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Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

BoLIvAR.-The following article has been
Published in one Of the papers Of the town, and
we should like to know if any man who does
not wish to deceive the people, and try to sus-
tain desperate case-based upon falschood
and ction-would ever think Of laying
such thing before an intelligent public:
"BoL1vAR IN RETIREMENT. Extract OF
letter from Lagrira, dated April 2: "Mr.
p was imprisoned to-day, by order Of Bo-
livar. have Just been to see him; his stua-
ton is really shocking--the room in which he
is confined, is not larger than one Of the small
est cells in your new state prison. There was
bando published to day, stating that every
merchant who did not pay the amount due by
him TO the custom-house, within twenty-four
hours, should be imprisoned and kept there un-
til paid. This will bring things to q crisis.
God only knows how it will result"
Here we have doleful account Of the i'm
prisonment Of q Mr.. F. who, letter writer,
residing at Laguira, says, was thrown into a
dungeon by Bolivar! There is falsehood on the
face of it; for il any individual has been thus
cruelty treated by Bolivar, why not mention
his name in an American Press: what delica-
cy or fear could withhold il! Why is not the
name Of the lctter-writer given To cap the
climax of this folly, the article is given as COM
municstcd, which, in effect, is an avowal, that
the paper in which il is published does not hold
itself responsible for its publication This is
the ne plus ultra Of all the falsehoods that
have been manufa actured in this country, and
with an unparalleled avidity, laid before the
public, TO deceive il.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

PREMATURE OBITUARY NorIcE-Mr
Walsh the editor Of the National Gazette, has
very unceremoniously consigned to the grave,
our, venerable and highly respected townsman,
Moses Brown; Esq. and in speaking Of his
demise, has mentioned numssous bequesss made
by him in his last will and testiment. We take
great pleasure in informing Mr.. Walsh. that he
is altogether mistaken, and that our venerable
townsman, Mr.. Brown is yet living, and was
yesterday in the enjoyment of good health and
spirits. Although Mr.. Brown is far advanced
in life, and isprobably one Of the oldest men
among us, he is not yet deprived of the faculty
Of doing good. and lives to promote the happi-
ness and prosperity Of his species; and hun
dreds resort to him, as the Patriarch of the
State, for advice and instruction. Like most
Of the respected and pious society of people,
the FRIENDS, Of which he is a member, his
life is marked by all the nobler attributes ofbc-
nevolence and humanity, and to do good,
seems TO be his only study. We should be sor-
ry to part with him, but when he "bids the
waking world good night" We doubt not he
will leave legacies equally as large as were
those of his wealthy namesake and the publi-
cation of which led Mr.. walshinto an error.
The Mr.. Brown, whom the Editor of the
Gazette mistook for our follow-citizen, was
a citizen of Newburyport, Massachusetts,,
and a man Of ofimmense fortune.-For the infor-
nation Of the distant friends Of Mr. Brown, wo
hope that Mr.. Walsh will make the necessary
correction.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

ant, ditto; Pardon Miller, I'd do. do; Orville
Man, Ensign. ditto; Wm Wall, Quarter Master;
Francis L. Wheaton, Surgeon.
Second Light Infantry.--wm. H. Town.
send, Captain; Hiram Hill, lst Lieutenant;
Abraham b. Salisbury, I'd ditto; Isaac Brown
ell. Ensign; Henry B. Norton, Quarter Mas
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

PAwTUcKET RIFLE CoRps. The follow
ing gentlemen are elected Officers of the
Pawtucket Rifle Corps for tho year ensuing
Samuel Jacobs, Captain; Abner 8. Tomp-
kins, lst Lieutenant Lowell Fales, I'd Lieu
tenant Ellis Pitcher, Ensign; ii. T. Tiffany,
Quarter-Master John A. Tompkins, Com
missary; Charles F. Manchester, Surgeon;
George Mumford, Clerk
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02
Deaths.

