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The Litchfield County post., 1826-07-11

BOSTON, June 20.
 The late John M'Lane, Esq. having be- slowed upon the Massachusetts General Hos pital S95,871 e6 already received, besides $25, 900 more, which will be payable on the decease ofhis widow. the trustees commem- crate this instance of his liberality by confer ring on the Hospital for the Insane, at Charles town, which is part of the Massachusetts General Hospital establishment the name of " The M'Lane Asylum for the Insane."
The Litchfield County post., 1826-07-11
NEWS OF THE SEA SERPENT.


 Capt. Holdrege, of the Silas Richards, has sent us the following extraordinary ac- count, for publication, accompanied by representation in pencil of the monster seen, which is isprecisely of the form of the Sea Serpent that so often visited the neigh 'bourhood of Boston.--Capt. Holdrege, as well as the respectable gentlemen named below, are ready to verify the statement with their oaths if necessary.
 To the Editors of the Merccntile 4q'eertiser. '.
 Dear Sirs-If you should deem the foI-, lowing statement worthy of insertion in your valuable journal. the veracity or 1t can be attested by the undersigned.
 Ship Silas Richards, 17th June. 1926.
 Lat. 4l, O3, LOnga6z 22.3
 While standing by the starh0a how, looking at the unrufled surface of the O.
The Litchfield County post., 1826-07-11

The authenticity of the Treatise on Christian Doctrine, lately published and attributed to Milton, is disputed, by the Bishop of Salisbury. We hope the Bish- -op will succeed in his proofs, and rescue the author of Paradise Lost from the dis graceful imputation which now rests upon
 his memory.
The Litchfield County post., 1826-07-11

In 1456 we find the Bishop Hoia, in Iceland,
 whimsically erongh. hiring the master of a London Merchant-ship to sail to Iceland as his proxy, and to perform the necessary visi- tation of his see the good prelate dreadingi in person to encounter the boisterous Northern Ocean.
The Litchfield County post., 1826-07-11

Brcach ef Promise. the lata c;rc,;. in Tompkins county, two causes. were fried for breach ot the marriage promise; in one ot which the fair one recovered yer diet of i've hundred dollars, (all the recre. ant swain was worth) and the other, one hundred, as a compensation for hopes deferred. - At the same court faithiess gallant was indicted in the sum of S25O for sedncitig and abandoning the girl whom he had taught to love. <.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER a8, 1885,
Notice..

Portuguese Legation, Philadelphia, Oct. 4td, 1926.
TIME undersigned has the honor to inform all Portu-
Il guese citizens residing in the United States of A.
merica that he has been authorised to administer the
oath to the Constitutional Chart of the Kingdom of
Portugal, and its dominons granted and given by his
Most Faithful Majesty Don Pedro ". the 18th A
prl last and he requests all those residing in the city
and county of Philadelphia, to call at his residence in
Chesnutstreet No. 49, the 18th inst between the
hours of ten in the morning and two in the afternoon,
and all others residing in the different States of the
Union, may take the said oath by proxy, duly autho-
rsed for that purpose, any day after the abovemen
toned day. JOAQUIN BARROZO PEREIRA
oct 10 st
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
sept 2f
THIS is to Give Notice.

FsNHAT the subscriber of Alexandra County in the
Z d. trict of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phan's Court of said County, letters of administration
on the personal estate of Samuel Thompson, late
of the County, aforesaid deceased.-Al persons hav
ing claims against the said decedentare hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof pass
ed by the Orphans Court, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the 5th day of April next, they may other
WISE by law, be excluded from all benefit of said es-
tate and those indebted thereto required to make
immediate payment. Given under my hand, this 5th
day of October, 1926. ISRAEL p. THOMPSON,
oct 5-2w Admir- of Samuel Thompson
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
90 Reward.

GTRAYED or drove away from the subscriber, living
- in Alexandria, about the last of July last,
ss-zr. TWO BRLNDLE COWS
~-WSsWAN Both of them have horns; one of them
&.TN large cow with white face, except a
one eye, which is the color of her
body, and small streak of white on the top of her
shoulder, which hardly be at distance; hole
in ear but it is recoilected whether the other
is marked ornot. The other is small Cow with
good deal ofwhte about her head, and ii. Day cut on
one of her horns; mark except of them has
been torn by dogs but has got well; she will have
calf about the last of this month the first of next
They were both five years old last spring will give
the above reward to any person that will inform me
where they are so that get them
HORATIO DAY.
N. B. Lost out of pocket ten dollars, in two fves,
will be literally rewarded by returning them to the
subscriber. H. d.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
Webster's EulOgy, sc.

