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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05
COMMERCIAL.
SHIP NEWS.
Port OF Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
June 4-Schr Alexandra, Howes, Boston, days;
plaster and domestic goods to A C. Cazenove Co.
schr George & Mary, Gibbs, New.Bedford, 4 days;
plaster TOD S. Miller
schr Hope < Polly, Chase, Boston; sundres to w.
Fowle & Co and others. Passed in the river, brig
Charles, from Havre and another brig, name unknown.
SAILED,
Brig Gov. Brooks, Allen, Cowes and Market
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05

the damages arising by Of the capture amounted
to the sum Of 5000 dollars which the government would
not consent to pay.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05

Ns,g Route from Vera Cruz 10 The city Of Meri-
eo.-The contemplated new route, on the NJ
Adams plan, about to be run from Vera Cruz
to the city Of Mexico, will extend across the
plains OF Apan and terminate at Icxcoco,
whence merchandise will reach the capital
through the oEe-m!e canal, now constructing
under the supcrin,endence Of Stephen NJ Sta
pies, ESQ., commissioned by tn government Tor
that object When completed, these two modes
Of conveyance will greatly tend to facilitate the
commercial intercourse between the Gull and
the seat Of government and consequently aug
ment the political and mercantile Importance
Of that portion Of the republic.-Nat Gazette.
Newspapers in Grmany-ln Berlin, in addition
to a multitude Of other journals and periodicals
there appear at this time-a morning-mid-
day-an evening-and mid-nighe Gazette.
The latter, so far from being sleepy, IS SAID to
be the most lively of them all: being edited by
the celebrated poet Mulner. There is anoun-
ced as nearly ready for publication in Berlin,
Die Narrenzeitung, (the Fools Gazette)to aP-
pear three times week
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05
.A,ErBNAN D@gAs
TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE S, 1927.

7, is stated in the National Intelligencer that
after frequent conferences, and the interchange
ofseveral official notes, between Mr.. CLAY and
AIR REsELLo, the Charge d'Affaires Of the
Emperor of Brazil, such explanations and assn
RANGES have been made as will preserve the
friendly relations between the two countries.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05

1t understood at Rio that counter orders ilaI
been issued to the admiral commanding the i"Pe'a'
that were cleared for Buenos Ayres and those found
aboce Monterideo, The American brig Spark, OF Eew
York, which vessel orciby taken possession OF "a,
Rio) by the Brazilian government had been abandoned
by the captain to the captors When the government.
understood that an abandonment had taken place. s
came forward and offered the consgnees, Nessrs Brk
head Co. thirty thousand Spanish dollars for the YES
sell which they refused to accept, on the grounds tn'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05

A letter dated Havana, 2lst May, states that
Commodore Porter has left Key West in small
s,oon-his destination is secret.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-05

letter uateu EId'dhd, SIsl Way, stateS '"as
Commodore Porter has left Key West in small
s,oop-hs destination is secret.
By the arrival, at Baltimore, Of the brig Eli
zabe,h Jane, in ten days from Havana, the edi-
,ors Of the Morning Chronicle have received in.
formation that tire brig Ardell, Of New-Yofk,
seized some time since, in consequence OF two
Of the crew smuggling shoes TO the amount OF
300 and upwards, is likely TO be given up, as
:, ,nears tina, the Captain was not aware OF
their being on board, and lha, The two sailors
had been in the practice of going TO and fro Tor
that purpose. Whenever there is the least sus-
nioion Of a vessel having intent to smuggle,
sbeis nut in The hands of commissioners to dis
charge her, and for the least offence detention,
,x,euse and trouble, is incurred.
The editor Of the Boston Patriot has rcceiv-
81 a1yices from Bahia, to the sth Of April.
Some disturbances had taken place in the town
orCacboeira, Situate on the river ST. Francis
TO- and detachment of troops had been sent
,bere 10 restore order. These disturbances, we
rred;ct will multiply with every defeat of the
Rraz;lians in their contest with the Buenos Ay-
rsans. which is war of the Emperor's and not
che people--a war Of despotism against right
and liberty.
The Emperor had sent orders TO the Presi-
den, of the Province, 10 embark Immediately
battalion of the garrison al Bahia for Rio ia
metro. which was 10 have departed on the 9th
Anil. The Emperor, it would seem, finds it
necessary to strengthen his capital with rein
forcemcnts of troops.
The Portuguese Vice Consul at Bahia had
obtained the release Of two Portuguese seamen
who had been impressed on board the Brazilian
fricate in that port, and orders had issued that
hereafter, none but Brazilians should be inn
dressed into the naval service.
The scarcity Of water had been so great at
Bahia, that the authorities had applied to a
planter in the neighborhood to- permit the go
yernment vessels 10 take their supply Of water
from spring on his estate.
No mention is made of the movements Of The
armies in Rio Grande or the fleets on the La
Plata.
The Legislature Of Massachusetts assembled
in Boston on Wednesday last, and elected JOHN
Mills, Esq Presiden, Of the Senate, and VII
LIAM e JARVIS, Esq. Speaker of the House OF
representatives
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-09-01
TgEE REPOSITORY.
NEW HIS rORlCAL NOV Ell.

