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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-14
COMMUNICATED.

Among the many luminous expositions
which characterize the present message of
our Chief Magistrate, Of whom this nailon
may DO Justly proved, there is one point es-
peeially to which should be glad that the
attention of our delegation in Washington
were directed. I allude to the Navy Appro-
priations." For should the Presidents sug-
gestion Of a Naval College, be acted upon by
Congress. aud see no good reason why it
should fail 10 meet with favorable consider
alton, since the advantageous tendency of
the wes,poin, Military College, is too gen
orally appreciated 40, 20 present powerful
precedent in favor of another similar esisb-
llshment for the National Marine then il
would Immediately kscVmo an important du-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-14

A vessel which has recently arrived at
New-York, from England, brought among
other passengers, the Hon. John Randolph,
of Roanoke, who it is said, has partially re-
covered his health. We hope his temper is
improved as well as his health.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-14


The followisg article ON the subject Of
American Manufactures, is copied from the
Leeds Mercury, an English paper. 1t will
show in what light our Aourishing Mannfac-
turing establishments are viewed in England
from whence, il will he recollected, few
years since, our markets were almost wholly
supplied with her cotton and woollen fabrics
Manufactures "a .1neried.-TLe pro
press of manufactures in the United State
of America, is subject deserving the
most serious consideration of the Govern
ment and the people of this country, is
connexion with the question u tie ior'
Trade. Two paragraphs will be iuuus i4
another part OF ttis paper, which srov
that the cotton and woollen manusaciuls.
are rapidly extending, both in New-Eng
land and The Central States. At a kind ~
fair held in Boston in the course Of las1
month. the quantities of domestic mann
features disposed Of were larger than ~
ever before known in America; and
the neiphborhosd Of Philade p,ia. at ~
very time when British manufactures We,
nj the lowest depression. and when t'r
thousands of our workmen were uncmpiay
cd. the demand for power loom wca
was greater thsn could be supplied. =
erican manuiac lures are vet IN th'r
fancy: but when j is rcco.icctca. FL.
scarcely mandatory existed ,Et,
iel2, ans that rcr many '-s- 'sr-a ... !
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-14

We arc informed, by our correspondent at
Washington, that mr.. Burke, of Warwick, has
been appointed keeper of the Lighthouse, on
Warwick Neck.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19

Great Ertent Of Somd-An extract of let
ter from gentleman attached to the party of
Engineers engaged in the survey Of the canal
from Baltimore to the Potomac, savs:-"On
the afternoon of Friday, 9Th inst as we were
sitting near our tent, our attention was reused
by loud explosion in the direction of Bati-
more. Several OF the party, who had once or
twice heard the blowing up of powder mill.
agreed that this was exactly similar, and we
were disposed to attribute it to the same cause
but were at a loss to recallect any mill near
Baltimore in the direction the sound proceed
ed from. Not hearing any account of any such
accident Tor some days, we were disposed to
think it had been thunder, until the account of
the destruction of the Eden mill near Whining
ton and the exact coincidence of time left no
doubt OF the truth. The distance, in a strait
line from our camp to Wilmington, must have
been from 80 10 80 miles, Bait. FINER
The .Arcade in Maiden lane is getting on pref
~ fast. Two stories of both ranges are nearly
completed The size Of the STOKES can now be
distinctly apprehended. They have much COM
pactness III their distributions The front in
Maiden lane is building of beautiful white mar
Ole, and VIII be great architectural ornament
to that street. ltwanted something of the kind
to relieve the eye of taste from the lnonetony of
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19
From the Noctes AmbronanG of Blackwood's Ma
gazine.
SLEEPING IN CHURCH


