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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31
CONGRESS ATpANAMA.

The National Gazette Of Monday last, says
We have received the Mexican papers, the agtti-
Ia and III Sol, TO the last week in August A
brisk FIRE IS maintained against the Mexican adj
mislrstion in some Of the papers. III Soi, of the
22d August, contains some curious editorial
structures on the Congress of Panama. II is asked
why that body, before they concluded the most
important arrangements and compacts, did not wait
for the arrival Of the Plenipotenlisries OF Buenos
Ayres, Chill, Upper Peru, Brazil, and the United
States OF North America, whose governments had
been formally invited to send Representative. II
is denied that the insalubrity of Panama, which
was fully known before the Congress assembled, is
sufficient to account for its sudden translation to
the distance of thousand leagues; and the Editor
inquiries what honor or other important advantage
could accrue to Mexico from the presence of the
Congress at Tacabuya, when nothing Of conse-
quence remained TO be done when treaties con-
yenuons, secret and contingent agreements had al.
ready been made.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31
FROM THE PACIFIC.
ZION the sloninelnn "

from the StOniugton Yankee, Oct. ~.
After our paper was put to press last evening,
the brig Alabama Packet, Capt. b. Pendeton, from
sealing voyage arrived off the harbour, and W as
waiting for favorable wind to come through the
Reef. Capt. Pendleton came up 10 town about z
O'Clock, and has politely furnished us with the
news which follows:
The Alabama Packet is ~ days from Vaparai-
so, with cargo Of 26, 900 seal SKINS to the cap
tain agent.
The United States schooner Dolphin, Captain
John Percival, arrived at Valparaiso, on the 23d
Of July from Wahoo, Sandwich Islands, having on
board WIN. Day and Cyrus M. Busy, the only two
left Of the crew Of the ship Globe, who were found
on the Islands where the ship was taken by the
mutineers the rest having been killed by the natives
on the islands
The Difficulties Of Chloe were settled Com.
Wooster on that station.
No political news. Peru and Chill were settled
and quiet.
Capt Pende,on is the bearer Of dispatches for
government, from the United States representative
at Valparaiso.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31

We understand that General Bernard, scoomps
MED by Captain Pou-sin, will set out to- morrow
Tor Baltimore, thence to proceed on the reconnois.
ance OF hail road between that city and Philsdel-
pbis Nat. mt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31

From Rio Janeiyo. "A private letter rgceiS ed
in New York says: The Macedonian is looked
for Iaily and when she arrives, II 10 said the w.
ane will return home. Capt. Elliott will leave This
station universally regretted and esteemed; not
only by his own counrymen, but by the In
glsh and other foreigners of distinction and high
station. He has even made great advances In the
hitherto almost impenetrsble good will Of the Bra
zilians. Ills Imperial Majesty recsiv ed hn with
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31

The editor ofthe New Orleans Mercantile Adj
vertser OF the Goth ult says, informed an
attempt atrevolt has been lately made at Trinidad
in the Island of Cuba. A Spanish ,nariscdi de
campo los, his life in the affray, but the nsurg gents
were quelle, and their ringleaders sent to Havana
for trial. They said to be whites, and natives
of the Island
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31

Capt Levely, of the Seneca, at New York,
sailed from Havana 9th instant. A third frigate
OF the Spanish squadron, totally dismasted, was of
the port same day, carrying the Commodore flag
II was supposed from this circumstance, that the
ship of the line which was also disma.ted in ihe
gale, had been abandoned at sea. The two frigates
which previously reached Havana, were very
much injured.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31

marked attention in Bahia; and since his conduct
with Admiral Lobo in the La Plata, has express
ed his high opinion of him in terms of unequivo-
cal arprobalion; and you know Don Pedro has no
partiality for republicans
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-31
COURT on OYER AND rERM1NER.