A DISCOURSE in commemoration of the Lives and
IA Services of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson,
deveredin Faneuil Hall, Boston, August I'd, 1926
BY Daniel Webster price 81 cents.
Parliamentary History and Review; containing Re-
ports of the Proceedings of the two Houses Of Para-
ment during the Session OF 1856 Geo w, with cri-
teal remarks the principal measures ofthe Session.
London, 1896 vol. royal Svo. $40.
Lights of Education, or Mr.. Hope and his family: a
narrative foryoung persons, vol. I'd, just published;
price Is cents
Museum of Foreign Literature and Science, new
series, No. 9. Subscription So per annun.
Franklin Journal and American Mechanics Maya
zine, containing Specification of Longs Improvements
in Locomotive Carriages. An Essay on the Bombyx
Mori, or Silk Worm-by DR.. sharpless No. 8, vol IL.
published monthly, 50 per annum.
additional Supplies Of
Vivian Grey, vol. 12mo 81
Operative Mechanic, 2vols Svo 81.
Dr. Paris on Diet; Mills Chivalry and Crusades;
Joyce's Chemical Mneraogy, &c.
On sale by PISHEY THOMPSON.
Washington, Oct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
Cash for Negroes.

VENHE subscriber will give the highest cash price for
Il IS or 80 YOUNG NEGROES. As the prices OF
Negroes on the declne those wishing to sell would
do well 10 give me call as early as convenient.-I
shall be constantly at Elias P Legg's in Alexandria,
until complete my purchases. Application personal
ly, or by letter, will be Immediately attended to-
SAMUEL HUNTER.
cont o6 re
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
New Boarding Mouse.

MFRS. A. WASHINGTON, late of Winchester, Viz
wi GINA, having taken that spacious three story
brick house on King-street, opposite the store of
Messrs. Hugh Smith & Co. and fitted itup in suitable
manner ready for the reception of boarders, by
the year, month, or shorter period. fexperience in
this line of business, well furnished table, and urre
mitted efforts to please, will insure her success, she
does not despair of receiving her share of public pa
tronage.
The contguity of her house to the steamboat wharf
renders convenient for persons travelling that
way, thar any other in town. sept 12-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
w as XAost.

~ Pm, somewhat in the shape of the letter s. hav-
ing auburn hair in it, and set with pearl Any person
who may have found it will confer special favor be
literally rewarded, by leaving it at Mr. John Adams
silver smith shop. oct
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
4. G. Cazenove & Go

il. G. CaZenove & Go.
HAVE FOR SALE
Muscovado sugars of various qualities
Refined do do
Retailing molasses, chocolate,
Coarse salt, sack salt, N. E. and w. I. Rum
Holland and American Sin, Cognac brandy
Madeira, Sicily Madeira, French Madeira, Hines
Port Claret, and various other 5
Old Whskey, salad oil
Almonds, raisins, flberts
Hyson, Young Hyson and Imperial teas
Manufactured tobacco best brands
Rice, citron, olives, winter and summer oil
Cut nails and brads all sizes
Swedes iron, hoop do, nail and spike rods
Mess and cargo beefrn fine order
Baltimore window glass of all sizes
Russia hemp, soal leather
Sugar loaf and factory paper
Common writing paper, sperm and mould candles
CASTLE and yellow soap
German pipes and steel, etc. sept Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
B. Hampson e. Son

Haze Just received and offer for sale,
NFUSCOyADO sugars, 1st, Cd and Sd qualities, in
wi hhds. and barrels; Refined do
W. l. and N o. moasses in hhds and barrels
Prime green coffee in bags and barrels
Young Hyson, Gunpowder and Imperial teas
Holland gin and Cognac brandy
Old Jamaica and Antigua spirit, N. E. rum
Madeira, Lisbon and Malaga wine
Pepper, alspice, madden, Alum
Rice G. A. and fine salt in bulk and sacks, &C. &C. &C.
sept 26
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
Gun-POWder.

