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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

A patent has been taken out in England, for
a new method Of working the sails of vessels,
by which manual labor is lesseued to its "mi-
nimum.' This is effected by causing the masts
to revolve on pivots, or, for greater security,
on circular sweeps. The masts may be SINH
lar to ordinary masts, with standing rigging,
but it is preferred TO construct them with three,
four, or five poles, forming the outlines Of a
pyramid, their lower ends being secured to
cross trees, which become the base of the pyra-
midal mast, and their upper ends united at top
to block Of wood, composing either cap, to
receive top-mast, or mast head, according
to the nature OF the rig-all the yards and sails
are affixed within the pyramdial mast, and re-
volve with it. BY this arrangement, all the
standing rigging, and almost the whole Of the
working gear Of square-rigged vessel, are dis
pensed with, and it is in the power Of the man
at the helm alone, without any aid whatever, 10
put the vessel about. In fore and aft rugged
vessels, the disagreeablc, and oltentimes dau.
gerous expedient, of jibing the.saiI, is dispens-
ed with; as, for instance, in wearing cutter
the bowsprit would be brought round over the
stern. The plan is saio TO be well adapted TO
coasting and other weak handed vessels navi-
eating in intricate channels.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

The Massachusetts Usury Law, which in eff
fectfepealed the penalties against persons Ia
king above six per cent interest, has been itself
repealed, after being in operation only three
months, period certainly too short for those
who call themselves practicaLmen, TO determine
whether its effects were likely to be good or
bad Ii is much TO be regretted that fair ex.
pertinent on SO important subject should not
have been made.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

We learn from Captain Grifing of the ship
Union Of this port
Tha, on the 18th Of July, the Ship Emeline
of Nantz, anchored in Christmas Harbor in the
Island of Desoa,ion, and in about six hours
was boarded by a boat with six men from
Cloudy Islands, eighteen miles distant, who
were left there by an English skinner formerly
the Saucy Jack privateer Of Charles,on) ten
months before, with but two days provision
When they came on board, they were dressed
in the skins Of seals, ard were so completely
smoks-drisd, that it was impossible to tell what
country or nation they were. During the ten
months, they subssted upon the Penguin and
other large birds, which remain on the shores
of those barren and inhospitaole rocks, the
whole year, and kept themselves from freezing
by burning bubber of the sea elephant, in the
recesses of a rock which they had made their
abode.
They were Landed on the Island OF Bourbon
by the Emeline, and it is hoped they have once
more, ere this, arrived at their homes in safety.
Sag Harbour COrector.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

A CORE spondcnt Of the Boston Statesman in
forms the Editor, that the Ladies of that City
are abou, to OPEN subscription for the relief
of the Greeks. We wish them great success
in their praisewor,hy efforts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

It's announced for the information Of Mari.
ners, tina, Bueys have been placed, in two IA
thoms Of water, at Sally Rock, and on the Mid
die -grouad at or near the entrance oil the har-
Dor Of East Greenwich, Mass. Vessels enter
ing or leaving the harbor, viii pass to the north
ward Of them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28
.A.IIsM5x a N.D81Ae
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE -, 1870.

The Superior Court of Law for the County
of Loudoun, will be held on the slst Of July
next by Judge R. E. Parker, who has been as
signed to that duty by the General Court
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

The brig Ronulus, Allen, from Smyrna, ar
rived at Boston, has brought out as passengers,
Gregory Pendican, Nicolus Prussis, and Nico-
lus Vlassopoulo, three young Greeks, 10 be ed
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-28

The Secretary Of State has left the seat OF
government. and will be absent few weeks on
a visi. 10 his native State.
The Secretary Of the Navy is likewise absent
on visit to his friends in Virginia.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02