This morning The jury came INTO court and being
questioned as 10 their verdc declared that they had
not, and could not decide.
Judge Edwards asked whether IL was not possible
that they could agree upon special verdict &C.
conpanied by a sta;emeal OF fsc.s 10 be explain
si BY the coga,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-12-23

cannot hope to survive long enough to intro
duce him but would fam hope that he will
meet with favorable reception; and that, in
addition to the latterlns honors which greeted
my birth, and the far promises which deceived
my hopes, more diligrnt exrrtions, and more
prr>everin@ efforts may be expected Let it be
remembered, that one honest endcayor is worth
ten fair promises
Having thu, spoken, the Old Year fell back
on his couch nearly exhausted. and trembling
SO violently as to Shake the last shower OF vel
low leaves from TIL, canopy. let US AL hasten
to testify our gratitude for his services. and
repentance for the abuse of them, by improving
the remaining days of his existence, and BY
remembering the solemn promises made in
his youth
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-12-23
a TALE OF HISTORY.
CATil\RINA AIEXOWNA,

Born near Derpar', h,'lc city in Itvonia vas
heir to no other rlcrt,nc. thtn the virtues and
frugatN Of hrl p. Is Her father being dead,
She lived with hcr AZ; d mother, in their cottage CO.
vered with straw a3I both, though very poor
were very contrntcl Iic:c, retired from the gaze
Of the world, by IL, labor Of her bands she sup
ported her parent, Who now incapable Of sup
porting herself. While She spun, the old woman
would sit BY and read some book OF devotion tlus,
when the tttsucs Of the day were oye:, both ould
Sit down contcncdly by their freade, and enjoy
the frugal meal with vacant fcsyitv.
Though her face aud person models Of per
lection, yet her whole attention seemed bestowed
upon her MUD her mother taught heI to read
and old Lutheran minister instructed her in the
m*Nlms and tutiss If religion. Nature had fur
ni>hed her not only ~i'A ready, fut 1 SOLID turn
Of thought not o'ly with strong right un-
dcrst4ntlng Such tn.l. f; n,al, acc mpiishmentS
procured her Several Solicitations Of marriage from
the peasant, IT n: county bur their offers were
refused, to she loved her mother too tcndeTly to
think Of ,ep'4t'ol.
C.thari't Mas fifteen when her mother died
She now, therefore. LIFT her cottage, and went to
i've with tho Id'acstA minister, by whom she had
been instructed + ot re- childhood. III tbs house
She resided, in qr"hy o: Soycrno,e IL HI, clliren;
at once rrconcinS IN her character unerrins pru-
dence vifh surprising >j>acity-
The Old man, who regarded her as one of Lis
own cIIrcn, bAd her instructed in dancing I'd
music, ~ the ua>trr vho +ttendtd the rest Of Us
family The, eht cor)in.ci 10 improve, till he
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-12-23
THE REFLECTOR.


hoar,r VOICE, and ,noAy beard, app"ar,a >rnc-
rabl,. old man III, ptI~r beats tccbly, hi breath
becomes sholtc3 he t>hiiit, every mark of
approaching di,~olutlon
This !, old Eighteen Hundred and Twenty
-iy, and as every elias. ot readers must rrmen
brr hlrn a young man. - rosy and hlIthsome a.
Themselves, they Will perhaps, feel interested
IN hearing some Of his d} ing expressions, with
few particulars G! III, past life. Ills existence
IS Still likely to be prolonged few day, by the
presence OF his daughter Uccemb'f, the last and
sole survivor of his twelve far chlllrcn bat it
thought the father and daughter will expire
together. The following are some OF the expire,
aions which have been taken down as they fell
from his dying lips
am, sand he, the son Of old father Tim,
and the last OF a numerous progeny for he has
had no less than five thousand eight hundred
and twenty six of us , but it has ever been his
fate to see ono child buried before another was
born. II is the opinion of some, that his own
constitution is beginning TO break up, and that
when he has given birth to a hundred or two
more Of us, his family viii he complete, and
then he himself Will he no more
Here the old year called for his account book,
and turned over the pages with >orroniul eye
lie has kept, II appears. an accurate account OF
the moments, minutes, hours, and months,
which he has issued, and ,uhjoncd IN some
places, mcmoranduns of the uses to which they
have been applied, and Of the losses he has
tanned. These particulars it would be tedious
80 detail and perhaps the recollection of the
reader may furnish them as well or better; but
inS to certain page in his accounts, the old
man was much affected, and the tears streanitd
down Iii, iurroWed cheeks as he examined it
This was the register Of the forty eight Sundays
which he had issued and which, OF all the
wealth he had TO dispose OF. has been it appears.
lhe most scandalon>y wasted. These, said he
were my most precious gifts. had but fifty
two Of them 10 be>tow. Ala, how lightly have
they been esteemed = Here upon referring
back to certain old mrmo,a ndum>. he found
long list Of VOWS and resolutions which had
particular reference to those fifty two Sundays
This, with a m,n. lrd degree of grief and anger
he tnre into hnnIrcd pieces and threw them
Oh tit cmherS ~ which he was cndeas oring to
warm his >hi,rrirG hands,
| feel, h"Nrtcr said he. more pity than
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-12-23
THE LADIES' GARLAND.

