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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Public Sale,

an3ea< THE subscriber will expose to sale
2SMs at Prince William Courthouse, on
Yrs the first Monday in February, being
edAss. court day, the two lots No. 3 and 4,
Of the Brenton estate, containing each,
-Four Hundred and Forty-Four Heres,
living north of the house lot, where the Late
Richard Brent formerly resided, and adjoining
the lands of James b. Ewell, Strother & VIM.
Reno. Housen Hooe, Judge Dade and Mrs.
wyatt. These lots are abundantly watered
and we'll timbered.
The terms Of sale will be twelve months Gre
dit with interest from the day of sale, but the
purchaser may avail himself Of an indulgence
to pay the purchase money in l, 2, 3, and a
wears, provided he will punctually pay at some
bank, to be designated, in Baltimore, the IN
terest and one fourth of the money at the ex-
piration of each year otherwise the whole to
be paid on failure to be punctual in the pay
ments aforesaid. A deed Of trust will be requl.
red upon the land, and bond, with approved
security, either personal or upon other proper
y. JOHN lAfLoE LoiA
IAN 3taw LIST MI
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
lila ACR Els,

or so much as will be sufficient to answer the
provisions contained in deed of trust, exc
cuted on the 5th June, 1917, by the sd A.
lexander Scott and Elizabeth his wife, to the
said Richard II. Foote, to secure to Jacob
Weaver certain sum Of money therein men.
toned, with interest, and all costs and char
ges necessarily incurred in carrying into ef-
feet said sale. The deed referred to is duly re.
corded in the Office of Fauquier county court,
and will be exhibited on the day Of sale
Such title only will be conveyed, as is vested
in the subscriber by virtue Of said decree.
GEORGE w. FOOTE,
Substituted Trustee, by the decree Of said
chancery court, in the place of r. H. Foote,
deceased. dec IS t5E
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue of two deeds Of trust, executed
ID by Isaac Henry, and Judith his wife, to
the subscribers, bearing date the l4th day Of
October, 1922, and duly recorded in the Clerks
Office of the County Of Prince William, and
for the purposes in the said deeds mentioned :,
we shall offer at public auction, for cash, on
the premises, on The 10Th day Of March nert,
the Tract of Land on which the said Henry at
present resides, lying in the County of Prince
william, containing Three Hundred and Thir.
ty Acres, more or less-it being the tract Of
land which the said Henry purchased of Robt.
H. Hooe and Robert Hamilton, executors of
Elizabeth Carter, decd. Aswe shall sell the
foregoing property as trustees, no other title
viii be conveyed thanis vested in US by the
deeds of trust aforesaid.
EDMOND BROOKE,
STUART G. THORNTON,
feb Its Trustees
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
h. is familiar with the Seven Wise

he is familiar with the Seven Wise
Masters.
This extraordinary young man, since
the conclusion Of war, received his dis
charge from the service of his country
mot enriched by plumber, rapine, or
extortion. Poor as Fabricius, he re-
tires, and now practises the improve
ment of those heads ,oAhout, which no.
thing can srithin.
IS He is avowedly the first Hair
dresser, Shaver, and Whig-maker, OF
the present age; and humbly solicits
that encouragement and support his
transcendent abilities and exalted vir-
tues so Justly demand.
P.S. He condescends to shave the
Poor almost gratis, viz: for PENNY
each.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
G. 81. p. Thoml4sOn

HAVE received per ships Pioneer, Eagle,
III and other arrivals from Liverpool, &C.
neral and well selected assortment OF
WOOLLEN AND COTTON GOODS,
AMONG THEM ARE
Imperial Saxony cloths and cassimeres
Fine and super6ne do do
Do do double milled drab
Pelisse cloths
Plains and fearnoughts
Valencia and swansdown vestngs
8-4 cashmere shawls with fancy chintz bor-
ders
White, scarlet, red, black, green and yellow
fiannels
Fine and superfne Swanskins
Booking and drapery baizes
Plain and figured black and colored bonn
bazetts
Blue and brown camblets
84, ga, 104, Ia and u rose blankets in
trusses
8, 81 and point blanketng
Fine and superine cambria prints, newest
style =.
go and 81 cambria muslins sept7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
William FoWle & Go.

