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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-24

advised, that there are some whom We
cannot take, many that we will not
have, and none that we can urge; for
the design is not to benefit those who
Join us in any other way than by ena-
bling them to benefit others. There is,
therefore, no urgency for proselytes
that we can do without, nor any exhor-
tation than that you should Cooperate
with us in the work that we are about.
"Secrecy is wisely adapted to begin
and continue Masonry, because 1t is
necessary. If the lodge should work IN
public, who in short time would be
its members? How would it exclude
unworthy and hurtful ones! Where
would be the means of doing good,
where its order, its. responsibility II
it was let out, it would be like the break
ing out of waters, and mingled with the
worlds whole population, so that IL
would have no other existence than the
existence of man. 1t would float in
broken masses, dissipated and weak, in
the deIuge of selfishness, corruption,
and depravity. The silver cord would
be loosed, and the three fold cord would
be broken, and the Masons OF this age
would be blasted like the builders oil
Babel when they were too many to keep
together.
"Besides, secrecy is of itself a virtue,
and is taught as such in the lodge,
and is taught effectually; men should
be able TO keep their own secrets, and
should never violate the confidence OF
others, nor can they without sense Of
meanncss, that renders them too despl'
cable to be talked about.
"Masonic secrecy is a mysterious
thing. The most tatlling man, il he is
a mason, keeps this one secret; there is
no risk Of him. Enrage, discipline, ex
pei he never TELLS. Mad, drunk, or crazy
he never tells. Does he talk in hi:
sleep it is not about Masonry. Bride
him in his wants, tempt him in hi:
pleasures, threaten him or torture him
he is martyr here: he never tells
Thus secrecy is one Of The means es
sential and eiiectual"
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It was past midnight when l concluded the
foregoing letter. A little after 6 o'clock 'he
next morning, was reused by the English gen.
t,eman mentioned, to inform me that there was
a place for me, with party of Poles ana
French, with himself in an excursion to the
celebrated Tivok. ! instantly hurried on my
clothes, swallowed cup Of coffee and joined
the carriage, in attendance, the arrangement
not having been made until the preceding
evening. The day was fine. shall oh'y
mention that the cascades and views are very
fine, and the ruins of ancient Roman Villas
very striking-particularly that OF Mecanas'
the prime minister of Augustus Caesar, anu
the patron of Virgil. Horace, &c. When
walking on the terrace of his villa-sti'i en-
tire-where he and his friends had Often IN
ages past, enjoyed the beautiful view which,
it commands, thanked my father that he had
given me classical education.
From the modern villa of the Cardinal d'Este
built in 154S, the prospect is still finer. The
water works were played off for us-most
fantastic--yet amusing.
We slept at 1ivoli, after day of laborlous
investigation, as to antiques-but pleasing as
to cursory examination and, after an early
breakfast, proceeded to the extensive ruins
oe the villa of the Emperor Adrian, from
whence have been drawn the finest pieces OF
sculnture. which now ornament the Vatican
Museum. These magnificent, most extensive
ruins shew indeed what Rome once was
am not equal to the description, and the page
is filed We met numerous carriages OF
strangers-mostly English-going also to see
the sIe,c-and returned to late dinner here
Yours always, "
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POEyR =.
[For the Phenir Ga=stte1
OUR CAPITOI.'S DOME

