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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-06

from her on the Coast Of Cuba Immediately
preceding her capture. Asno advantage wou,u
result to the Government Of Mexico oy ioela'.
ing them, doub, whether can with Proprie.y
do so, unless previously receive from YOU ';n
Exceieney positive security that they W." W.
NOT be permitted to return 10 re-engage In inc
traffic. II, therefore, your Excelency has an G
DUAL number Of Mexican or Colombian prison.
ers to libera,e in exchange, will place them az
the disposal Of your Excellency, 10 be dealt WIN
agrecably to your Judgment: but it this oner
should no, be accepted, deem it as much the
dnty l owe TO the Mexican Government, as 10
humanity, to- send them to Vera Cruz. 'hefe 10
avail, the Justice and determination OF my 10
vernment. The passage of the prisoners OF the
Hercules Gaditano will be paid by me; anG
,rus, that you will reciprocate by paying LOT
the passage of the Colombian or Mexican pr''
soners that you may send TO this port ANY
communication tina, you may be pleased 10
honor me with, will find me at this place
pray you 10 accept the assurance OIL III!
high respect and consideration, &c.
DAVID PORTER,
Commander in Chief Of the Squadron
Of the United States Of Mexico.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-06
From tie Charleston City Gazette.
COMMODORE PORTER.

,ysl.,rn from C.an,ain Dcane, Of the Re'e-
nue. Gutter Marion, Who arrived mere yesterday
in ,bree DAYS from Key West, that the position
,,t., NV Com. PORTER, IL Key West, Is as
much matter of choice, as II has been suPpos-
cd 20 be Of necessity. On the 18th oil Feo. the
Commodore put TO sea with his whole Squad
ron, consisting OF
The Frigate Libsr,ad, of 40 guns, LIST Lieut..
David H. Porter, captain,
Brig Victoria of2o guns, LIST Lieut.. Jose MARIA,
Machin, captain,
Rr;v Bravo. Of ls guns, Is, Lieut.. VIM. A.
Wyse, captain,
A,d the Schooner Herman, Of S guns, Is! Lieut.
Juan Nanez, captain.
The Squadron had 10 beat out against
strong wind and tide, TO cross the reel ana
reach Inc enemy, and!after succeeding IN coming
within FIVE miles Of him, he SET all sail and was
soon out Of sight.-Nisht coming on, and the
massage of the reef being difficult In the DARK,
The SQUADRON returned TO its former anchorage
So much Tor capture and blockade. The ap-
nrehrnsions Of the friends of our gallant coun-
iryman. for his situation, will be somewhat re-
moved by the pcrusaI OF the annexed letters, q
by the statement Of prizes taken by his Squad
ron, from which il appears that he mas oeen
highly successful in his enterprises.
List of Prizes-Brigs Hercules Gaditana, X
Nues,ra Steuora del Carmen, schooners Dieho-
,s,,Carnen, Matilda, Buen Wage, and Monte
neza-
We are also indebted to Capt, Doane, for the
following statement, furnished by gentleman
a: Key West:
"It has been stated in the papers thatthe A
merican ship Canton, was boarded by the Com
modo,e's Frigate the Libertad. This 1. not
the fa.t-The Canton was in company with the
Hercules Gadi,ano at'the time she was captur.
ed, and the frs, knowledge the Commodore had
of the captain being on board, was when De
presented himself to the Commodore, III the
t,abin of The Libertad, where he had come vol
un,,rily. bringing with him his Letter Bag, for
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-06
To his ExcellencyThe Commander in Chief Of
the Naval forces off the Island Of Cuba.
MEXICAN FRIGATE LIBERTAD,
Key Wes,. Feb. S,

