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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-06-02

Canal Commerce. As an evidence
OF the immense and increasing business
done on our canals, we state that seventy
boats arrived here on Monday last; and
this too when the Erie canal is not used
west of Lockport. albany Gaz.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-06-02

Nm ancient Schoimoster.-A cores
pondent Informs US that man now re-
sides in North Brook6eld, who has
taught school SO long that some of his
present scholars are the grand children
Of some of his former ones.
Worcester Shy.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
PARIS.

There are in this city $50 Watchmakers,
who employ about 2o56 workmen, and produce
annually $4,000 gold watches, 10000 silver
watches, and l. 5000 clocks, the whole worth "a
bout 1865, oGo francs
In the same city, there are thirty Tanneries,
in which 5000 workmen prepare every year, at
a medium $4,000 OK hides, 1000 cow-hides,
5000 horse hides 10000 calf skins, and employ
in this operation IL millions Of pounds of tan,
97oooooo lbs of alum, 500 pounds Of tallow,
and the same quantity of salt The produce
of this branch of commerce is estimated at
S,726,OOo francs. The number of houses sold
annually in Paris, is about 1920
OF Printing Establishments there are so, &C
cupying 5000 workmen, moving 600 presses,
and employing nearly 28o,8oo reams OF paper.
wbic h yield receipt of S,75o,ooo francs
The ROYAL printing Office. which employs 80
pr. es, 265 workmen, and from 70 to so thou
sand reams Of paper, is MOI ibcuded in this ea.
innate
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
7 or Rent.
hardware and Cutlery.

Ohm w MASSIE, has received by the ship sheG-
% andoah, from Liverpool, II General assortment Of
Goods in his line, which with those on hand, makes
his assortment very complete, all of which he offers Il
wholesale and RETAIL at very reduced prices.
.2lso constantly on hand, a general ossortmentgf
Bar and hoop iron, English wagon boxes
Englishand American blistered steel
German Crowley, and Shear steel
IJThe Winchester Republican will insert the above
three weeks. sept 7-eolm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
From the Neay York Courier.
WILLIAM RAY

This patriot of the Tripolitan war is one of
those unfortunate sons of song, who, passed by,
neglected and forgotten by the world, has been
doomed to pass the latter days of his life in
penury and want The pitiful compensation
for his services, which has twice been asked
from congress, has in both instances been den-
ed and to relieve the wants of his declining
years, he has lately published volume of po-
ems The following stanza from his pen, late
ly appeared in the Auburn Free Press
My harp is on the willows hung;
My mnstrelsy is DER;
It's trembling chords are all uhstrung.
For palsied is the tuneless tongue,
And with despair my heart is wrung,
And can sing no more,
Till heaven the gift restore:>
And should that moment never be-,
All! who will ever think ofme?
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
COMMUNICATED

D. 3oa nave key to Mrs Barbauld's second
"'uuie, IN Colllns's Ode on the Passions
uu HOPE enchanting smiled, and waved her golden hair.
what is II but hope, that is "banished alike
so'e from Heaven and Hell?' In Heaven Hope
= merged IN Fruition, and from He'll is ban
;sned ey Despair. Mrs. BIS whole description
,"ueea answers 10 the effects of Hope.-Itis she
%eo has blest thousands" and yet net "one
:. see thousands e'er wishes her stay" (for
rose who hope are DESTROYS TO have their hopes
0eson'nated when she most enchants us, .
&c are the more "imputient" and minutes seem
I'LL heryisit is o'er," &c. sc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Square Auger.

VE2HTS solecism in Mechanic Arts, was patented b5
Il Hardin Branch on the 9TH inst and the right to
use, vend, &c. the said improvement, invention, &c.
IN the District OF Columbia transferred to Geo Jones e
Geo. N Parsons on the 8tl, inst (the Navy Yard
cepted, as per transfer deed
This is therefore to apprse those gentlemen of the
District wishing to use this invaluable improvements
to apply to the subscribers jointly for said privilege
Mr. JONES makes those augers in a superior style.
GEORGE JONES,
aug 15-eo2m GEO NJ PARSONS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Was Committed,

no the Jail tor the county of Alexandria, ID. as "a
Il runaway, on the 18th inst. negro man who says
his name is SIMON The said man appeSs to be about
Is years old, feet inches big stout made: his
clothing is striped pantaloons and vest OF nome spun
cloth The said negro says he belongs TO Mr. Sylvester
Gardner OF Prince George county, Md; near piscaaway.
The owner is desired to prove property, pav
CHARGES. and take him away, otherwise he will be dS
posed of as the law directs
septic ANDREW R0eNSAYHLL, dailsrc
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

