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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29

To fond and confding girl, few hours
in life are so full of buoyancy and hope, Of
kindness and affection, as those of court
ship; and few, i. may be truly said, are SO
important to her future welfare and happi-
ness. In her lover she, too, often sees all
that is worthy and respectable in man; the
ardor other affection softens the most often
sivc traits of character, and obliteratcs all
minor failings. Whatever she may have
collected from poetry, is brought i'll aid of
her imagination, which pictures, in the
most glowing colors, the character of a
husband; and her affection persuades her
that in her lover she has found perfect
representative of the ideal picture.
In dreams of confidence in the prudence
of her choice, and delightful anticipations
of succeeding years Of affection and happl-
ness, she is led to the altar and how often,
alas does one short year bring home to
her aching bosom the sad reality of the
falsity and emptiness of her hopes of all
mutual love, tender assiduity and lasting
affection. Yesterday, the lover was all at
tention, and love marked every action: to-
day, the husband is cold, distant and neg
.cctful; preforring tho company Of the
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
From the .Ne,o Tork .9mer;ca,,.

oIRENG THE MURDERER. On every
C,oIslaieTation, there is cause to be satisfied,
| Tue Vlif9iny OF Strang was not countenarc-
Gu by an opinion frcm the Court, favora-
Die 10 Ms admission as witness. Our re-
porter, sVhlie In Albany, learn ed some facts
Ii reianon to him, which place in a strong
point oe light the confidence with which he
antlclpAted the admission, and his anxiety
TO be Brought forward. When informed
| that his testimony had been rejected, he
tell INTO violent paroXysms of grief and an
ger, and declared that his life was lost. for
there was now no longer any hope for him.
any qaetth e" @ondefaff cE Hh9a
m his appearance, witch was noticed or
the -nloTinng On which. he was brought into
CoilftFte freceila III 3 sentence. lie had
sdurlng the trial of, fIrs. Whipple, exhibit
ed strong confidence in beinr able to es-
cape and repeatedly said to those around
hlm, that, II he WIS admitted to be a wit
ness, he should convict her; and then, that
both would be enabled to obtain pardon
he, by having q claim on the executive, and
5lrs. w. through the influence of her
friends. BY the decision of Judge Duer.
all these hopes were DESTROYED, which had
been iostered by his counsel, who, it is I'M
derstood, informed him that, if he were
once sworn as witness, on the trial of
Mrs. Whipplc, whether he testified or not,
ne oiaStbe pardoned; and that this was his
only hope. To this only hope he had chung
to the last mono Of; and, until that was
dlsslpated, had never considered his life
absolutely in danger. To show the ankle
ty OF Strang to convict Mrs. Whipple, and
the atroc,ous means by which he was will
ling to effect that end, one fact may be i'd
ded, onSthe authority of an officer of the
Court, Strang had often spoken of alctter
written to him by Mrs. Whipple, laying
down the plan for taking off her husband
and which he said he had secreted in
the barnat Cherry Hill. Repeated search
es had been made, but in vain, for this let
ter. At length, us the testimony on the
part of the prosecution was about drawing
to u close, Stfang proposed, as means OF
procuring her conviction, to forge letter
in the handwriting of Mrs. Whipplc, of
similar character to that mentioned by him,
observing that lie had long been practising
her mode Of writing, and was so perfect in
his imitation, that it would be- considered
genuine by any person acquainted with
it. 1t is needless to say that such propo-
sit;on Was rejected with the adherence
which it mcrited.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
From Die Dumtiies tSeOtlund1 Coualer.
ECCENTRIC GANDER..

