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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03
Prince William c county Z court,

Thomas Chapman late surviving acting executor Of
VIM. Carr, decd ana John Spence, administrator de
bons non, with the win annexed of the said illam
Carr, decd Complainanfs
william H. Tebbs and Lydia Tebbs his wife, and Chas.
Ming and Victoria Ming his wife, D.fenddnts.
IN CH4NCERY
TTHHIS cause this day to be heardby consent
of parties the bill, of the defendants
and exhibits, and argued by counsel; upon cOnsi
deraton Whereof and by like consent, the Court doth
aduge order and decree, that the defendants Charles
Ming and Victoria his wife, be forever barred and fore
closed from all equity of redemption in the mortgaged
premises in the bill mentioned. That the part of the
ofland Broad Run, containing seven hundred
acres, belonging to Charles Ming and wife, agreeaby
to the partition between them and said VIM. II. Tebbs,
in the proceedings mentioned, be sold by public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, for cash. by the Commits
sioner hereinafter named after giving sixty days
tce Of the time and place Of such sale, in news
paper printed in the town Of Alexandria, and by adver
tisement at the door of the Court House Of Prince
William Couny and apply the proceeds Of such sale
FIRST to the payment OF the COSTS charges and expens
thereof and of the execution OF this decree, second
to the payment ofnineteen hundred and sixtyeght
dollars and fifty cents, and interest thereon from the
date hereof, to the complainant Thomas Chapman or
his assignee and pay the residue, if any, to the
defendant Charles Ming; That John Nacrae do carry
this decree into effect But the rights ofthe complain.
ants in relation residue Of the said mogaged debt,
are reserved and the Court retains the cause TOR such
further decree in relation the other defendants and
the said Ming and wife, as it may think proper
| A Copy-Teste, p. d. DAVE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03
GUATEMALA.

Honduras Gazet:es 10 the Cd OF December,
received by the Editor Of the Boston Daily Ad.
vertiser, contain several articles copied from
the Guatemala government paper respecting
the operations of the mal-contents in the New
Republic and the annexed information:-A
despatch from the General in Chief Casca-
ras, dated at Momostennago, in whichShe gives
an account Of an action fought on the 2sth Of
October between the advanced troops Of his di-
vision, and the factious commanded by Pier
son, in which the latter were entirely defeat
ed, with the loss Of - killed, S wounded, and
So prisoners Among the prisoners is an Eng
lishman named Gordon, (who is conjectured to
be natural son Of the celebrated Lord George
Gordon,) and the Deputies Arzate and vi
daurre. The rest of the conquered party dis
persed, and are wandering among the mouH-
iains. Among the trophies ofthe victory were
500 muskets, As horses, colors, sc. The
other leaders, besides those captured, had fed,
some of them to the Mexican territory. The
prisoner Gordon was expected to reach Guate-
mala, November nine.
Re5uke "A Lyons newspaper relates the fol-
lowing anecdote as having happened recently
in that city. An old woman, aged IT years,
who had entered into the Charlie "a hospital)
on account Of her in6rmities, contrived 10 ha-
zard a small sum in the lottery. Her number
was lucky, ard she drew 10000 francs. With
GU. making known her good fortune, she sent
for her son, and requested him to remove her
from the hospital, as she was uncomfortable
there. Instead of complying, he answered her
rudely, saying, "what are you to do in my Ia
mily? Stay where you are, we cannot be trou-
bled with YOU" The old lady answered, 81
see how i, is. You wish that should die
here, Blu, will disappoin, you, for tomorrow
,iN come out" She did leave the place, and
to punish her unnatural and foolish son, gave
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03
CoAomhia, Sc.

NOTES ON COLOMBIA, &c. by an Officer ofthe
~ United States Army, 81 IS
Miers' Travels in Chill and La Plata, Q vols: just
published-many plates, eIhA t61y
Col. Duane's Visit to Colombia, 90
Colombia: being Geographical, Statistical.
Commercial, and Political account of that
country, large vols 8vo 10 90
An Account of the United Provinces of La Plata,
with large maps from the Spanish, 400
Just received and on sale by
Washington, JAM PISHEY THOMPSON,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03

Our literary readers, and particularly those
Of Alexandria, will be pleased, we think, with
the favorable review Of Mr.. Bryan's last Poem,
which we have copied into our columns to day
It has fallen to the lot of few authors to receive
so large a share of the Public's appreciation,
and so little OF its cepsure, His good fortune,
we hope, will stimulate him to further exer'
else OF his talents.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03
ALEX AHlD&9As
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 8, 1927.

