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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20

Hartford, Conn J .April lo.-The County
Court for this County commenced its session
in this CITY on the 2Sth ult. Among the cases
which have attracted the most attention was
the following:
Sursdry Inhabitants Of Hartford, VS.. James
Hunter This was qui tam action brought on
the sSth section of the statute concerning
crimes and punishments against exhibiting on
any public stage or place whatever, any games,
tricks, plays, shows, tumbling, rope dancing,
poppet shows, or feats Of any uncommon dex-
terity or agility Of body. on penalty of sum
not exceeding 5000 nor less than $50
The declaration contained seven counts. In
the first three the offence was alleged to have
been committed on the evening of 10th March,
upon which no evidence was offered to the Jury.
In the remaining counts, the defendant was
charged in different forms, with three distinct
breaches Of the statute, committed on the 18th,
viz: rope dancing, t,mbhng, and parious tsafs of
uncommon dsrts,ity and agihty Of body. Plea,
not guilty.
In support ofthe facts alleged in the declara-
ton, the plaintiffs offered witness who testified
that on the evening Of the 18th OF March, he at
tended the circus and saw the performances, a.
mone which were riding without saddle or bri-
die and leaping through hoop; walking on
slack wire, leaping through hoop, and dis
playing c7lors; turning somersettrom horse;
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
From the Baltimore Gazette.

The following speech Of the Vice President
is one ofthe most extraordinary productions
that has come under our notice for long time
1t is however just what might be expected from
politician Of the Virginia school. Because II
is not set down in the rules Of the Senate thai
the President may call to order, or In other
words keep order, Mr. Calhoun concludes tha'
he has no power to keep order.
We had always supposed that it was the o. OF
fetal duty Of the presiding officers IN all demo
erative assemblies, to preserve order. "ha
yeuld be though. Of a Judge who should refuse
10 keep order in Court, because there was nc
express statute orrule Of court authorz Ns Elm
to do so? 1t would have been an aeJ Of '1Pe
reroeation for the Senate to have made an *
press rule authorising their President to Cali &c
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20

IS $40 died before they reached ten years OF
age; now only 40 ITO die within that time: for
merly, only 81 $40 men sut Of 100 arrived at
the age of fifty: now, 80 5-loths arrive at that
age: formerly, only fifteen out of 100 attained
the age of sixty; now it is computed that "a at
tain that age. The deaths among the whole
population have consequently very sensibly di-
minished. Formerly, one individual died annu-
ally out Of 80; now only one dies annually out
of 50 AS for births, their number diminishes.
At present, only takes place annually in 81 per-
sons, while formerly one took place in Is. A
similar diminutioa occurs in marriages. For
merly the calculation was in l persons, now
it is only l in 1885,"
The author continues his investigation, and
asserts that although there are fewer marriages
and fewer births now than formerly, population
is on the increase; because greater number of
children become men, and because greater
number of men live to old age.
The number of foundings in France has been
tripled since the year l7so-he states that the
greater the mortality is in any country, the more
frequent are the marriages.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
POETRY.
THE DYING EXILE OF IRELAND.
From the European Magazine.]

From I1e Eur0Pco" -nuSu0"S'i
"The Irish people are celebrated Tor their az
+.cbment TO their country. No matter in what
cline an Irishman may be placed by destiny
the remembrance Of the green hills Of his native
isle is impressed upon his heart, and he never
ceases 10 warm his imagination with the hope
of revisiting the dear scenes OF his youth.
Sir John Carr.
erin an Exile bequeathes you his blessing!'
A lonely wanderer on foreign strand,
Ear from each former friend, and that dear shore
He fondly called his own (though his no more);
The Exile felt that awful hour at hand,
When life declining to its latest sand
Had feebly ebbd-and every grief was DER,
Save the sad thought, that all who might deplore
His fate, were distant on his native land,
And he must die neglected and alone;
ssNor wife nor child" might even know the spot
Where he must sleep unmarked by cross or stone,
His woes unpited and his name forgot;
Yet wrath he felt not-and his dying prayer
Rose for his country's sufferings and despair!
A. SD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20

ed. In conclusion, he rendered to the Senate
his sincere Acknowledgements, that, in rescind.
ing the rule, such delicate regard had been paid
to his feelings in the debate. Ample Justice
had been done to the industry and fidelity with
which he bad honestly attempted to discharge
his arduous duties. Deeming himself called on
by the debate that had taken place, to say thus
much, in explanation, he begged the indulgence
OF the Senate for having done so; and resumed
his seat
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
BRIG MARY OF BOSTON.

