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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22
JAMES ENrw1sLE, Rec'g. Sec'y.
MATRIMONIAL MAXIMS.

Never put the question to lady during the
week that you first resolve upon doing so, and
never delay it till the second month; if you do
i, within the first, you will haveevery oh ance OF
repenting; the chance is, that you will not do
it at ALL If your object is, to be happy, never
marry rich woman without rank, or lady Of
rank without riches: The former will taunt you
with the poverty you experienced before mar.
rage, and the latter will taunt you with the po-
verify you feel after.
fyour lady be in the habit of visiting much
without you, or if she receives number Of
short post letters which she is anxious to con-
&C al from you, never max. any minute inqui-
ries as to where she visits, or endeavour TO get
the letters by stealth, for you may depend upon
it, that in all such cases, Ignorance is bliss"
and TO be wise is something more than folly.
Ifyou marry one of a number of sisters, you
run some risk of being slave Of the whole; *
if you marry an only daughter, especially if she
be an only child, you are sure to be under the
espionage of her waiting maids. and in nine ca
ses out of every ten, to have petted and Pc
wish wife into the bargain.
If you mean to be really domestic man,
never marry an ugly woman, even though she
have the wealth Of Plutus, and The virtues OF an
angel.
If, during courtship, you discover what strikes
you as little fault in the disposition or conduct
ofyour Della, be off as from mine to which
the match is applying; for the wedding ring
magnifes faults as much as ever Herschel's
telescope magni6ed planets
Ifyou find or fancy that your lady either ne
elects you or your interest, never expostulate
with her about it, or even hint that such thing
is so much as suspected, females value the in
terest which they excite more for its qualities
than its kind; and if lady gets it into her head
that these matters make an impression upon
her husband, she will continue them for The
very purpose of continuing and deepening the
impression.
If you married as a man, and your wife e.
lopes, let her Co. and thank God: if you marri-
ed as merchant, bring Grim con action,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22
Spring Goods.
JAMES e. BARRY has just received very gener
% al assortment of new and beautiful
SPRING AND SUMNER
GOODS.

Which he offers for sale the most reduced prices At
his new stand, lately occupied by Mr. Nehemiah Car.
son, and adjoining the store Of Messrs. R. M'Crea G.
Co. and the Washington favem-consistng in part of
London and Yorkshire blue, black and medley cloths
First and superfne quality cassimeres of all colors
Black English silk, white colored Marseles yestines
Blue and yellow Nankins
Nankin silk regents, vgona cassimeres, plain ribbed
French brown, regents stripe and white linen drlngs
Washington, Wilmington other twilled stripe goods
Black everlastings and circassians
Partisan shaded silks and barrage ginghams
great variety of striped and crossbarred gnghams
Bolivar stripes
Grecian striped and figured jjaconet muslins
Swiss book and null null muslins, plain and figured
new style of calicoes from 1871 to 621 cents
Mourning caicoes, Ga do gnghams, very cheap
Green, pink, white and black Italian grapes
Plain and handsome figured black nankin do
Black and colored Canton do
Silk Bandanno, Spittafeld and flag silk hdkfs.
Cotton do. Chromate, Madras and imitation SpttaIied
d0
White and fancy coored cravats, new style
White, pink, green blue, black, lilac olive forenccs
Gentlemens silk umbrellas, 80 and J2inch
Ladies' lined and frnged parasos with ivory handles
Ladies' and gentemen's silk and cotton hosiery, rib.
bed and plain
Black, white, and cold kid horseskin HEAVIER gloves
Gentemen's Woodstock, English buckskin &beaver do
Ladies' black and white silk, and misses long kid do
Black Italian and India lustriAgs
Black bombazine, black hg'd eros de Naples
Plsin and fg'd white satin
Green gauze and white lace wells
Thread bobinet and mechlin aces jaconet nsertings
Furniture and garment dimities
Ladies' fancy gauze, barrage and fgd satin hdkfs.
One case India fans
Walpole ticking, ga and - furniture apron checks
Domestic plaids and stripes
Sea Island, steam loom and Madapoan shirtings
3d. A and Ga brow n and beached domestics
Buraps, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Russia sheetings
Ravens Duck, Irish linens, dowlas, lawns, and browg
hollands
Brown cambria, gilt and fashionable steclbuttons
White and colored spool and ball sewing cottons
Plain and twill'd bombazetts, striped lestrings
Bonnet wire, hat Grape, sewing silk
Pearl and lace buttons tapes pins cotton and wcrsed
braces, braids, sc. 60.
ALSO
Baltimore Cotton Yarn, Carpet Chain, Candswick,
and Seine TUtne.
All of which will be sold wholesale or RETAIL on the
most accommodating terms. april q .
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22
POETRY.
Selected

