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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-12-22
From the NsU England Farmer.

Defraciion. lies OF an angry dctractor are
more various than the colors Of the prsmaiic glass
more fantastic in shape than the creation Of poets
eye, which gives 10 airy nothing local habtaton
and name. To combat them is to beat the air.
Though the phan,oms rise like the heads OF the
hydra, time usually destroys them.
Winter.-The length of the evenings in winter,
W hch renders it necessary 10 find some sedentary
and domestic diversion, may also contribute to rem.
der reading more fsvori,e amusement in winter
than in summer. Book. enable the Imagination to
creste a summer in the mids, OF frost and snow
| and with the assistance OF q cheerful fire, whose
comfortable warmth supplies the absence OF the
sun, the winter may be made pleasant as the sca
son of verna breeze or solar effulgence.
definition of Woman--A wicked old Greek
writer gave the following very singular definition
" Woman is an animal delighling in hnery.''
Solid Com fort-May be copously derived from
the following sources a quiet consclence--health
Liberty ones tine ones own or if not. useful
y, innocently and moderately employed by others
freedom from inordinate passion Of all kinds-a
habit of living within ones income, and Of saving
something for extraordinary occasons--an ability
arising from rational economy to deiray all Deces
.ary and expedent expenses-a habit OF good hu
NOR, and aptitude 10 be pleased rather than offend
ed-a preparation for adversty-love OF ones family
sincerity TO frends-bencyoence TO mankind
and piey 10 God
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS has long pronounced
those marriages the happiest, in which the con-
tracing parties are of condition nearly equal; so
that, when the first ardours OF love are abated by
time, neither can assume superiority, or think il
confederation to have accedcd to the nuptial al
lance.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-12-22

Drury Lane Theatre.-Tbe following remarks
on the opening of this celebrated theatre, appeared
in the British Traveller, published in London, on
the 25th Of September:
This house. over which the genius Of Garrick,
of Sheridan, and Of John Kemble, presided at df
ferent periods, was opened for the season, on Sa-
,urday night, under the auspices of Mr.. Price. the
American manager. Mr.. Price is we believe an
active and enterprsing individual, and we trust that
he will succeed in this very arduous undertaking /;
but, on a principle of natural feeling, We cannot
but regret. that no half DOZEN Of English gentle
men could be found to purchase the properly, and
to select one or TWO really clever, practical men,
who should have the decided and uncontrolled gui-
dance Of the concern. 1t is as calling to our feel
ngs as it must be hatlering TO the vanity OF our
trans Atlantic rivals, TO see an American at the
head OF this great establishment"
The English Vigo Bay Company have abandon.
ed their efforts 10 recover the treasures supposed
10 be sunk in that bay, on the coast OF SPAIN when
Spanish feet was destroyed by the combined
English and Dutch fleets. The infol nation which
first gave rise TO the enterprise, was the passage in
Smoleu's History Of England, in which it was
stated that six eaeons sunk in the bay with
fourteen million pieces of eight. Other authori
ties were found, which were supposed to confirm
this statement, at least so far to prove that a
large sum OF money was sunk. A contract was
made by the company, through the Spanish Am.
bassador, with the Government of Spain, by which
| they were permitted to search as much as the Y
pleased, on condition OF giving to the Spanish Go
vernment one half OF whatever they should find
They proceeded to the spot with diving bells, and
other necessary apparatus. and were employed in
exploring the bottom Of the bay to the depth ol
ten isthoms, from the a4th OF October to the 29,h
OF August last. They examined twelve vessels
supposed 10 be the whole number sunk, and found
little in them but mud They took gu, numbe,
OF cannon, and little tallow. 1t appeared from
The state OF the vessels that they had been blown
up or burnt, before they sunk. They scare he'd The
whole twelve vessels thoroughly from the mainmas
aft The strong room where it was to be expected
the treasure would be found if any, in every in
stance was completely empty.
The epidemic which has committed sue raysge
in Holland, extended along the whole coas, of tn,
North Sea, and in the interior from that const Thu
proportion OF deaths is estimated at one in every fr
patients This evil is ascrhed to The foundations O
the preceding year and the intense heat Of las, sum
mer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-12-22

Washington. Dec. l6.-We understand tina, dam.
ages, to the amount of two thousand dollars were.
on "Wednesday last awarded by Jury in the Cir.
cult Court for this District. in case of prosecution
Tor seduction Of young female. We do not know
the names of the parties, and, it VIC did, We have
some doubt whether any beneG, would RESULT from
the disclosure Jntpt.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-12-22