At the instance Of Mr.. Peter, Of Maryland,
the House Of Representatives Yesterday IN
.,ructed the Committee on Commerce to en-
ouire into the expediency Establishing Ma
zine Hospital in the Dis,ric, OF Columbia he
location Of such an institution can only be pro-
perly made in Alexandria; we trust, therefore,
that the subject will have the early attention oil
eur town authorities.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03

The Bankrupt Bill was yesterday twice reaa
BY its title in the House Of Representatives, and
Mr.. Webster gave notice that he should call 1t
I'D in Committee of the Whole on the 18th IN
slant The same bill is now under discussion In
the Senate, and will probably pass that branch
before the time arrives for the House to consi-
der il in detail.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03
BarbaaOes MoAasses.-

en- HHDS. prime quality, win be landed as soon as
w the weather shall permit, from the brig John
Laird, Captain Fletcher, for sale. Applyto
dec 27-eod3t JOHN C.. VOWEL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-03
Winter Sperm. Oil.

2 CASKS Winter strained Sperm. Oil, warranted, {:
u for sale by X. L. 1. WILSON.
L.,
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21

gentleman having remarkable long vis- age, was one day riding by the school, at the gate Ofwhich, he overheard young Sheridan say to another lad That gentleman's- face is longer than his life" Struck by the strange ness of this rude remark, the man turned his horses head, and requested an explanation |" Sir," said the boy, 'sI meantsfIo offence in the world but have read ifY the Bible at school, that a mans life was but span, and am sure your .tace is double that length" The gentleman could not help laughing, and he threw the lad sixpence for his wit.
 DUsi!ing g.-The Grand Juries of Kentwcku have determined to make public examples of individuals who have violated the laws by fighting duels. The Grand Jury of the Coun- ty of Simpson have found a true biH against C. M. Smith, of Tennessee, for murder committed by killing Mr. Brank, of the same State, in a duel fought in Kentucky, on the 2Sd March. A bill was brought by the same Jury against Gen. Samuel Houston, for shoo- ting with intent to kill, in duel with Gen. White. The Governor of Kentucky has demanded both the persons indicted, of the Governor of Tennessee, in order that they may be tried in the former State, where the offence was committed. Very good
 Trouble i China.-A late number of the Observer, speaking of the Chinese Gazette, says there is sulIcn silence preserved in them concerning the rebellion of the Mahom- edan tribes. The local government however is said to consider it in every way serious national calamity. If suppressed, the ex- pense will be ruinous and some individuals who read the stars, think the destiny is drawing to close. The replies of his Ma iesty to memorials on national affairs ~con- tained in the Gazette, are very laconic, such as ' Record the document" ''Beit so,' II know it."
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21
ROYAL DIVIDEND.

The common creditors of the late duke of York, that is the tradesmen, mcchan- ies, &c. who did not hold his bonds, will receive dividend of almost one shilling in the pound. Money was subscribed to erect a monument to the memory of the prince. When built, we would suggest that the names of those defrauded by him, and the amountof their claims, shall be inscribed upon it, to shew that he died like Ga true prince" wrnnsi"g the people. There Co posslbIe reason why he should should not have paid his honest debts. He widowed in wealth that he had not earned, and the losses that he may have caused were such as cannot be excused.- Niles Reg.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21
BY s. s. SMITH, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TERMS.

To subscribers in this riIIage, aud subscribers byMGI or by post carriers, TWO DOLLARS per gear, pdyable im GdUance. To companies Jess hbo1a 1e" by mail, or token from the c6ice, sOhere there is joint responsibility, sUhere one IudiUiduat is responsible, S1 ,5O per gear, in Gd U0nce. To tiIEe cOmpanies of more than ten, S1,- s5 per gear, iu ddu0nce.-Where payment is de- Iayed to the end o the gear 25 cts. 1OiU De added to each cf the abOUe prices.
 No papers aCiU be discontinued until GU Gr- Tearages are paid, except at the discretion fthe publisher.
 ADVERTISING.
 For half square, three insertions. or Jess, 75 cents ;-more tha1e haI square, and Jess than Sq~are, s7 1-2 cents ;-.for one square, S1,Oo -and in the some proportion for more than c square; for continuing advertisements more than three scees, 20 per cent per ,ceek sO be charged.
 PROBATE NOTICES. Administrators and Executors Sl,O0 Commissioners $1,2J
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21
To Reeting sounds, and viewless air; To all that's sweet, and false, and fair.