SELECTED.
THE TEARS OF GRATITUDE.
ddressed 10 each and every one OF those VINO
have in any manner assisted or befriepded the
author, during painful deprivation OF health
for more than two years past.
Ely WILLIAM RAY.
How shall the glowing heart express
What language never can reveal
When cheered and succored in distress,
The Gratitude it loves to feel
Words are but faint and futile signs
To show the feelings of the soul,
And while the tongue the attempt declines,
II mutely bids the tear drops roll.
Tears Weld the bursting heart relief
Oppressed with Gratitude's deep sense,
And are, in thanks-in joy-or grief,
Natures most powerful eloquence,
Tongues they have not-but yet they tell
At every gush-at every flow,
Within what thankful feelings dwell
For those who cheer the heart OF woe.
But how shall benefactors know
The truth of what IS written here'
Unless each word itself can show
To be the offspring of a tear.
Take We this tributary lay,
As all the minstrel hath to give;
But heaven your kindness will repay
BY me remembered while live.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22

pocket the damages, if you can get them, and
thank the devil.
If your wife be seized with violent fit of
kindness, be very careful what promise you
make while it lasts
A wife who has lived with you in prosperity
may assist you in struggling with adversely;
but if you marry wife with view Of better
ing your condition in any other way by the pos.
session of her money, you will be disappoint-
ed.
She who pronounces "obey" most audible
before the parson, will be most audible in max.
ing you obey afterwards.
Never, you can help it, marry the daugh-
ter either Of devotee or notable: the former
will eat you up with black beetles, and the latter
will ruin you by downright economy.
Ii you find your home uncomforl able, do not
try TO make it better-that is not your province
go out and get merry every night for a week; be
sure to be in good humour when you come
home, and before the week is over, it will be
either better or worse.
Ifyou follow your wife's voluntary advice you
have chance of doing well; when you ask her
for it, it is not half So good.
If your wife be jealous, be sure to romp with
every lady you meet when in her company, but
never use any familiarity with female Of rank
lower than her own.
If you are in business and cannot get your
breakfast early enough, walk out without say.
ing word, breakfast as heartily as you can at
tavern, and let the bills be sent home to your
wife,
If you would live comfortably, always whis-
tie or laugh while your wife is scolding.
Ifyou commit your wife to the care of foot.
man, be sure that he is young and handsome;
and if you make confidant Of female servant,
take care that she is not old nor ugly.
Hyour wife boasts much Of her relations,
praise them, but trust them as little as you can.
your wife gets into fury, take yourself off
without trying to pacify her; man who expo
ses himself to storm, gets pelted, while the
storm is never the shorter, or the less severe.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22
Was Committed

THO the jail for the county of Alexandra, d. c. on
Il the Doth inst as runaway, bright muIatto girl,
Edward Ford Of Fairfax county Virginia. The said
grappears to be about II years Of age feet inches
high her clothing is domestic frock. The owner is
desired to come, prove property, pay charges and
take her away otherwise she will be disposed Of the
law directs, AND. ROUNSAVELL,
ap22-1aw3w Jalor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22
Communicated.
ANNUAL MEETING