-Shepherd-- " hat yawns have not seen
in kinks! The women at least The young anes,
dinna like to open their mouths vera wide, for
it's no becoming, and they're feared that the
lads may be glowring at them; SO they just
pucker up there bit lips, draw in their breath,
baud down their heads, and put up their hands
10 their chats, to conceal suppressed gaunt
and then straughtenin' themselves up, pretend
to be hearkenin' to the practical conclusions.
Tfekler-And pray, James, what business
have you to be making such observations du-
ring divine service?
Shepherd.-I'm speakin' Other years, Mr.
Ticker, and human natur's the same moo as in
the ninety eight. AS for the auld wives, they
lay their big-bonnetted heads on their shouther
and faower into deep sleep at once; yet you'll
never hear single ane among them committin'
a snore. I've often wondered at that, for mast
of the cummers haze sonorous noses when lyin'
beside the guide man, and may be heard thro'
a the house. as regular as clock work.
Ticker Yes, James, the power Of the mind
over itself is indeed inexplicable The worthy
fat old matron says to herself as her eyes are
closing. 81 must not snore in the kirk" and
she SHORES not-at the most short shuttle
How is this
tcNtDnCfG.-A>OO anu tucL YOU III ste an Ill
faured, pock-marked, black-a-viced hizzie in
the front lait, opposit, wha has naething to
houp frae our side O. the houss, openin' the
great mucklen ely mouth o her, like that O. a
Gull trout in Tarras moas, as if she ware ettlin
10 swallow the minister.
North James, James, spare the softer sex!
| Shepherd-But the curiousest thing to OBJ
serve about the lasses when they are gettin'
drowsy during the sermon, is their een,- First a
gazedness comes over them, and the lids fa'
down, and are lifted up at the rate O. about ten
in the minute. Then the poor creatures pie
their heads shake unwilling to be overcome
try to find out the verse the minister may be
quotin'; but a. in vane, for the hum-min still.
ness OF the kirk subdues them into sleep, and
the sound o the preacher is in their Jugs like
that @, S1aterfa'
Norh.-Your lords, James, are like poppy s
mandragora
&epherd-Then, Altogether in conscious O.
what they're doin,' they fix their glimmerin cen
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19

and at equal distances from the eyes. But ii
the lights were unequal, or at unequal dlstanc-
es, the two images appeared Of different colors,
a fact which might perhaps furnish a method
of measuring light, little, if at all, inferior to
that of shadows. When an Opaque body was
interposed between one of the candles and the
eye, the images which appeared white before,
changed Immediately to green and red; and II
both eyes were then shaded from the light by
means of opaque bodies, the images resumed
their white color
In making these last experiments, another
new and interesting appearance presented IT.
self to my observation. My two eyes being
shaded from the direct light of the candles,
when removed both the opaque bodies sud-
denly, and thus admitted the Girectlight OF the
candles into my eyes, was surprised to find
that the two images of the slip OF white paper
appeared Immediately and distinctly more lu-
minous. This phenomenon, in all the trials
have made, lasts only few seconds, the sensa-
ton being similar to that which would be pro-
duced by the paper being more illuminated by
a sudden flash of light.
Satisfied with barely announcing to the Soci-
ETY. these new and curious phenomena, forbear
to offer any attempt at an explanation of them.
All shall a. present say is, that they appear to
me to be produced by an important function OF
the eye, which has entirely escaped the notice
Of the writer's on Vision.
have the honor to be, sir, your most obedl
ent servant, /. SMITH.
Kingussie, 28th March, 1926.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19
ALFRED.
From the Weekly Messenger.
fT0NI nc FFee1Iy heSSeHyET.
OLD THOUGHTS TO NEW SUBJECTS, OR
NATIONAL PREFERENCES.

NATIONAL PREFERENCES.
GAS rivers rise and flow, and mountains stand,
Thro' ev'ry age, the mark ofev'ry land.
Sothis or that peculiar inclination
Remains unalter'd, and denotes natlon'
The high opinion which every nation enter
tains OF itself, as well as the disdain it has Of all
its neighbors, is generally very ridiculous and
unjust. The Italians persuade themselves that
all the happiness of life is confined to their
country, and that all the rest Of Europe are sor-
did tramontane beings, who drag out their lives
In discomfort and misery. The FTenchman
makes no scrupe of informing stranger that
true politeness is limited to the territories of
Charles X The English, that their SOIL and
none other, is "the land Of the free and the
home of the brave and the Russians that all
they want is good outlet for their shipping
to become one ofthe most powerful nations up
on the earth. While our own countrymen look
down with pity and contempt upon their seve-
raj professions, and rest firmly satisfied that
they themselves are the happiest, the politest
as well as the most free nation on the globe.
But, letting alone the peculiar yanities of
every country, it is certain that there is cha
racter which can only be applied to each people,
and which particularly distinguishes them from
the rest OF mankind. The tunes, voices, pen
ClS3 ShioSio VI iNail, HO IliOIS ~ Oc CO.
pied by US, or transplanied hither, than their
delightful air or clear sky Frenchman NAV
be allowed 30 have more viyacity, cheerfulness,
and constitutional resignation than any other
man. And there is sort Of busy slo,hfulness.
careful thoughtlessness in aDutchman, which
is inimitable by the rest OF the world; quaint
affectation of odd mirth, with blunt honesty,
peculiar 20 himself
AS for US Americans, five ought 10 have any
regard for the opinion Of our neighbors in this
mater, we are pretty justly re2roached with
TOO great partiality in our own favor; and
though, when we speak Of ourselves as divided
into parties, we are extremely liberal OF our cen.
sures, and mutually backen each other with
the vilest accusations; yet, when we consider
the nation in general, apart from the whole
world, we are equally lavish in its commenda-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19
POETRY.
From the New-York Times. J