The following story, the truth of which
we can vouch for, Is not only curious in it
solf, but evinces pretty forcibly that wAim-
slcality aad eccentricity are net confined
to the7hutnan species. Mr.. Whigham oil
Allanton, has very large gander, which
was Matched five or six years ago, and
which had scarcely attained the months
of majority, when he contracted u dislike
for his own species. Whether this arose
from disappointed love, or adisposItlon nat
orally goose -G,lttrOptedL, might puzzle the
deepest naturalist TO determine; but GER
tain it is that he feels so Gt!lespleasure IN
the society of the FUR, who have feathers
on their backs, that the race would speed
lily become extinct, were all .ganders as
ungallant as himself. In 1893, there were
two pretty bay colts grazing in field adj
Joining to Allanton, and to these he IN
time attached himselfsso cordially, that he
became their companion night and day.
From this, or some other circumstance, he
retains astrong partiSlity to bays or browns,
and will not associate with black horse.
The colts alluded TO, were succeed by 9TH
ers and the gander, though he seemed
sensible of, and sorry for, the change,
speedily ingratiated himself with his new
friends. These be attends in the paddock
during the day, follows them home at
night, when the weather is cold. aud if ac-
cidently shut out of the stable, patiently
bivouacks behind the door, and is always
ready to clap his wings and go to u field
early in the morning. When in the park,
his sole occupation seems to be 20 stand
near the head of one of the colts carefully
watching all its motions, and accommodate
ing his position to that Of his friends, by
waddling when he walks, and flying when
he runs. Young horses, when disturbed
very easily break into gallop, and as the
gander manages to keep SO near the colt
that he may be seen flying vigorously
alongside Of him, it is certainly strange
that it never occurred TO him totaze ride.
If the mouth Of the other, while collecting
progonder should come too near bis feet he
stretches forth his neck, elevates his wings
hisses gently, and by other iaotionS .admons-
ishes hin to keep at u proper distance
Though geese craze as we'll as kline, the
bird in question rs ru7eiy sscn nIpblipg {
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29
From the .q'bany Argus.
JOHN WEIIPPLE.

John Whipplc who was murdered on the
7th Of May last, by the hands OF Jesse
Strang, was the youngest child of Ezra and
Abigail Whipple, of Sunderland, VT. At
ter receiving the school education common
in the country, and working at Intervals,
when he had became old enough, at the
usual labors of husbandry on his fathers
farm, he came to Albany in 1911, to reside
with his elder brother, Rarnum Whipple,
who then commanded, as he still does, u
sloop in the river trade between Albany
and New York. Here the school educa-
ton OF John, especially his instruction in
penmanshlp and accounts, was continued
at the expense Of his brother, who also
maintained him at his house, and with
whom he served his time as ga apprentice,
and afterwards as IN assistant on board of
his sloop. In this situation he became ac-
quainted with Elsie, afterwards his wife,
and 1T present his widow, then Miss Lans
ing. She was at that time in the fifteenth
year of her age, and not younger (as was
stated on her trial. having been born on
the 23d of March, 1902. Her father
Abraham D. Lansing, had died many years
before, and shortly after his decease, she
had been brought to reside with her grand
father, the late Abraham A Lansing, long
known as one OF the oldest and most sue
cesslul shippers on the North River.
Captain Lansing and Captain Barnum
Whipple lived in the immediate neighbor-
hood Of each other, ard John bed morp fire.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29

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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-08-29

The man who contents hmself to day with
that which he has, will content himsass To-
rsoSruw with that which l,o mSS have
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
Obituary Memoir.

Died on the morning of the 22d at Alexandria, IN
the 5othyear of his age, Capt BATauRsr DASsEHFIELD
Descended from ancient and re 'Pectabie family,
in the south of Virginia. Captain Dangerhed was early
intended for the The young sailor embraced with
arour profession which was very Unusual tor the Vr-
p,na youth of forty years ago He continued mt with
skl and success, until advancing years, and large
and interesting Young family induced him to retire. &
snepd the remainder of his days in the town OF AeXan-
dra where, in the relations OF husband father and
feod. public officer and good citizen, no man bet
ter fulfilled those duties which endear us to the best
estimation of society. and cause bereavement to be
mourned as public loss
CAPTAIN Dangerield was warm and Jealous trend
ofhs country and her republican institutions 1t had
been hi, lot to visit many European States, particular
" France at ,nonentous period ether Revolution, and
this true American always declared, that the more
he had seen of other nations, their governments
usapes and laws the better he was pleased ana sa's-
fed with his own, the true seat OF rational hoery'
and the rights of mankind
This shot memoir is not meant tor eu!ogy, ou' 10 al
humble tribute to the memory Of good citizen, ana
a good man. by one who knew him well, whom OIL ms
hearth hath warmed, his hospitality cheered' ana HIS
friendship made happy. c..,.,,
1t is the log book of American seaman, Iai'u vi
y noting his voyage through life, and when s'a ,I
oyerhaued by his at the last settlement Vi an
concerns, may the reckoning be found correct auu
the weary voyager be anchored in the haven Oh ever
lasting happiness, in another and abetter world
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
LATE FROM NEw.oRLEANs.