IN1AVE this day landing from the schooner
III Washington Packet, and tor sale,
9 bales A. domestic sheetngs
200 boxes A, S & 6's mould candles
19 do sperm candles
AND IN STORE,
200 bales, being complete assortment OF
bleached, unbleached and colored do
mestics, part of which extra fine
800 pieces rs and A Choppa Romals,
extra fine
80 cases wool bats
! case containing 40 dozen wooden long
and short fulled hose
Cashmere and sattinets
$50 bolts X U and Brusgins Russia duck
200 do heavy and light Ravens duck
$50 pieces Russia sheeting
200 do broad diaper
80 tons St. Petersburg clean hemp
ton cordage
IS tons Swedes iron, assorted sizes
400 casks nails do do
80 hogsheads Muscovado sugars
40 do retailing molasses
90 pipes Cognac brandy, 'Seignett'sbrand
10 do common do
Is hogsheads 4th proof Jamaica rum
so barrels India Point gin
80 do whiskey
80 quarter casks Sicily Madeira
30 half quarter ) WINE
6 pipes London Particular Madeira do
$4,000 lbs Sumatra pepper
1000 do salt petre
1000 do coffee
Is chests Young Hyson tea
20 cases salad oil
case Naples shaving soap
IS boxes mould candles, 6, 8 & los
casks double stout porter
hhds copperas
$4,000 bushels Turks Island and ST. Ubessa
so tons plaster paris
100. 900 feet lumber ian 4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
JOHN H. LADD * co.
Offer for sale, noso landing,
Al Hhds New. Orleans sugar
III 20 boxes Is Id. imperial tea
10 boxes Is lb. gunpowder tea.
80 4
At Private Sale.
jan l
3 French brandy in pipes

R6R French brandy in pipes
RGA Common do. do.
Holland gin do.
WI Common do. do.
Lime juice do, sugar in bbls. vinegar in do
Coffee in bags, blackingin cannisters & cakes
Chocolate in boxes, candles in do
Shaving soap in do. fig blue in do
Sup. Spanish and half Spanish segars in or.
half and whole boxes
Cayendish and small twist tobacco in kegs and
half kegs
Quills and ink powder
Scale beams and weights, stoves and CRATES
Blue tea sets, common do. tumblers&decanters
Sideboards, bureaux, secretaries, desks, chairs
Tables, sofas, pianos, work and candle stands
Book cases, cradles, cribs, bedsteads
Pier glasses, mantle do. silver table spoons
Do. desert do. gold watches, silver do.
Breast pins, ornaments, car rings, finger do.
Common fur hats, boots and canes
Books and maps
~ carriage and harness
gig and do.
S& pair patent lights for vessels
Guns, fire irons, &c.
Cloths, cassimeres, cassinets, vestings
Linens, checks, plaids, stripes, blankets
Flannels, shawls, hdkfs. pearl & bone buttons
Metal and wood do. tapes and bobbins
Pins and needles, threads
Silks, cottons, &c. &c. &c.
jan 20 S.A. M.4RSTELLER, alc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Twas done and done. --allair--a bet

Twas done and done, fair-a bet
Judges prepaid and distance set:
The scamp'ring Hare outstriP'd the wind,
The creeping Tortoise lagg'd behind,
And scarce had pass'd single pole
when Puss had almost reach'd the goal.
&C Friend Tortoise cries the jeering Hare,
syour burthen's more than you can bear:
To help your speed. it were as well
That I should ease you of your shell,
clog on little faster prithee,
Pil take nap, and then be with thee"
So said, so done,-and safely sure;
For saw, what conquest more secure
WIENER he wak'd, CHATS all that's in it)
He could o'ertake him in minute.
The Tortoise heard the taunting jeer
But still resok'd to perseuere;
Still drawrd along, as who should say
l win, like Fa6ius, by delay;
On to the goal securely crept
While Puss unknowing soundly slept.
The bets are won, the Hare awake,
When thus the victor Tortoise spake:
"Puss, though own thy quicker parts,
oThinrs are not always won by starts:
"You may deride my awkward pace,
s.But slo,1 and steady wins the race"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Kerr and EitZhugh,
- OFFER FOR SALE,
HGA 10 hhds ! Muscovado and New.
NJ 20 bbls. 5 Orleans sugar
n250l lbs refined do
OFFER FOR SALE,