The following extract is taken from the manu-
script ola Historical Novel now in preparation for
the press by Mrs. DuMoSr, of Vevav, Indiana -
The incident is given on the authority Of gentle
man who had spent twenty years Of his earl, life
prisoner among the shawanese Indians, and who
knew the celebrated Tecumseh Familiarity as bro
ther.-[ Saturday E1ening (hrouirlc
''IECIMSEH was returning. slowly and
thoughttully, from the chase. when Shrek, as
oi nature ; last and most dreadful extremity,
burst on the stiffness OF the forest lie turned,
and hehed. through vista OF the trees, party
oil maraudlng savages, loaded with the spos of
war. A female form, whose fair though faded
countcnance, bore a strong contrast to the
swarthy and painted features of the savarcs
that surrounded her, had just fallen to the earth,
exhausted with fatigue and suffering W lth
one hand she clasped lovely infant to her bo
som while the other was raised to avert the
tomahawk that glittered on her closing eye
But vainlv the dreaded instrument was sunk
deep in her pallid temples, and the sufferer al
ready struggled with the throes of death, while
the babe, now spotted with its mothers blood
was torn from her last convul>i,e grasp 1t
shrunk with instructive fear. as it raised its blue
eyes to the dark, distorted features of the war
r!or; but he gave loud hoop of unimaginabe
horror, and, sraspins its little fee!, swung il
carelessly in the air, as he approached a knall
cd tree. to complete its destiny One moment
longer, and its unstaIned soul would have flown
with the passing spirit of lis mother; but the
murderOus arm, as it was drawn back for the
last fearful blow, was suddenly arrested, and a
calm but impress sly voice babe the savage stay
his ruthless hand, And who thus dared to use
the language Of command to the ferocious and
independent son of the forest Was it the
aged chief, whose voice resounded in the coun-
ellis. of his nation ? or the warrior, whose proud
front wore the seals of battle No! it was a
STRIPPING, who stood before them. loaded with
the spolls of the chase; his olive cheek reddrn-
ed with the glow, his eye radiant with the fire
of youth But the impress Of native authority
sat on his polished brow and his slender form
was drawn up with the altitude of command -
The leader of the band quailed before the
glance Of his calm but terrible eve and quiet
ly yielded up the gasping babe to the extended
arm Of the STRIPPING.
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EyENlNG,
BY JOHN S GALLAHER.

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be required.
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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-09-01
THE NUNS BURIAL.

