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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
CANCELLATION OF MERCURY.

The fac, Of mercury becoming solid was FIRST
discovered by accident. professor Braun,
at Petersburgh. in 1889, taking advantage of a
very severe frost, plunged thermometer in a
mixture Of snow and salt, to ascertain the de.
gree Of cold produced. Observing the mercu-
ny stationary after it was Withdrawn, he broke
the bulb Of the thermometer, and found the
metal frozen into a solid mass Since then,
mercury has frequently frozen; and in this state,
when touched, it affects the hand with sensa
ton similar TO touching piece Of heated iron,
the hand having the same appearance that it
assumes when burnt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
LOOK OUT FOR THE RUN AWAY
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Fai''A
IL county, Virginia, on the 18th day of July, nes'
MARIA, who calls herself Maria Hamilton she Is :
bout "a years of age, very light complexion, fssi
inches high, slender made, has her left c'A
bone, barely percephbe, from the cut Of knit
She is well acquainted in Alexandra, having h's'
there several years-Hcr husband, Jonas Hamilton, a
so lives there, the property of William Herbert ~
She has sister living in Washington City, free Wnss
husband calls himself John Butler-she may in ailPs
liability have gone there. 4 will give the ab0'sF
ward if sic Is secured 30 that get her again.
JOHN z. DENEALE,
Fai.tar County. IA. nea, tie Court H00s
jams law
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18

A letter from Paris, dated Nov. /, published
in the London Courier, states that the difficulty
Of procuring subjects for anatomical purposes
at Edinburgh, had induced great number Of
medical students 10 go over to Paris, where ev.
cry facility is afforded. AT the lectures given
daily by the most celebrated professors, there
were TO be seen great numbers of Scotch stu
dents. The writer visited one Of the hospitals,
where there was daily sale Of dead bodies,
exposed on shelf, wrapped up in mating,
and one nigh, choose the finest subjec, for a
bout three or four shillings. He adds, ~ do
not mention this Circumstance lightly, but
pledge myself 10 the fact; the usual price for
an arm or a leg is from Is. to Is. 3d." 1t APP
pears that the principal supply is from the
Morgus, where the corpses Of persons found
drowned in the river, or dead in the streets are
exposed for the purpose of being claimed by
thei: friends. A greater or less number are al
most every day to be found there.-Boston Pat.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
syHII,LiNE ORACLES,

Extracted from an old Edition OF Merlin
ophecies, supposed to have been written a
ut thou sand years ago; imprinted al Lon
m by John Hawkins, in the year 1880. fo'
account of this extremely valuable and scare
ok. vide Swift's works, vol. 5, p. ia, ca. 100
When the savage is meek and mild,
The frantic mother shall stab her child.
When the cock shall WOO the dove,
The mother, the child shall cease to love-
When men. like moies, work under ground,
The lion virgin true shall wound.
When the dove and cock the lion shall tight,
The lion shall crouch beneath their might.
When the cock shall guard the eagles nest
The stars shall rise all in the west.
When ships above the clouds shall sail,
The hons strength shall surely fail
When Neptune's back, with stripes IS red'
The sickly lion shall hide his head
When seven and six shall make but one,
The lions might shall be undone.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
LOudoun land for Sale.

N:x5s. THE subscribers are duly authorized to Sc.
sSsa TRACT OF LAND, containing ESQ acres,
SSS lying on SugarIand Run, about 10 miles from
.e4ssa Leesburg, and near the Turnpike Rost
leading to Georgetown; being lot assigned to Mn
NJ A. b. Lewis, by commissioners appointed by the
county court Of Loudoun, to divide the real estate OF
the late Landon Carter, of Cleve, among his devsee
Also, AnOther Tract,
containing 778 acres and three four,hs, adjoining the
above, and Immediately on the Turnpike, allotted, N
like manner, to Mrs. L. L. Minor, and Mrs. Z. T. Mac
farane.
The price will be low, and the terms of sale sceoH
modating. They will be made known, on spplicatioi
to y JOHN MACRAE,
Brentsville, Prince William for the M
mentioned tract, and to
WIN NJ. BLACKF0RD,
Fredericksburg, for the last mentioned ''a''
dec 21-1a2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
TO Rent.