$500 lbs refined do.
8 hhds retailing molasses
5000 lbs. green and Java coffee
10boxes and or. boxes chocolate, No, l
1 ton shot, assorted sizes
pipe superior old brandy
l do. Holland gin, fine quality
800 gallons old fourth proof Jamaica rum
800 do. do. do. rye whiskey
20 demijohns old superior Irish whiskey
2hhds. N. Orleans rum, fine
4 bbls. N. E. rum
10 bbls Baltimore whiskey
pipe old L. P. Madeira Murdocko
IL or. and half Or. casks dry and 8
sweet Malaga u
! pipe fine old Sicily Madeira (A
20 boxes, one doz. each, L. p. Ma %
deira, Port & Sherry, very fine
IL boxes Muscatel and bloom raisins
Bags almonds, soft shelled
8casks English refined salt petre
20 doz. English mustard
Do. Philadelphia do.
1bagpimento
do. black pepper
go or. boxes Spanish and half Sp. segars
30kegs snuff, Leiper'sand CARROTS
do chewing tobacco
bales cotton
3bbls. very nice starch
20 boxes mould candles
6 do. sperm do.
100 gallons do. oil (winter pressed)
IS sacks Liverpool filed and I Ground
500 bushels alum salt
Together with bed cords, leading lines, FL
blue, general assortment of Spices &c. &c.
ian 90
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Bank Stock For Sale,

IN Obedience to an order Of the Superior
i Court of Chancery, held in the town OF
Fredericksburg on the 10Th day Of October,
1924. in suit there pending between Gerard
Alexander, jun. plaintiff, against Bushrod
washington and Lawrence Lewis, executors
Of George washington, deceased, defendants,
/ shall on Saturday, the 5th OF next month
February proceed to sell at the Coffee House
door, in the town of Alexandria, in the Dis
tr;ct of Columbia, to the highest bidder, for
cash. seven shares of Potomac Bank Stock and,
eleven shares of the MECHANICS BANK OF
Alexandria. BUSH. WASHINGTON.
;onIA 3taw ids
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Robert Barry,

M his ne,o store opposite Mesrs Patton and
RI Baaeher's)
Has Just received fresh assortment OF
SEASONaBLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING, IN PART, OF
Super and super6ne blue, black, olive and
claret colored cloths
Blue and black cassimeres, coronation and
mixed do remarkably cheap
Deep blue and mixed cassinetts OF very
superior quality, low priced mixed do.
A few pieces of the Latest fashion brown
and blue figured silks, Banage hdkfs. and
scarfs very handsome, white and scarlet merir
no scarfs, shawls and hdk6, calicoes, cam
brics. book muslins, plaids, bandanno and f.
cured silk hdkfs, linseys, dushings, blankets,
Hannels and.green baizes, brown and bleach
ed domestic cottons very cheap, plaid domes-
tic, do burlap, Irish and Scotch linens, tapes,
bobbins, boss cotton, and white and black
thread. An elegant assortment ct
Baltimore Cotton Harn,
Of the best quality, all Of which, with many any,
other articles too numerous to menuon wiz
be sold very cheap. Ho1 -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Samuel Messersmith