OfMe Young Mems Bible Society Of alexandria,
The annual meeting Of this Society was held
on Friday night the l4th inst at the Baptist
Meeting House. In the absence of the "resi-
dent, the Rev. DIR. Wilmer was called to the
chair The meeting was opened with religious
exercises by the Rev Mr.. Hemphill The An
nual Report was then read by the Correspond.
ing Secretary; after which, the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
!. Rssolued, That the Report be accepted, and
that copy be sent to the parent society
.. Resolred, That the thanks OF the Society
Represented 10 the officers and managers for
their faithful services during the past year.
3. Pesolved, That the thanks Of the Society
be given 10 the patrons of this institution, for
the liberal support which they have given it.
Several appropriate addresses were delivered
in moving and seconding these resolutions, by
the Rev. DR.. Wilmer, and the Rev. Messrs.
Cornelius, Harrison and Andrews. The audi
ence, which was numerous, appeared much
gratifed and Interested by the proceedings OF
the evening From the unequivocal exp rsslons
of good will towards the Society the hope may
be reasonably entertained that it will not be
suffered to languish fer want Of patronage.
At the close of the meeting the following OF
6cers and managers were elected fol the follow
ing year:
President-Dr. VIM. H. Wilmer.
Vice Presidents-Joshua Harper, John Dou-
glass.
Corresponding Sseretary-Rv. Wells Andrews
Recording Sec,stary-James Entwisle.
Treasurer-James Douglass.
Managers-Rev. E. Harrison, Rev, S. Corne-
lius, Rev. Lippett, A ID Harmon, J.
Norris, VIM. Harper, jr r, Wilson, N. r.
Fi,zhugh, VIM. Lanphier, Thomas Mount, J.
Davis, A. o. Douglass.
Extract from the minutes.
JAMES ENTWISLE, Rec. sec'y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22

A squaw is now confined in gaol at Rome,
Oneida, for the murder of her husband The
indian killed was John Cornelius or John the
Sleeper, an old and very respectable man. His
wife is said to have been intoxicated and to have
beat out his brains with club. The crime
was committed on Thursday last at Oneida
Castle.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22
REPORT:

The Board>of Managers, in presenting their
annual Report to the Young Mems Bible Soeie-
~, would, in the first place, record their graft
tude 10 God, for that abundant mercy which
they have experienced during the year that has
now closed. The harmony which has reigned
in all our deliberations-the satisfaction which
we have felt in our various duties, and the sue
cess which has attended our exertions, are to be.
attributed to His experimenting care We de-
sire here to raise our Ebenezer, and say, "hither-
to hath the Lord helped u.s."
In surveying the events Of the past year,
while we have found many things in the condi-
ton Of the destitute 30 awaken our sympathy,
and to call forth our grief, we have found moth
ing which ought to discourage or intimidate US
in the important work in which we are engaged.
Such is the character Of this world, that we
must expect every project which wars with ig-
norance, Incidence and vice, will be misrepre-
sented and opposed, however benevolent in its
design, or beneficial in its influence. The Board
were prepared to meet with such circumstances,
and have found that labour, patience and perse-
serance are necessary in carrying into effect the
objects of this Society. Fewer occurrences,
however, Of an unpleasant character, have trans
pired, than could reasonably have been expect
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-22

The legislature of Maine, at its last session
passed law, exempting from attachmens ex.
ecution and distress, all produce of farms Will.
standing and growing, and until the same shall
have been harvested; and all the interest an,
debtor may have in one pew in any meeting
house where he and his family do stately wor
ship.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-01
The North American Review.

yHyHIS work has now arrived at the TWENTY SECOND
VOLUME and receives wide and increasing patronage
throughout the United States In its leading objects and
character it has double purposes rs that of containing
criticisms works OF taste, literature and what may be
called the elegant branches Of learning and second
H. that OF being depository of discussions topics of
general politics, legislation, scence internal relations
social institutions and, in short, whatever down to
the immediate interests of the community. 1t special
design, far possible, to give the work strictly nation
Al and American character
Several of the constant contributors of letters
who have travelled and studied in foreign parts and be-
familiar with the languages and literature of the old
countries others devoted TO literary and scientific pur
suits profession; while others conspicuous among
courts of Justice Owing to the steady support of large
number Of gentlemen thus qualified, sho reside in different
par of the Uno the work has with degree of favor
and success both in the United States and abroad which
similar publication in this country has enoyed nor has
its prosperity any former period been rapidly ncreas
ing as at present.
The .North american Revlersis published in Boston,
quarterly, making volumes aea Of about $50 pages
each.
subscribers advance and afterwards April when
the second number for the year shall be received
subscriber may begin with any volumes and, as new
Editions of he back numbers constantly reprntng,
FIJI Of the work, single numbers, at any time be
supplied
The numbers they appear, will be sent by mail any
part of the United States if desired subscribers paying
postage, and taking the risk OF conveyance.
Any person becoming responsible for six copies, will be
entitled to one gratis.
All communications may be directed to the PnopRIEron
OF THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW, BosToS
Subscriptions received by A II. WILSON, Wilmington
June, 1926.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-01
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