THE NUNS BURIAL.
When we follow to the tomb one who has
none of the sympathcs of the world to cluster
around her, and whose grave must be watercd
10y tears from eyes thha~havc never beheld or
known the object creating their strange grief.
a cause for such sorrow is to be sought for amid
other than common causes When the spring
oozcs up from the parched desert when ali
around it Is dry and dcsoate, curiosity and in
tcrest are awakened to ascertain the origin Of
this phenomenon.
There came across my path, but few days
since, a long train of>tuncral paseantry, follow
ing the dark hearse and the cold corpse. She
was nun-the prayer of Ave Maria, and the
voluntary, yet severe pcnancc-the slow alter
nate march Of day and night-these, these had
long been her silent hut solitary companions
She has, none beyond the walls Of the convent,
who could be a witness to her virtues, or be-
come interested in her fate Yet virtue and pi-
ETY., among whatever religious denomination
they may be found. whether they exist in the
prntes tant Catholic Observation-Disclosures the
form be wrong, vet the substance be religion
and devotion to God, will find tear in the eye
even of the stranger, when it leaves this world
for its heavenly home.
Every one belonging to this city has seen
little Catholic chapel situated in its environs, iii
a most beautiful spot, and Swallowed by clus
ter Of aged clms The long procession, as it
wound round the acclyty in order to reach the
last home Of the living, lit up asst was by the
lingering rays Of a setting SUM- following the re-
mains Of one who had for years lived for God
alone Was Of itself lesson more mechanically
touching to the heart than the most studied elo-
qucncc, the most pathetic appeal of the human
tongue The coffin was carried into the church
and its interior and exterior thronged to listen
to the chaunt and the services which were to
ensue previous to committing 'dust unto DUST
! There, stood side by side the cmigrants from all
! nations the Young, the old, the beautiful, and
! the brave; and all collcctcd--not 10 pour out
! their tears over the partner Of their lives, the
offspring Of their affections, or the companion Of
their choice--but to render the homage Of sor-
row to departed virtue. AS the chaunt of the
rcquiescat in pace arose, could see the big
tear start from eyes that seldom have wept.-
When the jaws of the tomb were closed upon
! the dead, sull it seemed that many were tempt
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-09-01

wove the wampum in a thousand forms she
bent the twansing bow; and with long slender
fingers, padded the tottering canoe over the
rolling wave"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03

ie'e the lndIgent poor in her neighborhood once,
at least, in every month vet with so much cheer
tu'Hess as to induce her not to t!espisc dancing or
other innocent amusemcnts whose chief ornament
shall he her modcsty, and whose pride shall consist
IN her particular attention TO neatness and ccanl-
ness In word, who will not only acknow
iedf' bnt feel that her highest dignity and praise
will consist in making welLordcred home her hus.
bands best delight, and, by sub nissve wisdom,
modest skiI', with every gentle care Guiding art, to
RAISE The vlrtuc, animate the bliss, and sweeten all
the cares Of human life Such lady, who would
be content to live in elegant su1iciencv, without
splenlor, with such gentleman, may hear Of an
acceptable proposal, by addressing note to c. H.
through the Post Office, who will thereupon wait
upon the lady, and cndeavor to make himself
agreeable.
n. b. Fortune in this case, is not an object with
the gentlemen; but if the lady could add to the
common stock such an income as could support
the expense of keeping carriage and pair, per,
haps she might be INDUCED in that article of luxury
Octoder SO.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03
ADVERTISEMENT FOR A WIFE.
To the Editors ofthe National MteMgcn

To The Editors ofhe National LmelHgcucer.
GENTLEMEN; There is now in the City gentle
man OF respectable character who is widowcr, of
about Az years of age, with an independent income
OF about $4,000 per annum, having three small
children, (the eldest of whom is not quite seven
Years old who would be glad 10 form second ma
tnmonlal alliance provided he can meet lady to
suit his taste who must possess the following qua
lltications: She must be between 10 and IS years
OF age, of toleraby Agreeable person, not dstin-
gulshed for her beauty nor wit, with mind 80 far
improved that she shall prefer HISTORICAL biographi-
cal, and geographical reading to light and frivolous
novels of disposition commended by all her
companions, and amiable as to possess a con-
seriousness within herself that she would make
good mother-inaw with SO much piety, OF, at
least, respect for religion, shall make her feel
her duty to so to church at least once on every
Sabbath if possible and to visit, counort, and re-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03

@es use it for bows. 1t is thought to be
wood more lncorruptble than live oak, null
berry. or even cedar. We were invited to
visit the hulk Of steam boat, built above
the raft on Red River. whose timbcrs were
entirely Of this wood
China tree. This is tree more cultivat-
ed in the southern regions Of this valley, as
an ornamental shade tree. than ,ny other
1t has fine. long. spiked leaves, eight or ten
inches in length. set in cofrc,po nding pair
on each side OF stem two feet Iong The
ycrdure i, Of the most brilliant and deep in
nature. In the Towering season the top is
one tuft Of blossoms. IN color and fragrance
resembling the lilac, except that the tufts
are larger 1t holds in iioNer for Ion.
tune. 1t is tree OF the mast rapid growth
Of any in cur country. These trees. plant
ed out in village. in few wears complete
" embowHr 1t, and from the inten,cnes- of
their verdure. they impart delightful
freshness to the landscape, in thar sutry
climate After the leaves have fallen in
autumn. the tree is still covered with a pro-
fusion of reddish berries of the size of haws,
that give It the appearance, at little dis
lance. OF remaining in flower. Robbins
emiyrate to this region in the latter part of
winter, settle on these trees in great mum
bera, and feed on the berries. They pos
sess an intoxicating, or narcotic quality;
and the robbins, sitting on the trees in a
state OF stupetacton, NAV be killed with a
stick. The bark is said be powerful YER
mifuge
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03