OFFERS FOR SALE
90 hhds. prime St. Croix Sugar
70 bbls muscovado do.
z Boxes of HAVANA white do.
3 : bo,s: Bait. Refined, do assorted.
20 hhds. N. Orleans & Gaudaloupe mo.
lasses of superior quality.
So So s5is' Baltimore wHlskEy.s
a bbls. old 4th proof do.
5th proof Irish do.
10 pipes 4th proof Congnac brandy,
Seignett's brand
Holland gin in pipes,
Jamaica Rum in hhds.
GUNPOWDER TEA in half chests, 10
and catty boxes, and boxes, each
containing 20 canisters-2 ID. each.
IMPERIAL do. in chests, half chests, 20,
10 & S catty boxes, and boxes each
containing 20 canisters-2lb. each.
HYSON do. in chests, half chests, and 10
catty boxes
POUCHONG do. in boxes containing
half pound papers
SOUCHONG do: in half chests
4s che chests 2YouNoeG. HHs sos', do; Of
80 half chestsS and qualities
CHOCOLATE in boxes & half boxes,
Sakin's No. and 2, and Clapham's
No. 1, fresh from the mandatory.
SICILY MADEIRA WINE, in half
pipes, Or. casks and half Or. casks.
FUNCH MADEIRA ditto in half pipes
and quarter casks.
LISBON do. in quarter casks.
WINDOW GLASS 8 by 10 and 10 by II
Sugar loafpaper and binders & bandbox
boards
Porter and wine bottles in crates, ham.
pers and hhds.
Glanber Salts in barrels
Prime green coffee, Salad oil. in boxes
Demijohns, Mustard
Goshen cheese in casks e
Shad and herring seine Irvine
One bale domestic cotton shitings
Cloverseed, rosin and pitch
White lead ground in oil, low to close
sales
! hid. hard shelled almonds jsnl
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Notice..

DYvirtue ola decree of the chancery court
ID of Fredericksburg, pronounced on the
10th day of MAY, 1924, in suit in the name
of Jacob Weaver, Plaintiff, against George
w. Foote, administrator de bonis non of Rich
ard H. Foote, decd, and Alexander Scott
and Elizabeth his wife, Defendants shall
proceed to sell, for cash, at the front door OF
the tavern of Hozia Hickerson, near Elk
Run, Fauquier county, on the 5th day Of
March, 1925, three several TRACTS OF
LAND, lying and being in Fauquier county,
containing about
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
EPILEPSY.

Aphysician of Triebel, near Sorau,
has discovered that the root of the COM
mon NORWOOD is an efficacious medi-
cine in Epilepsy. He recommends
gathering this plant in autumn, drying
it in the shade without being washed,
and not pulverizing it till it is wanted
for use. 1t should be administered in
the form of powder, as signs of the ap-
proach of the fit are manifested. To
an adult it may be given in adose from
fifty to seventy grains, in warm
liquid. After the patient has taken
the medicine, he should go to bed and
cover himself we'll up, and not remove
from it till the perspiration has gone off.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
CoNsUMPTIONs, COUGHS, &c.
Vegetable
INDIAN + SPECIFIC:

For the cure of Colds, Coughs, Conumptions,
Shifting of Blood, asthmas, and all dis
eases Of the Breast and Lungs.
TVHERE is perhaps no medical observation
i better established, none more generally
confirmed, by the experience ofthe best ply.
sicians, of all ages and countries, and none OF
more importance to the human family, than
the fact that many of the most difficult and in
durable consumptions originate in neglected
colds. In climate so variable as ours where
the changes of the weather are frequently
sudden and unexpected, it requires more
care and attention to guard against this dam
perous enemy of life than most people ina
zine, or are able and willing to bestow. The
Bills of mortality exhibit the melancholy fact
that the proportion of deaths by this disease,
nav be considered as about FIVE to one. In
asmuch then as this fatal disease bids defiance
to the skill of the most learned physicians, 1t
is a qualification to the proprietor that ne IS
enabled to offer to those afflicted with IT.
roodly prospect of relief in that highly valu-
able remedy the Vegetable INDIAN srhCl-
FIG. The Indians are happy in their know
ledge of medical plants; governed wholly by
experience, they are certain as to heir erect
and It is said by an author Of great character,
that true consumption is disease never
known among them. =,
The celebrated DR.. Cullen has taught us.
that our first attention should be employed in
watching the approach Of the disease and pre-
venting its proceeding to an incurable state;
and in persons of consumptive habit, esPe-
cially those born Of consumptye parents, the
slightest symptoms Of an approaching con-
sumption at the consumptiye period OF lite
ought carefully to be attended to-
This Specific is obtained oy extraction
from herbs, roots, flowers, plants, &c. when
in perfection In consequence OF happy
combination of the most valuable herbs, &c. II
becomes balsam of superior value. 1t heals
the injured parts, opens the pores, and COM
noses the disturbed nerves, after the manner
IF an anodyne, consequently the obstruction
of the chest and the lungs winch constitute
this disease, particularly need its use. II pro
notes expectoration, which Is constantiy eau
ed for. and whilst it cleanses and heals, also
eiyes strength to the tender lungs. In tls
manner it removes the hectic iever, improves
digestion, gives strength to the nerves, re-
us;rs the appetite and improves the spirits
This specific may always be given in safety
Il is mid, pleasant to the taste, and may safely
he g;ven to infants, for which it is of inestima-
He yalue. It affords relief in bowel CON-
nlaints, teething, whooping coughs, &c. and
E found particularly useful in hypochondlicai
nervous and hystercal diseases. Each bill OF
directions contains detailed account OF TINS
disease in all its different stages, and Will De
accompanied with the signature Of W. BuL-
LER, in red ink, without which it cannot DC
genuine. It is offered for sale BY
RICHARD H. LITTLE,
Alexandra.
JOHN LITTLE,
Georgetown, and
N. JEWETT,
;.n, Washington d. G.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
Withers & Washington

HAVE received by the late arrivals IroHi ~
I'll York, large and general assortment OF
SEASONaBLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING IN PART OF
Superine London blue and black cloths
Low priced blue, black and fancy cold DO.
Bne. black and assorted cold kerseymeres
Swansdown and toilinet vestings
Tartan and circassian plaids
Blue camblet for gentlemen's cloaks
Plain and figured bombazetts -,
100 pieces blue and mixed plain and stnp'd
cassinetts
Rose point and duffle blankets
White green, red and yellow flannels
Super Swanskin do
Blue plains and negro cloths
$50 cloth shawls with chintz borders
S cases a. & 70 Irish linens, some very fine
81 and 1O4 Irish and imitation sheetings
GA "a and 1914 linen diaper
Birdseye and Russia do
Merino shawls and scarfs, some splendid
patterns
Figured silk and gauze hdkfs
Brown figured gros de etc and ombre, a
new article for peGses ~
Black, brown and MAJ. blue figured silk
Black, white and blue Italian grapes
Sarsnets, senshaws and Levantines
Black Italian lutstring
Plain and striped bombazeens.
100 pieces flag and bandanna hdkfs.
Gentlemen's black figured silk cravats
Women's black and slate worsted hose
Lambs wool half hose
Plain and ribbed black and white silk do
Cotton cambrics, null musins
Plain and figured book do
Floss and sewing cotton in ballsand spools,
warranted good
Gentlemens' Norway and beaver gloves
Ladies beaver, kid and horse skin do
100 dozen imitation shell combs
American plaids, checks and stripes
Linen and cotton tickings
Oznabugs, Hessians and rolls
10 bales burlaps from No. l to
Is do. American brown and bleached shirt
ings and sheetings
With a VARIETY OF OTHER ARTICLES
in their line, which they will sell low for CASE,
or to their customers as usual.
noy 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
WHY be handed This Day

EROM schr. Washington Packet, at lrwins
Il wharf, and for sale by
A. C. CAZENOVE & Co.
$50 kegs nails assorted sizes ,
so boxes sperm candles Rodman's brand
100 do mould and dipt tallow do
Is do yellow soap
Winter strained sperm oil and whale do
10 bbls greening apples
hhds. molasses
121 packages of "a, 20, a. and 50
brown & bleached domestic cottons
cases A." Cumberland" super printed
calico
6 bales do A furniture
IL cases plaids stripes and chambrays
4 do sattinetts and kerseys
1 do negro cloth
1 case "A domestic blue cloths some
of which are of superior quality, with alarge
assortment of
Yarns A to AZ, etc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03