Stanzas suggested by seeing beautiful
Rainbow, which, from the observers situation
at the time, appeared to bound the City of
Washington, then brilliantly illuminated by
the almost setting sun, and forming striking
contrast to the dullness Of the surrounding
scenery. The compliment herein paid to the
Alexandria Arch, universally acknowledged
60 be the most superb Of any yet erected in
the country, and which the writer is sorry to
see fast going to decay,) it is hoped will not
be displeasing to the reader.
1 have seen with delight the imposing display
Of the thousands who joyously welcom'd
their GeEsr,
And mark d the unanimous voice of the day
By which Alexandrians their feelings con-
fss'd: [swelpd,
With sensations of pleasure my bosom has
Onviewing an Arch worthy Athens or Rome,
Yet one far more splendid these eyes have be-
held, dome.
In the centre of which rose our CapitoPs
Twas scene full of grandeur, and proudly
gazed [nence' height,
From the spot where stood on the emf
Amid gloom spread around the Metropolis
blazed, bright;
= The Seat of the West, in magnihcencc
The sua near tn horizon, suspendng his
march home
Cleaned in lovely effulgence on Liberty's
How my soul felt elated, as heavens own Arch
Most gioriously bounded our CapitoPs Dome
All. thought I, the bright vision that nov
strikes the eye,
Is Futurity's emblem ofages to come;
Americas seff in the light We descry,
And earth's elder countries the darkness
nav seem. [sery increase,
We would hope for the best, but should mi
And Tyranny drive man an exile to roam,
Here, here let him come, whilst the sweet
Arch of Peace,
Like halo, encircles our Capitops Dome
alexandria, September, 1925. Fly.
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MISCELLANY.
LETTERS FROM EUROPE.

ISubject continued from The last.
The dav after arrival, for have been here
four, and this by the bye, is that of my birth,
REPAIRED to the famous Church of st. Peters.
I'll was struck with that magnificent ruin, the
Collyreum, how much was my mind impressed
with the magui6cence, splendour, and vast
ness ofextent of this first of Cathedrals. 1t
surpasses totally my powers of description
One wing forms the Vatican Library, so re-
nowned for ages, and the Museum contain
ing an immense collection of antique sculp-
ture, which Just thus mention, adding how
ever, that recognized some chef d'ouvres,
which had seen during Nopoleon's reign, at
the museum IN Paris, now restored to the
place whence they had been taken-the A
polio Belvidere, the LAGOON, & few others,
Whether the two first have not the advantage
of position they had at Paris, or that that
CHARM novelty. has gone with years, did not
feel the same high interest in reviewing these
sublime conceptions and executions Of the
Grecian artists. An English gentleman, with
whom had jumbled into accidental acquain-
lance, remarked that females in state OF
pregnancy, ought to view often this model OF
superior beauty ofthe human frame. His OBJ.
servation struck me, as very fine compli.
ment to the statuary, in rather singular terms.
But ought first to have mentioned, that after
leaving ST. Peters, where 112 lamps burn
round his tomb, and where gazed with adj
miration and astonishment on its vast dome
and ehapels, we repaired to a superb chapel
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-24
From the Portland Rdvertiser.

AUTO DA FE.
It is a strange fact, that when deed
of horror is to be done, such an one as
propels the blood in cold shuddering to
the heart, the blessed sun appears to
shine brighter than ever, the air to pos
sess more elasticity, and all nature
seems in its unconciousness to wear a
more lively and happy aspect.
A morning like this shone on Mad
rid on the day when the Inflated Jes-
sica -:Ianteno was pacing her solitary
dungeon in momentary preparation tor
being sacrificed at an Auto da re. Jes,
sica was seventeen years Of age; tall
and gracefully formed, with low but
ivory white forehead, and dark hair, in
which might be seen hertaper fingers.
"Half buried in the tresses that they
clasp" as she pressed her delicate
hands on each side of her head to shut
out the noise of the laugh, and the Jest;
and the song, of the multitude who
hurried along to attend her Auto da
Fe. "Alas!"thus ran the current Of her
thoughts, "and can it be that men who
profess the religion Of him they call
the merciful Jesus take pleasure in the
sight of the torture of a human being?
are none of them husbands, brothers
or fathers. Is there no help for Jew
ess? Does difference in some points
of religion make such a difference in
nature that | may be thrown into the
flames like some miserable beast, and
none have PITY" And perhaps some
thought other transcendant beauty CLAN
ced across her mind, as she stopped for
a moment by the window of her cell;
but if it did, she renewed her walk with
more humility for the thought What
avails beauty or wealth? | have them
both; but those cruel inquisitors would
have looked upon Sarah, the wife OF
Abraham, without emotion, and wealth
may not buy my life! Alas! alas! am
weak: Oh, God of Abraham, let me not
fall in this last trial." She stopped as
she heard the bolts go back, and sunk
for few moments on seat, but the
next she rose and drew her tall form to
its height, when the door opened and
CASTOR Marvata entered with dishevel-
led hair and swollen and blood red eyes.
He staggered to seat, and the gentle
Jessica looked mournfully on him, as
he sat with his face buried ia his hands.
AT last she spoke. "Gkon!" he
raised his head, but dropped it again
after he had gazed a moment on this
beautiful girl standing calmly by his
side, and thought that few hours
would lead her to the stake.
Session." she again said, "look up
and listen to me-" He obeyed and she
proceeded.-"You have been very dear
to me, CASTOR, but those moments
which we enjoyed together are gone;
they can never be renewed. You VIII
remember me, dear CASTOR"
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TRIUMpHs OF sENslBILITY.
WIItH
The steeled gaoler is the friend of men,