In this town, on Saturday morning last, Mr.. John
r. Carpenter, of an affection OF the heart, in the
47th year Of his age.
On Sunday, Sarah Randall, infant daughter Of
Mr.. Dexter Angel, aged 10 months
In East Greenwich, 1lth ult. Mrs. Elizabeth Til
inghast consort Of Elder Pardon TIllnghsst in her
54th year.
In Olneyvlls, on Sunday last, Joseph Barney, son
Of Mr. William Chsfee, aged lsmon'hs.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02
MARRIAGES,

In this town, on Monday morning last, BY the
Rev. Mr.. Pickering. Mr.. Ward A. Work, to Miss
Mary-Ann Hodges, daughter Of Mr.. Preston Hodges.
On Thursday, Mr.. Pardon II. Armington, Of this
town, to MISS Mary II. Bruce, Of Cumberland.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

PoErRY.-The editor Of the Massachusetts
Yeoman, finds fault with poetical efiusion
published in a late number Of this paper, cnti-
tied the SAvIoUR's BAPTISM, and says that,
" Of about sixty lines, only twelve have the
measure Of blank Verse" What we said Of
the eflus;on at the timowe gave il publicity, we
still adhere to; and are sorry that the poem
and our remarks, do not meet the appreciation
Of so sage and classical a critic. He concludes
his criticism with the following remarks:
eff the Editor of the Cadet intended to i'm
pose on the vanity Of his correspondent, he
may save his literary credit at the expense OF
his sincerity and galantry.''
What does the gentleman mean! Why he
means this :" II the editor OF the Cadet in
tended to impose upon the vanity Of his cor
respondent. he might save his literary credit,
at the expense Of his sincerity and gallantry"
Such was his meaning undoubtedly, but his
language does not imply it. AS to the poem,
we are prepared to state, that we did and now
do, esteem it as happy production, full! Of the
" beautiful and the sublime.' That it was
not correctly measured, We knew full we'll;
and consequently the sage criticisms Of Mr..
Austin Denny, have not at all enlightened us.
But because poem is not correctly measured
does it necessarily follow that it does not pos
sess any merit! BY the same rule we might
object to the Poems Of Ossian, and to halt
the productions of Chatterton, Chaucer and
Denham. The gentleman Of the Yeoman,
may, for aught we know. be exceedingly wise
about these matters, but before he sits himself
up as the Ziolus Of the age, it will be we'll
enough in him to learn how to measure and
Urite correct prose. "a little learning is a
dangerous thing, Sc" Sir, do you take.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

PLEASURE BoArs.-A. the season advan-
ces, the pleasure boats Of the river are called
into requisition, and ere the summer closes, we
fear they will be the means Of conveying some
Of our young men to watey grave. The
pleasures afforded by them arevery fascinating,
and too often tempt those to the waves, who
have not the least knowledge of the manage
ment Of boat. The melancholy casualties Of
the last year, should teach the owners Of boats,
not to entrust them to those who are not ac-
quainted with their management ;and it becomes
them all to enquire Of the applicants, whether
they are capable Of managing boat, before
they suffer them to depart. Accidents have 50
often occurred to our pleasure boats, that we
will not refrain from speaking on the subject,
and we cannot but hope our remarks will be
kindly received. The subject is worth attend
ing to, and we should think it were worthy Of
legislation. The last season, our pleasure boats
consigned FIVE interesting youths to watery
and an ''untimely grave. Let our young men
profit by the melancholy example.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02
THE WAY THEY USED TO DO THING

The WAY THEY USED TO DO THINGS.
We copy from an old file of the United States
Chronicle, a paper printed in this town some
forty years ago, by Mr.. Bennett Wheeler, the
following speech of Governor Greene, delivered
on resgning his office into the hands of his sue
cessful competitor. Governor Greene was
man Of plain republican education, and when
no meant cat, he said cat There was no
mincing the matter with him, as the reader
will perceive by the Speech:
Gentleman of6oth Houses,
81 beg your indulgence for few moments.
Although there arc many new members pres
ent, espe cally Of the lower House, have the
pleasure to reflect, that in the most gloomy
and difficult times which this State ever saw,
and such as hope never may return, have
had the honor to preside over you, and with
many Of you to share in the difficulties and
troubles of the important affairs Of the govern
ment. For near eight years in those times,
had the honor Of the votes Of my fellow free
men Of the State with scarcely a dissenting
voice. Until very lately have not known
that there was any dissatisfaction; but some
reports which were entirely groundless, and
industriously circulated in so private a manner,
that they did not even come to my knowledge
until after the town-meeting on proxing- day,
has undoubtedly given rise to this surprising
and very extraordinary majority.
Now Sir addressing himself to Governor
Collns) am ready to resign the chair to you,
at least for the term Of one year; and hope
that where I have missed it in any thing, you
may be able to mend it,"
REMARKs.--This speech reminds us Of one
delivered by worthy Clergyman to his flock,
when resigning, his pastoral care. Some dis
satisfaction had been evinced by the flock, and
as they were determined to divest themselves
Of their old pastor, they made call upon o
young man to come and take charge of their
spiritual concerns, and it was accepted. After
the elected Parson had preached his farewell
sermon, he thus addressed the congregation:
am aware that you have for some time found
fault with my preaching, and I am ready to
leave you. confess, that as a preacher,
have many superiors, and am willing to admit
that hundreds can outdo me. But as for pray
ing-aye, for praying---I'll turn my back to no
man; and put me at it, and will pray with
the fattest Of them and you doubt it," con-
tinued the speaker, turning to the newly-elect-
ed Parson, " come up here and try mel" 1t is
needless to say that the challenge was not ac-
cepted.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02