consisting of oak, vine, and cypress. He will
enter into contracts for the same standing, de-
liverable at the waters edge, or at either Of
the ports of Richmond, Norfolk, Baltimore,
the District of Columbia, Philadelphia, or
New York.-The navigationis suited for any
tonnage. The wood and timber commencing
at the bank of the river, extending along the
same to considerable distance, and is no
where more than mile from navigable water:
the roads excellent; and the country perfectly
level. Any person wishing to view the same,
viii find ready access by the steamboats,,
which ply regularly on James river, and have
common landing place at James Town, with
in half mile Of the estate. Letters address,
ed to the subscriber at Williamsburg, Virginia,
or Port Tobacco, Charles county, Maryland,
will be Immediately attended to.
G. MASON.
0TThe National IntelIgencer, Richmond
Enquirer, Norfolk Herald, Baltimore Amer.
can, Poulson's Philadelphia American, & New
York Gazette, will publish the above advertise.
ment, once week for three months, and send
their accounts to this Office for payment.
ian 1aw3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03

ADVERTISEMENT OF A LONDON BARBER.
To the inhabitants of the town of Brighton !;
also to the Nobility and Gentry, Of either
Sex, who may resort to that favorite Water
ing Place, the ensuing Season, for the Plea
sure or the Benefit of Bathing:
This is intended to inform the world,
that native of London, Mr.. GEORGE
FERDINAND AUGUSTUS CHARLEMoRE,
has had the honor of carrying arms in
the Middlesex Militia, and was particu-
tarly distinguished in the course Of the
last campaign, when he had the good
fortune to be employed in some eminent
services at Dover Castle, the advanced
fortress of his Majesty's British Do
minions. He combines the intrepidity
Of .Alerander with the caution OF Fdbius:
his principles patriotic equal TO c.
sar as a man, nor inferior to Brutus as
the friend Of Liberty. Amorous as
anthony, and like him, too, of irresisti-
bic person. Incorrupt as .Aristides pa
tent as Socrates eloquent as Cicero
In manners and address, what Chester
field was, k;a. Although stranger TO
Locke, and unacquainted with Mesuton,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03

To minds ofan ordinary cast, pa
tent Incidence under settled prospects
comes as a matter of course; it requires
no effort, and is endured without suf-
fering. But to spirits Of more enthusi-
astic nature, what penance so hard to
be borne as that which imposes still
ness and inaction /? To be calm and
peaceful, is with them to be nothing
worse than nothing Philosophers
have spoken, and experience still speaks,
and every thing in nature indicates,
that earthly felicity can only dwell in
the pursuit of simple quiet pleasures.
But what are these lessons to those
souls of FIRE which, whilst the world
goes round, will ever be found therein.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03
LOT Of Ground

with the Improvements, purchased Of VIM. b.
Stewart by said McDennick and now occu-
pied by him, situated in the town Of Alexan.
dria on the north side Of Queen-st. between
Pitt and St-Asaph-streets. Terms of sale
cash. will convey to the purchaser such
title as I hold as trustee.
N. HERBERT, Trustee.
ION 90 IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03

Madame de Sevigne observes, in
one of her letters,that, at going to bed,
our thoughts are of a dark grey, but, in
the middle of the night, they become
black" Volumes of description could
not have given a more forcible idea OF
the manner in which the mind is affect
ed by the sombre images of night and
darkness. But how beautifully equal
are the dispensations of Nature! Day
light returns, and, cheered by its in
fluence, the elastic spirits rise from
their temporary pressure, and dance
again in the sunbeams of hope and ex-
pectation.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-02-03

In contrasting our feeble procee-
dings with the grand works ofnature,
the moralist will undoubtedly find a
lesson ofhumility. He will find that
man alone is disorderly and violent:
inconsistent and capricious. In the
works of nature, on the contrary,
what uniform harmony! Whilst we
are convulsed with wars and factions,
marking every where our track with
blood and rapine, noise and tumult.
Nature continues her course, silently
but beautifully exemplifying the wis
dom and consistency of its divine
original-the same yesterday, to day,
and TO morrow.