Old Laws.- We have lately been much amused
in looking over the old Colonial and Provincial laws
of MASSACHUSETTS. 1t is impossible not TO admire
Inc ripid morality and stern virtue of the trainers Of
these edic,s, visible in most oil these their produce
lions and i, is, Ito US at leas,) equally impossible
no, to be astonished at the perversons OF the plain
eat moral principles, which exist in few OF the
laws. As an instance of the latter trait we copy
clause imposing grievous "penalty ior keeping
Christmas" II is the second in series OF ac's
against gaming, dancing Sc.'' Iii supposed keep
ing Christmas mus, be included in the ct cefera.-
The act was passed in l65l.-.N. II. journal.
"For preventing disorders arising in several pla
ces within this jurisdiction, BY reason Of some sui
observing such festivals, were supersli'iously kept
in other countries to the great dishonor OF God and
offence Of others:
at is therefore ordered by this court, and the au
thority thereof. that whosoever shall be found OBJ
serving any such day as Christmas or the like, either
by orbearing labor, Teasing, any other way upon
any such account aore said, every such person so
offending. shall pay for every such offence five shil
ngs to the soun,y."
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-12-22

Definition Of Lady's album.-An instrument
OF torture invented by some cruel fair one TO rack
the brains Of her male acquaintance
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
William FoWle s. Co.

William FOWle s. Co.
HAZE IN STORE FOR SaLE,
40 hogsheads Muscovado sugars part of which of
80 barrels perior quality
20 20 he %o 's Ssx Sr,e,n. Molasscs
10 pipes otard, Dupay Co. and seignete brandy, of
superior quality
5000 pounds Sumatra pepper
$50 chests and half chests young hyson tea of approx.
ed quality
q tons ST. Petersburg hemp
500 do ofRavens duck
' 90 pieces do s bID~n Russia shee,ins
100 pieces Russia diaper
II casks Bridport shad, herring and sewing Irvine
90 cases coarse hats
100 pieces choppa romas
1000 SIDES red soal leather
800 casks nails, assorted sizes
40 barrels mess and No. Boston beef
As do tanners Gil
' !; & &C.; g. s;,: do No. ? "AeHr"rl
$1,000 bushels Turks Island and ST. Ubes Salt.
$50 tons plaster Paris, AND
120 bales forming complete assortment Of Domestic
Cotton Shrtngs and Sheetngs, Sattinets Cassneres,
Lnseys, Burlaps, &C. all Of which will be sold liberal
terms. JAMS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
NO. @05o
bargains! bargains! bargains!

VI\HE subscriber DESTROYS in future to conduct only
Lottery business, and anxious dispose of the va
nous articles which he has hand unconnected with
that ne respectfully socits his fellow citizens and the
public generally, to call at his Lottery Office, and en-
abrce the opportunity for bargains, which his present
determination affords His stock consists of the follow
ing articles
Watches, seals, keys and chains
Pistols, dirks and Spanish knives
Breast pins, plated casters, and penknives
Ladies' clasps, waist buckles, hooks and eyes
Reticules and clasps
Ear rings and necklaces of various patterns
Large and small size Tortoise shell combs
Large and small do mock do do
Handsome pocket books of various patterns
Scissors, superior razors, and silver spectacles
Gentlemen's pocket combs and cigar cases
Do hair stocks, cravat stners and patent supenders
Looking glasses, bread trays, and small size walters
Busting, hearth clothes, and hair brushes
Silver eyed needles, silver and common thimbles
Sun glasses, pencil cases, lead pencils and shaving
soap
Masonic aprons and handsome prints
Fancy baskets, Cologne water, SC.
Durable ink and playing cards
ALso-Gentlemen's black and drab beaver hats
Do do do fur do
Mems fur and wool hats
Children's fur and wool do
Those who feel disposed to make purchases, are as.
suredhat each and all of the above articles will be sold
at the most reduced cash prices.
jan 81 JOHN H. RUNNELLS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
70 Net,

To Net,
Ga very convenient brick dwelling House, with
.hssl outhouses complete, adjoining MIR. Thos Smiths
ON Columbus, between King and Prince sts Apply to
nov loft CHARLES BENNETT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
Jonathan &. May,