The steeled gaoler is the friend of men,"
Shakespeare.
This true story,in itself highly in,
teresting, becomes a thousand foid
more touching as it has been embalm-
ed by the tears of Lord Byron. The
The gentleman who furnished it assur-
ed us that West Indian friend of his
was present when the little narrative first
met the eyes ofthe lamented poet, and
beheld them overflow with the efiusion
of exquisite sensibi!ity.
Bertrand, knight of Malta, was
brought before the dreadful tribunal OF
pAbbave, on the Sd Of Sept. 1922.
Habitual self possession and undaunt-
ed ror,itade did not forsake him in this
dire emergency. He replied to all their
ensnaring examinations with firm
voice and unchangeing countenance-
asserting that he was quite ignorant
vhy he was summoned, and that be
aust have been arrested by mistake in
ulace of some other individual. This
cool intrepidity conquered the suspi-
cion of the ludg.s, and they ordered
hin TO be released. A man covered
with blood, who had been employed IN
killing the doomed prisoners, was ev-
identity glad when desired TO call ms
conrade, that both might escort Ber-
trand to his lodgings. The comrade
notwithstanding his CORY habiliments,
appeared 10 share in the satisfaction
manifested by the mentioned do'rean;
Bertrand was conducted by the court OF
Abbaye. They soon asked if he had no
relation 10 whose house he could go
he answered, it was his purpose to go
directly where his sister-in-law must
be in the most unhappy suspense con-
| corning his fate GLOW rejoiced must
she be to see you return in safety" said
the first executioner. "What delight
full scene to behold your meeting, re-
Joined the other "Eor the sake OF the
pleasure we shall accompany you"
Bertrand feared he might implicate
the unhappy lady, whose husband had
but recently fallen victim to popular
fury. He was distressed and embarras-
sed more than when questioned by the
iudge-yet he betrayed no emotion, and
made answer that his sister was in at.
Fiction, and in very delicate health, and
he feared would be too much agitsted
BY the sight Of strangers. The men
urged, that alarm might be prevented
by giving some previous intimation-
and in short, they entreated leave to
witness the affecting interview with
such importantly, that Bertrand could
no longer object 10 the proposal, am he
did not think it prudent to give them
offence. The executioners sent a Judi
cious old woman to inform the lady
that her brother-in-law would soon re-
Join her safe and free. The woman, as
directed, left the door OF the chamber
so far open, that the men could see the
lady unperceived by herself. Shelwas
sitting on low stool clad in the deep
est exteriors of woe, both in her ap'
parel, and her countenance. A babe
about ten weeks old, born since the
death ofits father, drew nourisimen'
from her bosom, and its dress wat stee-
ped in the tears that poured tron her
eyes-a little girl opposite the Mother
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NO. 0aAo
aI will die with thee" interrupted he