To feeting sounds, and viewless air; To all that's sweet, and false, and fair. Whereto can we llen hope l- To the arch ofhcaven's wide cope, Where birds sing swecty, but are flying; Where days shine brightly, but are dying; So near, that we behold it ever; So far, that we shall reach it never. What can Beauty's semblance boast !- The rose resembles her the most, For that's the sweetest among flowers The brightest gem in Flora's bowers; And all its sweetness soon is past, And all its brightness fades at last. And what are Dreams, that light nights gloom!- Doves that, like Noah's, go and come, To teach the soul this orb of clay Shall not its prison be for aye That Times dark waves shall soon subside, And brighter worlds spread far and wide. And what's like Popular Renown, When the destroyer 1t doth crown ?- The honey which the wild bees power Wings from the bosom of the flower; The harmless drones no honey bring They win the sweets who wearthe sting. And what is like Ambitious fight?- The eagle on his airy height On whose broad wings the sunbeam plays, Though from the world they hide his rays, Drinking the dew before 1t falls, For which the parch'd earth vainiy calls HIN.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21
THE MOTHERS GRAVE.

Look, sister sweet, upon the halow'd stone! We stand upon spot of love and fear; For there is laid heart, the tondest one, That ever left its children weeping here There sleeps our mother in the silent dust By all our sorrow, all our love unmoved; Sleeps, fill the solemn summons of the just Bids her awake and meet the God she loved. saw her fainting on her bed of pain; Isaw her like the leaves of autumn lie; saw her strive to smile, but strive m vain And then Tho, dared not see her die! Then came the bitter pageant of the grave The fearful hearse, the following, weeping crowd saw-twas but one look--the plunage wave, And long to slumber with her in her shroud. Thou King of kings, who on the babes didst smile, And take the little ones upon thy knee, Guide us through earth, and all its snares, awhile Then take us, innocent, to rest with thee! Sweet sister, bend no more on earth thine eyes, No more weep idly on that silent stone; But fix thy gaze, thy sou upon the skies There shall we go, for there our mothers gone From the Museum, of Foreign Literature S Science.
 THE THINGS THAT CHANGE. Know'st thou that seas are sweeping
 Where domes and towers have been? When the clear wave IS sleeping,
 Those piles may yet be seen; Far down below the glossy ude, Mans dwellings where his voice hath dled Enow'st thou that aocks are feeding
 Above the tombs of old, Which kings, their armies leading,
 Have !ipger'd to behold short smooth greensward Der them spread, Ts aII that marks where heroes bled. Know'st thou, thai now the token
 Of cities once renown'd, Is but some pillar broken,
 Wixh grass and wall-fowers croWnd' While the lone serpent rears her young Where the triumptssn.9yre hath runs Well, we'll know the story
 Of ages pass'd away, And the monrnful wreeks that glory
 Hath left to dull decay; But thou hast yet tale to learn, More full of warnings, sad and stern' Thy pcnsive eye but ranges
 Through rnin'd fane and hall-- Oh! the deep soul hath changes
 More sorrowful than all! Talk not while these before thee throng, Of silence in the place of song. See Scorn, where Love hath pcrish'd.
 Dstrust, where Friendship grew; Pride. where once Nature cherish'd
 All tender thoughts and true; And shadows of oblivion thrown Der every trace ofidoisgone. Grieye not for tombs far-scatter'd,
 For temples prostrate lald; In thine own heart he slaterd
 The atars 1t had made Go. sound its depths in doubt and iear- Heap up no more its treasures here! f'H'
 From ths some.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21

says that Strawberries, Raspberries, Cher ries, Currants, GCc. have been sold and are abundant and excellent of their several va rieties. Early apples are now brought to market, and are plentiful. Peaches, Pears, Gc. are coming on and promise well. Cabbages, BeetS, Potatoes, ,and oth- CT escuIents, we have had on our tables for some time and, for the most part, be- sides being earlier, they are better than u- sual. Upon the whole, the season has been, and yet continues, very favorable.
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21
MY FATHERS GRAVE.