Tar NEw-HAMPsHsas PArRIor.--The
Editor Of the New-Hsmpshire Pstriot Is one
Of the most violent enemies the present ad-
min sra,ion has, and yet. under the same ad-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
Dyspepsia.

nR MEAD'S PILLS have been proved by that in.
IL fallible test of truth, experience, the most eff.
fectual medicine offered in any country, for the
ofa those deranged states of the digestive or.
gans, denominated DYs PERSIA, or INDIGESTION.
which requentlyna its appearance inhe most com.
pcated forms, such as loss ofappette sickness at the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting; belchng up of wa.
ter, which is sometimes tasteless, but most commonly
sour knawing in the stomach heartburn, costveness,
paeness of the countenance, languor owness of the
spirits, paptaton of the heart vertigo and disturbed
sleep The number ofthese symptoms variesn differ.
ent patients, by some being felt only in parts, while
others, have additional ones, equally dsagreeabe,
such as severe pains in the head and breast atulence
emacation, or wasting of the whole body, with great
weakness particularly of the legs. These pills will
most eectualy remove all sourness of the stomach,
not merely by neutralzng the acid but by correcting
that morbid state the secretions which give rise to
it; and at the same time will restore to the debitate
organs of digestion that tone and vgor which is abso
lutey necessary to the well being Of the animal econ
omy. The best proof of their efficacy is, that they
prescribed by many Of the first physicians and us.
ed by the most intelligent families throughout the
Mon.
The above valuable remedy is sold by E. STABLER
& SON, Alexandra, who agents for the Mannfac-
turer; by NJ Jewett, Washington City, and by most Of
the Druggists throughout the United States sold also
wholesale, by o. 6 w. Hull, Druggists, New York
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
600 Reward.

nor experimenting and securing in Jail. BILLY
ricksburg. Johnson is large light mulatto, about
FIVE feet ten eleven inches high, has bald head,
large beard and whiskers on his upper lip, ON
the left side, small piece off the lower part of the
right ear; is subject to breaking out and inAamma-
ton on MS rghtancle, little above the joint. if he
walks much in warm weather, which has left some
scars; about 40 years of age, is shrewd fellow,
read and write, and suspect wltry and rass aree
man; had on blue cloth coat, with metal buttons,
black homespun wastcoat and pantaloons Twill give
the above reward if he is secured, and information is
given to the Mayor of Fredericksburg thathe gets
him. HENRY FfTZHUGH,
King George County, va. April lS-17 If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
Stafford Springs.

This tract of land contains 500 acres about halt OF IT
is standing in fine timber of good quality, the cleared
land oleraby well improved, with Orchards &C. &c
There is about twenty of meadow land now Ia
ken well in grass, and as much more Of prime meadow
land to clear, heavily tmbered. There is Dwelling
House on this tract of Land about hundredteet in
length, two stories high, with long porch on each
side, we'll calculated to entertain large companies; with
all other necessary buildings in good order There IS
also valuable 1annery and Cotton Picking Machine
now in operation, attached this property, which can
be bought with without the premises on good terms
to suit purchaser 1t is believed that this place has
1.-THE best water this side of the mountains and as
healthy the top of the Blue Ridge. 1t lies in the
fork of several public roads, the corner and lines
of the upper part of Stafford, and the lower edge CT
Fauquer and Prince William Counties. have no
doubt from the situation ofhs land it is well calcu!a-
ted to make amongst the handsomest places in all
this section of country. 1t is believed to be fine sit
uaton for country store. deem it unnecessary to
give afurther description, persons disposed to pur
chase, will view the premises, and then feel sure
there will be bargain The subscriber intends con-
tinung his Boarding House Establishment, for the ac
commodation ofhis customers during the present sea-
son of the Springs, on moderate terms.
July 6-eotf l.. DICKINSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
New Goods.
JAMES & WILLIAM SCOTT,