Key Wes,, Feb. S, 1897.
Most Excellent Sir-On the Cd Of January
had the honor Of addressing to his Excellen.
CIV, the Captain General and Governor Of the
Island OF Cuba, the letter OF which the enclosed
is a copy As have not received a reply 10
il, suppose that this circumstance has arisen
from my having addressed II to him instead oil
addressing ii TO your Excellency. have now
the honor OF informing your Excelency, that
hold as prisoners Of war, six masters OF vessels
one mate, twelve passengers, and forty one sea-
men & boys. These propose TO release Tor an
euqal number Of Mexican or Colombian prison
. ers Of equal rank, if such number should be in
your power, or TO liberate them provided you
will pledge your word TO do the same, it the
fortune Of war should furnish your Excellency
with the opportunity.
Be pleased to accept the assurances OF my
high respect and consideration, &c.
DAVID PORTER,
Commander in Chief of the Squadron Of
the United States Of Mexico.
THE following is the enclosed letter referred
to in the above:
To his Excellency, Don Francisco OIoNIsio
Wives, Captain General and Governor Of the
Island of Cuba.
MEXICAN FRIeArE LIBERTAD,
KEY WEsr, JAN. End. 1927.
Most Excellent Sir have the honor 10 in
form your Excellencv, that / have this day set
NJ liberty the Master, Mate, and % Seamen,
composing the crew Of The Spanish Merchant
big me Hercules, together with ecciesias-
tics who were passengers in it, making altoge-
Their thirty six.indiduas.
In this proceeding act conformably to the
pure and humane spirit which animates the Co.
yernment which have the honor to serve, and
il is highly gratifying 10 me 10 furnish this
proof that the war which il is compelled 10 car
nv on is for principles, and not for the unjusti-
fable purpose Of causing unnecessary suffering
10 persons engaged III honorable and pacific pur-
suits. am further induced to take this sep
from the firm persuasion that your Exceilsncy
will not fail 20 release an equal number OF Mex
lean or Colombian prisoners. or that 1t you
have not this number al present in your power,
that you will do so whenever the fortune Of war
shall afford you the opportunity. Governed by
these principles, also transmit to your Excel
lency the letters which were found on board the
Hercules Gaditano, that your Excellency may
cause them to be delivered 10 the individuals to
whom they are severally addressed, as no adj
vantage will result to the Mexican Government
from their detention, as they do not treat Of po-
li,ical matters, but are purely Of a friendly and
lriya,e character. On board the Squadron I'M
der mr. command, still detain as prisoners, the
Master, Mate and sixteen persons, belonging
70 the Spanish Schooner Monteneza, which
have captured and which proved to be- slave
trader, a. q cargo of slaves had been landed
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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-06
From HE National Mteligeneer.

CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS OF SATURDAY.
| In THE SENATE-The House returned thu
Colonial Trade Bill, having adhered TO thei
t-~rntvnrszs'hN'Tf,Tiai tS en up, on motion OF Mr
Johnson, Of Lou. who moved that the Senat,
concur in the amendment OF the House.
The motion was opposed by Messrs. Taze
well, Berrien, and Smith, Of Md; and support
ed by Mr.. Johnson, Of Lou. When, the qurs
ton being taken, the motion was rejected by
the following vote:
YEAs-Messrs. Barton, Ba,eman, Bell, Bou
ligny, Chambers, Chase, Clayton, Edwards
Harrison, Hendricks, Holmes, johnson Of Lou.
Seymour, Sisbee, Thomas-2o.
NAYs-Messrs. Benton, Berrien, Branch,
Chandler, Cobb. Dickerson, Eaton, Findlay.
Hayne, Kane, King, Mckinley, Macon, Ran
dolph, Reed, Ridgely, Rowan, Sanford, Smith
Of Maryland, Smith of S. Carolina, TazeweD,
Var Buren,, White, Williams, Woodbury-25.
Mr.. Tazewell then moved that the Senate
adhere to their disagreement to the amendment
Of the other House; which, the question be-
ing aiken by yeas and nays, il was agreed 10 by
the following vote:
YEAs-Messrs Benton, Berrien, Branch,
Chandler, Cobb, Dickerson, Eaton, Find!ay,
Hayne, Kane, King, Mckinley, Macon, Ran
dolph, Reed, Ridgely, Rowan, Sanford, Smith
of Md. Smith Of S c Tazewell, Van Buren,,
White, Williams, Woodbury-15.
NAYs.-Messrs. Barton, Ba,eman, Bell, Bou
ligny, Chambcss, Chase, Clayton, Edwards,
Harrison, Hendricks, Holmes, Johnson Of Lou
Knight, Marks, Mills, Robbins, Ruggles, Sey-
mour, Sllsbee, Thomas-2o.
So the bill was rejected
In THE HOUSE OF REPREsENrATIvEs.--M
Everett, from the Select Committee 10 which
was referred two Messages from the President
Of the United States, with resolutions Of the
Legislature Of Georgia, and other documents
relating TO the controversy as to the right TO
tain lands lying within the limits Of the State Of
Georgia, occupied and claimed by the Greek
Indians; made long and detailed report there
on, recommending he adoption Of the following
resolutions:
|. Resolved, That il is. expedien, to procure
cession Of the Indian lands in the limits Of
Georgia.
2 RESOLVED, That until ccssion is procur-
ca, the laws OF the land as set forth in The
treaty OF Washington, ought 10 De maintained
by all necessary constitutional and legal means.
MIR. Everett, after some remarks on the late.
ness OF the period Of the session, and he unwl-
iinsness oil the Committee, a, this moment, 10
engage In the discussion, unless compelled to
40 So oy determination of others to debate
the subject, made a motion tina, the report and
accompanying documents BE- printed
The Chair thought some other disposition
Of the report must first be made.
Mr.. Powell moved to lay the report on the
table, and print il; but Withdrew his motion at
the request Of
Mr.. Dray,on, who moved TO amend the re-
port, by striking out all after the word "Rsport,"
and insert the following:
|. RESOLVED, That the State Of Georgia pos
sesses the right to the soil, and the jurisdiction
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Fish Wharf.
Notice.

Notice.
hereby given to the stockholders in the Leesbwg
Il turnpike Road, that an election will be held in
Leesourg, va. at the COURTHOUSE on Saturday the
i4th day OF April next, for President, four Directors
A"n afeasuser for said Company the ensuing year.
SAMUEL W. EDW.aRDS Tecrwr.
Leesburg, mar S ~
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10 Rent,

10 NeMt,
FEN. For the fishing season, the shop and
VT salt shed in the house at the Upper Ferry, oc.
il&S cuPied last year by Monroe & Co. This yau.
able stand for small grocery. is adjoining he
public Fish Wharf, and will be rented low With til.
privilege of the wharf for landing and putting M fish
Apply to ROBERT ANbERS0N or
ROBERT JAMESON
march :,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-06
GENERAL ORDER.

GENERAL ORDER.
The god Of this month being the anniversary
of the great founder Of liberty, in this hemls-
pbere, and from respect 10 his memory, as well
as 10 his nation whose hospitality we now en-.
low. i, becomes our duty to pay the accustomed
honors on the occasion. Therefore, every YES
sci under nv command, will, at the usual hour,
hoist, in addition 10 the Mexican Flag, the Go
lors Of the United States Of America, at the
foretop eaIlantmast head, and at ~ o'clock, they
will FIRE salute Of q guns, beginning after the
first pun from the Libertad God and Liberty
DAVID PORTER,
Commander in Chief Of the Squadron
Of the United States Of Mexico.
MEXICAN FRIeATE LIBERTAD,
Key West, Feb. 20, 1927.
US. Revenue Cutter Marion, Doane, days
from Kew West, on Public Business. The Ma
rion returns to her station Immediately. ne
sch'r. Globe, from Boston bound to Pensacola
and Mobile, was cast away on the LIST inst on
the Westernmost Sambo Key-vessel totally
lost-principal part Of the cargo saved and
brought into Kew West by the fishing smacks
where il was sold for the benefit OF all concern
ed. A brig, prize TO Com. Porter's squadron
was lost on the 9th inst on one Of the Tortuga:
Islands, the cargo consisting chiefly OF wine
was saved and brought by the wreckers to Key
West. The Spanish squadron consisting o
three frigates and brig were cruizing close u
the reef Two schrs. prizes to the Mexican
squadron were lying a, Key West LIST inst: ont
Of them is used as prison ship. The Sane
Key Ligh, House is nearly finished, the lantern
is raised, and will soon be in complete order.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-06
REPLY TO THE BALTIMORE METHOD
ISr TRUSTEES. sc.