New- York, February 2l-The packet ship
Russell, Capt Packard, arrived yesterday noon
from New-Orleans, in one ofthe shortest passa-
ges ever made, having left that port on the al
ternoon Of the 9Th inst. and brought letters and
papers TO that time.
The advices from Liverpool and Havre 20
Dec. l6, produced considerable activity in the
market, but no advance in prices. The arri-
walls OF cotton in the week ending Feb. 8, were
sol5 bales. Cleared, 554l bales, VIZ Liverpool
1908, Havre 2345, New-Ycrk lo4i, Baltimore
l77, Philadelphia 20. Prices, to l3a cents.
The letters down 10 the 9th, state that husi-
ness had again become dull, and freights of cot
ION were difficult to be obtained at the low rate
of half cent per pound to northern ports. A
bout 90 vessels were loading for this port
The Steamboat Packet, which ief, New-Or-
leans on the lst for Bayou Sarah, struck snag,
and sunk the same night.
Accounts from Natchitochts, state that a
company Of Mexican troops, with some Indians,
adj, anced on the 3oth January from ST. Anto-
Mo to Nacogdochts, when most Of the Frsdoni-
ans at that place hed, and some few were made
prisoners.
Mr.. Eugene Robertson was to make an eros
ta,ic experiment at New-Orleans on the 25lh
instant
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
For the Phsnir Gazette.

Is il because Aiexandrians have forgotten the
Kindness Of their beuefaclo rs' or that their
hearts have ceased to throb with gratitude,
that they have not literally extended their pa
,rouage TO the Equestrian Corps, who for a
Rw nights past have been performing in our
town? If there was aught in their surprising
and unparalleled fea,s, that sa,oured Of immo-
rali,y, or that could sufuse the cheek OF mo-
desty with the slightest tint, then there mtghl
be some excuse for not countenancing them;
bu, when in their performances both modesty
and morality are by them preserved inSiolale,
and when they exert every sinew, every nerve, 10
crafty those who have favored them with their
presence, how can We, ask, refuse to encourage
them? am not asking of Alexandrians more
than il is their duty TO grant, ror am asking Tor
those 10 whom we owe nothing; but III behalf
Of gentlemen who have rendered US essential
seryices-services, for which our encourage
ment would be merited though an inadequate
reward Whenthe Company again renew their
performances, let us not he found wanting TO
contribute towards them our support, and let
Us all with one accord, resolve to the utmost OF
our abilities to aid those who when destruction
lowered over our dwellings, when devastation
and ruin slaiked threa,nugly before us, and
when our own feeble efforts proved unaNai!-
ing, by bringing others to our assistance,
and by their own timely exer,ions, sue
ceeded in arresting the progress of the over
ybelming fame, and rescued, from the gaping
laws Of destruction, our unfortunate town.
And not only during the period OF the awful ca
Iami,y did they exert themselves in our behalf,
hut they have since generously endea> ored TO
aid those whose property did not escape the rag
mo elsn,ent.-Now 10 refuse them our encou-
raremenI would be as unjust as ii would be un-
grateful; and am confident, that when Alexan-
arians reject upon the deepness OF the ohlisa-
ton by which they are bound to them,-ohli
cations which they can never repay-that they
will not be unwilling TO contribute their coun-
,s,,nce GRATITUDE.
rive learn, with great satisfaction, that the
Wasbinp,on Circus was full TO overlooking on
the evening af the 22d instant, Editors,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
For the Phenir Gazette I

liEssRs. EDrroRs-I see the Supreme Cour,
Of the United States has sustained the oonsti'
,u,ionality Of the State Insol,ent Law OF the
State Of New-York.
That case came from one Of the sovereign
States, and he decision appears to have refer
ence TO the power Of The States. Query, viii
the same decision apply to an Insolyent Law oil
the District Of Columbia, when applied TO the
discharge of debtor in the same way 1t does
% AL Insoivent Law OF State.
a CITIZEN OF THE D. COLUMBIA.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
F,o,o The National Misl2igeneey.