We have been requested 10 publish the fol-
lowing statement of facts for the purpose Of
correcting the various contradictory and erro,
neous reports in relation 10 the brig Mary, Of
Boston, MAYNARD, master, found at sea, and
carried into Marblehead by the schr Spring
Bird, John Tucker, master, from Guadalupe.
Boston Patriot.
On the 29th Of March, in lat III lon 81 10
capt. Tucker, at O'Clock, A. NJ. fell in with
the brig Mary, of Boston, Capt. Tucker then
LAYING to under two reefed foresail, bearing
east and by south from said schooner-wore
ship and Sc, close reefed sails, and at 9, A. M.
Capt Tucker, with two Of his men, took their
boat, the sea then running high, and with much
difficulty succeeded in getting on board said
brig, capt Tucker Ieaping from the boat into
the fore rigging of the brig. Captain Tucker
found the brig forsaken and in leaky and
sinking condition. having from three to FIVE
feet water in her hold. Finding both pumps
rugged. capt. Tucker got the two men from the
boat on board, and went Immediately to work
until u O'Clock; then hove out the briggs long
boat, (his own having sunk soon after they
go, out Of her) and got all the crew out Of the
schooner, being six in all, excepting the mate,
on board the brig, who kept both pumps con-
-s,antly going until 9, P NJ when they sucked.
Thinking it would be impossible to save the
brig, they then proceeded to take out her car
go, intending to save as much Of it as they
could get on board the schooner, and continu-
ed to take GU, sugar until 6, P. M. when they
held consultation, and concluded to bring the
brig in if possible, and at half past 6, made
sail, leaving the mate, Mr.. Clothy, and two Of
the crew on board, agreeing to keep in compa-
ny for mutual safety Shortly after lost the
briggs long boat. The brig proved to be very
leaky, and they kept one hand at the pump du-
ring the night. The rext day being more mo-
derate, the mate dashed himself and went over
the sides, and found several leaks in both her
sides, and succeeded in stopping some OF them
The brig continued 10 make water, especially
when it blew fresh-kept one pump going to
keep her clear, and it continued until they ar
rived at Marblehead on the 9Th OF April, being
IL days.
When Capt. Tucker boarded the brig, he
fund her colors in the main rigging, union
down-Captain and crews chests and cloathes
all OH board, watch hanging in the cabin, with
sextant, quadrant, &c.
Since the arrival of the brig at Marblchead,
Capt. Maynard has been there and received his
chest, watch. sextant and quadrant, and all that
belonged 10 him. The mate and crew can re-
ceive their chests and effects, by applying to
Capt. Tucker, al Marbehead-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
Drawing

Of the Washington Canal and Rhode Island State Lot
terry, LIST Glass; which took place in Providence the
18th inst The commissioners have certified that the
following numbers drawn
Sc IS FL IS IL
The ticket having omit, as combination, the mum.
bers So, 25 o. being the Ist I'd, and Sd drawn num-
bers, is entitled to 10000 dollars All tickets with
one ofthe drawn numbers on them, are prizes
Holders of tickets invited to call and examine the
official list (aprl19l JOHN CORSE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
Dancing Room,

CORNER OF ROYiL 4 DUKE-STREETS.
The parents who have entered their children, are
respectfully informed, that the days of tuition for
young ladies' will be Thursday, at ~ o'cock-Fri-
day at o'clock in the evening, and Saturday at 10 in
the morning. and at o'clock in the evening Boys will
be taught at o'clock in the evening-and young gen
tlemcn who DESTROYS of taking lessons half past
seven. ap l9 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
Sale Of Stone,
OFFICE or TEE PoToNAc CoMP

OprIcE or raE PoroNAc CoMPAsr,
Georgetown, 18th April 1926.
an Monday, 1st May next ensuing, will be sold az
" auction, in lots of perches, on the premises
all the stone now lying quarred in the Potomac Com
pany's quarry, on the canal at the Little Falls. The
quality of the said stone yell known to be of the We
ny first rate Rag curb, and building. Terms will de-
clared at time Of sale.
BY order ROBT. bARNAtD,
april 17-3tawts Treasr. fosc' Io''P
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
The Art Of Dancing .