IN CASKS of F, FF, FFF powder, received from
~ the mandatory at Newburgh, New-York, and
of which description is given below, for sale by
VIM FOWLE & Co.
"ROGERS' ORANGE GUNPOWDER"
This article, remarkable for its superior purity,
proved by critical experiments made at the Labora-
tory of Columbia College, and warranted by the pro-
pretor to contain only about oneourh of the quantity
of resduum orincombustbe matter found in the best
possible degree of strength and quickncss and may
be known from all other powder by orange stain
thrown out on its gnitiona peculiarly indicating the
absence Of alkaes, and rendering it well adapted to
resist the effects of salt or humid atmosphere.
sept5
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
For Freight,

ssX The superior fast sailing coppered ship
ND GOVERNOR STRONG,
VVar Calder, master, burthen 5000 barrels will be
ready in few days for freight to any part OF the
world Apply 20 JOHN ii. LADD.
Who offers for sale The cargo Of SAID astp,
5000 bushels ground alum salt
500 sacks fine salt
1000 bushels orreU coal sept Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
NO. 900
G & \. p. Thompson,
HAVE received per ships Shenandoah and Belyide-
Ill ra, and other arrivals. their supply of
FAIlA GOODS.

AMONG THEM ARE
Extra Saxony blue, black, olive and mix'd cloths and
cassimeres
superfne and fine do. and double milled drabs
GA drab and olive earnaughts, pesse cloths cashmere
Devonshire kerseys, drab and mixed plains
84, ga, 1914, Ia, 1874, and 1874 rose blankets
8, 8 IL and point do
White, scarlet, red. green, yellow and black aannels
Swanskns, booking and drapery baizes
Plain and figured black and colo.ed bombazetts
variety of black and white and fancy color'd prints
Jackonet cambrics, cambria and book musins
Fancy cravat handkerchiefs
A Irish linens, S 4 and GA Irish sheetings
8-4, ga and 104 damask and diaper table linen
Brown and bleached Russia sheetngs, brown hollands
Bandanna company flag, Madras, black byzantine, and
fancy silk handkerchiefs
Black sarsenets and Italian grapes
A super Sea Island shirtings, brown and beached
common do.
Plaids, satnetts ladies' and mems leather gloves
Cotton and worsted hosiery
Italian sewing silks, silk twist, sewing cotton
Patent Threads buttons, pins, ribbons
Scotch and German osnaburgs
Shoe threads, etc sept Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
Mouse Servant Wanted.

VXTANTED good house servant: one who can cook,
w wash and iron, will find constant employment
and good wages.-None need apply but those who can
bring good recomme ndations of character
aug 80 4ppky at this office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
For Freight,
The new and very superior Brig
HOPE REThJERE.

= The new and very superior Brig
~ HOPE RETKIERE,
lA Richard Baker, master, carries LOO bbls-will
IzSrbe in order in few days for the reception Of
ss cargo, and would prefer an European or West In
dafreight. Apply to -
Whoofers for sale the cargo of the SAID Brig from
Curacao consisting of coarse Salt of excellent quality
,sbrb will be sold low ftaken from on board
or2
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
PRINTED AND PUBLIsHED
DAILY,
nv SNOWDEN & THORNTON.
For Rarbadoes.

- THene,o Schooner ENI,ERPRIZE,
IN Capt Immohr. win sail early next week
nm For freight of20o barrels, or passage, apply
&HSto JOHN S. MILLER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
By authority ofMe Stateof Virginia.
fredericksburg Street Aottery

On the Alphabetical SYSTEM securedby Letters Patent
THE avhole to be dra,on IN ONE DAP, at the IOwn Hall
in Fredericksburg.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
T OF Amsterdam

a The Coppered Brig GRAMPUS,
M Alexander master; viii sail early IN October,
IA and take so hhds of tobacco on freight. Ap-
I<E.ply to VIM. FOWLE & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
.Savy Bread.
Crate Coal.

Ae1Yc BUSHELS superior Crate Goals now land
OU ing from sloop Patty, lying at Ramsay's
wharf and for sale by WIN. L. KENNEDY.
anfO 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
SCHEME:

This scheme is formed WITH Ine ietterS n, Is ana y,
and arranged, that the holder of three tickets Ca
& CO. will be certain get at least one Prize, and
may obtain four! The Tickets are lettered and num-
bered as follows, viz:
A. No. 1-B. No. &c. No. 3-A. No. 4-B. No.
&C. No GA. No. 7-B No. sc. No. ga No.
lob. No. lie. No. 12-And in this manner through
the whole.
MODE OF DRAWINGS:
On the day of the drawing, the three letters A, B,
and c, will be placed in wheel, and one of them
drawn out. which will entitlc all the tickets (being
having that letter them, to prize of 50 each,
with an equal chance for the CAPITAL, and intermediate
prizes All the numbers (from to 1899 inclusive)
will then be deposited in Wheel and all the prizes
above the lowest denomination III another, and the
numbers and prizes drawn alternately against each
other, until the prizes ale all out.
Gf ticket drawing superiorprze IS not restricted
from drawing an inferior also Many tickets must
therefore obtain I'aoo Prizes each!
Prizes payable by the Corporation of fredericksburg
forty DAYS after the drawings subject to the usual de-
duction of ffteenper cent.
Whole Tickets 50 So; Halves 81 Is; Quarters 623 Cents
For sale in variety of numbers az
J. II. RUNNELLS'
LOTTERY and EXCHANGE OFFICE, King
street, Alexandria.
THE ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-13
GRAND STATE LOTTERY

OF AARYL.AND-No. 8,
The holder oftwo tickets two shares, will be GER
tain of obtaining at least One Prize, and may draw
THREE!
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-06-17

TIE GRAvE.-Nature appeared desc
late and mournful. the clouds passed hea-
Willy on. shrouding all things in their
gloom. The winds sighed sadly through
the dark boughs that waved among the
tombs these stood around like the
ghosts of the evening, pale, silent and
motionless.-Beneath the cold, but spea-
king marble, lay the bodies of the de-
parted, crumbling to their primitive dust
bodies which were once among us, in.
all the joy of life. Our relations and
friends-where are they now? Wrapped
in the damp clay emaciated and hag-
gard as when death tore them from us.
My soul was melancholy l thought up
OF the scenes of former times, when those
who now lie buried were with us. They
were once dear to US, but now they are
alone and cold beneath the earth. On
the ground fallen leaves were scattered,
the emblems of mans mortality, killed
by the frosts of winter and torn from
their parent stems from us, all that we
hold dear. But the shadows of evening
approached, and all was cold, dreary and
comfortless. The scpulchral arches and
upright monuments of the dead were To-
sing themselves in the uncertainty ofthe
gloom. Do the ghosts of the departed
now stalk abroad Have they burst from
their cemeteries to walk amidst these
shades. Ibeheld figure gliding across
the mounds; pensively it stole among
the graves, like the wandering spirit Of
the night. 1t approached it was a
beautiful spirit! The raven tresses were
too rudely blown by the chill breath of
winter, and his frigid hand was upon her
neck, but the sweet spirit was regardless
oft. Her white drapery flowed loosely
around, as she leaned in sorrow over a
tomb, which marked the repose of inno-
cence. She spoke not but the unutter-
able meaning of the look she cast to
Heaven, and the deep sigh she heaved,
betrayed the-Mother.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-06-17

equally vain to regret the fatal inconsistencies Of
her presence within the last few days; when she
hovered like spirit near him, anxious to discover
her impetuous, errng Henry. amid the gloomy
Monks; yet too timid to risk a discovery. But
could he have imagined for moment, that crea-
to believe, on the eve Of splendid alliance would
voluntarily resign distinction, place, attendance
and adoration and encounter all the risks and priva
tions of monastci.m, merely in the hope Of breath
ing beneath the same roof with him who had so
lightly forsaken her who had suffered the poison
of jealousy to be infused into his ear, and who, like
Othello to be once in doubt was TO be resolved !!
When circumstances, which he viewed with a
aundced eye, carried confirmation to his distracted
soul, renouncing the world, and all hope Of happ-
ness, he threw himself into La Trappe.
1t wa. now his last sad duty to see her consigned
to the grave that grave which she had so lately
attempted to make. Through the funeral rites he
wept not, but kind Of paralysis shook his frame
upon plank, she was laid in the silent earth, and
when it covered her for ever from view, one deep
groan found its way from the lips of her To-
yer, with which his heart seemed to break, and
covering his head full low," he left the cold repo
STORY of all that was most dear to him in this
world.
The grief which overtakes us in the occupations.
duties, and endowments Of socia! life, however
deep must with time lose its intensity and sink in
to the shadows Of the past, embalmed by memory
with thousand feelings of unextinguishable ten
derness; not so that nursed in the unsocal silence
of monastic gloom it there ravago, like the most
mortal distemper and rapidly prepares its victim
for final decay. In ten days the fine ana youthful
form of Henry St. Clair became eufeebled, and in
another week was bent, as If with the decrepitude
ofsge. When not engaged in his religious duties,
he was perpetually seen either sitting or kneeling
beside the little white stone which simply bore the
initials Of his Adela.
One Just as the gray dawn of cold morn
ing, in the close Of autumn, was shedding its unen-
livening light upon the world, Henry discover
ed with his left arm encrcng the tomb, while his
right still held the rude graver, with which he had
been engraving words on the tombstone of hi.
departed love; his cowl had fallen off, but his head
was bent down as if in contemplation, and it was
not at first thought that he was dead-but life had
been extinct some hours. lie was buried in the
same grave with his lovely and unfortunate mis-
tress.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-06-17
THE OLD BACHELORS SOLHOQUY