- That eligible stand for any kind of
sss business, southeast corner of King and Royal
:n. streets, is now offered for rent to commence
G3from 4th March next and possession then
given. JAS. NJ STEWART.
Also, just received and for SALE few kegs choice
OHIO BUTTER dec 2l-law3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
Notice.

THE Creditors of BuyxleD WAsaIseroS, Jr al |,
l. solvent debtor, are hereby notified to present
form Of Law, within six months from the date here
august Iced 6m N. $. WISE Trusta
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18

Who would haze a Daughter2-The following
singular custom is said to prevail in BY far the
larger portion of the islands of the Archipela.
GOETHE eldest daughter on her marriage 10
which her parents cannot refuse their consent,
takes as her marriage portion the family house,
together with all its furniture, and one third, or
larger share, Of the maternal properly, which,
in reality, in most Of these islands, constitutes
The chief means Of subsistence. The other
daughters, as they marry off in succession, are
likewise entitled to the family house then in oc.
cuPation; and the same share Of whatever pro.
perry remains 1t appears also that the minds
Of the natives are completely reconciled to this
strange custom, inasmuch tina, there are few in.
stances Of any endeavour having been made TO
ev ade it by an appeal to the Turkish law. In
IN, diocese o. Mytlline, however, the Bishop
ha. procured the adoption Of aome modlfca.
tons which mitigate the obvious evil of such
an usage, and the rule established there is as
follows-lf the family property h. valued at
more than 100 piastres (iE 1897 equivalent to
about sol } the eldest daughters portion is one
third OF the amount, and the second daughter.
portion one third Of the remainder, and SO on il
there be more daughters. As for the sons. thew
have right TO nothing, and the remaining pro.
perry may be beQueathed in whatever manner
the father pleases.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18
70 let.

- The Whafand Lots at present occupied
REE1 by Geo. Smoot & Co. with the house appur
H#sa tenant thereto. For = ms apply to y lillian
A.&I Herbe-t or Maurice Herbert, AlexaD.
dria, ortc JNO. c. HERBERT,
dec. 13 -Lawf near Evansville, Nd
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-18

Plutarch relates that, at Syracuse, Demene-
tus, in full assembly of the people, having rep
rehended seve, al Of Imoleon's actions during
the time that he was general, Timoleon made
no ans,Osr to it, but only told the people III he
heartily thanked the Gods for having granted
what he had so often requested and desired in
his prayers, which was, that he might once see
the Syracusians enjoy the perfect freedom and
privilege Of saying what they pleased. He re-
joieed that there were some persons in SYRIA
cuse who publicly accused him. Bayle OBJ
serves-"This seems to me the most shining
part Of his life" Perhaps, the Vice President
OF the United States, when accused of that, of
which no man could believe him guilty, would
have done well to act and speak like TimoIeoa.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11
MARRIAGES.

In this town, on Monday evening last, by
Rev Mr.. Kent, Mr.. John Cooley, to Mrs. Luci-
ma Dagis, both Of this town.
On Monday, 9th instant, by Rev. Mr.. Pick
ering, Mr.. Edwin X. Godfrey, to Miss Lucy Be-
bee, both Smithfeld.
In Pawtucket, on Wednesday last, by Rev.
Mr.. Benedict, Mr.. Nahum Willard, 10 Miss
Ann M. West, both of this town.
In Cranston on Sunday last, by Rev. Mr..
Knight, Mr.. William N. Patt, of Scituate, TO
Miss Akadcr Stecre, of this town.
In Enfield, Con. on Thursday evening last, /,
by the Rev. Mr.. Robbins, Mr.. William II.
Martin, to Miss Emelino P. Barton, daughter
OF John b. Barton, Esq OF this town.
In Newport, on the lst inst. by Rev. DR..
Patten, Capt. Simon Newton, Jr. to Hiss En-
lly Pitman, daughter Of Thomas G. Pitman,
Esq. all Of that town.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11