The mound is green, the grass is growing
 Der the newly plated grave: Fast the tide of time Is flowing,
 Whelming all beneath its wave. Ijoy to think that wave may beaH
 Me onward to a world of bliss, That may see and love him there
 Whom so fondly priz'd in this! My Father r!-Oh! thy name is yet
 treasured thought, and long will be. Fen till with parting life shall set
 The pole-star of my memory! For thou to me hast been below
 guide to warn, light to guide; To tiny unceasng love owe
 More than to all the world beside Thy kindness now seems douby dear,
 Since thou art gone, and gone for ever! How bright affection's hues appear,
 Which nought can dim, tho death may sever So, when the summer sun departs,
 And wintry darkness regns alone, Then o CT the memory ofour hearts
 Beams brighter still his brightness gone! Parent spirit! gone before mel
 Look'st thou from thy starry throne? Haply now thou watchest o'er me, Borrowing at thy grave alone! Here the world, its truth, its error,
 Wealth and glory, all are vain; Joy and sorrow, hope and terror,
 Cease, where death alone can reign. Tho grave! that fra and silent dwelling,
 What is all its gloom to me? Is not cen its silence telling
 What my own sure fate must be- Yes but here awhile gather Flowers of memory springing fast: Cherish'd thus for thee, my Father!
 Long their grateful bloom will last! And oh when time and death shall sever Me from every earthly tie, Then, to dwell with thee for ever!
 That hope will make it bliss to die!
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21
From the same. SINiILITUDES

What can love be ikened to! r. To the gIittering, fieeting dew; To heavens bright, but fading bow; To the white, but melting snoY;
The Litchfield County post., 1827-06-21

FOLI1 ICAL JEU UESFKIT.
 There is so much genuine humor in the following jea d'esprit of one of the Phladel- phia wits, that we do not suppose that even those who feel its force can be otherwise than amused with it T
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-31

reproach herself with, and that she dia
not merit her bitter fate, calmed and
amelioratcd her sorrow; she reflected
that she had talents that might be made
useful, and lifting her hands to heaven,
the young and amiable Rosalie vowed to
devote those talents for her mother and
deserted boy. Such is the magic iniu-
ence of Virtue, that when her mother
came to seek her, she could scarcely re-
cognize in the glowing enthusiast before
her, the pale and despairing Rosalie,
who had so lately refuse d all consolation.
The next day they left b. and repaired
to & cline where nothing could remind
them Of what they had lost; Rosalie ex-
erted her talents for the maintenance OF
her child, and aided by her mother, her
virtue was rewarded with health, peace
and checrfulness. Times.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-31
SKETCH FROM REAL LIFE

/" The lovely young Lavinia had friends,
And fortune sm'd deccitul ON her BIRTH"
1t was midnight-the witching time
was come when wandering spirits are
said to walk the earth, and still the sad
Rosalie fingered; she could not sleep,
and dared not think, misfortune had
chased away every feeling but that of
espondency, and she sat broo ding over
her i'll fate till the clock struck twelve i;
she started and flew TO her infant boy
that lay slumbcring on its pillow, un-
mindful of its wretched mother; as Ros-
allie bent forward it smiled-that smile
consoled her, and clasping it to her bo-
som, she murmured blessing on its
cherub head. Rosalie was once a ia
vorite Of Fortune. and her young days
were passed in the sunbeams Of pros
pcri'y. She was the only daughter of
her fond and indulgcnt parents; and no
pains or expense were spared to make
her happy. She grew up amiable and
accomplished, the idol Of her parents,
and beloved by all who knew her. But
alas! il was fated that all her glitering
prospects were to vanish like a dream;
her father died, and from that moment
was dated all the sorrows of her event
ful life Scarcely had II twelve month
passed, ,ere her two brothers we're snatch
cd from her by the hand of death. II
was now that the tenderness and scnsi-
bility Of Rosalic so omiably unfoldcd it,
self; every art, every exerton was call
cd forth to comfort her widowed moth
or. With all the ardour Of youthful inn
agination, she drew the glowing pic
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-31
THE OBSERV ATORY.