MIR. GENERES has the honor of informing the
INl ladies' and gentlemen of Alexandra. that his
dancing school will commence on Thursday nert, The
0liL it,sf NJ his
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20

BY this mode Of drawing the holder Of two tickets,
two shares of tickets Zone odd and the other even
will be certain of obtaining at least prize, and may
draw three for it does not follow have suppos
ed, that because must be prize, the other must
be blank-any two tickets may draw any two of the
capital prizes.
Tickets only IS, Halves 80 50, Quarters 81 IS. =
Tickets and shares in the above lotteries, yarie
ty of numbers for sale at
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
THE LOVER TO HIS DEAD MISTRESS.
From PhantasmQgorid.l

THE LOVER TO HIS DEAD MISTRESS.
From Phantasmagord.
Of all the roses grated on her cheek,
of all the graces dancing in her eyes,
of all the music set upon her tongue,
of all that was past woman's excellence
In her white bosom, look, painted board
Circumscribes ALL DEKKEi
And thou uponthy bier of death
Art shrouded for the tomb!
Nor living pulse, nor human breath,
Save mine, disturbs the gloom.
And CHASTITY falls the taper's light
On thee, and on thy bier,
Yet until the morning light
Shall watch and feel no fear.
1 clasp thy ice cold hand in mine
Till mine is scarce less cold,
And trace those features, line by hne,
Till they seem of breathing mould;--
Yet fonder, holer, in my gaze,
Than when in peri Ids past,
saw that beauty's living blaze
For now gaze my last.
Those lips are musical no more,
But their still sweet smile is there;
The flashing of thine eyeis DER,
But the calm-closed lid, how fair!
Oil could bow to sorrows storm,
Nor sigh for days more bright,
Ifever thus, that halloW ed form
Might sleep within my sight!
More 10y to watch thee stirless there,
To kiss that bloodless brow,
Than gaze on crowds oflving fair,
Though far as once vert thou!
Less sad, to keep the fostered flower
All withered though it be,
Than yield it to the tempests power,
Nor wreck, nor rehc see.
But vain the fancies ofmy breast,
And vainer loves despair,
The grave must be thy place ofrest,
Unjust lay thee there!
Oh Death! are all thine arrows spent
Amongst the blythe and free'
oh Grave! is each dark lodging lent
Remains not one for me!
NV persisted lovel my souls delight
My beings once bright SPELL
Oh! could blot yon morning light!
Crush, crush that tollng bell!
Vain wish-the light becomes more clear,
The death noteslouier swell,
One bursting sigh-one burning tear
One last, wild gaze-fare%ell!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-04-20
DISTRESS NC SHIPwREcK.

DISTRESS NC SHIPWRECK.
Notes taken from the brig Blandford's log
book, on her voyage from Newfoundland to
Oporto:-
Feb. 9, 1926 II Blowing gale from the west
and scudding under close reefed main, top
sail and foresa, we saw wreck ahead, and,
from the appearance supposed her to have been
an Am schr. water-ogged, and nothing stand
ing but part of mainmasl, of about 100 or
l36 tons burthen. painted cabin windows, green
bottom, olive green bulwarks outside; painted
with patent green inside, billet head, with white
mouldii g. On board the wreck were three
men, s.ing Spanish jack suspended to !,
pole, and part of naked human body lashed
/, the windlass, which appeared be their only
su subsistence for some time. We hove close to
them, but in consequence Of very heavy sea,
and finding we were driving fast TO leeward we
took reef in the foresail with the hopes OF re-
naming by them to take them off the wreck,
blu, the sea continuing to run very high and the
wind blowing very hard, at 8, p. NJ. we lost
sight of the wreck At 6, the wind veered 70
the n w. and blowing very hard, all hopes OF
again falling in with her vanished, and our own
vessel being leaky, and much disabled from the
severity of the weather we had experienced on
leaving the Coast of Newfoundland, with two
of the crew unable to do their duty and the
Others much frost bitten, we put before tn
wind for our own safety and anchored IN Opore
to February %, 1926. Our lat. AZ N. long
24loW.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26

1 Immediately jumped upon deck, and ordered
the helm alee.it was ofno avai-she immedi-
ately struck, carried away the iaise kneei and
rudder, and at the second thump she oilged.
then Judged it most prudent to press her with
all sail set, upon the reef, as there appeared
deep water near the spot upon which we struck.
At 9 p. M. it was thought prudent to leave the
wreck, and at A. M. we landed on the beach
from our boats. At daylight, | took the boats
and went to the wreck, and commenced saving
as much as possible, in the course OF this day
and the following. l received assistance from
the wreckers of Caycos, and TINS Island, and
thought i, best to send the cargo here, which l
have placed in the hands Of the Commercial A
gent of the United States. II Will be sold at
auc,ion-4o per cent salvage has been awarded
TO the wreckers"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
from The Msu York Dalu .7drertissr.