.NeWport Celebration. The 5lst Annver-
sary of American Independence, was celebra-
ted in this town on Wednesday last, (says the
Mercury with all that festive JOY and patri-
otic enthusiasm, which the great event com
memorates, should inspire. Agreeably TO the
arrangements made. by the Towns Committee
a respectable procession was formed on the
Parade, and proceeded under the escort Of the
Artillery Company, Commanded by Col Grams
ton, and the Independent Volunteers comman-
ded by Capt Trip, to Trinity Church.-The
Rev. Mr.. Wheaton opened the exercises the
day by reading the Church service. The Dec
aration of independence was read by II. Y
Cranston, Esq.-And an Grafton was deliver
ed by the Hon. Asher Robbins.-the senti-
ments of the Grafton were highly national, pa
triotic and eloquent, and gave the highest sat
isfaction to a numerous audience.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

PAwrUcKEr. In our last paper, in giving
an account of the celebration of the Fourth of
July, by the citizens Of Pawtucket, we stated,
that the Spinning Machine, which was opera
ted by power received from Wagon wheel,
was the invention of Major Samuel Greene.
Since then, Mr.. Greene has called uponus and
requested us to say, that whatever credit may
have been due, for the specimens of ingenuity
displayed at tie Pawtucket celebration, should
not be passed to bis account, but be given to
the citizens of the village generally, who each
and all, choerfuly co-operatcd in getting up
the gala
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11
Deaths,

In Seekonk, on Thursday last, Deacon Eli
hu Carpenter, in the 74th year Of his nge.
In Pawtucket, on the Sd inst. Almira u.
Starkwcather, aged year and months,
daughter Of Mr.. james c. Starkweather.
In Newport, on Wednesday morning last,
after long and distressing illness, Mrs. Abb
gail Pcarce, wife Of the Hon. Dulec J. Pearco,
and daughter Of the late Col James Perry
On the 2sth ut. Benjamin Cornell, infant son
of Capt. John II. Stanhope.
In ewpoT,, N. Y: Capt. William Northup,,
formerly Of Rhode-Island.
AT Trinidad, Cuba, May Goth, Montgomery
Eddy, son of Capt, Caleb Eddy, of Warren, in
the 10th year Of his age
Lieut. John p. Tuttle, ofthe U. S. ship John
Adams, died at sea on the l4th ult. and w,s
buried in the Gulf Stream.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

TIE NEw-YonK MARINE CorRr--For
the last ten years, the Marine Cour, Of the
city Of New-York, has been a subject Of con-
siderable conversation and speculation, and
more than once, BY the public prints Of that
city, its acts and doings have been denounced
as iniquito,rs and corrupt. 1t is not probable
that. the many complaints that have been made
relative to this institution, are altogether
groundless ;--thcrc must be some foundation
for the Glamour that has been raised.
A young and enterprizins ship-master, of
this port, very recently arrived at New-York,
after long voyage, and Immediately after
landing, was arraigned and mulcted in heavy
damages, for chastising an incorrgible and
disobedient sailor, whilst at sea. On his arri-
val here, lie forwarded to us the annexed COM
munication, containing the charge of the court
to the jury; and which to say the least OF il is
very novel and extraordinary production.
.Messrs. Smith & Parmenter,
GENrLEMEN-Ify you please you may give
them in a corner Of your paper.
In rer,lsing tho N. Y. Mercantile Advcrts-
or Of the -, (which was copied in
many other papers,) I Iobserved paragraph,
stating, that justice had been pronounced from
the Marine Court ofthat city, in favor of Mas
ters and Officers. Now, for my own part,
wish that the accounts generally, might be
balanced; and to balance this, l will give you
a charge, word for word, from the honourable
Judge of the Ncw-York Marine Court, TO tho
jurors previous to their rising from their seats
for consultation of damages against
for assault and battery.
Gentlemen of the jury, the case now be-
fore you, is one which you seldom have TO
consider SO deeply upon-thereforo, you must
take il into consideration, and that seriously.
This young man (pointing to the prisoner) has
been employed upon long voyage, and he
must have some considerable wages due him 4;
and gentlemen Of the jury you must be we'll
aware, those that have the money are most
able TO pay"
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