substance, that it IS difficult TO think of them
with patience, particularly that notorious thief
DEMONSTRATION, Of whom every body has heard,
aud who is we'll known to have wronsed my
venerable father Of much property. There are
also three noted ruans, STEEP, SjotA, and Plea
1re, from whom have suffered much besides
certain busy body, called Dress, who, under
the pretcnce Of making the most Of me. and
taking great care Of me. steals away more of
my Gifts than any lwo Of them.
As for me, All must acknowledge that | have
performed my pat toward, my friend, and
foes have fulfilled my utmost promise, and
been more hountiu than many Of my prede
cc>>ors My twelve far children have each
in their turn, aidcd, my exertIon>, and their
varou, tastes and di 1posions have all conduced
to The general good. Mild February, who
sprinkled the naked bou@hs with delicate buds,
and brought her wontcd offerings of early flow
ers, was not Of more essential service than that
rude clustering boy, March, who though VIC
lent in his temper, wei! intentioncd and
useful April, Il gentle tenderhearied girl,
smile June came crowned with roses and
sparkling in sunbeams, and laid up store Of
costly ornaments for her luxnrlant successors
but cannot stop to cnumcrate the good quail
| ties and sraces of all my children You, my
poor December, dark IN your complexion, and
cold your temper, greatly resrmhl" lily first
born, January, with TIN, difference, that hc was
most prone to anticipation and YOU 10 rctlcc
ton
If there should be any who, upon hearing
my dying lAmentation. may feel regret that they
have not treated me more kindly, | would beg
leave to hut that II is yet in their power to
make some compensation for their past conduct
by rendering me, during iew remaining days
as much service as Is IN their power; let them
testify the sincerity Of their sorrow Ivy an i'm
mediate alteration III their behaviour 1t would
give me particular pleasure TO my only sur
wing child treated with respect let one
slight her offerings She has Still a con>idera-
bic part of my property to dispose Of, which, if
well rmpoved, VIII turn to good account Not
days vet in her gift it would cheer my last NO
ment, to know that they had been better priced
than the past
1t is very likely that. at least after my dc
cease. many may reflect upon themselves FIR
t.,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
From the National Journal Sept. %.
FROM MEXICO.

We have been favored with letter received
in this city, from gentleman in Vera Cruz,
dated August "a, enclosing supplement to the
Mexican Mercury, a translation Of which is CIV
en- below We learn from the letter. that at
Vera Cruz it is thought probable that an at
tempt will be made TO release Cuba and Porto
Rico from the government Of Spain, "by the
establishment of government founded on Ii,
beral principles, and guaranteed by Colombia,
Mexico, and the other free Spanish American
States. Security in the slave property will be
the first considerations Com. PORTER has en-
tered upon the ful! discharge Of his official du-
ties as "Commander-ii-Chic of the Depart
ment and Squadron" The Naval Adminlstra-
ton of Mexico is quite different from ours: i,
is divided into two departments, East and West,
or rather Atlantic and Pacific The duties Of
Com. Porter are of mixed char cter, some
what like that of Secretary OF the Navy and
Commander Of the Squadron There arc Jun.
tas to attend to duties similar TO those Of our
Navy Commissioners, at which he presides.-
He has also the immediate superlnlendence OF
Navy Yards, and the regulation OF the ports in
the Gulf; the harbor-masters being officers Of
the Navy, and also under his command The
Contractor General is an officer that answers, in
some respects, to the Fourth Auditor of the
Treasury, and stands at the head of the Pur-
ser's Department, who are all called Contra.
doris: he is also in the character Of Navy Agent,
and is a member Of the Economical Junta, or
what may be styled Navy Commissioners This
affords sort Of outline of the Mexican Naval
establishment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
DESNTTsTEsK.

nR. M'KEE respectfully offers his services TO the
~ inhabitants Of Alexandria and its VICINITY IN the
department Of Dentistry. Having pad palucusr a.
tenton to this branch of his profession, he ates him
self that he is comnetent to render essential service
those who NAV have the misfortune of disease in their
teeth or ums In almost all cases he is able to tbs
oothache without the loss of the tooth and to relieve
the pain Immediately He will clean ~ s the 'ts
49, 33;avce TO his directions, they will rema:.,
o epon and retain beautiful ivory whi,eness He will
oso ;nsert new teeth, which cannot be distinguish
lis Office IS at Mrs. GARDENERS, opposite ST. Paui's
c,no,, where he will be always ready, SUNDAYS ex
TO attend to any calls in the line of his proeco
reference may be had to Rev Dr. Wilmer Rev. Pre-.
fsssor Keith, Dr. Semmes, Dr. Richards, Dr. Fitzhugh
and Dr.. Brswn. septic
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
DIED.