The B;r,h Day Anniversary WAS celebrated
:, this CITY yesterday, with, unusual spirit
I'D bri,liancy. National salutes were fired
:, morning, noon and sunset, by Captain
Forces Artillery, and several Of our hand
some ,olun.eCr companies paraded through
The day. in the course Of which they wait
I'd ON and salu,ed the President of the u
ni,ed States. The parades OF the day were
succeeded by two splendid Balls in the evening
-one at the new and elegant National Hotel OF
Mr.. Gads0y, opened on this occasion Tor the hrst
time; TIE other a, the spacious AssemblyRooms
of Mr.. Carusi. The extensive rooms OF The Ma
tional Hotel were crowded with company, OF Id
dies and gentlemen, never surpassed on any oc-
casion here, in numbers or brlillancy Amongst
the esmpAny was the President OF the U. ,. The
Vice President, the Secretaries OF State, War
s, Navy, many Senators and Representatives IN
Congres SIS, and numerous Officers Of the No'eth-
ment, civil, military, and naval. The Ministers
of Foreign Governments, and other foreign
funclionaries residing here, the only invited
guests, except the President OF the 1. States
cni,bese occasions. who always pay tothe Birth
Nigh, Ball the compliment OF appearing In she
sn,endid costumes which constitute the iull
5rsss Of The Representatives Of regal Govern
rnerts added, BY their presence this evening,
mpcb 10 the brilliant appearance OF the assem-
bIv 4 blaze Of beau,y-added lus,re and saiety
So ,be scene. which was tinged with feeling
more pure than mere enjoyment, by the patrl.
o,ic eno,ion awakened by the recollection OF
the occasion of this assembly.
The Ball a, Carusi's was also attended by
handsome assemblage, amonst whom were ma
nv members of our military companies, whose
slegan, and snowy uniforms contributed no ut
lie TO the animation and attraction OF the scene
Colonel Williams, Charge d'AHaires from
the United States to the Republic oil Iuate ma
Ia arrived in this city On "Wednesday, on WISH
20 the Government. -.
Mr.. R. CRrrrgNpES, Secretary for the lerri-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
Tn Council. Feb IS. 1927.

HE following persons were appointed Commission
i ers for holding Elections IN the different wards IN
Tuesday, the 9th day Of Harch neat. for Members to
serve in the Common Council for the ensuing twelve
months, viz:
at Rhodes's yarern, for the First War9-Sam'l. Lind
say, Matthew Robinso Thomas Sandfnrd
At the Council Chamber, for the Second IFard-Guy
Atkinson, william Gregory, SiIas Reed
little Indian Queen Inpern, for the Third Hard
A. C. Cazenove, Bathurst Dangerfeld, JAS Douglas.
ut Mrs. Miss corner Of Prince and Hfredsreets, for
the Fourth Ward-James Harper, George Hougi, Jo-
siah II. Davis
Extract from the Minutes,
Test l. y. THOMPSON, c. G.
feb 22-lt6M
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24

The Annapolis Republican informs US that
The bill 10 punish gaming has passed both
Houses Of the Legislature Of Maryland The
penalty is fine and imprisonment rhe former
law, made it a peni:entiary offrnce-and the
consequence was, II was seldom, or never en-
forced. H.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
SiD Reward.

NIymula,to bo, ANDRE U'rar away from me on the
1NA Alb ms, for the second time this winter When
he eloped before he was apprehcnded about IL miles
from Alexandria on The to DumfrIes-he having
lived for the last year two in the immediate neighbor
hood of that place; but have written to the neiglbor
hood lately, and have every to believe that he
has not vet arrived in that quarter; and not having
seen his commitment to any Jail advertised have
Guided that lie is hrbord somewhere in the District
its vicinity and PROBABLY in tbs place Andrew is IL
years old is dark mu,,to with coarse black glossy
hail, high nose, prominent features, and it would be
di icu for any stranger to tell m from Indian; he
has down look when spoken 10, and Il hcsi;ating
speech, although brought up in the house and
toned to company-IIe had on when he went off, a
light coored warn jacket and pantaoons, and green
cloth cap If he is taken up within the District and
brought to me, Giving in the town of A'exandrua)
will give reward of 10 dollars and unprecedented
without the District, will give the above reward Of
fifteen dollars, and pay all reasonable and necessary
penses. RUB'r V. HEADLEY
feb "a 2aw9w'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
EOr Sale.