Ing through the air As though mad. with roll
Ing eyes and distorted face, She dared along
the gallery, and blinded by terror. could find
neither door nor star case; and Immediately
after rushed Emllius in chase of her, with the
sparkling Turkish dagger in his high appraised
hand
Now she was at the end Of the passage; she
could 90 no further he reached her Ills mask
ed friends and the gray old woman were run
ming after hun But be had already tnriously
pierced her bosom, and cut through her white
neck her blood spouted forth into the radiance
Of the setting sun The old woman had claspcd
round him, to tear him back; he struggled with
her, aud hurled himself together with her over
the railing, and they both fell almost lifeless
down at the feet Of the relations who had been
staring IN dumb horror at the bloody scene A
bove and below, or Fastening down the stairs
and along the galleries, were seen the hldeous
masks, standing or running about in various
clusters, Ike tiends of he'll.
derrick took bis dying friend 10 his arms
He mad found him in his wife's room, playing
with the dagger She was almost drest when
he entered AT the sight Of the hatred red bod
dice his memory had rekndcd; and the horri-
Ole vision o! that night had risen upon bis mind
and crashing his teeth he had sprung after his
trembling, flying bride, to ayen@e that murder
and all those devlsh dolngs The old woman
ere she expired confessed the crime that had
been wrought and the gladness and mirth Of
the whole house were suddenly changed into
sorrow and ltmentaton and dismav"
Thus ends the LOVE CHARM, charm woven
IN sin, and inv diving in ruin the innocent as well
as the mlsled and the guiltv-begun in passion,
and closed in death.-l .Nem York Courier.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03
TIE FLORIST.
FLOWERS OF MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
tFrom Fhnt's Rcview-September


BoIs D ARC: Maclura .luymu;cu.-Bow-
wood is striking and beautiful tree, found
on the upper courses of the Washta, the
middle regions Of Arkansas, and occasion
ally on the northern limits of Louisiana
1t lnhabits very limited region, and we
do not know that it is native elsewhere. 1t
has large aud beautiful leaves. in form and
appearance between those of the orange
tree and Catalpa, and, taken altogether, is
a tree. of extraordinary beauty. It bears
large fruit, of most inviting appearance,
and resembling very large orange
tempting as 1t IS IN aspect. 1t is the apple of
sodom to the taste. Most people consider
1t the most splendid of all forest trees
We never saw it in the Towering season.
There IS solitary tree, growing in gar
den IN 81. Louis. 1t was there sheltered
by wall, and we do not know if it would
flourish IN situation so northern. without
protection of that kind. We remember to
have seen one beautiful tree growing near
Natchltoches, apparently native there. 1t
IS SAID. there IS no other within distance
OF many miles. The wood is as yellow as
that of fustlc. and yields similar dve.-
1t IS hard. heavy, durable, and SO elastic
as to receive its French name from the cir
cumstance. that all the south western saya.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03
VARIETY.

Charlotte Ienple-Wc learn, from the Boston
Statesman, that Mrs. Rowson, the author of this
book, which has been more widely circulated at
home and abroad among the lower classes than any
other American work of fiction, has left behind her
continuation, entitled "Charotte's Daughter, or
the Three Orphans" which is about to be publish
ed.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03

GENOA has sometimes been called para
disc Of foreigners, because the females are very
handsome, and the men uncommonly ugly. The
Genoese ladies have gracefulness Of figure,
regular and expressive features, and superb
eyes Their dress IS very uniform-generaIly
white, with a long yell Of white muslin called a
Muzzaro, falling over their shoulders The tot
lettc Of the foot is attended to with grea, taste
as the streets are paved with large smooth flags.
and there is no such thing as muddy weather at
GENOA. Hermit IN NaIr
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-11-03
JORDAN.