From the NelU YORK DRty 'i"ecfs".
A gentleman recently arrived from ?anama
gives us an account of singular robbery in
that city, BY which he was sufferer, and which
occurred few weeks previous TO his sailing.
A person confined in the prison OF Panama, for
murder committed in broad day, found means
10 intrigue with the sergeant OF The guard. He
told him that although they were both poor
men, if he would lie, him out that night, with
a comrade ar two, he would make their for.
tunes. The sergeant Consented, and at hall
past tell he was let out, with three OF The prl-
soners. He Immediately entered the store oil
Mr.. Arain, with false keys; but lot being able
to open the iron chest, Gin which there was de-
posted, by foreigners about TO leave the eoun-
try, and others, upwards Of $4,000 dolars,) he
sent to the sergeant for four more men, who as
sisted in bearing the ches, into the prison. On
the robbery being discovered, guards were en-
ployed to prevent its being taken out OF The
walls, and many Of the houses within the walls
were searched A reward OF one thousand dol
lars was offered in vain, until the third day al
ter, when one of the guard gave information
which he had obtained by the ser9eant's asking
for broad belt, to put some money In, which
he said he was about 10 receive, and which had
been stolen from the English, as they term Anne
ricans and English indiscriminately. The mo-
ney was found by the Alcalde, buried within
the prison; and, after great expense, restored
10 its owners.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
From, The Ns,c.Y York Mercantile .8dsertiser.

LOSS OF THE BRIG WIN. BAYARD.
We regret 10 have to state the loss OF the brig
VIM. Bayard; captain OGDEs, on her passage
hence to Carthagena, with a valuable cargo
We have been favored with the following par
ticulars:-
Extract ofa letter from Captain Ogden of the William
Bayard, to his owners:
"Turks Island, June so Il was bound through
the Caycos Passage made the land at day
light of the Goth. At P. NJ. the Dist took
nv departure from the N E. Of the Caycos,
bearing By compass due South, distant about
leaeues-I steered w. n. Wat Z, IS, P.
NJ. the mate came down from the topsail yard
and reported no land or breakers in sight. AT
s.5P.M. being below looking at the chart,
heard cry from the deck, "breakers ahead
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
For the Phenir Gazette.

MEssRs. EDrroRs-Thc death Of the two
great patriots Of our country, Adams and JET
ferson, has caused general mourning through
out the land-Honors have been paid, and o.
Tiers are now in contemplation which prove
the gratitude Of our citizens, and exalt their
characters in the eyes Of the world. Here has
not been shown the contemplate cringing OF
slaves to pampered masters, or that respect
which mean and grovellius spirits always yield
10 those who are placed above them-No-The
funeral pomp which accompanied "the depart
ID arbitor Of the life anG death Of fifty mil
lions of people from province TO province from
mourning Asia to mourning Europe" the
splendid solempities which are witnessed on
he decease Of princes and kings, cannot equal,
in sublimity, the heartfelt sorrow and grief
which has filled our country-It has been no
idle ceremony, no vain show; 1t was not the
work of a few, BUT the People, the American
People who mourned, and are now mourning
Inc loss Of these Pafres consenpti rs'6uoi'c8-
The illustrious dead had no power or wealth
which could command our homage; their deeds,
heir sufftrings, their exer,ions in our cause
and in our behalf, alone entitled them to the Ia
yoar of their country Their stay had been
long amongst us, their heads were "silVcred
ser with age" and we did not expect them to
continue their pilgrimage much longer here
We would have shown our sorrow, no matter
when il would have been our misfortune to
nave losr them-But il was wisely ordained by
Providence that the mortal career Of these pa
riots should terminate on the very day which
'hev contributed to render immortal-Li&e an
electric spark, the same deep sorrow and re-
sret ran Grom North 10 South, from East to
Wes,-Par,y prejudices were forgotten, and
animosities which existed, buried in oblivion.
But, after all, we want some lasting, perpet-
ua memorial of veneraiiOn and regret. These
hOnors which we are now paying are just, are
sood, but they will soon pass away. They VIII
De recorded by future historians, but Pos'erity
Will consiIer them only as monetary eouil-
ions of feeling
And what other measures can the people OF
me Gated States take, in order to evince fur
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
SHIP News.
Hurt Of Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
July 25-Schr. Harriet, Taylor, Portland; plaster
and mackarel to NJ Miller & Son.
Steam Boat Poromac, jenkins, Norfolk-rcports a
ship and topsail schooner in the NarrowS, bound up.
From our correspondents
BEACON OFFICE NEws Room,
Norfolk, July 24-9 a. NJ
Arrived, schr Spark, Gardner, from Baltimore, boand
to New York.
Sailed from Hampton Roads, ship Mary stiman, for
Alexandria.
Port Of City Point, Juiy2S.
Ships Eagle, Norvcll loading for Liverpooli Ed
ward Cormerais, for do. will commence loading IN
few days; Pocahontas, Summer, from Boston, arrived
yesterdays brigs Emily, Godfrey. f"T Liverpool, will
proceed down James River tomorr Pamela, Chad
wick, dischargns, and will load for London; HORIZON
Cook, from Providence, and Osgood, Gardner, from
Salem, ~ hours from the Capes, arrived on Wednes-
day; and Catharine Adams from Philadelphia arrived
on Friday.
The schooner Rose Bloom, of and tor this port.
left at Barbados the 9th inst Markets at Barba
does dull for American produce.
Sloop Constitution, Teal, cleared at Philadelphia for
this port Oath inst.
schr Ruby, Haskell, hence at Providence Dist inst
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
For New-Yo rk,