From our Correspondence
BEACON OFFICE News Room,
Nortoh, Sept, 25-5 p. m.
Arrived, schr Fox, [of Providence, r. IL Merchant
Nassau, N p. via Aboco. 1th inst in lat %, S. lon
76, Sc, fell in with the wreck ofhe schr Sally, of eli
zabeth City, c. dsmasted-the captain and crew
have arrived here.
schr Minerva, Mister Baltimore, % hours, bound to
Richmond-put in to land -four.
Schr Zetus, Wngate, Alexandria, 8 days, bound to
Richmond-puti in to land merchandise.
Sloop Humbird, Satterlee, from Baltimore, bound to
New York
Below-schr Tom, Hall, from Snowfall, bound 20
Martinique.
At Seawelrs Point-schr William and Thomas, Hy-
Ter, Thomaston, days. with lime bound to Alexandria.
In Hampton Roads-ship Pocahontas, Sumner, from
City Point bound to London
The brig Sir William Wallace Wilson, bound to
London, is on her way down East River.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Cash f0r N,egrOes.

vBVHE subscriber will give the highest cash price for
Il IS or so YOUNG NHGR0ES AS the prices of
Negroes on the decline those wishing to sell would
do well to give call as early as convenient-I
shall be constantly at Elias P Legg's in Alexandra,
ly, or by letter, will be Immediately attended to-
SAMUEL HUNTER.
sept % If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Mrs. BIS Riddles are very ingenious; and /
wish we had more of them to task the ingenui
ty of our readers.
MODESTIIS
MODESTUS.
LATEST FROM BuENos. AyRFs

Baltimore, Sept. 26s-To the polite attention
Of kind friend we are indebted for the annex
ed extract of letter from Buenos Ayres. which
contains the latest information respecting COM
mercial matters, received in this country from
that quarter. As there is every prospect that
the war between Buenos Ayres and Brazil will
continue for some time, an opportunity must be
afforded to the enrerprising merchant of max
ing great voyages TO the La Plata, and the sug-
gestion contained in the letter to employ swift
sailing vessels and Captains acquainted with
that particular navigation, will not be lost upon
those engaged in trade-the immense profit
yielded by one New-Xork vessel, as mentioned
below, must certainly stimulate other owners
with the hope of equal success, and the known
remissness of the Brazilian commanders and
the difficulty of blockading Buenos Ayres per-
manently, are great inducements to make adj
ventures to that part of the world:-Gazette.
"Buenos tyres, 2lst June, lS26.-We now
have the pleasure of addressing you per brig
Bud, OF Boston, the only opportunity which
may present for some considerable time; we
have loaded her with Jerked Beef, for Havana,
with the intention Of running the blockade, and
We apprehend will have but little difficulty in
passing out. The ship Corsair, Of New-York,
arrived here on l4th inst, from Bahia, with a
cargo of Rum, Sugar, Coffee and Lumber, all
of which will pay great advance. Its stated,
what cargo she brings cost about 8 5000, and
we are assured it will sell for nearly $4,000.
"We have been presuming we should see
some of our enterprising citizens OUT this way
before this time, as we do not consider, where
the masters are acquainted with the navigation,
there is any great risk with small fast sailing
vessels We can give no encouragemeEts Of
there being even probability of our differences
being shortly adjusted We, look soon 10 have
the Chill feet here to reinforce that of Buenos
Ayres. The Brazilians frequently show them
selves off the port, but do not remain long"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Trust S le.