EERCHANT TAILOR, at his old stand, lower end
MI of Prince street, respectfully informs his friends,
and the public in general that in addition to his former
stock, he has Just received agenreal assortment OF
FALL GOODS,
Consisting of the toAowing articles, riz:-
super6ne blue and black cloths
Second do do do
Blue plains Devonshre kerseys
Red, green and white fannels
Red and green baze
Flushines and fearnaughts of various colors
Rose blankets gloves, mitts and caps
Tartan plaids, Russia sheetings
Rurlaps and ticklenburgs
Irish, German and Russia dowlas, bedtickings
Bleached and brown domestic cottons
Domestic plads, stockings. handkerchief stocks
Ir;sh linens in pieces and halfpeces
checks and cambrics, fancy and plain crarats
Dandanno and flag hdkfs
SnittalfieId and common pocket do
Calicoes well assorted fancy tolinet vestIngs
Olive and black velvets, tabby do
Figured blackk silk vestngs,
Rlack s. brown bombazetts, guernsey frocKs
assortment Of Cotton Yarns, and general assort-
a a. a af T!5ILORS TRIMMINGS, together with a
~ Reodv Made Clothes and Mattresses.
He.is determined to sell on the most moderate terms
N n Custom work executed with neatness dispatch.
oct IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15

Handing,
On h,oins wdorf, from sclr. Washington Packet:
4 HHDS, prime Martinco molasses
l. ~ 10 bhds and 50 bbls Z rum
hid old Jamaica rum
so boxes mould candles
So do sperm. do
60 casks winter strained sperm oil
so boxes rasns
700 bunchss onions
40 bales domestic goods
Cider, &c. for sale by
jan IA A. C. CAZENOvE& SEQ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
TO Rent,

The brick warehouse on our wharf
EEE1 recently occupied by VIM. l., Kennedy as a
ship chandlery and grocery, for which the stand
49, is equal to any in the place. The rent will be
moderate. WA' fo~LE Co.
dec Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
District Of Columbia,
alexandria County, SCI.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1925.
Daniel Street, Complainant
.9gainst In Chdncery.

.1gdnM z III CHu1Ht7y'
Charles Coleman s. James l. Mckenna.
vUyHE defendant Charles Coleman not having entered
L his appearance and given security according to the
statute and the rules of this court and It appearngt
the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit fled that
the said Charles Coleman not nhabant OF the Dis
trict of Coumba-on the motion of the complainant by
his counsel it is ordered that the said absent defendant
do appear here the first day of next April term, and
enter his appearance to this suit and give security tor
performing the DEGREES of the courts and that the other
defendant, James L. McKenna, do not pay away, con-
yey secrete the debts by him owing to- or the estate
or effects in his hands belonging to the absent defen
dant until the further order decree of courts and
that copy of this order be forthwith published, for
two months successfully, in of the public newspa
pers printed in the town of Alexandria, and that another
copv be posted the front door of the CourHouse Of
said county. A Copy. Test, EDM. l. LEE, C. c.
janis Gun
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
More Goods.
JAMES C. BARRY,
fit his old established Store, corner OF King and Fair
r..

fit his old established Store, cOrne, Of King and Fair
far streets, .Alerandria,
JUST RECEIVED
White, black, and scarlet merinosc arfs
shepherds blk and blue first quality cloths cassmeres
Silver and Parsons's grey mix'd do do
Sykess superior blue and grey mixd cassnets, which
he respectfully invites thepubc to call and examine,
as they are beautiful specimen of the superiority Of
American over Foreign manufacture of that article
new and very general assortment of calicoes, warrant
ed fast colours
Very handsome silk stripe caspans for ladies dresses
Tartan and circassan paids Canton Italian blk grapes
Ladies and gentlemen's black and white silk hose
Kid horse skin, Woodstock, buck and beaver gloves
Also
Flushngs blankets, blue plains, Devonshire kerseys
annels baizes buraps linens, lawns cambrics checks,
plaids, stripes, and most description of DOMESTIC
GOODS which together, with his former stock, COM
prses compile assortment, and will be sold very low
for the CASH, or to his punctual customers asusua.
ALWAYS HAND,
Baltimore Cotton Yarn, Candie,vick, and
Carpet Chain.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
district of Columbia,

County Of .Aernndria,
(SHARIES COLUMBUS has applied to the Honors.
y bic william Cranch, Chief Judge of the United
States Circuit Court of the District Of Columbs to be
discharged from IMPRISONMENT, under the Act for the
relief of Insolyent Debtors within the District OF CO.
hmbia, on the second Monday of March next, at
o'clock A. NJ at the Court House in Alexandria, when
and where his creditors are required to attend.
feb IA e. I. LEE, C.. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
Turks island Salt.