a. The fine Sloop DL1MOND,
Davis, master; ''has part Of her cargo engaged
NE For freight ofthe balance, or passage, apply on
S9aE board orto ROBINSON s SHINN.
July 26 VowelPs Wharf.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26

A gentleman in Rulland township, Meigs
county,. Ohio, has lately discovered several
pieces of mineral substance resembling iron
ore, which has every appearance Of having been,
before its transmutalion, partially decayed wood
Of the red oak tree. It's situation is described
as no, less singular than the appearance Of the
substance itself The tree is described as IS
to IS inches in diameter, lying horizontally, in
some places wholly, in others not entirely, en-
bedded in solid rock within cave IS feet
from its mouth, and IS feet from the bottom,
and As from the top of the rock, and accessible
only by means of ladders. a specimen has
been lodged in the museum a. Athens.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26

1t is stated in the Albany Argus, that fifty
thousand, seven hundred and thirty.four dollars
were received for toll, by the Collector at that
city, from the seventeenth day Of April (when
the water was let in the junction canaD till the
seventeenth ofJuly. The numBer ofboats that
departed from Albany during that period, is
three thousand and nineteen.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
70 Rent.

M AcOhNS
r. That convenient and spacious brick House
HTa and half square of ground, situate on the east
H.s 81 side of Washington street, and between Oro-
49, noko and Pendleton streets.
Aso-That two story frame House and other i'm.
proyemcnt, Garden and half square of ground, the
south side Of Wolf north side of Henry and east side Of
Fayette streets.
Aso the brick Warehouse aud lot, on the east side
Of Water street, opposite the Farmers Bank.
Also, the brick house and other improvements, with
four acres ofground, situate partly in Fairfax and part.
ly in Alexandra countless known by the designation of
Spring Garden. <t
Also, large frame Warehouse, situate on Cameron
street, between Water and Union streets.
Also the Lot and Wharf, with spacious frame
Warehouse Union street, to the north Of Thompsons
wharf.
Also, very large and convenient ;hree story brick
Warehouse on Ramsay's wharf, binding King street
Immediate possession can be had Of the above pro-
perty at low rents.
july l4-stwif Apply al The Bank Of Alexandria,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-26
MOURNING BADGE.

A very appropriate Mourning Badge has
been executed at Albany by Mr. VIM. Cam
meyre, Jr. designed to be worn at the ceremo-
MES in that city on the 3lst, in honour OF JET
ferson and Adams, and by the military during
the term which they prescribe. 1t is on white
satin, bound round with Grape, sufficiently long
10 encircle the arm. The device is two monu-
ments, on one Of which is a correct bust OF JEFF
ferson, on the other that Of Adams, with the in
scription Of their ages. Over each is weep
ing willow and the American flag, while the
eagle Of our country hovers over the scene and
cncirclcs the worthless with It's wings, above
which are displayed thirteen stars, correspond
ing with the number of the original states. Al
the foot Of adams monument is book, ink
stand, pens, SC. while at that OF Jefferson, IS
scroll on which is inscribed "Declaration OF In
dependence In senicircular form at the
bottom is the sentenoe-"Their departure for
Heaven in chariot Of fire might have been
more wonderful, but not more glorious"