I'm pursuance ofa.deed oftst executed by Mrs Mary
Barry, to secure debt due by John Adam to Robert
McCrea & Co. will be sold by public auction the
premises the the 4th day of October next, 10 o.
clock, NJ five eighth parts, or So 62S 18 square feet,
of one and one eighth of of ground, stu
aed in the town of Alexandria, and bounded BY Orono
ko, Water and Pendleton- streets
Terms made known at sale
aug 25-2awts COLIN AULD, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Insurance Stock
y. Hampson e. Son

Hare Just received and o6er for sale,
MUSCoVADO sugars, 1st, I'd and Sd qualities, in
I'VE hhds and barrels; Refined do
w. |. and N. o. molasses in hhds and barrels
Prime green coffee in bags and barrels
Young Tyson, 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. sc. &c.
sept 26
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

Li:erary.-Mr. Roscoe is preparing biogra-
pical notices of the eminent literary characters
which adorned the reign of Queen Anne; Justly
called the Augustan age of English literature.
The writer's of that period made great improve
ments in the English language, and their COM
positions were celebrated for purity, persp-
Guilty and elegance never before known, and not
since surpassed. Ifthis work is ably executed,
it will be highly valued by the learned, both in
England and NJ America.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
From the National Lo,s,mcl.

Mr. HUNT, the contractor for the first four
miles Of the Military Road from Memphis to
Little Rock, in the Territory of Arkansas, has
commenced opening it: and the conlrac tors for
the other 60 miles were to commence their ope-
rations on the lst instant.
The route for road from Little Rock to
Monroe Courthouse, Louisiana, Generally
known by the name Of the Post of Washita, J
which makes the distance between the two
places, Isl miles, about IS miles less than the
road usually travelled, has just been marked
out by Major Drew, of Clarke county, Arkan-
sas. On this route there are no rivers TO be
crossed, and only two difficult bayous, or creeks,
on one of which there is now ferry, and
one will be Immediately established on the 9TH
err All the other water courses are small, and
car easily be crossed; the country through
which the road passes is high and dry, and
can be travelled at all seasons Major Drew is
the contractor for carrying the mail from Little
Rock 10 Monroe.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

The horses in the Southern Mail Stage
ran off with the stage yesterday morning
from the Post Office at EIkridge Landing,
dashed with great speed over Smiths bridge
and soon after encountered half a dozen ped
lars wagons, took few wheels from them,
when the tongue of the stage broke and per-
mitted the horses to proceed unincumbered,
leaving the stage in the road with one passen-
ger on board uninjured--all the other passen-
gers, who jumped out, were'more or less in
jured, one dangerously. 1t is said that the
driver very early abandoned his seat
Baltimore Patriot.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
One Cent Reward.

81 ANAW W from the subscriber on Friday, the 22d
i q inst. WiLLE8N NURRY, an ndented appren-
tice to the tobacco business hereby forwan all per-
sons from harboring, employing him. and those neg
lecng this notice may expect to be deal with the
law directs JON G MAY,
sept IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

Cogugal A6ection.-At Clonmel, woman,
named Mary Cassidy, pleaded guilty TO a
theft, which, she said, she had committed IN
the hope Of being sent to Botany TO join her
husband, who had been transported last year.
ooh, my lord" said she, 81 will submit, | am
guilty, if you lei me bring my poor children
to my husband; have two poor creatures, and
we want to follow their father. 1t was for that
l stole. We have neither bit nor a sup, nor
can we get il from our own kiih and kin.
Send us to my husband, my lord; or if you do
not, | will submit to your gracious mercy in
any way
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

Nearly $4,000, Personal Property, belong
eng to the estate Of the late President Adams,
was sold at Auction on Monday the 18th inst.
oy order of the Executors of the Will. 1t
sisted principally in Stocks, much of which sold
at All advance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
AUCTIONS
auction Store.

ON TUESDAY 1T 10 O'CLOCK
Will be sold variety of goods, among which are Fur
nture, new and old of every description. Also Gro.
ceries ofall kinds. Also, lease cassnetts, cacoes
Leghorn bonnets cases hats glass and queensware,
etc ETC. At the same time WILDE sold to home pur-
chaser, .
# Female Szaue and Ter Male Child.
The mother is young and healthy, and sold for no
fault, indeed highly recommended. sept27
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

rhs Secretary of the Navy arrived in New
- on Saturday last, the gath inst On the
o,h he was at Pittsburgh, whence he went to
- 90 Harbor, on the lake of the same name, and
6uce 10 New-York.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