At meeting of the Democratic Republican citizens of
Newcastle County, held at the Red Lion Inn Saturday
the 17 inst, pursuant to public notice. Major JOHN CHOW
was called to the chair, and HEsnr WILSON appointed
secretary.
Resoued That committee of five be appointed to draft
resolutions tor carrying into effect the objects of the
The Chairman appointed said committee Messrs
Samuel H. Black, William p Brobson, Henry Whiteey
John Janvier, and David Paynter.
The committee reported the following resolutions, (the
names being inserted by the meeting) which unan.
mously adopted.
Resolved That the following persons be appointed Con-
erees ON the part OF this county, to meet the Conerees Of
Kent and Sussex Counties, at Dover Tuesday the 22d
day of August next for the purpose of nominating cand
dates to be supported by the Democratic Republicans Of
this Sate for the Offices of Governor and Representative
in Congress viz:
For RPandywine, hundred, VIM Mcau1ey,
"Christiana do. Jesse Chandler Henry Steele,
"White Gay Greek do Benjamin Whitley,
"Pencader do Jacob Faris,
"Newcastlc do. John Crow,
"Red Lion do. John Higgins,
"St. Georges do. Richard Mansfield
"Appoquinimnk do. VIM Vandegrft.
Resofred That the Democratic Republican electors of
Newcastle County assemble the second Saturday of Sep
TENDER next between the hours of 10 o'clock NJ and
g. p NJ at the several places Of holding the general cleo
lion in their respective hundreds Except that Chrstana
hundred an additional election shall be held the Buck
Tavern for the accommodation of the residing in the
upper part of said hndred) for the purpose of elecng
ten delegates from Chrstana hundred and FIVE from each
Of the other hundreds, who shall the Red Lion Inn
the bird Saturday Of the month"; 10 O'clock
NJ, TO form county ticket and the delegates from each
hundred shall nominate two persons for each and
every office to be filled from said hundreds upon which
nominations respectively, the meeting shall decide by BAL
lot
RESOLVED That the following persons be appointed Judges
of the delegate elections in the several hundreds and that
they give ten days notice of said elections, respectively
lz.-FOr
Brandywine-Wm. Aldred, Robert Forwood, VIM Smith.
Chrisiand-At the Town IIall-Henry Steele G. j..
Wolfe, Albert Wilson,
At the Buck--Jesse Chandler VIM. Huston Thos Bald
win.
MI Crees-Francis Denny, George Springer, VIM
Baldwin.
Waite Clay Creek-John Herdman, Stephen Willis
Benjamin Whitley.
Pencader-John Caulk, VIM. Thompson, Zaekarah
Jones.
NerOcastieAbraham Ewes, John Moody, Robert Rhodes
Red Lsoa-George Clark, VIM. vandegrift, James H
Miles.
ST. Georses-Abraham vandegnf, VIM. Kennedy, James
Houston.
.qbboquunmnk-Thomso Wilson, Thomas Naudain, Tho
mas Reynolds.
Resolved That the proceedings of this meeting be sign
ed by the Chairman and Secretary and published in the
American Waterman.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn TO meet on the
second Saturday Of June, 1927.
| JOHN CROW, Chairman.
| HEsnY WILSON, Sec'y.
Red Lion, June IL 1926
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TAKE NOTICE.

yEVlE agency of Thomas Fernon, who employed by
John r. Brncke having ceased, all persons indebted
him. for transactions under SAID agency bonds notes.
ing of produce or property Of whatever des-
crpton traded for by him s agents, since the 18th day
Of October. 1925, hereby positively forbidden pay
deliver in any manner whatsoever, to him any
oher person, duly authorized by of us, after the
day of he date Of oce, ay part parcel thereof
also all persons forbidden to purchase retain
ceal The said claims, demands AID property from us,
the age may h rea, constitute and appoint, to
transfer from him. OF any part OF the said proper
strictly enforced against ever, ransgressor.
JOHN Il. BRINt.KIE,
CiIA'S. u PETERSON, .4ssignees of
THOM.S r. BRIN, KLE', 81. n. Branckie
Wilmington, July IL, 1926 a 69-4t
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From the same.