From the New-York Times
STANZAS.
ssPourouoi eristous nouris2''-yoLTAIRE.
WHY do we livel is it to spend
In folly's gay career
Each passing hour, and lose for age,
The quickly speeding year
TO live for Joys the heart must own
Are empty all and vain;
To sow in youth the bitter seeds
fagony and pain'
why do we lvel is it to grasp
The hoaors of name,
Through war and peril madly seek
The idle bauble Famel
Thevictor's wreath, the laurell'd crown
Are moist with human gore;
Why seek We joys like thesel asks not
The soul of man for morel
Why do we live! does avarice yield
Her tempting stores to theel
Oh fly the gift and 'scape the hours
Oflength'ned misery.
FOR SieepleSS nghtS ana olttSr CdlSS
Attend the boarded store;
Then seek we not the glittering gem;
Dig not the mine for ore.
Why do we livel is it to bask
In beauty's sunny smiles;
And wrapt in love to yield our hearts
To womans' artful wilesl
Yet shun the chain, though made of gold
It's links are firm and sure;
The shaft for once within the heart,
In vain We seek cure.
Why do we i've far nobler aims
Inspire the human soul,
Than glory's crown, or loves delights,
Or pleasures wanton bowl.
All nature yields her ample page,
And courts the curious eye:
And freely there we revel on,
Unconscious of safety.
why do we live? the atheist asks,
To die and be forgot,
A nobler fate he GhrStian claims
A holier. happier lot.
We live to fit us for the hour
When all things shall decay:
We live to gain brighter realm,
When earth shall fade away. ALFRED.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19

dry goods stores with their windo.
hung round ~. in multitudinous drsns s and ~,
front will soon be completed I,'pptily. nj
beautiful. It has splendid yes,; rh,i be OH
other front facing John street is Of GLUE, ,h I,
mansions, but constructed OF difFerosu4'e Same
When finished the whole building w;II hi,
and elegant temple of fashion for -, ~ oeape
convenience of the fair of our cilv wh Use a
OF shopping. 1t will probably BE- r r"1ae fa,
huary next. ~ r Nat Ad!,T
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19
This is to give Notice,

TENHE subscriber having obtained letters of adms,,
Il ton on the personal estate of Philemon Keecb l.
of Charles county deceased, requests all person, n.
debted to said estate to come forward and make ,e
ment. All personshaying claims against said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the you
ers thereof to the subscriber, or before the first dy
OF March next-they may otherwise, by law, be eI
Guided from all benefit to said estate. Given under nv
hand, this first day of August, 1896
sept 16-eo6t* RACHAEL KEECH admir-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19

3sgS A MILL in Charles County, Nd. having tso
ls2 pair Of feet stones pair of cullers, and pair
of first rate burrs. 1t is situated upon good :Fn,
in the weathiest and most fertile section Of the county
This Mil is constructed for grinding corn, with a pa.
ter Mill attached to it. She has good bolt, and With
little expense may be made profitable Merchant NIL
Possession may be had Immediately, and the terms %
good tenant, will be perfectly satisfactory.
J. 6. CHAPMAN
Charles Co. Md. sept. IS 6wcp
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19
THE WAVERLY NOVELS.