Oh how comes it, that i'll the face of all
pose convinced in this hour OF his better un-
derstanding, should be dissipated and for
gotteni Whence the night, and whence the
mystery of the spell, which SO blinds and 50
infatuates us to the world! What prompts us
to embark the whole strength OF our eager
ness and our desires in pursuit of interests
which we know few years will bring to ut
ter annihilaton, Who is it that imparts to
them all the colour of an unfading durabili-
ty? Who is it that throws such an air OF sub
tilty over these earthly tahernacles or makes
them look to the fascinated eye of man like
resting places for eternity9 Who is it that
so pictures out the objects of sense, and so
magnifes the range of their future enjoy
ment, and SO tazzles the fond and deceived
imagination, that in looking onward through
our earthly career, it appears like the vista,
or the prospective Of innumcrable ages? He
who is called the god Of this world. He who
can dress the idleness of its waking dreams
in the garb of reality. He who can pour a
seducing briliancy over the panorama of its
fleeting pleasures and vain anticipatons. He
who can turn it into an instrument of de.
ceitfulness; and make it WELD such an alb
sonte asccndency over all the affections,
that man becomes the poor slave of its ido-
latries and its charms, puts the authority Of
conscience and the warning of the word OF
God, and ,e offered instigatons of the Spi-
rit of God, and all the wisdom of his own
sound and sober experience away from him
But this wondrous contest will come to a
close. Some will return to their loyalty
and others will keep by their rebellion: and
in the day of winding up the drama Of this
worlds history, there will be made mani
fest to the myriads Of the various orders Of
creation, both the mercy and the vindicated
majesty of the Eternal. Chalmers.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02

al would have been spared, and his temper
uninjured.
We should avoid keeping children in sus-
pense, which is often done from kind mo-
tive, though with a very i'll effect. II
child ask his nurse for cake, and she can
give it him, let her tell him so at ollce, and
assure him that he shall have it; but, should
she be unable to grant his request, or know
it would BIZ improper for him, do not let her
hesitate; do not let her say, 81 will think OF
it, we shall see," but kindly and decidedly
refuse him.
If he sees his mother going out. and Pc
tition to accompany her, it will be better
she should say mo" or Eyes at once, for
he will receive with ease an mmediate, but
kind refusal; when, probably, he would cry
bitterly at a denial, after his expectations
had been raised by suspense.
When child is to goto bed, we ought
not to fret him for the last half hour by say
ing every few minutes, :" shall soon send
you to bed-Now, my dear, it is time to go
| Now, / hope you will go; but let him be
told that at such time, he is TO so to bed,
and when that arrives, no common excuse
should prevent it.
| We ought also to be guarded against at
taching too much Importance to trlties;
from this mistake, many an unuseless COM
bat arises in most nurseries. How often
have / observed nurse more disturbed,
and child more alarmed and frettasi, at a
torn or dirty frock, than at q breach OF truth
or want of generosity Here the lesser
good is preferred to the greater, and the
primary object Of education forgotten.
BY such measures as have been recon-
mcnded, accompanied by quick sympathy
with the iecu'iuF characters, and fscHla'
infirmities of children, much may be done
towards forming among them ha6H OF
good temper. But, such is the nritability
both of mental and bodily constitution IN
childhood, that, with our best efforts, we
must not expect unvaryins success.
From some hidden cause, generally to be
traced to their bodily state, many children
perhaps all occasionally, are prone to Ger.
tain fretfulness or irritability, which will
battle every attempt to overcome il, and
which therefore, is rather to be borne with
than opposed-never to be humored, but tc
be received with unmoved serenity and pa
tience. In such cases, there appears to be
no other method Of proceeding. This, in
deed, calls for great patience; but without
great patience, who can perform the duties
required towards children?
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
SERIOUS REFLECTIONS.
EXTRACT.

Who has not felt the workings of a rival
Ty within him between the power of con-
science and the power of temptation! Who
does not remember those seasons OF retire
mcnt, when the calculations of eternity had
gotten momentary command over the
heart; and time with all its vexations had
awlndled into insigniicance before them'
IND who does not remember how upon his
actual engagement with the objects of time,
ehey resumed control: as great and omni-
potent as if all the Importance of eternity
aahered to them--how they emitted from
'aem such an impression upon his feelings,
as TO fix and to fascinate the whole man into
Esuoserpienry TO their influence?
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
From lieaumont's Travels.
MELANCHOLY FATE OF A PEASANT.


