman wen qualified to
N teach the Latin and Greek Languages,
and the Mathematics, may hear Of a situation
by applying at this office. dec II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-10

The following letter was written by
Mr.. Jefferson to the present Governor
of this state, about ten years since, when
he was Secretary to the President OF
the United States.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

would advise and recommend them 10 leave the
wreck while she keeps together and being possible
for them to themselves, let the boat or boats be
reserved for the last resource-see what the conse-
quence has been of these two leaving the wreck:
we passed the boat 90 miles distance from the wreck
filled with water, and without the before nen-
toned, and doubt drowned | return my thanks
and prayers 10 the Almighty for the preservation of
lives.
remain yours respectfully,
JACOB DULiNG.
The survivors were, Moses Lyons, mate, William
Godfrey. seaman, James Tomlm, do
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

In the Legislature ofConnecticut the Governor bss
transmitted communication from the War Depayi.
ment, informing them that Engineer ffontfre nito5
states Engineer Corps, had been directed 10 survoy
baTnet IN the state of Vermont thence through fbo 81
icy OF Tue Connecticut along Connecticut river 10 a.
1ele waters OF Long Island Sound and requestino M
sale 20 send an Agent to meet The Engineer At Bss
on the 9th inst This route would af3,5 .,' ~
9'unlcaon with Canada The communication wa, 70
TERED to a select committee, 0' was To-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

Santa Fe-An expedition to the interior provinces
OF Mexico Is about GuDg OUT from his neghbourbood
We told that the company to be composed Of 10
80 young and middle aged men, and hat nearly thai
number already raised, most Of whom from habits of
experience well fitted to endure the iligues and
hardshps incident to such a journey About $50 600
are already invested dry goods to be transported
10 Santa Fe their Place ofdUstiuaoD, and there cx-
changed orspece. The schcuc truly an outerpr>nr
one and we wish the undcfakers success autamoun to
the magnitude of the undertaking.
UuqfsoHc .4taJag,iun.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

NORFoLK, May -.
-, 'Ndrro17 Esehpe.-A small scbnr. called the Lutte
ON belonging to- and hence for, Chcrrystone vas cap
sIIed TINS morning Wednesday about miles below,
Old Point 1.-THE wind at that time blowing almost osi
and The sea very high) and the sfpper owner. and
colored man, had Just time TO take to their small ounf r.;
wnch they reached the shore with difficulty The schnr
drilted up into Hampton Roads and haying Tho rro,
OF her cargo lof CORN in money on board measures
lave been taken TO save it. Commercial T2e,o1o,
RooDl Books. 'S
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17
CuERAw. S. C.. Nav 3

'Na'1o'e Escape.-On the arrival of the steamboat
Columbia, at this place, cannon was discharged as
usual on board At the tune Of placing the match to
me powder there were SIX eight persons STANDING,
quite near when 10 their great surprise the gun bu
INTO nnmofro OF pieces, of which few win consid
cradle force 80 or 100 yards, but surprising TO state no
person was III the least injured -" I the execution OF
tue loss part OF cap, and part pair of pantaIoon
This escape was almost too ''narroIy"l
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17
DOMESTIC.

MILLEpGEvILLE, May ,.
I,' OUT paper "as gong to press, Chilly Mclutosh
"'iNeo IN ,own and brought tle intelligence that the
Indians had killed Gen. Mcintosh and the Chief of the
Coweta Towns The houses of the former were burnt
ana MS cae ana slaves driven OFT. 1t stated tLat
about 400 ot the Indians under arms.
detachment from the Corps of Engineers PASSED
through tins place last week. They are examining the
various routes proposed for National Road from
ashngton City TO New Orleans. Thrce are pro
posed Through Richmond, Raleigh, Columbia
NiiiiedgeVilIc, and tailawba-2. Through the upper
parts OF The Atlantic States, by Athens, Pendeton
iincolnton, Sc-3 On the Vest of the Mountains.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

tunae accident Just mentioned anticipated them. 1t
exploded whilst three hundred grenaders, the elite of the
garrison stood and instead of sweeping the stor
ming party into eternity only cleared way for their
advance. Ii was spectacle appalling, and grand
the imagination cOnceive-the sight OF that
plosion. The noise awful than any which
have heard before SINCE whilst bright flash,
instantly succeeded by a smoke dense, to obscure
all vision, produced effect upon those who witnessed
II, such powers Of language are adequate to des-
cribe. Such, indeed, the effect OF the whole occur
renee, that for perhaps half a minutes AFTER not shot
was fired eter side Both parties stood still TO
gaze upon the havoc which had been Produced; in
much, that whisper might have caught your ear for
distance of several yards.
The state of stupiiication into which they were
thrown, did not, however last long with the British
troops. As the smoke and dust of the ruins cleared
away they behed before them space empty of defen
ders, and they instantly rushed forward TO occupy it.
tering appalling shout, the troops sprung over the
dlapidated parapet, and the rampant their own
Now then began all those maddcuing scenes, which
witnessed only in successful storms, OF flight and
Slaughter aud parties rallvng only to be broken and
dispcrscd; till, finally, having cleared the works from
town.
To reach the Streets they obliged to leap about
fifteen feet, make their through the burning
houses which Joined the wall. Both courses adop-
ted according different parties guided in their
pursuit of the flying enemy and here again the battle
was renewed. The French fought with desperate cou-
rage; it till late hour in the evening that all
opposition on their part ceased.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

- NEW- Y DIRK, May To
State Of the City.--New- York never saw such lays
as inc present since 1t city. All kinds active
business prospers, except law business which, if we
may believe the loud and general complaint of the pro-
fession, with scarcely dissentient langushes Such
has been the tide of population which has, during the
past and the present year, set towards this city, that
haoitatons cannot be had shops and stores command
double rents To what they did the last season. and still
me demand cannot be supplied: the streets OBJ
Suucted 10y the great number of buildings going up
anu pulling down, that they have become almost i'm
passibe, and scene of hustle, noise and confusion
prevails, that pen describe nor any but an eye
witness imagine. Post
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

N!'1aocs. Mr.. Huskisson, during his late speech on
me reduction Of duties of certain articles, mentioned the
following fact
~ trend of his had imported mummy three thousand
years old The custom house could not call it raw
maiera' 50 after much debating, they voted man
uiacturcd article (Loud Lrghtr) II was valued at
tour hundred pounds and being pronounced qanufac
tTea article he bad 70 pay 200 5Oper cent duty