Interesting "Reminiscences. were some
choice spirits in North Carolina during the Rcvolu-
tionary War.
We have been kindly favored by gentleman Of
our acquaintance, Maj. Tho's Jefferson Robson,
with the original manuscript OF a compac, entered
into by few brave and patriotic spirits in Cumber-
land County, North Carolina, shortly after the but
tic Of Lexington, in 1775, for the purpose of assert
ing the rights and defending the liberties of their
country We take great pleasure in presenting to
our readers copy Of that compact, and in record
ing the names that they may be handed down to
the latest posterity, of those noble souls, who in
despite of every danger fearessy signed that soul
anmating document When such sentiments, as
are recorded therein, were promulgated in every
corner of the oppressed Colonies, no wonder that
difficulties sufferlngs and death, could not stay The
march Of America to freedom. When such deter
mined and daunlless spirits were sprlnging up in
every quarter, no wonder that the rights of man
ard the Independence of the Western Continent
were established on basis, that remains mistaken
by despotism, uninjured by faction.
Here follows a copy Of the Original compact OF the
Association.
"At a general meeting of the several committees
of the Distric, of Wilmington. held at the Cour,
House in Wilmington, Tuesday. the Goth Junes
1775.
Resolved that the following association, stand as
the association of this committees and tina, it be re-
commended to the inhabitants Of this District to
sign the same as speedily as possible.
THE ASSOCIATION.
The actual commencement OF hostiliiies agains!
this continent by the British troops in the bloody
scene the 9th of April last, near bnston--the
increase Of arbitrary impositions, from wicked and
despolic ministry and the dread OF nsiga,ed insur
rectons in the Colonies are causes sufficient drive
an oppressed people to the use ofarms.
We, therefore, the subscribers Of Cumberland
County, holding ourselves bound by that mos, ss-
cred Of all obligations, the duty of good citizens
towards an injured country, tho onghly convinced
that under our distressed circumstances we shall be
] justified before God and man in resisting force by
force Do unite ourselves under every tie Of re!i-
ciou and honor, and associate band IN her de-
fence against every foe hereby solemnly engaging
that whenever our Continental or Provincial! CoGn
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Thirty Dollars Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber living in Queen AIMS
IL County, Md near the head of Wye river, May last
black boy who calls himself Thomas Johnson IS years of
age and having ten years to He is straight and
of careless department. and has rather full lips He took
with him pair of tow trousers, and jacket of the same
old wool hat, &c. He has been at work several weeks
near the Buck He is supposed have gone to-
wards Philadelphia Any person securing said boy in any
jail that get him again. shall receive the above reward
and reasonable charges if brought home.
July IS, 1896 71-t4tp JOHN E. DENNY.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-08-01

The following articles relating to Revolutionary times,
have been shelves for twelvemonh and belev-
ing that the present time they would be interesting
our readers, have been induced give them place
From the Chera,c. Is. c.. Intelligencer.
HONOR TO NORTH CAROLINA.
Few persons at the present day know that indie
pendence was first declared in Meckenburg County,
North Carolina. The fact has been mentioned once
or twice since the venerable Lafayette visited this
section OF country, and we have observed that the
citizens OF Charlotte have recently given public
dinner in honor of that glorious occasion At the
mere reading of the " Declaration Of Indepen-
dence," every American bosom sweIs with virtu'
Gus and anmating pride. and every patriotic heart
cherishes reverental regard for the ustrious au-
thor of that ineslimable instrument. The laures
acquired by that production. have ever justly en-
twined the brow OF the venerable sage OF Monticel-
10, and for that mighty effort OF his gigantic mind,
every child in its earliest infancy has been taught to
love and yenera,c the name of Jefferson. We
would not pluck one leaf from the wreath that en-
circles the veterans head; but while We feel all
that is Just and necessary towards him, let not
forget The brave and patriotic Carolnans who
first declared our liberties and our rights.
As the Resolves of Independence were made in
Mecklenburg County more than year before the
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NO ICE.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
July IA, 1896
TEvO obvate the risk and DELAY incident the Of
i the Bank from this Department, not receivable
the Treasury of the United States, in payment for Pat
Rights, all persons DESTROYS of taking out Patents are
requested to transmits with their applications such Notes
Drafts they may know, be advised will be avaia
BILE at the Treasury. 69-10t
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my Wilson, No. AOo, Market Street.
WILMINGTON, Del. TUESDAY, AUGUST L. 1926.

The following humorous piece is published in the Nova
Scotia Royal Gazette, the production of Mr.. Pember
ton, who has lately been giving recitaons Halifax, and
who was, not long since il the United States.