Al meeting Of the Baltimore Methodist U.
MON Society, held on the Goth oil December, it
was resolved, that committee OF six preach
ers and six laymen, be appointed to prepare a
reply to paper lately published, with the sig.
natures of sundry Loo al preachers, together with
those OF the trustees and stewards, Of the Balti-
more city station, in opposition TO the conven.
ton Of reformers, for the State Of Maryland,
and the District of Columbia.
The following persons, members Of the Union
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-24
AFFECTION.

Thr same sweet sensations that glow thro'
the closer ties of society. which pant in the
bosom of the husband and the father, per
wade, likewise, the whole mass Of being, and
though week in proportion to the distance
Of propinquity. yet he cannot be called
w,ctchcd, who receives, or communicates
the smallest portion oftheir influence. From
the impasNoncd feelings of the mother to
him who stands joyless on the verge OF apa-
thy, the tide OF affection flows in long and
devious course. Clear, full and vehement,
ii dcscen,s into the vale of life, where. at
ter short time, becoming tranquil and Sc
rene, it separates into many branches. and
these again dividing, wander in Thousand
streams. dispensing as they move along the
sweets OF health and happiness.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-24
sPDsET1ls.3g..Ye p .
t,oo, The Memorial, published Jy True g Greer
Bosfon.
A DAY on TIE OCEAN.


A DAY on TIE OCEAN.
,,o-,o, thc summer sea,-the splendid light ,
y,,tealing from yon silent sky--on height
,nd unlond lca-and on the distant glen
snJ o,rr the water,--far from the haunts OF men
r,ow saint and sweet from Wonder secret dell,
swells DER the vale the early village bell, :,
Borne with the sound of tinkling herds,--ant. i
hark,
Der the blue hills, the music of the LARK
Rings clearly from the silver clouds that rest
like bright crown, above tho mountain crest
Thou green and happy land! whose headlands
grey,
Are, in the distance, merging fast away;
We neaccful yalcs-the wanderers own sweet
home.
And We old woods!--f4rewell.-Thc curling
foam
The boundless sea, with all its host OF waves.
Nav dash, ere evening, heavily DER our graves
Thou dark unfathomed ocean!--in thy halls
No searching glance Of kindly sunlight falls;
Far through thy azure depths the sca-snakes
sweep,
And the huge krakens haunt thee--stormy deep!
Yet thou hast wealth of glorious things, far down
Thy hidden paaces-iewel and crown,
And the rich spoils Of many shattered bark,
Lie with thy sea.stars, and ocean shark;
And from thy many twinkling sands bright gems
Shine like the pearls in kingly diadems.
The broad sea-Aag lies there--and tufts of
green,
Oft through the CLASSY depths, are dmly seen;
And the sea-grape and yellow fan o'erspread
Thy pathless empre-and the coraPs red
CLOVIS mid thy snowy pebbles and rich sand,
And scarlet shells that glisten DER the strand
Sea! thou art full Of life things swift and strange
Through thy mysterious tides, half shapcless,
range.
Noon on the flashing pillows. All the day
We have gone lightly on our foaming way
And the glad sun his tranquil smile has sent
Swcetly adown from yondcr armament.
Great are thy wonders, wild and glorious sea,
When the winds wake DER thee their mutiny
Far on our lea, the giant whales upturn
The boisterous water frem the seas full urn;
The storni-drcnched Petrol curbs his tired wing
To view awhile our rapid wandering;
And the blue halcyop bends his gentle eye
On the strong ship that hastes so gaily by
The purple mullets through our pathway sweep
And the blue lphins in our white track leap.
Thou beundess seal with thy unheaving surge
Whtened with foam wreathes to thy goriou
verge;
With thy strong tide--thy multitude of waves
And thy wild voices of thy thousand caves
And thy stern rage when tempests madden thee
ycarful thou ever aTt-thou furious sea-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-24
ELEGANT MONUMENT.