The Providence Journal labors hard to prove
that Cape Cod belongs to Rhode Island. The
editor thinks that the Northern boundary OF
Rode Island was intended by nature and the O.
riginal proprietors to run east SO as to include
the salt water in Barnstable bay, the whole cape,
&c. Now it appears 10 US, that the gentleman
is mistaken. The whole of Rhode Island be-
longs naturally to Cape Cod
Boston Courier,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

In 1916, the goods. manufactured in the U.
States, amounted TO S55,ooo,ooo; in 1926, the
amount manufactured, is estimated at $780,
600, 900; of which S25,ooo,ooo, worth are ez.
ported.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

There ale about $50 different newspapers
pablished in the u. States, which circulate an
nually upwards of 100000 copies of papers.
In Great Britain, there are 2S4 papers, which
circulate annually among 20 millions of people,
about Is miliosscopies of papers. The Anne
ricans are therefore more of a reading COM
munity than the British.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

Asanevidence of the stagnation of Commerce,
the Boston Papers mention that the ship Bev-
erIy left that port in May last, for Havana but
not being able 10 procure freight, she proceed
ed to Mobile, and thence to Savannah, and be-
Ing unsuccessful at these places, has returned
in ballast, and some outward cargo.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

II is stated as fact by the Editors of the
Boston Patriot, that from the establishment of
The Waltham Factory down TO 1926, in socie-
tyOi four hundred girls, but a si.. lie case Of
gross misconduct ever came to the knowledge
Otthe managers of that establishment. This
Is c1editable to the female character and shows
that our manufactures are not receptacles, nor
their managers abettors, vice.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

The Board of Health for the City of New
York, has imposed rigid quarantine on al
vessels arriving from Norfolk
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Sale of Furniture at Auction

Sale OF Furniture at Auction.
GEO. VI. PARSONS will offer for sale at the IzasE.
W ington 1areyn, on the 10Th day of October nert-
ALL THE FURNITURE belonging to that estab-s
lishment (new and good) on credit of Ninety anG
One Hundred and Eight. days. Also, two excellent
MICH COWS, &c. Until which time the house Will
be continued as heretofore.
Terms particularly specified at the tine o.
sale. S. A. MARSTELLER, Auct
aug Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

In consequence of the change which has been
proposed by the Postmaster General in the car
rying of the mail between this city and Char
lesion, S. G. by which the whole route, 549a
miles, will be travelled in l27 hours, Including
IA hours stoppages, the Chamber of Commerce
Of Charleston appointed committee to consi-
der the probable effect of the alteration. This
committee have made report, which was &C
ceoted by the Chamber; and a resolution was a.
dopted, requesting the same committee to pre-
pare an address or memorial, in the name of the
Chamber, TO the Postmaster General, thanking
him for his attention to the mercantile interests
of this section of the Union, as evinced by his
determination to shorten the time at present
occupied in the conveyance of the MALL sug-
costing to him, where, in their opinion, sill
further time may be gained on the route, and
requesting him to take the same into his con-
sderation, and if practicable, 10 adopt it, Sc
that We, greater facilities may be given to the
operations Of commerce.
At an adjourned meeting, held on the l4th
inst. memorial to the Postmaster General, in
accordance with the above resolution, was re-
ported by the committee, adopted by the Cham
Der. and ordered to be forwardcd.--hat. Jour.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

Letters from Port au Prince state that all the
American establishments in ST. Domingo, are
about breaking up, 6nding it impossible to
compete with the trade now carried on under
the Haytien flag, which possesses great advan-
tage5 in respec: to duties,oyer other nations.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

The New-York Mercantile Advertiser gives
san extract of letter from Maracaibo, under
date of the 9th Aug. which says-"On the ar
rival Of President Bolivar from Bogota, who is
expected in t,co days, we hope Tor favorable
change In business, that confidence viii be re-
established, and this Department placed in a
situation 10 meet its engagements
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28

We learn, says the Newport Mercury, that
=. .,oOD Of war, Lexington, w. B. SHuBRcK,
=. Commander, now lying at New York, has
Ken ordered to proceed to Trinidad, to bring
s,0e the remains Of Commodore PERRY.--
Can't D. Turner, Of the Navy, (who was with
,Ae Commodore at the time of his decease)
will 90 out in the Lexington as Agent fer the
-overnment, to attend to the disbursement.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
Flaister P?ris.

no TONS Plaster Paris, on board schooner Mary,
q for sale by JOHN S. MILLER.
sept 81 -
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-28
SNIP NEWS.
Port Of Alexandria
SAILED,
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins, Norfolk.