** \, The unfortunate mountaineer, in
the course of an excursion on these stupen-
dous mountains, by chance discovered a
mine containing particles of gold. Delight
ed at this unexpected treasure, he FASTENED
to his wife and disclosed the secret, under
the injunction that she should not divulge it,
lest he should be taken up by the govern
ment.
He visited his mine daily, and at first
only brought away small quantities of ore,
which his wife disposed of at Genoa. His
wealth at length accumulated sufficiently to
purchase a spot of land, whereon he built
hut and continued his excursions, at the
hazard of his life, till he had obtained e.
nough to render his situation easy and COM
Portable.
The only methed by which he could gain
access to the mine was that of laying hin-
self on his face, and pushing himself on thro
an opening formed between the strata OF
the rock, which was scarcely wide enough
to admit his body; when he had procured
the ore he slid back in the same way. But
unfortunately one evening, during that ope,
ration, stone detached itself from the in
terror of the cave, and dropped on his shoul
| lcrs. though not with sufficient force to oc
CaSlOll Instant uGtliI, Oul SHouSu w PiSFSH
| his eXtricating himself either one way OF
the other, and he was left to perish in thi
horrid situation
His wife not seeing her husband return a
the accustomed hour took with her frienC
who had long had suspicion Of these mys
tcrous excursions, and proceeded to the ia
tai spot; on approaching towards which, sh'
imperfectly heard the groans and lamenta
tions issuing from the dreadful cavern--th'
inevitable tomb of her wretched husband!-
Every endeavour to extrcate him was triet
in vain-and he lived in this deplorable stu
alton five days! The unfortunate woman
grief was beyond description. When deaf
his body was forced to be taken from th
rock limb by limb-TIis remains were col
ected and buried near his hut, and a woode1
cross erected over his grave.
Having died without confession, accordin!
to the custom of the country, numberles
masses have been said for his soul; and th
weary traveller often turns aside out of hi
way to prostrate himself on the stone whicl
covers him and dropa tear to his memor,
and his misfortune.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
From tie London Mechanics Mugazine.
MINUTE WORKS OF ART.

As nature has her dwarfs. not only in ami
mails but in vegetables: so art has also her
miniatures; not so much for use, as to show
the dexterity of hand possessed by the ma
ker. And although these are only made for
pastime, yet the Workmanship and elegan-
cy of them may justly claim admiration.-
And of these artificial dwarfs. as we may
term them, it may be said, as Cardan said
of natural things-"Art, as well as Nature,
is never more wonderful that in her small
est works." sentiment in which, in respect
to organized beings, every naturalist will a.
gree: for Lyonnet, the postmaster general
Of Holland, in his anatomy OF the common
Caterpillar Of the willow, itself a most won-
derful example of minute labour, has shown
that the structure of this small and appar-
emily despicable creature, is far more com.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
tPGT,hiI7lr't,;21Ya " X >
AUTUMN.

With what glory comes and goes the year!
The buds Of spring-those beautiful harbngcrs
OF sunny skies and cloudless times-enjoy
Iife's newness, and Earths garniture spread
out;
And when the silver habit Of the clouds
Comes down upon the Autumn sun,
And, with sober gladness, the old year takes
up,
His bright inheritance of golden fruits,
A pomp and pageant fill the splendid scene.
There is beautiful spirit breathing now
Its mellow richness on tho clustered trees,
And from beaker, full OF richest dyes,
Pouring new glory ON the Autumn woods,
And dipping in YARN light the piar'd clouds.
Morn on the mountain, like summer bird
Lifts up her purple wing, ami in the wales
The gentle wind, sweet and passionate wooer,
Kisses the bushing leaf, and strs up life
Within the solemn woods of ash, deep Grim
soned,
And silver beach, and maple yellow leaf'd.-
Where Autumn, like faint old man, sits down
by the way side a-weaiy Through the trees
The golden robin moves; the purple finch
That on wild cherry and red cedar feeds
And pecks by the witch hazel, whilst aloud
A winter brd--comes with its plaintive whis-
tie
Prom cottage roofs the warbling blue bird sings;
And merrily, with oft-repeated stroke,
Sounds from the threshing floor the busy fail.
O what glory doth this world put on
For him that with fcrvent heart goes forth,
Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks
On duties well performed, and days well spent
For him the wind, aye, and the yellow leaves,
Shall have voice, and give him eloquent teach
ings;
He shall so hear the solemn hymn that Death
Has lifted up for all, that he shall go
To his long resting place without a tear.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02