in a hoarse and trembling voice
"Nay, be not rash, my CASTOR.
Thou art now unnamed, and must
support thee under our calamity. But
there are pursuits before thee in the
world to which thou must turn al
ter" she hesita,ed0"I will say after
the fire has expired which will consume
me-
-"And canst thou talk to me OF
following other pursuits, after those
internal hell hounds have destroyed De-
fore nv face fairer form than their
accused eyes ever gloated on
Again she interrupted him-she put
her fair hand over his mouth, saying,
as she did so, "Thou must not, Gas
ton, give way to GRIFFIN this wild man.
ner. Consider that thou mayst DC
overheard by those men OF Be, but
they profess tiny faith, and ] VIII not
revile them. But for thee, Gaston' my
death will be blessing. Tho" ar,
young, rich and noble, and mayst wei
aspire to fame and rank, in thy country.
Listen to ambition. Lead to the altar
some noble and beautiful Spaniard, and
let Jessica, the Jewess, be remembered
only in Thy prayers"
Slowly the saddened boy raised his
head-with wonder in his countenance,
he asked in low tone, "Jessica art
thou mad.-Canst thou think so meanly
Of me? Woman's hand will | never
take, woman's love will ! never seek,
if thou ar, lost to mt" After pause
of some moments he spoke in a louder
and quicker tone, "But thou art not,
shall not be lost to me; there is still
hope. Let the holy fathers OF our reli-
gion expound TO thee its doctrines;--
thou must, thou canst not but be con-
WINGED of their truth. Then thy lite
may be saved; then my fathers scru'
pies will vanish; and then Jessica, he
cried, and turning his beaming coun-
tenance upon the maid, tive may-out
I see thou wilt not be convinced. ANA
again he dropped his head upon his
hands and sobbed.
"Well dost thou say, dear Castor,
that will not be convinced. The iai'h
of my fathers has descended from sire
to son for ages. 1t was given TO Us AZ
thunder on Mount Sinat, and were no
true daughter of Abraham could Ge-
I;ara~L,, ,ho, art a christian! No,
dear CASTOR, may not change my ~, w
lief. And thinkest thou that tiny %r,~
were no, stronger motive than my
love of life9 thou dost little know my
heart, if thou art not assured that love
thee better than life, And for thy faith
er"
"And what is my father, dear Jessi-
ca" said CASTOR, when he perceived She
stopped. =,
"When am gone, CASTOR he will no
more reproech thee with thy love for
Jewess."
CASTOR had suspected what Jessica
was aware of, that his father was the
secret informer who had first betrayed
her to the Inquisition, and it was the
suspicion which prompted the question
Her answer, however, turned ms
thoughts into another channel tie
looked upon her, and thought Of the Ia
tai stake that-and sob burst from
him as he wildly asked. SIS there no.
thing can save thee!"
"Nothing, CASTOR, can save me, out
such means as may use without dis
honour. must die that cruel death,
but thou may Gaston"-she was inter,
'rupted by the opening of the door OF
her cell, and her father tottered into
the room.
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One of Steme's most singular thefts
considering the tenor Of the passage
stolen, is his defamation against liter
airy depredators Of his own Glass;
"Shall we," says Sterne, "forever make
new books as apothecaries make new
medicines, by pouring only out Of one
vessel into another? Are we for ever
to be twisting and untwisting the same
rope-for ever in the same track-tor
ever at the same pace" The words
Of Burton are, GAS apothecaries, we
make new mixtures, every day pour
out of one vessel into another; and as
the Romans robbed all the cities in the
world to set out their bad sited Rome,
we skim the cream of other mems wits
nick the choice flowers Of their titled
gardens, to set out our own sterile
plots. We weave the same web, still
twist the same rope again and again..
We cannot help wondering at the cool
ness with which Sterne could transfer
to his own work so eloquent TRADE
against the very arts which ne was
practising.
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Eccentricity in composition, like fan
tastic modes of dress, however attrac-
tive when first introduced, is sure to be
caricatured by stupid imitators, to be-
come soon questionable, and ofeourse
to be neglected
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-24

Il was struck on entering the Vatican Mu-
scum, to see few paintings by the first mas
ters-Raphael, Titan, Dominiehino md 9TH
ers. to perceive one by the last, most highly
admired, the principal subjects of which are
the two heads in yo'sr room; a most striking re-
semblance.-It is priest administering the
sacrament to st. Jerome
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-01
district Of Columbia,
alexandria County, SCI:

Mrandria County, SCI:
ApnIL TERN...1825.
John Lloyd, Complainant
against
George Janney, Wm. F. Thorn Yin Chancery
ton, and Abijah Janney,
Defendants.
TIME defendant George Janney not having
i. entered his appearance and given securi-
ty according to the statute and the rules of
this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
ofthe Court, upon affidavit filed, that the said
George Janney is not an inhabitant ofthe Dis
trict of Columbia, on the motion Of the CON-
p%lainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, That the
said George Janney do appear here on the first
DIV of next November term, and enter his APP
pearance to this suit, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court; and that
the other defendants William F. Thornton and
Abijah Janney, do not pay away, convey, or
secrete the debts by them owing to, or the
estate or effects in their hands belonging to
the said absent defendant, until the further or
der or decree ofthis court; and That's copy OF
this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public news,
papers printed in the town of Alexandria, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
of the Court House of said county.
A Copy. Teste, EDM L. LEE, CO
June 81 2m
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district Of Columbia,

Merdndria County, SCI.
APRIL TERN, 1926.
William Gillian, Complainant
AGAINST H.,
George B. Whiting, & Carlyle '"'e'!
F. Whiting, Defendants.
The defendant George b. Whiting not hav.
ing appeared and given security according to
the statute and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction ofthe Court, up
on affidavit filed, that the said George b. VIII.
ting is not an inhabitant of the District O fCo.
humbia, on the motion Of the complainant, by
his counsel, Iii is ordered, That the said George
B. Whiting do appear here on the first day Of
the next November term, and enter his an.
pearance to this suit, and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court; and that
the other defendant Carlyle +. Whiting, do
not pay away, convey or ,ecrete the debts by
him owing to, or the estate or effects in his
hands belonging to the said absent defendant,
until the further order or decree of this Court;
And that a copy of this order be forthwith
published in one of the public newspapers
printed in the town of Alexandria, and that
another copy be posted at the front door OF
the Court House OF said county.
Teste EnM. l. LEE, c. C..
iuly 2S-2m
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District Of Columbia,
County of Aleraadra, Sci.

>J
APRIL TERM..lS
John Lloyd, Complt.
against
John McIver, the President, Di-
rectors & Co of the Bank Of SInChancery
Alexandria, and the Presi-
dent, Directors & Co. OF the
Bank of Potomac, Deflts.J
TIME defendant John McIver not having
Il entered his appearance and given security
according to the statute and the rules OF tins
Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction OF
the court, upon affidavit filed, that the said
John Mel, er is not an inhabitant of the Dis
trict of Columbia, on the motion of the com
p~lainant by his counsel, it is ordered, That
the said John McIver do appear here on the
first day ofthe next November term, ana enter
his appearance to this suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES Of the Court; and
that the other defendants, the President, Dt
rectors & Company ofthe Bank Of Alexandria,
and the President, Directors & Company OF
the Bank of Potomac, do not pay away, con-
vey or ~secrete, the debts by them owing to,
or the estate or effects in their hands belong
ing to the said absent defendant, until The fur
Their order or decree of this court; and that .
copy of this order be forthwith published for
two months SUGGEST, ely in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandra,
and that another copy be posted at the front
door of the Court House of said county.
A Copy. Teste; EDM. !. LEE, {. c.
June 21-2m
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District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County, Set.

HerandriG County, SCI.
APRIL TERM-1825.
Jonathan %Jannney, CompPt0
against
John Taylor, otherwise called PIN CHANGER!
John b. Taylor, and Law
renee Hoof, jr. Defts.J
THE defendant, John Taylor, not having
i entered his appearance and given securi
ty according to the statute and the rules o.
this Court, and it appearingto the satisfaction,
ofthe Court, upon affidavit filed. that the saia
John Taylor is not an inhabitant ofthe Dis'ric'
of Columbia on the motion of the complain,
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the salo
John Taylor do appear here on the tirst Gay
ofthe next November term of this court, AT"
enter his appearance to the suit and give Sc.
curity for performing the DEGREES OF the cour q
and that the other defendant Lawrence HooOi
jr. do not pay away, convey, or secretc ue
debts by him owing to, or the estate or q.
fects in his hands belonging to the SAID aosene
defendant, until the further orler or decree
the court: and that a copy of this oroer DC
forthwith published for two months s'cces
sively in one Of the public newspapers pFiIser
in The town Of Alexandra, and that ahOtn.'
copy be posted at the front door OF the court
| house of said county. A copy. Teste'
Z. 1. LEE, G. {.
June IS