From our Correspondence
BEACON OFFICE News Room,
q
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-02

the residence of the Governor, and he soon
appeared to confirm the tale of anticipated
joy One deep heartfelt huzza followed,
which Immediately gave place to more rev.
erend feelings. The women wept, the de-
vout bent their knees in thankfuln~ss, and
all were grateful to the Ruler of armies.
After the first burst of feeling had passed,
there was time for rehection-many were
the wives and many were the maidens that
repented for, perhaps, their untimely joy /;
they knew not, but that many friend, dear
cr to them than life itself, slept in their
blood upon the bed of honour. But when
officially informed of victory and loss, even
the Atheists eye would have turned in adj
oration to that God who rules the whirl-
winds in their rage, and guides the fiery
storm of war SIDNEY.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-02
ON MARRIAGE.

Among the marks of modern prohgacy
NAV be enumerated the reluctancy with
which young men enter the marriages state.
The affections of many are in vain solicited
by other charms than those of lncre. The
times seen to be past when i'll the prime of
life virtusus love led young men to select
companion for the amiable qualities of her
mind and person, independently OF all con-
siderations.-rhe loveliest of women may
now pine in hopeless celibacy for if they
cannot purchase husband, as they would
dress with the contents of their purse, they
may live and die without one In vain has
nature given them a yermil cheek and the
eye OF scnsibity, it fortune has refused her
more brilliant gifts. Young men gaze at
them, indeed, like children at the Peacock,
and turn away without any sentiment, OF at
least, without any wish to possess that beau
ty they admire, on honourable conditions.
It is indeed observable, that young men too
often consider marriage an evil in itself, only
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-02

to be incurred when the pecuniary advanta-
ges attending it afford compensation. For
the sake ofthe good, it seems they sometimes
condeseend to accept the evil; 4 most insult
ing opinion, and no less unreasonable and
untrue than contumelious; for marriage is
favorable to every virtue that can contrib
ute to the comfort and happiness of the in
dividual, while it is most essentially the in
terest of society.
He who delivers sermons composed BY
other men, is very often led into mistakes.
A German divine says; lone Of those retail
ers of small ware, having picked up SER
mon composed some years before, when the
plague was raging in the country, preached
it to the congregation on the Lords day.
| Towards the close having sharply reprov-
ed vice, he added, "for these vices it is, that
God has visited you and your families with
that cruel scourge, the plague, which is now
spreading every where in this town."
At his uttering these words, the people
were all so thunderstruck, that the chief ma
gistrate was obliged to go to the pulpit, and
ask. ''for Gods sake, sir, pardon the inter-
ruption. and inforrA me where the plague is.
that may instantly endeavor to prevent its
further spreading" "'Fhe plague sr!" re-
piled the preacher, 81 know nothing about
the plague Whether it is in town or not, it
is in my sermon"
| Women are like books; malice and envy
will easily lead You to detection of their
faults; but their beauties, good judgment on
ly can discover, and good nature relish.
Benevolence is the light and JOY OF good
mind: 1T is better to give than to receive
Despise not the meanest of mankind, Z
wasp may sting a giant.
A Golfer without lock, shows that it con-
tains no treasure; as a mouth always open,
denotes an empty brain.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-02-02
VOL. Ill.

I'ERlTS.--ApvEnTIsS sSiENrs not exceeding
enc square will be inserted four times for one
dollar, and % cents for each subsequent inser-
ton. ). II continued for three months, 81 5o--for
six months, "a so; OF for one year So.
r. subscribers are entitled TO the privilege OF
having their names, place Of residence, and occu-
nation, inserted in the Register, GRATIS.
1ERfS OF SUBSCKIP1TON--To those
who receive this paper by mail, tao doffars, and
those who not t,co dollars ana t,ce'fytrs GEMS
n wear. IN AnvAScr; Ifnot paid in advance, 81 So
/ will be charged; and if not paid before the expi-
ration Of the year, 50.
,y-rVu subscription will be observation-disclosures
4wo weeks notice is given and all arrearages are
maid