i vi - ]O0HVs
OnO0 BUSHELS clear Turks Island Salt, suitable
S)SUO for the fisheries
5000 do Ground Alum do
st. Domingo and Cuba tobacco
Molasses and Sugar, West India Hides
A small lot of mahogany
Malaga wine (sweet,) Jamaica Logwood
Prime pork and beef mess do
1000 bushels good wheat, in store and for sale by
feb 6 j. S. MILLER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15

6,35S Priests, 500 Tickets s7S4,24o
u-FEvery Prize payable in Cash as soon as drawn
In this rich scheme, for the small number OF tickets
and the large proportion of Capitals, it is evident the
risk is much less and the chance gain much greater
than in any other Lottery.
A considerable portion Of this Lottery put up IN
packages of seventeen tickets, warranted to draw $780,
less the Is per cent deducted by the State, with so
many chances for the Capital Prizes.
Whole Tickets $50 Elghths Is
Halves IS Sixteenth ~
Quarters II so lhirty-secondthl so
By certificate as follows:a certificate Of II whole
tickets can be had for S595; IL half tickets 1927 sos
II quarter tickets S148 Is; II eighth tickets s4 $751;
II sixteenth tickets 81 60; II thirty tickets
s18 49, Which certificates will entitle the purchasers
or owners thereofto whatever prize may be drawn by
the original tickets of like number, and above the
sum of $780, being the amount due thereon, and in like
proportion for shares of certificates respectively.
Capital Prizes Cor sale, as usual at Fortunes Home,
bv WILLIAM PRENTISS,
Agent for p. Garfield, Washington City
Where the Cash will, usual, be promptly advanced
for Prizes as AS drawn.
Orders postpaid, enclosing the cash, for even sim
gle ticket or share will meet with prompt attention
as personal application, if addressed to
WILLIAM PRENTISS,
.Agenf for p. CanfeW,
ian5 Washington City.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
This is to give Notice i,

VVyHAT the subscriber, of Alexandria County in the
i District of Columbia, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court ofsad County letters tesamentary the
estate of Henry Bayne late OF the County aforesaid de-
seased-Al persons having claims against the said de-
sedent are hereby warned 20 exhibit the same to the
subscriber, passed by the Orphans Court before
the 18Th day of August next they by law be
shded from all benefit to said estates and those ndebt
ed thereto are required to make immediate PAYMENT
Given under my hand, this 18th February. 1896.
SARAH BAYNE,
y feb l5-lm Executrix OF Henry Bayne.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
To Net.

Is A small two story frame dwelling house on
.Hsjl. Columbus, between King and Prnce-streess.-
nov Apply to C. p. THOMPSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-15
Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution of Partnership.
TIVE copartnership heretofore existing between 10,
L nathan G. May u Jonah Isabel, under the firm Of
Jonathan c. MAJ s. Co. was dissolved on the I'D inst
JOMiTHaNC !M3Yhavng purchased ofJonah Isa-
bel his interest in sal. concern, this is to notify all per-
sons indebted to the to make immediate pay
ment. The business in future will be carried on by
J. C. MAY.
Uzo has on hand and offers for sale
Manufactured tobacco
Cav Pankeysin kegs and half kegs
g. ssse y g; ssS; ssi !" twists sa do do
Scotch in Dladders and bottles
Maccouba
French rappee ISNLFF.
1uber rose Bourbon
Virginia and Spanish rappee )
LIST, 3D. & Sd quality Spanish segars in whole half and
quarter boxes
In do do do half Spanish segars
Also, American 40 ,ro,o
The highest cash price gvenfor Transfer 10BACCo'
oct2S u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-11
New Millinery Store.

SILLY AND NZAhY M JOHNSTON,
NHTISH to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria that
w they have openeda Millinery Store on Fairfax
street, opposite Bryan Hampson & Sons Wary N.
Johnston has just returned from New. York with the
latest and most fashionable Hats and is ready to exhi
bit them to the public. The adiesare invited to call
and examine for themselves and they respectfully soil
cit snare ofthe public patronage. oct2
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-11
My. Isaac " Robbins,