South Vest Corner of King and Fairfar Streets, :,
"AvE lust received from New York and Phlladei-
Ill phia, variety of cheap and seasonabls goods,
Among them are,
Grecian stripes and plaids
Cambrics and iackonet musns
Batteste for dresses, handsome style
Black bombazine and twilled bombazetts
Super and common calcoes
Gnghams
Silk and cotton hosiery
Silk and kid gloves
S..el mkt and drab cloths
White linen drilling
Plain and figured black silks
Green and blue fiorences
Italian grapes
Green silk for covering umbrellas
Bobinet laces
Swiss muslin collars and bands, fine quality an
rich patterns
Muslin robes
Plaid and corded muslins .
Leglorn hats and bolvars less prices than here
tofore known
Campeachy grass hats for boys
Pearl and bone buttons
Cotton fringe and black and white cord
Bed ticking, super and common domestic plaids
Apron checks, sheetings and shirtngs, &c. &c.
These goods being almost entirely auction purchas-
es, will be sold at reduced prices. June2l
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22

lad on Saturday tie 2siA August merit, at noon,
- will5e soslon the premises, that lot ofgrouno
SrHf on the north side of Prince-street, with the
81 improvements thereon, now in the occupancy
.Azsi ofDayid Ricketts, as his DWELLING fronting =.
80 ;nehes on Priice-street, and running back 127
feet 9inches to 10 feet alley.
Also. that beautiful vacant LOT at the north
east corner of Prince and st Asaph streets, fronting
% fee, inches on Prince-street, and running back
with the line of ST. Asaph-sreet to the. aforesaid lo
feet alley Terms for those lots made known at the
t;meofsale. HUMPHREY PEAKE, comm,s
GEORGE WISE, o'"'' o
GrThe Leesburg Genius of Liberty will publish the
hove t;lI sale. june 5-ts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
Taken up in Alexandria,

DY the Police Constables, colored woman calling
I'D herself Polly Butler She isa dark muiatto, IA
Their under the middle height, well made, thick hps
and fat nose. She has, when Intercepted, sury
psrentiy from 20 20 80 years of age. From the best
information yet obtained she has been runaway about
seven wears; was in Washington City for some tme'
and has since been chiefly in Alexandria and ITS neigh
borhocd 1t has been ascertaned that shortly after
she came here she stated to several that she had run
away from some part of Maryland.
aur 15-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
Fresh Goods.
GEORGE s. H0U9A

rs now opening select assortment OF sEhooNn,
L BE GOODS, from New-York, Philadelphia, ana
3altimore-among which are:
Superfne m1d cloth, for summer wear
do single drab cashmere
Do Rowen and Vigonia do. for summer
Black, mixed and drab lasting
BLACK and colored Denmark satin for pantaloons
Super and common blue nankins
Mammu chop, super and common yellow DO
Banlanno and flag handkerchiefs
Black circassians, some 80 wide
Best blue seersuckerS
Black Canton grapes and bombazne
Buff, white, and figured Marseliles
Striped and plain white drilling
Do do brown do
Women's cotton and silk hosiery
Mems upbeached, white and mlX'd do
Girls white cotton do
Women's horsekin & kid gloves
Long and short do. for children
54, Sd, and So black mode
Black and colored silks, silk and gauze hdkfs
Irish linen and linen cambria, some low priced
90 and Sd low priced cotton diaper for spreads
Domestic sheeting, shrting and colored goods
Common and super tickings
Oil cloth and green table covers
Domestic seersuskers and stripes for boys
Merno shaws and scarfs
5-4 and Al swiss muslin cravats
Long black silk do
Best silk forcntne vesting
Colored and black shoe ribbons
Do do corded galloons
CARPET binding, narrow & wide quality do. all coils.
Ratttinet and blue horentine for gig lining
Boss balls of different sizes and coiors
Sewing and floss cotton on spools knitting cotton
White and brown Russia sheetngs
Burlaps and osnaburgs
Ga, rs and ga damask diaper
Pearling, edging and laces, bobinet for wells
Green, pink and straw colored grapes
White do. some superior
Braid, tape, bobbin, pins, cotton cords, etc
Silk umbrellas
Green and brown parasols, some large
All of which will be sold low for Cash, or to pune
ual customers
400 hs. Bat Cotton,
Or interlinng quilts-Leghorn and Sea Grass Hats
ainted, black and whitef feather fans.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
levy Court.