plicated and artificial than the human frame.
The history of the ancient arts affords Sc
veral instances of these minute master-pie-
ces of human ingenuity.
Callicrates, stone-cutter of Sparta, made
ants of ivory, with all their limbs, so small
that the eye could scarcely descern them.
Myrmecides, Of Myletus, made pchariot
of ivory, with horses and charioteer, in so
small compass, that fly could cover them
with her wings. He also made ship, with
all tackle, so small that bee could hide it.
A wagon and oxen made of glass, SO small
as to be hidden by fly. is mentioned by
Cardan.
That curious analist, JohnjStow, in his an
nails of Queen Elizabeth, relates that Mr..
Mark Scallot, Blacksmith of London, as a
proof of his skill and delicate workmanship,
made hanging or paddock. of eleven seve-
raj pieces Of iron, steel, aud brass, and a pipe
key, all clean wrought, which weighed only
single grain. He also made, at the same
time, chain of gold. of forty-three links: to
which chain the lock and key just mention
ed being fastened, and put about a fea's neck
it drew the same with ease. The total
weight of the nea, with its gold chain, pad
lock and key, was only one grain and II halt.
Scaliger makes mention OF q flea that he
saw with gold chain about its neck. lhis
flea, thus arrayed. was taken to Cairo, and
seen there by Leo Africanus. who observes
that the dexterous workman had suit OF
cloth of gold bestowed upon him by the gov
ernor of that country, as reward tor has IN
genuity.
Adrian Julius saw at Mechlin, in Brabant
cherry stone cut in the form of a basket
wherein were fourteen pair OF dlcr,-the
spots Of each were so distinct as to be seer
by the naked eye.
Schottus, in his travels into Italy, observ'
es, that Mr.. George Whitehead made shIE
with all her tackle, to move itself on ths
table, the rowers plying their oars, a wo
man PLAYING on the lutte, and small dog
crying on the deck.
Cardan also speaks Of an artisan at Lyons
in France, that made chain of glass, SC
! light and slender, that if it fell upon stone
pavement it would not break.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
VOL. ~.

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one square will be inserted four times for one
dollar, and 30 cents for each subsequent inscr-
ton. If continued for three months, 50 50-for
six months, 81 so; or for one year So.
nT Subscribers are entitled to the privilege of
having their names, place of residence, and uccti-
nation, inserted in the Register, GRATIS.
TERMS OF UBSGRTPIION--To those
who receive this paper by mail, t'oo dollars, and
those who not, tro doliars md hcenty;fre rents
year, IN ADVANCE: lfnot paid in advance, 81 so
will be charged; and if not paid before the expi-
ration of the year, So.
rfNo Subscription will be observation-disclosures
two weeks notice is given and all arrearagesare
maid
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
THE STRANGER BRIDE.

Why walk by the lonely strands
He comes not with the tide,
His home is in distant land,
The stranger is his bride;
The stranger on whose lofty brow
The clrcling diam onds shine,
Is now his love, whose earliest vow
And pledge of hope were mine.
They tell me that my cheek is pale.
That youths gay smile is gone,
That Drawing thus the ocean gale,
Has child my heart to stone:
And Friendship asks what secret care
There is to work me woe;
But vainly seeks a grief to share,
Which none shall ever know.
Ye waves that heard the false one swear,
But saw him not return,
YEN not betray nc if a tear
Should start in spite Of scorn;
Yetno, wounded spirits pride,
Though PASSIONS pangs are deep,
Shall dash the trait'rous tear aside
From eyes that must not weep.
In vain, alas! have no power
To quit this lonely strand,
From whence at the wild parting hour,
saw him leave the land
Though he has took stranger bride,
My love cannot depart,
Its seal too strong for woman's pride!
Will be broken heart.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-01-21

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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-15
SLAVE TRADE.