The following assertions will set the question
of Sir Walter SCOTS authorship at rest. 1t is
from the London John Bull, edited by Mr.. Ma
ginn, who is friend of Scott, and familiar with
all the literary anecdotes Of the day:
"a letter has been published, without the per-
mission Of the writer or the person to whom it
was addressed, from Sir Walter Scott, in which
he pointedly denies his claim to be considered
as the author Of the Waverly Novels. This
letter, ii it be genuine at all, was written by Sir
Walter some years ago, athoug dated April in
the present year, but that it is forgery we
must beiieve-we may also say, hope--for we
KNOW, 10 common with every person who has
visited certain circles in Edinburg within the
last few months, that Sir Walter Scott has &C
tually presented Mr. Constable, the bookseller
of that city, with his original manuscripts of his
Novels and Tales, here SO distinctly and strange
y disavowed. Were this gift secret, or had
we heard oft in confidence, or were it ques-
toned in the slightest degree, we should have
remained silent upon the subject; but MIR Con-
stable speaks of it openly and generally Justly
considering and feeling it as the highest mark
of honor that man connected as he is with Ii
lerature, could have received; unless, therefore,
the letter we have alluded to be forgery, we
are puzzled to find out any just cause or reason
why Sir Walter Scott, the sovereign of the lite
rary world, should think it necessary now so
distinctly and positively to disclaim works
which every body who knows any thing, knows
TO be from his unrivalled pen. We are aware
that reason is assigned which does honor to
Sir Walters good taste, and feelings of respect
full deicacy towards one exalted parsonage; but
we question whether even that be Justly strong
enough to induce continuation of disavowals
which are completely nulliged TO the world, not
only by the conversations and statements Of Sir
Walters personal friends, bu, by the exhibition
Of the manuscripts themselves in the house Of
Mr. Constable, The bookseller.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19
Mount Vernon Fishery to y,e%

V7HE subscriber will let for term of years, the aboy.
IL valuable FISHERY, with the Warehouses, Stands
&c. Persons disposed to rent, may apply to Maufcs
Herbert, Alexandria.
aug 29-w1m BUSHROD WASHINGTON
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-19

Two men, Pointer and Shepherd, were lately
executed in England, of whose last moments
the following sickenng accoun, is given
Scenes equally as disgusting have taken place
in our own country. When will there be an
end 10 such things?
"Ponter said 10 the Rev. Dr.. Wood, GIVE
confess ourselves guilty of the crime for which
we are going to suffer- tell all around to take
warning by our example. / a0as neuer so happy
in mig life as [ noW feel. | have led sinful
course of life. Lord have mercy upon me''-
Shepherd seemed deeply engaged in prayer
He, however, spoke aloud, and said, 81 shall
soon be in Heaven" Then looking around at
the crowd, he observed, sweep not for me, but
for yourselves. eoish you ,cere all as happy as
lam Glory be to God forever, shall soon be
in Heaven with him."
"When the executinoer had adjusted the rope
and while the unfortunate men were standing
under the galows, ready to be turned off, Shep-
herd, joined by Pointer, sung, with firm voice,
the following verse:
"My souls full of glory, which inspires my tongue,
Could | meet with angels, I'D sing them song:
I'd sing OF my Jesus, and tell his charms,
And beg them to bear me to his LOVING arms"
Such are the hopes and glories Of the gallows.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
ROBERT BARRY,
HAS just received his Fall and Winter assortment Of
Ill British, French, German, Scotch Irish, domestic
D4.11 Goods.


which he offers to his friends and the public at the most
reduced prices They consist part of the following
articles:
Super6ne London blue and black cloths
Do do brown, green, claret, mixed & drab
Do do blue and black cassimeres [ditto
Do do cnnamon brown and mixed ditto
Do do blue & plumb colored pelisse cloth
A beautiful assortment Of Winter vestings
Two cases of very superior Irish linens and lawns
Italian hIstring and black mode
Low priced India black silks
Figured and striped sksf for ladies' pelisses
Bolivar stripes, new and handsome article
Calicoes and gnghams
Plain and jaconet cambrics
Figured and plain book muslins
Do do Swiss ditto
White scarlet merino shaws, scarfs & handkerchefs
Cashmere shawls, plain and figured
Bandana and Spttlefeld handkerchief
Ladies barrage figured silk shawls & handkerchies
Tartan and Circassian paids bazetts
An elegant assortment of plain, black and figured bonn
Do do crimson, green and orange do do
White, green, red and yellow fiannels
Rose and point blankets
Striped and plain nseys
Sykes best blue cassinet
Low priced cassinets Of every description
Brown, bleached and colored domestic cottons
Blue and white kerseys
Burlaps and Scotch linens
Drab hushings and green baizes
Cotton and linen checks and bedtcks
1900 lbs. Of Po,olatan Cotton Yarn, best quality.
All of which, with many other articles too numerous to
mention, shall be sold cheap, and on accommodating
terms. oct Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
To llet,