FTHE Levy Court for the Countyof Alexandria Will
i meet at the Court House, in the county aforesaid
at 10 o'clock in the morning on the first Tuesday IN
September next for the purpose of laying the county
levy, and settling the Collectors accounts; when and
where all persons having claims against the county will
attend and exhibit the same.
JONAH THOMPSON, President
aup 1A-t3aw4s ofthe Levy Court.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
Fashionable Hats.
Line of Stages from Alexandria to
Staunton, Va. via Winchester.

The subscriber respectfully
&12kK informs the public that, hav.
ng become H the hep proprietor g'sn, of the h.,
Winchester Va he has, at considerable expense, very
much improved the Stages and Horses and is now pre-
pared to accommodate passengers comfortably. The
Stage leaves Mr. Clagetts (City Tavern, Alexandria,
every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at halfpast
o'clock, A. arriving to breakfast at Fairfax Court
Houae at half past s, and in time for the Fauquier
stage to Warrenton, Orange Court House, &c dine at
the Bell Tavern in Middeburg, (kept by the subsci
her and arrive at Berrys Ferry early same evening;
there and arrive at Winchester next morning
and in time to take the Stage to Staunton,
Do Returning, leaves Capt. McGuire's Hotel, Win.
chester at II o'clock, A. NJ on Mondays, Wednesdays
and FRIDAYS arrive Berrys Ferry early in the
mo lodge there; next morning breakfast in Middle
bnrq dine at Fairfax Court House, and arrive at Alex
andT. early in the evening Persons travelling to the
Westand Southwest will find this cheap, comforta-
ble and expeditions route, having close carriages on
most of the road and but little travelling alter night
The propretor has also provided himself with active
horses SOBER CAREFUL and drivers SO that
passengers may rely having every attention paid to
their comfort and convent and from his personal
attention and determination please, hopes to receive
share of public patronage
Fare through from Alexandra to Winchester, Va.
six dollars. JohN noiD'
Middlebure, I'd March, 1927.
The Editors of the Alexandra Gazette and Winches
ter Republican are requested TO publish the above
once week for six menhs and forward their accounts
90 ]. B.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
Hardware Store,

Hardware Store,
Corner of King and Royal streets.
TOHN C. MANDELL has just received per ship
% Pioneer, from Liverpool, general assortment OF
hardware and Cutlery,
which, with his former stock, makes his assortment
complete, consisting in part Of
Ivory, stag for buck and self tip handle knives and
forks
Rogers pen<nives and razors, scissors, shears
Needles, shutters and trays, walters, bread trays
Spurs. whips, dressing cases, sPittoons
Stair rods and eyes
Shoe, butcher drawing, saddler's and straw Knives
Andirons, shovels and tongs, Tenders
Commode and glass knobs, curtain pins
Candlesticks, lamps, hinges, bolts, latches, sprgs
Screws brass case, iron wire
Stock pad, till, trunk, cupboard and horse locks
Nails, augers, chizels, gouges, planes and irons
Files, axes, hatchets
PANEL, tenant, compass and wood saws
Cotton, wool and horse cards
Teaand bell.metal kettles sad, grid and waffle irons
Britannia metal and iron spoons, trowells
Curry combs, trace, halter and backband chains
Shoemakers' tools, saddlery and harness furniture
Coach laces, fringe and tassels
Waldron's grain and grass scythes, sicKies. hoes
Shovels, spades, ploughs, castings, etc.
ALso-Gilt frame mantle and pier looking glasses
NarIe 10 do do do
Britannia coffee, tea, sugar and cream pots
Plated table castors candlestcks shutters and trays
With variety of other articles which will be sold
on accommodating terms. may 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-22
FRANKLIN HOUSE

Corner Of King and Pitt-streets alexandria
NEWTON respectfully informs the public that
~. TOMORROW
He willopen his extensive and newly furnished esab-
shment for the accommodation ofcountry merchants,
travellers and Others who may think proper to favor
him with their custom.
No expense has been spared, to render the House
comfortable in every particular; and he pledges him.
sefthat his Table shall be equal to the District
His Stables are spacious and under the supernten-
dence of faithful Ostler. april 80