SURvIvoRs OF THE REvoLUrIoN.-The
documents which will be found below, were
handed US, by the venerable President Of the
meeting Of the surviving Soldiers of the Rcvo-
cory them with much satisfaction:
At a meeting of several Of the survivors Of
the Revolution, holden on the 9th instant, it
was resolved, that the following Card ad-
dressed to the Young Men Of Providence, be
p..ls.ed ia the LITERARY CApEr AND
RAopE-lsLAND STATESMAN" as a sense
of gratitude, on the part Of the aforesaid sur
vivors Of the Revolution, for the kindness ex-
tended to them, by the spirited young gentle
of Providence.
WILLIAM BAKER, Chairman.
JONATHAN NICHOLS, Sec'ry.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

THE STORY OF "HENRY O'CoNNoR,"
connected with series of Letters, which was
commenced in former paper, in consequence
of the necessary occupation of other matter,
cannot be continued in this days Cadet. In
reply TO the hundred enquiries that have been
made, relative TO the parties concerned in the
affair, which the tale is intended to illustrate,
it is necessary 20 remark, that the story can
never be understood personally, by any indi-
vldual save the parties Themselves. The sto-
ry w,l be continued in our next paper, and will
be concluded as soon as practicable.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

Clay and his friends (fes did suppose he had
come from Mr.. Clay, although he used the
terms Mr.. Clay's friends that before would
reach the Presidential chair by such means of
bargain and corruption, would see the earth
open and swallow both Clay and his friends,
and myself with them. II they had no. conf
dence in me to believe, IL was elected, that
! would call to my aid in the Cabinet, men OF
the first virtue, talent and integrity not to vote
for me-" The second day after this commu-
ncation'' and reply, il was announced in the
newspapers that Mr.. Clay had come out openly
and aiOwcdly in favor Of Mr.. Adams.
It-may be proper TO observe, that in the
supposition that Mr.. Clay was privy to tine
proposition stated, may have done injustice
10 him; if so, the gentleman info. n,ing mo can
explain.
/ am, very respectfully, your most obedient
servant, ANDREW JACKSON.
Mn. CARTER BEVERLY.
This letter may 60 for just what it is worth,
and we venture to say, that it will not in the
least initiate against the standing of the Sec
rc;ary Of State. The principal individual who
fouris!ies in this affair, is Mr.. Carter Beverly
and AZ it is important that the people should
know who he is, that they may be enabled to
appreciate his worth, and know how much
confidence and credit he is entitled to, we will
furnish n small sket ch Of the man.
TO DE CONCLUDED IN OUR NEXT.
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"PooR RICHARD" We ,estcrday

spoon RICHARD" We 'esterday re-
ceived another essay from our friend " Poor
Richard" which we shall publish hereafter.
II came to hand too late for this days Cadet.
If we were not afraid of asking too much, we
should solicit Poor Richard to afford us per-
sonal interview. If he has no objection, we
should be glad to have him call in the course
of the week, when we think we can convince
him, that his views and ours coincide perfectly,
so far as the farming interest is concerned,
and that we are the warm friends and support
ers of the Farmer
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

Mechanics and manufacturers Bank.--
At a meeting of the Stockholders of this insti-
tuition, held on the evening of rhe OH July, the
following gentlemen, were elected Directors,
for the year ensuing:
Stanford NeWel, Dapid Heaton, Sylva-
nus q. Martin, Peter Pratt, Dapid Burt,
Samuel .MetealJ, Jesse .MetcoC, Jeremiah
WhippIe, George W. Carpenter, Samuel
BrOUn, DEXTER AngeV, Sturgis Doris and
EdWard Randall. At a subsequent meeting
of the Directors, STAMFORD Newell, was
elected President.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11
To THE YOUNG MEN OF PROVIDENCE.