Ashbourne is a town Of some size, and
contains many gentcel families. NC cnurch
is the only object worthy OF attention: nerc
we found the beautiful monument raised ny
Sir Brooke Boothbv, to the memory OF MS
only daughter, child of six wears ot age
It has inscriptions upon it 10 English, l-atin'
French and Italian. The lines under the
pedestal arc very impressive:
TO PENELOPE,
Only child of Sir Brooke, and Dame ousan-
nah Boothby,
Born April llth, 1875, died March lotn
1871.
She was, in form and intellect, most exquis-
itc.
The unfortunate parents ventureh their All
upon this frail bark, and the wreck was
total.
I was not in safety, neither had rest aho
the trouble came.
tourist has so happily described TINS
monument, that cannot help transcrlblnR
his woods. ."Nobody ought even to over
look this tomb, as it is perhaps the most IN
trrcstine and pathetic object in Eneland.-
Simplicity and elegance appear in the work'
manship. tenderness and innocence Ill lhe
IMAGE. On marble pedestal and slab. Ike
n low table is matrass with the chHa lay
ine on it, both likewise in white marble
Her cheek expressive sf suffering mildness
reclines ON pillow, and her little feVereo
hands gently rest on each other near to !: neI
head. The plain aud only drapery IS
| frock. the skirt flowing easily out before
and ribbon SASH, the knot twisted forward
as i we're, by the restlessness OF pain, anc
the two ends spread out in the same direc
tion with the frock. The delicate naked
feet are carclessly folded over each other
and the whole appearance is as ii she has
inst turned in the tossings of her Illness ''
seek cooler or an easier place OF rest. h'
man whom this does not affect need not pro
ceed any further Oh his tour; his heart is no
formed to relish the beauties Of nature OF Q
art :" ..,,,, ,,,ra
inc 10 the several inscriptions, TO all thes'
Expressions Of grie! might not ono be adde'
IVcet not, the dam.el is not dead 6u '
slccnethr' Surely in such cases it is our du
~ as well as privilege to have recourse u
the superior consultations of christianity
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-24

Ills helm was at his fcet--his banner, solid
With trailing through Jerusalem, was laid
Reversed beside hm--and the iewePd hilt,
Whose diamonds lit the passage OF his blade,
Rested like mocke7y on lis cover'd brow.
The soldiers of the king trod to and iro,.
Clad in the ga,h Of battle, and their chief,
The mighty Jacob, stood beside his bier
And gsscd upon the dark pail steadfastly,
As if he feared the sumberer might stir
4 slow step startled him. He grssp'd ina blade
As if q trumpet rang but the bent form
OF David cnter'd, and he gave command
In low tone to his few followers,
And lief, him with his dead. The king TODD sti!
Til the last echo died; then throwing oil
The sackcloth from his brow, and laying back
The pail from the still features his child,
lie how'd his head upon him, and broke forth
In the resstless cloqaence etwo.
"Alas, my noble boy--that thau shoq!d'st dc!
Thou. who vert made Sc beautifully lar
That death should settle in Thy glorious eye,
And leave lis stiffness in this clustering hair!
How could he mark thee for the silent tomb,
Ny proud boy Absalon!
"Cold is thy brow, my son--anl am chill
As to my bosom have tried 10 press thee
How was want to feel my pulses thrill
Like a rich harp-string, ycarn'ng to carcss
theei
/ And hear thy sweet "-liy fathery NON 'hesc
| dumb
And cold lips, Absaloni
"Ihc grave bath won,thec--l shall herr tug a'sh
of music, and the voices Of the Young
And life will pass me in the mantling blush
And the dark trcsses TO the soft wind tlun@--
But thou no more with thy sweet voice hiail
come
10 meet me, ibsalom!
"And oh when am stricsen---an1 my heart
Like y bruised reed is waiting to be broken
How will its love for thee, as depart
Yearn for thine ear to drink its last deep token
1t were so swce, amid Deaths gathering gioon
To see thee, Absalom!
And now farewell It's hard to give thec up,
With death so like gentle snmher Oh 'hee
And thy dark sinl-Oh ! could drink the cup
Iffrom this wo its bitterness had wan thee,
Nav God have called thee like wandcrer nome
My errng Ahsalom--"
He covered up his face, and how'd himself
{ A moment on his child-then gvllg him
look of melting tenderness, he c'asp'd
His hands convusively as fin PRAYER,
And as a strength were given him OF Cob
He rose up camly, and composed me pan
Firmly and decently. and left him there,
As ifhis rest had been breathing sleep Ror
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-24
MATRINONiAL NAHlNc.