SssR comfortable house on Prince.strect, nearly
e.. opposite the Bank of Potomac. Apply to
oct % GEO. COLEMAN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
For Freight,

- lne aUpeflOr copper iaStclc0 DHIS
MORGLaMa,
Blanchard, Master; carries about 500 hhds
tobacco, or 1900 barrels -four, will be ready
h&e reception of cargo in a few days, VIII take
\ Hropean w India or coastwise freight Apply to
"a n 1s1sc WILLIAM FOWLE & Co.
Kbsye for sale said briggs cargo of 800 tons plaster
D. - - oct rs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
Bank Of Columbia,

Georgetown, d. g. Oct. 25 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders this
~ institution, that, in conformity with certain reso
utons passed by the Directors general meeting Of
the said Stockhodersis called, TO assemble Friday
the 1st day of December next at 10 O'Clock, NJ az
the Banking House, 'to consider the proprey of au
thorsing surrender (u2on conditions which will be
laid before the meetng) to the Bank of the United
States Of the whole property and debts of the Bank Of
Columbia" and to such other business may them
seem proper. NATHL FRYE, Pres't.
oct 90 d4w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
MDo 600
New and Cheap Goods.
+. II. BRENT & 90.

OUNCE the recent fall in Dry Goods, have received
- by the late arrivals from NewYork, the following
articles, viz
Fine and superfne blue and black cloths
Drab, brown, and mix'd do
Blue, black and mix'd cassimeres
Red, green and blue bookings
Blue and white plains, drab flushing
Cassnets Of every description
Plain and striped linsey
Red, white, green and black flannel
Worsted andlambs wool hosiery
Plain and figured black bombazetts
Tartan and Circassian plaids
3D., "a, 10-4 ia, 1874, and 1874 rose blankets
d, 8, 81, 4. and 1-2 point do
Brown and bleached shirtngs and sheetings
Plaid cot,ons and cotton checks
Sackings, burlaps, oznaburgs and ticklenburgs
Brown and bleached Russia sheetngs
Irish sheetngs, diapers and linens
Merino and cashmere shawls, cloth and cotton do
Hearth rugs, bangup cords
Black and colored Nankn and Canton grapes
Black and white Italian do
Black Italian lustring ofgood quality
Plain and figured gros de naples
Black, white and green satin
Black, blue, and white florence
Black and pink levantines, black mode
Black, scarlet, and drab silk velvet
Black, scarlet and drab tabby do
Blue and black plush, long lawns linen cambries
Scotch lawns, linen cambria handkerchiefs
Calicoes and ginghams, new style
Black and colored bombazines
Bandanno and Madras hdkfs
Cotton cambrics, jackonet do
Plain and figured book muslns Swiss do
Plain and figured real India do
Genticmen's beaver and dog skin gloves
Ladies beaver and kid do
Bobbinett lace thread edgings
Bobbins, tapes, cotton and silk cords
Colored sewing silks, cotton balls and spools
Black and colored sash ribbons
supply of COTTON YARN, of good quality, with
variety OF other articles, which will be sold low for
CASH. now
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
"a. G. Cazenove s. Go

61s y . OdLOhOVO ~ OO'
HAVE FOR SALE
Muscoyado sugars of various qualities
Refined do do
Retailing molasses chocolate,
Coarse salt, sack salt, N. E. and w. ]. Rum
Holland and American gin, Cognac brandy
Madeira, Sicily Madeira, French Madeira, pp;,,e
Port, Claret, and various other
Old Whiskey, salad oil
Almonds, raisins, hlberts
Hyson, Young Hyson and Imperial teas
Manufactured tobacco best brands
Rice, citron, olives, winter and summer oil
Cut nails and brads all sizes
Swedes iron, hoop do, nail and spike rods
Mess and cargo beef in fine order
Baltimore window glass of all sizes
Russia hemp, soal leather
Sugar loaf and factory paper
Common writing paper, sperm and mould candles
Castle and yellow soap
German pipes and steel, etc. sept Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-17
B. Hampson e Son

Haze just received and offer for sale,
MUSCOvADO sugars, 1st, I'd and Sd qualities, in
Ivl hhds. and barrels; Refined do
w. I. and N. o. molasses in hhds and barrels
Prime green coffee in bags and barrels
Young Hyson, 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. &C. &c.
sept &c