.YNHE Lessee Of this fashionable place ofre-
Il sort, respectfully informs the public, and
citizen strangers, that it is now open for the
Spring and summer seasons. 1t is situated on
an emincncc which commands beautiful view
Of Naragansett Bay and the adjacent coun-
try; and is admitted by all who have visited it
10 be delightful place of resort. Attached
to the Observatory, are two excellent Bowling
Alleys, not inferior to any in Rhode-lsland.-
The Bar is supplied with the best liquors that
can be procured, and other refreshments such
as Fruits, Pastry, &c. Every attention will be
paid to those who visit the establishment; and
affords an agreeable walk, particularly to
gentlemen strangers who visit the town for o.
servation and amusement. The Observatory
will be kept open from O'Clock, A. M. till 9,
p. NJ J. BARTLETT.
may 2.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-31

We coy 'ho following lines from the New
England Gu axy. and although they may be fla
miliar to most of our readers. we think they will
he found decidedly acceptable. The Editor OF
the Galaxy, in presenting them to the reader,
remarks -" Those who arc familiar with the
Dunciad, will recollect tie line
"Cvoke shall be Prior, and Concanen Swift"
and the mole appended, stating that "The man
here specified wrote a thing called The Battle Of
the Poets, in which Phillip. and Welsted were
the heroes, and Swift and Pope utterly routed"
This Cooke was a clergyman, profound Greek
versed, it is said, in the beauties Of Homer, thar
the irritable translator oft Iiad and Odyssey
his remarks on and expositions Of Pope's slnrios
misconceptions Of some important passages o
the ancient bard drew down the vengeance o
his translator. II seems that Cooke was not in
sensible to the general merits Of Pope rs a poet
nor slow to acknowledge them. Among the tes-
timonies Of authors, which prccede tho Duncisd
is the following Mr.. Thomas Cooke, after much
blemishing our althor's Homer, crieth out
1Bu, in hi, other work. what beauties shine,
While sweeteA music dwclt in every line.
These he almRed, these he stamped hi, praise,
And bads them live TO enlishen future days"
Il seems that Cookies animosity, il ever he felt
any, was Of transient duration, and less viru-
lent than that of Pope. He wrote the following
verses,
Oeea,ioned by the iamented death of Mr.. IL
erdndcr Pope.
u III, IL.
rage
To make my name obnoxiou. to the age,
While, dipped in gall, aud tarnishcd with the
s.leen,
II dealt in taunts ridiculous AMI mean,
Aiming to lessen what it could not reach,
And giving license 10 unsrateiul speech,
Still forgive its ennity aad feel
Regrets would not siife conceal;
For though thy temper, and imperous soul,
Needed at times, subjec,ion and control,
There was a majesty--a march Of sense
4 proud display Of rare Intelligence,
Ia many q line Of that transcendent pen,
We ne'er perhaps, may contemplate again
An energy peculiarly its own,
Aud sweetness perfectly before unknown!
rhfn deigu, thou mighty .Eas,or Of tho Tyre!
To accept what justice and remorsc inspire
Justice that prompts the willing muse to tell,
None ever wrote so largely aud so we'll
Demor,e that feels no future bard can FL,
The vacant chair with half such Attic skill,
DR. leave behind SO many proofs Of taste,
.u those rich poems Iulness ne'er disgraced!
Farewell, dear shade! all enmity is o'er,
Since Pope has left us for n brighter shore,
where neither rage, nor jealouy, nor hate,
& N roHse the little, nor offend the great;
Where worldly contest, are ut once forgot,
the bright glories OF happier lot;
III vu,b. tl., A, .f h. Dua
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-31
NEW ENGLAND ALMANAC,
H0d Mueon;- RpcarJ

"ILL be published, in the course Of
w month, new Almanac for the year
1928, which will contain, in addition to the
usual information found in works of this na-
ture-New astronomical calculations; list of
officers in the New England States; lists Of
officers OF the Grand Lodges, their times and
places of meeting, together with the names,
location and times Of meeting Of the subordi-
nate Lodges in New England &c. &c.
When it is considered that the above work
will be sold at the price Of IL l-2 cents, it is
presumed that the facilities it affords the Ma
sonic brethren above all others, will ensure it
their liberal support.
Hutchcns y Cory, having taken the agency
of the above work, solicit the orders Of town
and country customers, who will be furnished
at the very lowest rates. October 27.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-10-31
PAVILION.

THNlIE subsc'iber has the pleasure ofinform-
IL ing his friends and the public, that owing
to the liberal patronage he has received, he hts
been enabled 10 make several improvements 10
this clegan. resort for gentce. company. A
suite Of apartments have been Cited up expressly
for the accommodation of private families, where
they can enjoy undisturbed, the finest scenery
upon Narragansc,t Bay. As srespects the sour
ces C Amusement occessary TO place of this de-
scription, they will be under such regulation
as TO render it worthy being called the Ma
hant OF Rhode Island
Maya BENJAMIN r. FOSTER.