THE OLD BHCHELOR'S SOLLLOQCH.
Alas! what poor, solitary, deserted
being 1 am! All! had | my time to
come over again, would not be now
sitting alone moping over my joyless
fire-but it serves me right do not
deserve to have the blessing of wife,
and the comfort ofdear sweet little smi-
ling cherubs. 1t is now too late, so it
is of no use bemoaning my hard lot.-
Cruel destiny-to think that my bro
tliers are at this moment surrounded
with every enjoyment, while |, with my
gouty toe, sit here miserable and alone.
All! had selected one lovely flower to
place within my bosom, now had been
blessed with the fragrant balm of do
mes,ic consolation, instead of rowing
like an inviduous wasp, from the gaudy
tulip and nauseous poppy to the poison
Gus henbane and unnectareous weed.
Heavens! how detest myself; all nature
execrates me as useless, unfriended,
and unblessed member of society, to the
public good of which it was my duty to
contribute a share; instead Of which, l
have added to its vices, and increased
the number Of its unprotected and unal-
lied members! Oh, this toe! Heavens,
what twang! Here, you vile cringing
sycophant housekeeper, send for the
doctor: your only care is to enrich your
self by pIundering me. You vile scoun-
drel of valet, where are you, sirrah!
drinking my claret instead of waiting
upon me; bring me my crutches, and !
will see i'll cannot set you all TO rights
get you gone, sir. Ali! it is Of no
use: if | turn them away, faithless var
lets, shall get as bad in their places;
all this comes of being an old bachelor.
The Romans acted wisely in doubly
taxing those useless members of the COM
munity. l wonder that our Legislature
has not taken cognizance Of this growing
evil. Bachelorship should never be en-
couraged. When they sit writhing with
torture, solitary, without one 10 speak
to, or any one to comfort them like
me, then bachelors may weep and be-
moan themselves in secret, and learn
what they have lost by avoiding ,natri-
mony. All, knock, some one is COM
ing; l must again play the hypocrite,
put OIL smiling countenance, jest and
be merry at the expense Of those who,
obeying the order Of nature, enjoy the
first best gift of heaven, domestic bliss.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-06-17

The CAUsE.-A physician the other
day called upon patient, subject to fire.
quent and severe attacks Of the CONT
The painful visitant had left him, and he
was enjoying himself over his.wine with
great conviviality. "Doctor," he ex-
claimed, 81 am very glad to see you,
you have just come in time to taste this
bottle of Ma deira; it is the first of pipe
that is just broached." "Ah," exclaim-
ed the Doctor, "these pipes Of Madeira
will never do, they are the cause Of all
your sufferings."
"Well then," rejoined the other, "fll
your glass, for now that we have found
the cause, the sooner we yet rid of it the
BETTER"
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-06-17

Vulnerable domestic miseries that plague
and utterly confound SO many families,
but from want of love and kindness in
the wife or husband-from these come
their neglect and careless management
of affairs at home, and their profuse, ex.
travagant expenses abroad. In word,
it is not easy, as it is not needful, to re-
count the evils that arise abundantly
from the want of conjugal affection only.
"And since this is so certain, a man
or woman runs the most fearful hazard
that can be, who marries without this af-
fec,ion in themselves, and without good
assurances of it in the other. Let your
love advise before you choose, and your
choice be fixed before you marry. Re-
member the happiness or misery of your
life depends upon this one act, and that
nothing but death can dissolve the knot.
A single life is doubtless preferable to
married one, where prudence and affec-
tion do not accompany the choice but
where they do, there is no terrestrial hap
pineSs equal to the married state. There
cannot be too near an equality, too ex-
act harmony, betwixt married cou-
ple-it is step of such weight as calls
for all our foresight and penetration;
and, especially, the temper and educa-
ton must be attended to. In unequal
matches, the men are more generally in
fault than the women, who can seldom
be choosers.
wisdom to gold prefer, for It's much less
Tomake your fortune, than your happlness.'