WISH to sell a T'HO ARE LOTOF GROUND
L situated on the north side of the town OF Alezan-
Jria, immediately adjoining the grass lots of Messrs
Hugh Smith and Joseph Vaudeville, The 10, lot VIII be
in short time put under good pos' anu ran ,ehce
LOT containing one acre, on the south side of the
.own inst vitbos} the limits of the corporation. This
lot is under good fence and has been cultivated for
many years as garden. 1t has excellent asparagus
and strawberry beds omit .u
feb Oft T.. W, HEWITT,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
VINES

We copy, with much pleasure, from the
New-York Daily Advertiser, the annexed para
graph, containing information Of highly in
teresting character to cultivators Of the Vine in
this country 1t appears, from the experiment
here detailed, that great variety OF the choices,
Vines of the north and South Of France are able
TO resist upinjured such severe weather as we
have lately experienced
10 the Editor efte NetU- York Daily advertiser.
Sir--You will partakc of the satisfaction
have in announcing 10 the amateurs of the cu!-
tivation Of the vine, tina, the experiment which
| have made, Of leaving great number OF my
vines without covering the present winter, has
succeeded beyond my expectation, notwirh-
standing the weather has been so severe. The
thermometer has fallen, several nights, 10 %
and so degrees below the freezing point; and,
worse than that, the rain which fell during two
days, and lroze on the trees, threatened the
greatest danger TO the vines; yet they have re-
sisted all those attacks without receiving the
least injury, and remain as il they had passed
the winter in France. Among these are all the
"a SPECIES have sold at 8 dollars the dozen, a
printed description Of which may be had at the
bookstore oil Mr.. Hay Stevenson, No. 257
Broadway.
The question so important TO this country,
whsther the vine ran Withstand the severity Of
| the winters, and particularly such a winter as
we are now escaping from, Is then decided
These vines are without any protection, expo
! srd to every wind; and they have not suffered,
! Nothing, then, need prevent the cult, atom OF
this excellent fruit on larger scale The news
paper, are the prupaga,nrs Of every thing ~
,eresling; and l mus, take this opportunity TO
acknowledge The dlsinteres'ed manner IN which
The editors have treated me They have shown
I
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
,MaN Of New England.

gUST published and for sale by PISHEY lHoMP'
% SON, Map of the States of Maine, New tamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, and
Connecticut, with the adjoining parts of New York,
Lower Canada, and New Brunswick, on scale CT
miles to inch, exhibiting the situation and bounsa-
ries of all the towns. the principal roads, streams
bridges, mountains, churches, villages &c ComPIi-
ed from careful comparison Of all the published maps
and charts, and all the surveys, drawings, and other
documents which would aid the undertaking, known
to the compiler in the Public Offices, or in the hahas
of individuals and from personal examination o. many A.,
parts of the coun'ry and carefully e"sr:,ea ,,;.
neatest and most approved style, by ssi,u ,"t ,b,
work. BY Nathan Hale ,:.h0d
Price S. on rollers, colored and Varhis"eo
Washington CITY, February u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
district OF Columbia,

Comfy Of ierand,ia, SCI:
VNLlSIIA SOMERS has applied to the honorable
IL VIM. Cranch, Chief Judge of the United States
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia be dis
charged from Imprisonment. under the act for the
lief of insnvent debtors within the District of Colim
bia on the last Monday Of February, at 9 o'clock,
A. VI. at the Court House in Alexandria, when and
where his creditors required to attend.
feb 24-St EDM. l. LEE, U U.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
Nrr-aSaEx,-sSA.SJ ~
,rrpn.y MORNING, FEBRUARY "a, 1927.

Indispensable engagements prevent our no
,;ci,p the proceedings of the 22d inst before
Monday. when We shall publish the chas,e and
,,nropriatia,e Grafton, delivered by Mr.. Alex
apder, at the request Of the Washington Socie-
"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-24
FRESH Supply Of Garden Seed.

VHNIE subscriber has Just received fresh supply of
l. Gtrdcn Seed, selected in England by an expert
enced hand, which with his Importation last fall makes
his assortment large and complete. There are ten
sorts of Cabbage several Of English Peas and Beans,
do Of Reddish, &c.
jan % r. r. RAMSAY