OFFERS himself as candidate for public patron.
W age, teacher The school hitherto under the
government of his father and HIMSELF has been resign
ed to his own individual attention, and being pleased
with the interesting employment of "teaching the
young idea how to shoot" is prepared, by studied at
tenton, and fervent diligence the discharge of his
duties to render ample satisfaction to such parents and
guardians may place their children under his tutor
age. 1t being the first attempt Mr. r. (alone has made
to the public he begs leave to subon the follow
ing testimonial.
DEAN SHIT gives pleasure to state, (agreeably
to your request that from personal cquantance, be-
ieve you to be well acquainted with the ordinary stu
dies of an English Academy, and that you have IN an
eminent degree, the talent of communicating your
knowledge to others think you may confidently pro-
pose to teach Orthography and 0rthoepy' Reading,
Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography and
the Of the Globes, History and these branches OF
the Mathematics, to wt.-Algebra, LogarIthms, &C.
ometry, rrigonometry, Heights and Distances, Mensu-
rations, Planes and Solids.
With sentiments of esteem. and wishesfor your sue
cess, am Dear Sir, very respectfully yours, &c.
J. THOMAS WHEAT.
To Mr.. Isaac II. ROBBINS ~ oct 1T
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-11
IIEI

Yesterday morning, Mrs. Mary McLAueIiIS, in the
Goth year of her age native o. Ireland She has left
most disconsolate and sorrowing family, to mourn hel
loss. Long will she be regretted-long will her me.
mory be cherished by the poor of our city Her hand
always open to the relief ofthe poorand distressed
and she appeared amply rewarded when she heard the
prayers Of the poor proered to heaven for her She
died, as she had lived, strict Roman Charlottesville
was no bgot-she respected the feelings ofothers and
she relieved the poor without any distinction of re
gious belief May her soul rest in peace.
QJjIier funeral will take place from the residence
of her husband, Mr.. Mclaughlin, on Cameron street,
at t,oslue o'clock this day
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-11

| .Aaecdote of a P0risian octress.-It is said, in
fact, that the delight which Paris has felt from
the presence of Mademoisele Sontag is due to
| a romantic passion which young Nobleman,
heir to one ofthe first families in Prussia, had
conceived for her. The story is as follows:-
The young Count of no sooner saw Mad
emoiselle Sontag at the Theatre Of Berlin, than
he became desperately enamoured of her his
heart, his fortune, and his hand were offered to
her, but she rejected every overture except he
could obtain the consent of his family. The
young Count having received from his father
a formal refusal, fell into state of torpid mel
ancholy, from which nothing could arouse him
he renewed his entreaties to the lady, but with
no better success than before, and at length
wrote his father that, not wishing to act contra
ry to his commands, and al the same time being
unable to support life without the object Of his
love, he was determined to free himself from
pain by putting an end TO his existence. On the
receipt ofthis letter, the father, who was strong
ly attached to his only son, and as strongly at
tached TO the prejudices which the ancient Ger
man nobility contrive to unite with great slmpll-
city ofmanners, answered his son in letter, con-
ceived in the most touching terms;-nothing, he
said, could induce him to consent that any dis
honour should be thrown on his name during his
lifetime by an improper alliance; but as the term
of his life was approaching near, ii would better
become him than his son to part with existence,
& that if the Count persisted in his projects, he
would soon find liberty to execute them. The
young Count, without renounciDg his love,
sacrificed it 10 a more sacred duty, when at
length the whole affair reached the ear OF the
King of Prussia, who is much attached TO the
old nobleman. His majesty commaded his
attendance, and not participating at all in his
preudices of birth, observed 10 him that if, as
was generally reported,t the conduct of Mad. Son
Tag was irreproachable and even exemplary, he
could see no dishonor in the alliance, since the
Counts passion was so violent; that ii was not
the first time that the heir Of a great man had
raised an actress TO his own rank; but that it
would be necessary to submit the young peo-
pie, one to the proof Of absence, the other 10
the trial of seduction.
The King of Prussia, it appears, is we'll &C
| uuainted with the measures OF the seductlons to
be met with in Paris, for 10 Paris he was deter
mined MademoiseIle Sontag should come, and
certainly she has not wanted admirers here. 1t
! is also said that emissaries are despatched to
watch secretly her conduct and behaviour, and
that no imprudence or evity escaped her which
could furnish the slightest prrtext for sinister
report. Such is the story told OF Mademolselle
Sontag; and to be the heroine Of such story
must be fatlerng to the hear. Of any prima
donna.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-11

Drake; and, if necessary, would, we have no
doubt, be further established by the other gen.
tlemen to whom, in his circular to his consti-
tuents, he refers for the fact