20 THE tOUNG MEN OF IRoViDENCE.
Young Gentlemen In behalf of our COM
patriots, and for ourselves, we present to you
Our grateful and sincere thanks, for the very
kind and feeling manner, in which you were
pleased to notice us OIL the anniversary day OF
American Independence, as well as for the
honor which you did US, by your smiles Of APP
probation for our services, during tie war OF
the Revolution. BY thus extending to us ciyili-
ties. which were not looked for, in these al
most degenerate days, you have proved, that
you are not unmindful Of the deb; Of gratitude
you owe TO your ancestors, for risking their
lives and fortunes, TO achieve your freedom
and independence. We are now fast wandering
towards the grave, and few more years will, i'll
all human probability, erase us from existence.
But whilst we live, though dccrcpid and care
worn, we shall ever be ready to offer up our
lives, in defence Of the liberties OF our comr.Ion
country; and should the foe assail us, We trust
that our arms will not he found nerveless, and
that our bosoms will not shrink at the din Of
battle. But We trust i'll heaven that whilst We
live, our happy country will enjoy long aud
lasting season Of peace, Gsd that each and
every soldier of the Revolution, will, in de-
scending to the sepulchre, behold his country
prosperous and happy. You now fill the places
which we once filled, and the world LOOKS up
to you for brilliant cxamples:-Let not the
world be disappointed, but live for your coun-
try, and for your country alone, and preserve
the blessed institutions, secured to you by the
immortal Washington.
We salute each and all Of the young gentle
men Of Providence, and the Young Mems
Committee Of Arrangements, particularly, with
our assurances Of unfeigned gratitude and re-
spect, and beg them to be assured, that the
many kindnesses and numerous acts of polite
ness and ate ction extended 20 US, on the ami
versary Of American independence, celebrated
in this town on the fourth instant, will never be
erased from our memories
WILLIAM BAKER,
JOHN GONSOLVE,
JONATHAN NICHOLS, Committee.
JOSEPH RAWSOE,
JOHN HARDWOOD,
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lust published and for sale at the
- Bookstores of HurcuENs & Cory,
GEO. DANA, BREWER y WILCOX, and f.
W. MAxcY, and Of the Committee of Arrange
ments, an GRAFTON, delivered before the
YOUNG MEN of the town of Providence, on
the Fhty-irst Anniversary of American Indc-
pendence, by ALBERT @. GREENE. Price
~ cents July IL.
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SuPpaEfsIoN OF INrEMPERANcE.-We
are requested by the Committee appointed to
procure and administer DIR. Chambers medi-
cine for the cure Contemporaries, to state, that
a meeting ofthe citizens generally, will be held
THIS LvT.NING. at half past o'clock, at
Mechanics Hall, for the purpose Of enabling
the Committee to proceed in the object oftheir
appointment. A general attendance . very
dts;rsbe.
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o. The regular meeting Of T. R. l. A. o.
E. A. o. F. will be held on Saturday evening
next, at their Room Question for discussion
-" Has the spirit Of Liberty degenerated
since the days Of the Repoiution.''
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

BY the request Of Capt. CoMsTocK, tho
President and Directors of the Fulton Stea M
Boat Company, have voted one hundred dol
lars for the widow of the late Mr.. Sanford,
lost overheard from the Steam Boat Connccti-
cut.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

The Grafton of SAMUEL AMEs, Esq. deliv-
cred on the 18th at Chepachct, is highly spok-
en- Of by those who were present. II dscov-
cred the author to be an Orator and writer of
more than ordinary promise.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-11

PennsyieaDio.-The editor Of the Green :
burgh, PENN Gazette, Jackson paper, in
sreaking of the change Of feelings in regard
10 the Administration, says, "that a great
caarge IN the sentiments OF The people of this
country has taken place, and that still further
change under judicious management UiH take
p G, we are not bound TO deny. II cannot
40 ever, shove US oil our track"
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London dates to tn 30th of May, and Liv-
erpool to the goth, have been received by an
arrival at New-York. The papers conta in no
news Of moment. A bill had been introduced. /.
into the House of Lords, to annul the marriage
Of T. G. Wakefield with Miss Turner.
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Ertract of a letter from a friend in H7ar-
ren.--" You willundoubtedly be pleased TO learn
that your friend FOWLER, succeeded in hls
first attempt as public speaker. His Grafton
delivered on the 4th was well written, deliver
ed with effect, and much to the satisfaction OF
the audience" p.