At the residence of his father in Washington City.
Thursday morning last, WILLIAM, the youngest son
of Mr.. VIM W. Seaton, in the eighth year OF his age
This interesting and intelligent boy, the dearly be-
loved of his parents, and equally Of all the friends of
his parents lost his life by accident OF the most dis
tressng character. On the morning of the previous
day, he had been suffered to mount doce Poney,
kept for family use; and, the poney taking fright
threw him. with his foot in the stlrp dragging him on
the ground for more than hundred yards The mJu-
ries his juvenile frame sustained could not but cause
his death; though he lived thirty hours after the acc
dent. If the universal sympathy of community can
furnish any alienation of their grief that consolation IS
afforded to the parents of this lovely and ianented
child.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
DR.. Paris on Diet.

lust published, and on sale by PLSHEY I,HOlNP-
- SON, Treatise on Diet; with view to establish,
practical grounds, system of Rules for the proven
ton and cure of diseases, incident disordered state
of the Digestive Functions. ByJ. A. Paris, NJ d. F.
r. l vol. 8vo. 81 Is
''Some Psychologists will have it that the Stomach is
MILL others, that it is fermenting Vat; Others again,
that it is stewpan but my view of the matter, is
neithera Mill, Fermenting Vat, stew-pah; but
a Stomach gentlemen, a Stomach" Note from Hunt
er's Lectures; the Christian Philosopher Or, the
connection of Science and Philosophy with religion, il
Illustrated by Engravings. BY Thomas Dick, 1 vol.
S175
Mills History of Chlvaly; Stricklands Report on In
ternal Improvement; Life of Major Cartwright.
Washington City. Sept %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
BOLIVAR.

There have been Of late some insinuations
against the character and views of the Liberia
tor, partly on account of reported attachment
of tender nature, and partly on account Of pre-
tended ambition. We have taken some pains
to inquire of an intelligent gentleman, who has
resided at Lima, and has lately returned to the
United States. The following is very briefly
the result of our inquiries.
Al acknowledge that the LiberatoT possesses
talents of the highest order.
The people in general, repose the greatest
confidence in his disinteresledness and in
tegrity There are, however, few who affect
TO be Jealous of his power and purpose, but
these few are men, who have either been, or
suspected 10 be, in the Spanish interest. BOIL
VAR is called the "W ashington of South Amer
ica'' there as well as here. He is a wldower,
has no children, and very few relations in any
degree.
There is no question whether Republican
government is preferred to any other. The gen
eral sentiment is decidedly republican The
majority ofthe people are no. yet we'll instruct
ed in the exercise of the rights and duties OF
selfgovernment, but there is a large class of
well educated and discreet men, who are well
acquainted with principles, and many OF them
with the practice of free systems
Mass .cLuseIs Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
Hardware and Cutlery.

gOHN w. NJ AISLE, has received by the ship Shen-
% andoah, from Liverpool, A General assortment Of
Goods in his line, which with those on hand, makes
his assortment very complete, all of which he offers at
wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices
Also, constantly hand, general assortment Of
Bar and hoop iron, English wagon boxes
Englshand American bistered steel
German, Crowley, and Shear steel
u5The Winchester Republican will insert the above
three weeks sept 7-eolm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
s$avy Bread.
Square Auger.

VEStIIS solecism i'll Mechanic Arts, was patented by
Il Htriin Branch, on the 9TH inst and the right to
use, vend, &c. the said improvement, inventions &C.
i'll the District of Columbia serred to Geo Jones &
Geo. N Parsons on the 9th inst Che Navy Yard ex-
cepted,) as per transfer deed
his is therefore to apprse those gentlemen of the
District, wishing to this invaluable Improvement
to apply to the subscribers jointly for said privilege
MIR. JONES makes those augers in a superior style.
GEORGE JONES,
aug15-eo2m GEO NJ. PARSONS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
Notice