The following Paragraph from =,
English paper, shtws the extent r., ave
thls most inhufnhn aud abonHable t,.s
Is still prosecuted on the coast of Alr ,''1;
Extract Of q lstter from on officer q, J.
the Redwing Ia, dattd or tape F,,9 M
fCoaSt Of -9fricdy OCTOBER 9. '.,'''
Goa the morning Of the 9Th, our bo..
under command Of Lieut.. Card Ilst g',h
Redwlng, aud Messrs. Jackson AID = ,N
maurice, Admiralty mates, with Mr. n 1S'
SON, acting gunner, fell in With and c.,',
ed. coming Out Of the CaIahar rry,,
Spanish slavers-the schooner p,..'
l8o tons, guns and 90 men, with o.
OF gag slaves aud the Isabella. a, b,,
tine Of 1872 tons, with 2 guns, and ' ~,
slaves. They both opened heavy freo.
the boats, whereby Mr.. Me,s9n ,' -"
wounded in the hand +; and one man r.ra a'
we'd Il musket shot 10 his breast. bnt
ing we'll. The bOatswain Of H.. ~.
was badly wounded In his knee and f..r
others, on both sides were sIirhlIv h,,.,
The Theresa fred Il hroadsidqs ha,;,
heavy voIlies Of masqurtry, before ~
boats got up but on one boat baard,a.
Der, she struck, and the other. sr,ino E,b'
people IN possession, ran her aground ana
the crew escaped on shore. Me,srs J,ek.
son and Ftz maurice, in the cutter. to,r1sd
and got her off, leaving Lieut.. Gard ard
the gunner. With the vawi's crew. in ,h,
Theresa. We have taken SO how. ,nd
girls out IF the Isabella, (Which wa, yprv
much crowded. many of them not NOR.
than yeas old. We have been 40 fort,.
nate as To capture 895 slaves, in less tb,,
month, including SEA taken in connanv
with the Esk and Alhol: and We has.
bearded La Jeune Caroline. brig with
$50; and L'Esalina with 2O3, both ~
which being Ffeuch, We could not touch
We have chased several others. but nioht
coming on. we lost them On the ian
of Sept. the Maidstone boarded French
ship, with TOO on board and thr French.
man had put 800 more On board tender.
which we observed onl, the da, bpforp-
You may Judge from these facts 10 " hat
an extent thi, inhnman tlailir is non car.
rylng on. We have not sepn French.
man Of war here yet, though they ought to
BIZ, as I'VE cannot touch Freueh vessels, and
they will not"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-15
Parting mifrritw ,ath Emmet Til

Parting Interview 10Th Emmet The
evening before his dcath, whlh the work
men Mere busy with the scafnld 4 Young
lady was ushered into his dungeon. 1t
was the girl whom he londly loved, aud
who had NOW come 10 bid hlH an eternal
farewell. He was leaning in melancho-
y mood against the window frame of In,
prison, and the yer, clanting nf MS chains
smote dismalIy on her heat. The inter
N,w WAS butterfly affecting, and melted
ven the calous soul Of the gaoer. As for
Emmett himself, he wept and spo Ike ittIe I;
but as he pressed his beloved in silence 10
his bosom, his couutenance BETRAYED his
emotions. In law voice, hall choakpd
by anguish, he besought her not to forget
HIM he reminded her Of their former
Happiness, of the long past days of their
childhood, and concluded by requesting
her sometimes To visit the scenes where
thelrntancy vac spent, and though the
world might repeat his name with scorn,
TO cling 10 his memory with affection. AT
tins very instant, the evening bell ppaled
from the neishborlns church. Emmett
started al the sound and AS he felt that
this was the last time that he should ever
hear It's dismal echoes, he folded his below
I'd still closer TO his heart, and bent over
her sinking form with eyes streaming with
affection. The turnkey entered at the
moment; ashamed of his weakness, he
dashed the rising drop from his eye, and
trown again lowered on his countenance.
The man meanwhile approached to tear
the lady from his embraces. Oyerpower-
ed ny his feelings, he could make no re-
sistance but as he gIoomily released her
from his hold, gave her little miniature
OF himself, and with this parting token of
attachment, imprinted the last kisses of ii
lying man upon her lips. On gaming the
door, she turoed round, IA If to gaze once