lfyol intend marrying for love, pay your ad-
ims,cs to the lady herself if for icg,ces, court
those who arc TO leave them; and if for conncx
ION, ccurt her family.
II you marry young, your children viii be
yn,ir rivals in your pleasures, il YOU marry old,
they will be yoar masters in your decline.
lfyou knov not what TO do with yourself, mar
r. tho handsomcst lady you can, upon the short
est acquaintance; and il YOU do not find ii out,
she will teach YOU
A lady who takes no care Of her own person
before marriage, Viii take as little Of her own
household after.
YOU wish ,o have dirty and uncomfortable
house, marry lady whom all the world praises
for hcr talents.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-24
TIE IEG-A TRUE STORY.

IN the autumn Of 1892, Lewis Thevenet,
distinguished surgeon at CALAIS, IN france,
received billet without signature, request
ing him to repair to public house, not tar
.oT ,v;th such instruments as were necessary
tor an amputation.
'Tbevenet was somewhat surprised ut the
manner of the invitation, but concluding that
/, was the work of some Wa6, PAID no re-
gard to It. Three days after, he received a
second invitation still more pressing. and
containing the information that the next
dav at 9 o'clock, carriage would stop oc-
fore his house in order to convey him.
Thevenet concluded to let the affair take ITS
course. and when on the following day, at
the striking of the clock, an elegant carnage
stonncd bef.re the door, he seated himseit III
il and asked the driver to whom he was TO
carry him? y,.., ..,,,h,+ T
do not know, | cannot tell
A. lrnpth the carriage stopped before the
DESIGNATED public house. A handsome young
man of about % years OF age, received INC
s,,rg.on at the door, and conducted him up
eta;ps into large chamber, where they hehl
the following dialogue.
7heyenet-You have sent tor me.
EnrIiebmon.-I am much obliged to you
for the trouble you have taken to VISIT me-
Here is coffee, chocolate or wine, it you
would take any thing before the operation.
T.-Show me the patient, sir; must hrs'
ascertain whether the injury Is such as te
render an amputation necessary.
Its necessary, Mr.. Thevenet, seat
Yourself; / have perfect confidence in YOU
listen TO me. Here is purse OF one hun
dred gnneas; this is the pay you will re
ce;ve for the operation. Ifdone successfully
it is yours. Should you refuse to t"mpl.
with nv wishes. see. here is q loaded pis
tol. You are in my power; will shoot you
T.-Sir, am not afraid OF your pistols
But what is your particular desire; tell M
without preamble.
E.-You must cut off my right leg.
V.-With all my heart; and 1t you pieas
YOUR head too. But the leg is sound. fo'
sprang up stairs just now with the agility
d,no;np master. What ails your Leg
F.-Nothing. only want it otf
T.-Sir, you are fool.
j E.-Vhy does that trouble you. Iheve
net? ;..,a,