NbURSUANT to the within warrant, to us directed
we have this day viewed an estray Cow, shcwn to
US by William Birch, of this county, and do find the
same to be black Cow with no horns, marked as fol-
lowsthe right bored, and an over bit out of the
left white spot IN the forehead also white spot on
the right thigh, white spot each fore foot and the
left hind foot with white belly, and part of the tail
white, the age not known ana we do appraise the
said COW to the of ten dollars. Certified under our
hands this 29th day of August, 1926.
sent 2S-5tS WM BIRCH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
Fresh Garden Seeds. &c.

yEyHE subscribers have received from Liverpool per
L ship Shenandoah, their fall supply of GAhDEN
SEEDS warranted fresh, comprising large and gen.
eral ass tment of all sorts, and several sorts OF urnp
Kae, sc. Those who purchase to sell again, will be
supplied on reasonable terms
aug % r. t. RAMSAY & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
Notice.

WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for cash, a.;
w Fairfax Courthouse, on the first day of October
Court nert, negro man by the name of TOM, commit
ted to Jail runaway by Robert Radcliffe, esq. or
the 18th June last The said negro is about IS or 60
years of age, yelowish complexion, his head little
grey and bald the top; about feet inches high;
and had on when committed, pair of mixed domestic
kersey pantaloons and roundabout, oznaburgs shirt;
and wool hat The said negro formerly belonged to
John L. romery but runaway, and says he sold out
TO pay MS jail tees in King George County, and now
belongs to James Dowlin, Of said county
b BRADLEY, Jailor,
for ] L. Triplett, Sheriff of Fairfax o'ty.
sept23 Pats
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23

Noay as the time TO use Stom0chic Bitters,
GRAND RESTORATIVE TO HEALTH.
nR WEDDERBURN takes this method of inform
- ing his friends and the public at large that he has
now on hand, at his Apothecarys Shop on Fairfax ST.
large supply of the above valuable article, of the
first and second quality, which he warrants to be SUI
perior to any in the District.
All those who DESTROYS of Enjoying that inesti-
mable blessing, good heath-in climate like ours,
where sudden transitions from heat to cold--where
fogs and miaslnas are at this season of the
year. would find it to their advantage to these bit
tiers two or three times day; as am assured that ben
efcial effects would result from the use of them. In
cases of bilious and intermittent evers, agues, and ex
IRENE cases of debility, they have been found essen
tally servceabe, be proved by tile testimony of
many highly respectable persons. What is the paltfy
sum OF few dollars when compared to family free
from disease of any sort opuence on the most uni-
ted SCALE not equivalent toan unimpaired consttu-
ton ASS preventative to spring and fafevers those
Bitters have no rival They never nauseate the sto-
mach as most others do; and particularly such have
camome flowers or aloes in the ingredients. They
may be taken by either sex, and at any age, without
anv restriction as to diet drink Each bottle la
beled and sealed with my SEAL to prevent counterfets
Persons wishing to ship to Spanish ports, can have
them labelled in the Spanish language.
aug II 2aw2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
Public Sale

IN pursuance of an order of the Hon. VIM Cranch
Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for the District Of
Columbia SHALL Trustee of James Bland, insot
vent debtor proceed to SELL at public auction, for the
benefit of those concerned, AL the right title, claim
or interest, which said nsovents estate may have IL
the following claims set forth in his schedule duly re
corded, viz:
ellis interest in IR.4CI OF LIND situate in tbs
county of Westmoreand, in the state Of Virginia,
in the possession of Mrs. Peake, containing between
two and three hundred acres.
ga Negro IVOIl.iN and -Four CHILDREN, imprc-
perly taken and sold under deed of trust for the ben
eft Of said Mone er's estate
"An unsettled Cain against his fathers estate
placed in the hands OF the Sheriff of Westmoreland, az
administrator.
"a Claim for Money in the hands Of John Critcher
Of Westmoreland county, Va for about $780,"
The sale will be made at the Town Hall, in Alexan.
dra, between II and O'Clock p. Nj. on Monday, tho
I'd dayOf October neat Terms, Cash.
j. l.. McKENNAs
aug29-3awts Trustee of Jas. BANDS estate
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-23
SCHOOL,.

Prince street, four doors above Washington street,
on Moaday the 18Th inst. Terms to accommodate the
times, viz:-DAY SCHOOL, 81 per quarter; NIGHT
SCHOOL, S. per quarter. His pupils will be taught
English srammar Writing in all Questionable hands,
Arithmetic, both vulgar and decimal, the extraction of
the roots cross multiplication, commonly called duo
decimals, &c. &c.
P. S. Ready made Pens sold at the School Room.