The Jordon, the celebrated river of Palestine. the
only considerable one in the country rises in Mount
Hermon, passes through lakes Mermon and Gene.
sareth; then Towing almost due South, through
an extensive plan, till passing to the east of Jericho
1t tlows INTO the Dead Sea. Near Jericho, it is
deep and very rapid, wider than the Tiber at Rome.
Its length is about $50 miles The banks are steep.
about II feet high that it is difficult to battle
III it, which, however, curiosity or superstition i'm.
pels almost every pilgrim to do some valnly ina.
gining il cleanses them from all sin.
81 had surveyed" says Chateaubriand, "the
great rivers Of America, with that pleasure which
sohcllude and nature impart; had visited the III.
Der with enthusiasm, and sought with the same in.
tercst the Euroas and Cephissus, but cannot ex.
press what felt at the sight of the Jordan.-Not
only did this river remind me of renowned anti
putty, and one of the most celebrated names that
the most exquisite poetry ever conided to the me-
mory Of man but its shores likewise presented to
my view the theatre of the miracles of my religion.
Judea Is the only country in the world that revves
in the traveller the memory Of human affairs and of
celestial things and which by this combination
produces in the soul feeling, which no other re-
gon is capable Of exciting"
torceStcr'S Sketches
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-06-26
LArEsT FRON ENCLAND.

BY the New London Line, received aBos-
ton paper Of Saturday evening The ship Poca
hontas had arrived in SO days from Liverpool, aud
brought papers OF the 10th, and London papers of
the 9Th of May.
LONDON. May 8.
rHhe announcement OF Mr.. Gaming, in the House
OF Commons; tina; no extraordinary financial mea
cure would be resorted to, caused rise IL the
funds. The closing price OF consols as Sc.
In the House Of Lords last night, the Bishop of
Chester -gsinst ANY further concessi To the Ro-
man Catholics The Duke of Sussex presented
one from the Roman Catholics OF Connaught, in
favor OF the Catholic question
The Marquis of Londonderry. in moving for
some re,urns OF the salaries aud appoin
nec,ed with tue foreign departments at home and
abroad, spoke at great length He in eighed in
strong terms against the present ministry, but more
particularly saiast the indv idusl he head of it
.iIer .sdp.
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~ he had eyer d.rias tie p years Ice Lsd
sat ia Parliament He had the fullest confidence
in the uanscendant abilities of the Tmst Lord OF
the Treasury.
The motion then negatived.
SuIrsISG INTEREST Genei al Gsscoyne de
ciued. at that hour to bring forward the motion for
Committee of Inquiry into the distressed cond-
lion Of the Shipping Interest. He wished to know
1t Government would oppose the motioni
MIR Hnskisson would not pledge h,nsef to a.
gree The Committee until the necessity for il was
made apparent
MIR lfeathcote recommended the subject to be
postponed Till the Ministerial arrangements were
pleted
MIR. Peel oFsred to give up Monday next to the
discussion. Some of his Bills stood for consiiera
ion that day; but the Attorney and Solicitor
Generals would be absent. he would pos,pene them.
Ihe motion was fixed accordingly for Monday.
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HAVANA. The advices from Havana axe to the
lin inst at which time, We regfet TO len 49,
Vas much sickness, particularly among The shin-
ping. II seems that the fomors respecting C:oloa
bian feet off he I-land Of Cuba are yyihou, foss
d'tion. They originated from the cireums,soces q
10 U. 5. vessels OF war having bees ruislsken
for Colombans
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PirTsEURcu, June 10
Ar. CLAT, arrived 70 This city on Sunday morn.
ing, and has been waited upon by nsrnbs, If ~.
personal friends, without distinction Of rsr,y.
Ner.grr
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Commodore PORTER arrived Al We're Cruz -
the 49, OF May, PASSENGER in the sloop Grev
hound, from Kef Wesi. The object of his visit
was understood to be TO bring the Mexican ' esseIg
Of war, The Guerrero, Victoria, and Hermenis. tbso
lyng,e' Vera Cruz, 20 act in concert with the O..
Ioo'blso squadron, AFTER short cruizs in pufsui,
OF Spanish priv steer said to be OF Csmnasebv